Sirius Satellite Radio 8840 User's Manual
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1. Clean with a soft damp cloth only Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time and do not expose to fire flame or other heat sources Do not try to disassemble and or repair the device yourself Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact Do not place heavy objects on device Do not subject device to excessive pressure If the LCD screen is damaged do not touch the liquid crystal fluid Introduction Warning e Opening the case may result in electric shock e If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin wipe the skin area with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes flush the eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Seek medical care Make sure that you insert Snap all the way into the vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket e If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option it is advisable not to insert a multi outlet adapter into the same vehicle power adapter socket to simultaneously power other devices When using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel Not doing so could result in personal injury death and or damage to your device accessories2. X 111 5 mm length Weight 5 3 oz 151 g Vehicle Antenna Type XM Magnetic Mount Connector SMB female right angle Cable Length 11 5 ft 3 5 m Aux In Cable Connectors 1 8 in 3 5 mm stereo male to 1 8 in 3 5 mm stereo male Cable Length 4 ft 1 2 m Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to and you agree that you will not copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise access and or make available any technology incorporated in this product Furthermore the AMBE 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 software is licensed solely for use within this product The music talk news entertainment data and other content on the Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content and data service providers You are prohibited from any export of the content and or data or derivative thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws rules and regulations The user of this or any other software contained in a SIRIUS XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy decompile reverse engineer hack manipulate or disassemble the object code or in any other way convert the object code into human readable form Environment
3. experience e Simple controls make it a snap to use e Hear SIRIUS XM through your existing vehicle radio with easy do it yourself installation e Fully adjustable for convenient placement in your vehicle e Store your favorite channels for one touch access e Includes everything you need to listen in your vehicle Please read the entire User Guide before using your Snap Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience It is your responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge skills and physical ability required to properly perform an installation SIRIUS XM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SIRIUS XM or third party products It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction SIRIUS XM product warranties do not cover the installation removal or reinstallation of any product Do not expose to extreme temperatures above 140 F or below 4 F or above 60 C or below 20 C Do not expose to moisture Do not use device near or in water Do not touch the device with wet hands Do not let any foreign matter spill into device Do not store in dusty areas Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners
4. one that provides the best match for Snap TIP You ll need to use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to tune through every O FM channel one by one Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Start at 88 1 and use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to tune through each FM channel one by one 88 1 followed by 88 3 etc to locate channels that aren t being used by a local FM radio station Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it until you reach 107 9 2 Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 1 Turn on your vehicle s FM radio if you have not already done so and tune it to this FM channel Installation and Setup 3 Set your Snap to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 2 a Press FM on the top of Snap The FM icon will be displayed on the screen to indicate Snap is in the FM mode b Turn the Rotary knob to select the available FM channel you chose in step 2 c You should hear the XM channel 1 through your vehicle s FM radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality installation is complete If you are not move to the next FM channel on your list and tune your vehicle s FM radio and Snap to this new FM channel Continue until you have found an FM channel with which you are satisfied 30 1 TIC OOO x Gem SS Sl d MATCH FM CHANNELS 4 Once you have found a satisfactory FM channel to use press and hold the 1 button until the 1 ic
