Niles TM-SIRIUS, Quick Install Manual

Page 1: ...Q U I C K I N S T A L L G U I D E SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO MODULE TM SIRIUS ...

Page 2: ...l ICS user interfaces with LCD displays It has all the functionality of a normal tuner seek through stations access to 20 favorite channels and direct access to a station by entering the channel number In addition the TM SIRIUS provides navigation of content by category and channel guide Multiple TM SIRIUS modules can be used in a single chassis to allow different SIRIUS channels to be played simu...

Page 3: ...Product Overview 2 Installation 4 Operating the TM SIRIUS Module 12 Troubleshooting 35 Accessories and Specifications 37 Contact Information 39 Warranty 40 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s ...

Page 4: ...ely Cascade Audio OUT Left and right line level audio outputs for use in multiple IntelliControl ICS chassis systems and home theater receivers Thumbscrews Secure TM SIRIUS to IntelliControl ICS Modular MultiZone Receiver Figure 1 IntelliControl ICS TM SIRIUS Module Antenna Cable Strain Relief Bracket Wire Ties ...

Page 5: ...annel Presets User defined favorites allow easy access to the most listened to stations Favorites are displayed on user interfaces with displays and are configurable in either IntelliFile 3 or from the user interfaces with displays Add to Favorites Allows user changes to favorites from user interfaces with dis plays Direct Access Tuning Provides direct entry of station channel from user interfaces...

Page 6: ...and electrical shock before making any connections to the TM SIRIUS Module CAUTION The TM SIRIUS Module is susceptible to static dis charge Be sure to use a grounding strap or touch an earth ground prior to picking up the TM SIRIUS Handle the card by its edges 1 Carefully slide the TM SIRIUS Module into the appropriate card slot Refer to the GXR2 Installation Worksheet to as sure proper card slot ...

Page 7: ...to the two thumbscrews 5 Tighten thumbscrews Do not over tighten 6 Attach the antenna to the connector of the TM Sirius card making a short loop of the antenna cable and attaching the cable to the strain relief bracket using the supplied wire ties Figure 3 Insert the relief bracket onto the two thumbscrews FM ANT TM AM FM AM ANT L R CASCADE AUDIO OUT Niles Audio Corporation Miami Florida USA ...

Page 8: ...ap on page 9 for instructions on position ing the antenna for optimum signal strength in your area of the country Multiple TM SIRIUS Module Cards When using more than one TM SIRIUS Module Card in an in stallation each tuner must be connected to a satellite radio an tenna The Niles SRK 2W or SRK 4W B allows for one antenna to provide proper signal strength to multiple TM SIRIUS tuner modules See Fi...

Page 9: ...Radio Antenna optional RG6 Coax Cable IMT 50 75MF ILA 16dB SRS 2W SRC 2M IMT 75 50 ANT SAT Satellite Radio Antenna optional 7 SRK 1W Figure 4 Installation diagram for one satellite tuner using the SRK 1W Installation Kit ANT SAT sold separately Figure 5 Installation diagram for two satellite tuners using the SRK 2W Installation Kit A B C B A C C ...

Page 10: ...na is in the optimum position the signal strength indicator located on the User Interface LCD in the upper left corner will show three bars 2 To test the TM SIRIUS prior to activation tune to Channel 184 The SIRIUS Preview Channel If the Preview Channel plays the tuner is ready for activation NOTE See Troubleshooting for additional information regarding on screen messages Activation It is recommen...

Page 11: ... been completed Call 1 888 539 SIRIUS to subscribe will appear on the display 3 Tune to Channel 0 to get the SIRIUS ID Number Write the number down for future reference 4 You can now activate by calling 1 888 539 SIRIUS 7474 or on the internet at http activate siriusradio com Have the home owner s credit card and SIRIUS ID ready and fol low the prompts to activate the subscription INSTALLATION CON...

Page 12: ...f the TM SIRIUS to the Left and Right Au dio IN on the IM AUDIO Module in the same number card slot on the Slave chassis Up to four Slave chassis may be used in a system L R Cascade Audio Out L R Audio In Stereo RCA to RCA Cable Master GXR2 TM SIRIUS Module IM AUDIO Module Slave GXR2 Figure 7 Cascade Audio Connections ...

Page 13: ...IDEO OUT CASCADE AUDIO OUT FM ANT TM AM FM AM ANT CASCADE AUDIO OUT Niles Audio Corporation Miami Florida USA GXR2 Master Chassis GXR2 Slave Chassis TM SIRIUS Module IM AUDIO Module Stereo RCA RCA Cable Expansion OUT to master ANT SAT Antenna Cascade Audio Out Communication and Control Switch CAT 5 Cable Audio In ...

Page 14: ...es Revolution DISPLAY OPERATING THE TM SIRIUS MODULE There are various user interfaces that operate with the TM SIRIUS Module The following pages contain explanations for controlling SIRIUS Satellite Radio with the Display iRemote and Contact user interfaces Master Keys Display Screen Soft Keys Cursor Keys Alphanumeric Keys ...

