Antex electronics tripleplay User manual

Thank You! .........................................................................3
Installing TriplePlay..............................................................3
•Parts List.......................................................................3
•Positioning the Antenna ..................................................4
•Housing TriplePlay..........................................................5
Activating TriplePlay.............................................................5
Operating TriplePlay.............................................................6
•Default Display ..............................................................6
•Powering On TriplePlay ...................................................8
•Changing Zones.............................................................8
•Changing Categories.......................................................8
•Changing Tuning Mode ...................................................8
•Changing Channels.........................................................8
•Setting and Recalling Presets...........................................9
Configuring Options .............................................................9
•Entering SETUP Mode .....................................................9
•Blocking Channels..........................................................9
•Skipping Channels........................................................ 10
•Displaying XM ID Numbers............................................ 11
•Displaying Signal Strength ............................................ 11
Using the Remote Control................................................... 12
Integration with Distributed Audio Control Systems ............... 13
Technical Assistance .......................................................... 13
Music and Entertainment Streams........................................ 13
12 Month Limited Warranty............................................... 134

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Antex Electronics Corporation
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Torrance,California 90502
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Copyright © 2005 Antex Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved. No
portion of this manual may be reproduced without prior written consent
from Antex Electronics. Part Number 9000-2478-7006 RevNC.
FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. In order to
maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used
with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or
unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not
expressly approved by Antex Electronics could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Read Instructions – Read all Safety Instructions before operating equipment.
•Retain Instructions – Save these instructions for future reference.
•Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and these instructions should be
adhered to.
•Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
•Cleaning –Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
•Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
•Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or a room where moisture is likely to occur.
•Accessories – Do not place on an unstable surface (cart table or tripod) where
tipping is a possibility.
•Ventilation – Install unit in well ventilated area where self generated heat may
escape. Bookcases or cabinets should have proper venting to allow heat to
escape.
•Power outlet – A properly grounded wall outlet must be used. Do not use a plug
adapter that bypasses the three-terminal ground plug.
•Power Cord Protection – Route your power cords out of traffic’s way so as not to
be walked on or traveled over by carts wheels. Do not place items on top of or
against the cord so as to pinch the cord.
•Outdoor Antenna Grounding – The antenna and coaxial cable connecting to the
unit must be properly grounded to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
•Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or electric light or power circuits, or where they can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.
•Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
•Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may short-out parts that could cause a fire. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
•Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself; there are no
customer serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
•Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to a qualified service person under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) If product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates
a need for service.
•Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, shock, or other hazards.
•Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.
•Heat – The product shall be situated away from sources such as radiators, heat
resistors, heat registers, stoves, or amplifiers that produce heat.
•Technology. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer,
or manipulate any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM
Satellite Radio system. Furthermore, the AMBE (R) voice compression software
included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The
user of this or any other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly
prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, or
disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into
human-readable form. The software is licensed solely for use within this
product.

