XM Satellite Radio XMCK-5P manual

user guide XMCK-5P[...]

Quick Start 1. Install your Xpress EZ in your vehicle 2. Activate your XM subscription online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by phone 1 800 XM RADIO (1-800-967-2346 ) 3. Listen to XM* 4. Identify and easily access your favorite channels by using the f f a a v v o o r r i i t t e e s s button Quick Start 2 *Hardware and required monthly subscript[...]

Contents 3 I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n .............................................. 4 Fea tures ............................................................ 4 Safety Instructions ........................................ 5 What’ s in the Bo x .......................................... 7 Xpress EZ Contr ols ...................[...]

4 introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox Xpress EZ . Y our new Xpress EZ includes: Built-in FM modulat or F avorites button allows you t o program 10 of y our favorite channels Easily view channel, artist, and song title via a bright 3 line display Move quickly through XM channels with the tune and press knob Enjoy X[...]

introduction 5 Safety Instructions Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your Xpress EZ . Please be aw are that XM claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, r epair, or other causes . X X p p r r e e s s s s E E Z Z D D i i g g i i t t a a l l A A u u d d i i o o P P [...]

6 C C a a u u t t i i o o n n : : Opening the case may result in electric shock. C C a a u u t t i i o o n n : : The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may cause electric shock or fire. F or your safety , please do not open these components. Do not let metallic objects, such as necklaces or coins, come into contact with the pow e[...]

What’ s in the Box? introduction 7 Car Po wer Adapter Ven t Mount Xpress EZ Car Cradle XM Antenna[...]

introduction 8 Xpress EZ Functions D D i i s s p p l l a a y y Changes the way content is shown on the display . K K n n o o b b Previews channels and na vigates categories and menu options. M M e e n n u u Access advanced f eatures and configuration options. F F a a v v o o r r i i t t e e s s Store and access up to 10 of your favorite channels. P[...]

introduction 9 Using This Guide Throughout this guide, y ou will see instruc tions such as: Select m m e e n n u u  A A n n t t e e n n n n a a A A i i m m i i n n g g . This tells you to perform the following actions: 1. Press the m m e e n n u u button. 2. Rotate knob to highlight Antenna Aiming , then pr ess the XM button to select it. Not al[...]

vehicle installation 10 1 vehicle installation[...]

vehicle installation 11 V ehicle installation Every vehicle is different; for your safety , follow all instructions carefully . Consult a professional installer if you have questions . 1. T o begin, first decide which method of installation is best for your vehicle: XM SureConnect (Sold Separately): Y ou can listen to your Xpress EZ thr ough your c[...]

vehicle installation 12 Step 1: Mounting the XM Antenna Mount the XM antenna to the roof or trunk of the v ehicle. During installation, make sure you are out doors and the antenna is not obstruc ted b y tall buildings. For best r esults mount the XM antenna to the outside of your vehicle. Below ar e the recommended options. The XM antenna contains [...]

vehicle installation 13 Step 2: Installing the V ent Mount T o install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold y our Xpress EZ and car cradle. T o remove the vent mount, push it into the v ent and lif t upwar ds slightly to release the mount’ s hooks from the vent vane. Some parts of the vent mount can be adjusted to [...]

ANT IN AUDIO OUT A A N N T T I I N N Plug in your XM antenna here . I f you choose the XM SureConnect method of install, this is where you plug it in. A A U U D D I I O O O O U U T T If you choose to use a cassette adapter or a mini audio cable, plug it in here. D D C C I I N N This is where you plug in the power adapter . DC IN Step 3: How to rece[...]

Step 4: Making Y our V ehicle’ s FM Radio an XM Radio Y our Xpress EZ contains a built-in FM modulator tha t requires the use of either the XM SureConnect (sold separately) or the F M Direct Adapter (sold separately) to transmit the XM audio signal to your v ehicle’ s FM radio . First, turn on y our car stereo . Y ou will need to find a suitabl[...]

vehicle installation 16 This chart represents the FM channels in the Washingt on, DC area. The spikes repre- sent the strength of the F M channel. Someone in DC would choose a “vacant” channel like 92.9 that is unused and located between two weaker channels . Next, power on your Xpress EZ . Be sure all of y our cables are properly connected. Go[...]

vehicle installation 17 If you choose to use a cassette adapter or a mini audio cable (both sold separat ely) be sure to turn the FM M odulator off inst ead of setting it to one of the FM fr equencies: Now you should be able to hear y our Xpress EZ through your F M stereo. If you can ’t hear any sound please check all of your connections and be s[...]

2 activation activation 18[...]

activation 19 Before you can liste n to X M con tent, you must a ctiv ate y our Xpress EZ . 1. Set up your Xpress EZ , car cradle, po wer adapter , and antenna (pages 10 -17). Make sure Xpress EZ can rec eive the XM signal. 2. Find the 8-character XM Radio ID, which is print ed on the package or on the back of your Xpress EZ . Or select XM channel [...]

3 using your Xpr ess EZ using your Xpress EZ 20[...]

