Sirius Satellite Radio 8840 User Manual

User Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Snap Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Snap Features and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 1: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna . . . . . 14

Step 2: Find a Location for Snap and Mount It. . . 18

Step 3: Initiate the Courtesy Period. . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 4: Connect the Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 5: Tune to Other Channels, Explore

and Enjoy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Step 6: Subscribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using Your Snap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The Main Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Favorite Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Scanning Channels in a Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Tuning FM Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

FM Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Radio ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Set Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Auto Shut Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Demo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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4

Introduction

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Introduction

Features

Thank you for purchasing XM Snap!

XM Snap has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:

• Simple controls make it a snap to use.

• Hear SIRIUS|XM through your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-it-yourself installation.

• Fully adjustable for convenient placement in your vehicle.

• Store your favorite channels for one touch access.

• Includes everything you need to listen in your vehicle.

Please read the entire User Guide before using your Snap!

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Safety and Care Information

IMPORTANT! Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience. It is your
responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills, and physical ability required to
properly perform an installation. SIRIUS|XM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting
from the installation or use of any SIRIUS|XM or third party products. It is your responsibility to
ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a
manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction. SIRIUS|XM product
warranties do not cover the installation, removal or reinstallation of any product.

• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or above 60°C or
below -20°C).

• 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 the 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 Snap 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 power adapter socket to simultaneously
power other 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.

• Vehicle installation, service activation, 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?

1 2 3 4 5

Cable

Routing Adapter

Alcohol
Prep Pad

Snap Radio

Magnetic Mount

Antenna

Aux In Cable

Antenna Alcohol
Preparation Pad

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Introduction

Snap Functions

Power Button

Press to turn Radio on
and off.

Number Buttons

Press to tune to a stored
favorite channel, press and
hold to store a favorite
channel; in FM mode, press
to select a stored FM preset,
press and hold to store an FM
preset.

Rotary Knob

Turn to tune to the
previous or next channel
within the current
category; in FM mode, turn
to tune FM channels.

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Top View (Radio Control Unit)

FM

MENU

Front View (Radio Control Unit)

1 2 3 4 5

Menu Button

Press to access Radio ID and adjust
audio level.

FM Button

Press to change to FM mode for
configuring FM channels.

Scan Button

Press to start or stop scanning
through channels within the current
category.

Previous/Next Category Buttons

Press to access the previous or
next category; press and hold to
cycle through the categories.

Snap Features and Connections

Flexible Stalk

ANTENNA

Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.

ANTENNA

AUDIO FM

Base

AUDIO

Connection for Aux In
Cable or optional
Cassette Adapter
(sold separately).

ANTENNA WIRE GUIDE

Guides antenna wire to
connection.

FM

Connection for
optional FM Direct
Adapter (sold
separately).

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Installation and Setup

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Installation and Setup

WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install Snap while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before
beginning installation.

Step 1: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna

Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle, on a
horizontal surface that will always face the sky. The antenna contains a
strong magnet that will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not
damage the vehicle.

For most vehicles the best location is on the roof above the front windshield, as close to being
centered between the left and right sides as the cable length will allow. For convertible vehicles
that do not have room above the windshield, place the antenna on the hood of the vehicle at a
corner nearest the windshield. Consult a professional installer if your vehicle roof or hood is non­metallic (i.e. fiberglass), or you have difficulty finding a location for your antenna.

IMPORTANT: Snap uses a unique antenna. Do not substitute an antenna from any other XM radio
for Snap antenna. Replacement Snap antennas are available from www.xmradio.com/accessories.

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Magnet

Recommended Antenna Locations

Sedans and Coupes

TIP: When mounting the Magnetic Mount Antenna, be sure that the area is clean and dry by using
the Alcohol Prep Pad. Avoid locating the antenna near other antennas (i.e. GPS, Cellular, or AM/
FM) as well as roof rack or other items that can obstruct the view to the satellites.

IMPORTANT! Consult a professional installer if your vehicle roof or hood is non-metallic (i.e.,
fiberglass), or you have difficulty finding a location for your antenna.

Pickups and SUVs Convertibles*

* If the antenna can not

be placed above the
windshield, place it on
vehicle hood.

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Installation and Setup

If you are installing the antenna at the roof edge, or hood edge, install the Cable Routing Adapter
to direct the antenna cable downward.

Without Cable

Routing Adapter

Installed

Cable Routing

Adapter orientation

Place the antenna wire

into the groove of the

Cable Routing Adapter

Slide the Cable Routing

Adapter down the antenna wire

and press it into the antenna

until it is flush with the bottom

With Cable

Routing Adapter

Installed

of the antenna

Recommended Antenna Cable Routing

Tuck the antenna cable under the rubber molding around the front windshield to the nearest
corner. Then route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping

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