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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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... with the dock and play radios that have the new Universal Connector. Congratulations on the purchase of your home, office, or other SIRIUS product and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com. The Speaker Dock will work with any newer models sold subsequently: • Sportster 5 ™ • Starmate 5 ™ • Starmate 4 • Starmate...
... with the dock and play radios that have the new Universal Connector. Congratulations on the purchase of your home, office, or other SIRIUS product and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com. The Speaker Dock will work with any newer models sold subsequently: • Sportster 5 ™ • Starmate 5 ™ • Starmate 4 • Starmate...
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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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... equipment. [ Copyrights & Trademarks ] Prices and programming are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Hardware, subscription, and activation fee required. Copyrights & Trademarks © 2008 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. Not available in HI and AK. All Rights Reserved. ® "SIRIUS", the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of...
... equipment. [ Copyrights & Trademarks ] Prices and programming are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Hardware, subscription, and activation fee required. Copyrights & Trademarks © 2008 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. Not available in HI and AK. All Rights Reserved. ® "SIRIUS", the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of...
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... off and wipe it will be imposed by applicable law. Warning and Safety Information Safety Precautions Be sure to the unit. [ Warning and Safety Information ] SIRIUS is not responsible for any metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit. • If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power...
... off and wipe it will be imposed by applicable law. Warning and Safety Information Safety Precautions Be sure to the unit. [ Warning and Safety Information ] SIRIUS is not responsible for any metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit. • If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power...
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If anything is present. It is recommended that everything shown is missing or damaged, or if the Speaker Dock fails to ship your purchase of the SIRIUS Speaker Dock. Speaker Dock AC Adapter Power Cord Indoor/Outdoor Antenna [ Package Contents ] Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that you retain the original carton and packing materials in the future. Package Contents The following items are included with your Speaker Dock in case you need to operate properly, notify your dealer immediately.
If anything is present. It is recommended that everything shown is missing or damaged, or if the Speaker Dock fails to ship your purchase of the SIRIUS Speaker Dock. Speaker Dock AC Adapter Power Cord Indoor/Outdoor Antenna [ Package Contents ] Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that you retain the original carton and packing materials in the future. Package Contents The following items are included with your Speaker Dock in case you need to operate properly, notify your dealer immediately.
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Turning the knob increases or decreases the volume level (+/-). 2. 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. AUX IN Connector: Input connection for audio from an external device, such as [ Controls & Connectors ] Power and Volume Knob: Pressing the knob turns the Speaker Dock's power On or Off. Front View 23 45 Rear View 8 9 source aux in 1 10 Bottom View 67 Figure 1 1.
Turning the knob increases or decreases the volume level (+/-). 2. 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. AUX IN Connector: Input connection for audio from an external device, such as [ Controls & Connectors ] Power and Volume Knob: Pressing the knob turns the Speaker Dock's power On or Off. Front View 23 45 Rear View 8 9 source aux in 1 10 Bottom View 67 Figure 1 1.
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... Slots Connector Docking Rail Connector Docking Rail Figure 2 [ Installation ] Locate the docking slots on the back of your SIRIUS radio, and the connector on the front of 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 the docking rails until it is fully seated in the Speaker Dock. Installation Docking the SIRIUS Radio Place your radio. (Refer to Figure 2.) 2. Once aligned, gently press the radio down so that the docking rails can slide into...
... Slots Connector Docking Rail Connector Docking Rail Figure 2 [ Installation ] Locate the docking slots on the back of your SIRIUS radio, and the connector on the front of 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 the docking rails until it is fully seated in the Speaker Dock. Installation Docking the SIRIUS Radio Place your radio. (Refer to Figure 2.) 2. Once aligned, gently press the radio down so that the docking rails can slide into...
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... such as a book, to raise it above the level of the sky. Note the following Best, Better, and Good considerations for purchase at http://www.sirius.com. Be sure that the antenna be achieved by placing the antenna indoors on a flat surface (Figure 3, B) with nothing blocking its view of the .... The window will afford the best view of the sky. When placed in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites, as explained later, and have to be facing in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites as the Echo Home Wireless Signal Repeater System or the 50' Antenna Extension Cable, both available ...
