Audiovox Car Satellite Radio System XDRC2 User Manual
User Guide  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction                                       5 Special Features                               71  
Features                                                        6  
Safety and Care Information                      7  
Pause and Replay                                      72  
TuneSelect                                                  74  
GameSelect                                                77  
Stock Quotes                                             80  
SongSaver                                                 82  
What’s in the Box?                                      9  
RCi  
Xpress  
Functions                                   10  
Remote Control Functions                         11  
Control Knob and Select Button Basics 12  
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock                     13  
Where Else Can You Use  
Your XpressRCi?                           85  
Vehicle Installation                           15  
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your  
Configuring your XpressRCi           87  
Radio                                                         16  
Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount   18  
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount  
Antenna                                                  22  
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount  
Antenna Cable                                        27  
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount  
Antenna and PowerConnect Power  
Adapter                                                   39  
Step 6: Connect the Audio                      40  
Radio ID                                                     88  
Find Available FM Channels in  
Your Area                                               89  
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off                    92  
Set and Select FM Channels                   94  
Set Audio Level                                         97  
Signal Indicator                                         98  
Display Settings                                        99  
Set Time                                                     101  
Sleep Timer                                              105  
Factory Settings                                      106  
Demo Mode                                              107  
Activation                                       53  
Using your XpressRCi                     55  
The Main Display                                       56  
Navigation Basics                                     58  
Listening to Satellite Radio                       61  
FM Presets                                                  67  
Skip a Channel                                          68  
Block xL (Explicit Language) Channels 69  
Troubleshooting                             109  
Product Specifications                   115  
Patent Information                                   118  
Environmental Information                     118  
Owner’s Record                                         121  
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Introduction  
Features  
Congratulations on your purchase of the XpressRCi!  
The XpressRCi has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:  
• Large vibrant color display: View artist name, song title, and channel  
information on a display with stylish color backgrounds and graphics  
• Split screen display mode: Split the screen to simultaneously view what’s  
playing on the current channel and up to 3 other channels, or view what’s  
playing on the current channel and the last channel you were listening to at  
the same time  
• Improved audio connection options: Use either the included Aux In Cable, or  
the new PowerConnect technology to receive audio through your vehicle’s  
stereo system  
• Enhanced real-time channel guide: Browse programs, artists, and songs  
playing on other channels, without having to change the channel you are on  
• Pause and Replay: Pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio  
• TuneSelect and GameSelect: Don’t miss your favorite artists and songs when  
they are on live radio  And view scores and stats of your teams anytime, plus  
get alerts when they are playing  
• SongSaver: Store up to 10 songs so you can listen to them later  
• Stock Ticker: Track the price and daily movement of your favorite stocks  
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Please read the entire user guide before using your XpressRC  
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Safety and Care Information  
IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid  
injury to yourself and/or damage to your device  SIRIUS XM Radio Inc  
disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown,  
repair, or other causes  
• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140ûF or below -4ûF, or  
above 60ûC or below -20ûC)  
• Do not expose to moisture  Do not use device near or in water  Do not  
touch the device with wet hands  
• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device  
• Do not store in dusty areas  
• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners  Do not use  
liquid or aerosol cleaners  Clean with a soft damp cloth only  
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do  
not expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources  
• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself  
• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact  
• Do not place heavy objects on device  
• Do not subject device to excessive pressure  
• If the LCD screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid  
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Introduction  
Warning!  
• Opening the case may result in electric shock  
• If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area  
with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water  
If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush the eyes  
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care  If the liquid  
crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water  Drink large  
quantities of water, and induce vomiting  Seek medical care  
• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter all the way into  
the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket  
• If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option, it is  
advisable not to insert a multi-outlet adapter into the same vehicle  
cigarette lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other  
devices  Some multi-outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature  
from working properly  
• When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the road  
and hands on the wheel  Not doing so could result in personal injury, death, and/  
or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property  
• Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not be  
performed while driving  Park your vehicle in a safe location before  
beginning installation  
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause  
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm  
Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the  
function of safety features, e g , deployment of airbags  Failure to correctly place  
device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during  
an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag  
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What’s in the Box?  
info  
fm  
display  
mute  
menu  
direct  
+
Aux In Cable  
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2
5
8
0
3
6
XpressRCi Radio  
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9
jump  
fav  
Remote Control  
Vent Mount  
and Extended  
Vent Clamps  
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  
Dash Mount  
Antenna & Dash Mount  
Alcohol Preparation Pads  
Magnetic Mount  
Antenna  
PowerConnect  
Power Adapter  
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Introduction  
XpressRCi Functions  
Display  
Customize the way you  
view content on the display  
Control Knob  
Pause and Replay Buttons  
Pause, rewind, and replay  
up to 60 minutes of live  
radio  
Scroll through lists and  
preview channels; also  
highlight menu options  
Power Button  
Turn radio on and off  
Select Button  
Press to confirm selection  
for channel and menu  
items; also press and  
hold to GameSelect, to  
TuneSelect, or to save a  
song  
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Left and Right Arrows  
Search for channels by  
category; also when in  
Replay mode, rewind or  
fast-forward through  
content  
Menu Button  
Access advanced features  
and configuration options;  
also press and hold to  
access FM presets  
Fav Button  
Info Button  
View either  
Jump  
Go back to the  
Number Buttons  
Choose among the different  
tuning modes: Direct,  
Favorite Channels, and  
SongSaver  
Select your favorite  
channels; also enter  
a channel number  
directly; also access  
songs saved in  
sports or stock previous channel  
information  
to which you were  
listening  
SongSaver  
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Remote Control Functions  
Power Button  
Turn radio on and off  
Arrow Buttons  
Use up/down arrow buttons  
to scroll through lists and  
preview channels; also  
highlight menu options  Use  
left/right arrows to search  
for channels by category;  
also when in Replay mode,  
rewind or fast-forward  
through content  
Pause and Replay Buttons  
Pause, rewind, and replay  
up to 60 minutes of live  
radio  
Select Button  
Press to confirm selection  
for channel and menu items;  
also press and hold to  
GameSelect, to TuneSelect,  
or to save a song  
Display Button  
Customize the way you  
view content on the display  
Menu Button  
Info Button  
Access advanced features  
and configuration options;  
also press and hold to  
access FM presets  
View either sports or stock  
information  
info  
fm  
display  
mute  
menu  
direct  
+
— / FM Button  
—: Change channels, or  
decrease volume for  
Sound System (sold  
separately)  
+ / Direct Button  
+: Change channels, or  
increase volume for Sound  
System (sold separately)  
Direct: Not used in  
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4
2
5
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0
3
6
FM: Not used in XpressRCi  
 
XpressRCi  
 
Number Buttons  
Select your favorite  
channels; also enter a  
channel number directly;  
also access songs saved  
in SongSaver  
Mute Button  
Silence live radio, saved  
songs, and replayed  
content  
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jump  
fav  
Fav Button  
Jump Button  
Choose among the different  
tuning modes: Direct,  
Favorite Channels, and  
SongSaver  
Go back to the previous  
channel to which you were  
listening  
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Introduction  
Control Knob and Select Button Basics  
Turn the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise  
to scroll through a list and highlight an item in the list  
Press the center of the Select  
button to make a selection  
Press the edge to tilt the Select button to select  
,
, display, or jump  
Tilt Up: display Tilt Down: jump  
Tilt Right:  
Tilt Left:  
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PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  
Color-Coded Connections  
The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect  Just  
match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes  
where  
Rear View  
AUDIO  
ANT  
PWR  
FM  
ANT (Silver)  
PWR (Red)  
AUDIO (Green)  
FM (Blue)  
Connection for  
the Magnetic  
Mount Antenna  
Connection for  
PowerConnect  
Power Adapter  
Connection for Aux In  
Cable or optional  
Cassette Adapter  
(sold separately)  
Connection for  
optional FM Direct  
Adapter (sold  
separately)  
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Introduction  
Wire Guide  
The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has a wire guide at the top rear that can help  
you to organize the cables and wires connected to the dock  If you need to bring  
a cable or wire from one side of the dock to the other, utilize the wire guide by  
looping the cable though the wire guide as shown  
Wire Guide  
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Vehicle Installation  
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio  
When installing the XpressRCi in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not  
block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag  The location  
should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should  
not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of  
the display screen  
Several examples of the XpressRCi mounted in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash  
method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount  
Option 1  
Option 2  
A.  
