Roady BT Support - Quick Start Guide

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What’s in the Box?

CAUTION: Do not attempt to install, activate, or adjust any of the setting options described in this Quick Start Guide unless your vehicle is parked in a safe location.

Roady BT Display
Intelligent Power Adapter
Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps
Dash Mount
Magnetic Adapter
Extra Adhesive
Antenna & Dash Mount Alcohol Preparation Pads
Display Cable
Aux Audio Cable
Magnetic Mount Antenna
Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience. It is your responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills and physical ability required to properly perform an installation. SiriusXM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third party products. It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction. SiriusXM product warranties do not cover the installation, removal or reinstallation of any product.
1

Find a Location for the Roady BT Display and Mount it

Select either the Dash Mount method or the Vent Mount method for mounting the Roady BT, or, if there is a metal surface in the vehicle, the Magnet can be attached directly to the metal surface without using the Dash or Vent Mount. Other magnetic type mounts may also be purchased separately from other vendors.

Dash Mount Method:

IMPORTANT: The air temperature needs to be at least 60°F to install the Dash Mount. If needed, turn on the heater in your vehicle.

  1. Select a flat surface for the Dash Mount with ample room for the Roady BT display. Avoid mounting on leather surfaces. Choose a location that doesn’t interfere with the driver’s vision or access to driving controls, one that won’t interfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment, and makes the Roady BT display easily accessible for operation. (Airbag locations are typically marked with “SRS” logos.)
  2. Orient the adhesive foot so that Roady BT is easily accessible. Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive foot to position 1, 2, or 3, and then tighten it.
  3. You can tilt the Dash Mount in your preferred direction.
  4. Remove the adhesive liner from the back of the Magnet and adhere the adhesive side of the Magnet to the Dash Mount.
  5. Clean the mounting surface in the vehicle with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
  6. Once the surface is dry, remove the adhesive liner from the Dash Mount. Press and hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds. Allow the adhesive to cure for 2-4 hours.
  7. Attach the Roady BT Display to the magnet on the Dash Mount.
Vent Mount Method:
  1. Select a vent with ample room for the Roady BT display, one that won’t interfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment, and makes the Roady BT display easily accessible for operation. (Airbag locations are typically marked with “SRS” logos.)
  2. Some vents have recessed louvers. If yours are recessed, remove the regular vent clamps and install the extended vent clamps.
  3. Remove the adhesive liner from the back of the Magnet and adhere the adhesive side of the Magnet to the Vent Mount.
  4. Install the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent.
    1. Insert the vent mount into the vent opening.
    2. Push until hooked on the rear of the vent louver. Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent.
    3. If necessary, adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different tilt adjustment hole.
  5. Attach the Roady BT Display to the magnet on the Vent Mount.
2

Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna

  1. Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna outside your vehicle, on a clean and dry horizontal surface that will always face the sky.
  2. Choose the location for the antenna according to your type of vehicle. Center it between the left and right sides, and away from other antennas.

    3. Sedans and Coupes
    (above front windshield or rear window)

    Pickups
    (above front windshield)

    Convertibles
    (leading edge of trunk)

    SUVs
    (rear of roof)

TIP: Use the Alcohol Prep Pad to clean the surface.

3

Route the Antenna Cable

NOTE: These instructions are for a sedan or coupe where the antenna is mounted above the front windshield. The Roady BT User Guide has detailed antenna cable routing instructions for all types of vehicles. Go to https://www.siriusxm.com/guides for the User Guide.

  1. Tuck the antenna cable under the rubber molding around the glass and run it to the nearest corner.
  2. Route the cable out of the molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening.
  3. Lift the weather stripping. Tuck and run the cable inside it to the bottom of the door opening. Replace the weather stripping.
  4. Pull the cable out and route it to the Roady BT Intelligent Power Adapter.
  5. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into the ANT connector on the Intelligent Power Adapter.

    6. TIP: Include enough slack in your routing to accommodate open doors or the hood lid. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location and keep it away from any vehicle pedals or controls.

