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Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SCV1 SiriusConnect Audio/Video Tuner Your new SCV1 SiriusConnect Audio/Video Tuner allows you to enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio programming on the main audio system, while your rear seat passengers enjoy the family friendly SIRIUS Backseat TV programming. For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS products and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com.
Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SCV1 SiriusConnect Audio/Video Tuner Your new SCV1 SiriusConnect Audio/Video Tuner allows you to enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio programming on the main audio system, while your rear seat passengers enjoy the family friendly SIRIUS Backseat TV programming. For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS products and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com.
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... an AUX Audio Input 22 Wiring Diagram using the Display Control Unit (DCU) and the FMDA Adapter. . . 24 Tuner Module, Display Control Unit, Infrared Eye, & Power Harness Installation . . . . 26 Power Harness 28 Magnetic Vehicle Antenna Installation 29 Installing the FM Direct Adapter 35 Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service 36 Audio Mode Operation 39 Basic Operation 39 [ Table of Contents ] Power On/Off and Standby 39 Changing Channels 40 Switching between Audio and Video Modes 40 Display Button (DISP 41 Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title 41 Direct Tuning (Remote...
... an AUX Audio Input 22 Wiring Diagram using the Display Control Unit (DCU) and the FMDA Adapter. . . 24 Tuner Module, Display Control Unit, Infrared Eye, & Power Harness Installation . . . . 26 Power Harness 28 Magnetic Vehicle Antenna Installation 29 Installing the FM Direct Adapter 35 Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service 36 Audio Mode Operation 39 Basic Operation 39 [ Table of Contents ] Power On/Off and Standby 39 Changing Channels 40 Switching between Audio and Video Modes 40 Display Button (DISP 41 Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title 41 Direct Tuning (Remote...
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... use suggestions contained in the installation instructions. Installation required with a soft cloth. Sirius Satellite Radio reserves all radio software not covered under the eCos License. All Rights Reserved. ® "SIRIUS", the SIRIUS dog logo, "SIRIUS Backseat TV", channel names and logos are the property of their respective owners. • Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of your vehicle's indicator displays...
... use suggestions contained in the installation instructions. Installation required with a soft cloth. Sirius Satellite Radio reserves all radio software not covered under the eCos License. All Rights Reserved. ® "SIRIUS", the SIRIUS dog logo, "SIRIUS Backseat TV", channel names and logos are the property of their respective owners. • Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of your vehicle's indicator displays...
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Package Contents The following items are included with Mounting Plates attached) [ Package Contents ] Magnetic Antennas and Antenna Cover/Tails (2) Power Harness FM Direct Adapter Rear Seat IR Eye SiriusConnect Extension Cable Audio Cable Audio/Video Screws (8) Hook & Loop Alcohol Cable Strip Swabs (2) Unpack your SCV1 carefully and make sure that you retain the original carton and packing materials in the future. [ Package Contents ] It is missing or damaged...
Package Contents The following items are included with Mounting Plates attached) [ Package Contents ] Magnetic Antennas and Antenna Cover/Tails (2) Power Harness FM Direct Adapter Rear Seat IR Eye SiriusConnect Extension Cable Audio Cable Audio/Video Screws (8) Hook & Loop Alcohol Cable Strip Swabs (2) Unpack your SCV1 carefully and make sure that you retain the original carton and packing materials in the future. [ Package Contents ] It is missing or damaged...
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... Adapter. This output will connect to the vehicle's radio. Connection for the SiriusConnect cable. FM Out SIRIUS Backseat TV Audio & Video Output Power Connector L/R SIRIUS Radio Audio Output SiriusConnect Control Figure 1 Infrared Eye Input 10 [ Connectors & Controls ] Antenna 2 Antenna 1 Antenna 2 L/R SIRIUS Radio Audio Output FM Out SiriusConnect Control Figure 2 Antenna 1 Tuner Connectors Reference Guide Antenna connections for a direct connection to an auxiliary audio input to the DCU. [ Connectors & Controls ] 11 The FMDA must be used when a direct audio connection...
