Home Kit For Sirius Radios
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1. LI rm SIRIUS i Home Dock AC Adapter Audio Cable E Indoor Outdoor Home Home Dock Spacer Antenna Connections The following identifies and describes the connectors of the home dock rm SIRIUS 1 ANT Antenna Connector Connection for the satellite antenna DC5V Power Connector Power connection for the AC Power Adapter AUDIO OUT Connector Audio output connection for connecting to your home entertainment system or amplified speakers 10 Home Home Installation There are two parts to setting up your Home Kit First connecting the Home Dock to your stereo or powered speakers then placing and aiming the Home Antenna Let s start with getting your Home Dock set up Step 1 Connect the Home Dock When installing the Home Dock in your home choose a location in close proximity to your home stereo system or powered speakers and also where the cable from the Indoor Outdoor Antenna can reach the Home Dock The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display but should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen You will also need to decide whether you will be connecting your Home Dock to your home stereo system using the provided Stereo Audio Cable or directly to powered speakers Connect the Indoor Outdoor Antenna Once you have selected a location2. ETS CULO User Guide Home Kit For Sirius Radios Table of Contents Introduction lan 5 EAU A verre dert er dl eer Se 6 Safety and Care Information eneen eee eee hn 7 V Elni P xm Rer wey den wee wa Ve Tx EE RET vedan en waa dee kek ses 7 What s in the BOX anar eed o A La eg iat onsen reden ak E Rn 8 CONNECTIONS osmose naer ee ee ne ee ee 9 Home Installation REX AIR nee 11 Step 1 Connect the Home Dock raus se he RI RI FR euren 12 Step 2 Install the Indoor Outdoor Antenna ccc cece kaka ccc enn 17 Troubleshooting 2 ccc cece ccc ee cc eee se eene ee eee nh nhan 21 Product Specifications eee sss ke k a ee debs eee Rd oe a 25 Patent nformatlon iaa Cadets pe arr DR T Raus Pu WX SUR he 27 Environmental Information u ios jean see ee ee 27 Introduction Features Congratulations on the purchase of your new home kit for Sirius radios The Home Kit lets you enjoy your favourite SiriusXM programming through your home audio system Compatible with the Sportster 3 4 5 6 Starmate 3 4 5 6 7 8 Stratus 3 5 6 7 Streamer 3 GT3 GT5 Safety and Care Information 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 per
3. a window be aware that blinds screens or any other non glass elements such as thermal insulation can sometimes cause reception issues If this is the case you may want to use another window or place the antenna outside of the window If you find a window that gives you souTH good signal strength you can place e the antenna on the windowsill The gt antenna may need to be placed on something to raise it above the level of the window frame SOUTH If you don t have a window where you receive a consistent signal or placing the antenna in a window is not a practical solution for you BETTER reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on a window ledge porch table or patio The location you choose should provide the antenna with a clear view of the southern sky If none of the previous solutions work for you then the BEST reception can be achieved by mounting the antenna outdoors with a clear view of the southern Sky Note that you will want to consider any potential hazards when you choose the mounting location and possibly consider professional installation XM Radio Inc is not liable for any damages To mount the antenna you will need four screws not included with a 1 4 head e g an M3 screw and that are suitable for the material
4. by opening or closing the antenna clamshell and turning the antenna While observing the signal strength make small adjustments to the angle of tilt of the clamshell until the highest possible signal strength is achieved If you have not wall mounted the antenna turn the antenna slightly to the right or left and observe if the signal strength increases For each tweak allow a few seconds in each position to determine if the signal strength increases If the signal reception is good but there is no audio verify your audio connection f you are connected to a home stereo system be sure the system is set to the auxiliary input source and you have connected the Stereo Audio Cable to the auxiliary input connectors f you are connected to powered speakers be sure the speakers are plugged into an outlet and are turned On The audio level of your radio can also be increased Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your radio and increase the audio level If you still have questions for example Are there any other options things I should consider etc refer to Troubleshooting on page 24 22 23 Troubleshooting Your Home Kit has been designed and built to be trouble free but if you experience a problem try this Check that all connections are firm and secure Make sure you have connected the Home Dock as described in this User Guide Verify that the AC power outlet is working S
