Sirius Satellite Radio SCV1 - SIRIUS Backseat TV System Add-on... User manual

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SCV1
SiriusConnect Audio/Video Tuner
Your new SCV1 SiriusConnect Audio/Video Tuner allows you to enjoy SIRIUS®Satel-
lite Radio programming on the main audio system, while your rear seat passengers
enjoy the family friendly SIRIUS Backseat TV programming.
For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS products and accessories, visit
http://www.sirius.com.

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PACKAGE CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CONNECTORS & CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tuner Connectors Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display Control Unit Buttons and Connector Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . 13
Radio Remote Control Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Video Remote Control Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuration Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wiring Diagram using the Display Control Unit (DCU) and Connecting to an AUX
Audio Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wiring Diagram using the Display Control Unit (DCU) and the FMDA Adapter. . . 24
Tuner Module, Display Control Unit, Infrared Eye, & Power Harness Installation . . . 26
Power Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Magnetic Vehicle Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing the FM Direct Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SUBSCRIBING TO THE SIRIUS SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
AUDIO MODE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power On/Off and Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Switching between Audio and Video Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Display Button (DISP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title) . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Direct Tuning (Remote Control Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting Channel Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Recalling Channel Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode) (Audio Mode Only) . . . . . . . 44
Preset Tune Mode (Audio Mode Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Memory (MEMO) and Song-seek (S-Seek) Functions (Audio Mode Only). . . . . 46
VIDEO MODE OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the Video Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the DCU to Control Backseat TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Activating Backseat TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sirius ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Clock Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Signal Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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Warning and Safety Information
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: 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
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the 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 inter-
ference 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.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
General Precautions
Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the Display Control Unit (DCU) is damaged, do not to touch the
liquid crystal fluid. If any of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:
If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a
cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water.
If the liquid crystal fluid gets into your eye, flush the eye with clean water for at
least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink
large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions
and warnings may result in a serious accident.
Do not operate the DCU in a way that might divert your attention from driving
safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in
accordance with traffic safety laws at all times.
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Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of
your vehicle’s indicator displays.
Do not install the unit where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an
airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of
an accident.
Be sure the unit is installed as described in the installation instructions. SIRIUS
Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations which were
not installed according to the instructions.
To avoid short circuits, do not open the unit, and never put or leave any metallic
objects (coins, tools, etc.), inside the unit.
If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately, and dis-
connect the unit from any power source.
Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn the unit off, remove the battery
from the unit, wait 10 seconds, replace the battery and then turn it on again.
The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any
restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser
should check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing
and/or operating this unit.
Operating Temperature
The DCU is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid
leaving the unit in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this
range. Extreme temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations can degrade the
performance of the LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.
Cleaning and Maintenance
If the DCU becomes dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Do not
use hard cloths, strong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents
to clean. These may cause damage to the unit.
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Copyrights & Trademarks
© 2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, “SIRIUS Backseat TV”, channel names and logos
are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “NFL” and the NFL Shield logo, and the
NFL Sunday Drive name and logo are registered trademarks of the National Football
League. “NHL” and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey
League. “NBA” and the NBA silhouette logo are registered trademarks of NBA Proper-
ties Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names, album art, and logos
are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribu-
tion of eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to Sirius Satellite
Radio customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public
at http://www.sirius.com/ecoslicense.
Sirius Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the
eCos license. This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to
Sirius as part of the eCos operating system.
Hardware, subscription and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit
http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI
and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some
equipment.

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Package Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the SCV1 SiriusConnect Audio
Plus Video Tuner.
memo
1 2 3 4 5 6
menu
band
disp
a/v
s-seek
a/v
disp
ch
ch
menu
Display Control Unit (DCU)Display Control Unit (DCU) Video
Remote Control
Video
Remote Control
Audio/Video
Remote Control
Audio/Video
Remote Control
SCV1 Tuner Module (with
Mounting Plates attached)
SCV1 Tuner Module (with
Mounting Plates attached)
DCU Mounting BracketDCU Mounting Bracket Magnetic Antennas and
Antenna Cover/Tails (2)
Magnetic Antennas and
Antenna Cover/Tails (2)
Unpack your SCV1 carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If
anything is missing or damaged, or if your anything fails to operate, notify your dealer
immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materi-
als in case you need to ship your SCV1 in the future.
