Operating InstructionsXM SatelliteRadio ReceiverXT-XM1Sony Corporation © 2002 Printed in JapanOwner’s RecordThe model number is located on the bottom and serial number also on the bottom.Record the serial number in the space provide below. Refer to these numberswhenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.Model No. XT-XM1Serial No.XM Radio IDYou need to subscribe for XMTM Satellite Radio Service to listen to the radiobroadcast.WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more of the following measures:— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manualcould void your authority to operate this equipment.3-243-168-11 (1)If you have any questions or problem concerning this product, consult your nearest Sonydealer.If you have any questions or problem concerning the XM Satellite radio service including thebroadcast, consult XM.The XM Radio ID (XM-ID) is required when consulting XM. It is located on the bottom of themain unit, and you can also check it in the display of this unit (see “Displaying the XM RadioID”).Welcome!Thank you for purchasing the Sony XM SatelliteRadio Receiver. The receiver allows you to:• Receive XM Satellite Radio programming (withsubscription) by connecting a Sony masterunit* compatible with the Sony BUS system.• Connect and use an optional CD or MDchanger.• Receive up to 100 channels of XMprogramming.• Display channel name, artist name, and songtitle for most XM channels.• Store up to 20 favorite XM channels.• Search XM channels by category.* Some master units may not be connected to thisreceiver. (For details, please consult your nearestSony dealer.)Introducing XM TM Satellite RadioThere’s a world beyond AM and FM. XMSatellite Radio. Up to 100 channels. Coast-to-Coast Coverage. Digital quality sound. Withmany commercial-free music channels. Plus, thebest sports, comedy, talk, news andentertainment, including USA Today, DiscoveryRadio, NASCAR, Sesame Workshop, CNNfnand CNN/SI. Questions? Visitwww.xmradio.com. The future is waiting.How to SubscribeListeners can subscribe by visiting XM on theWeb at www.xmradio.com or by calling XM’sListener Care at (800)852-9696. Customersshould have their Radio ID ready; it is located onthe bottom of the main unit, and you can alsocheck it in the display of this unit (see“Displaying the XM Radio ID”).Technology. It is prohibited to copy, decompile,disassemble, reverse engineer or manipulate anytechnology incorporated in receivers compatiblewith the XM Satellite Radio system.Furthermore, the AMBE ® voice compressionsoftware included in this product is protected byintellectual property rights including patentrights, copyrights, and trade secrets of DigitalVoice Systems, Inc. The user of this or any othersoftware contained in an XM Radio is explicitlyprohibited from attempting to copy, decompile,reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code,or in any other way convert the object code intohuman-readableform. The software is licensedsolely for use within this product.Getting StartedResetting the master unitBefore operating the XM receiver for the firsttime, reset the master unit. If the unit is not resetin this manner, it may not function properly. Fordetails on how to reset it, refer to the operatinginstructions of the master unit.CautionFor the following master units, press the Repeat(REP) button of the master unit for two secondsafter turning the XM on and select “setup 2.”Without this procedure, the master unit will notdisplay tuning-in information from the receivercorrectly. Except for the following master units,“setup 1” is selected in the factory settings.CDX-C8050XCDX-C800REC*CDX-M750CDX-M650CDX-M610CDX-M600MDX-C8500XXR-M550* You may observe flickering in parts of the displaywhile performing operations. This is notmalfunction.NoteResetting the master unit will erase the clock settingand some stored contents of the master unit.Using category search to locatechannelsEach XM channel is associated with a categorythat describes the type of music or programmingthat is played on the channel. Examples ofcategories include “rock,” “jazz,” “news,” and soon. Users unfamiliar with XM’s programmingmay use the radio’s search-by-category functionto select channels.1 Press the Repeat (REP) button to entercategory search mode.The category of the current channel isdisplayed. With some master units, theRepeat button is only equipped on the remotecontrol.2 Press the Disc/Preset buttonsrepeatedly until you find the desiredcategory.3 Press the Seek buttons repeatedlyuntil you find the desired channel inthat category.The display shows “CAT SRCH” to indicatethat the radio is in category search mode.While in this mode, you will only be able totune to channels in the selected category. Youmay use the Disc/Preset buttons to chooseother categories.4 To exit from category search modeand return to the normal mode, pressthe Repeat (REP) button.The radio automatically returns to the normalmode if there no key is pressed within 5seconds.Storing favorite channelsYou can preset up to 20 channels.1 Tune in a channel that you want tostore.2 Press the Shuffle (SHUF) button.The radio will show a