Sirius XM Radio XDPRCL1 Sirius XM Satellite RX with FM Transmitter User Manual Xpress RCi User Guide English 1 to 30

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Xpress RCi User Guide English 1 to 30

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3Table of ContentsIntroduction ......................... 5Features....................................6Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7What’s in the Box? ..........................9XpressRCi Functions........................ 10Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Control Knob and Select Button Basics. . . . . . . .12PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio . . . . . .16Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount . . . . . . . 18Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna .........................22Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable ..........................27Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter . . . . . . . . 39Step 6: Connect the Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Activation...........................51XpressRCi...........................53The Main Display...........................54Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Listening to Satellite Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59FM Presets ................................65Skip a Channel.............................66Block xL (Explicit Language) Channels . . . . . . . 67Special Features.....................69Pause and Replay ..........................70TuneSelect ................................72GameSelect ...............................75Stock Quotes ..............................78SongSaver.................................80Where Else Can You Use Your XpressRCi?........................83Configuring your XpressRCi ...........85Radio ID...................................86Find Available FM Channels in Your Area ..............................87Turn FM Transmitter On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Set and Select FM Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Set Audio Level ............................95Signal Indicator ............................96Display Settings............................97Set Time ..................................99Sleep Timer ..............................103Factory Settings ..........................104Demo Mode...............................105Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Environmental Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Owner’s Record............................118
4 5Introduction
6 7FeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of the XpressRCi!The XpressRCi has these exciting features to enhance your overall listening experience:• Large vibrant colour display: View artist name, song title, and channel information on a display with stylish colour 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 the same time. • Improved audio connection options: Use either the included Aux In Cable, or the new PowerConnect technology to receive clear sound through your vehicle’s stereo system. • Enhanced real-time channel guide: Browse programs, artists, and songs playing on other channels, without having to change the channel you are on.• Pause and Replay: Pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio.• TuneSelect and GameSelect: Don’t miss your favourite artists and songs when they are on live radio. And view scores and stats of your teams anytime, plus get alerts when they are playing.• SongSaver: Store up to 10 songs so you can listen to them later.• Stock Ticker: Track the price and daily movement of your favourite stocks.Please read the entire user guide before using your XpressRCi !IntroductionSafety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. 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 60˚C or below -20˚C, or above 140˚F or below -4˚F).• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. • Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.• Do not store in dusty areas.• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do not expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.• Do not place heavy objects on device.• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.• If the LCD screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid.
8 9Warning!• 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. If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water, and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter all the way into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.• Do not insert several devices into the same power socket.• Use the PowerConnect Power Adapter and Vehicle Dock away from water sources to avoid fire or electric shock.• Do not touch the device with wet hands. • When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.• Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation.Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.IntroductionWhat’s in the Box?852741963muteinfo menufm directdisplay0jump fav+XpressRCi RadioPowerConnect Vehicle DockRemote ControlMagnetic Mount AntennaAux In CableDash MountAntenna & Dash MountAlcohol Preparation PadsPowerConnect Power AdapterVent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps
10 11XpressRCi FunctionsIntroductionRemote Control FunctionsiPause and Replay ButtonsPause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio. Power Button Turn radio on and off.DisplayCustomize the way you view content on the display.Left and Right ArrowsSearch for channels by category; also when in Replay mode, rewind or fast-forward through content.Control KnobScroll through lists and preview channels; also highlight menu options.Menu ButtonAccess advanced features and configuration options; also press and hold to access FM presets.Select Button Press to confirm selection for channel and menu items; also press and hold to GameSelect, to TuneSelect, or to save a song.Fav ButtonChoose among the different tuning modes: Direct, Favourite Channels, and SongSaver.JumpSwitch between current channel and previous channel.Info ButtonView either sports or stock information. Number ButtonsSelect your favourite channels; also enter a channel number directly; also access songs saved in SongSaver.852741963muteinfo menufm directdisplay0jump+favPause and Replay ButtonsPause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio.Power ButtonTurn radio on and off.Display ButtonCustomize the way you view content on the display. Arrow ButtonsUse up/down arrow buttons to scroll through lists and preview channels; also highlight menu options. Use left/right arrows to search for channels by category; also when in Replay mode, rewind or fast-forward through content.Menu ButtonAccess advanced features and configuration options; also press and hold to access FM presets.Select Button Press to confirm selection for channel and menu items; also press and hold to GameSelect, to TuneSelect, or to save a song.Fav ButtonChoose among the different tuning modes: Direct, Favourite Channels, and SongSaver.Jump ButtonSwitch between current channel and previous channel.Info Button View either sports or stock information.Number ButtonsSelect your favourite channels; also enter a channel number directly; also access songs saved in SongSaver.— / FM Button—: Change channels, or decrease volume for Sound System (sold separately). FM: Not used in XpressRCi.+ / Direct Button+: Change channels, or increase volume for Sound System (sold separately). Direct: Not used in XpressRCi.Mute ButtonSilence live radio, saved songs, and replayed content.
