Sirius XM Radio XDPRCL1 Sirius XM Satellite RX with FM Transmitter User Manual Xpress RCi User Guide English 31 to 61

Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius XM Satellite RX with FM Transmitter Xpress RCi User Guide English 31 to 61

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Xpress RCi User Guide English 31 to 61

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View a category:
Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones
that suit your taste.
1. To view a category, press or .
2. Scroll through the category to find the channel you want.
3. Press the Select button to select the channel, or press or to view
the previous or next category.
TIP! To briefly listen to each channel in
the category, select Scan near the end
of the category list and then press the
Select button. Refer to “Scanning
Channels in a Category” on page 64 to
learn more about Scan.
Direct Tune
A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the
number buttons.
1. Before entering a channel number, put the XpressRCi in the
Direct mode. Ensure “Direct” appears at the top of the display
screen. If not, press fav until it is displayed.
2. Use the number buttons (0-9) to enter the channel number
and wait a moment until the channel is tuned, or press the
Select button to immediately tune to the channel.
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Auto Tune
The Auto Tune feature allows you to tune to a channel when scrolling through
the channel list, without having to press the Select button. When a channel is
highlighted in the channel list, after 3 seconds the radio automatically tunes to
that channel. The Auto Tune feature is off by default.
To turn Auto Tune on (or off):
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll down to highlight Channel Access and press the Select button.
3. Press the Select button to select Auto Tune which will change to
yellow.
4. Turn the Control knob clockwise until On is displayed (or counter-
clockwise until Off is displayed) and press the Select button.
Jump
Press jump to listen to the last channel you were listening to.
TIP! You can view what’s playing on both the current channel and the previous
channel at the same time. Refer to “Changing the Display Mode” on page 55.
Favourite Channels
You can set up to 10 of your favourite channels so you can easily access
them. Each favourite channel can be assigned to a number button.
To assign a favourite channel to a number button:
1. Tune to the desired channel.
2. Be sure you are in Favourite
Channels mode. Press fav
until “Favourite Channels”
appears at the top of the
display screen.
3. Press and hold the number
button 0-9 you want to assign
to that favourite channel.
To listen to a favourite channel:
1. Be sure you are in Favourite
Channels mode. Press fav
until “Favourite Channels”
appears at the top of the
display screen.
2. Press the number button
0-9 that was assigned to the
desired favourite channel.
TIP! To see your list of favourite channels when in the Favourite Channels
mode, press display. Scroll to highlight a favourite and press the Select
button to listen to that channel.
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Scanning Channels in a Category
You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 3 seconds before the next
channel is automatically tuned. If you want to stay tuned to a channel and stop the
scan, just press the Select button.
To scan a category:
1. Press or until the desired category is displayed.
2. Scroll down to highlight the next to last item in the category which will
be Scan and the category name.
3. Press the Select button. The scan will begin.
4. Press the Select button to stop the scan and listen to the channel that
was last scanned.
FM Presets
FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new
FM channel from them.
Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect to listen to your XpressRCi
through your vehicle’s FM radio. (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect
Installation Instructions” on page 45 for more information.)
To start using a different FM preset:
1. Press and hold menu until
FM Channels is displayed.
2. Scroll to highlight the
desired FM preset and press
the Select button.
3. The new choice will be
confirmed and the XpressRCi
will tune to the chosen FM
preset. Press the Select
button to return to the main display screen.
IMPORTANT! You need to ensure that the FM Transmitter in the XpressRCi is
turned On, and that your vehicle’s FM radio is tuned to the same FM channel.
TIP! To configure the list of preset FM channels, you need to find available
FM channels in your area. Refer to ”Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area” on page 87. Next, refer to “Set and Select FM Channels” on page 92
to program your FM presets.
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Skip a Channel
Channels can be removed from the channel
list. Once a channel is set to be skipped, it will
not appear in any channel list but the channel
can still be tuned by using Direct Tune.
You can also add back a channel you had
previously designated to be skipped.
To skip (or add) channels:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Channel
Access and press the Select
button.
3. Scroll to highlight Channel Skip/
Add and press the Select button.
4. Each channel preceded by 3 will
appear in the list of channels. To
remove a channel from the list,
scroll to highlight the channel and press the Select button.
