Your Audiovox Xpress XM receiver must be used with an accessory kit, such as the Audiovox Home Kit, Boom Box or Vehicle Kit as required by your specific installation needs. These kits are available at retailers where Audiovox main units are sold.
Cautions and Warnings 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
INTRODUCTION The Audiovox Xpress XM7 unit processes the XM satellite sig- nals received by the externally mounted antenna (purchased separately for Home or Boom Box Kits). The Xpress XM7 unit recognizes and decodes the incoming XM program information and provides an audio signal to your radio or other audio output equipment.
GETTING STARTED XM Activation Activating your XM7 radio service is easy. You have one of two choices to activate your service: Online or by Phone. Online Activation Process First, please make sure the Xpress XM7 unit is working prop- erly by tuning to the XM7 Preview channel (#1). If you can hear XM7 Preview, your equipment is ready.
ON for at least 1 hour. This will complete the activation process. When the Xpress XM7 unit is activated, you will be able to ac- cess over 150 digital radio channels. The Audiovox Xpress XM7 unit provides 7 control buttons, 1 Rotary/Select Knob and 10 number keys. SEARCH...
Controls Receiver Control Features Display Button - This button allows the user to choose one of four (4) different formats to present the Artist, Song Title and data service information on the LCD screen. Search Button - This button allows the user to search the next channel category as well as between preset channels or perform a continuous search.
Jump Button – This button allows the user to jump to the Previous Channel (i.e., switch between the current and previ- ous channel. Signal Momentary Preset Indicator Strength Time (Stays on for 2-seconds) Preset/Direct Button (pre./dir.) - Each momentary press of the PRESET button allows the user to switch between (3) banks of Channel presets (10 presets each A, B, and C) plus Direct Channel...
Turning Xpress ON and OFF Set up your Audiovox Xpress XM7 unit using the installation instructions included in this Kit (Home Kit, or Boom Box Kit), or with the help of a professional installer.
Menu Options To enter the Menu Options page, press the MENU Button on either the remote control or the main unit. The Main Menu list will appear on the screen (see Figure 6). Using the Rotary/Select Knob, highlight the option you wish to adjust turning (CW) scrolls DOWN and (CCW) will scroll UP through the various menus and lists.
FM Frequency The following Frequency Setting adjustments are possible: NOTE:The Xpress XM7 unit has an internal wireless FM trans- mitter, which allows you to play the audio through any standard FM receiver, eliminating the need for hardwire connections. In certain urban areas of the country where strong FM stations may overpower the Xpress XM7 unit FM transmitted signal, an FM direct adapter may be needed to achieve a clean audio signal (Part Number XMFM-1)
Brightness + Contrast This feature allows the user to adjust the brightness and con- trast of the unit’s display (see Figure Upon entering either the brightness or contrast adjustment mode, a horizontal bar graph is displayed with a minus (-) sign on the left and a plus (+) on the right.
NOTE: To prevent distortion caused by overdriving the audio playback device input, it is recommended that you adjust the audio level signal to mid-range. Screen displayed when the FM Frequency is set to OFF Screen displayed when a FM Transmitter is set to “ON”.
Direct Tune Turn the Rotary/Select Knob CW or CCW to highlight choice (Di- rect Tune On or Direct Tune Off). When the desired setting is highlighted, press the Rotary/Select Knob or the (XM) Select Button on the remote control to confirm (see Figure 12). The direct tune function when enabled (ON), allows the user to manu- ally tune to a station using the Rotary/Select Knob or the remote control UP and DOWN buttons.
Channel Skip/Add The Channel Skip/Add function provides the ability to skip over certain channels when using the Rotary/Select Knob or the UP and DOWN buttons on the Remote Control. Upon entering this mode, a channel list is displayed with the current channel in play highlighted (see Figure 14).
Figure 16. Tune Select Screen TUNE SELECT This feature allows the user to store current program information (Artist and Song title) for future comparison against the incoming XM7 signal. The Xpress XM7 unit can hold up to 20 entries, after which any new information saved will replace the oldest entry in memory.
Select By-Song This feature enables the Xpress XM7 unit to search incoming XM7 broadcast for stored content by song title. Use the Rotary/ Select Knob or the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control and select the “Select by Song”. Press the Rotary/Select Knob or the (XM) Select Button on the remote to confirm the selection (see Figure 19).
Stock Ticker This feature allows the user to monitor various stocks . The Xpress XM7 unit can monitor up to 20 stock symbols. Use the Rotary/Select Knob or the remote control up down buttons to select “Add Stocks” or “Erase Stocks” (see Figure 21). Press the Rotary/Select Knob or the (XM) Select Button on the remote control to confirm your selection.
