Sirius Satellite Radio SIRIUS SUBX2 User manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
SIRIUS Speaker Dock, Portable Audio System for
SIRIUS Dock and Play Radios!
Your new SIRIUS Speaker Dock lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio's digital
entertainment in your home, office, or other location. Use this manual as a guide for
installation.
The
Speaker Dock will work with most SIRIUS dock and play radios that have the new
Universal Connector. It is compatible with the dock and play radios listed below as
well as
with any newer models sold subsequently:
• Sportster 5™
• Starmate 5™
• Starmate 4
•
Starmate 3
•
Stratus 5™
• Stratus 4
•
Stratus
For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS product and accessories, visit
http://www.sirius.com.
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SATELLITE RADIO

Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
COPYRIGHTS &TRADEMARKS ..... ......
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WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION. ..... ........
.5
Safety Precautions. ...........................5
Warnings 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS. ................ .. 6
CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.7
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Docking the SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Indoor
Use. .
Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Outdoor Use .
Connecting the
AC Power Adapter. . . . . . . . .
Subscribing to SIRIUS Service. . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING . .
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS. ... ....
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Copyrights &Trademarks
© 2008 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
®"SIRIUS", the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS
XM Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
TM "Sportster", "Starmate", and "Stratus" are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
Hardware, subscription, and activation fee required. For full Terms &Conditions, visit
http://sirius.com.Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI
and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some
equipment.
4 [ Copyrights & Trademarks]

