Important: This manual contains important safety and operating information. Please read, understand, and
follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage
to your XM Radio, and/or to your vehicle or property
installation guide
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XM FM Direct Adapter
Interconnecting the FM Direct Adapter
Vehicle
Radio
Vehicle
Antenna
FM
Direct Adapter
XM Antenna
Antenna In
To Satellite
Radio Vehicle
Dock
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Caution: Installation of this device may require disassembly of the vehicle’s
instrument panel and/or interconnect to the vehicle’s antenna
system. Professional installation is recommended.
XMFM1 Setup
XMFM1 Setup
Audiovox XM FM Direct Setup
Your Audiovox FM Direct Adapter contains the following components:
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NOTE: 1. The FM antenna connector used to connect the FM Direct
Adapter to the vehicle audio/stereo system may require
an additional antenna adapter depending on the type of
vehicle. Professional installation is recommended.
2. The Audiovox FM Direct Adapter may be tie-wrapped to
existing wire harnesses or other under-dash structures.
The adapter should be constrained in some way to help
prevent it from causing rattles and other noise, or chafing to
vehicle wiring.
Interconnection Procedure
Interconnection Procedure
1.Connect the cable marked “TO XM RADIO” on the FM Direct adapter
into the XM antenna in jack on the XM vehicle dock or on the side of
the receiver.
2.Connect the cable marked “TO FM ANT” on the FM Direct adapter to
the vehicle FM antenna cable. (Optional antenna adapter may be
required, Refer to NOTE.)
3.Connect the vehicle FM antenna cable lead to the cable marked
“TO FM RADIO” on the FM Direct adapter. (Optional antenna adapter
may be required, Refer to NOTE.)
4.Connect the XM antenna into the jack marked “XM ANT” located on
the side of the FM Direct Adapter.
5.Your FM Direct Adapter receives power from your XM radio receiver.
No additional external power source is required.
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Changing the Transmitting Frequency
The FM Direct Adapter allows you to input the signal from your XM
Radio receiver directly into your vehicle’s radio.
You can select the frequency on which the broadcast is sent from your
XM radio receiver controls. (See your XM radio user manual for more
information.) Set your vehicle’s radio to the same FM frequency as the
one selected for your XM radio receiver.
XMFM1 Operation
XMFM1 Operation
Turning on the Audiovox FM Direct Adapter
With the ignition on, the FM Direct Adapter is always on in a standby
condition. When you turn on your XM radio receiver, the adapter will
automatically switch the vehicle FM signal input from your FM antenna
to the XM Audio signal.
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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 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 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.
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 DURA-
TION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUN-
DER 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 herein 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.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty
Audiovox Electronics Corporation
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge, New York 11788
U.S.A.
1 800 645 4994
www.audiovox.com
Printed on Recycled Paper
©2006 Audiovox Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.
XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
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