Sirius Satellite Radio SRS-2VB User's Manual
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1. SIRIUS Home Signal Distribution Kit for Satellite Radio For Use With One or Two SIRIUS Radios Installation Manual Thank you for purchasing the SIRIUS Home Signal Distribution Kit for Satellite Radio The SIRIUS Home Signal Distribution Kit for Satellite Radio will allow you to con nect one or two SIRIUS radios using only one outdoor antenna with standard RG 6 antenna cable wire the same cable used in cable TV installations This allows you great flexibility as to where you locate the outdoor antenna and where you locate your SIRIUS radios RG 6 cables can be purchased at your local hard ware store home center or electronics retailer Short adapter cables are included for adapting the RG 6 cable to your SIRIUS radios The outdoor antenna is a high performance antenna specifically designed to receive signals from the SIRIUS satellites and terrestrial ground transmitters when mounted outdoors on a home or other building The antenna has been approved by Sirius Satellite Radio to receive the SIRIUS signal under a variety of conditions within the SIRIUS North American coverage area Installation of the antenna and splitter requires experience in mechanical and electrical procedures Review this installation manual before beginning the instal lation process If you are not comfortable or experienced with the installation procedures SIRIUS recommends that you have a professional install the kit and wiring for you The antenna should b2. and loosen screw A until the arm can be moved Adjust the arm so that it s ata 45 degree angle and then tighten screw A 1 Loosen Screw 2 Move arm to 45 degrees 3 Tighten S crew Next the antenna arm with the pod needs to be attached to the antenna base Refer to the following figure and attach the antenna arm to the antenna base 1 Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the screw B from the antenna arm 2 The mounting bracket C on the antenna base has two sides Before you slide the antenna arm over the mounting bracket C be sure the antenna arm and antenna base are in the correct orientation as shown 3 When correctly oriented slide the antenna arm over the mounting bracket C on the antenna base and align the screw holes in the mounting bracket with the screw hole in the antenna arm 4 When the screw hole is aligned re insert screw B and snug it until it is tight Remove S crew Verify the correct orientation of the antenna arm and antenna base Slide the antenna arm over the A antenna base mounting bracket Align the 7 Re insert screw screw hole and tighten 2 Determining a Location for the Antenna For correct operation and best reception of the SIRIUS signal it is important that the outdoor antenna is located in a place where it will have a clear view of the SIRIUS satellites in the sky Obstructions such as bushes trees other homes or buildings overhangs soffits chimneys gables dormer
3. Area 2 relative to the X on the map If you live in Texas you will need a more North facing clear view of the sky whereas if you live in southern California you will need a more Northeast fac ing clear view of the sky The following illustration shows a correct antenna installation for Area 2 with a clear view of the sky in the North to Northeast direction e 1 Bey No obstructions to the W E sky within the area facing North to Northeast NORTH Once you have determined a possible mounting location for your area it is recommended that you put the antenna in place temporarily and connect the antenna to your SIRIUS radio as shown in the following illustration Using the An tenna Aiming or Signal Indicator feature of your radio verify that your antenna is receiving a good SIRIUS signal Consult the user guide of the radio for specific instructions RG 174 RG 6 stead nr 3 Antenna Mounting Options There are three possible mounting options for the outdoor antenna and the antenna mounting location you have chosen may determine which mounting methods you can use Wall Mount Mounting the antenna directly on the side of a home or building Roof Mount Mounting the antenna on the roof of a home or building Mast Mount Mounting the antenna on a mast or pole such as an existing satel lite TV dish mast an existing TV antenna mast or other mast or pole not ex ceeding 2 i
4. e mounted according to the instructions in this manual to ensure the best quality reception of the SIRIUS signal All necessary mounting hardware for a variety of mounting options is included with the kit Box Contents Open the box and verify that all the items shown below are included with the kit If any items are missing please contact your dealer or retailer immediately Keep your purchase receipt and the packaging materials should you need to return or ship the kit A Outdoor Antenna B Outdoor Antenna Base C SRS 2VB Splitter D Rubber Cable Boot E Terminator F RG 174 Adapter Cables 2 G U Bolts 2 H Mounting Brackets 2 I Hex Lock Nuts 4 J 10 Screws 4 K Cable Tie Tools Required A phillips type screwdriver and a 3 8 in wrench is needed for installation De pending upon the type of installation a power drill with a 3 32 in drill bit may also be required Caution and Warnings WARNING Be sure not to cut damage or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cables during the installation procedure Damage to the antenna cable can cause the SIRIUS signal to be degraded or unavailable and can also cause water to intrude into the antenna cable causing the cable to fail Splitter Port Identification For a successful installation the various cables used in the installation process described later in this manual must be connected to the correct port