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Thank You!
Thank you for choosing the world’s finest high-fidelity, 3-zone
satellite radio receiver. Antex Electronics’ TriplePlay™ uses the
revolutionary XM®Satellite Radio technology.
Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold
separately. Premium Channels available at additional monthly
cost. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-
time activation fee may apply. All fees and programming subject
to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are
indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio
receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to
Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. Only available in
the 48 contiguous United States. XM® is a registered trademark
of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All
rights reserved. This unit requires a monthly subscription
from XM Satellite Radio. To subscribe, contact XM on the Web
at www.xmradio.com or by phone at 1-800-XM-RADIO (or
1-800-967-2346).
Over 150 Channels
There’s a world beyond AM and FM. XM Satellite Radio. Over 150
channels of music, news, sports, comedy, talk, and
entertainment. Coast-to-coast coverage. Digital quality sound.
Commercial-free music channels.
XM-3000 TriplePlay lets you select from a variety of commercial-
free music channels, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hear
today's hits to R&B oldies to classical masterpieces, from
authentic country and real bluegrass to cool jazz, hot Latin,
reggae, rock, dance, new age and even kid's music. You can re-
live the music of your memories on the Decades channels which
authentically recreate each era—the ‘40s through the ‘90s—from
the sound up.
TriplePlay also gives you instant access to world-class news,
sports and talk and entertainment from CNN, BBC World Service,
CNBC, ABC News & Talk, Bloomberg News, ESPN, and FOX
Sports, E! Entertainment, VH1, and Discovery, and 21 dedicated
Channels of XM Instant Traffic & Weather powered by Traffic
Pulse and The Weather Channel. Your kids will enjoy TriplePlay,
too, with Radio Disney, wacky original content, plus
programming from partners like Sesame Workshop and the
Sesame Street people.
Three Listening Zones
TriplePlay gives you the option to select programming for three
independent listening zones and independently control the
operation of the receiver within each of those zones. With
TriplePlay, you can listen to the latest Top 10 in your living
room, sports in the family room, and the latest breaking news
around the world in your bedroom.
For the most up to date music and entertainment streams, go to
www.xmradio.com.
Installing TriplePlay
Antex Electronics strongly recommends that the XM-3000
TriplePlay unit and its antenna be installed by a
professional installer. Brief instructions are presented
here for reference purposes only.
Parts List
Before installing your XM-3000 TriplePlay, make sure you have
all the parts listed below:
•XM-3000 TriplePlay unit
•Antenna
•Remote control
•Power cord
•RCA audio cables (3)
•SMA to SMB RF Adapter

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Positioning the Antenna
Prior to mounting the antenna or finding a permanent home for
your XM-3000 TriplePlay, you first want to validate the position
of the antenna.
1. Power on TriplePlay to make sure the unit has power.
You should see a startup screen with Antex and XM logos,
followed by the main display (similar to that shown
Figure on page 6).
2. Power off TriplePlay, and then connect the audio cables, IR,
and RS232 control interfaces to the other components in
your audio system.
3. Align the Antenna as follows:
For Indoor installation on a flat surface:
a) Set antenna on its base on a flat horizontal surface.
b) Turn the base of the antenna so that the XM logo is
facing to the south if you are in the eastern half of the
U.S. and to the south/southeast if you are in the western
half.
c) Use the “Signal Strength” screen, as described on page
12, to optimize antenna tilt angle and position.
d) If necessary, experiment with different locations near a
south-facing window or outside.
For outdoor installation or indoor wall mounting:
The antenna can also be attached vertically to an external or
internal wall if that is more convenient than placing it on a
horizontal surface.
a) Holding your antenna up, find a wall location that
ensures a strong signal.
b) Attach antenna to the wall using four screws.
c) Tilt the antenna fully back on the base, place the
antenna base on the four screw heads with the antenna
pivot at the top, and pull down approximately 1/4 inch
until the base is firmly secured. Note that the XM logo
will be upside down when the antenna is properly
installed.
d) Tilt the antenna away from the wall/base until the signal
strength is optimized.
Your antenna comes with 20 feet of cable. If that is not
sufficient to locate the antenna where there is a strong XM
signal, purchase a 50-foot cable extension kit. Up to two
extensions can be used together for up to 120 total feet of
cable. Alternatively, custom lengths of 50 ohm RG58U may
be used or extension kits available from third party sources.
4. Power on your sound system and turn the amplifier to a low
volume.
5. Power on TriplePlay and tune to channel 1, a free preview
channel. Press 0-0-1 on the front panel NUMERIC buttons.
If the system is working, you will hear XM programming on
this channel and can proceed to Step 6.
If there is a problem with the antenna connection, the
TriplePlay’s front panel display will read “Check Antenna.” If
the antenna does not have a clear path to the satellites, the
front panel display will read “No Signal”. Reposition the
antenna until you hear music playing.
6. Finish installing TriplePlay.
a) House TriplePlay in its permanent location. Follow the
instructions in the section, “Housing TriplePlay” below.
b) Activate the unit following the “Activating TriplePlay”
instructions.

