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  • Page 1 user guide XMCK-5...
  • Page 2: Quick Start

    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.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. ©2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n Auto Tune Mode ........27 ..........4 Auto Off ............28 Features............4 Factory Defaults.......... 28 Safety Instructions........
  • Page 4: Features

    Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox Xpress . Your new Xpress 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.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your Xpress . Please be aware that XM claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes. E E Z Z X X p p r r e e s s s s D D i i g g i i t t a a l l A A u u d d i i o o P P l l a a y y e e r r...
  • Page 6 C C a a u u t t i i o o n n : : Opening the case may result in electric shock. C C a a u u t t i i o o n n : : The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box? Xpress XM SureConnect Car Cradle XM Antenna Vent Mount Car Power Adapter...
  • Page 8: Xpress Ez Controls

    Xpress Functions P P o o w w e e r r / / S S e e l l e e c c t t X X M M B B u u t t t t o o n n Power button;...
  • Page 9: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide Throughout this guide, you will see instructions such as: Select m m e e n n u u ¨ A A n n t t e e n n n n a a A A i i m m i i n n g g . This tells you to perform the following actions: 1.
  • Page 10 vehicle installation...
  • Page 11: Vehicle Installation

    Vehicle installation Every vehicle is different; for your safety, follow all instructions carefully. Consult a professional installer if you have questions. 1. To begin, first decide which method of installation is best for your vehicle: XM SureConnect: You can listen to your Xpress through your car stereo by using Xpress ’s built-in FM modulator and the XM SureConnect.
  • Page 12: Mounting The Xm Antenna

    Step 1: Mounting the XM Antenna Mount the XM antenna to the roof or trunk of the vehicle. During installation, make sure 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.
  • Page 13: Installing The Vent Mount

    Step 2: Installing the Vent Mount To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your Xpress 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: How To Receive Xm Through Your Car's Stereo

    Step 3: How to receive XM through your car stereo There are several methods of receiving XM through your car stereo Option 1 (Included) XM SureConnect: You can listen to your Xpress through your car stereo by using Xpress ’s built-in FM modulator and the XM SureConnect.
  • Page 15: Making Your Fm Radio An Xm Radio

    Step 4: Making Your Vehicle’s FM Radio an XM Radio Your Xpress contains a built-in FM modulator that requires the use of either the in- cluded XM SureConnect or the optional FM Direct Adapter (sold separately) to transmit the XM audio signal to your vehicle’s FM radio. First, turn on your car stereo.
  • Page 16 This chart represents the FM channels in the Washington, DC area. The spikes repre- sent the strength of the FM channel. Someone in DC would choose a “vacant” channel like 92.9 that is unused and located between two weaker channels. Next, power on your Xpress .
  • Page 17 If you choose to use a cassette adapter or a mini audio cable (both sold separately) be sure to turn the FM Modulator off instead of setting it to one of the FM frequencies: Now you should be able to hear your Xpress through your FM stereo.
  • Page 18 activation...
  • Page 19 The 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.
  • Page 20 using your Xpress...
  • Page 21: Listening To Live Xm

    Listening to Live XM Turn on your Xpress . Subscribe to XM (page 19) if you haven’t done so already. S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g C C h h a a n n n n e e l l s s Rotate the knob to scroll through the list of channels.
  • Page 22: Favorites

    F F a a v v o o r r i i t t e e s s There are 10 user presets that can be stored using the favorites button. To set a chan- nel to your favorites: 1. Tune to desired channel. 2.
  • Page 23 D D i i s s p p l l a a y y Press the display button to 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.
  • Page 24: M M E E N N U U O O P P T T I I O O N N S S

    M M e e n n u u O O p p t t i i o o n n s s F F M M F F r r e e q q u u e e n n c c y y You will need to find a suitable FM frequency in order to get the best sound.
  • Page 25: Brightness

    B B r r i i g g h h t t n n e e s s s s To change the display’s brightness: 1. Press menu ¨ Brightness. 2. Rotate the knob to adjust the display’s brightness. 3. Press XM to confirm your selection. 4.
  • Page 26: Audio Level

    A A u u d d i i o o L L e e v v e e l l When listening to your Xpress , you can adjust its audio level to match other audio sources (your CD player, other FM stations, or MP3 player). 1.
  • Page 27: Antenna Aiming

    Your Xpress can help you aim the antenna to pull in the strongest possible signal. 1. Press menu ¨ Antenna Aiming. 2. As you adjust the antenna the “Satellite” and “Terrestrial” signal bars will change. Find the position that gives the strongest signal strength on either “Satellite”...
  • Page 28: Auto Off

    A A u u t t o o O O f f f f Options: OFF, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours. If the cigarette lighter is always powered, you can set the Xpress to automatically turn off after a period from 15 minutes to 3 hours.
  • Page 29 Customer Support...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Xpress is designed and built to provide you with trouble-free performance without the need for servicing. If it does not appear to be functioning properly, follow these trou- bleshooting steps first to try to remedy the situation yourself: 1. Attach all connections firmly and securely. 2.
  • Page 31 Check whether you have your “Auto Off “function turned on. Check to be sure all of the cables are connected properly. You do not receive all the XM channels you Your Xpress may not be activated. Contact XM Satellite Radio. See Page 19. have subscribed to. No audio.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Xpress Dimensions 101.2 mm (W) x 51.1 mm (H) x 22.8 mm (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...
  • Page 33: Product Registration

    Product Registration 1. Register your product. We will keep the details of your purchase on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. 2. Receive updates on the latest products and technologies.
  • Page 34: Patent Information

    T T e e c c h h n n o o l l o o g g y y . It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disas- semble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or make available any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio sys- tem. Furthermore, the AMBE (r) voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
  • Page 35: Fcc Statement

    It is the responsibility of the user to use the power cable with the fer- rite beads. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Satellite Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device.
  • Page 36 Warranty...
  • Page 37: W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y

    1 1 2 2 M M o o n n t t h h L L i i m m i i t t e e d d W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail pur- chaser 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...
  • Page 38 This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIM- ITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER- CHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 48 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
  • Page 39 Notes...
  • Page 40 Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, New York 11788 U.S.A. 1 800 645 4994 www.audiovox.com XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Printed on Recycled Paper XMCK-5 ©2007 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.

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