Audiovox Satellite Radio Receiver User manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Xpress XM®Satellite Receiver.
You are one step closer to experiencing the latest innovation in XM®
Satellite Radio. XM®Satellite Radio will revolutionize your vehicle or
in-home entertainment.
XM®features over 170 digital channels — The most commercial-free
music, over 30 channels of news, sports, talk and entertainment, over 20
dedicated channels of XM®Instant Traffic & Weather, and the deepest
play-list in the industry with access to over 2 million titles!
XM®Satellite Radio service gives you the power to choose what you
want to hear - wherever and whenever you want it. XM®is America’s #1
Satellite Radio provider with over 4 million customers.
Your Audiovox Xpress XM®receiver must be used with an accessory kit,
such as the Audiovox Home Kit, Boom Box or Vehicle Kit as required by
your specific installation needs. These kits are available at retailers where
Audiovox main units are sold.
Required subscription for service sold separately.
Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply, including a one-
time activation fee. All fees and programming subject to change. College
sports games subject to availability. Subscriptions subject to Customer
Agreement included with the XM Welcome Kit and available at
www.xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States.
©2005 XM®Satellite Radio Inc. XM®is a trademark of XM®Satellite
Radio. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Congratulations

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FCC Information
NOTE: 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. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules. Operationissubjecttothe
followingtwoconditions:(1)This devicemaynot causeharmfulinterference, and
(2)this devicemustaccept anyinterferencereceived, includinginterference that
maycauseundesiredoperation.
Theuseriscautionedthatchangesormodificationsnot expresslyapproved byXM®
SatelliteRadio, Inc.can voidtheuser’sauthority tooperatethis device.
Please note that the cables that have been supplied with your XMC10 car cradle
are supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of
the user to use the cable with the ferrite beads.
Byadhering tothesewarnings andsafety considerations,statedin themanualand
byXM®, accidents.

