Sirius Satellite Radio Home Signal Distribution Kit User manual

Installation Manual
SIRIUS Home Signal Distribution Kit
for Satellite Radio
For Use With One or Two SIRIUS Radios

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Thank you for purchasing the SIRIUS Home Signal Distribution
Kit for Satellite Radio
The SIRIUS Home Signal Distribution Kit for Satellite Radio will allow you to con-
nect one or two SIRIUS radios using only one outdoor antenna, with standard
RG-6 antenna cable wire, the same cable used in cable TV installations. This
allows you great exibility as to where you locate the outdoor antenna and where
you locate your SIRIUS radios. RG-6 cables can be purchased at your local hard-
ware store, home center, or electronics retailer. Short adapter cables are included
for adapting the RG-6 cable to your SIRIUS radios.
The outdoor antenna is a high-performance antenna, specically designed to
receive signals from the SIRIUS satellites and terrestrial (ground) transmitters
when mounted outdoors on a home or other building. The antenna has been
approved by Sirius Satellite Radio to receive the SIRIUS signal under a variety of
conditions within the SIRIUS North American coverage area.
Installation of the antenna and splitter requires experience in mechanical and
electrical procedures. Review this installation manual before beginning the instal-
lation process. If you are not comfortable or experienced with the installation
procedures, SIRIUS recommends that you have a professional install the kit and
wiring for you.
The antenna should be mounted according to the instructions in this manual to
ensure the best quality reception of the SIRIUS signal. All necessary mounting
hardware for a variety of mounting options is included with the kit.
Box Contents
Open the box and verify that all the items shown below are included with the kit.
If any items are missing, please contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Keep
your purchase receipt and the packaging materials should you need to return or
ship the kit.
A
B
F
G
H
I
J
K
C
D
E
A. Outdoor Antenna
B. Outdoor Antenna Base
C. SRS-2VB Splitter
D. Rubber Cable Boot
E. Terminator
F. RG-174 Adapter
Cables (2)
G. U-Bolts (2)
H. Mounting Brackets (2)
I. Hex Lock Nuts (4)
J. #10 Screws (4)
K. Cable Tie

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Tools Required
A phillips-type screwdriver and a 3/8 in. wrench is needed for installation. De-
pending upon the type of installation, a power drill with a 3/32 in. drill bit may also
be required.
Caution and Warnings
WARNING: Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the
antenna cables during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable
can cause the SIRIUS signal to be degraded or unavailable, and can also cause
water to intrude into the antenna cable causing the cable to fail.
Splitter Port Identication
For a successful installation, the various cables used in the installation process
described later in this manual must be connected to the correct ports on the Split-
ter. The following illustration identies the 3 ports on the Splitter. This diagram
should be used for reference during installation.
IN
OUT1
MODEL SRS-2VB
2300-2400 MHz OUT2
IN
OUT1 OUT2

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Materials Required and Installation Considerations
In order to install the antenna you will need to purchase several lengths of RG-6
antenna cables to complete your installation. The following illustration shows a
typical home installation.
SATELLITE
OUTDOOR ANTENNA
SATELLITE RADIO
SPLITTER
Adapter
Cable
S
SATELLITE RADIO
Adapter
Cable
Cables will be needed for the following:
A length of RG-6 cable to go from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna to the loca-
tion of the Splitter.
A length of RG-6 cable to go from the Splitter to the rst SIRIUS radio. (50
ft. maximum length.)
If you are installing a second SIRIUS radio, a length of RG-6 cable to go
from the Splitter to the second SIRIUS radio. (50 ft. maximum length.)
RG-6 Cable
Outdoor
Antenna
SIRIUS
Receivers
Splitter
RG-6 Cables RG-174
Adapter Cables
50’ MAX.
150’ MAX.
Terminator (if connecting
only one SIRIUS receiver)
1
3
2
1.
2.
3.

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RG-6 cable is typically sold in lengths of 25, 50, or 100 ft., all with “F” type con-
nectors on each end. These cables may be purchased at your local hardware
store, home center, or electronics retailer.
The combined length of the RG-6 cables from the outdoor antenna to each SIRI-
US radio should not exceed 150 ft., as shown in the preceding illustrations. The
overall length for your particular installation may be less than 150 ft. Also note
that the individual lengths of the cables from the Splitter to the SIRIUS radios is
limited to 50 ft. maximum for each cable.
Determine the overall length of the RG-6 cable run by measuring the distance
from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna mounting location to where the Splitter will be
located. (It is recommended that the Splitter be located indoors.) Next measure
the distance from the Splitter to where the SIRIUS radio is located, and note
that this particular cable length should not exceed 50 ft. The sum of these cable
lengths should not exceed 150 ft.
Antenna Installation
A successful antenna installation consists of four steps: First, assembling the
antenna; Second, determining a location for the antenna; Third, choosing a
mounting option; and Fourth, adjusting and aiming the antenna. Please read
the following four sections before beginning the antenna installation so that you
understand the entire installation process.
1. Assembling the Antenna
The antenna arm should be temporarily adjusted to be at a 45 degree angle rela-
tive to the antenna pod. To adjust the position of the arm, refer to the following
gure and loosen screw A until the arm can be moved. Adjust the arm so that it’s
at a 45 degree angle and then tighten screw A.
1. Loosen Screw
2. Move arm to 45 degrees
3. Tighten Screw
A
ARM POD
Next, the antenna arm with the pod needs to be attached to the antenna base.
Refer to the following gure and attach the antenna arm to the antenna base:
Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the screw Bfrom the antenna arm.
The mounting bracket Con the antenna base has two sides. Before you
slide the antenna arm over the mounting bracket C, be sure the antenna
arm and antenna base are in the correct orientation as shown.
When correctly oriented, slide the antenna arm over the mounting bracket C
1.
2.
3.

