CommanderMT System user guide XMRVRFM002
Congratulations 2 Congratulations Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox CommanderMT XM® Satellite Radio Receiver System. You are one step closer to experiencing the latest innovation in XM® Satellite Radio. XM® Satellite Radio will revolutionize your vehicle.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in terference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents 4 Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 9 CommanderMT System Components ............................................................................. 10 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 11 CommanderMT Display Controller Features ...............................
Select By Artist ............................................................................... 32 Erase All/Erase Some Artist/Song Titles ........................................ 33 Stock Ticker Mode .............................................................................. 35 Erase All/Erase Some Stocks ......................................................... 36 Add Stocks ...................................................................................... 38 Using the Add Stocks Cursor .......
List of Illustrations 6 List of Illustrations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CommanderMT System Components .................................... 10 XM® Preview Channel (#1) Display .......................................... 11 Channel “0” Radio ID Display ...................................................... 12 Receiver 8-Character Alphanumeric ID .................................. 12 CommanderMT Controls and Indicators ..............................
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Skip/Add Menu Display ................................................................ 29 Skip Selected Channel Display .................................................. 30 Add Selected Channel Display .................................................. 30 Tune Select Menu Display ........................................................... 31 Select by Song Confirmation Display ....................................
List of Illustrations 8 List of Illustrations (Cont) 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Positive Display Set Confirmation Screen .............................. 44 Set Clock Display Screen ................................................................ 45 Select Time Zone Display .............................................................. 45 Time Zone Confirmation Display ............................................... 46 Select Hour Display Screen ......................
The Audiovox CommanderMT System processes the XM® satellite signals received by an externally mounted antenna for your vehicle. The CommanderMT System recognizes and decodes the incoming XM® program information and provides an audio signal to your radio or other audio output equipment.
CommanderMT System Components ^ menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 XM Mini-Tuner ^ CommanderMT System Components 10 p/d 9 0 CommanderMT Display Controller Interconnect Cradle Remote Control FM Direct Adapter XM Car Antenna DIN Opening Trim Bezel Snap-On Mounting Plate 12 Vdc Power Cable Figure 1.
You can begin to enjoy XM® Satellite Radio as soon as the CommanderMT System installation is complete, and the XM® Satellite Radio service has been activated as follows: 1. Set up your Audiovox CommanderMT System using the installation instructions included in your CommanderMT installation guide, or with the help of a professional installer. NOTE: The antenna must be installed on the outside of your vehicle or home/office for best performance. 2.
Getting Started 12 4. Next, make sure you have a credit card or XM Pre-Paid Service Card, and your XM® Radio ID handy. 0 Radio ID ZHDQH088 Figure 3. Channel “0” Radio ID Display 5. To obtain the XM® identification (ID) number, tune to channel 0 and press the Select button. The 8-digit XM® ID number will appear as shown in Figure 3. Please record your 8-character alphanumeric XM® ID code carefully. There is no “I” (eye), “o” (oh), “S” or “F” used.
at http://activate.xmradio.com and follow the easy instructions to activate your CommanderMT XM® unit. Call-in Activation Process - Call XM® at 1-800-XM RADIO (1-800-967-2346). One of XM®’s friendly Customer Care representatives will take the necessary information and walk you through the activation process. After activation is completed, you should keep your receiver ON until the XM signal has been received and you have access to the full channel lineup.
jump Button Infrared (IR) Sensor Select Button display Button Power Button LCD Display Channel Scroll Wheel ^ ^ Getting Started/CommanderMT Display Controller Features 14 Category Select Buttons menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 p/d Preset/Direct Tune Button 0 9 menu Button Number Buttons Figure 5.
The channel ∧ /∨ buttons are the primary controls for navigating through the various lists and option menus available on the unit. In the default mode, these buttons provide sequential tuning through the available program channels. The Up ( ∧ ) button, when pressed, tunes up one channel, while the Down ( ∨ ) button, when pressed, tunes down one channel. Each button, when pressed and held for approximately 2 seconds, tunes up or down at an accelerated rate.
Getting Started 16 Category Search: Category search allows the user to advance through the channel groups based on content. On the CommanderMT Display Controller, this function is implemented by momentarily pressing the Category right/left (>/<) buttons when the active channel is displayed; the first line on the display is shows the currently active Category or genre, and the highlighted second line shows the channel number and name.
