Audiovox 128-7902A manual

installation guide XMRVRFM002 Commander MT System[...]

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3 Thank you for purchasing the Audiovox Commander MT XM ® Satellite Radio System. Y ou 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 n[...]

4 FCC Information FCC Information FCC Information FCC Information 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 in terference in a residential installation. This eq[...]

5 Cautions and Warnings Cautions and Warnings Cautions and Warnings Cautions and Warnings Cautions and Warnings 1 . Do not install the Commander MT Display Controller in a position that hinders your view through the windshield, or obstructs viewing of the dashboard indicators and displays. 2 . Do not install the Display Controller where it may obst[...]

6 Commander MT Receiver Components Commander Commander Commander Commander Commander MT Receiver Kit Components MT Receiver Kit Components MT Receiver Kit Components MT Receiver Kit Components MT Receiver Kit Components 12 Vdc Power Cable Commander MT Display Controller Remote Control XM Mini-Tuner FM Direct Adapter XM Car Antenna DIN Opening Trim [...]

7 Installation/Wiring Precautions Installation/Wiring Precautions Installation/Wiring Precautions Installation/Wiring Precautions Installation/Wiring Precautions 1 . 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. 2 . Do not install the Commander[...]

8 Setting Up and Installing Y Setting Up and Installing Y Setting Up and Installing Y Setting Up and Installing Y Setting Up and Installing Y our Kit our Kit our Kit our Kit our 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 ter[...]

9 Cabling Interconnections Interconnect Diagram Interconnect Diagram Interconnect Diagram Interconnect Diagram Interconnect Diagram CommanderMT Display Controller DIN Opening Trim Bezel Interconnect Cradle with XM Mini-Tuner Power Cable with 2A In-line Fuse FM Direct Adapter XM Antenna T o FM Antenna T o FM Radio[...]

10 2 . Important! It is very important to make your power connection to a source that only supplies 12V when the vehicle key is in the accessory or ignition ON position. A connection to a 12V source that is always on, regardless of the key position, can lead to a battery drain if the Commander MT System is left on when you leave your vehicle. Ignit[...]

11 Caution: 1. Do not install the antenna inside the vehicle passen- ger compartment. Mounting the antenna in the passen- ger compartment either on the from dashboard, or on the rear window deck area will cause reception issues and must be avoided. 2. Mounting the antenna on a non-metalic surface will also result in severe degradation in reception.[...]

12 • For antenna mounting locations at the rear of the roof, the antenna cable can be routed into the vehicle through the trunk. Always route the cable under the weather seal near the lowest part of the trunk to reduce possible water leaks. • Use pre-existing wiring channels created by the vehicle manufac- turer whenever possible. T ools requir[...]

13 4. CommanderMT Display Controller Installation Be sure to locate your Display Controller below the top of the dash in your vehicle to keep the unit within easy reach while driving. Choosing a lower location in your installation should also make it easier to manage the cables and achieve a more desirable appear- ance when the installation is comp[...]

14 The Commander MT Display Controller can be installed using the DIN opening trim bezel or a snap-on mounting plate as shown below. The trim bezel permits in-dash or center console mounting, while the mounting plate can be used with optional custom brackets, such as swivel or vent mounts. a. Using the DIN Opening Trim Bezel Preferred location Y ou[...]

15 b . Using the Snap-On Mounting Plate T o attach the Commander MT cradle to optional mounting devices that are readily available at retail, attach the snap-on mounting plate to the rear of the Commander MT Display Controller as shown below. Examples of Optional Aftermarket Mounting Alternatives Display Controller Installation[...]

16 5 . Connection Options The Commander M T System provides an audio output signal in two ways: a . FM Direct Wiring - The FM direct adapter supplies a hard- wired FM output, provided the FM Frequency option of the XM Mini-T uner is turned on and tuned to an unused FM frequency. Interconnect Cradle with XM Mini-Tuner FM Direct Adapter XM Antenna T [...]

17 b . Low-Level Audio Output - For vehicle radio head units with auxiliary audio inputs, the audio signal can be routed through an optional audio cable (Part No. SA T -RCA) and applied to the auxiliary inputs of a radio or entertainment system. In this case, t o listen to the audio. the System Receiver FM modulator option must be disabled (FM F re[...]

18 6 . Cable Routing and Component Installation Once you have established power connections, Display Controller and antenna placement, and audio connection, route all cables to the location where you will mount the Interconnect Cradle. When you have plugged the power and antenna jacks into the cradle, re-use the cable twist ties that were provided [...]

19 a. Installing the Cradle and Interconnecting Cables - Locate the Interconnect Cradle in a readily accessible location, such as the glove compartment, console compartment, or under the dashboard , so that the XM M ini- T uner can be removed or replaced. Note also that the cradle must be situated close enough to comply with the Commander MT Displa[...]

20 Warranty AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should, 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 C[...]

21 128-7902A Warranty 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 IMP[...]

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