Sirius XM Radio XMPCAR1 XM SatelliteRX with FM Transmitter User Manual Users Guide

Sirius XM Radio Inc. XM SatelliteRX with FM Transmitter Users Guide

Contents

Users Guide

Vehicle Installation Guide
XMp3
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................3
Welcome to XM .........................3
What’s in the box?.......................3
Remote control functions ...............4
Vehicle Installation ........... 5
Step 1: Plan the installation............. 6
Step 2: Mount the XM car antenna ...... 7
Step 3: Install the swivel mount.........10
Step 4: Connect your XMp3. ............12
Step 5: Turning on your XMp3...........14
Find an FM frequency...................15
Set the line out level. ...................14
Aim antenna for best reception. ........18
Automatic power. ......................19
Delayed power. ........................20
Troubleshooting ..............21
Product Specs, FCC and IC info,
Warranty ....................25
Product Specifications..................26
FCC and IC Statement ..................27
Warranty...............................28
Owner’s record.........................31
Patent information .....................32
Environmental information.............32
Notes..................................29
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Welcome to XM
Thank you for purchasing the XMp3 Car Installation Kit. This guide walks you through the
installation of your new car kit and helps get you set up and listening fast.
What’s in the box?
car cradle
power adapter swivel mount swivel mount
preparation kit
remote
audio cable antenna
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Introduction
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Introduction
Remote Control functions
30-Minute Replay Buttons
Pause and replay up to 30
minutes of live XM broadcast.
Power Button
Record
Record a song or channel.
Arrow Buttons
Select menu entries,
change channels.
Options
TuneSelect, bookmarks,
favorites, auto recording,
and view programs for
channel
XM Button
Press to confirms selections
Back
Return to previous screen
or previous channel.
Jump
Switches between current
channel and previous channel.
Menu
Go to My Music Library,
access advanced features
and configuration options
or info extras information.
Number Keys
Enter a channel directly,
select your favorite channels,
or access songs saved in
SongSaver.
+ and -
Change channels or control
volume for audio system
(sold separately).
Mute
Silences live, saved songs,
and replayed XM content.
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Vehicle Installation
Step 1: Plan the Installation
Select an area on the dashboard you want to place the car cradle. This is where 1
you will install the swivel mount.
TIP! An adhesive pad is used to mount the swivel mount to the dashboard. The adhesive
requires 24 hours to cure. Make sure you provide yourself the proper amount of time to
install your car kit. See Step 3: Install the Swivel Mount for more information.
Determine which connection method you plan to use in order to receive the 2
XM signal:
Audio Cable (Included)•
XM SureConnect (Sold Separately)•
Cassette adapter (Sold Separately)•
FM Direct Adapter (Sold Separately)•
WARNINGS:
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
XMp3 radio, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.
Your XMp3 radio 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
your XMp3 radio may result in injury to you or others if the unit becomes detached
during an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.
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Step 2: Mount the XM Car Antenna
1 Place the car cradle on the dashboard. You will connect it to the swivel mount
later on.
Select a suitable location on the outside of your car for the antenna. 2
For example, on the roof near the windshield or rear window.
TIP! When selecting a location, consider any accessories that your car has, such as a
luggage rack, and how often you use the accessories. Select a location where the antenna
won’t be covered or blocked as this could interfere with signal reception.
Gently place the antenna in the location you 3
selected. The antenna has a strong magnet that
sticks to any metallic surface.
TIP! Make sure the door does not pinch the cable when closed.
TIP! Always cross the weather seals at the lowest point possible to reduce water leaks.
TIP! Always hand wash or use brushless or touch-free car washes to avoid damaging
the XM SureConnect.
Magnet
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4 Place the antenna in the location you selected.
5 Route the cable:
• IfyouplacedtheXMantennaonthe front of the vehicle, route the cable
across the top of the windshield. Gently pry up the rubber weather seal
and tuck the cable underneath. Follow the weather seal down the side
of the windshield to the door jam. Tuck the cable into the door jam and
then under the floormat to the car cradle.
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  •IfyouplacedtheXMantennaontherearofthevehicle,routethecable
under the weather seal of the rear window. Tuck the antenna cable around
and down the window to the lowest point, just above the trunk.
