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  • Page 1 User Guide User Guide InV2 InV2 Satellite Radio...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS InV2 Satellite Radio ® Your new SIRIUS InV2 Satellite Radio lets you enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment in any vehicle. Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your InV2’s features and capabilities.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Magnetic Antenna ..... . 16 Docking Your SIRIUS InV2 ......32 Connecting the Antenna .
  • Page 5 Changing Channels ......63 Channel Presets ......63 FM Presets Button .

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Information

    Warning and Safety Information FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Canadian Compliance

    WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. General Precautions Liquid Crystal Precautions If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fluid.
  • Page 8 • Be sure the unit is installed as described in the installation instructions which accompa- ny each accessory kit. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations which were not installed according to the instructions. •...

  • Page 9: Warnings

    Warnings Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.

  • Page 10: Copyrights & Trademarks

    Radio customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at http://www.sirius.com/ecoslicense. SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the eCos license. This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to SIRIUS as part of the eCos operating system.

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS InV2 Satellite Radio: SIRIUS InV2 Radio Cigarette Lighter Adhesive Dash Mount Adapter Package Contents...
  • Page 12 Cups (2) Cable Guides (3) Unpack your SIRIUS InV2 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your the radio fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation SIRIUS suggests that you have your InV2 professionally-installed in your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the Dash Mount, installation of the antenna, and proper routing of all the necessary wires and cables. If the locations of your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle’s FM antenna make the performance the SIRIUS radio’s built-in FM transmitter within your vehicle poor, a professional installer will have the necessary accessories to install an optional FM Direct Adapter or audio cable...

  • Page 14: Location

    Location When installing the Dash Mount in your vehicle, choose a location in your vehicle where it will not block your vision, interfere with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the air bag. The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen.

  • Page 15: Attaching The Adhesive Dash Mount

    Attaching the Adhesive Dash Mount Select the mounting position carefully before adhering the mount to your vehicle. Once the mount has been adhered to a surface, it will not be possible to remove it and adhere it again. Once you’ve selected a mounting location, clean the mounting surface area in the ve- hicle with the provided alcohol swab.

  • Page 16: Installing The Magnetic Antenna

    Installing the Magnetic Antenna Caution Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail, we rec- ommend that you install the antenna at or above room temperature (68° F). The adhesive on the Rubber Cover/Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at temperatures lower than this.
  • Page 17 ANTENNA MOUNTING The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold it in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also makes the antenna easy to remove for transferring it to other vehicles. Figure 3 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles.
  • Page 18 The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around it. It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the an- tenna from receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a roof rack, a sunroof, a roof-mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc.
  • Page 19 Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (see Figure 4, on page 18) and press the rubber Cover/Tail firmly into place on the vehicle. Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Cover/Tail for another 30 seconds. At room temperature (68°...
  • Page 20 Sedan /Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 5 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a sedan/coupe. 1. Feed Cable Under 2. Route Cable Out of Window Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Trunk Opening 3.
  • Page 21 Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a plastic putty knife or similar object to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the an- tenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point.
  • Page 22 Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 6 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a pickup truck. 4. Bring Cable out from Weatherstripping and Route Under Carpet Installation NTENNA 2. Continue Tucking Cable Under Molding To Bottom of Windshield Figure 6...
  • Page 23 Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: Use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to lift the rubber molding around the wind- shield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it. Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the wind- shield to the lowest corner.
  • Page 24 SUV/ Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 7 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in an SUV or a Mini-Van. 1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Seal Around Hatch Opening Installation 4. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS Receiver Location NTENNA...
  • Page 25 Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tail- gate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch. Lift the weather strip- ping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather strip- ping.
  • Page 26 Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 8 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a convertible. 1. Bring Cable from Antenna Into Inside of Trunk Lid NTENNA 2. Tape Cable Along Inside of Lid to Hinge Strut Installation...
  • Page 27 Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut.
  • Page 28 TIPS The following DO and DO NOT antenna mounting tips illustrate how to install the an- tenna for optimal performance, and also illustrate where the antenna should not be installed. Mount the antenna on the roof, at least 3 inches from the edge.
  • Page 29 Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it. supplied Rubber Tail Cover to protect the antenna cable. 3” Installation...
  • Page 30 Don’t mount antenna inside vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. Don’t mount the an- tenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars. Installation...
  • Page 31 Don’t mount the an- tenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof. Don’t mount antenna close another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.

