Sirius Satellite Radio SiriusConnect SC-C1 User manual

User Guide
SIRIUS CONNECT™
Vehicle Tuner

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS
SCC1 SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner.
The SCC1 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 compatibility and interface availability. The SCC1 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
Interface 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 SCC1 Vehicle Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Alternate Mounting Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mounting the Magnetic Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Activating Your SCC1 Tuner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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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 insula-
tion from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.
Use caution if you need to disconnect the battery terminal. Please consult the vehi-
cle’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 reprogramming 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 per-
formed 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
product damage.
Do not install in locations that might hinder vehicle operation. Doing so may ob-
struct vision or hamper movement which can result in a serious accident.
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Do not install the unit to high levels of humidity, moisture or dust. Doing so can
result in electric shock or product failure.
FCC Warning
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifica-
tions 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 unauthorized 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 in-
terference. 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 deter-
mined 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
© 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://www.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 SCC1 SiriusCon-
nect 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 immediately. 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
SCC1 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 SCC1 Vehicle Tuner. Figure 2
identifies the 8-pin pin-out configuration.
SC OUTPUT: Connection for the SC Interface Cable.
ANTENNA: Connection for the satellite antenna.
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7
3
1
4
8
1 Battery
2 Power Enable
3 Serial Data (RX)
4 Ground
5 Audio Right
6 Serial Data (TX)
7 Audio Ground
1 Audio Left
5
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 SCC1 SiriusConnect Vehicle Tuner is designed to work with any Sirius-Ready
or SAT Radio Ready headunit. Some headunits will require the use of a SiriusCon-
nect Interface Translator. Please consult your headunit manufacturer for more details
concerning compatibility and interface availability. The SCC1 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 SCC1 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 SCC1 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 SCC1 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 cannot get adequate ventilation.
Any location that would interfere with moving parts on the vehicle or hamper driving.
Mounting the SCC1 Tuner
Be sure that you find a location that is flat and has
clearance above the unit to prevent any damage as
well as allowing 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 brake 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

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Alternate Mounting Methods
The mounting plate can be removed allowing the
SCC1 to be mounted directly to a surface using
either double-sided stick tape, hook and loop, or
other adhesive material. Simply remove the 2
screws on the bottom of the SCC1 tuner to remove
the bracket, as shown in Figure 3 (right). If using
adhesive material, avoid covering the SID label.
Combining with a SiriusConnect Interface Device
Some third-party interfaces are designed with the same asymmetrical chassis as the
SCC1. To connect the units together, simply remove the mounting brackets from each
unit, rotate them 90° and connect as shown in Figures 4 and 5 below.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5

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Mounting the Magnetic Antenna
The installation of the magnetic antenna consists of two installation steps:
Mounting the magnetic antenna and cover/tail on the vehicle
Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the tuner
The magnetic mount antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold the
antenna in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also allows for
easy removal for transferring the antenna to other vehicles.
Figure 6 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of
vehicles. These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna:
Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof,
near the rear window.
Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the wind-
shield.
Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear
window.
The antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around it.
It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the antenna from
receiving the SIRIUS signal. 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, or trunk lid in the
case of a convertible).
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Mounting the Antenna on the Vehicle
Follow this procedure to mount the antenna:
Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an
unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna.
Attach the rubber cover/tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 7, 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 7) and press the
rubber cover/tail firmly into place on the vehicle (Figure 8).
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Figure 6Figure 6
Sedan/CoupeSedan/Coupe
Pickup TruckPickup Truck
SUV/Mini-VanSUV/Mini-Van
ConvertibleConvertible

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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.
5.
Figure 7Figure 7
Figure 8Figure 8

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Antenna Cable Routing
When you have successfully mounted the antenna on the vehicle, you can begin the
cable routing portion of the installation. Separate antenna cable routing procedures
are provided for each type of vehicle:
Sedan/Coupe on page 15
Pickup Truck on page 16
SUV/Mini-Van on page 17
Convertible on page 18
Sedan/Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 9 shows how the antenna cable can be routed from the antenna to the tuner
in a sedan/coupe. The exact routing of the antenna cable may vary depending upon
where you have installed the dock in your vehicle. Avoid side airbag locations on back
pillars and above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.)
1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Molding
Around Window
4. Route Cable from Trunk
Under Interior Trim, into
Cabin and Towards Front
of Vehicle
6. Bring Cable To
Tuner and Connect
to the Tuner
5. Bring Cable out from
Trim and Route Under
Carpet to Dashboard
2. Route Cable Out of
Window Molding and
Into Weatherstripping
Around Trunk Opening
3. Route Cable Along
Trunk Wall and Into
Cabin
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Figure 9Figure 9

