Sirius Satellite Radio SIRIUS SiriusConnect SIR-SNY1 User manual

Installation Guide

2SIR-SNY1 Installation Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the SIR-SNY1– the Sony
Compatible SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner!
Your new SIRIUS Tuner is designed to work with Sony headunits that are
designatedtobe“SATELLITERADIOREADY”.ContactSonyorSIRIUSformodel
compatibility.
With SIRIUS, the emphasis is on the
music and entertainment you want.
The music is hosted by SIRIUS
Jockeys, who are true experts. They
back-up the music with compelling
information about the song being
played, and they understand that
sometimes it’s best to just let the
music speak for itself.
Rely on SIRIUS rocket science for
superior coverage.
Only SIRIUS has three powerful
satellites that fly directly over the U.S.
ensuring coast-to-coast coverage with
high elevation angles. This gives the
satellites a “clear line of sight” to your
car or home, with much less concern
for buildings, trees or other objects
that might block conventional satellite
signals.
Once you experience more than 120
channels of digital entertainment,
you’ll never want to leave your car.
For more information, visit
www.sirius.com.
What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio?
Over 120 channels of the best
entertainment and completely
commercial-free music for your car,
home or office.
SIRIUShasmorethan65original
music channels, from today’s hits to
R&B oldies to classical masterpieces.
FromauthenticCountryandreal
Bluegrass to cool Jazz, hot Latin,
Reggae, Rock and many more. Best of
all, it’s all completely commercial-free.
SIRIUS also has more than 55
channels of world-class sports, news
and entertainment. Included as part of
your subscription, you get up to 16
NFL games a week, up to 40 NBA
games a week and up to 40 NHL
games a week. (Games are
broadcasted during their respective
seasons.) Coupled with great sports
newsfromSIRIUSNFLRadioand
ESPN,the SIRIUS sports offering is
unrivaled.Anddon’tforgetahost of
othergreatnews and entertainment,
like NPR, CNBC, Fox News, Martha
StewartLiving Radio, RadioDisney, and
theMaximChannel.

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Table of Contents
Package Contents ..............................................................................................3
Warnings and Cautions .....................................................................................4
Installation ..........................................................................................................6
Mounting the Tuner ............................................................................................6
Installing the Antenna ........................................................................................6
Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations ...........................................................7
Wiring and Cable Connections .........................................................................8
System Connection Examples........................................................................10
ActivatingYour SIRIUS Subscription............................................................... 12
Specifications ................................................................................................... 13
Package Contents
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SIR-SNY1 Tuner
Magnetic Micro Antenna
Antenna Cable Cover/Tail
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Power Harness With In-Line Fuse
2.5 Meter UniLink1 Cable
6 Mounting Screws
2.5 Meter RCA Cable
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WARNING
This symbol means important
instructions. Failure to heed them
can result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION
THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION
AWAY FROM SAFELYDRIVINGYOUR
VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your
prolonged attention should only be
performed after coming to a complete
stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe
location before performing these
functions.
Failure to do so may result in an
accident.
DO NOT OPEN, DISASSEMBLE OR
ALTER THE UNIT IN ANY WAY. Doing
so may result in fire, electric shock or
product damage.
DO NOT INSERTANYOBJECTS INTO
THE UNIT. Doing so may result in fire,
electric shock or product damage.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE
RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSE.
Failure to do so may result in fire,
electric shock or product damage.
MAKETHECORRECTCONNECTIONS.
Failure to make proper connections may
result in fire or product damage.
DO NOT SPLICE INTOAELECTRICAL
CABLES. Never cut away cable
insulation to supply power to other
equipment. Doing so will exceed the
currentcarryingcapacityof the wire and
result in fire or electric shock.
DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS
THAT MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE
OPERATION. Doing so may obstruct
vision or hamper movement which can
result in a serious accident.
DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT TO HIGH
LEVELS OF HUMIDITY, MOISTURE
ORDUST. Doingsocanresult in electric
shock or product failure.
FCC Warning: This equipment may
generateoruseradiofrequencyenergy.
Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications
are expressly approved in this User
Guide.Theusercould lose the authority
to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is
made.
Note: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These rules are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmfulinterference.Thisequipmentmay
cause harmful interference to radio
communications if it is not installed and
used in accordance with these
instructions. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
inaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipment
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 of more
of the following measures:
• Relocate the receiving antenna.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced technician for help.

