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Sirius Satellite Radio PowerConnect XMP3IVKUG0210 User Manual

Sirius Satellite Radio PowerConnect XMP3IVKUG0210 User Manual

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  • Page 1 POWERCONNECT VEHICLE KIT ™ User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the XMp3i™ PowerConnect Vehicle Kit! Your new Vehicle Kit has everything you need to play your XMp3i™ or Pioneer XMp3™ Radio through your vehicle’s stereo . • Take your Radio on the road: No need for a second subscription . Listen to live or recorded Satellite Radio programming, plus your MP3s and WMAs, directly through your vehicle’s stereo system .

  • Page 7: Safety And Care Information

    Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device . SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes . • Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140ûF or below -4ûF, or above 60ûC or below -20ûC) .
  • Page 8 Introduction WARNING! • Opening the case may result in electric shock . • Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter’s plug all the way into the cigarette lighter/power adapter socket . • For optimal audio performance, insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter directly into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter/power outlet .

  • Page 9: Software Version

    Software Version For this XMp3i™ PowerConnect Vehicle Kit to operate properly, your Satellite Radio must be running Software Version 1 . 19 or later . Check your Radio to see if it is running the correct Software Version . The Software Version is displayed momentarily on the screen when you turn on your Radio .

  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    Introduction What’s in the Box? PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Magnetic Mount PowerConnect Antenna Power Adapter TIP! For other accessories you can add to your Vehicle Kit such as a Cassette Adapter for vehicles with a cassette player, to professional installation if you don’t want to install your the Kit yourself –...

  • Page 11: Remote Control Functions

    Remote Control Functions Power Button 30-Minute Replay Buttons Pause and replay up to 30 minutes of live Satellite Radio programming . Select Button Press to confirm highlighted selections . Menu Go to Satellite Radio, My Music Library, Auto Recordings, or Settings . Number Keys Enter a channel number directly to tune to the...

  • Page 12: Powerconnect Vehicle Dock

    PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color-Coded Connections The Color-Coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect, just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where . ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna .

  • Page 14: Vehicle Installation

    Vehicle Installation Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location where your Satellite Radio, when docked, will not will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag . DASH MOUNT - Option 1 The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and...
  • Page 15 VENT MOUNT - Option 1 VENT MOUNT - Option 2...

  • Page 16: Step 2: Install The Dash Or Vent Mount

    Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount . IMPORTANT! When you install the chosen mount, do not attach the dock to the mount yet .
  • Page 17 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions . Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle . When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob . Knob Adhesive Foot Clean the surface with the Alcohol Preparation Pad and let it dry thoroughly .
  • Page 18 Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio . If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount .
  • Page 19 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2) . Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2), and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole (3) .
  • Page 20 Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle . Installing the Magnetic Mount Antenna: Choose the best location for the Magnetic Mount Antenna considering your vehicle type .
  • Page 21 SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as shown . Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown . Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna just above the front windshield as shown .
  • Page 22 Vehicle Installation Place the antenna in the location you selected . Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages . TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof (for most vehicles) or trunk (for convertibles) where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions .
  • Page 23 CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard . CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars . CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack . Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof .
  • Page 24 Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna . Mount it at least 3 inches away . TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids . Use things typically found around the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door .

  • Page 25: Step 4: Route The Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable

    Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Before you begin routing the antenna cable, read these general instructions for how to route and hide the antenna cable . Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle . Use a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to lift the Feed cable under...
  • Page 26 Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weatherstripping and route through trunk to cabin...
  • Page 27 Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit, along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin...
  • Page 28 Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable under trim Continue towards front of vehicle Route cable under trim or upholstery Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into...
  • Page 29 Continue routing cable under carpet or console to Radio location Pull carpet or mat back Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids .
  • Page 30 Vehicle Installation Route the cable: • Sedan/Coupe with the Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof: 1 . Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding .
  • Page 31 4 . Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath . Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors .
  • Page 32 Vehicle Installation • Sedan/Coupe with the Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof: 1 . Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the windshield . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding .
  • Page 33 • SUV: 1 . Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch . Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping .
  • Page 34 Vehicle Installation 4 . Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location . Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock . 5 . Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter”...
  • Page 35 4 . Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console . Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls . Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately) .
  • Page 36 Vehicle Installation • Pickup Truck: 1 . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it . 2 . Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner .

  • Page 37: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount Antenna And Powerconnect Power Adapter

    Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket . Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock .

