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that you are not receiving the XM signal . Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a 
clear view of the sky . Verify that you have installed and connected the antenna as described in 
“Step 1: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna” on page 14 . 

Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 42 for additional help .

Installation and Setup

Summary of Contents for XM Snap!

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

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Page 3: ... Step 3 Initiate the Courtesy Period 21 Step 4 Connect the Audio 23 Step 5 Tune to Other Channels Explore and Enjoy 27 Step 6 Subscribe 28 Using Your Snap 29 The Main Display 30 Navigation Basics 31 Favorite Channels 33 Scanning Channels in a Category 35 Tuning FM Channels 35 FM Presets 36 Radio ID 38 Set Audio Level 39 Auto Shut Off 40 Demo Mode 40 Troubleshooting 41 Product Specifications 45 Pat...

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Page 5: ...5 Introduction ...

Page 6: ...rols make it a snap to use Hear SIRIUS XM through your existing vehicle radio with easy installation Fully adjustable for convenient placement in your vehicle Store favorite channels for one touch access Includes everything you need to listen in your vehicle Please read the entire User Guide before using your Snap Introduction ...

Page 7: ...the installation removal or reinstallation of any product Do not expose to extreme temperatures above 140 F or below 4 F or above 60 C or below 20 C Do not expose to moisture Do not use device near or in water Do not touch the device with wet hands Do not let any foreign matter spill into device Do not store in dusty areas Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners Do not use liquid o...

Page 8: ...he 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 installation service activation and Radio configuration functions should not be perf...

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: ...figuring FM channels Previous Next Category Buttons Press to access the previous or next category press and hold to cycle through the categories Number Buttons Press to tune to a stored favorite channel press and hold to store a favorite channel in FM mode press to select a stored FM preset press and hold to store an FM preset Rotary Knob Turn to tune to the previous or next channel within the cur...

Page 11: ...NA Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna Flexible Stalk 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: ... on the roof above the front windshield as close to being centered between the left and right sides as the cable length will allow For convertible vehicles that do not have room above the windshield place the antenna on the hood of the vehicle at a corner nearest the windshield Consult a professional installer if your vehicle roof or hood is non metallic i e fiberglass or you have difficulty findi...

Page 15: ...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 Sedans and Coupes Pickups and SUVs Convertibles If the antenna can not be placed above the windshield place it on vehicle hood ...

Page 16: ...und the front windshield to the nearest corner Then route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping Place the antenna wire into the groove of the Cable Routing Adapter Slide the Cable Routing Adapter down the antenna wire and press it into the antenna until it is flush with the bottom of the antenna Without Cable Routing Adapter Installed With Cable Routing Adap...

Page 17: ... such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your routing to accommodate open doors or the hood lid Use electrical tape to secure the cable in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into the ANTENNA connector on the Ba...

Page 18: ...rfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment and makes Snap easily accessible for operation NOTE After plugging Snap into the power adapter or cigarette lighter socket and connecting the cables remember to route the cables so they do not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle NOTE Orient Snap in the power adapter or cigarette lighter socket so that the AUDIO and FM conn...

Page 19: ...the socket When inserting Snap into or removing Snap from the vehicle s power adapter or cigarette lighter socket do not push or pull using the Radio Control Unit or Flexible Stalk Instead grasp the rear of Snap s Base and gently push to install or pull remove while at the same time rotating the Base slightly to the right and then to the left Using this technique ease Snap into or out of the socke...

Page 20: ...t 90 in either direction Twist the Flexible Stalk left or right 90 in either direction to rotate the Radio Control Unit Twisting more than 90 could damage the Flexible Stalk Bend the Flexible Stalk in any direction 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1 Twist the Flexible Stalk 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Swivel the Radio Control Unit Bend the Flexible Stalk 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Installation and Setup ...

Page 21: ...a has been installed correctly and Snap is receiving the XM signal a Courtesy Period Begun message will verify 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 1 At this point you should have access to all the channels in a few minutes However leave Snap tuned to channel...

Page 22: ...cle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you have installed and connected the antenna as described in Step 1 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on page 14 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 42 for additional help Installation and Setup ...

Page 23: ...a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built in cassette player Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer or go to www xmradio com accessories Option 3 Good Use the PowerConnect feature of Snap PowerConnect plays XM audio through your vehicle s FM radio Option 4 Best Use an FM Direct Adapter If none of the previous three audio connection options will...

Page 24: ...through your vehicle s stereo system The installation is complete Proceed to Step 5 Tune to Other Channels Explore and Enjoy on page 27 4 The audio level output of Snapcan be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to Set Audio Level on page 39 If the signal reception is good showing at least one bar in the upper right corner of the disp...

Page 25: ...els 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 provides the best match for Snap TIP You ll need to use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to tune through every FM channel one by one Turn on your vehicle ...

Page 26: ...adio If you are satisfied with the sound quality installation is complete If you are not move to the next FM channel on your list and tune your vehicle s FM radio and Snap to this new FM channel Continue until you have found an FM channel with which you are satisfied 4 Once you have found a satisfactory FM channel to use press and hold the 1 button until the 1 icon is displayed on the screen This ...