Power HarnessPower Harness FM Direct AdapterFM Direct Adapter Rear Seat IR EyeRear Seat IR Eye
SiriusConnect
Extension Cable
SiriusConnect
Extension Cable
Audio CableAudio Cable Audio/Video
Cable
Audio/Video
Cable
Alcohol
Swabs (2)
Alcohol
Swabs (2)
Hook & Loop
Strip
Hook & Loop
Strip
Screws (8)Screws (8)

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Connectors & Controls
Tuner Connectors Reference Guide
Figures 1 & 2 and the table following identify and describe connectors of the tuner.
SiriusConnect
Control
Infrared Eye InputL/R
SIRIUS
Radio
Audio Output
FM Out
Power
Connector
SIRIUS Backseat
TV Audio & Video
Output
Figure 1Figure 1
Antenna 1
Antenna 2
Tuner Connectors Reference Guide
Antenna 1
Antenna 2 Antenna connections for the two magnetic antennas.
L/R SIRIUS Radio
Audio Output
Audio output for a direct connection to an auxiliary audio
input to the vehicle’s radio. This output will send either
SIRIUS Satellite Radio audio or SIRIUS Backseat TV audio
to the vehicle headunit, depending on mode selected by
the DCU.
FM Out
Connection for the FM Direct Adapter. The FMDA must be
used when a direct audio connection to the vehicle’s radio
is not used.
SiriusConnect
Control
Connection for the SiriusConnect cable. This will connect
to the DCU.
Figure 2Figure 2

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Tuner Connectors Reference Guide
SIRIUS Backseat TV
Audio & Video
Output
Audio and video connections to the rear seat monitor sys-
tem. These connections will only output SIRIUS Backseat
TV audio and video.
Infrared Input Connection for the infrared receiver eye for the video
remote control.
Power Connector Vehicle power connector.
Display Control Unit Buttons and Connector Reference
Guide
Figure 3 and the table following identify and describe the buttons and connector of the
Display Control Unit.
memo
1 2 3 4 5 6
menu
band
p.tune
disp
a/v
s-seek
009 The Pulse 12:00 A
U2
Vertigo
Band/
P.Tune
SelectDispPresets
Memo/
S-Seek
Display
Screen
Power
On/Off
Category
Up/Down
Channel
Up/Down
SiriusConnect
Control Connector
A/V
Menu
Figure 3Figure 3

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Display Control Unit Buttons and Connector Reference Guide
Power button
Power ON - To power on the SCV1, press and release the
power button.
Power OFF - Press and hold the power button for 2 sec-
onds to completely shut down the system.
Audio Standby Mode - When the SCV1 is in the Audio
mode, press and release the power button to put the system
in standby, which turns off the front audio and FM outputs.
Video Standby Mode - When in the SCV1 is in the Video
mode, press and release the power button to put the sys-
tem in standby, which turns off the front audio and FM out-
puts. Press the power button again to turn the system on.
A/V / Menu button
A/V: Pressing and releasing this button toggles the mode
between the SIRIUS Satellite Radio mode and SIRIUS
Backseat TV mode. When in the audio/video mode, the
DCU controls the backseat TV operation.
Menu: Pressing and holding the button accesses the
Menu Options to make setup and feature changes.
Memo / S-Seek
button
Memo (Memory): Pressing and releasing this button saves
artist names and/or song titles. You can store up to 20
artist/song title combinations. The system will alert you
when a stored artist or song is played on any channel.
S-Seek: Pressing and holding the button will enter the
recall mode, displaying the stored artist/song titles.
The Memo / S-Seek button is functional only in the Audio
mode.