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on the antenna base and align the screw holes in the mounting bracket with
the screw hole in the antenna arm.
When the screw hole is aligned, re-insert screw Band snug it until it is tight.
Re-insert screw
and tighten
Slide the antenna
arm over the
antenna base
mounting bracket
Align the
screw hole
Correct
Correct
Verify the correct orientation
of the antenna arm and
antenna base
ARM
BASE
C
IncorrectIncorrect
Remove Screw
B
B
1.
3.
2.
4.
2. Determining a Location for the Antenna
For correct operation and best reception of the SIRIUS signal, it is important that
the outdoor antenna is located in a place where it will have a clear view of the
SIRIUS satellites in the sky. Obstructions such as bushes, trees, other homes
or buildings, overhangs, softs, chimneys, gables, dormers, etc., will impair or
prevent the antenna from receiving a signal.
The best reception is obtained if the pod portion of the antenna (where the
SIRIUS logo is printed) has a clear 360 degree view of the sky within the cone-
shaped area shown in the following illustration.
4.

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No obstructions to the
sky within this area
If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree view of the sky, then you must at least
have a clear view of the sky in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites, as shown in
the following map diagram.
1
23
4
5
HORIZON
SKY
SOUTH
WEST EAST
NORTH
Use the above map and nd the area you are located in (1to 5). Then nd 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
NORTHEAST
Area 3: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or
NORTHWEST
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
Choose a mounting location for the antenna which has an unobstructed view of

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the sky in the direction for your area.
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 specic 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 fac-
ing clear view of the sky.
The following illustration shows a correct antenna installation for Area 2, with a
clear view of the sky in the North to Northeast direction.
No obstructions to the
sky within the area facing
North to Northeast
N
W E
S
NORTH
Once you have determined a possible mounting location for your area, it is
recommended that you put the antenna in place temporarily and connect the
antenna to your SIRIUS radio as shown in the following illustration. Using the An-
tenna Aiming or Signal Indicator feature of your radio, verify that your antenna is
receiving a good SIRIUS signal. (Consult the user guide of the radio for specic
instructions.)
RG-174
RG-6 Adapter Cable
Signal Indicator
SignalIndicator

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3. Antenna Mounting Options
There are three possible mounting options for the outdoor antenna, and the
antenna mounting location you have chosen may determine which mounting
methods you can use:
Wall Mount: Mounting the antenna directly on the side of a home or building.
Roof Mount: Mounting the antenna on the roof of a home or building.
Mast Mount: Mounting the antenna on a mast or pole, such as an existing satel-
lite TV dish mast, an existing TV antenna mast, or other mast or pole, not ex-
ceeding 2 inches in diameter.
Wall Mount
The antenna mounting bracket should be oriented in a vertical position (as
shown) and mounted directly to the wall of the building or home using the pro-
vided #10 screws.
MOUNTING
HOLES
Remember to avoid blocking the antenna’s view of the sky as described in the
previous section by locating the antenna too high under the eaves or soft of the
home or building.
UNOBSTRUCTED
VIEW OF THE SKY
INCORRECT CORRECT
UNOBSTRUCTED
VIEW OF THE SKY
CORRECT
OBSTRUCTED
Once you have determined a suitable mounting location, use the mounting
bracket as a template and mark the wall with the location of the four screw holes
in the bracket. Then, using a 3/32 in. drill bit, drill pilot holes in the wall for the
screws and then screw the bracket to the wall.
Roof Mount
When mounting the antenna on the roof of a home or building, mount the anten-
na as close as possible to the peak of the roof. It can be mounted on the chimney
or on the soft of the home or building. Do not mount it directly on the roof sur-
face to avoid leaks. Remember to avoid blocking the antenna’s view of the sky by
locating it where a chimney, dormer, gable, etc., may obstruct the view of the sky.

