SUPV1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Vehicle Kit For use with most newer SIRIUS Plug and Play Radios with the FM Extender Cable Installation Guide
Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit Your new SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment in any vehicle. Use this manual as a guide for the installation. The SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit will work with the Sportster™ 4 and most new SIRIUS plug and play satellite radios. See your Plug and Play user manual for specific product compatibility.
Table of Contents Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning and Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. • Do not operate the SIRIUS radio in a way that might divert your attention from driving safely.
• Do not install the FM Extender Cable where it will hinder or block your view. In some states it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing the extender cable on your windshield. • Do not install the FM Extender Cable where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.
Copyrights & Trademarks © 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ™ “Sportster” is a trademark of Sirius Satellite 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.
Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle 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.
Magnetic Antenna FM Extender Cable [ Package Contents ] Antenna Cover/Tail Mounting Screws Alcohol Swab Suction Cups (2) Self Adhesive Cable Guides (3)
Controls Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors of the vehicle dock. 2 1 6 5 4 3 Figure 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Lock Switch: Locks and unlocks the SIRIUS radio in the vehicle dock. Mounting Holes: Mounting holes for attaching the suction cup mount or the vent mount. FM OUT Connector: FM output for use with the optional FM Direct Adapter.
Installation SIRIUS suggests professional installation of this product in your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location, installation of the antenna, and routing all the necessary wires and cables.
A. B. Figure 1 Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be attached to the vehicle dock and installed as described in the following sections.
Suction Cup Mount Method (A) The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth surface. Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield. To mount the vehicle dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follows: 1. Attach the vehicle dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws. (Figure 2) Figure 2 2.
3. Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3) and position the suction cup mount on the windshield or other location you which have chosen. Press the cam lever all the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the suction cup. (To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.
Vent Mount Method (B) To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as follows: 1. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to Figure 4 and install the longer vent hooks into the vent mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent hooks as shown. Remove End Cap Slide Short Vent Hooks Out Slide Extended Vent Hooks In Replace End Cap Figure 4 2.
3. Refer to Figure 6 and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in your vehicle. Position the two tension springs A against a vent louver B. Then push the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks C drop down and hook the rear of the vent louver (Figure 7). Once you are sure that the hooks have grasped a vent louver, the tension springs A will keep the vent mount hooked to the louver.
4. The angle of the vehicle dock may be changed by changing the position of foot D on the vent mount (Figure 6) to a different adjustment hole. (Figure 8) ADJUSTMENT HOLES Figure 8 Installing the Antenna The optimum mounting location for the magnetic antenna is on the roof of the vehicle, with a minimum unobstructed area of 12 inches by 12 inches, and exactly 6½ inches from the rear roof edge of the vehicle (the length of the rubber antenna cable cover/tail).
Figure 9 Sedan/Coupe. Mount the antenna along the rear center-line of the vehicle roof, located at the rear of the roof near the rear window. Pickup Truck. Mount the antenna along the rear center-line of the cab roof, located at the rear of the roof near the rear window. SUV/Mini-Van. Mount the antenna along the rear center-line of the vehicle roof, located at the rear of the roof near the rear door/hatch. Convertible.
Connect the rubber antenna cable cover/tail to the antenna cable, making sure that the strainrelief on the antenna sits into the rubber antenna cable cover/tail groove. (Figure 10) Route the antenna cable through the wire channel in the rubber antenna cable cover/tail. Do not remove the protective strips yet.
ber antenna cable cover/tail for another 30 seconds. (Figure 12) At room temperature (68 degrees), maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours. During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and rubber antenna cable cover/tail. Connect the antenna cable to the ANT connection at the rear of the vehicle dock. (Refer to Figure 1 on page 9 for the location of this connector.
1 2 3 Figure 13 For SIRIUS radios which do not require the adapter, make sure the lock on the vehicle dock is set in the unlocked position and place the SIRIUS radio into the vehicle dock, pressing the radio down until it is fully seated. Slide the lock into the locked position. (Refer to Figure 1 on page 9 for the location of the lock.
Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Radio There are two primary ways to connect your SIRIUS radio to your vehicle radio: Wireless Connection or Direct Connection. The following sections will help you obtain the best performance. For the latest information go to http://www.sirius.com/vehicleinstallation. Wireless CONNECTION Your SIRIUS radio contains an FM transmitter. The FM transmitter sends the audio from your SIRIUS radio to your vehicle radio. (Figure 14) 90.
Note: The FM transmitter in your SIRIUS radio is automatically set to FM channel 88.1. This may not be the best channel in your area. Tip: If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels, you may need to find channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Several SIRIUS radio models can store multiple FM transmit channels, so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city. Refer to your user guide for details on this feature.
The FM antennas found in vehicles are of four distinct types: • Aerial Type Fender Mounted FM Antenna: A fixed or retractable aerial antenna located on the front or rear fender of the vehicle. • Aerial Type Roof Mounted FM Antenna: A fixed aerial antenna mounted on the roof (often at the front or rear of the roof, just above the window glass).
