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Audiovox XDRC2 Car Satellite Radio System User Manual

1. Favorte Channels 3 17 Favorites Mitte Fav 1 Bob Dylan lt Lag US Fav 3 Bill Cosby m arm 5 7 an O A A CO A em i g SIRIUS om S A Ue EL Eii 5 R A Di Table of Contents IntroductioN o ooooo o AAA nk 6 Safety and Care Information 7 What s in the BOX unen atadas 9 XpressRC Functions o ooooo 10 Remote Control Functions 11 Control Knob and Select Button Basics 12 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 13 Vehicle Installation 15 Step 1 Choose a Location for Your AA ee 16 Step 2 Install the Dash or Vent Mount 18 Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antennid here 22 Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable 6 27 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter usa nen ence 39 Step 6 Connect the Audio 40 Activation ooo o o 53 Using your Xpressri 55 The Main Display 56 Navigation Basics 58 Listening to Satellite Radio 61 FM Presets cited aca ne 67 Skip Channel 5 055 ee ends 0 0 00 68 Block xL Explicit Language Channels 69 Pause and Replay 72 TUN lino aid 74 GameSelect ne nee 77 Stock QUOTES i aie sie icono cares anida 80 SONGS AVE ecos aya 82 Where Else Can You Use Your Xpress ce eee 85 Configuring your Xpress 87 Radio ID
2. Press menu Scroll to highlight Change Display and press the Select button Press the Select button to select Display Setting To change Change Display gt Display Settings e Brightness Press the Select button to select Brightness which will Brightness 0 turn yellow Turn the Control knob to adjust 3acklight Always On the brightness Press Auto Dimmer off the Select button when finished e Backlight Scroll to highlight Backlight and press the Select button Backlight will turn yellow Turn the Control knob to select the timer setting for the backlight Press the Select button when finished e Auto Dimmer When On auto dimmer adjusts the brightness of the display automatically for daytime and night time Auto dimmer works when Xpress is in the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Scroll to highlight Auto Dimmer and press the Select button Auto Dimmer will turn yellow Turn the Control knob clockwise to On and press the Select button Configuring your Xpress Scrolling or Paging Display Appearance Cold weather can negatively affect the visual quality of scrolling text By default the stock ticker and sports ticker information is set to scroll across the screen You can change this so the information is displayed as a page To change whether the information is scrolling or paging 1 Press menu 2 Scroll to highlight Change Display and press the Select button 3 Scroll to highlight Display Appearance and pr
3. TIP Refer to Pause and Replay on page 72 to learn more about Pause and Replay Listening to Satellite Radio Tune a channel 1 Turn the Control knob clockwise or counter clockwise to scroll forward or backward through the list of channels 2 You ll first see the channel logo and current artist As you pause on a channel after a few seconds the current song title appears While you pause it will toggle between song title and artist name 3 Press the Select button to select a highlighted channel wave MUDA ime Sheryl Linkin Park cl yt y REWIND David Bowie TIP You can configure the Xpress to automatically tune to the highlighted gt channel after 3 seconds Refer to Auto Tune on page 64 for instructions Using your Xpress View a category Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste 1 To view a category press lt or gt Scroll through the category to find the channel you want Press the Select button to select the channel or press lt or gt to view the previous or next category TIP To briefly listen to each channel in the category scroll to and highlight Scan at the end of the category list and press the Select button Refer to rex Scanning Channels in a Category on Def Leppard page 66 to learn more about Scan vom Gallows SIRIUS SIL The Kills WAVE RN Direct Tune
4. Check Antenna Connection Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly and securely plugged into the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Make sure the cable is not bent or broken e Turn Xpress Off then On to reset this message e If the message persists most likely the Magnetic Mount Antenna cable has been damaged Replace the Magnetic Mount Antenna If you see this on the screen Channel Off Air Try this e The channel you ve selected is not currently broadcasting Tune to another channel Loading e Your Xpress is acquiring audio or program information This message usually goes away in a few seconds Updating e Your Xpress is being updated with the latest encryption code Wait until the update is done e You may be trying to tune to a channel that is blocked or unavailable Tune to another channel If this happens You do not receive all the channels to which you subscribed No program information such as artist name song title or channel exists Try this Ensure that you have activated your service by following the steps in Activation on page 54 e Go to www xmradio com refresh and follow the directions refresh your radio e Call 1 800 967 2346 for further assistance Audio sounds too soft e Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your Xpress until the sound quality improves Refer to Set Audio Level on page 97 T
5. 1 RCi Make sure your Xpress is not receiving a signal Either cover the antenna so it cannot receive a signal or disconnect the antenna Press menu Scroll to highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button Press the Select button to select Demo Mode Demo Mode will turn yellow Turn the Control knob to select e Turn clockwise to On to play the demo e Turn counter clockwise to Off when you re ready to turn the demo off Press the Select button 108 Trouble 109 Troubleshooting Xpress 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 clean and free of corrosion e Make sure you have connected the Xpress as described in this User Guide Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket and that the LED on the PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit on If not your vehicle may need to be running to provide power to the socket If you see this on the screen Try this Acquiring Signal Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the sky Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is mounted outside of the vehicle e Move the antenna away from any obstructed area For example if you are parked in an underground garage you should receive a signal after leaving the garage
6. Antenna Connector SMB male Power Connector 4 8 mm female PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions 94 mm width x 43 mm height x 34 mm depth 3 7 in width x 1 7 in height x 1 3 in depth Input Output 916VDC 5VDC 1 5A Cable Length 1 4 m 4 ft 7 in Vehicle Antenna Type Connector Cable Length Aux In Cable Connectors Cable Length XM Magnetic Mount SMB female right angle 7 0 m 23 ft 3 5 mm stereo male to 3 5 mm stereo male 1 2 m 4 ft 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 X
7. Extended Vent Clamps 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your 1 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle mn G are recessed you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount If so remove the shorter vent clamps and install the longer ones into the Vent Mount Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent clamps as shown Remove End Cap Slide Short Vent Clamps Out gt Slide Extended Vent Clamps In hooks on the rear of the vent louver 2 4 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent 2 and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole 3 PUSH aman Foot y Dash Vent Louver 3 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown 1 until it TILT ADJ USTMENT HOLES To remove the Vent Mount push the mount into the vent Then lift up until disengaged from the rear of the vent louver and remove the Vent Mount Vehicle Installation Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle but will not damage the vehicle To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna 1 Choose the best location for your antenna considering N your vehicle type Pay particular attention to any Vs accessories that you may have
8. clearly NOTE You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with Xpressk It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the Xpress 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 Xpress Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in 0 TIP It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities than in most suburban or rural locations A direct 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 NOTE The SIRIUS XM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal Communications Commission The data may not reflect the latest stations in your area In addition local geography and weather conditions can impact reception so your results may be different from the list 0 0 NOTE The performance of FM radios are different based on manufacturer and vehicle style Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter used by Xpressr This is why we recommend a direct audi
