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Portable Satellite Radio Receiver
User Guide
Model TXM1020
Warning: This manual contains important
safety and operating information. Please read,
understand and follow the instructions in this
manual. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury, death, and/or damage to your Tao xm2go
receiver, accessories and/or to your vehicle or
other property.
KEM-PK17163
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- Page 1 Please read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your Tao xm2go receiver, accessories and/or to your vehicle or KEM-PK17163 other property.
- Page 2 Tao can void your authority to operate this equipment. Important: The FCC and FAA have not certified the Tao xm2go Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation). Therefore, Tao cannot support this type of application or installation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Memory ....17 Your Vehicle ....30 About Tao ....4 TuneSelect : Finding Your Audio Quality . -
Page 4: Introducing Tao Xm2Go
XM Satellite Radio signed up its first subscriber in 2001. About Tao With millions of XM subscribers and many successful Tao is a part of Giant International LTD, an international models of car and home satellite radios, Tao and XM organization leading in the development and production... -
Page 5: About Xm Radio
About XM Radio One big idea can change everything. And XM Satellite Radio is one big idea: Radio to the Power of X®. America’s most popular satellite radio service offers over 150 digital channels of sheer variety: music, sports, talk, comedy, drama, news, traffic and weather, kids’... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started First, some important reminders Controls We know you’re eager to turn on your brand new Tao Before you begin, take a moment to familiarize xm2go and listen to XM. Please take a moment to yourself with your Tao xm2go’s controls. Most basic... -
Page 7: Main Controls
2go button – Store up to five hours Power button – Press and hold to of XM programming using the “My turn your Tao xm2go on and off XM” Time-shifting Memory Mode Dial – Rotate to highlight a Mode button – Switch between channel or menu option;... -
Page 8: Remote Control
Remote Control Power button – Press to turn Mode button – Switch between “Live” XM and “My XM” Time- your Tao xm2go on and off Search button – Search by scanning shifting Memory Mode presets or by scanning all channels 2go button –... -
Page 9: Display Screen
Display Screen Listening mode – show Lock indicator current listening mode Alarm indicator (“Live” or My XM”) Battery level and Channel section mode – charging status direct entry or preset banks A, B, or C Clock Signal strength – Channel number 0 to 3 bars Artist name Channel name... -
Page 10: On The Flip Side
On the Flip Side Belt clip lock Battery door latch – Push inward Headphone jack – Your ear buds to slide battery door open or headphones plug in here Reset button Antenna jack – For use with an external antenna Battery compartment XM radio ID –... -
Page 11: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box? Tao xm2go receiver Your Tao xm2go includes these components: Remote control Belt clip/stand Home antenna Headphones Protective case Home Stand Rechargeable Audio cable Home power lithium ion adaptor battery Vehicle power adaptor Cleaning kit Vehicle antenna... -
Page 12: Setting Up
Setting Up Assembly Insert the battery and assemble your Tao xm2go and its home stand as shown; plug the AC adaptor into an outlet. Let the battery charge for at least three hours. Important! You will need to fully charge your Tao xm2go battery for at least three hours to have sufficient battery power for portable use. -
Page 13: Connecting To A Stereo
XM signal. As an activation procedure information. option, you can refer to “Using Tao xm2go In Your Vehicle” (page 30) and continue this setup and activation process with your Tao xm2go installed in... -
Page 14: Activating Your Tao Xm2Go
XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods, you may need to keep your Tao xm2go on for up to an hour to complete the activation process. -
Page 15: Listening To Xm Radio
Listening to XM Radio Changing Channels 1. Rotate the side dial to preview a list of channels. 2. When your desired channel is highlighted, press the dial in to select that channel. -OR- 1. Press the “pre/dir” button until the word “DIRECT” flashes in the display. 2. -
Page 16: Saving Favorite Channels Into Presets
Saving Favorite Channels into Presets Your Tao xm2go can store up to 30 of your favorite To Recall a Preset channels as presets. The presets are organized into 1. Press the “pre/dir” button until “PRESET A,” three banks (A, B, or C) that each contain 10 presets. -
Page 17: Storing Song Information In Memory
3. When you hear one of your favorite songs or artists, Press and release the “mem” button while the song or press in and hold the side dial. Your Tao xm2go will program is playing. Your Tao xm2go will beep to beep and flash “Song Selected”... -
Page 18: My Xm Time-Shifting Memory Mode
2go: Store and Play Back Your Tao xm2go lets you store up to five hours of programming and play it back at a later time or where live signal reception is limited. Listen to XM wherever you are, whenever you prefer. -
Page 19: Scheduling A Session
5. Set up the second session, if you desire. The combined time for both sessions should not exceed You can set your Tao xm2go to store XM programming five hours in one day and the sessions may not at a specific time using the “My XM” Time-shifting overlap each other. - Page 20 You must connect the home antenna to receive the XM signal. TIP: If you set the alarm to turn on your Tao xm2go before a session is scheduled to start, that session could be cancelled if the Tao xm2go is on and not off...