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Congratulations................................................................................ 2
FCC Information ............................................................................... 3
Table of Contents.............................................................................. 4
List of Illustrations ............................................................................ 6
Xpress System Components ............................................................ 8
Introduction ....................................................................................... 9
Optional Accessories ........................................................................ 9
Getting Started................................................................................ 10
XMActivation ............................................................................................10
Controls....................................................................................................13
ReceiverControlFeatures ........................................................................13
Basic Operation.......................................................................................16
Turning Xpress ON and OFF ................................................................... 16
MenuOptions ...........................................................................................17
FMFrequency ......................................................................................19
FMONor OFF Feature ....................................................................19
Brightness+ Contrast...........................................................................21
BacklightTimer.....................................................................................22
AudioLevel...........................................................................................24
AntennaAiming(Home Installation) ......................................................25
DirectTune...........................................................................................26
SearchMode ........................................................................................27
ChannelSkip/Add.................................................................................28
MemoryRecall......................................................................................29
TuneSelect ..........................................................................................30
TuneSelectErase All .......................................................................30
TuneSelectErase Some.................................................................. 31
SelectBy-Song ................................................................................32
SelectBy Artist .................................................................................32
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StockTicker............................................................................................33
AddStock ...........................................................................................34
EraseStock ........................................................................................35
EraseAllStock ................................................................................... 35
EraseSomeStock .............................................................................. 36
InfoExtras ..............................................................................................36
DisplayScreenMode..............................................................................38
ScrollingDisplay................................................................................. 39
BackgroundMode ..............................................................................40
SetClock ................................................................................................41
TimeZone ..........................................................................................42
12 / 24 ................................................................................................43
SavingsSelection ...............................................................................44
Auto-On..................................................................................................45
Auto-Off / Sleep Timer ..........................................................................46
SetFactoryDefaults ...............................................................................47
ExitMenu ...............................................................................................49
SearchButton.............................................................................................49
Memory ......................................................................................................51
Pre./Dir .......................................................................................................52
Turning The Xpress Unit OFF ....................................................................54
Remote Control............................................................................... 54
RemoteControlFeatures ............................................................................54
Care and Cleaning.......................................................................... 58
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 59
Specifications.................................................................................. 60
Warranty ......................................................................................... 61
User Notes ...................................................................................... 63
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Figure1. Your Receiver8-CharacterAlphanumericID ....................................11
Figure2. Xpress ReceiverUnit ....................................................................... 12
Figure3. XpressReceiverUnit DisplayScreen ..............................................15
Figure 4. XM and Audiovox Logos Power ON Screen .................................17
Figure5. ActiveChannel Screen.....................................................................17
Figure6. MainMenuScreen...........................................................................18
Figure7.FM OFF Screen...............................................................................20
Figure8. FMFrequencyScreen .....................................................................20
Figure9. Brightness andContrastScreen ...................................................... 22
Figure10. Backlight TimerOptions................................................................. 23
Figure11.Selecting20-Second Backlight Timeout .........................................23
Figure12.AudioLevelScreen ........................................................................24
Figure13.AntennaAiming Screen..................................................................25
Figure14. Direct TuningScreen .....................................................................26
Figure15. SearchModeScreen .....................................................................27
Figure16. Skip/AddChannelScreen ..............................................................28
Figure17. MemoryRecall Screen ...................................................................29
Figure18. TuneSelect Screen .......................................................................30
Figure19. TuneSelect EraseAll Screen ........................................................31
Figure20. TuneSelectEraseSome Screen ...................................................31
Figure21. SelectbySong ConfirmationScreen..............................................32
Figure 22.Select byArtist ConfirmationScreen ..............................................33
Figure23. Stock TickerScreen ....................................................................... 33
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Figure24. AddStockScreen ..........................................................................34
Figure25. EraseStockScreen ....................................................................... 35
Figure26. EraseAllStock Screen ..................................................................35
Figure27. EraseSomeStock Screen .............................................................36
Figure28. Info ExtraScreen ...........................................................................37
Figure29. DisplayScreen ..............................................................................38
Figure30. ScrollingDisplayScreen ................................................................ 39
Figure31. BackgroundSettingScreen ...........................................................40
Figure32. Set ClockScreenSetting TimeZone ............................................. 41
Figure33. TimeZoneSetScreen ................................................................... 42
Figure34.12 / 24 HourSelectionScreen ....................................................... 43
Figure35. DaylightSavings SelectionScreen ................................................44
Figure36. Auto-OnScreen ............................................................................. 45
Figure37. Auto-Off/ Sleep TimerScreen ....................................................... 47
Figure38. SettingFactoryDefaults Screen ....................................................48
Figure39. CategorySearch Screen................................................................50
Figure40. Scanning SearchScreen ...............................................................50
Figure41.MemorySelection Screens ............................................................51
Figure42.MemorySelection Screens ............................................................52
Figure43. Direct ChannelEntryScreen .........................................................53
Figure44. Exit Screen ....................................................................................54
Figure45.XpressReceiver RemoteControl ................................................... 55
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Xpress System Components
Remote Control Unit
Part Number 136-4042
3 Vdc Battery for Remote,
(1) CR2032
XM®Receiver Model Xpress

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The Audiovox Xpress XM® unit processes the XM satellite signals
received by the externally mounted antenna (purchased separately for
Home or Boom Box Kits). The Xpress XM® unit recognizes and decodes
the incoming XM program information and provides an audio signal to
your radio or other audio output equipment.
NOTE: When installed in a vehicle, the XM signal can be received and
processed virtually anywhere as long as there are no obvious satellite
signal obstructions such as nearby tall buildings, high terrain, parking
garages or tunnels.
The Xpress XM® unit is typically installed in an accessible location of the
vehicle (dash area), consistent with line-of-sight operation of the remote
control, and/or within easy reach of the driver. For home use, situate the
Xpress XM® unit close to your stereo receiving equipment.
Introduction
Optional Accessories
oAudiovox Home Kit: Part Number XMH-10
oAudiovox Boom Box: Part Number XMB-10
oAudiovox 2nd Vehicle Kit: Part Number XMC-10
oAudiovox FM Direct Adaptor: Part Number XMFM-1
oAudiovox RCA Cables: Part Number SAT RCA

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Getting Started
XM Activation
Activating your XM® radio service is easy. You have one of two choices
to activate your service: Online or by Phone.
Online Activation Process
First, please make sure the Xpress XM® unit is working properly by
tuning to the XM® Preview channel (#1). If you can hear XM® Preview,
your equipment is ready.
NOTE: The antenna must be installed on the outside of your vehicle for
best performance.
Next, make sure you have a credit card and your XM® Radio Hardware
ID handy. You can display your ID by tuning your XM® Radio to chan-
nel ‘0’, one down from XM® Preview (For tuning instructions see the
Receiver Control Features section of this guide.)
To obtain the XM® identification (ID) number, tune to channel 0 and press
the Rotary/Select Knob. The 8-character alphanumeric XM® ID will
appear on the screen. Write the alphanumeric ID below (Figure 1) for
future reference.
NOTE: No adjustments are allowed in this mode. To exit the Radio ID
screen, tune to any channel by turning the rotary knob and press.

