Sirius Satellite Radio PowerConnect User Manual

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5 PowerConnect

Choose a Location for Your Radio and Mount It

Before you begin, you may want to have the User Guide for your Satellite Radio handy, as
there are a couple of steps where we suggest you reference it. If you do not have the User
Guide, go to sirius.com, click on INSTALL & ACTIVATE, and then click DOCUMENTATION.
Click on the User Guide link for your radio.

You can use either the Dash Mount or the Window Mount for your radio, depending upon your
vehicle and the location where you want to place your radio.

CAUTION! Make sure your radio isn’t in a place where it could interfere with driver visibility or
safe deployment of the airbags. Airbag locations are typically marked with “SRS” logos.

Installing the Dash Mount:

CAUTION: The adhesive used on the Dash 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 60ûF (15ûC) during
installation. If it’s not at least 60ûF, turn on the heater
in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60ûF.

1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make

sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect
Vehicle Dock and radio when installed.

2 Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before

adhering it. Loosen the knob and adjust the
adhesive foot for the location you selected:

3 Attach the Dash Mount to the

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
using the provided screws.

4 Clean the surface with the

alcohol preparation pad and let
it dry thoroughly.

5 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect

Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds.

IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for at least 24 hours before using the
mount.

6 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different

directions. Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle.
When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob.

IMPORTANT! For clarity, the following illustrations do not show the
dock attached to the mount. However, the dock should already be
attached as shown in step 3.

Installing the Window Mount:

IMPORTANT! 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.

1 Locate a place on the windshield for the mount. Make sure there is ample room for the

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio when installed, and that it does not block the
driver’s vision or any airbag. (Airbag locations are typically marked with “SRS” logos.)

2 Clean the surface with the alcohol

preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.

3 Attach the Window Mount to the

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the

provided screws.

IMPORTANT! For clarity, the following
illustrations do not show the dock attached to
the mount. However, the dock should already be
attached as shown in step 3.

4 Press and hold the mount against the

windshield. Then press the lever all the
way down to attach the Window Mount
to the windshield.

5 Loosen the knob on the Window Mount

to adjust the height of the radio for the
best view. Once the height is correct,
tighten the knob. The dock mounting plate can be swiveled to the left or right, and
adjusted up or down, to optimize the driver’s view of the radio.

Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna

1 Choose the best location for the Magnetic Mount Antenna considering

your vehicle type. Refer to the antenna placement tips and cautions in
the User Guide beginning on page 21.

•Sedan or Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna above either
the front windshield or the back window.

•Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna above the front
windshield.

•Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the
trunk.

•SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof.

CAUTION! STOP and read the more specific instructions in the User Guide for all types of
vehicles — or get someone who knows vehicles to help — if you don’t understand what to do.
You might accidentally do damage to your ride.

2 Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna

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Attach the Rubber Tail to the Magnetic Mount Antenna and
press the antenna cable into the Rubber Tail. Use the Rubber
Tail to position the antenna the correct 3” distance from the
edge of the roof or trunk lid.

Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the
alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
Peel the protective material from the adhesive
strips and press the Rubber Tail firmly into
place on the vehicle for 30 seconds. At room
temperature (68° F), maximum adhesion usually
occurs within 72 hours. During this period, avoid
car washes and other contact with the antenna
and the Rubber Tail.

Feed the antenna wire under the rubber molding around the front or rear windshield, and into the
seal around the trunk or door. For a convertible, the cable can be routed directly into the trunk.

TIP! Use a tool like a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a similar blunt
tool to help hide wires along the windshield trim and interior trim.

Hide the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Inside the Vehicle

The best place to hide your Magnetic Mount Antenna cable depends on your type of vehicle.
When the antenna is mounted at the rear of the vehicle, it’s usually easiest to run the cable

from the rear to the front toward the radio by routing the cable along the interior trim where it
meets the carpet, gently pushing it behind the edges of the trim. Bring the cable out from the
trim and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard.

When the antenna is mounted at the front of the vehicle, bring the cable
into the rubber weather stripping around the door to the bottom of the
door opening. Bring the cable out of the weather stripping and route it
under the carpet toward the dashboard.

Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet,
keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess
cable with wire ties.

Plug the antenna into the silver ANT connection on the right side of the
dock.

TIP! A dry vehicle is nice. Avoid damaging or compromising the
window, door, and trunk seals while routing the cable.

TIP! For more help, refer to the detailed antenna cable routing instructions for your type of
vehicle, in the User Guide beginning on page 25.

