User Guide
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . 7 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 XpressRCi Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 5
Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the XpressRCi! The XpressRCi has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Large vibrant color display: View artist name, song title, and channel information on a display with stylish color backgrounds and graphics.
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.
Introduction Warning! • Opening the case may result in electric shock. • If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water. If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush the eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care. If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water, and induce vomiting.
What’s in the Box? info display fm XpressRCi Radio menu direct mute + 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 jump 0 fav Aux In Cable 6 Remote Control Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dash Mount PowerConnect Power Adapter Magnetic Mount Antenna Antenna & Dash Mount Alcohol Preparation Pads 9
Introduction XpressRCi Functions Control Knob Scroll through lists and preview channels; also highlight menu options. Pause and Replay Buttons Pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio. Display Customize the way you view content on the display. Power Button Turn radio on and off. Select Button Press to confirm selection for channel and menu items; also press and hold to GameSelect, to TuneSelect, or to save a song.
Remote Control Functions Arrow Buttons Use up/down arrow buttons to scroll through lists and preview channels; also highlight menu options. Use left/right arrows to search for channels by category; also when in Replay mode, rewind or fast-forward through content. Power Button Turn radio on and off. Pause and Replay Buttons Pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio.
Introduction Control Knob and Select Button Basics Turn the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll through a list and highlight an item in the list. Press the center of the Select button to make a selection. Press the edge to tilt the Select button to select , , display, or jump.
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 AUDIO AUDIO (Green) Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter (sold separately). ANT PWR ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna. PWR (Red) Connection for PowerConnect Power Adapter.
Introduction Wire Guide The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has a wire guide at the top rear that can help you to organize the cables and wires connected to the dock. If you need to bring a cable or wire from one side of the dock to the other, utilize the wire guide by looping the cable though the wire guide as shown.
Vehicle Installation 15
Vehicle Installation Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the XpressRCi in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag. The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the display screen.
Option 3 A. display jump menu info 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 fav Option 4 Option 5 B. display jump menu info 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 fav B.
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 adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove.
3 Knob 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. 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 a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the mount.
Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: 20 Extended Vent Clamps 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio. 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.
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 Foot Louver Vent Vent TILT ADJUSTMENT HOLES 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.
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. To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna: 1 Choose the best location for your antenna considering your vehicle type. Pay particular attention to any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and how frequently you may use them.
SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as shown. Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown. Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna just above the front windshield as shown. 2 Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
Vehicle Installation 3 Place the antenna in the location you selected. Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages. TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof (for most vehicles) or trunk (for convertibles) where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions.
CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars. CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof.
Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Before you begin routing the antenna cable, read these general instructions for how to route and hide the antenna cable. Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle.
Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping.
Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit, along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin 29
Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable under trim.
Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Pull carpet or mat back Coil excess cable under carpet or mat Bring cable out from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids. Use things typically found around the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door. Hide any excess cable in the trim.
Vehicle Installation • Sedan/Coupe With the Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof: 1. Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, we recommend consulting a professional installer. 2.
the front of the vehicle. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. 5. Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console.
Vehicle Installation • Sedan/Coupe With the Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof: 1. Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the windshield. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the windshield to the lowest point. 2.
• SUV: 1. Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim. Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable. 2.
Vehicle Installation or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately). 4. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock. 5. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 39. • Convertible: 1. Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid.
airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. 4. Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately). 5.
Vehicle Installation of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening. 4. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard.
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. 3 Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock.
Vehicle Installation Step 6: Connect the Audio To play audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, decide on one of the following audio connection options: • Option 1: Best: Use the Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection. Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer.
Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions 1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. AUDIO 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle’s stereo system. 3 Insert the dock into the mount. 4 Insert your XpressRCi into the dock. 5 By default, your XpressRCi turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power. If it does not, power on your XpressRCi by pressing the Power button.
Vehicle Installation 6 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky. Verify that you are receiving the XM signal. There should at least be one bar on the upper right corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press menu and scroll down to highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received.