A.  
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Option 3  
y
displa  
A.  
jump  
menu  
inf  
o
fa  
v
0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Option 4  
Option 5  
B.  
la  
y
disp  
jump  
u
men  
inf  
o
fa  
v
0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
B.  
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Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount  
Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the  
Vent Mount  
IMPORTANT! When you install the chosen mount, do not attach the dock to the  
mount yet  All cables should be attached to the dock prior to connecting the dock  
to the mount  
Installing the Dash Mount:  
CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult  
to remove  Do not install this mount on leather surfaces (contact  
your vehicle dealer if you are unsure about your dash surface), and  
make sure the air temperature is at least 60ûF (15ûC) during  
installation  If it’s not at least 60ûF, turn on the heater in your  
vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60ûF  
1
Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount  Make sure there is ample room  
for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and XpressRCi Radio when installed  
2
Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it  Loosen the  
knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in  
“Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio” on page 16:  
• Option 1 & Option 3  
should be oriented as I  
I
II  
• Option 2 should be  
oriented as II  
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The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions  
Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle  When the  
orientation is correct, tighten the knob  
Knob  
Adhesive Foot  
Dock Mounting Plate  
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5
Clean the surface with the  
alcohol preparation pad and  
let it dry thoroughly  
Peel off the adhesive liner  
Position, press, and hold the  
Dash Mount in place for 30  
seconds  
IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for a minimum of  
2-4 hours before using the mount  The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours  
TIP! To remove, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon  
Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the  
adhesive  Be careful not overheat the surface with the hair dryer or you may  
damage the surface or Dash Mount  
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Vehicle Installation  
Installing the Vent Mount:  
Extended Vent Clamps  
1
Locate a vent with horizontal  
louvers sturdy enough to hold your  
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio  
Short Vent  
Clamps  
2
If the vent louvers in your vehicle  
are recessed, you may need to use  
the longer vent clamps with the Vent  
Mount  If so, remove the shorter vent  
clamps and install the longer ones  
into the Vent Mount  Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent  
clamps as shown  
Remove End Cap  
Slide Short Vent Clamps Out  
Slide Extended Vent Clamps In  
Replace End Cap  
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4
Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it  
hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2)  
Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2), and adjust the  
tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different  
adjustment hole (3)  
1
2
3
Dash  
Dash  
Dash  
HOOKED  
Vent  
PUSH  
Vent  
Vent  
TILT  
ADJUSTMENT  
HOLES  
Foot  
Louver  
To remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent  Then lift up until  
disengaged from the rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mount  
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Vehicle Installation  
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna  
The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any  
metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle  
To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna:  
1
Choose the best location for your antenna considering  
your vehicle type  Pay particular attention to any  
accessories that you may have like luggage racks and  
how frequently you may use them  
Magnet  
Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna just above either  
the front windshield or the back window as shown  
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SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof  
as shown  
Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading  
edge of the trunk as shown  
Pickup Truck: We recommend  
mounting the antenna just above the  
front windshield as shown  
2
Clean the surface of the selected  
mounting location using the alcohol  
preparation pad and let it dry  
thoroughly  
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Place the antenna in the location you selected  Follow the Tips and  
Cautions shown on the next several pages  
TIP! Mount the antenna on the  
roof (for most vehicles) or trunk  
(for convertibles) where it has a  
clear view of the sky in all  
directions  
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CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna inside  
the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard  
CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna on any  
of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars  
CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close  
to a roof rack  Adjust the rack so it’s further  
away from the antenna or move the antenna  
closer to the center of the roof  
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CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna  
close to another antenna  Mount it at  
least 3 inches away  
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Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable  
Before you begin routing the antenna cable, read these general instructions  
for how to route and hide the antenna cable  Then route your antenna cable  
according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle  
Use a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card,  
a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to lift the  
rubber window moulding  
Tuck the cable under the  
moulding around the window  
Feed cable under  
rubber moulding  
around window  
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Route cable out from under rear windshield  
moulding and tuck into weatherstripping  
around trunk opening  
Avoid sharp bends by running cable through  
weatherstripping for several inches  
Pull weatherstripping  
from trunk opening  
Tuck cable into weatherstripping.  
Route cable through weatherstripping  
several inches to avoid sharp bends  
Pull cable out of weatherstripping  
and route through trunk to cabin  
Route cable out of window  
moulding and into weather-  
stripping around trunk opening  
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Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk  
Route cable along trunk  
wall and into cabin through  
gap or conduit, along existing  
wiring harness  
Route cable along trunk  
wall and into cabin  
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Use a blunt plastic putty  
knife or similar blunt tool  
to lift edge of interior  
trim and tuck cable  
Route cable under  
trim or upholstery  
under trim. Continue  
towards front of vehicle  
Continue routing cable  
under trim or carpet  
towards front of vehicle  
Route cable from trunk  
under interior trim, into  
cabin and towards front  
of vehicle  
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Continue routing cable under  
carpet or console to radio location  
Coil excess  
cable under  
carpet or mat  
Pull carpet  
or mat back  
Bring cable out  
from trim  
Bring cable out from trim  
and route under carpet to  
dashboard or console  
TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to  
accommodate open doors or trunk lids  Use things typically found around  
the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not  
pinch the cable with the door  Hide any excess cable in the trim  
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• Sedan/Coupe With the Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof:  
1  Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber  
molding around the rear window  Use a blunt plastic putty knife or  
similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window  
and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding  Route the  
antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point  If  
your rear window does not have rubber molding, we recommend  
consulting a professional installer  
2  Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the  
rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening  Lift the weather  
stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace  
the weather stripping  To avoid sharp bends in the cable, run the cable  
inside the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable  
from the weather stripping inside the trunk  Keep the cable away  
from hinges, gears, etc , that could damage it  
3  Route the cable out  
from the rubber weather  
stripping and along the  
trunk wall  Continue routing  
the cable into the vehicle  
cabin through a conduit  
or along an existing wiring  
harness  
4  Route the cable through  
the main cabin area under  
the interior trim, towards  
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the front of the vehicle  Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar  
blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable  
under underneath  Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and  
above the doors  Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos  
Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable  
5  Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and  
route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console  Coil  
any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet,  
keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls  Secure the  
excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately)  
6  Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  
location  Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect  
it to the antenna connector of the dock  
7  Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and  
PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 39  
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• Sedan/Coupe With the Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof:  
1  Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber  
molding around the windshield  Use a blunt plastic putty knife or  
similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and  
tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding  Route the antenna  
cable around and down the windshield to the lowest point  
2  At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of the  
windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the  
door opening  Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck  
the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping  Run the cable  
inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening  
3  Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door  
opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard  Coil any  
excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping  
it away from any vehicle pedals or controls  Secure the excess cable  
with wire ties  
4  Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  
location  Leave yourself  
enough cable so you can  
easily connect it to the  
antenna connector of the  
dock  
5  Continue with “Step 5:  
Connect the Magnetic Mount  
Antenna and PowerConnect  
Power Adapter” on page 39  
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• SUV:  
1  Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather  
stripping of the rear tailgate window/door and route the cable  
along the rear hatch  Lift the weather stripping from the  
opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather  
stripping  Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route  
it into the cabin under the interior trim  Avoid hinges or gears  
that could crimp or cut the cable  
2  Route the cable through the SUV’s main cabin area under the  
interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle  Use a blunt  
plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim  
just enough to tuck the cable under underneath  Avoid side  
airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors  Airbag  
locations are marked with “SRS” logos  Be careful not to crimp  
or cut the cable  
3  Bring the cable out  
from the trim near  
the front of the cabin  
and route it under  
the carpet toward  
the dashboard or  
console  Coil any  
excess cable in a  
hidden location, such  
