SMART DIGITAL ADAPTER

Installation Guide

XMDGM100

Smart Digital Adapter for GM Car Radios

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Introduction::

Use in conjunction with an XM universal tuner box, the

XMDGM100 Smart Digital Adapter allows you to adapt an existing GM satellite radio ready car stereo to receive XM

Satellite Radio service.

Important Note::

The XMDGM100 can be installed in vehicles that have adequate

GM Class II radios. GM Class II radios are available as standard equipment in some models or as optional equipment in other models. Visit www.terk.com/xmdirect to review the most updated car model compatability list.

Installation Overview::

The XMDGM100 is an easily connected plug and play device and does not require the splicing or cutting of existing wiring within the vehicle. These step-by-step instructions illustrate in detail two typical GM installations. Depending on your car model an alternate installation may be necessary, but because of the plugand-play nature of the product all installations are similar to the ones illustrated.

Introduction::

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Part 2

A2::

W1::

A3::

W3::

W2::

Part 1

A1::

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Part 1:: XM Direct – Universal Tuner Box

A1 :: Micro antenna with single output

A2 :: Universal XM Tuner Box

Part 2:: XM Direct – Smart Digital Adapter

A3 :: Smart Digital Adapter – this is a small black box that converts the XM signal to the protocol of the head unit.

W1 :: Cable harness specific to the protocol of the head unit

W2 :: Red and white audio RCA cables

W3 :: 8 pin din cable

Installation Basics::

When choosing a location to mount the components, care must be taken not to interfere with any of the vehicles existing systems. Good installation practices should be observed when mounting components to avoid any vibration, movement or rattling after installation. Components should be secured in place with methods such as Velcro, double stick foam tape, screws and nuts, cable ties etc. All mounting hardware and methods are at the discretion of the installer. Cables should also be secured in place to avoid movement. Care should be taken not to crimp any of the cables when installing them. And special care should be taken not to route cables on or near sharp edges that could eventually cut into the jacket of the cable.

Installation Planning::

Typically the XM tuner should be located within 3 feet of the rear of the radio due to harness and cable lengths. The antenna should be located in an area to insure the cable will reach the tuner location. Check this prior to installation. The installation guide XM-RVR-D-001 supplied with your XM tuner and antenna has additional information on antenna location and installati

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The following step-by-step instructions illustrate in detail two typical GM installations. The images on the left are for a typical SUV installation. The images on the right are for a typical Sedan installation.

STEP 1

REMOVE DASH BOARD TRIM BEZEL TO ACCESS RADIO

STEP 2

REMOVE MOUNTING SCREWS AND PULL OUT RADIO

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STEP 3

UNPLUG EXISTING CONNECTORS AND ANTENNA

CABLE AND REMOVE RADIO. INSTALL LARGE AND

SMALL CONNECTORS (REMOVED FROM RADIO) INTO

HARNESS (W1) SUPPLIED WITH YOUR KIT

STEP 4

INSTALL DIRECT CONNECT ADAPTER BOX (A3) BY INSTALLING

WHITE CONNECTOR AS SHOWN.

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STEP 5

INSTALL RED AND WHITE RCA AUDIO CABLES (W2)

AND 8 PIN MINI DIN CABLE (W3) INTO OPPOSITE SIDE

OF DIRECT CONNECT INTERFACE BOX.

STEP 6

FEED OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE RED AND WHITE RCA CABLE (W2)

AND THE 8 PIN MINI DIN CABLE (W3) TO THE SELECTED LOCATION

FOR YOUR XM TUNER (A2).

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STEP 7

LOCATE AND MOUNT THE ADAPTER BOX (A3) IN SUITABLE LOCATION

THAT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE RADIO AND WILL NOT VIBRATE OR

RATTLE AFTER INSTALLATION. WE LOCATED THE UNIT IN A SPACE NEAR

THE AIR DUCT AND SECURED IT IN PLACE USING VELCRO .

STEP 8

AFTER THE ADAPTER BOX (A3) IS SECURE – CONNECT THE LARGE AND

SMALL CONNECTORS FROM THE HARNESS (W1) TO THE BACK OF THE

RADIO, AND CONNECT THE ANTENNA CABLE TO THE ANTENNA JACK ON

THE BACK OF THE RADIO.

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STEP 9

CAREFULLY LOCATE THE RADIO BACK INTO POSITION. MAKE SURE

THAT THE HARNESS DOES NOT BLOCK THE RADIO UNIT OR GET CRIMPED

BY THE RADIO WHEN INSTALLING. REPLACE AND TIGHTEN THE RADIO

MOUNTING SCREWS. REPLACE THE TRIM BEZEL .

STEP 10

LOCATE AND INSTALL THE MAGNETIC MOUNT ANTENNA (A1) PER THE

INSTRUCTIONS SHOWN IN THE XM DIRECT INSTALLATION GUIDE

(XM-RVR-D-001). THE IMAGES BELOW SHOW THE ANTENNA MOUNTED

ON THE ROOF NEAR THE FRONT WINDOW.

STEP 11

ROUTE CABLE ACCORDINGLY TO THE LOCATION OF THE XM TUNER (A2).

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STEP 12

AT THIS POINT OF THE INSTALLATION THE RED AND WHITE RCA CABLE,

THE 8 PIN MINI DIN CABLE AND THE XM ANTENNA CABLE SHOULD ALL

BE ROUTED TO THE INTENDED LOCATION OF THE XM TUNER (A2).

CONNECT THESE CABLES TO THE UNIVERSAL TUNNER BOX (A2).

STEP 13

LOCATE THE XM TUNER (A2) INTO ITS FINAL MOUNTING POSITION AND

SECURE IN PLACE WITH AN APPROPRIATE METHOD TO PREVENT

MOVEMENT AND RATTLING.

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STEP 14

IF THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE DASH

BOARD HAD BEEN REMOVED PLEASE RETURN IT TO ITS ORIGINAL

POSITION. YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE. YOU MUST NOW

ACTIVATE YOUR XM TUNER.

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Upon completion of your installation your XM tuner will need to be activated. Tune the XM tuner to the Preview Channel, channel 1 and follow instructions for activation. You can also call the toll free XM activation number at 1-800-XM-RADIO (967-2346).

XM Satellite Radio Operation

For operation of your radio in the XM mode, please refer to the Audio

System Section of you vehicle Owner’s Manual. There you find directions on how to use the XM features of your radio and a table which explains the meanings of the XM text display messages.

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty TERK Technologies Corp. (TERK) warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of purchase. During this warranty period, this product will be replaced or repaired without charge. This warranty does not cover any damage due to acts of nature, commercial use, accident, misuse, improper installation, abuse or negligence. This warranty is only valid in the USA. Replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer.

TERK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages (except for damages of up to $1,000 for damage caused to the motor vehicle in which such product is installed, and such $1,000 does not cover any labor costs and covers only actual damage to goods, provided that TERK is furnished reasonable opportunity to verify that the product was properly installed by an appropriate installation technician) for breach of any express or implied warranty on this product, except to the extent that limitations of this sort are prohibited by applicable law. To the maximum extent permitted by law,

TERK hereby disclaims all liability for personal injury arising out of the use of this product, whether such injury is a direct or indirect result of this product not performing as warranted.

THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURCHASE EXCEPT TO THE

EXTENT THAT IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF EITHER SORT ARE

REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND IN SUCH CASE, EACH

WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR.

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