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vehicle guide
XMC-10A
Important: This manual contains important safety and operating information. Please read, understand, and
follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage
to your Xpress accessories, and/or to your vehicle or property
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2 Table of Contents Congratulations ..........................................................................3 FCC Information ........................................................................4 Cautions and Warnings .............................................................5 Contents XMC10A ......................................................................6 Accessory Kit ..........................................................................7 Installation/Wiring Precautions ...
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Congratulations 3 Congratulations ® Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Xpress XM Satellite Radio 2nd Vehicle 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 is America’s number one satellite radio service with more than 7 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Mon
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4 FCC Information Please note that the power cable that has been supplied with your device is supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads at each end. It is the responsibility of the user to use the cable with the ferrite beads. ® The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Satellite Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions
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Cautions and Warnings 5 Cautions and Warnings 1. Do not install the XMC10A vehicle 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 an
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6 Contents XMC10A Install Manual Swivel Bracket 1 pc. Antenna 1 pc. Cassette Adapter 1pc. 12 Volt-to-5 Volt DC Power Adapter 1 pc. See XM SureConnect Vehicle installation Cradle XMC10A 1 pc. XM SureConnect Kit 1 pc. Contents
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Contents 7 Contents XMC10A (Cont) ACCESSORY KIT Alcohol Cleaning Pad, Surface Cleaning Pad, Instruction Sheet, Antenna Cable Exit Plug OPTIONAL(sold separately) Audio Cable FM Direct Adapter (P/N SAT-RCA) (P/N XMFM-1)
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8 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 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 supplied
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Setting Up and Installing Your Kit 9 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 ortunnels. 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
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10 Interconnect Diagram NOTE: XMC10A CRADLE 1. IF THE XMC10A IS INSTALLED (LEFT SIDE VIEW) USING THE OPTIONAL XMFM-1 FM DIRECT ADAPTER, DO NOT CONNECT AN AUDIO CABLE TO THE AUDIO OUT CONNECTOR OF THE CRADLE. 2. THE FM MODULATOR OPTION MUST BE SET TO ”FM ON” IN THE XPRESS XM USER MENU. (REFER TO THE USER GUIDE) AUX AUDIO INPUT TO AUDIO OUTPUT +12V to +5V OF EXTERNAL PLAYBACK DEVICE. THIS PERMITS AUDIO FROM AN EXTERNAL DC POWER ADAPTER DEVICE SUCH AS A PORTABLE CD
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Setting Up and Installing Your Kit 11 Interconnect Diagram (Cont) XMC10A CRADLE (REAR VIEW) XM ANTENNA XMC10A CRADLE (RIGHT SIDE VIEW) TO VEHICLE RADIO OPTIONAL SAT-RCA ANTENNA JACK AUDIO CABLE (SOLD SEPARATELY) OPTIONAL FM DIRECT (CONNECT TO AUXILIARY ADAPTER XMFM-1 (SOLD AUDIO INPUTS ON SEPARATELY) VEHICLE HEAD UNIT.)
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12 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 mount
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Setting Up and Installing Your Kit 13 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 XMC10A cradle atop the swivel bracke
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14 SIDE (HORIZONTAL) VERTICAL MOUNTING MOUNTING CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT SCREW XMC10A CRADLE ASSEMBLY PLASTIC LINER AND SWIVEL SCREW HOLES (2) ADHESIVE BACKING BRACKET FOR DIRECT HARD MOUNTING Setting Up and Installing Your Kit
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Setting Up and Installing Your Kit 15 3. Using Other Manufacturer’s Mounts The XMC10A Cradle can also be installed using other manufacturer’s mounts; the mounting plate provisions on the rear and bottom of the cradle 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 lo
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16 RECEIVER NOTCH Xpress XM RECEIVER Xpress XM SYSTEM RECEIVER CONNECTOR REAR VIEW RAISED DETENT CRADLE CONNECTOR XMC10A FRONT VIEW GUIDE PIN SYSTEM CONNECTOR Setting Up and Installing Your Kit
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Setting Up and Installing Your Kit 17 5. Connection Options The Xpress Receiver and Cradle provide an audio output signal in three ways: a. FM Modulator - When using the XMC10A cradle with the FM modulator option, the XM audio signal can be received through your vehicle’s radio on selectable FM frequencies using the menu option included in your Xpress Receiver. (Refer to the User Guide.) The XM audio signal can then be played through your vehicle’s radio when that radio is tuned to one of the
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18 d. Xpress Cassette Adapter -The XM Xpress Cassette Adapter offers an additional audio connection option by utilizing your existing vehicle’s in-dash cassette deck. XM research and lab test results show that using a vehicle cassette adapter can best maximize the relationship between the best sound quality and ease of installation (see chart below). XMC10A CRADLE TO VEHICLE (RIGHT SIDE VIEW) RADIO ANTENNA JACK OPTIONAL SAT-RCA AUDIO CABLE (SOLD SEPARATELY) (CONNECT TO AUXILIARY AUDIO INPUTSO
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Setting Up and Installing Your Kit 19 Xpress Cassette Adapter Installation. Installation is simple. 1.) Plug the end jack (1) into the XM Xpress Car Cradle’s audio output (2). 2.) Insert the cassette adapter (3) in the vehicle’s in-dash cassette slot (4). 4 3 2 1
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20 6. Installation Guidelines Step 1. First, determine the proper location for your XM satellite radio antenna based on the following criteria for your specific vehicle: a.You must locate the satellite radio antenna on the top of the roof either in front of the rear window (option 1) or behind the windshield (option 2). The satellite radio antenna will perform best if magnetically attached to a steel surface with an unobstructed view of the open sky and minimum of 3 to 6 inches of metal surroun