as under the carpet,  
keeping it away from  
any vehicle pedals  
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or controls  Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased  
separately)  
4  Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  
location  Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it  
to the antenna connector of the dock  
5  Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and  
PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 39  
• Convertible:  
1  Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front  
edge of the trunk lid  Keep any bends in the cable loose  Tape or  
tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge  
strut  
2  Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and  
close and keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc , that could  
crimp or cut it  Route the cable along the trunk wall and into the  
cabin through a conduit or along  
an existing wiring harness  
3  Route the cable through the  
main cabin area under the  
interior trim, towards the front  
of the vehicle  Use a blunt  
plastic putty knife or similar  
blunt tool to lift the plastic trim  
just enough to tuck the cable  
under underneath  Avoid side  
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airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors  Airbag  
locations are marked with “SRS” logos  Be careful not to crimp  
or cut the cable  
4  Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin  
and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console  
Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the  
carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls  
Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately)  
5  Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle  
Dock location  Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily  
connect it to the antenna connector of the dock  
6  Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna  
and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 39  
• Pickup Truck:  
1  Use a blunt plastic putty knife  
or similar blunt tool to lift  
the rubber molding around  
the windshield and tuck the  
antenna cable underneath it  
2  Continue tucking the cable  
underneath the windshield  
molding around the windshield  
to the lowest corner  
3  At the lowest corner of the  
windshield, route the cable out  
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of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping  
around the door opening  Lift the weather stripping from the  
opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather  
stripping  Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the  
bottom of the door opening  
4  Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the  
door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard  
Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet,  
keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls  Secure the  
excess cable with wire ties  
5  Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  
location  Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it  
to the antenna connector of the dock  
6  Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and  
PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 39  
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Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and  
PowerConnect Power Adapter  
1
Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna  
into the silver ANT connector on  
the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  
AUDIO  
ANT  
PWR  
FM  
2
3
Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter  
into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or  
power adapter socket  
Plug the PowerConnect Power  
Adapter into the red PWR connector  
on the dock  
AUDIO  
ANT  
PWR  
FM  
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Step 6: Connect the Audio  
To play audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, decide on one of the  
following audio connection options:  
• Option 1: Best: Use the Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s stereo system has an  
auxiliary input connection  Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find  
the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer  
TIP! The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate of the vehicle  
radio, on the back of the radio, anywhere on the front dash panel, inside the glove  
compartment, or inside the center console in between the front seats  
• Option 2: Better: Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built-  
in cassette player  Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be  
purchased from an electronics retailer, or go to xmradio com/accessories  
• Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the XpressRCi  
PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio  
 
• Option 4: Best: Use the FM Direct Adapter  If none of the previous three  
audio connection options will work in your vehicle, then you will need to  
use the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) (sold separately)  The FMDA needs to  
be installed by a professional installer and directly connects the XpressRCi  
to your vehicle’s FM radio  To learn more, check with the retailer where you  
bought your radio, or go to xmradio com/accessories  
Follow the installation instructions in the next several sections for the audio  
connection option that you have selected  
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Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions  
1
Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector  
on the dock  
AUDIO  
ANT  
PWR  
FM  
2
Plug the other end into  
the auxiliary input jack  
connection of your  
vehicle’s stereo system  
3
4
5
Insert the dock into the  
mount  
Insert your XpressRCi  
into the dock  
By default, your  
XpressRCi turns on automatically when it is  
plugged in and receiving power  If it does not,  
power on your XpressRCi by pressing the Power  
button  
NOTE! You may experience a brief delay while your  
XpressRCi powers up  If you press the Power button  
during this time, you will see a “Please Wait” message  
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6
Be sure the vehicle is outside  
and the antenna has a clear view  
of the sky  Verify that you are  
receiving the XM signal  There  
should at least be one bar on  
the upper right corner of the  
main display screen that denotes  
antenna signal strength  You can  
also press menu and scroll down  
to highlight Signal Indicator and  
press the Select button  The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the  
strength of the signal being received  If the signal reception is good,  
press menu twice to return to the main display screen  
7
8
9
Ensure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off  XpressRCi is shipped with  
FM Transmitter turned Off as the default  However, you can refer to  
“Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 92, if you want to verify that the  
FM Transmitter is set to Off  
Ensure that XpressRCi is tuned to channel 1  Upon power up, XpressRCi  
should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated  If it’s  
not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio” on page 61 to  
learn about how to tune a channel  
Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system  Set it to play input from the  
auxiliary input source  
10 You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s stereo system  You  
are now ready to activate your XpressRCi  
 
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11 The audio level output of the XpressRCi can be increased or  
decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources  
in your vehicle  Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 97  
If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1,  
be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i e , auxiliary  
input source (step 9)  Also be sure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off (step  
7), and that the audio level is set high enough to be heard (step 11)  Refer to  
“Troubleshooting” on page 110 for additional help  
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Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions  
1
Plug the Cassette Adapter  
into the green AUDIO  
connector on the dock  
AUDIO  
ANT  
PWR  
FM  
2
Insert the Cassette Adapter  
into the vehicle’s cassette  
deck  You may need to turn  
on your vehicle’s stereo  
system in order to do so  
3
4
5
Insert the dock into the  
mount  
Insert your XpressRCi into the  
dock  
By default, your XpressRCi  
turns on automatically when  
it is plugged in and receiving  
power  If it does not, power  
on your XpressRCi by pressing the Power button  
NOTE! You may experience a brief delay while your XpressRCi  
powers up  If you press the Power button during this time,  
you will see a “Please Wait” message  
6
Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has  
a clear view of the sky  Verify that you are receiving  
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the XM signal  There should  
at least be one bar on the  
upper right corner of the  
main display screen that  
denotes antenna signal  
strength  You can also press  
menu and scroll down to  
highlight Signal Indicator  
and press the Select button  
The Satellite and Terrestrial  
bars show the strength of the signal being received  If the signal  
reception is good, press menu twice to return to the main display  
screen  
7
8
9
Ensure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off  XpressRCi is shipped  
with FM Transmitter turned Off as the default  However, you can  
refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 92, if you want to  
verify that the FM Transmitter is set to Off  
Ensure that XpressRCi is tuned to channel 1  Upon power up,  
XpressRCi should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet  
activated  If it’s not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite  
Radio” on page 61 to learn about how to tune a channel  
If you haven’t done so, turn on your vehicle’s stereo system  Set it  
to play input from the cassette source  
10 You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s stereo  
system  You are now ready to activate your XpressRCi  
 
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11 The audio level output of the XpressRCi can be increased or decreased  
as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle  
Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 97  
If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1, be  
sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i e , cassette source  
(step 9)  Also be sure that the FM Transmitter is turned Off (step 7), and that the  
audio level is set high enough to be heard (step 11)  Refer to “Troubleshooting” on  
page 110 for additional help  
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Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions  
1
Insert the dock into the  
mount  
2
3
Insert your XpressRCi  
into the dock  
By default, your  
XpressRCi turns on  
automatically when  
it is plugged in and  
receiving power  If it does not, power on your  
XpressRCi by pressing the Power button  
NOTE! You may experience a brief delay while your  
XpressRCi powers up  If you press the Power button  
during this time, you will see a “Please Wait” message  
4
Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna  
has a clear view of the sky  Verify that you are  
receiving the XM signal  
There should at least be  
one bar on the upper right  
corner of the main display  
screen that denotes antenna  
signal strength  You can also  
press menu and scroll down  
to highlight Signal Indicator  
and press the Select button  
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The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being  
received  If the signal reception is good, press menu twice to return to  
the main display screen  
5
You’ll first need to find an available FM channel  An available FM  
channel is one that’s not being used by an FM radio station in your area  
When you tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only  
hear static or silence – not talk or music  We recommend one of the  
following methods to find an available FM channel:  
f  Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at www xmradio com/  
fmchannel  Go to the website and enter your zip code  The Channel  
Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area  For  
convenience, write down or print out the list  
OR  
g  Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM  
radio  Locate and create a list of channels that aren’t being used by any  
FM radio station  Write down the list  Once you have created your list of  
available FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the  