Erase Stock This feature allows the user to erase Stock Tickers individually or all together (see Figure 23). Use the Rotary/Select Knob or the UP or DOWN buttons on the remote control to highlight the desired action, and press the Rotary/Select Knob or (XM) Se- lect Button on the remote control to confirm the selection.
Erase Some Stock This feature allows the user to erase Stock Tickers individually (see Figure 25). Use the Rotary Select Knob or the Up and Down buttons on the Remote Control to confirm the deletion. The stock will be immediately removed. To exit this function, press the Menu button to revert to previously active screen (Figure 5).
Display Screen Mode This feature allows the user to personalize the display of the unit to individual preferences. Upon entering Display Screen mode (see Figure 27), the user can adjust the way information is viewed. Use the Rotary/Select Knob or the remote control UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the setting you wish to adjust then press the Rotary/Select Knob or the (XM) Select button on the remote control to confirm the selection.
Scrolling Display The Scrolling Display feature allows the user to program the Xpress XM7 unit to scroll stock tickers or Info Extra information across the bottom portion of the screen (continuous stream of information). The paging mode feature presents the data one page at a time and is useful when viewing the display at a distance.
Set Clock This feature allows the user to personalize the clock display. The clock data is provided via the XM7 signal, and is displayed according to the users settings. Use the Rotary/Select Knob or the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control and highlight one of the three options on the Set Clock Screen (See figure 30).
12/24 Hour This feature is used to set the time displayed to either a 12-hour (Default) or 24-hour format (see Figure 32). Use the Rotary/ Select Knob or the remote control UP and DOWN buttons to highlight either “12 hour Clock” or “24 Hour Clock” then press the Rotary/Select Knob or the Remote’s (XM) Select button to enter your selection.
Auto-On The Xpress XM7 unit is configured to shut down when the vehicle is shut OFF or power is disconnected. By default, when the power to the unit is reapplied the user must press the Power button to turn the unit back ON. This feature allows the user to program the Xpress XM7 unit to automatically turn ON when the power to the unit is reapplied (much like a car radio).
Figure 35. Auto-Off / Sleep Timer Screen Set Factory Defaults This feature allows the user to reset the Xpress XM7 unit back to the original factory settings. Upon entering the Factory De- fault mode, use the Rotary/Select Knob or the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control to switch between the No or Yes function.
Exit Menu- To exit the menu options rotate the Rotary/Select Knob CW or press the down arrow on the remote control to highlight ‘Exit Menu’. Press the Rotary/Select Knob or the (XM) Select button on the remote control to confirm the selection. Search Button The Search button provides the ability to search by category or to scan directly through each of the available channels or...
Memory This feature allows the user to program into memory favorite song titles, artist names and channel information. To make an entry, press the memory (mem.) button and a “Saved in Memory” confirmation screen will appear (see Figure 39). Up to 20 entries can be stored.
Pre./Dir The Pre./Dir button determines whether the numbered buttons 0 through 9 will operate as a keypad for entering station numbers directly, or as presets (A, B, C) used to select stations. The unit informs the operator by displaying the selected mode (DIRECT, PRESET A, PRESET B, PRESET C) on the top line of the display.
Turning The Xpress Unit OFF To turn the Xpress XM7 unit OFF, press the power button on the unit or on the remote control. The following screen will appear, the curved lines on either side of the XM7 logo gradually disap- pear and the unit will shut down.
REMOTE CONTROL Remote Control Features The wireless remote control supplied with the Xpress XM7 unit is capable of operating most of the features from a remote location. Each button on the remote control functions in the same way as the button on the Xpress XM7 unit. For a full (+) Button description of a keypad button and function refer to the preced- ing sections in this manual.
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Menu Button (menu) – The MENU button is used to access “Main Menu” options which allows the user to make feature function adjustments and set personal preferences. Upon en- tering the main menu mode, use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the desired function.
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Search Button (search) – Depressing the Search button will cause the unit to initiate a search based on the search mode stored in the unit. Channel Up Button – This button is used to scroll through upper channels in the channel list as well as navigate to the next higher line in a list of menu options.
CARE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING Keep the unit away from excessive moisture or where it may get wet. It is strongly recommended that the unit be installed and kept away from heat sources or direct sunlight. When cleaning, use only a soft, dry cloth. Never use any chemicals, abrasives, solvents, alcohol based cleaning solutions or ammonia.
3.5mm Diameter Min-Stereo Jack 3.5mm Diameter Min-Stereo Jack 5 Volt, 2 Amp Maximum, Negative Ground, DC Input. CAUTION: Use only the Audiovox approved adapter specified in the kit for the Xpress XM 7 Satellite Radio Receiver, or the unit could be severely damaged.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.