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Page 21: Making Your Tao Xm2Go Your Own
Making Your Tao xm2go Your Own You can easily adapt your Tao xm2go to the way you 1. Press the “menu” listen and use the satellite radio. You can change how button and use the the display appears, track stocks and other dial to select “Set... -
Page 22: Changing Display Information
SCREEN, press the “display” button to cycle through “Set Audio.” these options: 2. Select “Line Out Level.” Your Tao xm2go can detect when you’re using the FM transmitter or cassette adaptor and will make the appropriate changes to the settings. - Page 23 TO CHANGE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SCREEN, press the “menu” button and select “Change Display.” You can change the brightness and contrast, set how long the backlight remains on, flip the screen between positive (black characters on white background) or negative (white characters on black background) modes, and set the way the Stock Ticker and Info Extras appear on the screen.
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Page 24: Make Any Fm Radio An Xm Radio
FM radio. If the sound isn’t clear or you hear noise radio. or static, try another FM frequency. If you’re 1. Turn on your FM radio and turn off your Tao traveling, you may need to retune periodically; this xm2go. Unplug any headphone or audio cable is due to the differences in signal strength of local from your Tao xm2go’s headphone jack and any... -
Page 25: Stock Ticker
This display mode only works when you’re listening to “LIVE” programming. With your Tao xm2go, you can track up to 20 stock TO ERASE some or all of the stock symbols, use the symbols and see their prices and movements right on the “menu”... -
Page 26: Direct Tune: Select Channels Faster
“Auto On/Off”. Set to “On” to turn Tao xm2go on or off with the ignition key. Set this 1. Use the “menu” button and dial to select “Channel option to “Off” if your Tao xm2go is connected to power Access.”... -
Page 27: Skipping Channels
“ in front of each channel. To skip a channel, highlight that channel and press the dial in to You can return your Tao xm2go to its factory-installed change the “+” to “-.” To add a channel, change the format. Be careful: This feature erases all settings, “-“... -
Page 28: Using Tao Xm2Go At Home
Turn off your Tao xm2go and your audio system. If you use the home stand and connect it to a stereo, Connect your Tao xm2go to your audio system in either you must plug in the AC adaptor and home antenna. -
Page 29: Aiming The Home Antenna
Aiming the Home Antenna TIP: If you experience difficulty obtaining a strong Your Tao xm2go can help you aim the home antenna to antenna signal based on your particular home setup pull in the strongest signal available. conditions, a home antenna extension cable (model XMAC1000, sold separately) was designed specifically 1. -
Page 30: Using Tao Xm2Go In Your Vehicle
TIP: Your Tao xm2go battery will charge in the vehicle cradle only while the Tao xm2go power source is turned ON. Please refer to “Other Things You Should Know”... -
Page 31: Placing The Antenna
Avoid crimping, twisting, or chafing the XM antenna quickest way to hear XM programming in your vehicle. cable. Try to use existing holes, body grommets, and Simply set your FM radio and your Tao xm2go to the other wiring channels. same frequency. - Page 32 This should minimize any water leaks. TIP: If you use your Tao xm2go’s wireless FM transmitter, mount the XM antenna as close to your vehicle’s FM antenna as possible. The FM antenna may be a wire or metallic strip embedded in the windshield or rear window.
