Delphi XM® SKYFiTM Installation Marine Kit Guide Contents: Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit components · · · · 2 XM Marine Antenna installation · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 XM Universal Audio Adaptor installation . . . . . 8 Hooking up the cradle · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Marine Mount installation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12 Warning: This manual and the SKYFi Operating 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 SKYFi Receiver and/or to your boat or other property. 2 Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit Set-up The Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit is designed for XM radio reception on recreational marine craft such as fishing boats, sport boats, yachts, and sailboats. Your Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit contains the following components: For use when mounting the ball-joint mounting bracket, your kit also includes: · Extra Adhesive Pad Cradle Marine mount with 1-1/2" extension, flexible adhesive mounting pad, and solid mounting plate XM Marine Antenna with 20' coaxial antenna cable · Surface Preparation Cleaning Kit · Alcohol Prep Pad · Two 5/8" rubber sealing bands Caution: The Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit is splashresistant, NOT waterproof. The Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit is not intended for use on personal watercraft (i.e., Jetskis and similar). Doing so will void your warranty. Caution: Connect only appropriate input devices to the cradle jacks. Connecting an incorrect input device may damage the system and/or the external electronic device. It is recommended that you use only the D/C power adaptor that came with your Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit. If you need to use a different adaptor, it must be a 6V, 1000mA DC adaptor and must contain a unified polarity-type jack, identified by the symbol. Splash-proof case with rubber gasket XM Universal Audio Adaptor Before You Begin Please read all instructions thoroughly before installing your Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit. Figure 1. Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit components Note: See SKYFi Operating Guide for important user information. Hooking Up The Cradle For SkyFi Receiver 3 To help protect your Universal Audio Adaptor, cover the switches with rubber sealing bands as shown. Figure 2. Connect accessories to the cradle as shown. 4 XM Marine Antenna Installation The XM Marine Antenna is easy to install on most boats using the following steps: Caution: Installation of the XM Marine Antenna may require special tools as well as knowledge of marine mechanical procedures. If you are not comfortable with or are unsure of these procedures, please seek the services of a professional. Pre-installation signal check · Before starting, make sure SKYFi is not docked in its cradle. · Firmly push the end of the antenna cable into the corresponding color-coded (pink) connector on the cradle. Note: Before permanently installing your antenna cable, you will need to attach the pink connecting shroud to the end of the cable. See figure 7 on page 7 for more information. · Temporarily mount the antenna (see figures 3 and 4 for suggested locations). · Re-dock SKYFi in its cradle. With power connected, check to see if you are receiving a signal and that no error messages are displayed. · If you do not receive a signal or the display reads "NO SIGNAL," it may be because you are in an area where the signal is blocked, i.e. by a bridge. Move the boat to another location, or try a different mounting location for the antenna. · If you are receiving an "ANTENNA" error message, do the following: 1. Turn SKYFi off, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on. 2. Recheck the antenna connection. 3. Inspect the cable to ensure it is not crimped, cut, or otherwise damaged. 4. If these actions do not have any effect, please contact your retailer. Caution: Do not cut the antenna cable and attempt to splice it or attach alternative connectors or cable. The cable and connectors used in your Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit are specially chosen and attached at the factory to ensure they will work with XM's unique frequency band. Failure to do so could damage the unit. Coil and secure any excess cable. 5 Caution: Refrain from using food or drinks near the SKYFi Receiver. Spilling food or drinks into the unit could damage it. Figure 3. The antenna can be installed on a fly bridge or electronics arch on powerboats. Figure 4. The antenna can be installed on the stern of a sailboat. Note: When mounted in this configuration on a sailboat, the mast and sails may interfere with reception when the craft is at certain angles to the satellite. 6 Positioning and pre-application · Select a location that is not enclosed or surrounded by metal that may interfere with reception. If placing the antenna on a metal fly bridge, make sure the antenna protrudes at least 5" above the bridge's top edge. Antenna extensions are available to increase the height above the boat. (e.g. Shakespeare 5228-4. Several lengths are available from multiple suppliers, including Boaters World and West Marine.) · The antenna should be placed in a location with at least a 20-degree clearance from any metallic obstruction on all sides. (See figure 5.) · Once you have a desired antenna location, plan how to route the antenna cable from this location to the receiver, avoiding blocked passages and any obstructions that could kink, crimp, twist, or chafe the cable. Clear Signals 20° Clearance Correct Blocked Signals Incorrect Figure 5. Correct and incorrect locations to mount the antenna. Final installation 1. Turn off all audio systems and other electrical devices. Disconnect the (-) negative lead from the boat's battery. 2. Verify that the antenna is in its final desired location. 3. Install the mounting bracket as shown in figure 6. First, hold the bracket in the desired position and mark the holes for drilling. 4. Drill 7/64" starter holes. Applying masking tape over the area to be drilled will help reduce splintering of the gelcoat and fiberglass. 5. Secure the bracket with the four stainless screws provided. 6. To provide a finished look, apply a small bead of white silicone around the bracket's bottom edge. 7. Route the antenna cable through the antenna extension (if used) and out through the access hole on the side of the mounting bracket. If an antenna extension is not used, firmly tighten the antenna directly to the bracket by screwing it on. If an extension is used, tighten the antenna to the extension, and the extension to the bracket. 