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DV2

USER GUIDE

Dock & Play Vehicle Kit

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Page 1: ...DV2 USER GUIDE Dock Play Vehicle Kit ...

Page 2: ...2 Install the Dash or Vent Mount 13 Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna 17 Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable 23 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 34 Step 6 Connect the Audio 35 Troubleshooting 43 Product Specifications 47 Patent and Environmental Information 48 Patent Information 48 Environmental Information 48 FCC Statement 49 Copyrights and ...

Page 3: ...tible with the following Dock Play Radios XM XpressEZ XM XpressR XM XpressRC XM XpressRCi XM Onyx SiriusXM Edge This Vehicle Kit is not compatible with the following Dock Play Radios Mirge Xpress Sportscaster All Roady models All SkyFi models ...

Page 4: ... or even a boat and then simply move your Radio between the two Easy to install Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy do it yourself installation The color coded Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect For the latest information about this and other SiriusXM products and accessories visit www siriusxm com or your favorite retailer Please read this entire User Guide before ins...

Page 5: ...ct warranties do not cover 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 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 t...

Page 6: ... 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 service activation and Radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation This product contains chemicals known to the State o...

Page 7: ...ayer to professional installation if you d rather leave your in vehicle setup to the experts just visit www siriusxm com accessories or your favorite retailer PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Magnetic Mount Antenna Alcohol Preparation Pads PowerConnect Power Adapter Aux In Cable Dash Mount Antenna Cable Routing Adapter Screws 4 Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps Introduction ...

Page 8: ...lors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where Rear View AUDIO ANT PWR FM ANT Silver Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna AUDIO Green Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter sold separately PWR Red Connection for PowerConnect Power Adapter FM Blue Connection for optional FM Direct Adapter sold separately ...

Page 9: ...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 Wire Guide Introduction ...

Page 10: ...should not be located where it may be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen Depending on your preference you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount On the following two pages several examples of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio mounted in a vehicle are shown A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount and B is the vent clip method usin...

Page 11: ...11 A A Option 1 Dash Mount Option 2 Dash Mount A Option 3 Dash Mount Vehicle Installation ...

Page 12: ...12 Vehicle Installation B B Option 4 Vent Mount Option 5 Vent Mount ...

Page 13: ...you are unsure about your dash surface and make 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 ...

Page 14: ...vehicle with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly 7 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 a minimum of 2 4 hours before using the mount The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours TIP To remove the Dash Mount carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon Warming ...

Page 15: ...r PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount If so remove the shorter vent clamps and install the longer ones into the Vent Mount Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent clamps as shown Slide Short Vent Clamps Out Remove End Cap Slide Extended Vent Clamps In Replace End Cap Extended Ve...

Page 16: ... should be attached before continuing 5 Once the cables have been attached to the dock push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown 1 until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver 2 6 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent 2 and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole 3 TIP To remove the Vent Mount push the mount into the vent Then lif...

Page 17: ...tal part of your vehicle but will not damage the vehicle To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna 1 Choose the best location for the 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 Ma...

Page 18: ...ck We recommend mounting the antenna just above the front windshield as shown IMPORTANT Consult a professional installer if your vehicle roof or hood is non metallic i e fiberglass or you have difficulty finding a location for your antenna 2 Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly Vehicle Installation ...

Page 19: ...ward Place the antenna wire into the groove of the Cable Routing Adapter Slide the Cable Routing Adapter down the antenna wire and press it into the antenna until it is flush with the bottom of the antenna Without Cable Routing Adapter Installed With Cable Routing Adapter Installed Cable Routing Adapter orientation Vehicle Installation ...

Page 20: ...roof for most vehicles or trunk for convertibles where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions 4 Place the antenna in the location you selected Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages Vehicle Installation ...

Page 21: ... 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 Vehicle Installation ...

Page 22: ...22 CAUTION Don t mount the antenna close to another antenna Mount it at least 3 inches away Vehicle Installation ...

Page 23: ...enna 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 Vehicle Installation ...

