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CommanderMT System
installation guide
XMRVRFM002
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2 T Table of Contents able of Contents T T Table of Contents able of Contents able of Contents Table of Contents ...............................................................................................2 Congratulations .................................................................................................. 3 FCC Information .................................................................................................. 4 Cautions and Warnings ..................................
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Congratulations 3 Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations ® Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox CommanderMT XM Satellite Radio ® System. 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. ® XM features over 170 digital channels — The most commercial-free music, over 30 channels of news, sports, talk and entertainment, over 20 dedicated ® chann
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4 FCC Information FCC Information FCC Information FCC Information 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 in terference 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 i
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Cautions and Warnings 5 Cautions and Warnings Cautions and Warnings Cautions and Warnings Cautions and Warnings Cautions and Warnings 1. Do not install the CommanderMT Display Controller in a position that hinders your view through the windshield, or obstructs viewing of the dashboard indicators and displays. 2. Do not install the Display Controller 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 saf
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^ 6 Commander Commander Commander Commander CommanderMT Receiver Kit Components MT Receiver Kit Components MT Receiver Kit Components MT Receiver Kit Components MT Receiver Kit Components XM Mini-Tuner menu p/d 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CommanderMT Display Controller Interconnect Cradle Remote Control FM Direct Adapter Snap-On DIN Opening Mounting Trim Bezel XM Car 12 Vdc Plate Antenna Power Cable CommanderMT Receiver Components ^
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Installation/Wiring Precautjions 7 Installation/Wiring Precautions Installation/Wiring Precautions Installation/Wiring Precautions Installation/Wiring Precautions 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 CommanderMT Display Controller in loca- tions exposed to direct sunlight, or in areas subject to extreme temperatures, or damag
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8 Setting Up and Installing Y Setting Up and Installing Y Setting Up and Installing Y Setting Up and Installing Y Setting Up and Installing Your Kit our Kit our Kit our Kit our 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 CommanderMT System Vehicle Kit
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Cabling Interconnections 9 Interconnect Diagram Interconnect Diagram Interconnect Diagram Interconnect Diagram Interconnect Diagram Power Cable with 2A Interconnect In-line Fuse Cradle with XM Mini-Tuner XM Antenna DIN Opening Trim Bezel To FM Antenna To FM Radio CommanderMT Display Controller FM Direct Adapter
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10 2. Important! It is very important to make your power connection to a source that only supplies 12V when the vehicle key is in the accessory or ignition ON position. A connection to a 12V source that is always on, regardless of the key position, can lead to a battery drain if the CommanderMT System is left on when you leave your vehicle. ACCESSORY NO ACCESSORY POSITION POSITION Ignition Switch Accessory/On-Off Positions 3. Antenna Installation Where to locate • Best reception is achieved wit
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Antenna Installation 11 Caution: 1. Do not install the antenna inside the vehicle passen- ger compartment. Mounting the antenna in the passen- ger compartment either on the from dashboard, or on the rear window deck area will cause reception issues and must be avoided. 2. Mounting the antenna on a non-metalic surface will also result in severe degradation in reception. • If an appropriate antenna mounting location cannot be identified, contact your local retailer installation department for addi
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12 Antenna Mounting Methods • For antenna mounting locations at the rear of the roof, the antenna cable can be routed into the vehicle through the trunk. Always route the cable under the weather seal near the lowest part of the trunk to reduce possible water leaks. • Use pre-existing wiring channels created by the vehicle manufac- turer whenever possible. Tools required • The antenna contains a powerful magnet that will secure it to a metal roof under normal driving conditions. No add
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Display Controller Installation 13 4. CommanderMT Display Controller Installation Be sure to locate your Display Controller below the top of the dash in your vehicle to keep the unit within easy reach while driving. Choosing a lower location in your installation should also make it easier to manage the cables and achieve a more desirable appear- ance when the installation is completed. See illustration below and be sure to locate your Display Controller within the outlined shaded areas.
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14 The CommanderMT Display Controller can be installed using the DIN opening trim bezel or a snap-on mounting plate as shown below. The trim bezel permits in-dash or center console mounting, while the mounting plate can be used with optional custom brackets, such as swivel or vent mounts. a. Using the DIN Opening Trim Bezel Preferred location Your CommanderMT Receiver Kit includes a DIN opening trim bezel for mounting the display controller into an existing dash- board or console opening. Using
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Display Controller Installation 15 b. Using the Snap-On Mounting Plate To attach the CommanderMT cradle to optional mounting devices that are readily available at retail, attach the snap-on mounting plate to the rear of the CommanderMT Display Controller as shown below. Examples of Optional Aftermarket Mounting Alternatives
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16 5. Connection Options The CommanderMT System provides an audio output signal in two ways: a. FM Direct Wiring - The FM direct adapter supplies a hard- wired FM output, provided the FM Frequency option of the XM Mini-Tuner is turned on and tuned to an unused FM frequency. XM Antenna Interconnect Cradle with XM Mini-Tuner To FM Antenna FM Direct Adapter To FM Radio Connection Options
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Connection Options 17 b. Low-Level Audio Output - For vehicle radio head units with auxiliary audio inputs, the audio signal can be routed through an optional audio cable (Part No. SAT-RCA) and applied to the auxiliary inputs of a radio or entertainment system. In this case, tolisten to the audio. the System Receiver FM modulator option must be disabled (FM Frequency Off), as indicated in the CommanderMT System User Guide. ROTATE DIAL TO SELECT FM frequency Off Interconnect Cradle with XM Mini-T
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18 6. Cable Routing and Component Installation Once you have established power connections, Display Controller and antenna placement, and audio connection, route all cables to the location where you will mount the Interconnect Cradle. When you have plugged the power and antenna jacks into the cradle, re-use the cable twist ties that were provided with the power and car antenna cables and always be sure to gather, bundle, twist-tie, and secure any excess cable remain- ing after determining the be
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Cable Routing and Component Installation 19 a. Installing the Cradle and Interconnecting Cables - Locate the Interconnect Cradle in a readily accessible location, such as the glove compartment, console compartment, or under the dashboard, so that the XM Mini-Tuner can be removed or replaced. Note also that the cradle must be situated close enough to comply with the CommanderMT Display Controller cable and Power Cable lengths (6’). b. Installing the Mini-Tuner - Install the XM Mini-Tuner in the c
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20 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY FM Satellite Radio XMRVRFM002 AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should, 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
