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Vehicle Installation

Installing Your Xpress

You are about to transform your car radio into an XM experience!

Step 1: Plan the Installation

Select an area on the dashboard you want to place the car cradle .

This is where you will install the swivel mount .

Determine if you want the swivel mount installed vertically or

horizontally . See

Step 3: Install the Swivel Mount

on page 15 for more

information .

TIP!

An adhesive pad is used to mount the swivel mount to the dashboard . The

adhesive requires 24 hours to cure . Make sure you provide yourself the proper

amount of time to install your Xpress . See

Step 3: Install the Swivel Mount

on page

15 for more information .

Determine which connection method you plan to use in order to receive

the XM signal:

XM SureConnect (included with Xpress)

•

Cassette adapter (sold separately)

•

FM direct adapter (sold separately)

•

Audio output cable (sold separately)

•

See

Step 4: Connect Your Xpress

on page 18 for more information about

connection method options .

Summary of Contents for XMCK10AP

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ... 4 Features 5 Safety and Care 6 What s in the Box 8 Vehicle Installation 9 Step 1 Plan the installation 10 Step 2 Mount the XM Car Antenna 11 Step 3 Install the Swivel Mount 15 Step 4 Connect your Xpress 18 Step 5 Finding an FM Frequency 22 Using Your Xpress 23 Xpress at a Glance 24 Activate your XM Radio 26 Listening to XM 27 Enter a Specific Channel 28 View a Category 29 Jump to the Previous Cha...

Page 3: ...3 Introduction ...

Page 4: ...oast to coast commercial free music premiere sports news talk radio comedy children s and entertainment programming and the most advanced traffic and weather information XM the leader in satellite delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partners with General Motors Honda Hyundai Nissan Porsche Ferrari Subaru Suzuki and Toyota is available in 140 different vehicl...

Page 5: ...ss TuneSelect finds 20 of your favorite artists or songs and alerts you when they re playing on an XM channel Customize the content you want just the way you want it on the large easy to read display Easily move through XM channels with the tune and press dial Track your favorite college or professional sports teams or selected stocks while listening to XM Clock alarm and sleep timer ...

Page 6: ...F 60 C or below 4 F 20 C Expose the radio to moisture or use the radio near or in water Let any foreign matter spill into the radio Store the radio in dusty areas Expose the radio to chemicals such as benzene and thinners Use liquid aerosol cleaners to clean the radio Only use a soft damp cloth Expose the radio to direct sunlight fire flame or other heat sources for a prolonged period Attempt to d...

Page 7: ...d cradle away from water sources Do not touch the radio with wet hands SAFETY FIRST Always give priority to safe driving Failure to do so can result in personal injury death and or damage to your radio accessories vehicle and property Install the radio in your vehicle in a place where it cannot interfere with the operation of safety features such as the airbags Failure to correctly place the radio...

Page 8: ...ntroduction What s in the Box 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 display search menu mem jump pre dir Car Cradle Swivel Mount Swivel Mount Preparation Kit Car Power Adapter Xpress Radio XM Car Antenna XM SureConnect Kit ...

Page 9: ...9 Vehicle Installation ...

Page 10: ... information TIP An adhesive pad is used to mount the swivel mount to the dashboard The adhesive requires 24 hours to cure Make sure you provide yourself the proper amount of time to install your Xpress See Step 3 Install the Swivel Mount on page 15 for more information Determine which connection method you plan to use in order to receive 3 the XM signal XM SureConnect included with Xpress Cassett...

Page 11: ...You will connect it to the swivel mount later on TIP Make sure the door does not pinch the cable when closed TIP Always cross the weather seals at the lowest point possible to reduce water leaks TIP Always hand wash or use brushless or touch free car washes to avoid damaging the XM SureConnect Car Cradle ...

