Instruction Manual Model BXTR3CKC To activate your XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver or for latest news and questions regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio service visit www.siriuscanada.ca or call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). For accessory & product information visit us at www.getxact.com.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning Follow these notifications to avoid any traffic accidents or personal injury: 1. Installation must be performed according to this user guide. 2. Do not install the device where it may obstruct your view through the windshield or of your vehicle’s indicator displays. 3. Do not install the device where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident. 4.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Product Overview Package Contents Components Guide XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver Wireless Remote Control Getting Started Mounting Your XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver at Home Mounting Your XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver in a Vehicle Activating Your SIRIUS Subscription Make Note of Your Identification Number Using The Vehicle Kit Mounting to the Dashboard or Console Mounting to the Windshield Mounting to the Sunvisor If you Have Purchased the
TABLE OF CONTENTS Factory Default Auto Shutoff Parental Block Edit Code Unblock Channel Block Channel FM Transmitter Display Messages Acquiring Signal No Antenna Updating Channels Subscription Updated Mute UnMute Clearing Problem Solving Warranty Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 2 20 21 23 23 24 25 26 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 30
INTRODUCTION Product Overview Thank you for purchasing this product! Your new plug and play XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio is specifically designed to mount in a vehicle or indoor/outdoor location. Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit and ensure that you have the following items.
COMPONENTS GUIDE XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
COMPONENTS GUIDE Wireless Remote Control The wireless remote control packed with your plug and play XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio mirrors the operations of your plug and play XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver from a remote location. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
GETTING STARTED Mounting Your XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio at Home Find an appropriate location near your stereo receiver to install your plug and play XACT Visor Satellite Radio Receiver. Mounting Your XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio in a Vehicle Find an accessible location in your vehicle to install your plug and play XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver; usually, this is the dashboard. You mat also mount the receiver to the vehicles sun Visor.
Activating Your SIRIUS Subscription Before beginning to use your new device, you must first register to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service. To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio Service call SIRIUS at 1-888-539-7474. A representative will help you activate your unit. Note: Make sure to have your ESN or SID number accessible when calling SIRIUS. Make Note of Your Identification Number Activating your SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service: 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Menu Options settings. 2.
USING THE VEHICLE KIT INSTALLATION Mounting to the Dashboard or Console NOTE! Use only the appropriate XACT accessories or input devices with your receiver. Use only the 12v Vehicle Adapter that is provided with the kit. It is important that you do not modify it in any way since this will result in damaging your equipment and void the warranty. If using the AMPs mounting holes to fasten the Visor Vehicle Mount to your vehicle, Bolt or screw the Visor Vehicle Mount in place and proceed to step 3. 1.
INSTALLATION Mounting to the Windshield NOTE! Use only the appropriate XACT accessories or input devices with your receiver. Use only the 12v Vehicle Adapter that is provided with the kit. It is important that you do not modify it in any way since this will result in damaging your equipment and void the warranty. 1. Insert the 4 suction cups into the larger side of the holes on the Visor Vehicle Mounting Bracket and slide outward to lock in place. (figure 1). 2.
INSTALLATION Mounting to the Sunvisor NOTE! Use only the appropriate XACT accessories or input devices with your receiver. Use only the 12v Vehicle Adapter that is provided with the kit. It is important that you do not modify it in any way since this will result in damaging your equipment and void the warranty. 1. Slide the XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver onto the mounting tab of the Visor Vehicle Mount until it locks into place. (figure 1).
IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE HOME KIT INSTALLATION Mounting in your Home NOTE! Use only the appropriate XACT accessories or input devices with your receiver. Use only the 12v Vehicle Adapter that is provided with the kit. It is important that you do not modify it in any way since this will result in damaging your equipment and void the warranty. 1. Slide the XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio 1. Receiver onto the mounting tab of the Visor Home Mount until it locks into place. (figure 1).
BASIC OPERATIONS Turning Power On/Off The XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver can be powered on/off from the power button on the unit or the remote control. Press the Power Button to turn the XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver on. When the XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver powers on, the display will read "SIRIUS" for 3 seconds. Press the Power Button to turn the XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver on.
Changing the Way the Display shows Channel #, Artist Name and Song Title When powered on for the first time on the XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver, the display will show the Channel #, Artist Name and Song Title. Note: The Channel Name will scroll for 10 seconds along with your selected display option when tuning to a new channel. The display options can be accessed by pressing the DISPLAY button on the XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver or on the remote control.
BASIC OPERATIONS Song Title Press the DISPLAY button on the XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver until Song Title is displayed. The Channel # you are currently on and Song Title will scroll on the display. Note: If display information is longer than 16 characters, the display will pause for 2 seconds after the first 16 characters are shown, then scroll the remaining characters.
Direct Tuning (Remote Only) Your XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio enables you to tune to a selected channel directly. This feature is only available through the Remote Control. 1. Press the DIR button on the Remote Control to activate the Direct Tuning mode. 2. The corresponding window is displayed and asks you to enter the desired channel number (3 digits). 3. The XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver will be tuned to your selected channel..
