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SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide

SCH1C SIRIUS Connect Tuner Installation Guide

AUDIO

OUT

8 PIN

OPTICAL

DC 5V

ANT

AUDIO OUTPUT L/R

(OPTIONAL, CABLE

NOT INCLUDED)

OPTICAL LINK

(OPTIONAL, CABLE

NOT INCLUDED)

DIN CABLE

TO SIRIUS-READY

RECEIVER

WINDOWSILL

ANTENNA

INDICATOR

LIGHT

AC ADAPTER

(OPTIONAL, AC ADAPTER IS

USED ONLY IF POWER IS NOT

SUPPLIED VIA DIN CABLE)

Installing the Antenna

Proper installation of the windowsill

antenna is important for consistent satellite

signal reception.

For correct operation and best reception of

the SIRIUS signal, it is important that the

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,

dormers, etc., will impair or prevent the

antenna from receiving a signal.

The best reception is obtained if the

antenna is located outside, and where the

pod portion of the antenna (where the

SIRIUS logo is printed) has a clear 360

degree view of the sky.

If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree

view of the sky outdoors, or you will be

locating the antenna indoors, then you will

need to place the antenna in a window (or

outdoor location) which has a clear view of

the sky in the direction of the satellites,

and aim the antenna in the direction of the

satellites, as shown in the diagram on the

previous page.

Use the map in the diagram on the

previous page to find the area in which you

are located (1 to 5). Then find the direction

in which you need to have a window (or

outdoor location) with a clear view of the

sky:

Area 1:You will need a window/location

with a clear view of the sky facing

EAST or NORTHEAST or

SOUTHEAST

Area 2:You will need a window/location

with a clear view of the sky facing

NORTH or NORTHEAST

Area 3:You will need a window/location

with a clear view of the sky facing

NORTH or NORTHWEST

Area 4:You will need a window/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

(Antenna cannot be located

indoors)

For example, suppose you live in Area 2.

You determined that your antenna will

need to have a window (or outdoor

location) with a clear view of the sky facing

North or Northeast. The exact direction is

determined by your specific location in

Area 2 relative to the X on the map; If you

live in Winnepeg, you will need a more

South facing clear view of the sky

whereas if you live in Vancouver, you will

need a more South facing clear view of

the sky.clear view of the sky.

When you have installed the antenna in a

suitable location, check the signal strength

display of the receiver to verify that you

are receiving a suitable signal. (Consult

the user guide of your receiver for

instructions on how to access the signal

strength display.) A minimum of 3 bars of

either satellite (SAT) or terrestrial (TER)

signal strength is required for consistent

reception. If you are not obtaining at least

three bars, try adjusting the antenna by

changing the aiming in small increments to

see if you can obtain better signal

reception.When you have installed the

antenna in a suitable location, check the

signal strength display of the receiver to

verify that you are receiving a suitable

signal. (Consult the user guide of your

receiver for instructions on how to access

the signal strength display.) A minimum of

3 bars of either satellite (SAT) or terrestrial

(TER) signal strength is required for

consistent reception.

If you are not obtaining at least three bars,

try adjusting the antenna by changing the

aiming in small increments to see if you

can obtain better signal reception.

Wiring the SCH1C Tuner

The SCH1C Tuner should be wired as

shown in the diagram below, using the

supplied DIN cable.

Note that the AC Power Adapter is used

only when your SIRIUS-ready receiver

does not supply power to the tuner via the

DIN cable connection. Also, if your

SIRIUS-ready receiver does not support

audio input via the DIN cable connection,

then the audio output may be connected to

your sound system using the RCA-type

audio connections, or the optical cable link

on the tuner.

Please consult your audio equipment

manuals for the wiring connections needed

for the SCH1C Tuner to operate with your

particular equipment.

Activating Your SIRIUS

Subscription

You must activate the SCH1C Tuner

before you can begin to receive the

SIRIUS Satellite Radio service.

In order to activate your radio subscription,

you will need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which

uniquely identifies your tuner. The SID

may be found on a sticker located on the

SCH1C packaging, or on the bottom of the

tuner itself. The label will have printed on it

a 12-digit SID number. When you have

located the SID, write it down in the space

provided near the end of this manual.

To activate your subscription, call SIRIUS

toll-free at:

1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).

Once the subscription process is

completed, your SCH1C Tuner is ready to

use. Refer to the owners manual for your

SIRIUS-ready receiver for further

instructions on how to use your SCH1C

Tuner.