Panasonic SCPTX7 Using the XM® Satellite Radio, Preparation, ∫The XM Satellite Radio ID, ∫Optimizing the XM signal reception

Using the XM® Satellite Radio

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SELECTOR TUNING

OPEN/CLOSE	SELECTOR		VOLUME
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Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control. You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit.

§1 [O N SELECTOR] §2 [X TUNING W]

XM Satellite Radio

XM Satellite Radio is the provider of satellite radio. XM offers more than 170 digital radio channels with music, talk, news, sports, comedy, traffic and weather reports. To enjoy XM Satellite Radio, subscription is required.

For more information, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com for U.S. customers, or www.xmradio.ca for Canada customers.

How to Subscribe

XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Connect

&Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna) required to receive XM service (sold separately). Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (U.S. residents) or 1-877-GET-XMSR (Canada residents). Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com (U.S. residents) and xmradio.ca (Canada residents). Only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. C 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

≥To subscribe in the U.S., visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-800- XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346).

To subscribe in Canada, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.ca or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-877-GET- XMSR (1-877-438-9677).

RQT8926	You should have your Radio ID ready (➜ right).

Preparation∫The XM Satellite Radio ID

Please confirm your XM Satellite Radio ID necessary for activating XM Satellite Radio as follows.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”.

≥Ensure the antenna is connected (➜ page 19).

2 Press [XM DIRECT TUNING] and press [0] to select

“XM 0” (XM channel 0).

“RADIO ID” is indicated in the display briefly, followed by an 8-digit alphanumeric ID.

3 Note your XM Satellite Radio ID.

≥To avoid ambiguity, the letters I, O, S and F are not used in the ID.

≥To exit, press [6 5] to select another channel.

∫Optimizing the XM signal reception

The main unit has a signal strength indicator function that allows you to optimize the XM signal reception.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”. ≥Ensure the antenna is connected (➜ page 19).

2 Press and hold [FL DISPLAY] until the XM signal

status is displayed.

			Signal strength:

				4	(strong)
PRG DISC SFC TG	D.MIX MONO SLP ST CT SRD E.
TS		HDCD		3	(good)
ODE		H.BASS
RDS		W PGM		2	(marginal)
S AAC		RND 12
			1		(weak)
Satellite signal	Terrestrial signal
			0		(no signal)

3 Position the antenna for the best possible satellite

signal reception.

The display changes depending on the signal strength. ≥If the satellite signal is weak or not available, you can optimize for the terrestrial signal (where available).

4 Press [FL DISPLAY] to return to the previous display.

Tips for optimizing reception

≥To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna away from this unit, Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX80/SH-FX85, Panasonic wireless system SH- FX50/SH-FX60/SH-FX65, and other equipment that emits radio waves (such as radio equipment and microwave ovens).

≥Place the antenna near a south-facing window with an unobstructed view of the sky for the best satellite signal reception.

≥Refer also to the operating instructions of your XM antenna.