Directed SIRIUS FM-SC 1 Troubleshooting guide

FM-SC 1
Universal Vehicle Interface
for
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
User’s/Installation Guide

FCC NOTICE:
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Directed Electronics is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifica-
tions to this equipment. Such modifications could void the User’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Table of Contents
FCC NOTICE: ..................................................................... 2
Warning and Safety Information ...................................... 4
Warning: ................................................................... 4
Caution:................................................................... 5
Congratulations................................................................ 6
Package Contents ............................................................. 6
Important Pre-Installation Notes.....................................8
FM-SC1 Installation Notes................................................ 9
Display Control Unit Installation Notes .......................... 10
System Wiring Diagrams................................................ 11
Display Control Unit (DCU).............................................. 14
Remote Control .............................................................. 15
Activating your SIRIUS Subscription .............................. 16
Basic Operation .............................................................. 17
General notes before beginning: ........................... 17
Changing Channels or Categories ......................... 18
Display Button (DISP)............................................. 18
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title)
................................................................................ 18
Direct Tuning ......................................................... 19
Advanced Features ......................................................... 20
Setting Channel Presets ........................................ 20
Memory (MEMO) and Artist Seek Functions .......... 22
Menu Options.................................................................. 25
Sirius ID ................................................................. 25
FM Transmitter ...................................................... 25
Game Alert ............................................................. 26
Settings .................................................................. 27
Time Based Features ............................................. 32
Signal Indicator ...................................................... 35
Factory Default....................................................... 35
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 37
Specifications ................................................................. 38
Limited One Year Consumer Warranty........................... 39

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Warning and Safety Information
Warning:
Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO
NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT IMPAIRS YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE OR OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE SAFELY. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accordance with traffic safety
laws at all times. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete
stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an acci-
dent.
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product damage.
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age.
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ry, fire, electric shock or product damage.
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Doing so degrades and alters the cable’s specifications and can result in fire or electric shock.
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per movement which can result in a serious or fatal accident. If you are attaching the unit directly to the vehicle’s
chassis, check to make sure the area behind the unit is clear from moving parts, fuel or break lines, wire har-
nesses or any other items which may get damaged by drilling a mounting hole or using the supplied screws.
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shock or product failure.
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Universal Vehicle Interface
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imposed by applicable law—the purchaser should check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before
installing and/or operating this Interface module.
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Caution:
Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding. Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may
result in a serious accident and/or personal injury.
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or damage. Return the unit to your authorized retailer or nearest service center for repair.
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EDGES. Route the cables away from moving parts or sharp pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and damage
to the wiring. If the wiring must pass through a metal hole, be sure to use a rubber grommet to prevent the wire’s
insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.
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Use of non specified parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place. This may
cause parts to become loose, resulting in hazards or product failure.
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ual or a service technician prior to removing the battery positive or ground connection, as it may cause damage to
the vehicle’s electrical system or require reprogramming of the vehicle’s computer-controlled devices.

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Congratulations
Congratulations on the Purchase of your new FM-SC1 Universal Vehicle Interface for SIRIUS Satellite Radio! Your FM-SC1
system is designed to be compatible with most vehicles. For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS products
and accessories from Directed Electronics, please visit http://www.directedsirius.com.
Package Contents
1 DCU (Display Control Unit)1.
1 FM-SC1 Universal Interface module2.
1 Remote Control (w/battery)3.
1 FM Direct Adapter4.
1 Power Harness (w/fuse)5.
1 8 pin DIN Cable6.
1 Audio Cable (RCA to RCA)7.
1 Audio Cable (RCA to 3.5mm right angle plug)8.
1 DCU Holder (flush mount)9.
2 Metal brackets for mounting holder10.
1 DCU Holder (surface mount)11.
Mounting hardware for holders and brackets:12.
2 machine screws for items 9 & 10~
4 tapping flat head screws for item 11~
2 small machine screws & 4 self tapping screws~
for item 13
Mounting bracket for FM-SC1 Universal Interface13.
module
This guide14.
2
1
DISP
MEMO

