Clarion SIRCR User manual

SIRCR
Vehicle Installation Kit
Vehicle Installation Guide

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Dear Customer
Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s
finest brand in the electronic industry. At Clarion we
are committed to high-quality sound reproduction,
and are confident that you will be pleased with your
purchase.
Clarion’s Sirius Satellite Plug and Play Receiver
provides entertainment with the flexibility of both
home and car use.
100 streams (channels) of original programming
received in high-quality digital sound provide:
• 60 channels of commercial-free music
• 40 channels of news, sports and entertainment
This SIRCR Vehicle Installation Kit contains the
antenna and power adapter required to provide
satellite radio in your automobile. The antenna
connects to the Plug and Play receiver cradle.
When not traveling by car, you can disconnect the
Plug and Play receiver from its vehicle cradle and
connect it to the cradle at home (using the optional
SIRHM Home Installation Kit)
Clarion and Sirius Satellite Radio welcome you to an
experience like no other.
To learn more about Clarion’s complete line of audio
products, please visit us at our Website:
www.clarion.com

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Vehicle Precautions
Follow these precautions to avoid serious auto
accident or personal injury:
• Do not mount the Plug and Play receiver where
it will block your view through the windshield or
your view of dashboard indicators and displays.
• Do not mount the Plug and Play receiver where
it might obstruct the operation of a safety
device, such as air bags, etc.
• Do not let the receiver distract you as you drive.
You are responsible for the vehicle. Always
drive safely and follow traffic rules.
FCC Notice
This receiver 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. If the receiver is not
installed in accordance with these instructions, it
could cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception. If this condition persists after
corrective action, consult your dealer or experienced
installation facility.
Copyright and Trademarks
This document is copyrighted by Clarion. You may
not copy any portion of it without permission.
SIRIUS is a registered trademark of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio.

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Contents
Installation cautions ................................ 5
Listening options ..................................... 6
Connecting using an audio cable ............... 6
Connecting using FM transmission ............. 7
Install the cradle ....................................... 7
Install the cradle in the base ....................... 9
Using other manufacturer’s mounts .......... 10
Install the receiver .................................. 10
Removing the receiver ........................... 11
Mount the antenna ................................. 11
Determine the best position ......................11
Route the cable .........................................12
Limited warranty information ................ 15

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In addition to this manual, this kit includes the following:
1. Package contents
Car antenna
Power adapter
Audio cable
4 Phillips machine
screws (M4 x 8 mm)
4 split lock washers (M4) 4 flat washers (M4) 1 alcohol swab
Cradle installed on base

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• To prevent a short-circuit, turn off the ignition
and remove the negative (-) battery cable
before starting to install. Connect the power
wires last.
• Do not install the receiver where it will receive
direct sunlight or be subject to extreme
temperatures.
• Mount the receiver firmly in place using the
hardware supplied. Incorrect installation may
cause damage to the system.
2. Installation cautions • Do not damage the vehicle wiring.
• Use the supplied screws and washers.
• Do not snag any wires when tightening the
screws.
In addition to the components in the kit, you will
need a dry, clean, lint-free cloth. If it’s cold outside
you may also need a hair dryer to warm the
adhesive backing on the mounting base.

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If you are uncomfortable installing
components in your car, enlist the
help of a professional installer.
The Plug and Play receiver and cradle provide an
audio output signal that you may connect:
• Directly using the audio cable supplied.
The audio signal travels from the cradle to the
auxiliary inputs of a radio or other system.
• Wirelessly using the Plug and Play receiver’s
FM Transmitter feature.
The satellite radio plays through your car radio
when the radio is tuned to one of ten FM
frequencies.
3. Listening options
Note
Connecting using an audio cable
To use the wireless connection, do
not connect the audio cable.
Use an audio cable when connecting to
entertainment systems other than a radio.
Audio cable connections
Note
Power adapter
Audio cable
Car antenna
Left side
of cradle

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Connecting using FM transmission
Wireless connection
The cradle supports ten FM transmission
frequencies.
1. Turn the Plug and Play receiver on.
2. Confirm that the FM Transmitter option is set to
FM ON. This is the default setting.
3. Select a frequency on the Plug and Play
receiver using the FM Transmitter option.
Vehicle FM radio Power adapter
Vehicle
radio
antenna
Left side
of cradle
Car antenna
For more information, see the Plug and Play
Receiver User’s Guide.
4. Set your car radio to the same frequency.
You can mount the cradle directly to the dashboard
or another flat surface or you may mount it using the
mounting base in this kit.
1. Locate a firm, reasonably flat surface within
your vehicle to permit optimum viewing and
line-of-sight access by the supplied remote
control.
4. Install the cradle

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Do not install the cradle or mounting
base on a leather or fabric surface, or
in a position that could impair your
vision, block air bags or obstruct
vehicle dashboard controls, including
radio CD/cassette operational
displays.
Be very careful and plan ahead when selecting
the mounting location. If you use the adhesive
backing on the base you won’t be able to
reposition the receiver once you mate the
backing to the mounting surface.
To screw the base to the surface, avoid
unintentional damage by making sure the area
behind the mounting surface is clear of wires or
other items.
Caution
The fins on the mounting base are
pliable and can be bent to conform to
most mounting surfaces.
2. Using the alcohol swab, clean the mounting
surface and thoroughly wipe the area dry with a
clean, lint-free cloth.
3. Decide how to mount the cradle. Your choices
are:
• Install the cradle in the mounting base and
use the adhesive backing to fix the mounting
base to the mounting surface.
• Install the cradle in the mounting base and
use screws to fix the base to the mounting
surface.
Note

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Install the cradle in the base
The cradle comes with two mounting plates, one on
the rear and the other on the bottom of the receiver.
Mounting plates and screws
Bottom mounting plate Screws
Rear view of cradle
Bottom of cradle
1. Choose one of the mounting plates, loosen and
remove the two screws that secure the plate to
the cradle.
2. Save the screws for reassembly and remove
the plate.
Mounting plate installed on base
Star nut
Ball strut assembly
Threaded socket
Flat-head screw
Lockwasher
SCREW
LOCKWASHER
FLATWASHER
BALL STRUT
STAR NUT
MOUNTING BASE
THREADED SOCKET
CRADLE
MOUNTING
PLATE