Sirius XM RAdio XM Xpress Quick Start Manual

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Pick a Spot for Your Radio

Pick a Spot for Your Radio

Install the Dash or Vent Mount

Installing the Vent Mount:
You can use either the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount for your Xpress RC , depending upon your vehicle and the i
1 Locate a suitable vent in your vehicle which is strong enough to
location where you want to place your radio. hold the Xpress
CAUTION! Make sure your radio isn't in a place where it could interfere with driver visibility or safe deployment of the or 5.)
airbags.
2 If the vent louvers are recessed, you'll have to use the extended
IMPORTANT! When you install the chosen mount, do not yet attach the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock to the mount.
vent clamps. The Vent Mount is assembled with the short vent
The cables must be attached prior to connecting the dock to the mount.
clamps, so you will have to remove the short clamps and install
the extended clamps as shown below.
Installing the Dash Mount:
Remove End Cap
CAUTION: The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove.
Do not install this mount on leather surfaces (contact your vehicle dealer if you
are unsure about your dash surface), and make sure the air temperature is at
least 60ûF (15ûC) during installation. If it's not at least 60ûF, turn on the heater Dash
in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60ûF. Mount
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Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. (Options 1, 2, or 3.) Make
sure there is ample room for the dock and radio when installed.
Option 1
2 Set the orientation of the mount before adhering it. Loosen the
Slide Extended Vent Clamps In
knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected:
• Option 1 & Option 3
I II
should be oriented
as I.
• Option 2 should be
oriented as II.
3 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions.
3 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until
Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the
hooked on the rear of the vent louver (2).
orientation is correct, tighten the knob.
Option 2
Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate 4 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2). If necessary,
adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a
different tilt adjustment hole (3).
PUSH
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Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad, and let it dry
thoroughly.
Foot
5 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and
hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds.
Option 3
IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for a minimum
of 2-4 hours before using the mount. The best adhesion occurs after 24
hours.
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Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna

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Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
Extended Vent Clamps
Choose the best location for the antenna considering your vehicle type. Refer to the antenna
placement tips and cautions in the User Guide beginning on page
RC i and the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. (Options 4
• Sedan or Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna just above either the front windshield
or the back window.
Short Vent
• Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna just above the front windshield.
Clamps
• Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk.
• SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof.
Slide Short Vent Clamps Out
CAUTION! STOP and read the more specific instructions in the User Guide for all
Vent Mount
types of vehicles — or get someone who knows vehicles to help — if you don't
understand what to do. You might accidentally do damage to your vehicle.
Option 4
Feed the antenna wire under the rubber molding around the front or rear
windshield, and into the seal around the trunk or door. For a convertible, the cable
can be routed directly into the trunk.
Replace End Cap TIP! Use a tool like a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a
similar blunt tool to help hide wires along the windshield trim.
Hide the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Inside the Vehicle
The best place to hide your antenna cable depends on your type of vehicle.
When the antenna is mounted at the rear of the vehicle, it's usually easiest to run
Option 5 the cable from the rear to the front toward the radio by routing the cable along the
interior trim where it meets the carpet, gently pushing it behind the edges of the
trim. Bring the cable out from the trim and route it under the carpet toward the
dashboard.
When the antenna is mounted at the front of the vehicle, bring the cable into the
rubber weather stripping around the door to the bottom of the door opening. Bring
the cable out of the weather stripping and route it under the carpet toward the
1 2 3 dashboard.
Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it
Dash Dash Dash
away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties.
HOOKED
Plug the antenna into the silver ANT connection on the rear of the dock.
Vent Vent
Vent
Louver
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TIP! Avoid damaging or compromising the window, door, and trunk seals.
TIP! For more help, refer to the detailed antenna cable routing instructions for
your type of vehicle, in the User Guide beginning on page 27.
3 Connect the Audio to Your Vehicle's Stereo

Decide How to Connect

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You will listen to Xpress RC through your vehicle's stereo system or FM radio. First, Xpress
24. signal. Ensure your vehicle is outside with the antenna having a clear view of the sky. Your audio connection options are:
• Best: Use the Aux In Cable if your vehicle's stereo system has
an auxiliary input connection. Plug one end of the cable into the
green AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and
the other end into the vehicle stereo system's auxiliary input jack.
Set the stereo system to play from the auxiliary input source.
AUDIO ANT
• Better: Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built-in
cassette player. Cassette Adapters are sold separately. Plug
the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the
Powerconnect Vehicle Dock. Insert the Cassette Adapter into
the vehicle's cassette deck. Set the stereo system to play from
the cassette source.
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• Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the Xpress RC . PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle's FM radio.
When you have finished step 4 (below), you'll first need to find an available FM channel in your area, and then you
need to ensure that the Xpress RC i and your vehicle's FM radio are tuned to the same available FM channel. (Step 5)
• Best: Use an FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) if none of the above three audio connection options works in your
vehicle. The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects the Xpress
vehicle's FM radio.
TIP! Refer to your vehicle's owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle
dealer. To learn more about purchasing a Cassette Adapter or FMDA, check with the retailer where you bought your
Xpress RCi or go to xmradio.com/accessories.
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Finish the Installation and Power On