best match for XpressRCi  
 
TIP! You’ll need to use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to  
tune through every FM channel one-by-one  Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio  Start  
at 88 1 and use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune  
through each FM channel one-by-one (88 1 followed by 88 3 etc ) to locate  
channels that aren’t being used by a local FM radio station  Write down each FM  
channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107 9  
6
Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 5  Turn on your vehicle’s  
FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM  
channel  
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7
Turn On the FM Transmitter  
in XpressRCi  
:
i  Press menu  
ii  Press the Select button  
to select Vehicle Mode  
iii  Press the Select  
button to select FM  
Transmitter which will  
turn yellow  
iv  Turn the Control knob  
clockwise to display On and press the Select button  
90.1  
MATCH FM CHANNELS  
8
Set your XpressRCi to transmit on the same usable FM channel that  
you found in step 5:  
i  If you are still in the Vehicle Mode menu option with FM  
Transmitter turned On, skip to step iii  If not, press menu  
ii  Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode  
iii  Turn the Control knob to scroll to and highlight FM Channels  
Press the Select button  
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iv  Turn the Control knob  
to scroll to and highlight  
storage location FM-2 and  
press the Select button  
v  From the list of FM channels  
displayed, turn the Control  
knob to highlight the  
available FM channel you  
found in step 4, and press  
the Select button  
vi  Press the Select button to select Start Using  
vii The selected FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen  
The XpressRCi will tune to  
the FM channel  
9
You should hear XM channel 1  
through your vehicle’s FM radio  
If you are satisfied with the  
sound quality, you’re done! You  
are now ready to activate your  
XpressRCi  
 
10 If the selected FM channel  
doesn’t work well for you, work  
down the list of FM channels  
until you find one that allows you to hear XM clearly  Each time, you will  
need to tune your vehicle’s FM radio to the FM channel and then set  
your XpressRCi to transmit on the same FM channel (steps 7 & 8)  
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If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel  
1, verify that XpressRCi’s FM Transmitter is On (step 6), and that both the FM  
Transmitter and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel  
(steps 5 & 7)  Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in  
your area (step 5)  Verify that nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector  
on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 110 for  
additional help  
Option 4: FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) Installation  
The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer  Professional  
installation can help improve your radio’s reception and significantly reduce  
the visibility of wires  To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought  
your radio, or go to xmradio com/accessories  
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Activation  
Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, plus Sports, News, Talk &  
Entertainment, you need to activate your XpressRCi  
 
1
Make sure your XpressRCi is properly installed, turned on, and  
receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the audio on Channel 1  
2
Make a note of your XM Radio ID  You can find it:  
• On Channel 0  
• On a label on the bottom of the gift box  
• On the label on the back of your XpressRCi  
NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F  
3
4
Activate your service:  
• Online: Go to www xmradio com and click on “ACTIVATE RADIO” in  
the top right corner  
OR  
• By phone: Call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)  
When your service is activated, your XpressRCi will receive all  
channels you have subscribed to  At this time, if you turn the Control  
knob, you can scroll and tune other channels  Activation usually  
takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to an hour  We recommend  
that your radio remain on until activated  
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Using your XpressRCi  
The Main Display  
When listening to a channel, information about the channel is displayed  
Antenna Signal  
Strength  
Tuning Mode  
Time  
Channel Name & Logo  
Channel Number  
Artist Name  
or Talk Show Host  
or Sports Teams/Score  
Song Title  
or Talk Show Schedule  
or Game Time/Game Details  
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Changing the Display Mode  
You can split the screen to simultaneously view what’s playing on the current  
channel and up to 3 other channels in any category, or view what’s playing on  
the current channel and the last channel you had tuned at the same time  
Choose from:  
main display screen with current split screen with current channel  
channel and three other channels  
split screen with current channel  
and previous channel  
To change the display mode, press display  
TIP! When in split screen with the channel list, you can scroll through the  
list of channels, just like when it appears on the full screen, by turning the  
Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise  Press or to change  
categories  Press the Select button to select a channel  
TIP! Press jump to tune to previous channel that was being played  
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Navigation Basics  
Power Button  
Pressing the Power button turns the XpressRCi On or Off  
Control Knob and Select Button  
Navigate the XpressRCi using the Control knob and Select button:  
• Control knob: Turning it clockwise or counter-clockwise  
scrolls through lists and highlights an item in the list  
• Select button (press and release): Pressing it on the center selects a  
highlighted item and confirms settings  
• Select button (press and hold): Pressing it on the center displays the  
SongSaver/TuneSelect menu  
When the Select button is pressed at the top, bottom, left, or right edges (instead  
of the center), it selects display, jump, , or respectively  
• Display: Changes the display mode between main display screen and split  
screen  
• Jump: Tunes to the previous channel that was being played  
•
or : Displays the channel categories such as Sports, Comedy, Rock, etc  
Repeated presses cycle through the categories one at a time  In Replay  
mode, rewinds or fast-forwards through the temporarily stored content  
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Info Button  
Pressing info toggles the display to show the sports ticker or the stock  
ticker at the bottom of the screen  
• Sports Ticker: Displays information about upcoming games and scores  
for games in progress that have been selected with GameSelect  Refer  
to “GameSelect” on page 77  
• Stock Ticker: Displays the stock value of up to 20 selected stocks  
TIP! Refer to “GameSelect” on page 77 to add sports teams to the Sports  
Ticker  Refer to “Stock Quotes” on page 80 to add stocks to the Stock Ticker  
Menu Button  
Pressing menu displays various options to make setup and feature changes  
Pressing menu when in menu options returns to the previous menu option  
until menu options is exited  
Pressing and holding menu displays the FM Channels menu, where a preset  
FM channel can be easily selected  
...  
Number Buttons  
In Favorite Channels mode, each number button stores a favorite channel in  
its button location and provides one touch access to it afterward  In Direct  
mode, number buttons directly tune to a channel when the channel number  
is entered  In SongSaver mode, a number button plays the saved song in its  
button location  
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Fav Button  
Pressing fav toggles between the different tuning modes: Direct mode, Favorite  
Channels mode, and SongSaver mode  
• Direct mode: The 0-9 buttons directly tune to a channel when the channel  
number is entered  
• Favorite Channels mode: Pressing one of the 0-9 buttons tunes to a  
channel that has been saved as a favorite channel to that button location  
• SongSaver mode: Selecting one of the 0-9 buttons plays a song that has  
been saved to that button location  
TIP! Refer to “Favorite Channels” on page 65 to learn more about Favorite  
Channels  Refer to “SongSaver” on page 82 to learn more about SongSaver  
Pause and Replay Buttons  
Replays up to 60 minutes of live radio  
plays/pauses, rewinds, and  
fast-forwards through temporarily stored content  
TIP! Refer to “Pause and Replay” on page 72 to learn more about Pause and Replay  
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Listening to Satellite Radio  
Tune a channel:  
1
Turn the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll  
forward or backward through the list of channels  
2
You’ll first see the channel logo and current artist  As you pause on  
a channel, after a few seconds the current song title appears  While  
you pause, it will toggle between song title and artist name  
3
Press the Select button to select a highlighted channel  
TIP! You can configure the XpressRCi to automatically tune to the highlighted  
channel after 3 seconds  Refer to “Auto Tune” on page 64 for instructions  
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View a category:  
Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones  
that suit your taste  
1
To view a category, press or  
 
2
Scroll through the category to find the channel you want  
3
Press the Select button to select the channel, or press or to view  
the previous or next category  
TIP! To briefly listen to each channel  
in the category, scroll to and highlight  
Scan at the end of the category list  
and press the Select button  Refer to  
“Scanning Channels in a Category” on  
page 66 to learn more about Scan  
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Direct Tune  
A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the  
number buttons  
1
Before entering a channel number, put the XpressRCi in Direct mode  
Ensure “Direct” appears at the top of the display screen  If not,  
press fav until it is displayed  
2
Use the number buttons (0-9) to enter the channel number and  
wait a moment until the channel is tuned, or press the Select  
button to immediately tune to the channel  
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Auto Tune  
The Auto Tune feature allows you to tune to a channel when scrolling through  
the channel list, without having to press the Select button  When a channel is  
highlighted in the channel list, after 3 seconds the radio automatically tunes to  
that channel  The Auto Tune feature is off by default  
To turn Auto Tune on (or off):  
1
Press menu  
2
3
Scroll down to highlight Channel Access and press the Select button  
Press the Select button to select Auto Tune which will change to  
yellow  
4
Turn the Control knob clockwise until On is displayed (or counter-  
clockwise until Off is displayed) and press the Select button  
Jump  
Press jump to tune to the previous channel that was being played  
TIP! You can view what’s playing on both the current channel and the previous  
channel at the same time  Refer to “Changing the Display Mode” on page 57  
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Favorite Channels  
You can set up to 10 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them  
Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button  
To assign a favorite channel to a number button:  
1
2
Tune to the desired channel  
Be sure you are in Favorite  
Channels mode  Press fav  
until “Favorite Channels”  
appears at the top of the  
display screen  
3
Press and hold the number  
button 0-9 you want to assign  
to that favorite channel  
To listen to a favorite channel:  
1
Be sure you are in Favorite  
Channels mode  Press fav  
until “Favorite Channels”  
appears at the top of the  
display screen  
2
Press the number button  
0-9 that was assigned to the  
desired favorite channel  
TIP! To see your list of favorite channels when in the Favorite Channels  
mode, press display  Scroll to highlight a favorite and press the Select  
button to listen to that channel  
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Scanning Channels in a Category  
You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 3 seconds before the next  
channel is automatically tuned  If you want to stay tuned to a channel and stop the  
scan, just press the Select button  
To scan a category:  
1
Press or until the desired category is displayed  
2
Scroll down to highlight the next to last item in the category which will  
be Scan and the category name  
3
4
Press the Select button  The scan will begin  