5. M radio Refer to Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions on page 25 for more information To store an FM preset 1 Press FM on the top of Snap The FM icon is displayed on the screen to indicate Radio is in FM mode and the display will show the current FM channel 2 Turn the Rotary knob to tune to the desired FM channel 3 Press and hold a number button between 1 5 until the corresponding number icon is displayed on the screen The FM channel is now set as an FM preset at that button location 4 To exit press FM or wait 10 seconds until Snap exits to the main display screen To access an FM preset 1 Press FM on the top of Snap The FM icon is displayed to indicate the Radio is in FM mode and the current FM channel is displayed on the screen 2 Press the number button between 1 5 that contains the desired FM preset Snap will tune to the FM preset and the corresponding number icon will be displayed on the screen 3 To exit press FM or wait 10 seconds until Snap exits to the main display screen To replace an FM preset assigned to a number button 1 2 Press FM on the top of Snap The FM icon is displayed on the screen to indicate the Radio is in FM mode and the display will show the current FM channel Turn the Rotary knob to tune to the desired FM channel Press and hold the number button between 1 5 that corresponds to the FM channel you want to replace The message Replace Press Again will be
6. S XM equipment and the affected receiver e Connect the SIRIUS XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft neither portable nor permanent installation Therefore SIRIUS XM Radio Inc cannot support this type of application or installation Copyrights and Trademarks 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc SIRIUS XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries BBC and Radio One are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under license BBC logo BBC 1996 Radio 1 logo BBC 2001 Cosmopolitan is a registered trademark of Hearst Communications Inc Elvis Radio logo EPE Reg U S Pat amp TM off IndyCar and Design are registered trademarks of Brickyard Trademarks Inc used with permission Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties Inc Visit the official website at MLB com Games subject to availability and change and may not include all spring training games All rights reserved NASCAR is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc The NBA identifications are the intellectual property of NBA Properties Inc and the resp
7. XM snap User Guide Jason Der ule FRidin Solo SIRIUS m 4 s A TIEN Rp gt Yo Table of Contents Introduction 0 cece were wees 5 Features unschwer er 6 Safety and Care Informati0N T Whats inthe BOX una 9 Snap F nctlons ic 10 Snap Features and Connections 11 Installation and Setup 13 Step 1 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna 14 Step 2 Find a Location for Snap and Mount It 18 Step 3 Initiate the Courtesy Period 21 Step 4 Connect the Audi0 o oooo o 23 Step 5 Tune to Other Channels Explore and ENJOY nen 27 Step 6 Subscribe u 0 a0 28 Using Your Snap ooooooo o o o o 29 The Main Display 30 Navigation B sics cas seen seems neces 31 Favorite ChamnelS oooooooccooommoom 33 Scanning Channels in a Category 35 TUNING EM Channel s 2 Bean 0 nn a 35 EMP TOSCO cia aa 36 Radio ID 4 ai anar dl 38 Set Audio Level oasis deme ais ainda 39 Auto Shut Off sn es 40 Demo MOG sissies a une 40 Troubleshootin9 ooooooo o o 41 Product SpecificationS 45 Patent Information oooooooomomm m 47 Environmental Information 47 Owner s Record mata usas dean sas tiis 50 Introd Introduction Features Thank you for purchasing XM Snap XM Snap has these exciting features to enhance your overall
8. al Information Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and electronic appliances FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressiy approved by SIRIUS XM Radio Inc can void the user s authority to operate this device This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the installation instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver e Increase the separation between the SIRIU
9. and or to your vehicle or other property Vehicle installation service activation and Radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the function of safety features e g deployment of airbags Failure to correctly place device may result in injury to you or others if the unit becomes detached during an accident and or obstructs the deployment of an airbag What s in the Box Cable Routing Adapter A f Alcohol Prep Pad Snap Radio Magnetic Mount Aux In Cable Antenna Alcohol Antenna Preparation Pad Introduction Snap Functions Top View Radio Control Unit Menu Button Press to access Radio ID and adjust audio level FM Button Press to change to FM mode for configuring FM channels Power Button Press to turn Radio on and off Front View Radio Control Unit Number Buttons Press to tune to a stored favorite channel press and hold to store a favorite channel in FM mode press to select a stored FM preset press and hold to store an FM preset Scan Button Press to start or stop scanning through channels within the current category Rotary Knob Turn to tune to the previo