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Housing TriplePlay
House the TriplePlay unit in a component rack or other suitable
location that provides adequate ventilation. The maximum
ambient temperature should never exceed 120 degrees
Fahrenheit.
After mounting the antenna, connect the audio cables (or
optional TOSLINK), IR, and RS232 control interfaces to the other
components in the system. Turn the volume control of amplifiers
to a low level, then connect the power cable to the TriplePlay
unit and power it on. A startup screen with Antex and XM logos
will appear briefly, followed by the default display (see
Figure on page 6).
Tune to channel 1, a free preview channel, by pressing 0-0-1 on
the front panel NUMERIC buttons. If the system is working, you
will hear XM programming and can proceed to activating the
unit. If the front panel display reads “No Signal” or “Check
Antenna,” reposition the antenna until you hear music playing.
Activating TriplePlay
After the channel 1 verification test, you must activate your XM-
3000 TriplePlay to access all XM channels. To do so you must
first obtain the XM ID numbers of your unit; one ID for each of
the three independent tuners (hereafter referred to as “zones”).
Follow the instructions below to obtain the XM ID numbers and
activate your XM radio service. An alternate method if you are
already familiar with operation of the unit is to tune each of the
three zones to channel 0.
1. Press and HOLD the POWER button for four (4) seconds to
access the SETUP menu, as shown below.
ADD OR SKIP
PARENTAL CONTROL
XM-3000 ID NUMBERS
SIGNAL STRENGTH
RETURN
XM-3000 TriplePlay SETUP
XM-3000 TriplePlay
ADD OR SKIP
PARENTAL CONTROL
XM-3000 ID NUMBERS
SIGNAL STRENGTH
RETURN
XM-3000 TriplePlay SETUP
XM-3000 TriplePlay
2. Press the CHANNEL down button to scroll to “XM-3000 ID
NUMBERS,” and then press the SELECT button. The XM ID
NUMBERS screen, like the one shown below, appears.
ZONE 1: C6F24DM8
ZONE 2: CVE54OVC
ZONE 3: 12B54O4T
XM-3000 ID NUMBERS
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return XM3 V6.10.109
ZONE 1: C6F24DM8
ZONE 2: CVE54OVC
ZONE 3: 12B54O4T
XM-3000 ID NUMBERS
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return XM3 V6.10.109
3. Record the 8 character ID for each zone in the space below,
noting that letters I, O, S and F are not used and that the
number zero has a line running diagonally through it.
ZONE 1 ID: _________________________
ZONE 2 ID: _________________________
ZONE 3 ID: _________________________
4. Press the SELECT button to return to the default display.
5. Activate your XM radio service by calling XM at 1-800-XM-
RADIO (1-800-967-2346). A friendly listener care
representative will assist you in activating your unit.

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Nashville!
George Strait
I Hate Everything
011
Country
The City CAT
Missy
Work It
067
Urban
Top 20 on 20
Nelly
My Place
020
Hits
Highlighting indicates
which zone is selected
Category name
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Channel
number
Channel name
Artist name
Song title
Channel tuning
mode
Nashville!
George Strait
I Hate Everything
011
Country
The City CAT
Missy
Work It
067
Urban
Top 20 on 20
Nelly
My Place
020
Hits
Nashville!
George Strait
I Hate Everything
011
Country
Nashville!
George Strait
I Hate Everything
011
CountryCountry
The City CAT
Missy
Work It
067
Urban
The City CAT
Missy
Work It
067
UrbanUrban
Top 20 on 20
Nelly
My Place
020
Hits
Top 20 on 20
Nelly
My Place
020
Hits
Highlighting indicates
which zone is selected
Category name
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Channel
number
Channel name
Artist name
Song title
Channel tuning
mode
Customers should have their Radio ID ready; the Radio ID
can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio.
Operating TriplePlay
XM-3000 TriplePlay provides intuitive control of its various
functions via its front panel buttons as shown in Figure 2 on the
next page, the remote control, its hardwired IR, and the RS232
port (for local and remote operation). TriplePlay is essentially
three completely independent XM satellite tuners—that is
“zones”—each of which can be tuned independently so that
different audio channels play in different rooms.
Within each zone you can:
•Change channels and music categories
•Punch in a channel number to tune to it directly
•Set and tune to preset channels—10 in each zone.
You can also use the SETUP menu to block specific channels, as
well as add and skip channels. Instructions for all these features
are provided in this section.
Default Display
The default display, as shown below, provides information about the
channel each zone is currently tuned to, including category name,
channel number, channel name, artist name, and song title.
Figure 1 Highlighting indicates which zone is selected.

