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Vehicle Installation

Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions

Plug the Cassette Adapter 
into the 

green

 

AUDIO

 

connector on the dock . 

Insert the Cassette 
Adapter in the vehicle’s 
cassette deck . 

Place your Radio into the 

Power

Vehicle 

Dock

, aligning the Radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on 

the dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the Radio . Slide the 
Radio all the way down onto the dock so that it fits firmly .

Power on your Radio by pressing the 

Power button

 .

AUDIO

ANT

jump

menu

sel

Summary of Contents for PowerConnect+

Page 1: ...Vehicle Kit For Sirius Radios User Guide ...

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Page 3: ...dio 12 Step 2 Install the Dash or Window Mount 14 Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna 18 Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable 25 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 36 Step 6 Connect the Audio 37 Appendix How To Find Available FM Channel 45 Troubleshooting 49 Product Specifications 53 Patent Information 55 Environmental Information 55 ...

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Page 5: ...5 Introduction ...

Page 6: ... Radio to a second vehicle so you can enjoy your favourite programming in whichever vehicle you choose to drive Compatible with the Sportster 5 6 Starmate 3 4 5 6 7 8 Stratus 3 5 6 7 Streamer 3 GT3 GT5 For the latest information about this and other SiriusXM products and accessories visit www siriusxm ca or your local retailer ...

Page 7: ...ot use device near or in water Do not touch the device with wet hands Do not let any foreign matter spill into device Do not store in dusty areas Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Clean with a soft damp cloth only Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time and do not expose to fire flame or other heat sources Do not t...

Page 8: ...our 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 Vehicle installation and Radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not ...

Page 9: ...9 What s in the Box PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Magnetic Mount Antenna and Tail Alcohol Preparation Pads Aux In Cable Dash Mount Screws Window Mount PowerConnect Power Adapter ...

Page 10: ...ck to see what goes where FM Blue Connection for optional FM Direct Adapter sold separately ANT Silver Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna AUDIO Green Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter sold separately Front and Side Views PWR Red Connection for PowerConnect Power Adapter AUDIO PWR FM ANT Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of the Sirius Radio to secure the Radio ...

Page 11: ...11 Vehicle Installation ...

Page 12: ...nstalling the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included in this Kit 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 accessible and provide good visibility of the display and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen Here are some ex...

Page 13: ...13 WINDOW MOUNT Option 2 WINDOW MOUNT Option 1 sel jump jump sel DASH MOUNT Option 3 jump sel ...

Page 14: ...e sure the air temperature is at least 60 F 15 C during installation If it s not at least 60 F turn on the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60 F 1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio when installed 2 Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive foo...

Page 15: ...el off the adhesive liner Position press and hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds IMPORTANT Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure dry for at least 24 hours before using the mount 6 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 Dock...

Page 16: ...surface or Dash Mount Installing the Window Mount 1 Locate a place on the windshield for the mount Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio when installed and that it does not block the driver s vision or any airbag Airbag locations are typically marked with SRS logos 2 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly 3 Attach the Window...

Page 17: ... the windshield Then press the lever all the way down to attach the Window Mount to the windshield 5 Loosen the knob on the Window Mount to adjust the height of the Radio for the best view Once the height is correct tighten 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 Knob Lever Dock Mounting Plate Lever ...

Page 18: ... install the Magnetic Mount Antenna 1 Choose the best location for your 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 Sedan Coupe We recommend mounting the antenna just above either the front windshield or the back window as shown Vehicle Installation Magnet ...

Page 19: ...ting 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 ...

Page 20: ...ips and Cautions shown on the next several pages and place the antenna in the location you selected Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips and press the Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle 5 Continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Tail for another 30 seconds At room temperature 68 F maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours During this period avoid car washes and ...

Page 21: ...21 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 ...

Page 22: ...space around it TIP Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover and protect the antenna cable 3 CAUTION Don t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof Use the supplied Rubber Tail as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning Vehicle Installation ...

Page 23: ...ple on the dashboard CAUTION Don t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle s front back or side pillars CAUTION 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 ...

Page 24: ... 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 Vehicle Installation ...

Page 25: ...ide the antenna cable Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle Feed cable under rubber moulding around window Tuck the cable under the moulding around the window Use a blunt plastic putty knife a credit card a plastic knife or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding ...

Page 26: ... cable into weather stripping Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weather stripping and route through trunk to cabin Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Route cable out of window moulding and into weather stripping around trunk opening Vehicle Installation ...

Page 27: ...27 Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin ...

Page 28: ... tuck cable under trim Continue towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim into cabin and towards front of vehicle Route cable under trim or upholstery Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Vehicle Installation ...

Page 29: ...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 Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under carpet or mat Bring cable out from trim Pull carpet or mat back Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console ...

Page 30: ... avoid sharp bends in the cable run the cable inside the weather stripping for a few inches then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside the trunk Keep the cable away from hinges gears etc that could damage it 3 Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall Continue routing the cable into the vehicle cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring ha...

