Table of Contents Congratulations .......................................................................... 3 FCC Information ........................................................................ 4 Cautions and Warnings ............................................................. 5 Contents XMC10 ........................................................................ 6 Accessory Kit .......................................................................... 7 Installation/Wiring Precautions ...........
Congratulations Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Xpress XM® Satellite Car Kit. You are one step closer to experiencing the latest innovation in XM® Satellite Radio. XM® Satellite Radio will revolutionize your vehicle or in-home entertainment.
FCC Information NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Cautions and Warnings 1. Do not install the XMC10 car cradle in a position that hinders your view through the windshield, or obstructs viewing of the dashboard indicators and displays. 2. Do not install the unit where it may obstruct the operation or deployment of safety devices, such as airbags, etc. 3. Do not allow operation of the unit to detract from safe driving practices; remember that you are responsible as the vehicle operator to adhere to all safe driving and traffic regulations. 4.
Contents XMC10 Install Manual Swivel Bracket 1 pc. Antenna 1 pc. Cradle XMC10 1 pc. 12 Volt-to-5 Volt DC Power Adapter 1 pc.
Contents XMC10 (Cont) OPTIONAL Audio Cable (P/N SAT-RCA) CLA Female Socket 1 pc. Cassette Adapter 1pc.
Installation/Wiring Precautions 1. To prevent a short-circuit, be sure to turn off the ignition and remove the negative (-) battery cable prior to installation. Connect power wires last. 2. Do not install the unit in the locations exposed to direct sunlight or, in areas subject to extreme temperatures. 3. Incorrect installation may cause damage to the system. Mount the unit firmly in place, using the supplied hardware. 4. Be careful not to damage the vehicle wiring. 5.
Setting Up and Installing Your Kit NOTE: The XM signal can be received and processed virtually anywhere as long as there are no obvious satellite signal obstructions such as nearby buildings, high terrain, parking garages or tunnels. 1. Cabling Interconnections You can begin to enjoy XM® Satellite Radio as soon as the Xpress XM® Receiver and Vehicle Kit installation are complete.
Interconnect Diagram NOTE: 1. IF THE XMC10 IS INSTALLED USING THE OPTIONAL XMFM-1 FM DIRECT ADAPTER, DO NOT CONNECT AN AUDIO CABLE TO THE LINE OUT CONNECTOR OF THE CRADLE. 2. THE FM TRANSMITTER OPTION MUST BE SET TO ”FM ON” IN THE XPRESS XM USER MENU. (REFER TO THE OWNER’S MANUAL, PUBLICATION NO.128-7454C.) XMC10 CRADLE (LEFT SIDE VIEW) AUX AUDIO INPUT TO AUDIO OUTPUT OF EXTERNAL PLAYBACK DEVICE.
Interconnect Diagram (Cont) XMC10 CRADLE (REAR VIEW) XM ANTENNA XMC10 CRADLE (RIGHT SIDE VIEW) TO VEHICLE RADIO ANTENNA JACK OPTIONAL FM DIRECT ADAPTER XMFM-1 (PURCHASED SEPARATELY) 11 OPTIONAL SAT-RCA AUDIO CABLE (PURCHASED SEPARATELY) (CONNECT TO AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUTS ON VEHICLE HEAD UNIT.
CAUTION: Do not install the swivel bracket on a leather or fabric surface, or in a position that could impair your vision, block air bag(s) or obstruct vehicle dashboard controls and/or radio CD/cassette operational displays. NOTE: The adhesive backing on the bracket will not permit easy repositioning once it has been mated to the surface; use extreme care and planning when selecting the mounting location.
e. Remove the plastic liner from the adhesive backing on the bracket, and fix the base in position on the surface; make sure the mounting pad is accurately positioned on the first try, since repositioning may be difficult, if not impossible. f. If the bracket is to be screwed in place, do not remove the plastic liner from the adhesive backing. Use appropriate sheet metal or machine screws for this purpose. g.
VERTICAL MOUNTING CONFIGURATION SIDE (HORIZONTAL) MOUNTING CONFIGURATION SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT SCREW XMC10 CRADLE ASSEMBLY PLASTIC LINER AND ADHESIVE BACKING SWIVEL BRACKET 14 SCREW HOLES (2) FOR DIRECT HARD MOUNTING
3. Using Other Manufacturer’s Mounts The XMC10 Cradle can also be installed using other manufacturer’s mounts; the mounting plate provisions on the rear and bottom of thecradle provide you with two mounting options within the vehicle using various vehicle-specific aftermarket brackets. 4. Installing the Xpress XM® Receiver into the Cradle Install the Receiver as follows: a.
RECEIVER NOTCH Xpress XM® RECEIVER SYSTEM CONNECTOR Xpress XM® RECEIVER REAR VIEW RAISED DETENT CRADLE FRONT VIEW CONNECTOR GUIDE PIN 16 XMC10 SYSTEM CONNECTOR
5. Connection Options The Xpress Receiver and Cradle provide an audio output signal in three ways: a. FM Modulator - When using the XMC10 cradle with the FM modulator option, the XM audio signal can be received through your vehicle radio on selectable FM frequencies using the menu options included in your Xpress Receiver. (Refer to the Receiver owner’s manual.) The XM audio signal can then be played through your vehicle radio when the car radio is tuned to one of the available frequencies. b.
d. Xpress Cassette Adapter -The XM7 Xpress Cassette Adapter offers an additional audio connection option by utilizing your existing vehicles in-dash cassette deck. XM7 research and lab test results show that using a vehicle cassette adapter can best maximize the relationship between the best sound quality and ease of installation (see chart below).
Xpress Cassette Adapter Installation. Installation is simple. 1.) Plug the end jack (1) into the XM7 Xpress Car Cradle’s audio output (2). 2.) Insert the cassette adapter (3) in the vehicles in-dash cassette slot (4).
6. Installation Guidelines Step 1. First, determine the proper location for your satellite radio antenna based on the following criteria for your specific vehicle: a. You must locate the satellite radio antenna on the top of the roof either in front of the rear window (option 1) or behind the windshield (option 2). The satellite radio antenna will perform best if magnetically attached to a steel surface with an unobstructed view of the open sky and minimum of 3 to 6 inches of metal surrounding the antenna.
c. Avoid kinking, crimping, twisting or chafing the cable. Use pre-existing wire channels when possible. d. For option 1 and rear mounting locations, route the cable into the trunk as shown in the previous illustration. Always cross the weather seal at the lowest part of the trunk to reduce water leaks. From the trunk, route the cable into the passenger compartment through available wire channels and then along the floor under the door jam trim or under the carpet to the front of the passenger compartment.
Step 2. Once you have plugged the power and antenna jacks into the car cradle, use the included cable organizer as shown in the illustra tion at right to improve the overall appearance of the installation. Step 3. Re-use the cable twist ties that were provided with the power adapter and car antenna cables and always be sure to gather, bundle, twist-tie, and secureany excess cable remaining after determining the best location for your satellite radio intallation.
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12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
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