9. Button Pressing menu displays various options to make setup and feature changes Pressing menu when in menu options returns to the previous menu option until menu options is exited Pressing and holding menu displays the FM Channels menu where a preset FM channel can be easily selected Number Buttons a Ge In Favorite Channels mode each number button stores a favorite channel in its button location and provides one touch access to it afterward In Direct mode number buttons directly tune to a channel when the channel number is entered In SongSaver mode a number button plays the saved song in its button location Using your Xpress Fav Button fav Pressing fav toggles between the different tuning modes Direct mode Favorite Channels mode and SongSaver mode e Direct mode The O 9 buttons directly tune to a channel when the channel number is entered e Favorite Channels mode Pressing one of the O 9 buttons tunes to a channel that has been saved as a favorite channel to that button location e SongSaver mode Selecting one of the O 9 buttons plays a song that has been saved to that button location Channels Refer to SongSaver on page 82 to learn more about SongSaver Pause and Replay Buttons CERED Replays up to 60 minutes of live radio gt Il plays pauses rewinds and fast forwards through temporarily stored content TIP Refer to Favorite Channels on page 65 to learn more about Favorite
10. FM channel skip to step 7 Otherwise press the Select button to select Start Using TIP You can also preset a new FM preset in a storage location without having to start using it right away Just press menu and exit the screen Configuring your Xpress 7 The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen 959FM and the Xpress will tune to that A x BM channel Set your vehicle radio to 8 Set your vehicle s FM radio to the above channel to same FM channel enable audio IMPORTANT You ll first need to find o a suitable FM channel that is unused or available in your area To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list 1 Press and hold menu until FM Channels is displayed 2 Scroll to highlight the desired FM preset and press the Select FM Channels button FM 1 893 3 The new choice will be confirmed FM 2 919 Current and the Xpress will tune to the wag chosen FM channel FM4 4 Set your vehicle s FM radio to same FM channel FM 5 Set Audio Level If you are using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapter to play your Xpress in your vehicle you can adjust the audio 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 stereo instead zu NOTE The audio level adjustment is available only when the FM O Transmi
11. button GameSelect Found 187 Press Select Eu TIP You can also set a GameSelect by pressing and holding the Select button E for 2 seconds while listening to your favorite team or sport NOTE If an event occurs on more than one channel simultaneously a list of D channels will be displayed To remove a sport or team from your GameSelect list Press menu Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button Scroll to highlight Sports and press the Select button 2 on Scroll to highlight the sport or team sport to be removed and press the Select button The check mark Y will be removed 5 If applicable Scroll to highlight the team to be removed and press the Select button The check mark Y will be removed To disable GameSelect alert Press menu Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts and press the Select button Scroll to highlight Edit GameSelect and press the Select button Scroll to highlight the sport or team you no longer want to be alerted about and press the Select button Special Features Stock Quotes You can track the price and daily movement for up to 20 of your favorite stocks The stock ticker can be enabled at the bottom of the screen by repeatedly pressing info until Stocks is displayed at the bottom left of the display screen NOTE Information about most stocks and indices listed on the NYSE AMEX or NASDAQ is available Market information is delayed approximate
12. like luggage racks and Y how frequently you may use them Magnet Sedan Coupe We recommend mounting the antenna just above either the front windshield or the back window as shown SUV We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as shown Convertible We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown Pickup Truck We recommend mounting the antenna just above the front windshield as shown 2 Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly Vehicle Installation 3 Place the antenna in the location you selected Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages TIP Mount the antenna on the gt roof for most vehicles or trunk for convertibles where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions CAUTION Don t mount the antenna inside gt the vehicle for example on the dashboard Eu CAUTION Don t mount the antenna on any D of the vehicle s front back or side pillars a CAUTION Don t mount the antenna close to a roof rack Adjust the rack so it s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof Vehicle Installation CAUTION Don t mount the antenna close to another antenna Mount it at least 3 inches away Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cabl
13. to GameSelect to TuneSelect or to save a song Left and Right Arrows Search for channels by category also when in Replay mode rewind or fast forward through content Menu Button Access advanced features and configuration options also press and hold to access FM presets Fav Button Choose among the different tuning modes Direct Favorite Channels and SongSaver Power Button Turn radio on and off Pause and Replay Buttons Pause rewind and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio Select Button Press to confirm selection for channel and menu items also press and hold to GameSelect to TuneSelect or to save a song Info Button View either sports or stock information FM Button Change channels or decrease volume for Sound System sold separately FM Not used in Xpress Number Buttons Select your favorite channels also enter a channel number directly also access songs saved in SongSaver Jump Button Go back to the previous channel to which you were listening Remote Control Functions Arrow Buttons Use up down arrow buttons to scroll through lists and preview channels also highlight menu options Use left right arrows to search for channels by category also when in Replay mode rewind or fast forward through content Display Button Customize the way you view content on the display Menu Button Access advanced features an
14. trunk under interior trim into cabin and towards front of vehicle Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under Pull carpet lt carpet or mat or mat Er Bring cable out from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console Eu TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids Use things typically found around the home like electrical tape to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door Hide any excess cable in the trim Vehicle Installation e Sedan Coupe With the Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof 1 Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point If your rear window does not have rubber molding we recommend consulting a professional installer 2 Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping To avoid sharp bends in the cable run the cable inside the weather stripping for a few inches then r
15. you have selected Option 1 Aux In Cable Installation Instructions 1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock p BY E IN LO AUXIN MODE fori 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle s stereo system 3 Insert the dock into the mount 4 Insert your Xpress into the dock 5 By default your Xpress turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power If it does not power on your Xpress by pressing the Power button my NOTE You may experience a brief delay while your D Xpress powers up If you press the Power button during this time you will see a Please Wait message Vehicle Installation 6 Besure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the XM signal There should at least be one bar on Satellite 0 the upper right corner of the a main display screen that denotes Terestial ZZ antenna signal strength You can also press menu and scroll down to highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good press menu twice to return to the main display screen Signal Indicator RCi 7 Ensure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off Xpress is shipped with FM Transmitter turn
