Sirius Satellite Radio SC-C1 manual

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    SC-C1 SiriusConnect TM Vehicle Tuner Installation Guide[...]

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    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 compatib[...]

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    [ Table of Contents ] 3 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FCC Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    [ Warning and Safety Information ] 4 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 [...]

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    [ Warning and Safety Information ] 5 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 modificat[...]

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    [ Copyrights & Trademarks ] 6 Copyrights & T rademarks © 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 & Condit[...]

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    [ Package Contents ] 7 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 yo[...]

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    [ Connections ] 8 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. • • 6 7 3 1 4 8 1 Battery 2 Power Enable 3 Serial Data (RX) 4 Gro[...]

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    [ Connections ] 9 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 [...]

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    [ Installation ] 1 0 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 [...]

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    [ Installation ] 1 1 Alternate Mounting Methods The mounting plate can be removed allowing the SC-C1 to be mounted directly to a surface using either double stick tape, Velcro or other adhesive material. Simply remove the 2 screws on the bottom of the SC-C1 tuner to remove the bracket as in Figure 3 below. If using adhesive material, avoid covering[...]

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    [ Installation ] 1 2 Installing the Antenna The antenna includes a 2-3/4” 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: Turn the antenna upside-down and extend the[...]

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    [ Installation ] 1 3 Optimum Antenna Mounting Locations The optimum location to mount the included antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. It is impor- tant to avoid any obstruction that will block satellite signal – like a roof rack. For convertible vehicles, install the antenna on the trunk lid. Place the antenna on a metal surface of your vehic[...]

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    [ Operation ] 1 4 Operation Activating Your SC-C1 Tuner You must activate the SC-C1 tuner before you can begin to receive the SIRIUS Satellite 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 SC-C1 packaging, or on th[...]

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    [ Specifications ] 1 5 Specifications O p e r a t i o n F r e q u e n c i e s ......................................................... S a t e l l i t e ................................................ 2 3 2 2 . 2 9 3 / 2 3 3 0 . 2 0 7 M H z T e r r e s t r i a l ........................................................ 2 3 2 6 . 2 5 0 M H z Po we [...]

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    [ Warranty ] 1 6 Warranty 12 Month Warranty SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will b[...]

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    [ SIRIUS ID ] 1 7 SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SC-C1 Tuner in the space provided below. SID:[...]

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    SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474 customercare@sirius-radio.com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1-888-539-7474 http://www.sirius.com[...]

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    SIRIUS SC-C1 (113006a) SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 A venue of the Americas New Y ork, NY 10020 (800) 869-5590 http://sirius.com[...]