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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
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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... Universal Connector. It is compatible with most SIRIUS dock and play radios listed below as well as a guide for SIRIUS Dock and Play Radios! Congratulations on the purchase of your home, office, or other SIRIUS product and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com. Your new SIRIUS Speaker Dock lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio's digital entertainment in your new SIRIUS Speaker Dock, Portable Audio System for installation.
... Universal Connector. It is compatible with most SIRIUS dock and play radios listed below as well as a guide for SIRIUS Dock and Play Radios! Congratulations on the purchase of your home, office, or other SIRIUS product and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com. Your new SIRIUS Speaker Dock lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio's digital entertainment in your new SIRIUS Speaker Dock, Portable Audio System for installation.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 3 Copyrights & Trademarks 4 Warning and Safety Information 5 Safety Precautions 5 Warnings 5 Package Contents 6 Controls and Connectors 7 Installation 9 Docking the SIRIUS Radio 9 Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Indoor Use 10 Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Outdoor Use 17 Connecting the AC Power Adapter 18 Subscribing to SIRIUS Service 18 Operation 20 Troubleshooting 21 Optional Accessories 23 Specifications 24 SIRIUS ID 25 [ Table of Contents ]
Table of Contents Table of Contents 3 Copyrights & Trademarks 4 Warning and Safety Information 5 Safety Precautions 5 Warnings 5 Package Contents 6 Controls and Connectors 7 Installation 9 Docking the SIRIUS Radio 9 Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Indoor Use 10 Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Outdoor Use 17 Connecting the AC Power Adapter 18 Subscribing to SIRIUS Service 18 Operation 20 Troubleshooting 21 Optional Accessories 23 Specifications 24 SIRIUS ID 25 [ Table of Contents ]
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...Speaker Dock becomes dirty, turn the power off and wipe 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 power source. • Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks. • The installation and use...be performed according to any restrictions or limitations before installing and/or operating this installation guide. Do not use suggestions contained in this guide. • Use only the provided AC Power Adapter • Do not install the unit where it clean with a soft cloth...
...Speaker Dock becomes dirty, turn the power off and wipe 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 power source. • Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks. • The installation and use...be performed according to any restrictions or limitations before installing and/or operating this installation guide. Do not use suggestions contained in this guide. • Use only the provided AC Power Adapter • Do not install the unit where it clean with a soft cloth...
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If anything is missing or damaged, or if the Speaker Dock fails to ship your Speaker Dock in case you need to operate properly, notify your purchase of the SIRIUS Speaker Dock. It is present. Package Contents The following items are included with your dealer immediately. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in the future. Speaker Dock AC Adapter Power Cord Indoor/Outdoor Antenna [ Package Contents ]
If anything is missing or damaged, or if the Speaker Dock fails to ship your Speaker Dock in case you need to operate properly, notify your purchase of the SIRIUS Speaker Dock. It is present. Package Contents The following items are included with your dealer immediately. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in the future. Speaker Dock AC Adapter Power Cord Indoor/Outdoor Antenna [ Package Contents ]
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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. Front View 23 45 Rear View 8 9 source aux in 1 10 Bottom View 67 Figure 1 1. AUX IN Connector: Input connection for audio from an external device, such as [ Controls & Connectors ] Source Button: Switches audio output between SIRIUS radio and the AUX input. 3. Controls and Connectors Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors of the Speaker Dock.
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. Front View 23 45 Rear View 8 9 source aux in 1 10 Bottom View 67 Figure 1 1. AUX IN Connector: Input connection for audio from an external device, such as [ Controls & Connectors ] Source Button: Switches audio output between SIRIUS radio and the AUX input. 3. Controls and Connectors Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors of the Speaker Dock.
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... for the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna (Antenna). 8. The light will turn red when the batteries in the Speaker Dock are nearly discharged and need replacement. 6. ANTENNA Connector: Connection for the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna. 9. Cable Storage: Storage area for the antenna cable. 10. Power On/Low Battery Light: The light is a constant blue when the Speaker Dock is powered on. Headphone Connector: Stereo headphone jack to privately listen to the Speaker Dock. 5. an MP3 player, CD player etc. 4.
... for the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna (Antenna). 8. The light will turn red when the batteries in the Speaker Dock are nearly discharged and need replacement. 6. ANTENNA Connector: Connection for the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna. 9. Cable Storage: Storage area for the antenna cable. 10. Power On/Low Battery Light: The light is a constant blue when the Speaker Dock is powered on. Headphone Connector: Stereo headphone jack to privately listen to the Speaker Dock. 5. an MP3 player, CD player etc. 4.
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... your SIRIUS Dock and Play radio into the docking slots. (Figure 2) 3. Align the radio with the docking rails and connector on the bottom of the Speaker Dock so that it slides down so that the docking rails can slide into the Speaker Dock as follows: 1. SIRIUS Radio (Back & Bottom View) Docking Slots Connector Docking Rail Connector Docking Rail Figure 2 [ Installation ] Once aligned, gently press the radio down the docking rails until...
