Vehicle Installation Guidelines for XM Satellite Radio
This XM Receiver offers the listener a variety of options for connecting XM Satellite Radio to your vehicle'sFM radio. XM research and lab test results show that using a vehicle cassette adapter can best maximize the relationship between the best sound quality and ease of installation. If your vehicle kit does not include a cassette adapter, one should be available at your local retailer or visit www.xmradio.com.click ..Shop XM Radio."
Audio Quality
Cassette Adaptor ••••
Wired FM
Wireless FM
1.Cassette Adapter
Using a cassette adapter for audio is the most popular and best sounding solution. Please follow steps 1 through 4 below for mounting the satellite radio antenna and securing the XM receiver and cables.
2.Wired FM (Professional Installation Recommended)
A wired FM installation kit is available from your retailer for professional installation. See your retailer for details. This solution is recommended if you cannot get acceptable performance with the wireless FM modulator.
3. Wireless FM Modulator
The XM receiver is equipped with a FM modulator which can transmit the XM audio to your car'sFM radio without wires.
IMPORTANT: For best wireless FM Modulator performance, you must locate the satellite radio antenna in a location that is in close proximity to the vehicle'sFM antenna.
For example, with reference to Figure 1, if your FM antenna is located on a rear fender or top of the roof, mount the XM antenna near the rear window location (option 1). If your FM antenna is located on a front fender, mount the XM antenna near the windshield location (option 2). Remember, the closer the satellite radio antenna can be to the FM antenna, the better the wireless FM reception and sound quality will be.
In order to optimize the operation of the wireless FM modulator, follow the installation guidelines outlined in steps 1 through 4 below:
First, determine the proper location for your satellite radio antenna based on the following criteria for your specific vehicle:
•You must locate the satellite radio antenna on the top of the roof either in front of the rear window (option 1) or behind the windshield (option 2). The satellite radio antenna will perform best if magnetically attached to a steel surface with an unobstructed view of the open sky and minimum of 3 to 6 inches of metal surrounding the antenna.
•When routing the antenna cable along the windshield or rear window, tuck the antenna cable under the window seal to maintain a professional looking installation and to avoid loose wires on the exterior of the vehicle which are susceptible to damage. Follow the interior cable routing diagram depicted by dashed lines in Figure 1 where possible.