XM Satellite Radio XC9 User Manual

XC9 Car Cradle

V ehicle Installation
Guide f or use with XR9
Satellite Radio Receiver

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CONTENTS

Congratulations ........................................................................................ 4

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

Contents XC9........................................................................................... 6

Hardware Kit................................................................................. 6

Installation/Wiring Precautions ................................................................. 7

Setting Up and Installing Y our Kit.............................................................. 7

Interconnect Diagram ................................................................... 8

Using Other Manufacturer’s Mounts........................................... 1 1

Installing the XR9 Into the Cradle................................................ 11

Connection Options ............................................................................... 13

Mounting the Vehicle Antenna................................................................. 14

Warranty................................................................................................. 18

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Congratulations

You are one step closer to experiencing XM Satellite Radio. XM will revolutionize your in-home or
vehicle entertainment with:

• Over 130 channels of original programming, including –

68 channels of 100% commercial-free music – guaranteed,
Over 60 channels of world-class sports, news, talk and information.

Your XR9 Satellite Radio Receiver Audiovox XR9 must be used with an adapter kit, such as the
Audiovox Home kit, Boom Box or V ehicle Kit as required by your specific installation needs. These
kits are available at retailers where Audiovox main units are sold.

Audiovox Home Kit: XH9 Accessories:
Audiovox V ehicle Kit: XC9 RCA Adapter Cable, SA T-RCA
Audiovox Boombox: XB9 FM Switching Box, SA T-SWB

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 xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States.

(c) 2004 XM Satellite Radio Inc. XM is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio. All rights reserved. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.

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Cautions and Warnings

1. Do not install the XC9 in a position that hinders
your view through the windshield, or obstructs view
ing 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. This unit complies with the interference limits
relative to a Class B digital device, applicable
under Part 15 of the FCC Rules regarding
installation in a residential environment. If the unit
is not installed in accordance with these instruc­tions, it could cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception. If this condition persists after
corrective action, consult your dealer or experi­enced installation facility.

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

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Contents XC9

Install Manual

(P/N 1287218)

Base

(P/N 136-3774)

HARDWARE KIT (P/N 150-1579)

Screw, Pan Hd, Philips

M4 x 8mm w/captive

Flat & Lock Washer

OPTIONAL

Antenna

(P/N 118-1133)

1 pc.

12 Volt-to-6 Volt

DC Power Adapter

(P/N 112-3456)

1 pc.

1 pc.

Cradle XC9

(P/N 136-3771)

DC IN FM OUT

AUX

1 pc.

AUDIO ANT

4 pc.

1.6” W X 2”Long

Double Sided Foam Tape

(P/N 138-1305)

1 pc

Alcohol Swab

(P/N 138-1189)

1 pc.

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Audio Cable

(P/N SAT-RCA)

1 pc.

FM Switching Box Assy

P/N SAT-SWB (6 Meter)

1 pc.

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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 the 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.

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-6 Volt DC Power Adapter
supplied. Use of an alternative power adapter may
damage the XR9 unit and/or the XC9 cradle.

CAUTION: You could drain the vehicle battery if

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

Setting Up and Installing Your Kit

NOTE: The XM signal can be received and processed

virtually anywhere as long as there are no
obvious satellite signal obstructions such as
nearby buildings, high terrain, parking garages
or tunnels.

1. Cabling Interconnections

You can begin to enjoy XM™ Satellite Radio as
soon as the XR9 and Vehicle Kit installation
are complete. Set up your Audiovox XC9 using
the following installation instructions, or enlist the
help of a professional installer:

2. Installing the Cradle Mount Base Assembly

a. Interconnect all of the components as shown

on the adjacent page to verify that the system
operates normally.

b. Locate a firm, reasonably flat surface within your

car to permit optimum viewing and line-of-sight
access by the supplied remote control unit.

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Interconnect Diagram

NOTE:

1. IF THE XC9 IS INSTALLED USING

THE FM SWITCHING BOX, SAT-SWB,
OPTION, DO NOT CONNECT THE
AUDIO CABLE TO THE LINE OUT
CONNECTOR OF THE CRADLE.

2. THE FM TRANSMITTER OPTION
MUST BE SET TO ”FM ON” IN THE
XR9 USER MENU. (REFER TO THE
OWNER’S MANUAL, PUBLICATION
NO.128-7220.)

