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Q U I C K I N S T A L L G U I D E TM-XM SATELLITE RADIO MODULE ®...
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20 favorite channels and direct access to a station by entering the channel number. In addition, the TM-XM provides navigation of content by category and channel guide. Multiple TM-XM modules can be used in a single chassis to allow different XM channels to be...
(available separately) IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver Cascade Audio OUT Left and right line-level audio outputs for use in multiple IntelliControl ICS chassis systems and home theater receivers Wire Ties Antenna Cable Strain Relief Bracket Figure 1. IntelliControl ICS TM-XM Module...
FEATURES AND BENEFITS Plug and Play Integration The TM-XM module will automatically identify itself to the IntelliFile ® 3 Confi guration Software during system confi guration and map all appropriate control functions to all user interfaces. Metadata Category, channel name, channel number, artist and song information is displayed on IntelliControl ICS user interfaces with displays.
CAUTION: The TM-XM Module is susceptible to static discharge. Be sure to use a grounding strap or touch an earth ground prior to picking up the TM-XM. Handle the card by its edges. 1. Carefully slide the TM-XM Module into the appropriate card slot.
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INSTALLATION (CONT’D) 3. Make sure the TM-XM is fully engaged and sits flush against the GXR2. 4. Before tightening the thumbscrews, insert the cable strain relief bracket onto the two thumbscrews. AN T AN T CAS CAD E AUD IO OU T Figure 3.
50Ω ANT jack on the TM-XM Module Card Note: A Satellite Radio Antenna is not included with the TM-XM Aiming the Antenna Choose a mounting location for the Satellite Radio Antenna that has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky.
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Figure 4: Installation diagram for one satellite tuner using the SRK-1W Installation Kit. ANT–SAT* Satellite Radio Antenna (optional) SRK-1W TM-XM ILA–16dB Module Card RG6 Coax Cable IMT–50/75MF IMT–75/50 SRC–2M Figure 5: Installation diagram for two satellite tuners using the SRK-2W Installation Kit.
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User Interface LCD in the upper left corner, will show three bars. 2. To test the TM-XM prior to activation, tune to Channel 1. (XM Preview) If the “Preview Channel” plays, the tuner is ready for activation.
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1. Have IntelliControl ICS System powered up and active with TM-XM selected. 2. Tune to Channel 0 to get the XM ID Number. 3. Find the 8-character XM Radio ID of the XM card. Write the number down for future reference.
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Expanding the System When using multiple chassis, connect the Left and Right Cascade Audio OUT of the TM-XM to the Left and Right Audio IN on the IM-AUDIO Module in the same number card slot on the Slave chassis. Up to four Slave chassis may be used in a system.
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www.nilesaudio.com INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Expanded Systems Diagram Figure 7. Expanded System with Cascade Audio...
OPERATING THE TM-XM MODULE There are various user interfaces that operate with the TM- XM Module. The following pages contain explanations for controlling XM Satellite Radio with the Display, iRemote and Contact user interfaces. Rock Deep Tracks Ch. 40 Display...
www.nilesaudio.com Master Keys Rock Deep Tracks Ch. 40 The Beatles iPod iPod SIRIUS SIRIUS AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM AM/FM Revolution Rock Rock Display BuzzSaw Deep Tracks Ch.40 Ch 19 Screen Guide Favs The Beatles The Beatles Revolution Revolution Soft Keys Keypad 1 2 3...
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY PLAYING XM SATELLITE RADIO To start the XM Module playing, press the XM Master Key (i.e., CHANGING CHANNELS To tune to the next available channel, press the NEXT for the next available channel. Press the for the PREV previous available channel.
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) ADJUSTING VOLUME Press the VOL+ to raise volume. Press the VOL– lower volume. TUNE TO A CHANNEL USING THE NUMERIC KEYS To tune to a channel using the numeric keys, press the numeric keys for the XM channel to be played (i.e.
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) SELECT A CHANNEL BY CATEGORY Rock Deep Tracks Ch. 40 The Beatles To select a channel by Category, Revolution press the , a list of [Cat] Soft Key Categories appears. Guide Favs XM - Categories Jazz&Blues Lifestyle Dance...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) SELECT A CHANNEL BY CATEGORY (CONT’D) To scroll through categories within a page, press the Cursor Keys The highlight moves to the next line. To make a selection, press the Select A list of XM channels in the selected category appears.
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) SELECT A CHANNEL BY CHANNEL GUIDE Rock Deep Tracks Ch. 40 The Beatles To select a channel by “Channel Revolution Guide”, press the [Guide] Soft . A list of available channels Guide Favs appears. XM - Guide To go to the next page of Bluesville...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) SELECT A FAVORITE CHANNEL Rock Deep Tracks Ch. 40 The Beatles To select a Favorite channel, Revolution press the , the [Favs] Soft Key list of preset Favorites appears. Guide Favs XM - Favorites To go to the next page of 1.
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) ADD A FAVORITE CHANNEL Rock Deep Tracks Ch. 40 To add a channel to the The Beatles Favorite channel list, tune to the channel to be added, then Revolution press the [Favs] Soft Key Guide Favs The “XM-Favorites”...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) DELETE/REPLACE A FAVORITE CHANNEL Rock Deep Tracks Ch. 40 To delete a Favorite, press the [Favs] Soft Key The Beatles The “XM-Favorites” menu Revolution appears. Guide Favs Use the Cursor to select the Favorite to be deleted.
