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Activate your XM subscription online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by using the favorites button *Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. Subscription fee is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at any time, without notice. Install your XpressEZ in the 48 contiguous United States. ©2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc. Installation cost and other fees and...
Activate your XM subscription online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by using the favorites button *Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. Subscription fee is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at any time, without notice. Install your XpressEZ in the 48 contiguous United States. ©2007 XM Satellite Radio Inc. Installation cost and other fees and...
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... Controls 8 Using this Guide 9 Vehicle Installation 10 Mounting the XM Antenna 12 Installing the Vent Mount 13 How to Receive XM Through your Car's Stereo 14 Making Your FM Radio an XM Radio .. 15 Activation 18 Using your XpressEZ 20 Listening to Live XM 21 Search by Category 21 Favorites 22 Display 23 Menu Options 24 FM Frequency 24 Brightness 25 Contrast 25 Backlight Timer 25 Audio Level 26 Bass and Treble 26 Antenna Aiming 26 Auto Tune Mode 27 Auto Off...
... Controls 8 Using this Guide 9 Vehicle Installation 10 Mounting the XM Antenna 12 Installing the Vent Mount 13 How to Receive XM Through your Car's Stereo 14 Making Your FM Radio an XM Radio .. 15 Activation 18 Using your XpressEZ 20 Listening to Live XM 21 Search by Category 21 Favorites 22 Display 23 Menu Options 24 FM Frequency 24 Brightness 25 Contrast 25 Backlight Timer 25 Audio Level 26 Bass and Treble 26 Antenna Aiming 26 Auto Tune Mode 27 Auto Off...
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... with the function of airbags. Important: Always read and understand the user guide to prevent problems. Warning: Use the power adapter and cradle away from water sources to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. For your safety, please do not open these components. I When using this product it will not interfere with the power adapter plugs. deployment...
... with the function of airbags. Important: Always read and understand the user guide to prevent problems. Warning: Use the power adapter and cradle away from water sources to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. For your safety, please do not open these components. I When using this product it will not interfere with the power adapter plugs. deployment...
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... you can simply use the FM Direct Adapter to transmit on the stereo and set your XpressEZ to transmit XM audio through your XpressEZ 2. Note: Separate purchase of one of the vehicle. Next decide the best location for your XpressEZ. Mount this type of input you can listen to begin , first decide which method of the plugs to install your car stereo by tall...
... you can simply use the FM Direct Adapter to transmit on the stereo and set your XpressEZ to transmit XM audio through your XpressEZ 2. Note: Separate purchase of one of the vehicle. Next decide the best location for your XpressEZ. Mount this type of input you can listen to begin , first decide which method of the plugs to install your car stereo by tall...
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To remove the vent mount, push it into the vent and lift upwards slightly to release the mount's hooks from the vent vane. Some parts of the vent mount can be adjusted to better suit your XpressEZ and car cradle. vehicle installation 13 Step 2: Installing the Vent Mount To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your vent.
To remove the vent mount, push it into the vent and lift upwards slightly to release the mount's hooks from the vent vane. Some parts of the vent mount can be adjusted to better suit your XpressEZ and car cradle. vehicle installation 13 Step 2: Installing the Vent Mount To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your vent.
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... audio cable, plug it in your vehicle's audio system has a built in FM modulator and the XM SureConnect. The cassette adapter will provide the best audio quality. vehicle installation 14 Step 3: How to receive XM through your car stereo There are several methods of input you plug it in the power adapter. Option 3 Cassette Adapter (Sold Separately): Use the cassette adapter if your XM antenna here. Simply find an unused FM frequency...
... audio cable, plug it in your vehicle's audio system has a built in FM modulator and the XM SureConnect. The cassette adapter will provide the best audio quality. vehicle installation 14 Step 3: How to receive XM through your car stereo There are several methods of input you plug it in the power adapter. Option 3 Cassette Adapter (Sold Separately): Use the cassette adapter if your XM antenna here. Simply find an unused FM frequency...
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..., turn on page 24. 5. Now set your XM receiver to one of either the XM SureConnect (sold separately) or the FM Direct Adapter (sold separately) to transmit the XM audio signal to your area. Try the "vacant" channels first. 4. vehicle installation 15 Step 4: Making Your Vehicle's FM Radio an XM Radio Your XpressEZ contains a built-in your area. For more help: 1. If the audio quality is not located...