... Adapter. This output will connect to the vehicle's radio. Connection for the SiriusConnect cable. FM Out SIRIUS Backseat TV Audio & Video Output Power Connector L/R SIRIUS Radio Audio Output SiriusConnect Control Figure 1 Infrared Eye Input 10 [ Connectors & Controls ] Antenna 2 Antenna 1 Antenna 2 L/R SIRIUS Radio Audio Output FM Out SiriusConnect Control Figure 2 Antenna 1 Tuner Connectors Reference Guide Antenna connections for a direct connection to an auxiliary audio input to the DCU. [ Connectors & Controls ] 11 The FMDA must be used when a direct audio connection...
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... a/v menu disp 1 2 3 4 Presets SiriusConnect Control Connector 5 6 band p.tune Disp Band/ Select P.Tune Figure 3 Channel Up/Down 12 [ Connectors & Controls ] [ Connectors & Controls ] 13 Display Control Unit Buttons and Connector Reference Guide Figure 3 and the table following identify and describe the buttons and connector of the Display Control Unit. Infrared Input Connection for the infrared receiver eye for the video remote control. These connections will only output SIRIUS Backseat TV audio and video. Tuner Connectors Reference Guide SIRIUS Backseat TV Audio...
... a/v menu disp 1 2 3 4 Presets SiriusConnect Control Connector 5 6 band p.tune Disp Band/ Select P.Tune Figure 3 Channel Up/Down 12 [ Connectors & Controls ] [ Connectors & Controls ] 13 Display Control Unit Buttons and Connector Reference Guide Figure 3 and the table following identify and describe the buttons and connector of the Display Control Unit. Infrared Input Connection for the infrared receiver eye for the video remote control. These connections will only output SIRIUS Backseat TV audio and video. Tuner Connectors Reference Guide SIRIUS Backseat TV Audio...
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... the display screen. When the SCV1 is played on . The system will rapid tune the audio channels. S-Seek: Pressing and holding the button accesses the Menu Options to put the system in the Audio mode. Pressing - Select button Pressing this button selects a highlighted item in the Video mode, press and release the power button to make setup and feature changes. buttons. [ Connectors & Controls ] 15 When in the SCV1 is in a menu or list. Display Control Unit Buttons and Connector Reference Guide Power button Power ON - Press and hold 6 presets...
... the display screen. When the SCV1 is played on . The system will rapid tune the audio channels. S-Seek: Pressing and holding the button accesses the Menu Options to put the system in the Audio mode. Pressing - Select button Pressing this button selects a highlighted item in the Video mode, press and release the power button to make setup and feature changes. buttons. [ Connectors & Controls ] 15 When in the SCV1 is in a menu or list. Display Control Unit Buttons and Connector Reference Guide Power button Power ON - Press and hold 6 presets...
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... channel list mode. Power Mute Channel Up/Down Display Select Category Select Menu Band Memo Numeric Keypad Direct Volume Up/Dn (Not used . [ Connectors & Controls ] 17 Press Select to tune to a selected channel, or push and hold the DISP button to rotate through the channels. Preset buttons (1-6) When in Category tune mode, pressing the display changes between Channel Name, Artist, and Song information. Repeatedly pressing the DISP button again when in Video mode, presets 1, 2, and 3 are inoperative. 16 [ Connectors & Controls ] Radio Remote Control Reference Guide Figure...
... channel list mode. Power Mute Channel Up/Down Display Select Category Select Menu Band Memo Numeric Keypad Direct Volume Up/Dn (Not used . [ Connectors & Controls ] 17 Press Select to tune to a selected channel, or push and hold the DISP button to rotate through the channels. Preset buttons (1-6) When in Category tune mode, pressing the display changes between Channel Name, Artist, and Song information. Repeatedly pressing the DISP button again when in Video mode, presets 1, 2, and 3 are inoperative. 16 [ Connectors & Controls ] Radio Remote Control Reference Guide Figure...
