Sirius Satellite Radio SIR-ALP10T User Manual

SIR-ALP10T

ALPINE COMPATIBLE

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO PLUS TRAFFIC TUNER

Installation Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the SIR-ALP10T, the Alpine Compatible SIRIUS Satellite Radio Plus Traffic Tuner!

Your new SIRIUS Radio Plus Traffic Tuner is designed to work with compatible Alpine satellite radio ready headunits and traffic ready navigation systems. Contact Alpine or SIRIUS for model compatibility.

What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio?

Over 120 channels of the best entertainment and completely commercial-free music for your car, home or office.

Only SIRIUS has more than 65 original music channels, from today’s hits to R&B oldies to classical masterpieces. From authentic country and real bluegrass to cool jazz, hot latin, reggae, rock and many more. Best of all, it’s all completely commercialfree.

SIRIUS also has more than 55 channels of world-class sports, news and entertainment. Included as part of your subscription, you get up to 16 NFL games a week, up to 40 NBA games a week and up to 40 NHL games a week. (Games are broadcast during their respective seasons.) Coupled with great sports news from ESPN, the SIRIUS sports offering is unrivaled. And don’t forget a host of other great news and entertainment, like NPR, CNBC, Fox News, Radio Disney and E! Entertainment Radio. For more information, visit www.sirius.com.

What is SIRIUS Traffic?

Navigational traffic information for over 22 major metropolitan areas in the continental US.

SIRIUS Traffic conveys navigational traffic information for visual display on a compatible navigation system.

Using a navigation system (such as the Alpine NVE-N872A), traffic data from SIRIUS is displayed either superimposed on a navigation map, or in a list type format displayed on the navigation screen. The data provides traffic speed and flow information as well as scheduled and unscheduled incidents, alerting you to congestion, accidents, road construction, detours, and other traffic related information as you drive. The navigation system’s touch and voice recognition controls can provide easy access to detailed information. The SIRIUS Traffic data is updated frequently enabling you to be up-to-date regarding traffic situations. Based on the information from SIRIUS Traffic, the navigation system can then plan alternate routes before you get caught in traffic, and if you make a wrong turn, the system can recalculate your route and get you back on track in seconds.

SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide

Table of Contents

Package Contents ............................................................................................................... 3

Warnings and Cautions........................................................................................................ 4

Installation ............................................................................................................................ 6

Mounting the SIR-ALP10T Tuner .......................................................................................... 6

Installing the Antenna ........................................................................................................... 6

Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations ................................................................................. 7

Wiring and Cable Connections ............................................................................................. 8

System Connection Examples ........................................................................................... 10

Activating Your SIRIUS Subscriptions ................................................................................. 15

Traffic Information Setup .................................................................................................... 17

Basic Operation .................................................................................................................19

Audio Headunit Messages .................................................................................................. 21

Navigation System Messages ............................................................................................ 21

Specifications .................................................................................................................... 22

12 Month Limited Warranty................................................................................................. 23

Package Contents

DATA

SIR-ALP10T Tuner

Magnetic Mini Antenna

Antenna Cable Cover/Tail

Alcohol Swab

Power Harness With In-Line Fuse

2.5-Meter Ai-NET Cable

3.5-Meter Data Cable

4 Mounting Screws

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WARNING

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.

Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.

DO NOT OPEN, DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER THE UNIT IN ANY WAY. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock or product damage.

DO NOT INSERT ANY OBJECTS INTO THE UNIT. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock or product damage.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSE. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock or product damage.

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make proper connections may result in fire or product damage.

DO NOT SPLICE INTO A ELECTRICAL CABLES. Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS THAT MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION. Doing so may obstruct vision or hamper movement which can result in a serious accident.

DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT TO HIGH LEVELS OF HUMIDITY, MOISTURE OR DUST. Doing so can result in electric shock or product failure.

FCC Warning: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in this User Guide. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with these instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:

• Relocate the receiving antenna.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

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CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return the unit to your authorized retailer or nearest service center for repairing.

INSTALL THE WIRING SO THAT IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY SCREWS OR SHARP METAL EDGES. Route the cables away from moving parts or sharp pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. If the wiring must pass through a metal hole, be sure to use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s insulation from being cut by the metal edge

of the hole.

