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FM-SC 1
Universal Vehicle Interface
for
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
User’s/Installation Guide

FCC NOTICE:
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this device.
Directed Electronics is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the User’s authority to operate the equipment.

Universal Vehicle Interface
Table of Contents
FCC NOTICE: ..................................................................... 2

Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title)

Warning and Safety Information ...................................... 4

................................................................................ 18

Warning: ................................................................... 4

Direct Tuning ......................................................... 19

Caution: ................................................................... 5

Advanced Features ......................................................... 20

Congratulations ................................................................ 6

Setting Channel Presets ........................................ 20

Package Contents ............................................................. 6

Memory (MEMO) and Artist Seek Functions .......... 22

Important Pre-Installation Notes..................................... 8

Menu Options.................................................................. 25

FM-SC1 Installation Notes................................................ 9

Sirius ID ................................................................. 25

Display Control Unit Installation Notes .......................... 10

FM Transmitter ...................................................... 25

System Wiring Diagrams................................................ 11

Game Alert ............................................................. 26

Display Control Unit (DCU).............................................. 14

Settings .................................................................. 27

Remote Control .............................................................. 15

Time Based Features ............................................. 32

Activating your SIRIUS Subscription .............................. 16

Signal Indicator ...................................................... 35

Basic Operation .............................................................. 17

Factory Default....................................................... 35

General notes before beginning: ........................... 17

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 37

Changing Channels or Categories ......................... 18

Specifications ................................................................. 38

Display Button (DISP)............................................. 18

Limited One Year Consumer Warranty ........................... 39

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Warning and Safety Information
Warning:
Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO
NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT IMPAIRS YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE OR OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE SAFELY. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accordance with traffic safety
laws at all times. 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.
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Congratulations
Congratulations on the Purchase of your new FM-SC1 Universal Vehicle Interface for SIRIUS Satellite Radio! Your FM-SC1
system is designed to be compatible with most vehicles. For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS products
and accessories from Directed Electronics, please visit http://www.directedsirius.com.
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Package Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

1 DCU (Display Control Unit)
1 FM-SC1 Universal Interface module
1 Remote Control (w/battery)
1 FM Direct Adapter
1 Power Harness (w/fuse)
1 8 pin DIN Cable
1 Audio Cable (RCA to RCA)
1 Audio Cable (RCA to 3.5mm right angle plug)
1 DCU Holder (flush mount)
2 Metal brackets for mounting holder
1 DCU Holder (surface mount)
Mounting hardware for holders and brackets:
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 2 machine screws for items 9 & 10
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 4 tapping flat head screws for item 11
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 2 small machine screws & 4 self tapping screws
for item 13
13. Mounting bracket for FM-SC1 Universal Interface
module
14. This guide
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Universal Vehicle Interface

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Important Pre-Installation Notes
The FM-SC1 system requires either a SiriusConnect
Universal Vehicle tuner, or SIRIUS Dock and Play or
Portable radio with an installed SirisuConnect Vehicle
Dock. This guide assumes that the tuner or docked radio
has already been installed. Please refer to the installation
guides for those products for additional information.
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it may result in personal injury or damage to the various components of the FM-SC1 system, damage to the
vehicle’s audio/visual systems, damage to the vehicle’s
electrical systems, or damage to the vehicle’s mechanical systems.
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in the vehicle by consulting the owner’s manuals for
these systems before making any wire or cable connections to those systems.

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or wrap wires/cables with electrical tape. Use rubber
grommets when routing through holes. Where the wires
or cables may contact moving parts, protect the wires/
cables by encasing them in wiring conduit.
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the FM-SC1 wires or cables, or any of the vehicle’s existing wires/cables during the installation.