16. 2 To resume play press gt Il again x Girlfriend Be ts Fleetwood Mac To listen to the previous track Don t Stop Aerosmith 1 Press to rewind to a previous 7 7 7 Livin on the Edge track 2 Ifthe current track has been playing for longer than 5 seconds it is played from its beginning If the current track has been playing for less than 5 seconds the previous track is played 3 Press and release lt to rewind through a song in increments or press and hold lt to continuously rewind through a song G TIP Press and hold amp for 3 seconds to skip all the way back to the first track To listen to the next track 1 Press to fast forward to the next track 2 Press and release gt to fast forward through a song in increments or press and hold gt to continuously fast forward through a song TIP To return to live broadcast press and hold until Live appears TIP If you press gt Il or amp in live mode the Xpress will be put in Replay mode Special Features TuneSelect TuneSelect finds your favorite artist and song whenever they re being played on any channel Xpress can track up to a combination of 20 of your favorite artists and songs To save a favorite artist or song 1 When you hear a favorite artists or songs press and hold the Select button for 2 seconds 2 Scroll to highlight TuneSelect Artist to be notified when any song by the artist is played on any chann
17. A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons 1 Before entering a channel number put the Xpress in Direct mode Ensure Direct appears at the top of the display screen If not press fav until it is displayed Direct WLSe Avril Lavigne Girlfriend 2 Use the number buttons 0 9 to enter the channel number and wait a moment until the channel is tuned or press the Select button to immediately tune to the channel Using your Xpress Auto Tune The Auto Tune feature allows you to tune to a channel when scrolling through the channel list without having to press the Select button When a channel is highlighted in the channel list after 3 seconds the radio automatically tunes to that channel The Auto Tune feature is off by default To turn Auto Tune on or off 1 Press menu Scroll down to highlight Channel Access and press the Select button Press the Select button to select Auto Tune which will change to yellow 4 Turn the Control knob clockwise until On is displayed or counter clockwise until Off is displayed and press the Select button Jump Press jump to tune to the previous channel that was being played TIP You can view what s playing on both the current channel and the previous channel at the same time Refer to Changing the Display Mode on page 57 Favorite Channels You can set up to 10 of your favorite channels so
18. Each FM preset is stored in its own storage location You can easily add or edit the FM preset in any one of the 5 storage locations a IMPORTANT The FM Transmitter has to be turned On before you can set or dy select an FM channel TIP The FM 1 storage location is preset with FM channel 97 9 To set and select an FM preset 1 Press menu 2 Press the Select button to select FM Channels Vehicle Mode FM 1 89 3 3 Scroll to highlight FM Channels and press the Select button 4 Scroll to highlight the storage location FM 1 to FM 5 you want to set and press the Select button You can choose among the following options i If the chosen storage location is empty denoted by or if the 919 Current 104 5 storage location contains the FM preset currently being used denoted by Current then a list of FM channels is displayed ii If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used and you want to edit it scroll to highlight Edit Channel and press the Select button to see the list of FM channels If the chosen storage Edit FM Channel 1 Press Select to Confim location has an FM preset that is not currently being used and you want to start using it press the Select button to select Start Using Skip to step 7 Scroll to highlight the desired FM channel from the list and press the Select button If you are editing the storage location that has the Current
19. IP To remove your entire stock list scroll to highlight Erase All Stocks press the Select button scroll to highlight Yes and press the Select button Special Features SongSaver You can save up to 10 songs in the Xpress to listen to them later Each song stays permanently stored on the radio until it is overwritten or deleted 1 When you hear a song you want to save press and hold the Select button until Add to SongSaver is displayed Add to SongSaver TuneSelect Artist 2 Press the Select button again All Channels 7 With or Without You Assigned to Button 5 Aerosmith Livin on the Edge 3 Your song is saved to the next available number button location a TIP When all ten buttons are used up the next song added to SongSaver Sy overwrites the oldest song saved i e the 11th song is saved to button 1 a NOTE Only songs from live broadcasts can be added to SongSaver To listen to a saved song 1 Put the Xpress in SongSaver mode Press fav until SongSaver Song List With or Without 4 Carrie Underwood Press the number button for the song you want to hear TIP To see your list of saved songs either rotate the Control knob while in main display screen or go to split screen and view 6 songs at a time Pressing or takes you to the previous and next songs respectively 0 NOTE Resetting factory default settings will permanently remove any SongSa
20. M 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 Environmental Information Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and electronic appliances Your radio is packaged with cardboard polyethylene etc and does not contain any unnecessary materials FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly 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 do
21. age channels will appear on the channel list or on the channel skip add list when xL Channels is set to Off Press menu Scroll to highlight Channel Access and press the Select button Scroll to highlight xL Channels and press the Select button xL Channels will change to yellow Turn the Control knob counter clockwise until On is displayed and Using your Xpress press the Select button 5 The explicit language channels will now appear on the channel list and on the channel skip add list IMPORTANT To completely block access to explicit channels contact Listener D Care at 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 or visit http www xmradio com parentalcontrols index jsp 71 Special Features Pause and Replay Pause and Replay gives you the opportunity to hear that again by temporarily storing and letting you access content played during the last 60 minutes Pressing or gt II places the Xpress into Replay mode Eu TIP This feature applies to the current listening session only Turning off your da Xpress removes the temporarily stored content from the radio Both display modes main display screen and split screen can display previously played tracks When in Replay mode you can turn the Control knob to view and scroll up and down the Replay List Press the Select button to listen to the highlighted selection The Replay List is displayed from newest to oldest To pause 1 Press ll Avril Lavigne
22. and Replay Pause rewind and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio TuneSelect and GameSelect Don t miss your favorite artists and songs when they are on live radio And view scores and stats of your teams anytime plus get alerts when they are playing e SongSaver Store up to 10 songs so you can listen to them later e Stock Ticker Track the price and daily movement of your favorite stocks Please read the entire user guide before using your Xpress Safety and Care Information Eu IMPORTANT Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid C injury to yourself and or damage to your device SIRIUS XM Radio Inc disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown repair or other causes 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 e Do not let any foreign matter spill into device e Do not store in dusty areas Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners 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 device yourself Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact e Do not place heavy objects
23. assette deck You may need to turn on your vehicle s stereo system in order to do so 3 Insert the dock into the mount RCi 4 Insert your Xpress into the dock 5 By default your Xpress turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power If it does not power on your Xpress by pressing the Power button NOTE You may experience a brief delay while your Xpress D powers up If you press the Power button during this time you will see a Please Wait message 6 Besure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving 10 the XM signal There should at least be one bar on the upper right corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal Satellite EEE strength You can also press menu and scroll down to Terestial ZZ highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good press menu twice to return to the main display screen Signal Indicator Ensure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off Xpress is shipped with FM Transmitter turned Off as the default However you can refer to Turn FM Transmitter On Off on page 92 if you want to verify that the FM Transmitter is set to Off Ensure that Xpress is tuned to channel 1 Upon power up Xpress should tune to channel 1 by d
