Sirius XM RAdio Dock & Play PowerConnect User manual

User Guide
™
Sirius

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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................5
Features.................................................................... 6
Safety and Care Information .................................................. 7
What’s in the Box? ........................................................... 9
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock...................................................10
Vehicle Installation ..............................................11
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio........................................12
Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount..........................................15
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna .....................................19
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable...............................26
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter ...38
Step 6: Connect the Audio ...................................................39
Appendix: How To Find Available FM Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Troubleshooting ................................................51
Product Specifications ..........................................55
Patent Information..........................................................57
Environmental Information...................................................57

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Introduction

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Introduction
Features
Congratulations, on your purchase of the Sirius Dock & Play
PowerConnect Second Vehicle Kit!
Your new Second Vehicle Kit has everything you need to use your Sirius Stratus,
Stratus 4, Stratus 5, Stratus 6, Stratus 7, Starmate 3, Starmate 4, Starmate 5,
Starmate 8 or Sportster 5 Radio in a second vehicle.
• Add Satellite Radio to a second vehicle: No need for a second subscription;
just install this Kit in another vehicle – your spouse’s car, the family minivan,
an RV, or even a boat – and then simply move your Radio between the two.
• Easy to install: Revolutionary SiriusXM PowerConnect FM Transmitter
works through your vehicle’s radio* with easy Do-It-Yourself installation.
The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect.
And for the latest information about this and other SiriusXM products and
accessories, visit www.siriusxm.com or your favorite retailer.
Please read the entire User Guide before installing the Second Vehicle Kit!
*FM Radio required, or use the included Aux In Cable. The Second Vehicle Kit will also work
with a Cassette Adapter (sold separately).

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Safety and Care Information
IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid
injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. Sirius XM Radio Inc.
disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown,
repair, or other causes.
• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140ûF or below -4ûF, or
above 60ûC or below -20ûC).
• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not
touch the device with wet hands
• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.
• Do not store in dusty areas.
• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do
not expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.
• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.
• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.
• Do not place heavy objects on device.
• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.
WARNING!
• Opening the case may result in electric shock.
• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter’s plug all
the way into the outlet.

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Introduction
• For optimal audio performance, insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter
directly into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter/power outlet. Don’t use an
intermediary device, such as a dual vehicle power adapter for multiple
devices.
• When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the
road and hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury,
death, and/or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or
other property.
• Vehicle installation and Radio configuration functions should not be
performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before
beginning installation.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the
function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place
device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during
an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.
State and Local Driving Restrictions
States or localities may prohibit driving with a suction mount on the windshield.
(See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2008, Section
169.71). When driving in these areas, the dash mounting option should be used
instead. Check your state or local laws for any applicable restrictions. Sirius XM
Radio Inc. does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties or damages that
may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.

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What’s in the Box?
TIP! For other accessories you can add to your Vehicle Kit – from a Remote
Control for ease of use, to a Cassette Adapter for vehicles with a cassette
player, to professional installation if you’d rather leave your in-vehicle setup
to the experts – just visit siriusxm.com/accessories or your favorite retailer.
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Magnetic Mount
Antenna and Tail Alcohol
Preparation Pads
Aux In Cable Screws
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Dash Mount
Vent Mount and
Extended Vent Clamps

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Introduction
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Color-Coded Connections
The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect, just
match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes
where.
FM (Blue)
Connection for
optional FM
Direct Adapter
(sold separately).
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for
Aux In Cable or
optional Cassette
Adapter (sold
separately).
Front and Side Views
PWR (Red)
Connection for
PowerConnect
Power Adapter.
AUDIO
PWR FM ANT
Docking Rails
Fits into slots on
the rear of the
Sirius Radio to
secure the Radio.