Page 27: ...step 1 Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 6 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 42 for additional help Step 5 Tune to Other Channels Explore and Enjoy Now that the installation is complete you can tune to other channels and listen to all the commercial free music plus live sports and the latest news talk entertainment on XM Turn the Rotary knob to tune to other chan...

Page 28: ...label on the back of your Snap and by tuning to channel 0 3 To subscribe Online Go to www xmradio com and click on Activate Radio OR By phone Call 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 4 Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes but may take up to an hour We recommend that your Radio remain on until subscribed Once subscribed the Radio will receive and you can tune to channels in your subscription plan An...

Page 29: ...29 Using Your Snap ...

Page 30: ...category channel name and channel number Antenna Signal Strength Artist Name or Talk Show Host or Sports Teams Score Category Displayed when a Favorite Channel or FM Preset is selected Song Program Title or Talk Show Schedule or Game Time Game Details Displayed when Snap is in FM mode after pressing FM Displayed when Snap is in menu mode after pressing MENU Channel Number Channel Name Rock The Lof...

Page 31: ...seconds Pressing the Scan button again stops the scan and the radio tunes 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 When button is released Radio selects the last category that was displayed on the screen Menu Button Pressing MENU puts Snap i...

Page 32: ...and returns to the main display screen Number Buttons Each number button stores a favorite channel in its button location and provides one touch access to it afterward Each number button also stores an FM preset which can be selected by pressing FM and then a number button Listening to Satellite Radio Select a category Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the on...

Page 33: ...y tune to the default channel in that category Tune to a channel within a category 1 Turn the Rotary knob to display the next or previous channel in a category 2 Stop on a channel to tune to that channel TIP The All category contains all available or subscribed channels This is the default category when Snap is powered up for the first time TIP To briefly listen to each channel in the category pre...

Page 34: ... channel Snap will tune to that channel and the corresponding number icon will be displayed on the screen To replace a favorite channel assigned to a number button 1 Tune to the desired channel 2 Press and hold the number button between 1 5 that corresponds to the channel you want to replace The message Replace Press Again will be displayed on the screen 3 Press the number button again The corresp...

Page 35: ...nue to listen to the channel currently being played Tuning FM Channels When using PowerConnect or the FMDA you need to tune to an FM channel to match the FM channel of your vehicle s FM radio To tune to an FM channel 1 Press FM on the top of Snap The FM icon is displayed on the screen to indicate Snap is in FM mode The display will show the current FM channel 2 Turn the Rotary knob to select the d...

Page 36: ...ired FM channel 3 Press and hold a number button between 1 5 until the corresponding number icon is displayed on the screen The FM channel is now set as an FM preset at that button location 4 To exit press FM or wait 10 seconds until Snap exits to the main display screen To access an FM preset 1 Press FM on the top of Snap The FM icon is displayed to indicate the Radio is in FM mode and the curren...

Page 37: ...Press the number button again The corresponding number icon will be displayed on the screen confirming that the new FM preset has replaced the old FM preset 5 To exit press FM or wait 10 seconds until Snap exits to the main display screen IMPORTANT You need to ensure that your vehicle s FM radio is tuned to the same FM channel TIP Be sure to complete any FM functions while the FM icon is displayed...

Page 38: ...d Snap Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in TIP It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities than in most suburban or rural locations A 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 Radio ID Your Snap has an 8 cha...

Page 39: ...may use such as a CD player other FM stations or an MP3 player Do not use the audio level as a volume control Use the volume control on your vehicle s stereo instead To adjust the audio level 1 Press MENU on the top of Snap twice The MENU icon is displayed on the screen 2 Turn the Rotary knob to increase or decrease the audio level 3 To exit press MENU or wait 10 seconds until Snap exits to the ma...

Page 40: ...ssage Started Auto Shut Off is displayed followed by Press 1 to Remain On If you wish to continue listening press the 1 button Demo Mode Your Snap has a demo mode that starts playing when for a prolonged period of time more than 5 minutes the Radio either detects it s not connected to the antenna or the antenna stops receiving a signal It disappears when the antenna is connected properly or when t...

Page 41: ...41 Troubleshooting ...

Page 42: ...this on the screen Try this Acquiring Signal Chk Antenna Connection 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 ...

Page 43: ...46 for 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 Inst...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...45 Product Specifications ...

Page 46: ...0 6 in depth 68 5 mm width x 79 5 mm height x 15 mm depth Flexible Stalk 0 43 in Dia X 3 1 in length 10 9mm Dia X 80mm length Base Mount 1 3 in width X 4 4 in length 33mm width 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 L...

Page 47: ...ntertainment 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 con...

Page 48: ...stallation instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow...

Page 49: ...erein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises L P The Home Ice channel is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc The Swinger Golfer logo is a registered trademark of PGA TOUR Inc Visit www xmradio com xmlineup for updates All programming channel lineup XM service subject to change or preemption Al...

Page 50: ...and the Radio ID is located on the label on the back of Snap Record the Radio ID in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product Radio Model Number XSN1 Radio ID ___________________________ Owners Record ...

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Page 52: ...www xmradio com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10020 1 800 967 2346 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc XSN1UG 081710b ...

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