24. avoir en 88 Find Available FM Channels in YOUN ATCA ie 89 Turn FM Transmitter On Off 92 Set and Select FM Channels 94 Set Audio Level ooo o oo 97 Signal Indicator o 98 Display SettingS 99 SOE TIMer rue init ets 101 Sleep Timer 0 cee eee eee 105 Factory Settings 106 Demo Moden uuuswn ee 107 Troubleshooting 109 Product Specifications 115 Patent Information 118 Environmental Information 118 Owner s Record o oooooooom mooo 121 Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Xpress The Xpress has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience e Large vibrant color display View artist name song title and channel information on a display with stylish color backgrounds and graphics Split screen display mode Split the screen to simultaneously view what s playing on the current channel and up to 3 other channels or view what s playing on the current channel and the last channel you were listening to at the same time Improved audio connection options Use either the included Aux In Cable or the new PowerConnect technology to receive audio through your vehicle s stereo system Enhanced real time channel guide Browse programs artists and songs playing on other channels without having to change the channel you are on Pause
25. 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 I Won ODO ODO 2ee 00 3 6 Aux In Cable Remote Control Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps Dash Mount PowerConnect u Magnetic Mount Antenna amp Dash Mount Antenna Alcohol Preparation Pads Power Adapter Introduction Xpress Functions Control Knob Scroll through lists and preview channels also highlight menu options Pause and Replay Buttons Pause rewind and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio eae ES NODO PODOOEANA Number Buttons Info Button Jump Select your favorite View either Go back to the channels also enter sports or stock previous channel a channel number information to which you were directly also access songs saved in SongSaver listening Display Customize the way you view content on the display Power Button Turn radio on and off Select Button Press to confirm selection for channel and menu items also press and hold
26. d configuration options also press and hold to access FM presets Direct Button Change channels or increase volume for Sound System sold separately Direct Not used in Xpress Mute Button Silence live radio saved songs and replayed content Fav Button Choose among the different tuning modes Direct Favorite Channels and SongSaver Introduction Control Knob and Select Button Basics Turn the Control knob clockwise or counter clockwise v3 Y to scroll through a list and highlight an item in the list Press the center of the Select button to make a selection display En Tilt Right gt Tilt Left lt Tilt Up display Tilt Down jump PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color Coded Connections The color coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect Just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where Rear View AUDIO Green ANT Silver PWR Red FM Blue Connection for Aux In Connection for Connection for Connection for Cable or optional the Magnetic PowerConnect optional FM Direct Cassette Adapter Mount Antenna Power Adapter Adapter sold sold separately separately Introduction Wire Guide The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has a wire guide at the top rear that can help you to organize the cables and wires connected to the dock If you need to bri
27. ding around the windshield to the lowest corner At the lowest corner of the u windshield route the cable out nn Vehicle Installation 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 4 Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard 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 5 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 6 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 39 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket 3 Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock Vehicle Installation Step 6 Conn
28. e Before you begin routing the antenna cable read these general instructions for how to route and hide the antenna cable Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle pe Use a blunt plastic putty knife a credit card a plastic knife or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding Tuck the cable under the moulding around the window Feed cable under lt rubber moulding around window Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping zug around trunk opening a lt Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weatherstripping and route through trunk to cabin Route cable out of window moulding and into weather stripping around trunk opening gap or conduit along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin Vehicle Installation a Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable under trim Continue towards front of vehicle Route cable under trim or upholstery Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from
29. e v The Bridge You can also add back a channel you had previously designated to be skipped v Escape Y BBC Radio 1 To skip or add channels 1 Press menu 2 Scrollto highlight Channel Channel Access gt Channel Skip Add Access and press the Select The Blend button v The Pulse 3 Scroll to highlight Channel Skip Add and press the Select button 4 Each channel preceded by Y will appear in the list of channels To remove a channel from the list scroll to highlight the channel and press the Select button 5 Each channel preceded by does not appear in the list of channels To add a channel back to the list scroll to highlight the channel and press the Select button so it is once again preceded by a Y 6 When finished press menu repeatedly to exit To skip all explicit language channels 1 2 3 To add explicit language channels to the channel list 1 Block xL Explicit Language Channels Some channels may contain explicit language When xL appears in the channel logo explicit language may be heard on that channel If you do not want explicit language channels they can be removed from the channel list Press menu Scroll to highlight Channel Access and press the Select button Scroll to highlight xL Channels and press the Select button xL Channels will change to yellow Turn the Control knob clockwise until Off is displayed Press the Select button None of the explicit langu
30. ect the Audio To play audio through your vehicle s stereo or FM radio decide on one of the following audio connection options e Option 1 Best Use the Aux In Cable if your vehicle s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection Refer to your vehicle s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack or consult the vehicle dealer Eu TIP The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate of the vehicle D radio on the back of 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 xmradio com accessories Option 3 Good Use the PowerConnect feature in the Xpress PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle s FM radio e Option 4 Best Use the FM Direct Adapter If none of the previous three audio connection options will work in your vehicle then you will need to use the FM Direct Adapter FMDA sold separately The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects the Xpress to your vehicle s FM radio To learn more check with the retailer where you bought your radio or go to xmradio com accessories Follow the installation instructions in the next several sections for the audio connection option that
31. ed Off as the default However you can refer to Turn FM Transmitter On Off on page 92 if you want to verify that the FM Transmitter is set to Off 8 Ensure that Xpress is tuned to channel 1 Upon power up Xpress should tune to channel 1 by default when it s not yet activated If it s not on channel 1 refer to Listening to Satellite Radio on page 61 to learn about how to tune a channel 9 Turn on your vehicle s stereo system Set it to play input from the auxiliary input source 10 You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle s stereo system You are now ready to activate your Xpress 11 The audio level output of the Xpress 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 97 If the signal reception is good but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1 be sure the vehicle s stereo system is set to the correct source i e auxiliary input source step 9 Also be sure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off step 7 and that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 11 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 110 for additional help Vehicle Installation Option 2 Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock oug aes RO CASSETTE MODE H D IES 0 2 Insert the Cassette Adapter into the vehicle s c
