Sirius Satellite Radio SUPH1 User manual

SUPH1
SIRIUS Plug and Play Home Kit
For use with most newer SIRIUS Plug and Play Receivers
Installation Guide

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SUPH1 SIRIUS
Plug and Play Vehicle Kit
Your new SUPH1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Home Kit lets you enjoy SIRIUS®Satellite Radio’s
digital entertainment in your home, office, or other location. Use this manual as a guide for the
installation.
The SUPH1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Home Kit will work with most newer SIRIUS plug and play
satellite receivers. See your Plug and Play user manual for specific product compatibility.
For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS products and accessories, visit
http://www.sirius.com.

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Docking the SIRIUS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the AC Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the Audio Cable (Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting an FM Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Warning and Safety Information
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident and/or personal injury.
Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. SIRIUS is not respon-
sible 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 docking station.
If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately, and disconnect
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 restric-
tions 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.
Warnings
Cleaning and Maintenance
If the docking station becomes dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with a soft 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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Copyrights & Trademarks
© 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satel-
lite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
™“Sportster” is a trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
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.

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Package Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the SUPH1 SIRIUS Plug and Play
Home Kit. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything
is missing or damaged, or if the kit fails to operate properly, notify your dealer immediately. It
is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to
ship your kit in the future.
Home Docking StationHome Docking Station Audio CableAudio CableAC AdapterAC Adapter
Indoor/Outdoor AntennaIndoor/Outdoor Antenna Docking Station SpacerDocking Station Spacer

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Controls
Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the connectors of the docking station.
1 2 3
ANT Antenna Connector: Connection for the satellite antenna.
DC5V Power Connector: Power connection for the AC Power Adapter.
AUDIO OUT Connector: Audio output connection for connecting to your home enter-
tainment system, if you are not using the FM transmitter.
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Figure 1Figure 1

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Installation
Installing the Docking Station
When installing the docking station in your home, choose a location in close proximity to your
home entertainment system, and also where the cable from the indoor/outdoor antenna can
reach the docking station. The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility
of the display, and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect
the visibility of the display screen.
You will also need to decide whether you will be connecting your docking station to your
home entertainment system using the provided audio cable, or whether you will be using the
FM transmitter function to receive the audio using your home FM radio.
If your receiver is a plug and play model other than the Sportster 3 or Sportster 4, you may
need to install the spacer on the docking station. To install the spacer, peel the backing off
the adhesive strip on the rear of the spacer and position the spacer on the docking station as
shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2Figure 2

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Docking the SIRIUS Receiver
Place the SIRIUS receiver into the dock, aligning the connector on the receiver with the con-
nector on the docking station, and gently press the receiver down until it is fully seated in the
dock.
Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna
Before installing the indoor/outdoor antenna, read this entire section.
To ensure consistent reception of the SIRIUS signal in your home, it is important that the
antenna be oriented correctly. Note the following considerations for antenna placement:
BEST reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on the roof, with a clear
360 degree view of the sky. 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.
BETTER reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside a window, or by
mounting it to the side of the house. In either case, try to achieve the best possible clear
view of the sky.
GOOD reception can be achieved by placing your antenna in a window. Try to achieve
a clear unobstructed view of the sky. If your location is in major metropolitan area, the
antenna may be located inside the home because terrestrial transmitters are used to boost
signal strength.
If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree view of the sky (Best), then for the Better and Good
installations you must at least have a clear view of the sky in the direction of the SIRIUS satel-
lites, as shown in the following map diagram. (Figure 3)

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HORIZON
SKY
SOUTH
WEST EAST
NORTH
Use the map to find the area you are located in (1to 5). Then find the direction in which you
need to have a clear view of the sky:
Area 1: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing EAST or NORTHEAST
or SOUTHEAST
Area 2: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or NORTH-
EAST
Area 3: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or NORTH-
WEST
Area 4: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing WEST or
NORTHWEST or SOUTHWEST
Area 5: You will need a clear view of the sky facing STRAIGHT UP (Outdoors only)
Choose a mounting location for the antenna which has an unobstructed view of the sky in the
direction for your area.
Figure 3Figure 3

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For example, suppose you live in Area 2. You determined that your antenna will need to have
a clear view of the sky facing North or Northeast. The exact direction is determined by your
specific location in Area 2 relative to the Xon the map: If you live in Texas, you will need a
more North facing clear view of the sky whereas if you live in southern California, you will
need a more Northeast facing clear view of the sky.
Once you have found a suitable location for the antenna, route the antenna cable to the dock-
ing station. 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 ANT connection on the rear of the
docking station. (Figure 1) Optional antenna extension cables are available if needed. Refer to
the Optional Accessories section for more details.
Testing and Optimizing the Antenna Signal Strength
The stronger the SIRIUS signal strength, the less likely it is that you will experience an inter-
ruption of the audio when listening to a broadcast. To assist you in adjusting the antenna
aiming for optimal reception, your SIRIUS receiver can display a screen similar to Figure 4
showing the strength of the SIRIUS signal being received.
To access the antenna aiming or signal indicator screen, consult the manual which accompa-
nied your SIRIUS receiver. The SATELLITE portion of the display screen (Figure 4) shows the
strength of the signal being received from the satellite, while the TERRESTRIAL portion of the
display screen shows the strength of the signal being received from terrestrial based transmit-
ters, if available. Make small adjustments to the aiming of the antenna until you achieve the
strongest possible signal.
Signal Indicator
Figure 4Figure 4