  • Page 32: Docking Your Sirius Inv2

    Docking Your SIRIUS InV2 To place your SIRIUS radio into the Dash Mount, gently slide the U-shaped fitting on the back of the InV2 unit into the Dash Mount until it snaps into place (see Figure 9).

  • Page 33: Connecting The Antenna

    Connecting the Antenna After you’ve routed the antenna cable to the Dash Mount and docked the InV2, connect the antenna cable to the A Antenna Connector Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the 5VDC connector on the left side of the InV2 unit.

  • Page 34: Cable Separation And Routing

    Cable Separation and Routing FCC Information The satellite antenna cable, FM extender antenna (FEA) cable and cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) power cable must be appropriately separated and routed for your radio to be compliant with federal regulations. Step 1 The connections on your radio are clearly marked.
  • Page 35 Step 3 Coil any excess cable between the cigarette lighter socket and radio, keeping it away from vehicle pedals or controls to prevent any slack which might interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. If possible, tuck the coiled part in a hidden location, such as in between the carpet and plastic panel of the front console (see Figure 14).

  • Page 36: Connecting The Sirius Inv2 To Your Vehicle's Audio System

    Connecting Your SIRIUS InV2 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS InV2 to your vehicle’s audio system: Direct Connection or Wireless Connection. Which one will perform best in your vehicle depends on your vehicle’s audio system.

  • Page 37: Direct Fm Audio Connection

    Direct Adapter (sold separately) will provide the next best quality connection between your SIRIUS InV2 and your vehicle radio. You will listen to your SIRIUS radio through your car radio’s FM tuner, but the SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter connects your vehicle’s FM radio directly to your SIRIUS radio’s FM Out jack, eliminating the outside static and...

  • Page 38: Cassette Adapter

    Cassette Adapter If your vehicle’s audio system has a cassette player you can purchase a cassette adapter from your local electronics retailer or from SIRIUS at http://shop.sirius.com. Plug the adapter’s connector into the A jack on the left side of the InV2 unit, and insert the adapter into UDIO your vehicle’s cassette player.

  • Page 39: Wireless Audio Connection

    Wireless Audio Connection If you cannot connect your SIRIUS InV2 directly to your vehicle’s audio system, it con- tains an FM transmitter that will ‘broadcast’ its audio to your vehicle’s FM radio. To use this you need to tune the InV2’s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that’s not being used in your area (see Figure 19).
  • Page 40 4. Press and hold the FM P preset frequency (see Figure 20). Note: FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area. 5. Press the Select button to select the FM1 preset. 6. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to browse-through the different FM channels until the channel you saved as a preset in Step 2 on page 39 appears (see Figure 21).