32. efault when it s not yet activated If it s not on channel 1 refer to Listening to Satellite Radio on page 61 to learn about how to tune a channel If you haven t done so turn on your vehicle s stereo system Set it to play input from the cassette source You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle s stereo RCi system You are now ready to activate your Xpress Vehicle Installation 11 The audio level output of the Xpress 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 97 If the signal reception is good but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1 be sure the vehicle s stereo system is set to the correct source i e cassette source step 9 Also be sure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off step 7 and that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 11 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 110 for additional help Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Insert the dock into the mount 2 Insert your Xpress into the dock 3 By default your Xpress turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power If it does not power on your Xpress by pressing the Power button my NOTE You may experience a brief delay while your E Xpress powers up If you press the Power button during this time you will see a Please Wait message ss 7 displa
33. el or scroll to highlight TuneSelect Song to be notified when the song is played on any channel Press the Select button AddtoS TuneSelect Artist TuneSelect Song 3 When an artist or song on your TuneSelect list plays on any channel you ll hear an alert tone and see a message that informs you about the artist song and the channel the song is being played on To switch to that channel press the Select button TuneSelect Found Avril Lavigne Girlfriend PULSe 26 Press Select To remove an artist or song from your TuneSelect list 1 Press menu 2 Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts and press the Select button 3 Press the Select button to select Edit TuneSelect Edit Alerts Edit TuneSelect Edit Game Special Features Scroll to highlight the artist or song you want to remove from your TuneSelect list and press the Select button Scroll to highlight Do Not Alert to disable the alert for that artist or song Press the Select button Scroll to highlight Delete to remove the artist or song from your list Press the Select button TIP You can switch between Alert on Artist and Alert on Song at the Edit Alerts gt Edit TuneSelect sub menu To alert on an artist name scroll to highlight a song title and choose Alert on Artist Press the Select button To alert on a song title scroll to highlight an artist name and choose Alert on Song Press the Select button TIP You can also T
34. elect button 3 The Radio ID is displayed until you tune to another channel Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any of the procedures below you should park your vehicle in a safe location Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any onyX function while driving PowerConnect allows you to listen to XM audio through your vehicle s FM radio You will first need to find an available FM channel which is a channel that is 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 Once you have found an available channel you need to tune your Xpress s built in transmitter to the same channel to receive XM sound through your vehicle s radio We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel 1 Use the SIRIUS XM FM Channel Finder 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 Tune Xpress to a favorite XM channel or to channel 1 if it s not yet activated Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Pick the first FM channel on your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to that channel If you do not hear a local FM station broadcast then tune the Xpress to the sa
35. emove the cable from the weather stripping inside the trunk Keep the cable away from hinges gears etc that could damage it 3 Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall Continue routing the cable into the vehicle cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness 4 Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors Airbag locations are marked with SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console 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 purchased separately Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 39 Vehicle Installation e Sedan Coupe With the Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof 1 Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneat
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37. es 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver Increase the separation between the SIRIUS XM equipment and the affected receiver Connect the SIRIUS XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected 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 2009 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 Prop
38. ess the Select button e Stocks Press the Select button to select Stocks which will turn yellow Turn the Control knob to select either Scrolling the stock ticker will scroll across the screen or Paging stock information will appear one page at a time e Sports Scroll to highlight Sports and press the Select button Sports will turn yellow Turn the Control knob to select either Scrolling scores will scroll across the screen or Paging scores will appear one page at a time 4 Press the Select button when finished To set your time zone 1 2 3 4 5 To turn on off Daylight Savings Time 1 2 3 4 Set Time The time is automatically set for you from the XM signal Press menu Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button Press the Select button to select Set Clock Press the Select button to select Select Time Zone Turn the Control knob to highlight your time zone and press the Select button Press menu Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button Press the Select button to select Set Clock Scroll to highlight Daylight Savings and press the Select button Daylight Savings will turn yellow Turn the Control knob to select e Turn clockwise to select On if your area participates in Daylight Savings Time Configuring your Xpress e Turn counter clockwise to select Off if your area does not participate in Daylight Savings Time 6 Press the Select button T
39. h the rubber molding around the windshield Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding Route the antenna cable around and down the windshield to the lowest point 2 At the lowest corner of the windshield 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 3 Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard 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 4 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 5 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 39 e SUV 1 Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window door and route the cable along the rear hatch Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather str
40. hicle Installation iv Turn the Control knob to scroll to and highlight storage location FM 2 and FM 1 979 Current ress the Select button P FM 2 v From the list of FM channels Pe displayed turn the Control FM3 knob to highlight the available FM channel you found in step 4 and press the Select button vi Press the Select button to select Start Using vii The selected FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen The Xpress will tune to the FM channel 9 You should hear XM channel 1 95 9FM FM Channels through your vehicle s FM radio Set your vehicle radio to If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done You the above channel to are now ready to activate your enable audio Xpress 10 If the selected FM channel doesn t work well for you work down the list of FM channels until you find one that allows you to hear XM clearly Each time you will need to tune your vehicle s FM radio to the FM channel and then set your Xpress to transmit on the same FM channel steps 7 amp 8 If the signal reception is good but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1 verify that Xpress s FM Transmitter is On step 6 and that both the FM Transmitter and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel steps 5 amp 7 Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area step 5 Verify that nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the PowerC