3. 4. 5. Channel Number & Name, plus Artist and Song Title. Channel Number & Artist plus Song Title and scrolling Stock Ticker. Channel number and Artist plus Song Title and scrolling Info Extras. Channel Number and Artist plus Large Font Song Title. Channel Number and Name plus scrolling Large Font Song Title. When the second or third line ( Artist or Song Title ) on the display exceeds 26 characters, the line will scroll right to left for 15 seconds so that the complete description can be seen.
Basic Operation/Menu Options 18 ) button on 1. Press the Select button on the main unit (power ( the Remote Control). The Receiver turns on; the XM logo ( ) appears for 2 seconds, slowly fading to black, after which the Audiovox A logo ( ) appears for 10 seconds. The default display then appears for the tuning mode in effect prior to turnoff. (See Figure 7.) ! Check ANTENNA ! Check ANTENNA Figure 7. XM® and Audiovox Power On Logo Display 2.
Figure 8. Menu Options Display • • • • • • • FM Frequency Brightness + Contrast Audio Level Direct Tune Search Mode Channel Skip/Add Tune Select • • • • • • • Stock Ticker Info Extras Display Screen Mode Set Clock Auto-On Set Factory Defaults - Exit Menu - If, while in the menu screen function, a button is not pressed within 15 seconds from the previously selected function, the unit exits the menu screen function and reverts to the default screen display.
Menu Options/FM Frequency 20 - To select and/or change the FM frequency mode, press the Select button to access the FM frequency sub-menu. When this occurs, the FM Frequency Off (or the selected frequency, if active) display (Figure 9) appears. The FM transmitter will be Off by default. To turn the FM transmitter on, rotate the scroll wheel or press the channel up/down buttons on the remote control to highlight the desired fre quency (88.1, 88.3, 88.5,.......107.9) and press the Select button.
Upon entering this mode, any FM transmitter frequency can be chosen using the scroll wheel or the channel up/down buttons on the remote control for frequency selection. Press the Select button to enter the new frequency setting (Figure 11), or press the menu button to return to the FM frequency page with no change to frequency. PRESS XM BUTTON TO SELECT FM frequency 88.1 MHz Figure 10. Select FM Frequency Display FM FREQUENCY SET FM frequency Set Figure 11.
Menu Options/FM Frequency/Brightness and Contrast 22 Changing FM Settings: When the active FM frequency needs to be changed, press the menu button and select FM frequency on the display. The top banner will now prompt you to rotate the scroll wheel to select another frequency as shown in Figure 12. When the desired frequency has been chosen, press the Select button. The new FM frequency is now in effect. ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT 88.1 MHz FM frequency Figure 12.
PRESS XM BUTTON TO SELECT Brightness Contrast -- + + Figure 14. Set Brightness Screen Contrast Mode: Rotate the scroll wheel CW, or press the channel up button on the remote control to enter the Contrast mode; the entire Contrast graph will be highlighted and show 6 graduations from - to + the same as the Brightness graph. Rotate the scroll wheel or press the channel up/down buttons on the remote control to achieve the desired adjustment.
Menu Options/FM Audio Level 24 Audio Level This feature allows the user to adjust the level of the audio output signal when the FM frequency modulator is on or off. This menu option is entered when the menu button is pressed and the scroll wheel is rotated CW, or the channel up button is pressed on the remote control, to highlight Audio Level on the display. Press the Select button to display the options.
FM Audio Level Set Figure 16. FM Audio Level Set Display FM Off (Line Out): When the FM modulator is disabled, upon entering the audio level mode, a horizontal bar graph depicting Line Out audio in 6 steps is displayed with a + sign on the right and a - sign on the left. This level is adjusted in the same manner as FM audio as shown in Figures 17 and 18. ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT Line Out - + Figure 17. Set Line Out Audio Screen AUDIO LEVEL SET Line Out Level Set Figure 18.
Menu Options/Direct Tune 26 NOTE: To prevent distortion caused by overdriving the audio playback device input, it is recommended that you adjust the audio output level at mid-range (level 3). Direct Tune The direct tune menu option, when on or active, allows you to select and play a desired channel without having to press the Select button. In the off state, direct tune is disabled; in this mode, to select and play a channel, the Select button must be pressed to confirm and play the desired channel.