Display Control Unit Buttons and Connector Reference Guide
Category < > buttons
Navigates through the category list screens which dis-
plays the Satellite Radio channel categories. The category
buttons are not operational when in Video mode.
Channel + / —
buttons
Navigates through display screens and makes selections
of items highlighted on the display screen. Pressing +
increases the channel number (down the list), and moves
down when in a menu list.
Pressing —decreases the channel number (up the list),
and moves up in when in a menu list. Pressing and holding
either +or —will rapid tune the audio channels.
Select button Pressing this button selects a highlighted item in a menu
or list.
Band / P.Tune button
The Band / P.Tune button is functional only in the Audio
mode.
Band: This button switches between the preset banks A
through E, which hold 6 presets each for a total of 30.
P.Tune: Pressing and holding the button enables the
Preset Tune Mode, which allows for viewing and browsing
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Display Control Unit Buttons and Connector Reference Guide
Disp (Display) button
Pressing the DISP button will toggle the top line of the dis-
play to show either Channel Name and Clock, or Category
and Date.
When in Category tune mode, pressing the display changes
between Channel Name, Artist, and Song Title.
In addition pressing and holding the DISP button will enter
the channel list mode. Repeatedly pressing the DISP button
again when in the channel list mode will cause the list to
cycle between Channel Name, Artist, and Song information.
Use the +or —buttons to rotate through the channels. Press
Select to tune to a selected channel, or push and hold the
DISP button to exit the channel list mode.
Preset buttons (1—6)
When in Audio mode, the preset buttons set and select
preset channels, and are also used to enter the lock code.
When in Video mode, presets 1, 2, and 3 are preassigned
to directly tune to the three SIRIUS Backseat TV channels.
Preset buttons 4, 5, and 6 are inoperative.
Radio Remote Control Reference Guide
Figure 4 and the section following identify the buttons unique to the radio remote
control.
Power Mute
Select
Category Select
Volume Up/Dn
(Not used)
Prev
Channel Up/Down
Display
Menu
Band
Memo
Numeric Keypad
Direct
Radio Remote Control Reference Guide
Mute button Mutes the front audio output of the radio.
Volume +/– button Not used.
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Radio Remote Control Reference Guide
Numeric Keypad Selects channels directly and selects audio presets.
Direct button Allows you to directly tune a channel by entering the
channel number using the numeric keypad
Prev (Previous) button Tunes the radio to the previously tuned audio channel.
Menu button
Pressing and holding: Accesses the Menu Options to
make setup and feature changes.
Pressing and releasing: Toggles the mode between the
SIRIUS Satellite Radio audio mode and SIRIUS Backseat
TV video mode.
Video Remote Control Reference Guide
Figure 5 and the section following identify the buttons unique to the video remote
control.
a/v
disp
ch
ch
menu
Not Used
Not Used
Power
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Channel
Up/Down
Video Remote Control Reference Guide
Power Turns On/Off the rear Audio/Video outputs only
Channel Up/Down Changes the channels of the backseat TV.
Not Used These buttons are not used.
Remote Control Battery Installation
To install the battery or batteries in the remote controls, turn the remote control over and
locate the battery cover near the bottom edge. Open the battery compartment and place
the appropriate battery or batteries in the compartment. Replace the battery cover on the
remote control.
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Installation
SIRIUS suggests professional installation of this product in your vehicle. Professional
installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle,
advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the tuner and DCU, installation of
the antennas and infrared receiver, and routing and connecting all the necessary wires
and cables.
Configuration Considerations
Display Control Unit
The SCV1 includes a Display Control Unit (DCU) which provides an interface to con-
trol the SIRIUS A/V tuner. The DCU can tune and display the SIRIUS radio channels,
and can also control the SIRIUS Backseat TV and change TV channels, as well as
displaying TV programming information.
Audio Connection to the Vehicle Headunit
There are two options for connecting the SIRIUS audio output to your vehicle’s head-
unit:
Direct connection using an audio cable. An audio cable with RCA-type connectors
is included for vehicles where the headunit has an auxiliary audio input. This option
provides the best possible audio quality.
