Using your XpressRCi View a category: Direct Tune Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste. A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. 1. To view a category, press or . 1. Before entering a channel number, put the XpressRCi in the Direct mode. Ensure “Direct” appears at the top of the display screen. If not, press fav until it is displayed. 2.
Using your XpressRCi Auto Tune Favourite Channels 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. You can set up to 10 of your favourite channels so you can easily access them. Each favourite channel can be assigned to a number button.
Using your XpressRCi Scanning Channels in a Category FM Presets 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. FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them. To scan a category: 1. Press or until the desired category is displayed. 2.
Using your XpressRCi Skip a Channel Block xL (Explicit Language) Channels 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. 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.
3. 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 press the Select button. 5. The explicit language channels will now appear on the channel list and on the channel skip/add list.
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. places the XpressRCi into Replay mode. Pressing or TIP! This feature applies to the current listening session only. Turning off your RCi Xpress removes the temporarily stored content from the radio. Both display modes (main display screen and split screen) can display previously played tracks.
Special Features TuneSelect TuneSelect finds your favourite artist and song whenever they’re being played on any channel. XpressRCi can track up to a combination of 20 of your favourite artists and songs. To save a favourite artist or song: 1. When you hear a favourite artists or songs, press and hold the Select button for 2 seconds. 2.
Special Features 4. Scroll to highlight the artist or song you want to remove from your TuneSelect list, and press the Select button. 5. Scroll to highlight Do Not Alert to disable the alert for that artist or song. Press the Select button. 6. 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.
Special Features 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. To disable GameSelect alert: 1. Press menu. 2. Scroll to highlight Edit Alerts and press the Select button. 3. Scroll to highlight Edit GameSelect and press the Select button. 4.
Special Features Stock Quotes You can track the price and daily movement for up to 20 of your favourite 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.
Special Features 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. 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). 1. When you hear a song you want to save, press and hold the Select button until Add to SongSaver is displayed.
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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.
Configuring Your XpressRCi Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Radio ID RCi Your Xpress has an alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies the radio. This ID is used when subscribing to the XM radio service during the activation process and is displayed on channel 0. 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.
Configuring Your XpressRCi 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 92.) 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 XpressRCi.
Configuring Your XpressRCi Turn FM Transmitter On/Off To turn the FM Transmitter Off: RCi The built-in FM Transmitter in the Xpress works when you use PowerConnect (or FMDA). Press menu. To turn the FM Transmitter On: Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow. Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode. Press menu. Press the Select button to select Vehicle Mode. Press the Select button to select FM Transmitter which will turn yellow.
Configuring Your XpressRCi Set and Select FM Channels RCi The Xpress 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.
Configuring Your XpressRCi 8. Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel. 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. IMPORTANT! You’ll first need to find an unused FM channel that is available in your area. To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list: 1.
Configuring Your XpressRCi Signal Indicator Display Settings 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. To change the display’s brightness, backlight timer, and auto dimmer: The Xpress signals. RCi can display the strength of the received satellite and terrestrial To display the signal strength: 1. Press menu. 2.
Configuring Your XpressRCi Scrolling or Paging Display Appearance Set Time 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. The time is automatically set for you from the XM signal. To change whether the information is scrolling or paging: 1. Press menu. 2. Scroll to highlight Change Display and press the Select button. 3.
Configuring Your XpressRCi • 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. Scroll to highlight Set Time and press the Select button. 3. Press the Select button to select Set Clock. 4. Scroll to highlight Hour Mode and press the Select button. Hour Mode will turn yellow. 5.
Configuring Your XpressRCi Delayed Power Sleep Timer Use this feature if you are using the EZConnect 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. The Sleep Timer option is available with the home dock and sound system (sold separately).
Configuring Your XpressRCi Factory Settings Demo Mode You can clear all of your personal settings, such as Favourite Channels, SongSaver songs, TuneSelect artists/songs, GameSelect sports/teams, Stocks etc., and return the radio to its original out-of-the-box settings. A demo automatically starts playing when your XpressRCi has not been activated and is either not receiving a signal or not connected to an antenna.
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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).
Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter • Check all cables between your Xpress 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. • If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM Transmitter in the XpressRCi is turned Off, and increase the audio level of the XpressRCi.
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Product Specifications Patent and Environmental Information Dimensions Patent Information RCi Xpress 115 mm (W) X 63 mm (H) X 17 mm (D) 4.5 in (W) X 2.5 in (H) X 0.68 in (D) Remote Weight 40 mm (W) X 119 mm (H) X 14 mm (D) 1.5 in (W) X 4.7 in (H) X 0.55 in (D) XpressRCi Remote 90 g (3.2 oz) 40 g (1.4 oz) Audio Outputs External Power Voltage Current 3.5 mm diameter mini stereo jack 5V DC 1.
FCC and IC Statement Copyrights and Trademarks The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. ©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.
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.
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