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...Mount Antenna 15 Inserting & Removing the Spacers. . . 18 Installing the XM SkyDock 19 Inserting and removing your XM SkyDock 30 Using Your XM SkyDock 34 Getting Around the XM SkyDock Screens 3 5. Launching the XM App 29 Activating your iPod touch or iPhone 20. Displaying the Sports and ... Favorite Channels 41 Traffic & Weather Button 44 Song Tagging 46 Sports Alerts 49. Category List Screen 39. Adjusting the XM SkyDock 22. Environmental Information 88. Parental Controls 66 Sounds 69 Disable Auto-Lock 70 Application Tour 71 Appendix 74 Miscellaneous Alerts ...
...Mount Antenna 15 Inserting & Removing the Spacers. . . 18 Installing the XM SkyDock 19 Inserting and removing your XM SkyDock 30 Using Your XM SkyDock 34 Getting Around the XM SkyDock Screens 3 5. Launching the XM App 29 Activating your iPod touch or iPhone 20. Displaying the Sports and ... Favorite Channels 41 Traffic & Weather Button 44 Song Tagging 46 Sports Alerts 49. Category List Screen 39. Adjusting the XM SkyDock 22. Environmental Information 88. Parental Controls 66 Sounds 69 Disable Auto-Lock 70 Application Tour 71 Appendix 74 Miscellaneous Alerts ...
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Introduction Features Congratulations on your new XM SkyDock, please read this manual also apply to the iPod touch unless otherwise noted. 5 The XM SkyDock™ has these exciting features to enhance your listening experience: • Built-in XM tuner, so you can enjoy live Satellite Radio anywhere you drive... controlled by your iPod touch® or iPhone™ • Uses the Free XM SkyDock App available for download from the App Store. • Song...
Introduction Features Congratulations on your new XM SkyDock, please read this manual also apply to the iPod touch unless otherwise noted. 5 The XM SkyDock™ has these exciting features to enhance your listening experience: • Built-in XM tuner, so you can enjoy live Satellite Radio anywhere you drive... controlled by your iPod touch® or iPhone™ • Uses the Free XM SkyDock App available for download from the App Store. • Song...
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Introduction Compatibility Your XM SkyDock will work with the following iPhone and iPod touch models running iPhone OS 3.0 or later: 6
Introduction Compatibility Your XM SkyDock will work with the following iPhone and iPod touch models running iPhone OS 3.0 or later: 6
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...hands on the wheel. Do not let metallic objects, such as necklaces or coins, come into the same power outlet. • Use the XM SkyDock away from water sources to avoid fire or electric shock. • Do not touch the device with wet hands. Failure to correctly place this.... • Do not plug several devices into contact with the XM SkyDock plug. • To avoid electric shock, use the XM SkyDock only with the function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. For your vehicle or other property. Your XM SkyDock should be placed in personal injury, death, and/or damage to...
...hands on the wheel. Do not let metallic objects, such as necklaces or coins, come into the same power outlet. • Use the XM SkyDock away from water sources to avoid fire or electric shock. • Do not touch the device with wet hands. Failure to correctly place this.... • Do not plug several devices into contact with the XM SkyDock plug. • To avoid electric shock, use the XM SkyDock only with the function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. For your vehicle or other property. Your XM SkyDock should be placed in personal injury, death, and/or damage to...
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Spacer 1 Spacer 2 (shipped attached to XM SkyDock) Spacer 3 Aux In Cable XM SkyDock Satellite Radio Tuner with PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Antenna Also Included: User Guide (this document), Quick Start Guide, XM Channel Guide 9 What's in the Box?
Spacer 1 Spacer 2 (shipped attached to XM SkyDock) Spacer 3 Aux In Cable XM SkyDock Satellite Radio Tuner with PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Antenna Also Included: User Guide (this document), Quick Start Guide, XM Channel Guide 9 What's in the Box?
