Delphi SkyFi2 SA10102, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...or Kit Setup 15 Warranty 18 Warning This manual and the SKYFi2 Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide contain important safety and operating information Please read and follow the instructions in these manuals Failure to do so could result in personal injury death and or damage to your SKYFi2 Receiver accessories and or to your vehicle or other property ...

Page 2: ...y to operate this equipment Important The FCC and FAA have not certified the Delphi XM SKYFi2 Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft neither portable nor permanent instal lation Therefore Delphi cannot support this type of application or installation 2 Cassette audio adaptor Vehicle swivel mount SKYFi2 Cradle Vent mount 12V power adaptor XM Vehicle Antenna Figure 1 SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor...

Page 3: ... Caution Connect only appropriate input devices to the SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit Connecting any incorrect input devices may damage the system and or the external electronic device It is recommended that you use only the 12V to 6V conversion power adaptor that came with your SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit ...

Page 4: ... Better Best 4 The SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit offers you many ways of connecting your SKYFi2 to your vehicle s radio All options provide excellent sound quality and stereo separation Review and consider your own unique situation when choosing from the three options ...

Page 5: ...old separately can provide audio input through the vehicle s antenna lead Some vehicles may require special antenna lead adaptors Wireless FM Modulator For the ultimate ease of installation SKYFi2 has a built in wireless FM modulator that allows you to hear XM programming on any nearby FM radio This FM modulator is turned on whenever the cassette adaptor or any other audio cable is unplugged from ...

Page 6: ...na 12V power adaptor and audio connector or cassette adaptor if used to the SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor cradle with the SKYFi2 Receiver inserted Plug the 12V power adap tor into the cigarette lighter and place the XM Antenna on the roof of your vehicle Make sure you are outdoors and not surrounded by tall buildings or trees Turn on both your vehicle s radio and SKYFi2 Receiver Tune the SKYFi2 Receiver ...

Page 7: ...he main piece Clip the assembly onto the vent and then posi tion the pivoting kickstand at the bottom The orientation of the clips must match each other and may need to be rotated in one of two possible orientations depending on the design of the air vent being used Be careful when installing and removing the vent mount clips to prevent damaging the vent fins 5 The SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit has t...

Page 8: ... a circular adhesive pad and adhere to the vehicle s surface Make sure you accurately place the pad on the first try since in many cases it will bond almost immediately For best results do not touch or apply pressure to the vehicle mount for 72 hours motion or back and forth Dry the area with a clean dry cloth Repeat the cleaning process Allow to air dry thoroughly Clean the same surface with the ...

Page 9: ...vel mount figures 3 and 4 7 Reassemble the system as in step 2 8 Attach the antenna as explained on page 11 and route the antenna cable as described on page 13 Figure 3 Vent mount To vehicle dashboard Figure 4 Attach vehicle mount to back of SKYFi2 as shown ...

Page 10: ...sharp tools that could damage the vehicle s interior 2 If the pad fails to loosen warm it with a hair dryer for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the adhesive Be careful not to apply too much heat which could damage the mounting surface Repeat step 1 3 If any adhesive remains on the dashboard surface the adhesive can easily be removed by rubbing your thumb or finger across it 4 As necessary use a mild hous...

Page 11: ...least 12 x 12 of surface area and a minimum of 6 from a window or sunroof Figure 5 shows three typical mounting locations Due to the small size of this antenna there are many possible locations for installation depending on the vehicle Improper positioning of the antenna could cause brief interruptions in the signal reception Figure 5 The design flexibility of your XM Antenna allows mounting on ma...

Page 12: ... compromise between installation location and reception quality must be assumed by the user If the vehicle has roof racks or skid ribs you may mount the antenna off center If the vehicle is a hard or soft top convertible then the antenna can be mounted on the metal trunk lid at least 4 from the rear window Ensure that the antenna does not interfere with the opening or closing of the convertible to...

Page 13: ... metal open ing use a rubber grommet to prevent damage For antennas mounted at the front or middle of the roof route the cable along the door jamb and into the vehi cle See figure 6 In some vehicles you may route the cable through the same grommet that carries power window and power lock wires 13 Front or Middle Mounting Option Figure 6 Route XM Antenna through windshield as shown ...

Page 14: ...o not try to force it through instead route the cable under the weather seal near the bottom of the door For antennas mounted at the rear of the roof route the cable into the trunk as shown in figure 7 Always use the weather seal at the lowest part of the trunk to reduce water leaks Use pre existing wiring channels when possible ...

Page 15: ...nd Note See SKYFi2 User Guide for important user information Caution Connect only the appropriate input devices to the SKYFi2 Home Adaptor Kit jacks Connecting any incorrect input device may damage the system and or the external elec tronic device It is recommended that you use only the AC power adaptor that came with your SKYFi2 Home Adaptor Kit If you need to use a different adaptor it must be a...

Page 16: ...n on your SKYFi2 Receiver and the stereo Tune to XM channel 1 You should be able to hear the XM Preview channel If not check all connections Note The Delphi SA10006 Antenna Extension Cable sold separately is designed to work with the SKYFi2 Home Adaptor Kit and provides an additional 50 feet of cable length to the standard XM Home Antenna Figure 9 Connect the SKYFi2 Home Stand to power antenna and...

Page 17: ...n until you press the menu button again so you have plenty of time to aim the antenna Slowly turn and tilt the antenna The satellite and terrestrial signal bars will change Find the position that gives the strongest signal strength at least two bars on either satellite or terrestrial 4 Once you are convinced you have determined the proper position to receive the best possible signal press the menu...

Page 18: ...nce cosmetic or decora tive items including any non operative parts Under no circumstances will Delphi be liable for any incidental or consequential damages under this warranty or any implied warranties These remedies are the customer s exclusive remedies for breach of warranty This limited warranty only extends to customers who purchase the Products in the United States Delphi will not be respons...

Page 19: ...of purchase indicating the date of purchase amount paid and place of purchase Customers who fail to provide such proof of purchase will be charged for the repair replacement of any Product How state law relates to the warranty Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties or the exclusion or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages So the above limi tation...

Page 20: ...r Service 1 877 GO DELPHI www delphi com Printed on Recycled Paper 2004 Delphi Corporation All rights reserved DPSS 04 E 065 The SKYFi2 name XM name TuneSelect and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...