Page 12: ...s such as a luggage rack and how often you use the accessories Select a location where the antenna won t be covered or blocked as this could interfere with signal reception Gently place the antenna in 3 the location you selected The antenna has a strong magnet that sticks to any metallic surface 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 dis pl a y sea r ch m enu m em j u mp p r e d i XM car antenna Vehicle Installation...

Page 13: ...ar Route the cable across the top of the windshield Gently pry up the rubber weather seal and tuck the cable underneath it Follow the weather seal down to the door jam Tuck the cable into the door jam and up to the dash or under the carpet and route the cable to the car cardle ...

Page 14: ...ry up the rubber weather seal and tuck the cable underneath it Route the cable into the trunk and through any existing wire passages or cargo passages to the rear seats Tuck the cable under the door jam trim or under the carpet and route the cable to the car cradle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 dis pl a y sea r ch m enu m em j u mp p r e d i ...

Page 15: ...ids To fasten the cable use electrical tape or zip ties and secure the cable in areas where hinges don t pinch the cable Hide extra cable in the trim Step 3 Install the Swivel Mount CAUTION The adhesive used with the swivel mount may make it difficult to remove the swivel mount later Do not install the swivel mount on leather surfaces and make sure the air temperature is at least 60 F 15 C Select ...

Page 16: ...t dry thoroughly Remove the adhesive liner from the swivel mount 4 Position the swivel mount where you want it then press and hold the swivel 5 mount in place for 30 seconds IMPORTANT Let the adhesive cure for 24 hours before connecting the car cradle and radio to the swivel mount Turn the swivel to accommodate the car cradle and radio Adjust the 6 tension by turning the center screw You can adjus...

Page 17: ... adhesive pad with a hair dryer for several minutes to soften the adhesive and then carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon You can reinstall the swivel mount using the extra adhesive pad in the swivel mount preparation kit ...

Page 18: ...ivel mount The retainer tab should be inserted into the groove on the back of the car cradle Make sure it snaps firmly in place To connect the car cradle horizontally onto the swivel mount slide car cradle onto the retainer tab The retainer tab should be inserted into the groove on the base of the car cradle Horizontal Positioning Vertical Positioning Vehicle Installation ...

Page 19: ...n listen to your Xpress radio through your car s stereo system by using the built in FM modulator in your Xpress radio and the XM SureConnect Simply find an unused FM frequency on your car stereo system and tune your Xpress radio into that same frequency To install the XM SureConnect follow the XM SureConnect installation instructions FM Direct Adapter sold separately The FM direct adapter connect...

Page 20: ...20 Vehicle Installation Plugging Everything in ...

Page 21: ...old separately or the audio output 3 cable sold separately plug this option into AUDIO OUT Make sure your Xpress radio is placed securely in the car cradle then turn 4 on your Xpress radio If using either the XM SureConnect included or FM direct adapter sold 5 separately follow the instructions in the next section to find select an unused FM frequency TIP If you experience interference when listen...

Page 22: ...Menu Press the dial to select 2 FM Frequency Turn the dial to scroll through the FM frequencies 3 By default the FM modulator is OFF To select a frequency press the dial 4 Tune your car radio to the selected FM frequency 5 TIP Go to http www xmradio com fmlocator and search for unused FM frequencies in your listening area NOTE If the built in FM modulator does not provide satisfactory performance ...

Page 23: ...23 Using Your Xpress ...

Page 24: ... to Use Xpress at a Glance Using Your Xpress 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 display search menu mem jump pre dir Search Button Menu Button Dial Button Memory mem Preset Direct pre dir Power Button Jump Display Button Numbers 5 Line Screen ...

Page 25: ...re your Xpress Press Menu See Configuring Your Xpress on page 37 for more information Save favorite artists songs Press Memory mem You can store up to 20 combinations of artist song title information Press and hold the dial for at least 3 seconds to save a favorite artist song Xpress alerts you when the artist or song plays on any XM channel Save favorite XM channels Press Preset Direct pre dir Yo...

