Sirius Satellite Radio SIRPNR2C User manual

Installation Guide
SIRPNR2C
PIONEER COMPATIBLE
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO TUNER

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Congratulations on your purchase of the SIRPNR2C– the
Pioneer Compatible SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner!
Your new SIRIUS Tuner is designed to work with all Pioneer headunits that are
designatedtobe“SATRADIOREADY”foranySatelliteRadioprovider.Contact
PioneerorSIRIUSfor model compatibility.
What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio?
SIRIUS is 100 channels of the best
entertainment and completely
commercial-free music for your car,
home or office.
Only SIRIUS has 60 original music
channels, from today’s hits to R&B
oldies to classical masterpieces. From
authenticCountry and real Bluegrass to
cool Jazz, hot Latin, Reggae, Rock and
many more. Best of all, it’s all
completelycommercial-free.
SIRIUSalso has 40 channels of
worldclass
sports,news and entertainment.
Coupledwithgreatsportsnewsfrom
ESPN,the SIRIUS sports offering is
unrivaled.Anddon’tforgetahostof
othergreatnewsandentertainment,
like NPR, CNBC, CBC, Radio Disney
andE!EntertainmentRadio.
SIRIUSCanada’slineupincludes10
Canadianchannelsfeaturingsomeof
thebestCanadianprogrammingand
cuttingedgeCanadian indie music.
With SIRIUS, the emphasis is on the
music and entertainment you want.
The music is hosted by SIRIUS
Jockeys, who are true experts. They
back-up the music with compelling
informationaboutthesongbeing
played,and they understand that
sometimes it’s best to just let the
music speak for itself.
Rely on SIRIUS rocket science for
superior coverage.
OnlySIRIUShasthree powerful
satellites that fly directly over North
Americaensuringcoast-to-coast-
tocoast
coveragewithhighelevation
angles. This gives the satellites a “clear
line of sight” to your car or home, with
much less concern for buildings, trees
or other objects that might block
conventionalsatellitesignals.
Onceyouexperienceour100channels
ofdigitalentertainment,you’llnever
wantto leave your car.Formore
information,visitwww.siriuscanada.ca.

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Table of Contents
Package Contents ..............................................................................................3
Warnings and Cautions .....................................................................................4
Installation ..........................................................................................................6
Mounting the Tuner ............................................................................................6
Installing the Antenna ........................................................................................6
Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations ...........................................................7
Wiring and Cable Connections .........................................................................8
System Connection Examples ........................................................................10
Activating Your SIRIUS Subscription............................................................... 12
Specifications ................................................................................................... 13
Package Contents
A
B
C
G
SIRPNR2C Tuner
Mini Magnetic Antenna
Antenna Cable Cover/Tail
Alcohol Swab
Power Harness With In-Line Fuse
2.5-Meter IP-Bus Cable
6 Mounting Screws
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
FILTER &
FUSE B OX
IN
O UT

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WARNING
This symbol means important
instructions. Failure to heed them
can result in serious injury or death.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION
THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION
AWAY FROM SAFELYDRIVING 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 INSERTANYOBJECTS INTO
THE UNIT. Doing so may result in fire,
electric shock or product damage.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE
RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSE.
Failure to do so may result in fire,
electric shock or product damage.
MAKETHECORRECTCONNECTIONS.
Failure to make proper connections may
result in fire or product damage.
DONOTSPLICEINTOAELECTRICAL
CABLES. Never cut away cable
insulation to supply power to other
equipment. Doing so will exceed the
currentcarryingcapacityof thewireand
result in fire or electric shock.
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
ORDUST.Doingsocanresultinelectric
shock or product failure.
FCC Warning: This equipment may
generateor 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
unauthorized change or modification is
made.
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
harmfulinterference.Thisequipmentmay
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
inaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipment
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.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced technician for help.

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CAUTION
This symbol means important
instructions. Failure to heed them
can result in injury or material
property damage.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A
PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so
may cause personal injury or damage
to the product. Return the unit to your
authorized retailer or nearest service
center for repairing.
INSTALL THE WIRING SO THAT IT IS
NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY
SCREWS OR SHARP METAL EDGES.
Routethecables awayfrom movingparts
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 THE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY
PARTS AND INSTALL THE PRODUCT
SECURELY. Be sure to use only the
specified accessory parts. 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.
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
causedamageto the vehicle’selectrical
system or require reprogramming of the
vehicle’s computer-controlled devices.