10. ayed on the screen or refer to Step 6 Subscribe on page 28 for instructions Installation and Setup Step 6 Subscribe You can subscribe to the XM service anytime by following these steps 1 Make sure your Snap is turned on and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the XM audio 2 Make a note of your Radio ID You can find it by pressing MENU on a label on the bottom of the gift box on the label on the back of your Snap and by tuning to channel O NOTE The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I O S or F 3 To subscribe e Online Go to www xmradio com and click on Activate Radio OR e By phone Call 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 4 Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes but may take up to an hour We recommend that your Radio remain on until subscribed Once subscribed the Radio will receive and you can tune to channels in your subscription plan Any message related to the Courtesy Period will no longer appear on the display C in 5 29 Using Your Snap The Main Display When listening to a channel information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed The screen will alternate between displaying the artist name and song program title and displaying the category channel name and channel number Displayed when Snap is in menu mode after pressing MENU Antenna Signal Strength Artist Name or Talk Show Host or Sports Tea
11. displayed on the screen Press the number button again The corresponding number icon will be displayed on the screen confirming that the new FM preset has replaced the old FM preset To exit press FM or wait 10 seconds until Snap exits to the main display screen O IMPORTANT You need to ensure that your vehicle s FM radio is tuned to the same FM channel TIP Be sure to complete any FM functions while the FM icon is displayed on the screen TIP To configure your preset FM channels you need to find available FM channels in your area Follow step 1 in Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions on page 25 to find available FM channels Using Your Snap Eu NOTE You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with Snap It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the Snap broadcast Your only options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection method TIP If you regularly drive from one location to another such as your daily commute you may need to use different FM channels along your route for best performance If this is the case we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and Snap Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in TIP It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities than in most suburban or rural locations A dir
12. e Press Again will be displayed on the screen 3 Press the number button again The corresponding number icon 9131919010 o will be displayed on the screen confirming that the new favorite channel has replaced the old favorite channel Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before Snap automatically tunes to the next channel To scan a category 1 Press the Previous or Next Category button until the desired category is displayed 2 Press the Scan button The scan will begin 3 Press the Scan button to stop the scan and to continue to listen to the channel currently being played Tuning FM Channels When using PowerConnect or the FMDA you need to tune to an FM channel to match the FM channel of your vehicle s FM radio To tune to an FM channel 1 Press FM on the top of Snap The FM icon is displayed on the screen to indicate Snap is in FM mode The display will show the current FM channel 2 Turn the Rotary knob to select the desired FM channel Snap will automatically tune to the displayed FM channel 3 To exit press FM or wait 10 seconds until Snap exits to the main display screen Using Your Snap FM Presets FM presets make it easy to store FM channels and then quickly access them to choose a new FM channel Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect or the FMDA to listen to your Snap through your vehicle s F
13. e solutions consider using an FM Direct Adapter Refer to page 23 Troubleshooting If this happens Audio sounds too soft Try this Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your Snap until the sound quality improves Refer to Set Audio Level on page 39 No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter e Check all cables between your Snap and your vehicle s stereo system for firm and secure connections Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle s stereo system No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA e Check that your Snap and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel No song title or artist name is displayed e The information may not be available or updates may be in progress Traffic and Weather channels sound different from other channels e These channels use a different audio technology than other channels so they often sound different from other channels 45 Product Specifications System Power Requirements 9 16 V DC 500 mA max Operating Temperature 4 F to 140F 20 C to 60 C Audio Output 1 0 Vrms max Snap Dimensions Radio Control Unit 2 7 in width x 3 13 in height x 0 6 in depth 68 5 mm width x 79 5 mm height x 15 mm depth Flexible Stalk 0 43 in Dia X 3 1 in length 10 9mm Dia X 80mm length Base Mount 1 3 in width X 4 4 in length 33mm width
