About the XM Direct Satellite Radio Package
If you're looking to get XM Satellite Radio in your car, and if you have an XM-ready Sony stereo, this package is for you. It features the XM Direct radio, an XM antenna, and the adapter cable you'll need to connect the radio to your stereo.
The XM Direct radio is super-compact, so it will fit neatly in a convenient spot under the passenger seat is the most typical location. The antenna mounts snugly on the roof of your vehicle, thanks to its strong magnetic base. The adapter cable plugs right into your Sony stereo's CD changer port.
Once the XM Direct radio is connected, you can use your Sony stereo to select channels (by category or station number) and view station information (artist, album title, track title, channel number, or channel name) on its readout.
The XM Direct radio is a universal application. It also works with compatible Kenwood, Alpine, Pioneer, and Panasonic stereos. Should you ever switch the brand of your stereo, you'll only have to buy a new adapter cable (for the appropriate brand), rather than replacing the XM Direct radio entirely.
You must have a subscription to XM in order to tune in the digital satellite radio signal. (Satellite radio service is available only within the lower 48 states not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories.)
Product highlights:
- XM Direct XM radio
- Sony adapter cable
- roof-mount XM antenna with 19.75-ft. cable
- single-cable antenna connection
- select channel name, channel number, artist, song title, or category name to appear on receiver's display
- channel scan/search
- channel presets
- dimensions: 4-1/2"W x 1-5/16"H x 5-1/8"D (tuner); 1-13/16"W x 11/16"H x 2-3/8"D (antenna)
- warranty: 1 year
What's in the box:
XM Direct Satellite Radio Package owner's manual
- Universal XM Satellite Radio tuner (for satellite-ready car stereos)
- Magnetic antenna with attached 19.75' cable (terminating into an SMB connector)
- 4 Plastic wire ties
- XMD1000 Installation Guide
- XM101 Channel Guide
- XMDirect Smart Digital Adapter for Sony car stereos
- 27.5" UniLink/XMDirect cable (has a male UniLink connector on one end and a 16-pin Molex connector on the other end)
- 40" Mini-DIN cable (has male 8-pin Mini-DIN connectors on each end)
- 75" RCA patch cable (with male stereo RCA plugs on each end)
- XMDSON110 Installation Guide
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Service | XM | |
Compatible Brand | Sony | |
Display Lines | None | |
Channel Presets | None | |
Song Memory | None | |
Built-in FM Transmitter | No | |
Car Kit | N/A | |
Home Kit | N/A | |
Changer Jack/Pass-Thru | No | |
NavTraffic Compatible | No | |
Included Antenna |
Car Antenna | |
Dimensions and Warranty | ||
Width (inches) | 4-1/2 | |
Height (inches) | 1-5/16 | |
Depth (inches) | 5-1/8 | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
Product Research
Features
Overview: This package includes the Terk XMDSON110 Smart Digital Adapter and the XMD1000 Terk XMDirect Universal XM Satellite Radio tuner with an antenna. The XMDSON110 allows you to connect the tuner to a compatible, satellite-ready Sony car stereo receiver with changer controls.
Compatibility: The package is compatible with a wide range of Sony receivers, please check your radio's accessory list to confirm compatibility.
Antenna: The XMD1000 includes an ultra-thin Micro Antenna with a 19-3/4' cable. The strong magnetic base securely attaches the antenna to the vehicle. Best reception is achieved with the antenna mounted on a metal surface of the vehicle roof in the center of an area with at least 12" x 12" of surface area, and a minimum of 6" from a window or sunroof. Antenna Dimensions: Width=1.769", Height=0.654", Depth=2.323".
CD Changer Integration: If the XMD1000 XMDirect Satellite Tuner and XMDSON110 Smart Digital Adapter are installed, a CD changer cannot be added.
Installation Note: Because of cable lengths, the XMDSON110 should be installed behind the dash within 3 feet of the XMD1000 tuner.
Inputs and Outputs
XMDSON110 Inputs and Outputs:
- To Sony Head Unit:
- UniLink Bus: The included 27.5" cable connects the XMDSON110 to the receiver
- To XMD1000 Tuner:
- Control: The included 40" DIN cable (8-pin) connects to the XMD1000
XMD1000 Inputs and Outputs: The XMD1000 has only 3 connections:
- Antenna: SMB connector
- Head Unit (via the XMDSON110 adapter): 8-pin DIN connector
- Audio Output: gold-plated stereo RCA jacks (manual incorrectly states this is a 3.5mm mini-jack)
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I don't know what the other person is talking about but it works great for me. I haven't had any problems with it at all. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking into getting one.
nathan from Cadillac, MI