Sirius Satellite Radio ORBITER SM4000 User manual

SM4000 Mobile Docking Station Installation Guide
Sirius Satellite Radio
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
[phone]
www.sirius.com
SM4000-OM (Rev. 1, April 2004)
© 2004 Sirius Satellite Radio

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Box Contents
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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. Sirius 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 car power adapter from the
cigarette lighter.
For the latest information about this and other Orbiter products, visit www.sirius.com. If anything is
missing or damaged, or if your SR4000 Receiver or SM4000 fails to operate, notify your shipper
immediately. It is recommended that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship your
SM4000 in the future.
1 x Suction Cup Mount
After you unpack your SM4000 Mobile Docking Station, make sure everything here is included:
1 x Docking Cradle 1 x Car Power Adaptor 1 x Audio Cable
1 x Antenna 4 x Machine Screws

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SM4000 Mobile Vehicle Docking Station Installation Guide
Note: Do not put the SR4000 Receiver in the docking station until you have completed the installation.
Installation in a Vehicle
1. Determine where you want to
mount the SR4000 Receiver with
the SM4000 Mobile Docking
Station:
• Do not install the SR4000
Receiver where it may obstruct
your view through the windshield
or your view of your vehicle’s
indicator displays.
• Do not install the SR4000
Receiver where it will hinder
your access to the vehicle’s
controls.
• Do not install the SR4000
Receiver 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.
• Find a location that provides
good visibility of and access to
the SR4000 Receiver’s front
panel.
• It is strongly recommended that
you mount the SR4000
Receiver using the provided
Suction Cup mount, adhered to
the windshield. Use the 4
provided screws to attach the
Suction Cup to the back plate of
the cradle.
2. Plug the car power adapter into
the back of the Docking Station.
Don’t plug the adapter into the
cigarette lighter until the
installation is completed.
3. If your car stereo has an AUX
input, plug the supplied audio
cable into the back of the cradle.
Plug the audio cable’s white (L
ch) and red (R ch) connectors
into your car stereo.
Utilizing the FM Transmitter
The SM4000 Docking Cradle
includes a Built-in Wireless FM
Transmitter which can broadcast
the audio signal to the car radio
on one of four selectable FM
frequencies. The audio signal
can then be played through your
car radio when the car radio is
tuned to one of these
frequencies.
1. Move the frequency selection
switch to the desired frequency.
2. Tune the car radio to the same
frequency as the switch.
Note: Choose a frequency that
does not have any FM audio
already.
Suction Cup
Mounting Location
Car Power
Adaptor
Input
Audio Cable
Output
Antenna
Input
Optional
Outboard FM
Modulator Port
FM Transmitter
Frequency
Selection
Switch
Frequency
Choices:
87.1MHz
87.3MHz
87.5MHz
87.7MHz

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Installation in a Vehicle: Running the Antenna Cable
Installation in a Vehicle: Mounting the Antenna
1. Temporarily plug the antenna into the
“ANT” 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.
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 Car Power Adapter into the
cigarette lighter.
5. Slide the SR4000 Receiver 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 the SR4000 Receiver on.
6. If your SR4000 Receiver has been properly connected
and the antenna is receiving the SIRIUS signal you will
hear audio. If you do not hear audio and the display
shows “Acquiring Signal”, reposition the antenna until
the message goes away and you hear audio. (See
Antenna Signal, on page 21 of the SR4000 Receiver
manual 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.
• Best reception is achieved with the antenna mounted
on the roof or the trunk for convertibles.
• If the vehicle has a roof rack or skid ribs, it may be
necessary to mount the antenna off-center.
1. Turn the SR4000 receiver power OFF and
remove it from the cradle; unplug the Car Power
Adapter from the cigarette lighter; unplug the
antenna from the cradle.
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.
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.
• For SUVs, minivans & 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 car power adapter into the cigarette lighter.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UNPLUG THE
CAR POWER ADAPTER AFTER THE VEHICLE’S
IGNITION IS TURNED OFF.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Sirius Satellite Radio warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use
and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be
repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair
or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale),
specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the location shown below under WARRANTY RETURN.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs
incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, or vehicle
electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through
alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code
label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY
PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR
BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT
WITHIN A PERIOD OF 48 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in
connection with the sale of this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
WARRANTY RETURN: To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, please return product to an authorized Orbiter
retailer, RadioShack or call [phone]; proof of purchase and description of defect are required. Products to be returned to an
approved warranty station must be shipped freight prepaid.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY

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