Russound Sirius SIM User manual

SIM
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Module
Installation Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For your safety, please read and follow these
precautions before installing or using this
product:
Read instructions. Read and understand
all the applicable instructions before
installing or operating the product.
Retain instructions. Keep this manual in a
convenient place for reference.
Heed warnings. Be aware and heed all
warnings on the product and in the
instructions.
Follow instructions. Install and use
this product only as described in the
instructions. Don’t try to use this product
in ways for which it wasn’t designed.
Use indoors only. Don’t expose this product
to the weather or harsh environmental
conditions such as continuous sunlight,
excessive humidity, or rain.
Keep product dry. Don’t use the product
near water; for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Also, do not handle the product when
your hands are wet or damp.
Use the right power source. Don’t connect
the product directly to electrical line
voltage. Use only the power adapter
provided with the product, described in
the operating instructions, or as marked
on the product.
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Ground product properly. Make sure
the product’s means of grounding or
polarization is not defeated.
Power cord protection. Power supply
cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs,
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
Keep product clean. From time to time,
wipe off the product with a clean soft cloth.
Don’t use abrasive materials, thinners,
alcohol or other chemical solvents or
materials.
Avoid spills and foreign objects. Make
sure liquids and objects don’t get into the
product enclosure through any openings.
Get professional service. Have the
product serviced only by qualified service
personnel when:
The power supply cord or the plug has
been damaged
Liquids have spilled or objects have fallen
into the product
The product has been exposed to rain
The product doesn’t appear to operate
normally
The product is damaged
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Don’t attempt to service the product yourself.
Doing so will void the warranty.
If you have any questions, call Russound at
1.800.638.8055 or 603.659.5170.
This device complies with Part 15B of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by Russound could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SIRIUS Radio Overview
Subscription .......................................................................................... 4
Radio messages ................................................................................... 4
SIRIUS Radio Menu Navigation
With KLK-E5 Keypad ........................................................................... 5
With HHR-E5 Remote Control ......................................................... 6
SIRIUS Radio Channel Navigation
Now playing screen ........................................................................... 7
Channel list ........................................................................................... 7
Category list .......................................................................................... 7
Presets ..................................................................................................... 8
Naming presets ................................................................................... 8
Banks ....................................................................................................... 8
Channel Lock
Lock channel ......................................................................................... 9
Access locked channel ...................................................................... 9
Channel Unlock/Change Code
Unlock channel ..................................................................................10
Change code ......................................................................................10
Module Installation
Installation in ACA-E5 controller .................................................11
Antenna Connection
SIRIUS antenna .................................................................................12
Optional outdoor antenna with RG6 cable .............................13
Antenna Installation
SIRIUS antenna placement ............................................................14
SIRIUS antenna direction ...............................................................14
Signal strength check ......................................................................14
Specifications/Warranty
Technical specifications ..................................................................15
Warranty ...............................................................................................15

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SIRIUS radio
SIRIUS is a service offering over 130 channels of satellite radio
featuring digital-quality music, sports, news and entertainment
programming when and where you want it. Enjoy over 69
channels of 100% commercial-free music, with over 55 channels
of sports, news and entertainment.
The wide variety of SIRIUS programming choices offers
something for everyone, but some adult content may not be
suitable for children. The SIM Module provides a parental lock-
out feature to easily block access to a specific SIRIUS channel.
SIRIUS subscription
SIRIUS satellite radio is a subscription-based service with a
monthly provider fee and an activation charge. Listeners can
subscribe by visiting SIRIUS on the web at www.sirius.com or by
calling SIRIUS at 888-539-7474.
To subscribe, have a major credit card and your SIRIUS ID
number at hand and contact SIRIUS at www.sirius.com. You can
also activate service by calling SIRIUS at 1-800-539-7474. You will
be guided through the activation process step by step.
To see the 12-digit SIRIUS ID number, select SIRIUS channel 0
and view the ID number on the KLK keypad. You can also scroll
through the SIRIUS menu on the KLK and select Tuner Info. The
ID will be displayed there. The ID number is also located on
the inside of the radio module, and on a sticker located on the
product box.
SIRIUS RADIO OVERVIEW
SIRIUS channels
To see what channels are available, an up-to-date full channel
listing is available on the SIRIUS Radio website, www.sirius.com.
SIRIUS radio messages
In addition to Channel, Artist, Song, Category and Composer
information, the SIRIUS tuner will broadcast operating condition
messages on the SIRIUS Now Playing screen when the following
conditions occur:
Display Condition
ANTENNA ERROR Antenna not connected
ACQUIRING SIGNAL Loss of signal, acquiring channel
audio
INVALID CHANNEL Channel number not valid
UPDATING CHANNELS Channel map update
CALL 888-539-SIRIUS Unsubscribed channel
TO SUBSCRIBE
SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED Subscription update

