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Table of Contents Congratulations ..........................................................................3 FCC Information ........................................................................4 Cautions and Warnings .............................................................5 Contents XMC10 ........................................................................6 Accessory Kit ..........................................................................7 Installation/Wiring Precautions ....
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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. ® XM features over 170 digital channels — the most commercial-free music, over 30 channels of news, sports, talk and entertainment, over 20 ® dedicated channels of XM Instant Traffic & Weather, and the deepest play-list in the industry with access t
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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. However, there is no guarant
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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. By
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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. 6
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Contents XMC10 (Cont) OPTIONAL Audio Cable (P/N SAT-RCA) CLA Female Socket 1 pc. Cassette Adapter 1pc. ACCESSORY KIT Alcohol Cleaning Pad, Surface Cleaning Pad, Instruction Sheet, Antenna Cable Exit Plug FM Direct Adapter (P/N XMFM-1) 7
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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. Be sure to use the suppli
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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. Set up ® your Audiovox Xpress XM System using the following installation instructions, or enlist the help of a prof
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Interconnect Diagram XMC10 CRADLE NOTE: (LEFT SIDE VIEW) 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, PUBLICA- TION NO.128-7454C.) AUX AUDIO INPUT TO AUDIO OUTPUT +12V to +5V OF EXTERNAL PLAYBACK DEVICE. THIS DC POWER PERMITS AUDIO FROM AN EXTERNAL ADAPTER DEVICE SUCH AS A PORTABLE CD PL
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Interconnect Diagram (Cont) XMC10 CRADLE (REAR VIEW) XM ANTENNA XMC10 CRADLE (RIGHT SIDE VIEW) TO VEHICLE RADIO ANTENNA JACK OPTIONAL SAT-RCA AUDIO CABLE (PURCHASED SEPARATELY) OPTIONAL FM DIRECT ADAPTER XMFM-1 (CONNECT TO AUXILIARY (PURCHASED SEPARATELY) AUDIO INPUTS ON VEHICLE HEAD UNIT.) 11
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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. If the bracket is to be screwed to the surface, make sure the area in back of the mounting
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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. To mount the XMC10 cradle atop the swivel bracket, line up the slot at the rear of the
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SIDE (HORIZONTAL) VERTICAL MOUNTING MOUNTING CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT SCREW XMC10 CRADLE ASSEMBLY PLASTIC LINER AND SWIVEL SCREW HOLES (2) ADHESIVE BACKING BRACKET FOR DIRECT HARD MOUNTING 14
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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. After making sure the connectors and guide pin hole are properly ® lined up, gently lower the Xpress XM Receiver into the
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RECEIVER NOTCH ® Xpress XM ® RECEIVER Xpress XM SYSTEM RECEIVER CONNECTOR REAR VIEW RAISED DETENT CRADLE CONNECTOR XMC10 FRONT VIEW GUIDE PIN SYSTEM CONNECTOR 16
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5. Connection Options The Xpress Receiver and Cradle provide an audio output signal in three ways: a. FM Wireless Transmitter - When using the XMC10 cradle with the wireless FM transmitter 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 avail
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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 cas- sette adapter can best maximize the relationship between the best sound quality and ease of installation (see chart below). XMC10 CRADLE TO VEHICLE (RIGHT SIDE VIEW) RADIO ANTENNA JACK OPTIONAL SAT-RCA AUDIO CABLE (PURCHASED SEPARATELY) (CONNECT TO AUXILIARY AUDIO INP
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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). 4 3 2 1 19
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6. Installation Guidelines IMPORTANT: For best wireless FM Modulator performance, you must locate the satellite radio antenna in a location that is in close proximity to the vehicle’s FM antenna. For example, with reference to the adjacent illustration, if your FM antenna is located on a rear fender or top of the roof, mount the XM antenna near the rear window location (option 1). If your FM antenna is located on a front fender, mount the XM antenna near the windshield location (option 2). Rem