Page 24: ... cable into weatherstripping Route cable through weather stripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weatherstripping 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 25: ...g 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 Vehicle Installation ...

Page 26: ...rior trim and 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 27: ...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 Vehicle Installation ...

Page 28: ...ripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping To 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 Continu...

Page 29: ...en location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or 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 A...

Page 30: ...r 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 veh...

Page 31: ...m 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 keeping i...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...hen 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 with wire t...

Page 34: ...Antenna into the silver ANT connector on 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 dock Vehicle Installation AUDIO ANT PWR FM AUDIO ANT PWR FM ...

Page 35: ...f your vehicle has a built in cassette player Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer or go to www siriusxm com accessories Option 3 Good Use the PowerConnect feature in your 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 yo...

Page 36: ...o shown here 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky 6 Power on your Radio by pressing the Power button 7 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 two bars on the the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also refer to your Ra...

Page 37: ...h the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to your Radio s User Guide go to www siriusxm com guides for instructions 10 Go back to Step 2 Install the Dash or Vent Mount on page 13 and finish installing the Dash or Vent Mount Then the installation is complete If the signal reception is good showing at least two bars of antenna signal strength but there is no audio be sure the vehicle...

Page 38: ...E Your Radio may be a different model than the Radio shown here 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky 6 Power on your Radio by pressing the Power button 7 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 two bars on the the main display screen that denotes an...

Page 39: ...be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to your Radio s User Guide go to www siriusxm com guides for instructions 10 Go back to Step 2 Install the Dash or Vent Mount on page 13 and finish installing the Dash or Vent Mount Then the installation is complete If the signal reception is good showing at least two bars of antenna signal stre...

Page 40: ...n available FM channel a Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder at www siriusxm com fmchannel Go to 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 OR b Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle s FM radio Locate and create a list of channels that aren t being used by an...

Page 41: ...he the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also refer to your Radio s User Guide go to www siriusxm com guides for instructions on accessing the Antenna Aiming or Signal Indicator screen of your Radio to see a visual indication of signal strength The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good exit the A...

Page 42: ...tion is good showing at least two bars of signal strength but there is no audio verify that both your Radio and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel steps 5 8 Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area step 4 Verify that nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Refer to Troubleshooting on page 43 for additional he...

Page 43: ...he socket If you see this on the screen Try this No Signal or No Satellite 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 the 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 Check Antenna Connection...

Page 44: ...her channel No program information such as artist name song title or channel exists If this happens Try this You do not receive all the channels to which you subscribed Ensure that you have subscribed to the service by following the steps in your Radio s User Guide go to www siriusxm com guides Go to www siriusxm com refresh and follow the directions refresh your Radio Call 1 866 635 2349 for furt...

Page 45: ...e go to www siriusxm com guides for instructions Audio fades or has static when listening Check all cables for a firm and secure connection If you are using PowerConnect to listen via your vehicle s FM radio and the problem persists it most likely is interference from another commercial or broadcast FM station You will need to find an unused or available FM channel in your area Refer to step 4 on ...

Page 46: ...different audio technology than other channels so they often sound different from other channels The Radio shuts off unexpectedly If your Radio has these features check these If Delayed Power or Automatic Power is On the Radio will turn off after the selected length of time in the dock Set Delayed Power or Automatic Power to Off Refer to your Radio s User Guide go to www siriusxm com guides for in...

Page 47: ...z 46 g Audio Connector 1 8 in 3 5 mm female Antenna Connector SMB male 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 SiriusXM Magnetic Mount Connector SMB female right angle Cable Length 23 ft 7 0 m Aux In Cable Connec...

Page 48: ...ntertainment data and other content on the Services are protected by copyright 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 derivative thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws rules and regulations The user of this or any other software con...

Page 49: ...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 by one or more of the ...

Page 50: ...L 2012 All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises L P PGA TOUR and the Swinging Golfer Design are trademarks owned by PGA TOUR Inc Visit www siriusxm com channellineup for updates All programming channel lineup XM service subject to change or...

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