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Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 10 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to the
tuner in a pickup truck. The exact routing of the antenna cable may vary depending
upon where you have installed the dock in your vehicle. Avoid side airbag locations on
back pillars and above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.)
1. Route Cable
Under Rubber
Molding Around
Windshield
2. Continue Tucking Cable
Under Molding to
Bottom of Windshield
3. Route Cable Out of Molding
and Into Weatherstripping
Around Door Opening.
Continue to Bottom of
Door Opening.
4. Bring Cable out from
Weatherstripping and
Route Under Carpet.
5. Bring Cable to the
Tuner and Connect
to the Tuner
Figure 10Figure 10

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SUV/Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 11 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to the tun-
er in an SUV or a Mini-Van. The exact routing of the antenna cable may vary depending
upon where you have installed the dock in your vehicle. Avoid side airbag locations on
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 Dashboard
4. Bring Cable to the
Tuner and Connect
to the Tuner
2. Route Cable Under
Interior Trim, into
Cabin and Towards
Front of Vehicle
Figure 11Figure 11

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Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 12 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to the
tuner in a convertible. The exact routing of the antenna cable may vary depending upon
where you have installed the dock in your vehicle. Avoid side airbag locations on back
pillars and above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.)
6. Bring Cable to the
Tuner and Connect
to the Tuner
1. Bring Cable from
Antenna Into Inside
of Trunk Lid
2. Tape Cable Along
Inside of Lid to
Hinge Strut
4. Route Cable from Trunk
Under Interior Trim, into
Cabin and Towards Front
of Vehicle
5. Bring Cable out from
Trim and Route Under
Carpet to Dashboard
3. Tie Cable to Hinge Strut, Allowing
Slack for Lid to Open and Close.
Route Cable Into Cabin
Through Existing Wire
Channel.
Figure 12Figure 12

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Operation
Activating Your SCC1 Tuner
You must activate the SCC1 tuner before you can begin to receive the SIRIUS Satel-
lite Radio Service.
In order to activate your radio subscription, you will need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which
uniquely identifies your tuner. The SID can be found on a sticker located on the SCC1
packaging, or on the bottom of the SCC1 itself. When you have located the SID, write
it down in the space provided near the end of this manual and store it for future refer-
ence.
The SID can also be recalled from your Sirius-Ready headunit. Most units will display
the SID on either Channel 0 or on Channel 255. Please consult your headunit owners
manual or user guide for specific details.
Power on your system and make sure that you are receiving good signal and that you
are able to hear audio on the SIRIUS Preview channel, Channel 184.
Have your credit card handy and contact SIRIUS on the Internet at:
https://activate.sirius.radio.com/
and follow the prompts to activate your subscription. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at:
1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474)
Once the tuner is activated, you will be able to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s
digital entertainment, and can tune to other channels.
Operation Information
Consult the owners manual for your Sirius-Ready headunit or SiriusConnect Interface
for operating instructions.

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Specifications
OperationFrequencies ...................................................
Satellite ..........................................2322.293/2330.207MHz
Terrestrial..................................................2326.250MHz
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volts DC (1Amp MAX),
Operation Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20° to +85° C (-4° to 185° F)
AudioOutput...................................................1V(RMS)
Signal-to-noise(S/N)..................................... Greaterthan75dB
Receiver Dimensions (SCC1 only) . . . . . . . . . . 86.7mm x 88.7mm x 33.2mm (WxHxD)
ReceiverWeight(withpackaging)...................................... 520g
ReceiverWeight(SCC1only).........................................120g)
Receiver Weight (SCC1 with Mounting Bracket) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180g)
AntennaType..................................................Automotive
Antenna Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21’ (single micro-cable)
AntennaConnectorType..............................................SMB