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POWERCONNECT VEHICLE KIT
User Guide
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction 5
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Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the XMp3i™ PowerConnect Vehicle Kit! Your new Vehicle Kit has everything you need to play your XMp3i™ or Pioneer XMp3™ Radio through your vehicle’s stereo . • Take your Radio on the road: No need for a second subscription . Listen to live or recorded Satellite Radio programming, plus your MP3s and WMAs, directly through your vehicle’s stereo system . • Easy to install: Revolutionary SIRIUS|XM PowerConnect FM Transmitter works throu
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Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device . SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes . • Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140ûF or below -4ûF, or above 60ûC or below -20ûC) . • Do not expose to moisture . Do not use device near or in water . Do not touch the device with wet hands . • Do not let any
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Introduction WARNING! • Opening the case may result in electric shock . • Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter’s plug all the way into the cigarette lighter/power adapter socket . • For optimal audio performance, insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter directly into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter/power outlet . Don’t use an intermediary device, such as a dual vehicle power adapter for multiple devices . • When using this product, it is always important to keep your e
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Software Version For this XMp3i™ PowerConnect Vehicle Kit to operate properly, your Satellite Radio must be running Software Version 1 . 19 or later . Check your Radio to see if it is running the correct Software Version . The Software Version is displayed momentarily on the screen when you turn on your Radio . V1.19 If your Radio does not display V1.19 or higher, please go to www . xmradio . com/xmp3update for easy-to-follow instructions to update the Software Version . 9
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Introduction What’s in the Box? Aux In Cable PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dash Mount Remote Control Vent Mount Magnetic Mount PowerConnect and Extended Alcohol Antenna Power Adapter Preparation Pads Vent Clamps TIP! For other accessories you can add to your Vehicle Kit such as a Cassette Adapter for vehicles with a cassette player, to professional installation if you don’t want to install your the Kit yourself – just visit xmradio . com/accessories or your favorite retailer . 10
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Remote Control Functions Power Button Arrow Buttons 30-Minute Replay Buttons Navigates through Pause and replay up to 30 lists and highlights list minutes of live Satellite items . Radio programming . Record Record a song or a Select Button channel . Also schedule a Press to confirm recording and set channel highlighted selections . to auto record . Options Displays a menu in context Menu according to what you are Go to Satellite Radio, doing . My Music Library, Auto Recordings, or Set
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PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color-Coded Connections The Color-Coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect, just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where . Rear View ANT FM AUDIO POWER ANT (Silver) POWER (Red) Connection for Connection for the Magnetic PowerConnect Mount Antenna . Power Adapter . FM (Blue) AUDIO (Green) Connection for Connection for Aux optional FM Direct In Cable or optional Adapter (sold Cassette Adapter separately)
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Vehicle Installation Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location where your Satellite Radio, when docked, will not will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag . DASH MOUNT - Option 1 The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it may be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the display
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VENT MOUNT - Option 1 VENT MOUNT - Option 2 15
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Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount . IMPORTANT! When you install the chosen mount, do not attach the dock to the mount yet . All cables should be attached to the dock prior to connecting the dock to the mount . Installing the Dash Mount: CAUTION! The used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove . Do not install this mount on leather surfaces (contact your automobile deale
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3 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions . Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle . When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob . Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate 4 Clean the surface with the Alcohol Preparation Pad and let it dry thoroughly . 5 Peel off the adhesive liner . Position, press, and hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds . IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for at least 24 hours before using the mount . TI
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Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: Extended Vent Clamps 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio . Short Vent 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle Clamps are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount . If so, remove the shorter vent clamps and install the longer ones into the Vent Mount . Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent clamps as shown . Remove End Cap Slide Short Ven
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3 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2) . 4 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2), and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole (3) . 1 2 3 Dash Dash Dash HOOKED PUSH Vent Vent Vent Foot Louver To remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent . Then lift up until disengaged from the rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mount . 19 TILT ADJUSTMENT HOLES
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Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle . Installing the Magnetic Mount Antenna: 1 Choose the best location for the Magnetic Mount Antenna considering your vehicle type . Pay particular attention to any accessories that you may have like a roof rack, luggage racks, etc ., and how frequently you Magnet may use them . Sedan/Coupe: We r