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... tuned audio channel. Direct button Allows you to directly tune a channel by entering the channel number using the numeric keypad Prev (Previous) button Tunes the radio to the video remote control. 18 [ Installation ] Not Used Not Used Channel Up/Down a/v disp menu ch Power Not Used Not Used ch Not Used Figure 5 Video Remote Control Reference Guide Power Turns On/Off the rear Audio/Video outputs only Channel Up/Down Changes the channels of the backseat TV. Pressing and releasing: Toggles the mode between the SIRIUS Satellite Radio audio mode and SIRIUS Backseat TV video...
... tuned audio channel. Direct button Allows you to directly tune a channel by entering the channel number using the numeric keypad Prev (Previous) button Tunes the radio to the video remote control. 18 [ Installation ] Not Used Not Used Channel Up/Down a/v disp menu ch Power Not Used Not Used ch Not Used Figure 5 Video Remote Control Reference Guide Power Turns On/Off the rear Audio/Video outputs only Channel Up/Down Changes the channels of the backseat TV. Pressing and releasing: Toggles the mode between the SIRIUS Satellite Radio audio mode and SIRIUS Backseat TV video...
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... for selecting a suitable mounting location for vehicles where the headunit has an auxiliary audio input. This option provides the best possible audio quality. • Connection using an audio cable. By setting the SIRIUS tuner and your vehicle headunit to the same FM channel, you turn on the SIRIUS radio, the FM antenna input to your vehicle's headunit does not have a direct audio connection. [ Installation ] 21 The DCU can tune and display the SIRIUS radio channels, and can hear the SIRIUS radio audio. Wiring Diagrams...
... for selecting a suitable mounting location for vehicles where the headunit has an auxiliary audio input. This option provides the best possible audio quality. • Connection using an audio cable. By setting the SIRIUS tuner and your vehicle headunit to the same FM channel, you turn on the SIRIUS radio, the FM antenna input to your vehicle's headunit does not have a direct audio connection. [ Installation ] 21 The DCU can tune and display the SIRIUS radio channels, and can hear the SIRIUS radio audio. Wiring Diagrams...
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... Diagram using the Display Control Unit (DCU) and Connecting to an AUX Audio Input Tuner Sirius Vehicle Antennas Antennas must be installed at least 24" apart To headunit audio input Audio Cable memo s-seek a/v menu disp 1 2 3 4 5 6 band Display Control Unit (DCU) 22 [ Installation ] Figure 1 SiriusConnect 8-Pin DIN Cable Tuner Power Harness ACC BATT Power Filter with Fuse GND BATTERY Infrared Eye Mount in rear seat area Audio/Video Cable To backseat TV video monitor Note: Compatible with rear seat monitors that have a standard composite video input. [ Installation...
... Diagram using the Display Control Unit (DCU) and Connecting to an AUX Audio Input Tuner Sirius Vehicle Antennas Antennas must be installed at least 24" apart To headunit audio input Audio Cable memo s-seek a/v menu disp 1 2 3 4 5 6 band Display Control Unit (DCU) 22 [ Installation ] Figure 1 SiriusConnect 8-Pin DIN Cable Tuner Power Harness ACC BATT Power Filter with Fuse GND BATTERY Infrared Eye Mount in rear seat area Audio/Video Cable To backseat TV video monitor Note: Compatible with rear seat monitors that have a standard composite video input. [ Installation...
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Wiring Diagram using the Display Control Unit (DCU) and the FMDA Adapter Tuner Sirius Vehicle Antennas Antennas must be installed at least 24" apart Connection from vehicle FM antenna To headunit FM antenna connection memo s-seek a/v menu disp 1 2 3 4 5 6 band Display Control Unit (DCU) 24 [ Installation ] Figure 2 FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) SiriusConnect 8-Pin DIN Cable Tuner Power Harness ACC BATT Power Filter with Fuse GND BATTERY Infrared Eye Mount in rear seat area Audio/Video Cable To backseat TV video monitor Note: Compatible with rear seat monitors that have a ...
