XM Satellite Radio XMH10 User's Manual
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1. Adjust the antenna location until the maximum number of Satellite bars is displayed The Xpress XM will receive programming as long as either the satellite or terrestrial signal has at least two bars displayed Selecting a position with the maximum number of Satellite bars displayed will ensure a consistently strong signal 11 a Positioning the XM Antenna The antenna supplied with the Xpress XM amp Home Kit is a high gain type that can receive XM s signal from one of XMG s satellites and or depending on where you live XM s terrestrial repeaters It is recommended that the antenna be positioned near a south facing window or outdoors with a clear view of the south eastern sky in order to receive the satellite signal In some cases it will be possible to receive XM s signal through standard home walls or a roof To position your antenna first set up the home System as described earlier in this installation guide Next position the antenna until you receive the strongest possible satellite signal If the satellite signal is not available you can optimize it for a terrestrial signal where available b Indoor installation on a flat surface To aim your antenna at the satellite 1 Set antenna flat against its base on a flat horizontal surface 2 Turn the base of the antenna so that the XM6 logo is facing to the south if you are in the eastern half of the U S and tothe south southeast if you are in the wester2. Plug the other end of the AC DC wall adapter into 110 volt wall receptacle then press the Xpress XM Receiver Power button D to energize the unit You are now ready to enjoy XM programming within your home AUDIOVOX 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS 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 costs incurred for installation removal or reinstallation of the product damage to speakers accessories or vehicle and home electrical systems malfunction of satellite transmissions repeater signal or receiver unit 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 mish
3. and home Kit installation are complete Set up your Xpress home kit using the following installation instructions or enlist the help of a professional installer 2 Installing Positioning the Antenna For best reception the supplied antenna should be placed near a window some repositioning may be required to achieve optimum results The following guidelines are recommended 7 a In a major city where XM ground repeaters are present you can usually place the antenna away from a window and still achieve the desired results b You can also place the antenna outside on the roof structure provided it is clear of any overhead obstructions Interconnect Diagram CRADLE XMH10 Pe i AUDIO CABLE i I me I I HOME i ANTENNA DC POWER AUDIO INPUT TO ADAPTER EXTERNALAMPLIFIER TO AC WALL OUTLET continuously If you experience a loss of signal or audio reposition the antenna inside the home or outside as necessary 3 Installing the Xpress In the Cradle Install the Xpress XM6 Receiver in the docking station as follows a After making sure the connectors and guide pin hole are properly lined up gently lower the Xpress XM Receiver into the cradle and gently press down on the Xpress XM Receiver to mate the connectors together DOCKING CONNECTOR STATION GUIDE PIN TOP VIEW S te E ng DOCKING 16
4. required by your specific installation needs These kits are available at retailers where Audiovox main units are sold Required subscription for service sold separately 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 www xmradio com Only available in the 48 contiguous United States 2005 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 FCC Information NOTE 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 mor
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6. PIN SYSTEM STATION CONNECTOR FRONT VIEW 10 b The Xpress XM Receiver should now be nestled securely in the docking station ANT IN RF CONNECTOR DOCKING STATION REAR VIEW DCIN CONNECTOR AUDIO OUT CONNECTOR 4 Aiming your XM amp Home Antenna If the Xpress display says NO SIGNAL the antenna needs to be repositioned In addition even if you are receiving the XM signal it is recommended that you optimize the position of your XM amp Antenna as described in this section enabling you to receive the strongest possible signal and consistent mute free reception Your Xpress XM amp display 10 has two different signal strength indicators which will help you optimize the antenna s position The first is a basic signal strength indicator visible at the upper right corner of the display screen during normal listening It has from zero to four vertical bars four bars represent the strongest signal The other is a higher resolution signal strength indicator screen which allows you to optimally aim your XM Antenna This screen shows Terrestrial and Satellite indications in a horizontal bar graph presentation with a minus sign on the left and a plus sign on the right Celine Dion Tha Passer of Lova GOOG END TE 54 35 OE To access and use this screen refer to the Xpress XM Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide 128 7454B
