GDL 69A Digital Audio Entertainment Interface
Digital Audio entertainment is available through the XM
Satellite Radio Service using the GDL 69A interface. XM
Satellite Radio allows for a variety of radio programming
over long distances without having to constantly search
for new stations. Based on signals from satellites, coverage
far exceeds land-based transmissions.
Data
Radio ID
Weather
Products
RADIO
Softkey
Figure 6-18 XM Information Page
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for Cessna Nav III
XM Information Page
The XM Information Page provides XM Radio identi-
fication numbers, service level, and weather products.
To select the XM Information Page:
Turn the large FMS knob to select the Auxiliary
1.
Page Group.
2.
Turn the small FMS knob to select the Aux
- XM Page. Radio and Info softkeys are dis-
played.
3.
Press the INFO softkey to show the XM Infor-
mation Page where information about the XM
Satellite Radio feature is displayed.
Press the RADIO softkey to show the XM
4.
Radio Page where the audio entertainment is
controlled.
SECTION 6 – MFD
OPTIONAL INTERFACES
Audio
Radio ID
INFO
Softkey
133