41. ion If it s not at least 60 F turn on the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60 F 1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Xpress Radio when installed 2 Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio on page 16 e Option 1 amp Option 3 should be oriented as I e Option 2 should be oriented as Il 3 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle When the orientation is correct tighten the knob Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate Ya 4 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly 5 Peel off the adhesive liner Position press and hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds IMPORTANT Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure dry for a minimum of 2 4 hours before using the mount The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours 0 Eu TIP To remove carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive Be careful not overheat the surface with the hair dryer or you may damage the surface or Dash Mount e Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount
42. ipping Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable Route the cable through the SUV s main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors Airbag locations are marked with SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals Vehicle Installation or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties purchased separately 4 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 5 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 39 e Convertible 1 Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid Keep any bends in the cable loose Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut 2 Allow enough slack in the cable s
43. l of your personal settings such as Favorite Channels SongSaver songs TuneSelect artists songs GameSelect sports teams Stocks etc and return the radio to its original out of the box settings To reset the Xpress to the factory defaults NOTE Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings 1Press menu 2 Scroll to highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button 3 At the Restore Defaults screen turn the Control knob to select e Turn clockwise to select Yes to clear your personal settings e Turn counter clockwise to select No to keep your personal settings 4 At the Are You Sure screen either press the Select button to erase the settings or press menu to keep the settings If you do not press the Select button within 5 seconds the settings will not be reset and the radio will return to the main display screen 5 Press the Select button The radio will restore the settings and you will be returned to the main display screen Demo Mode Your Xpress has a demo mode that starts playing when the radio is not yet activated and it s either not receiving a signal or not connected to the antenna The demo mode disappears when the antenna is connected properly or when the radio starts receiving a signal After activation the demo does not appear under the above conditions If desired you can put the Xpress the radio RCi in demo mode after you have activated To enable or disable Demo Mode
44. ly 25 minutes Stock data provided by ComStock Inc To add a stock Press menu Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button Press the Select button to select Stocks 2 oo wp If you already have stocks in your list press the Select button Info Extras gt Stocks gt Add Stocks to select Add Stocks If not gt O then skip this step 5 Turn the Control knob to select Rotate Knob for Stock the letters for the stock symbol Press the Select button after Stock each letter OCK _ Eu TIP Xpress will help you complete D the symbols for more than 9 000 regularly traded stocks To remove a stock a2 wn o y When the stock symbol has been correctly entered you may be prompted to add stock by pressing Select button Or you may need to turn the Control knob counter clockwise until Stock appears on display screen At this time press the Select button At the main display screen press info to see your stock quotes TIP To turn on off the scrolling of stock prices refer to Scrolling or Paging Display Appearance on page 100 Press menu Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button Press the Select button to select Stocks Scroll to highlight Erase Stocks and press the Select button Scroll to highlight the stock you want to remove from your list and press the Select button Scroll to highlight Yes and press the Select button T
45. me FM channel Refer to Set and Select an Configuring your Xpress FM Channel on page 82 You should hear the XM channel through your vehicle s radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done If this FM channel doesn t work well for you work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear XM clearly OR 2 Manually tune through your local FM channels Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle s FM radio 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 Once you have created your list of available FM channels you will need to find the one that provides the best match for your Xpress Tune Xpress to a favorite XM channel or to channel 1 if it s not yet activated Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel Then tune the Xpress to the same FM channel Refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 82 You should hear the XM channel through your vehicle s radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done If this FM channel doesn t work well for you work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear XM
46. ng a cable or wire from one side of the dock to the other utilize the wire guide by looping the cable though the wire guide as shown Wire Guide 15 Vehicle Installation Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the Xpress in your vehicle choose a location where it will not block your vision interfere with the controls or obstruct the air bag The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen Several examples of the Xpress mounted in a vehicle are shown A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount Option 1 Option 2 Vehicle Installation Step 2 Install the Dash or Vent Mount Depending on your situation you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount IMPORTANT When you install the chosen mount do not attach the dock to the ey mount yet All cables should be attached to the dock prior to connecting the dock to the mount Installing the Dash Mount CAUTION The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove Do not install this mount on leather surfaces contact your vehicle dealer if you are unsure about your dash surface and make sure the air temperature is at least 60 F 15 C during installat
47. nge XM Radio U S service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia Owners Record Owner s Record The radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label on the back of the Xpress Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product Radio Model Number XDRC2 XM Radio ID 122 xmradio com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc 1221 Avenue of the Americas NIT ANDA 10924 6 1 800 967 2346 O 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc XDRC2UG 092809a
48. ntinue to listen to the channel currently being played Alan Paul 2220 Fugees pa Kelly Clarkson 30 v All Channel FM Presets FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect to listen to your Xpress through your vehicle s FM radio Refer to Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions on page 47 for more information To start using a different FM preset 1 Press and hold menu until FM Channels is displayed 2 Scroll to highlight the FM 1 89 3 desired FM preset and press 919 Current the Select button 3 The new choice will be confirmed and the Xpress will tune to the chosen FM preset FM Channels IMPORTANT You need to ensure that the FM Transmitter in the Xpress is gt turned On and that your vehicle s FM radio is tuned to the same FM channel EN TIP To configure the list of preset FM channels you need to find available C FM channels in your area Refer to Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 89 Next refer to Set and Select FM Channels on page 94 to program your FM presets Using your Xpress Skip a Channel Channels can be removed from the channel Channel Access gt Channel Skip Add list Once a channel is set to be skipped it will Y The Blend not appear in any channel list but the channel can still be tuned by using Direct Tune V The Puls
