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  • Page 1 Meijer.com User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Meijer.com Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Special Features .
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  • Page 4: Introduction

    Meijer.com Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Xpress The Xpress has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Large vibrant color display: View artist name, song title, and channel information on a display with stylish color backgrounds and graphics . • Split screen display mode: Split the screen to simultaneously view what’s playing on the current channel and up to 3 other channels, or view what’s playing on the current channel and the last channel you were listening to at...

  • Page 5: 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 .
  • Page 6 Meijer.com Introduction Warning! • Opening the case may result in electric shock . • If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water . If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush the eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care .

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    Meijer.com What’s in the Box? info display menu Aux In Cable direct mute Xpress Radio jump Remote Control Vent Mount and Extended PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Vent Clamps Dash Mount Antenna & Dash Mount Magnetic Mount PowerConnect Alcohol Preparation Pads Antenna Power Adapter...
  • Page 8 Meijer.com Introduction Xpress Functions Display Control Knob Pause and Replay Buttons Customize the way you Pause, rewind, and replay Scroll through lists and view content on the display . up to 60 minutes of live preview channels; also radio . highlight menu options .

  • Page 9: Remote Control Functions

    Meijer.com Remote Control Functions Arrow Buttons Use up/down arrow buttons Power Button to scroll through lists and Turn radio on and off . preview channels; also Pause and Replay Buttons highlight menu options . Use Pause, rewind, and replay left/right arrows to search up to 60 minutes of live for channels by category;...

  • Page 10: Control Knob And Select Button Basics

    Meijer.com Introduction Control Knob and Select Button Basics Turn the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll through a list and highlight an item in the list . Press the center of the Select button to make a selection . Press the edge to tilt the Select button to select...

  • Page 11: Powerconnect Vehicle Dock

    Meijer.com 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 . Rear View AUDIO ANT (Silver) PWR (Red) AUDIO (Green)
  • Page 12 Meijer.com Introduction Wire Guide The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has a wire guide at the top rear that can help you to organize the cables and wires connected to the dock . If you need to bring a cable or wire from one side of the dock to the other, utilize the wire guide by looping the cable though the wire guide as shown .
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  • Page 14: Radio

    Meijer.com Vehicle Installation Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the Xpress in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag . The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the display screen .
  • Page 15 Meijer.com Option 3 Option 4 Option 5...

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

    Meijer.com 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 Meijer.com 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 Dock Mounting Plate Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly .
  • Page 18 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: Extended Vent Clamps Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio . Short Vent If the vent louvers in your vehicle Clamps are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount .
  • Page 19 Meijer.com 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: Antenna

    Meijer.com 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 . To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna: Choose the best location for your antenna considering your vehicle type .
  • Page 21 Meijer.com 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 Meijer.com 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 Meijer.com 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 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna . Mount it at least 3 inches away .

  • Page 25: Step 4: Route The Magnetic Mount

    Meijer.com 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 rubber window moulding...
  • Page 26 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through Pull weatherstripping weatherstripping for several inches 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 Meijer.com 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 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable Route cable under under trim. Continue trim or upholstery towards front of vehicle Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into...
  • Page 29 Meijer.com Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under Pull carpet carpet or mat or mat back Bring cable out from trim 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 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation • 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: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Meijer.com 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 . Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos . Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable .

  • Page 32: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Meijer.com 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 Meijer.com • 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: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Meijer.com Vehicle Installation or controls . Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately) . 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 .

  • Page 35: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Meijer.com airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors . Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos . Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable . 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 .

  • Page 36: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Meijer.com Vehicle Installation of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening . Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping . Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening .

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

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

  • Page 38: Step 6: Connect The Audio

    Meijer.com Vehicle Installation Step 6: Connect the Audio To play audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, decide on one of the following audio connection options: • Option 1: Best: Use the Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection .
  • Page 39 Meijer.com Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock . AUDIO Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle’s stereo system . Insert the dock into the mount .
  • Page 40 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky . Verify that you are receiving the XM signal . There should at least be one bar on the upper right corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength .
  • Page 41 Meijer.com 11 The audio level output of the Xpress can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle . Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 97 . If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1, be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i .e ., auxiliary input source (step 9) .
  • Page 42 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock . AUDIO 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 43 Meijer.com the XM signal . There should at least be one bar on the upper right corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength . You can also press menu and scroll down to highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button .
  • Page 44 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation 11 The audio level output of the Xpress can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle . Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 97 . If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1, be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i .e ., cassette source (step 9) .
  • Page 45 Meijer.com Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions Insert the dock into the mount . Insert your Xpress into the dock . By default, your Xpress turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power . If it does not, power on your Xpress by pressing the Power button .
  • Page 46 – not talk or music . We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel: f . 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 .
  • Page 47 Meijer.com Turn On the FM Transmitter in Xpress i . Press menu . ii . Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode . iii . Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow . iv . Turn the Control knob clockwise to display On and press the Select button .
  • Page 48 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation iv . Turn the Control knob to scroll to and highlight storage location FM-2 and press the Select button . v . From the list of FM channels displayed, turn the Control knob to highlight the available FM channel you found in step 4, and press the Select button .
  • Page 49 Meijer.com If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1, verify that Xpress ’s FM Transmitter is On (step 6), and that both the FM Transmitter and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 5 &...
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  • Page 51: Activation

    Meijer.com Activation Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, plus Sports, News, Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate your Xpress Make sure your Xpress is properly installed, turned on, and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the audio on Channel 1 . Make a note of your XM Radio ID .
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  • Page 53: Using Your Xpress

    Meijer.com Using your Xpress The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel is displayed . Antenna Signal Strength Tuning Mode Time Channel Name & Logo Channel Number Artist Name or Talk Show Host or Sports Teams/Score Song Title or Talk Show Schedule or Game Time/Game Details...
  • Page 54 Meijer.com Changing the Display Mode You can split the screen to simultaneously view what’s playing on the current channel and up to 3 other channels in any category, or view what’s playing on the current channel and the last channel you had tuned at the same time . Choose from: main display screen with current split screen with current channel...

  • Page 55: Navigation Basics

    Meijer.com Using your Xpress Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the Xpress On or Off . Control Knob and Select Button Navigate the Xpress using the Control knob and Select button: • Control knob: Turning it clockwise or counter-clockwise scrolls through lists and highlights an item in the list .

  • Page 56: Menu Button

    Meijer.com Info Button Pressing info toggles the display to show the sports ticker or the stock ticker at the bottom of the screen . • Sports Ticker: Displays information about upcoming games and scores for games in progress that have been selected with GameSelect . Refer to “GameSelect”...
  • Page 57 Meijer.com Using your Xpress Fav Button Pressing fav toggles between the different tuning modes: Direct mode, Favorite Channels mode, and SongSaver mode . • Direct mode: The 0-9 buttons directly tune to a channel when the channel number is entered . • Favorite Channels mode: Pressing one of the 0-9 buttons tunes to a channel that has been saved as a favorite channel to that button location .

  • Page 58: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Meijer.com Listening to Satellite Radio Tune a channel: Turn the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll forward or backward through the list of channels . You’ll first see the channel logo and current artist . As you pause on a channel, after a few seconds the current song title appears .
  • Page 59 Meijer.com Using your Xpress View a category: Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste . To view a category, press or . Scroll through the category to find the channel you want . Press the Select button to select the channel, or press to view the previous or next category .

  • Page 60: Direct Tune

    Meijer.com Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons . Before entering a channel number, put the Xpress in Direct mode . Ensure “Direct” appears at the top of the display screen . If not, press fav until it is displayed .
  • Page 61 Meijer.com Using your Xpress Auto Tune The Auto Tune feature allows you to tune to a channel when scrolling through the channel list, without having to press the Select button . When a channel is highlighted in the channel list, after 3 seconds the radio automatically tunes to that channel .