DIRECT TUNE SET Direct Tune is On Figure 20. Direct Tune On Display PRESS XM BUTTON TO SELECT Direct Tune On Direct Tune Off Figure 21. Select Direct Tune Off Display Search Mode The search mode menu option allows you to find a particular channel by using manual category search or by automatically scanning the various categories. Upon entering the Search Mode, the search mode display appears and offers Search by Category or Search by Scanning options as shown in Figure 22.
Menu Options/Search Mode 28 ROTATE DIAL TO CHANGE Search by Category Search by Scanning Figure 22. Category Search Menu Display Manual/Scanning Category Search: When the Search mode screen appears, Search by Category or Search by Scanning is highlighted; if you wish to change the current setting, rotate the scroll wheel or press the channel up/down buttons on the remote control as indicated in the top banner of the screen. Once the desired state is achieved, press the Select button.
PRESS XM BUTTON TO SELECT Search by Category Search by Scanning Figure 24. Select Search by Scanning Display Channel Skip/Add The channel skip/add menu option allows you to skip certain unwanted channels or to add, or restore, a skipped channel as you wish. Press the menu button to enter the menu options list and rotate the scroll wheel or press the channel up/down buttons on the remote control to access the channel skip/add feature. The skip/add menu display appears as shown in Figure 25.
Menu Options/Channel Skip/Add/Tune Select Mode 30 Select button. The display screen changes as shown in Figure 26, with the top banner indicating the channel is skipped and the + sign to the left changing to -. To reinstate the channel, rotate the scroll wheel or press the channel up/down buttons on the remote control to highlight the skipped channel; then press the Select button. The top banner on the display screen indicates the channel is added, and the - sign is replaced with a + sign. (See Figure 27.
ROTATE DIAL TO CHANGE Erase All Erase Some Select by Song Figure 28. Tune Select Menu Display Select by Song: To activate the select by song alert feature, rotate the scroll wheel CW or press the channel up button on the remote control to highlight Select by Song; then press the Select button; the Select by song confirmation screen appears as shown in TUNE SELECT MODE Select by Song Set Figure 29.
Menu Options/Tune Select Mode 32 Figure 29. When this feature is enabled, any song currently playing on a given channel can be flagged in memory for alert by pressing the Select button for 2 seconds. The current default channel display indicates Artist/Song Selected in the top banner for 2 seconds as shown in Figure 30. As a result, whenever that particu lar song plays, an alert tone sounds indicating your favorite song is being played on another channel.
Select by Artist Set Figure 31.
Menu Options/Tune Select Mode 34 or Yes option. (See Figure 32.) Rotate the scroll wheel or press the up/down buttons to change the selection; the top banner will then prompt you to press the XM button to select. Once selected, the display screen indicates that the artist/song title has been erased, thereby canceling the tune select mode. When the Erase Some feature is selected, a list of the Artists or Song Titles is presented on the display as shown in Figure 33.
TUNE SELECT MODE Tune Select Changes Saved Figure 34. Erase Some Changes Saved Display Stock Ticker Mode The stock ticker menu option allows you add selected stocks in memory, or erase selected stocks from memory at your discretion. Press the menu button to enter the menu options list and rotate the scroll wheel or press the channel up/down buttons on the remote control to access the stock ticker feature. The add/erase stock menu display appears as shown in Figure 35.
Menu Options/Stock Ticker Mode 36 desired feature, rotate the scroll wheel or press the channel up/ down buttons on the remote control. The top banner on the screen prompts you to press the Select button to confirm the erase or add stock option. When the erase stock option is selected, the Erase All /Erase Some screen appears as shown in Figure 36. ROTATE DIAL TO CHANGE Erase All? Erase Some Figure 36.
ROTATE DIAL TO CHANGE BCC FE RAA EG Figure 38. Erase Some Stocks Display List STOCK TICKER MODE Stock List Changes Saved Figure 39. Erase Some Stock Changes Saved Display Menu Options/Stock Ticker Mode change the selection; the top banner will then prompt you to press the Select (XM) button. Once selected, the display screen indicates that the stocks within memory have been erased, thereby canceling the Stock Ticker mode.
Menu Options/Stock Ticker Mode 38 Add Stocks: To activate the Add Stocks feature, rotate the scroll wheel or press the channel up/down buttons on the remote control to highlight Add Stocks on the display as shown in Figure 35; then press the Select button as instructed in the top banner of the screen. The display momentarily indicates an access wait period for about 3 seconds (Figure 40), after which the Enter Symbol display appears with a blinking cursor as shown in Figure 41 . STOCK TICKER MODE ...
