User's Manual

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GETTING STARTED

XM Activation

Activating your XM7 radio service is easy. You have one of

two choices to activate your service: Online or by Phone.

Online Activation Process

First, please make sure the Xpress XM7 unit is working prop-

erly by tuning to the XM7 Preview channel (#1). If you can hear

XM7 Preview, your equipment is ready. NOTE: The antenna

must be installed on the outside of your vehicle for best perfor-

mance.

Next, make sure you have a credit card and your XM7 Radio

Hardware ID handy. You can display your ID by tuning your

XM7 Radio to channel ‘0’, one down from XM7 Preview

(For tuning instructions see the Receiver Control Features sec-

tion of this guide.)

To obtain the XM7 identification (ID) number, tune to channel 0

and press the Rotary/Select Knob. The alphanumeric 8-digit XM7

ID number will appear on the screen. Write the number below

(Figure 1) for future reference.

NOTE: No adjustments are allowed in this mode. To exit the

Radio ID option, press the Rotary/Select Knob again or MENU

button.

Please check your 8-digit alpha/numeric ID code carefully. There

is no “I” (eye), “o” (oh), “S” or “F” used. You may wish to double-

check your ID code on the outside of your tuner box.

Enter the ID code below:

Figure 1. Your XM

7 8-Digit Alpha / Numeric ID Code