Page 15: ...9 4 3 64 30 44 6 4 Guide Cat Rock Favs Buzz Saw Ch 19 The Beatles Revolution 0 13 7 95 70 65 70 iPod AM FM XM Categories Guide AM FM Favorites 1 2 3 The Beatles Revolution Rock BuzzSaw Ch 19 SIRIUS iREMOTE CONTACT ic Display Screen Soft Keys Cursor Keys Master Keys Alphanumeric Keys ...

Page 16: ...ATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY PLAYING SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO To start the SIRIUS Module playing press the SIRIUS Master Key i e CHANGING CHANNELS Press the NEXT Key for the next available channel Press the PREV Key for the previous available channel ...

Page 17: ...SING THE NUMERIC KEYS To tune to a channel using the numeric keys press the numeric keys for the Sirius channel to be played i e 4 0 then press the Enter OUFS Key Press the VOL Key to raise volume Press the VOL Key to lower volume OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY CONT D ADJUSTING VOLUME ...

Page 18: ... Cat Rock Favs Buzz Saw Ch 19 The Beatles Revolution 16 To go to the next page of Categories press the Page or Page Soft Keys OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY CONT D SELECT A CHANNEL BY CATEGORY To select a channel by Category press the Cat Soft Key a list of Categories appears ...

Page 19: ...selection press the Select Key A list of Sirius channels in the selected category appears Select the desired channel by pressing the Select Key The selected channel begins playing OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY CONT D SELECT A CHANNEL BY CATEGORY CONT D To scroll through categories within a page press the Cursor or Keys The highlight moves to the next line ...

Page 20: ...ELECT A CHANNEL BY CHANNEL GUIDE To select a channel by Channel Guide press the Guide Soft Key A list of available channels appears To go to the next page of available channels press the Page or Page Soft Keys To scroll through channels within a page press the Cursor or Keys The highlight moves to the next line To make a selection press the Select Key The selected channel begins playing ...

Page 21: ...TING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY CONT D SELECT A FAVORITE CHANNEL To select a Favorite channel press the Favs Soft Key the list of preset Favorites appears To go to the next page of available Favorites press the Page or Page Soft Keys To scroll through Favorites within a page press the Cursor or Keys The highlight moves to the next line To make a selection press the Select Key The selected Favorite be...

Page 22: ...AND DISPLAY CONT D SETTING A FAVORITE CHANNEL To add a channel to the Favorites list tune to the channel to be added then press the Favs Soft Key The Sirius Favorites menu appears Use the Cursor Key to highlight Add to Favorites in the menu To add the channel to your Favorite list press the SELECT Key The added channel appears in the next available position in the Favorites list You can enter up t...

Page 23: ...E CHANNEL To delete a Favorite press the Favs Soft Key The Sirius Favorites menu appears Use the Cursor or Key to select the Favorite to be deleted Press and hold the SELECT Key for two seconds The Replace Delete menu appears Highlight Delete and press the SELECT Key To replace simply tune to the new station you wish to replace with then follow the previous steps and select Replace instead of Dele...

Page 24: ... 30 22 OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY CONT D ADD SKIP CHANNELS IN THE CHANNEL GUIDE To add or skip channels in the Channel Guide press and hold the Guide Soft Key for two seconds The Sirius Channels Add Skip menu appears To go to the next page of available channels press the Page or Page Soft Keys To scroll through channels within a page press the Cursor or Keys ...

Page 25: ... PLAYING SCREEN OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY CONT D ADD SKIP CHANNELS IN THE CHANNEL GUIDE CONT D To add or skip the highlighted channel press the Select Key The selected channel displays when it is included in the guide and when it will be skipped To exit from a menu and return to the Now Playing screen press the Back Soft Key repeatedly or press and hold the Back Soft Key for two seconds Pr...

Page 26: ... POF POF TURNING THE ZONE OFF Press the OFF Key to turn the zone off TURNING OFF ALL ZONES Press and hold the OFF Key for 2 seconds to turn Off all zones 24 OPERATING THE iREMOTE AND DISPLAY CONT D MUTING Press the MUTE Key to mute the zone Press the MUTE Key again to unmute the zone ...

Page 27: ...25 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCHSCREEN PLAYING SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO Touch the Master Key labeled SIRIUS and music begins playing i e SIRIUS CHANGING CHANNELS Press the NEXT Key for the next available channel Press the PREV Key for the previous available channel ...

Page 28: ... 70 Press the VOL Key to lower volume Press the VOL Key to raise volume OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN CONT D ADJUSTING VOLUME 26 TUNE TO A CHANNEL USING THE NUMERIC KEYS To tune to a channel using the numeric keys touch the numeric keys for the Sirius channel to be played i e 4 0 then press the Enter Key ...

Page 29: ...IRIUS Sirius Categories Rock Elec Dnc Hip Hop Country JazzStnd Page Back Page 27 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN CONT D SELECT A CHANNEL BY CATEGORY To select a channel by Category touch the Categories Soft Key A list of Categories appears To go to the next page of Categories touch the Page or Page Soft Key ...

