Sirius Satellite Radio SiriusConnect SC-C1 User manual

SC-C1
SiriusConnectTM Vehicle Tuner
Installation Guide

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS SC-C1
SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner.
The SC-C1 SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner is designed to work with any Sirius-Ready or SAT
Radio Ready headunit. Some headunits will require the use of a SiriusConnect Interface
Translator. Please consult your headunit manufacturer for more details concerning compatibili-
ty and interface availability. The SC-C1 can also be integrated in select factory audio systems.
Please consult your retailer for interface compatibility options. For the latest information about
this and other SIRIUS products and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com.
Compatible with Sirius-Ready or
SAT-Radio Ready Headunits
May require a SiriusConnect Inter-
face cable or translator

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PACKAGE CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connector Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic system wiring options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the SC-C1 Vehicle Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Alternate Mounting Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Activating Your SC-C1 Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Warning and Safety Information
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident and/or personal injury..
Install the cables and wiring so that it is not crimped or pinched by screws or sharp metal
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.
Use caution if you need to disconnect the battery terminal. Please consult the vehicle’s
owner’s manual 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 repro-
gramming of the vehicle’s computer-controlled devices.
Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safely driving your vehicle.
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 accident.
Do not open, disassemble or alter the unit in any way. Doing so may result in fire, electric
shock or product damage.
Do not insert any objects into the unit. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock or prod-
uct damage.
Do not install in locations that might hinder vehicle operation. Doing so may obstruct vision
or hamper movement which can result in a serious accident.
Do not install the unit to high levels of humidity, moisture or dust. Doing so can result in
electric shock or product failure.
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FCC Warning
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in
this User Guide. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthor-
ized change or modification is made.
FCC Compliance
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This
equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and
used in accordance with these instructions. 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 of more of the following
measures:
Relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the other equipment and the receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la nome NMB-003 du Canada.
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[Copyrights & Trademarks ]
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Copyrights & Trademarks
© 2007 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, “SiriusConnect”, channel names and logos are trademarks
of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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 SIRIUS SC-C1 SiriusConnect
Vehicle Tuner. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If
anything is missing or damaged, or if the unit fails to operate properly, notify your dealer im-
mediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case
you need to ship your kit in the future.
Mini-magnetic antenna with 21’ cable,
tail cover and alcohol pad
SC-C1 Vehicle Tuner
(with mounting plate attached)
Mounting screws
(x4)
SiriusConnect Interface Cable
(Male/Male)
ANTENNA
SC OUTPUT

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Connections
Connector Information
Figure 1 identifies and describes the connectors on the SC-C1 Vehicle Tuner. Figure 2 identi-
fies the 8-pin pin-out configuration.
SC OUTPUT: Connection for the SC Interface Cable.
ANTENNA: Connection for the satellite antenna.
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4
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1 Battery
2 Power Enable
3 Serial Data (RX)
4 Ground
5 Audio Right
6 Serial Data (TX)
7 Audio Ground
1 Audio Left
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2
Note 1: The Serial Data TX and RX lines in the SiriusConnect Interface cable are crossed
Note 2: The Audio output is 1volt RMS.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Connect to Sirius-Ready
Headunit or SiriusConnect
Interface Translator

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Basic system wiring options
The SC-C1 SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner is designed to work with any Sirius-Ready or SAT
Radio Ready headunit. Some headunits will require the use of a SiriusConnect Interface
Translator. Please consult your headunit manufacturer for more details concerning compat-
ibility and interface availability. The SC-C1 can also be integrated in select factory audio
systems. Please consult your retailer for interface compatibility options.
System 1
Sirius-Ready or SAT Radio Ready headunit with a SiriusConnect 8-pin DIN connector. Note that the headunit must be
capable of directly communicating to the SC-C1 tuner protocol
System 2
Sirius-Ready or SAT Radio Ready headunit with an optional headunit specific connector/adapter. Note that the headunit
must be capable of directly communicating to the SC-C1 tuner protocol
System 3
Sirius-Ready, SAT Radio Ready or select OEM headunits with optional SiriusConnect Interface translator
SiriusConnect 8-pin DIN Cable
Headunit cable to SiriusConnect Interface Cable
Headunit bus cable SiriusConnect Cable
Optional
SiriusConnect
Interface

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Installation
Installing the SC-C1 Vehicle Tuner
It is recommended that prior to starting the installation, you thoroughly read this manual and
follow the guidelines listed below:
Consider the mounting location carefully. You should make sure that you avoid the following:
Any location where the tuner is exposed to moisture.
Any location where the unit is exposed to extreme heat.
Any location where the tuner can not get adequate ventilation.
Any location that would interfere with moving parts on the vehicle or hamper driving.
Mounting the SC-C1 Tuner
Be sure that you find a location that is flat and has clear-
ance above the unit to prevent any damage as well as
allow for ventilation.
Caution: If you are attaching the unit directly to the
vehicle’s chassis, be sure that you check to make sure
the area behind the unit is free from moving parts, fuel
or break lines, wire harnesses or any other items which
may get damaged by drilling a mounting hole or using the
supplied screws.
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ANTENNA
SCOUTPUT