XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 2 Quick Start 1. Set up your Xpress 2. Activate your XM subscription online at https://activate.xmradio.ca or by phone 1 877 GET XMSR (1-877-438-9677) 3. Listen to XM* 4. Manage your channels using presets *Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 4 Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox Xpress . Your new Xpress includes: Multi channel monitoring, view six channels at once View current and previous channels at the same time...
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 5 Safety Instructions Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your Xpress . Please be aware that XM claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 6 C C a a u u t t i i o o n n : : Opening the case may result in electric shock. C C a a u u t t i i o o n n : : The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may cause electric shock or fire.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 7 What’s in the Box? Xpress info display menu mute XM SureConnect jump Cassette Adapter Remote Control Car Cradle Swivel Mount Car Power Adapter Vent Mount Swivel Mount Preparation Kit...
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 8 Xpress Functions 3 3 0 0 - - M M i i n n u u t t e e R R e e p p l l a a y y B B u u t t t t o o n n s s Pause and replay up to 30 minutes of live XM broadcast.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 9 Remote Control Functions P P o o w w e e r r B B u u t t t t o o n n 3 3 0 0 - - M M i i n n u u t t e e R R e e p p l l a a y y B B u u t t t t o o n n s s...
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 10 Using the 5-way Navigation Knob The knob not only rotates, but it toggles. To toggle the knob, press on the edge and in the direction you want to toggle.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 11 vehicle installation...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 12 Vehicle installation Every vehicle is different; for your safety, follow all instructions carefully. Consult a professional installer if you have questions. 1. To begin, first decide which method of installation is best for your vehicle:...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 13 2. Once you have chosen your method of installation, next decide where in your vehicle you would like to mount your Xpress . The two included methods are vent mount...
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 14 Step 1: Mounting the XM Antenna Mount the XM antenna to the roof or trunk of the vehicle. During installation, make sure you are outdoors and the antenna is not obstructed by tall buildings.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 15 Step 2: Installing the Vent Mount or Swivel Mount Installing the vent mount To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your Xpress and car cradle.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 16 Installing the swivel mount To install the swivel mount, first find a suitable location. The swivel mount’s adhesive is very strong and may be difficult to remove. Do not install this mount on leather sur- faces and make sure the air temperature is at least 60°F (15°C).
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 17 You can orient your swivel different ways to accommodate the space available in your vehicle. You can adjust this screw to adjust the tension of the mount with a screwdriver.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 18 Step 3: How to receive XM through your car stereo There are several methods of receiving XM through your car stereo Cassette Adapter: Use the cassette adapter if your vehicle’s audio system has a built in cassette player.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 19 Xpress Car Cradle D C IN You can use either the cassette adapter, or a mini audio cable (not included) in the line out Power Adapter XM Antenna Cassette Adapter...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 20 Now that your Xpress is all set up, it is time to power it up. If you are using the XM SureConnect you will need to read Step 4. If you are using the cassette adapter you are all finished and ready to move on to activation on page 24.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 21 Press M M e e n n u u ¥ F F M M M M o o d d u u l l a a t t o o r r ¥...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 22 Notes...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 23 activation...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 24 Before you can listen to XM content, you must activate your Xpress 1. Set up your Xpress , car cradle, power adapter, and antenna (pages 11- 22). Make sure Xpress can receive the XM signal.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 25 using your Xpress...
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 26 Listening to Live XM Turn on your Xpress . Subscribe to XM (page 24) if you haven’t done so already. Direct 5:13 XM Preview What's on XM? xmradio.com S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g C C h h a a n n n n e e l l s s Rotate the knob to scroll through the list of channels.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 27 D D i i r r e e c c t t E E n n t t r r y y 1. Press the p/d button until the word “Direct” appears in the display.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 28 C C a a t t e e g g o o r r i i e e s s XM channels are organized into categories, or genres, such as “Rock, ” “Jazz, ” or “News. ”...
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 29 I I n n f f o o Press the info button to display either stock quotes or Info Extras. See pages 41 and 42 for more information on each of these features.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 30 Turning the knob in display modes 1, 2 and 4 display the “All Channels“list with the current channel you are listening to as the highlighted channel. Turning the knob in display mode 3 scrolls through the displayed channel list.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 31 If you have channels assigned to your presets, channel numbers will be displayed with the preset number rather than the channel number. Preset A-1 11:55 Preset A Channel numbers assigned...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 32 Display mode 2 (single channel) Display updates as new track begins. Direct 4:30 XM Cafe Drive Replay Status Bar rep- resents the total re- play session Displays total time of current track within the replay buffer.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 33 In display mode 1 (large font) you will only see play, pause, rewind, or fast-forward sym- bol in the top right corner next to the channel number, when in replay mode.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 34 To Pause a Track 1. Press the button. The pause icon appears in the display. 2. To resume playback from where you had paused, press the button again. 3. To return to the live XM broadcast, press and hold the...