Connection using the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA). If your vehicle’s headunit does
not have an auxiliary audio input, you must use the provided FMDA instead. The
FMDA installs in-line with the FM antenna input to the vehicle headunit. When you
turn on the SIRIUS radio, the FM antenna input to your vehicle’s headunit is tem-
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porarily redirected away from the vehicle radio. The SIRIUS audio is then sent via
the FM antenna cable to the headunit. By setting the SIRIUS tuner and your vehicle
headunit to the same FM channel, you can hear the SIRIUS radio audio. Note that
the FMDA does not affect the SIRIUS Backseat TV reception which is available
whether or not you are listening to SIRIUS radio broadcasts.
Wiring Diagrams
Figures 1, 2, and 3 show several possible wiring diagrams:
Figure 1 depicts the wiring when the DCU is used, and the audio is connected via
a cable to the AUX input of the headunit
Figure 2 depicts the wiring when the DCU is used, and the FMDA is used for the
audio input to the headunit
The FMDA must be used if the vehicle’s headunit does not have a direct audio con-
nection.
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Wiring Diagram using the Display Control unit (DCu) anD ConneCting
to an auX auDio input
ACC
BATT
GND
BATTERY
Power Filter
with Fuse
Audio Cable
Display Control Unit (DCU)
TunerTuner
SiriusConnect
8-Pin DIN Cable
To headunit
audio input
A
ntennas must
be installed at
least 24” apart
Sirius Vehicle
Antennas
memo
1 2 3 4 5 6
menu
band
disp
a/v
s-seek
Power Harness
Audio/Video Cable
Infrared Eye
Mount in rear seat area
To backseat TV
video monitor
Note: Compatible with rear seat monitors that
have a standard composite video input.
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Wiring Diagram using the Display Control unit (DCu) anD the FmDa
aDapter
ACC
BATT
GND
BATTERY
Power Filter
with Fuse
Display Control Unit (DCU)
TunerTuner
SiriusConnect
8-Pin DIN Cable
A
ntennas must
be installed at
least 24” apart
Sirius Vehicle
Antennas
memo
1
2 3 4 5 6
menu
band
disp
a/v
s-seek
Power Harness
Audio/Video Cable
Infrared Eye
Mount in rear seat area
To backseat TV
video monitor
Note: Compatible with rear seat monitors that
have a standard composite video input.
To headunit FM
antenna connection
Connection from
vehicle FM antenna
FM Direct Adapter
(FMDA)
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Tuner Module, Display Control Unit, Infrared Eye, &
Power Harness Installation
Figure 4 shows a typical installation of the tuner module, DCU, and IR eye in a vehicle.
The exact placement of these devices will be dependent upon the interior design of
your particular vehicle.
Tuner Module
Under Passenger Seat
DCU
Front Seating Area
IR Eye for Video Remote Control
Rear of Center Console or
Left or Right Pillar
Figure 4Figure 4
Tuner Module Installation
The tuner module can be located in any place which is convenient, such as under a
seat, under or behind the dashboard, or in the trunk or rear cargo area, etc. The loca-
tion should be one where the tuner module will not get bumped or kicked, and where
the wiring can be easily hidden. It should not be located where it will be in direct
sunshine, causing the temperature to exceed 85° C (185° F) in warm weather.
The tuner module has four feet for securing mounting it to the vehicle as shown in
Figure 5. These feet are removable if a different mounting choice is desired.
Display Control Unit Installation
The DCU should be mounted in the front seating area of the vehicle, where it can be
easily seen and operated by the driver, but not mounted where it could distract the
driver, or obstruct the driver’s view. It should also not be mounted where it could inter-
fere with the operation of the airbags in the vehicle. Figure 4 shows a typical mounting
location on the center console of the dash.
Infrared Eye Installation
The IR eye receives the backseat TV remote control signals, and should be mounted in
the rear seat area where the video monitor is located. It can be mounted on the rear of
the center console, or on the pillar behind one of the front doors, as shown in Figure 4.
