Kenwood KTC-SR903 Instruction Manual

Sirius satellite radio tuner

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SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO TUNER
KTC-SR903

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help
you obtain the best performance from your new sirius satellite
radio tuner.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces
designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.
Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your
KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KTC-SR903 Serial number
© PRINTED IN JAPAN B64-2876-00/00 (K) (A)

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product. Model KTC-SR903 Serial number © PRINTED IN JAPAN B64-2876-00/00 (K) (A)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents What is Sirius Satellite Radio? ...3 Safety precautions...4 Which is your control unit? ...5 Operations from Model-A Control Unit ...6 Sirius ID [ESN] display Select Sirius Satellite Radio Mode Selecting the Preset Band Tuning Channel Preset Memory Preset Tuning Channel Scan Switching Seek Mode Category and Channel Search...
  • Page 3: What Is Sirius Satellite Radio

    What is Sirius Satellite Radio? Sirius is radio the way it was meant to be: up to 100 new channels of digital quality programming delivered to listeners coast to coast via satellite. That means 60 channels of completely commercial-free music. Plus up to 40 more channels of news, sports, and entertainment from names like CNBC, Discovery, SCI-FI Channel, A&E, House of Blues, NPR, Speedvision and Comedy World.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit. Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.
  • Page 5: Which Is Your Control Unit

    Which is your control unit? Follow the <INSTRUCTION MANUAL> or the <INSTRUCTION MANUAL For The SIRIUS Tuner Control> of the control unit if the operations of Sirius satellite radio tuner are explained in it. If not explained in the <INSTRUCTION MANUAL>...
  • Page 6: Operations From Model-A Control Unit

    Operations from Model-A Control Unit When you have the model-A control unit categorized by the <Which is your control unit?> (page 5), follow the operation instructions given below. Sirius ID [ESN] display You must have the Sirius ID number [ESN] for licensing with Sirius Corp.
  • Page 7: Preset Tuning

    Preset Tuning Calling up the channels in the memory. Select the preset band Press the [FM] button. Call up the channel Press the [1] — [6] button. Channel Scan Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds. Start Channel Scan Press the [AUTO] button for at least 2 seconds.
  • Page 8: Switching Display

    Operations from Model-A Control Unit Switching Display When you are listening to the Sirius satellite radio, you can switch over the display information as follows. For operations, see the <Switching Display> page of the instruction manual of your control unit. What is displayed may partly depend on control units to be connected.
  • Page 9: Direct Access Tuning

    <KDC-3025, KDC-325, KDC-3022, KDC-322, KDC-MPV619, KDC-MPV7019> Information Band & Channel Number (KDC-MPV619/MPV7019 only) Channel Name Song Title Artist Name Category Name Band & Channel Number (KDC-3025/325/3022/322 only) If the text, including Channel name, etc. is selected when the channel which does not have text, including Channel name, etc. is played, band &...
  • Page 10: Select Sirius Satellite Radio Mode

    Operations from Model-B or C Control Unit Select Sirius Satellite Radio Mode Listening to the satellite radio. Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SIRIUS" display. • You need to subscribe to SIRIUS to receive the service by Sirius Satellite Radio. Consult SIRIUS if "CALL 888-539 SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE"/ "CALL 888 539-SIRI"...
  • Page 11: Switching Seek Mode

    Switching Seek Mode Sets the seeking mode. See the <Menu System> page of the Instruction Manual of your control unit, and select the seek mode menu item. The seek mode is switched each time the [4] or [¢] button is pressed. Display Operation "AUTO1"...
  • Page 12: Operations From Model-D Control Unit

    Operations from Model-D Control Unit When you have the model-D control unit categorized by the <Which is your control unit?> (page 5), follow the operation instructions given below. Sirius ID [ESN] display You must have the Sirius ID number [ESN] for licensing with Sirius Corp.
  • Page 13: Channel Preset Memory

    Channel Preset Memory Putting the channel in the memory. Select the preset band Press the [FM] button. Enter Memory mode Press the [P.M] button for at least 1 second. "Preset Memory" is displayed. Select the channel to put in the memory Press the [4] or [¢] button.
  • Page 14: Category And Channel Search

    Operations from Model-D Control Unit Category and Channel Search Select the category and channel you wish to listen to. Enter category and channel search mode Press the [2/6] button for at least 1 second. Select the category Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Select the channel Press the [4] or [¢] button.
  • Page 15: Accessories

    • Be sure to press the reset button on the control unit after installation. • If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely.
  • Page 16: Connecting Wires To Terminals

    Controller> of the next page and connect Controller unit. — 16 — Sirius antenna (Separated-sale product) When the control unit is connected, you cannot use this "TO CONTROLLER" input terminal. KENWOOD disc changer control input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual.
  • Page 17 Sirius antenna (Separated-sale product) When the controller unit is connected, you cannot use this "TO SLAVE UNIT" input terminal. Connect the KTC-SR903 to the terminal HEAD UNIT labelled TO CHANGER 2. Set the PROTOCOL selection switch to "N" position. Please keep the total extension of...
  • Page 18: Mounting The Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner Unit

    Mounting the Sirius Satellite radio tuner Unit 2CAUTION • Install the Sirius satellite radio tuner unit in a well-ventilated location and do not place objects on top of it. • When installing to the car, the unit should be securely fastened at a location that will not interfere with driving.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    ☞ Set the PROTOCOL selection switch to "N" position. ✔ The changer switching unit "KCA-S210A" is not connected properly. ☞ Connect the KTC-SR903 to the terminal labelled TO CHANGER 2. See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice. Sirius tuner section Frequency range (Overall) ...2320 MHz – 2332.5 MHz Frequency range (TDM Channel#1(fc)) ...2322.293 MHz Frequency range (COFDM Channel(fc)) ...2326.25 MHz Frequency range (TDM Channel#2(fc)) ...2330.207 MHz Usable sensitivity (TDM Channel) ... - 83 dBm – - 55 dBm Usable sensitivity (COFDM Channel)...

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