list of presets, startingwith preset number 1. The preset number willbe shown if a channel has already been storedinto the preset. With some master units, theShuffle button is only equipped on the remotecontrol.3 Press the Disc/Preset button to selecta preset number.With some master units, the Disc/Presetbutton is only equipped on the remotecontrol.4 Press the Disc/Preset + (Disc +) buttonfor 2 seconds.The display shows “MEMORY” if the radiosuccessfully stores the channel into the preset.The display shows “FAILURE” if the radiofails to store the channel into the preset.The radio automatically returns to the normalmode if there no key is pressed within 5seconds.Receiving a stored channel• Press either Disc/Preset button toselect the preset channel you want tolisten to.• Press the Shuffle (SHUF) button.Press the Disc/Preset + (DISC +) buttonto select the preset channel and thenpress the SEEK + or SEEK – button tostart.Displaying the XM Radio ID1 During XM Satellite Radio reception,press the Seek button to select“CHANNEL 1.”2 Press the “Seek – (down)” button.“RADIO ID” is indicated for 2 seconds andthe XM Radio ID number is indicated for 10seconds. These indications will be displayedalternately.To cancel the XM Radio ID display, press theSeek button to select a channel.Basic OperationsListening to a programThe XM receiver is controlled by the master unit.Button locations vary with different master unitmodels. Please refer to the master unitinstruction manuals.1 To select XM:a. Press the Source button until “XM” isdisplayed.-or-b. Press the Source button until “MD” isdisplayed, then press the Mode button toselect XM. For master units which cancontrol more than one MD changer, pressthe Mode button repeatedly (the displaywill show “MD1,” “MD2,” etc.) until thereceiver is found.2 Press either Seek button to select thedesired channel.Pressing and holding the Seek button willquickly step through the channels.Note“LOADING” is indicated while the receiver is readingthe information.Display itemsThe XM Satellite Radio information (ChannelName, Channel Number, Artist Name/ProgramName and Song Title) is available on the display.Press the Display (DSPL) button.Each time you press the Display (DSPL)button, the item changes as follows:Channel Name t Channel Number tArtist Name/Program Name t Song Title tFor MEX-5DI, press the ENTER button of theremote control to change the display item.Notes• While Artist Name/Program Name or Song Title isdisplayed, if you select a channel, Channel Namewill be displayed for 2 to 3 seconds and then returnto the previous display.• If there is no information about Artist Name/Program Name or Song Title, “- - - -” will bedisplayed.• During XM Satellite Radio reception, SpectrumAnalyzer, Dual Information, Motion Displayfunction of the master unit cannot be operated.• The display indicates up to 8 characters.The characters on the display cannot be scrolledeven when the Auto Scroll function of the masterunit is set to on.• You cannot display the clock during XM SatelliteRadio reception on a master unit whose clockdisplay is shown by pressing the Display (DSPL)button.AdditionalInformationSpecificationsFrequency 2332.5 – 2345.0 MHzPower requirements 12 V DC car battery(negative ground)Outputs BUS control outputAudio outputInputs Antenna input (Satellite,Terrestrial)BUS control inputAudio inputDimensions 224 ⋅ 37.8 ⋅ 160 mm(8 7 /8 ⋅ 1 1 /2 ⋅ 6 3/ 8 in.)(w/h/d)Mass Approx. 1.0 kg(2 lb. 4 oz.)Supplied accessories Parts for installation andconnection (1 set)Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.TroubleshootingShould any problem persist after you have madethe following checks, consult your nearest Sonydealer. Consult XM if you have any questions orproblem concerning the broadcast service of theXM Satellite radio.The information on the display cannot bechanged during XM Satellite Radio reception.• Refer to “Caution” in “Getting Started.”No sound.• Adjust the volume control of the master unit.• Cancel the attenuate function of the masterunit.• The connecting cords are not connectedproperly.The sound is hampered by noises.Locate codes and cables such as an antennacode, a BUS cable, an RCA pin code, or apower code so as they do not interfere eachother.The channels cannot be received.Check the connection of the receiver and theantenna.Advisory MessageWhen a problem occurs with the receiver, anerror message will be indicated on the display ofthe master unit.ANTENNAThe antenna is not connected properly.t Check the connection of the receiver andthe antenna.UPDATINGYou have not subscribed to XM, or the channelis not authorized.t You need to subscribe to XM.NO SIGNLXM signal is too weak.t Move to another area where your systemcan receive the signal.OFF AIRThe channel is not broadcasted now.t Select another channel.LOADINGThe receiver is reading the channelinformationt Wait until the receiver completes receivingthe information.“– – – –” or “CH – – –”• The channel to be tuned-in is void due to thechange by the broadcast service, or thereceiving condition is not good.• There is no text information or timeinformation in the channel. This is not anerror.