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Xpress Satellite
Radio Receiver
XMC10 Car Cradle
Installation Guide
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128-7472
Released: 9-15-05
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CONTENTS Congratulations ........................................................................................ 3 Cautions and Warnings ............................................................................ 4 Contents XMC10 ...................................................................................... 5 Accessory Kit ............................................................................... 5 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 entertain- ment. ® XM features over 150 digital channels — 100% 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 to
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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. Thi
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OPTIONAL Contents XMC10 CLA Female Socket (P/N 154-1132) Install Manual Swivel Bracket (P/N 1287472) (P/N 136-4048) Audio Cable (P/N SAT-RCA) Antenna 1 pc. (P/N 118-1133) 1 pc. 1 pc. Cradle XMC10 (P/N 136-4041) ACCESSORY KIT 1 pc. FM Direct Adapter Alcohol Cleaning Pad, 12 Volt-to-5 Volt P/N XMFM-1 Surface Cleaning Pad, DC Power Adapter Instruction Sheet, (P/N 112-3456) Antenna Cable Exit Plug (P/N 170-0054) 1 pc. 1 pc. 1 pc. -5- 128-7472 5 of 16
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Installation/Wiring Precautions Setting Up and Installing Your Kit 1. To prevent a short-circuit, be sure to turn off the NOTE:The XM signal can be received and processed ignition and remove the negative (-) battery cable virtually anywhere as long as there are no prior to installation. Connect power wires last. obvious satellite signal obstructions such as 2. Do not install the unit in the locations exposed to nearby buildings, high terrain, parking garages direct sunlight or, in areas subject
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Interconnect Diagram NOTE: XMC10 CRADLE XMC10 CRADLE 1. IF THE XMC10 IS INSTALLED (LEFT SIDE VIEW) (REAR VIEW) USING THE OPTIONAL XMFM-1 FM DIRECT ADAPTER, DO NOT XM ANTENNA CONNECT AN AUDIO CABLE TO THE LINE OUT CONNECTOR OF THE CRADLE. XMC10 CRADLE 2. THE FM TRANSMITTER OPTION (RIGHT SIDE VIEW) MUST BE SET TO ”FM ON” IN THE XPRESS XM USER MENU. (REFER TO THE OWNER’S MANUAL, PUBLICA- TION NO.128-7454.) TO VEHICLE AUX AUDIO INPUT TO AUDIO OUTPUT RADIO ANTENNA +12V to +5V OF EXTERNAL PLAYBACK D
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CAUTION: Do not install the swivel bracket the bracket using a portable hair dryer, or by on a leather or fabric surface, or holding the backing surface in front of a in a position that could impair vehicle heater vent. your vision, block air bag(s) or e.Remove the plastic liner from the adhesive obstruct vehicle dashboard backing on the bracket, and fix the base in controls and/or radio CD/ position on the surface; make sure the cassetteoperational displays. mounting pad is accurately positione
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3. Using Other Manufacturer’s Mounts VERTICAL SIDE (HORIZONTAL) MOUNTING MOUNTING CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION The XMC10 Cradle can also be installed using SWIVEL othermanufacturer’s mounts; the mounting ADJUSTMENT plate provisions on the rear and bottom of the SCREW cradle provideyou with two mounting options within thevehicle using various vehicle-specific aftermarket brackets. ® 4. Installing the Xpress XM Receiver into the Cradle XMC10 Install the Receiver as follows: CRADLE a. After making s
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RECEIVER NOTCH 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 ® Xpress XM option, the XM audio signal can be received ® RECEIVER Xpress XM through your vehicle radio on selectable FM SYSTEM RECEIVER frequencies using the menu options included CONNECTOR REAR VIEW in your Xpress Receiver. (Refer to the Receiver owner’s manual.) The XM audio signal can then b
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XMC10 CRADLE (RIGHT SIDE VIEW) b. FM Direct Wiring - If the FM wireless transmitter does not provide satisfactory performance in your vehicle, use the optional FM Direct Adapter, TO VEHICLE Part # XMFM-1, which provides a hard-wired FM RADIO ANTENNA JACK output. c. Low-Level Audio Output - For vehicles equipped with radio head units with auxiliary OPTIONAL SAT-RCA audio inputs, the audio signal can be routed AUDIO CABLE (PURCHASED through an optional audio cable (Part No. SAT- SEPARATELY) RCA) a
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7. Mounting the Vehicle Antenna s. seek p. tune 001 Channel N am e Artist Song Category 12:00P A -1 JU M P The antenna should be placed on a relatively flat Xpress surface on the vehicle exterior, preferably on the SYSTEM roof (high point) or on the trunk (convertible). To (TYPICAL) mount the antenna: a. Plug the antenna into the ANT connector on the back of the cradle. 12V-TO-5V DC POWER b. Place the antenna at the preferred location on ADAPTER the roof or trunk surface. If the vehicle is SAT
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positions on the surface until an audio output is heard. The desired antenna position should be marked with masking tape or by another non-scratch method. d. After determining the optimum position, turn off Xpress XM power, disconnect the power adapter from the vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle and disconnect the antenna cable. e. Plan the routing of the antenna cable to the cradle. Make sure you avoid any obstructions ANTENNA that could crimp, kink or twist the cable; use protective grommets
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g. At the lowest point of the rear window, route the cable into the trunk, taking advantage of existing cable conduits. Then snake the cable around the passenger compartment to the back of the XMC10 cradle. h. In SUV’s, minivans, etc., route the cable into the vehicle under the rubber molding of the hatch door or tailgate, and then under the interior trim. NOTE: Avoid exposing the cable in the driver and passenger areas where it could become entangled in feet or other objects. i. Plug the antenn
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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. To obtain repair or replacement within the
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