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SIRIUS RADIO MENU NAVIGATION WITH KLK KEYPAD
The KLK-E5 click wheel keypad provides the interface for SIRIUS radio navigation and channel selection. Its home screen, buttons
and navigation wheel are described below.
VOL
VOL
HOME
MENU
SIRIUS Menu
Channel
Category
Preset
Bank
Source name
Current menu
Indicates more items in list
Returns to SIRIUS menu screen
(from other SIRIUS screens)
List of menu options
Selected option
For either, press (slow) or press and hold (fast)
to move up/down a menu list
Press either to activate
highlighted option
Rotate touch on wheel clockwise
(down) or counterclockwise (up)
to move through menu list
Navigate backwards
through menus

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SIRIUS RADIO CONTROL WITH HHR-E5 REMOTE CONTROL
Tune up/down channels
Direct numeric entry of channel number
Recalls last SIRIUS channel selected
Previous preset Next preset
Mute/unmute tuner Bank up/down

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SIRIUS RADIO CHANNEL NAVIGATION
SIRIUS Radio Navigation
There are several options for searching and selecting SIRIUS
channels using the KLK-E5. These are found in the SIRIUS menu.
Now Playing Default screen when SIRIUS is active. Shows
current name and title info
Channel All available channels shown as channel
number and name (e.g., 9:The Pulse)
Category Groups of channels organized by type
(e.g., Classical, Rock, etc.)
Preset Channels you have marked for easy recall
(up to 36 presets)
Bank Six groups of presets (e.g., Bank 1 for Dad’s jazz
presets, Bank 2 for Mom’s rock presets, etc.)
Now Playing
To change a channel from the SIRIUS Now Playing screen:
Press the + and - of the KLK-E5’s click wheel, or slide the wheel
clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll up and down channels.
Once another channel is selected, the screen updates. Pressing
the keypad's Select button takes you to the system source list.
Channels
To select a channel from Channel list:
From the SIRIUS menu screen, scroll to and select Channel.
On the Channel screen, scroll through and select the desired
channel.
Category
To select a channel from Category list:
From the SIRIUS menu screen, scroll to and select Category.
On the Category screen, scroll through and select the desired
category. Scroll through and select from listed channels in that
category.

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SIRIUS RADIO CHANNEL NAVIGATION
Presets
A preferred channel can be saved as a preset for easy recall.
There are 36 presets available that are stored in groups of six
called banks. Presets 1-6 are stored in Bank 1, presets 7-12 are
stored in Bank 2, etc. A channel must be saved to a preset before
the preset can be selected.
To save a preset:
Choose a SIRIUS channel. Navigate to the Preset screen. Scroll
to an available preset. Press and hold the select button. The
preset # changes to the SIRIUS channel name. Note: New presets
can also be saved over existing presets.
To select a channel from Preset:
From the SIRIUS menu, scroll to and select Preset. On the Preset
screen, scroll to and select the desired preset.
Banks
To select a preset channel from Bank list:
From the SIRIUS menu screen, select Bank, then choose one of
the six banks listed.
Scroll through and select a preset from the six listed. A preset
can also be saved from within a bank.

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CHANNEL LOCK
Channel lock
This mode allows you to lock/unlock a channel or channels to
prevent audio access. This parental control is set/cleared with
a four-digit code entered using the HHR-E5 remote control.
Channel to be locked/unlocked must be selected before
beginning this procedure.
Lock channel
To LOCK a channel:
From the SIRIUS menu screen, choose Channel Lock. Select
Lock Channel. Using the HHR-E5 remote control, enter the
current four-digit code (default is 0000). The KLK moves to the
SIRIUS Now Playing screen, if the correct code is entered.
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This channel is playing but is now locked. Once the channel
is changed, if the channel is selected again, the KLK-E5
indicates the channel is locked and asks for unlock code.
Access locked channel
To ACCESS a locked channel:
From the SIRIUS menu Channel screen, choose the locked
channel. The Now Playing screen appears. The KLK-E5
indicates the channel is locked and asks for unlock code.
Using the HHR-E5 remote control, enter the current four-digit
code (default is 0000). The channel is unlocked temporarily
and will be locked again once you change channels.
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Unlock channel
To UNLOCK a locked channel:
Follow steps to access the locked channel.
Return to the SIRIUS menu screen and choose Channel Lock.
Select Unlock Channel. Using the HHR-E5 remote control,
enter the current four-digit code (default is 0000) and press
Enter.
This channel is now unlocked. The KLK moves to the SIRIUS
Now Playing screen.
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Change codes
To CHANGE CODES:
From the SIRIUS menu Channel screen, choose Channel Lock,
then select Change Code. Using the HHR-E5 remote control,
enter the current four-digit code (default is 0000). Enter
the new four-digit code. The KLK moves to the SIRIUS Now
Playing screen.
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MODULE INSTALLATION
The ACA-E5 supports one optional radio module. The SIM radio
tuner module is field installable.
Before installing the module, turn off the power to the controller
and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.
To install the module, locate the plain metal plate on the back
of the ACA-E5 located in the top right corner. Remove the two
Phillips head screws holding the plate in place. Remove the
plate.
Unwrap the SIM module. Locate the SIRIUS ID number sticker
on the module and write down the 12-character number as it
will be required during the activation process.
Grasp the two spring knobs and position the module in
between the two rails on each side of the controller’s module
cavity. Push the module toward the back of the cavity, keeping it
moving straight between the rails.
There will be resistance when the module’s pins meet the
controller’s connectors. Carefully push the module into the
connector until contact is made. Tighten the thumb screws to
hold the module in place.
ACA-E5 rear panel location of module installation
SIRIUS antenna connection
Connector pins
Spring knob