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Please check your 8-character alphanumeric XM® ID code carefully.
There is no “I” (eye), “o” (oh), “S” or “F” used. You may wish to double
check your ID code on the outside of your tuner box.
Enter the ID code below:
Figure 1. Your Receiver 8-character alphanumeric ID
Online Activation Process
OncetheIDcodeisobtained,logontoXM®athttp://activate.xmradio.com
and follow the easy instructions to activate your Xpress XM® unit.
Call-in Activation Process
Call XM® at 1-800-XM RADIO (1-800-967-2346). One of XM®’s friendly
Customer Care representatives will take the necessary information and
walk you through the activation process. After the activation form is
submitted you should keep your receiver ON for at least 1 hour. This will
complete the activation process. When the Xpress XM® unit is activated,
you will be able to access over 170 digital radio channels.

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ROTARY /
SELECT
KNOB
LCD
DISPLAY
POWER / IR
EYE BUTTON
PRESET/DIRECT
BUTTON
MEMORY
BUTTON
DISPLAY
BUTTON SEARCH
BUTTON
MENU
BUTTON
JUMP
BUTTON
PRESET KEYPAD
(NUMBER) BUTTON
Figure 2. Xpress Receiver Unit
The Audiovox Xpress XM® unit provides:
•7 control buttons
•1 Rotary/Select Knob
•10 number keys.

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Controls
Receiver Control Features
Display Button - This button allows the user to choose one of four (4)
different formats to present the Artist, Song Title and data service
information on the LCD screen.
Search Button - This button allows the user to search the next channel
category as well as between preset channels or perform a continuous
search. The continuous search will scan all available channels in all
categories or all channels within a Preset group stopping at each one
for four (4) seconds until the user presses the search button again to
make a selection.
Menu Button - The MENU button is used to access “Menu Options”
which allows the user to make feature function adjustments for
personal preferences. Upon entering the main menu mode, use the
Rotary/Select Knob or the Remote Control UP and DOWN buttons to
highlight the desired function and then press the Rotary/Select Knob or
press the (XM) Select Button on the Remote Control to enter.
Rotary/Select Knob – The Rotary/Select Knob is the primary control
for navigating through the various lists and option menus available. This
knob has a dual purpose. In the default mode, this knob provides
sequential tuning through the available program channels. When the
knob is turned in a clockwise (CW) direction the unit tunes up one
channel at a time. When the knob is turned in a counter clockwise
(CCW) direction the unit tunes down one channel at a time. When in the
list or menu mode, turning the knob (CW) and (CCW) scrolls UP and
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the various menus and lists. The current selection from the list will be
highlighted on the display. When the item is highlighted, press the
Rotary/Select Knob to enter the selection.
Power Button - This button applies power to and removes power from
the Xpress XM® unit. This button is also the Xpress XM® unit’s
receiver eye (IR).
Memory Button (mem.) - This button allows the user to capture and
store the current program data information (Artist & Song Title). You
can store up to 20 Artist/Song Title combinations.
Jump Button – This button allows the user to jump to the Previous
Channel (i.e., switch between the current and previous channel).
Preset/Direct Button (pre./dir.) - Each momentary press of the
PRESET button allows the user to switch between (3) banks of
Channel presets (10 presets each A, B, and C) plus Direct channel
entry. When in any of the three preset banks, momentarily pressing any
of the number buttons will recall the stored channel. In the Direct (Dir)
mode, use the number buttons to directly enter the desired channel
number followed by pressing the Rotary/ Select Knob.
Keypad Buttons 0-9 - These buttons are used to directly enter a
desired channel number. They are also used when entering and
recalling preset channel numbers into memory.

