Sirius Satellite Radio SiriusConnect SIR-KEN1 User manual

Installation Guide
SIR-KEN1
SIR-KEN1
KENWOOD COMPATIBLE
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO TUNE
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Congratulations on your purchase of the SIR-KEN1– the
Kenwood Compatible SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner!
Your new SIRIUS Tuner is designed to work with all Kenwood headunits that are
designatedtobe“SIRIUS-Ready”.ContactKenwoodorSIRIUSformodel
compatibility.
News,RadioDisney and
E!EntertainmentRadio.
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.
Only SIRIUS has more than 65
original music channels, from today’s
hits to R&B oldies to classical
masterpieces. From authentic Country
and real Bluegrass to cool Jazz, hot
Latin,Reggae, Rock andmanymore.
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
news from ESPN, the SIRIUS sports
offering is unrivaled. And don’t forget
a host of other great news and
entertainment, like NPR, CNBC, Fox

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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............................................................... 11
Specifications ................................................................................................... 12
Package Contents
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B
C
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SIR-KEN1Tuner
Magnetic Micro Antenna
Antenna Cable Cover/Tail
Alcohol Swab
2.5-Meter 5L Bus Cable
6 Mounting Screws
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
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SIR-KEN1SIR-KEN1
KENWOOD COMPATIBLE
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO TUNER
HEAD UNIT CHANGER
ANTENNA

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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.
DONOTSPLICEINTOANELECTRICAL
CABLE.Nevercut away cable insulation
to supply power to other equipment.
Doingso will exceed the current carrying
capacity of the wire and result in fire or
electric shock.
DONOTINSTALLINLOCATIONSTHAT
MIGHTHINDERVEHICLEOPERATION.
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.Doing so can result in electric
shock or product failure.
FCC Warning: This equipment may
generateor use radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications
are expressly approved in this User
Guide.Theuser could lose theauthority
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.
Routethecablesaway frommovingparts
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-KEN1 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-
reliefontheantennaseatsintothe
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
unitis free from movingparts, fuelor
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
pressuretosecuretothevehicle.
Sedan/Coupe
SUV/Mini-Van
Truck
Convertible (only)
• ForSUVs,minivansandfive-door
vehicles,bringthecableintothe
vehicleundertherubbermoldingfor
thetailgate,andcontinueunderthe
interiortrim.
• From the trunk, carefully route the
cable to the location of the
SIR-KEN1andplugtheSMB
connector onto the unit.
Caution:
• Do not pull the wire across sharp
edges that could damage it.
• Keep the wire away from areas
whereit couldbecometangledin the
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 – like a roof rack. Forconvertible
vehicles,installtheantennaonthe trunk
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,confirmthat the
antennais mountedinagood
location.
• Route the cable from the antenna to
the vehicle’s interior by tucking it
underneaththerubbermoldingaround
therearwindow(ifpossible).
• Routethe cable from the lowestpoint
oftherearwindowintothetrunk.Take
advantageofanyexistingcable
channelsorwiringconduits.
Vehicle
Cable Cover/Tail

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Wiring and Cable Connections
Antenna Input
Withyour vehicle turned off,connect
theright-angle SMB connector fromthe
antenna. Push firmly to attach.
5L Bus HEAD UNIT Connector
Use the supplied 5L BUS cable to
connectto the Kenwood Headunitor
Audio Processor – See “System
ConnectionExamples”formore
specific details.
5LBUS CHANGER Connector
ConnecttooptionalKenwoodaudio
equipmentlike CD Changers - See
“System Connection Section ” for
more specific details.
SIR-KEN1SIR-KEN1
KENWOOD COMPATIBLE
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO TUNER
A
HEAD UNIT CHANGER
BC
ANTENNA
Antenna Input (SMB)
5LBus HEAD UNITConnector
5LBusCHANGER Connector
A
B
C

