Congratulations ® Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Xpress XM Satellite Radio 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 is America’s number one satellite radio service with more than 7 million subscribers.
FCC Information The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by ® 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.
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. 2. 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.
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.
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. If you experience a loss of signal or audio, reposition the antenna inside the home or outside as necessary. b.
3. Installing the Xpress In the Cradle Install the Xpress XM 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.
b. The Xpress XM Receiver should now be nestled securely in the docking station. ANT IN RF CONNECTOR DOCKING STATION REAR VIEW DC IN CONNECTOR AUDIO OUT CONNECTOR 4. Aiming your XM Home Antenna If the Xpress display says “NO SIGNAL,” the antenna needs to be repositioned.
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Your Xpress XM display 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;...
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a. Positioning the XM Antenna The antenna supplied with the Xpress XM Home Kit is a high gain type that can receive XM’s signal from one of XM’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.
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c. Outdoor installation or indoor wall mounting The antenna can also be attached vertically to an external or internal wall if that is more convenient than placing it on a horizontal surface. 1. Holding your antenna up, find a wall location that ensures a strong signal.
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XM‘s unique frequency band. If an antenna extension is required, use the Terk by Audiovox XM-EXT50. This is an XM approved 50 foot amplified extension cable available at your local consumer electronics retailer.
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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.
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...
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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) 128-7351...
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