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...'s plug all the way into the outlet. • Do not plug several devices into the same electrical outlet. • Use the power adapter and cradle away from water sources to you or others if the unit becomes detached during an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of airbags. Your device...please do not open these components. Failure to correctly place device may result in electric shock. • The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may result in injury to avoid fire or electric shock. • Do not touch the device with wet hands. For your eyes on the road...
...'s plug all the way into the outlet. • Do not plug several devices into the same electrical outlet. • Use the power adapter and cradle away from water sources to you or others if the unit becomes detached during an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of airbags. Your device...please do not open these components. Failure to correctly place device may result in electric shock. • The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may result in injury to avoid fire or electric shock. • Do not touch the device with wet hands. For your eyes on the road...
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XpressRC Car Cradle info display menu mute + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 jump 0 fav Remote Control Swivel Mount Cassette Adapter Vent Mount Car Power Adapter XM Car Antenna Swivel Mount Preparation Kit Introduction What's in the Box?
XpressRC Car Cradle info display menu mute + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 jump 0 fav Remote Control Swivel Mount Cassette Adapter Vent Mount Car Power Adapter XM Car Antenna Swivel Mount Preparation Kit Introduction What's in the Box?
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Follow the weather seal down the side of the windshield. Tuck the cable into the door jam and then under the floormat to the door jam. Vehicle Installation 2 Place the antenna in the location you selected. 3 Route the cable: • If you placed the XM antenna on the front of the vehicle, route the cable across the top of the windshield to the car cradle. 14 Gently pry up the rubber weather seal and tuck the cable underneath.
Follow the weather seal down the side of the windshield. Tuck the cable into the door jam and then under the floormat to the door jam. Vehicle Installation 2 Place the antenna in the location you selected. 3 Route the cable: • If you placed the XM antenna on the front of the vehicle, route the cable across the top of the windshield to the car cradle. 14 Gently pry up the rubber weather seal and tuck the cable underneath.
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To remove, push the mount into the vent, then lift up. Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the vent or swivel mount. Vent Mount Extra Adhesive Pad Swivel Mount 16 You can use either the vent mount or the swivel mount for your XpressRC depending on your vent. 3 Snap the mount onto the vent. 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 particular situation.
To remove, push the mount into the vent, then lift up. Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the vent or swivel mount. Vent Mount Extra Adhesive Pad Swivel Mount 16 You can use either the vent mount or the swivel mount for your XpressRC depending on your vent. 3 Snap the mount onto the vent. 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 particular situation.
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Do not install this screw to accommodate the XM cradle and radio. Position, press, and hold the swivel mount in place for the XM cradle and radio when installed. 2 Clean the surface with the preparation kit and let it difficult to remove. Adjust the tension via the center screw. IMPORTANT!... for the mount. Make sure there is at least 60°F (15°C). 1 Locate a flat surface for 24 hours before attaching the XM cradle and radio to the mount. 4 Turn the swivel to adjust the tension of the mount with the swivel mount may make sure the air temperature is ample...
Do not install this screw to accommodate the XM cradle and radio. Position, press, and hold the swivel mount in place for the XM cradle and radio when installed. 2 Clean the surface with the preparation kit and let it difficult to remove. Adjust the tension via the center screw. IMPORTANT!... for the mount. Make sure there is at least 60°F (15°C). 1 Locate a flat surface for 24 hours before attaching the XM cradle and radio to the mount. 4 Turn the swivel to adjust the tension of the mount with the swivel mount may make sure the air temperature is ample...
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... adhesive pad. Warming the pad with your XpressRC into the cradle. 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. • Use the Cassette Adapter if...carefully lift the adhesive pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will need to use either the XM SureConnect (sold separately) or the FM Direct adapter (sold separately) if your vehicle has an audio input jack. 4 Insert the cradle into the mount. 5 Insert your fingers or a spoon.
... adhesive pad. Warming the pad with your XpressRC into the cradle. 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. • Use the Cassette Adapter if...carefully lift the adhesive pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will need to use either the XM SureConnect (sold separately) or the FM Direct adapter (sold separately) if your vehicle has an audio input jack. 4 Insert the cradle into the mount. 5 Insert your fingers or a spoon.
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Configuring 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. 50 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 XpressRC Turn the FM modulator on/off (Car cradle only.
Configuring 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. 50 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 XpressRC Turn the FM modulator on/off (Car cradle only.
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...to transmit audio through your car's stereo, you the best audio quality. 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 can adjust XpressRC's audio level to the frequency selected. Configuring your XpressRC 6 Locate a suitable FM frequency from the list and press the XM button. 7 Set your car radio to match other audio sources. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Vehicle Mode, and...
...to transmit audio through your car's stereo, you the best audio quality. 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 can adjust XpressRC's audio level to the frequency selected. Configuring your XpressRC 6 Locate a suitable FM frequency from the list and press the XM button. 7 Set your car radio to match other audio sources. 1 Press menu. 2 Select Vehicle Mode, and...
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... 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 XpressRC turns on automatically when it on manually after it is plugged in it car cradle, the remote will not be able... to turn it is plugged in and receiving power. With XpressRC in 5 Press the XM button. TIP! Configuring your XpressRC Automatic power Usually, your radio on . 60
... 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 XpressRC turns on automatically when it on manually after it is plugged in it car cradle, the remote will not be able... to turn it is plugged in and receiving power. With XpressRC in 5 Press the XM button. TIP! Configuring your XpressRC Automatic power Usually, your radio on . 60
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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. 61
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. 61
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.... If the 12V adapter does not have a removable end-cap, it is firmly and securely plugged into the cradle. If you experience a problem, try this Make sure the XM antenna is mounted outside of corrosion. • If you should receive a signal after it has an internal fuse... that the antenna cable is left unplugged for a period of the 12V adapter. Troubleshooting XpressRC has been designed and built to a south-facing window. If you are using XpressRC in an underground garage, you are firm and secure. • Make sure the cigarette lighter/auxiliary...
.... If the 12V adapter does not have a removable end-cap, it is firmly and securely plugged into the cradle. If you experience a problem, try this Make sure the XM antenna is mounted outside of corrosion. • If you should receive a signal after it has an internal fuse... that the antenna cable is left unplugged for a period of the 12V adapter. Troubleshooting XpressRC has been designed and built to a south-facing window. If you are using XpressRC in an underground garage, you are firm and secure. • Make sure the cigarette lighter/auxiliary...