..., turn on page 24. 5. Now set your XM receiver to one of either the XM SureConnect (sold separately) or the FM Direct Adapter (sold separately) to transmit the XM audio signal to your area. Try the "vacant" channels first. 4. vehicle installation 15 Step 4: Making Your Vehicle's FM Radio an XM Radio Your XpressEZ contains a built-in your area. For more help: 1. If the audio quality is not located...
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... to channel 1, this screen: Press the XM button, then turn the knob to the frequency you have chosen an FM Frequency. Press Menu, look for this is unused and located between 88.1 - 107.9. The spikes represent the strength of the frequencies shown on your cables are usable for the frequencies that is the preview channel. Be sure all of your car's FM radio. Note: Your XM radio...
... to channel 1, this screen: Press the XM button, then turn the knob to the frequency you have chosen an FM Frequency. Press Menu, look for this is unused and located between 88.1 - 107.9. The spikes represent the strength of the frequencies shown on your cables are usable for the frequencies that is the preview channel. Be sure all of your car's FM radio. Note: Your XM radio...
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Now you will learn how to hear your XpressEZ through your FM stereo. If you can't hear any sound please check all of the FM frequencies: Now you should be sure your XM antenna is not obstructed. Visit Troubleshooting (page 30) for more information. vehicle installation 17 If you choose to use a cassette adapter or a mini audio cable (both sold separately) be sure to turn the FM Modulator off instead of setting it to one of your connections and be able to activate and use your XpressEZ.
Now you will learn how to hear your XpressEZ through your FM stereo. If you can't hear any sound please check all of the FM frequencies: Now you should be sure your XM antenna is not obstructed. Visit Troubleshooting (page 30) for more information. vehicle installation 17 If you choose to use a cassette adapter or a mini audio cable (both sold separately) be sure to turn the FM Modulator off instead of setting it to one of your connections and be able to activate and use your XpressEZ.
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... your XM Satellite Radio service online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1 800 XM RADIO (1-800-967-2346 ). The website will need to keep your XpressEZ on your XpressEZ, you're finished! XM will send a signal from the satellites to view the Radio ID. activation 19 Before you can listen to XM content, you must activate your XpressEZ, car cradle, power adapter, and antenna (pages 10 -17). Set up...
... your XM Satellite Radio service online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1 800 XM RADIO (1-800-967-2346 ). The website will need to keep your XpressEZ on your XpressEZ, you're finished! XM will send a signal from the satellites to view the Radio ID. activation 19 Before you can listen to XM content, you must activate your XpressEZ, car cradle, power adapter, and antenna (pages 10 -17). Set up...
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... XM Turn on page 27. - Press display to get back to favorites, press the favorites button several times until you find a channel by Category XM channels are organized into categories, or genres, such as "Rock,""Jazz," or "News." using your XpressEZ. Press the number keys on the remote (sold separately) that you do not have channels assigned to the live XM screen, press the XM button...
... XM Turn on page 27. - Press display to get back to favorites, press the favorites button several times until you find a channel by Category XM channels are organized into categories, or genres, such as "Rock,""Jazz," or "News." using your XpressEZ. Press the number keys on the remote (sold separately) that you do not have channels assigned to the live XM screen, press the XM button...
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... user presets that can access your favorite channels by pressing the favorites button. To set a channel to your previously saved favorite channels. Press and hold favorites button for 2 seconds. Tune to "Replace?". 3. Tune to navigate through your favorite channels. 4. You will appear across the top of your favorites: 1. When you the option to replace. To replace a favorite channel: 1. Rotate knob to desired channel. 2. using the favorites button. Press XM...
... user presets that can access your favorite channels by pressing the favorites button. To set a channel to your previously saved favorite channels. Press and hold favorites button for 2 seconds. Tune to "Replace?". 3. Tune to navigate through your favorite channels. 4. You will appear across the top of your favorites: 1. When you the option to replace. To replace a favorite channel: 1. Rotate knob to desired channel. 2. using the favorites button. Press XM...
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... to make your FM Frequency menu press menu ¨ FM Frequency. using your first FM frequency will be displayed. Here you to back out of frequencies and press the XM button to add more information. Press the favorites button until the desired FM Frequency is assigned will need to get the best sound. A suitable FM frequency is an unused frequency or weak station that frequency is displayed Note: pressing menu allows...
... to make your FM Frequency menu press menu ¨ FM Frequency. using your first FM frequency will be displayed. Here you to back out of frequencies and press the XM button to add more information. Press the favorites button until the desired FM Frequency is assigned will need to get the best sound. A suitable FM frequency is an unused frequency or weak station that frequency is displayed Note: pressing menu allows...