12V- to-6V
DC POWER
ADAPTER

DC IN FM OUT

XC9 CRADLE
(REAR VIEW)

AUX

XM
ANTENNA

AUDIO ANT

TO VEHICLE
+12 VDC POWER
RECEPTACLE

TO VEHICLE
RADIO ANTENNA
JACK

OPTIONAL FM SWITCHING
BOX SAT-SWB (PURCHASED
SEPARATELY)

AUX AUDIO INPUT TO AUXILIARY
AUDIO OUTPUT OF EXTERNAL
PLAYBACK DEVICE. THIS PERMITS
AUDIO FROM AN EXTERNAL DEVICE
TO BE PLAYED THROUGH THE XR9
WIRELESS FM TRANSMITTER.

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OPTIONAL SAT-RCA
AUDIO CABLE
(PURCHASED
SEPARATELY)

(CONNECT TO
AUXILIARY AUDIO
INPUTS ON VEHICLE
HEAD UNIT.)

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CAUTION: Do not install the mounting base

on a leather or fabric surface, or
in a position that could impair
your vision, block air bag(s) or
obstruct vehicle dashboard
controls and/ or radio CD/
cassetteoperational displays.

NOTE: The adhesive backing on the base

will not permit easy repositioning once
it has been mated to the surface; use
extreme care and planning when
selecting the mounting location. If the
base is to be screwed to the surface,
make sure the area in back of the
mounting surface is clear of wires or
other items to prevent unintentional
damage.

c. Using the alcohol swab supplied with your kit,

clean the mounting surface and thoroughly wipe
the area dry with a clean lint-free cloth.

d. If the outside air temperature is cold, it may

be beneficial to warm the adhesive backing
on the base using a portable hair dryer, or
by holding the backing surface in front of a
vehicle heater vent.

e. Remove the plastic liner from the adhesive

backing on the base, and fix the base in
position on the surface; make sure the
mounting pad is accurately positioned on
the first try, since repositioning may be
difficult, if not impossible.

f. If the mount is to be screwed in place, do

not remove the plastic liner from the
adhesive backing. Use appropriate sheet
metal or machine screws for this purpose.

g. To mount the XR9 atop the swivel base, line up

the slot at the rear of the XC9 cradle with the
base retainer tab, and slide the cradle down
so that the slot and tab mesh together in a
lockposition.

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BASE/CRADLE
MOUNTING
PLATE

MOUNTING
PLATE-TO-CRADLE
RETAINER T AB

SWIVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB (REF)

SCREW HOLES
(4) FOR DIRECT
HARD MOUNTING

PLASTIC LINER
AND ADHESIVE
BACKING

SWIVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

MOUNTING
BASE
ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Allow a 72-hour period for the adhesive

backing to cure completely.

3. Installing the Cradle Using Double-Sided Tape

Y ou can mount the cradle directly to your dashboard
or other flat surface without using the cradle
mount in the kit.

a. Remove the 3/4” x 3” double-sided tape from

the supplied kit.

b. Determine the location of the cradle, and clean

the mounting surface as before.

c. Peel the backing from one side of the tape, and

press the tape in place on the rear or bottom
cradle mounting plate.

d. Peel the backing from the exposed side of the

tape and carefully position the cradle on the
mounting surface, gently pressing the cradle
into place.

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REAR
MOUNTING
PLA TE

THREADED
HOLES (4)

DC IN FM OUT

AUX

AUDIO ANT

CRADLE
ASSEMBLY
(REAR VIEW)

provideyou with multiple mounting options within
the vehicle using various vehicle-specific
aftermarket brackets, such as those purchased
separately from Panavise, Pro-Fit, etc.

NOTE: The cradle contains a rear mounting

plate with four M4 x 7 threaded holes
for attachment to the vehicle-specific
after-market bracket. Four M4 x 8 Philips
screws are supplied with the mounting
base for this purpose.

4. Using Other Manufacturer’s Mounts

The XC9 Cradle can also be installed using other
manufacturer’s mounts; the mounting plate
provisions on the rear of the cradle

5. Installing the XR9 into the Cradle

Install the XR9 as follows:
a. Carefully line up the XR9 rear spine grooves

with the cradle guide spines; slide the latch tab
lever to the unlock (
XR9 into the cradle.