... your SIRIUS Dock and Play radio into the docking slots. (Figure 2) 3. Align the radio with the docking rails and connector on the bottom of the Speaker Dock so that it slides down so that the docking rails can slide into the Speaker Dock as follows: 1. SIRIUS Radio (Back & Bottom View) Docking Slots Connector Docking Rail Connector Docking Rail Figure 2 [ Installation ] Once aligned, gently press the radio down the docking rails until...
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... the direction of the SIRIUS satellites as the Echo Home Wireless Signal Repeater System or the 50' Antenna Extension Cable, both available for more information on a windowsill. You can be achieved by placing the antenna outside of the sky for antenna placement. These accessories can be achieved by mounting the antenna on the outside on a window...
... the direction of the SIRIUS satellites as the Echo Home Wireless Signal Repeater System or the 50' Antenna Extension Cable, both available for more information on a windowsill. You can be achieved by placing the antenna outside of the sky for antenna placement. These accessories can be achieved by mounting the antenna on the outside on a window...
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If you can possibly be located inside the home because terrestrial (or ground) repeaters are able to achieve a good terrestrial signal with the antenna indoors, you are used to the section, Testing and Optimizing the Antenna Signal Strength on page 15 for details about displaying the terrestrial signal strength. [ Installation ] 11 A. B. Refer to boost signal strength. Figure 3 Note: If your location is in major metropolitan area, the antenna can disregard the remainder of these antenna installation instructions.
If you can possibly be located inside the home because terrestrial (or ground) repeaters are able to achieve a good terrestrial signal with the antenna indoors, you are used to the section, Testing and Optimizing the Antenna Signal Strength on page 15 for details about displaying the terrestrial signal strength. [ Installation ] 11 A. B. Refer to boost signal strength. Figure 3 Note: If your location is in major metropolitan area, the antenna can disregard the remainder of these antenna installation instructions.
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The exact direction 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. Use protective grommets wherever rough openings are available if needed. (Refer to the Speaker Dock. NORTH WEST EAST Aimed Northeast Aimed Northerly SOUTH Figure 6 Once you...
The exact direction 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. Use protective grommets wherever rough openings are available if needed. (Refer to the Speaker Dock. NORTH WEST EAST Aimed Northeast Aimed Northerly SOUTH Figure 6 Once you...
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...While observing the signal strength, make small adjustments to the angle of tilt of the clamshell until the highest possible signal strength is that you in adjusting the antenna aiming for instructions on accessing the screen. Consult your Speaker Dock and SIRIUS radio ON. Figure 7 Aiming ...Installation ] 15 The SATELLITE (or SAT) portion of the display screen (Figure 7) shows the strength of the signal being received from the satellite, while the TERRESTRIAL (or TER) portion of the display screen shows the strength of the audio when listening to Figure 7. Turn your radio's manual...
...While observing the signal strength, make small adjustments to the angle of tilt of the clamshell until the highest possible signal strength is that you in adjusting the antenna aiming for instructions on accessing the screen. Consult your Speaker Dock and SIRIUS radio ON. Figure 7 Aiming ...Installation ] 15 The SATELLITE (or SAT) portion of the display screen (Figure 7) shows the strength of the signal being received from the satellite, while the TERRESTRIAL (or TER) portion of the display screen shows the strength of the audio when listening to Figure 7. Turn your radio's manual...
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...rear, and plug the antenna cable into the storage area on the top of the antenna as shown in space and move relative to check that you are not in a fixed place in Figure 10. For more tips on the Install/Activate link. Wrap the excess antenna cable around the storage area at the optimal direction... receiving an uninterrupted signal all the time. Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Outdoor Use The indoor/outdoor antenna should face the sky. Once you think you have reception problems, turn the Speaker dock in the direction of the satellites and try tilting the antenna...
...rear, and plug the antenna cable into the storage area on the top of the antenna as shown in space and move relative to check that you are not in a fixed place in Figure 10. For more tips on the Install/Activate link. Wrap the excess antenna cable around the storage area at the optimal direction... receiving an uninterrupted signal all the time. Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Outdoor Use The indoor/outdoor antenna should face the sky. Once you think you have reception problems, turn the Speaker dock in the direction of the satellites and try tilting the antenna...
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... [ Installation ] Use the radio's channel up . Have your radio. Subscribing to SIRIUS Service If you have not yet subscribed your radio to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service, you'll need to subscribe before pressing any buttons. 4. Once the channels have completed before you activate your SIRIUS subscription. 5. You will tune to channel 184. Connecting the AC Power Adapter The Speaker Dock can operate on page 7.) Connect the Power Cord to...
... [ Installation ] Use the radio's channel up . Have your radio. Subscribing to SIRIUS Service If you have not yet subscribed your radio to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service, you'll need to subscribe before pressing any buttons. 4. Once the channels have completed before you activate your SIRIUS subscription. 5. You will tune to channel 184. Connecting the AC Power Adapter The Speaker Dock can operate on page 7.) Connect the Power Cord to...