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Vehicle Installation

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WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install this Vehicle Kit while driving. Park your
vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation.
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio
When installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location
where it will not block your vision, interfere with the 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 may be in direct sunlight, which will
affect the visibility of the display screen.
Depending on your preference, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the
Vent Mount. On the following two pages, several examples of the PowerConnect
Vehicle Dock and Radio mounted in a vehicle are shown: Ais the on dash method
using the Dash Mount, and Bis the vent clip method using the Vent Mount. You
may want to read the installation instructions for each type of mount in step 2 to
help you select which mount you will use.
NOTE: Your Radio may be a different model than the Radio shown here.
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A.
A.
Option 1 - Dash Mount Option 2 - Dash Mount
A.
Option 3 - Dash Mount
A.
Option 4 - Dash Mount

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Vehicle Installation
B.
B.
Option 5 - Vent Mount Option 6 - Vent Mount

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Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount
Follow the instructions on the next several pages for the mounting method
you have selected.
Installing the Dash Mount:
CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Adhesive Mount may
be difficult to remove. Do not install this mount on leather
surfaces (contact your automobile dealership if you are
unsure about your dash surface), and make sure the air
temperature is at least 60°F (15°C) during installation. If
it’s not at least 60°F, turn on the heater in your vehicle to
bring the temperature up to 60°F.
1 Locate a flat surface for the Adhesive Mount. Make
sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio
when installed.
2 Set the orientation of the Adhesive Mount before adhering it. Loosen the
knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in “Step 1:
Choose a Location for Your Radio” on page 9.
3 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions. Adjust
Option 1
Option 3
Option 2 Option 4

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as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the orientation is correct,
tighten the knob.
4 Attach the Adhesive Mount to the PowerConnect
Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws.
5 Before you attach the Adhesive Mount to the
dash, skip ahead and finish the remainder of
the vehicle installation so that the cables are
attached to the dock.
6 Once the cables have been attached to the dock,
clean the mounting surface in the vehicle with the
alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
7 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and
hold the Adhesive Mount in place for 30 seconds.
IMPORTANT! Allow the Adhesive Mount adhesive to
cure (dry) for a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the
mount. The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
TIP! To remove the Adhesive Mount, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your
fingers or a spoon. Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help
soften the adhesive.
Installing the Window Mount:
Vehicle Installation
Knob Adhesive Foot
Dock Mounting Plate

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Installing the Vent Mount:
IMPORTANT! To make the cable connections easier, wait until after you
have connected all the cables to the dock before you attach the Vent Mount
to a vent.
1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers
sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect
Vehicle Dock and Onyx Plus Radio.
2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle are
recessed, you may need to use the longer
vent clamps with the Vent Mount. If so,
remove the shorter vent clamps and
install the longer ones into the Vent
Mount. Be sure to observe the orientation
of the vent clamps as shown, and replace
both vent clamps.
Extended Vent Clamps
Short V
ent
Clamps
Vent Mount
Rear View
Round End Orientation
Vent Mount Rear View
Slide Left Clamp
to
Hole in Center Pull Clamp Out Towards Yo u
Insert Round End
of the Extended
Clamp in the
Center Hole
Slide Clamp to Left
to Complete
Installation Repeat to Replace Right Clamp

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Vehicle Installation
3 Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect
Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws.
4 Before you attach the Vent Mount to the
vent, skip ahead and finish the remainder of
the vehicle installation so that the cables are
attached to the dock.
Note! For greater clarity, the next illustration
does not show the dock attached to the Vent
Mount, however, the dock should be attached
before continuing.
5 Once the cables have been attached to the dock, push the Vent Mount onto
the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2).
6 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2), and adjust the tilt of the Vent
Mount by repositioning the foot to the other adjustment hole (3).
TIP! To remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent. Then lift up until
disengaged from the rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mount.
Dash
Dash
PUSH
Dash
Vent
Louver
Vent Ve
nt
HOOKED
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
FOOT
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Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any
metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle.
To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna:
1 Choose the best location for your Magnetic Mount
Antenna considering your vehicle type. Pay particular
attention to any accessories that you may have like
luggage racks and how frequently you may use them.
Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna just
above either the front windshield or the back window as shown.
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SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as
shown.
Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge
of the trunk as shown.
Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna just above the
front windshield as shown.
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