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Connecting the AC Power Adapter
Connect the AC Power Adapter to the DC5V connector at the rear of the docking station
(Figure 1), and plug it into a wall outlet.
Connecting the Audio Cable (Recommended)
If you will be connecting the docking station to your home entertainment system using the
audio cable, connect the mini-plug end of the provided audio cable to the Audio Out connec-
tor at the rear of the docking station. (Figure 1) Connect the L/R RCA-type connectors to the
appropriate audio input of your home entertainment system.
Selecting an FM Frequency
It is recommended that you connect your docking station to your home entertainment system
using the audio cable as described in the previous section. If you have done this, you can
disregard this section.
If no direct audio connection is available, you can use the FM transmitter in the docking
station to transmit the audio to your FM receiver. You will need to tune the FM radio in your
home entertainment system and the FM transmitter in the SIRIUS receiver to the same FM
frequency. The FM transmitter in the SIRIUS receiver defaults to 88.1 MHz, so you can begin
by tuning your home FM radio to 88.1 MHz. If there is an FM station broadcasting on that
frequency, you will have to search for a different FM frequency to use, and the change the FM
frequency that the SIRIUS receiver will use to transmit.
The FM transmitter frequency of SIRIUS receivers may be changed using the Menu Options
menu. Some receivers can access the FM transmitter frequency by pressing and holding the
MENU button to access the FM Transmitter menu option. Refer to the manual which accom-
panied your receiver for more details.

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Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service
Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite
Radio service. To subscribe, do the following:
Be sure that the SIRIUS receiver is correctly installed as described in this manual, is in
the home docking station, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal.
Turn the receiver on. After the startup sequence, it will update the SIRIUS channel line-
up. Wait until the channel updates have completed before pressing any buttons.
Once the channels have been updated, the display will change to
Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS to Subscribe and will tune to channel 184. You will not be able
to listen to other channels until you activate your SIRIUS subscription.
Use the receiver’s channel up/down buttons to tune to channel 0to display the receiv-
ers’s unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID Number (SID). You can also tune to channel 0by using
the remote control: Press the Select button then the 0(zero) button and then press the
Select button again. The SID number is also available on the receiver’s packaging, and
may also be accessed by pressing the MENU button and selecting Sirius ID. Write the
SID number down in the space provided near the end of this guide.
Have your credit card handy and contact SIRIUS on the Internet at:
https://activate.siriusradio.com/
and follow the prompts to activate your subscription. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free
at: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).
When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service, and the receiver has
been updated with your subscription information, an alert will be displayed. To continue,
press the Select button.
You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and can
tune to other channels!
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
SIRIUS receiver does
not power on
AC Power Adapter is not connected, or the AC outlet into which
it is plugged is not working.
Check that the AC Power Adapter is connected to the docking
station. Try plugging the AC Power adapter into a different outlet.
SIRIUS receiver
displays: Antenna Not
Detected
The satellite antenna is not connected to the docking station.
Check the satellite antenna connection to the docking station.
SIRIUS receiver
displays: Acquiring
Signal
No satellite signal is being received.
Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna.
Change the location of the antenna to eliminate nearby obstacles
(buildings, trees, overhangs, etc).
Audio static or loss of
clarity
The FM frequency contains static.
Locate a quiet FM frequency on your FM radio and set the FM
transmitter frequency of the SIRIUS receiver to match.
If using the Audio Out audio connector to connect to your home
entertainment system, check the audio cable connections.
No sound The audio cables are not correctly connected, or the FM radio is
set to the wrong frequency.
Check the audio cables at the receiver and the radio.
Verify that the FM transmitter in the receiver is set to On. Tune the
FM radio to the same FM frequency to which the receiver is tuned.

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Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer to
maximize your SIRIUS experience:
SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Boombox
The SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Boombox is a portable docking station and audio system
for use with the SIRIUS receiver. With the built-in amplifier and speakers, the boombox deliv-
ers rich, powerful sound indoors or outdoors, and features an auxiliary input for other audio
devices.
Included with the boombox is an adjustable indoor/outdoor windowsill antenna with 20’ of
cable and an AC adapter.
SUPV1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Vehicle Kit
The SUPV1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Vehicle Kit is a compact docking cradle that positions the
receiver for easy wiring, viewing, and operation in a vehicle. Designed for quick and easy
self-installation, it provides several mounting options and includes all necessary cabling to
connect your SIRIUS receiver to your car audio system, and will work with most newer SIRIUS
plug and play receivers.
The kit includes a mobile docking cradle, a suction cup vehicle mount, a vent mount, a ciga-
rette lighter adapter, and a magnetic antenna with 21’ of cable.
Directed 14230 50 ft. SIRIUS antenna extension
The antenna extension cable extends the reach of your SIRIUS antenna cable by an additional
50 ft. It includes a built-in signal amplifier to insure reliable reception of the SIRIUS signal. A
maximum of two cable extensions can be connected together to create a 100 ft. extension.

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Warranty
12 Month Warranty
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) 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, IN-
CLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA-
TION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HERE-
UNDER 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 re-
turn product to an authorized retailer or call Customer Service at 1-800-869-5187; proof of purchase
and description of defect are required. Products to be returned to an approved warranty station must
be shipped freight prepaid.

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Specifications
Docking Station Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Volts DC, 1.5A, Center Positive
Operation Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -5° to +40° C (23° to 104° F)
AudioOutput.................................18mWLeft+18mWRight@16ohms
Signal-to-noise(S/N)......................................................90dB
Dock Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.41” x 4.49” x 2.16”
(3.6cm x 11.4cm x 5.5cm)
AntennaType...........................................WindowsillIndoor/Outdoor
Antenna Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21’ (single micro-cable)
AntennaConnectorType....................................................SMB
Audio Interface (Line In/Line Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8” / 3.5mm Stereo Jack

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SIRIUS ID
Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS receiver in the space provided below.
SID:

SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474
[email protected]
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
1-888-539-7474
http://www.sirius.com

SIRIUS SUPH1 (050806b)
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
[phone]
http://sirius.com