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SELECT
Completes/confirms operations. Press
SELECT afterturning to a
category/channel for the selection to
take effect.Press SELECT only to
toggle in and out of “Category” mode.
NUMERIC BUTTONS
Tune directly to specific channels
(punch in the channel number,
then press SELECT) and to preset
channels (10 per zone).
PRESET
Press before
selecting a NUMERIC
button to tune to a
preset channel.
Hold before selecting
a NUMERIC button to
set a preset channel.
ZONE
Press to switch
the display to
another zone.
CHANNEL
Tune to
specific
channels.
Display
Channel, category, artist and song
title information for each zone.
Displays configuration screens
when in the SETUP menu.
CATEGORY
Tune to specific audio categories
such as Country, Rock, Hits,
Decades, Jazz, News, and more.
POWER
Press to
power the
unit on/off.
Hold to enter
the SETUP
menu.
SELECT
Completes/confirms operations. Press
SELECT afterturning to a
category/channel for the selection to
take effect.Press SELECT only to
toggle in and out of “Category” mode.
NUMERIC BUTTONS
Tune directly to specific channels
(punch in the channel number,
then press SELECT) and to preset
channels (10 per zone).
PRESET
Press before
selecting a NUMERIC
button to tune to a
preset channel.
Hold before selecting
a NUMERIC button to
set a preset channel.
ZONE
Press to switch
the display to
another zone.
CHANNEL
Tune to
specific
channels.
Display
Channel, category, artist and song
title information for each zone.
Displays configuration screens
when in the SETUP menu.
CATEGORY
Tune to specific audio categories
such as Country, Rock, Hits,
Decades, Jazz, News, and more.
POWER
Press to
power the
unit on/off.
Hold to enter
the SETUP
menu.
Figure 2 TriplePlay buttons and multi-zone display.