Press the Select button to stop the scan and continue to listen to the  
channel currently being played  
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FM Presets  
FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new  
FM channel from them  
Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect to listen to your XpressRCi  
through your vehicle’s FM radio  (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect  
Installation Instructions” on page 47 for more information )  
To start using a different FM preset:  
1
Press and hold menu until  
FM Channels is displayed  
2
Scroll to highlight the  
desired FM preset and press  
the Select button  
3
The new choice will be  
confirmed and the XpressRCi  
will tune to the chosen FM  
preset  
IMPORTANT! You need to ensure that the FM Transmitter in the XpressRCi is  
turned On, and that your vehicle’s FM radio is tuned to the same FM channel  
TIP! To configure the list of preset FM channels, you need to find available  
FM channels in your area  Refer to ”Find Available FM Channels in Your  
Area” on page 89  Next, refer to “Set and Select FM Channels” on page 94 to  
program your FM presets  
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Skip a Channel  
Channels can be removed from the channel  
list  Once a channel is set to be skipped, it will  
not appear in any channel list but the channel  
can still be tuned by using Direct Tune  
You can also add back a channel you had  
previously designated to be skipped  
To skip (or add) channels:  
1
Press menu  
2
Scroll to highlight Channel  
Access and press the Select  
button  
3
4
Scroll to highlight Channel Skip/  
Add and press the Select button  
Each channel preceded by will  
appear in the list of channels  To  
remove a channel from the list,  
scroll to highlight the channel and press the Select button  
5
6
Each channel preceded by ¿ does not appear in the list of channels  To  
add a channel back to the list, scroll to highlight the channel and press  
the Select button so it is once again preceded by a   
When finished press menu repeatedly to exit  
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Block xL (Explicit Language) Channels  
Some channels may contain explicit language  When xL appears in the channel  
logo, explicit language may be heard on that channel  If you do not want explicit  
language channels, they can be removed from the channel list  
To skip all explicit language channels:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
Scroll to highlight Channel Access and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight xL Channels and press the Select button  xL  
Channels will change to yellow  
4
5
Turn the Control knob clockwise until Off is displayed  Press the  
Select button  
None of the explicit language channels will appear on the channel  
list or on the channel skip/add list when xL Channels is set to Off  
To add explicit language channels to the channel list:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
Scroll to highlight Channel Access, and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight xL Channels, and press the Select button  xL  
Channels will change to yellow  
4
Turn the Control knob counter-clockwise until On is displayed and  
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Using your XpressRCi  
press the Select button  
5
The explicit language channels will now appear on the channel list and  
on the channel skip/add list  
IMPORTANT! To completely block access to explicit channels, contact Listener  
Care at 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346) or visit  
http://www xmradio com/parentalcontrols/index jsp  
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Special Features  
Pause and Replay  
Pause and Replay gives you the opportunity to “hear that again” by temporarily  
storing and letting you access content played during the last 60 minutes  
Pressing or  
places the XpressRCi into Replay mode  
TIP! This feature applies to the current listening session only  Turning off your  
XpressRCi removes the temporarily stored content from the radio  
Both display modes (main display screen and split screen) can display previously  
played tracks  When in Replay mode you can turn the Control knob to view and  
scroll up and down the Replay List  Press the Select button to listen to the  
highlighted selection  The Replay List is displayed from newest to oldest  
To pause:  
1
Press  
 
2
To resume play, press  
again  
To listen to the previous track:  
1
Press to rewind to a previous  
track  
2
If the current track has been playing for longer than 5 seconds, it is  
played from its beginning  If the current track has been playing for less  
than 5 seconds, the previous track is played  
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3
Press and release to rewind through a song in increments, or  
press and hold to continuously rewind through a song  
TIP! Press and hold for 3 seconds to skip all the way back to the first  
track  
To listen to the next track:  
1
Press to fast-forward to the next track  
2
Press and release to fast-forward through a song in increments  
or press and hold to continuously fast-forward through a song  
TIP! To return to live broadcast, press and hold until “Live” appears  
TIP! If you press  
mode  
or in live mode, the XpressRCi will be put in Replay  
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Special Features  
TuneSelect  
TuneSelect finds your favorite artist and song whenever they’re being played on  
any channel  XpressRCi can track up to a combination of 20 of your favorite artists  
and songs  
To save a favorite artist or song:  
1
When you hear a favorite artists or songs, press and hold the Select  
button for 2 seconds  
2
Scroll to highlight TuneSelect Artist to be notified when any song by the  
artist is played on any channel, or scroll to highlight TuneSelect Song  
to be notified when the song is played on any channel  Press the Select  
button  
3
When an artist or song on your TuneSelect list plays on any channel,  
you’ll hear an alert tone and see a message that informs you about the  
artist/song and the channel the song is being played on  To switch to  
that channel, press the Select button  
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To remove an artist or song from your TuneSelect list:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts, and press the Select button  
Press the Select button to select Edit TuneSelect  
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4
5
6
Scroll to highlight the artist or  
song you want to remove from  
your TuneSelect list, and press  
the Select button  
Scroll to highlight Do Not Alert  
to disable the alert for that  
artist or song  Press the Select  
button  
Scroll to highlight Delete to  
remove the artist or song from  
your list  Press the Select  
button  
TIP! You can switch between Alert  
on Artist and Alert on Song at the  
“Edit Alerts > Edit TuneSelect” sub  
menu  
• To alert on an artist name,  
scroll to highlight a song title  
and choose Alert on Artist  Press the Select button  
• To alert on a song title, scroll to highlight an artist name and choose Alert  
on Song  Press the Select button  
TIP! You can also TuneSelect artists and songs in both Replay and SongSaver  
modes  
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GameSelect  
GameSelect lets you select up to 50 of your favorite sports and/or teams  
to view their scores and stats at any time  In addition, you can choose to be  
notified when they play on any channel  
To add sports teams to GameSelect:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
4
Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight Sports and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight a favorite sport, and press the Select button  
5
If your favorite sport is played by teams, scroll to highlight your  
favorite team, and press the Select button  
6
A check mark appears  
next to sports/teams you  
have selected  
7
To view current scores  
and stats for the sports  
and teams on your list,  
enable the sports ticker by  
repeatedly pressing info until  
Sports is displayed at the  
bottom left of the display screen  
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8
When a sport/team on your  
GameSelect list plays on any  
channel, you’ll hear an alert tone  
and see a message that informs  
you about the sport/team and the  
channel it is playing on  To switch  
to that channel, press the Select  
button  
TIP! You can also set a GameSelect by pressing and holding the Select button  
for 2 seconds while listening to your favorite team or sport  
NOTE! If an event occurs on more than one channel simultaneously, a list of  
channels will be displayed  
To remove a sport or team from your GameSelect list:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
4
Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight Sports and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight the sport (or team sport) to be removed and press  
the Select button  The check mark will be removed  
5
If applicable, Scroll to highlight the team to be removed, and press the  
Select button  The check mark will be removed  
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To disable GameSelect alert:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
4
Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight Edit GameSelect and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight the sport or team you no longer want to be  
alerted about and press the Select button  
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Special Features  
Stock Quotes  
You can track the price and daily movement for up to 20 of your favorite stocks  
The stock ticker can be enabled at the bottom of the screen by repeatedly  
pressing info until Stocks is displayed at the bottom left of the display screen  
NOTE! Information about most stocks and indices listed on the NYSE, AMEX, or  
NASDAQ is available  Market information is delayed approximately 25 minutes  
Stock data provided by ComStock, Inc  
To add a stock:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
4
Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button  
Press the Select button to select Stocks  
If you already have stocks in  
your list press the Select button  
to select Add Stocks  If not,  
then skip this step  
5
Turn the Control knob to select  
the letters for the stock symbol  
Press the Select button after  
each letter  
TIP! XpressRCi will help you complete  
the symbols for more than 9,000  
regularly traded stocks  
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7
When the stock symbol has been correctly entered, you may be  
prompted to add stock by pressing Select button  Or you may need  
to turn the Control knob counter clockwise until Stock? appears on  
display screen  At this time, press the Select button  
At the main display screen, press info to see your stock quotes  
TIP! To turn on/off the scrolling of stock prices, refer to “Scrolling or Paging  
Display Appearance” on page 100  
To remove a stock:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
4
5
Scroll to highlight Info Extras and press the Select button  
Press the Select button to select Stocks  
Scroll to highlight Erase Stocks and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight the stock you want to remove from your list and  
press the Select button  
6
Scroll to highlight Yes and press the Select button  
TIP! To remove your entire stock list, scroll to highlight Erase All Stocks,  
press the Select button, scroll to highlight Yes, and press the Select button  
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SongSaver  
You can save up to 10 songs in the XpressRCi to listen to them later  Each song  
stays permanently stored on the radio until it is overwritten or deleted  
1
When you hear a song you want to save, press and hold the Select  
button until Add to SongSaver is displayed  
2
Press the Select button again  
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3
Your song is saved to the next available number button location  
TIP! When all ten buttons are used up, the next song added to SongSaver  
overwrites the oldest song saved (i e , the 11th song is saved to button 1)  
NOTE! Only songs from live broadcasts can be added to SongSaver  
To listen to a saved song:  
1
Put the XpressRCi in SongSaver mode  Press fav until SongSaver  
appears on the display screen  
2
Press the number button for the song you want to hear  
TIP! To see your list of saved songs either rotate the Control knob while in  
main display screen, or go to split screen and view 6 songs at a time  
Pressing  
or  
takes you to the previous and next songs respectively  
NOTE! Resetting factory default settings will permanently remove any  
SongSaver songs  
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Where Else Can You Use Your XpressRCi?  
