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
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SIRIUS Speaker Dock, Portable Audio System for SIRIUS Dock and Play Radios! Your new SIRIUS Speaker Dock lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment in your home, office, or other location. Use this manual as a guide for installation. The Speaker Dock will work with most SIRIUS dock and play radios that have the new Universal Connector.
Table of Contents Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Copyrights & Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warning and Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copyrights & Trademarks © 2008 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ™ “Sportster”, “Starmate”, and “Stratus” are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. Hardware, subscription, and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately.
Warning and Safety Information Safety Precautions 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 performed according to the procedures in this guide.
Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Speaker Dock. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if the Speaker Dock 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 Speaker Dock in the future.
Controls and Connectors Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors of the Speaker Dock. Front View 2 3 source 4 5 Rear View 8 9 aux in 1 10 6 7 Bottom View Figure 1 1. 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. Source Button: Switches audio output between SIRIUS radio and the AUX input. 3.
an MP3 player, CD player etc. 4. Headphone Connector: Stereo headphone jack to privately listen to the Speaker Dock. 5. Power On/Low Battery Light: The light is a constant blue when the Speaker Dock is powered on. The light will turn red when the batteries in the Speaker Dock are nearly discharged and need replacement. 6. DC POWER Connector: Connection for the AC Power Adapter. (DC Power) 7. ANTENNA Connector: Connection for the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna (Antenna). 8.
Installation Docking the SIRIUS Radio Place your SIRIUS Dock and Play radio into the Speaker Dock as follows: 1. Locate the docking slots on the back of your SIRIUS radio, and the connector on the bottom of your radio. (Refer to Figure 2.) 2. Align the radio with the docking rails and connector on the front of the Speaker Dock so that the docking rails can slide into the docking slots. (Figure 2) 3.
Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Indoor Use Before installing the indoor/outdoor antenna, please read this entire section. Please visit http://www.sirius.com/install and click on Home Installation for more information on home antenna installation. You can also find out information about various signal distribution accessories for the home, such as the Echo Home Wireless Signal Repeater System or the 50’ Antenna Extension Cable, both available for purchase at http://www.sirius.com.
A. B. Figure 3 Note: If your location is in major metropolitan area, the antenna can possibly be located inside the home because terrestrial (or ground) repeaters are used to boost signal strength. If you are able to achieve a good terrestrial signal with the antenna indoors, you can disregard the remainder of these antenna installation instructions. Refer to the section, Testing and Optimizing the Antenna Signal Strength on page 15 for details about displaying the terrestrial signal strength.
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.
SKY NORTH 4 5 1 WEST EAST 2 3 HORIZON SOUTH Figure 5 Use the map to find the area you are located in (1 to 5).
The location for the antenna must have an unobstructed view of the sky in the direction indicated for your area. (Figure 6) 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.
Testing and Optimizing the Antenna Signal Strength The stronger the SIRIUS signal strength, the less likely it is that you will experience an interruption of the audio when listening to a broadcast. To assist you in adjusting the antenna aiming for optimal reception, your SIRIUS radio can display a screen showing the strength of the SIRIUS signal being received, similar to Figure 7. Turn your Speaker Dock and SIRIUS radio ON. Access the signal indicator (or antenna aiming) screen of your SIRIUS radio.
THIS SURFACE OF THE ANTENNA SHOULD BE POINTED AT THE SKY TOWARDS THE DIRECTION OF THE SATELLITES Figure 8 The second adjustment is to turn the antenna slightly to the left or right until the highest possible signal strength is achieved.
The SIRIUS satellites are not in a fixed place in space and move relative to the earth. As a result, the signal level at the antenna will vary throughout the day. Once you think you have aimed and pointed your antenna at the optimal direction, it is important to check that you are receiving an uninterrupted signal all the time.
Connecting the AC Power Adapter The Speaker Dock can operate on either batteries (8 “D” cells) or by using the AC Power Adapter. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the DC Power connector at the rear of the Speaker Dock. (Refer to Figure 1 on page 7.) Connect the Power Cord to the AC Power Adapter and plug it into an AC outlet.
vate.siriusradio.com/ and follow the prompts to activate your subscription. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474). 7. When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service, and the radio has been updated with your subscription information, an alert will be displayed. To continue, press any button. You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and can tune to other channels.
Operation Before you can listen to the SIRIUS programming, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service if you have not done so already. Please be sure to follow the activation instructions for your specific SIRIUS radio instructions. Once the Speaker Dock has been installed according to the installation directions, power on the Speaker Dock by pressing the Power/Volume knob on the front panel. The light on the front panel surrounding the knob should light up blue to indicate power is on.
Troubleshooting Symptom Speaker Dock does not power on Solution The 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 Speaker Dock. Try plugging the AC Power adapter into a different outlet. Batteries are not installed, are installed incorrectly, or are bad. Install new batteries, if necessary, observing the correct polarity.
Troubleshooting Continued Symptom SIRIUS radio displays: Acquiring Signal Solution No SIRIUS signal is being received. Check for obstacles over or around the indoor/outdoor antenna. Ensure antenna is pointed in the right direction toward the sky for your area to be able to see the SIRIUS satellite. Change the location of the antenna to eliminate nearby obstacles (buildings, trees, overhangs etc.). No sound from the Speaker Dock speakers Power/Volume knob is in the extreme counter clockwise (-) position.
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 #: SIR-WRS1) The Echo 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 SIRIUS radio or Speaker Dock.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS radio in the space provided below.
sirius.com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 800.869.5590 SUBX2 (SUBX2082808a) OO.ABCD1.