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Powering On TriplePlay
With the unit and antenna properly installed, and the unit
activated, press and release the POWER button to turn on the
unit. The XM and Antex logos will appear for 2 seconds, followed
by the default display. (If the SETUP menu appears, you held the
POWER button too long. Press the SELECT button to return to
the default display).
Changing Zones
The ZONE button is used to select the zone in which you want to
change categories or channels. Press the ZONE button to cycle
through the three zones in sequence. A highlighted zone in the
default display (for example, zone 1 in Figure 1) is the one to
which any channel and category changes are applied.
The zones corresponding to audio outputs 1, 2, and 3 are
numbered from top to bottom. As shown in Figure 1, zone 1 is at
the top of the display, zone 2 in the middle, and zone 3 at the
bottom.
Changing Categories
The audio channels of the XM service are conveniently organized
into categories such as Hits, Rock, News, Sports, etc. The
category of each zone is displayed in the title box of each zone.
Press the CATEGORY up/down buttons to tune to a different
category, and then press the SELECT button to confirm the
category selection. Note that the category name, channel name,
artist name, and song title information in the display changes to
reflect the new category.
Changing Tuning Mode
TriplePlay supports two modes of channel tuning: Channel mode
(default) and Category mode. These modes affect the how the
CHAN Up/Down buttons function on the unit or remote control.
When the unit is in Channel mode you can scroll through and
select any channel in the entire XM lineup regardless of what
category the channel belongs to by pressing the CHAN Up/Down
buttons on the front of the unit. Channel mode is the default
mode at power up. The second mode supported is the Category
mode. When you switch to Category mode the CHAN Up/Down
buttons scroll through only the channels within the currently
selected category of music. This is particularly useful when, for
example, you just want to listen to and scroll through news
channels only.
To switch between the two tuning modes, press the SELECT
button. By default the unit is in Channel mode. When you press
the SELECT button, the unit changes to Category mode.
Category mode is indicated on the display by the abbreviation
“CAT” on line 2 of the front panel display, as shown in Figure 1
on page 6. Press SELECT again to return to Normal mode. Note
that you must press the SELECT button in isolation to change the
tuning mode. Do not press any other channel or category
buttons before pressing SELECT.
Changing Channels
You can change music channels in either Channel or Category
mode using any of the following:
•Channel up/down to scroll through channels
•Numbered buttons to tune directly to a specific channel
•Preset button to tune to a preset channel
Use the CHANNEL up/down buttons to scroll through the
channels within a zone and/or category. Simply scroll to the
channel you desire, and then press the SELECT button to confirm
the channel selection. You will notice that the channel name,
artist name, and song title information in the display changes to
reflect the new channel. Note that you must press the SELECT
button within four seconds of choosing a new channel or the
channel change does not take effect.
You can also tune to a specific channel directly simply by
entering its channel number using the NUMERIC buttons.

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•When you enter a three-digit channel number, such as
1-5-5, TriplePlay automatically changes to that channel.
•When you enter a two-digit channel number, such as 1-8,
you must then press the SELECT button for the channel
change to take effect. (If you enter the channel number as
0-1-8, TriplePlay will make the change automatically.)
When preset channels have been set, you can access those
presets simply by pressing the PRESET button, then an
appropriate numeric button. For example, if preset 0 were set to
Rock, preset 1 to Hits, and preset 2 to News, you could jump to
the News channel quickly by pressing “PRESET-2.” To return to
Channel mode, simply press the SELECT button once and
navigate normally to any desired channel in the line up.
Setting and Recalling Presets
Each zone can have 10 channel presets (numbered 0 to 9). To
assign a preset for the selected zone, first tune to a desired
audio channel. Press and hold the PRESET button for one
second, followed by a numeric button. For example, if you want
to set channel 44 to preset 9, press and hold the PRESET button
for one second, then press the numeric button “9.” Note that the
title bar display changes to “PRESET” to let you know that
TriplePlay is ready to assign a preset channel.
To recall a stored preset, press (but don’t hold) the PRESET
button and then the desired numeric button (0-9). Once the
desired preset has been entered the user must press the SELECT
button once to return to Channel mode operation.
Configuring Options
TriplePlay's SETUP mode allows you to configure TriplePlay
options (blocking, skipping, and adding channels) and obtain the
unit’s XM ID numbers for activation.
Entering SETUP Mode
To enter the SETUP mode, press and hold the POWER button for
four seconds. The menu shown in Figure 3 appears.
Note that in SETUP mode, the CHANNEL up/down buttons are
used to scroll though the menu options and the SELECT button is
used to confirm selections.
ADD OR SKIP
PARENTAL CONTROL
XM-3000 ID NUMBERS
SIGNAL STRENGTH
RETURN
XM-3000 TriplePlay SETUP
XM-3000 TriplePlay
ADD OR SKIP
PARENTAL CONTROL
XM-3000 ID NUMBERS
SIGNAL STRENGTH
RETURN
XM-3000 TriplePlay SETUP
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Figure 3 SETUP mode menu.
Blocking Channels
Using the Parental Control feature, you can block specific
channels so that they can be accessed only with a pass code that
you define. Parents find this feature useful for preventing their
children access to specific content.
To block a channel:
1. Press and hold the POWER button to enter SETUP mode.
2. Press the CHANNEL down button to highlight “PARENTAL
CONTROL,” and then press the SELECT button. A screen
similar to that shown below appears.

