Sirius Satellite Radio FEA FM Extender, FEA Antenna Installation Manual

FEA

FM Extender Antenna

Installation Guide

For use with SIRIUS Plug & Play Radios and Vehicle Kits

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

PACKAGE CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Warning and Safety Information

Safety Precautions

Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident and/or personal injury.

Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. SIRIUS® is not respon­sible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the procedures in this
guide.

Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it will hinder or block your view. In some
states it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check applicable law
for any restrictions or limitations before installing the extender cable on your windshield.

Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of safety devices
such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event
of an accident.

The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any restric­tions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser should check
applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing the extender cable.

Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota

State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their
windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting options
should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages
that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Sec­tion 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)

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Copyrights & Trademarks

© 2006 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are registered trademarks of

Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Package Contents

The following items are included with the SIRIUS FM Extender Antenna package that came
with your SIRIUS radio or SIRIUS vehicle kit. Unpack carefully and make sure that everything
shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if the antenna fails to operate properly,
notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and pack­ing materials in case you need to ship your FM Extender Antenna in the future.

Alcohol
Prep Pad

Suction Cups (2)Suction Cups (2)FM Extender AntennaFM Extender Antenna

Self Adhesive

Cable Guides (3)

Self Adhesive

Cable Guides (3)

Alcohol SwabAlcohol Swab

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Getting Started

Using the FM Extender Antenna included with your SIRIUS radio or vehicle kit provides an FM
signal with maximum audio quality from your SIRIUS radio. The FM Extender Antenna brings
the FM signal transmitted from your SIRIUS radio into close proximity with your vehicle’s FM
antenna to provide a strong FM signal for good reception.

If you will be using a Direct Connection, please refer to the manual which accompanied your
SIRIUS plug and play radio or vehicle dock.

Vehicle Radio

SIRIUS Radio

FM Extender CableVehicle FM Antenna

Match Channels

90.1

Proper placement of the FM Extender Antenna inside your vehicle in close proximity to the ve­hicle’s own FM antenna will provide a strong FM signal for good reception. The FM Extender
Antenna has permanent adhesive mounts for installing it on your vehicle’s window.

Because of the different kinds of FM antennas found in vehicles, and the varied locations of
the antenna in each vehicle, SIRIUS suggests professional installation of this product in your
vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in

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Aerial Type Fender Mounted FM
Antenna: A fixed or retractable aerial

antenna located on the front or rear
fender of the vehicle.

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Aerial Type Roof Mounted FM An­tenna: A fixed aerial antenna mounted

on the roof (often at the front or rear of
the roof, just above the window glass).

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your vehicle, knowledge of your vehicle for locating the vehicle’s FM antenna, installation of
this product, and routing the cable and connecting it to your SIRIUS radio. Ask your SIRIUS
retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional
installation service.

The FM antennas found in vehicles are of four distinct types:

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Before attempting installation, you should verify the type and location of the FM antenna in
your particular vehicle. If you have trouble locating it, consult the manual which accompanied
your vehicle, consult a dealer for your type of vehicle, or consult a professional installer.

“Shark Fin” Type FM Antenna: A device
resembling a shark fin (or other shape)
located on the vehicle roof above the rear
window.

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On Glass Type FM Antenna: Wires on
the window glass of the vehicle, usually
near the top of the window. It may be
located on the windshield glass, the rear
window glass, or a rear side window in
some SUV and mini-van type vehicles
(and other vehicles). It will look similar to
the rear window defroster wires found in
many vehicles.

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Installation

The FM Extender Antenna should be placed inside the vehicle, as close as possible to the
vehicle’s FM antenna. A test mounting should be done first using the included suction cup
mounts to test the installation. Once an acceptable location has been found, you will remove
the suction cups and permanently adhere the FM Extender Antenna using the adhesive
mounts.

To install the FM Extender Antenna in your vehicle, follow these instructions:

Attach the suction cups to the FM Extender Antenna in the positions shown in Figure 1.

Suction Cups

In this step, follow the specific instructions in sub-step a, b, c, or d depending on the

type of FM antenna in your vehicle:

a. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Aerial Type Fender Mounted FM Antenna.

For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the front fender, the FM
Extender Antenna should be mounted vertically on the front windshield at the edge
of the glass nearest to the antenna. (Figure 2)

For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the rear fender, the FM

Extender Antenna should be mounted vertically on the rear window at the edge of
the glass nearest to the antenna. (Figure 3)

Clean the area where the suction cups will be mounted with the supplied alcohol

swab and attach the FM Extender Antenna to the section of glass closest to the
FM antenna in a vertical orientation. (Figure 2 or Figure 3) The wire between the
two suction cups should be pulled taut and as straight as possible, and should not
obstruct the driver’s view.

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Figure 1Figure 1

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Alternate mounting
location on adjacent
A-Pillar

Important Caution: In some states it may not be legal to put the FM Extender
Antenna on the windshield glass. In this case, the FM Extender Antenna should
be mounted on the A-Pillar adjacent to the FM antenna. (Figure 2) Clean the area
where the suction cups will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab.

Important Caution: In some states it may not be legal to put the FM Extender
Antenna on the windshield glass. In this case, the FM Extender Antenna should
be mounted on the A-Pillar adjacent to the FM antenna. (Figure 2) Clean the area
where the suction cups will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab.

