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Introduction 

Thank you for purchasing the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA)

. The 

FMDA provides a superior audio connection for your Satellite Radio.

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Static-free sound:

 Virtually static-free audio connection for 

your Satellite Radio, hard-wired directly into your vehicle’s 

AM/FM radio.

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Easy switching between Satellite Radio and AM/FM Radio:

 

You can still hear your local AM or FM stations when your 

Satellite Radio is turned off.

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Works with almost any vehicle:

 Includes everything for most 

vehicle installations. (Additional antenna adapters may be 

required and are sold separately by professional installers.)

SiriusXM strongly recommends professional installation of 

this product in your vehicle. Ask your favorite retailer if they 

provide professional installation services or can recommend a 

professional installation service.

The SiriusXM FMDA25 is compatible with the following Satellite 

Radios: 

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SiriusXM Dock & Play and Portable Radios

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Sirius Dock & Play and Portable Radios

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XM Dock & Play and Portable Radios that ship with or are 

Summary of Contents for FMDA

Page 1: ...FM Direct Adapter for Satellite Radios Installation Guide FMDA ...

Page 2: ...urned off Works with almost any vehicle Includes everything for most vehicle installations Additional antenna adapters may be required and are sold separately by professional installers SiriusXM strongly recommends professional installation of this product in your vehicle Ask your favorite retailer if they provide professional installation services or can recommend a professional installation serv...

Page 3: ...le Kit XM SkyDock and XM Snap Note XM Radios that are not compatible with the PowerConnect Vehicle Kit should be paired with the FM Direct Adapter model XMFM1 For the latest information about this and other SiriusXM products and accessories visit www siriusxm com ...

Page 4: ...he vehicle s existing AM FM antenna input SiriusXM strongly recommends professional installation of this product Many SiriusXM retailers provide professional installation services or can recommend a professional installation service Considerations Certain vehicle models will require adapters to connect the vehicle s AM FM antenna to the FMDA25 and to connect the FMDA25 to the vehicle s AM FM radio...

Page 5: ...tional antenna adapter may be required 3 Plug the vehicle s AM FM antenna cable into the female FM Antenna Socket B of the FMDA25 Additional antenna adapter may be required FM DIRECT ADAPTER VEHICLE AM FM RADIO SATELLITE RADIO VEHICLE DOCK C TO FM OR FM OUT CONNECTOR OF VEHICLE DOCK OR SATELLITE RADIO A TO VEHICLE AM FM RADIO MATCH CHANNELS B TO VEHICLE AM FM ANTENNA FROM VEHICLE AM FM ANTENNA VEH...

Page 6: ...ite Radio are turned on and tuned to the same FM channel Refer to the User Guide of the Satellite Radio for instructions on matching FM channels 7 Static free audio from the Satellite Radio should be heard through the vehicle s AM FM radio Secure the FMDA25 Secure the FMDA25 behind the vehicle FM radio location or FM ANTENNA SOCKET B TO VEHICLE FM ANTENNA TO VEHICLE FM RADIO TO SATELLITE RADIO MIN...

Page 7: ...Wrap the wire tie around the molded indents of the FMDA as shown to prevent the FMDA25 from slipping Then secure it to a bracket or wiring harness using the wire tie Avoid brackets with sharp edges and any moving parts such as gas and brake pedals ...

Page 8: ...g misuse neglect accident power surges or acts of nature How to Obtain Warranty Service To obtain warranty service please call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1 866 746 7961 You will be required to provide proof of purchase and a description of the defect You must prepay the cost of shipping the product to an approved service center LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY THE LIABILITY OF SIRIUSXM UNDER THIS WARRANTY ...

Page 9: ...ressly approved by Sirius XM Radio Inc can void the user s authority to operate this device Under Part 15 of the FCC Rules operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT The FCC and FAA have not certified this ...

Page 10: ...l ability required to properly perform an installation SiriusXM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third party products It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction SiriusXM p...

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