SIRIUS | XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your XpressRCi  
Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience  With these  
accessories, you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience  
from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go — all with a single  
subscription  
• In the Home, Office, etc  – With a Home Kit, you can play your XpressRCi  
over an existing home, office, or other stereo system  
• In Other Vehicles – With a Vehicle Kit, you can enjoy your XpressRCi in more  
than one vehicle  
• In Almost Any Location You Like – With a desktop or portable Sound  
System you have the freedom to listen to your XpressRCi where and when  
you want, from your kitchen or den, to the office, to outside on the deck, or  
at a picnic  
For more information on XM accessories or to purchase an accessory, please visit  
your local retailer or www xmradio com/accessories  
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Radio ID  
Your XpressRCi has an alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies the radio  This ID  
is used during the activation process  
To display the Radio ID:  
1
Ensure “Direct” appears at the top of  
the display screen  If not, press fav  
until it is displayed  
2
Use the number buttons (0-9) to  
enter the channel number 0 and wait  
a moment until the channel is tuned  
or press the Select button  
3
The Radio ID is displayed until you tune to another channel  
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Find Available FM Channels in Your Area  
Before attempting any of the procedures below, you should park your vehicle  
in a safe location  Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any onyX  
function while driving  
PowerConnect allows you to listen to XM audio through your vehicle’s FM  
radio  You will first need to find an available FM channel, which is a channel  
that is not being used by an FM radio station in your area  When you tune  
your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence –  
not talk or music  
Once you have found an available channel, you need to tune your XpressRCi’s  
built-in transmitter to the same channel to receive XM sound through your  
vehicle’s radio  
We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel:  
1
Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder  
Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at www xmradio com/  
fmchannel  Go to the website and enter your zip code  The Channel  
Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area  For  
convenience, write down or print out the list  
Tune XpressRCi to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it’s not  
yet activated)  Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio  Pick the first FM  
channel on your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to that  
channel  If you do not hear a local FM station broadcast, then tune  
the XpressRCi to the same FM channel  (Refer to “Set and Select an  
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FM Channel” on page 82 ) You should hear the XM channel through your  
vehicle’s radio  If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done!  
If this FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the list until you  
find an FM channel that allows you to hear XM clearly  
OR  
2
Manually tune through your local FM channels  
Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM  
radio  Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio  Start at 88 1 and use the ‘Manual’  
tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through each FM  
channel one-by-one (88 1 followed by 88 3 etc ) to locate channels  
that aren’t being used by a local FM radio station  Write down each FM  
channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107 9  Once  
you have created your list of available FM channels, you will need to find  
the one that provides the best match for your XpressRCi  
 
Tune XpressRCi to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it’s not yet  
activated)  Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio  
to that channel  Then tune the XpressRCi to the same FM channel  (Refer  
to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 82 ) You should hear the XM  
channel through your vehicle’s radio  If you are satisfied with the sound  
quality, you’re done! If this FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work  
down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear XM  
clearly  
NOTE! You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with  
RCi  
Xpress   It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that  
prevents reception of the XpressRCi broadcast  Your only options are to use  
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another FM channel or a different audio connection method  
TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily  
commute, you may need to use different FM channels along your route for  
best performance  If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM  
RCi  
channels as presets on your FM radio and Xpress   Then you simply select  
and match the best channel for the area you are in  
TIP! It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large  
cities than in most suburban or rural locations  A direct audio connection  
using the Aux In Cable, Cassette Adapter, or professional installation is your  
best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas  
NOTE! The SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal  
Communications Commission  The data may not reflect the latest stations in  
your area  In addition, local geography and weather conditions can impact  
reception, so your results may be different from the list  
NOTE! The performance of FM radios are different, based on manufacturer  
and vehicle style  Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter  
RCi  
used by Xpress   This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using  
the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle  
Professional installation can also resolve almost any performance issue  
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Turn FM Transmitter On/Off  
The built-in FM Transmitter in the XpressRCi works when you use PowerConnect (or  
FMDA)  
To turn the FM Transmitter On:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode  
Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow  
4
Turn the Control knob clockwise to display On and press the Select  
button  
IMPORTANT! The XpressRCi is shipped with the FM Transmitter Off, and is  
programmed with 97 9 as the default FM channel  
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To turn the FM Transmitter Off:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode  
Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn  
yellow  
4
Turn the Control knob counter-clockwise to display Off and press  
the Select button  
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Set and Select FM Channels  
The XpressRCi allows you to easily store (i e , preset) up to 5 different FM  
channels  At any time, you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to transmit  
audio from the XpressRCi to your vehicle’s FM radio  Having a choice of 5 FM  
presets also makes it easy to switch to the appropriate FM channel as you travel  
from one area to another  Each FM preset is stored in its own storage location  
You can easily add or edit the FM preset in any one of the 5 storage locations  
IMPORTANT! The FM Transmitter has to be turned On before you can set or  
select an FM channel  
TIP! The FM-1 storage location is preset with FM channel 97 9  
To set and select an FM preset:  
1
Press menu  
2
Press the Select button to select  
Vehicle Mode  
3
4
Scroll to highlight FM Channels  
and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight the storage  
location (FM-1 to FM-5) you  
want to set and press the Select  
button  You can choose among  
the following options:  
i  If the chosen storage location is empty (denoted by “---“), or if the  
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storage location contains the FM preset currently being used  
(denoted by “Current”), then a list of FM channels is displayed  
ii  If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not  
currently being used, and you want to edit it, scroll to highlight  
Edit Channel and press the Select button to see the list of FM  
channels  
iii  If the chosen storage  
location has an FM  
preset that is not  
currently being used,  
and you want to start  
using it, press the  
Select button to select  
Start Using  Skip to  
step 7  
5
6
Scroll to highlight the desired FM channel from the list and press  
the Select button  
If you are editing the storage location that has the “Current” FM  
channel, skip to step 7  Otherwise press the Select button to select  
Start Using  
TIP! You can also preset a new FM preset in a storage location without  
having to start using it right away  Just press menu and exit the screen  
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8
The chosen FM channel will be  
confirmed on the display screen  
and the XpressRCi will tune to that  
FM channel  
Set your vehicle’s FM radio to  
same FM channel  
IMPORTANT! You’ll first need to find  
a suitable FM channel that is unused  
or available in your area  
To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list:  
1
Press and hold menu until FM Channels is displayed  
2
Scroll to highlight the desired  
FM preset and press the Select  
button  
3
4
The new choice will be confirmed  
and the XpressRCi will tune to the  
chosen FM channel  
Set your vehicle’s FM radio to  
same FM channel  
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Set Audio Level  
If you are using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapter to play your XpressRCi  
in your vehicle, you can adjust the audio level to match the volume of other  
audio sources you may use, such as a CD player, other FM stations, or an MP3  
player  
Do not use the audio level as a volume control  Use the volume control on  
your vehicle stereo instead  
NOTE! The audio level adjustment is available only when the FM  
Transmitter is turned Off  
To adjust the audio level:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
4
5
Scroll to highlight Vehicle Mode and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight Audio Level and press the Select button  
Turn the Control knob to increase or decrease the audio level  
Press the Select button  