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CAUTION
This symbol means important
instructions. Failure to heed them
can result in injury or material
property damage.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A
PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so
may cause personal injury or damage
to the product. Return the unit to your
authorized retailer or nearest service
center for repairing.
INSTALL THE WIRING SO THAT IT IS
NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY
SCREWS OR SHARP METAL EDGES.
Routethecablesawayfrom movingparts
or sharp pointed edges. This will prevent
crimping and damage to the wiring. If the
wiring must pass through a metal hole,
be sure to use a rubber grommet to
prevent the wire’s insulation from being
cut by the metal edge of the hole.
USE THE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY
PARTS AND INSTALL THE PRODUCT
SECURELY. Be sure to use only the
specified accessory parts. Use of non-
specified parts may damage this unit
internally or may not securely install the
unit in place. This may cause parts to
become loose, resulting in hazards or
product failure.
USE CAUTION IF YOU NEED TO
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
TERMINAL. Please consult the
vehicle’s owner’s manual or a service
technician prior to removing the battery
positive or ground connection, as it may
causedamage to the vehicle’s electrical
system or require reprogramming of the
vehicle’s computer-controlled devices.

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Installing the Antenna
The antenna includes a 6-1/2” cable
cover/tail which covers the exposed
antenna cable and keeps it attached
securely to vehicle roof. The tail also
helps position the antenna the proper
distance from the window, sunroof or
rear hatch.
To attach the cover/tail:
1) Once you have determined the
proper mounting location (see next
section), clean the area with the
suppliedalcoholswab.
Installation
It is recommended that prior to
starting the installation, you
thoroughly read this manual and
follow the guidelines listed below:
Consider the mounting location
carefully. You should make sure that
you avoid the following:
• Any location where the tuner is
exposed to moisture.
• Any location where the unit is
exposed to extreme heat.
• Any location that would interfere
with moving parts on the vehicle or
hamper driving.
Mounting the SIR-SNY1 Tuner
Be sure that you find a location that is
flat and has clearance above the unit
to prevent any damage as well as
allow for ventilation.
Do not install the tuner under the
carpet or in a small enclosed area
without proper ventilation. Doing so
can result in damage to the tuner or
the vehicle.
Use the supplied screws to securely
fasten the unit.
2) Connectthecover/tailtotheantenna
cable, making sure that the strain-
reliefonthe antenna seats intothe
cover/tailgroove.Routethecable
throughthewirechannelinthecover/
tail.
Caution:
If you are attaching the unit directly to
the vehicle’s chassis, be sure that you
check to make sure the area behind the
unitisfree from moving parts, fuel or
break lines, wire harnesses or any
other items which may get damaged by
drilling a mounting hole or using the
suppliedscrews.
Antenna
(Bottom)
Adhesive Strips
Cable Cover/Tail
Connect the cable cover/
tail to the antenna cable,
insert the cable through
the grove. Peal off the
adhesive tape

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3) Removetheremainingprotectivetape
fromtheadhesive,carefullyposition
theantennawithcover/tailandapply
pressuretosecure to the vehicle.
Sedan/Coupe
SUV/Mini-Van
Truck
Convertible (only)
• ForSUVs,minivansandfive-door
vehicles,bringthe cable into the
vehicleundertherubbermoldingfor
thetailgate,andcontinueunderthe
interiortrim.
• From the trunk, carefully route the
cable to the location of the
SIR-SNY1andplugtheSMB
connector onto the unit.
Caution:
• Do not pull the wire across sharp
edges that could damage it.
• Keep the wire away from areas
whereit couldbecome tangledinthe
driver’sandpassenger’sfeet.
• Keeptheantennawireawayfrom
extreme heat – like exhaust systems.
• Avoid placing the cable near any
movingparts
Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations
The optimum location to mount the
included antenna is on the roof of the
vehicle. It is important to avoid any
obstruction that will block satellite
signal – likearoofrack.Forconvertible
vehicles,install the antenna onthetrunk
lid.
• Place the antenna on a metal
surface of your vehicle at least 12" x
12", and at least 6" from a window.
(Usetheantennacover/tailasa
guidefortheproperdistance).
• Theantenna’spowerfulmagnetwill
secure it to the metal surface. The
adhesive that is attached to the
antennacover/tailwillsecurethe
cabletothevehicle. Beforerouting
theantennacable,confirmthatthe
antennais mountedin agood
location.
• Route the cable from the antenna to
the vehicle’s interior by tucking it
underneaththerubbermoldingaround
therearwindow(ifpossible).
• Routethecablefromthelowest point
oftherearwindowintothetrunk.Take
advantageofanyexistingcable
channelsorwiringconduits.
Vehicle
Cable Cover/Tail