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Introduction XM SkyDock Features and Controls Side Grip Replaceable Spacer FM Button Side Grip Release Lever Side Grip Power Indicator Power Button 10
Introduction XM SkyDock Features and Controls Side Grip Replaceable Spacer FM Button Side Grip Release Lever Side Grip Power Indicator Power Button 10
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XM SkyDock Features and Connections Flexible Stalk Antenna Connector Audio Connector FM Out Connector 11
XM SkyDock Features and Connections Flexible Stalk Antenna Connector Audio Connector FM Out Connector 11
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Installing the XM SkyDock App Installing the XM SkyDock Application To operate the XM SkyDock you are two ways to locate and install the XM SkyDock App: a) You can use your iPhone with iTunes to install the XM SkyDock App directly from the App Store in an area with XM SkyDock App Icon 13 Tap the icon to install the ...application from the App Store. b) From your computer, you can install the XM SkyDock App directly from the App Store (as long as you will need to synchronize your iPhone to complete the installation. iPhone Home Screen...
Installing the XM SkyDock App Installing the XM SkyDock Application To operate the XM SkyDock you are two ways to locate and install the XM SkyDock App: a) You can use your iPhone with iTunes to install the XM SkyDock App directly from the App Store in an area with XM SkyDock App Icon 13 Tap the icon to install the ...application from the App Store. b) From your computer, you can install the XM SkyDock App directly from the App Store (as long as you will need to synchronize your iPhone to complete the installation. iPhone Home Screen...
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... Your Vehicle Mounting the Magnetic Mount Antenna The XM SkyDock incorporates an XM Satellite Radio Tuner. For convertible vehicles that do not have difficulty finding a location for the XM SkyDock antenna. Consult a professional installer if you to centered between the left and right sides as the cable ...shopxmradio.com. 15 Vehicle Installation WARNING! Do Not attempt to any other XM radio for your vehicle, on the hood of your vehicle roof or hood is very important. Important: The XM SkyDock uses a unique antenna. The antenna contains a strong magnet that when ...
... Your Vehicle Mounting the Magnetic Mount Antenna The XM SkyDock incorporates an XM Satellite Radio Tuner. For convertible vehicles that do not have difficulty finding a location for the XM SkyDock antenna. Consult a professional installer if you to centered between the left and right sides as the cable ...shopxmradio.com. 15 Vehicle Installation WARNING! Do Not attempt to any other XM radio for your vehicle, on the hood of your vehicle roof or hood is very important. Important: The XM SkyDock uses a unique antenna. The antenna contains a strong magnet that when ...
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... Roof Cigarette Lighter or Power Adapter Location Antenna Plug Antenna Connector Connecting the Antenna 17 The antenna plug and cable will fit into the XM SkyDock's Antenna connector. Secure the excess cable with the door. Always be careful to include enough slack in your routing to secure the cable.... Use electrical tape to accommodate open doors or trunk lids. Place Antenna Closer to A-Pillar if Cable Doesn't Reach Center of the XM SkyDock base. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet, keeping ...
... Roof Cigarette Lighter or Power Adapter Location Antenna Plug Antenna Connector Connecting the Antenna 17 The antenna plug and cable will fit into the XM SkyDock's Antenna connector. Secure the excess cable with the door. Always be careful to include enough slack in your routing to secure the cable.... Use electrical tape to accommodate open doors or trunk lids. Place Antenna Closer to A-Pillar if Cable Doesn't Reach Center of the XM SkyDock base. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet, keeping ...
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...the Side Grip arms. 2. Using another finger, pry up under the edge of the iPhone or iPod touch to seat properly in the XM SkyDock. Pry Spacer Up and Remove 18 Recess Spacer Spacer 1: For iPhone with and without case Install the appropriate Spacer by inserting it to ...allow it all types of after-market cases. Press Spacer & Slide Towards Side Grip 2. important: The XM SkyDock will accommodate many, but not all the way into the recess in the XM SkyDock. for iPod touch with compatible case Spacer 3: For iPod touch without aftermarket cases that assure a proper ...
