Audiovox XM Dock & Play User Manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 2: Install the Dash or Window Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter . . . 37

Step 6: Connect the Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Appendix: How To Find Available FM Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Introduction

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Introduction

Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the XM Dock & Play PowerConnect
Second Vehicle Kit!

Your new Second Vehicle Kit has everything you need to use your XM onyX Radio
in a second vehicle.

• Add Satellite Radio to a second vehicle: No need for a second subscription;
just install this Kit in another vehicle – your spouse’s car, the family minivan,
an RV, or even a boat – and then simply move your radio between the two.

• Easy to install: Revolutionary SIRIUS | XM PowerConnect FM Transmitter
works through your vehicle’s radio* with easy Do-It-Yourself installation.
The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect.

• Compatible with the XM onyX radio.

And for the latest information about this and other SIRIUS | XM products and
accessories, visit www.xmradio.com or your favorite retailer.

Please read the entire User Guide before installing the Second Vehicle Kit!

*FM Radio required, or use the included Aux In Cable. The Second Vehicle Kit will also work
with a Cassette Adapter (sold separately).

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Safety and Care Information

IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid
injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown,
repair, or other causes.

• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140ûF or below -4ûF, or
above 60ûC or below -20ûC).

• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not
touch the device with wet hands.

• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.

• Do not store in dusty areas.

• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use

liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.

• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do
not expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.

• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.

• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.

• Do not place heavy objects on device.

• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.

WARNING!

• Opening the case may result in electric shock.

• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter’s plug all

the way into the outlet.

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Introduction

• For optimal audio performance, insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter
directly into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter/power outlet. Don’t use an
intermediary device, such as a dual vehicle power adapter for multiple
devices.

• When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the road
and hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury, death, and/
or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.

• Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not be
performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before
beginning installation.

• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the
function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place
device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during
an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.

State and Local Driving Restrictions

States or localities may prohibit driving with a suction mount on the windshield.
(See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2008, Section

169.71). When driving in these areas, the dash mounting option should be used
instead. Check your state or local laws for any applicable restrictions. SIRIUS XM
Radio Inc. does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties or damages that
may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.

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What’s in the Box?

TIP! For other accessories you can add to your Vehicle Kit – from a Remote
Control for ease of use, to a Cassette Adapter for vehicles with a cassette
player, to professional installation if you’d rather leave your in-vehicle setup
to the experts – just visit xmradio.com/accessories or your favorite retailer.

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

Magnetic Mount

Antenna

Dash Mount

Alcohol

Preparation Pads

PowerConnect

Power Adapter

Aux In Cable

Window

Mount

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Introduction

Rear View

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

Color-Coded Connections

The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect, just
match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes
where.

ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.

AUDIO (Green)
Connection for Aux In
Cable or optional
Cassette Adapter
(sold separately).

PWR (Red)
Connection for
PowerConnect
Power Adapter.

FM (Blue)
Connection for
optional FM Direct
Adapter (sold
separately).

AUDIO ANT PWR FM

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Wire Guide

The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has a wire guide at the top rear to help
organize the cables and wires connected to the dock. If you need to bring a
cable or wire from one side of the dock to the other, utilize the wire guide by
looping the cable though the wire guide as shown.

Wire Guide

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Vehicle Installation

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Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio

When installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location
where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the
air bag. The location should be easily
accessible and provide good visibility of the
display, and should not be located where it
may be in direct sunlight, which will affect
the visibility of the display screen.

Here are some examples of the dock (with a
radio) mounted using either the Dash Mount
or the Window Mount.

DASH MOUNT - Option 1

DASH MOUNT - Option 3

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Vehicle Installation

Step 2: Install the Dash or Window Mount

Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the
Window Mount.

IMPORTANT! When you install the chosen mount, do not attach the dock to the
mount yet. All cables should be attached to the dock prior to connecting the dock
to the mount.

Installing the Dash Mount:

CAUTION! The used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove. Do
not install this mount on leather surfaces (contact your automobile dealership if
you are unsure about your dash surface), and make sure the air temperature is at
least 60ûF (15ûC) during installation. If it’s not at least 60ûF, turn on the heater in
your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60ûF.

1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure there is ample

room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and

radio when installed.

2 Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it. Loosen the

knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in
“Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio” on page 14.

DASH MOUNT - Option 1 and DASH
MOUNT - Option 2 should be
oriented like the image above.

DASH MOUNT - Option 3 should
be oriented like the image above.

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3 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions.

Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the
orientation is correct, tighten the knob.

4 Clean the surface with the

alcohol preparation pad and
let it dry thoroughly.

5 Peel off the adhesive liner.

Position, press, and hold the
Dash Mount in place for 30
seconds.

IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for at least 24
hours before using the mount.

TIP! To remove, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon.
Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the
adhesive. Be careful not to overheat the surface with the hair dryer or you
may damage the surface or Dash Mount.

Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate

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Vehicle Installation

Installing the Window Mount:

IMPORTANT! States or localities may prohibit driving with a suction mount on
the windshield. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota
Statutes 2008, Section 169.71). When driving in these areas, the dash mounting
option should be used instead. Check your state or local laws for any applicable
restrictions. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. does not take any responsibility for any fines,
penalties or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.

1 Locate a place on the windshield for the mount. Make sure there

is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio when
installed, and that it does not block the driver’s vision or any airbag.
(Airbag locations are typically marked with “SRS” logos.)

2 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry

thoroughly.

3 Press and hold the mount

against the windshield.
Then press the lever all
the way down to attach
the Window Mount to the
windshield.

4 Loosen the knob on the

Window Mount to adjust
the height of the radio for
the best view. Once the
height is correct, tighten

Lever

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the knob. The dock mounting plate can be swiveled to the left or
right, and adjusted up or down, to optimize the driver’s view of the
radio.

Knob

Lever

Dock Mounting

Plate

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Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna

The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any
metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle.

To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna:

1 Choose the best location for the Magnetic Mount

Antenna considering your vehicle type. Pay particular
attention to any accessories that you may have like
luggage racks and how frequently you may use them.

Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna just above either

the front windshield or the back window as shown.

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Magnet