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... Introduction 3 Features 4 About XM Satellite Radio 5 About Delphi 5 Safety and Care information 6 What's in the box 8 XpressRC functions 9 Remote control functions 10 5-way navigation knob 11 Vehicle Installation 12 Step 1: Mount the XM Antenna 13 Step 2: Install the vent or swivel mount . . 16 Step 3: Connect your XpressRC 18 Step 4: Turning on your XpressRC 20 Activation 21 Using...
... Introduction 3 Features 4 About XM Satellite Radio 5 About Delphi 5 Safety and Care information 6 What's in the box 8 XpressRC functions 9 Remote control functions 10 5-way navigation knob 11 Vehicle Installation 12 Step 1: Mount the XM Antenna 13 Step 2: Install the vent or swivel mount . . 16 Step 3: Connect your XpressRC 18 Step 4: Turning on your XpressRC 20 Activation 21 Using...
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..., the Country Music Hall of Fame in -vehicle and consumer electronics technologies. Now Delphi technology has helped make satellite radio a reality, and Delphi continues to answer a wide variety of innovation in mobile electronics, vehicle components, and audio technology. About XM Satellite Radio XM is available in the vehicle, home, office, or virtually anywhere. With its strong...
..., the Country Music Hall of Fame in -vehicle and consumer electronics technologies. Now Delphi technology has helped make satellite radio a reality, and Delphi continues to answer a wide variety of innovation in mobile electronics, vehicle components, and audio technology. About XM Satellite Radio XM is available in the vehicle, home, office, or virtually anywhere. With its strong...
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... let any foreign matter spill into device. • Do not store in dusty areas. • Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. XM Satellite Radio claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other heat sources for a prolonged period. • Do not try to...
... let any foreign matter spill into device. • Do not store in dusty areas. • Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. XM Satellite Radio claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other heat sources for a prolonged period. • Do not try to...
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... cables in the trim. 15 TIP! • If you placed the XM antenna on the rear of the rear window. Run the cable into the trunk and then into the weather stripping around and down the window to the radio. 4 Make sure any excess cable in areas so that hinges do not...
... cables in the trim. 15 TIP! • If you placed the XM antenna on the rear of the rear window. Run the cable into the trunk and then into the weather stripping around and down the window to the radio. 4 Make sure any excess cable in areas so that hinges do not...
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Vent Mount Extra Adhesive Pad Swivel Mount 16 You can use either the vent mount or the swivel mount for your XpressRC depending on your vent. 3 Snap the mount onto the vent. To remove, push the mount into the vent, then lift up. Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the vent or swivel mount. 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 particular situation.
Vent Mount Extra Adhesive Pad Swivel Mount 16 You can use either the vent mount or the swivel mount for your XpressRC depending on your vent. 3 Snap the mount onto the vent. To remove, push the mount into the vent, then lift up. Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the vent or swivel mount. 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 particular situation.
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Position, press, and hold the swivel mount in place for 24 hours before attaching the XM cradle and radio to the mount. 4 Turn the swivel to adjust the tension of the mount with a screwdriver. 17 You can adjust this mount on leather surfaces and ... to remove. Adjust the tension via the center screw. Make sure there is at least 60°F (15°C). 1 Locate a flat surface for the XM cradle and radio when installed. 2 Clean the surface with the swivel mount may make sure the air temperature is ample room for the mount. IMPORTANT! Let the...
Position, press, and hold the swivel mount in place for 24 hours before attaching the XM cradle and radio to the mount. 4 Turn the swivel to adjust the tension of the mount with a screwdriver. 17 You can adjust this mount on leather surfaces and ... to remove. Adjust the tension via the center screw. Make sure there is at least 60°F (15°C). 1 Locate a flat surface for the XM cradle and radio when installed. 2 Clean the surface with the swivel mount may make sure the air temperature is ample room for the mount. IMPORTANT! Let the...
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... the power button during this method. NOTE: If you bought your radio or go to xmradio.com/shop and click on your car radio. 2 Insert the cassette adapter. Professional installation can listen to your XpressRC through your car stereo by using the XM SureConnect or the FM Direct adapter, refer to transmit on your...
... the power button during this method. NOTE: If you bought your radio or go to xmradio.com/shop and click on your car radio. 2 Insert the cassette adapter. Professional installation can listen to your XpressRC through your car stereo by using the XM SureConnect or the FM Direct adapter, refer to transmit on your...
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... listen to an hour. This usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to any of XM's more than 170 channels, you must remain on Channel 1. 2 Make a note of your XpressRC NOTE: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F. 3 Activate your service: • Online:... Go to activate.xmradio.com OR • By phone: call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) 4 When your service is properly installed and receiving the XM signal so that you can ...