7. XM Satellite Radio Receiver XMH10 Home Cradle c pg INSTALLATION GUIDE pew Table of Contents Congratulations FCC Information Cautions and Warnings Contents XMH10 Installation Wiring Precautions Setting Up and Installing Your Kit Cabling Interconnections Installing Positioning the Antenna Interconnect Diagram Installing the Xpress In the Cradle Aiming Your XM amp Home Antenna Warrants nett mete Congratulations Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Xpress XM Satellite Home 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 features over 170 digital channels the most commercial free music over 30 channels of news sports talk and entertainment over 20 dedicated channels of XM Instant Traffic amp Weather and the deepest play list in the industry with access to over 2 million titles XM Satellite Radio service gives you the power to choose what you want to hear wherever and whenever you want it XM is America s 1 Satellite Radio provider with over 4 million customers Your Audiovox Xpress XM receiver must be used with an accessory kit such as the Audiovox Home Kit Boom Box or Vehicle Kit as
8. andling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s 16 THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WAR RANTY 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 CONSEQUEN TIAL 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 ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NEW YORK 11788 1 800 645 4994
9. e 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 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 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 Please note that the cables and antenna wire that has been supplied with your XMC10 car cradle are supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads It is the responsibility of the user to use the cable and antenna wire with the ferrite beads By adhering to these warnings and safety considerations stated in the manual and by XM6 accidents 4 Cautions and Warnings 1 Do not install the Home Cradle in a position that obstructs viewing of any home entertainment component such as a Television or stereo system indicators and displays This unit complies with the interference limits relative to a Class B digital device applicable under Part 15 of the FCC Rules regarding installation
10. ectors used in your XMH10 Home Kit are specially chosen and attached at the factory to ensure that they will work with XM s unique frequency band If an antenna extension is required use the Terk by Audiovox XM EXT50 This is an XM8 approved 50 foot amplified extension cable available at your local consumer electronics retailer Failure to do so could damage the unit 5 Apply power to the Xpress XM Receiver as outlined in the associated User Guide and obtain an audio output If no audio is heard move the antenna to different positions on the surface until an audio output is heard This is the desired antenna position and should be marked with masking tape or by another nons cratch method 6 After determining the optimum position turnoff Xpress power disconnect the power adapter from the wall outlet receptacle and disconnect the antenna cable 7 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 14 8 If the antenna is mounted outside route the cable from the antenna position to the interior of the home working the cable through the basement under a window sill etc make adjustments and take up slack whenever necessary 9 Plug the antenna cable into the ANT IN connector on the back of the cradle 10 Plug the DC Adapter jack into the DC IN receptacle on the cradle 11
11. in a residential environment If the unit is not installed in accordance with these instructions it could cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception If this condition persists after corrective action consult your dealer or experi enced installation facility By adhering to these warnings and safety considerations serious accidents and or personal injury can be avoided Contents XMH10 Install Manual Audio Cable P N 128 7476A P N 112 3599 1 pc Antenna P N 118 1134 DC Power Adapter Cradle XMH10 P N 112 3592 P N 136 4060 1 pc Installation Wiring Precautions 1 Make sure the adapter cable is not connected to an AC wall outlet until all interconnections have been made and verified The adapter power cable should be connected 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 4 During antenna placement installation refer to the Antenna Aiming procedure outlined in the Xpress XM User Guide 128 7454B 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 high terrain trees overhangs etc 1 Cabling Interconnections You can begin to enjoy XM6 Satellite Radio as soon as the Xpress XM Receiver
12. n half 3 Use the Antenna Aiming screen as described on the previous page to optimize antenna tilt angle and position 4 If necessary experiment with different locations near a south facing window or outside 12 c Outdoor installation or indoor wall mounting The antenna can also be attached vertically to an external or internal wall if that is moreconvenient than placing it on a horizontal surface 1 Holding your antenna up find a wall location that ensures a strong signal It is recommended that you use an extension cord to temporarily locate your Xpress XM antenna outdoors while optimizing the antenna location with the Antenna Aiming screen 2 Attach four screws to the wall using the template provided Use screws with head sizes small enough to fit in the center of each of the four holes but large enough not to pop out of the elongated sections Leave 1 8 inch of the screw shanks behind the heads sticking out of the wall 3 Tilt the antenna fully back on the base place the antenna base on the four screw heads with the antenna pivot at the top and pull down approximately 1 4 inch until the base is firmly secured Note that the XM6 logo will be upside down when the antenna is properly installed 4 Tilt the antenna away from the wall base until the signal strength is optimized 13 NOTE Do not cut the antenna cable and attempt to splice it or attach alternative connectors or cable The cable and conn
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