Wiring Diagram using the Display Control Unit (DCU) and the FMDA Adapter Tuner Sirius Vehicle Antennas Antennas must be installed at least 24" apart Connection from vehicle FM antenna To headunit FM antenna connection memo s-seek a/v menu disp 1 2 3 4 5 6 band Display Control Unit (DCU) 24 [ Installation ] Figure 2 FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) SiriusConnect 8-Pin DIN Cable Tuner Power Harness ACC BATT Power Filter with Fuse GND BATTERY Infrared Eye Mount in rear seat area Audio/Video Cable To backseat TV video monitor Note: Compatible with rear seat monitors that have a ...
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... Eye Installation The IR eye receives the backseat TV remote control signals, and should be mounted in the vehicle. Tuner Module Installation The tuner module can be in warm weather. You may need to exceed 85° C (185° F) in direct sunshine, causing the temperature to test your particular vehicle. Tuner Module, Display Control Unit, Infrared Eye, & Power Harness Installation Figure 4 shows a typical installation of the dash. Figure 4 shows a typical mounting location on...
... Eye Installation The IR eye receives the backseat TV remote control signals, and should be mounted in the vehicle. Tuner Module Installation The tuner module can be in warm weather. You may need to exceed 85° C (185° F) in direct sunshine, causing the temperature to test your particular vehicle. Tuner Module, Display Control Unit, Infrared Eye, & Power Harness Installation Figure 4 shows a typical installation of the dash. Figure 4 shows a typical mounting location on...
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... of the SCV1. [ Installation ] 29 signal from the roof edge). 4. If needed, the IR eye cable can be used when installing the antennas. 3. Selecting the mounting locations for the antenna serves to secure the antenna wire to the tuner. Mounting each antenna with Fuse (As Viewed From End of Plug) Battery 12 VDC ACC (Ignition) GND BATTERY No Connection GND 2A ATC Type Fuse 2A AGC Type Fuse 28 [ Installation ] Figure 6 Magnetic Vehicle Antenna Installation The magnetic...
... of the SCV1. [ Installation ] 29 signal from the roof edge). 4. If needed, the IR eye cable can be used when installing the antennas. 3. Selecting the mounting locations for the antenna serves to secure the antenna wire to the tuner. Mounting each antenna with Fuse (As Viewed From End of Plug) Battery 12 VDC ACC (Ignition) GND BATTERY No Connection GND 2A ATC Type Fuse 2A AGC Type Fuse 28 [ Installation ] Figure 6 Magnetic Vehicle Antenna Installation The magnetic...
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... FM DIRECT ADAPTER (FMDA) DCU memo s-seek a/v menu disp 1 2 3 4 5 6 band SCV1 TUNER TO VEHICLE HEADUNIT AM/FM ANTENNA CONNECTION Figure 13 TO SCV1 TUNER FM OUT CONNECTION To hear the SIRIUS audio, the vehicle's headunit and the SCV1 will need to be connected to an FM channel. Feed Cable Under Rubber Seal Around Hatch Opening 4. Route Cable Under Carpet to 88.1. [ Installation ] 35 Figure 13 shows the wiring connections for a direct audio input. Route Cable...
... FM DIRECT ADAPTER (FMDA) DCU memo s-seek a/v menu disp 1 2 3 4 5 6 band SCV1 TUNER TO VEHICLE HEADUNIT AM/FM ANTENNA CONNECTION Figure 13 TO SCV1 TUNER FM OUT CONNECTION To hear the SIRIUS audio, the vehicle's headunit and the SCV1 will need to be connected to an FM channel. Feed Cable Under Rubber Seal Around Hatch Opening 4. Route Cable Under Carpet to 88.1. [ Installation ] 35 Figure 13 shows the wiring connections for a direct audio input. Route Cable...