  • Page 62: Favorite Channels

    Meijer.com Favorite Channels You can set up to 10 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them . Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button . To assign a favorite channel to a number button: Tune to the desired channel .
  • Page 63 Meijer.com Using your Xpress Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 3 seconds before the next channel is automatically tuned . If you want to stay tuned to a channel and stop the scan, just press the Select button .

  • Page 64: Fm Presets

    Meijer.com FM Presets FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them . Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect to listen to your Xpress through your vehicle’s FM radio . (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions”...

  • Page 65: Skip A Channel

    Meijer.com Using your Xpress Skip a Channel Channels can be removed from the channel list . Once a channel is set to be skipped, it will not appear in any channel list but the channel can still be tuned by using Direct Tune . You can also add back a channel you had previously designated to be skipped .

  • Page 66: Block Xl (Explicit Language) Channels

    Meijer.com Block xL (Explicit Language) Channels Some channels may contain explicit language . When xL appears in the channel logo, explicit language may be heard on that channel . If you do not want explicit language channels, they can be removed from the channel list . To skip all explicit language channels: Press menu .
  • Page 67 Meijer.com Using your Xpress press the Select button . The explicit language channels will now appear on the channel list and on the channel skip/add list . IMPORTANT! To completely block access to explicit channels, contact Listener Care at 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) or visit http://www .xmradio .com/parentalcontrols/index .jsp .
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  • Page 69: Special Features

    Meijer.com Special Features Pause and Replay Pause and Replay gives you the opportunity to “hear that again” by temporarily storing and letting you access content played during the last 60 minutes . Pressing places the Xpress into Replay mode . TIP! This feature applies to the current listening session only .
  • Page 70 Meijer.com Press and release to rewind through a song in increments, or press and hold to continuously rewind through a song . TIP! Press and hold for 3 seconds to skip all the way back to the first track . To listen to the next track: Press to fast-forward to the next track .

  • Page 71: Tuneselect

    Meijer.com Special Features TuneSelect TuneSelect finds your favorite artist and song whenever they’re being played on any channel . Xpress can track up to a combination of 20 of your favorite artists and songs . To save a favorite artist or song: When you hear a favorite artists or songs, press and hold the Select button for 2 seconds .
  • Page 72 Meijer.com To remove an artist or song from your TuneSelect list: Press menu . Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts, and press the Select button . Press the Select button to select Edit TuneSelect .
  • Page 73 Meijer.com Special Features Scroll to highlight the artist or song you want to remove from your TuneSelect list, and press the Select button . Scroll to highlight Do Not Alert to disable the alert for that artist or song . Press the Select button .

  • Page 74: Gameselect

    Meijer.com GameSelect GameSelect lets you select up to 50 of your favorite sports and/or teams to view their scores and stats at any time . In addition, you can choose to be notified when they play on any channel . To add sports teams to GameSelect: Press menu .
  • Page 75 Meijer.com Special Features When a sport/team on your GameSelect list plays on any channel, you’ll hear an alert tone and see a message that informs you about the sport/team and the channel it is playing on . To switch to that channel, press the Select button .
  • Page 76 Meijer.com To disable GameSelect alert: Press menu . Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts and press the Select button . Scroll to highlight Edit GameSelect and press the Select button . Scroll to highlight the sport or team you no longer want to be alerted about and press the Select button .

  • Page 77: Stock Quotes

    Meijer.com Special Features Stock Quotes You can track the price and daily movement for up to 20 of your favorite stocks . The stock ticker can be enabled at the bottom of the screen by repeatedly pressing info until Stocks is displayed at the bottom left of the display screen . NOTE! Information about most stocks and indices listed on the NYSE, AMEX, or NASDAQ is available .
  • Page 78 Meijer.com When the stock symbol has been correctly entered, you may be prompted to add stock by pressing Select button . Or you may need to turn the Control knob counter clockwise until Stock? appears on display screen . At this time, press the Select button . At the main display screen, press info to see your stock quotes .

