Sirius 14245 Owners Guide
SIRIUS Home Signal Distribution Kit
for Satellite Radio
For Use With One or Two SIRIUS Receivers
Installation Manual
Thank you for purchasing the SIRIUS Home Signal Distribution
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Kit for Satellite Radio
The SIRIUS Home Signal Distribution Kit for Satellite Radio will allow you to connect one or two SIRIUS receivers using only one outdoor antenna, with standard
RG-6 antenna cable wire, the same cable used in cable TV installations. This
allows you great exibility as to where you locate the outdoor antenna and where
you locate your SIRIUS receivers. RG-6 cables can be purchased at your local
hardware store, home center, or electronics retailer. Short adapter cables are
included for adapting the RG-6 cable to your SIRIUS receivers.
The outdoor antenna is a high-performance antenna, specically designed to
receive signals from the SIRIUS satellites and terrestrial (ground) transmitters
when mounted outdoors on a home or other building. The antenna has been
approved by Sirius Satellite Radio to receive the SIRIUS signal under a variety of
conditions within the SIRIUS North American coverage area.
Installation of the antenna and splitter requires experience in mechanical and
electrical procedures. Review this installation manual before beginning the instal-
lation process. If you are not comfortable or experienced with the installation
procedures, SIRIUS recommends that you have a professional install the kit and
wiring for you.
The antenna should be mounted according to the instructions in this manual to
ensure the best quality reception of the SIRIUS signal. All necessary mounting
hardware for a variety of mounting options is included with the kit.
Box Contents
Open the box and verify that all the items shown below are included with the kit.
If any items are missing, please contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Keep
your purchase receipt and the packaging materials should you need to return or
ship the kit.
A. Outdoor Antenna
B. SRS-2VB Splitter
C. Rubber Cable Boot
D. Terminator
E. RG-174 Adapter
Cables (2)
F. U-Bolts (2)
G. Mounting Brackets (2)
H. Hex Lock Nuts (4)
I. #10 Screws (4)
J. Cable Tie
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Tools Required
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MODEL SRS-2VB
2300-2400 MHz
OUT2
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OUT1 OUT2
A phillips-type screwdriver and a 3/8 in. wrench is needed for installation. Depending upon the type of installation, a power drill with a 3/32 in. drill bit may also
be required.
Caution and Warnings
WARNING: Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the
antenna cables during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable
can cause the SIRIUS signal to be degraded or unavailable, and can also cause
water to intrude into the antenna cable causing the cable to fail.
Splitter Port Identication
For a successful installation, the various cables used in the installation process
described later in this manual must be connected to the correct ports on the Split-
ter. The following illustration identies the 3 ports on the Splitter. This diagram
should be used for reference during installation.
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Materials Required and Installation Considerations
SATELLITE
OUTDOOR ANTENNA
SATELLITE RADIO
SPLITTER
Adapter
Cable
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SATELLITE RADIO
Adapter
Cable
RG-6 Cable
Outdoor
Antenna
SIRIUS
Receivers
Splitter
RG-6 Cables
RG-174
Adapter Cables
50’ MAX.
150’ MAX.
Terminator (if connecting
only one SIRIUS receiver)
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In order to install the antenna you will need to purchase several lengths of RG-6
antenna cables to complete your installation. The following illustration shows a
typical home installation.
Cables will be needed for the following:
A length of RG-6 cable to go from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna to the loca-
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tion of the Splitter.
A length of RG-6 cable to go from the Splitter to the rst SIRIUS Receiver.
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(50 ft. maximum length.)
If you are installing a second SIRIUS receiver, a length of RG-6 cable to go
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from the Splitter to the second SIRIUS receiver. (50 ft. maximum length.)
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RG-6 cable is typically sold in lengths of 25, 50, or 100 ft., all with “F” type connectors on each end. These cables may be purchased at your local hardware
store, home center, or electronics retailer.
The combined length of the RG-6 cables from the outdoor antenna to each
SIRIUS receiver should not exceed 150 ft., as shown in the preceding illustrations. The overall length for your particular installation may be less than 150 ft.
Also note that the individual lengths of the cables from the Splitter to the SIRIUS
receivers is limited to 50 ft. maximum for each cable.
Determine the overall length of the RG-6 cable run by measuring the distance
from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna mounting location to where the Splitter will be
located. (It is recommended that the Splitter be located indoors.) Next measure
the distance from the Splitter to where the SIRIUS receiver is located, and note
that this particular cable length should not exceed 50 ft. The sum of these cable
lengths should not exceed 150 ft.
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