ROTATE DIAL FOR SYMBOLS Enter Symbol X Figure 42. Entering Stock Symbols With the Cursor Note: Only certain stock symbols are accepted; further attempts to enter a stock of choice not recognized by the receiver are automatically rejected. Note: The XM Mini-Tuner will sometimes complete the entry. When the entry appears on the screen, press the Select button to confirm the symbol. To exit this mode press the menu button twice. Menu Options/Stock Ticker Mode the stock symbol.
Menu Options/Stock Ticker Mode/Info Exras 40 STOCK TICKER MODE XMSR Added Figure 43. Stock Symbol Added Display Info Extras This feature allows you to display the available Information Extras, primarily sports information, regarding broadcasts of team scores, playing schedules, etc. When this menu item is entered, Sports appears highlighted on the display as shown in Figure 44.
MLB > NFL > NBA > Figure 45. Sports Venues Listing Display Rotate the scroll wheel or press the channel up/down buttons on the remote control to highlight the desired team; then press the Select button to confirm. A + sign indicates the team is selected, while a - sign indicates the team is not selected. (See Figure 46.) To select or de-select a specific team, rotate the scroll wheel or press the channel up/down buttons to highlight the team of interest and press the Select button.
Menu Options/Display Screen Mode 42 Display Screen Mode This feature allows you to personalize the display of the unit to individual preferences. Upon entering the Display Screen mode (Figure 47), you can adjust the way information is viewed. Use the scroll wheel or the remote control up/down buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust; then press the Select button to confirm the selection. ROTATE DIAL TO CHANGE Scrolling Display Background Mode Figure 47.
Scrolling On Scrolling Off Figure 48. Scrolling On/Off Display Screen DISPLAY SCREEN MODE Scrolling is On Figure 49. Scrolling On Confirmation Display Screen Background Mode: The Background Setting feature allows the user to change the color of the characters being displayed to white characters on black (Negative Display) or black characters on a white background (Positive Display).
Menu Options/Display Screen Mode/Set Clock 44 Upon entering the Background Setting mode (Figure 50), use the scroll wheel or the remote control up/down buttons to highlight either Negative Display or Positive Display then press the Rotary/Select Knob or the Remote’s (XM) Select button. Selection acceptance is confirmed by audio beeps and the confirmation screen shown in Figure 51. ROTATE DIAL TO CHANGE Positive Display Negative Display Figure 50.
ROTATE DIAL TO CHANGE Time Zone 12/24 Hour Daylight Savings Figure 52. Set Clock Display Screen Time Zone: This feature is used to set the clock to the Time Zone in which the you reside. (See Figure 53.) Use the scroll wheel or the remote control up/down buttons to highlight the desired time zone; then press the Select button. Acceptance is confirmed by an audio beep and the confirmation screen shown in Figure 54.
Menu Options/Set Clock 46 CLOCK MODE Eastern Time Set 12:31 Figure 54. Time Zone Confirmation Display 12/24 Hour Selection: This feature is used to set the time displayed to either a 12hour (Default) or 24-hour format. (See Figure 55.) Use the scroll wheel or the remote control up/down buttons to highlight either 12 Hour Clock or 24 Hour Clock then press the Select buttjon to enter your selection. Acceptance is confirmed by an audio beep and confirmation screen shown in Figure 56.
ROTATE DIAL TO CHANGE Standard Daylight Savings Figure 57. Select Standard/Daylight Savings Display Screen CLOCK MODE Daylight Savings Set 2:56 Figure 58. Daylight Savings Confirmation Display Menu Options/Set Clock Daylight Savings Time Selection: This feature allows you to enable or disable Daylight Savings Time. (See Figure 57.) Use the scroll wheel or the remote control up/down buttons to highlight either Standard or Daylight Savings, then press the Select button.
Menu Options/Auto On 48 Auto-On The XM Mini-Tuner is configured to shut down when the vehicle is shut off, or power is disconnected. By default, when the power to the unit is reapplied, the user must press the power button on the Disiplay Controller to turn the unit back on. This feature allows the user to program the receiver to automatically turn on when power to the unit is reapplied (much like a vehicle radio).
When this option is selected, the factory default sub-menu screen appears with No as the default option. This feature allows the user to reset the Mini-XM receiver back to the original factory settings. Upon entering the Factory Default mode, use the scroll wheel or the Channel Up/Down buttons on the remote control to switch from the No to Yes (settings will be lost) function. If Yes is selected, the Saving Factory Settings display appears.
