Sirius Satellite Radio SP-C2 - Manual (Page 8)

Sportster SP-C2 User Guide
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Installation in a Vehicle: Mounting the Antenna
1. Temporarily plug the antenna into the
“ANT” connector on the back of the cradle
until it is firmly seated.
2. Find a location on a metal surface of your
vehicle at least 12" x 12", and at least 6"
from a window.
3. The antenna’s powerful magnet will secure
it to the metal surface. Before routing the
antenna cable, confirm that the antenna is
mounted in a good location.
4. Temporarily plug the Car Power Adapter into the
cigarette lighter.
5. Make sure the lock lever on the back of the cradle is in
the UNLOCK position. Slide the Receiver all the way
into the cradle so that the connector at the bottom of
the unit makes proper contact in the cradle. Move the
lock lever to the LOCK position. Press and hold the
POWER button to turn the Receiver on.
6. If your Receiver has been properly connected and the
antenna is receiving the SIRIUS signal you will hear
audio. If you do not hear audio and the display shows
“Acquiring Signal”, reposition the antenna until the
message goes away and you hear audio. (See
Antenna Signal, on page 21 of the Receiver manual
to use the ANTENNA SIGNAL screen to aim the
antenna.)
• Make sure the vehicle is not in garage, or somewhere
the satellite signal could be blocked.
• Best reception is achieved with the antenna mounted
on the roof or the trunk for convertibles.
• If the vehicle has a roof rack or skid ribs, it may be
necessary to mount the antenna off-center.