5. 5 Volts DC 1 5A Center Positive Operation Temperature ooooooooooomooo 5 to 40 C 23 to 104 F Audio Qutput asses tiere ee 18mW Left 18mW Right O 16 ohms Signal to noise S N eeen Greater than 70dB Home Dock Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 1 41 x 4 49 x 2 16 3 6cm x 11 4cm x 5 5cm Antenna Type sa dido see kh pure viska Windowsill Indoor Outdoor Antenna Cable Length leere 21 single micro cable Antenna Connector Type asses ew we el AS oe Roe ae SMB Audio Interface Line Out lt cece cee eee 1 8 3 5mm Stereo Jack Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to and you agree that you will not copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise access and or make available any technology incorporated in this product The music talk news entertainment data and other content on the Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content and data service providers You are prohibited from any export of the content and or data or derivative thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws rules and regulations The user of this or any other software contained in a Sirius radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy decompile reverse engineer hack manipulate or disassemble the object code or in any other way c
6. bout aim and placement Refer to your radio s User Guide for instructions and access the Signal or Signal Indicator screen of your radio to see a E visual indication of signal strength If you re receiving a good Satellite and Terrestrial signal strength you re done If not try some of the suggestions which follow nal Indicator Other Indoor Outdoor Antenna Installation Suggestions If you find you are getting a signal but it s inconsistent try moving the Indoor Outdoor Antenna closer to a window ideally one that is facing due south Not sure which way is south Think about where the sun rises in the east and sets in the west Then stand so that east is to your left and you ll be facing south Is there a Home Installation window in the direction you re facing Move the antenna closer to the window Em TIP Still not sure which way is south or D where to place your Home Antenna Look up your location on an online mapping Web site that offers satellite views of street addresses where you can easily see which way is south and what window may offer an unobstructed view of the sky Another easy method is to start at any window then work from window to window in a simple pattern to find the window gives the best signal strength Note that the antenna must also have an unobstructed view No trees or buildings blocking its aim If the antenna is aimed through
7. connect the antenna to the ANT connector at the rear of the Home Dock After completing a few additional steps we will work on the location of the antenna Connect the Home Power Adapter Connect the Home Power Adapter to the DC5V connector at the rear of the Home Dock and plug it into a wall outlet Connect the Home Dock to a Home Stereo System or Powered Speakers The Home Dock can be connected to your home stereo system or to a pair of powered speakers If you are connecting to a home stereo system see the following section If you are connecting to a pair of powered speakers see To Connect the Home Dock to Your Powered Speakers on page 15 To Connect the Home Dock to Your Home Stereo System The Home Dock can be connected to your home stereo system through the AUX IN or LINE IN connection of your home stereo system using the provided Stereo Audio Cable Home Installation 1 Take the provided Stereo Audio Cable and connect the single 3 5 mm 1 8 connector to the AUDIO OUT connector at the rear of the Home Dock 2 Connect the white left and red right Stereo Audio Cable connectors L and R are also on each respective tip to any available input other than PHONO on your home stereo system If your stereo s inputs are marked red and black simply connect the white plug to the black input 3 Turn the home stereo system On and make sure you select the correct input on your stereo system for
8. formed 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 high levels of humidity moisture or dust To avoid short circuits do not open the unit and never put or leave any metallic objects coins tools etc inside the unit If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors turn the power off immediately and disconnect the unit from any power source Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law The purchaser should check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing and or operating this unit Warnings Cleaning and Maintenance If the home dock becomes dirty turn the power off and wipe it clean with a soft cloth Do not use hard cloths strong cleaning fluids paint thinner alcohol or other volatile solvents to clean These may cause damage to the unit Introduction What s in the Box The following items are included with your purchase of the Home 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 It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your kit in the future