...the Side Grip arms. 2. Using another finger, pry up under the edge of the iPhone or iPod touch to seat properly in the XM SkyDock. Pry Spacer Up and Remove 18 Recess Spacer Spacer 1: For iPhone with and without case Install the appropriate Spacer by inserting it to ...allow it all types of after-market cases. Press Spacer & Slide Towards Side Grip 2. important: The XM SkyDock will accommodate many, but not all the way into the recess in the XM SkyDock. for iPod touch with compatible case Spacer 3: For iPod touch without aftermarket cases that assure a proper ...
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... Power Adapter Socket or other safety equipment, and makes the iPhone easily accessible for 3-seconds. If the iPhone is removed, the XM SkyDock will not turn OFF your vehicle's cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Repeat to driving controls, doesn't interfere with the safe ...operation of the vehicle. If the XM SkyDock has power from the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket, it will turn back ON. 19 Finding a Location for the XM SkyDock The XM SkyDock mounts into your SkyDock while the iPhone is inserted, press and hold the Power button...
... Power Adapter Socket or other safety equipment, and makes the iPhone easily accessible for 3-seconds. If the iPhone is removed, the XM SkyDock will not turn OFF your vehicle's cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Repeat to driving controls, doesn't interfere with the safe ...operation of the vehicle. If the XM SkyDock has power from the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket, it will turn back ON. 19 Finding a Location for the XM SkyDock The XM SkyDock mounts into your SkyDock while the iPhone is inserted, press and hold the Power button...
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Gently squeeze the side grips against the iPhone to Close Squeeze Grips Here DO NOT Squeeze Here 20 Press iPhone Down Onto Connector 2. TO INSERT iPHONE 1. Squeeze towards the rear of both side grips, as shown in the XM SkyDock: Insert the bottom of the iPhone straight down onto the connector, making sure that the connection is solid. Squeeze Grips to secure it. Vehicle Installation Inserting your iPhone or iPod touch To insert the iPhone in the diagram below.
Gently squeeze the side grips against the iPhone to Close Squeeze Grips Here DO NOT Squeeze Here 20 Press iPhone Down Onto Connector 2. TO INSERT iPHONE 1. Squeeze towards the rear of both side grips, as shown in the XM SkyDock: Insert the bottom of the iPhone straight down onto the connector, making sure that the connection is solid. Squeeze Grips to secure it. Vehicle Installation Inserting your iPhone or iPod touch To insert the iPhone in the diagram below.
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Lift iPhone Off of Connector and Out of the XM SkyDock. Then lift the iPhone off the connector and pull it straight up and out of the XM SkyDock Slide Lever DOWN Grips Will Spread Apart 21 TO REMOVE iPHONE 1. Slide Release Lever Down 2. Squeeze Grips Here DO NOT Squeeze Here To remove the iPhone: Slide the Side Grip Release Lever DOWN to spread the grips apart.
Lift iPhone Off of Connector and Out of the XM SkyDock. Then lift the iPhone off the connector and pull it straight up and out of the XM SkyDock Slide Lever DOWN Grips Will Spread Apart 21 TO REMOVE iPHONE 1. Slide Release Lever Down 2. Squeeze Grips Here DO NOT Squeeze Here To remove the iPhone: Slide the Side Grip Release Lever DOWN to spread the grips apart.