... listen to an hour. This usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to any of XM's more than 170 channels, you must remain on Channel 1. 2 Make a note of your XpressRC NOTE: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F. 3 Activate your service: • Online:... Go to activate.xmradio.com OR • By phone: call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) 4 When your service is properly installed and receiving the XM signal so that you can ...
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Direct channel entry 1 To enter a channel number, make it easier for you want. 3 Press the XM button. If not, press fav. 25 View a category With so many channels to choose from, XM Satellite Radio has organized them into categories to make sure "Direct" is on the screen. TIP! To briefly listen to find the channel you to find the ones that suit your taste. 1 To view a category, press < or >. 2 Scroll through the category to each channel in the category, select Scan, then press the XM button.
Direct channel entry 1 To enter a channel number, make it easier for you want. 3 Press the XM button. If not, press fav. 25 View a category With so many channels to choose from, XM Satellite Radio has organized them into categories to make sure "Direct" is on the screen. TIP! To briefly listen to find the channel you to find the ones that suit your taste. 1 To view a category, press < or >. 2 Scroll through the category to each channel in the category, select Scan, then press the XM button.
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... on the channel skip/add list. To add explicit language channels to an XM channel, contact XM Listener Care at 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) or online at http://www.xmradio.com/parentalcontrols/index.jsp. 30 IMPORTANT! Using your XpressRC 5 Press the XM button. 6 None of the explicit language channels will now appear on the...
... on the channel skip/add list. To add explicit language channels to an XM channel, contact XM Listener Care at 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) or online at http://www.xmradio.com/parentalcontrols/index.jsp. 30 IMPORTANT! Using your XpressRC 5 Press the XM button. 6 None of the explicit language channels will now appear on the...
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Tune directly to a channel: Usually, you press the XM button to the channel when highlighted for longer than 3 seconds. You can change this so that your radio automatically tunes to select a channel. To automatically tune to a channel: 1 Press menu. 2 Select Channel Access, and press the XM button. 3 Select Direct Tune, and press the XM button. 4 Turn the knob until Direct Tune is ON. 5 Press the XM button. 31
Tune directly to a channel: Usually, you press the XM button to the channel when highlighted for longer than 3 seconds. You can change this so that your radio automatically tunes to select a channel. To automatically tune to a channel: 1 Press menu. 2 Select Channel Access, and press the XM button. 3 Select Direct Tune, and press the XM button. 4 Turn the knob until Direct Tune is ON. 5 Press the XM button. 31
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... to your spouse's car to a family car for weekends to purchase an XM accessory, please visit your primary radio mount, antenna, etc. For more information on the deck, to a picnic. You can take your single radio and also use it in high-quality stereo sound. • In Multiple ... to remove your local retailer or www.xmradio.com/accessories. 48 How Else Can You Use Your XpressRC? XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you can take your XpressRC between vehicles without having to your lifestyle and enhance your existing home, office, or other stereo system/...
... to your spouse's car to a family car for weekends to purchase an XM accessory, please visit your primary radio mount, antenna, etc. For more information on the deck, to a picnic. You can take your single radio and also use it in high-quality stereo sound. • In Multiple ... to remove your local retailer or www.xmradio.com/accessories. 48 How Else Can You Use Your XpressRC? XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you can take your XpressRC between vehicles without having to your lifestyle and enhance your existing home, office, or other stereo system/...
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Configuring your XpressRC Turn the FM modulator on both your XpressRC and your car radio. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Vehicle Mode, and press the XM button. 3 Select FM Modulator, and press the XM button. 4 Select On, and press the XM button. 50 For use with XM SureConnect or FM Direct adapter.) If you are using the SureConnect or FM Direct Adapter to transmit audio, you must turn the FM Modulator on and set the FM frequency on /off (Car cradle only.
Configuring your XpressRC Turn the FM modulator on both your XpressRC and your car radio. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Vehicle Mode, and press the XM button. 3 Select FM Modulator, and press the XM button. 4 Select On, and press the XM button. 50 For use with XM SureConnect or FM Direct adapter.) If you are using the SureConnect or FM Direct Adapter to transmit audio, you must turn the FM Modulator on and set the FM frequency on /off (Car cradle only.
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... to ON, press and hold jump for two seconds. 2 Your XpressRC automatically scans for all available FM frequencies. 6 Locate a suitable FM frequency from the list and press the XM button. 4 Set your car radio to choose that frequency. Find an FM frequency If necessary, you... Frequencies to see 100 frequencies), press XM, and tune your car stereo to that frequency. 5 Your XpressRC automatically scans for all available FM frequencies. 3 Locate a suitable FM frequency from the list and press the XM button. 7 Set your car radio to use is recommended to the frequency...
