User Guide
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About Delphi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety and Care information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Introduction Features Congratulations, on your purchase of the XpressRC! The XpressRC has these exciting features to enhance your listening experience: • Large, customizable, color display – view the content you want; the way you want it. • Multi Channel viewing-View the current channel and three other channels OR view the current and the previous channels at the same time. • Pause and Replay up to 60 minutes of live XM programming.
About XM Satellite Radio XM is America’s number one satellite radio company. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM’s 2007 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children’s and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.
Introduction Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT: Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. XM Satellite Radio claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes. • Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or above 60°C or below -20°C). • Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. • Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.
WARNING • Opening the case may result in electric shock. • 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. • To avoid electric shock, use the power adapter only with an outlet that matches the shape of the adapter’s plug. • Make sure that you insert the adapter’s plug all the way into the outlet.
Introduction What’s in the Box? info Xpress RC display menu mute + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 jump 0 fav Cassette Adapter Remote Control Vent Mount Car Cradle Swivel Mount Car Power Adapter XM Car Antenna Swivel Mount Preparation Kit
XpressRC functions 60-Minute Replay Buttons Pause and replay up to 60 minutes of live XM broadcast. Display Customize the way you view content on the display. Power Button XM Button Confirms selection for channel and menu items, also press and hold to GameSelect, to TuneSelect or to save a song. Left and Right Arrows Search for channels by category. 5-way Navigation Knob Previews channels; also selects various menu options. Menu Access advanced features and configuration options.
Introduction Remote Control functions Power Button 60-Minute Replay Buttons Pause and replay up to 60 minutes of live XM broadcast. Arrow Buttons Select menu entries, change channels. XM Button Confirms selection for channel and menu items, also press and hold to GameSelect, to TuneSelect or to save a song. Display Customize the way you view content on the display. Info Displays either your personal stock or info extras information.
5-way navigation knob Turn the knob to scroll through a list. Press the center of the XM button to make a selection. Press the edge of the XM button to select display, jump, < or >.
Vehicle Installation
Vehicle Installation Step 1: Mount the XM Antenna The XM antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal parts of your vehicle. 1 Choose the best location for your XM antenna considering your own personal situation. Pay particular attention to any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and how frequently you may use them.
Vehicle Installation 2 3 Place the antenna in the location you selected. Route the cable: • If you placed the XM antenna on the front of the vehicle, route the cable across the top of the windshield. Gently pry up the rubber weather seal and tuck the cable underneath. Follow the weather seal down to the door jam. Tuck the cable into the door jam and up to the dash or under the carpet to the car cradle as shown.
• If you placed the XM antenna on the rear of the vehicle, route the cable under the weather seal of the rear window. Route it into the trunk and through any existing wire passages or cargo passages to the rear passenger compartment. Tuck the cable under the door jam trim or under the carpet to the radio as shown. 4 Make sure any excess cable does not interfere with vehicle operations. TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids.
Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the vent or swivel mount. You can use either the vent mount or the swivel mount for your XpressRC depending on your particular situation. 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 vent. 3 Snap the mount onto the vent. Vent Mount Extra Adhesive Pad To remove, push the mount into the vent, then lift up.
Installing the swivel mount 1 2 3 4 CAUTION! The adhesive used with the swivel mount may make it difficult to remove. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces and make sure the air temperature is at least 60°F (15°C). Locate a flat surface for the mount. Make sure there is ample room for the XM cradle and radio when installed. Clean the surface with the preparation kit and let it dry thoroughly. Peel off the adhesive liner.
Vehicle Installation To remove, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon. Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive. You can reinstall the swivel mount using the extra adhesive pad. Step 3: Connect your XpressRC. 1 Plug the antenna into ANT IN on the cradle. 2 Plug the power adapter into DC IN on the cradle. 3 Plug the audio adapter into AUDIO OUT on the cradle.
ANT IN DC IN AUDIO OUT XpressRC Car Cradle Power Adapter XM Antenna Cassette Adapter 19
Vehicle Installation • XM SureConnect (sold separately): You can listen to your XpressRC through your car stereo by using XpressRC’s built-in FM modulator and the XM SureConnect. Simply find an unused FM frequency on the stereo and set your XpressRC to transmit on that same frequency. Refer to Find an FM frequency page 51 for more information • FM Direct Adapter (sold separately): This option directly connects the XpressRC to your car’s audio system and antenna.
Activation 21
Activation Before you can listen to any of XM’s170 channels, you must first activate your XpressRC. 1 2 Make sure your XpressRC is properly installed 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 XM channel 0 • On the rear package label • On the label on the back of your XpressRC NOTE: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F. 3 Activate your service: • Browse to http://activate.xmradio.
