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XB9 BOOM BOX
User Guide
128-7376
Released 3-31-05.
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Congratulations You are one step closer to experiencing the latest innovation in XM Satellite Radio. XM will revolutionize your in- home or vehicle entertainment with: • Over 150 Digital Channels Coast-to-Coast Over 80,000 Hours of Entertainment Each Month The Most 100% Commercial-Free Music The Most Sports Play-by-Play on Satellite Radio The Most Instant Traffic & Weather Channels--21 Metro Areas The Biggest Names in News, Talk & Entertainment Your Audiovox XR9 Satellite Radio Receive
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FCC Regulations This unit complies with the interference limits relative to a Class B digital device, applicable under Part 15 of the FCC Rules regarding installation in a residential environment. If the unit is not installed in accordance with these instructions, it could cause harmful interference to audio or television reception. If this condition persists after corrective action, consult your dealer or experienced installation facility. Cautions and Warnings 1. Within the home, do not instal
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Antenna Contents XB9 Installation/Wiring Precautions (P/N 118-1155) Users Guide P/N 128-7376 1. If using the adapter, make sure the adapter cable is not connected to an AC wall outlet until all inter- AC/DC Power Adapter connections have been made and verified. The (P/N 136-3990) adapter power cable should be connected last. 1 pc. 2. Incorrect installation may cause damage to the 1 pc. system. 3. For antenna positioning, refer to the Antenna Aiming procedure outlined in the XR9 Satellite Radio
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audio device to obtain an audio output from the Boom Box XB9 Controls XB9. The volume control on the external audio The Audiovox XM® Boom Box XB9 provides Power ON/ device should be set to mid-range. OFF and VOLUME +/- pushbuttons, and a MODE 4. VOLUME +/- Pushbuttons: Increase or decrease pushbutton to toggle between Satellite Radio or an aux- the volume of the audio output signal from the iliary audio input signal. A power-on/low battery LED is XB9. To increase the volume level, press the also
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1. Battery Installation NEGATIVE POSITIVE Your Boom Box can operate independently of AC BATTERY power by installing 8 C-Cell batteries as follows: COMPARTMENT NEGATIVE (COVER REMOVED) NOTE:The batteries are bypassed automatically whenever the supplied AC Adapter is POSITIVE plugged into the DC 12V jack on the back panel. COVER LATCHES 3. Installing the Receiver in the XB9 BOTTOM OF BATTERY Install the receiver as follows: BOOM BOX COMPARTMENT IMPORTANT: Make sure boom box power is off before COV
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RECEIVER MOUNTING now be attached securely to the mounting plate. EJECT BUTTON COMPARTMENT PLATE GUIDE Press the receiver into position in the boom box SPINES housing; it will click into place. Apply power to the XB9 by pressing the Power ON/OFF button; the MOUNTING LED indicator lights green. If the Receiver does not PLATE turn on at the same time, press the Power On/Off ( ) button in the upper left corner of the Receiver front panel. XR9 CONNECTOR 4. Removing the Receiver From the XB9 CONNEC
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5. Installing the Antenna Interconnect Diagram For best reception, the supplied antenna should be RECEIVER ANTENNA placed near a window if in the house or, if outdoors, in STORAGE BOOM DC POWER an open area and as high as possible; some BOX XB9 SHELF ADAPTER repositioning may be required to achieve optimum ANTENNA JACK results. The following guidelines are recommended: JACK (ANT) a. In a major city, where XM ground repeaters ANT DC 12V are present, you can usually place the antenna away from a w
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a. Plug the antenna into the ANT connector on the strength indicator screen showing Terrestrial back of the XB9. and Satellite indications which allow you to optimally aim your XM Antenna. To access and b. Leave the antenna in place on the Boom Box, use this screen, refer to the XR9 Satellite Radio or remove the antenna from its mount, uncoil Receiver User Guide (128-7220). the antenna lead, and place it at the preferred 7. Positioning the XM Antenna location inside or outside the home. If the
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NOTE: Do not cut the antenna cable and attempt to cable; use protective grommets wherever splice it or attach alternative connectors or rough openings are encountered. cable. The cable and connectors used in your d. If the antenna is mounted outside, route the XB9 are specially chosen and attached at the cable from the antenna position to the interior factory to ensure that they will work with XM’s of the home, working the cable through the unique frequency band. Use an XM-approved basement,unde
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Specifications Nominal Output Power per Channel 5.0 Watts Rms Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.3% at 1 Watt Frequency Response 30Hz to 20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio >65dB Maximum Speaker Impedance 8 Ohms Nominal Headphone Output Impedance 32 Ohms Headphone Output Level 800 mV (Maximum) Headphone Connector Type 3.5 mm Stereo Jack Auxiliary Input Impedance 8K-Ohms Nominal Auxiliary Input Level 2.0 Volts (Maximum) Auxiliary Connector Type 3.5 mm Stereo Jack Equalizer Frequency -6dB Nominal at 2.5kHz
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Maintenance Periodic Inspection The XB9 Boom Box should be inspected periodically for external damage. At least once every 30 days of use, perform the following checks: 1. Inspect the Receiver connector for loose, bent or broken pins, misalignment, etc.; make sure theXR9 connector is intact and exhibits no apparent damage. 2. Check the VOL control for freedom of motion without binding of any kind. 3. Check that the MODE pushbutton operates correctly in that it toggles between the Satellite Radi
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Troubleshooting FAULT PROBABLE REMEDY CAUSE Receiver power is set to off Turn Receiver power on using System does not turn on the XR9 Power On/Off button Install batteries observing correct Batteries not installed or installed incorrectly polarity XB9 does not operate using Remove power connector from rear As long as the AC power connector is at- batteries tached to the rear panel, operation is disabled panel of XB9 Intermittent operation Low battery level Replace batteries Satellite antenna
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12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX 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. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of thi
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