Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XMC10 Audiovox
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128-7472 1 of 16 -1- XMC10 Car Cradle Ins t all at ion G uide Released: 9-15-05 Xpr e s s ® Sat ellit e R adio R e ce iv e r.
128-7472 2 of 16 -2- CONTENTS Congratul ations ........................................................................................ 3 Cautions and W arnings ............................................................................ 4 Contents XMC10 .
128-7472 3 of 16 -3- Congratulations Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Xpress XM ® Satellite Car Kit. Y ou are one step closer to experiencing the latest innovation in XM ® Satellite Radio. XM ® Satellite Radio will revolutionize your vehicle or in-home entertain- ment.
128-7472 4 of 16 -4- Cautions and Warnings 1. Do not install the XMC10 car 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.
128-7472 5 of 16 -5- Swivel Bracket (P/N 136-4048) 1 pc. Contents XMC10 Install Manual (P/N 1287472) 12 Volt-to-5 Volt DC Power Adapter (P/N 1 12-3456) 1 pc.
128-7472 6 of 16 -6- Setting Up and Installing Y our 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.
128-7472 7 of 16 -7- Interconnect Diagram AUX AUDIO INPUT TO AUDIO OUTPUT OF EXTERNAL PLA YBACK DEVICE. THIS PERMITS AUDIO FROM AN EXTERNAL DEVICE SUCH AS A PORT ABLE CD PLA YER OR MP3 PLA YER TO BE PLA YED THROUGH THE XPRESS XM WIRELESS FM TRANSMITTER.
128-7472 8 of 16 -8- NOTE: Allow a 72-hour period for the adhesive backing to cure completely . CAUTION: Do not install the swivel bracket 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/ cassette operational displays.
128-7472 9 of 16 -9- 3. Using Other Manufacturer’s Mounts The XMC10 Cradle can also be installed using other manufacturer’s mounts; the mounting plate provisions on the rear and bottom of the cradle provide you with two mounting options within the vehicle using various vehicle-specific aftermarket brackets.
128-7472 10 of 16 -10- 5. Connection Options The Xpress Receiver and Cradle provide an audio output signal in three ways: a. FM Wireless T ransmitter - When using the XMC10 cradle with the wireless FM.
128-7472 11 of 16 -11- b. FM Direct Wiring - If the FM wireless transmitter does not provide satisfactory performance in your vehicle, use the optional FM Direct Adapter , Part # XMFM-1, which provides a hard-wired FM output.
128-7472 12 of 16 -12- 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). T o mount the antenna: a. Plug the antenna into the ANT connector on the back of the cradle.
128-7472 13 of 16 -13- 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.
128-7472 14 of 16 -14- 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 XMC10 cradle. h. In SUV’s, minivans, etc.
128-7472 15 of 16 -15- AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this produ ct or any part thereof, under normal use and cond.
128-7472 16 of 16 -16- 128-7472 © 2005 Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788.
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