XM Satellite Radio XC9 User's Manual
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1. AN AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP XC9 Car Cradle SATELLITE RADIO Guide for use with XR9 Satellite Radio Receiver Vehicle Installation 128 7218 1 of 20 Released 9 30 04 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 128 7218 2 of 20 CONTENTS Congrat lati ns cte t re teen t een 4 Cautions and a argo TE Tc es 5 Contents XCO T E a aga na ga Kaka Aah 6 Hardware Kias nece tapete Dade de cut An Ega Loa ce eg daa ka tec E 6 Installation Wiring Precautions ss sesesasenen aaa ananan anana a nane eee 7 Setting Up and Installing Your Kit 7 Interconnect DIdOFaITI cse uet seu ns ten net ss Mined 8 Using Other Manufacturer s Mounts eeeeeeeee 11 Installing the XR9 Into the Cradle seeeeesees 11 Connection Bo ej Rc C EN 13 Mounting the Vehicle Antenna eese 14 NY ATU nee rM E Ec M ET LR 18 3 128 7218 3 of 20 Congratulations You are one step closer to experiencing XM Satellite Radio XM will revolutionize your in home or vehicle entertainment with e 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 Au2. 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 a position and lower the XR9 into the cradle 128 7218 11 of 20 LATCH TAB CRADLE lt LOCK UNLOCK TOP VIEW lt n ar Ea LEVER 16 PIN p CONNECTOR CONNECTOR SHEER _ CRADLE 7 GUIDE SPINES CRADLE Y FRONT VIEW XR9 LATCHING TAB 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 XR9 REAR SPINE XR9 REAR _1 GROOVES VIEW 12 XR9 LATCHING CRADLE TAB RECESS REAR VIEW So LATCHTAB i NG LOCK UNLOCK LEVER 128 7218 12 of 20 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 owners 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 Direc
3. locations exposed to direct sunlight or in areas subject to extreme temperatures Incorrect installation may cause damage to the system Mount the unit firmly in place using the supplied hardware Be careful not to damage the vehicle wiring Be sure to use the supplied screws and washers Be careful not to snag any wires when tightening Screws 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 Cabling Interconnections You can begin to enjoy XMTM 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 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 re
4. MBLY or other flat surface without using the cradle 2 mount in the kit MOUNTING lt cree a Remove the 3 4 x 3 double sided tape from PLATE TO CRADLE HARD MOUNTING the supplied kit RETAINER TAB mE b Determine the location of the cradle and clean E the mounting surface as before ET c Peel the backing from one side of the tape and gt p aa N press the tape in place on the rear or bottom cradle mounting plate SWIVEL a 7 d Peel the backing from the exposed side of the ADJUSTMENT Mr tape and carefully position the cradle on the KNOB REF A mounting surface gently pressing the cradle into place PLASTIC LINER AND ADHESIVE BACKING 10 128 7218 10 of 20 CRADLE REAR MOUNTING em PLATE THREADED 1 HOLES 4 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 11 provide you 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 Installing the XR9 into the Cradle
5. able conduits Then snake the cable around the passenger compartment to the back of the XC9 cradle 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 15 ANTENNA ROUTING THE CABLE 128 7218 15 of 20 Plug the antenna cable into the ANT connector on the back of the cradle then plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the lighter receptacle You are now ready to enjoy XM programming within your vehicle 16 128 7218 16 of 20 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 128 7218 17 of 20 AUDIOVOX 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY CORPORATION 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 C
6. diovox XR9 must be used with an adapter kit such as the Audiovox Home kit Boom Box or Vehicle 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 Vehicle Kit XC9 RCA Adapter Cable SAT RCA Audiovox Boombox XB9 FM Switching Box SAT SWB Required subscription for service sold separately Premium Channels available at additional monthly costs Instal lation 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 4 128 7218 4 of 20 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 Do not install the unit where it may obstruct the operation or deployment of safety devices such as airbags etc 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 re
7. gulations 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 instruc tions it could cause harmful interference 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 consider ations serious accidents and or personal injury can be avoided 5 128 7218 5 of 20 Contents XC9 Install Manual Base Screw Pan Hd Philips P N 1287218 P N 136 3774 M4 x 8mm wicaptive Flat amp Lock Washer mm 4 pc Antenna P N 118 1133 1 6 W X 2 Long A 1 pc Double Sided Foam Tape va N Cradle XC9 P N 138 1305 223 P N 136 3771 m 1 pc 1 pc 12 Volt to 6 Volt Alcohol Swab DC Power Adapter P N 112 3456 6 E 1 FMOUT AUX AUDIO f e EN i B f j S gt Ep oi 1 pc 1 pc P N 138 1189 HARDWARE KIT pw 150 1579 OPTIONAL Audio Cable P N SAT RCA FM Switching Box Assy P N SAT SWB 6 Meter 128 7218 6 of 20 Installation Wiring Precautions 1 oos 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 Do not install the unit in the
8. mote control unit 128 7218 7 of 20 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 XC9 CRADLE REAR VIEW CONNECTOR OF THE CRADLE M 2 THE FM TRANSMITTER OPTION AN MUST BE SET TO FM ON IN THE ee XR9 USER MENU REFER TO THE OWNER S MANUAL PUBLICATION NO 128 7220 12V to 6V m DC POWER r ADAPTER f 9 occ 9 H J 4 TO VEHICLE OY 6 J OPTIONAL SAT RCA ra pre AUDIO CABLE L PURCHASED SEPARATELY TO VEHICLE AUX AUDIO INPUT TO AUXILIARY th AUDIO OUTPUT OF EXTERNAL CONNECT TO RADIO ANTENNA B JACK OPTIONAL FM SWITCHING BOX SAT SWB PURCHASED SEPARATELY PLAYBACK DEVICE THIS PERMITS AUXILIARY AUDIO AUDIO FROM AN EKTERNAL DEVICE INPUTS ON VEHICLE E TO BE PLAYED THROUGH THE XR9 HEAD UNIT LJ WIRELESS FM TRANSMITTER L 8 128 7218 8 of 20 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
9. 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 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 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 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 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 lock position 128 7218 9 of 20 BASE CRADLE SWIVEL NOTE Allow a 72 hour period for the adhesive a ae p es d backing to cure completely FE MOUNTING 3 Installing the Cradle Using Double Sided Tape di m BASE You can mount the cradle directly to your dashboard xi eee ASSE
10. ompany 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 he
11. rein 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 e 1 800 645 4994 CANADA CALL 1 800 645 4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA 128 6464 128 7218 18 of 20 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY 128 7218 19 of 20 2004 Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge New York 11788 128 7218 20 128 7218 20 of 20
12. t 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 243 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 SAT RCA 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 TS FE FM SWITCHING BOXSAT SWB 128 7218 13 of 20 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 s
13. urface 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 14 XR9 TYPICAL 12VDC TO 6VDC ADAPTER SAT ANTENNA i reel s s b mah f gt ne kak 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 128 7218 14 of 20 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 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 At the lowest point of the rear window route the cable into the trunk taking advantage of existing c
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