Using your XpressRC 23
Using your XpressRC Listening to XM Enter a channel 1 2 3 Turn the knob to scroll through the list of channels. You’ll see the channel logo and current artist. In a few seconds, the current song title appears. Press the XM button to select a channel. TIP: You can configure XpressRC to automatically tune to the channel you scroll to. Refer to page 31 for instructions.
View a category With so many channels to choose from, XM Satellite Radio has organized them into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste. 1 To view a category, press < or >. 2 Scroll through the category to find the channel you want. 3 Press the XM button. TIP! To briefly listen to each channel in the category, select Scan, then press the XM button. Direct channel entry 1 To enter a channel number, make sure “Direct” is on the screen.
Using your XpressRC 2 Use the number buttons or remote to enter the channel number. Jump to the previous channel Press jump to listen to the previous channel you selected. TIP! You can view both current and the previous channel at the same time. Refer to Changing the display mode on page 34. Set your favorite channels You can assign up to 10 of your favorite channels to the number buttons so you can quickly access them.
3 Press and hold the number button you want to use for that channel. To listen to a favorite channel: 1 Be sure you are in Favorite Channels mode. Press fav until “Favorite Channels” appears in the title bar. 2 Press the number button where the desired channel is programmed. TIP! To see your list of Favorite Channels, press < or >. Select a favorite and press the XM button to listen to that channel.
Using your XpressRC Skip a channel 1 To remove channels from the channel list, press menu. 2 Select Channel Access. Press the XM button. 3 Select Channel Skip/Add. Press the XM button. 4 Each channel preceded by appears in the list of channels. To remove a channel from the list, scroll to the channel and press the XM button.
5 6 Each channel preceded by Ø does not appear in the list of channels. To add a channel back to the list, scroll to the channel and press the XM button. When finished, press < or menu repeatedly to return to normal operation. Block xL (explicit language) channels: When xL appears in the channel logo, explicit language will be heard on that channel. To skip all explicit language channels: 1 2 Press menu. Select Channel Access, and press the XM button.
Using your XpressRC 5 Press the XM button. 6 None of the explicit language channels will appear on the channel list or on the channel skip/add list. To add explicit language channels to the channel list: 1 Press menu. 2 Select Channel Access, and press the XM button. 3 Select xL Channels, and press the XM button. 4 Turn the knob until Channel Access is ON. 5 Press the XM button.
Tune directly to a channel: Usually, you press the XM button to select a channel. You can change this so that your radio automatically tunes to the channel when highlighted for longer than 3 seconds. 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.
To disable Direct Tune: 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 OFF. 5 Press the XM button.
Special Features 33
Special Features Change the display mode You can view multiple channels on the display to see what else is playing. View the content you want; the way you want it. Choose from: single current channel split screen with current channel and channel list split screen with current and previous channel To change the mode, press display. TIP! When in split screen with the channel list, you can scroll through the list of channels, just like when it appears on the full screen.
Save your favorite songs 1 When you hear a song you like, press and hold the XM button until “Add to SongSaver” appears.
Special Features 3 Your song is saved to the next available number button. TIP! When all ten buttons are used, 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 XM can be added to SongSaver. To listen to a saved song: 1 Press fav until “SongSaver” appears. 2 Press a number button for the song you want to hear.
60 minute pause and replay 60 minute replay gives you the opportunity to “hear that again.” This feature applies to the current listening session only. Turning your XpressRC off removes all tracks from the up-to-60 minute buffer. Both split screen modes will display previously played tracks. In single channel mode you can turn the knob to view the Replay List. You can scroll up and down the list by turning the knob. Press the XM button to make a selection.
Special Features 3 Press to rewind the song. TIP! Press and hold for 3 seconds to skip to the first track. To listen to the next track: 1 Press to skip to the next track. 2 Press and hold TIP! To return to the live XM broadcast, press and hold TIP! If you press to fast forward the song. or button until “Live” appears. in live mode XpressRC will put you in replay mode.
Select TuneSelect Song to be notified when the song is played on any channel. Press the XM button 3 When an artist or song that you have TuneSelected plays on any channel, you’ll hear a special tone and message. To switch to that channel, press the XM button.
Special Features To remove an artist or song from your TuneSelect list: 1 Press menu. 2 Select Edit Alerts, and press the XM button. 3 Select Edit TuneSelect, and press the XM button. 4 Select the artist or song you want to remove from your TuneSelect list, and press the XM button.
5 Select Do Not Alert to disable the alert for that artist or song. Press the XM button. Select Delete to remove the artist or song from your list. Press the XM button. TIP! You can switch between Alert On Artist and Alert On Song at the “Edit Alerts > Edit TuneSelect” sub menu. • To alert on an artist name, select a song title and chose Alert On Artist. Press the XM button. • To alert on a song title, select an artist name and chose Alert On Song. Press the XM button.