5. Each channel preceded by does not appear in the list of channels. To
add a channel back to the list, scroll to highlight the channel and press
the Select button so it is once again preceded by a 3.
6. When finished press menu repeatedly to exit.
Block xL (Explicit Language) Channels
Some channels may contain explicit language. When xL appears in the channel
logo, explicit language may be heard on that channel. If you do not want explicit
language channels, they can be removed from the channel list.
To skip all explicit language channels:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Channel Access and press the Select button.
3. Scroll to highlight xL Channels and press the Select button. xL
Channels will change to yellow.
4. Turn the Control knob clockwise until Off is displayed. Press the
Select button.
5. None of the explicit language channels will appear on the channel
list or on the channel skip/add list when xL Channels is set to Off.
To add explicit language channels to the channel list:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Channel Access, and press the Select button.
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3. Scroll to highlight xL Channels, and press the Select button. xL
Channels will change to yellow.
4. Turn the Control knob counter-clockwise until On is displayed and
press the Select button.
5. The explicit language channels will now appear on the channel list and
on the channel skip/add list.
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Pause and Replay
Pause and Replay gives you the opportunity to “hear that again” by temporarily
storing and letting you access content played during the last 60 minutes.
Pressing
or places the XpressRCi into Replay mode.
TIP! This feature applies to the current listening session only. Turning off your
XpressRCi removes the temporarily stored content from the radio.
Both display modes (main display screen and split screen) can display previously
played tracks. When in Replay mode you can turn the Control knob to view and
scroll up and down the Replay List. Press the Select button to listen to the
highlighted selection. The Replay List is displayed from newest to oldest.
To pause:
1. Press .
2. To resume play, press again.
To listen to the previous track:
1. Press
to rewind to a previous
track.
2. If the current track has been playing for longer than 5 seconds, it is
played from its beginning. If the current track has been playing for less
than 5 seconds, the previous track is played.
3. Press and release to rewind through a song in increments, or
press and hold to continuously rewind through a song.
TIP! Press and hold
for 3 seconds to skip all the way back to the first
track.
To listen to the next track:
1. Press
to fast-forward to the next track.
2. Press and release to fast-forward through a song in increments
or press and hold to continuously fast-forward through a song.
TIP! To return to live broadcast, press and hold
until “Live” appears.
TIP! If you press or
in live mode, the XpressRCi will be put in Replay
mode.
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TuneSelect
TuneSelect finds your favourite artist and song whenever they’re being played on
any channel. XpressRCi can track up to a combination of 20 of your favourite artists
and songs.
To save a favourite artist or song:
1. When you hear a favourite artists or songs, press and hold the Select
button for 2 seconds.
2. Scroll to highlight TuneSelect Artist to be notified when any song by the
artist is played on any channel, or scroll to highlight TuneSelect Song
to be notified when the song is played on any channel. Press the Select
button.
3. When an artist or song on your TuneSelect list plays on any channel,
you’ll hear an alert tone and see a message that informs you about the
artist/song and the channel the song is being played on. To switch to
that channel, press the Select button.
To remove an artist or song from your TuneSelect list:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts, and press the Select button.
3. Press the Select button to select Edit TuneSelect.
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4. Scroll to highlight the artist or
song you want to remove from
your TuneSelect list, and press
the Select button.
5. Scroll to highlight Do Not Alert to
disable the alert for that artist or
song. Press the Select button.
6. Scroll to highlight Delete to
remove the artist or song from
your list. Press the Select button.
TIP! You can switch between Alert on
Artist and Alert on Song at the “Edit
Alerts > Edit TuneSelect” sub menu.
•Toalertonanartistname,scroll
to highlight a song title and
choose Alert on Artist. Press the
Select button.
•Toalertonasongtitle,scrollto
highlight an artist name and choose Alert on Song.
Press the Select button.
TIP! You can also TuneSelect artists and songs in both Replay and
SongSaver modes.
GameSelect
GameSelect lets you select up to 50 of your favourite sports and/or teams
to view their scores and stats at any time. In addition, you can choose to be
notified when they play on any channel.
To add sports teams to GameSelect:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button.
