Niles TM-SIRIUS User manual

QUICK INSTALL GUIDE
SIRIUS
®
SATELLITE RADIO MODULE
TM-SIRIUS

The TM-SIRIUS is a Sirius®Satellite Radio module that slides
into the card cage on an IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone
Receiver. The card outputs Metadata (channel name, channel
number, category, artist and track) on IntelliControl ICS user
interfaces with LCD displays. It has all the functionality of a
normal tuner: seek through stations; access to 20 favorite
channels and direct access to a station by entering the channel
number. In addition, the TM-SIRIUS provides navigation of
content by category and channel guide. Multiple TM-SIRIUS
modules can be used in a single chassis to allow different SIRIUS
channels to be played simultaneously in different zones.

Product Overview------------------------------------------------ 2
Installation --------------------------------------------------------- 4
Operating the TM-SIRIUS Module-------------------------- 12
Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------35
Accessories and Specifications -----------------------------37
Contact Information--------------------------------------------39
Warranty ----------------------------------------------------------40
Table of Contents

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
50Ω Antenna
Terminal
SMA jack used to
connect 50 SIRIUS
Satellite Antenna
(available separately)
Cascade Audio OUT
Left and right line-level
audio outputs for use in
multiple IntelliControl
ICS chassis systems and
home theater receivers
Thumbscrews
Secure TM-SIRIUS
to IntelliControl ICS
Modular MultiZone
Receiver
Figure 1: IntelliControl ICS TM-SIRIUS Module
Antenna Cable Strain
Relief Bracket
Wire Ties

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Plug and Play Integration
The TM-SIRIUS module will automatically identify itself to the
IntelliFile®3 Configuration Software during system configuration
and map all appropriate control functions to all user interfaces.
Metadata
Category, channel name, channel number, artist and song in-
formation is displayed on IntelliControl ICS user interfaces with
displays.
20 Favorite Channel Presets
User-defined favorites allow easy access to the most listened to
stations. Favorites are displayed on user interfaces with displays
and are configurable in either IntelliFile®3 or from the user
interfaces with displays.
Add to Favorites
Allows user changes to favorites from user interfaces with dis-
plays.
Direct Access Tuning
Provides direct entry of station channel from user interfaces with
numeric keys.
Program Search by Category
Displays channel lists when searched by genre (i.e. rock, jazz,
classical, country, news, sports, traffic, etc).
Channel Guide
Channel Guide lists all the available SIRIUS Channels.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS (CONT’D)
Channel Skip/Add
Omit channels from the channel list by designating them as
“skipped.” Channels can be added back into the list later.
Signal Strength Indicator
Shows the strength of the station broadcast signal on user
interfaces with displays.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Always turn power OFF on the IntelliControl ICS
Modular MultiZone Receiver and be sure the AC line cord is dis-
connected to avoid damage and electrical shock before making
any connections to the TM-SIRIUS Module.
CAUTION: The TM-SIRIUS Module is susceptible to static dis-
charge. Be sure to use a grounding strap or touch an earth
ground prior to picking up the TM-SIRIUS. Handle the card by
its edges.
1. Carefully slide the TM-SIRIUS Module into the appropriate
card slot. (Refer to the GXR2 Installation Worksheet to as-
sure proper card slot number.)
2. Concentrate on the GXR2 card cage guides as you insert the
module card.
Figure 2. Inserting the module card into the GXR2 card cage.
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INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
3. Make sure the TM-Sirius is fully engaged and sits flush
against the GXR2.
4. Before tightening the thumbscrews, insert the cable strain
relief bracket onto the two thumbscrews.
5. Tighten thumbscrews. (Do not over tighten.)
6. Attach the antenna to the connector of the TM-Sirius card,
making a short loop of the antenna cable and attaching
the cable to the strain relief bracket using the supplied
wire ties.
Figure 3. Insert the relief bracket onto the two thumbscrews.
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INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Connecting an Antenna
to the TM-SIRIUS Module Card
When all modules are in place, and the system components
have been installed, connect a satellite radio antenna Ato the
50Ω ANT jack on the TM-SIRIUS Module Card C.
Note: A Satellite Radio Antenna is not included with the TM-SIRIUS
Aiming the Antenna
Choose a mounting location for the Satellite Radio Antenna that
has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. See the SIRIUS
Antenna Directional Map on page 9 for instructions on position-
ing the antenna for optimum signal strength in your area of the
country.
Multiple TM-SIRIUS Module Cards
When using more than one TM-SIRIUS Module Card in an in-
stallation, each tuner must be connected to a satellite radio an-
tenna. The Niles SRK-2W or SRK-4W Ballows for one antenna
to provide proper signal strength to multiple TM-SIRIUS tuner
modules. (See Figure 5.)
Niles manufactures a line of satellite radio accessories that
include a satellite radio antenna (ANT-SAT) and an Installation
Kit for One Satellite Radio Tuner (SRK-1W) B. (See Figure 4
and 5.)
See www.nilesaudio.com for the complete line of Satellite Radio
Accessories.