... such as a book, to raise it above the level of the sky. Note the following Best, Better, and Good considerations for purchase at http://www.sirius.com. Be sure that the antenna be achieved by placing the antenna indoors on a flat surface (Figure 3, B) with nothing blocking its view of the .... The window will afford the best view of the sky. When placed in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites, as explained later, and have to be facing in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites as the Echo Home Wireless Signal Repeater System or the 50' Antenna Extension Cable, both available ...
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Figure 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) 12 [ Installation ]
Figure 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) 12 [ Installation ]
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...aiming for optimal reception, your radio's manual for instructions on accessing the screen. Testing and Optimizing the Antenna Signal Strength The stronger the SIRIUS signal strength, the less likely it is achieved. [ Installation ] 15 The SATELLITE (or SAT) portion of the display screen (Figure... to the angle of tilt of your Speaker Dock and SIRIUS radio ON. Figure 7 Aiming the antenna consists of the SIRIUS signal being received from terrestrial (ground) repeaters, if available. Turn your SIRIUS radio. Consult your SIRIUS radio can display a screen showing the strength of two ...
...aiming for optimal reception, your radio's manual for instructions on accessing the screen. Testing and Optimizing the Antenna Signal Strength The stronger the SIRIUS signal strength, the less likely it is achieved. [ Installation ] 15 The SATELLITE (or SAT) portion of the display screen (Figure... to the angle of tilt of your Speaker Dock and SIRIUS radio ON. Figure 7 Aiming the antenna consists of the SIRIUS signal being received from terrestrial (ground) repeaters, if available. Turn your SIRIUS radio. Consult your SIRIUS radio can display a screen showing the strength of two ...
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... the storage area on the Install/Activate link. Figure 10 Alternately, if there is no clear view of the satellites. [ Installation ] 17 The SIRIUS satellites are receiving an uninterrupted signal all the time. Wrap the excess antenna cable around the storage area at http://www. Installing the Indoor/Outdoor... have aimed and pointed your antenna set-up occasionally over the period of few hours and adjust the aim and tilt of the satellites. sirius.com and click on the top of the Speaker Dock as necessary. The antenna clamshell should be removed from the Speaker Dock placed where...
... the storage area on the Install/Activate link. Figure 10 Alternately, if there is no clear view of the satellites. [ Installation ] 17 The SIRIUS satellites are receiving an uninterrupted signal all the time. Wrap the excess antenna cable around the storage area at http://www. Installing the Indoor/Outdoor... have aimed and pointed your antenna set-up occasionally over the period of few hours and adjust the aim and tilt of the satellites. sirius.com and click on the top of the Speaker Dock as necessary. The antenna clamshell should be removed from the Speaker Dock placed where...
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... correctly installed as described in this guide. 6. After the start up sequence, the radio will not be accessed by pressing the MENU button and selecting SIRIUS ID. Press the Power/Volume knob to the DC Power connector at : https://acti- 18 [ Installation ] The SID is oriented to the AC... the Select button, then the 0 (zero) button, and then press the Select button again. To subscribe, do the following: 1. You will update the SIRIUS channel line-up /down in the Speaker Dock, and that the antenna is also available on . Use the radio's channel up . Connect the AC Power...
... correctly installed as described in this guide. 6. After the start up sequence, the radio will not be accessed by pressing the MENU button and selecting SIRIUS ID. Press the Power/Volume knob to the DC Power connector at : https://acti- 18 [ Installation ] The SID is oriented to the AC... the Select button, then the 0 (zero) button, and then press the Select button again. To subscribe, do the following: 1. You will update the SIRIUS channel line-up /down in the Speaker Dock, and that the antenna is also available on . Use the radio's channel up . Connect the AC Power...
