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Released: 9-15-05
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Congratulations ® Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Xpress XM Satellite Receiver. You are one step closer to experiencing the ® ® latest innovation in XM Satellite Radio. XM Satellite Radio will revolutionize your vehicle or in-home entertain- ment. ® XM features over 150 digital channels — 100% commercial-free music, over 30 channels of news, sports, talk ® and entertainment, over 20 dedicated channels of XM Instant Traffic & Weather, and the deepest play-list in the industry with access to
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Cautions and Warnings • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. • The owner or operator shall not make any changes to the unit, antenna, or accessories, as this will void operator’s authority to operate this equipment. • By adhering to these warnings and safety
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Select By-Song ................................................................................... 20 Select By Artist...................................................................................20 Congratulations ................................................................................... 2 Stock Ticker ........................................................................................21 Cautions and Warnings ..................................................
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TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1. Your Receiver 8-Character Alphanumeric ID ...................... 8 Figure 28. Scrolling Display Screen ............................................... 25 Figure 2. Xpress Receiver Unit ........................................................... 9 Figure 29. Background Setting Screen ........................................... 25 Figure 3. Xpress Receiver Unit Display Screen ................................. 11 Figure 30. Set Clock Screen Setting Time Zone .............
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Xpress SYSTEM COMPONENTS XM7 Receiver Model Xpress Part Number 136-4040 Remote Control Unit Part Number 136-4042 3 Vdc Battery for Remote, (1) CR2032 -6-
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES INTRODUCTION The Audiovox Xpress XM7 unit processes the XM satellite sig- o Audiovox Home Kit: Part Number XMH-10 nals received by the externally mounted antenna (purchased o Audiovox Boom Box: Part Number XMB-10 nd separately for Home or Boom Box Kits). The Xpress XM7 unit o Audiovox 2 Vehicle Kit: Part Number XMC-10 recognizes and decodes the incoming XM program information o Audiovox FM Direct Adaptor: Part Number XMFM-1 and provides an audio signal to your radio or othe
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GETTING STARTED To obtain the XM7 identification (ID) number, tune to channel 0 and press the Rotary/Select Knob. The 8-character alphanu- meric XM7 ID will appear on the screen. Write the alphanumeric XM Activation ID below (Figure 1) for future reference. Activating your XM7 radio service is easy. You have one of two choices to activate your service: Online or by Phone. NOTE: No adjustments are allowed in this mode. To exit the Radio ID screen, tune to any channel by turning the rotary kno
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Online Activation Process Once the ID code is obtained, log LCD SEARCH DISPLAY BUTTON on to XM7 at http://activate.xmradio.com and follow the easy DISPLAY BUTTON instructions to activate your Xpress XM7 unit. MENU BUTTON Call-in Activation Process ROTARY / SELECT Call XM7 at 1-800-XM RADIO (1-800-967-2346). One of XM7’s KNOB friendly Customer Care representatives will take the necessary POWER / IR information and walk you through the activation process. After EYE BUTTON the activa
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Controls Rotary/Select Knob – The Rotary/Select Knob is the primary control for navigating through the various lists and option menus available. This knob has a dual purpose. In the default mode, Receiver Control Features this knob provides sequential tuning through the available pro- gram channels. When the knob is turned in a clockwise (CW) Display Button - This button allows the user to choose one of direction the unit tunes up one channel at a time. When the knob four (4) different format
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Jump Button – This button allows the user to jump to the Previous Channel (i.e., switch between the current and previ- Signal ous channel. Momentary Preset Indicator Strength Time (Stays on for 2-seconds) Preset/Direct Button (pre./dir.) - Each momentary press of the PRESET button allows the user to switch between (3) banks of Channel presets (10 presets each A, B, and C) plus Direct Channel Channel channel entry. When in any of the three preset banks, momen- Name Number tarily pressin