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... SCV1 will not be accessed by using the DCU, you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you activate your SIRIUS subscription. 36 [ Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service ] 37 Tune to channel 0 to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service. The SID number is also available on the DCU. 3. Be sure that the same SID number is correctly installed according to channel 0 by pressing the MENU button and selecting Sirius ID.) (If you are using the audio remote control...
... SCV1 will not be accessed by using the DCU, you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you activate your SIRIUS subscription. 36 [ Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service ] 37 Tune to channel 0 to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service. The SID number is also available on the DCU. 3. Be sure that the same SID number is correctly installed according to channel 0 by pressing the MENU button and selecting Sirius ID.) (If you are using the audio remote control...
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... TV channel information and programming will be then changed by song title. The TV channel can switch the DCU between the Sirius Satellite Radio service and the Sirius Backseat TV service by pressing the A/V button on the DCU, or the Menu button on the audio remote control. buttons to scroll through the categories. Power Button Operation Press and hold the DISPLAY (DISP) button to scroll through the available channels in the video mode, the audio will switch from Sirius Satellite Radio, dims the screen, and displays AUDIO STANDBY MODE...
... TV channel information and programming will be then changed by song title. The TV channel can switch the DCU between the Sirius Satellite Radio service and the Sirius Backseat TV service by pressing the A/V button on the DCU, or the Menu button on the audio remote control. buttons to scroll through the categories. Power Button Operation Press and hold the DISPLAY (DISP) button to scroll through the available channels in the video mode, the audio will switch from Sirius Satellite Radio, dims the screen, and displays AUDIO STANDBY MODE...
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... the service. buttons, highlight the option you write this number in the space provided on the last page of this mode. [ Menu Options ] 55 Channels can also be changed by using preset buttons 1, 2, and 3 on the DCU and on the audio remote control. Activating Backseat TV Before you have subscribed, the backseat TV will be displayed. (Figure 1) Menu Options Sirius ID FM Transmitter Settings Figure 1 Using the + and - No adjustments are displayed: Sirius ID FM Transmitter Settings Clock Settings...
... the service. buttons, highlight the option you write this number in the space provided on the last page of this mode. [ Menu Options ] 55 Channels can also be changed by using preset buttons 1, 2, and 3 on the DCU and on the audio remote control. Activating Backseat TV Before you have subscribed, the backseat TV will be displayed. (Figure 1) Menu Options Sirius ID FM Transmitter Settings Figure 1 Using the + and - No adjustments are displayed: Sirius ID FM Transmitter Settings Clock Settings...
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... you have forgotten your lock code, call SIRIUS Customer Service for adjustment of the time based features of the SCV1. (Figure 28) You can change the clock display format to 12 or 24 hour time, set the time zone, and set daylight savings time to highlight Clock Format and press the SELECT button. (Figure 28) 2. You will update based on the data received from SIRIUS. buttons to be prompted to highlight...
... you have forgotten your lock code, call SIRIUS Customer Service for adjustment of the time based features of the SCV1. (Figure 28) You can change the clock display format to 12 or 24 hour time, set the time zone, and set daylight savings time to highlight Clock Format and press the SELECT button. (Figure 28) 2. You will update based on the data received from SIRIUS. buttons to be prompted to highlight...
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... Solution SCV1 does not power Blown fuse, or the power cable is being received. No sound If using the FMDA, be sure the vehicle's headunit and the SCV1 are not connected. If you are not connected to the is on, press the Power button on the video not on remote control to turn on Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna. Rear Audio and Video If the system is displayed Tuner Check the satellite antenna connections. Audio...
... Solution SCV1 does not power Blown fuse, or the power cable is being received. No sound If using the FMDA, be sure the vehicle's headunit and the SCV1 are not connected. If you are not connected to the is on, press the Power button on the video not on remote control to turn on Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna. Rear Audio and Video If the system is displayed Tuner Check the satellite antenna connections. Audio...