Next, route the cable from the rear window molding into the weather stripping around the
trunk opening. Run the cable into the trunk and then into the rear passenger compartment.
Route the cable through the main compartment by tucking it under the door jam trim or
under the carpet and up to the radio.
6 Make sure any excess cable does not interfere with vehicle operations.
TIP! 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.
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Step 3: Install the swivel or vent mount
You can use either the swivel mount or vent mount for your XMp3 depending on your
particular situation.
Installing the swivel mount
CAUTION! The adhesive used with the swivel mount may make it difficult to remove. Do not
install this mount on leather surfaces and make sure the air temperature is at least 60°F (15°C).
1 Locate a flat surface for the mount. Make sure there is ample room for the XM
cradle and radio when installed.
2 Clean the surface with the preparation kit and let it dry thoroughly.
3 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and hold the swivel mount in place
for 30 seconds.
IMPORTANT! Let the adhesive cure for 24 hours before attaching the XM cradle and
radio to the mount.
4 Turn the swivel to accommodate the XM cradle and radio. Adjust the tension
via the center screw.
Vehicle Installation
You can adjust this screw
to adjust the tension of the
mount with a screwdriver.
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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.
You can reinstall the swivel mount using the extra adhesive pad.
Installing the vent mount
1 Locate a vent with horizontal slats
sturdy enough to hold your XM cradle and radio.
2 Adjust the clamps to fit your vent.
3 Snap the mount onto the vent.
To remove, push the mount into the vent, then lift up.
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Step 4: Connect your XMp3.
1 Plug the antenna jack into antenna on the cradle.
2 Plug the power adapter jack into 5V DC on the cradle.
3 Plug the audio adapter jack into line out on the cradle.
• Useamini audio cable (included) if your vehicle has an audio input jack.
• Usethecassette adapter (sold separately) if your vehicle has a built in
cassette player
4 Insert the cradle into the mount.
5 Insert your XMp3 into the cradle.
NOTE! If your car does not contain a cassette player or an audio input, you will need to
use either the XM SureConnect (Sold Separately) or the FM Direct adapter (sold separately).
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XM Antenna
XM Antenna
Power Adapter
Power Adapter
XMp3 Car Cradle
XMp3 Car Cradle
Audio Cable
XM SureConnect
(Sold Separately)
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• XM SureConnect (sold separately): You can listen to your XMp3 through your
car stereo by using the XMp3 car cradle’s built-in FM modulator and the XM
SureConnect. Simply find an unused FM frequency on the stereo and set your XMp3
to transmit on that same frequency. Refer to Find an FM frequency in your user guide
for more information.
• FM Direct Adapter (sold separately): This option directly connects the XMp3 car
cradle to your car’s audio system and antenna. A professional installation is
recommended if you choose to use this method. 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.com/shop.
Step 5: Turning on your XMp3.
1 Turn on your car radio.
2 Insert the cassette adapter.
3 Turn on your XMp3.
NOTE: You may experience a brief delay while your XMp3 powers up. If you press
the power button during this time, you will see a “Please Wait” message.
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Find an FM frequency
(Car cradle only. For use with XM SureConnect or FM Direct adapter.)
If you are using the SureConnect or FM Direct Adapter to transmit audio, you must set the
FM frequency on both your XMp3 and your car radio.
4 Select menu → Settings → Vehicle Settings → Frequency Finder.
5 Your XMp3 automatically scans for all available FM frequencies.
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6 You’ll see a list of all the frequencies. Turn the control wheel to highlight a
frequency, then press the XM button to select it.
7 Set your car radio to the frequency selected.
TIP! The best FM frequency to use is displayed at the top of the list. It is recommended
to choose that frequency. However, if you are not satisfied with the sound quality,
select a different FM frequency within the list (or select View All Frequencies to see 100
frequencies), press XM, and tune your car stereo to that frequency.
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Set the line out level
To connect the line out on the XMp3 car cradle directly to your car’s stereo to transmit
audio, you can:
• Useyourcarstereo’saudioinputcalled“AuxIn”(cableincluded).
• Useacassetteadapter(soldseparately).
Either of these methods will give you the best audio quality. When using either of these
methods to transmit audio through your car’s stereo, you can adjust XMp3’s audio level to
match other audio sources.