11 The audio level output of the XpressRCi can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 97. If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1, be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i.e., auxiliary input source (step 9). Also be sure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off (step 7), and that the audio level is set high enough to be heard (step 11).
Vehicle Installation Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. 2 Insert the Cassette Adapter into the vehicle’s cassette deck. You may need to turn on your vehicle’s stereo system in order to do so. 3 Insert the dock into the mount. 4 Insert your XpressRCi into the dock. 5 By default, your XpressRCi turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power.
the XM signal. There should at least be one bar on the upper right corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press menu and scroll down to highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press menu twice to return to the main display screen. 7 Ensure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off.
Vehicle Installation 11 The audio level output of the XpressRCi can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 97. If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1, be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i.e., cassette source (step 9). Also be sure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off (step 7), and that the audio level is set high enough to be heard (step 11).
Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Insert the dock into the mount. 2 Insert your XpressRCi into the dock. 3 By default, your XpressRCi turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power. If it does not, power on your XpressRCi by pressing the Power button. NOTE! You may experience a brief delay while your XpressRCi powers up. If you press the Power button during this time, you will see a “Please Wait” message.
Vehicle Installation The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press menu twice to return to the main display screen. 5 You’ll first need to find an available FM channel. An available FM channel is one that’s not being used by an FM radio station in your area. When you tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk or music.
7 Turn On the FM Transmitter in XpressRCi: i. Press menu. ii. Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode. iii. Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow. iv. Turn the Control knob clockwise to display On and press the Select button. 90.1 MATCH FM CHANNELS 8 RCi Set your Xpress to transmit on the same usable FM channel that you found in step 5: i. If you are still in the Vehicle Mode menu option with FM Transmitter turned On, skip to step iii. If not, press menu.
Vehicle Installation iv. Turn the Control knob to scroll to and highlight storage location FM-2 and press the Select button. v. From the list of FM channels displayed, turn the Control knob to highlight the available FM channel you found in step 4, and press the Select button. vi. Press the Select button to select Start Using. vii. The selected FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen. The XpressRCi will tune to the FM channel. 9 You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s FM radio.
If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1, verify that XpressRCi’s FM Transmitter is On (step 6), and that both the FM Transmitter and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 5 & 7). Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area (step 5). Verify that nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 110 for additional help.
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Activation Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, plus Sports, News, Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate your XpressRCi. 1 2 Make sure your XpressRCi is properly installed, turned on, and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the audio on Channel 1. Make a note of your XM Radio ID. You can find it: • On Channel 0 • On a label on the bottom of the gift box • On the label on the back of your XpressRCi NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.
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Using your XpressRCi The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel is displayed.
Changing the Display Mode You can split the screen to simultaneously view what’s playing on the current channel and up to 3 other channels in any category, or view what’s playing on the current channel and the last channel you had tuned at the same time. Choose from: main display screen with current channel split screen with current channel and three other channels split screen with current channel and previous channel To change the display mode, press display.
Using your XpressRCi Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the XpressRCi On or Off. Control Knob and Select Button Navigate the XpressRCi using the Control knob and Select button: • Control knob: Turning it clockwise or counter-clockwise scrolls through lists and highlights an item in the list. • Select button (press and release): Pressing it on the center selects a highlighted item and confirms settings.
Info Button Pressing info toggles the display to show the sports ticker or the stock ticker at the bottom of the screen. • Sports Ticker: Displays information about upcoming games and scores for games in progress that have been selected with GameSelect. Refer to “GameSelect” on page 77. • Stock Ticker: Displays the stock value of up to 20 selected stocks. TIP! Refer to “GameSelect” on page 77 to add sports teams to the Sports Ticker. Refer to “Stock Quotes” on page 80 to add stocks to the Stock Ticker.