3. Scroll to highlight Sports and press the Select button.
4. Scroll to highlight a favourite sport, and press the Select button.
5. If your favourite sport is played by teams, scroll to highlight your
favourite team, and press the Select button.
6. A check mark 3 appears next
to sports/teams you have
selected.
7. To view current scores and
stats for the sports and
teams on your list, enable the
sports ticker by repeatedly
pressing info until Sports is
displayed at the bottom left
of the display screen.
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8. When a sport/team on your
GameSelect list plays on any
channel, you’ll hear an alert tone
and see a message that informs
you about the sport/team and the
channel it is playing on. To switch
to that channel, press the Select
button.
TIP! You can also set a GameSelect by pressing and holding the Select button
for 2 seconds while listening to your favourite team or sport.
NOTE! If an event occurs on more than one channel simultaneously, a list of
channels will be displayed.
To remove a sport or team from your GameSelect list:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button.
3. Scroll to highlight Sports and press the Select button.
4. Scroll to highlight the sport (or team sport) to be removed and press
the Select button. The check mark 3 will be removed.
5. If applicable, Scroll to highlight the team to be removed, and press the
Select button. The check mark 3 will be removed.
To disable GameSelect alert:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts and press the Select button.
3. Scroll to highlight Edit GameSelect and press the Select button.
4. Scroll to highlight the sport or team you no longer want to be
alerted about and press the Select button.
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Stock Quotes
You can track the price and daily movement for up to 20 of your favourite stocks.
The stock ticker can be enabled at the bottom of the screen by repeatedly
pressing info until Stocks is displayed at the bottom left of the display screen.
NOTE! Information about most stocks and indices listed on the NYSE, AMEX, or
NASDAQ is available. Market information is delayed approximately 25 minutes.
Stock data provided by ComStock, Inc.
To add a stock:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button.
3. Press the Select button to select Stocks.
4. If you already have stocks in your
list press the Select button to
select Add Stocks. If not, then
skip this step.
5. Turn the Control knob to select
the letters for the stock symbol.
Press the Select button after
each letter.
TIP! XpressRCi will help you complete
the symbols for more than 9,000
regularly traded stocks.
6. When the stock symbol has been correctly entered, you may be
prompted to add stock by pressing Select button. Or you may need
to turn the Control knob counter clockwise until Stock? appears on
display screen. At this time, press the Select button.
7. At the main display screen, press info to see your stock quotes.
TIP! To turn on/off the scrolling of stock prices, refer to “Scrolling or Paging
Display Appearance” on page 98.
To remove a stock:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button.
3. Press the Select button to select Stocks.
4. Scroll to highlight Erase Stocks and press the Select button.
5. Scroll to highlight the stock you want to remove from your list and
press the Select button.
6. Scroll to highlight Yes and press the Select button.
TIP! To remove your entire stock list, scroll to highlight Erase All Stocks,
press the Select button, scroll to highlight Yes, and press the Select button.
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SongSaver
You can save up to 10 songs in the XpressRCi to listen to them later. Each song
stays permanently stored on the radio until it is overwritten or deleted.
1. When you hear a song you want to save, press and hold the Select
button until Add to SongSaver is displayed.
2. Press the Select button again.
3. Your song is saved to the next available number button location.
TIP! When all ten buttons are used up, the next song added to SongSaver
overwrites the oldest song saved (i.e., the 11th song is saved to button 1).
NOTE! Only songs from live broadcasts can be added to SongSaver.
To listen to a saved song:
1. Put the XpressRCi in SongSaver mode. Press fav until SongSaver
appears on the display screen.
2. Press the number button for the song you want to hear.
TIP! To see your list of saved songs either rotate the Control knob while in
main display screen, or go to split screen and view 6 songs at a time.
Pressing
or
takes you to the previous and next songs respectively.
NOTE! Resetting factory default settings will permanently remove any
SongSaver songs.
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Where Else Can You Use Your XpressRCi?
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Where Else Can You Use Your XpressRCi?
XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your XpressRCi Radio to
your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience. With these accessories, you
can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your vehicle to
your home or office or on the go — all with a single subscription.