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When you have successfully subscribed to activate your subscription information, an alert will be displayed. To continue, press any button. vate.siriusradio.com/ and follow the prompts to the SIRIUS service, and the radio has been updated with your subscription. 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. You can tune to other channels. [ Installation ] 19
When you have successfully subscribed to activate your subscription information, an alert will be displayed. To continue, press any button. vate.siriusradio.com/ and follow the prompts to the SIRIUS service, and the radio has been updated with your subscription. 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. You can tune to other channels. [ Installation ] 19
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...have not done so already. Initially set the volume level on the radio. Press the source button to follow the activation instructions for your specific SIRIUS radio instructions. Please be sure to select the AUX input. 3. If the radio does not power on at the same time, press the... panel surrounding the Power/Volume knob should turn red while the Speaker Dock is on the front panel surrounding the knob should now hear the SIRIUS audio. Connect the output of the Speaker Dock. Adjust the volume on the Speaker Dock. 20 [ Operation ] Replace the batteries. Operation Before ...
...have not done so already. Initially set the volume level on the radio. Press the source button to follow the activation instructions for your specific SIRIUS radio instructions. Please be sure to select the AUX input. 3. If the radio does not power on at the same time, press the... panel surrounding the Power/Volume knob should turn red while the Speaker Dock is on the front panel surrounding the knob should now hear the SIRIUS audio. Connect the output of the Speaker Dock. Adjust the volume on the Speaker Dock. 20 [ Operation ] Replace the batteries. Operation Before ...
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... power on batteries When the AC Power Adapter is connected to the Speaker Dock, the battery operation is not completely seated into the Speaker Dock. SIRIUS radio displays: Antenna Not Detected The indoor/outdoor antenna is not working. Batteries are not installed, are installed incorrectly, or are bad.
... power on batteries When the AC Power Adapter is connected to the Speaker Dock, the battery operation is not completely seated into the Speaker Dock. SIRIUS radio displays: Antenna Not Detected The indoor/outdoor antenna is not working. Batteries are not installed, are installed incorrectly, or are bad.
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Troubleshooting Continued Symptom Solution SIRIUS radio displays: Acquiring Signal No SIRIUS signal is not producing sound. Disconnect the headphones. Turn it clockwise toward the sky for obstacles over or around the indoor/outdoor antenna. An audio ... etc.). Change the location of the antenna to the Speaker Dock. Ensure antenna is in the right direction toward the (+) position. No sound from the SIRIUS radio. 22 [ Troubleshooting ] Check for your area to be able to select audio output from the Speaker Dock speakers Power/Volume knob is pointed in...
Troubleshooting Continued Symptom Solution SIRIUS radio displays: Acquiring Signal No SIRIUS signal is not producing sound. Disconnect the headphones. Turn it clockwise toward the sky for obstacles over or around the indoor/outdoor antenna. An audio ... etc.). Change the location of the antenna to the Speaker Dock. Ensure antenna is in the right direction toward the (+) position. No sound from the SIRIUS radio. 22 [ Troubleshooting ] Check for your area to be able to select audio output from the Speaker Dock speakers Power/Volume knob is pointed in...
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... #: 14230) The 50' Antenna Extension Cable extends the reach of the SIRIUS signal. [ Optional Accessories ] 23 The signal is received by an additional 50 feet. Now your SIRIUS radio can enjoy SIRIUS radio throughout your home, including through walls and floors. You can be ... in signal amplifier to ensure reliable reception of your SIRIUS radio or Speaker Dock. Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer or at http://www.sirius.com to maximize your SIRIUS experience: Echo Home Wireless Signal Repeater System (Model...
... #: 14230) The 50' Antenna Extension Cable extends the reach of the SIRIUS signal. [ Optional Accessories ] 23 The signal is received by an additional 50 feet. Now your SIRIUS radio can enjoy SIRIUS radio throughout your home, including through walls and floors. You can be ... in signal amplifier to ensure reliable reception of your SIRIUS radio or Speaker Dock. Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer or at http://www.sirius.com to maximize your SIRIUS experience: Echo Home Wireless Signal Repeater System (Model...
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SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS radio in the space provided below. SID: [ SIRIUS ID ] 25
SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS radio in the space provided below. SID: [ SIRIUS ID ] 25
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sirius.com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 800.869.5590 SUBX2 (SUBX2082808a) OO.ABCD1.001
sirius.com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 800.869.5590 SUBX2 (SUBX2082808a) OO.ABCD1.001