USER GUIDE
Table of Contents Commander Touch User Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Features Thank you for purchasing the SiriusXM Commander Touch! The SiriusXM Commander Touch™ has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: ~ Enjoy SiriusXM through your vehicle’s in-dash audio system* with controls on the color touchscreen display ~ Compact touchscreen controller mounts directly to your dash, and the tuner hides discreetly behind the dash for a fully integrated look with no/minimal visible wires ~ Full-color display with album art
Commander Touch User Guide Introduction Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience. It is your responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills, and physical ability required to properly perform an installation. SiriusXM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third party products.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide What’s in the Box? Commander Touch Display Controller Aux Audio Cable Commander Touch Tuner Module FMDA25 FM Direct Adapter Flush Mount Antenna Alcohol Preparation Pad Screws (4) 6 Mounting Brackets and Release Tool Magnetic Mount Antenna Wiring Harness
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Commander Touch Connections Display Controller Connections Display Controller Bottom View Display Controller Pigtail Cable Micro USB Port Display Controller Pigtail Cable: Connects to the DISP connection on the Tuner Module. Micro USB Port: SiriusXM may occasionally release a system software update for Commander Touch.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Step 1: Install the Commander Touch Display Controller WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install Commander Touch while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation. The Commander Touch Display Controller can be mounted in a variety of ways. It can be adhered to a dash surface using double sided tape or hook and loop tape (not included), or directly attached to a dash surface using the included screws.
Commander Touch User Guide Introduction 3. Once the opening has been cut, remove the template and place the Flush Mount in the opening. The Flush Mount is asymmetrical so the top/bottom orientation is not important. 4. Bend each of the two Mounting Brackets into a U shape. If needed, the ends of the Mounting Brackets can be trimmed using metal shears to accommodate thicker dash material. 5. Attach the Mounting Brackets to the rear of the Flush Mount, using the provided 4 screws.
Introduction 6. Once the Flush Mount is secured in place, insert the Commander Touch Display Controller into the Flush Mount. First, route the cable from the left side of the Display Controller into the opening at the bottom left of the Flush Mount, and then gently press the Display Controller into the Flush Mount, left side first and then the right side. It will snap into place. 7.
Commander Touch User Guide Introduction Step 2: Install the Commander Touch Tuner Module The Commander Touch Tuner Module should be installed and secured behind the dash or center console using wire ties (not included). Keep in mind that you will need to route several cables to the Tuner Module, so allow enough clearance for the cable connections. 1. Find a location for the Tuner Module with suitable clearance for the cable connections. 2.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Step 3: Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna and Route the Antenna Cable Proper placement of the Magnetic Mount Antenna is very important. Consult a professional installer if you are uncomfortable with installing the antenna yourself. More detailed installation instructions and illustrations can be found at siriusxm.com/installation and clicking on the XM Vehicle Installation link.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away. Route the Antenna Cable Before you begin routing the antenna cable, read these general instructions for how to route and hide the antenna cable. Then route your antenna cable according to the step-by-step instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable under trim.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof: 1. Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point.
Commander Touch User Guide Introduction 5. Connect the antenna connector to the ANT connection of the Tuner Module. Note: Use only SiriusXM approved antennas. Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) 1. Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the Antenna rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Pickup Truck 1. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it. 2. Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner. 3. At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Step 4: Install the Wiring Refer to the wiring diagram below and install the Power Wiring Harness, and the AUX In or FM Input audio connection. Display Controller ANTENNA 6 ft. Pigtail Cable Tuner Module DISPLAY 4A Fuse Battery (yellow) POWER AUX AUDIO OUT FM OUT Accessory (red) Ground (black) Illumination (orange) 3.5mm AUX Audio Cable (included) Vehicle Antenna FMDA25 (included) Vehicle Radio AUX In or FM Input AUX 88.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Install the Power Wiring Harness The wiring harness has 4 wires: BAT (battery, yellow); ACC (accessory, red); ILL (illumination, orange); GND (ground, black). When installing the harness, keep the fuse holder which is connected to the BAT wire in a location that is accessible in case the fuse ever needs to be replaced. 1. Plug the Wiring Harness connector to the PWR connector on the Tuner Module. 2.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide 5. The audio level can be adjusted by swiping to the Settings page, tap Audio Level, then tap Audio Output Level and adjust the audio output level. Swipe left or right to Settings page and tap Audio Level Tap Audio Output Level and then adjust the audio output level The installation is complete and you are now ready to activate your Commander Touch. Continue with “Step 5: Subscribe” on page 23.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide 9. The audio level can be adjusted by swiping to the Settings page, tap Audio Level, then tap Audio Output Level and adjust the audio output level. NOTE! The Audio Output Level adjusts both the AUX audio output level as well as the FMDA audio output level. Use caution when making the adjustments. For FM it is recommended to adjust the level to MAX.