49. o change the format of the time 1 2 3 4 Press menu Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button Press the Select button to select Set Clock Scroll to highlight Hour Mode and press the Select button Hour Mode will turn yellow Turn the Control knob to select e Turn counter clockwise to select 12 to show time using a standard clock e Turn clockwise to select 24 to show time using a 24 hour clock Press the Select button Automatic Power By default your Xpress turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power You can change this so you must manually turn the radio on each time To change the Automatic Power setting 1 Press menu 2 Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button 3 Scroll to highlight Automatic Power and press the Select button Automatic Power will turn yellow 4 Turn the Control knob to select e Turn clockwise to select Off to turn your radio on manually after it is plugged in e Turn counter clockwise to select On to have your radio turn on automatically when it is plugged in 5 Press the Select button Eu TIP When the Xpress is in the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock the Remote C Control will not be able to turn it on Configuring your Xpress Delayed Power Use this feature if you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and the vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket is always powered on Delayed po
50. o connection using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle Professional installation can also resolve almost any performance issue 0 Turn FM Transmitter On Off The built in FM Transmitter in the Xpress works when you use PowerConnect or FMDA To turn the FM Transmitter On 1 Press menu 2 Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode 3 Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow Vehicle Mode FM Transmitter On FM Channels 4 Turn the Control knob clockwise to display On and press the Select button IMPORTANT The Xpress is shipped with the FM Transmitter Off and is 5 programmed with 97 9 as the default FM channel To turn the FM Transmitter Off 1 Press menu 2 Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode 3 Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow Vehicle Mode FM Transmitter 0119 Audio Level 4 Turn the Control knob counter clockwise to display Off and press the Select button Configuring your Xpress Set and Select FM Channels The Xpress allows you to easily store i e preset up to 5 different FM channels At any time you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to transmit audio from the Xpress to your vehicle s FM radio Having a choice of 5 FM presets also makes it easy to switch to the appropriate FM channel as you travel from one area to another
51. o the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges gears etc that could crimp or cut it Route the cable along the trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness 3 Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors Airbag locations are marked with SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console 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 purchased separately Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 39 e Pickup Truck 1 Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield mol
52. ol knob and Select button lt 1 gt e Control knob Turning it clockwise or counter clockwise scrolls through lists and highlights an item in the list jump e Select button press and release Pressing it on the center selects a highlighted item and confirms settings e Select button press and hold Pressing it on the center displays the SongSaver TuneSelect menu When the Select button is pressed at the top bottom left or right edges instead of the center it selects display jump lt or gt respectively e Display Changes the display mode between main display screen and split screen e Jump Tunes to the previous channel that was being played e lt or gt Displays the channel categories such as Sports Comedy Rock etc Repeated presses cycle through the categories one at a time In Replay mode rewinds or fast forwards through the temporarily stored content Info Button Pressing info toggles the display to show the sports ticker or the stock ticker at the bottom of the screen e Sports Ticker Displays information about upcoming games and scores for games in progress that have been selected with GameSelect Refer to GameSelect on page 77 e Stock Ticker Displays the stock value of up to 20 selected stocks EN TIP Refer to GameSelect on page 77 to add sports teams to the Sports D Ticker Refer to Stock Quotes on page 80 to add stocks to the Stock Ticker menu Menu
53. 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 the PowerConnect Power Adapter 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 cigarette lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other devices Some multi outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature from working properly 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 accessories and or to your vehicle or other property Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving Park your vehicle in a safe location
54. onnect Vehicle Dock Refer to Troubleshooting on page 110 for additional help Option 4 FM Direct Adapter FMDA Installation The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer Professional installation can help improve your radio s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires To learn more check with the retailer where you bought your radio or go to xmradio com accessories 52 53 Activation Before you can enjoy Commercial Free Music plus Sports News Talk amp RCi Entertainment you need to activate your Xpress 1 Make sure your Xpress is properly installed turned on and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the audio on Channel 1 2 Make a note of your XM Radio ID You can find it e On Channel O e On a label on the bottom of the gift box e On the label on the back of your Xpress NOTE The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I O S or F 3 Activate your service e Online Go to www xmradio com and click on ACTIVATE RADIO in the top right corner OR e By phone Call 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 RCi 4 When your service is activated your Xpress will receive all channels you have subscribed to At this time if you turn the Control knob you can scroll and tune other channels Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes but may take up to an hour We recommend that your radio remain on until activated Using y Using you
55. r Xpress The Main Display When listening to a channel information about the channel is displayed Antenna Signal Strength Tuning Mode Time tl U Direct U 12 16 Channel Name amp Logo PAH S Channel Number NOTE BEUTE LLG Artist Name or Talk Show Host G i rlfr e n d or Sports Teams Score Song Title or Talk Show Schedule or Game Time Game Details Changing the Display Mode You can split the screen to simultaneously view what s playing on the current channel and up to 3 other channels in any category or view what s playing on the current channel and the last channel you had tuned at the same time Choose from main display screen with current split screen with current channel split screen with current channel channel and three other channels and previous channel To change the display mode press display list of channels just like when it appears on the full screen by turning the Control knob clockwise or counter clockwise Press lt or gt to change categories Press the Select button to select a channel TIP When in split screen with the channel list you can scroll through the gt TIP Press jump to tune to previous channel that was being played Using your Xpress Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the Xpress On or Off Control Knob and Select Button display Ga RCi Navigate the Xpress using the Contr
56. r 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 Xpress shuts off unexpectedly If Sleep Timer is set the Xpress will turn off after the selected length of time in a home dock sound system Set Sleep Timer to Off lf Delayed Power is set the Xpress will turn off after the selected length of time in a dock Set Delayed Power to Off The demo is playing e Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected or you are not receiving the signal Check that the antenna is connected properly and is not obstructed e You can disable Demo Mode Refer to Demo Mode on page 107 114 115 Product Specifications System Power Requirements 9 16 V DC 500 mA max Operating Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Audio Output 1 0 Vrms max Xpress Radio Dimensions 115 mm width x 63 mm height x 17 mm depth 4 5 in width x 2 5 in height x 0 7 in depth Weight 93 g 3 3 oz Remote Control Dimensions 40 mm width x 119 mm height x 14 mm depth 1 6 in width x 4 7 in height x 0 6 in depth Weight 40 g 1 4 oz Battery CR2032 3 V PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions 102 mm width x 59 mm height x 31 mm depth 4 0 in width x 2 3 in height x 1 2 in depth Weight 46 g 1 6 oz FM Connector 2 5 mm female Audio Connector 3 5 mm female
57. roubleshooting If this happens Try this No audio when using the Aux In e Check all cables between your Xpress and Cable or Cassette Adapter your vehicle s stereo system for a firm and secure connection e Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle s stereo system e Ensure that the FM Transmitter in the Xpress is turned Off and increase the audio level of the Xpress Refer to Set Audio Level on page 97 Audio fades or has static when e Check all cables for a firm and secure connection listening If you are using PowerConnect or FMDA 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 Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 89 If 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 41 and page 44 If you cannot use those solutions consider using an FM Direct Adapter Refer to page 51 If this happens No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA Try this e Check that your Xpress 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 Weathe