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NOTE: If this is the first time using the Xpress XM7 unit, the BASIC OPERATION screen will alternately display the preview channel screen and With the Xpress XM7 unit properly installed, activated and con- a number of messages, including: “Activate Your XM7 1-800- nected to your home/vehicle audio system or boom box, pro- XM RADIO”. If not, go to channel 1 using the Rotary/Select ceed as follows: Knob on the Xpress XM7 unit or the CH Up/Down buttons on the remote control. Turning Xpress ON and O
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While in the menu screen function, if a button is not pressed Menu Options within 12-seconds from the previously selected function, the unit exits the menu screen function and reverts to the default To enter the Menu Options page, press the MENU Button on screen display. either the remote control or the main unit. The Main Menu list will appear on the screen (see Figure 6). Using the Rotary/Select NOTE:Upon setting and confirmation of a Menu selection, Knob, highlight the option you wish to ad
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FM Frequency The following Frequency Setting adjustments are possible: NOTE:The Xpress XM7 unit has an internal wireless FM trans- mitter, which allows you to play the audio through any standard FM receiver, eliminating the need for hardwire connections. In Figure 7. FM OFF Screen certain urban areas of the country where strong FM stations The selected frequency must be an unused frequency or a may overpower the Xpress XM7 unit FM transmitted signal, an frequency used by a low powered FM station
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Brightness + Contrast NOTE: When the Receiver is to be used in battery-operated This feature allows the user to adjust the brightness and con- accessories, such as the Xpress Boom Box (XMB10), trast of the unit’s display (see Figure 9). Upon entering either the to maximize battery life, it is suggested that the bright- brightness or contrast adjustment mode, a horizontal bar graph ness setting be reduced to a minimal level. is displayed with a minus (-) sign on the left and a plus (+) on the
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NOTE: To prevent distortion caused by overdriving the audio Antenna Aiming (Home Installation) playback device input, it is recommended that you adjust the This feature allows the user to aim the antenna to optimize XM7 audio level signal to mid-range. signal reception (see Figure 11). Upon entering the antenna aim- ing mode, a horizontal bar graph is displayed with a minus (-) sign on the left and a plus (+) on the right. The horizontal bar graphs represent the repeater signal and satellite tr
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Direct Tune Search Mode Turn the Rotary/Select Knob CW or CCW to highlight choice (Di- This feature allows the user to change the way the search rect Tune On or Direct Tune Off). When the desired setting is button on the Xpress XM7 unit functions. The Search button can highlighted, press the Rotary/Select Knob or the (XM) Select be set to search categories, to scan through all presets (A, B, C) Button on the remote control to confirm (see Figure 12). The or all available channels. direct tune f
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Memory Recall Channel Skip/Add This feature allows the user to capture and store the current The Channel Skip/Add function provides the ability to skip over certain channels when using the Rotary/Select Knob or the UP program data information (Artist & Song title) with up to 20 list- ings (20 Artist/Song Title combinations) (see Figure 15). and DOWN buttons on the Remote Control. Upon entering this mode, a channel list is displayed with the current channel in play Press and release the memory (
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“Yes or No” (see Figure 17). Press the Rotary/Select Knob or the (XM) Select Button on the remote control to confirm the selection. Figure 16. Tune Select Screen TUNE SELECT Figure 17. Tune Select Erase All Screen This feature allows the user to store current program information (Artist and Song title) for future comparison against the incoming Tune Select Erase Some XM7 signal. The Xpress XM7 unit can hold up to 20 entries, after which any new information saved will replace the oldest entry
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Select By-Song Select By Artist This feature enables the Xpress XM7 unit to search incoming This feature enables the Xpress XM7 unit to search incoming XM7 broadcast for stored content by song title. Use the Rotary/ XM7 broadcast stored content by artist title. Use the Rotary/ Select Knob or the UP and DOWN buttons on the remote control Select Knob or the remote control up down buttons and select and select the “Select by Song”. Press the Rotary/Select Knob the “Select by Artist”. Press the