Tune your Radio and Vehicle FM Radio to the Same FM Channel

1 Find an Available FM Channel in Your Area

An available FM channel is one that’s not being used by an FM radio station in your

area. When you tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear
static or silence – not talk or music. We recommend one of the following methods to
find an available FM channel:

a Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at www.sirius.com/fmchannel. Go to the

website and enter your zip code. The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available
FM channels in your area. For convenience, write down or print out the list.

OR

b Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM radio. Turn

on your vehicle’s FM radio. Start at 88.1 and use the ‘Manual’ tune function
on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through each FM channel one-by-one (88.1
followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels that aren’t being used by a local FM
radio station. Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it,
until you reach 107.9. Once you have created your list of available FM channels,
you will need to find the one that provides the best match for your Satellite
Radio.

2 Tune your Vehicle’s FM Radio

a Pick the first FM channel from your list.
b Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to

this FM channel.

3 Set Your Radio Transmit on the Same FM Channel

a Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Satellite Radio, and turn On the

FM Transmitter in your radio.

b Refer to the User Guide again, and set your Satellite

Radio to transmit on the same usable FM channel that
you found in step 1.

c Tune your Satellite Radio to a favorite SIRIUS channel (or

channel 184 if it’s not yet activated).

d You should hear SIRIUS audio through your vehicle’s FM

radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re
done! Now sit back and enjoy Satellite Radio.

e If the selected FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the list of FM

channels until you find one that allows you to hear SIRIUS clearly. Each time,
you will need to tune your vehicle’s FM radio to the FM channel and then set
your radio to transmit on the same FM channel.

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Choose and Setup Your Audio Connection Option

Connect your radio to play the audio through your
vehicle’s stereo system or FM radio using one of the
following options:

• Best: Use the included Aux In Cable if your
vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input
connection. Plug one end of the cable into the
green AUDIO connector on the right side of
the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and the other
end into the vehicle stereo system’s auxiliary
input jack. Set the stereo system to play from the auxiliary input source.

• Better: Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle
has a built-in cassette player. Cassette Adapters
are sold separately. Plug the Cassette Adapter
into the green AUDIO connector on right side
of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Insert the
Cassette Adapter into the vehicle’s cassette deck.
Set the stereo system to play from the cassette
source.

• Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in your radio. PowerConnect plays the audio through
your vehicle’s FM radio. When you have finished step 4, you’ll first need to find an available FM
channel, and then you’ll need to ensure that the Satellite Radio and your vehicle’s FM radio are
tuned to the same available FM channel. (Step 5)

• Best: Use an FM Direct Adapter. Use an FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) if none of the above
three audio connection options works in your vehicle. The FMDA needs to be installed by a
professional installer and directly connects the radio to your vehicle’s FM radio.

TIP! Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or
consult the vehicle dealer. To learn more about purchasing a Cassette Adapter or FMDA, check
with the retailer where you bought your radio or go to sirius.com/accessories.

If you connected the audio using the AUX In Cable or a Cassette Adapter, the installation is
complete. Now sit back and enjoy Satellite Radio.

If you are connecting the audio using PowerConnect, continue with step 5.

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4 Connect the Audio to Your Vehicle’s Stereo

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Cassette Adapter

Aux In Cable

FM Direct Adapter (FMDA)

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Option 3

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WINDOW MOUNT - Option 1

Knob

Lever

Dock Mounting

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Lever

Window Mount

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3 Connect the PowerConnect Adapter and Dock

Connect the PowerConnect Power Adapter

Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Then
plug it into the red PWR connector on the left side of the dock. Use only the provided PowerConnect
Power Adapter.

Place Your Radio in the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

Place your radio into the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the
dock so that the rails on the dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the radio. Slide the
radio all the way down onto the dock so that it fits firmly. Press the Power button to turn it On.

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Rubber
Antenna
Tail

Protective

Material

Strain
Relief

Antenna Cable

Magnetic Mount Antenna

(Upside-Down)

DASH MOUNT - Option 1 &
DASH MOUNT - Option 2
should be oriented like the
image above.

DASH MOUNT - Option 3
should be oriented like
the image above.

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1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

1.866.746.7691

© 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.

SIRIUS Dock & Play PowerConnect™ Second Vehicle Kit Quick Start Guide (SDPVKQSG1209) 122309a

What’s in the Box?

Alcohol

Preparation Pads

PowerConnect
Power Adapter

Dash Mount

Aux In Cable

Window Mount

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

Magnetic Mount Antenna

& Rubber Tail

Screws

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.

Front and Side Views

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).

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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