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11
10
12
7
6
5
4
8
13

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Important Pre-Installation Notes
The FM-SC1 system requires either a SiriusConnect
Universal Vehicle tuner, or SIRIUS Dock and Play or
Portable radio with an installed SirisuConnect Vehicle
Dock. This guide assumes that the tuner or docked radio
has already been installed. Please refer to the installation
guides for those products for additional information.
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by Directed Electronics.
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with the installation.
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it may result in personal injury or damage to the vari-
ous components of the FM-SC1 system, damage to the
vehicle’s audio/visual systems, damage to the vehicle’s
electrical systems, or damage to the vehicle’s mechani-
cal systems.
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in the vehicle by consulting the owner’s manuals for
these systems before making any wire or cable connec-
tions to those systems.
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ground electrical systems only.
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lation.
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fuses of the same type, rating, and amperage.
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FM-SC1 system. Excess cable or wire length should be
neatly bundled and secured in a hidden location.
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through holes which could result in the wire or cable
becoming damaged, chafed, cut, or shorted. If routing
across sharp edges is unavoidable, use wiring conduit
or wrap wires/cables with electrical tape. Use rubber
grommets when routing through holes. Where the wires
or cables may contact moving parts, protect the wires/
cables by encasing them in wiring conduit.
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the FM-SC1 wires or cables, or any of the vehicle’s exist-
ing wires/cables during the installation.

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FM-SC1 Installation Notes
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compartment of the vehicle, in a location that always
remains free from moisture, and is protected from
weather elements.
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behind the dash of the vehicle or kick panel if possible.
The FM-SC1 may however be installed elsewhere in the
vehicle provided the necessary cables and wires can
reach the FM-SC1. In larger vehicles where the satellite
antenna cable cannot reach to the dashboard, it may be
necessary to mount the FM-SC1 in a location toward the
rear of the vehicle, such as under a rear seat or behind a
rear quarter panel.
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ened, or shortened.
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in the vehicle, or where hot or cold air blows directly on
the FM-SC1.
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the operation of the vehicle.
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enclosed area lacking proper ventilation.
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motion or vibration of the vehicle.
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mounting holes, verify that the holes or mounting screws
will not damage anything behind the mounting location,
or obstruct any of the vehicle’s mechanical or electrical
systems.
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connected to the FM-SC1 should be free of kinks and
crimps, and securely connected to the FM-SC1. Extra
cable or wire lengths should be coiled and secured with
wire ties or electrical tape to the existing wiring har-
nesses in the vehicle.
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system.
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be connected to a +12 volt accessory power circuit that
is switched on and off by the vehicle’s ignition switch.
Failure to do so can result in the battery power of the
vehicle being drained while the vehicle is not running.

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volt power, consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual and
verify that the electrical circuit can provide the addi-
tional power required for the FM-SC1 system (See the
Specifications section in this manual for the power
requirements of the FM-SC1 system). Do not replace the
fuse of the electrical circuit with a larger fuse in order to
accommodate the FM-SC1 system. Doing so could result
in a circuit overload, which could cause an electrical fire.
Power Harness Color Codes
Red Accessory +12V
Yellow Battery +12V
Black Ground (Chassis)
Blue Remote out +12V
Display Control Unit Installation
Notes
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tion which is convenient to the driver, but which does not
obstruct the operation of the vehicle, or pose a risk of
injury to the occupants in the event of a sudden stop or
accident.
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the operation of the vehicle’s air bags.
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for prolonged periods of time, or where the vehicle’s
heating/cooling vents would blow directly on the DCU.
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strips to adhere the unit to the vehicle’s interior surface,
or mounted using a mobile phone type mounting system
by using the included mobile phone mounting clip which
attaches to the DCU.