Using your XpressRCi Fav Button Pressing fav toggles between the different tuning modes: Direct mode, Favorite Channels mode, and SongSaver mode. • Direct mode: The 0-9 buttons directly tune to a channel when the channel number is entered. • Favorite Channels mode: Pressing one of the 0-9 buttons tunes to a channel that has been saved as a favorite channel to that button location. • SongSaver mode: Selecting one of the 0-9 buttons plays a song that has been saved to that button location.
Listening to Satellite Radio Tune a channel: 1 Turn the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll forward or backward through the list of channels. 2 You’ll first see the channel logo and current artist. As you pause on a channel, after a few seconds the current song title appears. While you pause, it will toggle between song title and artist name. 3 Press the Select button to select a highlighted channel.
Using your XpressRCi View a category: Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste. 1 To view a category, press 2 Scroll through the category to find the channel you want. 3 Press the Select button to select the channel, or press the previous or next category. or . TIP! To briefly listen to each channel in the category, scroll to and highlight Scan at the end of the category list and press the Select button.
Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. 1 Before entering a channel number, put the XpressRCi in Direct mode. Ensure “Direct” appears at the top of the display screen. If not, press fav until it is displayed. 2 Use the number buttons (0-9) to enter the channel number and wait a moment until the channel is tuned, or press the Select button to immediately tune to the channel.
Using your XpressRCi Auto Tune The Auto Tune feature allows you to tune to a channel when scrolling through the channel list, without having to press the Select button. When a channel is highlighted in the channel list, after 3 seconds the radio automatically tunes to that channel. The Auto Tune feature is off by default. To turn Auto Tune on (or off): 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll down to highlight Channel Access and press the Select button.
Favorite Channels You can set up to 10 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them. Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button. To assign a favorite channel to a number button: 1 2 Tune to the desired channel. Be sure you are in Favorite Channels mode. Press fav until “Favorite Channels” appears at the top of the display screen. 3 Press and hold the number button 0-9 you want to assign to that favorite channel.
Using your XpressRCi Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 3 seconds before the next channel is automatically tuned. If you want to stay tuned to a channel and stop the scan, just press the Select button. To scan a category: 66 1 Press 2 Scroll down to highlight the next to last item in the category which will be Scan and the category name. 3 Press the Select button. The scan will begin.
FM Presets FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them. Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect to listen to your XpressRCi through your vehicle’s FM radio. (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions” on page 47 for more information.) To start using a different FM preset: 1 Press and hold menu until FM Channels is displayed. 2 Scroll to highlight the desired FM preset and press the Select button.
Using your XpressRCi Skip a Channel Channels can be removed from the channel list. Once a channel is set to be skipped, it will not appear in any channel list but the channel can still be tuned by using Direct Tune. You can also add back a channel you had previously designated to be skipped. To skip (or add) channels: 68 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Channel Access and press the Select button. 3 Scroll to highlight Channel Skip/ Add and press the Select button.
Block xL (Explicit Language) Channels Some channels may contain explicit language. When xL appears in the channel logo, explicit language may be heard on that channel. If you do not want explicit language channels, they can be removed from the channel list. To skip all explicit language channels: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Channel Access and press the Select button. 3 Scroll to highlight xL Channels and press the Select button. xL Channels will change to yellow.
Using your XpressRCi press the Select button. 5 The explicit language channels will now appear on the channel list and on the channel skip/add list. IMPORTANT! To completely block access to explicit channels, contact Listener Care at 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) or visit http://www.xmradio.com/parentalcontrols/index.jsp.
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Special Features Pause and Replay Pause and Replay gives you the opportunity to “hear that again” by temporarily storing and letting you access content played during the last 60 minutes. places the XpressRCi into Replay mode. Pressing or TIP! This feature applies to the current listening session only. Turning off your RCi Xpress removes the temporarily stored content from the radio. Both display modes (main display screen and split screen) can display previously played tracks.