Page 31: ...r controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties purchased separately 6 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 7 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 36 ...

Page 32: ...stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening 3 Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehic...

Page 33: ...lastic 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 SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable 3 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...

Page 34: ...lar 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 SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable 4 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 locat...

Page 35: ...nside it then replace the weather stripping Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening 4 Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard 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 w...

Page 36: ...nto the silver ANT connector on the right side of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket 3 Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the left side of the dock Vehicle Installation AUDIO ANT PWR FM ...

Page 37: ... a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built in cassette player Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer or go to siriusxm ca Option 3 Good Use the PowerConnect feature in the Radio PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle s FM radio Option 4 Best Use the FM Direct Adapter If none of the previous three audio connection options will work in...

Page 38: ... green AUDIO connector on the dock 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle s stereo system 3 Insert your Radio into the dock aligning the Radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the Radio AUDIO ANT jump menu sel ...

Page 39: ... to channel 184 the installation is complete Now sit back and enjoy SiriusXM radio 7 The audio level output of the Radio can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio for instructions If the signal reception is good but there is no audio when tuned to channel 184 be sure the vehicle s stere...

Page 40: ... Adapter in the vehicle s cassette deck 3 Place your Radio into the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock aligning the Radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the Radio Slide the Radio all the way down onto the dock so that it fits firmly 4 Power on your Radio by pressing the Power button AUDIO ANT jump menu sel ...

Page 41: ...ion is complete Now sit back and enjoy SiriusXM radio 7 The audio level output of the Radio can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio for instructions If the signal reception is good but there is no audio when tuned to channel 184 be sure the vehicle s stereo system is set to the correc...

Page 42: ...on 3 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the satellite signal There should at least be one bar on 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 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal bei...

Page 43: ... FM channel that you found in step 4 8 You should hear Sirius channel 184 through your vehicle s FM radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done Now sit back and enjoy SiriusXM radio 9 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 SiriusXM clearly Each time you will need to tune your vehicle s FM r...

Page 44: ...ofessional installation can help improve your Radio s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires To learn more check with the retailer where you bought your Radio or go to siriusxm ca Your installer will help you get set up but if you travel away from your local area you will want to familiarize yourself with the section called How To Find Available FM Channels In Your Area on page...

Page 45: ...45 Appendix How To Find Available FM Channel ...

Page 46: ...Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area For convenience write down or print out the list Now tune your Satellite Radio to a favourite SiriusXM channel or to channel 184 if it s not yet activated Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Pick the first FM channel on your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to that channel If you do not hear a local FM station broadcast then tun...

Page 47: ...a favourite SiriusXM channel or to channel 184 if it s not yet activated Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel Then tune your Satellite Radio to the same FM channel Consult your User Guide if you are unsure how to tune it to the same FM channel You should hear the Sirius channel through your vehicle s radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re d...

Page 48: ...cult to find available FM channels in large cities than in most suburban or rural locations A direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable Cassette Adapter or professional installation is your best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas NOTE The performance of FM radios are different based on manufacturer and vehicle style Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter...

Page 49: ...49 Troubleshooting ...

Page 50: ...ed to be running to provide power to the socket If you see this on the screen Try this Acquiring Signal Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the sky Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is mounted outside of the vehicle Move your antenna away from any obstructed area For example if you are parked in an underground garage you should receive a signal after leaving the garage N...

Page 51: ...to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio Call 1 888 539 7474 for further assistance No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter Check all cables between your Radio and your vehicle s stereo system for a firm and secure connection Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle s stereo system No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA Check that your Radio and you...

Page 52: ...need to find an unused or available FM channel in your area Refer to Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions on page 42 step 3 If you are using PowerConnect and you cannot solve the audio problem try connecting the audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapter Refer to page 38 and page 40 If you cannot use those solutions consider using an FM Direct Adapter Refer to page 44 No song ti...

Page 53: ...53 Product Specifications ...

Page 54: ...46 g Audio Connector 1 8 in 3 5 mm female Antenna Connector SMB male Power Connector Female PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions 3 7 in width x 1 7 in height x 1 3 in depth 94 mm width x 43 mm height x 34 mm depth Weight 2 4 oz 69 g Input Output 9 16 V DC 5 V DC 1 5 A Cable Length 4 ft 7 in 1 4 m Vehicle Antenna Type Sirius Magnetic Mount Connector SMB female right angle Cable Length 23 ft 7 0 m ...

Page 55: ...rvice providers You are prohibited from any export of the content and or data or derivative thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws rules and regulations The user of this or any other software contained in a SiriusXM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy decompile reverse engineer hack manipulate or disassemble the object code or in any other way convert the objec...

Page 56: ...ossible This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment comp...

Page 57: ...sed in accordance with the installation 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 interference 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...

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