... to ON, press and hold jump for two seconds. 2 Your XpressRC automatically scans for all available FM frequencies. 6 Locate a suitable FM frequency from the list and press the XM button. 4 Set your car radio to choose that frequency. Find an FM frequency If necessary, you... Frequencies to see 100 frequencies), press XM, and tune your car stereo to that frequency. 5 Your XpressRC automatically scans for all available FM frequencies. 3 Locate a suitable FM frequency from the list and press the XM button. 7 Set your car radio to use is recommended to the frequency...
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... car's stereo to transmit audio, you can adjust XpressRC's audio level to the frequency selected. Configuring your XpressRC 6 Locate a suitable FM frequency from the list and press the XM button. 7 Set your car radio to match other audio sources. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Vehicle Mode, and press the XM button. 3 Select Line Out Level, and press...
... car's stereo to transmit audio, you can adjust XpressRC's audio level to the frequency selected. Configuring your XpressRC 6 Locate a suitable FM frequency from the list and press the XM button. 7 Set your car radio to match other audio sources. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Vehicle Mode, and press the XM button. 3 Select Line Out Level, and press...
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... each time. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Set Time, and press the XM button. 3 Select Automatic Power, and press the XM button. 4 Turn the knob to: • On to have your radio turn on automatically when it is plugged in • Off to turn your XpressRC turns on automatically when it is plugged in it car...
... each time. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Set Time, and press the XM button. 3 Select Automatic Power, and press the XM button. 4 Turn the knob to: • On to have your radio turn on automatically when it is plugged in • Off to turn your XpressRC turns on automatically when it is plugged in it car...
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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. 2 Select Set Time, and press the XM button. 3 Select Delayed Power, and press the XM button. • Turn the knob to choose the amount of time (60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes) that should pass before the radio turns off automatically. 4 Press the XM button. 61
Delayed power This option is available if you are using the car cradle and the cigarette lighter is always powered. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Set Time, and press the XM button. 3 Select Delayed Power, and press the XM button. • Turn the knob to choose the amount of time (60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes) that should pass before the radio turns off automatically. 4 Press the XM button. 61
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... timer The Sleep Timer is set to OFF but you can automatically shut off automatically. 4 Press the XM button. 62 Your XpressRC has a sleep timer that should pass before the radio turns off the unit after a period of time (15, 30, 45, or 1 hour) that can set it for 15, 30, 45 ...minutes or 1 hour. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Set Time, and press the XM button. 3 Select Sleep Timer, and press the XM button...
... timer The Sleep Timer is set to OFF but you can automatically shut off automatically. 4 Press the XM button. 62 Your XpressRC has a sleep timer that should pass before the radio turns off the unit after a period of time (15, 30, 45, or 1 hour) that can set it for 15, 30, 45 ...minutes or 1 hour. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Set Time, and press the XM button. 3 Select Sleep Timer, and press the XM button...
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Clearing your personal settings permanently removes any SongSaver songs and all of your personal settings (such as Favorite Channels, SongSaver songs, TuneSelects, GameSelects, Stocks, and Sports information) and return the radio to keep your personal settings • No to its outof-the-box state. NOTE! Factory defaults You can clear all personal settings. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Factory Defaults, and press the XM button. 3 Turn the knob to: • Yes to clear your personal settings 4 Press the XM button. 63
Clearing your personal settings permanently removes any SongSaver songs and all of your personal settings (such as Favorite Channels, SongSaver songs, TuneSelects, GameSelects, Stocks, and Sports information) and return the radio to keep your personal settings • No to its outof-the-box state. NOTE! Factory defaults You can clear all personal settings. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Factory Defaults, and press the XM button. 3 Turn the knob to: • Yes to clear your personal settings 4 Press the XM button. 63
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... data (or derivative thereof ) except in compliance with applicable export laws, rules and regulations. Your Satellite Radio receiver is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene, etc., and does not contain any other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from any export of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. Furthermore, the AMBE® voice compression...-readable form. The user of this product. The music, talk, news, entertainment, data, and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the XM Satellite Radio system.
... data (or derivative thereof ) except in compliance with applicable export laws, rules and regulations. Your Satellite Radio receiver is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene, etc., and does not contain any other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from any export of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. Furthermore, the AMBE® voice compression...-readable form. The user of this product. The music, talk, news, entertainment, data, and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the XM Satellite Radio system.