Sirius Satellite Radio 3SIR-GM1 manual

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    Inst allation Guide SIRGM1C GM CLASS-2 BUS COMP A TIBLE SIRIUS SA TELLITE RADIO TUNER[...]

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    2 SIRGM1C Installation Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the SIRGM1C – the GM Comp atible SIRIUS Satellite Radio T uner! Y our SIRGM1C is designed replace the factory XM Satellite tuner in select GM vehicles. The tuner is also compatible with systems that support Satellite Radio operation but did not come with a tuner from the factory . C[...]

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    3 SIR-GM1 Operation and Installation Guide 3 SIRGM1C Installation Guide T able of Content s Package Content s .............................................................................................. 3 W arnings and Cautions ..................................................................................... 4 Inst allation ..................[...]

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    4 SIRGM1C Installation Guide W ARNING This symbol means import ant instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERA TE ANY FUNCTION THA T T AKES YOUR A TTENTION A W A Y FROM SAFEL Y DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop[...]

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    5 SIR-GM1 Operation and Installation Guide 5 SIRGM1C Installation Guide CAUTION This symbol means import ant instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. HAL T USE IMMEDIA TEL Y IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return the unit to your authorized retail[...]

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    6 SIRGM1C Installation Guide Inst alling the Antenna The antenna includes a 6-1/2” cable cover/tail which covers the exposed antenna cable and keeps it att ached securely to vehicle roof. The t ail also helps position the antenna the proper distance from the window , sunroof or rear hatch. Inst allation It is recommended that prior to starting th[...]

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    7 SIR-GM1 Operation and Installation Guide 7 SIRGM1C Installation Guide T o attach the cover/t ail: 1) Once you have determined the proper mounting location (see next section), clean the area with the supplied alcohol swab. 2) Connect the cover/tail to the antenna cable, making sure that the strain- relief seats into the cover/tail groove. Route th[...]

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    8 SIRGM1C Installation Guide Wiring and Cable Connections A B A. Antenna Input Connect the right-angle SMB connector from the antenna. Push firmly to attach. Connect to only approved SIRIUS Satellite Radio antennas - DO NOT connect to the factory satellite radio antenna if installed. B. Headunit Connector Connection to either the Factory SDAR inter[...]

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    9 SIR-GM1 Operation and Installation Guide 9 SIRGM1C Installation Guide FILTER & FUSE BOX OUT IN SIRGM 1 C GM COMP ATIBLE SIRIUS SA TELLITE R ADIO TUNER Antenna (21’ cable) - Mount on Roof of V ehicle Right-angle SMB Connector NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a factory satellite radio tuner and you are using the included ‘T -harness i[...]

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    10 SIRGM1C Installation Guide SIRGM1C SYNTONISA TEUR RADIO SA TELLITE SIRIUS COMP ATIBLE A VEC GM System Connection Examples System 1 For vehicles pre-wired for satellite radio Factory SDAR Interface Cable Factory wiring harness Remove the Factory XM T uner and connect the SDAR Interface Cable NOTE: If installing into a Cadillac CTS, a slight modif[...]

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    11 SIR-GM1 Operation and Installation Guide 11 SIRGM1C Installation Guide FILTER & FUSE BOX OUT IN SIRGM1C SYNTONISA TEUR RADIO SA TELLITE SIRIUS COMP ATIBLE A VEC GM System 2 For vehicles not wired for satellite radio Connect YELLOW wire to the Battery Positive or other good B+ source Factory bus connector (removed from headunit) Connect Black[...]

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    12 SIRGM1C Installation Guide Y ou must activate SIRGM1C before you can start to receive the SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcast. 1. Make sure that the SIRGM1C is properly connected and that its antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS satellite signal. 2. Turn on the headunit. 3. Use your factory radio’s controls to select satellite radio as the s[...]

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    13 SIR-GM1 Operation and Installation Guide 13 SIRGM1C Installation Guide SIRIUS ID: SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474 Specifications Operational Frequencies Satellite ......................................................................... 2322.293/2330.207 MHz T errestrial ...................................................................[...]

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    SIRIUS Canada Inc. 2 St. Clair A ve. West - Suite 1 100 T oronto, ON, M4V 1L6 (888) 539-7474 ww w .siriuscanada.ca SIRGM1C-Install-Manual-(v05292006) © 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.[...]