XM XMC050 User manual

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Welcome
WelcomeWelcome
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing a Heads Up Technologies XMC050
Satellite Radio luetooth System. Your XMC050 gives you access to
over 150 XM Satellite Radio channels of music, news, sports, traffic
& weather, talk, comedy and more coast to coast.
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WARNING: When using this product it is always important to
maintain safe aircraft operation. Changes or modifications to
this device not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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2005 Heads Up Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
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About XMC050
XMC050 is the latest in the acclaimed line of electronics from Heads
Up Technologies and XM Satellite Radio which represents the best in
aviation satellite radio technology. XMC050 uses two new
technologies – OLED and luetooth. OLED – Organic Light Emitting
Diode uses less power than similar devices while providing superior
illumination and graphics clarity. luetooth wireless communication
provides the latest in industry RF transmission. Unlike traditional
infrared systems requiring line of sight transmission, luetooth
operates through low-density walls and other obstructions.

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FCC ID # TGVXMSC43. This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept all interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
About Heads Up Technologies
Heads Up Technologies designs, manufactures and markets
electronic solutions for the aviation industry. At Heads Up, we’ve
provided integrated digital voice and data systems to more than
2,500 customers across the world. Our users include OEM/airframe
manufacturers, major/regional airlines and corporate and private
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fixed-wing and helicopter operators. We also provide Design and
Manufacturing Services to clients in other industries, including
entertainment and government. A turnkey solutions provider, Heads
Up is based in Dallas, Texas – but serves the world.
About XM
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
programming, and more. All XM music channels are 100 percent

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commercial-free, and XM’s instant traffic and weather channels
provide the most comprehensive, in-depth information on traffic
incidents, delays, and road conditions available on radio. These
services are available for a low monthly subscription, and additional
devices may qualify for a reduced subscription fee through the XM
Family Plan.
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Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED: ACTIVATING XMC050.............................10
XMC050 CASE.......................................................................13
TAKING CARE OF YOUR XMC050...........................................14
ATTERY INSTALLATION .......................................................15
XMC050 CONTROLS..............................................................16
XMC050 DISPLAY SCREEN .....................................................17

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XMC050 FUNCTION UTTONS...............................................19
ASIC OPERATIONS ...............................................................24
TROU LESHOOTING ..............................................................34
XM SATELLITE RADIO LIMITED CONSUMER WARRANTY..........35
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Getting Started: Activating the receiver
To quickly begin enjoying XM Satellite Radio, follow these simple
steps:
- Locate the identification label on the receiver. On the label is the
two-digit receiver identification number. Write the number Here (Do
NOT skip this step!!!):

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- Activate your receiver with XM Satellite Radio by using the
installation instructions that came with your receiver.
- Press the power button to turn your XMC050 on and verify that it
is playing channel 1, the XM Preview Channel.
Now you can contact XM Satellite Radio to activate. Make sure you
have a major credit card and your XM Satellite Radio ID number
handy and contact XM at http://activate.xmradio.com. You may also
activate your service by calling 1-800-985-9200.
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Note: You will need to keep your receiver on for at least one hour
after activation to receive the full channel lineup. It is not necessary
to keep your remote on during this time.

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XMC050 Case
XMC050 is made from a high strength, painted polymer. It includes
two attachment points.
-One for a lanyard that is supplied for those operators who desire
to secure the XMC050 to provisions in the seatback (fabric loop
inside the seat pocket) or other suitable location.
-A clip that can be used to attach the XMC050 to fabric, vinyl or
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leather pouches, pockets and belts.
Taking Care of Your XMC050
Important:
Important:Important:
Important:
Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of your XMC050.
Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing
alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. Do not allow liquids to spill on the
unit. Do not use sprays near your XMC050. It is best to keep the
XMC050 out of direct sunlight or other sources of extreme heat.

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attery Installation
The XMC050 requires three AAA batteries to operate. Please note
proper battery orientation. attery life is affected by usage.
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XMC050 Controls

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XMC050 Display Screen
While tuned to an XM channel, the XMC050 default display contains
information about that channel and the XMC050 settings.
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XMC050 Function uttons
Controller power. Turns the XMC050 on or off.
Receiver Select. Searches for and sets the receiver
ID. FOR MAINTAINENCE USE ONLY! Password is
FOR MAINTAINENCE USE ONLY! Password isFOR MAINTAINENCE USE ONLY! Password is
FOR MAINTAINENCE USE ONLY! Password is
required for use. Password is 4881. If you access
required for use. Password is 4881. If you accessrequired for use. Password is 4881. If you access
required for use. Password is 4881. If you access
and change your receiver ID you will not be able
and change your receiver ID you will not be ableand change your receiver ID you will not be able
and change your receiver ID you will not be able
to control the receiver with your remote. To
to control the receiver with your remote. Toto control the receiver with your remote. To
to control the receiver with your remote. To
resolve this, you will need to enter the correct
resolve this, you will need to enter the correctresolve this, you will need to enter the correct
resolve this, you will need to enter the correct
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receiver ID that you wrote down on page 8.
receiver ID that you wrote down on page 8.receiver ID that you wrote down on page 8.
receiver ID that you wrote down on page 8.
Channel List Up and Down. Used to move up or
down through channel lists.
Previous and Next channel.
Channel List Enter. Used to select highlighted
channel.
Previous and Next Category. Provides category
search and displays channels grouped by
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available categories. Use the ‘Channel List Up and
Down’ buttons to scroll through channels within a
category. Press ‘Channel List Enter’ button to
select channel.
Audio Mute. This button mutes and unmutes the
audio output.
Channel Mode Key – Provides selection between
“Direct” (Direct Channel Entry), Preset “A” and
Preset “ ” options.
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Volume Up and Down.
Number keys (0-9). Number keys are used to
select a channel directly (when in Direct Entry
mode), and to select or set presets when in a
Preset mode.
Display Format Select. The display button toggles
between two display options:
- Channel name, channel number, artist name,
song title.
- Channel name, and a big channel number.