Listening to Live XM T urn on your Xpress EZ . Subscribe to XM (page 19) if you haven ’t done so already . S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g C C h h a a n n n n e e l l s s Rotate the knob to scroll through the list of channels. P ress the XM button to select a channel. Y ou can also set up Xpress EZ so that you do not ha ve to press the XM but[...]

using your Xpress EZ 22 F F a a v v o o r r i i t t e e s s There are 10 user pr esets that can be stored using the favorites button. T o set a chan- nel to your fav orites: 1. Tune to desir ed channel. 2. Press and hold the fa vorites button for 2 seconds. The stored location f or the channel will appear across the top of the display . Y ou can ac[...]

using your Xpress EZ 23 D D i i s s p p l l a a y y Press the displa y button to change the way you view the content on the displa y . There are 3 diff erent display modes. Each time you press displa y , the display will change. View by channel number , channel name, and artist name. View by channel number , channel name, and song title. View by ar[...]

M M e e n n u u O O p p t t i i o o n n s s F F M M F F r r e e q q u u e e n n c c y y Y ou will need to find a suitable FM frequency in order to get the best sound. A suitable FM frequency is an unused frequency or weak station that is not located near a str ong FM station in your area. T o access your F M Frequency menu press menu  FM Fr eque[...]

B B r r i i g g h h t t n n e e s s s s T o change the display ’ s brightness: 1. Press menu  Brigh tness. 2. Rotate the knob to adjust the display’ s brightness. 3. Press XM t o confirm your selection. 4. Press the menu butt on to back out. C C o o n n t t r r a a s s t t T o change the display ’ s contrast: 1. Press menu  Contr ast. 2[...]

using your Xpress EZ 26 A A u u d d i i o o L L e e v v e e l l When listening to your Xpr ess EZ , you can adjust its audio level to match other audio sources (your CD pla yer , other FM stations, or MP3 pla yer). 1. Press menu  A udio Level. 2. Rotate the knob to adjust the Audio Level setting . 3. Press XM t o confirm your selection. 4. Press[...]

Y our Xpress EZ can help you aim the antenna to pull in the strongest possible signal . 1. Press menu  A ntenna Aiming . 2. As you adjust the antenna the “Satellite ” and “ T er restrial” signal bars will change. F ind the position that gives the strongest signal strength on either “Satellite ” or “ T errestrial. ” 3. The antenna[...]

using your Xpress EZ 28 A A u u t t o o O O f f f f Options: OFF , 15 minutes, 30 minutes , 45 minutes, 1 hour , 2 hours, and 3 hours. If the cigarette lighter is alway s powered , you can set the Xpress EZ to automatically turn off after a period from 15 minutes to 3 hours. 1. Press menu  A uto Off. 2. Rotate the knob to select your desired tim[...]

4 Customer Support customer support 29[...]

T roubleshooting Xpress EZ is designed and built to pr ovide you with trouble-free performance without the need for servicing. If it does not appear to be functioning properly, f ollow these trou- bleshooting steps first to try to remedy the situation yourself: 1. Attach all connections firmly and securely . 2. Make sure the cigarette lighter/auxil[...]

customer support 31 If this happens: Y ou should: Xpress EZ shuts off unexpectedly . Check whether you have your “ Auto Off “func tion turned on. Check to be sure all of the cables are connected properly . Y ou do not receive all the XM channels you Y our Xpress EZ may not be activated. Contact XM Satellite Radio . have subscribed to . See Page[...]

customer support 32 Specifications Xpress EZ Dimensions 101 mm ( W ) x 51 mm (H) x 16 mm (D) 4 in ( W ) x 2 in (H) x 0.6 in (D) Weigh t 77 g 2.7 oz Audio output 3.5 mm mini-stereo jack An te nn a co nn ec to r (h ome a nd ca r c ra dle ) RF SMB External power Voltage: 5 V DC Current: 2000 mA Polarity: Model Numbers Xpress EZ XMCK-5P Xpress home kit[...]

customer support 33 Product Registration 1. Register your product. We will keep the details of your purchase on file to help you ref er to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. 2. Receive updates on the lat est products and technologies. 3. Download owner’ s manuals, order product catalogues, resear ch new pro[...]

customer support 34 Patent Information T T e e c c h h n n o o l l o o g g y y . It is prohibited to, and y ou agree that you will not, copy , decompile, disas- semble, rev erse engineer , hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or make available any technology incorporat ed in receivers compatible with the XM Satellite Radio sys- tem. F ur therm[...]

FCC Statement 35 FCC Statement Please note that the power cable tha t has been supplied with your device is supplied with perma- nently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the pow er cable with the fer- rite beads. The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly appro ved by XM Satellite Radio Inc. [...]

5 W arranty warranty 36[...]

warranty 37 1 1 2 2 M M o o n n t t h h L L i i m m i i t t e e d d W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y A UDIOVO X ELEC TR ONICS COR PORA TION (the Compan y) wa rrant s to th e original retail pur- chaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof , under normal use and conditions, be pro ven defective in material or workmanship withi[...]

warranty 38 This W arranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED W AR- RANTIES, INCL UDING ANY IMPLIED W ARRANT Y OF MERCHANT ABILIT Y , SHALL BE LIM- ITED TO THE DUR A TION OF THIS WRIT TEN W ARRANT Y . ANY AC TION FOR BREACH OF ANY W ARRANT Y HEREUNDER INCL UDING AN Y IMPLIED W ARRANT Y OF MER- CHANT ABILIT Y MUST[...]

warranty 39 Notes :[...]

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