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Page 33: Mounting Your Tao Xm2Go On The Dash
This adaptor works with VENT MOUNT: Assemble the vent mount as shown. generic cell mounts and allows you to mount your Tao Find a horizontal air vent that is xm2go to the cell phone mount. - Page 34 Failure to Allow to air-dry. correctly place Tao xm2go may result in injury to you 3. You may warm the adhesive pad using a hair dryer or others if the unit becomes detached during an or the vehicle’s defroster.
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Page 35: Using Tao Xm2Go Anywhere
Tao xm2go in the proper position; laying your Tao xm2go down flat may weaken reception. TIP: If you carry your Tao xm2go in a bag or use it while exercising, you can lock the buttons and dial and Signal Reception Guidelines prevent something from accidentally pressing the Your Tao xm2go’s antenna should have an unobstructed... -
Page 36: Other Things You Should Know
This charge/discharge cycle calibrates the and battery. battery level meter so that it accurately reports the • If your Tao xm2go gets dirty, wipe the case with a state of the battery. soft cloth lightly moistened with water, then wipe Your battery performs best when used and charged in dry with another cloth. -
Page 37: Accessories (Sold Separately)
Always use cradle, plugging directly into the power connector at authorized batteries and power adaptors. Replacement the bottom of your Tao xm2go. This feature provides a batteries and power adaptors can be ordered online at convenient alternative for battery charging and www.xmradio.com. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
1. Attach all connections firmly and securely. 2. Make sure the battery is fully charged. 3. Reset your Tao xm2go by removing the battery cover and inserting a paper clip into the hole marked “RESET” at the upper left-hand corner of the case. - Page 39 1.800.852.9696. subscription package. There is no power or your Tao xm2go shuts off quickly. Insert your Tao xm2go into its home stand and plug the AC adaptor into the wall to charge the battery. Your Tao xm2go’s battery is low (see page 12).
- Page 40 No audio when listening through an FM radio. Make sure that the FM radio and your Tao xm2go are set to the same frequency (see page 24). Audio has static while listening through an FM radio.
- Page 41 Tao xm2go by carefully inserting the tip of a paper clip into the “RESET” hole under the battery cover. You can also reset your Tao xm2go by removing and reinserting the battery. The display does not change or the backlight does not Reset your Tao xm2go by following the procedure turn on or turn off.
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Page 42: Contacting Technical Support
Tao xm2go receiver: 4.5 in. H x 2.8 in. W x 1.2 in. D (114 mm H x 71 mm W x 30 mm D) Tao xm2go remote: 4.8 in. H x 1.9 in. W x 1.2 in. D (122 mm H x 48 mm W x 30 mm D) WEIGHT Tao xm2go receiver: 7.2 oz. -
Page 43: Warranty
Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Giant International Ltd. warrants the Tao branded electronic devices that it manufactures (“Products”), the Tao branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products that it manufactures (“Accessories”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s) outlined below. - Page 44 International Ltd., are excluded from coverage Use of Non-Tao branded Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Tao branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage. Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or...
- Page 45 (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Tao branded housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage. Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure...
- Page 46 Tao by phone at 1.800.638.5048 . warranties, express of implied. In no event shall Giant International Ltd. be liable, whether in contract or tort...
- Page 47 Giant International LTD. 3500 Lenox Road. Suite 630 Atlanta, GA 30326 TAO and the TAO logo are trademarks of Giant Phone 1.800.638.5048 International (USA), Ltd. The XM name, xm2go, TuneSelect, and related logos Printed on Recycled Paper are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.