Audiovox XMXP03 XM Radio RX and FM TX User Manual Xpress Car 128 7472C 8 01 06

Audiovox Corporation XM Radio RX and FM TX Xpress Car 128 7472C 8 01 06

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Users Manual Revised

2Table of ContentsCongratulations ..........................................................................3FCC Information ........................................................................4Cautions and Warnings .............................................................5Contents XMC10 ........................................................................6Accessory Kit ..........................................................................7Installation/Wiring Precautions ..................................................8Setting Up and Installing Your Kit ..............................................9Cabling Interconnections ........................................................9Installing the Cradle Mount Base Assembly ..........................9Interconnect Diagram .......................................................... 10Using Other Manufacturer’s Mounts .................................... 15Installing the Xpress XM® Into the Cradle ............................ 15Connection Options ............................................................. 17Installation Guidelines ......................................................... 20Warranty ................................................................................... 24
3CongratulationsThank you for purchasing the Audiovox Xpress XM® Satellite Car Kit. Youare one step closer to experiencing the latest innovation in XM® SatelliteRadio. XM® Satellite Radio will revolutionize your vehicle or in-homeentertainment.XM® features over 170 digital channels — the most commercial-freemusic, over 30 channels of news, sports, talk and entertainment, over 20dedicated channels of XM® Instant Traffic & Weather, and the deepestplay-list in the industry with access to over 2 million titles!XM® Satellite Radio service gives you the power to choose what youwant to hear - wherever and whenever you want it. XM® is America’s #1Satellite Radio provider with over 4 million customers.Your Audiovox Xpress XM® receiver must be used with an accessory kit,such as the Audiovox Home Kit, Boom Box or Vehicle Kit as required byyour specific installation needs. These kits are available at retailers whereAudiovox main units are sold.Required subscription for service sold separately.Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply, including aone-time activation fee. All fees and programming subject to change.College sports games subject to availability. Subscriptions subject toCustomer Agreement included with the XM Welcome Kit and available atwww.xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States.©2005 XM® Satellite Radio Inc. XM® is a trademark of XM® SatelliteRadio. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of theirrespective owners.
4FCC InformationNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to whichthe receiver is connected.—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved byXM® Satellite Radio, Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device.Please note that the power cable supplied with your XMC10 Car Cradle haspermently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use thepower cable with these ferrite beads.By adhering to these warnings and safety considerations, stated in the manualand by XM®, accidents.
5Cautions and Warnings1. Do not install the XMC10 car cradle in a position that hinders yourview through the windshield, or obstructs viewing of thedashboard indicators and displays.2. Do not install the unit where it may obstruct the operation ordeployment of safety devices, such as airbags, etc.3. Do not allow operation of the unit to detract from safe drivingpractices; remember that you are responsible as the vehicleoperator to adhere to all safe driving and traffic regulations.4. By adhering to these warnings and safety considerations,seriousaccidents and/or personal injury can be avoided.
6Swivel Bracket1 pc.Contents XMC1012 Volt-to-5 VoltDC Power Adapter1 pc.Install ManualAntenna1 pc.Cradle XMC101 pc.
7ACCESSORY KITAlcohol Cleaning Pad,Surface Cleaning Pad,Instruction Sheet,Antenna Cable Exit PlugCLA Female Socket1 pc.OPTIONALAudio Cable(P/N SAT-RCA)FM Direct Adapter(P/N XMFM-1)Contents XMC10 (Cont)Cassette Adapter1pc.
8Installation/Wiring Precautions1. To prevent a short-circuit, be sure to turn off the ignition and removethe negative (-) battery cable prior to installation. Connect powerwires 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. Mountthe unit firmly in place, using the supplied hardware.4. Be careful not to damage the vehicle wiring.5. Be sure to use the supplied screws and washers.6. Be careful not to snag any wires when tightening screws.7. Use only the 12 Volt-to-5 Volt DC Power Adapter supplied. Use of analternative power adapter may damage the Xpress XM® unit and/orthe XMC10 cradle.CAUTION: You could drain the vehicle battery if the DC poweradapter remains plugged in after the ignition is turnedoff. Unplug the adapter to prevent this possibility.
9Setting Up and Installing Your KitNOTE: The XM signal can be received and processed virtuallyanywhere as long as there are no obvious satellite signalobstructions such as nearby buildings, high terrain, parkinggarages or tunnels.1. Cabling InterconnectionsYou can begin to enjoy XM® Satellite Radio as soon as the XpressXM® Receiver and Vehicle Kit installation are complete. Set upyour Audiovox Xpress XM® System using the following installationinstructions, or enlist the help of a professional installer:2. Installing the Cradle Mount Base Assemblya. Interconnect all of the components as shown on the adjacentpage to verify that the system operates normally.b. Locate a firm, reasonably flat surface within your car to permitoptimum viewing and line-of-sight access by the supplied remotecontrol unit.