• In the Home, Office, etc. – With a Home Kit, you can play your XpressRCi over
an existing home, office, or other stereo system
• In Other Vehicles – With a Vehicle Kit, you can enjoy your XpressRCi in more
than one vehicle.
• In Almost Any Location You Like – With a desktop or portable Sound
System you have the freedom to listen to your XpressRCi where and when
you want, from your kitchen or den, to the office, to outside on the deck, or
at a picnic.
For more information on XM accessories or to purchase an accessory, please visit
your local retailer or www.xmradio.ca/accessories.
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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
XpressRCi function while driving.
PowerConnect allows you to listen to XM audio through your vehicle’s FM
radio. You will first need to find an available FM channel, which is a channel
that is 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.
Once you have found an available channel, you need to tune XpressRCi’s
built-in transmitter to the same channel to receive XM sound through your
vehicle’s radio.
To find an available FM channel:
• Manually tune through your local FM channels
Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s
FM radio. 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. Once you have created your list of available FM
channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match
for XpressRCi.
Tune XpressRCi to a favourite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it’s
not yet activated). Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune
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Radio ID
Your XpressRCi has an alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies the radio. This ID
is used when subscribing to the XM radio service during the activation process and
is displayed on channel 0.
To display the Radio ID:
1. Ensure “Direct” appears at the top of
the display screen. If not, press fav
until it is displayed.
2. Use the number buttons (0-9) to
enter the channel number 0 and wait
a moment until the channel is tuned
or press the Select button.
3. The Radio ID is displayed until you
tune to another channel.
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the FM radio to that channel. Then tune the XpressRCi to the same FM
channel. (Refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 92.) You
should hear the XM channel through your vehicle’s radio. If you are
satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! If this FM channel doesn’t
work well for you, work down the list until you find an FM channel that
allows you to hear XM clearly.
NOTE! You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with
XpressRCi
. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that
prevents reception of the
XpressRCi
broadcast. Your only options are to use another
FM channel or a different audio connection method.
TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily
commute, you may need to use different 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
XpressRCi
. Then you simply select and match the best
channel for the area you are in.
TIP! It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities than
in most suburban or rural locations. A direct audio connection using the Aux In
Cable, Cassette Adapter or professional installation is your best solution if you
drive in or near large metropolitan areas.
NOTE! The performance of FM radios are different, based on manufacturer and
vehicle style. Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter used by
XpressRCi
. This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using the Aux In
Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle. Professional
installation can also resolve almost any performance issue.
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Turn FM Transmitter On/Off
The built-in FM Transmitter in the XpressRCi works when you use PowerConnect
(or FMDA).
To turn the FM Transmitter On:
Press menu.
Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode.
Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn
yellow.
Turn the Control knob clockwise to display On and press the Select
button.
IMPORTANT! The XpressRCi is shipped with the FM Transmitter Off, and is
programmed with 97.9 as the default FM channel.
To turn the FM Transmitter Off:
Press menu.
Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode.
Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow.
Turn the Control knob counter-clockwise to display Off and press the
Select button.
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Set and Select FM Channels
The XpressRCi allows you to easily store (i.e., preset) up to 5 different FM
channels. At any time, you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to
transmit audio from the XpressRCi to your vehicle’s FM 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. Each FM preset is stored
in its own storage location. You can easily add or edit the FM preset in any
one of the 5 storage locations.
IMPORTANT! The FM Transmitter has to be turned On before you can set
or select an FM channel.
TIP! The FM-1 storage location is preset with FM channel 97.9.
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.
TIP! 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.
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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.
To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list:
1. Press and hold menu until FM Channels is displayed.
2. Scroll to highlight the desired FM preset and press the
Select button.
3. The new choice will be confirmed and the XpressRCi will tune to the
chosen FM channel. Press the Select button to return to the main
display screen.
4. Set your vehicle’s FM radio to
same FM channel.
Set Audio Level
If you are using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapter to play your XpressRCi in
your vehicle, you can adjust the audio level to match the volume of other audio
sources you may use, such as a CD player, other FM stations, or an MP3 player.
Do not use the audio level as a volume control. Use the volume control on
your vehicle stereo instead.
NOTE! The audio level adjustment is available only when the FM Transmitter
is turned Off.