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Installing the Antenna
Theantenna includes a “6-1/2” cable
cover/tail which covers the exposed
antenna cable and keeps it attached
securely to vehicle roof. The tail also
helps position the antenna the proper
distance from the window, sunroof or
rear hatch.
To attach the cover/tail:
1) Once you have determined the
proper mounting location (see next
section), clean the area with the
suppliedalcoholswab.
Installation
It is recommended that prior to starting
theinstallation,you thoroughly read
thismanualandfollowtheguidelines
listedbelow:
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 that would interfere
with moving parts on the vehicle or
hamper driving.
Mounting the SIRPNR2C Tuner
Be sure that you find a location that is
flat and has clearance above the unit
to prevent any damage as well as
allow for ventilation.
Do not install the tuner under the
carpet or in a small enclosed area
without proper ventilation. Doing so
can result in damage to the tuner or
the vehicle.
Use the supplied screws to securely
fasten the unit.
2) Connectthecover/tailto theantenna
cable, making sure that the strain-
reliefon the antenna seats intothe
cover/tailgroove.Routethecable
throughthewirechannelin thecover/
tail.
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
unitisfreefrom moving parts, fuel or
break lines, wire harnesses or any
other items which may get damaged by
drilling a mounting hole or using the
suppliedscrews.
Antenna
(Bottom)
Adhesive Strips
Cable Cover/Tail
Connect the cable cover/
tail to the antenna cable,
insert the cable through
the groove. Peal off the
adhesive tape

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3) Removetheremainingprotectivetape
fromtheadhesive,carefullyposition
theantennawithcover/tailandapply
pressureto secure to the vehicle.
Sedan/Coupe
SUV/Mini-Van
Truck
Convertible (only)
• ForSUVs,minivansandfive-door
vehicles,bring the cable into the
vehicleundertherubbermoldingfor
thetailgate,andcontinue underthe
interiortrim.
• From the trunk, carefully route the
cable to the location of the
SIRPNR2CandplugtheSMB
connector onto the unit.
Caution:
• Do not pull the wire across sharp
edges that could damage it.
• Keep the wire away from areas
whereit couldbecome tangledinthe
driver’sandpassenger’sfeet.
• Keeptheantennawireawayfrom
extreme heat – like exhaust systems.
• Avoid placing the cable near any
movingparts
Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations
The optimum location to mount the
included antenna is on the roof of the
vehicle. It is important to avoid any
obstruction that will block satellite
signal – likearoof rack. For convertible
vehicles,install the antenna onthetrunk
lid.
• Place the antenna on a metal
surface of your vehicle at least 12" x
12", and at least 6" from a window.
(Usetheantennacover/tail asa
guidefortheproperdistance).
• Theantenna’spowerful magnetwill
secure it to the metal surface. The
adhesive that is attached to the
antennacover/tailwillsecurethe
cabletothevehicle. Beforerouting
theantennacable, confirmthatthe
antennais mountedin agood
location.
• Route the cable from the antenna to
the vehicle’s interior by tucking it
underneaththerubbermoldingaround
therearwindow(ifpossible).
• Routethe cable from the lowest point
oftherearwindowintothetrunk.Take
advantageofanyexistingcable
channelsorwiringconduits.
Vehicle
Cable Cover/Tail

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Wiring and Cable Connections
Antenna Input
Connect the right-angle SMB
connector from the antenna. Push
firmly to attach.
IP-Bus Output Connector
Use the supplied IP-BUS cable to
connectto the Pioneer Headunit or
Audio Processor – See “System
ConnectionExamples” for more
specific details.
IP-BUS Input Connector
Connectto optional Pioneer audio
equipmentlikeCDChangers-See
“SystemConnectionExamples”for
more specific details.
Antenna Input (SMB)
IP-BusOutput Connector (BLACK)
IP-BusInput Connector(BLUE)
Power Connector
B
C
D
APower Harness Connector
Afterthewiring connections are
complete,plug the wiring harness into
the connector. Make sure to insert
firmly to lock the connector in place.
*NOTE*BE SURETO CONNECTTHE
BATTERY(Yellow)ANDGROUND (Black)
WIRESCORRECTLY. IFTHEYARE
CROSSED,THEFUSE INSTALLED INTHE
POWERHARNESS FUSEBOX WILL
BLOW. IF THE FUSE BLOWS,YOU WILL
NEEDTOREPLACEIT.
FILTER &
FUSE B OX
IN
O UT
1 Open
2 Yellow -- Battery (+12VDC)
3 Black -- Ground (-)
4 Open
Power harness with
serviceable fuse box

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FILTER &
FUSE BOX
OUT
IN
Black – Connect to Chassis Ground
Power
Harness
Antenna (21’ cable) - Mount on
Roof of Vehicle
Right-angle IP-Bus
Connector
2.5-meter IP-Bus Cable
(Connect to Pioneer SAT
RADIO READY Headunit or
Signal Processor)
Right-angle SMB
Connector
To access the fuse,
remove the top cover of
the in-line filter/fuse box
Yellow – Connect to
Battery Positive (+)