Figure 2Figure 2

Figure 3Figure 3

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b. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Aerial Type Roof Mounted FM Antenna.

For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the front or rear of the
roof of the vehicle, the FM Extender Antenna should be mounted horizontally on
the front or rear glass below the FM antenna, or installed into the headliner of the
vehicle under the FM antenna.

If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna on the window glass, clean the
area where the suction cups will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab and
attach the suction cups to the glass under the FM antenna in a horizontal orienta­tion. The wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut and as straight
as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view. (Figure 4)
If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna into the headliner, remove the suc­tion cups and tuck the wire into the headliner, stretched taut and straight, and
centered under the FM antenna.

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Figure 4Figure 4

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c. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with On Glass Type FM Antenna.

For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the window glass, the FM
Extender Antenna can be mounted horizontally on the glass, directly over the FM
radio antenna, or installed into the headliner of the vehicle directly above the FM
antenna.

If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna on the window glass, clean the
area where the suction cups will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab and
attach the suction cups to the glass centered over the FM radio antenna in a hori­zontal orientation. The wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut
and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view. (Figures 5
& 6)
If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna into the headliner, remove the suc­tion cups and tuck the wire into the headliner, stretched taut and straight, and
centered above the FM antenna.

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Figure 5Figure 5

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Figure 6Figure 6

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d. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Shark Fin Type FM Antenna. For

vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the rear of the roof of the ve­hicle, the FM Extender Antenna should be mounted horizontally on the glass below
the FM antenna, or installed into the headliner of the vehicle under the FM antenna.

If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna on the window glass, clean the
area where the suction cups will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab and
attach the suction cups to the glass below the FM antenna in a horizontal orienta­tion. (Figure 7) The wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut and
as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.
If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna into the headliner, remove the suc­tion cups and tuck the wire into the headliner, stretched taut and straight, and
centered under the FM antenna.

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Figure 7Figure 7

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Plug the FM Extender Antenna into the FM OUT connector of the vehicle dock, or your
SIRIUS radio:

For plug and play radios such as Stratus, Starmate 3, Starmate 4, Sportster 3, and
Sportster 4, etc., which use a vehicle dock, refer to Figure 8:

FM OUT

From FM

Extender Cable

For portable radios such as Stiletto which use a vehicle dock, refer to Figure 9:

FM OUT

From FM Extender Cable

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Figure 8Figure 8

Figure 9Figure 9

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For radios such as InV which have connectors built into the radio and do not use a
vehicle dock, refer to Figure 10:

FM OUT

From FM Extender Cable

Tune your vehicle’s FM radio and your SIRIUS radio to the same FM channel (Figure 11):

a. Turn off your SIRIUS radio and tune through the FM channels on your vehicle’s

radio to locate an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area. If you use
an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the
performance of your SIRIUS radio. Once you have located an FM channel that is
not broadcasting in your area, save it as a preset on your vehicle radio. This will
become your SIRIUS preset.

90.1

b. Turn on your SIRIUS radio. Press and hold the Menu button until the FM Frequency

screen is displayed. Set the channel number on your SIRIUS radio to match the
SIRIUS preset on your vehicle’s radio. Refer to the user guide which accompanied
your SIRIUS radio for detailed instructions on how to do this.

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Figure 10Figure 10

Figure 11Figure 11

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Note: The FM transmitter in your SIRIUS radio is automatically set to FM channel

88.1. This may not be the best channel in your area.
You should now hear the audio from your SIRIUS radio over your vehicle’s FM radio. If

the audio quality is not satisfactory, try moving the FM Extender Antenna slightly to see if
a better signal can be obtained.

If you are mounting the FM Extender Antenna in the headliner of the vehicle, skip this
step. When you are satisfied with the mounting location, remove the suction cup mounts

and peel the backing off the adhesive mounts. Permanently adhere it in the same posi­tion on the glass (or A-Pillar), keeping it taut and as straight as possible. (Figure 12)

Adhesive Adhesive

Route the antenna cable to your SIRIUS radio. Use the included self adhesive cable
guides (if necessary) to hold the antenna wire in place until it reaches the weather
stripping or moulding at the edge of the window. Take advantage of any existing cable
channels or wiring conduits and route the cable around the passenger compartment to
the vehicle dock. Take care not pull the cable across sharp edges that could damage it,
and keep it away from areas where it might entangle feet. Coil and secure any excess
antenna cable in a location where it can be hidden and secured.

Plug the FM Extender Antenna into the FM OUT connector of the vehicle dock. (Refer to
step 3 on page 16.)

This completes the installation of the FM Extender Antenna. If you’re not sure which FM
channels are not broadcasting in your home or travel cities, you can also go to http://sirius.
com/fmchannel and search for a suggested FM channel based on your zip code.

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Figure 12Figure 12

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Warranty

12 Month Warranty

SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail 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 from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be
repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for
parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product
is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s),
transportation prepaid, to the location shown below under WARRANTY RETURN.

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 to
damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, or vehicle electrical systems.

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 or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). 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.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN­CLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURA­TION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HERE­UNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT
WITHIN A PERIOD OF 48 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
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

WARRANTY RETURN: To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, please re­turn product to an authorized retailer or call Customer Service at 1-800-869-5187; proof of purchase

and description of defect are required. Products to be returned to an approved warranty station must
be shipped freight prepaid.

SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474

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