Sirius XM Radio R101B XM Satellite RX with FM TX User Manual bookform coupler ai

Sirius XM Radio Inc. XM Satellite RX with FM TX bookform coupler ai

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Coupler Manual

Installing the FM Coupler in
your vehicle
Please note that the power cable supplied with your device includes 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: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- 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 which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC INFORMATION:
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FCC Information Table of Contents
Installation Locations 5
Installing the FM Coupler Overview 4
External FM Antenna Routing
Option 1 8
External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation
9
Option 2
Internal On Glass Antenna Routing
11
Internal On Glass Antenna Coupling Clip Installation
15
Additional Information
14
Installation Setup 6
Installing the FM Coupler Overview Installation Locations
To install the FM Coupler, first find a suitable location that works in your vehicle.
You need to determine the location of your vehicle’s FM Antenna and properly
route the FM Coupler cables to your FM antenna.
For best audio performance, install the FM Coupler by either clipping it directly
to an external antenna (locations 1 through 4) or against an interior on-glass
antenna using the additional window Contact Bracket (locations 5 through
7).The remainder of this document provides step by step fm coupler installation
instructions.
Your vehicle’s FM antenna will be located in one of seven common locations:
1. front fender
2. rear fender
3. roof top front
4. roof top rear
5. adhered to top of windshield
6. adhered to top of rear window
7. adhered to rear side glass (in some SUVs)
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4
6
2
7
4 5
Install your XM Radio in your vehicle as described in your XM Radio User
Manual but do not connect the XM antenna plug to the dock at this time.
1.
Locate your vehicles FM antenna and determine the best routing method to
get the FM Coupler output cable to the FM antenna. (For external antennas
(figure a), the Coupling Clip needs to be routed outside the vehicle. For
internal on glass antennas (figure b), all routing is inside the passenger
compartment and the Contact Bracket is used.
4.
Connect the FM Coupler input cable to the XM radio or vehicle dock
antenna input.
2.
The following steps will guide you through the installation of your FM Coupler
3. Connect the XM Antenna to the FM Coupler antenna input, located on the
coupler module about 2 feet from the end of the input cable. Tuck any excess
input cable and the coupler module behind dash or in another hidden
location for a professional looking installation.
5. To route the output cable with Coupling Clip to your vehicle FM antenna,
follow the instructions on the next pages . There are separate instructions for
external antenna vs the internal on glass antenna. Follow the instructions
that apply to your vehicle’s antenna type. (This guide assumes you have
already installed your XM antenna per the instructions in your XM radio user
guide. The positions of the XM antenna in the illustrations below is for
example only. There is no need to change your XM antenna installation.)
no boot necessary
glass
contact
bracket
inside your
vehicle
outside
car dock
XM car
antenna
coupling
clip
coupling
module
input
cable
output
cable
External AntennaConnecting the Components Internal on-glass antenna
boot
power
XM antenna
Installation Setup Installation Setup
6 7
or
Figure 1 Figure a Figure b
XM car
antenna
XM
receiver
coupler
clip
coupler
module
XM car
antenna XM
receiver
coupler
clip
coupler
module
If you have an external or roof mount FM antenna, attach the Coupling Clip
directly to the base of the antenna as illustrated below. Cover the Clip with
the rubber boot provided to protect and secure the clip. Secure the cable
inside the trunk or hood to avoid interference or accidental damage. Install-
ing the Coupling Clip first will avoid having excess cable outside the vehicle.
car
antenna
rubber
boot
c. Slide the boot down the antenna so it covers the clip
coupling
clip
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External Antenna RoutingOption 1: External Antenna Coupling Clip Installation
In the rear, Always cross the
weather seal at the lowest part of
the trunk to reduce water leaks.
Route the cable into the trunk
through available wire channels.
Route through the rear passenger
compartment. Tuck the cable
under the door jam trim or under
the carpet to the XM Receiver as
shown in figure 3.
In the front, route the cable
across the weather seal near the
bottom of the door to reduce
water leaks. Once inside the car
tuck the FM coupler output cable
into the door jam up to the dash