Special Features GameSelect favorite sports and teams You can select up to 50 of your favorite sports and/or teams; you view their scores and stats at any time. In addition, you will be notified when they play on any XM channel. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Info Extras, and press the XM button. 3 Select Sports, and press the XM button. 4 Select a favorite sport, and press the XM button. 5 If your favorite sport is played by teams, select your favorite team, and press the XM button.
7 To view current scores and stats for the sports and teams on your list, press info. 8 When your sport/team plays on any channel, you’ll hear a special tone and receive a message. To switch to that channel, press the XM button. TIP! You can also set a GameSelect by pressing and holding the XM Button for 2 seconds while listening to your favorite team or sport. NOTE! If a GameSelected event occurs on more than one channel simultaneously, a list of channels will be displayed.
Special Features 5 If applicable, select the team to be removed, and press the XM button. To disable GameSelect alert: 1 Press menu. 2 Select Edit Alerts, and press the XM button. 3 Select Edit GameSelect, and press the XM button. 4 Select the sport or team you no longer want to be alerted about, and press the XM button. Get stock quotes You can track the price and daily movement for up to 20 of your favorite stock symbols.
3 Select Stocks, and press the XM button. 4 If you already have stocks in your list, select Add Stock and press the XM button. If not, then this step will be skipped for you. 5 Turn the knob to select the letters for the stock symbol. Press the XM button after each letter. TIP! XpressRC will help you complete the symbols for more than 9,000 regularly traded stocks. 6 When finished, press the XM button. 7 At a live play screen, Press info to see your stock quotes.
Special Features To remove a stock: 1 46 Press menu. 2 Select Info Extras, and press the XM button. 3 Select Stocks, and press the XM button. 4 Select Erase Stocks, and press the XM button. 5 Select the stock you want to remove from your list, and press the XM button. 6 Select Yes, and press the XM button. TIP! To remove your entire stock list, select Erase All Stocks, press the XM button, select Yes, and press the XM button.
How Else Can You Use Your XpressRC? 47
How Else Can You Use Your XpressRC? XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your XpressRC solution to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience. With such accessories, you can take your single radio and also use it in the home, the office, multiple vehicles or almost any location you like. • In the Home, Office, etc.
Configuring your XpressRC 49
Configuring your XpressRC Turn the FM modulator on/off (Car cradle only. 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 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.
5 Your XpressRC automatically scans for all available FM frequencies. 6 Locate a suitable FM frequency from the list and press the XM button. 7 Set your car radio to the frequency selected. TIP! The best FM frequency to use is displayed at the top of the list. It is recommended to choose that frequency.
2 Select Vehicle Mode, and press the XM button. 3 With the FM Modulator ON, select Frequency Finder and press. 4 Your XpressRC automatically scans for all available FM frequencies.
Configuring your XpressRC 6 Locate a suitable FM frequency from the list and press the XM button. 7 Set your car radio to the frequency selected. Set the line out level To connect the Audio Out on the XpressRC car cradle directly to your car’s stereo to transmit audio, you can: • Use the cassette adapter • Use your car stereo’s audio input called “Aux In” Either of these methods will give you the best audio quality.
Configuring your XpressRC 4 Turn the knob to increase or decrease the level. 5 Press the XM button. Do not use the Line Out Level menu item as a volume control; use the volume control on your car stereo instead. Line Out Level is used to adjust the volume level to match other audio sources (your CD player, other FM stations, or MP3 player). TIP! If using your XpressRC in a home stand (sold separately) or audio system (sold separately), press the XM button, then select Line Out Level.
1 Press menu. 2 Select Set Tone. 3 Select Bass or Treble. 4 Turn the knob to change the level. 5 Press the XM button . 6 Press menu to return to normal operation. Aim antenna for best reception For best reception, your XM antenna should have an unobstructed view of the XM satellites in the southern sky. In large cities, XM has a network of ground repeaters to help increase the signal coverage. Your XpressRC can help you aim the antenna for best reception. 1 2 Press menu.
Configuring your XpressRC 3 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the level of your current signal. 4 Move around your antenna if you are having trouble getting a signal. 5 Press the XM button. Display Settings To change the display’s brightness, backlight timer, and Auto Dimming status: 1 Press menu. 2 Select Change Display, and press the XM button. 3 Select Display Setting, and press the XM button. 4 Change: • Brightness – Select Brightness, and press the XM button.
Display appearance At times, cold weather can negatively affect the visual quality of scrolling text. By default, Stock information scrolls and Sport information pages. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Change Display, and press the XM button. 3 Select Display Appearance, and press the XM button. • Stocks – Select Stocks, and press the XM button. Select either Scrolling (the stock ticker will scroll across the screen) or Paging (stock information will appear one page at a time).