3 Press and release to rewind through a song in increments, or press and hold to continuously rewind through a song. TIP! Press and hold track. for 3 seconds to skip all the way back to the first To listen to the next track: 1 Press 2 Press and release to fast-forward through a song in increments or press and hold to continuously fast-forward through a song. to fast-forward to the next track. TIP! To return to live broadcast, press and hold TIP! If you press mode. or until “Live” appears.
Special Features TuneSelect TuneSelect finds your favorite artist and song whenever they’re being played on any channel. XpressRCi can track up to a combination of 20 of your favorite artists and songs. To save a favorite artist or song: 74 1 When you hear a favorite artists or songs, press and hold the Select button for 2 seconds.
To remove an artist or song from your TuneSelect list: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts, and press the Select button. 3 Press the Select button to select Edit TuneSelect.
Special Features 4 Scroll to highlight the artist or song you want to remove from your TuneSelect list, and press the Select button. 5 Scroll to highlight Do Not Alert to disable the alert for that artist or song. Press the Select button. 6 Scroll to highlight Delete to remove the artist or song from your list. Press the Select button. TIP! You can switch between Alert on Artist and Alert on Song at the “Edit Alerts > Edit TuneSelect” sub menu.
GameSelect GameSelect lets you select up to 50 of your favorite sports and/or teams to view their scores and stats at any time. In addition, you can choose to be notified when they play on any channel. To add sports teams to GameSelect: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button. 3 Scroll to highlight Sports and press the Select button. 4 Scroll to highlight a favorite sport, and press the Select button.
Special Features 8 When a sport/team on your GameSelect list plays on any channel, you’ll hear an alert tone and see a message that informs you about the sport/team and the channel it is playing on. To switch to that channel, press the Select button. TIP! You can also set a GameSelect by pressing and holding the Select button for 2 seconds while listening to your favorite team or sport. NOTE! If an event occurs on more than one channel simultaneously, a list of channels will be displayed.
To disable GameSelect alert: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts and press the Select button. 3 Scroll to highlight Edit GameSelect and press the Select button. 4 Scroll to highlight the sport or team you no longer want to be alerted about and press the Select button.
Special Features Stock Quotes You can track the price and daily movement for up to 20 of your favorite stocks. The stock ticker can be enabled at the bottom of the screen by repeatedly pressing info until Stocks is displayed at the bottom left of the display screen. NOTE! Information about most stocks and indices listed on the NYSE, AMEX, or NASDAQ is available. Market information is delayed approximately 25 minutes. Stock data provided by ComStock, Inc. To add a stock: 1 Press menu.
6 When the stock symbol has been correctly entered, you may be prompted to add stock by pressing Select button. Or you may need to turn the Control knob counter clockwise until Stock? appears on display screen. At this time, press the Select button. 7 At the main display screen, press info to see your stock quotes. TIP! To turn on/off the scrolling of stock prices, refer to “Scrolling or Paging Display Appearance” on page 100. To remove a stock: 1 Press menu.
Special Features SongSaver You can save up to 10 songs in the XpressRCi to listen to them later. Each song stays permanently stored on the radio until it is overwritten or deleted. 82 1 When you hear a song you want to save, press and hold the Select button until Add to SongSaver is displayed. 2 Press the Select button again.
3 Your song is saved to the next available number button location. TIP! When all ten buttons are used up, the next song added to SongSaver overwrites the oldest song saved (i.e., the 11th song is saved to button 1). NOTE! Only songs from live broadcasts can be added to SongSaver. To listen to a saved song: 1 Put the XpressRCi in SongSaver mode. Press fav until SongSaver appears on the display screen. 2 Press the number button for the song you want to hear.
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Where Else Can You Use Your XpressRCi? SIRIUS | XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your XpressRCi Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience. With these accessories, you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go — all with a single subscription. • In the Home, Office, etc. – With a Home Kit, you can play your XpressRCi over an existing home, office, or other stereo system.
