Sirius Satellite Radio SIR-CL1 manual

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    SIRIUS Satellite Radio User Manual[...]

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    1 Thank you for purc hasing this produc t.  Please read this user’s manual in its en tirety before operating this equipment.  After reading this man ual, be sure to keep i t in a handy place (e .g., glove compartment) .  Check the contents o f the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual . Contents 1. FEA TURES .....[...]

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    2 2. PRECAUTIONS 1. Upon initial startup or when starting after turning off the backup power supply, the receiver will take longer to play audio and may take up to 30 seconds after reception of t he SIRIUS signal before audio is heard. 2. Channel names are stor ed in memory 30 to 60 seconds after start of normal operation. If the power is turned of[...]

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    3 What is SIRIUS Satellite Radio? Over 100 streams of the best in-car entertainment and completely commercial-free music Only SIRIUS has 60 original music streams, from today’s hits to R&B oldies to classical masterpieces. From authentic country and real bluegrass to cool jazz, hot latin, reggae, rock, and many more. Best of all, it’s al l [...]

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    4 3. INSTALLATION AND WIRING CONNECTIONS Before Installation 1. Before starting, be sure to disconnect the battery’s negative “ – ” term inal to prevent accidents due to short-circuits. 2. Location – Consider safety and operability when selecting a place for installation. Avoid the following. • Locations where the unit will hamper or in[...]

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    5 Installation Example (Installing the unit under the drive r’s seat) 1. Attach the mounting brackets  to t he sides of the SIR-CL1 using the screws  provided. 2. Select the location on the floor mat. Drill holes in the floor mat to match the positions of the holes in the m ounting brackets  . 3. Insert the canoe clips  from the rear [...]

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    6 How to Connect 1. CeNET Cable Orient the CeNET cable in the direction shown in the figure and in sert it until it is locked in position. To remove the CeNET cable, pull it by lightly grasping the slide cap in your fingers. 2. SIRIUS antenna  Make sure power is “Off”. Connect a SIRIUS antenna (sold separately) to the SIRIUS antenna terminal[...]

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    7 4. SYSTEM EXAMPLES Example 1  Main unit compatible with CeNET connection  CD changer compatible with CeNET connection  CeNET cable (provided with the SIR-CL1) Using this cable, connect the SIR-CL1 to the main unit.  CeNET cable (provided with the CD changer)  SIRIUS antenna (sold separately)  Front speakers  Rear speakers[...]

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    8 Example 2  SIRIUS controller (DSC920S, sold separately)  Connection cable (provided wit h the DSC920S)  Audio systems with auxiliary or line-in connections  RCA pin (audio) cable (sold separately)  SIRIUS antenna (sold separately)  Front speakers[...]

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    9 5. CONTROLS Source unit butt ons, example 1 Source unit butt ons, example 2 Notes:  The illustrations show examples of two headunits with button funct ions.  Since this manual covers several models, the names of some buttons vary by model. As shown below, this manual gives different button names when more than one name is used. [ FNC ] (FUN[...]

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    10 Display Items Source unit display, example 1 Source unit display, example 2[...]

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    11 6. SIRIUS OPERATION Selecting SIRIUSSIRI US SATELLITE RADIO modes Press the [ SAT ] button or the [ FNC ] (FUNC) button to select the SIRIUS mode. The SIRIUS indication lights up when SIRIUS mode is selected. Notes: • The [ SAT ] button selects the SIRIUS m ode directly. Some head units do not have a [ SAT ] button. If not, press t he [ FNC ] [...]

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    12 • The [ ADJ ] button is described in the source unit instruction manual either as the [ T ] (TITLE) button or [ A-M ] button. This refers to the function of the button labeled “ ADJ ” on the source unit panel. Channel selection Channels are selected with t he following buttons. • The or button (Seek Tuning) • A [ DIRECT ] button • Th[...]

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    13 Notes: • When the name of a channel stored in memory is changed by SIRIUS, the display will show the new channel name immediately. It will not be removed from the preset channel location. • A channel stored in memory may be discontinued at the option of SIRI US. If you attempt to access this channel from the preset location, the receiver wil[...]

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    14 Scan function There are two scan modes: a category scan mode and a preset scan mode. During scanning, channels are displayed in abbreviated form and the display mode cannot be switched.  Category scanning In a category scan, broadcast channels in the same category as the current channel are selected about every 10 secon ds. 1. Press the [ SCN[...]

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    15 7. SPECIFICATIONS Receiving Frequencies Satellite 2322.293/2330.207 MHZ T errestrial 2326.250 MHZ Power Power supply (S tand-alone mode only) 4-pin input jack for power and ground Power consumption Less than 1A Physical Interface Commander 8-pin connector Antenna K-code F AKRA SMB connector CeNET connector T wo 13-pin jacks for CeNET compatible [...]