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Universal Vehicle Interface
FM-SC1 Installation Notes
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compartment of the vehicle, in a location that always
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behind the dash of the vehicle or kick panel if possible.
The FM-SC1 may however be installed elsewhere in the
vehicle provided the necessary cables and wires can
reach the FM-SC1. In larger vehicles where the satellite
antenna cable cannot reach to the dashboard, it may be
necessary to mount the FM-SC1 in a location toward the
rear of the vehicle, such as under a rear seat or behind a
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enclosed area lacking proper ventilation.
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or obstruct any of the vehicle’s mechanical or electrical
systems.
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connected to the FM-SC1 should be free of kinks and
crimps, and securely connected to the FM-SC1. Extra
cable or wire lengths should be coiled and secured with
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be connected to a +12 volt accessory power circuit that
is switched on and off by the vehicle’s ignition switch.
Failure to do so can result in the battery power of the
vehicle being drained while the vehicle is not running.
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volt power, consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual and
verify that the electrical circuit can provide the additional power required for the FM-SC1 system (See the
Specifications section in this manual for the power
requirements of the FM-SC1 system). Do not replace the
fuse of the electrical circuit with a larger fuse in order to
accommodate the FM-SC1 system. Doing so could result
in a circuit overload, which could cause an electrical fire.

Display Control Unit Installation
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the operation of the vehicle’s air bags.

Power Harness Color Codes

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Red

Accessory +12V

Yellow

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Black

Ground (Chassis)

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strips to adhere the unit to the vehicle’s interior surface,
or mounted using a mobile phone type mounting system
by using the included mobile phone mounting clip which
attaches to the DCU.

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Universal Vehicle Interface
System Wiring Diagrams
Using FM Relay

DCU

SiriusConnect
Tuner SCC1
(sold separately)

Factory Car Radio
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Red
Blue
Black

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FM Relay

AUX IN - connect
to audio out
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Chassis Ground
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Using Vehicle
Aux In Jack

SiriusConnect
Tuner SCC1
(sold separately)

DCU

6&287387

$17(11$

Factory Car Radio
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FM-SC1
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to audio out
from other sources

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Universal Vehicle Interface

The Portable Solution
DCU

Factory Car Radio
&$7(*25<

&+

11:53

Dock & Play Radio
or Portable Radio
SiriusConnect
Vehicle Dock
AUX IN - connect to audio
out from other sources
Power harness
Connect to factory radio via
FM Relay or vehicle Aux In jack.

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FM-SC1
Interface

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Display Control Unit (DCU)

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9

10

11

Controls and Features:

1
DISP

1.
2.

POWER ( ) Button Turns the DCU On and Off.
CATEGORY Buttons ( & ): Navigates through
the Category List Screen which displays
SIRIUS Channel Categories.
MEMO
3. Rotary Knob and SELECT Button: Rotate knob
to navigate through channels and display
screens or to highlight items on the display.
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4. BAND Button (P.Tune): Pressing and releasing switches between the three preset banks (A,B & C), which hold 10 presets each. Pressing and holding enables
“Preset Tune Mode”, which allows for viewing and listening of stored presets with the Channel Buttons.
5. MEMORY (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names and song titles. You can store up to 20
artist name and song title combinations, or sports games.
6. JUMP ( ) Button: Used to quickly switch between the current channel and a favorite channel.
7. PRESET Number (0-9) Buttons: Sets and selects preset channels.
8. MENU Button: Used to access menu options to make setup and feature changes.
9. SOURCE (SRC) Button: Connects to or from external source.
10. Remote Control Receiver: Receives signals from the wireless remote control.
11. DISPLAY (DISP) Button: Toggles display between category/channel name and time/date. Holding this button down
switches the display to the channel list mode.

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Universal Vehicle Interface
Remote Control

Controls and Features:

1

12

2
3

11

4
5
6

10

7
8

9

1.
2.

POWER ( ) Button : Turns the DCU ON and OFF.
SELECT ( ) Button: Selects items highlighted on the display; hold down
to jump to the previously received channel.
3. CATEGORY ( & ) Buttons: Navigates through categories and display
screens.
4. MENU Button: Enters and exits the Setup Mode.
5. SOURCE (SRC) Button: Connect to or from external source.
6. DISPLAY (DISP) Button: Toggles display between category/channel
name and time/date. Holding this button down switches the display to
the channel list mode.
7. BAND Button: Switches between preset bands A through E.
8. MEMORY (MEMO) Button: Saves and recalls song and artist information.
Holding button down changes the display to memory recall mode.
9. NUMBER (0-9) Buttons: Used for selecting channels directly and by preset.
10. VOLUME (+ & -) Buttons: Adjusts the volume up and down.
11. CHANNEL ( & ) Buttons: Navigate through channels and display
screens (equivalent to the rotary knob on the DCU).
12. MUTE Button: Mutes the audio.
Installing Batteries in the Remote:
1. Remove the battery cover on back of the remote control.
2. Install the CR2025 battery (+ (positive) side is up) by first inserting the
rim under the protruding lip on the left side of the battery compartment.
3. Push down gently to seat flush then replace the battery cover.

