User manual SIRIUS SIR-ALP1 INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] Installation Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the SIR-ALP1­ the Alpine Compatible SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner! Your new SIRIUS Tuner is designed to work with 2004 and up Alpine Ai-NET headunits that are designated "SAT READY. " 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 commercial-free. [. . . ] 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 computer-controlled devices. SIR-ALP1 Operation and Installation Guide Installation Guide CAUTION 5 5 Installation It is recommended that prior to starting the installation, you thoroughly read this 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 unit is exposed to extreme heat. · Any location that would interfere with moving parts on the vehicle or hamper driving. Mounting the SIR-ALP1 Tuner Be sure that you find a location that is flat and has clearance above the unit 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. Caution: If you are attaching the unit directly to the vehicle's chassis, be sure that you check to make sure the area behind the unit is free from moving parts, fuel or break lines, wire harnesses or any other items which may get damaged by drilling a mounting hole or using the supplied screws. Installing the Antenna The antenna includes a 6-1/2" 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 window, sunroof or rear hatch. To attach the cover/tail: 1) Once you have determined the proper mounting location (see next section), clean the area with the supplied alcohol swab 3) Connect the cover/tail to the antenna cable, making sure that the strainrelief on the antenna seats into the cover/tail groove. Route the cable through the wire channel in the cover/tail. Antenna (Bottom) Adhesive Strips Cable Cover/Tail 6 SIR-ALP1 Installation Guide 4) Remove the protective tape from the adhesive, carefully position the antenna with cover/tail and apply pressure to secure to the vehicle. Antenna Cable Cover/Tail · For SUVs, minivans and five-door vehicles, bring the cable into the vehicle under the rubber molding for the tailgate, and continue under the interior trim. · From the trunk, carefully route the cable to the location of the SIR-ALP1 and plug the SMB connector onto the unit. Sedan/Coupe Vehicle Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations The optimum location to mount the included antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. [. . . ] When the subscription is activated or updated, the word "UPDATING" will appear on the display. Note some Alpine headunits will have different messages- please consult your headunit owners manual for more information. Once the "UPDATING" text message disappears, you may now tune to any actively subscribed channel. Basic Operation The SIR-ALP1 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner is compatible with any Alpine headunit that is "SAT Ready" ­ which includes some 2003 models and most 2004 models. Consult Alpine or Sirius Customer Support Departments for more information about compatibility. [. . . ]