Garmin GTM 10 Installation Sheet - Page 2

For the installer The GTM 10 FM TMC Traffic Receiver installs between a vehicle's radio and its antenna cable. Carefully read this Installation Sheet and follow the instructions to install the GTM 10 in the vehicle. GTM 10 overview The GTM 10 has two cable connectors that allow it to be installed in series between the antenna and radio. Do not open the GTM 10 or loosen the case screws. in: In from antenna. Connect the antenna adapter here. Out In out: Out to radio. Connect the radio adapter cable here. leD: displays the signal status. Mini-USB cable (cord is not to scale) Mini-UsB cable: 1.5-meter built-in cable to connect to a Garmin GPS device. LED step 1: Prepare the radio Test: Before installation, test the vehicle's radio to ensure that the antenna is functioning properly and the radio can receive all normal FM signals. If the antenna functions improperly, the GTM 10 may not work properly. Consult the owner about continuing with installation. Remove the trim panel and other parts of the dashboard to Radio access the vehicle's radio antenna cable. You may need to remove the radio as well. Detach the antenna cable. step 2: Choose the appropriate Cables The GTM 10 ships with several adapter cables. Each cable Antenna Cable contains at least one Fakra connector for connecting to the GTM 10 In/Out receptacles. Except for the dual-ended Fakra cable, the cables are grouped in pairs: for each cable with a male end (plug) there is a matching cable with a female end (receptacle). European and UK packages include one cable that has two Fakra connectors, one pair of ISO cables, and one pair of Motorola cables. The US package includes one cable that has two Fakra connectors, one pair of Motorola cables, and one pair of GM cables. Fakra Connector ISO Male (Plug) ISO Female (Receptacle) Motorola Male (Plug) Motorola Female (Receptacle) GM Male (Plug) GM Female (Receptacle) To select the proper pair of cables to use, match the adapter cable male end (plug) to the vehicle's radio antenna cable plug. Use that pair of cables for the installation. If the antenna has a Fakra connector, use the dual-ended Fakra cable between the GTM 10 and the radio.