i POWERCONNECT™ VEHICLE KIT User Guide
Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 5
Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the XMp3i™ PowerConnect™ Vehicle Kit! Your new Vehicle Kit has everything you need to play your XMp3i™ or Pioneer XMp3™ Radio through your vehicle’s stereo. • Take your Radio on the road: No need for a second subscription. Listen to live or recorded Satellite Radio programming, plus your MP3s and WMAs, directly through your vehicle’s stereo system.
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.
Introduction • For optimal audio performance, insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter directly into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter/power outlet. Don’t use an intermediary device, such as a dual vehicle power adapter for multiple devices. • 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.
Software Version For this XMp3i™ PowerConnect Vehicle Kit to operate properly, your Radio must be running Software Version 1. 19 or later. Check your Radio to see if it is running the correct Software Version. The Software Version is displayed momentarily on the screen when you turn on your Radio. V1.19 If your Radio does not display V1.19 or higher, please go to www.xmradio.com/xmp3update for easy-to-follow instructions to update the Software.
Introduction What’s in the Box? Aux In Cable PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Remote Control Magnetic Mount Antenna PowerConnect Power Adapter Dash Mount Alcohol Preparation Pads Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps TIP! For other accessories you can add to your Vehicle Kit such as a Cassette Adapter for vehicles with a cassette player, to professional installation if you’d rather leave your in-vehicle setup to the experts – just visit xmradio.com/ accessories or your favorite retailer.
Remote Control Functions Power Button 30-Minute Replay Buttons Pause and replay up to 30 minutes of live XM programming. Select Button Press to confirm highlighted selections. Menu Go to Live XM, My Music Library, Auto Recordings, or Settings. Arrow Buttons Navigates through lists and highlights list items. Record Record a song or a channel. Also schedule a recording and set channel to auto record. Options Displays a menu in context according to what you are doing. Mute Silences the audio.
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 ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna. ANT FM AUDIO FM (Blue) Connection for optional FM Direct Adapter (sold separately). 12 POWER POWER (Red) Connection for PowerConnect Power Adapter.
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Vehicle Installation Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 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 DASH MOUNT - Option 1 accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it may be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the display screen.
VENT MOUNT - Option 1 VENT MOUNT - Option 2 B.
Vehicle Installation 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 used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove.
3 Knob 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. Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate 4 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly. 5 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 at least 24 hours before using the mount.
Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: 18 Extended Vent Clamps 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio. 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle Clamps 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.
3 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2). 4 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 PUSH Vent Foot Louver Vent Vent TILT ADJUSTMENT HOLES 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.
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 the Magnetic Mount 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.
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.
Vehicle Installation 3 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.
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.
Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away. 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.
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.
Vehicle Installation 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.
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 27
Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable under trim.
Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Pull carpet or mat back Coil excess cable under carpet or mat 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.
Vehicle Installation 3 Route the cable: • 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.
4. 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 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.
Vehicle Installation • 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.
• 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.
Vehicle Installation 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 37. • 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.
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.
Vehicle Installation • 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 of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening.
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. 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. 3 Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock.
Vehicle Installation 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 included 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.
Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions 1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. ANT 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle’s stereo system. 3 Insert the dock into the mount. 4 Insert your Radio into the dock. 5 Power on your Radio sliding the Power/Lock switch down. 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.
Vehicle Installation and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, repeatedly press back to return to the main display screen. 7 Ensure that your radio is tuned to channel 1. Upon power up, the radio should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 1, refer to the User Guide which accompanied your radio to learn about how to tune a channel. 8 Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system.
Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. ANT FM AUDIO PWR 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 Insert the dock into the mount. 4 Insert your Radio into the dock. 5 Power on your Radio sliding the Power/Lock switch down. 6 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
Vehicle Installation signal being received. If the signal reception is good, repeatedly press back to return to the main display screen. 7 Ensure your radio is tuned to channel 1. Upon power up, your radio should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 1, refer to the User Guide which accompanied your radio to learn about how to tune a channel. 8 If you haven’t done so, turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it to play input from the cassette source.
Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Insert the dock into the mount. 2 Insert your Radio into the dock. 3 Power on your Radio sliding the Power/Lock switch down. 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 main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also refer to the User Guide which accompanied your radio, and display the Antenna Aiming screen.
Vehicle Installation radio. Refer to “How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area” on page 48. 6 Ensure that your radio is tuned to channel 1. Upon power up, your radio should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 1, refer to the User Guide which accompanied your radio to learn about how to tune a channel. 7 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.
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 radio to transmit on the same FM channel (steps 7 & 9). If the signal reception is good, but there is no XM audio when tuned to channel 1, verify that your radio’s FM Transmitter is On (step 8), and that both the FM Transmitter and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 7 & 9).
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Appendix: How To Find Available FM Channels How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area An available FM channel is one 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 Satellite Radio’s built-in transmitter to the same channel to receive XM sound through your vehicle’s radio.
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.
Appendix: How To Find Available FM Channels 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 channels as presets on your FM radio and on your Satellite Radio. Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in.
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Troubleshooting Your Vehicle Kit 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 radio as described in this installation 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 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 radio is acquiring audio or program information. This message usually goes away in a few seconds. Updating • Your radio 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.
Troubleshooting 54 If this happens: Try this: Audio sounds too soft • Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your radio until the sound quality improves. Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your radio for instructions. Audio fades or has static when listening • Check all cables for a firm and secure connection.
If this happens: Try this: The radio shuts off unexpectedly • If Power Off is set, the radio will turn off after the selected length of time in the Vehicle Dock. Set Power Off 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.
Product Specifications 57
Product Specifications PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions Weight FM Connector Audio Connector Antenna Connector Power Connector 57.0 mm (W) x 81.6 mm (H) x 45.2 mm (D) 2.2 in (W) x 3.2 in (H) x 1.8 in (D) 49 grams (1.7 oz) 2.5 mm female 3.5 mm female SMB male 4.8 mm female PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions Weight Input/Output Cable Length 94 mm (w) x 43 mm (H) x 34 mm (D) 3.7 in (W) x 1.7 in (H) x 1.3 in (D) 69 g (2.4 oz) 9-16 V DC / 5 V DC, 1.5 A 1.
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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.
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