Sirius Satellite Radio SP-C2 User Manual

SP-C2 Mobile Docking Station Installation Guide

Box Contents

After you unpack your SP-C2 Mobile Docking Station, make sure everything here is included:

1 x Docking Cradle 1 x Car Power Adaptor

1 x Antenna 6 x Machine Screws

For the latest information about this and other Sportster products, visit www.sirius.com. If anything is
missing or damaged, or if your Receiver or SP-C2 fails to operate, notify your shipper immediately. It is
recommended that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship your SP-C2 in the future.

1 x Alcohol Swab

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1 x Suction Cup Mount

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Take the following precautions to prevent traffic
accidents and avoid personal injury:

• Installation must be performed according to this
installation manual. Sirius is not responsible for
issues arising from installations not performed
according to the procedures in this manual.

• Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your
view through the windshield or of your vehicle’s
indicator displays.

• Do not install the unit 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
and/or operating this unit.

• Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.

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Caution

Take the following precautions to keep the unit in
proper working order:

• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power
supply with a negative ground connection.

• Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to
high levels of humidity, moisture, or dust.

• When replacing a fuse, use only a new one with the
proper rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating
may cause the unit to malfunction.

• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first
unplug the car power adapter from the cigarette
lighter.

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Note: Do not put the Receiver in the docking station until you have completed the installation.

Car Power
Adaptor
Input

Outboard FM
Modulator Port

Mounting Adapter
Back Plate

Audio Line
Output

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Lock Lever

Antenna
Input

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Installation in a Vehicle

1. Determine where you want to mount the Receiver
with the SP-C2 Mobile Docking Station:

• Do not install the Receiver where it may obstruct
your view through the windshield or your view of
your vehicle’s indicator displays.

• Do not install the Receiver where it will hinder
your access to the vehicle’s controls.

• Do not install the Receiver 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.

• Find a location that provides good visibility of
and access to the Receiver’s front panel.

• It is strongly recommended that you mount the
Receiver using the provided Suction Cup
Mount. For best adhesion, the mounting
surface should be as flat and smooth as
possible.

• Use the provided screws to attach the Suction
Cup Mount to the back plate of the cradle.

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Vehicle Installation: Suction Cup Mounting

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1. Clean glass with window cleaner or alcohol pad.

2. Lift cam lever.

3. Press cam lever straight down towards suction cup & glass to flatten suction cup.

4. Lock cam lever.

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2. Plug the car power adapter into the back of the
Docking Station. Don’t plug the adapter into the
cigarette lighter until the installation is
completed.

3. Connect to your Car Stereo

• If your car stereo has an AUX input, plug a

3.5mm audio cable into the back of the
cradle. Plug the audio cable’s white (L ch)
and red (R ch) connectors into your car
stereo.

• Alternatively, you can use the integrated FM
transmitter to connect your Sportster Receiver.
Please see the Receiver User Guide for more
information on configuring the FM transmitter.
Tune your car’s radio to the appropriate
frequency to listen to the Receiver.

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Installation in a Vehicle: Mounting the Antenna

1. Temporarily plug the antenna into the
“ANT” connector on the back of the cradle
until it is firmly seated.

2. Find a location on a metal surface of your
vehicle at least 12" x 12", and at least 6"
from a window.

3. The antenna’s powerful magnet will secure
it to the metal surface. Before routing the
antenna cable, confirm that the antenna is
mounted in a good location.

4. Temporarily plug the Car Power Adapter into the

5. Make sure the lock lever on the back of the cradle is in

6. If your Receiver has been properly connected and the

• Make sure the vehicle is not in garage, or somewhere

• Best reception is achieved with the antenna mounted

• If the vehicle has a roof rack or skid ribs, it may be

cigarette lighter.
the UNLOCK position. Slide the Receiver all the way

into the cradle so that the connector at the bottom of
the unit makes proper contact in the cradle. Move the
lock lever to the LOCK position. Press and hold the
POWER button to turn the Receiver on.

antenna is receiving the SIRIUS signal you will hear
audio. If you do not hear audio and the display shows
“Acquiring Signal”, reposition the antenna until the
message goes away and you hear audio. (See
Antenna Signal, on page 21 of the Receiver manual
to use the ANTENNA SIGNAL screen to aim the
antenna.)

the satellite signal could be blocked.
on the roof or the trunk for convertibles.
necessary to mount the antenna off-center.

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Installation in a Vehicle: Running the Antenna Cable

1. Turn the Receiver power OFF and remove it from
the cradle; unplug the Car Power Adapter from
the cigarette lighter; unplug the antenna from
the cradle.

2. Route the cable from the antenna to the vehicle’s
interior by tucking it underneath the rubber molding
around rear window, as shown below.

3. 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 & 5-door vehicles, bring the
cable into the vehicle under the rubber molding for
the tailgate, and continue under the interior trim.

4. From the trunk, route the cable around the
passenger compartment and to the back of the
cradle.

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

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

5. Plug the antenna into the back of cradle where it
says “ANT”.

6. Plug the car power adapter into the cigarette lighter.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UNPLUG THE
CAR POWER ADAPTER AFTER THE VEHICLE’S
IGNITION IS TURNED OFF.

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Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof,

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY

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.
T o 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 COMP ANY 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 Comp any 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 Sirius
Sportster retailer or call Customer Service at [phone]; proof of purchase and description of defect are required. Products to be
returned to an approved warranty station must be shipped freight prepaid.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Customer Service: 1-800-869-5187

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Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.

1221 Avenue of the Americas

New Y ork, NY 10020

[phone]

sirius.com

© 2005 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.

SP-C2-OM (Rev. 1, March 2005)