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Memory. Press Memory to save artist name and
song title information. Press and hold the memory
key to recall information.
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asic Operations
Turning the XMC050 On and Off
Turning the XMC050 On and OffTurning the XMC050 On and Off
Turning the XMC050 On and Off
Press the button on the XMC050. When first turned on, the
receiver will power up in mute mode, and remain muted until a
connection is established with the remote. After the connection is
established the volume level and channel are changed to previous
settings.

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Direct Channel Selection
Direct Channel SelectionDirect Channel Selection
Direct Channel Selection
The system should be in Direct Entry mode. “Direct” will appear in
the upper right corner of the display. If A, appears, press ‘Channel
Mode Key’ until the display says “Direct.” Then, enter your desired
channel number using the number keys,
e.g., 5 then 0 for Channel
50.
Channel presets
Channel presetsChannel presets
Channel presets
Your XMC050 can store up to 20 preset channels. They are
organized into two different groups (Preset A and Preset ), each
with 10 channels corresponding to the 10 number keys. For the
tenth preset in each group, press the “0” key.
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Setting channel presets
Setting channel presetsSetting channel presets
Setting channel presets
1. Tune in the channel you want to register as a preset, making sure
it is playing.
2. Select either Preset A, or Preset by pressing until an A or
appears in the upper right corner of the display.
3. Press and hold the number key corresponding to the preset you
would like to set. The upper right corner of the display will change
to indicate the preset channel “A-1”.
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Selecting channel presets
Selecting channel presetsSelecting channel presets
Selecting channel presets
Press the button until an A or appears in the upper right
corner of the display. Press the number key corresponding to the
desired preset.
Select a channel by category
Select a channel by categorySelect a channel by category
Select a channel by category
Press either of the category keys to enter category search.
1. Continue pressing one of the category keys until a category you
are interested in appears.
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2. Press the to move between the channels within the
category.
3. Press to tune to the selected channel.
4. If you do not select a channel, category search will time out after
several seconds.
5. Pressing the key changes from channel names to artist names
to song names back to channel names.
6. Holding the up/down-arrow key auto-repeats them.

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Select a channel by channel name
Select a channel by channel nameSelect a channel by channel name
Select a channel by channel name
Press either of the to enter channel search.
1. Press the up-arrow or down-arrow to move between the
channels.
2. Press to tune to the selected channel.
4. If you do not select a channel, channel search will time out after
several seconds.
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5. Pressing the key changes from channel names to artist names
to song names back to channel names.
6. Holding the up/down-arrow key auto-repeats them.
Changing the Display
Changing the DisplayChanging the Display
Changing the Display
Pressing lets you change what is shown on your three-line
XMC050 display during normal listening from among options:
• Display mode 1 (factory default): Shows the channel name and
channel number on the first line, the artist name on the second line
and song title on the third line.

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• Display mode 2: Shows the channel name on the first line, and a
big channel number on the second line.
Save and Recall Artist Name and Song Title Information
Save and Recall Artist Name and Song Title InformationSave and Recall Artist Name and Song Title Information
Save and Recall Artist Name and Song Title Information
You can save the artist name and song title on the current channel
for future reference.
1. Press and release to save the current screen information. Up
to 10 different artist and song titles can be saved, after which any
new information that is saved will replace the oldest information in
memory.
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2. To recall saved information, press and hold for 3 seconds.
Next, use the Channel List buttons to display each saved artist
name/song title.
Audio Level
Use to adjust the XMC050 audio-output level if it is too high,
causing distortion, or if too low. Most users will not need to change
this level from the factory setting. You should set the volume using
the audio system connected to your XMC050. Holding the +/- keys
auto-repeats them.

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Power Conservation
The XMC050 uses two methods to extend battery life:
1.) After 30 seconds of inactivity (no key presses) the display will
shut off. y pressing any key the screen will turn on.
2.) After 3 minutes of inactivity the remote will shut off. The remote
can be turned back on by pressing the button
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Troubleshooting
Your XMC050 has been designed and built to provide you with
trouble-free performance. If it does not appear to be functioning
correctly, please follow these troubleshooting steps:
1. Make sure the batteries are charged and properly installed.
2. Make sure all connectors are properly attached.