4

Connect the Intelligent Power Adapter

  1. Connect one end of the Display Cable to the Intelligent Power Adapter and the other end to the Roady BT display.
  2. Insert the Intelligent Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.
  3. Roady BT should power on automatically. If not, press the Power button on Roady BT to turn it on.
5

Verify Signal Reception

  1. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
  2. Verify that you are receiving the XM signal. The Roady BT Radio should be tuned to XM channel 1, the XM Preview channel. There should at least be two bars in the upper right corner of the Now Playing screen that denotes antenna signal strength. If not, be sure that you have mounted the antenna on the outside of the vehicle, as shown in step 2, and that the vehicle is parked outdoors with a clear view of the sky. Move the vehicle away from any obstructed area, for example, if you are parked in a garage, or parked near a large structure.
  3. You can also press the Menu button and then press to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press and hold the Menu button to return to XM channel 1, the XM Preview channel.
6

Connect the Audio

Decide on one of the in-box audio connection options, Aux or Bluetooth®, or you can connect the audio using an FM Direct Adapter (FMDA25) (sold separately, professional installation recommended). Refer to the three following sections for each audio option installation.

Note that initially no audio connection option is selected for Roady BT. For each of the following audio connection options you will first need to select the desired audio option before the SiriusXM audio can be heard.

Aux: Best: Connect the audio using the provided Aux Audio Cable if your vehicle’s radio/headunit has an auxiliary input jack.
  1. Plug one end of the Aux Audio Cable into the AUDIO connector of the Intelligent Power Adapter and the other end into the auxiliary input (Aux or Audio) jack in the vehicle.
  2. Turn on your vehicle’s radio/headunit and set it to play from the auxiliary input source.
  3. Press the Menu button on Roady BT and then, press to highlight Audio Settings and press Select.
  4. Audio Output will be highlighted. Press the Select button until AUX is shown as the selected audio output.
  5. Wait a moment while the Aux audio is enabled and then you should hear channel 1 playing through the radio/headunit.

TIP! Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer.

Bluetooth: Best: Connect the audio using Bluetooth if your vehicle’s radio/headunit supports Bluetooth.

Note that Roady BT is only compatible with radios and headunits which support the Bluetooth audio streaming protocol. If the vehicle radio/headunit only supports the Bluetooth phone protocol, Bluetooth cannot be used for the Roady BT audio connection.

  1. Temporarily turn off Bluetooth capability in any devices that you may have with you during the installation, such as a cellphone, to avoid other devices connecting to the vehicle’s radio/headunit instead of Roady BT.
  2. Place the vehicle’s radio/headunit in Bluetooth pairing mode. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on how to do this.
  3. Press the Menu button on Roady BT and then, press to highlight Audio Settings and press the Select button.


  4. Audio Output will be highlighted. Press the Select button until Bluetooth is shown as the selected audio output, and then wait a moment while Bluetooth is enabled.
  5. Press to highlight Bluetooth Settings and press the Select button.
  6. Add New Bluetooth Device will be highlighted. Press the Select button.
  7. The Pair Bluetooth Device message is displayed. Verify that the vehicle’s radio/headunit is on, is discoverable and in pairing mode and press the Select button to continue.
  8. Wait as Roady BT searches for discoverable Bluetooth devices. When the vehicle’s radio/headunit is shown in the list, press to highlight the name and press the Select button. (If you don’t know the Bluetooth name of the radio/headunit, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for the name.)
  9. Roady BT will begin pairing and when connected will display a Successfully Connected message. Wait a moment until you hear channel 1 playing through the radio/headunit.
  10. Press the Select button. Press and hold the Menu button to exit to the Now Playing screen.

If Roady BT was unsuccessful in pairing and connecting, a different Bluetooth pairing and connecting method may necessary for this vehicle’s radio/headunit. Please refer to the Roady BT User Guide for additional pairing and connecting methods (siriusxm.com/guides), and also the Roady BT FAQs for the very latest Bluetooth tips and information.

FM: Good: Connect the audio using the FM feature of Roady BT to play the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio.
  1. Purchase an FM Direct Adapter (FMDA25) and follow the instructions included with the FM Direct Adapter and install the FMDA25.
  2. Connect the FM cable from the FMDA25 to the FM connector on the Intelligent Power Adapter.