5. n removal or reinstallation of the product damage to speakers accessories or vehicle and home electrical systems malfunction of satellite transmissions repeater signal or receiver unit This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacementof the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABIL ITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA TION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE INNO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAM AGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY No person orrepresentative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitati
6. nches in diameter Wall Mount The antenna mounting bracket should be oriented in a vertical position as shown and mounted directly to the wall of the building or home using the pro vided 10 screws MOUNTING HOLES COAT Remember to avoid blocking the antenna s view of the sky as described in the previous section by locating the antenna too high under the eaves or soffit of the home or building INCORRECT CORRECT CORRECT UNOBSTRUCTED UNOBSTRUCTED OBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE SKY VIEW OF THE SKY IA Once you have determined a suitable mounting location use the mounting bracket as a template and mark the wall with the location of the four screw holes in the bracket Then using a 3 32 in drill bit drill pilot holes in the wall for the screws and then screw the bracket to the wall Roof Mount When mounting the antenna on the roof of a home or building mount the anten na as close as possible to the peak of the roof It can be mounted on the chimney or on the soffit of the home or building Do not mount it directly on the roof sur face to avoid leaks Remember to avoid blocking the antenna s view of the sky by locating it where a chimney dormer gable etc may obstruct the view of the sky MOUNTING HOLES BT ETT The antenna mounting bracket should be oriented in a vertical position as shown and mounted directly to the building or home using the provided 10 screws Once you have determi
7. ned a suitable mounting location use the mounting bracket as a template and mark the mounting surface with the location of the four screw holes in the mounting bracket Then using a 3 32 in drill bit drill pilot holes for the screws lt may be necessary to fill the holes with a small amount of roof cement or caulk to insure a watertight installation Screw the bracket to the mounting surface using the provided 10 screws Mast Mount The outdoor antenna can be mounted on most any mast or pole which does not exceed 2 inches in diameter using the provided U bolts and mounting brackets If you have a satellite TV dish the outdoor antenna may be mounted on the same mast as the satellite dish but remember that the dish cannot obstruct the antenna s view of the sky in the direction which you determined from the map in the previous section To mount the antenna to the mast you will need to use the two provided U bolts the two mounting brackets and the four hex nuts Keep in mind that the antenna cable is routed under the lower U bolt in the slot provided in the antenna base as shown Slide one of the U bolts through the holes at the top of the mounting bracket Then slide one of the mounting brackets over the two legs of the U bolt Next screw the hex nuts on each leg until they are snug Do not yet tighten the hex nuts beyond finger tight Repeat this procedure with the other U bolt When all the hex nuts are snug ve
8. not be connecting a sec ond radio connect the provided terminator to the unused OUT2 connector on the splitter Refer to page 3 for the Splitter port identification eo The installation of the Home Distribution Kit is now completed The completed installation for two SIRIUS radios should be as shoen in the following illustrations em SIRIUS muss 101 LY 0000000000 If you are connecting one SIRIUS radio the completed installation should be as Illustrated below Troubleshooting SIRIUS radio displays Antenna Error or Check Antenna message Check the antenna cable connections to be sure they are connected tightly SIRIUS radio displays No Signal or Acquiring Signal message The radio is not receiving a good SIRIUS signal Check that the antenna has a clear view of the sky and that the antenna is pointed in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites See the section titled Antenna Installation This message may also be an indication that your cable length has exceeded 150 ft and that an in line amplifier is required for your installation Antenna Specifications Electrical Specifications o 2320 to 2332 5 MHz LNA Current Drail ansia decias pencas 160 mA maximum Mechanical Specifications Radome Diameter nenne een 95mm Arm LONG e o E 8 inches MA
9. o the antenna and thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber boot Then connect the cable to the antenna pod as shown in the illustration following 2 Slide the rubber boot over the cable connection to provide a weather proof seal and install the cable tie around the cable directly below the rubber boot to prevent the rubber boot from slipping down Trim off the excess cable tie Ta Fat 3 Route the remainder of the antenna cable into the home or building to where you are locating the Splitter When routing the antenna cable be careful not to pinch squash kink or crimp the cable or cut damage or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cable 4 Connect the cable from the antenna to the IN port on the Splitter as shown Refer to page 3 for the Splitter port identification Note that you must use the Splitter even if you are only connecting one SIRIUS radio 5 Connect another RG 6 cable to the OUT1 connector of the Splitter and route the cable to the SIRIUS radio Refer to page 3 for the Splitter port identifica tion 6 Connect one of the supplied RG 174 adapter cable to the RG 6 cable and connect the other end of the RG 174 cable to the ANT connection on the SIRIUS radio 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you are connecting a second SIRIUS radio this time using the OUT2 connector of the Splitter If you will