Page 26: ...Channel 1 return to Plugging Everything In on page 20 and check all cable connections Locate your 8 digit XM Radio ID in any of the following locations 3 Tune to XM Channel 0 RADIO ID Look on the rear package label Look on the label on the back of your Xpress Nickelback Rockstar 6 14 XM Hitlist 30 DIRECT Clock signal strength Preset Direct status Channel number Channel name XM Artist name Song tit...

Page 27: ...ur Leave your Xpress radio on until your service is activated You can check by turning the dial Listening to XM You are now ready to start enjoying all of XM s over 170 channels Finding channels you like listening to is easy You can scan our comprehensive program list online at www xmradio com onxm Use our artist search features to find your favorite artists and check out our weekly features at ww...

Page 28: ...e XL symbol in front of them in the channel list Enter a Specific Channel To enter a channel number make sure 1 Direct is on the screen If it isn t press Preset Direct pre dir until Direct appears Using Your Xpress 150 xL XM COMEDY XM Preview 1 150 xL XM COMEDY 151 Laugh USA 152 Extreme XM 153 xL Laugh Attack 154 National Lampoon Explicit language Aerosmith Livin on the Edge 6 14 The 90s 9 DIRECT ...

Page 29: ... that suit your taste To view a category Press 1 Search Continue to press 2 Search until you find a category you like Turn the dial to scroll through the channels in your selected category 3 Press the dial to select a channel you like 4 TIP You can change the way the Search button operates See Change the Search Mode on page 42 for more information Jump to the Previous Channel Press Jump to return ...

Page 30: ...set Direct pre dir to select a bank The first bank selected is A If you want a different bank press Preset Direct pre dir again to select Banks B or C To add a channel to the bank 2 press and hold the desired number button For example if you want XM Channel 9 The 90s to occupy the first slot in Bank A press and hold 1 Your Xpress beeps once and shows that the selected channel occupies A 1 Bank A S...

Page 31: ... 2 to add more channels to Bank A To add channels to another bank press 4 Preset Direct pre dir and repeat Step 2 TIP Press 0 to fill Slot 10 in each bank Aerosmith Livin on the Edge 6 14 The 90s 9 A 1 Selected preset ...

Page 32: ...32 Special Features ...

Page 33: ...es Me Wonder XM Hitlist 30 6 14 Scrolling Message Maroon 5 Ma XM Hitlist 30 Fixed Artist Song default format Fixed Artist Song with scrolling stock ticker Fixed Artist Song with scrolling sports scores Scrolling artist song large text Learn how to customize the screen display select favorite artists and songs and get stock updates and sports scores See pages 47 and 49 for setting up your stocks an...

Page 34: ...is playing press and hold the dial for at least three seconds Xpress beeps once to confirm your selection was saved When one of your favorite artists or songs is playing on any XM channel your Xpress will beep and display a message Press the dial to jump to the channel that s playing one of your favorite artists or songs Special Features U2 With or Without You 6 14 The 80s 8 ARTIST SONG SELECTED T...

Page 35: ... page 45 Memory To save your favorite artist or song press Memory mem Your Xpress beeps and displays a message confirming that you saved the artist or song To view your saved artists and songs press and hold Memory mem for three seconds Your Xpress shows the channels artists and songs stored in its memory U2 With or Without You 6 14 The 80s 8 ARTIST SONG FOUND TuneSelect Alert U2 With or Without Y...

Page 36: ... more than 20 artists or songs your Xpress radio automatically saves over the oldest entries Turn the dial or press Memory mem to scroll through the list To exit press Jump Special Features U2 With or Without You 6 14 The 80s 8 MEMORY RECALL 1 Memory Recall 1 of 20 ...

Page 37: ...37 Configuring Your Xpress ...

Page 38: ... select 2 FM Frequency Turn the dial to scroll through the FM frequencies 3 By default the FM modulator is OFF To select a frequency press the dial 4 Tune your car radio to the selected FM frequency 5 TIP Go to http www xmradio com fmlocator and search for unused FM frequencies in your listening area NOTE If you are using the cassette adapter or the audio output cable leave the FM modulator off se...

