Introduction 5 Features 6 Safety and Care Information 7 What's in the Box? 9 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock •........................•.........................10 Vehicle Installation 13 Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio .............•.........•................14 Step 2: Install the Dash or Window Mount 16 Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna 20 Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable 25 Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 37 Step 6: Connect the Audio .
Features Congratulations on your purchase of the XM Dock & Play PowerConnect Second Vehicle Kit! Your new Second Vehicle Kit has everything you need to use your Satellite Radio in a second vehicle. Add Satellite Radio to a second vehicle: No need for a second subscription; just install this Kit in another vehicle - your spouse's car, the family minivan, an RV, or even a boat - and then simply move your radio between the two.
Safety and Care Information • IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes. Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140 ° F or below -4 ° F, or above 60°C or below -20°C). Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not touch the device with wet hands.
For optimal audio performance, insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter directly into your vehicle's cigarette lighter/power outlet. Don't use an intermediary device, such as a dual vehicle power adapter for multiple devices. When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury, death, and/ or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.
What's in the Box? Aux In Cable PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dash Mount Window Mount Magnetic Mount Antenna • PowerConnect Power Adapter )) Alcohol Preparation Pads TIP! For other accessories you can add to your Vehicle Kit - from a Remote Control for ease of use, to a Cassette Adapter for vehicles with a cassette player, to professional installation if you'd rather leave your in-vehicle setup to the experts - just visit xmradio.com/accessories or your favorite retailer.
Introduction PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color-Coded Connections The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect, just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where. Rear View Q .-- AUDIO '- g // ANT @ \ \ AUDIO (Green) Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter (sold separately). -f\ Q ~ L..- r~ ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna. PWR c;) 1\/ /~ FM ~ 0\ 1/ PWR (Red) Connection for PowerConnect Po
Wire Guide The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has a wire guide at the top rear to help organize the cables and wires connected to the dock. If you need to bring a cable or wire from one side of the dock to the other, utilize the wire guide by looping the cable though the wire guide as shown.
Vehicle Installation Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag. The location should be easily DASH MOUNT - Option 1 accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it may be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the display screen. .
WINDOW MOUNT - Option 1 WINDOW MOUNT - Option 2 , \.
Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the Dash or Window Mount Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Window Mount. • IMPORTANT! When you install the chosen mount, do not attach the dock to the mount yet. All cables should be attached to the dock prior to connecting the dock to the mount. Installinq the Dash Mount: • CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove.
The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions. Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob. Knob \ Adhesive Foot / Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly. Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds. • • IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for at least 24 hours before using the mount.
Vehicle Installation Installinq the Window Mount: • IMPORTANT! States or localities may prohibit driving with a suction mount on the windshield. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2008, Section 169.71). When driving in these areas, the dash mounting option should be used instead. Check your state or local laws for any applicable restrictions. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
the knob. The dock mounting plate can be swiveled to the left or right, and adjusted up or down, to optimize the driver's view of the radio.
Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle. To install the Maqnetic Mount Antenna: Choose the best location for the Magnetic Mount Antenna considering your vehicle type. Pay particular attention to any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and how frequently you may use them.
SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as shown. Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown. Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna just above the front windshield as shown. Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
Vehicle Installation 3 Place the antenna in the location you selected. Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages. o o o o oo • "" " .. ' . .... ". ". • • .' oo "" " .. , •.' oo ~~",!,o~,., • , .' oo oo o oo .' ,• • .' • .' 0 • ............... TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof (for most vehicles) or trunk (for convertibles) where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions.
• CAUTIONI Don't mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. • CAUTIONI Don't mount the antenna on any of the vehicle's front, back or side pillars. • CAUTIONI Don't mount the antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it's further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof.
• • CAUTION! Don't mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away. TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids. Use things typically found around the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door. Hide any excess cable in the trim.
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Before you begin routing the antenna cable, read these general instructions for how to route and hide the antenna cable. Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle.
Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches C---"~.---- M;.. ! •.• ·~rr:~;~:,.~. i i Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping.
Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit, along existing wiring harness I I I I I I I I Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin
Vehicle Installation , Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior \ trim and tuck cable \ Route cable under under trim. Continue \ trim or upholstery towards front of vehicle I " \ I \ " " " " " "" " " " " ,," "Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into cabin and towards front of vehicle
Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under carpet or mat ~ \ ------------ Bring cable out from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console • TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids. Use things typically found around the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door. Hide any excess cable in the trim.
Vehicle Installation Route the cable: Sedan/Coupe With the Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof: Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point.
Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. Airbag locations are marked with uSRS" logos. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console.
Vehicle Installation Sedan/Coupe With the Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof: Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the windshield. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the windshield to the lowest point.
SUV: Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim. Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable.
Vehicle Installation Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock. Continue with "step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter" on page 37. Convertible: Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose.
Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately). Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock.
Vehicle Installation Pickup Truck: Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it. Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner. At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening.
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock.