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TM-SIRIUS
Module
Card
TM-SIRIUS
Module
Card
TM-SIRIUS
Module
Card
ILA–16dB
SRC–2M
RG6 Coax Cable
IMT–50/75MF
ANT–SAT* Satellite Radio
Antenna (optional)
RG6 Coax
Cable
IMT–50/75MF
ILA–16dB
SRS-2W
SRC–2M
IMT–75/50
ANT–SAT* Satellite Radio
Antenna (optional)
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SRK-1W
Figure 4: Installation diagram for one satellite tuner
using the SRK-1W Installation Kit.
* ANT-SAT sold separately
Figure 5: Installation diagram for two satellite tuners
using the SRK-2W Installation Kit.
A
B
C
B
A
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INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Antenna Adjustment
1. Adjust the SIRIUS antenna for signal strength. For best re-
sults, the ANT-SAT should be pointing toward the location
indicated by the X on the map.
If you are located in...
Area 1: Point the ANT-SAT Southeast
Area 2: Point the ANT-SAT Northeast
Area 3: Point the ANT-SAT Northwest
Area 4: Point the ANT-SAT Southwest
Area 5: Point the ANT-SAT Straight Up
Some minor directional adjustment may be needed to attain
optimum signal strength. When the antenna is in the optimum
position, the signal strength indicator, located on the User
Interface LCD in the upper left corner, will show three bars.
2. To test the TM-SIRIUS prior to activation, tune to Channel
184. (The SIRIUS Preview Channel). If the Preview Channel
plays, the tuner is ready for activation.
NOTE: See “Troubleshooting” for additional information
regarding on-screen messages.
Activation
It is recommended that the home owner activate the SIRIUS Sub-
scription Service, to make service package choices and to as-
sure proper subscription and billing information. If providing
this service for the home owner:
1. Have the IntelliControl ICS System powered up and active
with TM-SIRIUS selected.

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Figure 6. SIRIUS
Antenna Directional Map
2. After displaying the SIRIUS logo, the receiver updates
all SIRIUS channels. Do not press any button or perform
any operation until updating has been completed. (“Call
1.888.539.SIRIUS to subscribe” will appear on the display.)
3. Tune to Channel 0 to get the SIRIUS ID Number. Write the
number down for future reference.
4. You can now activate by calling 1.888.539.SIRIUS(7474) or
on the internet at http://activate.siriusradio.com. Have
the home owner’s credit card and SIRIUS ID ready and fol-
low the prompts to activate the subscription.
INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
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INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Expanding the System
When using multiple chassis, connect the Left and Right
Cascade Audio OUT of the TM-SIRIUS to the Left and Right Au-
dio IN on the IM-AUDIO Module in the same number card slot
on the Slave chassis. Up to four Slave chassis may be used in
a system.
L&R Cascade
Audio Out L&R
Audio In
Stereo RCA
to RCA Cable
Master GXR2
TM-SIRIUS Module IM-AUDIO Module
Slave GXR2
Figure 7. Cascade Audio Connections

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INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Expanded Systems Diagram
Figure 8. Expanded System with Cascade Audio
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GXR2 Slave Chassis
TM-SIRIUS
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IM-AUDIO
Module
Stereo
RCA-RCA
Cable
Expansion
OUT to master
ANT-SAT
Antenna
Cascade
Audio Out
Communication
and Control Switch
CAT-5 Cable
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OPERATING THE TM-SIRIUS MODULE
There are various user interfaces that operate with the TM-
SIRIUS Module. The following pages contain explanations for
controlling SIRIUS Satellite Radio with the Display, iRemote and
Contact user interfaces.
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OPERATING THE
iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
PLAYING SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO
To start the SIRIUS Module
playing, press the SIRIUS
Master Key (i.e., )
CHANGING CHANNELS
Press the NEXT Key for the
next available channel.
Press the PREV Key for the
previous available channel.

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TUNE TO A CHANNEL USING THE NUMERIC KEYS
To tune to a channel using the
numeric keys, press the numeric
keys for the Sirius channel to
be played (i.e. “4”, “0”), then
press the Enter
&OUFS
Key.
Press the VOL+ Key
to raise volume.
Press the VOL– Key
to lower volume.
OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
ADJUSTING VOLUME

Back
Elec/Dnc
Rock
Hip-Hop
Country
JazzStnd
Sirius - Categories
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To go to the next page of
Categories, press the [Page]
or [Page ]Soft Keys.
OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
SELECT A CHANNEL BY CATEGORY
To select a channel by Category,
press the [Cat] Soft Key, a list of
Categories appears.

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To make a selection, press the
Select Key.
A list of Sirius channels in the
selected category appears.
Select the desired channel by
pressing the Select Key.
The selected channel begins
playing.
OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
SELECT A CHANNEL BY CATEGORY (CONT’D)
To scroll through categories
within a page, press the Cursor
or Keys.
The highlight moves to the next
line.

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OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY
(CONT’D)
SELECT A CHANNEL BY CHANNEL GUIDE
To select a channel by Channel
Guide, press the [Guide] Soft
Key. A list of available channels
appears.
To go to the next page of
available channels, press the
[Page] or [Page ]Soft
Keys.
To scroll through channels
within a page, press the Cursor
or Keys.
The highlight moves to the next
line.
To make a selection, press the
Select Key.
The selected channel begins
playing.