12 13PowerConnect Vehicle DockColour-Coded ConnectionsThe PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has colour-coded connectors to assist you in connecting the cables to the correct connector.ANT (Silver)Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna.AUDIO (Green)Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter (sold separately). Rear ViewPWR (Red)Connection for PowerConnectPower Adapter. FM (Blue)Connection for optional FM Direct Adapter (sold separately).AUDIO ANT PWR FMIntroductionControl Knob and Select Button BasicsTurn the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwiseto 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 , , display, or jump. Tilt Right: Tilt Left: Tilt Up: display Tilt Down: jump
14 15Vehicle InstallationWire GuideThe 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.Wire GuideIntroduction
16 17B.A.B.Option 3Option 4 Option 5234567890directjumpFMmenu1jumpFMmenu234567890direct1jumpFMmenu234567890direct1Step 1: Choose a Location for Your RadioWhen installing the XpressRCi 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. Several examples of the XpressRCi 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.A.A.Option 1 Option 2234567890directjumpFMmenu1234567890directjumpFMmenu1Vehicle InstallationB.A.B.displayjump menuinfo234567890fav1displayjump menuinfo234567890fav1Option 3Option 4 Option 5
18 193 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.4 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.5 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds.IMPORTANT! Once the mount is attached to the dash, let the adhesive cure (dry) for 24 hours before attaching the dock and radio to the mount.TIP! To remove, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon. Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive.Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting PlateVehicle InstallationStep 2: Install the Dash or Vent MountDepending 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. All cables should be attached to the dock prior to connecting the dock to the mount.Installing the Dash Mount:CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces and make sure the air temperature is at least 15ºC (60ºF) during installation.1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and XpressRCi 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: Choose a Location for Your Radio” on page 16.•Option 1 & 3 should be oriented as I.•Option 2 should be oriented as II.I II
20 213 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2).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).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.PUSHDashVentLouverFootVent VentDash DashHOOKEDTILTADJUSTMENTHOLES1 2 3Vehicle InstallationInstalling the Vent Mount: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 recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount. If so, remove the shorter vent clamps and install the longer ones into the Vent Mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent clamps as shown.Slide Short Vent Clamps OutRemove End CapSlide Extended Vent Clamps In Replace End CapExtended Vent ClampsShort VentClamps
22 23SUV: 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 recommendmounting the antenna just above the front windshield as shown.2 Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount AntennaThe 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:1 Choose the best location for your antenna considering your vehicle type. Pay particular attention to any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and how frequently you may use them. Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna just above either the front windshield or the back window as shown. Vehicle InstallationMagnet
24 25CAUTION! 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.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.3 Place the antenna in the location you selected. Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages.Vehicle Installation
26 27Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna CableBefore 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.Feed cable underrubber mouldingaround windowTuck the cable under themoulding around the windowUse a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card,a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to lift therubber window mouldingCAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 7.5 cm (3 inches) away.Vehicle Installation
28 29Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunkRoute cable along trunkwall and into cabin throughgap or conduit, along existingwiring harnessRoute cable along trunkwall and into cabinRoute cable out from under rear windshieldmoulding and tuck into weatherstrippingaround trunk openingPull weatherstrippingfrom trunk openingTuck cable into weatherstripping.Route cable through weatherstrippingseveral inches to avoid sharp bendsPull cable out of weatherstrippingand route through trunk to cabinAvoid sharp bends by running cable throughweatherstripping for several inchesRoute cable out of windowmoulding and into weather-stripping around trunk openingVehicle Installation
30 31TIP! 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. Hide any excess cable in the trim.Continue routing cable undercarpet or console to radio locationCoil excesscable undercarpet or matBring cable outfrom trimPull carpetor mat backBring cable out from trimand route under carpet todashboard or consoleUse a blunt plastic puttyknife or similar blunt toolto lift edge of interiortrim and tuck cableunder trim. Continuetowards front of vehicleRoute cable from trunkunder interior trim, intocabin and towards frontof vehicleRoute cable undertrim or upholsteryContinue routing cableunder trim or carpettowards front of vehicleVehicle Installation
32 33knife 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.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. Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately).6. 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.7. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 39.Vehicle Installation• 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. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, we recommend consulting a professional installer.2. Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp bends in the cable, run the cable inside the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside the trunk. Keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could damage it.3. Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall. Continue routing the cable into the vehicle cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.4. Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle. Use a blunt plastic putty