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Configuring your XpressRCi Radio ID Your XpressRCi has an alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies the radio. This ID is used during the activation process. To display the Radio ID: 88 1 Ensure “Direct” appears at the top of the display screen. If not, press fav until it is displayed. 2 Use the number buttons (0-9) to enter the channel number 0 and wait a moment until the channel is tuned or press the Select button. 3 The Radio ID is displayed until you tune to another channel.
Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any of the procedures below, you should park your vehicle in a safe location. Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any onyX function while driving. PowerConnect allows you to listen to XM audio through your vehicle’s FM radio. You will first need to find an available FM channel, which is a channel that is not being used by an FM radio station in your area.
Configuring your XpressRCi FM Channel” on page 82.) You should hear the XM channel through your vehicle’s radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! If this FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear XM clearly. OR 2 Manually tune through your local FM channels Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM radio. Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio. Start at 88.
another FM channel or a different audio connection method. TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily commute, you may need to use different FM channels along your route for best performance. If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and XpressRCi. Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in.
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off The built-in FM Transmitter in the XpressRCi works when you use PowerConnect (or FMDA). To turn the FM Transmitter On: 1 Press menu. 2 Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode. 3 Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow. 4 Turn the Control knob clockwise to display On and press the Select button. IMPORTANT! The XpressRCi is shipped with the FM Transmitter Off, and is programmed with 97.9 as the default FM channel.
To turn the FM Transmitter Off: 1 Press menu. 2 Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode. 3 Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow. 4 Turn the Control knob counter-clockwise to display Off and press the Select button.
Configuring your XpressRCi Set and Select FM Channels The XpressRCi allows you to easily store (i.e., preset) up to 5 different FM channels. At any time, you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to transmit audio from the XpressRCi to your vehicle’s FM radio. Having a choice of 5 FM presets also makes it easy to switch to the appropriate FM channel as you travel from one area to another. Each FM preset is stored in its own storage location.
storage location contains the FM preset currently being used (denoted by “Current”), then a list of FM channels is displayed. ii. If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to edit it, scroll to highlight Edit Channel and press the Select button to see the list of FM channels. iii. If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to start using it, press the Select button to select Start Using. Skip to step 7.
Configuring your XpressRCi 7 The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and the XpressRCi will tune to that FM channel. 8 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel. IMPORTANT! You’ll first need to find a suitable FM channel that is unused or available in your area. To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list: 96 1 Press and hold menu until FM Channels is displayed. 2 Scroll to highlight the desired FM preset and press the Select button.
Set Audio Level If you are using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapter to play your XpressRCi in your vehicle, you can adjust the audio level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use, such as a CD player, other FM stations, or an MP3 player. Do not use the audio level as a volume control. Use the volume control on your vehicle stereo instead. NOTE! The audio level adjustment is available only when the FM Transmitter is turned Off. To adjust the audio level: 1 Press menu.
Configuring your XpressRCi Signal Indicator For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the XM satellites. In large cities, there are terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage. The XpressRCi can display the strength of the received satellite and terrestrial signals. To display the signal strength: 98 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button.
Display Settings To change the display’s brightness, backlight timer, and auto dimmer: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Change Display and press the Select button. 3 Press the Select button to select Display Setting. 4 To change: • Brightness: Press the Select button to select Brightness which will turn yellow. Turn the Control knob to adjust the brightness. Press the Select button when finished. • Backlight: Scroll to highlight Backlight and press the Select button. Backlight will turn yellow.
Configuring your XpressRCi Scrolling or Paging Display Appearance Cold weather can negatively affect the visual quality of scrolling text. By default the stock ticker and sports ticker information is set to scroll across the screen. You can change this so the information is displayed as a page. To change whether the information is scrolling or paging: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Change Display and press the Select button. 3 Scroll to highlight Display Appearance and press the Select button.
Set Time The time is automatically set for you from the XM signal. To set your time zone: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button. 3 Press the Select button to select Set Clock. 4 Press the Select button to select Select Time Zone. 5 Turn the Control knob to highlight your time zone and press the Select button. To turn on/off Daylight Savings Time: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button.