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When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service, and the radio has been updated with your subscription. You can tune to other channels. [ Installation ] 19 To continue, press any button. You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio's digital entertainment, and can also call SIRIUS toll-free at: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474). 7. vate.siriusradio.com/ and follow the prompts to activate your subscription information, an alert will be displayed.
When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service, and the radio has been updated with your subscription. You can tune to other channels. [ Installation ] 19 To continue, press any button. You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio's digital entertainment, and can also call SIRIUS toll-free at: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474). 7. vate.siriusradio.com/ and follow the prompts to activate your subscription information, an alert will be displayed.
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... input. 3. Replace the batteries. Press the source button to mid-range. 2. If you do the following: 1. Initially set the volume level on the front panel surrounding the Power/Volume knob should now hear the SIRIUS audio. Using the AUX Input If you have not done so already. Once the Speaker Dock has been installed according to the installation directions, power on the audio device to follow the activation instructions for your specific SIRIUS radio instructions...
... input. 3. Replace the batteries. Press the source button to mid-range. 2. If you do the following: 1. Initially set the volume level on the front panel surrounding the Power/Volume knob should now hear the SIRIUS audio. Using the AUX Input If you have not done so already. Once the Speaker Dock has been installed according to the installation directions, power on the audio device to follow the activation instructions for your specific SIRIUS radio instructions...
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... power light is red, this indicates that the AC Power Adapter is not connected, or the AC outlet into the Speaker Dock. Try plugging the AC Power adapter into the Speaker Dock. [ Troubleshooting ] 21 Check the indoor/outdoor antenna connection to the Speaker Dock. Speaker Dock does not operate on The AC Power Adapter is connected to be replaced. Install new batteries, if necessary, observing the correct polarity. Check that the batteries need to the Speaker Dock. Disconnect the AC Power Adapter...
... power light is red, this indicates that the AC Power Adapter is not connected, or the AC outlet into the Speaker Dock. Try plugging the AC Power adapter into the Speaker Dock. [ Troubleshooting ] 21 Check the indoor/outdoor antenna connection to the Speaker Dock. Speaker Dock does not operate on The AC Power Adapter is connected to be replaced. Install new batteries, if necessary, observing the correct polarity. Check that the batteries need to the Speaker Dock. Disconnect the AC Power Adapter...
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... antenna is connected to select audio output from the Speaker Dock speakers Power/Volume knob is in connection and is being received. Headphones are connected to eliminate nearby obstacles (buildings, trees, overhangs etc.). Turn it clockwise toward the sky for obstacles over or around the indoor/outdoor antenna. Disconnect the headphones. No sound from the SIRIUS radio. 22 [ Troubleshooting ] Press the source button to the...
... antenna is connected to select audio output from the Speaker Dock speakers Power/Volume knob is in connection and is being received. Headphones are connected to eliminate nearby obstacles (buildings, trees, overhangs etc.). Turn it clockwise toward the sky for obstacles over or around the indoor/outdoor antenna. Disconnect the headphones. No sound from the SIRIUS radio. 22 [ Troubleshooting ] Press the source button to the...
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... Home Wireless Repeater System makes it easier to position and install your SIRIUS indoor/outdoor antenna for best reception without restricting where you want to place your home, including through walls and floors. You can be conveniently located anywhere in your home, even in signal amplifier to ensure reliable reception of your home without the need to run antenna wires...
... Home Wireless Repeater System makes it easier to position and install your SIRIUS indoor/outdoor antenna for best reception without restricting where you want to place your home, including through walls and floors. You can be conveniently located anywhere in your home, even in signal amplifier to ensure reliable reception of your home without the need to run antenna wires...
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Specifications Nominal Output Power per Channel 5 Watts RMS Total Harmonic Distortion (THD 0.2% at 1 Watt Speaker Frequency Response 60Hz to 20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N 70dB Maximum Headphone Output Impedance 32 Ohms Headphone Output Level (Variable 12mW Headphone Connector Type 3.5mm Stereo Jack (1/8") Auxiliary Input Impedance 3K Ohms (Nominal) Auxiliary Input Level 2.0 Volts RMS (Maximum) Auxiliary Input Connector 3.5mm Stereo Jack (1/8") Battery Type/Quantity D" Cell / 8 Total AC Adapter 12 Volt, 3A...
Specifications Nominal Output Power per Channel 5 Watts RMS Total Harmonic Distortion (THD 0.2% at 1 Watt Speaker Frequency Response 60Hz to 20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N 70dB Maximum Headphone Output Impedance 32 Ohms Headphone Output Level (Variable 12mW Headphone Connector Type 3.5mm Stereo Jack (1/8") Auxiliary Input Impedance 3K Ohms (Nominal) Auxiliary Input Level 2.0 Volts RMS (Maximum) Auxiliary Input Connector 3.5mm Stereo Jack (1/8") Battery Type/Quantity D" Cell / 8 Total AC Adapter 12 Volt, 3A...