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XXXX
ENTER PASSWORD
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Accept
PRESET to Exit
XXXX
ENTER PASSWORD
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Accept
PRESET to Exit
“XXXX” will appear for the password. You must set a
password (if this is the first time at this menu) or enter a
previously set password to proceed. Be careful to use a
familiar number. Write this number down for future
reference.
Pass code: _________________________
3. Enter 4 digits with the numeric buttons or remote, and then
press SELECT. (To exit this menu without setting or entering
the password and return to the previous menu, press the
PRESET button.)
After you have entered the password successfully, the
following menu will appear. Note that you can change the
password by repeating steps 1 through 3.
CHANGE PASSWORD
BLOCK CHANNELS
RETURN
PARENTAL CONTROL
XM-3000 TriplePlay
CHANGE PASSWORD
BLOCK CHANNELS
RETURN
PARENTAL CONTROL
XM-3000 TriplePlay
4. Scroll to highlight “BLOCK CHANNELS”, and then press the
SELECT button. A menu similar to that shown below
appears.
— Use the CHANNEL up/down buttons to scroll to the
channel you want to block.
— Use the CATEGORY left/right buttons to toggle the status
between blocked “BLKd” or unblocked “NRML”.
5. Block (or unblock) as many channels as you choose. When
finished, press the SELECT button to return to the default
display.
70 Real Jazz BLKd
PARENTAL CONTROL
ZONE 1
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return
UP/DN to select Channel
LF/RT to change Status
Zone to change Zone
70 Real Jazz BLKd
PARENTAL CONTROL
ZONE 1
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return
UP/DN to select Channel
LF/RT to change Status
Zone to change Zone
Skipping Channels
In the course of using TriplePlay you may find that there are
specific channels you prefer not to listen to and would rather
skip over. Using TriplePlay’s SKIP feature, you can program the
unit to skip over these channels when scrolling using the
CHANNEL up/down buttons or remote control. (Note that you
can still access the “skipped” channels using the direct tune
method.)
To configure a channel to be skipped when scrolling:
1. Press and hold the POWER button to enter SETUP mode.
2. Press the CHANNEL down button to highlight “ADD OR SKIP,”
and then press the SELECT button. A screen similar to that
shown on the next page appears.

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— Use the CHANNEL up/down buttons to scroll to the
channel you want to skip (or add back a currently
skipped channel).
— Use the CATEGORY left/right buttons to toggle the status
between skipped “SKPd” or not skipped “NRML”.
70 Real Jazz SKPd
ADD and SKIP
ZONE 1
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return
UP/DN to select Channel
LF/RT to change Status
Zone to change Zone
70 Real Jazz SKPd
ADD and SKIP
ZONE 1
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return
UP/DN to select Channel
LF/RT to change Status
Zone to change Zone
3. Add and Skip as many channels as you prefer. When
finished, press the SELECT button to return to the default
display.
Displaying XM ID Numbers
After initial activation it is unlikely that you will need to access
the XM ID numbers again. If you do, please follow the
instructions below.
1. Press and hold the POWER button to enter SETUP mode.
2. Press the CHANNEL down button to highlight “XM ID
NUMBERS,” and then press the SELECT button. A screen
similar to that shown below appears.
ZONE 1: C6F24DM8
ZONE 2: CVE54OVC
ZONE 3: 12B54O4T
XM-3000 ID NUMBERS
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return XM3 V6.10.109
ZONE 1: C6F24DM8
ZONE 2: CVE54OVC
ZONE 3: 12B54O4T
XM-3000 ID NUMBERS
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return XM3 V6.10.109
3. Press the SELECT button to return to the default display.
Displaying Signal Strength
To assist in the installation of the unit, an accurate measure of
the received signal strength of both XM satellites and the
Terrestrial signal may be displayed in bar graph form. To access
this display, please follow the instructions below.
1. Press and hold the POWER button to enter SETUP mode.
2. Press the CHANNEL down button to highlight “Signal
Strength,” and then press the SELECT button. A screen
similar to that shown below appears.
SAT1: EXCEL
SAT2: GOOD
TER : NOSIG
SIGNAL STRENGTH
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return
SAT1: EXCEL
SAT2: GOOD
TER : NOSIG
SIGNAL STRENGTH
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return
SAT1: EXCEL
SAT2: GOOD
TER : NOSIG
SIGNAL STRENGTH
XM-3000 TriplePlay
Press SEL to Return

