User Guide SiriUS ConneCt™
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1. Figure 11 99 Operation For operating instructions consult the owners manual of your audio system When your SIRIUS radio is connected via the SCHDOC1 SiriusConnect Home Docking Kit to your receiver the buttons and controls of the SIRIUS radio will be disabled and a SiriusConnect message or logo will be displayed Operation 93 Specitications PowerReguirements 5 2V DC 2A Operation Temperature 5 to 40 C 28 to 104 F Signal to noise S N with radio connected gt 73dB Output Level with radio connected 2 0v RMS Antenna Type Indoor Outdoor Windowsill Antenna Antenna Cable Length 21 single micro cable Antenna Connector Type SMB Data Interface 8 PIN DIN Control Port audio power serial control Dock Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 48mm x 55mm x 49mm Radio Adapter 1 Dimensions 32 5mm x 55mm x 13 5mm Radio Adapter 2Dimensions 33mm x 118mm x 12 5mm Radio Adapter 3 Dimensions 33 5mm x 55mm x 18 5mm Radio Adapter 4 Dimensions 33 5mm x 55mm x 18 5mm DA Specifications SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO sirius com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc 1221 Av2. are four different radio adapters provided for the SIRIUS radios One of the radio adapters is pre installed on the dock but may need to be removed and replaced with a different adapter for your particular SIRIUS radio The different radio adapters are identified on page 7 and you should consult the compatibility chart on page 8 to iden tify the adapter for your SIRIUS radio If you need to change the radio adapter refer to Figure 2 and remove mounting screw A Then remove the pre installed radio adapter Align the correct radio adapter for your radio with the dock verifying that the tabs on the rear of the adapter align with the corresponding alignment holes on the dock Refer to Figure 1 on page 9 for the loca tion of the alignment holes When the radio adapter is correctly aligned on the dock re install screw A Installation 11 Radio Adapter Mounting Screw A Radio Adapter Figure 2 When the radio adapter has been attached to the dock you can place your SIRIUS radio into the dock 19 Installation Connecting the Dock to the SIRIUS Ready Receiver The SCHDOC1 SiriusConnect Home Docking Kit is designed to work with any Sirius Ready or SAT Radio Ready receiver Please consult the user manual or manufacturer for your receiver for more details concerning compatibility Some systems that only have RS232 control and no 8 pin DIN connector require the SCHDOCIP kit instead Figure 3 shows a Sirius Ready or SAT Radio R
3. 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 6 e Install the cables and wiring so that it is not crimped or pinched by screws or sharp metal edges Route the cables away from moving parts or sharp pointed edges This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring If the wiring must pass through a metal hole be sure to use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire s insula tion from being cut by the metal edge of the hole e Do not open disassemble or alter the unit in any way Doing so may result in fire electric shock or product damage e Do not insert any objects into the unit Doing so may result in fire electric shock or product damage e Do not install the unit to high levels of humidity moisture or dust Doing so can result in electric shock or product failure Warnin and Safety Information g y Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SCHDOC1 SiriusConnect Home Docking 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 Aa Radio Adapter 4 Radio Adapter 2 N
4. the high est possible signal strength is achieved Figure 10 Figure 10 90 installation If you find that it is not possible to receive a good SIRIUS signal in your location SIRIUS offers a outdoor home antenna which can be mounted to the exterior of the home The outdoor home antenna offers more mounting options such as mounting on an existing mast or satellite dish mast and provides 30 ft of antenna cable For more tips on installing the antenna please visit the SIRIUS website at http www sirius com and click on the Install Activate link Connecting the AC Power Adapter Connect the AC Power Adapter cable to the power connector of the dock Refer to Figure 1 on page 9 Plug the AC Power Adapter into a wall outlet Installation gt Operation Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service you need to subscribe to the Sirius Satel lite Radio service if you have not done so already Please be sure to follow the activa tion instructions for your specific SIRIUS radio as well as your receiver Place your SIRIUS radio into the dock Figure 11 aligning the tabs at the edges of the radio adapter with the groves in your SIRIUS radio Gently push the radio down until it is fully seated in the dock Your radio may differ from the radio shown To remove the radio from the dock press the release button Figure 11 while pulling the radio out of the dock AI SIRIUS i ED