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Activating your SIRIUS Subscription
Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you must subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service.
NOTE: Since this FM-SC1 system requires either a
SiriusConnect tuner (SCC1) or Sirius Dock and Play radio
installed in a SiriusConnect Vehicle Dock (SCVDOC1), this
guide assumes that the Sirius tuner or Vehicle Dock with
docked Sirius radio have already been installed.
1. Make sure that the FM-SC1 system, SCC1 or docked
Sirius radio are properly connected and that its antenna
is oriented to receive the SIRIUS satellite signal.
Note: Use the ID number on the SCC1 or docked Sirius
radio for activation call.
2. Press the (Power) button to turn the DCU ON.
After displaying the SIRIUS logo, the unit updates all
the SIRIUS channels. The display reads “UPDATING
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Note: Don’t push any buttons or perform any operations
until updating has been completed.
3. Once updated and the SIRIUS channels are received, the
display changes to “Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS to Subscribe”
and places you in The Preview Channel. Channel 184 is
SIRIUS’ preview channel. Tuning to any other channels is
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disabled until you activate your SIRIUS subscription.
4. Press the MENU button to enter the “Menu Options”
mode. The “SIRIUS ID” menu option is highlighted.
5. Push the Select button to select “SIRIUS ID”. This displays your Tuner’s unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID Number
(SID).
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This SID number is also available on the SIRIUS tuner or
packaging. Write the number down and have your credit
card handy. A space is provided at the end of this manual
to record your SID.
6. Contact SIRIUS on the Internet:
http://activate.siriusradio.com/
Follow the prompts to activate your subscription, or you can
also call SIRIUS toll-free at:
1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).

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Universal Vehicle Interface
Basic Operation
General notes before beginning:
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Channel Name
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perform different functions when they are pressed and
held. The “Press” command therefore differs from the
“Press and Hold” command when used in this guide. The
former is a momentary press and quick release while
the latter refers to pressing and holding the button for at
least 1½ seconds.
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Changing Channels or Categories
Turn the rotary knob clockwise to scroll up to the next
channel. Turning the rotary knob counterclockwise scrolls
down the channel list. Use & to move between categories. To exit Channel or Category lists and return to default
screen press and hold the DISP button.
Display Button (DISP)
Pressing the DISPLAY (hereafter DISP) button toggles the
screen between the default, two lines of smaller text showing artist with song title and a scrolling single line of large
text.
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Pressing and holding the DISPLAY (DISP) button for 1½
seconds enters Channel List mode, described in the next
section.
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title)
The DCU has several ways to search for and select music:
by channel, by category, by artist, and by song title.

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Searching Channels
If you want to find a different channel to listen to, press and
hold the DISP button to enter Channel List mode.
1. Use the rotary knob to scroll through the available channels in each category.
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2. Use the & buttons to scroll through the music and
entertainment categories.
3. When the channel you want is highlighted, press the
Select button to tune to the channel. The channel changes and the display reverts to the default screen for the
new channel.
Pressing the DISP button while in the Channel List Mode
changes between Channel Name, Artist Name, and Song
Title allowing you to preview what is playing on other channels before selecting. To exit this mode without changing
to a new channel, press and hold the DISP button for 1½
seconds to return to the default screen.
Press one of the or buttons to enter List mode again
and then press or to enter the category list.

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Press the DISP button to show the Artist Name. Press the
DISP again to show the Song Title or twice to show channel.
Pressing the Select button or holding the DISP button when
in Artist Name or Song Title mode forces these states to
remain when the Channel and Category lists are accessed
again using the or buttons. To return to the default
screen, use the DISP button to return to Channel name,
press Select to set.

three numbers are entered, but if just one or two digits are
entered, the unit waits for 3 seconds before changing the
channel. If the number is invalid an “Invalid Channel”
prompt appears before the DCU reverts to the previous
valid channel.