Selecting One of the Preset Channels 1. Press the BAND button until the desired band (A-F) is displayed. 2. Press the desired numerical button (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6) a confirmation will display. If the desired band and number is press and does not have a channel stored Preset Empty will be displayed. Preset Tuning Mode Pressing the BAND button for 2 seconds will activate/deactivate the "Preset Tuning Mode" feature.
MENU OPTIONS SETTINGS The following options are included on the Menu Options list: • SIRIUS ID • Display • Factory Default • Auto Shutoff • Parental Block • FM Transmitter BASIC SETTING PROCEDURE 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial to select a desired menu option. 3. Press the Select button to enter into the selected menu option. 4. Set the menu option to your preference according to the steps described below. 5. To exit the menu option, press the MENU button. SIRIUS ID 1.
2. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial until SIRIUS ID is displayed and press the Select button inward to enter the sub menu. Your own device’s 12-digit SIRIUS ID Number (ESN) will be displayed on the screen. Display Settings 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Menu Options settings. 2. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial until Display is shown and press the Select button inward to enter the sub menu.
2. A 10-segment horizontal bar graph is displayed. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial to adjust the dimming control function accordingly. Press the Select button to confirm the setting. Flip Display: 1. Press the Select button to enter Flip Display. 2. Press the Select button to flip the screen upside down so that you may mount the unit on your vehicle’s visor.
2. A 10-segment horizontal bar graph is displayed. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial to adjust the contrast control function accordingly. Press the Select button to confirm the setting. Factory Default The XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver can be reset. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Menu Options settings. 2. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial until Factory Default is displayed and press the Select button inward to enter the sub menu. 3.
Items revert to their original factory settings as follows: All Presets revert to empty Display Dimming to 80% Flip Display to “Normal” Display Contrast to 100% FM Transmitter to “On” FM Channel 88.1 Channel is Tuned to Channel 184 Auto Shutdown “Off” Lock Code Remains “Set” Blocked channels remain Block Auto Shutoff Your XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver will automatically turn off after an hour of inactivity.
3. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial until “Y” is selected press the Select button to confirm. 4. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial until “N” is selected press the Select button to confirm. One minute prior to the Auto Shutoff feature, the display will flash the message Shut Off? Pressing any button or turning the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial will defeat the Auto Shutoff feature.
Parental Block Access to particular channels can be set with a 3 digit code. When you attempt to tune to these particular channels, your receiver will require you to enter the access passcode. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Menu Options settings. 2. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial until Parental Block is displayed and press the Select button inward to enter the sub menu. The following options can be selected: • Edit Code (Default Code “000”) • Unblock Channel • Block Channel Edit Code 1.
3. Entering your new code. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial to scroll through numbers 0-9 until the first digit of your new code is reached. Press the Select button inward to enter the number and move to the next digit. 4. Confirm your new code. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial to scroll through numbers 0-9 until the first digit of your new code is reached. Press the Select button inward to enter the number and move to the next digit.
4. Press the Select button to unblock the channel. Note: The XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver will revert to the default screen if a digit is not selected within 10 seconds. Block Channel 1. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial to scroll to Block and press the Select button inward to enter channel Block. 2. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial to scroll through numbers 0-9 until the first digit of your code is reached.
FM Transmitter The FM Transmitter allows your XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver to transmit music to your car or home FM radio. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Menu Options settings. 2. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial until FM Transmitter is displayed and press the Select button inward to enter the sub menu. 3. Rotate the Channel Up/Down Rotary Dial until “On” is selected press the Select button to continue. 4.
DISPLAY MESSAGES Acquiring Signal When the audio signal is lost, the flashing message “Acquiring Signal” is displayed until the signal is recovered. No Antenna When no antenna is detected and the signal is lost, the flashing message “No Antenna” is displayed until an antenna is detected and the signal is acquired. Updating Channels When a channel or category update from the SIRIUS broadcast system is detected, “Updating Chs X%” is displayed until the update is complete.
Mute A single press of the “Mute” button on the Remote Control (see diagram on page 5 for the location of the button) will disable all audio from your device. The Message Muted will flash on the display until the audio is restored. UnMute A single press of the “Mute” button on the Remote Control (see diagram on page 5 for the location of the button) while muted will restore the audio from your device.
PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Solving Section For your assistance, we have listed a few common problems below. The XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver does not work. Please check the Power Cables. Make sure you have contacted SIRIUS to activate your SIRIUS Satellite Radio subscription 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). I have no sound from my XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver. Check the audio cables and make sure they are plugged in correctly.
WARRANTY Warranty Information XACT Communication One-Year Limited Warranty This limited warranty sets forth all XACT Communication responsibilities regarding your product. There are no other expressed or implied warranties from XACT Communication. Warranty Service Provided If you purchased the product new from a retail vendor, XACT Communication warrants the equipment against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase.
WARRANTY What To Do for Warranty Service During the first thirty (30) days, a defective product is eligible for over-the-counter exchange at the retailer from whom it was purchased. After thirty (30) days, the defective product should be returned to the authorized service center. Please allow a minimum of 2-3 weeks for the return of your product. For the shipping address of the authorized service center, call one of the telephone numbers given below.
To activate your XACT Visor SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver or for latest news and questions regarding SIRIUS Satellite Radio service visit www.siriuscanada.ca or call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). Call 1-212-481-7950 or Visit our Website: www.getxact.