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3. The signal strength for each source is indicated a bar graph
(a larger bar is better). In addition, a one word summary of
the signal strength of each of the 3 sources appears to the
right of the display. The antenna should be positioned to
simultaneously maximize all three signal sources to the best
extent possible. Note that non-urban areas may have no
Terrestrial signal and that both satellites require an
unobstructed southern sky view - SAT1 is stationed over the
eastern United States, SAT2 is stationed over the western
United States.
4. When finished, press the SELECT button to return to the
default display.
Using the Remote Control
TriplePlay’s remote control provides identical functionality to the
buttons on the front panel.
CHANNEL
(UP/DOWN)
Tune to
specific
channels.
CATEGORY
(LEFT/RIGHT)
Tune to
specific audio
categories
such as
Country, Rock,
Hits, Decades,
Jazz, News,
and more.
ZONE
Press number to
select specific
zone.
PRESET
Press before
selecting a
NUMERIC
button to tune
to a preset
channel.
Hold before
selecting a
NUMERIC
button to set a
preset channel.
NUMERIC
Tune directly to
specific channels
(punch in the
channel number,
then press SEL)
and to tune to
preset channels
(10 per zone).
CHANNEL
(UP/DOWN)
Tune to
specific
channels.
CATEGORY
(LEFT/RIGHT)
Tune to
specific audio
categories
such as
Country, Rock,
Hits, Decades,
Jazz, News,
and more.
ZONE
Press number to
select specific
zone.
PRESET
Press before
selecting a
NUMERIC
button to tune
to a preset
channel.
Hold before
selecting a
NUMERIC
button to set a
preset channel.
NUMERIC
Tune directly to
specific channels
(punch in the
channel number,
then press SEL)
and to tune to
preset channels
(10 per zone).

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Integration with Distributed
Audio Control Systems
XM-3000 TriplePlay has been design for easy integration into
distributed audio systems by professional installers. Three
methods of interface are provided: the front IR receiver, rear
hardwired IR Port on 3.5mm connector, and the rear RS232
port. Please contact your professional installer or visit our
website www.antex.com for more information, command sets,
and available macros for third party control systems.
Technical Assistance
For service inquiries or activation/deactivation information,
contact XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or by phone at 1-
800-XM-RADIO (or 1-800-967-2346).
Technical assistance with the radio is available from Antex via:
email: [e-mail]
Web: www.antex.com
Phone: [phone], ext 29,7AMto 5PMPDT
Music and Entertainment
Streams
For the most up-to-date list of music and entertainment
streams, visit www.xmradio.com

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12 Month Limited Warranty
Antex Electronics Corporation, (the Company) warrants to the
original purchaser of this product that should this product or any
part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven
defective in material or workmanship within 12 months of the
original date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or
replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s
option) without charge for parts and labor.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this
Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty
coverage (i.e. dated sales receipt), specification of the defect(s),
and transportation prepaid to the Company at the address
shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally
generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to
costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the
product, or damage to other components.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof
which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been
damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling,
misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal of any factory applied
markings. THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
PROVIDED ABOVE, AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S
LIABAILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER
FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or
liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR
BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY
IMPLED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT
WITHIN A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to
assume for the Company any liability other than expressed
herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state
to state.
Antex Electronics Corporation
19821 Hamilton Ave.
Torrance,CA90502
[phone]