Connect the PowerConnect Power Adapter

Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or power
adapter socket. Then plug it into the red PWR connector on the rear of the dock.
Attach the Dock to the Mount
and the Radio to the Dock
ANT PWR FM
Wire Guide Attach the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
to the mount that you selected. Utilize
the wire guide at the rear of the dock to
help organize the wire and cables, and
make your installation neater.
Place the Xpress RC i into the dock. Your
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Xpress RC should turn on automatically
when it is plugged in and receiving
power. If it does not, press the Power
button to turn it On.
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If you have connected the audio in step 3 using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter, continue with step 6.
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RC must be receiving the XM Tune the Xpress RCi and Vehicle FM Radio to the Same FM Channel
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Find an Available FM Channel in Your Area

Audio Quality GOOD BETTER BEST
An available FM channel is one that's not being used by an FM radio station in your area. When you tune
FM Direct Adapter (FMDA)
your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk or music. We
Aux In Cable
recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel:
Cassette Adapter a Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at www.xmradio.com/fmchannel. Go to the website and
enter your zip code. The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area. For
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convenience, write down or print out the list.
PWR FM
OR
b Manually tune through your local FM channels 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
AUDIO ANT PWR FM your list of available FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match for
Xpress RC i .
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's FM radio. Start at 88.1 and use the 'Manual' tune function on your vehicle's FM radio to tune through
each FM channel one-by-one (88.1 followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels that aren't being used by a local FM radio
station. Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107.9.
2 Tune your Vehicle's FM Radio
a Pick the first FM channel on your list.
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b Turn on your vehicle's FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM channel.
3 Turn the Xpress RC 's FM Transmitter On. i
a Press menu.
b Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode.
c Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow.
d Turn the Control knob clockwise to display On and press the Select button.
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AUDIO ANT PWR FM MATCH FM CHANNELS
4 Tune the Xpress RC and the Vehicle FM Radio to the Same FM Channel. i
a If you are still in the Vehicle Mode menu option with FM Transmitter
turned On, skip to step c. If not, press menu.
b Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode.
c Turn the Control knob to scroll to and highlight FM Channels. Press the
Select button.
d Turn the Control knob to scroll to and highlight storage location FM-2 and
press the Select button.
e From the list of FM channels displayed, turn the Control knob to highlight
the available FM channel you found in step 1, and press the Select button.
f Press the Select button to select Start Using.
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g The selected FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen, and the Xpress RC i will tune to
that FM channel.
h You should hear XM through your vehicle's radio when Xpress RC i is tuned to channel 1. If you are
satisfied with the sound quality, you're done.
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You May Need to Try Other FM Channels on Your List
If the chosen FM channel doesn't work well for you, work down the list of FM channels until you find
one that allows you to hear XM clearly. Each time, you will need to tune your vehicle's FM radio and
Xpress RC i to the same FM channel.
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Activate

Activate Your Service

Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, plus Sports, News, Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate your
Xpress RC i .
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Make sure your Xpress RC is properly installed, turned on, and receiving the XM signal so that you
can hear the audio on channel 1.
2 Make a note of your XM Radio ID. You can find it:
TIP! If the signal reception
• On channel 0 (zero)
is low, check to see if the
antenna's view of the sky
• On a label on the bottom of the gift box
is blocked by a tree, a
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• On the label on the back of your Xpress RC building, a bridge, or by
anything on the vehicle
roof such as a roof rack or
NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.
luggage container, etc.
Adjust until you are
receiving a good signal.
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Activate your service: To check the signal, press
menu, turn the Control
• Online: Go to www.xmradio.com and click on "ACTIVATE RADIO"
knob to scroll to and
in the top right corner
highlight Signal Indicator.
Press the Select button to
OR
display the Signal
• By phone: Call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)
Indicator screen.
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4 When your service is activated, your Xpress RC will receive all channels
to which you have subscribed. At this time, if you turn the Control knob,
you can scroll and tune other channels. Activation usually takes 10 to
15 minutes, but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your radio
remain on until activated.