Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Safety and Care...
Page 6 - Introduction; Features; Congratulations on your purchase of the XMp3iTM; Connect Vehicle; • Stay charged: Charges your Radio while you listen .
6 Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the XMp3i™ Power Connect 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 ...
Page 7 - Safety and Care Information; • Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140ûF or below -4ûF, or
7 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 temp...
Page 8 - way into the cigarette lighter/power adapter socket .
8 Introduction WARNING! • Opening the case may result in electric shock .• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter’s plug all the way into the cigarette lighter/power adapter socket . • For optimal audio performance, insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter directly into your vehicle’s...
Page 9 - Software Version; If your Radio does not display
9 Software Version For this XMp3i™ PowerConnect Vehicle Kit to operate properly, your Satellite 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 o...
Page 11 - Remote Control Functions
11 Remote Control Functions 30-Minute Replay Buttons Pause and replay up to 30 minutes of live Satellite Radio programming . Power Button Record Record a song or a channel . Also schedule a recording and set channel to auto record . Arrow Buttons Navigates through lists and highlights list items . O...
Page 12 - Connect Vehicle Dock; Color-Coded Connections
12 Rear View Power Connect 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 . ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna . AUDIO (Green) Conn...
Page 14 - Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio; Vehicle Installation
14 Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location where your Satellite Radio, when docked, will not will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag . The location should be easily accessible a...
Page 16 - Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount; Installing the Dash Mount:
16 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 conne...
Page 18 - Installing the Vent Mount:
18 Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: 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 are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount . If so, remove the shorter v...
Page 20 - Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna; Installing the Magnetic Mount Antenna:
20 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 . Installing the Magnetic Mount Antenna: 1 Choose the best location for the Magnetic Mount Antenna considering your vehi...
Page 25 - Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable
25 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 . Feed cable under ru...
Page 30 - • Sedan/Coupe with the Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof:; . Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber
30 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 a...
Page 32 - • Sedan/Coupe with the Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof:
32 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 th...
Page 37 - Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and; Connect Power Adapter; Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the; silver ANT; connector on the PowerConnect; red; connector
37 Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and Power Connect 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 PowerCon...
Page 38 - Step 6: Connect the Audio
38 Vehicle Installation Step 6: Connect the Audio To play audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, use 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 ...
Page 39 - Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions; green AUDIO
39 Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions 1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock . 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 Satellite Radio into th...
Page 40 - Indicator; to return to the main display screen .
40 Vehicle Installation Indicator . Press the Select button . The Satellite 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 ...
Page 41 - Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions; green
41 Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock . 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 ...
Page 42 - back; to
42 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 your Radio is tuned to channel 1 . Upon power up, your Radio should tune to channel 1 by default, when ...
Page 43 - Connect Installation Instructions; Insert the dock into the mount .; Antenna Aiming; screen . The Satellite; to return to the
43 Option 3: Power Connect Installation Instructions 1 Insert the dock into the mount . 2 Insert your Satellite 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 receivin...
Page 44 - If the selected FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the
44 Vehicle Installation through your vehicle’s FM radio . Refer to “How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area” on page 54 . 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, ref...
Page 45 - AUDIO
45 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 tune...
Page 48 - Vehicle Dock Settings; FM Settings; To set and select an FM channel preset
48 Vehicle Dock Settings When your XMp3i™ Radio is placed in the Vehicle Dock, additional functionality is provided through the Vehicle Settings menu option of your Radio . These settings apply only when the XMp3i™ Radio is in the Vehicle Dock . FM Settings When you have connected the Satellite Radi...
Page 49 - To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list:
49 • If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to edit it, Edit Channel is highlighted . Press Select . The FM channel tuning screen is displayed where you can select an FM channel . • If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not cu...
Page 50 - Automatic Power; To turn Automatic Power On or Off
50 2 If you want to select a different FM channel preset, Press and hold Select again . Repeat until the desired FM channel preset is selected . Automatic Power The Automatic Power feature turns the XMp3i™ Radio on when power to the PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock is detected . This feature works with ve...
Page 51 - Power Off; To configure Power Off
51 Power Off In some vehicles, the cigarette lighter or power socket are powered on at all times, which means that you could turn the vehicle off and the XMp3i™ Radio will remain on . By using the Power Off feature, you can set the XMp3i™ Radio to turn off automatically after a specified period of t...
Page 54 - How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area; Use the SIRIUS|XM FM Channel Finder; Appendix: How To Find Available FM Channels
54 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, yo...
Page 58 - If you see this on the screen:; Troubleshooting
58 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’s cigarette lighter or power socket is clean and free of corrosion . • Make sure you have connected the Satellite R...
Page 64 - Product Specifications
64 Product Specifications System Power Requirements 5 V DC, 1 .1 A (max) Operating Temperature -4 ° F to +140 ° F (-20 ° C to +60 ° C) Audio Output 1 .0 Vrms (max) Power Connect Vehicle Dock Dimensions 2 .2 in (W) x 3 .2 in (H) x 1 .8 in (D) (57 .0 mm (W) x 81 .6 mm (H) x 45 .2 mm (D)) Weight 1 .8 o...
Page 65 - Patent and Environmental Information; Patent Information
65 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 AMBE ™ voice com...
Page 66 - FCC Statement
66 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 harmfu...
Page 67 - Copyrights and Trademarks
67 Hardware and subscription sold separately . Activation fee, other fees, and taxes required . Installation required with some equipment . Except as specifically provided, SIRIUS and XM Radios and Accessories are compatible only with their respective subscription service . Subscriptions are governe...