Page 39: ...he dial to save your setting 5 NOTE If you use your Xpress in accessories such as the Xpress Boom Box leave the brightness setting at a low level to conserve battery life Backlight Timer You can select the amount of time the screen s backlight stays on To adjust the backlight timer Press 1 Menu Scroll to 2 Backlight Timer and press the dial Select a timer option and press the dial to make a select...

Page 40: ...Audio Level and press the dial Adjust the audio output level as desired and press the dial to make the selection 3 TIP To minimize distortion keep the audio output level set to mid range ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT Line out ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT FM Audio FM modulator is turned on levels for FM use only Screen when FM modulator is OFF Screen when FM modulator i...

Page 41: ...nal strength of the live XM satellites The Terrestrial bar measures the signal strength of the ground repeaters Slowly move the antenna around until either the Satellite or Terrestrial bar 3 is filled in as much as possible The sign indicates a strong signal The sign indicates a weak signal Press 4 Menu to exit ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT PRESS MENU BUTTON TO EXIT Satellite Terrestrial TIP For home use ...

Page 42: ...ically tune to an XM channel Press 1 Menu Scroll to 2 Direct Tune Press the dial to select 3 Direct Tune Turn the dial to select 4 Direct Tune On and press the dial to select By default this option is set to Direct Tune Off Change the Search Mode You can change the Search feature from the default search by category to have it scan all channels or presets To change the search mode Press 1 Menu Scro...

Page 43: ...em are included in the list To remove a channel scroll to it and press the dial The channel now has a 4 sign in front of it and is now removed from the channel list To add the skipped channel back to the channel list scroll to it and press the dial The sign is now replaced by a sign and the channel is added back to the channel list ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT SELECT TO SKIP 23 The Heart 25 The Blend 26 ...

Page 44: ...press the dial Your Xpress shows you the channel artist name and song title Turn the dial to scroll through the list 3 Press 4 Menu to exit TIP You can also retrieve these listings by pressing and holding Memory mem for at least three seconds TIP If you save more than 20 artist song combinations Xpress saves the newest entries over the oldest entries U2 With or Without You 6 14 The 80s 8 MEMORY RE...

Page 45: ...ation Press 1 Menu Scroll to 2 TuneSelect and press the dial Select 3 Select by Song Xpress notifies you when one of your favorite songs is playing on any XM channel ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT PRESS SELECT Erase All Erase Some Select By Song Boston Red Select By Artist ...

Page 46: ...s playing on any XM channel Edit TuneSelect Erase Some To delete one or more saved artists songs Press 1 Menu Scroll to 2 TuneSelect and press the dial Select 3 Erase Some Scroll to the selection you want removed and press the dial The list shown 4 is either by artist or song depending on which notification option you selected Repeat 5 Step 4 to remove more entries Configuring Your Xpress ...

Page 47: ...tists and songs are erased Display Stocks You can track the price and daily information for up to 20 of your favorite stock symbols NOTE Information about most stocks and indices listed on the NYSE AMEX or NASDAQ is available Market information is delayed by approximately 25 minutes Stock data is provided by ComStock Inc Add Stocks To add a stock symbol Press 1 Menu Scroll to 2 Stock Ticker and pr...

Page 48: ... select other stock symbols To exit this mode 7 press Menu twice Erase Stocks You can delete individual stock symbols or all saved stock symbols at once To delete one or more stock symbols Press 1 Menu Scroll to 2 Stock Ticker and press the dial Select 3 Erase Stocks Select 4 Erase Some Scroll to the stock symbol you want to delete and press the dial 5 The symbol is deleted from the list Repeat 6 ...

Page 49: ... Sports Scores You can receive sports information such as college and pro sports scores To receive sports scores on your Xpress Press 1 Menu Scroll to 2 Info Extras and press the dial Select 3 Sports Scroll through the list of sports categories and press the dial to select one 4 Scroll to your favorite team and press the dial to select it A 5 sign appears in front of the team name This means this ...