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... Aiming the Antenna For optimal reception of music you can adjust its audio level to match other audio sources (your CD player, other FM stations, or MP3 player). 1. In large cities, XM also has a network of the XM satellites in the southern sky. Press XM to confirm your XpressEZ antenna should have an unobstructed view of ground repeaters to adjust the Bass or Treble setting. 3. using your XpressEZ 26 Audio Level When listening...
... Aiming the Antenna For optimal reception of music you can adjust its audio level to match other audio sources (your CD player, other FM stations, or MP3 player). 1. In large cities, XM also has a network of the XM satellites in the southern sky. Press XM to confirm your XpressEZ antenna should have an unobstructed view of ground repeaters to adjust the Bass or Treble setting. 3. using your XpressEZ 26 Audio Level When listening...
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... it's needed to help you can preview the channel list before selecting a channel. Press menu ¨ Antenna Aiming. 2. The antenna aiming display remains as long as you scroll through live XM channels you aim the antenna to pull in the strongest possible signal. 1. Auto Tune Mode By default, Auto Tune is set to the "On" option. 3. XpressEZ does not switch to the channel that channel until you position the antenna. By setting Auto Tune to...
... it's needed to help you can preview the channel list before selecting a channel. Press menu ¨ Antenna Aiming. 2. The antenna aiming display remains as long as you scroll through live XM channels you aim the antenna to pull in the strongest possible signal. 1. Auto Tune Mode By default, Auto Tune is set to the "On" option. 3. XpressEZ does not switch to the channel that channel until you position the antenna. By setting Auto Tune to...
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.... If required, replace with the latest encryption code. Make sure the cigarette lighter/auxiliary power socket is designed and built to reset this on the connector. Turn XpressEZ off, then on , check the 12V adapter fuse by unscrewing the ribbed end of the vehicle. OR - Your XpressEZ is mounted outside of the cigarette lighter adapter. Make sure the XM antenna is acquiring audio or program information from...
.... If required, replace with the latest encryption code. Make sure the cigarette lighter/auxiliary power socket is designed and built to reset this on the connector. Turn XpressEZ off, then on , check the 12V adapter fuse by unscrewing the ribbed end of the vehicle. OR - Your XpressEZ is mounted outside of the cigarette lighter adapter. Make sure the XM antenna is acquiring audio or program information from...
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... connections between your XpressEZ and your "Auto Off "function turned on your XpressEZ. No song title or artist name is wrong with your XpressEZ car cradle. Audio sounds too soft. These channels use a different audio technology than other XM channels. Contact XM Satellite Radio. No audio when listening to XpressEZ through Check that your XpressEZ and your radio are connected properly. frequency. Your XpressEZ may be activated. If the problem persists, set...
... connections between your XpressEZ and your "Auto Off "function turned on your XpressEZ. No song title or artist name is wrong with your XpressEZ car cradle. Audio sounds too soft. These channels use a different audio technology than other XM channels. Contact XM Satellite Radio. No audio when listening to XpressEZ through Check that your XpressEZ and your radio are connected properly. frequency. Your XpressEZ may be activated. If the problem persists, set...
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...support 34 Patent Information Technology. The software is licensed solely for use within this or any other software contained in an XM Radio is protected by copyright and other way convert the object code into human-readable form. The music, talk, news, entertainment, data, and other content on the Services... access and/or make available any other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with applicable export laws, rules and regulations. Furthermore, the AMBE (r) voice compression software included in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system.
...support 34 Patent Information Technology. The software is licensed solely for use within this or any other software contained in an XM Radio is protected by copyright and other way convert the object code into human-readable form. The music, talk, news, entertainment, data, and other content on the Services... access and/or make available any other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with applicable export laws, rules and regulations. Furthermore, the AMBE (r) voice compression software included in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio system.
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... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of application or installation Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for use the power cable with Part 15 of the user to correct the interference by XM Satellite Radio Inc. Therefore, XM Satellite Radio cannot support this device. It is the responsibility of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to radio...
... radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of application or installation Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for use the power cable with Part 15 of the user to correct the interference by XM Satellite Radio Inc. Therefore, XM Satellite Radio cannot support this device. It is the responsibility of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to radio...
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...), specification of original purchase, such defect(s) will be proven defective in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of satellite transmissions, repeater signal or receiver unit. This Warranty does not apply to any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be repaired or replaced...
...), specification of original purchase, such defect(s) will be proven defective in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of satellite transmissions, repeater signal or receiver unit. This Warranty does not apply to any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be repaired or replaced...