14. ect audio connection using the Aux In Cable Cassette Adapter or professional installation is your best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas Radio ID Your Snap has an 8 character alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio This ID is used during the subscription process To display the Radio ID 1 Press MENU on the top of Snap MENU io ID e S6 2 The MENU icon and the Radio ID will be displayed 3 To exit press MENU twice or wait 10 seconds until Snap exits to the main display screen Set Audio Level The audio level of Snap can be adjusted when an audio connection is made between Snap and the vehicle s stereo system Audio level is used to adjust Snap s volume level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use such as a CD player other FM stations or an MP3 player Do not use the audio level as a volume control Use the volume control on your vehicle s stereo instead To adjust the audio level 1 Press MENU on the top of Snap twice The MENU icon is displayed on the screen MENU 2 Turn the Rotary knob to increase or decrease the audio level To exit press MENU or wait 10 seconds until Snap exits to the main display screen Using Your Snap Auto Shut Off Snap will automatically shut off after 6 hours of inactivity i e when no buttons have been pressed or the rotary knob has not been turned This feature prevents the vehicle batter
15. ect the category Snap will automatically tune to the default channel in that category Tune to a channel within a category 1 Turn the Rotary knob to display the next or previous channel in a category 2 Stop on a channel to tune to that channel EY TIP The All category contains all available or subscribed channels This is the default category de when Snap is powered up for the first time EN TIP To briefly listen to each channel in the category press the Scan button Refer to Scanning Sy Channels in a Category on page 35 to learn more about Scan Favorite Channels You can store up to 5 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button Using Your Snap To assign a favorite channel to a number button 1 Tune to the desired channel 2 Press and hold a number button between 1 5 that you want to assign to the favorite channel The corresponding number icon will be displayed on the screen confirming that the channel has been assigned To listen to a favorite channel 1 Press the number button between 1 5 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel Snap will tune to that channel and the corresponding number icon will be displayed on the screen To replace a favorite channel assigned to a number button 1 Tune to the desired channel 2 Press and hold the number button between 1 5 that corresponds to the channel you want to replace The message Replac
16. ective NBA member teams 2010 NBA Properties Inc 2010 NFL Properties LLC All NFL related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League NHL 2010 All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises L P The Home Ice channel is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc The Swinger Golfer logo is a registered trademark of PGA TOUR Inc Visit www xmradio com xmlineup for updates All programming channel lineup XM service subject to change or preemption All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved Hardware and subscription sold separately and activation fee required Other fees and taxes may apply Month to month subscriptions must be activated via telephone Subscription governed by XM Customer Agreement available at www xmradio com Prices and programming are subject to change XM subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement available at www xmradio com Service automatically renews into the subscription Package you choose which may differ from the Package which arrived with the radio for additional periods of the same length as the Plan you choose and automatically bills at the then current renewal rate after any complimentary trial or promotio
17. ms Score FM Displayed when Snap is in FM mode after pressing FM p Song Program Title E or Talk Show Schedule a 1 2 2 a or Game Time Game Details i FM Preset is selected e O Channel Number Channel Name Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns Snap On or Off Rotary Knob Turning the Rotary knob clockwise or counter clockwise scrolls through channels and tunes to a channel within a category In FM mode scrolls through FM channels and tunes to an FM channel In menu mode changes the audio level Scan Button Pressing the Scan button starts a scan through the channels in the current category Each channel plays for 10 seconds Pressing the Scan button again stops the scan and the radio tunes to the last channel being scanned Previous Next Category Buttons lt gt Pressing the Previous or Next Category button selects the previous or next category Pressing and holding cycles through the categories When button is released Radio selects the last category that was displayed on the screen Menu Button MENU Pressing MENU puts Snap into the menu mode for configuration Pressing MENU once displays the Radio ID of your Snap Pressing MENU again displays the Audio Level option After 10 seconds of inactivity Snap exits the menu mode and returns to the main display screen Using Your Snap FM Button LF Pressing FM puts Snap into the FM mode fo
18. nal period ends unless you call XM to cancel XM U S Satellite service available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA and DC while Internet Radio is available throughout our satellite area and also AK HI and PR Owners Record Owner s Record The Radio model number is located below and the Radio ID is located on the label on the back of Snap Record the Radio ID in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product Radio Model Number XSN1 Radio ID www xmradio com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10020 1 800 967 2346 O 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc XSNIUG 082310a