or under the carpet as shown in
figure 2.
Figure 2
Figure 3
a. Snap the antenna clip into place
b. Slide the boot over the top of your antenna.
(a) (b) (c) You may want to use the
optional cable wrap for a
more secure solution
Step 2:
Step1 :
CAUTION: Do not attach the contact bracket to the rear defogger elements. In some
vehicles they look similar to the FM Antenna.
You can distinguish the
FM Antenna Elements
from the Defogger
Elements by several key
features.
The FM antenna is typically found on the top 6 to 8 inches of the rear window and the
Defogger is below.
1.
The FM antenna has open ends (connected to nothing) and the Defogger does not.
2.
single
contact
dual contact
open ends vertical
element non-uniform
spacing
uniform spacing
FM Antenna
Defogger (Do not place coupler on defogger
Rear Window
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Option 2: Internal On Glass Antenna Coupling Clip Installation
Identifying the On Glass FM Antenna
(may be hidden)
(may be hidden)
Useful Information for Step 1:
DO NOT PLACE ON DEFOGGER
3. The FM antenna will have a single contact point and the Defogger will have two,
which are typically on opposite sides of the window. (The contact points may be
hidden behind interior liners or exterior glass tinting but the key is to locate where
the elements go off the window edge. The FM antenna will have only one location
where the defogger can have two or more.)
contact bracket with
arrows for alignment
contact strip
adhesive pads
antenna element in
glass
no boot
required
c. The Contact Bracket has alignment arrows on the side opposite the adhesive pads. These arrows
indicate the contact strip location on the base of the bracket. Align the arrows with the on glass
antenna element to ensure you make direct contact between the strip and the antenna element.
Press and hold the Contact Bracket in place for 10 to 15 seconds.
b. Remove the red liner from the adhesive pad and press the Contact Bracket firmly at the
identified mounting location on the glass. You can also view the alignment through the glass
from outside the vehicle.
d. Once the Bracket is in place, attach the Coupling Clip to the flange on the Bracket and route any
excess cable behind liners for a professional look.
Install the Contact Bracket on the interior window surface over the antenna element using
the adhesive pad provided and the following steps. It may be mounted either vertical or
horizontal depending on the portion of the antenna element most easily accessed. Select
a bracket position that allows room to attach the Coupling Clip and cleanly run cables.
Install the on glass antenna coupling clip before routing the cable to avoid excess cable
outside your vehicle
Clean the mounting location on the glass for the Contact Bracket with the included surface
preparation kit.
a.
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Internal On Glass Antenna Coupling Clip Installation Internal On Glass Antenna Coupling Clip Installation
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Step 1:
Note: When routing the FM Coupler cable use pre-existing wire channels whenever possible to
avoid loose wires on the interior of the vehicle which are susceptible to damage and to maintain
a professional looking installation. Route cable carefully by taking notice of how doors open and
close, as well as how seats move when they are adjusted so you can be certain there is ample
clearance provided for the cable.
Avoid inadvertent damage that may be caused by kinking, crimping, twisting or chafing the
cables. Secure and tie wrap the excess cable under your dash board, between the seat and the
console, or on the floor under a seat or floor mat. Securing the excess cable will help to prevent it
from interfering with the everyday use of your vehicle, improve the appearance of the installa-
tion, and avoid any undesirable accidental damage to the cables that might result in loss of
satellite signal or FM Coupler performance.
XM car
antenna
XM
receiver
coupler clip
with contact
bracket
coupler clip
with contact
bracket
internal on glass
antenna
internal on
glass
antenna
coupler
module
XM car
antenna XM
receiver
coupler
module
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Additional InformationInternal On Glass Antenna Routing
In the rear, route the FM coupler
output cable from the antenna
element, along the window edge,
down to the window liner. From
the rear passenger compartment
tuck the cable und the carpet or
door jam trim up to the front
dash to the XM Receiver. See
figure 5.
In the front, route the FM coupler
output cable from the antenna
element, along the window edge, down
to the window liner along to the floor
up to the dash as shown in figure 4.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Step 2:

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