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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
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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 Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment in your home, office, or other location. Use this manual as a guide for installation. The Speaker Dock will work with most SIRIUS dock and play radios that have the new Universal Connector. It is compatible with the dock and play radios listed below as well as with any newer model
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Table of Contents TAble of ConTenTS 3 CoPyRIghTS & TRADemARkS 4 WARnIng AnD SAfeTy InfoRmATIon 5 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. For full Terms & Conditions, visit http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. I
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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. • Use only the provided AC Power Adapter • Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to h
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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. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materi- als in case you need to ship your Speaker Dock in the future. S Sp pe ea ak ke er r D Do oc ck k A AC C A Ad da ap pt te er r P Po ow
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Controls and Connectors Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors of the Speaker Dock. Front View 2 3 4 5 Rear View 8 9 source aux in 1 6 7 10 Bottom View f f i ig gu ur re e 1 1 1. 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 (+/—). 2. Source Button: Switches audio output between SIRIUS radio and the AUX input. 3. AUX IN Connector: Input connection for aud
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an MP3 player, CD player etc. 4. Headphone Connector: Stereo headphone jack to privately listen to the Speaker Dock. 5. 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. 6. DC POWER Connector: Connection for the AC Power Adapter. (DC Power) 7. ANTENNA Connector: Connection for the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna (Antenna). 8. Antenna Storage: Storage a
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Installation Docking the SIRIUS Radio Place your SIRIUS Dock and Play radio into the Speaker Dock as follows: 1. Locate the docking slots on the back of your SIRIUS radio, and the connector on the bottom of your radio. (Refer to Figure 2.) 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. (Figure 2) 3. Once aligned, gently press the radio down so that it slides down the docking rails until it is
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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’ Antenna Extension Cable, both available for purchase at http://www.sirius.com. T
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A. B. f f i ig gu ur re e 3 3 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. Refer to the section, Testing and Optimizing the Antenna Signal Strength on page 15 for details about displaying the terrestr
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f f i ig gu ur re e 4 4 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 ] 12
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SKY NORTH WEST EAST HORIZON SOUTH f f i ig gu ur re e 5 5 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 Area 3: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or NORTHWEST Area 4: You will need a location with a c
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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, y
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Testing and o ptimizing 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. Turn your Speaker Dock and SIRIUS radio ON. Access the signal indicator (or antenna aiming) screen of your SI
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THIS SURFACE OF THE ANTENNA SHOULD BE POINTED AT THE SKY TOWARDS THE DIRECTION OF THE SATELLITES f f i ig gu ur re e 8 8 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) f f i ig gu ur re e 9 9 [ Installation ] 1
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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. To ensure that you continuously receive the SIRIUS signal, we recommend that you observe your antenna set-up occasionally over the period of few hours and adjust the
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Connecting the AC Power Adapter The Speaker Dock can operate on either batteries (8 “D” cells) or by using the AC Power Adapter. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the DC Power connector at the rear of the Speaker Dock. (Refer to Figure 1 on page 7.) Connect the Power Cord to the 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 pr
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vate.siriusradio.com/ and follow the prompts to activate your subscription. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474). 7. 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 ] 1
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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. Once the Speaker Dock has been installed according to the installation directions, power on the Speaker Dock by pressing the Power/Volume knob on the front panel. The light on the front panel surrounding the knob should light up blue to indicate