TIP! If using your XpressRCi in a home dock or sound system (sold separately),  
press menu, scroll to highlight Audio Level and press the Select button  Use  
the Control knob to adjust to the desired audio level and press the Select  
button  
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Signal Indicator  
For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed  
view of the XM satellites  In large cities, there are terrestrial transmitters (ground  
repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage  
The XpressRCi can display the strength of the received satellite and terrestrial  
signals  
To display the signal strength:  
1
Press menu  
2
Scroll to highlight Signal Indicator  
and press the Select button  
3
4
The Satellite and Terrestrial bars  
show the strength of the signal  
being received  
Reposition the antenna if you  
are having trouble receiving the  
signal  Be sure your vehicle is  
outside with an unobstructed view  
of the sky  
5
Press the Select button to exit the signal indicator display screen  
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Display Settings  
To change the display’s brightness, backlight timer, and auto dimmer:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
4
Scroll to highlight Change Display and press the Select button  
Press the Select button to select Display Setting  
To change:  
• Brightness: Press the  
Select button to select  
Brightness which will  
turn yellow  Turn the  
Control knob to adjust  
the brightness  Press  
the Select button when  
finished  
• Backlight: Scroll to highlight Backlight and press the Select  
button  Backlight will turn yellow  Turn the Control knob to  
select the timer setting for the backlight  Press the Select  
button when finished  
• Auto Dimmer: When On, auto dimmer adjusts the brightness  
of the display automatically for daytime and night time  Auto  
dimmer works when XpressRCi is in the PowerConnect Vehicle  
Dock  Scroll to highlight Auto Dimmer and press the Select  
button  Auto Dimmer will turn yellow  Turn the Control knob  
clockwise to On and press the Select button  
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Scrolling or Paging Display Appearance  
Cold weather can negatively affect the visual quality of scrolling text  By default  
the stock ticker and sports ticker information is set to scroll across the screen  
You can change this so the information is displayed as a page  
To change whether the information is scrolling or paging:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
Scroll to highlight Change Display and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight Display Appearance and press the Select button  
• Stocks: Press the Select button to select Stocks which will turn  
yellow  Turn the Control knob to select either Scrolling (the stock  
ticker will scroll across the screen) or Paging (stock information will  
appear one page at a time)  
• Sports: Scroll to highlight Sports, and press the Select button  Sports  
will turn yellow  Turn the Control knob to select either Scrolling  
(scores will scroll across the screen) or Paging (scores will appear one  
page at a time)  
4
Press the Select button when finished  
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Set Time  
The time is automatically set for you from the XM signal  
To set your time zone:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
4
5
Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button  
Press the Select button to select Set Clock  
Press the Select button to select Select Time Zone  
Turn the Control knob to highlight your time zone and press the  
Select button  
To turn on/off Daylight Savings Time:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
4
Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button  
Press the Select button to select Set Clock  
Scroll to highlight Daylight Savings and press the Select button  
Daylight Savings will turn yellow  
5
Turn the Control knob to select:  
• Turn clockwise to select On if your area participates in Daylight  
Savings Time  
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• Turn counter-clockwise to select Off if your area does not participate  
in Daylight Savings Time  
6
Press the Select button  
To change the format of the time:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
4
Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button  
Press the Select button to select Set Clock  
Scroll to highlight Hour Mode and press the Select button  Hour Mode  
will turn yellow  
5
Turn the Control knob to select:  
• Turn counter-clockwise to select 12 to show time using a standard  
clock  
• Turn clockwise to select 24 to show time using a 24-hour clock  
6
Press the Select button  
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Automatic Power  
By default, your XpressRCi turns on automatically when it is plugged in and  
receiving power  You can change this so you must manually turn the radio on  
each time  
To change the Automatic Power setting:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight Automatic Power and press the Select button  
Automatic Power will turn yellow  
4
5
Turn the Control knob to select:  
• Turn clockwise to select Off to turn your radio on manually after  
it is plugged in  
• Turn counter-clockwise to select On to have your radio turn on  
automatically when it is plugged in  
Press the Select button  
TIP! When the XpressRCi is in the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock, the Remote  
Control will not be able to turn it on  
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Configuring your XpressRCi  
Delayed Power  
Use this feature if you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and the  
vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket is always powered on  
Delayed power will turn off the XpressRCi after the selected amount of time to  
avoid draining the vehicle’s battery  By default, delayed power is set to Off but  
can be set for 60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes  
To change the Delayed Power setting:  
1
Press menu  
2
Scroll to highlight Set Time  
and press the Select button  
3
Scroll to highlight Delayed  
Power and press the Select  
button  Delayed Power will  
turn yellow  
4
5
Turn the Control knob  
clockwise to choose the amount of time (60, 90, 120, or 180 minutes)  
that should pass before the radio turns off automatically  
Press the Select button  
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Sleep Timer  
The Sleep Timer option is available with the home dock and sound system  
(sold separately)  
Your XpressRCi has a sleep timer that can automatically shut off the radio  
after a period of time  By default, the sleep timer is set to Off but can be set  
for 15, 30, 45 minutes or 1 hour  
To change the Sleep Timer:  
1
Press menu  
2
3
Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button  
Scroll to highlight Sleep Timer and press the Select button  Sleep  
Timer will turn yellow  
4
5
Turn the Control knob to  
choose the amount of time  
that should pass before the  
radio automatically turns  
off (15, 30, 45 minutes, or 1  
hour)  
Press the Select button  
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Configuring your XpressRCi  
Factory Settings  
You can clear all of your personal settings, such as Favorite Channels, SongSaver  
songs, TuneSelect artists/songs, GameSelect sports/teams, Stocks etc , and return  
the radio to its original out-of-the-box settings  
To reset the XpressRCi to the factory defaults:  
NOTE! Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings  
1 Press menu  
2
3
Scroll to highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button  
At the Restore Defaults screen, turn the Control knob to select:  
• Turn clockwise to select Yes to clear your personal settings  
• Turn counter-clockwise to select No to keep your personal settings  
4
5
At the Are You Sure? screen, either press the Select button to erase  
the settings, or press menu to keep the settings  If you do not press the  
Select button within 5 seconds, the settings will not be reset and the  
radio will return to the main display screen  
Press the Select button  The radio will restore the settings and you will  
be returned to the main display screen  
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Demo Mode  
Your XpressRCi has a demo mode that starts playing when the radio is not  
yet activated and it’s either not receiving a signal or not connected to  
the antenna  The demo mode disappears when the antenna is connected  
properly or when the radio starts receiving a signal  After activation, the  
demo does not appear under the above conditions  
If desired, you can put the XpressRCi in demo mode after you have activated  
the radio  
To enable or disable Demo Mode:  
1
Make sure your XpressRCi is not receiving a signal  Either cover the  
antenna so it cannot receive a signal or disconnect the antenna  
2
3
4
Press menu  
Scroll to highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button  
Press the Select button to select Demo Mode  Demo Mode will  
turn yellow  
5
Turn the Control knob to select:  
• Turn clockwise to On to play the demo  
• Turn counter-clockwise to Off when you’re ready to turn the  
demo off  
6
Press the Select button  
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Troubleshooting  
XpressRCi has been designed and built to be trouble-free, but if you experience a  
problem, try this:  
• Check that all connections are firm and secure  
• Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion  
• Make sure you have connected the XpressRCi as described in this User  
Guide  Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the  
vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket and that the LED on the  
PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit (on)  If not, your vehicle may need to be  
running to provide power to the socket  
If you see this on the screen: Try this:  
Acquiring Signal  
• Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a  
clear view of the sky  
• Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is  
mounted outside of the vehicle  
• Move the antenna away from any obstructed  
area  For example, if you are parked in an  
underground garage, you should receive a signal  
after leaving the garage  
Check Antenna Connection  
• Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly and  
securely plugged into the PowerConnect Vehicle  
Dock  Make sure the cable is not bent or broken  
