XM Satellite Radio FM Coupler User Manual
Installing the FM Coupler in
your vehicle
Please note that the CLA 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 Contents
Installation Locations
5
Installing the FM Coupler Overview 4
External FM Whip Antenna Routing 8
Internal On Glass Antenna Routing 12
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
routing the FM Coupler cables to your FM antenna..
For best audio performance, install the FM Coupler by either clipping it directly
to an external whip antenna (locations 1 through 4) or against an interior
on-glass antenna using the additional window Contact Bracket (locations 5
through 7). Step by step installation instructions are provide later in this document.
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 on edges of windshield
6. adhered on top of rear window
7. adhered on rear side glass (in some SUVs)
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3
5
4
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Install your XM Radio and vehicle kit as described in your XM Radio User’s Manual but leave
the XM antenna disconnected from the dock.
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 whip antennas, the Coupling Clip needs to be
routed outside of the vehicle. For internal on glass antennas, all routing is inside the passenger
compartment and the Contact Bracket is used.
2.
Connect the FM Coupler input cable to the vehicle dock antenna input.
3.
The following steps will guide you through the installation of your FM Coupler
4.
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 away any excess input cable and the coupler
module behind dash or other hidden location for a clean installation.
5.
Route the output cable with Coupling Clip to your vehicle FM antenna. (This guide assumes you
have already installed your XM antenna per the instructions in your XM radio user guide. The
position of the XM antenna in the illustration below is for example only. There is no need to
change your XM antenna installation.)
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 installation, and avoid any undesirable accidental damage to the cables that might result in loss of
satellite signal or FM Coupler performance.
without boot
glass
contact
bracket
inside your
vehicle
outside
car dock
XM car
antenna
coupling
clip
coupling
module
input
cable
output
cable
external
antenna
External Antenna Internal on-glass antenna
boot
power
XM antenna
Installation Setup Installation Setup
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