Page 50: ...rolling Off ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT INFO EXTRAS Sports ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT INFO EXTRAS MLB NFL NBA NHL ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT INFO EXTRAS Arizona Diamondbacks Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT INFO EXTRAS Arizona Diamondbacks Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Select Sports Select Sports Category Select Team Team Selected Configuring Your Xpress ...

Page 51: ...selection or Negative Display Set the Clock Setting the time consists of Selecting your time zone Selecting between a 12 hour and 24 hour clock Turning Daylight Savings on or off Para seleccionar su tiempo de acuerdo a la zona Presione 1 Menu Elton John Candle In the Wind 6 14 The Blend 25 Elton John Candle in the Wind 6 14 The Blend 25 Postive Display Negative Display ...

Page 52: ...elect 3 12 24 Hour Select either 4 12 Hour Clock or 24 Hour Clock To turn Daylight Savings on or off Press 1 Menu Select 2 Set Clock Select 3 Daylight Savings Select either 4 Standard or Daylight Savings TIP Depending on the time of year Daylight Savings moves the clock ahead or back by one hour accordingly If you live in an area where there is no Daylight Savings select Standard Configuring Your ...

Page 53: ...ess turn on automatically By default this feature is set to On TIP Do not select On if you connect your Xpress to a constant power supply such as a car power adapter or a battery Turn Xpress Off Automatically You can set your Xpress to automatically turn off after a period of no activity for example no buttons are pressed You can select a timer period from 15 minutes to 3 hours minutes in 15 minut...

Page 54: ... their original factory settings You will lose all custom settings if you use this feature To reset all factory default settings Press 1 Menu Scroll to 2 Set Factory Defaults Select 3 Yes You are prompted to confirm your selection Select 4 Yes to confirm your selection All factory defaults are reset and all custom settings are erased Configuring Your Xpress ...

Page 55: ...55 Help ...

Page 56: ...a 1 amp fuse only If the 12 V adapter does not have a removable end cap then it has an internal fuse that resets itself after it is left unplugged for a period of time Troubleshooting Tips If you see this on the screen Try this No signal Make sure the XM antenna is mounted outside of the vehicle Move your XM antenna away from the obstructed area For example if you are parked in an underground gara...

Page 57: ...currently broadcasting Tune into another channel Loading Your Xpress is acquiring audio or program information from the XM signal This message should disappear in a few seconds Updating XM Satellite Radio is updating your Xpress with the latest encryption code Wait until the update is done OR You might be trying to tune into a channel that is blocked or unavailable Tune to another channel No progr...

Page 58: ...our Xpress and your stereo system for a firm and secure connection No song title or artist name is displayed The information may not be available or updates may be in progress No audio when listening on an FM frequency Check that your Xpress and your car radio are tuned into the same unused FM frequency Audio fades or has static when listening Check all cables for firm and secure connections If th...

Page 59: ...59 Other Information ...

Page 60: ...ation Specifications Audio Output 3 5 mm diameter min stereo jack Power Supply 5 V 2 A max negative ground DC input Antenna 1 RF SMB connector Dimensions 2 44 in H x 4 44 in W x 1 22 in D 62 0 mm x 112 7 mm x 31 0 mm ...

Page 61: ...on This device generates uses and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the installation instructions could cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turnin...

Page 62: ...efect s transportation prepaid to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below This Warranty 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 speakers accessories or vehicle and home electrical systems malfunction of satellite transmissions repeater signal or re...

Page 63: ...r any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this or any other warranty express or implied whatsoever No person or representative is authorized to assume 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 exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequent...

Page 64: ...64 Notes ...

Page 65: ...65 Notes ...

Page 66: ...vd Hauppauge New York 11788 U S A 1 800 645 4994 www audiovox com XM and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc All other trademarks are property of their respective owners 2008 Audiovox Electronics Corporation All rights reserved ...

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