USE THE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THE PRODUCT SECURELY. Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of nonspecified parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose, resulting in hazards or product failure.

USE CAUTION IF YOU NEED TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TERMINAL. Please consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual or a service technician prior to removing the battery positive or ground connection, as it may cause damage to the vehicle’s electrical system or require reprogramming of the vehicle’s computercontrolled devices.

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Installation

It is recommended that prior to starting the installation, you read completely this installation manual and follow the guidelines listed below:

Consider the mounting location carefully. You should make sure that you avoid the following:

• Any location where the tuner is exposed to moisture.

• Any location where the tuner is exposed to extreme heat.

• Any location that would interfere with moving parts on the vehicle or interfere with driving.

Mounting the SIR-ALP10T Tuner

Be sure that you find a location that is flat and has clearance above the tuner to prevent any damage, as well as allow for ventilation.

Do not install the tuner under the carpet or in a small enclosed area without proper ventilation. Doing so can result in damage to the tuner or the vehicle. Use the supplied screws to securely fasten the unit.

Installing the Antenna

The antenna includes a plastic cable cover/ tail which covers the exposed antenna cable and keeps it attached securely to vehicle roof. The tail also helps position the antenna the proper distance from the rear window, sunroof or rear hatch.

To attach the cover/tail:

1. Once you have determined the proper mounting location (see the next section), clean the area with the supplied alcohol swab.

2. Connect the antenna cover/tail to the antenna cable, making sure that the strain-relief on the antenna seats into the cover/tail groove. Route the cable through the wire channel in the cover/ tail.

Antenna (Underside)

Adhesive Strips

T A

Caution:

If you are attaching the tuner directly to the vehicle’s chassis, be sure that you check to make sure the area behind the tuner is free from moving parts, fuel or brake lines, wire harnesses or any other items which may get damaged by drilling a mounting hole or from the screws.

Cable Cover/Tail

Antenna Cable

3. Remove the protective tape from the adhesive and carefully position the antenna with cover/tail and apply pressure to secure it to the vehicle.

Antenna

Cable Cover/Tail

Vehicle

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Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations

The optimum location to mount the antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. It is important to avoid any obstruction that will block the satellite signal, such as a roof rack. For convertible vehicles, install the antenna on the trunk lid as shown.

• Place the antenna on a metal surface of your vehicle at least 12" x 12", and at least 6" from a window. (Use the antenna cover/tail as a guide for the proper distance from the rear window.)

• The antenna’s magnet will secure it to the metal surface. The adhesive that is attached to the antenna cover/tail will secure the cable to the vehicle. Before routing the antenna cable, confirm that the antenna is mounted in a suitable location.

• Route the cable from the antenna to the vehicle’s interior by tucking it underneath the rubber molding around the rear window, if possible.

• Route the cable from the lowest point of the rear window into the trunk. Take advantage of any existing cable channels or wiring conduits.

• For SUVs, minivans and five-door vehicles, bring the cable into the vehicle under the rubber molding of the tailgate, and continue under the interior trim.

• From the trunk, carefully route the cable to the location of the SIR-ALP10T and plug the SMB connector into the tuner.

Sedan/Coupe

SUV/Mini-Van

Truck

Convertible (only)

Caution:

• Do not pull the wire across sharp edges that could damage it.

• Keep the wire away from areas where it could become tangled in the driver’s and passenger’s feet.

• Keep the antenna wire away from extreme heat, such as exhaust systems.

• Avoid placing the cable near any moving parts.

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Wiring and Cable Connections

Antenna Input

Connect the right-angle SMB connector from the antenna. Push firmly to attach.

DATA

B C ED

Ai-NET Output Connector

Use the supplied Ai-NET cable to connect to the Alpine Headunit or Audio Processor – See “System Connection Examples” for more specific details.

Ai-NET Input Connector

Connect to optional Alpine audio equipment like CD Changers - See “System Connection Examples” for more specific details.

Power Harness Connector

After the wiring connections are complete, plug the wiring harness into the connector. Make sure to insert firmly to lock the connector in place.

Antenna Input (SMB)

Ai-NET Output Connector (BLACK)

Ai-NET Input Connector (GRAY)

DATA Connector (BLACK)

Power Connector

Battery (+)

Ground (-)

No Connection

ACC (Ignition Switched)

- Used in standalone navigation system applications (no audio headunit)

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