  • Page 79: Songsaver

    Meijer.com Special Features SongSaver You can save up to 10 songs in the Xpress to listen to them later . Each song stays permanently stored on the radio until it is overwritten or deleted . When you hear a song you want to save, press and hold the Select button until Add to SongSaver is displayed .
  • Page 80 Meijer.com Your song is saved to the next available number button location . TIP! When all ten buttons are used up, the next song added to SongSaver overwrites the oldest song saved (i .e ., the 11th song is saved to button 1) . NOTE! Only songs from live broadcasts can be added to SongSaver .
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  • Page 82: Where Else Can Your Use Yourr Xpress

    Meijer.com Where Else Can You Use Your Xpress SIRIUS | XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Xpress Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience . With these accessories, you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go —...
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  • Page 84: Configuring Your Xpress

    Meijer.com Configuring your Xpress Radio ID Your Xpress has an alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies the radio . This ID is used during the activation process . To display the Radio ID: Ensure “Direct” appears at the top of the display screen . If not, press fav until it is displayed .

  • Page 85: Find Available Fm Channels In

    We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel: Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder 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 .
  • Page 86 Meijer.com Configuring your Xpress FM Channel” on page 82 .) You should hear the XM channel through your vehicle’s radio . If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! If this FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear XM clearly .

  • Page 87: Your Area

    Aux In Cable, Cassette Adapter, or professional installation is your best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas . NOTE! The SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal Communications Commission . The data may not reflect the latest stations in your area .

  • Page 88: Turn Fm Transmitter On/Off

    Meijer.com Turn FM Transmitter On/Off The built-in FM Transmitter in the Xpress works when you use PowerConnect (or FMDA) . To turn the FM Transmitter On: Press menu . Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode . Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow . Turn the Control knob clockwise to display On and press the Select button .
  • Page 89 Meijer.com To turn the FM Transmitter Off: Press menu . Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode . Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow . Turn the Control knob counter-clockwise to display Off and press the Select button .

  • Page 90: Set And Select Fm Channels

    Meijer.com Configuring your Xpress Set and Select FM Channels Xpress allows you to easily store (i .e ., preset) up to 5 different FM channels . At any time, you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to transmit audio from the Xpress to your vehicle’s FM radio .
  • Page 91 Meijer.com storage location contains the FM preset currently being used (denoted by “Current”), then a list of FM channels is displayed . ii . If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to edit it, scroll to highlight Edit Channel and press the Select button to see the list of FM channels .
  • Page 92 Meijer.com Configuring your Xpress The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and the Xpress will tune to that channel . Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel . IMPORTANT! You’ll first need to find a suitable FM channel that is unused or available in your area .

  • Page 93: Set Audio Level

    Meijer.com Set Audio Level If you are using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapter to play your Xpress in your vehicle, you can adjust the audio level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use, such as a CD player, other FM stations, or an MP3 player .

  • Page 94: Signal Indicator

    Meijer.com Configuring your Xpress Signal Indicator For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the XM satellites . In large cities, there are terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage . Xpress can display the strength of the received satellite and terrestrial signals .

  • Page 95: Display Settings

    Meijer.com Display Settings To change the display’s brightness, backlight timer, and auto dimmer: Press menu . Scroll to highlight Change Display and press the Select button . Press the Select button to select Display Setting . To change: • Brightness: Press the Select button to select Brightness which will turn yellow .
  • Page 96 Meijer.com Configuring your Xpress Scrolling or Paging Display Appearance Cold weather can negatively affect the visual quality of scrolling text . By default the stock ticker and sports ticker information is set to scroll across the screen . You can change this so the information is displayed as a page . To change whether the information is scrolling or paging: Press menu .

