Sirius Satellite Radio GS1SI2TK1 User manual

InV2
InV2
Satellite Radio
User Guide
User Guide

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS
InV2 Plug-n-Play Radio
Your new SIRIUS InV2 Plug-n-Play Radio lets you enjoy SIRIUS®Satellite Radio’s digital
entertainment in any vehicle.
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your InV2’s features and capabilities.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PACKAGE CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Attaching the Adhesive Dash Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the Magnetic Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Docking Your SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting the SIRIUS InV2 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System . . . . . . . . . . 34
Direct Wired Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Direct FM Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Wireless Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Wireless Audio Connection Using the FM Extender Antenna . . . . . . . . . 39
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
SIRIUS InV2 Front Panel and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Channel Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
FM Presets Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
FM Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Brightness and Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Channel Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Factory Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Warning and Safety Information
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
General Precautions
Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fluid. If any
of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:
If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a
cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water.
If the liquid crystal fluid gets into your eye, flush the eye with clean water for at
least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink
large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.
Do not operate your InV2 in a way that might divert your attention from driving safely.
As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accordance
with traffic safety laws at all times.
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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.
Be sure the unit is installed as described in the installation instructions which accompa-
ny each accessory kit. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from
installations which were not installed according to the instructions.
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 discon-
nect the unit from any power source.
Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn the unit off, wait 10 seconds
and then turn it on again.
Theinstallationandusesuggestionscontainedinthismanualaresubjecttoanyrestrictions
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.
Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it will hinder or block your view. In
some states it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check
applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing the FM Extender
Antenna on your windshield.
Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of safety
devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning prop-
erly in the event of an accident.
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Warnings
Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on
their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting
options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties,
or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California
Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)
Operating Temperature
The InV2 is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving the
radio in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Extreme
temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations can degrade the performance of the
LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.
Cleaning and Maintenance
If the radio or accessories become 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 radio.
Cigarette Lighter Adapter
The Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12VDC power system.
It must be powered from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or similar power port using the
included Cigarette Lighter Adapter or an equivalent DC power adapter (see your local
electronics dealer). Connecting the Vehicle Dock directly to the vehicle’s 12VDC power
system may result in damage to the Vehicle Dock or SIRIUS radio, or both.

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Copyrights & Trademarks
© 2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribu-
tion of eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to SIRIUS Satellite
Radio customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public
at http://www.sirius.com/ecoslicense.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the
eCos license. This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to
SIRIUS as part of the eCos operating system.
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 SIRIUS InV2 radio:
SIRIUS InV2 Radio
Adhesive Dash Mount Cigarette Lighter
Adapter

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Unpack your SIRIUS InV2 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is
present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your the radio fails to operate, notify
your dealer immediately. We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing
materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.
Magnetic
Antenna
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Screws Alcohol
Swab
FM Extender Antenna Suction
Cups (2)
Self Adhesive
Cable Guides (3)

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Installation
SIRIUS suggests that you have your InV2 professionally-installed in your vehicle.
Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your
vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the Dash Mount, installation
of the antenna, and proper routing of all the necessary wires and cables. If the locations
of your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle’s FM antenna make the performance the SIRIUS
radio’s built-in FM transmitter within your vehicle poor, a professional installer will have
the necessary accessories to install an optional FM Direct Adapter or audio cable
to connect your InV2’s audio output directly to your vehicle’s audio system. Ask your
SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a
professional installation service.

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Location
When installing the Dash Mount in your vehicle, choose a location in your vehicle where
it will not block your vision, interfere with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the air bag.
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.
Figure 1 shows two examples of
the InV2 mounted on a vehi-
cle’s dashboard. Ais left of the
steering wheel; Bis right of the
wheel.
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Figure 1

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Attaching the Adhesive Dash Mount
Select the mounting position carefully before adhering the mount to your vehicle. Once
the mount has been adhered to a surface, it will not be possible to remove it and adhere
it again.
Once you’ve selected a mounting location, clean the mounting surface area in the ve-
hicle with the provided alcohol swab. Peel the protective material off the adhesive on the
foot and press the foot firmly against the vehicle surface (see Figure 2).
Allow the adhesive to adhere for a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the mount. The
best adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
1. Clean Mounting
Area with Swab
2. Peel Cover From
Adhesive Foot
3. Press Adhesive Foot
Firmly On Mounting Area
Figure 2

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Installing the Magnetic Antenna
Caution
Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail, we rec-
ommend that you install the antenna at or above room temperature (68° F). The adhesive
on the Rubber Cover/Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at temperatures
lower than this. Warmer temperatures will also make it easier to route of the antenna
cable through the rubber molding around the windows and in other areas in the vehicle.
Maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours at room temperature, so you should
avoid car washes as well as other contact with the antenna and Rubber Cover/Tail dur-
ing this 72 hour period.
Warning
Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cable during
the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable can degrade the SIRIUS signal
or make it unavailable, and can also cause water to intrude via the cable into the antenna
causing the antenna to fail.
Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it. Doing so will cause the
antenna to not function properly.
Installation
Installing the magnetic antenna consists of two steps:
Mounting the magnetic antenna and Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail on the vehicle
Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock
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ANTENNA MOUNTING
The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed
to hold it in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also makes the
antenna easy to remove for transferring it to other vehicles.
Figure 3 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of
vehicles. These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna:
Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof,
near the rear window.
Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the wind-
shield.
Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear
window.
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Sedan/Coupe Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van
Convertible
Figure 3

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The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches
around it. It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the an-
tenna from receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could
be a roof rack, a sunroof, a roof-mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc. If your
vehicle has a potential obstruction, be sure that the SIRIUS antenna is mounted at least
3 inches away from it (but no closer than 3 inches from the roof edge, or trunk lid in the
case of a convertible).
Note: Read the DO and DO NOT installation tips beginning on page 28 for additional
antenna installation information.
Follow this procedure to mount the antenna:
Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unob-
structed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna.
Attach the Rubber Cover/Tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 4, and press the
antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail. The Rubber Cover/Tail will help to posi-
tion the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.
Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with
the alcohol prep pad.
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Rubber Antenna
Cover/Tail
Protective
Strips Strain
Relief
Cable
Magnetic Antenna
(Upside-Down)
Figure 4

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Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (see Figure 4, on page 18)
and press the rubber Cover/Tail firmly into place on the vehicle.
Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and
continuetopressfirmlydownontheRubberCover/Tailforanother30seconds.Atroom
temperature (68° F), maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours. During this
period, avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and the Rubber An-
tenna Cover/Tail.
CABLE ROUTING
After you have mounted the antenna you can route the antenna cable to the SIRIUS
Vehicle Dock. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of
vehicle: Sedan/Coupe, Pickup Truck, SUV/Mini-Van and Convertible.
Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing
procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http://www.sirius.com. Click on the
Install/Activate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips.
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Sedan/Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 5 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your
SIRIUS radio in a sedan/coupe.
1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Molding
Around Window
4. Route Cable from Trunk Under
Interior Trim, into Cabin and
Towards Front of Vehicle
6. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS Receiver
Location
5. Bring Cable out from
Trim and Route Under
Carpet to Dashboard
or Console.
2. Route Cable Out of
Window Molding and
Into Weatherstripping
Around Trunk Opening
3. Route Cable
Along Trunk Wall
and Into Cabin
ANTENNA
Figure 5