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Table of Contents Congratulations .................................................................................. 3 Fcc Information................................................................................... 4 Cautions and Warnings ...................................................................... 5 Contents XMH10................................................................................. 6 Installation/Wiring Precautions .......................................................
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Congratulations ® Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Xpress XM Satellite Home 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
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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 Home Cradle in a position that obstructs viewing of any home entertainment component, such as a Television, or stereo system indicators and displays. 2. 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 interfer ence to radio or tele
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Contents XMH10 Install Manual Audio Cable (P/N 128-7476A) (P/N 112-3599) 1 pc. Antenna (P/N 118-1134) 1 pc. Cradle XMH10 DC Power Adapter (P/N 112-3592) (P/N 136-4060) 1 pc. 1 pc. 6
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Installation/Wiring Precautions 1. Make sure the adapter cable is not connected to an AC wall outlet until all interconnections have been made and verified. The adapter power cable should be connected 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. 4. During antenna placement/installation, refer to the Antenna Aiming procedure outlined in the Xpress XM® User Guide
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a. In a major city, where XM® ground repeaters are present, you can usually place the antenna away from a window and still achieve the desired results. b. You can also place the antenna outside (on the roof structure), provided it is clear of any overhead obstructions. Interconnect Diagram CRADLE XMH10 AUDIO CABLE HOME ANTENNA DC POWER AUDIO INPUT TO ADAPTER EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER. TO AC WALL OUTLET 8
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continuously. If you experience a loss of signal or audio, reposition the antenna inside the home or outside as necessary. 3. Installing the Xpress In the Cradle Install the Xpress XM® Receiver in the docking station as follows: a. After making sure the connectors and guide pin hole are properly lined up, gently lower the Xpress XM® Receiver into the cradle and gently press down on the Xpress XM® Receiver to mate the connectors together. DOCKING CONNECTOR STATION GUIDE PIN TOP VIEW 16-PIN SYSTEM
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b. The Xpress XM® Receiver should now be nestled securely in the docking station. ANT IN RF CONNECTOR DOCKING STATION REAR VIEW DC IN CONNECTOR AUDIO OUT CONNECTOR 4.Aiming your XM® Home Antenna If the Xpress display says “NO SIGNAL,” the antenna needs to be repositioned. In addition, even if you are receiving the XM® signal, it is recommended that you optimize the position of your XM® Antenna as described in this section enabling you to receive the strongest possible signal and consistent, mute
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has two different signal-strength indicators which will help you optimize the antenna’s position: The first is a basic signal strength indicator visible at the upper right corner of the display screen during normal listening. It has from zero to four vertical bars; four bars represent the strongest signal. The other is a higher-resolution signal-strength indicator screen which allows you to optimally aim your XM® Antenna. This screen shows Terrestrial and Satellite indications in a horizontal b
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a. Positioning the XM Antenna The antenna supplied with the Xpress XM® Home Kit is a high gain type that can receive XM ’s signal from one of XM®’s satellites and/or, depending on where you live, XM®’s terrestrial repeaters. It is recommended that the antenna be positioned near a south-facing window or outdoors with a clear view of the south eastern sky in order to receive the satellite signal. In some cases, it will be possible to receive XM®’s signal through standard home walls or a roof. To
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c. Outdoor installation or indoor wall mounting The antenna can also be attached vertically to an external or internal wall if that is moreconvenient than placing it on a horizontal surface. 1. Holding your antenna up, find a wall location that ensures a strong signal. It is recommended that you use an extension cord to temporarily locate your Xpress XM® antenna outdoors while optimizing the antenna location with the Antenna Aiming screen. 2. Attach four screws to the wall using the template pro
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NOTE: Do not cut the antenna cable and attempt to splice it or attach alternative connectors or cable. The cable and connectors used in your XMH10 Home Kit are specially chosen and attached at the factory to ensure that they will work with XM®‘s unique frequency band. If an antenna extension is required, use the Terk by Audiovox XM-EXT50. This is an XM® approved 50 foot amplified extension cable available at your local consumer electronics retailer. Failure to do so could damage the unit. 5. Ap
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8. If the antenna is mounted outside, route the cable from the antenna position to the interior of the home, working the cable through the basement, under a window sill, etc.; make adjustments and take up slack whenever necessary. 9. Plug the antenna cable into the ANT IN connector on the back of the cradle. 10. Plug the DC Adapter jack into the DC IN receptacle on the cradle. 11. Plug the other end of the AC/DC wall adapter into 110-volt wall receptacle; then press the Xpress XM® Receiver Pow
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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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THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WAR- RANTY 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. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
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