1 Press menu → Settings → Line Out level
2 Spin the wheel to increase or decrease the level.
3 Press the XM button.
Do not use the Line Out Level menu item as a volume control; use the volume control on
your car stereo instead. Line Out Level is used to adjust the volume level to match other
audio sources (your CD player, other FM stations, or MP3 player).
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Aim antenna for best reception
For best reception, your XM antenna should have an unobstructed view of the XM satel-
lites in the southern sky. In large cities, XM has a network of ground repeaters to help
increase the signal coverage.
Your XMp3 can help you aim the antenna for
best reception.
1 Select menu → Settings → Antenna Aiming.
2 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the
level of your current signal.
3 Move around your antenna if you are having
trouble getting a signal.
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Automatic power
Usually, your XMp3 turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power.
You can change this so you must manually turn the radio on/off each time.
1 Press menu → Settings → Vehicle Settings → Automatic Power.
2 Press the XM button to toggle On or Off.
TIP! With XMp3 in the car cradle, the remote will not be able to turn it
on.
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Delayed power
This option is available if you are using the car cradle and the cigarette lighter is always
powered.
1 Press menu → Settings → Vehicle Settings → Delayed Power.
2 Press the XM button to adjust the setting.
• Choosetheamountoftime(60,90,120,or180minutesorO)that 
should pass before the radio turns off automatically.
4 Press the XM button.
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Troubleshooting
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XMp3 has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a problem, try
this:
• Checkthatallconnectionsarermandsecure.
• Makesurethecigarettelighter/auxiliarypowersocketiscleanandfree
of corrosion.
• IfyouareusingXMp3inyourvehicle,checkthe12Vadapterfuseby
unscrewing the ribbed end of the 12V adapter. If required, replace with a 1-amp
fuse only. If the 12V adapter does not have a removable end-cap, it has an internal
fuse that resets itself after it is left unplugged for a period of time.
If you see this on the screen: Try this
No signal Make sure the XM antenna is mounted outside of the
vehicle.
Move your XM antenna or your vehicle away from the
obstructed area, for example, if you are parked in an
underground garage, you should receive a signal after
leaving the garage.
Antenna Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly and securely
plugged into the cradle. Make sure the cable is not
bent or broken.
Turn XMp3 off, then on, to reset this message.
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If you see this on the screen: Try this
Off Air The channel you’ve selected is not currently
broadcasting. Tune to another XM channel.
Loading Your XMp3 is acquiring audio or program
information from the XM signal. This message
usually goes away in a few seconds.
Updating XM is updating your XMp3 with the latest encryption
code. Wait until the update is done.
OR
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
XMp3 shuts off unexpectedly One or both of the” Sleep Timer” or “Delayed Power”
features might be enabled. At the “Settings” menu,
make sure both features are turned “Off”
You do not receive all the XM
channels you subscribed to
If you have not yet activated your XM Satellite Radio
service, refer to Activation in your XMp3 user guide.
No audio Check all cables between your XMp3 and your stereo
system for a firm and secure connection.
No song title or artist name is
displayed
The information may not be available or updates may
be in progress.
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Troubleshooting
If this happens: Try this
No audio when listening to via an
FM radio
Check that your XMp3 and your car radio are tuned to
the same FM frequency.
Audio fades or has static when
listening
Check all cables for a firm and secure connection.
If the problem persists, it might be interference from
another FM channel. Refer to Find an FM Frequency on
page 11 when using the XM SureConnect (sold sepa-
rately) or the FM Direct adapter (sold separately).
Audio sounds too soft Raise or lower the FM audio level until the sound
quality improves. Refer to Setting the Line Out Level
on page 13.
XM Instant Traffic and Weather
channels sound different from other
channels
These channels use a different audio technology than
the other XM channels so they often sound different
from other channels.