Configuring your XpressRCi • Turn counter-clockwise to select Off if your area does not participate in Daylight Savings Time. 6 Press the Select button. To change the format of the time: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button. 3 Press the Select button to select Set Clock. 4 Scroll to highlight Hour Mode and press the Select button. Hour Mode will turn yellow.
Automatic Power By default, your XpressRCi turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power. You can change this so you must manually turn the radio on each time. To change the Automatic Power setting: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button. 3 Scroll to highlight Automatic Power and press the Select button. Automatic Power will turn yellow.
Configuring your XpressRCi Delayed Power Use this feature if you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket is always powered on. Delayed power will turn off the XpressRCi after the selected amount of time to avoid draining the vehicle’s battery. By default, delayed power is set to Off but can be set for 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes. To change the Delayed Power setting: 104 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button.
Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer option is available with the home dock and sound system (sold separately). Your XpressRCi has a sleep timer that can automatically shut off the radio after a period of time. By default, the sleep timer is set to Off but can be set for 15, 30, 45 minutes or 1 hour. To change the Sleep Timer: 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button. 3 Scroll to highlight Sleep Timer and press the Select button. Sleep Timer will turn yellow.
Configuring your XpressRCi Factory Settings You can clear all of your personal settings, such as Favorite Channels, SongSaver songs, TuneSelect artists/songs, GameSelect sports/teams, Stocks etc., and return the radio to its original out-of-the-box settings. To reset the XpressRCi to the factory defaults: NOTE! Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings. 1 Press menu. 2 Scroll to highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button.
Demo Mode Your XpressRCi has a demo mode that starts playing when the radio is not yet activated and it’s either not receiving a signal or not connected to the antenna. The demo mode disappears when the antenna is connected properly or when the radio starts receiving a signal. After activation, the demo does not appear under the above conditions. If desired, you can put the XpressRCi in demo mode after you have activated the radio.
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Troubleshooting XpressRCi has been designed and built to be trouble-free, but if you experience a problem, try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure. • Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion. • Make sure you have connected the XpressRCi as described in this User Guide. Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket and that the LED on the PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit (on).
If you see this on the screen: Try this: Channel Off Air • The channel you’ve selected is not currently broadcasting. Tune to another channel. Loading • Your XpressRCi is acquiring audio or program information. This message usually goes away in a few seconds. Updating • Your XpressRCi is being updated with the latest encryption code. Wait until the update is done. • You may be trying to tune to a channel that is blocked or unavailable. Tune to another channel.
Troubleshooting 112 If this happens: Try this: No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter • Check all cables between your XpressRCi and your vehicle’s stereo system for a firm and secure connection. • Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle’s stereo system. • Ensure that the FM Transmitter in the XpressRCi is turned Off, and increase the audio level of the XpressRCi. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 97.
If this happens: Try this: No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA • Check that your XpressRCi and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel. No song title or artist name is displayed • The information may not be available or updates may be in progress. Traffic and Weather channels sound different from other channels • These channels use a different audio technology than other channels so they often sound different from other channels.
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Product Specifications System Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Audio Output: 9-16 V DC, 500 mA (max) -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) 1.0 Vrms (max) RCi Xpress Radio Dimensions: Weight: 115 mm (width) x 63 mm (height) x 17 mm (depth) 4.5 in (width) x 2.5 in (height) x 0.7 in (depth) 93 g (3.3 oz) Remote Control Dimensions: Weight: Battery: 40 mm (width) x 119 mm (height) x 14 mm (depth) 1.6 in (width) x 4.7 in (height) x 0.6 in (depth) 40 g (1.
Vehicle Antenna Type: Connector: Cable Length: XM Magnetic Mount SMB female, right angle 7.0 m (23 ft) Aux In Cable Connectors: Cable Length: 3.5 mm stereo male to 3.5 mm stereo male 1.
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FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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