Menu Options/Exit Menu/Preset/Direct 50 Exit Menu To exit the menu options mode, rotate the scroll wheel CW, or press the down button on the remote control to highlight -Exit Menu-. Press the Select button to confirm the selection. Preset / Direct (p/d) The p/d button determines whether the numbered buttons 0 through 9 will operate as a keypad for entering channel numbers directly, or as presets (A, B, C) used to select and store favorite channels.
25- Figure 62. Direct Channel Entry Display Preset (A, B, C): The unit has the capability of storing three sets of 10 preassigned channels for a total of 30 preassigned channels. To assign a channel to a number button, press the p/d button to choose the preset bank; then tune in the desired channel and momentarily press the desired number button.
Display Button - Screen Presentation 52 Display Button - Screen Presentation The display button allows the user to choose one of five ways to present the Artist, Song Title and Channel information on the LCD screen. The default screen is the primary display and changes with each press of the display button. The five display screens present information in the following formats: 1. Channel Number & Name, plus Artist and Song Title (Figure 64). The top line presents the Category or Genre. 2.
12:15 The 40s CH 4 Mel Torme You’re Driving Me Crazy Figure 64. Channel Number and Name Plus Artist and Song Title THE 40S A-2 CH 4 12:15 Mel Torme You’re Driving Me Crazy Use Menu to Add Stock Symbols Figure 65. Channel Number and Artist Plus Song Title and Scrolling Stock Ticker A-2 CH 4 THE 40S 12:15 Mel Torme You’re Driving Me Crazy Use Menu to Add Sports Leagues and Teams Figure 66.
Display Button - Screen Presentation 54 A-2 CH 4 THE 40S 12:15 Mel Torme You’re Driving Me Crazy Figure 67. Channel Number and Artist Plus Song Title in Large Font A-2 CH 4 DECADES 12:15 The 40s Harry James/Two O’Clock Figure 68.
The jump button permits an immediate return to the previous channel without having to press the category, channel or display buttons. Remote Control Unit The optional wireless remote control (Figure 69) for the CommanderMT System is capable of operating most of the features from a remote location. Each button on the remote control functions in the same way as the button on the Commander unit. For a full description of a keypad button or function refer to the preceding sections in this manual.
Remote Control Unit 56 12 11 1 10 9 2 3 8 4 5 7 6 Figure 69.
>/< : Used to access categories in ascending and descending order. 2. select : Used to confirm selection in various lists and menus. 3. jump : Used to switch between the previous and current channel. 4. display : Allows the user to choose one of three ways of presenting the Artist and Song title information on the LCD screen. 5.
Receiver Power Down/Warning Display Messages 58 System Power Down Power to the CommanderMT System is turned off when the power ( ) button is pressed; the XM logo appears on the display for 2 seconds, after which it fades to black (Figure 70). The system now enters the power off state. ! Check ANTENNA Figure 70. System Power Down Display Warning Display Messages The following displays in Figure 71 appear in response to a disruptive event.
The following displays in Figure 72 appear in response to a notification/progress event; each appears only for the duration of the event. LOADING... UPDATING... Figure 72. Notification/Progress Display Messages Care And Cleaning · Keep the unit away from excessive moisture or where it may get wet. · It is strongly recommended that the unit be installed and kept away from heat sources or direct sunlight. · When cleaning, use only a soft, dry cloth.
Troubleshooting 60 Troubleshooting ERROR MESSAGE “NO SIGNAL” PROBABLE CAUSE XM Signal is obstructed. SOLUTION Make sure the antenna is not obstructed, (e.g., Tall buildings, Parking Garages). Move vehicle to an unobstructed location. The vehicle antenna should be mounted on the outside of the vehicle. “OFF AIR” “ANTENNA” “LOADING” PROBLEM THE UNIT WILL NOT POWER ON AUDIO STATIC AND LOSS OF CLARITY XM Signal is not currently broadcasting the selected channel. Select another channel.
Audio Output (100-250 ohms): 1.5V RMS Maximum Power Supply: 12 Volt, Negative Ground, DC Input. Display Controller Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight 115mm x 45mm x 20.5mm (Including scroll wheel) (4.5” x 1.77” x 0.80” ) 3.
Warranty 62 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY FM Satellite Radio XMRVRFM002 AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY (Continued) This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
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