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Product Specs, FCC and IC info, Warraty
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Dimensions
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
Remote 40 g (1.4 oz)
Audio Outputs 3.5 mm diameter mini stereo jack
External Power
Voltage 5V DC
Current 2000 mA
Polarity
Remote Battery
Type CR2032
Voltage 3 V
Model Numbers
XMp3 GEX-XMP3
XMp3 home kit CD-XMPHOME1
XMp3 car kit CD-XMPCAR1
Product Specifications
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The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM
Satellite Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device has been designed to operate with the antenna provided in the original packaging. Use of antenna
other than the antenna provided will result in improper operation, and is strictly prohibited per regulations of
Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and is certified to Industry Canada’s RSS-210 specification:
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 RSS-210. 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 ac-
cordance 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 aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation). Therefore, XM Satellite Radio cannot support this type
of application or installation
FCC and IC Statement
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LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY VALID ONLY IN COUNTRY OF PRODUCT PURCHASE
WARRANTY
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. (PUSA), and Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. (POC), warrants
that products distributed by PUSA in the U.S.A., and by POC in Canada that fail to function
properly under normal use due to a manufacturing defect when installed and operated ac-
cording to the owner’s manual enclosed with the unit will be repaired or replaced with a unit
of comparable value, at the option of PUSA or POC, without charge to you for parts or actual
repair work. Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option of PUSA
or POC.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER OF THIS
PIONEER PRODUCT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED THE PRODUCT WAS PUR-
CHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER IN THE U.S.A. OR CANADA.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SALES RECEIPT OR OTHER VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE
SHOWING THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR, IF RENTED, YOUR RENTAL CONTRACT
SHOWING THE PLACE AND DATE OF FIRST RENTAL. IN THE EVENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED, THE
PRODUCT MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, TRANSPORTATION PREPAID,
ONLY FROM WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE AS EXPLAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. YOU
WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. PUSA OR POC,
AS APPROPRIATE, WILL PAY TO RETURN THE REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT TO YOU
WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE.
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Warranty
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Warranty
PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD
ACCESSORY WARRANTY PERIOD……………………………...… 1 Year Parts & Labor
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
IF THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR, THERE
ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE AND THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD STRICTLY “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS”. PIONEER
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL AND/OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
PIONEER DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PRODUCT LISTED ABOVE WHEN IT IS USED IN A
TRADE OR BUSINESS OR IN ANY INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION. THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO POWER IN
EXCESS OF ITS PUBLISHED POWER RATING. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE
CABINET OR ANY APPEARANCE ITEM, USER ATTACHED ANTENNA, ANY DAMAGE TO
THE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED IN
WRITING BY PIONEER, ACCIDENT, MISUSE OR ABUSE, DAMAGE DUE TO LIGHTNING OR
TO POWER SURGES, SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE FROM LEAKING, DAMAGE FROM INOPERA-
TIVE BATTERIES, OR THE USE OF BATTERIES NOT CONFORMING TO THOSE SPECIFIED
IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST OF PARTS OR
LABOR WHICH WOULD BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED WITHOUT CHARGE UNDER THIS WAR-
RANTY OBTAINED FROM ANY SOURCE OTHER THAN A PIONEER AUTHORIZED SERVICE
COMPANY OR OTHER DESIGNATED LOCATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
DEFECTS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR LABOR FROM
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. ALTERED, DEFACED, OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS VOID
THIS ENTIRE WARRANTY.
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NO OTHER WARRANTIES
IN THE U.S.A. - PIONEER LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUD-
ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO
WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT AL-
LOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
IN CANADA – EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR CONDITIONS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, APPLI-
CABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
TO OBTAIN SERVICE
PUSA has appointed a number of Authorized Service Companies throughout the U.S.A.
should your product require service. To receive warranty service you need to present your
sales receipt showing place and date of original owner’s transaction. If shipping the unit you
will need to package it carefully and send it, transportation prepaid by a traceable, insured
method, to an Authorized Service Company. Package the product using adequate padding
material to prevent damage in transit. Include your name, address and telephone number
where you can be reached during business hours.
On all warranty complaints and concerns, please call 1-800-421-1404
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Owner’s Record
The model number is located below and the serial number is located on the label
on the back of the XMp3.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
Model No.: GEX-XMP3
Serial No.:___________________________
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Patent and Environmental Info
Patent Information
It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse en-
gineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or make available any technology incor-
porated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system. Furthermore, the AMBE®
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 attempt-
ing 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 appli-
ances.
Your Satellite Radio receiver is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene, etc., and does not
contain any unnecessary materials.
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Notes:
CD-XMPCAR1
Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, California 90810
1 800 421 1404
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
XM and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
©2008 Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc. All rights reserved

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