34 355. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 39.•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. Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim. Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable.2. Route the cable through the SUV’s 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. Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable.3. Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under •Sedan/Coupe With 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. Route the antenna cable around and down the windshield to the lowest point. 2. At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out 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.3. 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. Secure the excess cable with wire ties.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.Vehicle Installation
36 37under 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. 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).5. 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.6. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 39 .•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.3. At the lowest corner of the 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).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” on page 39.•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.2. Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could crimp or cut it. Route the cable along the trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.3. 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 Vehicle Installation
38 39Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock.2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.3 Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock.AUDIO ANT PWR FM OUTAUDIO ANT PWR FM OUTwindshield, route the cable out 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.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. Secure the excess cable with wire ties.5. 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.6. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 39.Vehicle Installation
40 41Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock.2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle’s stereo system.3 Insert the dock into the mount.4 Insert your XpressRCi into the dock.5 Power on your XpressRCi by pressing the Power button.6 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 AUDIO ANT PWR FM OUTVehicle InstallationStep 6: Connect the AudioTo 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. Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer.TIP! The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate of the vehicle radio, on the back of the radio, anywhere on the front dash panel, inside the glove compartment, or inside the center console in between the front seats.•Option2: Better: Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built-in cassette player. Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer, or go to xmradio.ca/accessories.•Option3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the XpressRCi. 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). The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects the XpressRCi to your vehicle’s FM radio.Follow the installation instructions in the next several sections for the audio connection option that you have selected.
42 43Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. 2 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.3 Insert the dock into the mount.4 Insert your XpressRCi into the dock.5 Power on your XpressRCi by pressing the Power button.6 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 top left corner of the main AUDIO ANT PWR FM OUTbe one bar on the top left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press menu and then turn the Control knob to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.7 Ensure XpressRCi is tuned to channel 1. Upon power up, XpressRCi should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio” on page 59 to learn about how to tune a channel.8 Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it to play input from the auxiliary input source.9 You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s stereo system. You are now ready to activate your XpressRCi.10 The audio level output of the XpressRCi 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 95.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 8). Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard (step 10). Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 107 for additional help.Signal IndicatorSATELLITETERRESTRIALVehicle Installation
44 45Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions1 Insert the dock into the mount.2 Insert your XpressRCi into the dock.3 Power on your XpressRCi by pressing the Power button.4 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 top left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press menu and then turn the Control knob to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. You are ready to make the audio connection.Signal IndicatorSATELLITETERRESTRIALdisplay screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press menu and then turn the Control knob to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.7 Ensure XpressRCi is tuned to channel 1. Upon power up, XpressRCi should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio” on page 59 to learn about how to tune a channel.8 If you haven’t done so, turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it to play input from the cassette source.9 You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s stereo system. You are now ready to activate your XpressRCi.10 The audio level output of the XpressRCi 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 94.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 8). Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard (step 10). Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 107 for additional help.Signal IndicatorSATELLITETERRESTRIALVehicle Installation
46 478 Set your XpressRCi to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 7: 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.IMPORTANT! The XpressRCi is shipped with the FM Transmitter Off, and is programmed with 97.9 as the default FM channel.5 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 – not talk or music. To find an available FM channel:• ManuallytunethroughyourlocalFMchannelsonyourvehicle’sFMradio. Locate and create a list of channels that aren’t being used by any FM radio station. Write down the list. Once you have created your list of available FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match for XpressRCi.TIP! You’ll need to use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through every FM channel one-by-one. 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 (88.1 followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels that aren’t being used by a local FM radio station. Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107.9.6 Ensure XpressRCi is tuned to channel 1. Upon power up, XpressRCi should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio” on page 59 to learn about how to tune a channel.7 Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 5. Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM channel.Vehicle Installation