To adjust the audio level:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Vehicle Mode and press the Select button.
3. Scroll to highlight Audio Level and press the Select button.
4. Turn the Control knob to increase or decrease the audio level.
5. Press the Select button.
TIP! If using your XpressRCi in a home dock or sound system (sold separately),
press menu, scroll to highlight Audio Level and press the Select button. Use the
Control knob to adjust to the desired audio level and press the Select button.
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Signal Indicator
For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an
unobstructed view of the XM satellites. In large cities, there are terrestrial
transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage.
The XpressRCi can display the strength of the received satellite and terrestrial
signals.
To display the signal strength:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Signal
Indicator and press the
Select button.
3. The Satellite and Terrestrial
bars show the strength of
the signal being received.
4. If you are having trouble
getting a signal reposition
the Vehicle Antenna. Be sure
your vehicle is outside with
an unobstructed view of the sky.
5. Press the Select button to exit the signal indicator display screen.
Display Settings
To change the display’s brightness, backlight timer, and auto dimmer:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Change Display and press the Select button.
3. Press the Select button to select Display Setting.
4. To change:
•Brightness: Press the Select button to select Brightness which will
turn yellow. Turn the Control knob to adjust the brightness. Press
the Select button when finished.
•Backlight: Scroll to highlight Backlight and press the Select
button. Backlight will turn yellow. Turn the Control knob to select
the timer setting for the backlight. Press the Select button when
finished.
•Auto Dimmer: When On, auto dimmer adjusts the brightness of
the display automatically for daytime and night time. Auto dimmer
works when XpressRCi is in the EZConnect Vehicle Dock. Scroll to
highlight Auto Dimmer and press the Select button. Auto Dimmer
will turn yellow. Turn the Control knob clockwise to On and press
the Select button.
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Scrolling or Paging Display Appearance
Cold weather can negatively affect the visual quality of scrolling text. By
default the stock ticker and sports ticker information is set to scroll across
the screen. You can change this so the information is displayed as a page.
To change whether the information is scrolling or paging:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Change Display and press the Select button.
3. Scroll to highlight Display Appearance and press
the Select button.
•Stocks: Press the Select button to select Stocks which will turn
yellow. Turn the Control knob to select either Scrolling (the stock
ticker will scroll across the screen) or Paging (stock information
will appear one page at a time).
•Sports: Scroll to highlight Sports, and press the Select button.
Sports will turn yellow. Turn the Control knob to select either
Scrolling (scores will scroll across the screen) or Paging (scores
will appear one page at a time).
4. Press the Select button when finished.
Set Time
The time is automatically set for you from the XM signal.
To set your time zone:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button.
3. Press the Select button to select Set Clock.
4. Press the Select button to select Select Time Zone.
5. Turn the Control knob to highlight your time zone and press
the Select button.
To turn on/off Daylight Savings Time:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button.
3. Press the Select button to select Set Clock.
4. Scroll to highlight Daylight Savings and press the Select button.
Daylight Savings will turn yellow.
5. Turn the Control knob to select:
•Turn clockwise to select On if your area participates in Daylight
Savings Time.
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•Turn counter-clockwise to select Off if your area does not
participate in Daylight Savings Time.
6. Press the Select button.
To change the format of the time:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button.
3. Press the Select button to select Set Clock.
4. Scroll to highlight Hour Mode and press the Select button. Hour
Mode will turn yellow.
5. Turn the Control knob to select:
•Turn counter-clockwise to select 12 to show time using a
standard clock.
•Turn clockwise to select 24 to show time using a 24-hour clock.
6. Press the Select button.
Automatic Power
By default, your XpressRCi turns on automatically when it is plugged in and
receiving power. You can change this so you must manually turn the radio on
each time.
To change the Automatic Power setting:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button.
3. Scroll to highlight Automatic Power and press the Select button.
Automatic Power will turn yellow.
4. Turn the Control knob to select:
•Turn clockwise to select Off to turn your radio on manually after
it is plugged in.
•Turn counter-clockwise to select On to have your radio turn on
automatically when it is plugged in.
5. Press the Select button.
TIP! When the XpressRCi is in the EZConnect Vehicle Dock, the remote will
not be able to turn it on.