You may need to test your mounting location to ensure that the IR eye will receive the
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signal from the video remote control.
If needed, the IR eye cable can be extended by using a 1/8” mini-stereo extension
cable (not included).
Power Harness
The power harness for the SCV1 has power filter box which contains a fuse for the
12V battery connection. The power harness also has an in-line fuse for the ignition
connection. Figure 6 shows the location and type of these fuses, and also the identi-
fies the pin-outs of the power connector.
BATTERY
Power Filter
with Fuse
2A AGC Type Fuse
ACC (Ignition)
Battery 12 VDC
No Connection GND
In-Line Fuse
Power Connector
(As Viewed From End of Plug)
2A ATC
Type Fuse
ACC
BATT
GND
Figure 6Figure 6
Magnetic Vehicle Antenna Installation
The magnetic vehicle antennas have a strong magnetic mount designed to hold the
antenna in place on the exterior of the vehicle during normal driving conditions (high-
way/city). Installation of the antennas consists of three installation steps:
Selecting the mounting locations for the antennas
Mounting each antenna with the cover/tail on the vehicle.
Routing the antenna cables through the vehicle to the tuner.
Selecting the Antenna Mounting Locations
For optimal performance of the SCV1, these guidelines should be followed when installing
the antennas. Figure 7 shows the optimal mounting locations for the antennas for several
types of vehicles. If possible, mount the antennas in the locations shown, while observing
these guidelines:
The antennas should be mounted on the exterior of the vehicle, on the roof.
The tail/cover for the antenna serves to secure the antenna wire to the surface,
and position the antenna exactly 3 inches from the roof edge. It should be used
when installing the antennas.
Each antenna should be mounted where no obstructions will block the antenna from
receiving the SIRIUS signal. Each antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of
3 inches by 3 inches around it. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a
roof rack, a sunroof, a roof mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc. If your
vehicle has a potential obstruction, be sure that the SIRIUS antenna is mounted at
least 3 inches away from it (but no closer than 3 inches from the roof edge).
The separation between the two antennas should be 36 inches or greater. The
greater the distance between the antennas, the better the performance. If it is not
possible to install the antennas at least 36 inches apart on your vehicle, then they
can be placed a minimum of 24 inches apart. Any separation less than 24 inches
will compromise the performance of the SCV1.
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SS
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SSeparation = 36 in. or greater for optimum performance
A minimum separation of 24 in. is required for the diversity system to be effective.
Note: The SCV1 uses a special diversity antenna system that requires the use of
two antennas mounted at opposite ends of the vehicle to maximize video signal
reception when driving in areas with heavy foliage or lots of buildings.
Figure 8 shows several alternate mounting locations for the antennas. These can be
used if it is not possible to install the antennas as shown in Figure 7 on your vehicle, or
to achieve a minimum separation of at least 24 inches between the antennas.
Figure 7Figure 7
Sedan/CoupeSedan/Coupe
SUV/Mini-VanSUV/Mini-Van
Pickup TruckPickup Truck
S
S
S
SSeparation = 36 in. or greater for optimum performance
A minimum separation of 24 in. is required for the diversity system to be effective.
Figure 9 shows several antenna mounting configurations which will compromise the
performance of the SCV1. Avoid mounting the antennas in any of these configurations:
Don’t mount the antennas closer than 24 inches to each other
Don’t mount one or both of the antennas inside the vehicle on the dashboard
Don’t mount one or both of the antennas on the trunk lid of a sedan
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Figure 8Figure 8

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Mounting the Antennas on the Vehicle
Follow this procedure for mounting each antenna:
Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle according to the
instructions in the previous section.
Attach the rubber cover/tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 10, and press the
antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail. The rubber cover/tail will help to position
the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.
Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with
the alcohol prep pad.
Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (Figure 10) and press the
rubber cover/tail firmly into place on the vehicle (Figure 11).
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2.
3.
4.