Configuring your XpressRC Set time The time is automatically set for you. To set your time zone: 1 Press menu. 2 Select Set Time, and press the XM button. 3 Select Set Clock, and press the XM button. 4 Select Time Zone, and press the XM button. 5 Turn the knob to your time zone, and press the XM button. To turn on/off Daylight Savings Time: 1 Press menu. 2 Select Set Time, and press the XM button. 3 Select Set Clock, and press the XM button.
5 Turn the knob to: • On if your area participates in Daylight Savings Time • Off if your area does not participate in Daylight Savings Time 6 Press the XM button. To change the format of the time: 1 Press menu. 2 Select Set Time, and press the XM button. 3 Select Set Clock, and press the XM button. 4 Select Hour Mode, and press the XM button. 5 Turn the knob to: • 12 to show time using a standard clock • 24 to show time using a 24-hour clock 6 Press the XM button.
Configuring your XpressRC Automatic power Usually, your XpressRC turns on automatically when it is plugged in and receiving power. You can change this so you must manually turn the radio on/off 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 radio on manually after it is plugged in 5 Press the XM button.
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.
Configuring your XpressRC Sleep timer The Sleep Timer is available only with the home stand and sound systems (sold separately). Your XpressRC has a sleep timer that can automatically shut off the unit after a period of time. By default, the sleep timer is set to OFF but you 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.
Factory defaults You can clear all of your personal settings (such as Favorite Channels, SongSaver songs, TuneSelects, GameSelects, Stocks, and Sports information) and return the radio to its outof-the-box state. NOTE! Clearing your personal settings permanently removes any SongSaver songs and all personal settings. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Factory Defaults, and press the XM button.
Demo mode A sales demo will automatically play when your XpressRC has not been activated and is not receiving a signal. After that, the sales demo will not appear. If desired, you can activate the demo after your XpressRC is activated. 1 Make sure your XpressRC is not receiving a signal. 2 Press menu. 3 Select Factory Defaults, and press the XM button. 4 Select Sales Demo, and press the XM button.
Troubleshooting 65
Troubleshooting XpressRC 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 cigarette lighter/auxiliary power socket is clean and free of corrosion. • If you are using XpressRC in your vehicle, check the 12V adapter fuse by unscrewing the ribbed end of the 12V adapter. If required, replace with a 1-amp fuse only.
If you see this on the screen: Try this Off Air The channel you’ve selected is not currently broadcasting. Tune to another channel. Loading Your XpressRC is acquiring audio or program information from the XM signal. This message usually goes away in a few seconds. Updating XM is updating your XpressRC with the latest encryption code. Wait until the update is done. OR You may be trying to tune to a channel that is blocked or unavailable. Tune to another channel.
Troubleshooting 68 If this happens: Try this No audio when listening to via an FM radio Check that your XpressRC and your car radio are tuned to the same FM frequency. Audio fades or has static when listening Check all cables for a firm and secure connection. Audio sounds too soft Raise or lower the FM audio level until the sound quality improves. Refer to Setting the Line Out Level on page 53.
Product Specifications ON 69
Product Specifications Dimensions XpressRC Remote Weight XpressRC Remote Audio Outputs External Power Voltage Current Polarity Remote Battery Type Voltage Model Numbers XpressRC Xpress home kit Xpress car kit 70 115 mm (W) X 63 mm (H) X 17 mm (D) 4.5 in (W) X 2.5 in (H) X 0.68 in(D) 40 mm (W) X 119 mm (H) X 14 mm (D) 1.5 in (W) X 4.7 in (H) X 0.55 in(D) 90 g (3.2 oz) 40 g (1.4 oz) 3.
Patent Information It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or make available any technology incorporated in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system. Furthermore, the AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
FCC Statement Please note that the power cable that has been supplied with your device is supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the power cable with the ferrite bead The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Satellite Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warranty Delphi Limited Consumer Warranty Delphi Product and Service Solutions (“Delphi”) warrants all XM Satellite Radio Products sold by Delphi (each “Product”) to be free of defects in material and workmanship, subject to the following conditions: The duration of Delphi’s warranty with respect to each Product is limited to one (1) year from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser. NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT.
or modification of a Product, (iv) misuse, (v) neglect, (vi) abuse, (vii) accident, (viii) normal wear and tear, (ix) commercial use, (x) improper storage, (xi) environmental conditions, including excessive temperature or humidity, (xii) service by anyone other than a Delphi authorized repair facility, (xiii) other improper application, installation or operation of this Product, or (xiv) defects or malfunctions of which Delphi is not advised within ten (10) days of the expiration of the limited warranty per
Owner’s Record The model number is located below and the serial number is located on the label on the back of the XpressRC. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product. Model No.: SA10316 Serial No.
SA10316 Delphi Corporation 1441 West Long Lake Road Troy, Michigan 48098-5090 U.S.A. 1.877 GO.DELPHI www.delphi.com XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Printed on Recycled Paper © 2007 Delphi Corporation.