10Interconnect DiagramAUX AUDIO INPUT TO AUDIO OUTPUTOF EXTERNAL PLAYBACK DEVICE. THISPERMITS AUDIO FROM AN EXTERNALDEVICE SUCH AS A PORTABLE CDPLAYER OR MP3 PLAYER TO BEPLAYED THROUGH THE XPRESS XMWIRELESS FM TRANSMITTER.NOTE:1. IF THE XMC10 IS INSTALLEDUSING THE OPTIONAL XMFM-1 FMDIRECT ADAPTER, DO NOTCONNECT AN AUDIO CABLE TO THELINE OUT CONNECTOR OF THECRADLE.2. THE FM TRANSMITTER OPTIONMUST BE SET TO ”FM ON” IN THEXPRESS XM USER MENU. (REFER TOTHE OWNER’S MANUAL, PUBLICA-TION NO.128-7454C.)CLA FEMALE SOCKET WIRESTO VEHICLE +12 VDC POWERRECEPTACLE+12V to +5VDC POWERADAPTERTO VEHICLE+12 VDC POWERRECEPTACLEORXMC10 CRADLE(LEFT SIDE VIEW)
11XMC10 CRADLE(REAR VIEW)XM ANTENNAOPTIONAL SAT-RCAAUDIO CABLE(PURCHASED SEPARATELY)(CONNECT TO AUXILIARYAUDIO INPUTS ONVEHICLE HEAD UNIT.)OPTIONAL FM DIRECTADAPTER XMFM-1(PURCHASED SEPARATELY)TO VEHICLE RADIOANTENNA JACKXMC10 CRADLE(RIGHT SIDE VIEW)Interconnect Diagram (Cont)
12CAUTION: Do not install the swivel bracket on a leather orfabric surface, or in a position that could impairyour vision, block air bag(s) or obstruct vehicledashboard controls and/or radio CD/cassetteoperational displays.NOTE: The adhesive backing on the bracket will not permiteasy repositioning once it has been mated to thesurface; use extreme care and planning whenselecting the mounting location. If the bracket is to bescrewed to the surface, make sure the area in back ofthe mounting surface is clear of wires or other items toprevent unintentional damage.c. Using the alcohol swab supplied with your kit, clean the mountingsurface and thoroughly wipe the area dry with a clean lint-freecloth.d. If the outside air temperature is cold, it may be beneficial towarm the adhesive backing on the bracket using a portable hairdryer, or by holding the backing surface in front of a vehicleheater vent.
13NOTE: Allow a 72-hour period for the adhesive backing to curecompletely.e. Remove the plastic liner from the adhesive backing on thebracket, and fix the base in position on the surface; make surethe mounting pad is accurately positioned on the first try, sincerepositioning may be difficult, if not impossible.f. If the bracket is to be screwed in place, do not remove the plasticliner from the adhesive backing. Use appropriate sheet metalor machine screws for this purpose.g. To mount the XMC10 cradle atop the swivel bracket, line upthe slot at the rear of the cradle with the bracket retainer tab,and slide the cradle down so that the slot and tab mesh togetherin a locked position.
14SCREW HOLES (2)FOR DIRECT HARDMOUNTINGPLASTIC LINER ANDADHESIVE BACKINGSWIVELADJUSTMENTSCREWSWIVELBRACKETSIDE (HORIZONTAL)MOUNTINGCONFIGURATIONVERTICAL MOUNTINGCONFIGURATIONXMC10CRADLEASSEMBLY
153. Using Other Manufacturer’s MountsThe XMC10 Cradle can also be installed using other manufacturer’smounts; the mounting plate provisions on the rear and bottom ofthecradle provide you with two mounting options within the vehicleusing various vehicle-specific aftermarket brackets.4. Installing the Xpress XM® Receiver into the CradleInstall the Receiver as follows:a. After making sure the connectors and guide pin hole are properlylined up, gently lower the Xpress XM® Receiver into the cradleand press down on the Xpress XM® Receiver to mate theconnectors together. The raised detent on the cradle will enterthe notch on the rear of the Receiver, indicating the Xpress XM®is properly seated.b. The Xpress XM® Receiver should now be secured in thecradle
16CRADLEFRONT VIEW CONNECTORGUIDE PIN XMC10SYSTEMCONNECTORXpress XM®RECEIVERSYSTEMCONNECTORXpress XM®RECEIVERREAR VIEWRAISEDDETENTRECEIVERNOTCH
175. Connection OptionsThe Xpress Receiver and Cradle provide an audio output signalin three ways:a. FM Modulator - When using the XMC10 cradle with theFM modulator option, the XM audio signal can be receivedthrough your vehicle radio on selectable FM frequenciesusing the menu options included in your Xpress Receiver.(Refer to the Receiver owner’s manual.) The XM audio signalcan then be played through your vehicle radio when the carradio is tuned to one of the available frequencies.b. FM Direct Wiring - If the FM modulator does not providesatisfactory performance in your vehicle, use the optionalFM Direct Adapter, Part # XMFM-1, which provides a hard-wired FM output.c. Low-Level Audio Output - For vehicles equipped with radiohead units with auxiliary audio inputs, the audio signal canbe routed through an optional audio cable (Part No. SAT-RCA) and applied to the auxiliary inputs of a radio orentertainment system. In this case, it is best to turn theXpress Receiver FM modulator option off to avoidinterference.
