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user guide
XMCK-5P
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Quick Start 2 Quick Start EZ 1. Install your Xpress in your vehicle 2. Activate your XM subscription online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by phone 1 800 XM RADIO (1-800-967-2346 ) 3. Listen to XM* 4. Identify and easily access your favorite channels by using the f fa av vo or ri it te es s button *Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. Installation cost and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee, may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. XM produc
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Contents 3 Auto Tune Mode ........................................ 27 I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n .............................................. 4 Auto Off ........................................................ 28 Features............................................................ 4 Factory Defaults.......................................... 28 Safety Instructions........................................ 5 What’s in the Box .......................................... 7 C Cu us st to om
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introduction 4 Features EZ Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox Xpress . Your new EZ Xpress includes: Built-in FM modulator Favorites button allows you to program 10 of your favorite channels Easily view channel, artist, and song title via a bright 3 line display Move quickly through XM channels with the tune and press knob Enjoy XM’s 170 channels from coast to coast, with over 80,000 hours of entertainment each month. XM offers musical choice, variety, and discovery – worlds beyond
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introduction 5 Safety Instructions Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage EZ to your Xpress . Please be aware that XM claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes. E EZ Z X Xp pr re es ss s D Di ig gi it ta al l A Au ud di io o P Pl la ay ye er r Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or above 60°C or below -20°C). EZ Do not expose to moisture. Do not use Xpress near
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introduction 6 C Ca au ut ti io on n: : Opening the case may result in electric shock. C Ca au ut ti io on n: : The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may cause electric shock or fire. For your safety, please do not open these components. Do not let metallic objects, such as necklaces or coins, come into contact with the power adapter plugs. C Ca au ut ti io on n: : To avoid electric shock, use the power adapter only with an outlet that matches the shape of the adapter’s plug.
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introduction 7 What’s in the Box? EZ Xpress XM Antenna Car Cradle Vent Mount Car Power Adapter
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introduction 8 EZ Xpress Functions P Po ow we er r/ /S Se el le ec ct t X XM M B Bu ut tt to on n Power button; also confirms selec- tion for channels, categories, and menu items. Press and hold to power down. K Kn no ob b Previews channels and navigates categories and menu options. M Me en nu u F Fa av vo or ri it te es s D Di is sp pl la ay y Access advanced features Store and access
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introduction 9 Using This Guide Throughout this guide, you will see instructions such as: Select m me en nu u A An nt te en nn na a A Ai im mi in ng g. This tells you to perform the following actions: 1. Press the m me en nu u button. 2. Rotate knob to highlight Antenna Aiming, then press the XM button to select it. EZ Not all of the menu items described in this guide may appear on your Xpress display. EZ Some menu items will only be seen when Xpress is used in an accessory home kit or boom
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vehicle installation 10 1 vehicle installation
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vehicle installation 11 Vehicle installation Every vehicle is different; for your safety, follow all instructions carefully. Consult a professional installer if you have questions. 1. To begin, first decide which method of installation is best for your vehicle: EZ XM SureConnect (Sold Separately): You can listen to your Xpress through your car EZ stereo by using Xpress ’s built-in FM modulator and the XM SureConnect. Simply find EZ an unused FM frequency on the stereo and set your Xpress to tr
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vehicle installation option 2 option 1 12 Step 1: Mounting the XM Antenna Mount the XM antenna to the roof or trunk of the vehicle. During installation, make sure you are outdoors and the antenna is not obstructed by tall buildings. For best results mount the XM antenna to the outside of your vehicle. Below are the recommended options. Keep excess cable behind or under the dashboard. The XM antenna contains a strong magnet, allowing it to stick to any metal parts of your vehicle. Magnet
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vehicle installation 13 Step 2: Installing the Vent Mount To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your EZ Xpress and car cradle. To remove the vent mount, push it into the vent and lift upwards slightly to release the mount’s hooks from the vent vane. Some parts of the vent mount can be adjusted to better suit your vent.
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vehicle installation 14 Step 3: How to receive XM through your car stereo There are several methods of receiving XM through your car stereo Option 1 EZ XM SureConnect (Sold Separately): You can listen to your Xpress through your car stereo EZ by using Xpress ’s built-in FM modulator and the XM SureConnect. Simply find an unused FM EZ frequency on the stereo and set your Xpress to transmit on that same frequency. Option 2 Professional Wired (Sold Separately): If you choose to use the FM Dire
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vehicle installation 15 Step 4: Making Your Vehicle’s FM Radio an XM Radio EZ Your Xpress contains a built-in FM modulator that requires the use of either the XM SureConnect (sold separately) or the FM Direct Adapter (sold separately) to transmit the XM audio signal to your vehicle’s FM radio. You will need to find a suitable FM frequency in order to First, turn on your car stereo. get the best sound. A suitable FM frequency is an unused frequency or weak station that is not located near a s
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vehicle installation 16 This chart represents the FM channels in the Washington, DC area. The spikes repre- the strength of the FM channel. Someone in DC would choose a “vacant” channel sent like 92.9 that is unused and located between two weaker channels. EZ Next, power on your Xpress . Be sure all of your cables are properly connected. Go to channel 1, this is the preview channel. You will not hear any sound through your vehi- cle’s audio system until you have chosen an FM Frequency. Not
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vehicle installation 17 If you choose to use a cassette adapter or a mini audio cable (both sold separately) be sure to turn the FM Modulator off instead of setting it to one of the FM frequencies: EZ Now you should be able to hear your Xpress through your FM stereo. If you can’t hear any sound please check all of your connections and be sure your XM antenna is not ob- structed. Visit Troubleshooting (page 30) for more information. EZ Now you will learn how to activate and use your Xpress .
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activation 18 2 activation
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activation 19 EZ Before you can listen to XM content, you must activate your Xpress . EZ 1. Set up your Xpress , car cradle, power adapter, and antenna (pages 10 -17). Make EZ sure Xpress can receive the XM signal. 2. Find the 8-character XM Radio ID, which is printed on the package or on the back of EZ your Xpress . Or select XM channel 0 to view the Radio ID. Record the Radio ID here for reference: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F. 3. Activate y
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EZ using your Xpress 20 3 EZ using your Xpress