Commander Touch User Guide Introduction Step 5: Subscribe Follow these steps to subscribe your Commander Touch. Once you have successfully activated the Commander Touch, you will be able to tune to other channels. 1. Make sure your Commander Touch is turned on, receiving the SiriusXM signal, and tuned to Preview Channel 1 so that you can hear the SiriusXM audio. (Refer to “Tuning Channels” on page 32 for instructions on tuning channels.) 2. Make a note of your Radio ID.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide Step 6: Update the Commander Touch Software SiriusXM may occasionally release software updates for Commander Touch. It is recommended that you periodically check for a newer version, and update the software in your Commander Touch whenever a newer version is available.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide update, the process cannot be interrupted. 6. You can provide uninterrupted power to your Commander Touch for the duration of the software update. Software Update Instructions Commander Touch must remain on during the entire software update process. If power is interrupted during the software update process your Commander Touch will become damaged. 1. Go to www.siriusxm.com/commandertouch and download the software update file.
Introduction 13. While the software update is completing, there may be a period of time where the display screen is dark but the power light blinks several times. DO NOT POWER OFF Commander Touch. Once the software update is complete, the main now playing screen will be displayed. If you are performing the NAND Image Update, the radio will restart and display the main now playing screen. Step 12 12.
Introduction Commander Touch User Guide USB Flash Drives which require a OTG (On the Go) Adapter or OTG Adapter Cable that have been validated by SirusXM: Brand Capacity Drive Type Product Name Model No. PNY 32 GB Regular PNY - Micro Metal Attaché 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive P-FDI32G/APPMT2-GE PNY 16 GB Regular PNY - Micro Metal Attaché 16GB USB Flash Drive P-FDI16G/APPMT2-GE Transcend 8 GB Regular Transcend 8GB JetFlash 500 USB 2.
Using Commander Touch Commander Touch User Guide Turning the Commander Touch On and Off Press the Power button to turn the Commander Touch on. Press and hold the Power button for one second to turn off. The display may stay on for a second or two after you press and hold for one second; this is normal. You can also press and hold until the display turns off.
Using Commander Touch Commander Touch User Guide The Main Display Screen The following is a brief description of the main display screen and swipe area pages. 1 2 3 4 5Swipe Area e w y 6 7 9 q 9 8 u t r r r 1. Channel/Category List. Tap for a list of channels with channel content. 2. Channel Logo. 3. Traffic and Weather Now. Tap and hold to select a city near you. Tap for a traffic and weather report; tap again to exit report. (Icon is blue when a new traffic and weather report is available.) 4.
Using Commander Touch Commander Touch User Guide 9. Channel Up/Down. Tap T to tune to previous channel or S to tune to next channel. Tap and hold to rapid browse and tune other channels. 10. Channel number and favorite page indicator. Tap to directly enter a channel number and tune to the channel. When shown, a star indicates the channel has been saved as a favorite channel. 11. Song/Program Title, or Talk Show Schedule, or Game Time/Game Details. 12. Artist Name, or Talk Show Host, or Sports Teams/Score.
Using Commander Touch Commander Touch User Guide Understanding the Swipe Area Carousel The swipe area on the Commander Touch main display screen is a circular carousel which contains Album Art, Favorites, Replay List, and Settings. You can swipe left or right in the Swipe Area to change what is displayed in the Swipe Area. Main Display Screen Swipe Area Swipe Right Swipe Left Some Swipe Area content may have more than one page.
Using Commander Touch Commander Touch User Guide Tuning Channels Tuning Channels 1. Tap the Channel Up/Down icons T S to immediately tune to the next or previous channel. 2. Tap and hold to quickly scroll through the channels. Release to tune to the channel that is displayed. Viewing the Channel and Category Lists and Tuning Channels Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find channels according to the genre (pop, rock, comedy, etc.).
Commander Touch User Guide Commander Touch Features Favorite Channels You can set up to 18 of your favorite channels (6 each in three pages) so you can easily access those channels. Channels saved as favorites remember up to 30 minutes of content that played on those favorite channels, so that when you tune a favorite channel you can rewind up to 30 minutes. Favorite channels which are locked are shown with a red border on the favorite button.