  • Page 38: Step 6: Connect The Audio

    Vehicle Installation Step 6: Connect the Audio To play audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, use one of the following audio connection options: • Option 1: Best: Use the included Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection . Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer .
  • Page 39 Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock . Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle’s stereo system . Insert the dock into the mount .
  • Page 40 Vehicle Installation Indicator . Press the Select button . The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received . If the signal reception is good, repeatedly press back to return to the main display screen . Ensure that your Radio is tuned to channel 1 .
  • Page 41 Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock . Insert the Cassette Adapter into the vehicle’s cassette deck . You may need to turn on your vehicle’s stereo system in order to do so .
  • Page 42 Vehicle Installation and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received . If the signal reception is good, repeatedly press back to return to the main display screen . Ensure your Radio is tuned to channel 1 . Upon power up, your Radio should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated .
  • Page 43 Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions Insert the dock into the mount . Insert your Satellite Radio into the dock . Power on your Radio sliding the Power/Lock switch down . Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky .
  • Page 44 Vehicle Installation through your vehicle’s FM radio . Refer to “How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area” on page 54 Ensure that your Radio is tuned to channel 1 . Upon power up, your Radio should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated . If it’s not on channel 1, refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio to learn about how to tune a channel .
  • Page 45 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 to the FM channel and then set your Radio to transmit on the same FM channel (steps 7 &...

  • Page 48: Vehicle Dock Settings

    Vehicle Dock Settings When your XMp3i™ Radio is placed in the Vehicle Dock, additional functionality is provided through the Vehicle Settings menu option of your Radio . These settings apply only when the XMp3i™ Radio is in the Vehicle Dock . FM Settings When you have connected the Satellite Radio audio using the PowerConnect™...
  • Page 49 • If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to edit it, Edit Channel is highlighted . Press Select . The FM channel tuning screen is displayed where you can select an FM channel . • If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to start using it, turn the Control Wheel to highlight Start Using and press Select .
  • Page 50 Vehicle Dock Settings If you want to select a different FM channel preset, Press and hold Select again . Repeat until the desired FM channel preset is selected . Automatic Power The Automatic Power feature turns the XMp3i™ Radio on when power to the PowerConnect™...
  • Page 51 Power Off In some vehicles, the cigarette lighter or power socket are powered on at all times, which means that you could turn the vehicle off and the XMp3i™ Radio will remain on . By using the Power Off feature, you can set the XMp3i™ Radio to turn off automatically after a specified period of time (60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes) .

  • Page 54: Appendix: How To Find Available Fm Channels

    Appendix: How To Find Available FM Channels How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area An available FM channel is one that is not being used by an FM radio station in your area . When you tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence –...
  • Page 55 Manually tune through your local FM channels Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM radio . 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 .
  • Page 56 Appendix: How To Find Available FM Channels TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily commute, you may need to use different FM channels along your route for best performance . If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and on your Satellite Radio .

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Your Vehicle Kit has been designed and built to be trouble-free, but if you experience a problem, try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure . • Make sure the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power socket is clean and free of corrosion .
  • Page 59 If you see this on the screen: Channel Off Air Loading Updating — If this happens: You do not receive all the channels to which you subscribed Try this: • The channel you’ve selected is not currently broadcasting . Tune to another channel . • Your Satellite Radio is acquiring audio or program information .
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting If this happens: No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter Audio sounds too soft Audio fades or has static when listening Try this: • Check all cables between your Satellite Radio and your vehicle’s stereo system for a firm and secure connection .
  • Page 61 If this happens: No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA No song title or artist name is displayed Traffic and Weather channels sound different from other channels The Satellite Radio shuts off unexpectedly The demo is playing Try this: • Check that your Satellite Radio and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel .

  • Page 64: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications System Power Requirements Operating Temperature Audio Output PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions Weight Audio Connector Antenna Connector Power Connector PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions Weight Input/Output Cable Length Vehicle Antenna Type Connector Cable Length Aux In Cable Connectors Cable Length Remote Control Dimensions Weight...

  • Page 65: Patent Information

    Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/ or make available any technology incorporated in this product . Furthermore, the AMBE voice compression software included in this product is protected ™...
  • Page 66 FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . can void the user’s authority to operate this device . This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference .
  • Page 67 Copyrights and Trademarks Hardware and subscription sold separately . Activation fee, other fees, and taxes required . Installation required with some equipment . Except as specifically provided, SIRIUS and XM Radios and Accessories are compatible only with their respective subscription service . Subscriptions are governed by, as applicable, SIRIUS Terms &...
  • Page 68 xmradio .com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1 .800 . 9 67 .2346 © 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . XMp3i™ PowerConnect™ Vehicle Kit User Guide (XMP3IVKUG0210) 021710...

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