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Optional Pioneer SAT RADIO READY Headunit (IP-Bus CD Player or
Multimedia Headunit)
Optional Pioneer CD Changer
Optional Pioneer SAT RADIO READY Headunit (IP-Bus CD Player or
Multimedia Headunit)
System Connection Examples
System 1: Pioneer Headunit and SIRPNR2C
System 2: Pioneer Headunit, DVD/CD Changer and SIRPNR2C

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System 3: Pioneer Headunit, DVD Player and SIRPNR2C
Optional Pioneer CD Changer
Optional Pioneer SAT RADIO READY Headunit (IP-Bus CD Player or
Multimedia Headunit)
Optional Pioneer DVD Player

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You must activate SIRPNR2Cbefore
you can start to receive the SIRIUS
SatelliteRadio broadcast.
1. Make sure that the SIRPNR2C is
properlyconnected andthat its
antennaisorientedtoreceivethe
SIRIUSsatellitesignal.
2. Turnonthe Pioneerheadunit.
3. Press and release the POWER/
SOURCE button on the head unit to
selectEXTERNALasthesource.
(Eachpressofthe POWER/SOURCE
buttonwillchangeto adifferentaudio
source.)
4. Thedisplaywillread “UPDATING” until
theSIRPNR2Cchannelupdateis
completed.This is where the latest
channelline up is updated on the
SIRIUSReceiver.
NOTE: Don’t push any buttons or
perform any operations until
updating has been completed.
Once updated and the SIRIUS
channels are received, the display
will change to “Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS
to Subscribe” and will place you in
SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s Preview
Channel(Channel184).YouShould
beabletoheartheSIRIUSPreview
channel’sAudio.
5. Use the / buttons to select to
Channel“000”onthe displaytobring
uptheSIRIUSID(SID).
6. Theunitwilldisplay “CH000”,followed
by“ESNXXXXXXXXXXXX”. TheSIDwill
be displayed in each of theArtist,
SongTitle,andComposer Fieldsof
the Display – Example “ESN
123456789123.”Writedownthe12
digitSIDinthelocationprovidedon
thenextpageforfuturereference.
Note:You may have to press the
FUNCbutton and select FUNC1to
changethecurrentviewedfieldonthe
PioneerHeadunittoshow theSID.
(SeePioneerOwnersManualformore
information.)
7. ContactSIRIUS on the Internet:
https://activate.siriusradio.com
Follow the prompts to activate your
subscription.
You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at
1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).
You will not be able to tune to any
other channels until you activate
yourSIRIUSsubscription.Afteryour
PioneerSIRPNR2Cisactivated,the
displaywillread “SUBUPDT”.Press
any key to continue.”
Note: TheSIDcan also befound on the
sticker that is on the bottom of the
SIRPNR2C andon the cartonbox that
the unit was packed in.
Activating Your SIRIUS Subscription
Basic Operation
TheSIRPNR2C SIRIUSSatellite Radio
Tuneriscompatiblewith any Pioneer
headunit that is “SAT Radio Ready” –
which includes 2004 models that
indicate they are satellite-ready for any
satelliteradio provider. Consult
Poineeror SIRIUS Customer Support
Departmentsfor more informationabout
compatibility.
Pleaseconsultyour Pioneer owner’s
manualfor proper operation instructions
forusing satellite radio products.

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SIRIUS ID:
SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474
Specifications
Operational Frequencies
Satellite ......................................................................... 2322.293/2330.207 MHz
Terrestrial....................................................................................... 2326.250MHz
Power Requirements .................................................................. 11-16 Volts DC
Fuse Type .......................................................................................1-AMP(Glass)
Chassis Size ............................. 126.75mm x 125.75mm x 34.75mm (WxHxD)
Antenna Type................................................................................Mini-Magnetic
Antenna Cable Length ................................................. 21’ (single micro-cable)
Connector Type .....................................................................SMB (Right-angle)
Audio Interface ........................................... 2IP-Bus Connectors (Input/Output)
Audio Output ........................................................................................1V (Fixed)
Included Cable .....................................................2.5 Meter IP-Bus (Male/Male)
Please write down your SIRIUS ID in the space provided below:

© 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
SIRIUS Canada Inc.
2 St. Clair Ave.
Suite 1100
Toronto, Ontario M4V1L6
[phone]
www.siriuscanada.ca
Pioneer-SIRPNR2C-English Install-Manual-(Mar. 2006)