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Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox Xpress

EZ

.  Your new

Xpress

EZ

includes:

Built-in FM modulator

Favorites button allows you to program 10 of your favorite channels

Easily view channel, artist, and song title via a bright 3 line display

Move quickly through XM channels with the tune and press knob

Enjoy XM’s 170 channels from coast to coast, with over 80,000 hours of entertainment
each month. XM offers musical choice, variety, and discovery – worlds beyond your
own collection – plus a wide range of news, sports, talk, comedy, kids, and entertain-
ment channels.

We recommend that you read the entire manual before using your Xpress

EZ

.

Summary of Contents for XMCK-5

Page 1: ...user guide XMCK 5 ...

Page 2: ...r fees and taxes including a one time activation fee may apply Subscription fee is consumer only XM products programming services and fees are subject to change at any time without notice Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1 800 XM RADIO Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio co...

Page 3: ...i iv va at ti io on n 18 U Us si in ng g y yo ou ur r X Xp pr re es ss sE EZ Z 20 Listening to Live XM 21 Search by Category 21 Favorites 22 Display 23 M Me en nu u O Op pt ti io on ns s 24 FM Frequency 24 Brightness 25 Contrast 25 Backlight Timer 25 Audio Level 26 Bass and Treble 26 Antenna Aiming 26 Auto Tune Mode 27 Auto Off 28 Factory Defaults 28 C Cu us st to om me er r S Su up pp po or rt t ...

Page 4: ...nd song title via a bright 3 line display Move quickly through XM channels with the tune and press knob Enjoy XM s 170 channels from coast to coast with over 80 000 hours of entertainment each month XM offers musical choice variety and discovery worlds beyond your own collection plus a wide range of news sports talk comedy kids and entertain ment channels We recommend that you read the entire manua...

Page 5: ... C or below 20 C Do not expose to moisture Do not use XpressEZ near or in water Do not let any foreign matter spill into XpressEZ 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 fire flame or other heat sources for a prolonged period Do not try to disassemble and or repair XpressEZ your...

Page 6: ...Use the power adapter and cradle away from water sources to avoid fire or electric shock E En nv vi ir ro on nm me en nt ta al l I In nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and electronic appliances Your Satellite Radio receiver is packaged with cardboard polyethylene etc and does not contain any unnecessary materials W Wa ar rn ni in ng g...

Page 7: ...What s in the Box introduction 7 Car Power Adapter XM SureConnect Vent Mount XpressEZ Car Cradle XM Antenna ...

Page 8: ...gates categories and menu options M Me en nu u Access advanced features and configuration options F Fa av vo or ri it te es s Store and access up to 10 of your favorite channels P Po ow we er r S Se el le ec ct t X XM M B Bu ut tt to on n Power button also confirms selec tion for channels categories and menu items Press and hold to power down ...

Page 9: ... tells you to perform the following actions 1 Press the m me en nu u button 2 Rotate knob to highlight Antenna Aiming then press the XM button to select it Not all of the menu items described in this guide may appear on your XpressEZ display Some menu items will only be seen when XpressEZ is used in an accessory home kit or boombox both sold separately ...

Page 10: ...vehicle installation 10 1 vehicle installation ...

Page 11: ... professional installation Cassette Adapter Use the cassette adapter sold separately if your vehicle s audio system has a built in cassette player The cassette adapter will provide the best audio quality Audio input Some vehicles come with an audio input jack If your vehicle has this type of input you can simply use a mini audio cable sold separately 2 Once you have chosen your method of installat...

Page 12: ...e you are outdoors and the antenna is not obstructed by tall buildings For best results mount the XM antenna to the outside of your vehicle Below are the recommended options The XM antenna contains a strong magnet allowing it to stick to any metal parts of your vehicle option 1 option 2 Keep excess cable behind or under the dashboard Magnet ...

Page 13: ...mount find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your XpressEZ and car cradle To remove the vent mount push it into the vent and lift upwards slightly to release the mount s hooks from the vent vane Some parts of the vent mount can be adjusted to better suit your vent ...

Page 14: ... modulator and the XM SureConnect Simply find an unused FM frequency on the stereo and set your XpressEZ to transmit on that same frequency For XM SureConnect in stall please see your XM SureConnect installation guide Option 2 Professional Wired If you choose to use the FM Direct Adapter sold separately to transmit XM audio through your car stereo we recommend professional installation Option 3 Ca...

Page 15: ...s not located near a strong FM station in your area Follow the steps below for more help 1 Go to www xmradio com fmlocator for recommended FM frequencies in your area 2 Enter your local USPS Zip Code 3 You will see the recommended FM frequencies in your area Try the vacant chan nels first 4 Set your vehicle s FM radio to one of the recommended frequencies Now set your XM receiver to the same frequ...

Page 16: ...ted Go to channel 1 this is the preview channel You will not hear any sound through your vehi cle s audio system until you have chosen an FM Frequency Note Your XM radio may not modulate on each of the frequencies shown on the Radio Locator site Check your XpressEZ for the frequencies that are usable for you Press Menu look for this screen Press the XM button then turn the knob to scroll through t...

Page 17: ...off instead of setting it to one of the FM frequencies Now you should be able to hear your XpressEZ through your FM stereo If you can t hear any sound please check all of your connections and be sure your XM antenna is not ob structed Visit Troubleshooting page 30 for more information Now you will learn how to activate and use your XpressEZ ...