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...be clear of portrait oriented. Caution: Do not over -rotate the stalk - Rotating the XM SkyDock You can twist the stalk up to 100° in either direction so that the XM SkyDock and iPhone will automatically orient the screen image to 90° in either direction (see ... controls or other items. Caution: Do not over -rotate past the stopping point - doing so could damage the XM SkyDock. doing so could cause damage. You can rotate the XM SkyDock up to match the XM SkyDock's orientation. Note: Ensure that the iPhone is convenient for operating the vehicle. 22
...be clear of portrait oriented. Caution: Do not over -rotate the stalk - Rotating the XM SkyDock You can twist the stalk up to 100° in either direction so that the XM SkyDock and iPhone will automatically orient the screen image to 90° in either direction (see ... controls or other items. Caution: Do not over -rotate past the stopping point - doing so could damage the XM SkyDock. doing so could cause damage. You can rotate the XM SkyDock up to match the XM SkyDock's orientation. Note: Ensure that the iPhone is convenient for operating the vehicle. 22
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Simply connect the included Aux In Cable between XM SkyDock's Audio connector directly to your XM SkyDock to connect your vehicle's auxiliary audio input. Aux In Aux In Cable Aux In Cable Connector Connecting the Aux In Cable Audio Connector 23 Connect the XM SkyDock to Your Audio System If your vehicle's audio system has an auxiliary audio input (or Aux In) it is the best quality audio connection you can use to .
Simply connect the included Aux In Cable between XM SkyDock's Audio connector directly to your XM SkyDock to connect your vehicle's auxiliary audio input. Aux In Aux In Cable Aux In Cable Connector Connecting the Aux In Cable Audio Connector 23 Connect the XM SkyDock to Your Audio System If your vehicle's audio system has an auxiliary audio input (or Aux In) it is the best quality audio connection you can use to .
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...your vehicle radio's FM tuner, but has a cassette player, you can purchase a cassette adapter from your local electronics retailer or from XM at shop.xmradio.com. Note: If your vehicle's audio system does not have an audio input, your XM SkyDock incorporates a special FM ... the outside static and interference you can sometimes experience when using the PowerConnect FM transmitter. Plug the adapter's connector into the XM SkyDock's Audio connector and insert the adapter into your vehicle radio. FM Direct Adapter (Sold Separately) Cassette Adapter (Sold Separately) ...
...your vehicle radio's FM tuner, but has a cassette player, you can purchase a cassette adapter from your local electronics retailer or from XM at shop.xmradio.com. Note: If your vehicle's audio system does not have an audio input, your XM SkyDock incorporates a special FM ... the outside static and interference you can sometimes experience when using the PowerConnect FM transmitter. Plug the adapter's connector into the XM SkyDock's Audio connector and insert the adapter into your vehicle radio. FM Direct Adapter (Sold Separately) Cassette Adapter (Sold Separately) ...
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... vehicle's radio , you should now hear the audio from the XM Preview channel. Tap Activate Later 25 Set up instructions on the XM SkyDock and your XM SkyDock FM Transmitter before you can hear the XM Preview channel. Test your Audio Connection Before you can activate your ...subscription, you will need to make sure your XM SkyDock audio is connected and functioning properly with your...
... vehicle's radio , you should now hear the audio from the XM Preview channel. Tap Activate Later 25 Set up instructions on the XM SkyDock and your XM SkyDock FM Transmitter before you can hear the XM Preview channel. Test your Audio Connection Before you can activate your ...subscription, you will need to make sure your XM SkyDock audio is connected and functioning properly with your...
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.../Off button on page 80 if you need more information. FM Settings Screen 5. Review the Find Available FM Channels in Your Area section on the XM SkyDock's FM Settings screen again to turn the FM transmitter OFF. 3. Tune through your vehicle radio's FM channels to find an FM channel (between....9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area. (If you use an FM channel that is being used the included audio cable to connect the XM SkyDock to your vehicle's audio system. 1. On the Home Screen, tap the Settings button. The FM Settings screen will appear. 2. Tap the FM Settings ...
.../Off button on page 80 if you need more information. FM Settings Screen 5. Review the Find Available FM Channels in Your Area section on the XM SkyDock's FM Settings screen again to turn the FM transmitter OFF. 3. Tune through your vehicle radio's FM channels to find an FM channel (between....9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area. (If you use an FM channel that is being used the included audio cable to connect the XM SkyDock to your vehicle's audio system. 1. On the Home Screen, tap the Settings button. The FM Settings screen will appear. 2. Tap the FM Settings ...