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Delayed Power
Use this feature if you are using the EZConnect Vehicle Dock and the vehicle’s
cigarette lighter or power adapter socket is always powered on. Delayed
power will turn off the XpressRCi after the selected amount of time to avoid
draining the vehicle’s battery. By default, delayed power is set to Off but can
be set for 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes.
To change the Delayed Power setting:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Set Time
and press the Select button.
3. Scroll to highlight Delayed
Power and press the Select
button. Delayed Power will
turn yellow.
4. Turn the Control knob
clockwise to choose the amount of time (60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes)
that should pass before the radio turns off automatically.
5. Press the Select button.
Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer option is available with the home dock and sound system
(sold separately).
Your XpressRCi has a sleep timer that can automatically shut off the radio
after a period of time. By default, the sleep timer is set to Off but can be set
for 15, 30, 45 minutes or 1 hour.
To change the Sleep Timer:
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button.
3. Scroll to highlight Sleep Timer and press the Select button. Sleep
Timer will turn yellow.
4. Turn the Control knob to
choose the amount of time
that should pass before the
radio automatically turns off
(15, 30, 45 minutes, or
1 hour)
5. Press the Select button.
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Configuring Your
XpressRCi
Factory Settings
You can clear all of your personal settings, such as Favourite Channels,
SongSaver songs, TuneSelect artists/songs, GameSelect sports/teams,
Stocks etc., and return the radio to its original out-of-the-box settings.
To reset the XpressRCi to the Factory Settings:
NOTE! Clearing your personal settings permanently removes any SongSaver
songs and all personal settings.
1. Press menu.
2. Scroll to highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button.
3. At the Restore Defaults screen, turn the Control knob to select:
•Turn clockwise to select Yes to clear your personal settings.
•Turn counter-clockwise to select No to keep your personal
settings.
4. At the Are You Sure? screen, either press the Select button to
erase the settings, or press menu to keep the settings. If you do
not press the Select button within 5 seconds, the settings will not
be reset and the radio will return to the main display screen.
5. Press the Select button. The radio will restore the settings and you
will be returned to the main display screen.
Demo Mode
A demo automatically starts playing when your XpressRCi has not been activated
and is either not receiving a signal or not connected to an antenna. It disappears
when the antenna is connected properly or when the radio starts receiving a
signal. After activation, the demo will not appear.
If desired, you can put your XpressRCi in demo mode after you have activated the
radio to demonstrate its features.
To activate or deactivate Demo Mode:
1. Make sure your XpressRCi is not receiving a signal. Either cover the
antenna so it cannot receive a signal or disconnect the antenna.
2. Press menu.
3. Scroll to highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button.
4. Press the Select button to select Demo Mode. Demo Mode will turn
yellow.
5. Turn the Control knob to select:
•Turn clockwise to On to play the demo.
•Turn counter-clockwise to Off when you’re ready to turn the demo off.
6. Press the Select button.
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Troubleshooting
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If you see this on the screen: Try this:
Check Antenna Connection •Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly and
securely plugged into the PowerConnect Vehicle
Dock. Make sure the cable is not bent or broken.
•Turn XpressRCi Off, then On, to reset this
message.
•If the message persists, most likely the
Magnetic Mount Antenna cable has been
damaged. Replace the antenna.
Channel Off Air •The channel you’ve selected is not currently
broadcasting. Tune to another channel.
Loading •Your XpressRCi is acquiring audio or program
information This message usually goes away in
a few seconds.
Updating •Your XpressRCi is updating with the latest
encryption code. Wait until the update is done.
•You may be trying to tune to a channel that is
blocked or unavailable. Tune to another channel.
—•No program information, such as artist name,
song title, or channel exists.
If this happens: Try this:
You do not receive all the
channels to which you subscribed
•Ensure that you have activated your service by
following the steps in “Activation” on page 52.
•Go to www.xmradio.ca/refresh and follow the
directions refresh your radio.
•Call 1-877-438-9677 for further assistance.
XpressRCi has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a
problem, try this:
• Check that all connections are firm and secure.
• Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion.
• Make sure you have connected the XpressRCi as described in this User
Guide. Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the
vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket, and that the LED on
the PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit (on). If not, your vehicle may need
to be running to provide power to the socket.