Commander Touch Features replace. 4. Tap the favorite channel button you want to delete or replace. 5. A selection screen will be displayed where you can Cancel (do nothing), Delete (delete the currently saved channel as a favorite channel), or Replace (replace the currently saved channel with the currently tuned channel). Tap a button.
Commander Touch User Guide Commander Touch Features Channel Lock The channel lock feature allows you to lock access to individual channels. A 3-digit numerical code controls access to locked channels. Locked channels are skipped when you tune channels using the Channel Up/Down icons T S. When you browse a channel/category list, a lock icon is shown to the right of the channel number indicating it is locked. In the favorites page, locked channels are shown with a red border on the favorite button.
Commander Touch Features Commander Touch User Guide individual channels to lock the channel. A lock icon will be displayed to the left of the channel number to indicate it is now a locked channel. (Tap a locked channel to unlock.) 5. Swipe left or right to change categories, and when you are finished locking or unlocking channels tap the Back icon in the upper left corner to exit. 6.
Commander Touch User Guide Commander Touch Features 2. Tap the number buttons 0-9 to enter the channel number and wait a moment until the channel is tuned, or tap the Go icon to immediately tune to the channel. 3. You will be prompted to enter the lock code. Enter the lock code and tap Go. 4. If you have entered the correct lock code the channel will be tuned. Note that all locked channels are now unlocked, and will remain unlocked until you power Commander Touch off and on again.
Commander Touch Features Commander Touch User Guide Pause & Replay Pause & Replay gives you the opportunity to “hear that again” by temporarily storing and then letting you access the stored content. For the currently tuned channel, you can pause and replay for as long as you have been tuned to the channel, up to a maximum of approximately 60 minutes. You can also pause and replay up to approximately 30 minutes from channels which you have saved as favorite channels.
Commander Touch User Guide Commander Touch Features broadcast is reached. TIP! Pressing and holding Fast-Forward moves forward through the stored audio in 10 second intervals. Returning to the Live Broadcast Pressing and holding the Replay icon while Commander Touch is in pause & replay exits pause & replay and resumes playing the live broadcast, and the channel controls are displayed.
Commander Touch Features Commander Touch User Guide Traffic and Weather Now The Traffic and Weather Now feature provides an up-to-date traffic and weather report for a selected city near your location. Tapping the Traffic and Weather Now icon plays the report. Selecting a City If you have not yet selected a city near you, the first time you tap the Traffic and Weather Now icon you will be prompted to select a city. You can also change the selected city at any time. 1.
Commander Touch User Guide Commander Touch Features 2. Tap Disable at the beginning of the list of cities. 3. A confirmation will be displayed, and Traffic and Weather Now is disabled. Enabling Traffic and Weather Now If you had previously disabled the Traffic and Weather Now feature, you can re-enable it. 1. In the Swipe Area, swipe to Settings, swipe up or down if necessary, and tap Feature Settings. 2. Tap Traffic and Weather Now to turn it to on. 3. Tap the Back icon in the upper left corner to exit.
Commander Touch Features Commander Touch User Guide TuneStart TuneStart plays the current song from the beginning when you tune to a qualified music channel which you have saved as a favorite channel. (Refer to “Favorite Channels” on page 33 for more information on favorite channels.) A TuneStart will also occur if you tune back to the channel that was tuned immediately prior to the currently tuned channel. Visually there will be no indication that a TuneStart has occurred and you are not listening live.
Commander Touch User Guide Commander Touch Features TuneMix TuneMix plays songs in a unique mix from the music channels you have saved as favorites, allowing you to build a single blended music channel of 2 - 18 channels, or three blended music channels from 2 to 6 music channels each. When in Bank mode, TuneMix uses the music channels from the currently selected favorite page in the Swipe Area for the TuneMix channel.
Commander Touch Features 5. When in Bank mode, you can change the TuneMix channel by changing the favorites page. Swipe to Favorites, and swipe up or down to change the current favorites page. 6. To end TuneMix and continue listening to the channel currently playing in TuneMix tap the TuneMix icon. To end TuneMix and return to the channel you had been listening to prior to TuneMix tap and hold the TuneMix icon. Changing the TuneMix Listening Mode (Bank/All Channels) 1.
Commander Touch User Guide Settings Settings provides information about Commander Touch, and allows you to change the configuration settings. There are two pages of choices in Settings. In the Swipe Area, swipe to Settings. Swipe up or down to display the settings pages, and tap a settings button. About About provides information about your Commander Touch, and also allows you to update the Commander Touch software. Radio ID This is the unique identification number of your Commander Touch.
