Audiovox XMC-10A User Manual

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

Table of Contents

Congratulations..........................................................................3

FCC Information ........................................................................4

Cautions and Warnings .............................................................5

Table of Contents

Contents XMC10A......................................................................6

Accessory Kit.......................................................................... 7

Installation/Wiring Precautions ..................................................8

Setting Up and Installing Your Kit .............................................. 9

Cabling Interconnections ........................................................ 9

Installing the Cradle Mount Base Assembly..........................9

Interconnect Diagram ..........................................................10

Using Other Manufacturer’s Mounts .................................... 15

Installing the Xpress XM

Connection Options .............................................................17

Installation Guidelines ......................................................... 20

Warranty ...................................................................................24

Into the Cradle ............................15

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 Montreal, XM’s 2006 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: the most commercial-free music channels, sports, talk, comedy , children’s and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

XM the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, T oyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Porsche, is available in more than 140 different vehicle models for 2006. XM’s industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com.

Required subscription for service sold separately. Premium Channels available at additional monthly costs. Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply, including a one-time activation fee. All fees and programming subject to change. College sports games subject to availability. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement included with the XM Welcome Kit and available at http://www.xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States

Congratulations

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

FCC Information

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 installation 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 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. Warning: The FCC and FAA have not certified XM Satellite Radio Receivers for use in

any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation). Therefore, XM Satellite Radio, Inc. cannot support this type of application or installation.

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 and traffic regulations.

4. By adhering to these warnings and safety considerations,serious accidents and/or personal injury can be avoided.

Cautions and Warnings

Contents XMC10A

Contents

Install Manual

Antenna 1 pc.

12 Volt-to-5 Volt DC Power

Adapter 1 pc.

Swivel Bracket 1 pc.

Cassette Adapter 1pc.

See XM SureConnect

Vehicle installation

Cradle XMC10A 1 pc.

XM SureConnect Kit 1 pc.

Contents XMC10A (Cont)

ACCESSORY KIT

Alcohol Cleaning Pad, Surface Cleaning Pad, Instruction Sheet,

Antenna Cable Exit Plug

OPTIONAL(sold separately)

Contents

Audio Cable

(P/N SAT-RCA)

FM Direct Adapter

(P/N XMFM-1)

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.

Installation/Wiring Precautions

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 an

alternative power adapter may damage the Xpress XM receiver and/ or the XMC10A cradle.

CAUTION: You could drain the vehicle battery if the DC power

adapter remains plugged in after the ignition is turned off. Unplug the adapter to prevent this possibility.

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