9. lation Copyrights and Trademarks 2012 Sirius XM Canada Inc SiriusXM the SiriusXM logo channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc and are used under license NFL and the NFL Shield design are trademarks of the National Football League NASCAR is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc The NBA and NBA member team identifications are the intellectual property of NBA Properties Inc and the respective NBA member teams 2012 NBA Properties Inc All rights reserved NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League NHL 2012 Elvis Radio logo EPE Reg U S Pat amp TM off CFLO is a registered trademark of the Canadian Football League All other trademarks service marks images and logos are property of their respective owners and are used with permission All Rights Reserved Required subscription sold separately Premier subscription required for some channels Prices and programming is subject to change See Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm ca Indoor Outdoor Antenna Template 1 3 16 gt Q som 17 16 36 5mm www siriusxm ca Sirius XM Canada Inc 135 Liberty St 4th floor Toronto Ontario M6K 1A7 1 888 539 SIRIUS 7474 2012 Sirius XM Canada Inc SUPHIC 120727a
10. onto which you are affixing the antenna e g wood metal etc The screws should be spaced 30 mm 1 3 16 apart horizontally and 36 5 mm 1 7 16 vertically Refer to the template on Indoor Outdoor Antenna Template on page 32 OUTDOORS Home Installation Once you have found a suitable location for the antenna route the antenna cable to the Home Dock Be sure you avoid any obstructions that could crimp kink or twist the cable Use protective grommets wherever rough openings are encountered If the antenna is installed outdoors route the cable from the antenna location to the interior of the home working the cable through the basement under a window sill etc and make adjustments to take up cable slack as necessary Ew TIP If your Indoor Outdoor Antenna s cable isn t long enough visit siriusxm ca or D your favourite retailer and consider a 15 m 50 ft Indoor Outdoor Antenna Extension Cable or a Wireless Home Signal Repeater If the signal is good for either Satellite or Terrestrial or both and you are hearing the audio from the radio the installation is complete If the signal reception is low or intermittent try another location for the antenna Verify that the antenna is pointed south and that the antenna s view of the sky is not blocked by a tree a building a bridge or anything else Adjust until you are receiving a good signal The Indoor Outdoor Antenna s reception can also be tweaked
11. onvert the object code into human readable form Environmental Information Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and electronic appliances Your Home Kit is packaged with cardboard polyethylene etc and does not contain any unnecessary materials IC Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device For product available in the Canada market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC RSS 102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body WARNING The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft neither portable nor permanent installation Therefore SiriusXM cannot support this type of application or instal
12. the AUX In or LINE In connection __Auxinnooe C ome 000000000000 o se sssss 00 O To Connect the Home Dock to Your Powered Speakers The Home Dock can be connected directly to a pair of powered speakers 1 Connect the 3 5 mm 1 8 connector from the powered speakers to the AUDIO OUT connector at the rear of the Home Dock 2 Plug the powered speakers into an AC outlet 3 Turn On the powered speakers Home Installation Dock Your Radio If your radio is a plug and play model other than the Sportster 3 or Sportster 4 you may need to install the spacer on the home dock To install the spacer peel the backing off the adhesive strip on the rear of the spacer and position the spacer on the home dock as shown eru MN SIRIUS L Place the radio into the home dock aligning the connector on the radio with the connector on the home dock and gently press the radio down until it is fully seated in the home dock Press the power button on the radio to turn it on Step 2 Install the Indoor Outdoor Antenna To begin try experimenting with the Home Antenna to get a feel for the reception in your location Move the antenna around the room or from room to room Aim it from different windows In major metropolitan areas you might find that you get great reception in several locations without worrying too much a
13. ymptom Solution Radio does not power on 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 home dock Try plugging the AC Power adapter into a different outlet Radio displays Antenna Not Detected The satellite antenna is not connected to the home dock Check the satellite antenna connection to the home dock Radio displays Acquiring Signal No satellite signal is being received Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna Change the location of the antenna to eliminate nearby obstacles buildings trees overhangs etc Audio static or loss of clarity f using connecting to your home entertainment system check the audio cable connections f using amplified speakers check that the audio connection to the radio Refer to the section Connect the Home Dock to a Home Stereo System or Powered Speakers on page 13 Symptom Solution The audio cables are not correctly connected Check the audio cables at the home entertainment system and the SIRIUS radio The amplified speakers are not plugged in or not turned on Verify that they are plugged in and turned on Refer to the section Connect the Home Dock to a Home Stereo System or Powered Speakers on page 13 26 27 Prod Specifications Home Dock Power Requirements
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