Sirius Satellite Radio SIR-ALP10T manual

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    Inst allation Guide SIR-ALP10T ALPINE COMP A TIBLE SIRIUS SA TELLITE RADIO PLUS TRAFFIC TUNER[...]

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    2 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the SIR-ALP10T , the Alpine Comp atible SIRIUS Satellite Radio Plus T raffic T uner! Y our new SIRIUS Radio Plus T raffic T uner is designed to work with compatible Alpine satellite radio ready headunits and traffic ready navigation systems. Cont act Alpine or SIRIUS for model comp[...]

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    3 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 3 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide T able of Content s Package Content s ............................................................................................................... 3 W arnings and Cautions .................................................................................................[...]

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    4 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide W ARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERA TE ANY FUNCTION THA T T AKES YOUR A TTENTION A WA Y FROM SAFEL Y DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete sto[...]

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    5 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 5 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide CAUTION This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. HAL T USE IMMEDIA TEL Y IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return the unit to your authorized r[...]

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    6 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide Installing the Antenna The antenna includes a plastic 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 rear window , sunroof or rear hatch. T o attach the cover/tail: 1. Once you have determin[...]

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    7 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 7 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations The optimum location to mount the antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. It is important to avoid any obstruction that will block the satellite signal, such as a roof rack. For convertible vehicles, install the antenna on the trunk lid a[...]

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    8 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide 1 3 2 4 DATA Wiring and Cable Connections Antenna Input Connect the right-angle SMB connector from the antenna. Push firmly to attach. Ai-NET Output Connector Use the supplied Ai-NET cable to connect to the Alpine Headunit or Audio Processor – See “System Connection Examples” for more specific details. Ai-NET I[...]

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    9 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 9 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide DATA Antenna (21’ cable) Mount on Roof of V ehicle Black (Pin 3) – Connect to Chassis Ground (–) 2.5-meter Ai-NET Cable (Connect to Alpine SA T Ready Headunit or Signal Processor) Y ellow (Pin 2) – Connect to Battery Positive (+) Right-angle SMB Connector Note: It[...]

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    10 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide System Connection Examples System 1: Alpine Navigation System and SIR-ALP10T (FRONT VIEW) (REAR VIEW) Alpine Navigation System (NVE-N872A) DA TA EX-2 DISPLA Y Alpine Monitor System (TME-M770 or TME-M710) Note: For this system configuration, be sure to connect the RED wire on the SIR-ALP10T to a fused ACC or IGN line[...]

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    11 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 11 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide System 2: Alpine Headunit, Alpine Navigation System, and SIR-ALP10T (REAR VIEW) (FRONT VIEW) Special Note BOTTOM COVER Ai-NET NORM EQ DIV Ai-NET Switch Set to NORM~ Default Setting. Alpine SA T Ready Headunit (Ai-NET CD Player or Mobile Multimedia Station) DA TA Alpine [...]

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    12 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide System Connection Examples (Continued) System 3: Alpine Headunit, Alpine Navigation System, CD Changer or IPOD Interface, and SIR-ALP10T Note: For this system configuration, DO NOT connect the RED (ACC/IGN) line on the SIR-ALP10T . (REAR VIEW) (FRONT VIEW) Special Note BOTTOM COVER Ai-NET NORM EQ DIV Ai-NET Switch S[...]

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    13 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 13 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide System 4: Alpine Multimedia Headunit, Alpine Navigation System, CD-Changer or IPOD Interface, and SIR-ALP10T Note: For this system configuration, DO NOT connect the RED (ACC/IGN) line on the SIR-ALP10T . (REAR VIEW) (FRONT VIEW) Bottom of T uner Module Alpine CD Changer[...]

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    14 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide System 5: Alpine Multimedia Headunit, Alpine Navigation System, CD-Changer or IPOD Interface, Audio Processor , and SIR-ALP10T System Connection Examples (Continued) Alpine CD Changer (CHA-S634)/Alpine iPOD interface (KCA-420i) DA TA Alpine Multimedia Station Headunit (IV A-D300, IVA-D310, IV A-D901) EX-2 DISPLA Y H[...]

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    15 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 15 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide Y ou must activate the SIR-ALP10T before you can start to receive the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service and the SIRIUS T raffic service. Each is a separate service, and each needs to be activated individually . In order to activate your radio and traffic subscriptions, you[...]

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    16 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide 4 . When the Nav Menu screen is displayed, touch the Setup button, or select it by tilting the joystick to highlight it and press the ENTER button. 5 . When the Setup screen is displayed, touch the T raffic Information selection, or select it by tilting the joystick to highlight it and press the ENTER button. Note: [...]

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    17 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 17 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide The traffic information setup controls the way the traffic and navigation information is displayed. T o review and/or change these parameters: 1 . T urn on the Alpine navigation system and monitor/display . 2 . The navigation system will display a disclaimer notice. Sel[...]

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    18 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide T o change the T raffic Icon setting, touch T raffic Icons , or select it by tilting the joystick to highlight your selection and press the ENTER button. Show: The selected traffic incident icons are displayed on the map screen. If Show is selected, you may also choose the types of traffic incidents you want to be d[...]

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    19 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 19 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide T o change the Detour Based On setting, touch Detour Based On , or select it by tilting the joystick to highlight your selection and press the ENTER button. T raffic: The system will provide a detour by considering traffic congestion reported along the route within 30 m[...]

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    20 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide 4 . The T raffic Incident List screen is displayed and provides a list of traffic incident information in the vicinity of the vehicle. There are several options available to you from this screen, which are described in the following sections: T raffic Incident T ouching a specific traffic incident from the list (or [...]

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    21 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 21 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide These messages vary by headunit model. Consult your Alpine headunit owners manual for more information. LOADING - Indicates that the SIR-ALP10T is acquiring audio and/or program information. UPDA TING or CALL 1-888-CALL SIRIUS T O ACTIV A TE - This message appears when [...]

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    22 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide Specifications Operational Frequencies Satellite ............................................................................. 23 2 2.293/2330.207 MHz T errestrial .......................................................................................... 2326.250MHz Power Requirements ...............................[...]

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    23 SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide 23 SIR-ALP10T Installation Guide 12 MONTH LIMITED W ARRANTY Sirius Satellite Radio warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of or[...]

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    © 2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. SIRIUS Satellite Radio 1221 A venue of the Americas New Y ork, NY 10020 (888) 539-7474 ww w .sirius.com SIR-ALP10T Manual (101805a) ® “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.[...]