Page 18: ...2 activation activation 18 ...

Page 19: ... XM Radio ID does not use the letters I O S or F 3 Activate your XM Satellite Radio service online at http activate xmradio com or by calling 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 You will need a major credit card The website will walk you through activation selecting a service plan and creating an XM account XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup Activation normally...

Page 20: ...3 using your XpressEZ using your Xpress EZ 20 ...

Page 21: ...R Press the number keys on the remote sold separately that correspond to the channel number S Se ea ar rc ch h b by y C Ca at te eg go or ry y XM channels are organized into categories or genres such as Rock Jazz or News To find a channel by category 1 At any live XM screen press the XM button and a category name will appear 2 Rotate the knob to navigate through categories 3 Press the XM button to...

Page 22: ... your favorite channels by pressing the favorites button When you attempt to add more than 10 favorite channels your XpressEZ will give you the option to replace one of your previously saved favorite channels To replace a favorite channel 1 Tune to desired channel 2 Press and hold favorites button for 2 seconds You will receive a message stating Favorites Full then you will be prompted to Replace ...

Page 23: ...change the way you view the content on the display There are 3 different display modes Each time you press display the display will change View by channel number channel name and artist name View by channel number channel name and song title View by artist name and song title ...

Page 24: ...e FM Frequencies To set a Favorite FM frequency 1 Press menu FM Frequency 2 Navigate through the list of frequencies and press the XM button to make your selection The selected FM Frequency is automatically added to your favorites and a number 1 thru 5 to which that frequency is assigned will be displayed When you attempt to add more than five FM frequencies to your Favorites your first FM frequen...

Page 25: ... Contrast 2 Rotate the knob to adjust the display s contrast 3 Press XM to confirm your selection 4 Press the menu button to back out B Ba ac ck kl li ig gh ht t T Ti im me er r The Backlight Timer feature allows you to set the amount of time the display backlight remains on To adjust your backlight timer 1 Press menu Backlight Timer 2 Rotate the knob to adjust the Backlight Timer setting 3 Press ...

Page 26: ...Sy ys st te em m O Op pt ti io on n You can adjust the bass and treble to suit the kind of music you re listening to 1 Press menu Bass or Treble 2 Rotate the knob to adjust the Bass or Treble setting 3 Press the XM button to confirm your selection 4 Press menu button to back out Audio Systems are sold separately A Ai im mi in ng g t th he e A An nt te en nn na a For optimal reception of XM s live ...

Page 27: ...menu to back out A Au ut to o T Tu un ne e M Mo od de e By default Auto Tune is set to Off meaning as you scroll through live XM channels you can preview the channel list before selecting a channel XpressEZ does not switch to that channel until you press the XM button By setting Auto Tune to On you can change this behavior so that XpressEZ automatically tunes to the channel that you re previewing ...

Page 28: ...to Off 2 Rotate the knob to select your desired time period 3 Press XM to confirm your selection 4 Press the menu button to back out F Fa ac ct to or ry y D De ef fa au ul lt ts s This feature erases all of your favorites and resets all other settings to the original factory configuration 1 Press menu Factory Default 2 Rotate knob to display Yes 3 Press the XM button to confirm your selection 4 Pr...

Page 29: ...5 Customer Support customer support 29 ...

Page 30: ...e customer support 30 If you see this on the display You should No Signal Something is blocking the XM signal Move your XM antenna away from the obstructed area e g an underground garage Make sure the XM antenna is mounted outside of the vehicle Antenna Be sure that the antenna cable is fully inserted on the connector Make sure the cable is not bent or broken Turn XpressEZ off then on to reset thi...

Page 31: ...updated Some channels such as news and sports may not have such information No audio when listening to XpressEZ through Check that your XpressEZ and your radio are tuned to the same FM an FM radio frequency Audio fades or has static when listening You might be hearing interference from another FM station First check all cables for a proper connection on your XpressEZ car cradle If the problem pers...

Page 32: ...m D 4 5 in W x 2 5 in H x 0 6 in D Weight 184 g 6 5 oz Audio output 3 5 mm mini stereo jack Antenna connector home and car cradle RF SMB External power Voltage 5 V DC Current 2000 mA Polarity Model Numbers XpressEZ XMCK 5 Xpress universal home kit XMHKU 1 Xpress universal car kit XMCKU 1 ...

Page 33: ...s or theft 2 Receive updates on the latest products and technologies 3 Download owner s manuals order product catalogues research new products and much more Serial Number I IM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T S Se er ri ia al l N Nu um mb be er r The serial number of this device is located on the back of this unit For your own security and convenience be sure to record this number for future warranty claims...

Page 34: ...stems 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 prohib ited from any export of the content and or data or derivative thereof except in com pliance...

Page 35: ...tallation 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 com munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa tion If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can ...

Page 36: ...6 Warranty warranty 36 ...

Page 37: ... prepaid to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown on the next page ThisWarranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise to costs incurred for installation removal or reinstallation of the product damage to speak ers accessories or vehicle and home electrical systems malfunction of satellite transmis sions repeater signal or receiver uni...

Page 38: ... OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to as sume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the ex clusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not ...

Page 39: ...warranty 39 Notes ...

Page 40: ...rcus Blvd Hauppauge New York 11788 U S A 1 800 645 4994 www audiovox com Printed on Recycled Paper 2007 Audiovox Electronics Corporation All rights reserved XMCK 5 XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc ...

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