19. nt in your vehicles so you can access the Radio controls and view the display e Swivel the Radio Control Unit left or right 90 in either direction e Twist the Flexible Stalk left or right 90 in either direction to rotate the Radio Control Unit Twisting more than 90 could damage the Flexible Stalk Bend the Flexible Stalk in any direction Swivel the Radio Twist the Flexible Stalk Bend the Flexible Stalk Control Unit gt 0000 00000 Step 3 Initiate the Courtesy Period Before proceeding with connecting the audio the Courtesy Period included with your Snap needs to be initiated 1 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky 2 Power on your Snap by pressing the Power button 3 When Snap powers on after the Welcome to Sirius XM message you will be prompted to Press 1 2 3 To Begin Press the number button 1 then 2 then 3 4 If the Magnetic Mount Antenna has been installed correctly and Snap is receiving the XM signal a Courtesy Period Begun message will verity i that the Courtesy Period has begun You will then be notified about the length of the Courtesy Period and prompted to set up the audio connection Es sal ar Beste ol ar Tod Begun 5 Snap will then tune to channel 1 At this point you should have access to all the channels in a few minutes However leave Snap t
20. ocation for your antenna IMPORTANT Snap uses a unique antenna Do not substitute an antenna from any other XM radio D for Snap antenna Replacement Snap antennas are available from www xmradio com accessories Recommended Antenna Locations Sedans and Coupes Pickups and SUVs Convertibles If the antenna can not be placed above the windshield place it on vehicle hood zu TIP When mounting the Magnetic Mount Antenna be sure that the area is clean and dry by using D the Alcohol Prep Pad Avoid locating the antenna near other antennas i e GPS Cellular or AM FM as well as roof rack or other items that can obstruct the view to the satellites IMPORTANT Consult a professional installer if your vehicle roof or hood is non metallic i e gt fiberglass or you have difficulty finding a location for your antenna Installation and Setup If you are installing the antenna at the roof edge or hood edge install the Cable Routing Adapter to direct the antenna cable downward Without Cable he Gy With Cable Routing Adapter ES r Routing Adapter Installed Ax Installed Cable Routing Adapter orientation Place the antenna wire Slide the Cable Routing into the groove of the Adapter down the antenna wire Cable Routing Adapter and press it into the antenna until it is flush with the bottom of the antenna Recommended Antenna Cable Routing Tuck the antenna cable under the rubber molding around the fr
21. on is displayed on the screen This FM channel is now set as FM preset 1 5 Press FM or wait 10 seconds to exit the FM mode Proceed to Step 5 Tune to Other Channels Explore and Enjoy on page 27 6 The audio level output of Snap can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to Set Audio Level on page 39 7 If the signal reception is good showing at least one bar in the upper left corner of the display but there is no XM audio verify that both Snap and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel steps 2 amp 3 Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area step 1 Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 6 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 42 for additional help Step 5 Tune to Other Channels Explore and Enjoy Now that the installation is complete you can tune to other channels and listen to all the commercial free music plus live sports and the latest news talk amp entertainment on XM Turn the Rotary knob to tune to other channels and press the Previous or Next Category button to browse the different categories of channels Learn what all the buttons do by turning to Navigation Basics on page 31 Don t forget to subscribe before the Courtesy Period expires Follow the instructions displ
22. ont windshield to the nearest corner Then route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening Hide the antenna wire inside the cabin Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the cigarette lighter power adapter socket Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties Place Antenna Closer to A Pillar if Cable Doesn t Reach Center of Roof Cigarette Lighter or Power Adapter Socket Location 1 routing to accommodate open doors or the hood lid Use electrical tape to secure the cable in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your Antenna PSA Y Antenna Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into Connector the ANTENNA connector on the Base of Snap The antenna plug and cable will fit into the recess on the top of the Base Installation and Setup Step 2 Find a Location for Snap and Mount It Snap mounts in your vehicle be plugging the Base into your vehicle s p
