XM XMCK10AP User manual

User Guide
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Table of Contents
Aim the Antenna.......................41
Tune Directly to a Channel .............42
Change the Search Mode...............42
Skip a Channel .........................43
Memory Recall .........................44
Editing TuneSelect .....................45
Display Stocks .........................47
Display Sports Scores ..................49
Display Screen Mode...................50
Set the Clock...........................51
Turn Xpress On/Off Automatically ......53
Set Factory Defaults ....................54
Help!........................................ 55
Helpful Hints...........................56
Troubleshooting Tips...................56
For More Help..........................58
Other Information..................... 59
Specifications ..........................60
FCC Statement .........................61
Warranty...............................62
Introduction...............................3
About XM..............................4
Features ...............................5
Safety and Care ........................6
What’s in the Box?......................8
Vehicle Installation.....................9
Step 1: Plan the installation.............10
Step 2: Mount the XM Car Antenna .....11
Step 3: Install the Swivel Mount.........15
Step 4: Connect your Xpress. ...........18
Step 5: Finding an FM Frequency. .......22
Using Your Xpress.....................23
Xpress at a Glance......................24
Activate your XM Radio ................26
Listening to XM ........................27
Enter a Specific Channel................28
View a Category........................29
Jump to the Previous Channel ..........29
Preset your Favorite Channel ...........30
Special Features..............32
Change the Screen Display .............33
TuneSelect Favorite Artists and Songs .. 34
Memory ...............................35
Configuring your Xpress .......37
FM Frequency .........................38
Brightness and Contrast................39
Backlight Timer ........................39
Adjust the Audio Level .................40

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Introduction

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Introduction
Welcome to XM!
This guide walks you through the installation and activation of your new Xpress radio,
and helps get you set up and listening fast!
About XM
XM is America’s number one satellite radio company. Broadcasting live daily from
studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Toronto, and Montreal,
XM’s 2008 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast:
commercial-free music, premiere sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children’s and
entertainment programming, and the most advanced traffic and weather information.
XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile
market through partners with General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Ferrari,
Subaru, Suzuki, and Toyota, is available in 140 different vehicle models in 2008. XM’s
industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide.
For more information about XM hardware, programming, and partnerships, visit http://
www.xmradio.com/.

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Features
Your Xpress is loaded with features, including:
View channel, artists, and song title on the large bright 5-line display•
Set up to 30 of your favorite XM channels for quick access•
TuneSelect finds 20 of your favorite artists or songs and alerts you when they’re•
playing on an XM channel
Customize the content you want just the way you want it on the large,•
easy-to-read display
Easily move through XM channels with the tune-and-press dial•
Track your favorite college or professional sports teams, or selected stocks,•
while listening to XM
Clock, alarm, and sleep timer•

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Safety and Care
IMPORTANT! To avoid possible injury to yourself and/or damage to your radio, read
the documentation that is supplied with your Xpress radio. XM Satellite Radio claims no
responsibility for damage from data loss due to a breakdown, repair, or other causes.
Do not:
Expose the radio to extreme temperatures (above 140°F/60°C or below-4°F/-20°C).•
Expose the radio to moisture, or use the radio near or in water.•
Let any foreign matter spill into the radio.•
Store the radio in dusty areas.•
Expose the radio to chemicals such as benzene and thinners.•
Use liquid aerosol cleaners to clean the radio. Only use a soft, damp cloth.•
Expose the radio to direct sunlight, fire, flame, or other heat sources for a prolonged•
period.
Attempt to disassemble or repair the radio yourself.•
Drop the radio or subject it to severe impact or excessive pressure.•
Place heavy objects on the radio.•

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WARNING! To avoid electrical shock:
Do not open the radio’s case.•
Keep metallic objects, such as necklaces or coins, away from the power•
adapter plugs.
Only use the power adapter with an outlet that matches the shape of the•
adapter’s plug.
Make sure that you insert the adapter’s plug completely into the outlet.•
Use the power adapter and cradle away from water sources.•
Do not touch the radio with wet hands.•
SAFETY FIRST!
Always give priority to safe driving. Failure to do so can result in personal•
injury, death, and/or damage to your radio, accessories, vehicle, and property.
Install the radio in your vehicle in a place where it cannot interfere with the•
operation of safety features, such as the airbags. Failure to correctly place the
radio can result in injury to you or others if the radio becomes detached during
an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.

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What’s in the Box?
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Car Cradle Swivel Mount
Swivel Mount
Preparation Kit
Car Power Adapter
Xpress Radio
XM Car Antenna
XM SureConnect Kit

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Vehicle Installation

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Vehicle Installation
Installing Your Xpress
You are about to transform your car radio into an XM experience!
Step 1: Plan the Installation
Select an area on the dashboard you want to place the car cradle.1
This is where you will install the swivel mount.
Determine if you want the swivel mount installed vertically or2
horizontally. See Step 3: Install the Swivel Mount on page 15 for more
information.
TIP! An adhesive pad is used to mount the swivel mount to the dashboard. The
adhesive requires 24 hours to cure. Make sure you provide yourself the proper
amount of time to install your Xpress. See Step 3: Install the Swivel Mount on page
15 for more information.
Determine which connection method you plan to use in order to receive3
the XM signal:
XM SureConnect (included with Xpress)•
Cassette adapter (sold separately)•
FM direct adapter (sold separately)•
Audio output cable (sold separately)•
See Step 4: Connect Your Xpress on page 18 for more information about
connection method options.