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AUDIO IN
Wiring and Cable Connections
C. UniLink Input Connector
Connectto optional Sony audio
equipmentlikeCDChangers.See
“SystemConnectionExamples”for
more specific details.
D. Power Harness Connector
Afterthewiring connections are
complete,plug the wiring harness into
the connector. Make sure to insert
firmly to lock the connector in place.
E. Audio Out
Use the supplied RCA cables to
connect to the bus-in audio inputs of
theSony headunit.
F. Audio In
Connecttoaudiooutput of optional
Sonyaudio equipment like CD
Changers.
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A. Antenna Input
Connect the right-angle SMB
connector from the antenna. Push
firmly to attach.
B. UniLink Output Connector
Use the supplied UniLink cable to
connect to the Sony Headunit. See
“SystemConnectionExamples”for
more specific details.
Open
Battery (+)
Chassis Ground (–)
Open
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FILTER &
FUSE BOX
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IN
AUDIO IN
Antenna (21’ cable) - Mount on
Roof of Vehicle
2.5-meter UniLink Cable (Connect to Sony
SAT-Radio Ready Headunit)
Right-angle SMB
Connector
Black - Connect
to Chassis Ground
Yellow - Connect to Battery Positive
2.5-meter RCA Cable (Connect to
Sony SAT-Radio Ready Headunit)
1-AMP Fuse

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System Connection Examples
System 1: Sony Headunit and SIR-SNY1
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System 2: Sony Headunit, DVD/CD Changer and SIR-SNY1
Note:TheUniLinkpass-through connector can accommodate most optional audio
equipment, including CD changers. However, it can not be used to add a second
satelliteradiotuner.
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You mustactivateSIR-SNY1beforeyou
can start to receive the SIRIUS Satellite
Radiobroadcast.
1. Make sure that the SIR-SNY1 is
properlyconnected andthatits
antennaisorientedtoreceivethe
SIRIUSsatellitesignal.
2. Reset the Sony head unit. On most
models,the “Reset” buttonisvisible
onthe frontof theunitbehindthe
detachablefaceplate. Consultyour
Sonyowner’smanualfortheproper
resetprocedure.
3. Turnonthe headunit.
4. Press and release the SOURCE
button on the head unit to select
SIRIUSas the source. (Eachpressof
the SOURCE button will change to a
differentaudiosource.)
5. Thedisplaywillread“UPDATING”until
theSIR-SNY1channelupdateis
completed.This is where the latest
channelline up is updated on the
SIRIUSReceiver.
NOTE: Don’t push any buttons or
perform any operations until
updating has been completed.
Once updated and the SIRIUS
channelsarereceived,youwillbe
tunedtoSIRIUSSatelliteRadio’s
PreviewChannel(Channel184).You
shouldbeabletoheartheSIRIUS
Previewchannel’sAudio.
6. FindtheSIRIUSID(SID) of your unit.
TheSIDcan be found on astickeron
thebottomof the SIR-SNY1 or by
tuning to channel 255. While on
channel255,pressthedisplaybutton
(DSPL) to select either the artist
name or song title. Both fields will
display the 12-digit SID. Please refer
to the Auto Scroll section on the
followingpage ifyouare unableto see
theentire 12-digit SID.
7. Write down the 12 digit SID in the
locationprovidedonthenextpagefor
futurereference.
8. ContactSIRIUS on the Internet:
https://activate.siriusradio.com
Followthepromptstoactivateyour
subscription.
You canalsocallSIRIUStoll-freeat1-
888-539-SIRIUS(1-888-539-7474).
You will not be able to tune to any
other channels until you activate
yourSIRIUSsubscription.
Activating Your SIRIUS Subscription
TheSIR-SNY1 SIRIUS Satellite
RadioTuner is compatible with any
Sony headunit that is “Satellite
RadioReady”.Consult SIRIUS
CustomerSupportfor more
informationaboutcompatibility.
Please consult your Sony owner’s
manualfor properoperation
instructions for using satellite radio
products.