23. ou should receive a signal after leaving the garage e Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly and securely plugged into Snap Make sure the cable is not bent or broken e If the message persists most likely the Magnetic Mount Antenna cable has been damaged Replace the antenna If you see this on the screen Courtesy Period Ended If this happens You do not receive all the channels to which you subscribed Try this e The Courtesy Period included with your Snap has ended Call 1 866 408 9796 to subscribe Also refer to Step 6 Subscribe on page 28 Try this e Ensure that you have subscribed to the service by following the steps in Step 6 Subscribe on page 28 e Go to www xmradio com refresh and follow the directions to refresh your Radio e Call 1 800 967 2346 for more assistance Audio fades or has static when listening e Check all cables for a firm and secure connection e If you are using PowerConnect to listen via your vehicle s FM radio and the problem persists it most likely is interference from another commercial or broadcast FM station You will need to find an unused or available FM channel in your area Refer to step 1 in Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions on page 25 elf you are using PowerConnect and you cannot solve the audio problem try connecting the audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapter Refer to page 24 and page 25 If you cannot use thos
24. ower adapter or cigarette lighter socket If your vehicle has more than one be sure to choose the one that doesn t interfere with the driver s vision or access to driving controls won t interfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment and makes Snap easily accessible for operation NOTE After plugging Snap into the power adapter or cigarette lighter socket and connecting the cables remember to route the cables so they do not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle O NOTE Orient Snap in the power adapter or cigarette lighter socket so that the AUDIO and FM connectors on the Base Power Adapter or Cigarette Lighter are accessible for connecting the cables 7 Socket Inserting Snap into the Power Adapter or Cigarette Lighter Socket Eu CAUTION Be cautious when inserting or removing Snap from the vehicle s power adapter or cigarette lighter socket so as not to damage Snap or the socket When inserting Snap into or removing Snap from the vehicle s power adapter or cigarette lighter socket do not push or pull using the Radio Control Unit or Flexible Stalk Instead grasp the rear of Snap s Base and gently push to install or pull remove while at the same time rotating the Base slightly to the right and then to the left Using this technique ease Snap into or out of the socket Installation and Setup Adjusting Snap The Flexible Stalk with swivel lets you optimize placeme
25. r configuring FM channels when using PowerConnect or FMDA as the audio connection option The FM icon lights up to indicate Snap is in the FM mode and the display shows the current FM channel You can tune to a different FM channel store an FM preset or choose an existing FM preset while Snap remains in the FM mode After 10 seconds of inactivity Snap exits the FM mode and returns to the main display screen Number Buttons Each number button stores a favorite channel in its button location and provides one touch access to it afterward Each number button also stores an FM preset which can be selected by pressing FM and then a number button Listening to Satellite Radio Er Select a category OF Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste 1 To change to the next or previous category press and release the Previous or Next Category button Snap will automatically tune to the default channel in that category The default channel is either the first channel in the category if that category was never accessed before or the channel that Snap was tuned to in that category when it was accessed the last time 2 To view each previous or next category without changing categories press and hold the Previous or Next Category button Each category name will be briefly displayed When the desired category is displayed release the button to sel
26. re and Enjoy on page 27 N 4 The audio level output of Snapcan be increased or BAY SAS decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other Qe Oy sources in your vehicle Refer to Set Audio Level on Auxin gt page 39 If the signal reception is good showing at least one bar in the upper left corner of the display but there is no XM audio be sure the vehicle s stereo system is set to the correct source step 3 Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 4 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 42 for additional help Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 You ll first need to find an available FM channel An available FM channel is one that s not being used by an FM radio station in your area When you tune your FM radio to an available channel you should only hear static or silence not talk or music We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel a Use the SIRIUS XM FM Channel Finder at www xmradio com fmchannel Go to the website and enter your zip code The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area For convenience write down or print out the list OR b Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle s FM radio Locate and create a list of channels that aren t being used by any FM radio station Write down the list Once you have created your list of available FM channels you will need to find the
