OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS XM RADIO P/N 08A15-1E1-000 1
Contents General information……………………………………...…………..3 Initial Setup……………………………………………………………6 Operation………………………………….…………………………10 Troubleshooting…..…………………………………………………14 Information…………………………………………………………...15 Specifications………………………………………………………..17 Please write the serial number and the XM ID number from the bottom of the tuner in the space below for your records. Serial No.: ____________________________________________ XM ID No.
How the service works The XM service is based on two satellites that have fixed positions over the equator. One satellite for the east coast of the United States and the other for the west coast. The two satellites continuously broadcast radio signals throughout the continental United States. The XM service also uses ground-based antennas that broadcast into areas that may be obstructed from satellite radio signal. Not all areas that are obstructed have ground based antennas as a backup signal.
Locations where satellite signals are received easily Satellite signals are received best in the areas where there are no tall buildings, trees or tall objects that can obstruct the signals. Satellite radio signals may not be received in areas listed below. There may be ground-based coverage in some of these areas that will provide uninterrupted service of satellite radio. The XM radio will not operate only when there is no signal from both satellite and ground-based antennas.
Sound in your car The signal is broadcast in a digital format so that if you do run into a situation where both the satellite antenna and the ground-based antenna lose the signal the sound will drop off completely. This condition would result in no static and may sound as though the unit were shut off. As soon as the obstruction is cleared or a groundbased signal is re-established the sound will come back on.
8 SOURCE / POWER 7 DISP/SETUP Rotary Knob Up 5Down 6 Initial Setup Turning power on and off 1. Press the SOURCE POWER button to turn the unit on. NOTE: The unit can be turned on by pressing any of the buttons of the display module. 2. Press and hold the SOURCE POWER button for 2 seconds or more to turn the unit off. NOTE: When turning the unit on and off with the POWER button. Be sure to lower the volume level of the vehicles radio when turning the unit on and off with the POWER button.
DISP/SETUP 8 SOURCE / POWER 7 Rotary Knob Up 5Down 6 Initial Setup Modulator frequency setting 1. Press and hold the DISP SETUP for 2 seconds or more. 2. Turn the rotary encoder or press the 6 or 5 button to select the frequency setting mode (displays the frequency of the desired modulation station). 3. Press the 7 or 8 button to set the frequency. 4. The frequency is varied by 200kHz (0.2MHz) steps from 87.7 to 89.9 MHz. 5. Press the DISP SETUP button to return to normal mode.
SOURCE / POWER 7 DISP/SETUP Rotary Knob Up 5Down 6 Initial Setup XM level setting (XM output level) When your XM receiver is connected to the factory installed radio, this feature will allow the user to choose between 4 levels of output (XM level 1 to 4) to better match the output level of the Honda/ Acura radio. 1. Press and hold the DISP/SETUP button for 2 seconds or more. 2. Turn the rotary encoder or press the 6 or 5 button to select the XM LEV. 3.
8 SOURCE / POWER 7 DISP/SETUP Rotary Knob Up 5Down 6 Initial Setup Scrolling feature This feature allows the broadcast text information such as artist, song tittle and station information to move continuously across the screen. This is the default setting however this feature can be disabled if the user prefers no scrolling. Below shows how to disable or enable this feature. 1. Press and hold the SETUP button for 2 seconds or more. 2. Turn the rotary encoder or press the 6 or 5 button to select the SCR.
8 SOURCE / POWER 7 DISP/SETUP Rotary Knob Up 5Down 6 Operation Receiving XM channels with the XM receiver 1. Turn the vehicles radio on to FM and tune to the XM radios modulator frequency (between 88.7 to 89.9). Refer to page 7 for how to set XM radios modulator frequency. 2. Press the POWER button of the display module to turn the XM radio on. 3. Turn the rotary knob to display the desired channel. Pressing and holding down the 7or8 button on the display will change channels continuously.
8 SOURCE / POWER 7 DISP/SETUP Rotary Knob Up 5Down 6 Operation Storing XM channel presets 1. After tuning in the desired channel, press and hold the rotary knob for 2 seconds or more until the channel name on the display blinks. 2. Turn the rotary knob to select the preset number you want to store. 3. Press the rotary knob within 5 seconds once when the correct preset number is displayed. 4. Repeat the procedure to store up to five additional channels.
8 SOURCE / POWER 7 DISP/SETUP Rotary Knob Up 5Down 6 Operation Category search Category search functionally allows you to search for a specific channel by the category of programming it offers, or to surf within a category. 1. Momentarily press the rotary knob to display the category of the channel that is currently selected. 2. While the category is displayed, turn the rotary knob to select a different category. Note: You can also press the 7 or 8 button to select a category 3.
DISP/SETUP 8 Rotary Knob SOURCE / POWER Up 5Down 6 7 Operation Changing the display Text information, such as the channel name, artist name/feature, and song/program tittle, is available with each XM channel. This unit can display this text information as explained below 1. Press the DISP SETUP button. Each time you press the button, the display changes as shown below.
Troubleshooting Guide If you encounter a problem, please review the items listed below. This guide will help you to isolate the problem. Make sure the rest of your system is operating properly. If necessary consult your local authorized Honda dealer. SYMPTOM XM radio will not operate. 14 CAUSE Ignition switch is in the off position. Power to XM radio is not turned on. Possible blown fuse. SOLUTION Turn Ignition to the on position. Turn the XM radio on. Contact your Honda dealer.
Display Information Display messages for XM radio operation ANTENNA • The XM antenna is not connected to the XM radio module - Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely to the XM radio module. UPDATING • XM radio is being updated with the latest encryption code. - Wait until encryption code is fully updated. Channel 0 and 1 should function normally. NO SIGNAL • XM signal is too weak at the current location. - Wait until the car reaches a location with stronger signal.
Display Information Display messages for XM radio operation LOADING • XM radio is acquiring audio or program information - Wait until the radio has received the information OFF AIR • The channel currently selected has stopped broadcasting. - Select another channel. ---- 16 • The user selected a channel number that does not exist or is not subscribed to. • No artist or tittle information associated with the channel at this time. - The unit will revert back to the previously selected channel.
SPECIFICATIONS RF MODULATOR UNIT RF Output Frequency (selectable) RF Output Voltage RF Modulator input Sensitivity/Impedance Recommended Operating voltage Recommended Temperature range DISPLAY MODULE Width Height Depth Weight FM MODULATOR Width Height Depth Weight 87.7-89.9 MHz 70 dBµV 500mV/10 k Ohms 13.4 Vdc 14°F 140F° (-10°C -+60°C) 113 mm (4-7/16) 39.5mm (1-9/16) 19 mm (25/32) 0.20 kg (7 oz) 130 mm (5-1/8) 35 mm (1-3/8) 74 mm (2-15/16) 0.38 kg (13.
REF. NO. MR0HL210 08A15-1E1-000-81 © 2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc - All Rights Reserved. 18 Printed in U.S.
