Sirius Satellite Radio XM Dock & Play PowerConnect User Manual Download

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Page 3: ...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 Adap...

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Page 6: ...move your radio between the two Easy to install Revolutionary SIRIUS IXM PowerConnect FM Transmitter works through your vehicle s radio with easy Do It Yourself installation The color coded PowerConne...

Page 7: ...t 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 D...

Page 8: ...f California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the function of safety features e g deployment o...

Page 9: ...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 expert...

Page 10: ...cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where Rear View Q Q L r AUDIO ANT PWR FM g c 0 f 1 1 AUDIO Green Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter sold separately ANT Silv...

Page 11: ...re 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 c...

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Page 14: ...ntrols 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 may be in direct sunlight which will affect the vi...

Page 15: ...WINDOW MOUNT Option 1 WINDOW MOUNT Option 2...

Page 16: ...e dealership if you are unsure about your dash surface and make sure the air temperature is at least 60 f 1SoC during installation If it s not at least 60 f turn on the heater in your vehicle to bring...

Page 17: ...ly 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 TIP To re...

Page 18: ...mages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice Locate a place on the windshield for the mount Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio when install...

Page 19: ...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 Dock Mounting Plate o...

Page 20: ...amage 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 h...

Page 21: ...e We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown I I Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly Pickup...

Page 22: ...ation you selected Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 0 TIP Mount the antenna on the roof for most vehicles or trunk for convertibles wher...

Page 23: ...e 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 t...

Page 24: ...s 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...

Page 25: ...the antenna cable Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle Use a blunt plastic putty knife a credit card a plastic knife or a similar...

Page 26: ...and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches C M rr ii Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into we...

Page 27: ...e cable along trunk wall and into cabin 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...

Page 28: ...of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim into cabin and towards front of vehicle Route cable under trim or upholstery I I Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edg...

Page 29: ...ntinue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids Use things typically found around the...

Page 30: ...recommend consulting a professional installer Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening Lift the weather stripping from the open...

Page 31: ...le 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 keepi...

Page 32: ...g Lift the weather 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 Pull the c...

Page 33: ...n 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...

Page 34: ...nk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges gears etc that could crimp or cut it Route the cable...

Page 35: ...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 y...

Page 36: ...e cable inside it then replace the weather stripping Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the do...

Page 37: ...r 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 Plu...

Page 38: ...assette 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 xmradio com accessories Option 3 Good Us...

Page 39: ...ther 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 sur...

Page 40: ...learn about how to tune a channel Turn on your vehicle s stereo system Set it to play input from the auxiliary input source You should hear XM channell through your vehicle s stereo system Now sit bac...

Page 41: ...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 an...

Page 42: ...o tune a channel If you haven t done so turn on your vehicle s stereo system Set it to play input from the cassette source You should hear XM channell through your vehicle s stereo system Now sit back...

Page 43: ...ing 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 Sig...

Page 44: ...out how to tune a channel 7 Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 5 Turn on your vehicle s FM radio if you have not already done so and tune it to this FM channel MATCH FM CHANNELS 8 Refer...

Page 45: ...the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area step S Verify that nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Refer to Troubleshooting on page S2 for add...

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Page 48: ...the website and enter your zip code The Channel 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 fa...

Page 49: ...avorite XM channel or to channell 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 y...

Page 50: ...e Cassette Adapter or professional installation is your best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas NOTE The SIRIUS I XM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal Communicat...

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Page 52: ...to be running to provide power to the socket If you see this on the screen Try this Acquiring Signal Check Antenna Connection Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the sky Make...

Page 53: ...ne to a channel that is blocked or unavailable Tune to another channel No program information such as artist name song title or channel exists If you have not yet activated your service refer to the U...

Page 54: ...an unused or available FM channel in your area Refer to step 5 on page 43 If you are using PowerConnect and you cannot solve the audio problem try connecting the audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cass...

Page 55: ...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...

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Page 58: ...ions PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Weight PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Audio Outputs External Power Voltage Current 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 46 g 1 6 oz 3 5 mm diamet...

Page 59: ...ight and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content and data service providers You are prohibited from any export of the content and or data or deriva...

Page 60: ...nce 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 equipm...

Page 61: ...subscription and activation fee required Other fees and taxes will apply Month to month subscriptions must be activated via telephone Hardware and subscription sold separately Subscription governed b...

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Page 64: ...SATELLITE RADIO QUICK START GUIDE...

Page 65: ...scribed in this Quick Start Guide unless your vehicle is parked in a safe location PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps Dash Mount Antenna Cable Routing Adapter Screws 4 Anten...

Page 66: ...e dock clean the mounting surface in the vehicle with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly F Once the surface is dry remove the adhesive liner Press and hold the Dash Mount in place f...

Page 67: ...ed above the front windshield The User Guide has detailed antenna cable routing instructions for all types of vehicles beginning on page 23 Go to www siriusxm com guides for the User Guide A Tuck the...

Page 68: ...r on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and the other end into the auxili3ry input jack on the vehicle s stereo system B Turn on your vehicle s stereo system and set it to play from the auxiliary input sou...

Page 69: ...for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third party products It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local laws an...

Page 70: ...over the installation removal or reinstallation of any product 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 ne...

Page 71: ...arette lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other devices Some multi outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature from working properly When using this product it is always...

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Page 74: ...e con uno de nuestros representantes de servicio SiriusXM 12 Month Warranty Card SXM12MWC0712_EN SP If you experience problems with the operation or performance of your SiriusXM p roduct DO NOT RETURN...

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