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The Audiovox CNP2000UC XM Direct 2 Car Kit is a universal XM satellite radio programmable interface adapter. Designed for use in the car, the XM satellite radio combines a programmable adapter and the XM Mini-Tuner, where you can program the adapter with your home computer to work with the in-dash receiver. You easily can change channels and see programming information on your stereo's display. The adapter can be reprogrammed to work with a different dash receiver, so you can use the compact XM Mini-Tuner with your XM-ready home receiver or in another vehicle with a compatible dock. A subscription to XM is required, as well as an additional, brand-specific cable that connects the adapter to your receiver (not included). Audiovox offers a one-year warranty. What's in the Box:
Programmable interface adapter, mini-tuner receiver, mini-tuner docking station, magnetic roof mount antenna, USB programming cable (required to download protocol).
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 Worked great for first 3 weeks |
| Review Date: October 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: bassicsteve, Iowa |
I got this receiver to use with a new Sony satellite-ready AM/FM/CD deck (CDXGT630UI) I bought to replace a factory stereo. The CNPSON1 XM radio adapter (also bought on Amazon) is also required to use this XM radio with that deck.
Since I bought the deck at BestBuy, I had them install this XM radio and the adapter along with the deck, and I couldn't be happier. I switch the deck's source to "XM" and I'm able to browse the XM channels and set up 3 banks of XM channel presets. The CNP2000UC has performed flawlessly with no issues during the month since the install.
Since the adapter and XM receiver are installed behind the dash, there are no cigarette lighter plug-ins for the XM radio and no unsightly wires hanging about, as I had previously with an XM "Roady2" add-on. This was definitely a worthwhile purchase - one I'm happy to recommend to anyone who wants a clean XM radio install and enhanced ease of use.
** UPDATE ** The XM receiver worked great for 22 days after it was professionally installed then, as I was driving down the interstate, the radio's audio was abruptly replaced by a loud hum. If I switch channels, I can still see on my Sony CD deck's display the song that should be playing on that XM channel. So, the XM receiver is at least still receiving a signal. I contacted Audiovox support and they said that I should try re-flashing (reprogramming) the radio which, of course, means pulling the deck and the XMDirect2 radio out of the dash. Audiovox support said that this *might* fix the problem but, then again, it might not. In other words, the radio might work for a while again and then go dead - again. Meanwhile, I'll have to pay BestBuy to remove/re-install at least once and, most likely, a second time.
Audiovox Support said that, if re-flashing the unit doesn't fix the problem, I should contact them to arrange a return. Of course, doing so doesn't inspire any confidence that I won't have the same problem with the replacement unit. My advice to a buyer: stick with an outboard, portable XM unit. The wires from your cigarette lighter adapter and XM antenna may be an ugly necessity for a portable XM unit but at least you won't have to pay an installer multiple times to install/replace defective merchandise. Boo, Audiovox - boo! |
Works Great
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| Review Date: October 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Keith Johnson, Ithaca, MI USA |
Audiovox Car CNP2000UC XM Radio Direct 2 Add-on Car Stereo Receiver with Mini-Tuner
Excellent product. I own 2 mini-tuners with 2 home docks and 1 car dock and they work flawlessly. |
Works Great!!!
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| Review Date: February 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Mckinsey, |
| This unit hooked right up to my JVC head unit with no problems, works like a charm, easy to install and get up and running. The other review for the product must have been from the technologically challenged! You will need a Windows XP computer to make this unit work!!! |
Good product, but for the download on Audiovox site.
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| Review Date: February 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jason S. Yeager, Napa, California United States |
| I purchased this product to work with a Kenwood KDC-X692. When I went to the Audiovox website to download the software for this unit, it would not allow me to do so. I then realized that the software only works on computers running Windows XP. It will not work with Windows Vista. Audiovox really needs to get it together and get software that will run on Vista. I ended up using a friends computer to get the software and it downloaded without a hitch. Ultimately the product works great. |
Come on, you can do a better job.
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| Review Date: February 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: S. Smith, Orlando, FL |
Ok, so this is the product that I needed and it fit like it was supposed to. I get my XM through my stereo. Problems are just how horrible the instructions are. I believe that they needed to do a much better job. The programing is a hassle, but just follow the instructions the other reviewer left below and you will get through it. You do need to know how to use a computer a little, but if your installing this yourself, I think you should be able to follow those instructions.
The other thing missing from the instructions is that the yellow and black wires coming out of the required adapter cable need to be hooked up to power and ground (I'm using Audiovox Car CNPALP1 Alpine Adapter Cable for NP2000UC). Nowhere in either instruction manual does it even mention these wires! I had to do internet searches to make sure that this was the problem when it didn't turn on (since I didn't hook these wires up to anything).
So, if this is the product you NEED, then it does work and you will get your XM if all is done properly. Just don't expect to rely on the instructions provided by Audiovox! They need to fix their manuals before selling the product! |
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