Figure 9Figure 9
Rubber Cover/Tail
Protective Material
Adhesive Strips
Strain Relief
Antenna Cable
Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct,
and continue to press firmly down on rubber cover/tail for another 30 seconds.
At room temperature (68 degrees), maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72
hours. During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna
and rubber antenna cable cover/tail.
Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the second antenna.
5.
Figure 10Figure 10
Figure 11Figure 11

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Routing the Antenna Cables
When you have successfully mounted the antennas on the vehicle, you can begin rout-
ing the antenna cables to the tuner.
Figure 12 shows a typical antenna cable routing diagram, where the tuner has been
installed under the front passenger seat. The exact routing of the antenna cables may
vary depending upon where you have installed the tuner in your vehicle. Avoid side
airbag locations on front and back pillars, and above the doors. (Airbag locations are
marked with “SRS” logos.)
1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Seal Around
Hatch Opening
3. Route Cable
Under Carpet
to Tuner
2. Route Cable Under
Interior Trim, into
Cabin and Towards
Front of Vehicle
4. Route Cable
Under Rubber
Molding Around
Windshield
5. Continue Tucking Cable
Under Molding To
Bottom of Windshield
6. Route Cable Out of Molding
and Into Weatherstripping
Around Door Opening.
Continue to Bottom of
Door Opening
7. Bring Cable out from
Weatherstripping and
Route Under interior Trim
Figure 12Figure 12
Installing the FM Direct Adapter
The FMDA is used if the vehicle’s headunit does not have a connection for a direct au-
dio input. The FMDA should be located near the headunit as the vehicle’s FM antenna
will need to be connected to it. Figure 13 shows the wiring connections for the FMDA.
VEHICLE AM/FM
ANTENNA
VEHICLE HEADUNIT
FM DIRECT
ADAPTER (FMDA)
SCV1 TUNER
DCU
FROM VEHICLE
AM/FM ANTENNA
TO SCV1 TUNER
FM OUT CONNECTION
TO VEHICLE HEADUNIT
AM/FM ANTENNA CONNECTION
memo
1 2 3 4 5 6
menu
band
disp
a/v
s-seek
To hear the SIRIUS audio, the vehicle’s headunit and the SCV1 will need to be tuned
to the same FM channel. Refer to the FM Transmitter section on page 56 for more
detailed instructions on how to tune the SCV1 to an FM channel.
Note: The FM transmitter in SCV1 is by default set to FM channel 88.1. If you don’t want
to change to a different channel you can simply tune the vehicle’s headunit to 88.1.
Figure 13Figure 13

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CH NAME
Call 1-888-539-SIR
Call 1-888-539-SIR
12:00 A
001
TO SUBSCRIBE CALL
888-539-SIRIUS (7474)
Tune to channel 0to display the SCV1’s unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID number (SID).
(Figure 4) Write the SID number down in the space provided near the end of this
manual. The SID number is also available on the SCV1’s packaging, and may also
be accessed by pressing the MENU button and selecting Sirius ID.) (If you are us-
ing the DCU, you can also tune to channel 0by using the audio remote control:
Press the Select button, then the 0(zero) button, and then the Select button
again. Note that the same SID number is used to subscribe both the SIRIUS
Satellite Radio service and the SIRIUS Backseat TV service.
5.
Figure 2Figure 2
Figure 3Figure 3
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service
Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS
Satellite Radio service. To subscribe, do the following:
Be sure that the SCV1 is correctly installed according to the previous installation
instructions.
Turn on the DCU.
After the startup sequence, the SCV1 will update the SIRIUS channel line-up. (Figure
1) Wait until the channel updates have completed before pressing any buttons.
Updating Channels
XX% Completed
Once the channels have been updated, the display will change to Call 1-888-
539-SIRIUS to Subscribe and will tune to channel 184. (Figure 2) The backseat
TV will also display a message to subscribe. (Figure 3) You will not be able to
listen to SIRIUS satellite radio or watch Backseat TV until you activate your
SIRIUS subscription.
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Figure 1Figure 1