If you see this on the screen: Try this:
Acquiring Signal •Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a
clear view of the sky.
•Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is
mounted outside of the vehicle.
•Move the antenna away from any obstructed
area. For example, if you are parked in an
underground garage, you should receive a signal
after leaving the garage.
•If you are using XpressRCi at home, move the
antenna to a south-facing window. Don’t know
which way is south? No problem. Start at any
window then work from window to window in a
simple pattern to find the best location.
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If this happens: Try this:
No audio when using
PowerConnect or FMDA
•Check that your XpressRCi and your vehicle’s FM
radio are tuned to the same FM channel.
•If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with
the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM
Transmitter in the XpressRCi is turned On. Refer
to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 90.
No song title or artist name is
displayed
•The information may not be available or updates
may be in progress.
Traffic and Weather channels
sound different from other
channels
•These channels use a different audio technology
than other channels so they often sound
different from other channels.
XpressRCi shuts off unexpectedly •If Sleep Timer is set, the XpressRCi will turn off
after the selected length of time in a home
dock/sound system. Set Sleep Timer to Off.
•If Delayed Power is set, the XpressRCi will turn off
after the selected length of time in a dock. Set
Delayed Power to Off.
The demo is playing •Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected
or you are not receiving the signal. Check that
the antenna is connected properly and is not
obstructed.
•Press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds
to exit Demo Mode.
•You can disable Demo Mode. Refer to “Demo
Mode” on page 105.
If this happens: Try this:
No audio when using the Aux In
Cable or Cassette Adapter
•Check all cables between your XpressRCi and your
vehicle’s stereo system for a firm and secure
connection.
•Ensure you have selected the proper input
source on your vehicle’s stereo system.
•If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with
the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the
FM Transmitter in the XpressRCi is turned Off, and
increase the audio level of the XpressRCi. Refer to
“Set Audio Level” on page 95.
Audio sounds too soft •Raise the volume of your stereo system or
increase the audio level of your XpressRCi until
the sound quality improves. Refer to “Set Audio
Level” on page 95.
Audio fades or has static when
listening
•Check all cables for a firm and secure connection.
•If you are using PowerConnect to listen via your
vehicle’s FM radio, and the problem persists,
it most likely is interference from another
commercial or broadcast FM station. You will
need to find an unused or available FM channel
in your area. Refer to “Find Available FM
Channels in Your Area” on page 87.
•If you are using PowerConnect, and you cannot
solve the audio problem, try connecting the
audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette
Adapter. (Refer to page 41 and page 43.) If you
cannot use those solutions, consider using an
FM Direct Adapter. (Refer to page 49.)
Troubleshooting
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Product Specifications
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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 AMBEª voice compression software included in this product is protected
by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade
secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The software is licensed solely for use
within this product. The music, talk, news, entertainment, data, and other
content on the Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual
property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content
and data service providers. You are prohibited from any export of the
content and/or data (or derivative thereof ) except in compliance with
applicable export laws, rules and regulations. The user of this or any other
software contained in an XM radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting
to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or disassemble
the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into human-
readable form.
Environmental Information
Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and
electronic appliances.
Your radio is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene, etc., and does not
contain any unnecessary materials.
Product Specifications
Dimensions
XpressRCi 115 mm (W) X 63 mm (H) X 17 mm (D)
4.5 in (W) X 2.5 in (H) X 0.68 in (D)
Remote 40 mm (W) X 119 mm (H) X 14 mm (D)
1.5 in (W) X 4.7 in (H) X 0.55 in (D)
Weight
XpressRCi 90 g (3.2 oz)
Remote 40 g (1.4 oz)
Audio Outputs
3.5 mm diameter mini stereo jack
External Power
Voltage 5V DC
Current 1.5A
Remote Battery
Type CR2032
Voltage 3V
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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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada’s RSS-210 specifications.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the installation instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver.
• Increase the separation between the XM equipment and the affected receiver.
• Connect the XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the affected receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any
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Owner’s Record
The radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label
on the back of the XpressRCi.
Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
Radio Model Number: XDRC2V1KC
XM Radio ID:___________________________
Owners Record

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