18d. Xpress Cassette Adapter -The XM7 Xpress Cassette Adapteroffers an additional audio connection option by utilizing yourexisting 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 bestsound quality and ease of installation (see chart below).OPTIONAL SAT-RCAAUDIO CABLE(PURCHASEDSEPARATELY)(CONNECT TOAUXILIARY AUDIOINPUTSON VEHICLEHEAD UNIT.)OPTIONAL FM DIRECTADAPTER XMFM-1(PURCHASED SEPARATELY)TO VEHICLERADIO ANTENNAJACKXMC10 CRADLE(RIGHT SIDE VIEW)
19Xpress 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).1234
206. Installation GuidelinesStep 1.First, determine the proper location for your satellite radio antennabased on the following criteria for your specific vehicle:a. You must locate the satellite radio antenna on the top of theroof either in front of the rear window (option 1) or behind thewindshield (option 2). The satellite radio antenna will performbest if magnetically attached to a steel surface with anunobstructed view of the open sky and minimum of 3 to 6inches of metal surrounding the antenna.b. When routing the antenna cable along the windshield or rearwindow, tuck the antenna cable under the window seal tomaintain a professional looking installation and to avoidloose wires on the exterior of the vehicle which are susceptible to damage. Follow the interior cable routing diagramdepicted by dashed lines in the illustration above wherepossible.KEEP EXCESS CABLEUNDER OR BEHINDTHE DASHBOARDOPTION 1OPTION 2
21c. Avoid kinking, crimping, twisting or chafing the cable. Usepre-existing wire channels when possible.d. For option 1 and rear mounting locations, route the cable intothe trunk as shown in the previous illustration. Always crossthe weather seal at the lowest part of the trunk to reduce waterleaks. From the trunk, route the cable into the passengercompartment through available wire channels and then alongthe floor under the door jam trim or under the carpet to thefront of the passenger compartment. Do not leave the cableloose in the passenger compartment where it is likely to bedamaged.e. For option 2 and front mounting locations, route the cablealong the door jam and into the vehicle as shown. Route thecable across the weather seal near the bottom of the door toreduce water leaks.
22Step 2.Once you have plugged the powerand antenna jacks into the carcradle, use the included cableorganizer as shown in the illustration at right to improve the overallappearance of the installation.Step 3.Re-use the cable twist ties that wereprovided with the power adapter andcar antenna cables and always besure to gather, bundle, twist-tie, andsecureany excess cable remainingafter determining the best location foryour satellite radio intallation.For example, secure the excess cable up under your dash board,between the seat and the console, or on the floor under a seat orfloor mat. This will help to prevent the excess cable from interfer-ing with the everyday use of your vehicle, improve the appearanceof the installation, and avoid any undesirable accidental damageto the cables that might result in loss of power or satellite signal.Be sure to choose a location carefully by taking notice of howdoors and trunks open and close, as well as how seats movewhen they are adjusted so you can be certain there is ampleclearance provided for the cables.
23NOTES
24AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants tothe original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or anypart thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective inmaterial or workmanship within 12 months from the date of originalpurchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new orreconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for partsand repair labor.To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, theproduct is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated billof sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an approvedwarranty station or the Company at the address shown below.This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generatedstatic or noise, to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallationof the product, damage to speakers, accessories, or vehicle and homeelectrical systems, malfunction of satellite transmissions, repeater signalor receiver unit.This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in theopinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged throughalteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident,or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s).12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
25THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTYIS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVEAND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THEPURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANYIMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OFTHIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANYWARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIODOF 48 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NOCASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUEN-TIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANYOTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Noperson or representative is authorized to assume for the Company anyliability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of thisproduct.Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warrantylasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damageso the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. ThisWarranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have otherrights which vary from state to state.U.S.A. : AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD.,HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 (1-800-645-4994)128-7351
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