Sirius 14250 Owners Guide

CATV

Home Signal Distribution Kit

for Cable TV Plus SIRIUS

For Use With a Single SIRIUS Receiver

Installation Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Home Signal Distribution Kit for

Cable TV Plus SIRIUS

The Home Signal Distribution Kit for Cable TV Plus SIRIUS will allow you to connect a SIRIUS receiver using your existing cable TV RG-6 wiring. This allows you

great exibility as to where you locate the SIRIUS outdoor antenna and where you locate your SIRIUS receiver. A short adapter cable is included for adapting

the RG-6 cable to your SIRIUS receiver.

The SIRIUS outdoor antenna is a high-performance antenna, specically designed to receive signals from the SIRIUS satellites and terrestrial (ground) transmitters when mounted outdoors on a home or other building, wall, pole, or roof. 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 diplexers requires experience in mechanical and electrical procedures. Review this installation manual before beginning the installation 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 this 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. SRD2 Diplexer C. SRD-2VB Diplexer D. Rubber Cable Boot E. RG-174 Adapter Cable 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

IN/OUT

CATV

MODEL SRD-2VB

DIPLEXER

15-2500 MHz

SIRIUS RADIO

POWER PASS

IN/OUT

CATV SIRIUS RADIO

IN/OUT

CATV

MODEL SRD2

DIPLEXER

15-2500 MHz

SIRIUS RADIO

POWER PASS

IN/OUT

CATV SIRIUS RADIO

DIPLEXER MODEL SRD2DIPLEXER MODEL SRD2

DIPLEXER MODEL SRD-2VBDIPLEXER MODEL SRD-2VB

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.

Diplexer and Diplexer Port Identication

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 each Diplexer. The following illustration identies the two different Diplexers, SRD2 & SRD-2VB, and the 3 ports on each Diplexer. This diagram should be used for reference during installation. The SRD-2VB Diplexer must be used nearest to

the SIRIUS receiver.

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Materials Required and Installation Considerations

Adapter

Cable

DEN

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

GARAGE/ WORKSHOP

SATELLITE

OUTDOOR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RADIO

MASTER BEDROOM

CATV SPLITTER

DIPLEXER SRD-2VB

DIPLEXER SRD2

C A T V

D D

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.

A CATV splitter takes the cable TV service that comes into your home and splits the signal so that cable TV service can be connected two or more TVs in the different rooms in your home. In this manual, the CATV splitter is depicted as a 4-port splitter, however, the CATV splitter in your home may have 2, 3, 4, or more ports.

The CATV splitter is usually located near where the cable TV wiring enters your home, which is typically in a garage, basement, or utility room. You’ll need to locate your CATV splitter in order to install the Home Distribution Kit.

You may need to purchase up to four separate RG-6 cables of the appropriate

lengths to install your Home Signal Distribution Kit. The number of cables which

will be needed is dependent upon how the existing CATV wiring is installed in your home. Some homes have exposed, surface mounted CATV wiring while oth-

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ers have the CATV wiring built into the walls with a CATV connection point in the

RG-6

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

CATV Splitter

CATV

Diplexer

SRD2

Diplexer

SRD2VB

RG-6

RG-174

Adapter Cable

6’

RG-6

Room where SIRIUS Receiver is being Installed

Other Rooms

Vicinity of CATV Splitter

EXISTING CATV

RG-6 CABLING

150

50’ MAX

’

room wall.

For homes having exposed wiring, cables will be needed for the following:

A length of RG-6 cable to go from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna to the loca-

tion of the rst Diplexer (SRD2). A length of RG-6 cable to go from the CATV splitter to the rst Diplexer

(SRD2). A length of RG-6 cable to go from the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) to your

TV.

A length of RG-6 cable to go from the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) to your

4. SIRIUS receiver. The length of this cable should not exceed 50 ft.

The cables which must be purchased are depicted in the following illustration as solid black, while existing cables are shown as gray.

For homes having hidden wiring, cables will be needed for the following:

A length of RG-6 cable to go from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna to the loca-

tion of the rst Diplexer (SRD2). A length of RG-6 cable to go from the CATV splitter to the rst Diplexer

(SRD2).

A length of RG-6 cable to go from the CATV wall outlet connector to the

second Diplexer (SRD-2VB). A length of RG-6 cable to go from the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) to your

4. SIRIUS receiver. The length of this cable should not exceed 50 ft.

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The cables which must be purchased are depicted in the following illustration as

Diplexer

SRD2

Diplexer

SRD-2VB

RG-6

Room where SIRIUS Receiver is being Installed

Other Rooms

Vicinity of CATV Splitter

RG-6

EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES

EXISTING CATV RG-6

CABLING IN WALLS

CATV WALL

OUTLET

CATV Splitter

CATV

D D

6’

150’

RG-6

WALLWALL

RG-174

Adapter Cable

50’ MAX

solid black, while existing cables are shown as gray.

RG-6 cable is typically sold in short patch lengths, 3 or 6 ft., and longer 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 the 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.

Determine the overall length of the RG-6 cable run by measuring the distance from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna mounting location to where the rst diplexer will be located. (It is recommended that the diplexer be located indoors.) Next measure the distance from the rst diplexer to where the second diplexer will be located. Then measure the distance from the second diplexer to the SIRIUS receiver and note that this particular cable length should not exceed 50 ft. Also include the length of cable from the CATV wall outlet to the second diplexer if your home has hidden wiring. The sum of these cable lengths should not

exceed 150 ft.

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Antenna Installation

No obstructions to the

sky within this area

A successful antenna installation consists of three steps: First, determining a location for the antenna; Second, choosing a mounting option; and Third, adjusting and aiming the antenna. Please read the following three sections before beginning the antenna installation so that you understand the entire installation process.

Determining a Location for the Antenna

For correct operation and best reception of the SIRIUS signal, it is important that the outdoor antenna is located in a place where it will have a clear view of the SIRIUS satellites in the sky. Obstructions such as bushes, trees, other homes or buildings, overhangs, softs, chimneys, gables, dormers, etc., will impair or prevent the antenna from receiving a signal.

The best reception is obtained if the pod portion of the antenna (where the SIRIUS logo is printed) has a clear 360 degree view of the sky within the coneshaped area shown in the following illustration.

If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree view of the sky, then you must at least have a clear view of the sky in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites, as shown in the following map diagram.

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HORIZON

SKY

SOUTH

WEST EAST

NORTH

Use the above map and nd the area you are located in (1 to 5). Then nd the direction in which you need to have a clear view of the sky:

Area 1: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing EAST or

NORTHEAST or SOUTHEAST

Area 2: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or

NORTHEAST

Area 3: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or

NORTHWEST

Area 4: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing WEST or

NORTHWEST or SOUTHWEST

Area 5: You will need a clear view of the sky facing STRAIGHT UP

Choose a mounting location for the antenna which has an unobstructed view of the sky in the direction for your area.

For example, suppose you live in Area 2. You determined that your antenna will need to have a clear view of the sky facing North or Northeast. The exact direction is determined by your specic location in Area 2 relative to the X on the map: If you live in Texas, you will need a more North facing clear view of the sky whereas if you live in southern California, you will need a more Northeast fac- ing clear view of the sky.

The following illustration shows a correct antenna installation for Area 2, with a clear view of the sky in the North to Northeast direction.

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