5. Control Connector Description Mounting Connection p Radio Release Button Pressing this button releases the SIRIUS radio from the dock Radio Adapter Tabs on the radio adapter align with these holes for Alignment Holes correct placement in the dock Sirius Universal Docking This connector plugs into the bottom of the SIRIUS Connector radio The SIRIUS indoor outdoor antenna is connected to Antenna Connector this connector The SiriusConnect interface cable connects to this connector The other end of the DIN cable connects to the audio system Power Connector The AC power adapter is connected to this connector SiriusConnect Interface Connector 10 Connectors amp Controls Installation It is recommended that prior to starting the installation you read this installation sec tion completely and then follow the instructions In addition consult the manual of the receiver to which you will be connecting the dock to determine any required installa tion configuration When installing the dock in your home choose a location in close proximity to your SIRIUS Ready receiver and also where the cable from the indoor outdoor antenna can reach the dock The location should be easily accessible and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen Attaching the Radio Adapter You should attach the correct radio adapter for your SIRIUS radio to the dock There
6. EN User Guide SIRIUS CONNECT Home Kit Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SCHDOC1 SiriusConnect Home Docking Kit The SCHDOC1 SiriusConnect Home Docking Kit will turn your SIRIUS Dock amp Play or portable radio into a dedicated tuner allowing you to control your SIRIUS radio from your Sirius Ready home audio system The SCHDOC1 is designed to work with any Sirius Ready or SAT Radio Ready A V receiver or audio system Some systems that only have RS232 control and no 8 pin DIN connector require the SCHDOCIP kit instead Please consult the manufacturer for more details concerning compatibility The SCHDOC1 is compatible with the SIRIUS Stiletto Sportster Starmate Stratus radios that have the Sirius Universal Docking Connector For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS products and accessories visit http www sirius com Compatible with Sirius Ready or SAT Radio Ready audio systems SIRIUS GAD READY SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO THE BEST RADIO ON RADIO Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS zu 20 00 0 a0 u a a a a a a an 3 COPYRIGHTS amp TRADEMARKS 2 2 nun mn m nn 4 WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION 2 2 2200 nn m nn 5 FCC Information s s s s s esce 2 ee Mee Ee ee D Canadian Compliance 6 Safety Precautions i 8 25 amp a as 6 PACKAGE CONTENTS as 7 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 220 ee nn n
7. eady receiver using the provided 8 PIN DIN cable Note that the receiver must be capable of directly communicating with the SCHDOC1 SiriusConnect Dock protocol Indoor Outdoor Antenna Dock SirrusConnect IMAN 8 pin DIN Cable A NS EEN mS GE Figure 3 Installation 13 Installing the Indoor Outdoor Antenna Before installing the indoor outdoor antenna read this entire section To ensure consistent reception of the SIRIUS signal in your home it is important that the antenna be oriented correctly Note the following Best Better and Good consider ations for antenna placement BEST reception can be achieved by mounting the antenna on the outside of the building on a soffit at the roof with a clear 360 degree view of the sky Figure 4 A This position will afford the best view of the sky for best reception When placed in this location an antenna extension cable may be required BETTER reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on a window on a porch or on a patio Figure 4 B or by mounting it to the side of the building In all cases try to achieve the best possible clear view of the sky 14 Installation Figure 4 GOOD reception can be achieved by placing the antenna indoors on a windowsill The window will need to be facing in the direct
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9. he 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 or SIRIUS Ready receiver can display a screen showing the strength of the SIRIUS signal being received similar to Figure 8 To access the antenna aiming or signal indicator screen consult the user guide which accompanied your SIRIUS radio or SIRIUS Ready receiver The SATELLITE portion of the display screen Figure 8 shows the strength of the signal being received from the satellite while the TERRESTRIAL portion of the display screen shows the strength of the signal being received from terrestrial based transmitters if available Antenna Aiming Adjust your antenna position to maximize signal strength SATELLITE TERRESTRIAL Press BACK when done Figure 8 Aiming the antenna consists of two adjustments The first adjustment is to tilt the clam shell at a 45 degree angle While observing the signal strength make small adjustments to the angle of tilt of the clamshell until the highest possible signal strength is achieved Figure 9 Installation 19 THIS SURFACE OF THE ANTENNA SHOULD BE POINTED AT THE SKY TOWARDS THE DIRECTION OF THE SATELLITES Figure 9 The second adjustment is to turn the antenna slightly to the left or right until
