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- Page 1 Installation and User Guide SIRIUS Speaker Dock Portable Audio System for SIRIUS Dock and Play Radios For use with most newer SIRIUS Dock and Play Radios...
- Page 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your new SIRIUS Speaker Dock, Portable Audio System for SIRIUS Dock and Play Radios! Your new SIRIUS Speaker Dock lets you enjoy SIRIUS entertainment in your home, office, or other location. Use this manual as a guide for installation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents TAble of ConTenTS CoPyRIghTS & TRADemARkS WARnIng AnD SAfeTy InfoRmATIon Safety Precautions ......5 Warnings . -
Page 4: Copyrights & Trademarks
Copyrights & Trademarks © 2008 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ™ “Sportster”, “Starmate”, and “Stratus” are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. Hardware, subscription, and activation fee required. -
Page 5: Warning And Safety Information
Warning and Safety Information Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident and/or personal injury. • Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. SIRIUS is not responsible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the procedures in this guide. -
Page 6: Package Contents
Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Speaker Dock. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if the Speaker Dock fails to operate properly, notify your dealer immediately. -
Page 7: Controls And Connectors
Controls and Connectors Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors of the Speaker Dock. Front View source aux in Bottom View Power and Volume Knob: Pressing the knob turns the Speaker Dock’s power On or Off. Turning the knob increases or decreases the volume level (+/—). Source Button: Switches audio output between SIRIUS radio and the AUX input. - Page 8 an MP3 player, CD player etc. Headphone Connector: Stereo headphone jack to privately listen to the Speaker Dock. Power On/Low Battery Light: The light is a constant blue when the Speaker Dock is powered on. The light will turn red when the batteries in the Speaker Dock are nearly discharged and need replacement.
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Page 9: Installation
Installation Docking the SIRIUS Radio Place your SIRIUS Dock and Play radio into the Speaker Dock as follows: Locate the docking slots on the back of your SIRIUS radio, and the connector on the bottom of your radio. (Refer to Figure 2.) Align the radio with the docking rails and connector on the front of the Speaker Dock so that the docking rails can slide into the docking slots. -
Page 10: Installing The Indoor/Outdoor Antenna For Indoor Use
Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Indoor Use Before installing the indoor/outdoor antenna, please read this entire section. Please visit http://www.sirius.com/install and click on Home Installation for more information on home antenna installation. You can also find out information about various signal distribution accessories for the home, such as the Echo Home Wireless Signal Repeater System or the 50’... - Page 11 Note: If your location is in major metropolitan area, the antenna can possibly be lo- cated inside the home because terrestrial (or ground) repeaters are used to boost signal strength. If you are able to achieve a good terrestrial signal with the antenna indoors, you can disregard the remainder of these antenna installation instructions.
- Page 12 If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree clear view of the sky (Best), then for the Better and Good installations you must at least have a clear view of the sky in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites, as shown in the following map diagram. (Figure 5) Installation figure 4 figure 4...
- Page 13 WEST Use the map to find the area you are located in (1 to 5). Then find the direction in which you need to have a clear view of the sky: Area 1: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing EAST or NORTHEAST Area 2: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or NORTHEAST...
- Page 14 The location for the antenna must have an unobstructed view of the sky in the direction indicated for your area. (Figure 6) For example, suppose you live in Area 2. You determined that your antenna will need to have a clear view of the sky facing North or Northeast. The exact direction is de- termined by your specific location in Area 2 relative to the X on the map: If you live in Texas, you will need a more Northerly facing clear view of the sky whereas if you live in southern California, you will need a more Northeast facing clear view of the sky.
- Page 15 Testing and optimizing the Antenna Signal Strength The stronger the SIRIUS signal strength, the less likely it is that you will experience an interruption of the audio when listening to a broadcast. To assist you in adjusting the antenna aiming for optimal reception, your SIRIUS radio can display a screen showing the strength of the SIRIUS signal being received, similar to Figure 7.
- Page 16 The second adjustment is to turn the antenna slightly to the left or right until the high- est possible signal strength is achieved. (Figure 9) Installation THIS SURFACE OF THE ANTENNA SHOULD BE POINTED AT THE SKY TOWARDS THE DIRECTION OF THE SATELLITES figure 8 figure 8...
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Page 17: Installing The Indoor/Outdoor Antenna For Outdoor Use
The SIRIUS satellites are not in a fixed place in space and move relative to the earth. As a result, the signal level at the antenna will vary throughout the day. Once you think you have aimed and pointed your antenna at the optimal direction, it is important to check that you are receiving an uninterrupted signal all the time. -
Page 18: Connecting The Ac Power Adapter
AC Power Adapter and plug it into an AC outlet. Subscribing to SIRIUS Service If you have not yet subscribed your radio to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service, you’ll need to subscribe before you can listen to SIRIUS programming on your radio. To... - Page 19 When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service, and the radio has been updated with your subscription information, an alert will be displayed. To continue, press any button. You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and can tune to other channels. Installation...
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Page 20: Operation
Before you can listen to the SIRIUS programming, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service if you have not done so already. Please be sure to fol- low the activation instructions for your specific SIRIUS radio instructions. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Speaker Dock does not power on Speaker Dock does not operate on batteries SIRIUS radio displays: Antenna Not Detected Solution The AC Power Adapter is not connected, or the AC outlet into which it is plugged is not working. Check that the AC Power Adapter is connected to the Speaker Dock. - Page 22 Symptom SIRIUS radio displays: Acquiring Signal No sound from the Speaker Dock speakers Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Continued Solution No SIRIUS signal is being received. Check for obstacles over or around the indoor/outdoor antenna. Ensure antenna is pointed in the right direction toward the sky for your area to be able to see the SIRIUS satellite.
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Page 23: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer or at http://www.sirius.com to maximize your SIRIUS experience: echo home Wireless Signal Repeater System (model #: SIR-WRS1) The Echo Home Wireless Repeater System makes it easier to position and install your SIRIUS indoor/outdoor antenna for best reception without restricting where you want to place your SIRIUS radio or Speaker Dock. -
Page 24: Specifications
Specifications Nominal Output Power per Channel ......5 Watts RMS Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) ....... 0.2% at 1 Watt Speaker Frequency Response . -
Page 25: Sirius Id
SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS radio in the space provided below. SID: SIRIUS ID... - Page 28 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 800.869.5590 SUBX2 (SUBX2082808a) OO.ABCD1.001...
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