10. on of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge New York 11788 e 1 800 645 4994 128 8663
11. reo OO E O Nero OO E AES Antenna CONN6CtOT oocccnccccccncccnncccncnnccnnnncnnnncnnnnnononannnnnnononanennnnonnnans F type female Well escroto E E E polis 1 75 lbs Temperature 2 15 1 gt erocuicnin aiii ici aees 40 C to 85 C U AT ITE RADIO SIRIUS Satellite Radio 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10020 888 539 7474 Wwww sirius com S ELL 2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc SIRIUS Home Signal Distribution Kit for Satellite Radio 100107a SIRIUS and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Satellite Radio Accessory AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this productor any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise to costs incurred for installatio
12. rify that the antenna is facing the correct direction and begin tightening each hex nut with a 3 8 wrench Turn each hex nut one half turn and then move to the next hex nut repeating this one half turn pattern until all the hex nuts are equally tight Tighten the hex nuts enough so that the anten na is secured to the mast or pole but do not overtighten them 4 Adjusting and Aiming the Antenna The pod portion of the antenna where the SIRIUS logo is printed needs to be adjusted and aimed so that it is level and horizontal to the sky As shown in the following illustration there are two possible adjustments that may be made on the antenna to accomplish this tilting the antenna pod itself 1 and adjusting the antenna support arm 2 as shown SKY HORIZONTAL LEVEL 2 Adjustment Screw Y Adjustment Screw Slightly loosen the adjustment screws and position the antenna so that the top of the antenna pod is level with the top of the pod horizontal to the sky as shown When the antenna is adjusted correctly tighten the adjustment screws but be careful not to overtighten them Continue with the next section for installations with exposed wiring or the section following for installations with hidden wiring Cable Installation Once the antenna is mounted according to the previous instructions you can continue with the cable and Splitter portion of the installation 1 Take the RG 6 cable which you purchased to connect t
13. s etc will impair or prevent the antenna from receiving a signal The best reception is obtained if the pod portion of the antenna where the SIRIUS logo is printed has a clear 360 degree view of the sky within the cone shaped area shown in the following illustration _ No obstructions to the Sky within this area If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree view of the sky then 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 WEST HORIZON SOUTH Use the above map and 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 or SOUTHEAST 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 clear view of the sky facing WEST or NORTHWEST or SOUTHWEST Area 5 You will need a clear view of the sky facing STRAIGHT UP Choose a mounting location for the antenna which has an unobstructed view of the sky in the direction for your area 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 determined by your specific location in
14. s on the Split ter The following illustration identifies the 3 ports on the Splitter This diagram should be used for reference during installation IN y SIRIU s MODEL SRS 2VB 2300 2400 MHz OUT1 OUT2 Materials Required and Installation Considerations In order to install the antenna you will need to purchase several lengths of RG 6 antenna cables to complete your installation The following illustration shows a typical home installation SATELLITE OUTDOOR ANTENNA SATELLITE RADIO SPLITTER Cables will be needed for the following 1 Alength of RG 6 cable to go from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna to the loca tion of the Splitter 2 Alength of RG 6 cable to go from the Splitter to the first SIRIUS radio 50 ft maximum length 3 If you are installing a second SIRIUS radio a length of RG 6 cable to go from the Splitter to the second SIRIUS radio 50 ft maximum length Terminator if connecting SIRIUS only one SIRIUS receiver Receivers Outdoor Antenna Splitter D Pa amp RG 6 Cable D H RG 174 RG s mE e a Adapter Cables a eee RG 6 cable is typically sold in lengths of 25 50 or 100 ft all with F type con nectors on each end The
15. se cables may be purchased at your local hardware store home center or electronics retailer The combined length of the RG 6 cables from the outdoor antenna to each SIRI US radio should not exceed 150 ft as shown in the preceding illustrations The overall length for your particular installation may be less than 150 ft Also note that the individual lengths of the cables from the Splitter to the SIRIUS radios is limited to 50 ft maximum for each cable Determine the overall length of the RG 6 cable run by measuring the distance from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna mounting location to where the Splitter will be located It is recommended that the Splitter be located indoors Next measure the distance from the Splitter to where the SIRIUS radio is located and note that this particular cable length should not exceed 50 ft The sum of these cable lengths should not exceed 150 ft Antenna Installation A successful antenna installation consists of four steps First assembling the antenna Second determining a location for the antenna Third choosing a mounting option and Fourth adjusting and aiming the antenna Please read the following four sections before beginning the antenna installation so that you understand the entire installation process 1 Assembling the Antenna The antenna arm should be temporarily adjusted to be at a 45 degree angle rela tive to the antenna pod To adjust the position of the arm refer to the following figure
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