Advanced Global Technology XM101VK User Manual
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Model XXM101VK
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 Sportscaster, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or property.
Please note that the cables and antenna wire that has been supplied with your device are
supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the
cable and antenna wire 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.
Changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by AGTcan void your
authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT: The FCC and FAA have not certified the AGT XM Sportscaster Satellite Radio
Receiver for use in any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation). Therefore,
AGT cannot support this type of application or installation.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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A Brief History
Thank you for purchasing the new AGT Sportscaster Satellite Radio Accessory Kit.
• Mount your Sportscaster into cradles that are easily installed in your vehicle or your
home. Connect your Sportscaster's power, and antenna connectors and you are
ready to enjoy XM Satellite Radio.
• A built-in FM transmitter allows you to hear XM programming on your car FM radio,
using an unused frequency on the FM band.
• Available accessory kits make your Sportscaster useable in the home or on the go.
About Advanced Global Technology
Advanced Global Technology (AGT) is a worldwide leader in mobile, home and portable
electronics and audio technology. With its exciting line of satellite radio products,
AGT offers a broad portfolio of products to answer a wide variety of information and
entertainment needs-in the vehicle, home, office, and portable environments.
About XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 6
million subscribers. XM offers more than 160 digital radio channels: 100% commercialfree music channels, ranging from hip hop to opera, rock to bluegrass, big band to
reggae; 71 talk radio channels, including news, sports, comedy, and children's programming; and 21 channels of round-the-clock traffic and weather reports.
Subscribers pay $12.95 a month for the XM service, which was named Best Radio
Service by the music industry's leading magazine Billboard at the 2004 Digital
Entertainment Awards. Exclusive programming on XM includes Major League
Baseball® games for every team, all season long. You can listen to XM on a variety of
satellite radio receivers for the vehicle, home, and portable use. In-dash XM radios are
available in more than 120 vehicle models for the 2006 model year. XM is broadcast
via satellite from coast to coast, so you can listen to XM continuously as you travel
across the country.
* To receive the XM service, you must subscribe to XM. Available in the continental United States and Canada only. Satellite radio reception depends
on the ability of the antenna to receive a signal. The signal may not be available in buildings or if obstructed (e.g., by mountains, trees, bridges, etc)
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First, some important reminders:
We know you're eager to turn on your new Sportscaster and listen to XM, but please
take a moment to read through this instruction manual.
Warning: 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 Sportscaster,
accessories, and/or to your vehicle or property.
Warning: When using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on
the road and your hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in injury and/or
death to you or to others and/or in property damage.
Caution: Use your Sportscaster only with the enclosed components or approved
accessories. Do not modify wires or other connectors in any way; you could cause a
malfunction, which could damage your Sportscaster and will void your warranty.
Caution: Refrain from using food or drinks near your Sportscaster. Spilling food
or drinks on the unit can damage it. Also, improperly installing the antenna cable
can cause leaks, which can damage your Sportscaster and/or your vehicle.
Caution: If you’re not going to operate your vehicle for an extended period of
time (e.g. parking garage while on vacation) unplug your Sportscaster receiver from
the cigarette lighter adapter.
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