  • Page 97: Set Time

    Meijer.com Set Time The time is automatically set for you from the XM signal . To set your time zone: Press menu . Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button . Press the Select button to select Set Clock . Press the Select button to select Select Time Zone .
  • Page 98 Meijer.com Configuring your Xpress • Turn counter-clockwise to select Off if your area does not participate in Daylight Savings Time . Press the Select button . To change the format of the time: Press menu . Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button . Press the Select button to select Set Clock .
  • Page 99 Meijer.com Automatic Power By default, your Xpress turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power . You can change this so you must manually turn the radio on each time . To change the Automatic Power setting: Press menu .
  • Page 100 Meijer.com Configuring your Xpress Delayed Power Use this feature if you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket is always powered on . Delayed power will turn off the Xpress after the selected amount of time to avoid draining the vehicle’s battery .

  • Page 101: Sleep Timer

    Meijer.com Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer option is available with the home dock and sound system (sold separately) . Your Xpress has a sleep timer that can automatically shut off the radio after a period of time . By default, the sleep timer is set to Off but can be set for 15, 30, 45 minutes or 1 hour .

  • Page 102: Factory Settings

    Meijer.com Configuring your Xpress Factory Settings You can clear all of your personal settings, such as Favorite Channels, SongSaver songs, TuneSelect artists/songs, GameSelect sports/teams, Stocks etc ., and return the radio to its original out-of-the-box settings . To reset the Xpress to the factory defaults: NOTE! Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings .

  • Page 103: Demo Mode

    Meijer.com Demo Mode Your Xpress has a demo mode that starts playing when the radio is not yet activated and it’s either not receiving a signal or not connected to the antenna . The demo mode disappears when the antenna is connected properly or when the radio starts receiving a signal .
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  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Meijer.com Troubleshooting Xpress 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 power socket is clean and free of corrosion . • Make sure you have connected the Xpress as described in this User Guide .
  • Page 106 Meijer.com If you see this on the screen: Try this: Channel Off Air • The channel you’ve selected is not currently broadcasting . Tune to another channel . Loading • Your Xpress RC i is acquiring audio or program information . This message usually goes away in a few seconds .
  • Page 107 Meijer.com Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: No audio when using the Aux In • Check all cables between your Xpress RC i Cable or Cassette Adapter your vehicle’s stereo system for a firm and secure connection . • Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle’s stereo system .
  • Page 108 Meijer.com If this happens: Try this: No audio when using • Check that your Xpress RC i and your vehicle’s FM PowerConnect or FMDA radio are tuned to the same FM channel . No song title or artist name is • The information may not be available or updates displayed may be in progress .
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  • Page 110: Product Specifications

    Meijer.com Product Specifications System Power Requirements: 9-16 V DC, 500 mA (max) Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Audio Output: 1 .0 V rms (max) Xpress Radio Dimensions: 115 mm (width) x 63 mm (height) x 17 mm (depth) 4 .5 in (width) x 2 .5 in (height) x 0 .
  • Page 111 Meijer.com Vehicle Antenna Type: XM Magnetic Mount Connector: SMB female, right angle Cable Length: 7 .0 m (23 ft) Aux In Cable Connectors: 3 .5 mm stereo male to 3 .5 mm stereo male Cable Length: 1 .2 m (4 ft)

  • Page 112: Patent Information

    (or derivative thereof ) except in compliance with applicable export laws, rules and regulations . The user of this or any other software contained in a SIRIUS | XM radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into human-readable form .
  • Page 113 • Increase the separation between the SIRIUS | XM equipment and the affected receiver . • Connect the SIRIUS | XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help .
  • Page 114 ©2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . “SIRIUS”, “XM” and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . and its subsidiaries . “BBC” and “Radio One” are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under license . BBC logo © BBC 1996 . Radio 1 logo ©...

  • Page 115: Owners Record

    Meijer.com Owners Record Owner’s Record The radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label on the back of the Xpress Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided below . Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product .
  • Page 116 Meijer.com xmradio .com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1 .800 . 9 67 .2346 © 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . XDRC2UG 092809a...

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