• Turn XpressRCi Off, then On, to reset this message  
• If the message persists, most likely the Magnetic  
Mount Antenna cable has been damaged  Replace  
the Magnetic Mount Antenna  
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If you see this on the screen: Try this:  
Channel Off Air  
• The channel you’ve selected is not currently  
broadcasting  Tune to another channel  
Loading  
• Your XpressRCi is acquiring audio or program  
information  This message usually goes away in  
a few seconds  
Updating  
• Your XpressRCi is being updated with the latest  
encryption code  Wait until the update is done  
• You may be trying to tune to a channel that is  
blocked or unavailable  Tune to another channel  
—
• No program information, such as artist name,  
song title, or channel exists  
If this happens:  
Try this:  
You do not receive all the  
channels to which you subscribed  
• Ensure that you have activated your service by  
following the steps in “Activation” on page 54  
• Go to www xmradio com/refresh and follow the  
directions refresh your radio  
• Call 1-800-967-2346 for further assistance  
Audio sounds too soft  
• Raise the volume of your stereo system or  
increase the audio level of your XpressRCi until  
the sound quality improves  Refer to “Set Audio  
Level” on page 97  
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Troubleshooting  
If this happens:  
Try this:  
No audio when using the Aux In  
Cable or Cassette Adapter  
• Check all cables between your XpressRCi and  
your vehicle’s stereo system for a firm and  
secure connection  
• Ensure you have selected the proper input  
source on your vehicle’s stereo system  
• Ensure that the FM Transmitter in the XpressRCi  
is turned Off, and increase the audio level of the  
XpressRCi  Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 97  
Audio fades or has static when  
listening  
• Check all cables for a firm and secure connection  
• If you are using PowerConnect (or FMDA) to  
listen via your vehicle’s FM radio, and the  
problem persists, it most likely is interference  
from another commercial or broadcast FM  
station  You will need to find an unused or  
available FM channel in your area  Refer to “Find  
Available FM Channels in Your Area” on page 89  
• If you are using PowerConnect, and you cannot  
solve the audio problem, try connecting the  
audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette  
Adapter  (Refer to page 41 and page 44 ) If you  
cannot use those solutions, consider using an  
FM Direct Adapter  (Refer to page 51 )  
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If this happens:  
Try this:  
No audio when using  
PowerConnect or FMDA  
• Check that your XpressRCi and your vehicle’s FM  
radio are tuned to the same FM channel  
No song title or artist name is  
displayed  
• The information may not be available or updates  
may be in progress  
Traffic and Weather channels  
sound different from other  
channels  
• These channels use a different audio technology  
than other channels so they often sound  
different from other channels  
XpressRCi shuts off unexpectedly  
• If Sleep Timer is set, the XpressRCi will turn off  
after the selected length of time in a home  
dock/sound system  Set Sleep Timer to Off  
• If Delayed Power is set, the XpressRCi will turn off  
after the selected length of time in a dock  Set  
Delayed Power to Off  
The demo is playing  
• Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected  
or you are not receiving the signal  Check that  
the antenna is connected properly and is not  
obstructed  
• You can disable Demo Mode  Refer to “Demo  
Mode” on page 107  
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Product Specifications  
System  
Power Requirements:  
Operating Temperature:  
Audio Output:  
9-16 V DC, 500 mA (max)  
-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)  
1 0 V (max)  
rms  
XpressRCi Radio  
Dimensions:  
115 mm (width) x 63 mm (height) x 17 mm (depth)  
4 5 in (width) x 2 5 in (height) x 0 7 in (depth)  
93 g (3 3 oz)  
Weight:  
Remote Control  
Dimensions:  
40 mm (width) x 119 mm (height) x 14 mm (depth)  
1 6 in (width) x 4 7 in (height) x 0 6 in (depth)  
40 g (1 4 oz)  
Weight:  
Battery:  
CR2032 (3 V)  
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  
Dimensions:  
102 mm (width) x 59 mm (height) x 31 mm (depth)  
4 0 in (width) x 2 3 in (height) x 1 2 in (depth)  
46 g (1 6 oz)  
Weight:  
FM Connector:  
Audio Connector:  
Antenna Connector:  
Power Connector:  
2 5 mm female  
3 5 mm female  
SMB male  
4 8 mm female  
PowerConnect Power Adapter  
Dimensions:  
94 mm (width) x 43 mm (height) x 34 mm (depth)  
3 7 in (width) x 1 7 in (height) x 1 3 in (depth)  
9-16 V DC / 5 V DC, 1 5 A  
Input / Output:  
Cable Length:  
1 4 m (4 ft 7 in)  
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Vehicle Antenna  
Type:  
Connector:  
Cable Length:  
XM Magnetic Mount  
SMB female, right angle  
7 0 m (23 ft)  
Aux In Cable  
Connectors:  
Cable Length:  
3 5 mm stereo male to 3 5 mm stereo male  
1 2 m (4 ft)  
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Patent and Environmental Information  
Patent Information  
It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble,  
reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or make available  
any technology incorporated in this product  Furthermore, the AMBEª voice  
compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual  
property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital  
Voice Systems, Inc  The software is licensed solely for use within this product  
The music, talk, news, entertainment, data, and other content on the Services  
are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership  
rights remain with the respective content and data service providers  You are  
prohibited from any export of the content and/or data (or derivative thereof  
) except in compliance with applicable export laws, rules and regulations  The  
user of this or any other software contained in a SIRIUS | XM radio is explicitly  
prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate  
or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into  
human-readable form  
Environmental Information  
Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and  
electronic appliances  
Your radio is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene, etc , and does not contain  
any unnecessary materials  
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FCC Statement  
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SIRIUS  
XM Radio Inc  can void the user’s authority to operate this device  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules  Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
1  This device may not cause harmful interference  
2  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation  
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 installation 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 of the affected receiver  
• Increase the separation between the SIRIUS | XM equipment and the affected  
receiver  
• Connect the SIRIUS | XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the affected receiver is connected  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help  
WARNING! The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver for use in  
any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation)  Therefore, SIRIUS XM Radio  
Inc  cannot support this type of application or installation  
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Copyrights and Trademarks  
©2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc  “SIRIUS”, “XM” and all related marks and logos are trademarks  
of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc  and its subsidiaries  “BBC” and “Radio One” are trademarks of the  
British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under license  BBC logo © BBC 1996  Radio  
1 logo © BBC 2001  Cosmopolitanª is a registered trademark of Hearst Communications,  
Inc  Elvis Radio logo © EPE Reg  U S  Pat & TM off  IndyCar (and Design) are registered  
trademarks of Brickyard Trademarks, Inc , used with permission  Major League Baseball  
trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties,  
Inc  Visit the official website at MLB com  Games subject to availability and change and may  
not include all spring training games  All rights reserved  NASCARª is a registered trademark  
of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc  The NBA identifications are the  
intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc  and the respective NBA member teams  © 2009  
NBA Properties, Inc  © 2009 NFL Properties LLC  All NFL-related trademarks are trademarks  
of the National Football League  NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the  
National Hockey League  © NHL 2009  All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and  
marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be  
reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L P  The Home Ice® channel  
is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc  The Swinger Golfer logo is a registered  
trademark of PGA TOUR, Inc  Visit xmradio com/xmlineup for updates  All programming/  
channel lineup/XM service subject to change or preemption  All other marks and logos are  
the property of their respective owners  All rights reserved  Hardware, subscription and  
activation fee required  Other fees and taxes may apply  Month-to-month subscriptions must  
be activated via telephone  Hardware and subscription sold separately  Subscription governed  
by XM Customer Agreement, which can be found at xmradio com/serviceterms  Prices  
and programming are subject to change  XM Radio U S  service only available in the 48  
contiguous United States and the District of Columbia  
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Owners Record  
Owner’s Record  
The radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on  
the label on the back of the XpressRCi  
 
Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided below  Refer to these numbers  
whenever you call your dealer regarding this product  
Radio Model Number: XDRC2  
XM Radio ID:___________________________  
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xmradio com  
SIRIUS XM Radio Inc  
1221 Avenue of the Americas  
New York, NY 10020  
1 800 967 2346  
© 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc  
XDRC2UG 092809a  
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