Ada SR-X User Manual

Released 1/2008

SR-X Sirius Commercial

Tuner

User Manual

602-610 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
1-800-HD-AUDIO

Fax: [phone]

www.ada-usa.com

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Warranty Card

Please fill in the attached warranty information. Please remove this page
and send it to:

Audio Design Associates
Attn: Warranty Department
602-610 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605

First Name: _________________________________________________

Last Name: __________________________________________________

Street: _______________________________ Apt. No. _______________

City: _________________________ State: _________ZIP: ___________

Email Address: __________________Purchase Date: _______________

Distributor/Dealer where you purchased your SR-X:

____________________________________________________________

Please briefly describe where you learned about this product:

Please let us know if you are satisfied with you are unit:

Any other comments:

____________________________________________________________

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This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF
ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY
IMPLED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE
BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.
No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any
liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this
product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives
you specific legal rights and may also have other rights, which vary from
state to state.

Audio Design Associates, Inc.
602-610 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605

914.946.9595

TosLink TM is a trademark of Toshiba.

"SIRIUS" and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

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Audio Design Associates, Inc
602-610 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
www.ada-usa.com

Copyright © 2007 Audio Design Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No
portion of this manual may be reproduced without prior written consent
from Audio Design Associates, Inc.

"SIRIUS" and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This unit also
complies with Industry Canada, ICES-003. In order to maintain
compliance, shielded cables must be used with the equipment. Operation
with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in
interference to radio and TV reception. Changes or modifications made to
this equipment not expressly approved by Audio Design Associates, Inc.
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions – Read all Safety Instructions before operating

equipment.

Retain Instructions – Save these instructions for future reference.
Heed Warning – All warnings on the equipment and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be

followed.

Cleaning –Use a damp cloth only for cleaning. Do not

use liquid or

aerosol cleaners.

Attachments – Do not

use attachments not recommended by the

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture – Do not

use this product near water – for
example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or a room where
moisture is likely to occur.

Ventilation – Install unit in well ventilated area where the heat may

escape. Bookcases, cabinets or equipment racks should have proper
venting to allow heat to escape.

Power outlet – A properly grounded wall outlet must be used.
Power Cord Protection – Route your power cords out of the way of

traffic so as not to be walked on. Do not place items on top of or
against the cord.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding – The antenna and coaxial cable

connecting to the unit must be properly grounded to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article
810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna­discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.

Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not

be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or electric light or power circuits, or
where they can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.

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Technical Assistance

For service inquiries or activation/deactivation information, contact Sirius
on the Web at www.sirius.com or by phone at 1.888.539.SIRIUS
(1.888.539.7474)

Technical assistance for the radio hardware is available from Audio Design
Associates, Inc. via:
Phone: [phone], 8AM to 5PM EDT

12 Month Limited Warranty

Audio Design Associates, Inc. (the Company), warrants to the original
purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under
normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or
workmanship within 12 months of the original date of purchase, such
defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at
the Company’s option) without charge for parts and labor.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this
Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage
(i.e. dated sales receipt), specification of the defect(s), and transportation
prepaid to the Company at the address shown below.

This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated
static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs incurred for
installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or damage to other
components.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the
opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration,
improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by
removal of any factory applied markings. THE EXTENT OF THE
COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED
TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE, AND, IN
NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

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Technical Specifications

Power 12 V DC @ 1000 mA

Typical 400 ma @ 12.7 V DC
Center Pin Positive

Trigger out 10 – 12 V DC @ 100 ma Max

2 pin – Pin 1
+ Pin 2

Output Max out 2.3 V RMS Variable

RCA
R = Right = Red

L = Left = White
Output Impedance 50 Ω – 600 Ω
Force Mono Switch
(Analog only)

R = R + L

L = L + R
Optical Output TosLink™
RS-232 Mini
Jack\DB9

Tip – Pin 3

Ring – Pin 2

Sleeve – Pin 5
Satellite Antenna Input Type F

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Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself; there are

no customer serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet

and refer servicing to a qualified service person under the following
conditions:

o When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
o If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product.

o If product has been exposed to rain or water.
o If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions.

o If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
o When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance – this indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Heat – The product shall be situated away sources such as radiators,

heat resistors, heat registers, stoves, or amplifiers that produce heat.

Technology - It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse

engineer, or manipulate any technology incorporated in this product.
The user of this or any other software contained in an Audio Design
Associates, Inc. product is explicitly prohibited from attempting to
copy, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or
in any other way convert the object code into human-readable form.
The software is licensed solely for use within this product.

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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................... 3

WELCOME....................................................................7

INSTALLING THE SR-X TUNER ..................................7

POSITIONING THE ANTENNA.....................................9

ACTIVATING THE SR-X .............................................11

TOP LEVEL SCREENS............................................... 12

Startup Screen..........................................................................................12

Main Screen..............................................................................................12

Main Screen - Short Channel Name..................................................12

Main Screen – Long Channel name...................................................12

Artist/Title Screen....................................................................................13

Next Event Screen....................................................................................13

ADA SR-X MENU NAVIGATION................................. 14

ADA SR-X MENU SYSTEM ........................................16

Pass code Screen.......................................................................................16

Tuner On/Off Menu Function................................................................16

Tuner Screen............................................................................................17

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Information screen that a Sirius subscription update has occurred. To clear
this message, press the knob.

┌────────────────────┐
│CALL SIRIUS │
│ │
└────────────────────┘

The radio is tuned to an unsubscribed channel. Call Sirius for more
information.

To bypass the error screens, turn off the tuner with the front toggle switch,
press and hold down the knob and turn the tuner back on with the front
toggle switch. You will either be prompted for a pass-code or the Tuner
Screen will be displayed.

Resetting Pass code from the SR-X front panel

Follow the following sequence to reset the pass code:

1) From any of the top level screens (Information screen, Artist/Title

screen, Next Event screen) turn the knob left, and then turn the
knob right exactly three notches.

2) Press the knob and enter the “ENTER CODE” screen.

3) Move the cursor to the CANCEL Field

4) Move the cursor back to the ENTER CODE field.

5) Press the Knob and enter the code entry field.

6) Enter pass code “0209” and press the knob

7) The SR-X will display the NEW-PASS-CODE screen.

8) Enter a new pass code or “0000” to remove pass code protection.