  • Page 41: Wireless Audio Connection Using The Fm Extender Antenna

    TIP: If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels, you may need to find channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Your SIRIUS InV2 can store 5 different preset FM transmitter channels so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city.
  • Page 42 IMPORTANT NOTE The FM Extender Antenna is placed inside your vehicle in close proximity to the vehicle’s FM antenna. In order for it to provide a strong FM signal for good reception, it MUST be mounted in the correct location and orientation, as described in the following section.
  • Page 43 WARNING Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.
  • Page 44 INSTALLATION Step 1: Determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna The key to properly installing the FEA in your vehicle is being able to determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna. The type and location of the FM antenna in your vehicle should be one of the following (see Figure 23, opposite): A.
  • Page 45 Figure 23 Installation...
  • Page 46 Step 2: Prepare the FEA for temporary installation Attach the suction cups to the antenna portion of the FEA in the positions shown in Figure 24. The antenna portion of the FEA is the relatively thinner section of the cable in between the bead and the arrow that transmits the FM signal to your vehicle’s FM antenna.
  • Page 47 For vehicles with • Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood • Whip/aerial mounted in the A-pillar of car frame Mount the FEA vertically on the front windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e. nearest to the antenna). See Figure 25. Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab.
  • Page 48 For vehicles with • In-glass, in the rear windshield • Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof DEFROSTER WIRES Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the rear windshield (see Figure 26). For vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip. For vehicles with an in-glass antenna, the FEA should be directly over one of the FM antenna’s wires.
  • Page 49 For vehicles with an type FM antenna: • Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk Mount FEA at Edge of Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna Figure 27 Mount the FEA vertically on the rear windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e.
  • Page 50 For vehicles with • Whip/aerial mounted on the front part of roof • In-glass, in the front windshield Alternate Mounting Location Tucked Into Headliner Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the front windshield or install it into the headliner of the vehicle just above the front windshield (see Figure 28).
  • Page 51 For vehicles with an type FM antenna: • In-glass, in a rear side window Mount the FEA directly over the in-glass antenna wires. If the antenna wires are vertical, mount the FEA vertically on the glass; if the in-glass antenna wires are horizontal, mount the FEA horizontally on the glass.
  • Page 52 Step 4: Temporarily plug the FEA into the InV2’s FM OUT connector See Figure 30. Cable From FM Extender Antenna Step 5: Tune your vehicle’s FM radio to an FM channel that’s not being used in your area Use your vehicle radio’s Tune function (not the Scan function) to find an FM channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area.
  • Page 53 Step 6: Set Your SIRIUS InV2’s FM transmitter to the same FM channel a. Dock your SIRIUS receiver and turn its power ON. Wait for the Channel Update to finish before pressing any buttons. b. Press and hold the FM P preset frequency (see Figure 31).
  • Page 54 Step 7: Optimize the placement of the FEA Mute the volume of your InV2. (Press the M and turn the volume down to zero. See Audio Level, on page 69.) Note, your SIRIUS radio is still ON. Turn up the volume of your vehicle’s FM radio. If you hear static or interference adjust the position of the FEA until the static or interference is eliminated or minimized (see Figure 33).
  • Page 55 Step 8: Permanently install the FEA Note: If you are mounting the FEA in the vehicle’s headliner, skip this step. When you are satisfi ed with the FEA’s mounting location, remove the suction cup mounts and peel the backing off the bead and arrow adhesive mounts. Clean the area where the FEA will be attached with the alcohol swab.
  • Page 56 Step 9: Route and hide the cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock Hide the FEA cable by properly routing it to your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock (see Figure 35). Use the cable guides to hold the cable in place until it reaches the inner trim or mould- ing at the edge of the window.
  • Page 57 Appendix A: Tips for Identifying the FM Antenna Correctly identifying your vehicle’s FM antenna is a key to successfully installing the FEA. The preceding installation section already showed you the different kinds of FM antennas found on vehicles. However, there are several types of antennas found on vehicles that you may at first believe to be the FM antenna but which in reality are not.
  • Page 58 Greater confusion may arise with whip type antennas. Figure 37 shows some whip type antennas which can be found on the front or rear of a vehicle’s roof, or on the rear windshield. Some of these antennas could be the FM antenna and some are not the FM antenna.

  • Page 59: Subscribing To The Sirius Service

    Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satel- lite Radio service. To subscribe, do the following: Be sure that your SIRIUS InV2 is correctly installed, is properly docked in the Ve- hicle Dock, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal.

  • Page 60: Controls

    Controls SIRIUS InV2 Front Panel and Connections Figure 39 and the section following identify and describe the SIRIUS InV2’s buttons, controls and connections. 1. LCD Display: Displays information about the InV2’s operation and about the pro- gram that is playing.
  • Page 61 4. Display (D ) Button: Pressing the D following modes: • Channel Number and Channel Name • Channel Number and Artist Name • Channel Number and Song Title • Channel Number and Artist Name/Song Title • Channel Number and Category Name Pressing and holding the D allowing you to use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the LCD display’s brightness (see Brightness and Contrast, on page 69).

  • Page 62: Operation

    Operation Display Screen Information Whenever you power your InV2 ON, the channel that was playing last will automatically begin playing, and the LCD display screen will show the currently-tuned channel num- ber along with either the channel name, artist name, song title, artist name/song title or the category name.

  • Page 63: Changing Channels

    Changing Channels Pressing the Channel UP or DOWN button will immediately tune to the next or previous channel. Pressing and holding the Channel UP or DOWN button will immediately skip up or down by 10 channels. Pressing and holding the Select button will return to the channel that was playing immediately before the current channel.