  3. Press the Menu button on Roady BT and then, press to highlight Audio Settings and press the Select button.
  4. Audio Output will be highlighted. Press the Select button until FM is shown as the selected audio output and wait a moment while the FM audio is enabled.
  5. Set Roady BT to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected on your vehicle’s FM radio:
    1. Press the Menu button on Roady BT and then press to scroll to and highlight Audio Settings and press the Select button.
    2. Press to scroll to and highlight FM Channels and press the Select button.
    3. Press to scroll to and highlight FM2. Press the Select button.
    4. Press and to tune in steps of .2, or press and to tune in steps of 1 to select the available FM channel you have chosen. Press the Select button to select the FM channel.
    5. The selected FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen. Press and hold the Menu button to return to the Now Playing screen.
  6. You should hear channel 1 playing through the vehicle’s FM radio. If you are not satisfied with the audio quality, try a different FM channel.

TIP! You may find an FM channel with static or silence on the vehicle’s FM radio that does not work with Roady BT. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the SiriusXM broadcast. The options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection method.

7

Subscribe

You can follow either the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board activation guide to activate your Roady BT and subscribe to the SiriusXM service.

General Activation and Subscription Process:
    *The phone number shown above may differ from the one shown on Roady BT. All numbers are valid.
  1. Make sure Roady BT is turned on, receiving the XM signal, and tuned to XM Preview channel 1 so that you can hear SiriusXM audio.
  2. Make a note of your SiriusXM Radio ID. You can find it by selecting Radio ID in menu items, by tuning to channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box, and on the label on the Intelligent Power Adapter.
    NOTE! The SiriusXM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.
  3. To subscribe:
    • Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow to access or set up an online account, subscribe to the service, and activate your Radio.
      • OR
    • By phone: Call 1-866-587-4225.

Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes after you have completed the subscription process, but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your Radio remain on until subscribed. Once subscribed, the Radio will receive and you can tune to the channels in your subscription plan.

Press or to tune to other channels, and or to browse the different categories of channels. Learn what all the Roady BT buttons do in the panel below.

Activation Guide:

For your convenience, Roady BT has an on-board activation guide. You can activate your radio and subscribe to the XM service by using this guide, where you will be guided step-by-step through the subscription process. To access and use the guide, simply follow these steps:

  1. Turn Roady BT on and press the Menu button.
  2. Activate Radio will be highlighted. Press the Select button.
  3. Follow the directions on each successive screen until you complete the subscription process.

Roady BT Button Functions

Roady BT Now Playing Screen

When listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed on the Now Playing screen. The Roady BT User Guide is available at: www.siriusxm.com/guides.

Specifications

System  
Power Requirements: 9-16 V DC,500 mA (max)
Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Audio Output: 1.0 Vrms (max)
   
Roady BT Display  
Dimensions: 5.0 in (W) x 2.7 in (H) x 0.64 in (D)
128 mm (W) x 68 mm (H) x 16.35 mm (D)
Weight: 4.1 oz (117 g)
   
Intelligent Power Adapter  
Dimensions: 3.7 in (W) x 2.1 in (H) x 1.2 in (D)
94 mm (W) x 54 mm (H) x 31 mm (D)
Weight: 1.9 oz (57 g)
Input / Output: 9-16 V DC / 5 V DC, 1.0 A
Audio Connector: 1/8 in (3.5 mm) female
Antenna Connector: SMB male
FM Connector: 3/32 in (2.5 mm) female
Vehicle Antenna  
Type: SiriusXM Magnetic Mount
Connector: SMB female, right angle
Cable Length: Approximately 23 ft (7.0 m)
   
Aux Audio Cable  
Connectors: 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo male to 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo male
Cable Length: Approximately 4 ft (1.2 m)
   
Display Cable  
Connectors: USB Micro-B male to male
Cable Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.8 m)
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FCC STATEMENT

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirius XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the installation instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver.
  • Increase the separation between the SiriusXM equipment and the affected receiver.
  • Connect the SiriusXM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Part 15 Device Warning: Modifications by anyone other than the party responsible for compliance with the FCC rules may void the authority granted under FCC regulations to operate this device.

FCC RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT

This Intelligent Power Adapter complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This Intelligent Power Adapter should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 in) from your body.

WARNING! The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver use in any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation). Therefore, Sirius XM Radio Inc. cannot support this type of application or installation.