Warning and Safety Information
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions
and warnings may result
in aserious accident and/or personal injury.
•Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. SIRIUS is not
responsible
for issues arising from installations not performed according to the
procedures
in this guide.
•Use only the provided
AC Power Adapter
•Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to high levels
of humidity, moisture,
or dust.
•To avoid short circuits, do not open the unit, and never put or leave any metallic
objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit.
•If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the
power off immediately, and dis-
connect the unit from any power source.
•Do not
drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
•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/
user should
check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing
and/or operating this unit.
Warnings
Cleaning and Maintenance
If the Speaker Dock becomes dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with asoft
cloth. Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other
volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the unit.
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Package Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Speaker Dock.
Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is
missing or damaged, or if the Speaker Dock fails to operate properly, notify your dealer
immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materi-
als
in case you need to ship your Speaker Dock in the future.
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Speaker Dock
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Controls and Connectors
Figure 1and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors
of the Speaker Dock.
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1. Power and Volume Knob: Pressing the knob turns the Speaker Dock's power
On or Off. Turning the knob increases or decreases the volume level
(+/-).
2. Source Button: Switches audio output between SIRIUS radio and the AUX input.
3. AUX IN Connector: Input connection for audio from an external device, such as
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an MP3 player, CD player etc.
4. Headphone Connector: Stereo headphone jack to privately listen to the Speaker
Dock.
5. Power On/Low Battery Light: The light is aconstant blue when the Speaker
Dock is powered on. The light will turn red when the batteries in the Speaker
Dock are nearly discharged and need replacement.
6. DC POWER Connector: Connection for the AC Power Adapter. (DC Power)
7. ANTENNA Connector: Connection for the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna (Antenna).
8. Antenna Storage: Storage area for the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna.
9. Cable Storage: Storage area for the antenna cable.
10.
Battery Compartments: Two battery compartments for atotal of eight "0" size
cells.
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Installation
Docking the SIRIUS Radio
SIRIUS Radio (Back &Bottom VIeW)
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Place your SIRIUS Dock and Play radio into the Speaker Dock as follows:
1. Locate the docking slots on the back ofyour SIRIUS radio, and the connector on the
bottom ofyour radio. (Refer to Figure 2.)
2. Align the radio with the docking rails and connector on the front of the Speaker
Dock so that the docking rails can slide into the docking slots. (Figure 2)
3. Once aligned, gently press the radio down so that it slides down the docking
rails until it is fully seated in the Speaker Dock.
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Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Indoor Use
Before installing the indoor/outdoor antenna, please read this entire section.
Please visit
http://www.sirius.com/instaJl and click on Home Installation for
more information on home antenna installation. You can also find out information
about various signal distribution accessories for the home, such as
the Echo
Home Wireless Signal Repeater System or the 50' Antenna Extension Cable,
both available
for purchase at http://www.sirius.com. These accessories can
aid you in receiving the SIRIUS signal at home. (See
page 23.)
To ensure
consistent reception of the SIRIUS signal in your home, it is important that
the antenna be oriented correctly. Note the following Best, Better, and
Good consider-
ations
for antenna placement.
BEST reception can
be achieved by mounting the antenna on the outside of the
building on asoffit at the roof, with aclear
360 degree view of the sky. (Figure 3, A)
This position will afford the best view of the sky for best reception. When placed in
this location, an antenna extension cable may be required. Next best, it can be placed
outside on aflat surface (Figure 3, B) with nothing blocking its view
of the sky. Be
sure that the home itself is not blocking the view of the sky.
BEITER reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on awindow, on
aporch, or on apatio,
or by mounting it to the side of the building. The antenna will
have to be facing in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites as explained later, with the
largest possible clear view of the sky
in the direction of the satellites.
GOOD reception can be achieved by placing the antenna indoors on awindowsill.
The
window will need to be facing in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites, as ex-
plained later, and have aclear view of the sky. The antenna may need to be placed
on araised flat surface, such
as abook, to raise it above the level of the window
frame. (Figure 4)
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Note: If your location is in major metropolitan area, the antenna can possibly be lo-
cated inside the home because terrestrial (or ground) repeaters are used
to boost
signal strength.
If you are able to achieve agood terrestrial signal with the antenna
indoors, you can disregard the remainder
of these antenna installation instructions.
Refer to the section, Testing
and Optimizing the Antenna Signal Strength on
page
15 for details about displaying the terrestrial signal strength.
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Better
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installations you
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clear
view
of
the sky in the
direction
of
the SIRIUS satellites, as shown in the
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Use the map to find the area you are located in (1 to 5). Then find the direction in
which you need to have aclear view of the sky:
Area 1: You will need alocation with aclear view of the sky facing EAST or
NORTHEAST
Area 2: You will need alocation with aclear view
of the sky facing NORTH or
NORTHEAST
Area 3: You will need alocation with aclear view
of the sky facing NORTH or
NORTHWEST
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of the sky facing WEST or
NORTHWEST
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The location for the antenna must have an unobstructed view of the sky in the direction
indicated
for your area. (Figure 6)
For example,
suppose you live in Area 2. You determined that your antenna will need
to have aclear view of the sky facing North or Northeast. The exact direction is de-
termined by your
specific location in Area 2relative to the Xon the map: If you live in
Texas, you will need amore Northerly facing clear view of the sky whereas if you live
in southern California, you will need amore Northeast facing clear view of the sky.
NORTH
WEST EAST
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Once you have found asuitable location for the antenna, route the antenna cable to
the Speaker Dock. Be sure you avoid any obstructions that
could crimp, kink, or twist
the cable. Use protective grommets wherever rough openings are encountered. If the
antenna is installed outdoors, route the cable from the antenna location to the interior
of the home, working the cable through the basement, under a window sill, etc., and
make adjustments
to take up cable slack as necessary. Connect the antenna cable to
the antenna
connector of the Speaker Dock. (Refer to Figure 1on page 7.) Optional
antenna extension cables are available if needed. (Refer to Optional
Accessories on
page 23.)
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If you experience problems with the operation
or performance of your SIRIUS radio,
DO NOT RETURN THIS RADIO TO YOUR RETAILER.
Call SIRIUS Customer Care at 1-800-869-5364
and speak to one of our service representatives.
See inside for warranty details.
90 Days WC.90.2.22.08

SIRIUS Limited Warranty
What this Warranty Covers
This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the
date of purchase by the original retail purchaser only. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
("SIRIUS"), at its sole option, will repair or replace the product with anew or
reconditioned product without charge for parts
and labor. Productseplaced
under this warranty become
the property of SIRIUS. Replace-ment products
are warranted to be free from defects for 30 days or theremainder of the original
warranty, whichever is longer.
What this Warranty Does Not Cover
This warranty does not cover: products sold as used, as is, reconditioned
or refurbished; software stored
on internal or removable memory; non-re-
chargeable batteries, surface preparation cleaners, adhesive pads, fasten-
ers, and ear-buds; costs incurr.ed for installation, removal or reinstallation
of the product; correction of installation problems, such
as elimination of
externally generated static or noise and antenna placement
and aiming;
defects or damage caused
by alteration, improper installation or removal,
use of third party accessories, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident,
power surges or acts of nature.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service, please call SIRIUS Customer Service at
1-800-869-5364. You will be required to provide proof of purchase and a
description of the defect.
You must prepay the cost of shipping the prod-
uct to
an approved service center.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
THE LIABILITY OF SIRIUS UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO
EVENT, SHALL THE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID
FOR THE PRODUCT. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL
BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF
WARRANTY, INCLUDING BREACH
OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN 48 MONTHS FROM
THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL SIRIUS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, 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.
90 Days WG.90.2.22.08