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If this happens:
If this happens:If this happens:
If this happens: You should:
You should:You should:
You should:
You do not receive all
subscribed XM
Channels. Cause: Your
receiver is not activated.
Contact XM Satellite Radio
The audio sounds distorted Reduce audio-output level
The audio level is too low Increase audio-output level
You cannot tune to a channel Verify that you are authorized
to receive that channel as part
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of your subscription with XM
and that you have not asked
XM to block that channel.
No song title or artist name Nothing is wrong with your
receiver. This is normal on
many talk and news channels.
Also, this information may
not yet be in the channel
lineup for some selections.
The audio on the XM instant
traffic and weather channels
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does not sound the same as
the other XM channels.
a different audio technology
than the main XM channels in
order to provide many
different dedicated city
channels.
Contacting Product Technical Support and Customer Service
Contacting Product Technical Support and Customer ServiceContacting Product Technical Support and Customer Service
Contacting Product Technical Support and Customer Service
For additional information in solving problems, contact:
Heads Up Technologies at 1.972.980.4890 Monday—Friday,
8:00am—5:00pm Central Standard Time.
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XM Satellite Radio Limited Consumer Warranty
Heads Up Technologies
Heads Up TechnologiesHeads Up Technologies
Heads Up Technologies
Limited Warranty - Satellite Radio Products
Limited Warranty - Satellite Radio ProductsLimited Warranty - Satellite Radio Products
Limited Warranty - Satellite Radio Products
Heads Up Technologies, Inc., hereby warrants that it will repair or replace, at its
Heads Up Technologies, Inc., hereby warrants that it will repair or replace, at itsHeads Up Technologies, Inc., hereby warrants that it will repair or replace, at its
Heads Up Technologies, Inc., hereby warrants that it will repair or replace, at its
option, any part of the Heads Up product with which this warranty is enclosed which
option, any part of the Heads Up product with which this warranty is enclosed whichoption, any part of the Heads Up product with which this warranty is enclosed which
option, any part of the Heads Up product with which this warranty is enclosed which
proves defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material, without charge
proves defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material, without chargeproves defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material, without charge
proves defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material, without charge
for parts or labor. The XM radio/weather receiver is covered for a period of 2 years
for parts or labor. The XM radio/weather receiver is covered for a period of 2 yearsfor parts or labor. The XM radio/weather receiver is covered for a period of 2 years
for parts or labor. The XM radio/weather receiver is covered for a period of 2 years
and the XM remote is covered for a period of 1 year. This warranty period commences
and the XM remote is covered for a period of 1 year. This warranty period commencesand the XM remote is covered for a period of 1 year. This warranty period commences
and the XM remote is covered for a period of 1 year. This warranty period commences
upon the in-service date, or six months from Heads Up invoice to buyer, whichever is
upon the in-service date, or six months from Heads Up invoice to buyer, whichever isupon the in-service date, or six months from Heads Up invoice to buyer, whichever is
upon the in-service date, or six months from Heads Up invoice to buyer, whichever is
later, and only if such original purchase by the buyer was made in the United States.
later, and only if such original purchase by the buyer was made in the United States.later, and only if such original purchase by the buyer was made in the United States.
later, and only if such original purchase by the buyer was made in the United States.
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Products supplied by and not manufactured by Heads Up shall be covered by the
Products supplied by and not manufactured by Heads Up shall be covered by theProducts supplied by and not manufactured by Heads Up shall be covered by the
Products supplied by and not manufactured by Heads Up shall be covered by the
original manufacturer’s warranty.
original manufacturer’s warranty.original manufacturer’s warranty.
original manufacturer’s warranty.
To obtain service under this warranty you must return your Heads Up product or
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To obtain service under this warranty you must return your Heads Up product or
component as instructed in the maintenance manual, packaged in the original
component as instructed in the maintenance manual, packaged in the originalcomponent as instructed in the maintenance manual, packaged in the original
component as instructed in the maintenance manual, packaged in the original
shipping container or an equivalent, to the nearest authorized service center or the
shipping container or an equivalent, to the nearest authorized service center or theshipping container or an equivalent, to the nearest authorized service center or the
shipping container or an equivalent, to the nearest authorized service center or the
dealer from whom the product was purchased. Any postage, insurance, shipping,
dealer from whom the product was purchased. Any postage, insurance, shipping,dealer from whom the product was purchased. Any postage, insurance, shipping,
dealer from whom the product was purchased. Any postage, insurance, shipping,
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your responsibility. The original bill of sale or other satisfactory proof of the date of
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the original purchase of your HEADS UP product must be made available to obtain
service under this warranty.
service under this warranty.service under this warranty.
service under this warranty.
This warranty applies only if your Heads Up product fails to function under normal
This warranty applies only if your Heads Up product fails to function under normalThis warranty applies only if your Heads Up product fails to function under normal
This warranty applies only if your Heads Up product fails to function under normal
use and within the manufacturer's specifications.
use and within the manufacturer's specifications. use and within the manufacturer's specifications.
use and within the manufacturer's specifications. This warranty does not apply if the
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