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Basic Operation
Listening to a program
The Sirius receiver is controlled by the
master unit. Button locations vary with
different master unit models. Please
refer to the master unit instruction
manuals.
1. To select Sirius
a. Press the Source button until “Sirius”
or“XM”isdisplayed
- or -
b. Press the Source button until “MD” is
displayed,thenpressthe Mode
button to Select SIRIUS. For master
units which can control more than
oneMDchanger,presstheMode
buttonrepeatedly(thedisplaywill
show“MD1”,“MD2”,etc.)untilthe
receiverisfound.
2. Press either Seek button to select the
desiredchannel.Pressingandholding
the Seek button will quickly step through
thechannels.
Note:“LOADING”isindicatedwhilethe
receiverisreadingtheinformation.
Display items
Avariety of Sirius Satellite Radio
programinformation (channelname,
artist name, song title) is available on
the display.
Press the Display (DSPL) button.
Each time you press the Display
button, the items cycle as follows:
ChannelName-Artist/ProgramName-
Song Title...
Storing favorite channels
You can preset up to 20 channels.
1. Tune in a channel that you want to
store.
2. Press the Shuffle (SHUF) button.
The radio will show a list of presets,
starting with preset 1. The channel
number will be shown if a preset has
already been stored. With some
master units, the Shuffle button is only
equippedontheremotecontrol.
3. Press the Disc/Preset button to
select a preset number. With some
master units, the Disc/Preset button is
onlyequippedontheremotecontrol.
4. Press the Disc/Preset + (Disc +) button
for two seconds. The display shows
“MEMORY” if the radio successfully stores
the channel into the preset. The display
shows “FAILURE” if the radio fails to store
the channel into the preset. The radio
automatically returns to the normal mode
if there is no key pressed within five
seconds.
Auto Scroll
Ifavailable,itisrecommendedthatyou
turn on theAuto Scroll feature in your
radio. This will ensure that you will be
abletoviewalloftheavailableartistand
song title information. Please refer to the
masterunitinstructionmanualsfor
informationonactivatingthisfeature.

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Receiving a stored channel
.Press either Disc/Preset button to
select the preset channel you want to
listen to.
.Press the Shuffle (SHUF) button.
Press the Disc/Preset + (DISC +)
button to select the preset channel and
then press the SEEK + or SEEK -
button to start.
Using category search to locate
channels
Each Sirius channel is associated with
a category that describes the type of
music or programming that is played.
Some example categories include rock,
country, news, etc. Use the radio’s
search-by-categoryfunctionto find and
select channels.
1. Press the Repeat (REP) button to
entercategory search mode. The
category of the current channel is
displayed. With some master units,
the Repeat button is only equipped on
theremote control.
2. Press the Disc/Preset buttons
repeatedlyuntil you find the desired
category.
3. Press the Seek buttons repeatedly
until you find the desired channel in
that category. The display shows “CAT
SRCH” to indicate that the radio is in
the category search mode. While in
this mode, you will only be able to tune
to channels in the selected category.
You may use the Disc/Preset buttons
to choose other categories.
4. To exit from category search mode
and return to the normal mode, press
theRepeat(REP) button. The radio
automatically returns to the normal
mode if no key is pressed within five
seconds.

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SIRIUS ID:
SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474
Specifications
Operational Frequencies
Satellite ......................................................................... 2322.293/2330.207 MHz
Terrestrial....................................................................................... 2326.250MHz
Power Requirements .................................................................. 11-16 Volts DC
Chassis Size ............................. 126.75mm x 125.75mm x 34.75mm (WxHxD)
Antenna Type................................................................................Mini-Magnetic
Antenna Cable Length ................................................. 21’ (single micro-cable)
Connector Type .....................................................................SMB (Right-angle)
Audio Output ............................................................................. 1.4V rms (Fixed)
Included Cable ......................................................... 2.5 Meter Bus (Male/Male)
Please write down your SIRIUS ID in the space provided below:

© 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
“SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
[phone]
www.sirius.com
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