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Audiovox SCH2P - Sirius Connect Satellite Radio Tuner Manual

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    SCH2P Sirius Satellite Radio Connect Tuner Installation and User Guide
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    Tuner Your new SCH2P SIRIUS® Connect Tuner is designed to work with SIRIUS-ready receivers. Consult the SIRIUS website at http://www.sirius.com for model compatibility. What is Sirius Satellite Radio? Over 120 channels of the best entertainment and completely commercial-free music for your car, home
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    Warning Labels 5 Package Contents 6 Controls and Connectors 8 Installation 10 Mounting the Tuner 10 Connecting the AC Power Cord 11 Installing the Outdoor Antenna 11 Connecting the Tuner 23 Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service 24 Operation 25 Troubleshooting 26 Specifications 28 Copyrights
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    any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, unused for long periods of time. • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
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    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
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    following items are included with your purchase of the SCH2P SIRIUS Connect Tuner. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that need to ship your kit in the future. standby sat ter channel SIRIUS Connect Tuner AC Power Cord DIN Cable Outdoor Antenna Splitter, Mounting Screws, Terminator
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    Audio Cable Rack Mounting Hardware [ Package Contents ] 
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    describe the displays, controls, and connectors of the SCH2P SIRIUS Connect Tuner. TERRESTRIAL STANDBY SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR INDICATOR standby sat ter channel SATELLITE SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR CHANNEL DISPLAY CHANNEL TUNING KNOB LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUT RS232 INFRARED ON/OFF PORT
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    Knob Used to tune the satellite radio channel Antenna Connects to the satellite antenna L - Audio - R Left/Right RCA-type analog audio output connectors Opt. Audio Toslink optical digital audio output connector RS232 RS232 interface connector for tuner control 8-PIN 8-PIN DIN interface
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    installation section completely and then follow the instructions. In addition, consult the manual of the audio device or A/V system to which you will be connecting the tuner to determine the required installation configuration. Mounting the Tuner When considering a mounting location be sure that
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    AC power cord to the AC power connector at the rear of the tuner, and plug it into a wall outlet. (Refer to Figure 1 on cables used for cable TV installations, and may be purchased from your local hardware store, home center, or electronics retailer. RG-6 cable is typically sold in lengths of 25, 50
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    in a place where it will have a clear view of the SIRIUS satellites in the sky. Obstructions such as bushes, trees, other homes or buildings, overhangs, soffits, chimneys, gables, dormers, etc., will impair or prevent the antenna from receiving a signal. The best reception is obtained if the pod
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    If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree view of the sky, then you must at least have a clear view of the sky in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites, as shown in the map in Figure 5. SKY NORTH WEST 1 5 4 EAST 2 3 HORIZON SOUTH Figure 5 Use the above map and find the area you are located
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    , suppose you live in Area 2. You determined that your antenna will need to have a clear view of the sky facing North or Northeast. The exact direction is determined by your specific location in Area 2 relative to the X on the map: If you live in Texas, you will need a more North facing
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    for your area, it is recommended that you put the antenna in place temporarily and connect the antenna to your the tuner and verify that your antenna is receiving a good SIRIUS signal. If a good SIRIUS signal is being received, 2 or 3 of the signal strength lights will be lit on the front of the
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    the antenna's view of the sky as described in the previous section by locating the antenna too high under the eaves or soffit of the home or building. (Figure 8) INCORRECT VIEW OF THE SKY IS OBSTRUCTED BY THE SOFFIT AND GUTTER CORRECT UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE SKY CORRECT UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF
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    . (Figure 9) The antenna mounting bracket should be oriented in a vertical position as shown in Figure 5, and mounted directly to the soffit or chimney of the building or home using the provided #10 screws. Figure 9 Once you have determined a suitable mounting location, use the mounting bracket as
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    dish, the outdoor antenna may be mounted on the same mast as the satellite dish, but remember that the dish cannot obstruct the antenna's view of the sky in the direction which you determined from the map in the previous section. (Figure 10) Figure 10 To mount the antenna to the mast
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    Figure 11 Slide one of the U-bolts through the holes at the top of the mounting bracket. Then slide one of the mounting brackets over the two legs of the U-bolt. (Figure 12) Figure 12 Next, screw the hex nuts on each leg until they are snug. Do not yet tighten the hex nuts be- [ Installation ] 19
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    are snug, verify that the antenna is facing the correct direction and begin tightening each hex nut with a 3/8" wrench. The pod portion of the antenna (where the SIRIUS logo is printed) needs to be adjusted and aimed pod itself (1), and adjusting the antenna support arm (2), as shown in Figure 13.
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    to the previous instructions, you can a weatherproof seal. Install the cable tie around the cable directly below the rubber boot to prevent the rubber boot from slipping 14 2. Route the remainder of the antenna cable into the home or building to where you are locating the Splitter. When routing
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    OUT2 IN OUT1 Figure 15 4. Connect the other RG-6 cable you purchased separately to the OUT1 connector of the Splitter and route and connect the cable to the tuner. (Figure 15) 5. Connect the provided terminator to the unused OUT2 connector on the splitter. (Figure 15) 22 [ Installation ]
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    audio cable separately.) This connection is typically used for SIRIUS-Ready receivers which can control the tuner using this connection. Check the manual which accompanied your receiver to verify that it is SIRIUS-Ready. If your receiver does not support audio input via the DIN connection, you can
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    to the Sirius Satellite Radio service. Until you subscribe, you will only be able to tune to channels 0 and 184. To subscribe, do the following: 1. Be sure that the tuner is correctly installed as described in this manual, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal. 2. Turn
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    Operation Consult the owners manual of your SIRIUS-Ready receiver for operating instructions. You can change channels using the receiver or A/V system to which you connected the tuner, or by using the tuner's channel change knob. Note that while the channel display on the tuner will always show the
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    connection to the tuner. No satellite signal is being received. Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna. Change the location of the antenna to eliminate nearby obstacles (buildings, trees, overhangs, etc). Check the cable connections to the SIRIUS-Ready receiver or A/V system. Can
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    Specifications Operational Frequencies Satellite 2322.293/2330.207 MHz Terrestrial 2326.250MHz Power Requirements 110 Volts AC, type, Female Data Interface 8 pin DIN Control Port (audio, power, serial control) RS232 DSub9 Female Connector (control only) Audio Interface RCA-type Stereo L/R
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    © 2007 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® "SIRIUS", the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hardware, subscription, and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit http://sirius.com. Prices
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    SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS radio in the space provided below. SID 30 [ SIRIUS ID ]
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    SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474 [email protected] 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 SCH2P (091707)
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SCH2P
Sirius Satellite Radio Connect Tuner
Installation and User Guide