48 49TIP! You can also preset a new FM preset in a storage location without having to start using it right away. Just press menu and exit the screen.7. The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and the XpressRCi will tune to that FM channel. Press the Select button to continue.8. Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel. IMPORTANT! You’ll first need to find an unused FM channel that is available in your area.Option 4: FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) InstallationThe FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer. Professional installation can help improve your radio’s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires. To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought your radio, or go to xmradio.ca/accessories.To set and select an FM preset: 1. Press menu.2. Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode.3. Scroll to highlight FM Channels and press the Select button.4. Scroll to highlight the storage location (FM-1 to FM-5) you want to set and press the Select button. You can choose among the following options:i. If the chosen storage location is empty (denoted by “---“), or if the 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. iii. If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to start using it, press the Select button to select Start Using. Skip to step 7.5. Scroll to highlight the desired FM channel from the list and press the Select button.6. If you are editing the storage location that has the “Current” FM channel, skip to step 7. Otherwise press the Select button to select Start Using.Vehicle Installation
50 51Activation
52 53Using Your XpressRCi ActivationBefore you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, plus Sports, News, Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate your XpressRCi.1 Make sure your XpressRCi is properly installed and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the audio on channel 1.2 Make a note of your XM Radio ID. You can find it on channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box, and on the label on the back of your XpressRCi.NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.3 Activate your service: •Online: Go to www.xmradio.ca and click on “ACTIVATE RADIO” in the top right corner OR•By phone: Call 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677)TIP! You can follow the built in activation wizard in your XpressRCi. If your radio has not been activated, press menu and the first item in the list will be Activate Radio. Press the Select button. A series of screens will guide you through the activation process. Follow the instructions on each screen. Press the Select button to advance to the next screen, or menu to cancel and return to the main display screen.4 When your service is activated, your XpressRCi will receive all channels to which you have subscribed. At this time, if you turn the control knob, you can scroll and tune into other channels. Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your radio remain on until activated.WelcomeThe next few screens will help you activate your satellite radio. Please press Select to continue with the activation of your radio,or press menu to cancelactivation at this time.Press Select to continue
54 55Using your XpressRCiThe Main DisplayWhen listening to a channel, information about the channel is displayed.Antenna SignalStrengthChannel Name & Logo Channel NumberTuning Mode TimeArtist Nameor Talk Show Hostor Sports Teams/ScoreSong Titleor Talk Show Scheduleor Game Time/Game DetailsChanging the Display ModeYou 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:To change the display mode, press display. TIP! When in split screen with the channel list, you can scroll through the list of channels, just like when it appears on the full screen, by turning the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise. Press or to change categories. Press the Select button to select a channel.TIP! Press jump to change to the previous channel.split screen with current channel and three other channelsmain display screen with current channelsplit screen with current channel and previous channels
56 57Using your XpressRCiNavigation BasicsPower ButtonPressing the Power button turns the XpressRCi On or Off.Control Knob and Select ButtonNavigate the XpressRCi 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.• Select button (press and release): Pressing it on the center selects a highlighted item.• Select button (press and hold): Pressing it on the center displays the SongSaver/TuneSelect menu.When the Select button is pressed at the top, bottom, left, or right edges (instead of the center), it selects display, jump, , or respectively.• Display: Changes the display mode between main display screen and split screen.• Jump: Tunes to the previously tuned channel.• or : Displays the channel categories such as Sports, Comedy, Rock, etc. Repeated presses cycle through the categories one at a time. In Replay mode, rewinds or fast-forwards through the temporarily stored content.Info ButtonPressing 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” on page 75.• Stock Ticker: Displays the stock value of up to 20 selected stocks.TIP! Refer to “GameSelect” on page 75 to add sports teams to the Sports Ticker. Refer to “Stock Quotes” on page 78 to add stocks to the Stock Ticker.Menu ButtonPressing menu displays various options to make setup and feature changes. Pressing menu when in menu options returns to the previous menu option until menu options is exited.Pressing and holding menu displays the FM Channels menu, where a preset FM channel can be easily selected.Number ButtonsIn Favourite Channels mode, each number button stores a favourite channel in its button location and provides one touch access to it afterward. In Direct mode, number buttons directly tune to a channel when the channel number is entered. In SongSaver mode, a number button plays the saved song in its button location....
58 59Using your XpressRCiFav ButtonPressing fav toggles between the different tuning modes: Direct mode, Favourite Channels mode, and SongSaver mode.• Direct mode: The 0-9 buttons directly tune to a channel when the channel number is entered.• Favourite Channels mode: Pressing one of the 0-9 buttons tunes to a channel that has been saved as a favourite channel to that button location.• SongSaver mode: Selecting one of the 0-9 buttons plays a song that has been saved to that button location.TIP! Refer to “Favourite Channels” on page 63 to learn more about Favourite Channels. Refer to “SongSaver” on page 80 to learn more about SongSaver.Pause and Replay ButtonsReplays up to 60 minutes of live radio. plays/pauses, rewinds, and fast-forwards through temporarily stored content.TIP! Refer to “Pause and Replay” on page 70 to learn more about Pause and Replay. Listening to Satellite RadioTune a channel:1. Turn the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll forward or backward through the list of channels.2. 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. While you pause, it will toggle between song title and artist name.3. Press the Select button to select a highlighted channel.TIP! You can configure the XpressRCi to automatically tune to the highlighted channel after 3 seconds. Refer to “Auto Tune” on page 62 for instructions.

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