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Sirius XM RAdio Edge User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE SiriusXM Dock & Play Radio VEHICLE INCLUDED...
  • Page 2 If you experience problems with the operation or performance of your SiriusXM product, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER. Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-746-7961 and speak to one of our service representatives.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Features Thank you for purchasing the SiriusXM Edge with Vehicle Kit! SiriusXM Edge has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Enjoy Xtra channels— including channels dedicated to Hispanic programming.* • Pause, rewind and replay live satellite radio.

  • Page 7: Safety And Care Information

    SiriusXM or third party products. It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction.
  • Page 8 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 9: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box? menu jump PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Edge Radio Aux In Cable Dash Mount Vent Mount and Extended Cable Vent Clamps Routing Adapter Antenna & Dash Mount PowerConnect Power Magnetic Mount Alcohol Preparation Pads Adapter Antenna...

  • Page 10: Edge Button Functions

    Introduction Edge Button Functions Power Button Menu Button FM Button Press to turn Radio Press to access advanced Press to access and cycle on and off. through FM presets. features and configuration options; in configuration options, press and hold Number Buttons...

  • Page 11: 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. Rear View AUDIO ANT (Silver) PWR (Red) AUDIO (Green) FM (Blue) Connection for...

  • Page 12: Powerconnect Vehicle Dock

    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.

  • Page 14: Vehicle Installation

    Several examples of Edge mounted in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount.
  • Page 15 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5...
  • Page 16 60ûF. 1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Edge Radio when installed. 2 Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it. Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in “Step 1:...
  • Page 17 3 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 4 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
  • Page 18 Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: Extended Vent Clamps 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio. 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle are Short Vent Clamps recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount.
  • Page 19 4 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). Dash Dash Dash HOOKED PUSH Vent Vent Vent Foot Louver To remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent. Then lift up until disengaged from the rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mount.

  • Page 20: Step 3: Mount The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle, on a horizontal surface that will always face the sky. The antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle.
  • 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 3 If you are installing the antenna at the roof edge, or hood edge, install the Cable Routing Adapter to direct the antenna cable downward. With Cable Without Cable Routing Adapter Routing Adapter Installed Installed Cable Routing Adapter orientation...
  • Page 23 4 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 24 Vehicle Installation 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 25 CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.

  • Page 26: Step 4: Route The Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable

    Vehicle Installation 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 27 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 Route cable out of window...
  • Page 28 Vehicle Installation 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 29 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...
  • Page 30 Vehicle Installation 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 31 Sedan/Coupe With 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 32: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation 5 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.

  • Page 33: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard. 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. 4 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location.

  • Page 34: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 37. Convertible 1 Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut.

  • Page 35: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    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. 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

    Vehicle Installation the weather stripping. Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening. 4 Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls.

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

    Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect AUDIO Vehicle Dock. 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.

  • Page 38: Step 6: Connect The Audio

    • Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature of Edge. PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio. • Option 4: Best: Use the FM Direct Adapter. If none of the previous three audio connection options will work in your vehicle, then you will need to use the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) (sold separately).
  • Page 39 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack of your vehicle’s stereo system. 3 Attach the dock to the mount. 4 Insert your Edge into the dock. 5 Power on your Edge by pressing the Power button. 6 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 40 XM Preview channel, through your vehicle’s stereo system. You are now ready to activate your Edge. 9 The audio level output of Edge can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle. Refer to “Set Audio Level”...
  • Page 41 AUDIO 3 Attach the dock to the mount. 4 Insert your Edge into the dock. 5 Power on your Edge by pressing the Power button. 6 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 42 XM Preview channel, through your vehicle’s stereo system. You are now ready to activate your Edge. 9 The audio level output of Edge can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle. Refer to “Set Audio Level”...
  • Page 43 Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Attach the dock to the mount. 2 Insert your Edge into the dock. 3 Power on your Edge by pressing the Power button. 4 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 44 (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM channel. NOTE! If you are using the Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit instead of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock which came with your Edge, you will...
  • Page 45 PowerConnect. menu 90. 1 jump MATCH FM CHANNELS 8 Set your Edge to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 7: Press menu. ii. Turn the Rotary Knob to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button.
  • Page 46 If the signal reception is good, showing at least one bar in the upper left corner of the display, but there is no XM audio, verify that both Edge and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 7 & 8). Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area (step 5).

