Sirius Satellite Radio Plug-n-Play User manual

Satellite Radio Plug-n-Play
SIRIUS InV
SV2 User Guide

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS InV SV2
Plug-n-Play Radio
Your new SIRIUS®InV™ SV2 Plug-n-Play Radio lets you enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital
entertainment in any vehicle.
Use this guide to familiarize yourself with all of the features and capabilities of your SIRIUS
radio. 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PACKAGE CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mounting the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SIRIUS InV SV2 Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Changing Channels and Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting Channels Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FM Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Jump Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Channel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Jump Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Channel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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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 following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference 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.
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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.
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 Sec-
tion 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)
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 the radio 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 traf-
fic safety laws at all times.
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. SIRIUS Satellite
Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations which were not installed ac-
cording to the instructions.
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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 disconnect
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.
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.
Operating Temperature
The radio is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving
the unit 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 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 Satellite
Radio Inc. “NFL” and the NFL Shield logo, and the NFL Sunday Drive name and logo are reg-
istered trademarks of the National Football League. “NHL” and the NHL Shield are registered
trademarks of the National Hockey League. “NBA” and the NBA silhouette logo are registered
trademarks of NBA Properties Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names,
album art, and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
™ ”InV” is a trademark of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribution of
eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to Sirius Satellite Radio custom-
ers. 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 InV SV2 radio:
Satellite Radio Plug-n-Play
SIRIUS InV
SV2 User Guide
InV SV2 RadioInV SV2 Radio Adhesive Dash MountAdhesive Dash Mount Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Alcohol
Swab
Alcohol
Swab
Magnetic
Antenna
Magnetic
Antenna
User GuideUser Guide