Terk SIR6 User Manual

SIR6

Outdoor Satellite Radio Home Antenna

SIR6

Owner’s Manual

Use and Care

In normal daily use, the TERK SIR6 Outdoor Home
Antenna is a rugged, high-performance antenna that does
not require any special attention.

Troubleshooting

Symptom Solutions

SIRIUS radio displays Check antenna
“Antenna Error”or connections to the
“Check Antenna”message SIRIUS receiver and

splitter if using a dual
input receiver.

SIRIUS radio displays The satellite signal maybe
“No Signal” or “Acquiring obstructed by a
Signal” message structure, trees or

located in the wrong
location. Please refer to
“Placing the Antenna”
on page 3.

Other symptoms Call TERK for help at

1-800-942-TERK (8375) on
any business day, between
9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.,
EST and ask for
Technical Support.

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TERK Technologies Corp. (TERK) warrants this product against
defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from the
date of purchase. During this warranty period, this product will
be replaced without charge. This warranty does not cover any
damage due to acts of nature, commercial use, accident, misuse,
abuse or negligence. This warranty is only valid in the USA.
Replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive
remedy of the consumer. TERK shall not be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages for breach of any express or
implied warranty on this product, except to the extent that
limitations of this sort are prohibited by applicable law.

THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURCHASE EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT THAT IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF EITHER SORT ARE
REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND IN SUCH CASE,
EACH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR.

About SIRIUS Satellite Radio
For more information about SIRIUS Satellite Radio service,
visit www.Siriusradio.com

To activate your Sirius service
please call 1-888-539-7474

Limited Warranty

Use and Care

For more information, visit www.terk.com or
for technical support, call 1.800.942.TERK(8375) 117P006A

TERK is a registered trademark. The TERK Logo is a trademark of TERK Technologies Corp.

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Parts for the TERK SIR6 Outdoor Satellite Radio
Home Antenna

1 SIR6
1 30’ cable
2 U-bolts, 2 mount brackets, 4 washers, 4 nuts
4 (#10) screws

Verify that your TERK SIR6 package includes the
above items

For best reception of the satellite signal, it is important to
make sure the antenna is mounted in the proper location on
your house and facing the correct direction towards the
satellites.

Due to the paths of SIRIUS satellites over the US, the best
location for the antenna will depend on what part of the
country you live in, the orientation of your home, and the
locations of any obstructions that could prevent the satellite
signal from reaching the antenna. Use the map shown
below as a general placement guide for your antenna. The
location of the “X” on the map must be visible to the
antenna. It is recommended that, before mounting the
antenna, you hold the antenna in the desired mounting
location with the SIRIUS system set-up and on to make sure
that the system works with the antenna in that location.
You may need to try several locations to determine the
optimal mounting spot. Once this has been determined,
please proceed to installation. When facing the antenna
towards the satellites, face the side of the antenna that has
the TERK logo on it; this is the front of the antenna.

Placing the Antenna

About Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Placing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Cable Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

About SIRIUS Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

About Installation

Installation of antennas can require extensive experience
with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures.
Although the instructions in this guide explain how to install
the TERK SIR6 Outdoor Satellite Radio Home Antenna in a
general sense, they do not show the exact installation
methods for every home and/or building.

IMPORTANT: If you are not comfortable performing a
complex installation, you may want to seek a professional
for installation.

The TERK SIR6 Outdoor Satellite Radio Home Antenna is a
high-performance antenna designed specifically for SIRIUS
home receivers and SIRIUS Plug & Play systems.

The package includes all the necessary mounting hardware,
to attach to a wall, roof or mast on your home or building.
Remember to save your sales receipt and this guide so both
are available for future reference.

NOTE: To achieve best SIRIUS Satellite Radio reception,
also refer to your SIRIUS radio owner’s manual.

The TERK SIR6 Outdoor Satellite Radio Home Antenna
can be installed on a variety of homes and buildings in a
number of different mounting options as shown in the
installation section on pages 4 and 5.

Box Contents

SIR6

3

Table of Contents

SIR6

2

Introduction

Applications

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