58. tter is turned Off To adjust the audio level Press menu Scroll to highlight Vehicle Mode and press the Select button Scroll to highlight Audio Level and press the Select button Turn the Control knob to increase or decrease the audio level Press the Select button TIP If using your Xpress in a home dock or sound system sold separately press menu scroll to highlight Audio Level and press the Select button Use the Control knob to adjust to the desired audio level and press the Select button O Configuring your Xpress Signal Indicator For best reception your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the XM satellites In large cities there are terrestrial transmitters ground repeaters to help increase the signal coverage The Xpress can display the strength of the received satellite and terrestrial signals To display the signal strength 1 Press menu 2 Scroll to highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button Signal Indicator 3 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received Satelite Em 4 Reposition the antenna if you Terrestrial EN are having trouble receiving the signal Be sure your vehicle is outside with an unobstructed view of the sky 5 Press the Select button to exit the signal indicator display screen Display Settings To change the display s brightness backlight timer and auto dimmer UN
59. uneSelect artists and songs in both Replay and SongSaver modes amp Elton John Edit Alerts gt Edit TuneSelect P Fallen amp Coldplay P Drive Soak UpThe Sun Elton John Alerton Song Do Not Alert Delete GameSelect GameSelect lets you select up to 50 of your favorite sports and or teams to view their scores and stats at any time In addition you can choose to be notified when they play on any channel To add sports teams to GameSelect Press menu Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button Scroll to highlight Sports and press the Select button Scroll to highlight a favorite sport and press the Select button a amp owon Io If your favorite sport is played by teams scroll to highlight your favorite team and press the Select button 6 Acheck mark Y appears Info Extras gt Sports gt MLB next to sports teams you SSS have selected 7 To view current scores and stats for the sports and teams on your list enable the sports ticker by repeatedly pressing info until v Washington Nationals Sports is displayed at the bottom left of the display screen Toronto Blue Jays Special Features 8 When a sport team on your GameSelect list plays on any A channel you ll hear an alert tone Washington Nationals and see a message that informs you about the sport team and the UN Play by channel it is playing on To switch 2 a to that channel press the Select
60. ver songs 84 Where Xpress Where Else Can You Use Your Xpress SIRIUS XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Xpress Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience With these accessories you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go all with a single subscription e Inthe Home Office etc With a Home Kit you can play your Xpress over an existing home office or other stereo system e In Other Vehicles With a Vehicle Kit you can enjoy your Xpress in more than one vehicle e In Almost Any Location You Like With a desktop or portable Sound System you have the freedom to listen to your Xpress where and when you want from your kitchen or den to the office to outside on the deck or at a picnic For more information on XM accessories or to purchase an accessory please visit your local retailer or www xmradio com accessories 87 Configuring your Xpress Radio ID Your Xpress has an alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies the radio This ID is used during the activation process To display the Radio ID 1 Ensure Direct appears at the top of en the display screen If not press fav until it is displayed A234B456 2 Use the number buttons 0 9 to enter the channel number O and wait a moment until the channel is tuned or press the S
61. vides the RCi best match for Xpress Eu TIP You ll need to use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to C tune through every 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 6 Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 5 Turn on your vehicle s FM radio if you have not already done so and tune it to this FM channel 7 Turn On the FM Transmitter Bel in Xpress Vehicle Mode i Press menu ii Press the Select button s Oa to select Vehicle Mode FM Transmitter iii Press the Select FM Channels button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow iv Turn the Control knob clockwise to display On and press the Select button 1030 FE MATCH FM CHANNELS 8 Set your Xpress to transmit on the same usable FM channel that you found in step 5 i If you are still in the Vehicle Mode menu option with FM Transmitter turned On skip to step iii If not press menu ii Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode iii Turn the Control knob to scroll to and highlight FM Channels Press the Select button Ve
62. wer will turn off the Xpress after the selected amount of time to avoid draining the vehicle s battery By default delayed power is set to Off but can be set for 60 90 120 or 180 minutes To change the Delayed Power setting 1 Press menu 2 Scrollto highlight Set Time and press the Select button SetTime 3 Scroll to highlight Delayed Automatic Power On Power and press the Select button Delayed Power will Delayed Power 0118 turn yellow 4 Turn the Control knob clockwise to choose the amount of time 60 90 120 or 180 minutes that should pass before the radio turns off automatically 5 Press the Select button Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer option is available with the home dock and sound system sold separately RCi Your Xpress has a sleep timer that can automatically shut off the radio after a period of time By default the sleep timer is set to Off but can be set for 15 30 45 minutes or 1 hour To change the Sleep Timer 1 Press menu Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button Scroll to highlight Sleep Timer and press the Select button Sleep Timer will turn yellow 4 Turn the Control knob to seulime choose the amount of time that should pass before the radio automatically turns off 15 30 45 minutes or 1 hour Sleep Timer Off Press the Select button Automatic Power On Configuring your Xpress Factory Settings You can clear al
63. y 4 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the XM signal 3 There should at least be Signal Indicator one bar on the upper right corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna Satellite signal strength You can also press menu and scroll down Terrestrial EB to highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button Vehicle Installation The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good press menu twice to return to the main display screen 5 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 f 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 g 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 one that pro
64. you can easily access them Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button To assign a favorite channel to a number button 1 Tune to the desired channel 2 Be sure you are in Favorite Channels mode Press fav until Favorite Channels appears at the top of the a 4 display screen G rlfrie nd 3 Press and hold the number button O 9 you want to assign to that favorite channel Avril Lavigne To listen to a favorite channel 1 Be sure you are in Favorite Channels mode Press fav gr until Favorite Channels The Pulse appears at the top of the saved as display screen 2 Press the number button 0 9 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel Favorite 1 Eu TIP To see your list of favorite channels when in the Favorite Channels mode press display Scroll to highlight a favorite and press the Select button to listen to that channel Using your Xpress Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 3 seconds before the next channel is automatically tuned If you want to stay tuned to a channel and stop the scan just press the Select button To scan a category 1 Press lt or gt until the desired category is displayed 2 Scroll down to highlight the next to last item in the category which will be Scan and the category name 3 Press the Select button The scan will begin Press the Select button to stop the scan and co

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