Interface Cable Installation Guide
Installation Step 1: Remove the head unit from your dashboard. Important: Depending on how your head unit was installed you may have to remove part or all of your dash board before the head unit can be pulled out. You may also have to remove screws to complete this step. Note: Before proceeding, make sure that the PIA Adapter has been programmed. Refer to the PIA Installation Manual. Professional installation is recommended.
Installation (Continued) Step 3: Connect the end of the cable with the right angle DIN connector and audio cables to the back of the head unit as shown in Figure 2. The shorter end of the cable coming from the PIA is a pass-through cable that can be used to connect other products to your head unit, i.e., CD changer. Connector Left/Right Audio Cables (Model Specific) Figure 2. Typical Head Unit, Rear View Note: The location of the connections on the head unit may vary depending on the model.
Installation Basics/Installation Planning Installation (Continued) Step 6: Return the head unit to its original location in the dashboard. CAUTION: Ensure the cables are not kinked or get disconnected when installing the head unit. Note: If you had removed screws to pull the car stereo head unit out, please reinstall the screws. Figure 3.
Step 7: If you had removed the dash board during installation please return it back to its original location. (See Figure 4.) Car Mounting Bracket (Alternate Position) Car Mounting Bracket Docking Station and Mini-Tuner Figure 4. Typical Dashboard Installation Completing Activation: Now that your XM Direct system has been installed your XM Universal Tuner will need to be activated. Tune your car stereo head unit to the XM Preview Channel, channel 1 and follow instructions for activation.
Cable Routing/Tools Required/Installation Procedure 6 Troubleshooting ANTENNA: The XM antenna is not connected to the XM tuner. • Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely. UPDATING: Radio is being updated with latest encryption code. • Wait until encryption code has updated. Channels 0 and 1 should function normally. NO SIGNAL: XM signal is too weak or blocked at the current location.
Installation Procedure 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Interface Adapter Cable 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 Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
Installation Procedure/Completing Activation 8 For additional information: call 1-800-645-4994 or visit www.audiovox.com. For more information about XM Satellite Radio service, visit www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852-9636. The XM name and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