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) position, and lower the

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CRADLE

DC IN FM OUT

AUX

AUDIO ANT

TOP VIEW

16-PIN
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR

CRADLE
FRONT VIEW

LATCH TAB
LOCK/UNLOCK
LEVER

CONNECTOR
GUIDE PIN

CRADLE
GUIDE SPINES

XR9
LATCHING
TAB

XR9 REAR
VIEW

XR9 LATCHING
TAB RECESS

XR9 REAR
SPINE
GROOVES

CRADLE
REAR VIEW

b. After making sure the connectors are properly

lined up, gently press down on the XR9 to
mate the connectors together.

c. Slide the latch tab lever to the lock (

) position;
the tab will enter the XR9 latching tab recess
to prevent vertical movement. The XR9
should now be nestled securely in the cradle.

LATCH TAB
LOCK/UNLOCK
LEVER

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6. Connection Options

The XR9 and Cradle provide an audio output
signal in three ways:

1. FM Wireless Transmitter - When using the XC9
cradle with the wireless FM transmitter option,
the XM audio signal can be received at your car
radio on selectable FM frequencies using the
menu options included in your XR9. (Refer to
the XR9 owner’s manual.) The XM audio signal
can then be played through your car radio when
the car radio is tuned to one of the available
frequencies.

2. FM Direct Wiring - If the FM wireless transmitter
does not provide satisfactory performance in
your vehicle, use the optional FM Switching Box
assembly (Part No. SAT-SWB) which provides
a hard-wired FM output. Connect the switching
box to the FM OUT connector on the rear of the
cradle; the other end of the switching box plugs
into the antenna jack of your radio. By using
this assembly, and selecting the appropriate
FM output frequency (88.1MHz -107.9MHz)
using the XR9 FM Options-Frequency Control

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menu, the XM signal received at the ANT cradle
antenna input can be played through your car
radio when tuned to one of these fequencies.

3. Low-Level Audio Output - For vehicles
equipped with radio head units with auxiliary
audio inputs, the audio signal can be routed
through an optional audio cable (Part No. SAT­RCA) and applied to the auxiliary inputs of a
radio or entertainment system. In this case, it is
best to turn the XR9 FM modulator option off to
avoid interference.

XC9 CRADLE
(REAR VIEW)

TO CAR RADIO
ANTENNA INPUT

FM SWITCHING
BOX SAT-SWB

DC IN FM OUT

AUX

AUDIO ANT

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7. Mounting the Vehicle Antenna

The antenna should be placed on a relatively flat
surface on the vehicle exterior, preferably on the
roof (high point) or on the trunk (convertible). To
mount the antenna:

a. Plug the antenna into the ANT connector

on the back of the cradle.

b. Place the antenna at the preferred location on

the roof or trunk surface. If the vehicle is
equipped with a roof or trunk rack, the antenna
may have to be mounted off-center on the
surface. The magnet will secure the antenna in
the desired position.

c. Apply power to the XR9 system as outlined

in the associated User Guide and obtain an
audio output. If no audio is heard, first check
the signal strength indicator located on the
bottom left corner of the display to ensure the
antenna is receiving an optimum signal. If
necessary, move the antenna to different
positions on the surface until an audio output
is heard. The desired antenna position
should be marked with masking tape or by
another non-scratch method.

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Song

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XR9
(TYPICAL)

12VDC-TO-6VDC
ADAPTER

SAT
ANTENNA
(TYPICAL)

d. After determining the optimum position, turn off

XR9 power, disconnect the power adapter from
the vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle and
disconnect the antenna cable.

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e. Plan the routing of the antenna cable to the

cradle. Make sure you avoid any obstructions
that could crimp, kink or twist the cable; use
protective grommets wherever rough openings
are encountered.

f. Route the cable from the antenna position to

the interior of the vehicle, working the cable
under the rear window molding; make
adjustments and take up slack whenever
necessary.

g. At the lowest point of the rear window, route the

cable into the trunk, taking advantage of existing
cable conduits. Then snake the cable around
the passenger compartment to the back of the
XC9 cradle.

h. In SUV’s, minivans, etc., route the cable into the

vehicle under the rubber molding of the hatch
door or tailgate, and then under the interior trim.

NOTE: Avoid exposing the cable in the driver

and passenger areas where it could
become entangled in feet or other
objects.

ANTENNA

ROUTING
THE CABLE

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i. Plug the antenna cable into the ANT

connector on the back of the cradle; then plug
the cigarette lighter adapter into the lighter
receptacle.

j. You are now ready to enjoy XM programming

within your vehicle.

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12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY

AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof,
under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s)
will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill
of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below.

This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs incurred for
installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, or vehicle electrical systems.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration,
improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE
EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE
AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY
WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF
48 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or
representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

U.S.A. : AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 z 1-800-645-4994
CANADA : CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA

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