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 35 M M e e n n u u O O p p t t i i o o n n s s When your Xpress is in the car cradle (and using either SureConnect or FM Direct acces-...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 36 C C h h a a n n g g e e D D i i s s p p l l a a y y Display Settings To change the display’s brightness, contrast, backlight timer, and Auto Dimming sta- tus: 1.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 37 Display Scrolling At times cold weather can negatively affect the visual quality of scrolling text. Display scrolling can be enabled or disabled globally. By default Display Scrolling is set to “On”.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 38 Edit Alerts > Edit TuneSelect A list of songs and or artists that have been TuneSelected will be displayed. Select an Yeah Yeah Yeahs artist or song to change its alert status or New Years Day choose to delete the TuneSelect.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 40 Note: Xpress has an embedded list of more than 9,000 regularly traded stock symbols that helps complete partial entries and prevents you from entering a non-existent symbol. To erase a stock symbol: 1.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 41 - The sport or team is added to your GameSelect list if broadcast on XM. GameSelect finds and alerts you when your favourite sports and teams are being played on any other XM channel.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 43 Explicit Language Channels Those channels identified with a “xL” in front of the channel name are “Explicit Language Channels”. You can choose to skip all “Explicit Language Channels” by performing the following steps: 1.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 44 A A i i m m i i n n g g t t h h e e A A n n t t e e n n n n a a Antenna Aiming For optimal reception of XM’s live satellite...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 46 Sleep Timer (Home stand option only, sold seperately) Options: OFF, 15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 45 Minutes, and 1 Hour Your Xpress has a sleep timer that can automatically shut off the unit after a period of time.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 47 3. Press the XM button; you will receive a confirmation display displaying your selection. The setting is saved even if you turn Xpress off. The “Delayed Power Off” setting is only active when you use the Xpress car cradle.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 48 After selecting a FM Frequency, you will be given FM Modulator > FM Preset the choice to add that Frequency to your “FM Pre- 95.9 FM-1 FM-6 sets”. Creating a list of FM Presets is a valuable 97.3...
3. Press and hold Jump for 3 seconds at any live XM display. To select a FM Frequency from the FM Preset menu, either: Press a number key on your XpressR that has a FM Frequency assigned to it -OR-...
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 50 1. Press the menu button, scroll to Line Out Level 2. Rotate the knob counter clockwise to decrease the Line Out Level or rotate the knob clockwise to increase the Line Out Level.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 52 Troubleshooting Xpress is designed and built to provide you with trouble-free performance without the need for servicing. If it does not appear to be functioning properly, follow these troubleshooting steps first to try to remedy the situation yourself: 1.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 53 If this happens: You should: Xpress shuts off unexpectedly. Check whether you set the sleep timer, and set it to “Off” if desired. Check whether “Vehicle Mode/Delayed Power Off” is set, and set it to “Off”...
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 54 Specifications Xpress Dimensions 115 mm (W) x 63 mm (H) x 16 mm (D) 4.5 in (W) x 2.5 in (H) x 0.6 in (D) Weight 94 g 3.3 oz Audio output 3.5 mm mini-stereo jack...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 55 Remote Dimensions 40 mm (W) x119 mm (H) x 14 mm (D) 1.5 in (W) x 4.7 in (H) x 0.55 in (D) Weight 40 g 1.4 oz Battery...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 56 P P r r o o d d u u c c t t R R e e g g i i s s t t r r a a t t i i o o n n 1.
XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 57 Patent Information T T e e c c h h n n o o l l o o g g y y . It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, dis-...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 58 IC & FCC Statement Please note that the power cable that has been supplied with your device is supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the power cable with the ferrite beads.
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 59 Warranty...
1 1 2 2 M M o o n n t t h h L L i i m m i i t t e e d d W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail...
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This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. U.S.A. : AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-645-4994 CANADA : CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR...
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XpressR user guide old cradle.qxp:Layout 1 5/2/07 12:38 PM Page 62 XMCK-20KC 128-8074...