  • Page 64: Fm Presets Button

    FM Preset Button If you are using a wireless connection between your SIRIUS InV2 and your vehicle’s audio system (see page 39), the FM Preset button makes it easy to select between the InV2’s five different preset FM transmitter frequencies or select new FM transmitter preset frequencies without having to go through the Menu Options.

  • Page 65: Menu Options

    Menu Options Menu Options allows you to set and/or change your SIRIUS InV2’s various features and settings. The following settings are available in the Menu Options: • SIRIUS ID • FM Presets • FM Transmit • Brightness • Contrast •...

  • Page 66: Sirius Id

    SIRIUS ID This displays your InV2’s 12-digit SIRIUS ID (SID) number (see Figure 43). Figure 43 The SID is unique to each SIRIUS radio, and is required to activate your service. We recommend that you write this number in the space provided near the end of this user guide. No adjustments are allowed in this mode.

  • Page 67: Fm Presets

    FM Presets The FM P Menu Option lets you set or change the InV2’s built-in FM transmitter RESETS preset frequencies. You can set up to 5 different FM preset frequencies. 1. When the FM P RESETS preset will be displayed (see Figure 44, left). Pressing the Channel UP/DOWN buttons will cycle-through the five FM presets (see Figure 44, right).

  • Page 68: Fm Transmit

    FM Transmit The FM T menu option (see Figure 46) allows you to turn the the InV2’s built-in RANSMIT FM transmitter ON and OFF. 1. Pressing the Select button displays the FM O 2. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between FM ON and FM OFF (see Figure 47, right).

  • Page 69: Brightness And Contrast

    Brightness and Contrast Brightness adjusts the overall intensity of the LCD display to help with viewing in different lighting conditions. Contrast adjusts the relationship between the background and the text on the LCD display. Pressing the Select button from the B 48, left) displays a 10-segment horizontal bar graph (see Figure 48, right).

  • Page 70: Tones

    Tones The T menu option (see Figure 50) lets you select whether to hear an audible ONES confirmation tone as you navigate menus and lists. 1. From the T screen, press the Select button, and use the Channel UP/DOWN ONES buttons to toggle between B 2.

  • Page 71: Channel Lock

    Channel Lock Your SIRIUS InV2 has the ability to lock channels you do not want others (such as children) to access without your permission. When browsing channels with the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, channels that are locked will have a lock icon next to their channel number (see Figure 52).

  • Page 72: Edit Code

    Edit Code The E menu option allows you to change the Lock Code. 1. When the Edit Code screen is displayed, press the Select button. The E screen (see Figure 54, left) will appear. 2. Use the Preset buttons to enter the 4-digit code number and press the Select button.

  • Page 73: Signal

    Signal When using the optional Home Docking Station or Boombox indoors, it is important to aim the SIRIUS antenna for maximum signal reception. The S screens visually show IGNAL the strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received by the InV2. (Refer to the Home Docking Station installation guide for more information about properly orienting the antenna.) Select the S...

  • Page 74: Factory Set

    Factory Set The Factory Set menu option will restore most every feature of the radio to the original factory settings. The following is a list of all features affected by the Factory Set option: • All Channel Presets are cleared •...
  • Page 75 • If you do not want to restore the InV2 to its factory settings, press the Select button when the R ESTORE screen. PTIONS 3. The S screen (Figure 58, left) will be displayed. button to restore the factory settings. The R Figure 58 , right).

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom The InV2 does not power ON Display reads: No Antenna Display reads: No Signal Audio static or loss of clarity No sound Troubleshooting Solution Blown fuse, or the power cable is not properly connected. • Check for a bad fuse and check power cable connection The satellite antenna is not connected to the radio.

  • Page 77: Specifications

    Specifications Satellite Frequencies ....... .2322.293/2330.207 MHz Terrestrial Frequencies ........2326.250MHz Radio Power Requirements .

  • Page 78: Sirius Id

    SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS InV2 in the space provided below. SID: SIRIUS ID...
  • Page 79 Notes...
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  • Page 82 SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-869-5590 customercare@sirius-radio.com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1-888-869-5590 http://www.sirius.com...
  • Page 84 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 800.869.5590 SI2TK1 (InV2) User Guide (101507a)

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