• On Glass Type FM Antenna: Wires on the window glass of the vehicle, usually near the top of the window. It may be located on the windshield glass, the rear window glass, or a rear side window in some SUV and mini-van type vehicles (and other vehicles). It will look similar to the rear window defroster wires found in many vehicles. • “Shark Fin” Type FM Antenna: A device resembling a shark fin (or other shape) located on the vehicle roof above the rear window.
The FM Extender Cable should be placed inside the vehicle, as close as possible to the vehicle’s FM antenna. A test mounting should be done first using the included suction cup mounts to test the installation. Once an acceptable location has been found, you will remove the suction cups and permanently adhere the FM Extender Cable using the adhesive mounts. To install the FM Extender Cable in your vehicle, follow these instructions: 1.
Alternate mounting location on adjacent A-Pillar Figure 16 Figure 17 26 [ Installation ]
b. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Aerial Type Roof Mounted FM Antenna. For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the front or rear of the roof of the vehicle, the FM Extender Cable should be mounted horizontally on the front or rear glass below the FM antenna, or installed into the headliner of the vehicle under the FM antenna. • If you are installing the FM Extender Cable on the window glass, attach the suction cups to the glass under the FM antenna in a horizontal orientation.
c. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with On Glass Type FM Antenna. For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the window glass, the FM Extender Cable can be mounted horizontally on the glass, directly over the FM radio antenna, or installed into the headliner of the vehicle directly above the FM antenna. • If you are installing the FM Extender Cable on the window glass, attach the suction cups to the glass centered over the FM radio antenna in a horizontal orientation.
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d. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Shark Fin Type FM Antenna. For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the rear of the roof of the vehicle, the FM Extender Cable should be mounted horizontally on the glass below the FM antenna, or installed into the headliner of the vehicle under the FM antenna. • If you are installing the FM Extender Cable on the window glass, attach the suction cups to the glass below the FM antenna in a horizontal orientation.
3. Plug the FM Extender Cable into the FM OUT connector of the vehicle dock. (Figure 22) From FM Extender Cable FM OUT Figure 22 4. Tune your vehicle’s FM radio and your SIRIUS radio to the same FM channel (Figure 23): a. Turn off your SIRIUS radio and tune through the FM channels on your vehicle’s radio to locate an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area. If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your SIRIUS radio.
Note: The FM transmitter in your SIRIUS radio is automatically set to FM channel 88.1. This may not be the best channel in your area. Tip: If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels, you may need to find channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Several SIRIUS radio models can store multiple FM transmit channels, so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city. Refer to your user guide for details on this feature.
Direct Connections Direct connection provides better audio performance than a wireless connection and removes the possibility of interference from local FM broadcasters. Direct Wired Audio Connection If your vehicle radio offers an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connection, it is the best audio connection available. If the “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connector is located on the front of your vehicle radio, this is also the easiest connection. (Figure 25) 1.
Cassette Adapter If your vehicle radio has a cassette player: 1. Purchase a Cassette Adapter at your local electronics retailer. 2. Connect the adapter between the “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT” on your SIRIUS radio and the vehicle radio’s cassette slot. (Figure 27) FM TRANSMITTER OFF Figure 27 Note: Refer to the cassette adapter manufacturer’s guidelines for correct use.
SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter If your vehicle radio does not have an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack, the SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter provides a wired connection between your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle radio, eliminating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless FM connection. (Figure 28) Vehicle FM Antenna FM DIRECT ADAPTER 90.1 Figure 28 Professional installation may be required. See your local SIRIUS retailer. For the latest information refer to http://www.sirius.
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service. To subscribe, do the following: 1. Be sure that the SIRIUS radio is correctly installed, is in the vehicle or home dock, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal. 2. Turn on the radio. After the startup sequence, it will update the SIRIUS channel line-up. Wait until the channel updates have completed before pressing any buttons. 3.
Troubleshooting Symptom Solution SIRIUS radio does not power on Blown fuse, or the Cigarette Lighter Adapter is not properly connected. Check the Cigarette Lighter adapter connection. Refer to the vehicle’s owners manual for the location of the vehicle’s fuse panel and check for a blown fuse. SIRIUS radio displays: Antenna Not Detected The satellite antenna is not connected to the vehicle dock. Check the satellite antenna connection to the vehicle dock.
Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer to maximize your SIRIUS experience: SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox The SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox is a portable docking station and audio system for use with the SIRIUS radio. With the built-in amplifier and speakers, the boombox delivers rich, powerful sound indoors or outdoors, and features an auxiliary input for other audio devices.
Warranty 12 Month Warranty SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
Specifications Cigarette Lighter Adapter Fuse Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A Slow Blow Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8m (6ft.) Cigarette Lighter Adapter Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F) Vehicle Dock Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Volts, Negative Ground, DC Antenna Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS radio in the space provided below.
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