Page 30: ...US Sirius Categories Rock Elec Dnc Hip Hop Country JazzStnd Page Back Page 28 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN CONT D SELECT A CHANNEL BY CATEGORY CONT D A list of Sirius channels in the selected category appears Select the desired channel i e HardAtak Ch 27 HardAtak Ch 27 The selected channel begins playing The Now Playing screen will show To make a selection touch a category i e Rock Rock ...

Page 31: ...lution Rock Categories Guide Favorites 1 2 3 XM HardAtak Ch 27 SIRIUS 29 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN CONT D SELECT A CHANNEL BY CHANNEL GUIDE To select a channel by Channel Guide touch the Guide Soft Key A list of available channels appears To go to the next page of Channels touch the Page or Page Soft Key Select the desired channel i e HardAtak Ch 27 HardAtak Ch 27 The selected channel beg...

Page 32: ...ution Rock Categories 1 2 3 XM BuzzSaw Ch 19 SIRIUS Guide Favorites 30 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN CONT D SELECT A FAVORITE CHANNEL To select a Favorite channel touch the Favorites Soft Key The list of preset Favorites appears To go to the next page of available favorites touch the Page or Page Soft Key Select the desired channel i e 3 Sports Byline USA 3 Sports Byline USA The selected chan...

Page 33: ...azz 5 Buzz Saw 31 OPERATING THE CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN CONT D SETTING A FAVORITE CHANNEL To add a channel to the Favorite Channel list tune to the channel to be added then touch the Favorites Soft Key The Sirius Favorites menu appears To add the station to your Favorite list touch the Add to Favorites Soft Key Add to Favorites The added station appears in the next available position in the Favorites...

Page 34: ...E CONTACT TOUCH SCREEN CONT D DELETE REPLACE A FAVORITE CHANNEL To delete a Favorite channel touch the Favorites Soft Key The Sirius Favorites menu appears Touch and hold the Favorite channel to be deleted for two seconds 4 PureJazz The Replace Delete Menu appears Touch the Delete Soft Key to remove the Favorite Delete To replace simply tune to the new station you wish to replace Then follow the p...

Page 35: ...T D ADD SKIP CHANNELS IN THE CHANNEL GUIDE To add or skip channels in the Channel Guide touch and hold the Guide Soft Key for two seconds The Add Skip Channel menu appears To go to the next page of available channels touch the Page or Page Soft Key To add or skip the highlighted channel touch the selected channel key The selected channel displays when it is included in the guide and when it will b...

Page 36: ...O NOW PLAYING SCREEN To exit from a menu and return to the Now Playing screen touch the Back Soft Key repeatedly or touch and hold the Back Soft Key for two seconds MUTING Press the MUTE 65 Key to mute the zone Press the MUTE 65 Key again to unmute the zone TURNING THE ZONE OFF Press the OFF 0 Key to turn the zone off TURNING OFF ALL ZONES Press and hold the OFF 0 Key for 2 seconds to turn all the...

Page 37: ... Radio Subscription activation SIGNAL STRENGTH RECEPTION Weak or no signal a Check 50 ohm antenna connection b Reposition antenna to improve reception c Install Niles SRK 2W or other kit when using more than one TM SIRIUS PRESETS No channels in Favorites Program Favorite channels using IntelliFile 3 or User Interface AUDIO No Audio in expansion zones Check connection of L R Cascade Audio OUT from ...

Page 38: ... has changed and is being updated Wait for encryption code to finish updating ACQUIRING SIRIUS Signal is too weak to tune in Confirm that antenna has not moved or is being obstructed from line of sight to satellite CALL SIRIUS Subscription has not been activated Call SIRIUS 1 888 539 SIRIUS to activate subscription INVALID CHANNEL Improper channel number entered Re enter channel number ...

Page 39: ...S Module For more Satellite Radio Acces sories visit nilesaudio com ANT SAT SRK 1W SRK 2W SRK 4W XM SIRIUS Satellite Radio Antenna Installation Kit for One 1 Satellite Radio Tuner Installation Kit for Two 2 Satellite Radio Tuners Installation Kit for Four 4 Satellite Radio Tuners FG01254 FG01258 FG01260 FG01262 ...

Page 40: ...o 2345 MHz Channels Up to 150 channels based on user s subscription package SIRIUS antenna connection 50Ω SMB Requires SIRIUS Subscription for content Warranty Two year limited Shipping Weight 1 lb DIMENSIONS TM Sirius Module Card 1 1 4 W x 3 3 4 Hx 7 1 4 D COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATIONS Safety Evaluated to UL EN 60065 EMC FCC Part 15 GXR2 ...

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Page 42: ...or your costs of removing and transporting the product for warranty service evaluation or installation of any replacement product provided under this warranty This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed tampered with or defaced the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer or reseller THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPR...

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Page 44: ...ile and iRemote are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Niles reserves the right to change specifications descriptions and prices without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications Designed and engineered in the USA DS00433C ...