Garmin 10 Owner's Manual

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GTM 10 Owner’s Manual 
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  NOTE: This section is provided for your 
reference; it contains much of the information that 
appears on the Installation Sheet
Garmin highly recommends that a professional installer 
complete the installation. To download a complete 
Installation Sheet, go to 
http://www.garmin.com 
/products/gtm10 
and click the Manuals link. 
Do not open the GTM 10 or loosen the case screws. 
Out: Out to radio. Connect 
to radio adapter cable.
1.5-meter Mini-USB cable
connects to Garmin GPS 
device (cord is not to scale)
In: In from antenna. Connect 
to antenna adapter cable.
LED: displays the signal status.
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. 
Remove the vehicle’s radio to access the antenna cable. 
You may need to remove the trim panel or other parts 
of the dashboard. Detach the antenna cable.
Radio
Antenna Cable
Step 2: Choose the Appropriate Cables
To select the proper pair of cables to use, match the 
adapter cable male end (plug) to the vehicle’s radio 
antenna cable plug. Then locate the matching female 
(receptacle) cable. Use that pair of cables for the 
installation.