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Sirius Satellite Radio SUPV1C Plug & Play User Manual And Installation

Sirius Satellite Radio SUPV1C Plug & Play User Manual And Installation

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  • Page 1 Installation + User Guide Plug & Play Vehicle Kit...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your new SUPV1C SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit Your new SUPV1C SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit lets you enjoy SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment in any vehicle. Use this manual as a guide for the proper installation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter ....28 Docking the SIRIUS Radio ......28 Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Radio .

  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Information

    • Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. SIRIUS is not responsible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the proce- dures in this guide.

  • Page 5: Product Compatibility Notice

    • Do not operate the SIRIUS radio in a way that might divert your attention from driving safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in ac- cordance with traffic safety laws at all times.

  • Page 6: Warnings

    These may cause damage to the unit. Cigarette lighter adapter The SUPV1C cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12 VDC power system. It must be powered using the included Cigarette Lighter Adapter only. Connecting the SUPV1C directly to the vehicle’s 12 VDC power system may result in damage to the vehicle dock or...

  • Page 7: Copyrights & Trademarks

    Copyrights & Trademarks © 2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hardware, subscription, and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit http://siriuscanada.ca.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SUPV1C SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if the kit fails to operate properly, notify your dealer immediately.
  • Page 9 magnetic antenna magnetic antenna antenna antenna mounting mounting alcohol Swab alcohol Swab Cover/Tail Cover/Tail Screws Screws Package Contents...

  • Page 10: Controls

    1 figure 1 Lock Switch: Locks and unlocks the SIRIUS radio in the vehicle dock. Mounting Holes: Mounting holes for attaching the suction cup mount or the vent mount. FM OUT Connector: FM output for use with the optional FM Direct Adapter.

  • Page 11: Installation

    The mounting accessories necessary to install the vehicle dock in a vehicle are pro- vided. Figure 2 shows two examples of the SIRIUS radio mounted in a vehicle: a is the suction cup mount method, and B is the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
  • Page 12 figure 2 figure 2 Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be attached to the vehicle dock and installed as described in the following sections. Installation...
  • Page 13 Suction Cup mount method (a) The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth surface. To mount the vehicle dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as fol- lows: Attach the vehicle dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws. (Figure 3) figure 3 figure 3...
  • Page 14 Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 4) and position the suction cup mount on the windshield or other location you which have chosen. Press the cam lever all the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the suction cup.
  • Page 15 Vent mount method (b) To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as follows: If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to Figure 5 and install the longer vent hooks into the vent mount.
  • Page 16 Refer to Figure 7 and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in your vehicle. Position the two tension springs a against a vent louver B. Then push the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks C drop down and hook the rear of the vent louver (Figure 8).

  • Page 17: Installing The Antenna

    • Mounting the magnetic antenna and cover/tail on the vehicle • Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the SIRIUS radio or vehicle dock The following sections provide instructions for both installation steps. AntennA Mounting The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold the antenna in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city).
  • Page 18 • window. 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 antenna 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 Follow this procedure to mount the antenna: Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna. Attach the rubber cover/tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 11, and press the antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail.

  • Page 20: Cable Routing

    Convertible on page 27 Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http://www.siriuscanada.ca. Click on the Install/Activate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips.
  • Page 21 Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer.
  • Page 22 Secure the excess cable with wire ties. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle dock.
  • Page 23 Pickup Truck antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 14 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a pickup truck. 1. Route Cable Under Rubber 2. Continue Tucking Cable Molding Around Under Molding To...
  • Page 24 Secure the excess cable with wire ties. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle dock.
  • Page 25 SUV/mini-Van antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 15 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 4. Bring Cable Out To...
  • Page 26 Secure the excess cable with wire ties. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS radio location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the SIRIUS radio or vehicle cradle/dock.
  • Page 27 Convertible antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 16 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a convertible. 6. Bring Cable Out To Docking Station Location and Connect to the Docking Station 1. Bring Cable from Antenna Into Inside 5.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Cigarette Lighter Adapter

    Docking the SIRIUS Radio If your radio is a SIRIUS Plug and Play series ST or SV, you will need to install the ve- hicle dock adapter provided with the kit. Refer to Figure 17 and place the vehicle dock lock in the unlocked position (1).
  • Page 29 17 figure 17 For SIRIUS radios which do not require the adapter, make sure the lock on the vehicle dock is set in the unlocked position and place the SIRIUS radio into the vehicle dock, pressing the radio down until it is fully seated. Slide the lock into the locked position.

  • Page 30: Maximizing Audio Quality From Your Sirius Radio

    Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Radio There are two primary ways to connect your SIRIUS radio to your vehicle radio: Wire- less Connection or Direct Connection. The following sections will help you obtain http://www.siriuscanada. the best performance. For the latest information go to ca/en/install/vehicle.aspx.
  • Page 31 Wireless audio Connection To tune your vehicle’s FM radio and your SIRIUS radio to the same FM channel: Turn off your SIRIUS radio and tune through the FM channels on your vehicle’s radio to locate an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area. If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your SIRIUS radio.

  • Page 32: Direct Connections

    A direct connection provides better audio performance than a wireless connection and removes the possibility of interference from local FM broadcasters. There are several ways to directly connect your SIRIUS radio which are explained in the following sec- tions. Tip: Depending on the model of radio in your vehicle and your level of comfort...
  • Page 33 TRANSMITTER figure 20 figure 20 Cassette adapter If your vehicle radio has a cassette player: Purchase a Cassette Adapter at your local electronics retailer. Connect the adapter between the LINE OUT on the vehicle dock (refer to Figure 1 on page 10), and the vehicle radio’s cassette slot. (Figure 21) note: Refer to the cassette adapter manufacturer’s guidelines for correct use.

  • Page 34: Subscribing To The Sirius Service

    Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service. To subscribe, do the following: Be sure that the SIRIUS radio is correctly installed, is in the vehicle or home dock, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    The FM frequency contains static. clarity Locate a quiet FM frequency on your vehicle radio and set the FM transmitter frequency of the SIRIUS radio to match. If using the Audio Out connector, check the cable con- nections. No sound The audio cables are not connected, or the FM radio is set to the wrong frequency.

  • Page 36: Optional Accessories

    The SUBX1C SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox is a portable docking station and audio system for use with the SIRIUS radio. With the built-in amplifier and speak- ers, the boombox delivers rich, powerful sound indoors or outdoors, and features an auxiliary input for other audio devices.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    Warranty 12 month Warranty SIRIUS Canada Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and labor.
  • Page 38 WARRANTY RETURN: To obtain a replacement within the terms of this Warranty, please return product to an authorized Sirius Canada retailer or call Erikson Consumer Customer Service at (800) 567-3275 for an authorized Sirius retailer near you; proof of purchase and description of defect are required.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications Cigarette Lighter Adapter Fuse Requirement ..... . 2A Slow Blow Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable Length ......1.8m (6ft.) Cigarette Lighter Adapter Operating Temperature .

  • Page 40: Sirius Id

    SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS radio in the space provided below. SID: ____________________________________ SIRIUS ID...
  • Page 44 SIRIUS Canada Inc. 135 Liberty Street, 4th Floor Toronto, Ontario M6K 1A7 1.888.539.7474 Plug & Play Vehicle Kit (SUPV1C121207a) OO.ABCD1.001...

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