User Guide
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA40190-00592-00 Rev. A
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
GDL 69/69A – XM DIGITAL AUDIO
ENTERTAINMENT
Digital audio entertainment is available through the
XM Satellite Radio Service using the GDL 69/69A. 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.
RADIO
Softkey
Figure 8-13 XM Information Page
Audio
Radio ID
INFO
Softkey
Weather
Products
Window
Data
Radio ID
DONE
Softkey
XM Information Page
The XM Information Page provides XM Radio identi-
fication numbers, service level, and weather products.
To select the XM Information Page (Figure
8-13):
1. Turn the large
FMS knob to select the Auxiliary
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.
4. Press the RADIO softkey to show the XM
Radio Page where the audio entertainment is
controlled.










