Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SIR-BB3 Sirius Satellite Radio
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128-7266A 1 of 12 SHU TTLE BO O M BO X SI R-BB3 Us e r Gui de Released 9-15-04. Revision A: 10-28-04. Changed front cover and added Sirius Legal Stament (page 2).
128-7266A 2 of 12 Congratulations -2- Y ou are one step closer to experiencing the latest innovation in Sirius Satellite Radio. Sirius will revolutionize your portable in-home, vehicle and family entertainment, such as camping trips and beach excursions, using the Sirius Model SIR-BB3 Boom Box as the base receptacle for your Shuttle Receiver .
128-7266A 3 of 12 -3- FCC Regulations This unit complies with the interference limits relative to a Class B digital device, applicable under Part 15 of the FCC Rules regarding installation in a residential environment.
128-7266A 4 of 12 Setting Up and Installing Y our Kit NOTE: The SIRIUS® signal can be received and processed virtually anywhere as long as there are no obvious satellite signal obstructions such as high terrain, trees, overhangs, etc.
128-7266A 5 of 12 -5- Boom Box SIR-BB3 Controls The Audiovox Sirius ® Boom Box SIR-BB3 provides Power ON/OFF and VOLUME +/- pushbuttons, and a MODE pushbutton to toggle between Satellite Radio or an auxiliary audio input signal. A power-on/low battery LED is also located on the front panel.
128-7266A 6 of 12 1. Turn the Boom Box upside down to access the battery compartment. 2. Push the battery cover latches forward and flip up the battery compartment cover to the open position. 3. Insert eight (8) D-Cell batteries observing battery polarity as shown; then close the cover .
128-7266A 7 of 12 a. In a major city , where Sirius ground repeaters are present, you can usually place the antenna away from a window and still achieve the desired results. b. Y ou can also place the antenna outside (on the roof structure), provided it is clear of any overhead obstructions.
128-7266A 8 of 12 -8- time. In most cases however , the signal should be available continuously . If you experience a loss of signal or audio, reposition the antenna inside the home or outside as necessary . 6. Antenna Placement Considerations The antenna should be placed on a relatively flat surface whenever possible.
128-7266A 9 of 12 -9- Specifications Nominal Output Power per Channel 5.0 Watts Rms T otal Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.3% at 1 Watt Frequency Response 30Hz to 20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 65dB Maximum Speaker Impedance 8 Ohms Nominal Headphone Output Impedance 32 Ohms Headphone Output Level 500 mV (Maximum) Headphone Connector Type 3.
128-7266A 10 of 12 -10- Maintenance Periodic Inspection The SIR-BB3 Boom Box should be inspected periodically for external damage. At least once every 30 days of use, perform the following checks: 1. Inspect the 20-pin Shuttle connector for loose, bent or broken pins, misalignment, etc.
128-7266A 11 of 12 Troubleshooting T L U A F E L B A B O R P E S U A C Y D E M E R n o n r u t t o n s e o d m e t s y Sf f o o t t e s s i r e w o p e l t t u h S e l t t u h S e h t g n i s u n o r .
128-7266A 12 of 12 128-7266A © 2004 Audiovox Electronics Corporation AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part .
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