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Snap!

In-vehicle Radio 

User Guide

Summary of Contents for Snap!

Page 1: ...Snap In vehicle Radio User Guide ...

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Page 3: ...n for the Snap 18 Initiate the Courtesy Period 19 Connect the Audio 20 Subscribe 24 Using Your Snap 25 The Main Display 26 Navigation Basics 27 Favourite Channels 29 Scanning Channels in a Category 30 Tuning FM Channels 30 FM Presets 31 Radio ID 32 Set Audio Level 32 Auto Shut Off 33 Demo Mode 33 Troubleshooting 35 Product Specifications 39 Patent Information 41 Environmental Information 41 Owner ...

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Page 5: ...5 Introduction ...

Page 6: ...s channel information such as channel name number and category on an easy to read display Flexible in box audio connection options Use either the included Aux In Cable or the built in PowerConnect FM transmitter to play audio through your vehicle s stereo system Channel scanning Scan through the channels in a category to find the one you want to listen to Favourite channel presets Save and enjoy f...

Page 7: ...ot 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 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...

Page 8: ...nection 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 accessories and or to your vehicle or other property Vehicle installati...

Page 9: ...9 What s in the Box Snap Radio Magnetic Mount Antenna Antenna Alcohol Preparation Pad Aux In Cable 1 2 3 4 5 Cable Routing Adapter Alcohol Prep Pad ...

Page 10: ...on and FM channel presets Previous Next Category Buttons Press to access the previous or next category press and hold to cycle through the categories Number Buttons Press to select your favourite channels press and hold to set a favourite channel also press to select an FM channel preset press and hold to set an FM channel preset Control Knob Rotate to tune to the previous or next channel within t...

Page 11: ...NNA Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna ANTENNA WIRE GUIDE Guides antenna wire to connection AUDIO Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter sold separately FM Connection for optional FM Direct Adapter sold separately Base ...

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Page 13: ...13 Installation and Setup ...

Page 14: ... 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 ...

Page 15: ...r 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 fiberglass or you have difficulty finding a location for your antenna Visit www siriusxm ca or visit your favourite retailer Sedans and Coupes Pickups and SUVs Convertibles If the ante...

Page 16: ...ide 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 Place the antenna wire into the groove...

Page 17: ...e electrical tape to secure the cable in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into the ANTENNA connector on the Snap base The antenna plug and cable will fit into the recess on the top of the Snap base Place Antenna Closer to A Pillar if Cable Doesn t Reach Center of Roof Cigarette Lighter or Power Adapter Location ANTENNA AUDIO FM Ant...

Page 18: ...n t interfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment and makes the Snap easily accessible for operation NOTE After plugging the Snap into the power adapter socket and connecting the cables remember to route the cables so they do not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle NOTE Plug the Snap into the power adapter socket so that the AUDIO and FM connectors on the base are...

Page 19: ...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 5 Snap will then tune to channel 247 Although at this point you have access to all the channels leave it tuned to channel 247 until you have set up the audio connection If Acquiring Signal Chk Antenna Connection or No Signal Chk Antenna is displayed inste...

Page 20: ...ilt in cassette player Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer or go to www siriusxm ca Follow the installation instructions in Option 1 Page 21 Option 3 Good Use the PowerConnect feature of the Snap PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle s FM radio Page 22 Option 4 Best Use the FM Direct Adapter If none of the previous three audio connect...

Page 21: ... Subscribe on page 24 4 The audio level output of the 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 32 If the signal reception is good showing at least one antenna signal strength bar in the upper left corner of the display screen but there is no audio when tuned to channel 247 be sure the vehicle s stere...

Page 22: ...FM radio to 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 2 Pick the firs...

Page 23: ...e FM setup Proceed to Subscribe on page 24 6 The audio level output of the 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 32 7 If the signal reception is good but there is no audio when tuned to channel 247 verify that both the Snap and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel steps 2 3 Als...

Page 24: ...You can find it by pressing menu on a label on the bottom of the gift box and on the label on the back of your Snap 3 To subscribe Online visit www siriusxm ca OR By phone Call 1 877 GET XMSR 1 877 438 9677 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 your radio is subscribed any messages related to the Courtesy...

Page 25: ...25 Using Your Snap ...

Page 26: ...aying is displayed The screen will alternate between the artist name and song title and the current category name and channel number Antenna Signal Strength Artist Name or Talk Show Host or Sports Teams Score Category Channel Name Song Title or Talk Show Schedule or Game Time Game Details Channel Number ...

Page 27: ...unes to the last channel being scanned Previous Next Category Buttons Pressing the Previous or Next Category button selects the previous or next category Pressing and holding cycles through the categories Menu Button Pressing menu once displays the Radio ID of your Snap Pressing menu again displays the Audio Level option FM Button Puts Snap in FM mode when using PowerConnect or FMDA as the audio c...

Page 28: ...ry press and release the Previous or Next Category button The radio 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 the radio was tuned to in that category when it was accessed the last time 2 To view each previous or next category without changing categori...

Page 29: ...e up to 5 of your favourite channels so you can easily access them Each favourite channel can be assigned to a number button To assign a favourite channel to a number button 1 Tune to the desired channel 2 Press and hold the number button 1 5 you want to assign to that favourite channel A brief pause in the audio confirms that the favourite has been saved The number button will be illuminated conf...

Page 30: ...he scan and tune to the channel currently being played press the Scan button again Tuning FM Channels When using PowerConnect you can tune to an FM channel to match the FM channel of your vehicle s stereo system To tune an FM channel 1 Press the FM button on the top of the Snap The FM button illuminate to indicate the FM transmitter is on and the display will show the current FM channel 2 Rotate t...

Page 31: ...sired FM channel 3 Press and hold a number button 1 5 until the preset number 1 5 is displayed The FM channel is now set as an FM preset 4 To exit press the FM button or wait 10 seconds until the Snap exits to the main display screen To access an FM preset 1 Press the FM button on the top of the Snap It will light to indicate the FM transmitter is on 2 Press the 1 5 button which contains your FM p...

Page 32: ...ress the menu button on the top of the Snap The menu button will illuminate and the Radio ID will be displayed 2 Record your Radio ID on page 44 3 To exit press the menu button twice or wait 10 seconds until the Snap exits to the main display screen Set Audio Level The audio level of the Snap can be adjusted when an audio connection is made between the Snap and the vehicle s stereo system Audio le...

Page 33: ...e battery from being discharged if you forgot to turn your Snap off When the 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 a...

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Page 35: ...35 Troubleshooting ...

Page 36: ...t If you see this on the screen Try this Acquiring Signal No Signal Chk Antenna 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 in one of the locations shown on page 15 Move the antenna away from any obstructed area For example if you are parked in an underground garage you should receive a signal after leav...

Page 37: ... more assistance Audio fades or has static when listening Check all cables for a firm and secure connection 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 Installati...

Page 38: ...and secure connections Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle s stereo system No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA 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 The information may not be available or updates may be in progress Traffic and Weather channels sound different from other channels...

Page 39: ...39 Product Specifications ...

Page 40: ...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 9 mm Dia X 80 mm length Base Mount 1 3 in width X 4 4 in length 33 mm width 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 Le...

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Page 42: ...d 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 ...

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Page 44: ...the Radio ID is located on the label on the back of the 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 XSN1V1KC Radio ID ___________________________ Owners Record ...

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Page 46: ...www siriusxm ca Sirius XM Canada Inc 135 Liberty St 4th floor Toronto Ontario M6K 1A7 1 877 438 9677 2012 Sirius XM Canada Inc XSN1V1KC 120719a ...

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