  • Page 48: Subscribe

    Subscribe You can either follow the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board activation guide to activate your Edge and subscribe to the SiriusXM service. General activation and subscription process: 1 Make sure your Edge is turned on,...
  • Page 49 1-866-635-2349 to cancel . See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www .siriusxm .com . All fees and programming are subject to change. Our satellite service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and DC.

  • Page 52: Using Your Edge

    Using Your Edge The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed. Antenna Signal Category Name (displayed Strength briefly as channels are tuned) Favorite Channel Channel Number Preset Number and Channel Name...

  • Page 53: Navigation Basics

    Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns Edge On or Off. Rotary Knob and Select Button • Rotary Knob: Rotating clockwise or counter-clockwise previews and tunes to channels through the channel line up. Also, scrolls through lists and highlights an item in the list.
  • Page 54 Using Your Edge FM Button Pressing FM provides easy tuning of FM presets for optimized PowerConnect performance. Repeatedly pressing FM displays and cycles through the list of preset FM channels one at a time. The Radio automatically tunes to the displayed FM channel.

  • Page 55: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Listening to Satellite Radio Tune to a channel: Turn the Rotary Knob to immediately tune to the next or previous channel. When changing channels, the channel category will be displayed briefly at the top left of the screen. Channel Tuning set to Tune by Channel View a category: Channels are organized into categories to...

  • Page 56: Direct Tune

    Using Your Edge Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. 1 To directly tune to a channel press #. 2 Use the number buttons 0-9 to enter the channel number and wait a moment...

  • Page 57: Favorite Channels

    To listen to a favorite channel: 1 Press the number button between 0-9 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel. Edge will tune to that channel. TIP! When you are at the main display screen, press to see your list of favorite channels.
  • Page 58 Using Your Edge Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before Edge automatically tunes to the next channel. If you want to stay tuned to the channel being played and stop the scan, just press the Select button.

  • Page 59: 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 or the FMDA to listen to your Edge through your vehicle’s FM radio. (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions”...

  • Page 62: Special Features

    TIP! This feature applies to the current channel to which you are listening, and for the current tuning and listening session only. Changing channels or turning off Edge removes the temporarily stored content from the Radio. To Play/Pause: 1 Press and release to pause the live broadcast.
  • Page 63 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the button is pressed. Playback begins when button is released. If end of stored audio is reached, Edge exits Pause & Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast.

  • Page 64: Parental Controls

    4-digit code. When the correct code is entered, you’ll be able to tune to and listen to the channel. All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked until you turn Edge Off, and back On. In the category list, the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon To turn Parental Controls On (or Off): 1 Press menu.
  • Page 65 For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys (or turn the Rotary Knob to select digits) and then press advance to the next digit. (Press if you need to go back and edit a previous digit.) ii. When you have selected all 4 digits of your code press the Select button.
  • Page 66 Special Features To lock (or unlock) channels or categories: 1 Press menu. 2 Turn the Rotary Knob to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls. Press the Select button. 3 You will be prompted to enter the 4-digit code. For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys (or turn the Rotary Knob to select digits) and then press to advance to the next digit.
  • Page 67 locked channel or category, simply highlight the locked channel or category and press the Select button. The lock icon will disappear indicating the channel or category is unlocked.) 8 You can continue to lock and unlock as many channels or categories as you wish.
  • Page 68 3 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code, press the Select button. If your code is correct the channel will be tuned. All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked until you turn Edge Off and back On. In the category list, the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon...

  • Page 70: Edge

    — all with a single subscription. • In Your Home, Office, etc. – With a Home Kit, you can play your Edge through your existing stereo system or powered speakers.

  • Page 72: Configuring Your Edge

    Configuring Your Edge Radio ID Your Edge has an 8 character alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio. This ID is used during the subscription process. To display the Radio ID: 1 Press menu. 2 Radio ID will be highlighted. If it is not highlighted, turn the Rotary Knob to scroll to and highlight Radio ID.

  • Page 73: Area

    Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any of the procedures below, you should park your vehicle in a safe location. Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any Edge function while driving. PowerConnect allows you to listen to SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio.
  • Page 74 FM channels in your area. For convenience, write down or print out the list. Tune Edge to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, the XM Preview channel, if it’s not activated). Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio. Pick the first FM channel on your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to that channel.

  • Page 75: Set And Select An Fm Channel

    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 Edge. Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in.

