Brix Sirius SIR-STRVK1 User manual

2003 Brix Group
Vehicle Docking Kit Installation Guide SIR-STRVK1 & SIR-STRVK2
Brix Lab
A Division of Brix Group, Inc.
541 Division St.
Campbell, CA 95008
866-787-1810
www.brixcom.com
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Safety Precautions
Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent traffic
accidents and avoid personal injury:
•Installation must be performed according to this
installation manual. Streamer is not responsible
for issues arising from installations not performed
according to the procedures in this manual.
• Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your
view through the windshield or of your vehicle’s
indicator displays.
•Do not install the unit where it may hinder the
function of safety devices such as an airbag.
Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning
properly in the event of an accident.
• The installation and use suggestions contained
in this manual are subject to any restrictions or
limitations that may be imposed by applicable
law—the purchaser should check applicable law
for any restrictions or limitations before installing
and/or operating this unit.
• Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.
Caution
Take the following precautions to keep the unit in
proper working order:
• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power
supply with a negative ground connection.
• Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to
high levels of humidity, moisture, or dust.
• When replacing a fuse, use only a new one with
the proper rating. Using a fuse with the wrong
rating may cause the unit to malfunction.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse,
first unplug the cigarette lighter adapter from the
cigarette lighter.
• When drilling holes to mount the unit, make sure
not to damage wiring or other systems on the
other side.
For the latest information about this and other Streamer products, visit the Brix Web site at:
www.brixcom.com. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIR-STRVK1 or SIR-STRVK2 fails to
operate, notify your shipper immediately. Streamer recommends that you keep the original packaging in
case you need to ship your SIR-STRVK1 or SIR-STRVK2 in the future.
SIR-STRVK1 & SIR-STRVK2 Installation Guide
1 x Cassette Adaptor
(only in SIR-STRVK2)
1 x Suction Cup Mount
(only in SIR-STRVK1)
Afteryou unpack yourSIR-STRVK1 or SIR-STRVK2,make sure everythinghere is included:
1 x Vehicle Dock 1 x Cigarette Power Adaptor 1 x Audio Cable
1 xAntenna 1 x Base Mount (only in SIR-STRVK2)
1 xAntenna Mounting
Plate (only in SIR-STRVK1)

Vehicle Docking Kit Installation Guide for SIR-STRVK1 or SIR-STRVK2 Kit (sold seperately)
Note: Do not put Streamer in the docking station until you have completed the installation.
SIR-STRVK1Contents:
•Installation Guide.
•Vehicle docking cradle with
wireless FM transmitter.
•Suction Cup Mount.
•Heavy-duty antenna mount (not
shown).
•Cigarette lighter power supply.
•Magnetic roof-mount SIRIUS
antenna.
1. Determine where you want to
mount Streamer.
• Do not install Streamer where
it may obstruct your view through
the windshield or your view of
your vehicle’s indicator displays.
• Do not install Streamer where
it will hinder your access to the
vehicle’s controls.
• Do not install Streamer where
it may hinder the function of
safety devices such as an
airbag. Doing so may prevent
the air-bag from functioning
properly in the event of an
accident.
• Find a location that provides
good visibility of and access to
Streamer’s front panel.
• The Brix Group strongly
recommends that you mount
Streamer in a location where the
base can be attached with the
provided screws or on the
windshield with the provided
suction-cup mount..
2. You can bend the leaves on
the base to conform to curved
mounting surfaces.
3. Peel the covering away from
the adhesive on the bottom of
the base and adhere it to the
mounting surface. Use the
provided screws to securely
attach the base to the surface.
• If using screws, be sure that
you do not damage wiring or
other systems on the other side
of the mounting surface.
4.Using theprovided screws,
assemble the docking station
Installation in a Vehicle (continued) cradle to the base or to the
suction cup mount.
5. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter into the back of the cradle.
Don’t plug the adapter into the
cigarette lighter until the
installation is completed.
6A. Plug the cassette adapter into
the back of the cradle (SIRSTRVK2
kit only). For the SIR-STRVK1 kit,
tune your radio to one of four FM
stations on the side of the vehicle
dock
6B. If your car stereo has an aux
input, plug the supplied audio
cable into the back of the cradle
instead of the cassette adapter.
Plug the audio cable’s white (L
ch,) and red (R ch.) connectors
into your car stereo.
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SIR-STRVK2Contents:
•Installation Guide.
•Vehicle docking cradle.
•Base mount.
•Cassette adapter
•Cigarette lighter power supply.
•Audio cable.
•Magnetic roof-mount SIRIUS
antenna.
Note: The SIR-STRVK1 Kit doesn’t come with the shown cassette
adapter because it has a wireless FM Transmitter.
SIR-STRVK1 & SIR-STRVK2 Installation Guide SIR-STRVK1 & SIR-STRVK2 Installation Guide

Installation in a Vehicle: Running the Antenna Cable
2. Route the cable from the antenna to the
vehicle’s interior by tucking it underneath the
rubber molding around rear window, as shown
below.
• For SUVs, minvans & 5-door vehicles, bring the
cable into the vehicle under the rubber molding for
the tailgate, and continue under the interior trim.
4. From the trunk, route the cable around the
passenger compartment and to the back of the
cradle.
• Do not pull the wire across sharp edges that could
damage it.
• Keep the wire away from areas where it could
become tangled in driver’s and passenger’s feet.
5. Plug the antenna into the back of cradle where it
says“ANT”.
6. Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the cigarette
lighter. THE BRIX GROUP RECOMMENDS
UNPLUGGING THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER
ADAPTERAFTER YOUTURN THE VEHICLE’S
IGNITIONOFF.
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Installation in a Vehicle: Mounting the Antenna
1. Turn Streamer’s power off and remove it from
the cradle; unplug the cigarette lighter adapter
from the cigarette lighter; unplug the antenna from
the cradle.
3. Route the cable from the lowest point of the
rear window into the trunk. Take advantage of any
existing cable channels or wiring conduits.
SIR-STRVK1 & SIR-STRVK2 Installation Guide SIR-STRVK1 & SIR-STRVK2 Installation Guide
1. Temporarily plug the antenna into the
“1-Sat/Terr (Main)” connector on the
back of the cradle until it is firmly
seated.
2. Find an antenna location on a metal
surface of your vehicle at least 12" x
12", and at least 6" from a window. If
you use the included antenna mount
(SIR-STRVK1 only), install the mount
on the upper portion of your side-view
mirror bracket.
•Best reception is achieved with the antenna mounted on the
roof or trunk for convertibles.
• If the vehicle has a roof rack or skid ribs, it may be necessary
to mount the antenna off-center.
3.The antenna’s powerful magnet will secure it to the metal
surface. Before routing the antenna cable, confirm that the
antenna is mounted in a good location:
4. Temporarily plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the
cigarette lighter.
5. Slide Streamer all the way into the cradle so that the
connector at the bottom of the unit makes proper contact in the
cradle. Press and hold the POWER button to turn Streamer on.
6. If your Streamer has been properly connected and the
antenna is receiving the SIRIUS signal you will hear audio. If
you do not hear audio, the display will read “Antenna Error”.
Re-orient the antenna until you hear audio. (See Antenna
Signal, on page 27 to use the ANTENNA SIGNAL screen to aim
the antenna.)
• Make sure the vehicle is not in garage, or somewhere the
satellite signal could be blocked.