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SIR-KEN1SIR-KEN1
KENWOOD COMPAT I BLE
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIOTUNER
HEAD UNIT CHANGER
ANTENNA
Antenna (21’ cable) - Mount on
Roof of Vehicle
Right-angle 5L Bus
Connector
2.5-meter 5L Bus Cable
(Connect to Kenwood SIRIUS-
READY Headunit or Signal
Processor)
Right-angle SMB
Connector

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System Connection Examples
System 1: Kenwood Headunit and SIR-KEN1
System 2: Kenwood Headunit, DVD/CD Changer and SIR-KEN1
SIR-KEN1SIR-KEN1
KENWOOD COMPAT I BLE
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIOTUNER
Optional Kenwood SIRIUS-READY Headunit (5L-Bus CD Player or
Mobile Multimedia Station)
a
HEAD UNIT CHANGER
ANTENNA
Optional Kenwood CD Changer
Optional Kenwood SIRIUS-READY Headunit (5L-Bus CD Player or
Mobile Multimedia Station)
a
SIR-KEN1SIR-KEN1
KENWOOD COMPAT I BLE
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIOTUNER
HEAD UNIT CHANGER
ANTENNA

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You must activate SIR-KEN1 before you
can start to receive the SIRIUS Satellite
Radiobroadcast.
1. Make sure that the SIR-KEN1 is
properlyconnected and thatits
antennaisorientedtoreceivethe
SIRIUSsatellitesignal.
2. TurnontheKenwoodheadunit.
3. Pressandrelease the SRC/SOURCE
button on the head unit to select
SIRIUSasthesource.(Eachpressof
theSRC/SOURCEbuttonwillchange
toadifferentaudiosource.)
4. Thedisplaywillread“UPDATING
CHANNELS”or“UPDATING”untilthe
SIRIUSchannelupdateiscompleted.
This is where the latest channel line
upisupdatedontheSIR-KEN1
Receiver.
NOTE: Don’t push any buttons or
perform any operations until
updating has been completed.
Once updated and the SIRIUS
channels are received, the display
will change to “Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS
to Subscribe” and will place you in
SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s Preview
Channel(Channel184).Youshouldbe
abletoheartheSiriusPreview
channel’sAudio.
5. Enterthe Kenwood head unitMenu
(SeeKenwoodownersmanualfor
details) and scroll to “ESN” to bring up
theSIRIUSID(SID).
6. The unit will display “ESN
XXXXXXXXXXXX”. –Example“ESN
123456789123.”Writedownthe12
digitSIDinthelocationprovidedon
thenextpageforfuturereference.
(SeeKenwoodOwnersManualfor
moreinformation.)
7. ContactSIRIUSonthe Internet:
https://activate.siriusradio.com
Followthepromptstoactivateyour
subscription.
You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at
1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).
You will not be able to tune to any
other channels until you activate
yourSIRIUSsubscription.Afteryour
KenwoodSIR-KEN1isactivated,the
displaywillread“SUBSCRIPTION
UPDATED”or“SUBUPDT”,“Press
any key to continue.”
Note: TheSIDcanalso be found onthe
sticker that is on the bottom of the SIR-
KEN1 and on the packaging that the
unit was packed in.
Activating Your SIRIUS Subscription
Basic Operation
TheSIR-KEN1 SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Tuneris compatible with any Kenwood
headunitthatis“SIRIUS-Ready”.
ConsultKenwood or Sirius Customer
SupportDepartmentsformore
informationabout compatibility.
Pleaseconsult your Kenwood owner’s
manualforproperoperationinstructions
forusing satellite radioproducts.

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SIRIUS ID:
SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474
Specifications
Operational Frequencies
Satellite ........................................................................... 2322.293/2330.207MHz
Terrestrial ........................................................................................ 2326.250MHz
Power Requirements.................................................................... 11-16VoltsDC
Fuse Type ......................................................................................... 1-AMP(ATC)
ChassisSize ................................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 Interface ......................................... 2-5LBus Connectors (Input/Output)
Audio Output ...............................................................................1.2Vrms (Fixed)
Included Cable .................................................... 2.5 Meter 5L Bus (Male/Male)
Please write down your SIRIUS ID in the space provided below:

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[phone]
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