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) ADD/SKIP CHANNELS IN THE CHANNEL GUIDE Rock Deep Tracks Ch. 40 The Beatles To add or skip channels in the Revolution Channel Guide, press and hold [Guide] for two Soft Key Guide Favs seconds. XM - Channels Add/Skip +Bluesville Ch 74...
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) ADD/SKIP CHANNELS IN THE CHANNEL GUIDE (CONT’D) To add or skip the highlighted channel, press the Select . The selected channel displays when it is included in the guide and when it [–] will be skipped.
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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY (CONT’D) MUTING Press the MUTE mute the zone. Press the MUTE again to un-mute the zone. TURNING THE ZONE OFF Press the to turn the zone off. TURNING OFF ALL ZONES Press and hold the for 2 seconds to turn Off all zones.
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING CONTACT TOUCHSCREEN PLAYING XM SATELLITE RADIO iPod SIRIUS AM/FM Touch the labeled Master Key XM and music begins playing (i.e., CHANGING CHANNELS Press the NEXT the next available channel. Press the PREV the previous available channel.
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OPERATING CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) ADJUSTING VOLUME Press the VOL– lower volume. Press the VOL+ to raise volume. TUNE TO A CHANNEL USING THE NUMERIC KEYS iPod SIRIUS AM/FM To tune to a channel using the numeric keys, touch the numeric Channel keys for the XM channel to be played (i.e.
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) SELECT A CHANNEL BY CATEGORY iPod SIRIUS AM/FM Rock Deep Tracks Ch.40 To select a channel by category, The Beatles touch the Categories Soft Key list of categories appears. Revolution Keypad Categories Guide Favorites XM - Categories Jazz&Blues To go to the next page of...
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OPERATING CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) SELECT A CHANNEL BY CATEGORY (CONT’D) XM - Categories Jazz&Blues To make a selection, touch a Lifestyle category (i.e., [Lifestyle] Dance Latin Lifestyle World Page Back Page Lifestyle A list of XM channels in the Hear Music Ch 74 selected category appears.
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) SELECT A CHANNEL BY CHANNEL GUIDE iPod SIRIUS AM/FM Rock To select a channel by Channel Deep Tracks Ch.40 Guide, touch the Guide The Beatles . A list of available Soft Key Revolution channels appears. Keypad Categories Guide...
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OPERATING CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) SELECT A FAVORITE CHANNEL iPod SIRIUS AM/FM Rock Deep Tracks Ch.40 To select a Favorite channel, The Beatles touch the . The Favorites Soft Key Revolution list of preset Favorites appears. Keypad Categories Guide Favorites XM - Favorites 1.
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) ADD A FAVORITE CHANNEL iPod SIRIUS AM/FM Rock To add a channel to the Favorite Deep Tracks Ch.40 channel list, tune to the channel The Beatles to be added, then touch the Revolution Favorites Soft Key Keypad Categories...
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OPERATING CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) DELETE/REPLACE A FAVORITE CHANNEL iPod SIRIUS AM/FM Rock Deep Tracks Ch.40 To delete a Favorite channel, The Beatles touch, the Favorites Soft Key Revolution Keypad Categories Guide Favorites XM - Favorites The “XM-Favorites” menu appears. 1.
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www.nilesaudio.com OPERATING CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) ADD/SKIP CHANNELS IN THE CHANNEL GUIDE iPod SIRIUS AM/FM Rock To Add or Skip channels in the Deep Tracks Ch.40 Channel Guide, touch and hold The Beatles for two Soft Key Guide Revolution seconds. Keypad Categories Guide...
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OPERATING CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN (CONT’D) EXIT TO “NOW PLAYING” SCREEN iPod SIRIUS AM/FM To exit from a menu and return Rock to the “Now Playing” screen, Deep Tracks Ch.40 touch the Soft Key Back The Beatles repeatedly or touch and hold Revolution for two Back...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION CONTROL iRemote/Keypad does a) Confi rm TM-XM is in proper not control TM-XM card slot in MultiZone Re- ceiver card cage. b) Check Module connection to header in card cage. c) Confi rm XM Radio Subscrip- tion activation.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT’D) ERROR MESSAGE SOLUTION ANTENNA Problem with antenna a) Check antenna connection connection b) Check antenna cable for shorts UPDATING User encryption code Wait for encryption code to has changed and is fi nish updating being updated NO SIGNAL Signal is too weak to Confi...
ACCESSORIES Niles Audio manufactures the following accessories for use with the TM -X M Module. For more Satellite Radio Acces - sories visit nilesaudio.com: ANT-SAT XM/SIRIUS Satellite Radio FG01254 Antenna SRK-1W Installation Kit for One (1) FG01258 Satellite Radio Tuner...
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– claims made without proof of purchase will be denied) who will test the product and if necessary, forward it to NILES for service. If there are no authorized NILES dealers in your area, you must contact NILES to receive a factory Return Authorization Number.
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