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CX-SR10

Sirius

®

Satellite Antenna

Installation Manual

©2002 Kenwood USA Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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Summary of Contents for SIRIUS CX-SR10

Page 1: ...CX SR10 Sirius Satellite Antenna Installation Manual 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 3: ...ellites and Sirius network of ground based repeater transmitters Figure 1 Ideal reception pattern Figure 2 Effect of obstruction on reception pattern Roof Mount Antenna Figure 3 CX SR10 low profile roof mount Sirius antenna Environmental data 3 Functional operating temperature 40 to 105 degC Storage temperature 45 to 120 degC Humidity Power wash proof ...

Page 4: ...s a guide for the required distance between the antenna placement and a possible obstruction with a given height Glass sunroofs which open outwards and cover the rear roof area should not affect the location of the antenna module Installation temperature Installation should be carried out when conditions are at room temperature or above Firstly colder temperatures could affect the curing time of t...

Page 5: ... n not b be s shortened Figure 4 Shortening the antenna tail After the precise length of the tail has been determined the adhesive strip may be cut to length and applied to the antenna tail Figure 5 Applying adhesive tape Removing the antenna The antenna module may be removed using a nylon cord e g fishing line to cut through the adhesive pad between the antenna module and the vehicle Work from th...

Page 6: ...iner from adhesive pads 4 Starting with the tail in position work towards the module applying pressure of approximately 12 psi for a minimum of 15 seconds Note Maximum adhesion occurs within 72 hours during which time car washes and other contact with the antenna should be avoided 5 Carefully tuck the cables under the rubber molding working from the tail of the antenna around the window and into t...

Page 7: ...ide rubber molding most common Figure 11 Encapsulated molding less common Note The window molding will be more flexible and easier to work with at room tem perature or above Ensure the molding is clean and if necessary apply a small amount of oil to make the process easier 7 It is important that the coaxial cable does not become damaged or kinked during the installation procedure ...

Page 8: ...he lowest point of the rear window into the trunk area Take advantage of any existing cable channel or wiring conduit Figure 13 Entering the trunk through cable channel Figure 14 Cables routed directly through the molding and through the cable channel to the interior 8 ...

Page 9: ...ousing to its corresponding cable Figure 16 Removing connector housings Most Sirius receivers including the Kenwood KTC SR901 have two antenna inputs with the same color coding as the antenna cable white terrestrial blue satel lite Simply plug the cable with the blue connector into the blue input and the cable with the white connector into the white input Figure 17 Connecting the Sirius receiver H...

Page 10: ... of vehicles mount the antenna on the roof Figure 18 Mounted on trunk of convertible 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 under Installing on Sedans to attach the antenna module to the vehicle 2 Route the cable from the rim further underneath the lid use some telephone wire clips to the cable channel Attach the cable to the cable channel with some zip ties Figure 19 Routing the cables around the trunk lid rim Fi...

Page 11: ...ertibles have composite trunk lids In such cases it will be necessary to create a metal ground plane This can be done by gluing aluminum foil at least 2 square feet underneath the trunk lid between the composite lid and the liner Figure 22 Antenna mounting on a composite trunk lid 11 It is important that the coaxial cable does not become damaged or kinked during the installation procedure ...

Page 12: ...ck the crossbar should be placed at least 6 inches away from the antenna module Figure 24 Preferred mounting location It may be necessary to locate the antenna to the right or left of center in order to avoid skid ribs or brake light Figure 25 Skid Ribs and brakelight Other roofs have a brakelight in the back and the cable may be routed through the brakelight see Mounting on Pickup Trucks 1 Follow...

Page 13: ...eet metal and headliner This option is recommended The cable and the receiver may be concealed behind the interior trim in the back of the vehicle Figure 26 Cable routed through roof end and tailgate under the rubber molding b Alternatively the cable may be hidden under the rubber molding following the metal groove underneath the molding to the interior Figure 27 Hiding the cable under the rubber ...

Page 14: ...the vehicle Note If the molding of the brakelight is made of rigid plastic composite it may be necessary to drill a small hole or slot to route the cable Seal the hole with silicone compound after the installation Figure 30 Brakelight cavity Figure 31 Completed installation 2 Route the cable through the interior trim to where the receiver is located 3 See Figure 19 under Installing on Sedans for c...

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Page 16: ...Internet www kenwoodusa com E m mail inquiry kenwoodusa com Telephone 1 8 800 K KENWOOD Main O Office P O B Box 2 22745 Long B Beach C CA 9 90801 5 5745 2002 Kenwood USA Corporation All rights reserved ...

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