10. ion of the SIRIUS satellites as de scribed later and have a clear view of the sky The antenna may need to be placed on a book to raise it above the level of the window frame Figure 5 Note If your location is in major metropolitan area the antenna can possibly be located inside the home because terrestrial transmitters 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 19 for details about displaying the terrestrial signal strength Installation 15 Figure 5 If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree 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 6 16 Installation WEST EAST HORIZON SOUTH Figure 6 Use the map to find the area you are located in 1 to 5 Then find the direction in which you need to have a clear view of the sky Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4 Area 5 You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing EAST or NORTHEAST or SOUTHEAST You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or NORTHEAST You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or NORTHWEST You will
11. ipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Warning and Safety Information 5 Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Safety Precautions
12. n 9 INSTALLATION lt lt 0m nn nn m 0 nn na a nn 11 Attaching the Radio Adapter ck eo ee oS we Rw ow SOT Connecting the Dock to the SIRIUS Ready Receiver Ls ee asas ee ce Installing the Indoor Outdoor Antenna bs eae a eee ee te ee AA Connecting the AC Power Adapter 2 2 ee 21 OPERATION a wee 2 u m a a m a a ee ew a we ee nn 22 SPECIFICATIONS wa 24 Table of Contents 3 Copyrights amp Trademarks 2007 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 SiriusConnect Stiletto Sportster Starmate and Stratus are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc Hardware subscription and activation fee required For full Terms amp Conditions visit http sirius com Prices and programming are subject to change Not available in HI and AK Equipment and subscription sold separately Installation required with some equipment 4 Copyrights amp Trademarks Warning and Safety Information FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equ
13. need a location with a clear view of the sky facing WEST or NORTHWEST or SOUTHWEST You will need a clear view of the sky facing STRAIGHT UP Outdoors only refer to Figure 4 Installation 17 The location for the antenna must have an unobstructed view of the sky in the direction indicated for your area Figure 7 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 The exact direction is determined by your specific location in Area 2 relative to the X on the map If you live in Texas you will need a more North facing clear view of the sky whereas if you live in southern California you will need a more Northeast facing clear view of the sky NORTH WEST EAST SOUTH Figure 7 Once you have found a suitable location for the antenna route the antenna cable to the home dock Be sure you avoid any obstructions that could crimp kink or twist the cable Use protective grommets wherever rough openings are encountered If the antenna is installed outdoors route the cable from the antenna location to the interior of the home working the cable through the basement under a window sill etc and make adjustments to take up cable slack as necessary Connect the antenna cable to the antenna connector of the dock Refer to Figure 1 on page 9 Optional antenna extension cables are available if needed 18 Installation Testing and Optimizing t
14. ote that the Radio Adapter 1 shown above is pre installed on the SiriusConnect Dock Package Contents YA SiriusConnect AC Adapter Indoor Outdoor Antenna Interface Cable The following compatibility chart shows which SIRIUS radios are compatible with each radio adapter Radio Adapter Compatible with these SIRIUS radios Adapter 1 preinstalled Sportster 5 Starmate 3 amp 4 Stratus amp Stratus 4 Adapter 2 Sportster 3 amp 4 Adapter 3 Stiletto 10 amp 100 The Stiletto 10 amp 100 require v1 1 software or higher to support SiriusConnect mode Adapter 4 Stilletto 2 8 Package Contents Controls and Connectors Figure 1 and the table following identify and describe the controls connectors and various mounting connections of the dock Radio Adapter Mounting Hole gt LN He Rises itll Sirius Universal Docking Connector ___ SiriusConnect Interface Connector Antenna Radio Release Button Connector Power Connector Figure 1 Description of Dock Controls Connectors and Mounting Connections Control Connector Description Mounting Connection p Radio Adapter The Radio Adapter is secured to the dock by attach Mounting Hole ing it with a screw to this hole Connectors amp Controls 9 Description of Dock Controls Connectors and Mounting Connections
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