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SIRIUS antenna
Connect the included SIRIUS antenna for SIRIUS reception to
the back panel of the SIRIUS module. The antenna comes with 20
feet of cable. If this length is not sufficient, there are aftermarket
antenna kits available for custom lengths.
SIRIUS antenna
ANTENNA CONNECTION
NOTE: If an aftermarket antenna is installed, be sure to use
a cable strain relief to take excess pressure off the module’s
antenna connector.

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Optional outdoor antenna with RG6 coaxial cable
To permit RG6 coaxial cable to be used for the antenna lead on
the SIRIUS module, an adapter cable has been provided.
This SMB to F-connector cable protects the SMB connector on
the module from breakage due to the less flexible RG6 coaxial
cable.
SMB to F-connector adapter RG6 cable
Exterior antenna
Dwelling
exterior wall
OPTIONAL ANTENNA CONNECTION
Connect the SMB end of the cable to the connector on the
SIRIUS module. Connect the other end of the cable to the RG6
cable connector. Be sure to use a cable strain relief to take excess
pressure off the module’s antenna connector.

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ANTENNA INSTALLATION
Signal strength check
Once the antenna has been connected and positioned, check
the signal strength for best reception.
Navigate to the SIRIUS menu Channel screen and select Channel
184, a preview/promotional channel. Return to the SIRIUS menu
screen and select SIRIUS Tuner Info. The signal strength will be
displayed as:
EXCELLENT SIGNAL Signal strength good
GOOD SIGNAL Signal strength marginal
WEAK SIGNAL Signal strength poor
NO SIGNAL Loss of signal
Adjust the antenna until EXCELLENT SIGNAL is displayed.
SIRIUS antenna direction
SIRIUS has three satellites over the contiguous United States,
plus terrestrial repeaters in major metropolitan areas.
To receive the strongest signal, the map is provided as a
guideline for antenna placement. It may be necessary to listen to
SIRIUS for a few days, at different times of the day, to determine
the optimal antenna placement for signal reception.
SIRIUS antenna placement
There are several methods available for antenna placement and
installation. It is best to experiment with positioning to achieve
the best signal possible before installation.
The SIRIUS antenna may be situated in or near a window. In
metropolitan areas, ground-located repeaters are used to boost
the signal, which can be received by antennas placed in or near
windows.
The antenna may also be attached to an external wall by sliding
the slots on the back of the antenna onto four screws mounted
on an exterior wall. Establish the best receiving position for the
antenna before attaching it to the wall.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS / WARRANTY
Warranty
The Russound SIM SIRIUS Radio module is fully guaranteed against all
defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of
purchase. During this period, Russound will replace any defective parts
and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts
or labor.
For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according
to its written instructions. If service is necessary, it must be performed
by Russound. The unit must be returned to Russound at the owner’s
expense and with prior written permission. Accidental damage and
shipping damage are not considered defects, nor is damage resulting
from abuse or from servicing by an agency or person not specifically
authorized in writing by Russound.
This Warranty does not cover:
Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or improper
installation or operation
Power surges and lightning strikes
Normal wear and maintenance
Products that have been altered or modified
Any product whose identifying number, decal, serial number, etc.
has been altered, defaced or removed
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SIM Module Specifications
Dimensions: 3.875”W x 6.188”D x 1.313”H
(9.84 x 15.72 x 3.34 cm)
Weight: 1 lbs. (0.45 kg)
SIRIUS Band: 2320.00 - 2332.50 MHz
SIRIUS Antenna: 50-ohm SMB connection
Russound sells products only through authorized Dealers and
Distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service.
Any Russound product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other
source, including retailers, mail order sellers and online sellers will not be
honored or serviced under existing Russound warranty policy. Any sale
of products by an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized
by Russound shall void the warranty on the applicable product.
Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive
power voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be
made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for
repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner’s expense,
along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to
pack the unit in a corrugated container with at least three (3) inches of
resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit.
Before returning a unit for repair, call Russound at [phone] for a
Return Authorization number. Write this number on the shipping label
and ship to: Russound, Inc., ATTN: Service, 5 Forbes Road, Newmarket,
NH 03857
Due to continual efforts to improve product quality as new technology
and techniques become available, Russound/FMP, Inc. reserves the right
to revise system specifications without notice.

SIM
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Module
Installation Manual
Russound, Inc.
5 Forbes Road, Newmarket, NH 03857
tel [phone] • fax [phone]
email: [email protected] www.russound.com
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.