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Display Screen Features - Shown to the right is an example of an
active Display Screen (see Figure 3). Pressing the DISPLAY button from
the Default display switches between the artist name/song title screen,
artist name/song title with stock screen, artist name/song title with sports
screen, or large letter format. When the letter size changes, the field
will scroll. This feature is useful when viewing the display at a distance.
Signal
Strength
Channel
Number
Artist
Channel
Name
Momentary Preset Indicator
(Stays on for 2-seconds)
Time
Song
Title
Stock, Sports,
and More Info
Figure 3. Xpress Receiver Unit Display Screen

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Basic Operation
With the Xpress XM® unit properly installed, activated and connected
to your home/vehicle audio system or boom box, proceed as follows:
Turning Xpress ON and OFF
Set up your Audiovox Xpress XM® unit using the installation
instructions included in this Kit (Home Kit, or Boom Box Kit), or with the
help of a professional installer.
NOTE: Refer to Antenna Aiming during the installation procedure.
Press the Power button to turn the unit ON. When the unit turns ON the
XM® logo will appear for 3-seconds (curved lines on either side of the
XM® logo gradually appear) (see Figure 4) followed by the Audiovox
logo. These screens will be followed by the active channel (see Figure
5), which defaults to the last tuned channel setting prior to power being
turned OFF. When the unit is shut OFF the XM logo will appear and the
curved lines on either side of the XM® logo gradually disappear.
NOTE: If this is the first time using the Xpress XM® unit, the screen will
alternately display the preview channel screen and a number of
messages, including: “Activate Your XM® 1-800-XM RADIO”. If not, go
to channel 1 using the Rotary/Select Knob on the Xpress XM® unit or
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Figure 4. XM and Audiovox Logo Power ON Screen
Figure 5. Active Channel Screen
Menu Options
To enter the Menu Options page, press the MENU Button on either the
remote control or the main unit. The Main Menu list will appear on the
screen (see Figure 6). Using the Rotary/Select Knob, highlight the
option you wish to adjust turning (CW) scrolls DOWN and (CCW) will
scroll UP through the various menus and lists. The current selection
from the list will be highlighted on the display. When the item is
highlighted, press the Rotary/Select Knob to enter the selected menu
item.

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The following options are available:
•FM Frequency
•Brightness + Contrast
•Backlight Timer
•Audio Level
•Antenna Aiming
•Direct Tune
•Search Mode
•Channel Skip/Add
•Memory Recall
•TuneSelect
•Stock Ticker
•Info Extras
•Display Screen Mode
•Set Clock
•Auto-On
•Auto-Off / Sleep Timer
•Set Factory Defaults
•Exit Menu
While in the menu screen function, if a button is not pressed within
12-seconds from the previously selected function, the unit exits the
menu screen function and reverts to the default screen display.
NOTE: Upon setting and confirmation of a Menu selection, pressing
the Menu button will exit the Xpress XM® unit to the active screen
(See Figure 5).
Figure 6. Main Menu Screen
MENU
FM Frequency
Audio Level
Brightness + Contrast
Backlight Timer

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FM Frequency
The following Frequency Setting adjustments are possible only when
using the Xpress XM® unit in your vehicle.
NOTE: The Xpress XM® unit has an internal wireless FM transmitter,
which allows you to play the audio through any standard vehicle FM
receiver, eliminating the need for hardwire connections. In certain urban
areas of the country where strong FM stations may overpower the Xpress
XM® unit FM transmitted signal, an FM direct adapter may be needed
to achieve a clean audio signal (Part Number XMFM-1) in your vehicle.
FM ON or OFF Feature
This feature allows the user to turn the FM Transmitter ON or OFF
when the Xpress XM® unit is used in the Car Cradle only. It is
recommended that you turn the FM Transmitter OFF if you are using the
low level audio outputs in your particular application (optional cable
needed SAT-RCA) (see Figure 7). Upon entering the “FM Frequency”
mode the FM transmitter will be OFF by default. To turn the FM
Transmitter ON, turn the Rotary/Select knob CW/CCW or use the UP
and DOWN buttons on the Remote Control to the highlight the desired
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Figure 7. FM OFF Screen
The selected frequency must be an unused frequency or a frequency
used by a low powered FM station in your area. If not, the strong signal
from the FM station may overpower the Xpress XM® unit FM
transmitted signal which may result in interference.
With the FM Frequency highlighted, press the Rotary/Select Knob or
the (XM) Select button on the remote control to confirm the selection
(see Figure 8).
Figure 8. FM Frequency Screen