  • Page 76: Set And Select An Fm Channel

    (i.e., preset) up to 5 different FM channels. At any time, you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio. Having a choice of 5 FM presets also makes it easy to switch to the appropriate FM channel as you travel from one area to another.
  • Page 77 Just press menu and exit the screen. 7 The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and Edge will tune to that FM channel. 8 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel.
  • Page 78 1 Press FM to display the current FM preset. 2 To display and select the next FM preset, press FM. Edge will tune to the displayed FM channel. If the preset is the one you want, press menu or wait for the screen to timeout.

  • Page 79: Jump Settings

    Jump Settings The jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather for the city of your choice from a list of 22 of the most congested cities, or to jump back to the last channel to which you were listening. When configuring for traffic/ weather, you’ll need to select your city.

  • Page 80: Set Brightness

    Configuring Your Edge the Rotary Knob to scroll to and highlight your desired city and press the Select button. 7 The JUMP Settings screen will display the location you selected. Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.

  • Page 81: Set Audio Level

    Audio level is used to adjust Edge’s volume 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 82: Signal Indicator

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

  • Page 83: Auto Shut Off

    Auto Shut Off When Edge is in a Vehicle Dock, and Auto Shut Off has been enabled, Edge will automatically shut off after 8 hours of inactivity, i.e., when no buttons have been pressed. This feature prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged if you forget to turn your Edge off.

  • Page 84: Factory Settings

    Factory Settings The factory settings menu has two choices, AUX Detect and Restore Defaults. AUX Detect AUX Detect allows Edge to automatically detect a connection made to the AUDIO connector of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock by an Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter. AUX...
  • Page 85 button to toggle the setting. 4 A warning screen will be displayed. Press the Select button to confirm that you want to disable AUX Detect. 5 If you want to cancel press menu to return to Factory Settings. AUX Detect will remain enabled.
  • Page 86 Select button. 4 A warning screen will be displayed. If you are certain that you want to reset your Edge to the default settings, press the Select button to confirm. 5 If you want to cancel, press menu to...

  • Page 87: Demo Mode

    If desired, you can also manually put Edge in demo mode. The ability for Edge to enter demo mode is enabled by default. If you don’t want Edge to ever enter the demo mode, you can disable the demo feature. You can enable it again at another time if desired.

  • Page 88: Using The Vehicle Dock From The Universal Xpress Car Kit

    1 Disable the AUX Detect feature. Refer to “AUX Detect” on page 84, and disable AUX Detect. 2 Turn the FM Transmitter in Edge On. Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/ Off” on page 89, and turn the FM Transmitter On.

  • Page 89: Turn Fm Transmitter On/Off

    If you are connecting the audio using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter: 1 Disable the AUX Detect feature. Refer to “AUX Detect” on page 84, and disable AUX Detect. TIP! The FM Transmitter must be Off. To verify that the FM Transmitter is Off, refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off”...
  • Page 90 Press the Select button to toggle the setting from Off to On. 4 The FM Channels menu item will now be accessible, allowing you to tune Edge and the FM radio in your vehicle to the same FM channel. TIP! Edge is programmed with FM channel 97.9 as the default setting.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Edge 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.
  • Page 93 • Call 1-866-635-2349 for further assistance. Audio sounds too soft • Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your Edge until the sound quality improves. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 81. No audio when using the Aux In • Check all cables between your Edge and your...
  • Page 94 • Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle’s stereo system. • Increase the audio level of Edge. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 81. • If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM Transmitter in Edge is turned Off.
  • Page 95 • If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM Transmitter in Edge is turned On. Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 89. No song title or artist name is • The information may not be available or updates...

  • Page 98: Product Specifications

    Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1.5 V rms (max) Edge Radio Dimensions: 4.6 in (width) x 2.6 in (height) x 0.7 in (depth) 117 mm (width) x 65 mm (height) x 17 mm (depth) Weight: 4.0 oz (112 g)

  • Page 99: 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 SiriusXM 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 100 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver. • Increase the separation between the SiriusXM equipment and the affected receiver. • Connect the SiriusXM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected.
  • Page 101 1-866-635-2349 to cancel . See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www .siriusxm . c om . All fees and programming are subject to change. Our satellite service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and DC.
  • Page 102 Owners Record The Radio model number is located below and the Radio ID is located on the label on the back of Edge. Record the Radio ID in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.

  • Page 103: Warranty

    Products replaced under this warranty become the property of SiriusXM. Replacement products are warranted to be free from defects for 30 days or the remainder of the original warranty, whichever is longer.
  • Page 104 Sirius XM Radio Inc . 1221 Avenue of the Americas siriusxm .com New York, NY 10020 1 .866 .635 .2349 © 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc. SX1EVKUG 090111a...

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