Vehicle Installation Step 6: Connect the Audio To play audio through your vehicle's stereo or FM radio, decide on one of the following audio connection options: Option 1: Best: Use the included Aux In Cable if your vehicle's stereo system has an auxiliary input connection. Refer to your vehicle's owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer.
Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. Dog I IDQDD Slo I RUXINI'lODE I 00 = b-:l <::::::l ~ c:JcY 0 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle's stereo system. Insert the dock into the mount. Insert your radio into the dock. Power on your radio by pressing the Power button. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press menu and then press'" to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. Ensure that your radio is tuned to channell. Upon power up, the radio should tune to channell by default, when it's not yet activated.
Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. Insert the Cassette Adapter into the vehicle's cassette deck. You may need to turn on your vehicle's stereo system in order to do so. Insert the dock into the mount. Insert your radio into the dock. Power on your radio by pressing the Power button. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky. Verify that you are receiving the XM signal.
Vehicle Installation strength. You can also press menu and then press" to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. Ensure your radio is tuned to channell. Upon power up, your radio should tune to channell by default, when it's not yet activated.
Option 3: PowetConnect Installation Instructions Insert the dock into the mount. Insert your radio into the dock. Power on your radio by pressing the Power button. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky. Verify that you are receiving the XM signal. There should at least be one bar on the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also refer to the User Guide which accompanied your radio, and display the Signal Indicator screen.
Vehicle Installation available FM channel to listen to the XM audio through your vehicle's FM radio. Refer to "How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area" on page 48. 6 Ensure that your radio is tuned to channell. Upon power up, your radio should tune to channel 1 by default, when it's not yet activated. If it's not on channel 1, refer to the User Guide which accompanied your radio to learn about how to tune a channel. 7 Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 5.
11 If the selected FM channel doesn't work well for you, work down the list of FM channels until you find one that allows you to hear XM clearly. Each time, you will need to tune your vehicle's FM radio to the FM channel and then set your radio to transmit on the same FM channel (steps 7 & 9).
Appendix: How To Find Available FM Channels How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area An available FM channel is one that is not being used by an FM radio station in your area. When you tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence - not talk or music. Once you have found an available channel, you need to tune your Satellite Radio's built-in transmitter to the same channel to receive XM sound through your vehicle's radio.
OR Manually tune through your local FM channels Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle's FM radio. Turn on your vehicle's FM radio. start at 88.1 and use the ~Manual' tune function on your vehicle's FM radio to tune through each FM channel one-by-one (88.1 followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels that aren't being used by a local FM radio station. Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107.9.
Appendix: How To Find Available FM Channels • • • • TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily commute, you may need to use different FM channels along your route for best performance. If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and on your Satellite Radio. Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in.
Troubleshooting Your Vehicle Kit has been designed and built to be trouble-free, but if you experience a problem, try this: Check that all connections are firm and secure. Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion. Make sure you have connected the radio as described in this installation guide. Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the vehicle's cigarette lighter or power adapter socket and that the LED on the PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit (on).
If you see this on the screen: Try this: Channel Off Air • The channel you've selected is not currently broadcasting. Tune to another channel. Loading • Your radio is acquiring audio or program information. This message usually goes away in a few seconds. Updating • Your radio is being updated with the latest encryption code. Wait until the update is done. • You may be trying to tune to a channel that is blocked or unavailable. Tune to another channel.
Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: Audio sounds too soft • Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your radio until the sound quality improves. Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your radio for instructions. Audio fades or has static when listening • Check all cables for a firm and secure connection.
If this happens: Try this: The radio shuts off unexpectedly • If your radio has these features, check these: • If Sleep Timer is set, the radio will turn off after the selected length of time in a home dock/ sound system. Set Sleep Timer to Off. • If Delayed Power is set, the radio will turn off after the selected length of time in the dock. Set Delayed Power to Off. The demo is playing • Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected or you are not receiving the signal.
Product Specifications Dimensions PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 101.5 mm (W) X 58.6 mm (H) X 30.5 mm (0) 4.0 in (W) X 2.3 in (H) X 1.2 in (D) Weight PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 46 g (1.6 oz) Audio Outputs 3.
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• What's in the Box? CAUTION: Do not attempt to install, activate, or adjust any of the setting options described in this Quick Start Guide unless your vehicle is parked in a safe location.
Find a Location for the Vehicle Dock and Mount it Select either the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount method for mounting the Vehicle Dock. You w ill need a phillips screwdriver to comp lete the installation. • ..... ca ..en IMPORTANT! To make the cable connections easier, wait until after you have connected all the cables to the dock before you attach the dock to the dash or to a vent.
Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna A. Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna outside your vehicle, on a clean and dry horizontal surface that will always face the sky. B. Choose the location for the antenna according to your type of vehicle. Center it between the left and right sides, and away from other antennas. Sedans and Coupes (above front windshield or rear window) Pickups (above front windshield) Convertibles (leading edge of trunk) C.
0 Connect the PowerConnect Power Adapter Connect the Audio A . Insert the PowerConn ect Power Adapter into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Plug the other end into the red PWR connector on the rea r of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Decide on one of the following in-box audio connection options.
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