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Sirius XM Radio Inc. XM Satellite RX with FM Transmitter RoadyXT manual layout

Sure Connect Users Manual

XM SureConnect Vehicle Installation
2Please note that the power cable that has been supplied with your device is supplied with permanently attached ferritebeads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the power 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’sauthority 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.(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 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withthe installation instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver. Increase the separation between the XM equipment and the affected receiver. Connect the XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Information
FCCInformation ..............................................2Installing the XM SureConnect Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Installation Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5InstallationSetup ............................................6Option 1External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8ExternalFMAntennaRouting .................................9Option 2Internal On Glass Antenna Coupling Clip Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Internal On Glass Antenna Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14AdditionalInformation ........................................15Table of Contents3
Installing the XM SureConnect Overview4To install the XM SureConnect, first find a suitable location that works in yourvehicle. You need to determine the location of your vehicle’s FM Antenna andproperly route the XM SureConnect cables to your FM antenna.Your vehicle’s FM antenna will be located in one of seven common locations:1. front fender2. rear fender3. roof top front4. roof top rear5. adhered to top of windshield6. adhered to top of rear window7. adhered to rear side glass (in some SUVs)For best audio performance, install the XM SureConnect by either clipping itdirectly to an external antenna (locations 1 through 4) or against an interior on-glass antenna using the additional window Contact Bracket (locations 5 through7). The remainder of this document provides step by step XM SureConnect instal-lation instructions.
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TThhee ffoolllloowwiinngg sstteeppss wwiillll gguuiiddee yyoouu tthhrroouugghh tthhee iinnssttaallllaattiioonn ooff yyoouurrXXMM SSuurreeCCoonnnneecctt1. 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.2. Locate your vehicles FM antenna and determine the best routing method to get the XM SureConnect output cable to the FM antenna. (For external antennas (Figure 1b), the Coupling Clip needs to be routed outside the vehicle. For internal on glass antennas (Figure 1c), all routing is inside the passenger compartment and the Contact Bracket is used.3. 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.)4. Connect the XM Antenna to the XM SureConnect antenna input, located on the coupler module about 2 feet from the end of the input cable (seeFigure 1a). Tuck any excess input cable and the coupler module behind dash or in another hidden location for a professional looking installation.5. Connect the XM SureConnect input cable to the XM radio or vehicle dock antenna input. Installation Setup 6
Installation Setup 7no boot necessaryglasscontactbracketinside your vehicleoutsidecar dockXM car antenna coupling clipcoupling moduleinput cableoutput cableExternal AntennaConnecting the Components Internal on-glass antennabootpowerXM antennaorFigure 1a Figure 1b Figure 1c
Option 1: External FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation8SStteepp 11::If you have an external or roof mount FM antenna, attach the Coupling Clipdirectly to the base of the antenna as illustrated in Figure 2. Cover the Clipwith the rubber boot provided to protect and secure the clip. Secure the cableinside the trunk or hood to avoid interference or accidental damage. Installingthe Coupling Clip first will avoid having excess cable outside the vehicle.a. Snap the antenna clip into placeb. Slide the boot over the top of your antenna. c. Slide the boot down the antenna so it covers the clipcar antennarubberbootcoupling clip(a) (b) (c)You may want to use theoptional cable wrap fora more secure solution.Figure 2
External FM Antenna Routing9In the front, route the cable acrossthe weather seal near the bottomof the door to reduce water leaks.Once inside the car tuck the XMSureConnect output cable into thedoor jam up to the dash or underthe carpet as shown in Figure 3. XM car antenna XM receivercoupler clipcoupler moduleIn the rear, Always cross theweather seal at the lowest part ofthe trunk to reduce water leaks.Route the cable into the trunkthrough available wire channels.Route through the rear passengercompartment. Tuck the cable underthe door jam trim or under the car-pet to the XM Receiver as shown inFigure 4. XM car antennaXM receivercoupler clipcoupler moduleFigure 3Figure 4
10Option 2: Internal On Glass FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation
Identifying the On Glass FM AntennaUUsseeffuull IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn ffoorr SStteepp 11:: CCAAUUTTIIOONN:: Do not attach the contact bracket to the rear defogger elements.In some vehicles they look similar to the FM Antenna. 1. The FM antenna is typically found on the top 6 to 8 inches of the rear window with the Defogger is below. 2. The FM antenna has open ends (connected to nothing) and the Defogger does not. single contactdual contactopen ends verticalelement non-uniformspacinguniform spacingFM AntennaRear Window(may be hidden)(may be hidden)DO NOT PLACE ON DEFOGGEROption 2: Internal On Glass FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation11You can distinguish the FMAntenna Elements from theDefogger Elements by sever-al key features. See Figure 5Figure 5
Internal On Glass FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation123. 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 anten-na will have only one location while the defogger can have two or more.Step 1:Install the Contact Bracket on the interior window surface over the antenna elementusing the adhesive pad provided and the following steps. It may be mounted eithervertical or horizontal depending on the portion of the antenna element most easilyaccessed. Select a bracket position that allows room to attach the Coupling Clip andcleanly run cables. Install the on glass antenna coupling clip before routing thecable to avoid excess cable. See Figure 6. a. Clean the mounting location on the glass for the Contact Bracket with any household window cleaner that will remove grime. Be sure the surface is completely dry before proceeding.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.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 brack-et. Align the arrows with the on glass antenna element to ensure direct contact between the strip and the element. Press and hold the Contact Bracket in place for 10 to 15 seonds.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.
Internal On Glass FM Antenna Coupling Clip Installation13contact bracket witharrows for alignmentcontact stripadhesive padsantenna element in glassno bootrequired(a)(b)(c)(d)Figure 6
Internal On Glass FM Antenna Routingcoupler clipwith contact bracketinternal on glass antennaXM car antenna XM receivercoupler moduleStep 2:In the rear, route the XMSureConnect output cablefrom the antenna element,along the window edge, downto the window liner. From therear passenger compartmenttuck the cable under the carpetor door jam trim up to thefront dash to the XM Receiver.See Figure 7.XM car antennaXM receivercoupler clipwith contact bracketinternal on glass antennacoupler moduleIn the front, route the XMSureConnect output cable fromthe antenna element, along thewindow edge, down to the win-dow liner along the floor and upto the dash as shown in Figure 8.Figure 7Figure 814
NNoottee:: When routing the XM SureConnect cable use pre-existing wire channelswhenever possible to avoid loose wires on the interior of the vehicle which aresusceptible to damage and to maintain a professional looking installation.Route cable carefully by taking notice of how doors open and close, as well ashow seats move when they are adjusted so you can be certain there is ampleclearance provided for the cable. Avoid inadvertent damage that may be caused by kinking, crimping, twisting orchafing the cables. Secure and tie wrap the excess cable under your dashboard, between the seat and the console, or on the floor under a seat or floormat. Securing the excess cable will help to prevent it from interfering with theeveryday use of your vehicle, improve the appearance of the installation, andavoid any undesirable accidental damage to the cables that might result in lossof satellite signal or XM SureConnect performance.Other Helpful Tips:- When attempting to remove the XM SureConnect from either method of installation, be sure to remove the “boot” first if applicable and pull the Coupling Clip away by lifting from the end where the cable enters the clip. Squeezing the Coupling Clip in the middle may pinch the contacts inside and make removing the clip more difficult.Additional Information15

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