27. the PowerConnect feature of Snap PowerConnect plays XM audio through your vehicle s FM radio e Option 4 Best Use an FM Direct Adapter If none of the previous three audio connection options will work in your vehicle then you will need to use an FM Direct Adapter FMDA sold separately The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects Snap to your vehicle s FM radio To learn more check with the retailer where you bought your Radio or go to www xmradio com accessories Follow the installation instructions in the next several sections for the audio connection option that you have selected Installation and Setup Options 1 amp 2 Aux In Cable Or Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions EN 1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter S Optional Cassette H into the AUDIO connector on the Base of Snap Adapter Le SS 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack of your Zn vehicle s stereo system or insert the Cassette Adapter a cera i into the cassette deck you may need to turn on the Audio stereo system first Connector 3 Turn on your vehicle s stereo system Set it to play from pS the auxiliary input source or cassette source if using pS a Cassette Adapter You should hear XM channel 1 Fix through your vehicle s stereo system The installation is A Aux 4 Cable complete Proceed to Step 5 Tune to Other Channels nn Explo
28. uned to channel 1 until you have set up the audio connection If Acquiring Signal Chk Antenna Connection or No Signal Chk Antenna is displayed instead of the Courtesy Period Begun message this indicates Sir ind anal Installation and Setup that you are not receiving the XM signal Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you have installed and connected the antenna as described in Step 1 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on page 14 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 42 for additional help Step 4 Connect the Audio To play XM audio through your vehicle s stereo or FM radio decide on one of the following audio connection options e Option 1 Best Use the provided Aux In Cable if your vehicle s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection or jack Refer to your vehicle s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack or consult the vehicle dealer TIP The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate of the vehicle radio on the back of gt the radio anywhere on the front dash panel inside the glove compartment or inside the center console in between the front seats e Option 2 Better Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built in cassette player Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer or go to www xmradio com accessories e Option 3 Good Use
29. us or next channel within the current category in FM mode turn to tune FM channels Previous Next Category Buttons Press to access the previous or next category press and hold to cycle through the categories Snap Features and Connections Flexible Stalk ANTENNA ANTENNA WIRE GUIDE Connection for Guides antenna wire to the Magnetic connection Mount Antenna AUDIO FM Connection for Aux In Connection for Cable or optional optional FM Direct Cassette Adapter Adapter sold sold separately separately Installation and Setup WARNING DO NOT attempt to install Snap while driving Park your vehicle in a safe location before D beginning installation Step 1 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle on a horizontal surface that will always face the sky The antenna contains a strong magnet that will stick to any metal part of your vehicle but will not damage the vehicle For most vehicles the best location is on the roof above the front windshield as close to being centered between the left and right sides as the cable length will allow For convertible vehicles that do not have room above the windshield place the antenna on the hood of the vehicle at a corner nearest the windshield Consult a professional installer if your vehicle roof or hood is non metallic i e fiberglass or you have difficulty finding a l
30. y from being discharged if you forget to turn your Snap off When Snap is about to shut off the message Started Auto Shut Off is displayed followed by Press 1 to Remain On If you wish to continue listening press the 1 button Demo Mode Your Snap has a demo mode that starts playing when for a prolonged period of time more than 5 minutes the Radio either detects it s not connected to the antenna or the antenna stops receiving a signal It disappears when the antenna is connected properly or when the Radio starts receiving a signal Troubleshooting Snap has been designed and built to be trouble free but if you experience a problem try this e Check that all connections are firm and secure e Make sure the vehicle power socket is working and clean and free of corrosion e Make sure you have connected Snap as described in this User Guide Verify that Snap is fully plugged into the vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket Your vehicle may need to be running to provide power to the socket If you see this on the screen Acquiring Signal Chk Antenna Connection No Signal Chk Antenna Try this e Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the sky e Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is mounted outside of the vehicle in one of the locations shown on page 15 e Move the antenna away from any obstructed area For example if you are parked in an underground garage y
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