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SUBX1
SIRIUS Plug and Play Boombox
For use with most newer SIRIUS Plug and Play Receivers
User Guide
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Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Boombox! ® Your new SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Boombox lets you enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment in your home, office, or other location. Use this manual as a guide for the installation. The Boombox will work with most newer SIRIUS plug and play satellite receivers. See your Plug and Play user manual for specific product compatibility. For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS products and
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Table of Contents TaBle oF ConTenTS 3 WaRnIng and SaFeTy InFoRmaTIon 4 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CoPyRIghTS & TRademaRkS
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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 respon- sible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the procedures in this guide. • Use only the provided AC Power Adapter. • Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to h
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Copyrights & Trademarks © 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satel- lite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hardware, subscription, and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some equipment. [ Copyrights & Trademar
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Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Boombox. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if the Boombox fails to operate properly, notify your dealer immedi- ately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your boombox in the future. B Bo oo om mb bo ox x a a C C a a d da ap pt te er r P Po ow we er r
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Controls Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the buttons and connectors of the Boombox. 1 2 3 4 8 LOCK POWER SOURCE AUX IN + DC POWER ANTENNA 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 10 F Fi ig gu ur re e 1 1 1. Power On/Off Button: Turns the Boombox power On or Off. 2. Power On/Low Battery Light: This light is green when the Boombox is powered on. The light will turn red when the batteries in the Boombox are nearly discharged and need replacement. 3. Lock Button: Locks the SIRIUS receiver or D
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Installation Docking the SIRIUS Receiver If your receiver is a SIRIUS Plug and Play series ST or SV, you will need to install the Docking Adapter provided with the kit. Refer to Figure 1 and install the adapter into the front of the Boombox, positioning it behind the docking connector and against the backrest. Then slide the Lock button to the left to lock the adapter in the Boombox. The receiver may now be placed into the Boombox, pressing the receiver down until it is fully seated. For oth
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Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna for Indoor Use When using the boombox indoors read this entire section before installing the indoor/outdoor antenna. To ensure consistent reception of the SIRIUS signal indoors, it is important that the antenna be oriented correctly. Note the following considerations for antenna placement: BEST reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on the roof, with a clear 360 degree view of the sky. This position will afford the best view of the sky f
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SKY NORTH WEST EAST HORIZON SOUTH F Fi ig gu ur re e 2 2 Use the map to find the area you are located in (1 to 5). Then find the direction in which you need to have a clear view of the sky: a rea 1: You will need a window or outdoor location with a clear view of the sky facing ea ST or no RThea ST or So UThea ST a rea 2: You will need a window or outdoor location with a clear view of the sky facing no RTh or no RThea ST a rea 3: You will need a window or outdoor location with a clear view of
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For example, suppose you live in a rea 2. You determined that your antenna will need to have a clear view of the sky facing n orth or n ortheast. The exact direction is determined by your specific location in a rea 2 relative to the X on the map: If you live in Texas, you will need a more n orth facing clear view of the sky whereas if you live in southern California, you will need a more n ortheast facing clear view of the sky. Once you have found a suitable location for the antenna, route t
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Connecting the AC Power Adapter Connect the AC Power Adapter to the DC5V connector at the rear of the Boombox (Figure 1). Connect the AC power cord to the AC Power Adapter and plug it into an AC outlet. Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service If you have not yet subscribed your receiver to the Sirius Satellite Radio service, you’ll need to subscribe before you can listen to your receiver. To subscribe, do the following: 1. Be sure that the SIRIUS receiver is correctly installed as described in this
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Operation Once the Boombox has been installed according to the installation directions, power on the Boombox by pressing the Power On/Off button on the front panel. The light on the front panel of the Boombox should light green to indicate the power is on. If the receiver does not power on at the same time, press the Power On/Off button on the receiver. You should hear the SIRIUS audio. If you do not, adjust the volume of the Boombox by press- ing the Volume Up button on the front panel. If y
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Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Boombox does not The AC Power Adapter is not connected, or the AC outlet into power on which it is plugged is not working. Check that the AC Power Adapter is connected to the Boombox. Try plugging the AC Power adapter into a different outlet. Batteries are not installed, are installed incorrectly, or are bad. Install new batteries, if necessary, observing the correct polarity. Boombox does not When the AC Power Adapter is connected to the Boombox, the opera
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Optional Accessories The following optional accessory is available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer to maxi- mize your SIRIUS experience: d irected 14230 50 ft SIRIUS antenna extension The antenna extension cable extends the reach of your SIRIUS antenna cable by an additional 50 ft. It includes a built-in signal amplifier to insure reliable reception of the SIRIUS signal. A maximum of two cable extensions can be connected together to create a 100 ft. extension. [ Optional Accessories ]
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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 th
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Specifications Nominal Output Power per Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Watts RMS Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3% at 1 Watt Speaker Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Hz to 14.8kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >65dB Maximum Headpho
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SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS receiver in the space provided below. SID: [ SIRIUS ID ] 1
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SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474 customercare@sirius-radio.com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1-888-539-7474 http://www.sirius.com
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SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 (800) 869-5590 http://sirius.com SIRIUS SUBX1 (061906a)
