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Audiovox CNP2000UC is a universal XM satellite radio tuner fro the car. Use it with the required programmable interface adapter and a XM Mini-Tuner. Once connected to your in-dash receiver with the optional cable, you'll be able to change channels and see programming information on your stereo's display.
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Technical Details
- Receive XM Satellite radio signal directly through an XM-ready car stereo head unit- Easily change channels and see programming information on stereo display
- Can be installed behind dashboard for clutter-free appearance
- Single interface adapter can be used used with a variety of XM-ready head units
- Requires additional, brand-specific adapter cable
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By 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!
By C. H. Martin (Champaign Il)
Ok here is the real way to make this work,
1. Down load the XM direct software from [...]
2. Plug in your CNP2000UC (the XM adapter thing), your computer should prompt you to install software.
- Choose the second option that says "Install from a list or specific location (advanced)" and press Next
- Click the box that says "Include this location in the search" and browse or type in the path "C:\Program Files\XM Direct 2" and press next
- That should get you the the XM Universal Board v3 programing that you need.
3. Now the hard part DON'T use the instructions that pop up when you click on the short cut that gets installed on your desk top. Instead go to my computer > C: > Program Files > XM Direct 2 > usbprog
Use the "usbprog" to program your unit.
4. You may have to use the Direct File Select option if the list of car stereo models is to long to show on the screen, if you do the path you will need is: my computer > C: > Program Files > XM Direct 2 > HEADUNITS > YourBrand > YourModel
Once the blue bar runs across the bottom of the usbprog window then your unit is programed! To double check click the PIA Model Read Verification button it should show the current date and time as the latest programing time.
If you find this useful I would copy and past these instructons, I have reprogrammed mine 3 times and it looks like that is the average yearly work this item requires.
Enjoy and happy trails
By 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.
By 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!!!
By James D. Davis (Albuquerque, NM)
We recently purchased this add on module for an Alpine head unit.
The XM direct software was a pain to load and not very user friendly. Once we got it load, the unit worked well for a few weeks. Then, it quit working. The unit had dumped all the software. After a reload, the unit worked well. A few days later, the software dumped again. Now a software refresh will only last a couple of days.
Calling Audiovox tech support was painful. I couldn't hear the tech support guy over his noisy potato chip bag he was digging into. I was transferred to 4 different people, just to get an address to send the unit to for repair.
I do not recommend this product.
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