Audiovox Xpress XMH10 User manual

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XMH10 Home Cradle
Installation Guide
Released 9-15-05.
Xpress®Satellite
Radio Receiver

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CONTENTS
Congratulations ........................................................................................ 3
Cautions and Warnings............................................................................ 4
ContentsXMH10 ...................................................................................... 5
Installation/Wiring Precautions ................................................................. 5
Setting Up and Installing Your Kit.............................................................. 5
Cabling Connections .................................................................... 6
Installing/PositioningtheAntenna ................................................. 6
Interconnect Diagram ................................................................... 6
Installing the Xpress In the Cradle ................................................ 7
AimingYour XM Home Antenna .................................................... 8
Warranty................................................................................................. 11

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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 entertain-
ment.
XM®features over 150 digital channels — 100% commercial-free music, over 30 channels of news, sports, talk
and entertainment, over 20 dedicated channels of XM®Instant Traffic & 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 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 program-
ming subject to change. College sports games subject to availability. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agree-
ment 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 trade-
marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Cautions and Warnings
1. Do not install the Home Cradle in a position that
obstructs viewing of any home entertainment com
ponent, such as a Television, or stereo system indi-
cators 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. 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.
3. By adhering to these warnings and safety consider-
ations, serious accidents and/or personal injury can
be avoided.

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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 User Guide (128-7454).
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.
Contents XMH10
Install Manual
(P/N 1287476)
DC Power Adapter
(P/N 112-3592)
1 pc.
Cradle XMH10
(P/N 136-4060)
1 pc.
Antenna
(P/N 118-1163)
1 pc.
Audio Cable
(P/N 112-2784)
1 pc.

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1. Cabling Interconnections
You can begin to enjoy XM Satellite Radio as
soon as the Xpress Receiver and home Kit
installation are complete. SetupyourXpresshome
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:
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.
NOTE: Because of the orbiting characteristics
of the XM Satellites, the strength of
the received signal may change over
time. In most cases however, the
signal should be available.
Interconnect Diagram
AUDIOCABLE
CRADLE
XMH10
TO AC WALL
OUTLET
HOMEANTENNA
DCPOWER
ADAPTER
AUDIO INPUT TO EXTERNAL
AMPLIFIER. IF EXTERNAL
AMPLIFIER IS USED, SET FM
OPTIONS OFF. (REFER TO
Xpress USER GUIDE.)

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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 Receiver in the docking station
as follows:
a. After making sure the connectors and guide pin
hole are properly lined up, gently lower the
XpressReceiverintothecradleandgentlypress
down on the Xpress Receiver to mate the
connectors together.
b. The Xpress Receiver should now be nestled
securely in the docking station.
ANTIN RF
CONNECTOR
DOCKING
STATION
REARVIEW
DCIN
CONNECTOR
AUDIOOUT
CONNECTOR
16-PIN
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
DOCKING
STATION
FRONTVIEW
DOCKING
STATION
TOPVIEW
CONNECTOR
GUIDEPIN

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4.Aiming your XM 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 isrecommended that
you optimize the position of your XM Antenna as de-
scribed in this section enabling you to receive the
strongest possible signal and consistent, mute-
free reception. Your Xpress display has two different
signal-strength indicators which will help you opti-
mize the antenna’s position: The first is a basic sig-
nal strength indicator visible at the upper right cor-
ner of the display screen during normal listening. It
has from zero to four vertical bars; four bars repre-
sent the strongest signal. The other is a higher-reso-
lution signal-strength indicator screen which allows
you to optimally aim your XM Antenna.This screen
shows Terrestrial and Satellite indications in a hori-
zontal bar graph presentation, with a minus (-) sign
on the left and a plus (+) sign on the right.
To access and use this screen, refer to the Xpress
Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide (128-7454).
Adjust the antenna location until the maximum
number of “Satellite” bars is displayed. The Xpress
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.
a. Positioning the XM Antenna
The antenna supplied with the Xpress 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
southeastern 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

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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 XM
logo is facing to the south if you are in the
eastern half of the U.S. and to the south/
southeast if you are in the western half.
3. Use the “Antenna Aiming” screen, as
described on the previous page, to opti-
mize antenna tilt angle and position.
4. If necessary, experiment with different
locations near a south-facing window or
outside.
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. It is
recommended that you use an extension
cord to temporarily locate your Xpress
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.
Leave1/8 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 XM
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.

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d. Apply power to the Xpress 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 non-
scratch method.
e. After determining the optimum position, turn
off Xpress power, disconnect the power
adapter from the wall outlet receptacle and
disconnect the antenna cable.
f. 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.
g. 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.
h. Plug the antenna cable into the ANT IN
connector on the back of the cradle.
i. Plug the DC Adapter jack into the DC IN
receptacle on the cradle.
j. Plug the other end of the AC/DC wall adapter
into 110-volt wall receptacle; then press the
Xpress Receiver Power button ( ) to energize
the unit. You are now ready to enjoy XM
programming within your home.
NOTE: When using the rear audio output with an
external amplifier, the Xpress FM transmitter
option should be set to Off. (Refer to the
Xpress User Guide,128-7454.)
NOTE: Do not cut the antenna cable and attempt to
splice it or attach alternative connectors or
cable. The cable and connectors 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,
usethe Terk by Audiovox XM-EXT50. This is
an XM approved 50 foot amplified extension
cable available at your local consumer
electronics retailer. Failure to do so could
damage the unit.

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AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part
thereof,undernormaluseandconditions,beprovendefectiveinmaterialorworkmanshipwithin12monthsfromthedateoforiginalpurchase,suchdefect(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.
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