Settings Commander Touch User Guide Software Update SiriusXM may occasionally release a system software update for Commander Touch. The update can be installed by connecting a USB Flash Drive with the software update to the micro USB port located at the bottom of the Display Controller. Refer to “Step 6: Update the Commander Touch Software” on page 24 for detailed instructions on how to update the software. FM FM is used when your Commander Touch has been installed using the FMDA25 FM Direct Adapter.
Commander Touch User Guide Settings Saving FM Channel Presets 1. In the Swipe Area, swipe to Settings, swipe up or down if necessary, and tap FM. 2. Tap the up and down icons to change the FM channel. The new FM channel is immediately tuned. 3. Tap one of the 4 preset buttons at the bottom of the screen. You can tap an empty FM preset button with a + to set a new FM preset, or tap an existing FM preset button to change it to the new FM channel. 4.
Settings Commander Touch User Guide Changing the Day/Night Brightness Level 1. In the Swipe Area, swipe to Settings, swipe up or down if necessary, and tap Display Options. 2. Tap Brightness Level - Day or Brightness Level Night. 3. Tap the left icon to decrease the brightness and the right icon to increase the brightness. 4. Tap the Back icon in the upper left corner to exit. Audio Level Audio Level allows you to adjust the audio output level for both AUX and FM outputs.
Commander Touch User Guide Settings Feature Settings Feature Settings allows you to turn the TuneStart, Traffic and Weather Now, and Audible Beep features on and off, and also change the TuneMix listening mode to Bank or All Channels. Turning TuneStart On and Off Refer to “TuneStart” on page 42 for more information about TuneStart. 1. In the Swipe Area, swipe to Settings, swipe up or down if necessary, and tap Feature Settings. 2. Tap TuneStart to toggle between On and Off. 3.
Settings Commander Touch User Guide Signal Indicator Signal Indicator will visually display the strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received. For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the SiriusXM satellites. In large cities, there are also terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage. 1. In the Swipe Area, swipe to Settings, swipe up or down if necessary, and tap Signal Indicator. 2.
Commander Touch User Guide Settings TIP! A typical scenario would be where you needed to exit your vehicle for a short time, perhaps to grab a cup of coffee. You’d turn the ignition off, do the errand, return before the delayed power off time expired, and restart the vehicle. Commander Touch would automatically turn back on, and begin playing from the point where you had turned the vehicle off.
Settings Commander Touch User Guide Factory Reset Factory Reset restores Commander Touch back to the factory settings. All configuration changes will be reset, the lock code deleted, and all favorite channels deleted. 1. In the Swipe Area, swipe to Settings, swipe up or down if necessary, and tap Factory Reset. 2. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to proceed with the factory reset. Tap Restore to proceed or tap Cancel if you changed your mind and do not want to proceed with the factory reset.
Commander Touch User Guide Settings entering the Demo Mode. 4. Tap the screen to exit Demo Mode. 5. You will be prompted whether you want to exit Demo Mode. Tap Confirm to exit Demo Mode. 6. Tap the Back icon in the upper left corner to exit.
Troubleshooting Commander Touch User Guide Commander Touch has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a problem, try this: ~ Check that all connections are firm and secure. ~ Make sure you have installed Commander Touch as described in this User Guide. If screen displays: Try this: Check Antenna The radio has detected a fault with the SiriusXM antenna. The antenna cable may be either disconnected or damaged. Verify that the antenna cable is connected to the Tuner Module.
Commander Touch User Guide Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: You do not receive all the channels to which you subscribed Ensure that you have subscribed to the service by following the steps in “Step 5: Subscribe” on page 23. Go to www.siriusxm.com/refresh and follow the directions to refresh your Radio. Call 866-635-2349 for further assistance. Audio sounds too soft Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio output level of Commander Touch until the sound quality improves.
Product Specifications Commander Touch User Guide System Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 16 VDC (12 V nominal), 2 A (max) Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -4°F to +158°F (-20°C to +70°C) Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 - 2.0 Vrms peak (7 steps) Display Controller Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commander Touch User Guide Product Specifications Screws Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 each Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M4 x 8 Weight (each) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.04 oz (1 g) Brackets Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 each Dimensions (WxHxD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 in x 3.12 in x 0.
Patent and Environmental Information Commander Touch User Guide Patent Information It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or make available any technology incorporated in this product. Furthermore, the AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
Commander Touch User Guide FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirius XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important Legal Information Commander Touch User Guide IMPORTANT NOTICE: REQUIRED SUBSCRIPTION Hardware and subscription sold separately, and activation fee required. Other fees and taxes may apply. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com.
Commander Touch User Guide Owners Record The Radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label on the back of Commander Touch. Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
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