8. Begin routing the cable from the antenna toward the receiver location, using existing holes in the boat's hull, along or behind interior walls below deck, or through a Figure 6. Installing the antenna. Warning: Take note of all fuel lines, cables, and electrical wiring near where you are installing the antenna to avoid damaging these lines and wiring and to avoid the risk of injury and or property damage. Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling around these areas. Always wear protective eyewear when using tools. cabin window opening. Drill new holes as necessary. 9. When you reach the receiver location, follow these steps to attach the antenna cable: · Attach the pink connecting shroud as shown in figure 7. · Verify that the connector is clear of obstructions and that the cable is not kinked, crimped, or chafed. · Gently push the connecting shroud over the pink lead on the cradle until it locks in place. 7 Note: Your antenna is equipped with an adjustable ratchet tilt. The angle may be adjusted to improve reception, or folded out of the way when not in use. Figure 7. Attaching the connecting shroud to the antenna cable. 8 XM Universal Audio Adaptor (FM Modulator) Installation You can listen to XM Satellite Radio directly through your FM radio using the XM Universal Audio Adaptor. To install the adaptor, follow the steps below. (See figure 2 on page 3.) 1. Insert the adaptor into a cigarette lighter or 12V power outlet. Note: A red indicator light on the adaptor signals that it is receiving 12V power and will remain on during normal operation. 2. Insert the right-angle power connector at the end of the XM Universal Audio Adaptor cable into the SKYFi marine cradle input labeled "6V." 3. Insert the right-angle audio connector at the end of the XM Universal Audio Adaptor cable into the plug on the SKYFi marine cradle labeled "Line Out." Configuring the Adaptor The XM Universal Audio Adaptor works by changing the XM Satellite Radio audio output to an FM signal that can be received by your FM radio. You may experience some interference if a local FM station is broadcasting at the same frequency, so for the best performance it is important to pick an open frequency using the following steps: 1. Tune your radio to each of the following FM frequencies and note which one does NOT have a current FM station on it and has the least amount of bleed over from a nearby station and then tune your radio to that frequency. 88.1 88.3 88.5 88.7 107.1 107.3 107.5 107.7 Note: When in highly populated metro areas with a large number of FM stations, you may have difficulty finding an available FM frequency. When moving to a new location, you may have to select a new open frequency. 2. Set the frequency you selected on the XM Universal Adaptor using the two switches on the top edge of the adaptor. First use the switch labeled "88 107" to select either the high band (107.xMHz) or the low band (88.xMHz). Next use the other switch to set the exact frequency setting: xxx.1MHz, xxx.3MHz, xxx.5MHz, or xxx.7MHz. Note: The radio frequency must always be set to the same value as the XM Universal Audio Adaptor frequency to hear the XM programming. Note: Help protect your Universal Audio Adaptor by covering the switches with the two rubber sealing bands supplied with your Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit. See figure 2 on page 3. Auto-On/Auto-Off Feature The XM Universal Audio Adaptor will automatically switch on when your SKYFi Receiver is turned on. (There may be a 10-15 second delay between turning the SKYFi Receiver on and the Audio Adaptor green light being displayed.) The adaptor will also switch off when your SKYFi Receiver is turned off. Note: A green indicator light on the adaptor is visible as long as there is an XM Satellite Radio signal available from the receiver. There may be situations under normal use where the green indicator light remains on for a short period of time (up to a minute) after the receiver is switched off. 9 10 Inserting Marine Cradle in Splash-proof Case Your Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit includes a splash-proof case designed to help protect your SKYFi Receiver from water damage. The cradle can be installed in the case as follows: 1. First, attach all of the components as shown in figure 8. Put your SKYFi Receiver into the cradle and verify that the system is working. Disassemble the system and proceed with step 2. When removing the antenna connector, be sure to push down on the tab and pull on the plastic connector directly (do NOT pull on cable or you may damage it). Figure 8. Insert the cradle into the splash-proof case as shown and secure with two stainless screws. 2. Thread the component cables through the hole in the bottom of the splashproof case, and reconnect them to the cradle as shown in figure 2 on page 3. 3. Being careful to situate the cables at the bottom of the splash-proof case, align the raised square on the back of the cradle with the recessed square in the splashproof case and gently snap into position. 4. Using the two enclosed stainless screws, screw the cradle to the splash-proof case. 5. The top half of the splash-proof case may be placed on top of the lower half, making sure the rubber gasket completes a seal. Snap the two clamps (one on each side) into place to secure your splash-proof case. 11 Warning: The Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit case is splash-proof, NOT waterproof. Do not submerge the case containing your SKYFi Receiver. Doing so could result in personal injury, and/or damage to your SKYFi Receiver. The cover needs to be completely closed and the latches should be locked in order for the case to be splash-proof. Note: To operate your SKYFi Receiver when installed in the splash-proof case, either remove the clear top cover momentarily, or use the remote control. 12 Marine Mount Installation Your Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit comes with a marine ball-joint mount that can be installed as follows: 1. Attach the splash-proof case to the ball-joint mount. Use the four stainless machine screws provided to attach the mount to the back of the splash-proof case (see figure 8). 2. Identify a hard, flat-as-possible surface to allow the optimum viewing position for the primary user while avoiding areas that could be easily bumped into by passengers. This position should be chosen to mi ...