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MOUNTING
HOLES
The antenna mounting bracket should be oriented in a vertical position as shown,
and mounted directly to the building or home using the provided #10 screws.
Once you have determined a suitable mounting location, use the mounting
bracket as a template and mark the mounting surface with the location of the
four screw holes in the mounting bracket. Then, using a 3/32 in. drill bit, drill pilot
holes for the screws. It may be necessary to ll the holes with a small amount of
roof cement or caulk to insure a watertight installation. Screw the bracket to the
mounting surface using the provided #10 screws.
Mast Mount
The outdoor antenna can be mounted on most any mast or pole which does not
exceed 2 inches in diameter using the provided U-bolts and mounting brackets.
If you have a satellite TV dish, the outdoor antenna may be mounted on the
same mast as the satellite dish, but remember that the dish cannot obstruct the
antenna’s view of the sky in the direction which you determined from the map in
the previous section.
To mount the antenna to the mast, you will need to use the two provided U-bolts,
the two mounting brackets, and the four hex nuts. Keep in mind that the antenna
cable is routed under the lower U-bolt, in the slot provided in the antenna base as
shown.

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Slide one of the U-bolts through the holes at the top of the mounting bracket.
Then slide one of the mounting brackets over the two legs of the U-bolt.
Next, screw the hex nuts on each leg until they are snug. Do not yet tighten the
hex nuts beyond nger tight. Repeat this procedure with the other U-bolt. When
all the hex nuts are snug, verify that the antenna is facing the correct direction
and begin tightening each hex nut with a 3/8” wrench. Turn each hex nut one-half
turn and then move to the next hex nut repeating this one-half turn pattern until
all the hex nuts are equally tight. Tighten the hex nuts enough so that the anten-
na is secured to the mast or pole, but do not overtighten them.
4. Adjusting and Aiming the Antenna
The pod portion of the antenna (where the SIRIUS logo is printed) needs to be
adjusted and aimed so that it is level and horizontal to the sky. As shown in the
following illustration, there are two possible adjustments that may be made on
the antenna to accomplish this: tilting the antenna pod itself (1), and adjusting the
antenna support arm (2), as shown.

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1
Antenna Pod
HORIZONTAL LEVEL
SKY
Adjustment
Screw
Adjustment
Screw
2
Slightly loosen the adjustment screws and position the antenna so that the top of
the antenna pod is level, with the top of the pod horizontal to the sky as shown.
When the antenna is adjusted correctly, tighten the adjustment screws but be
careful not to overtighten them.
Continue with the next section for installations with exposed wiring, or the section
following for installations with hidden wiring.
Cable Installation
Once the antenna is mounted according to the previous instructions, you can
continue with the cable and Splitter portion of the installation:
Take the RG-6 cable which you purchased to connect to the antenna and
thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber
boot. Then connect the cable to the antenna pod as shown in the illustration
following.
Slide the rubber boot over the cable connection to provide a weather proof
seal and install the cable tie around the cable directly below the rubber boot
to prevent the rubber boot from slipping down. Trim off the excess cable tie.
Route the remainder of the antenna cable into the home or building to where
1.
2.
3.

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you are locating the Splitter. When routing the antenna cable, be careful not
to pinch, squash, kink, or crimp the cable, or cut, damage, or puncture the
external jacket of the antenna cable.
Connect the cable from the antenna to the IN port on the Splitter as shown.
(Refer to page 3 for the Splitter port identication.) Note that you must use
the Splitter even if you are only connecting one SIRIUS radio.
IN
OUT1 OUT2
Connect another RG-6 cable to the OUT1 connector of the Splitter and route
the cable to the SIRIUS radio. (Refer to page 3 for the Splitter port identica-
tion.)
Connect one of the supplied RG-174 adapter cable to the RG-6 cable, and
connect the other end of the RG-174 cable to the ANT connection on the
SIRIUS radio.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you are connecting a second SIRIUS radio, this time
using the OUT2 connector of the Splitter. If you will not be connecting a sec-
ond radio, connect the provided terminator to the unused OUT2 connector
on the splitter. (Refer to page 3 for the Splitter port identication.)
IN
OUT1 OUT2
{
Use terminator if no second receiver
The installation of the Home Distribution Kit is now completed. The completed
installation for two SIRIUS radios should be as shoen in the following illustrations:
4.
5.
6.
7.

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IN
OUT1 OUT2
If you are connecting one SIRIUS radio, the completed installation should be as
illustrated below:
IN
OUT1 OUT2

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Troubleshooting
SIRIUS radio displays “Antenna Error” or “Check Antenna” message.
Check the antenna cable connections to be sure they are connected tightly.
SIRIUS radio displays “No Signal” or “Acquiring Signal” message.
The radio is not receiving a good SIRIUS signal. Check that the antenna has
a clear view of the sky, and that the antenna is pointed in the direction of the
SIRIUS satellites. (See the section titled, Antenna Installation.)
This message may also be an indication that your cable length has exceeded
150 ft., and that an in-line amplier is required for your installation.
Antenna Specications
Electrical Specications
Frequency................................................................................2320 to 2332.5 MHz
LNA Current Drain ..................................................................... 160 mA, maximum
Mechanical Specications
Radome Diameter ......................................................................................... 95mm
Arm Length.................................................................................................8 inches
Material.............................................................................................................AES
Antenna Connector.........................................................................“F” type, female
Weight ........................................................................................................1.75 lbs.
Temperature Range.........................................................................-40°C to +85°C

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