Sirius XM RAdio Snap! User Manual

Sirius XM RAdio Snap! User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Snap! In-vehicle Radio...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Snap! The XM Snap! has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Convenient and easy set up: Just plug it into your vehicle power adapter socket, connect the antenna and begin listening to SiriusXM immediately. For your convenience, the radio comes pre-activated with a 5 day courtesy period.
  • 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 Canada Inc. disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes.
  • 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.
  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box? Cable Routing Adapter Alcohol Prep Pad Magnetic Mount Antenna Alcohol Aux In Cable Snap! Radio Antenna Preparation Pad...
  • Page 10: Snap! Functions

    Introduction Snap! Functions Top View Menu Button Press to access Radio ID and adjust audio level. FM Button Power Button Press to access FM MENU FM Press to turn Radio channel configuration, on and off. and FM channel presets. Front View Number Buttons Press to select your favourite channels,...
  • Page 11: Snap! Connections

    Snap! Connections Base ANTENNA ANTENNA WIRE GUIDE Connection for Guides antenna wire to the Magnetic connection. Mount Antenna. AUDIO AUDIO Connection for Aux In Connection for Cable or optional optional FM Direct Cassette Adapter Adapter (sold separately). (sold separately).
  • Page 14: Installation And Setup

    Installation and Setup WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install the Snap! while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation. 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 that will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle.
  • Page 15 Recommended Antenna Locations Sedans and Coupes Pickups and SUVs Convertibles* * If the antenna can not be placed above the windshield, place it on vehicle hood. TIP: Detailed installation instructions, including videos, can be viewed at www.siriusxm.ca. TIP: When mounting the Magnetic Mount Antenna, be sure that the area is clean and dry by using the Alcohol Prep Pad.
  • Page 16 Installation and Setup 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 Place the antenna wire Slide the Cable Routing Adapt- into the groove of the...
  • Page 17 such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. Place Antenna Closer to A-Pillar if Cable Doesn’t Reach TIP: Always be careful to Center of Roof include enough slack in your routing to accommodate Cigarette Lighter or Power Adapter...
  • Page 18: Find A Location For The Snap

    Installation and Setup Find a Location for the Snap! The Snap! mounts into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. If your vehicle has more than one, be sure to choose the one that doesn’t interfere with the driver’s vision or access to driving controls, the one which won’t interfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment, and makes the Snap! easily accessible for operation.
  • Page 19: Initiate The Courtesy Period

    Initiate the Courtesy Period Before proceeding with connecting the audio, the Courtesy Period included with your Snap! needs to be initiated: Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky. 2 Power on your Snap! by pressing the Power button.
  • Page 20: Connect The Audio

    Installation and Setup 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 provided 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 21 Options 1 & 2: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the Optional Cassette AUDIO connector on the Snap! base. Adapter 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle’s stereo system.
  • Page 22 Installation and Setup Option 3: Power Connect Installation Instructions You’ll first need to find an available FM channel. An available FM channel is one that’s 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 23 the sound quality installation is complete. If you are not, move to the next FM channel on your list, and tune your vehicle’s FM radio and Snap! to this new FM channel. Continue until you have found an FM channel with which you are satisfied. 4 Once you have found a satisfactory FM channel to use, press and hold 1 until the 1 button is illuminated.
  • Page 24: Subscribe

    Installation and Setup Subscribe The Snap! works on the XM network and requires a XM subscription. Before you can start listening, please do the following: Make sure your Snap! is turned on, and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the XM audio.
  • Page 26: Using Your Snap

    Using Your Snap! The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about what is currently playing is displayed. The screen will alternate between the artist name and song title, and the current category name, and channel number. Antenna Signal Strength Artist Name or Talk Show Host...
  • Page 27: Navigation Basics

    Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the Snap! On or Off. Control Knob Rotating the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise browses and selects channels within a category. It is also used to tune to an FM channel, and to change the audio level. Scan Button Pressing the Scan button starts a scan through the channels in the current category.
  • Page 28: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Using Your Snap! Number Buttons Each number button can store a favourite channel in its button location and provides one touch access to it afterward. Each button can also store an FM preset which can be selected by pressing the FM button and then a number button.
  • Page 29: Favourite Channels

    Tune a channel within a category: Rotate the Control knob to display the next or previous channel in a category. 2 Stop on a channel to tune to the channel. TIP! The All category contains all subscribed channels. This is the default category when the Snap! is powered up for the first time.
  • Page 30: Scanning Channels In A Category

    Using Your Snap! Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to a channel for 10 seconds before the radio automatically switches to the next channel. To scan a category: Press the Previous or Next Category button until the desired category is displayed.
  • Page 31: Fm Presets

    FM Presets FM presets make it easy to store FM channels and then quickly access them. Use FM presets when you use Power Connect to listen to your Snap! through your vehicle’s FM radio. (Refer to “Option 3: Power Connect Installation Instructions” on page 22 for more information.) To store an FM preset: Press the FM button on the top of the Snap!.
  • Page 32: Radio Id

    Using Your Snap! TIP! Be sure complete the FM functions while the FM button is illuminated. TIP! To configure your preset FM channels, you need to find available FM channels in your area. Follow step 1 in ”Option 3: Power Connect Installation Instructions”...
  • Page 33: Auto Shut Off

    To adjust the audio level: Press the menu button on top of the Snap! twice. The menu button will illuminate. 2 Rotate the Control knob to increase or decrease the audio level. 3 To exit, press the menu button or wait 10 seconds until the Snap! exits to the main display screen.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Snap! 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 working, and clean and free of corrosion.
  • Page 37 If you see this on the screen: Try this: Courtesy Period Ended • The 5 day Courtesy Period included with your Snap! has ended. Call the number shown on the screen to subscribe. Also refer to “Subscribe” on page 24. If this happens: Try this: You do not receive all the • Ensure that you have subscribed by following the...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: Audio sounds too soft • Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your Snap! until the sound quality improves. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 32. No audio when using the Aux In • Check all cables between your Snap! and your Cable or Cassette Adapter vehicle’s stereo system for firm and secure...
  • Page 40: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications System Power Requirements: 9-16 V DC, 500 mA (max) Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1.0 V rms (max) Dimensions Radio Control Unit: 2.7 in (width) x 3.13 in (height) x 0.6 in (depth) 68.5 mm (width) x 79.5 mm (height) x 15 mm (depth) Flexible Stalk: 0.43 in (Dia.) X 3.1 in (length)
  • Page 41: 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 ®...
  • Page 42 FCC and IC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and is certified to Industry Canada’s RSS-210 specifications.
  • Page 43 © 2012 Sirius XM Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and are used under license. “NFL” and the NFL Shield design are trademarks of the National Football League. NASCAR® is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.
  • Page 44: Owners Record

    Owners Record Owner’s Record The Radio model number is located below and the Radio ID is located on the label on the back of the Snap!. Record the Radio ID in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product. Radio Model Number: XSN1V1KC Radio ID:___________________________...
  • Page 46 www .siriusxm .ca Sirius XM Canada Inc . 135 Liberty St . - 4th floor Toronto, Ontario, M6K 1A7 1-877-438-9677 © 2012 Sirius XM Canada Inc. XSN1V1KC 120719a...

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