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Note: If you are viewing a sports category channel list
(NFL®, NBA®, COLLEGE), pressing the DISPLAY (DISP)
button toggles between the team names and the current
score of any live play-by-play game.
Direct Tuning
Channels can be directly accessed by pressing the Select
button on the DCU or remote control ( button) and then
using the 0-9 keys to enter the desired channel number.
Once the desired number has been entered, the channel changes and the display reverts to the default screen
for the new channel. The display changes immediately if

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Advanced Features
Before proceeding please read the “General notes” information under the “Basic Operation” section of this guide,
as these notes are also applicable here.
Setting Channel Presets
For quick access, up to 30 of your favorite channels can be
stored as presets. Presets are stored in 3 banks (labeled
A, B and C). There are 10 preset buttons, numbered 0 to 9
thus a total of 10 presets per bank totaling 30.
1. Press and quickly release the BAND button to activate
the preset bank you want (A, B or C). The Selected bank
is shown in the bottom right corner of the default screen.
2. Select the channel you want to preset (see the Basic
Operation and Changing Channels section).
3. Hold the numbered preset button (0-9) in which you want
the channel stored for at least 1½ seconds. For example
if Band letter is set to A and button 1 is pressed and
held, the preset bank number A-1 (followed by a beep)
appears in the bottom right corner of the screen and
indicates the memory location to which the channel is
stored. If the preset button already has a channel stored
in it, the stored channel is replaced with the new channel.

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Recalling Channel Presets
The 3 presets in the active bank (A through C) can be
selected by pressing the 0 – 9 buttons.
1. Press and quickly release the BAND button to activate
the preset bank you want. The selected bank is shown in
the bottom right corner of the Default screen.
2. Press the desired preset button (0 – 9) to recall the preset. The channel then changes and the display reverts to
the Default screen for the new channel.
Searching for a Channel Preset (Preset Tune Mode)
It is possible to quickly search through all of your presets
using the rotary knob.
1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the Preset
Tune Mode. “Preset Tune Mode” momentarily
appears and the top left and bottom right corners of the
display inverts (contrast colors) to indicate Preset Tune
Mode.
2. Press and hold the DISP button for 1½ seconds brings
up the Preset Tune List.
3. Use the rotary knob to move up or down through your
presets. Only channels stored in your presets are displayed, regardless of which bank they are stored in.
Presets are grouped and displayed by preset bank first
and then number (e.g. A-1, A-2...B-1, B-2) looping
back to the beginning when complete.
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Note:
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To exit the Preset Tune Mode and return to Channel Tune
Mode, press and hold the BAND button. Screen remains the
same except for the channel and Preset label (top left and
bottom right corners) which reverts back to default. (i.e.
returns to light letters on a dark background)
Preset Tune Mode
In the Preset Tune Mode, you can view your list of presets
showing Channel Name, Artist Name, or Song Title as you
do in Channel List Mode:
1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the Preset
Tune Mode.
2. Press and hold the DISP button for 1½ seconds which
brings up the Preset Tune Mode displaying up to 4 preset
channel names. Pressing the DISP button while in this
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mode changes between Channel Name, Artist Name and
Song Title list modes. The name field scrolls only if the
length of the Artist Name or Song Title cannot be viewed
in its entirety.
3. Use the rotary knob to highlight the desired preset.
4. Press the Select button to select the channel. The channel changes and the display reverts to the Preset Tune
Display.
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Memory (MEMO) and Artist Seek Functions
This feature allows the user to capture and store information for an Artist, Song or Sports Team on the currently
tuned channel, and up to a total of 30 listings. The DCU
can also be enabled to continuously search all incoming
SIRIUS channels and alerting the user when a saved program is being played. When a team (or teams) are stored in
memory, an alert prompts you if your teams are playing in
a game being broadcast when the unit is initially powered
on. Also, while listening to your SIRIUS receiver, should one
of your teams begin to play a game, an alert again prompts
you.
Storing Song Titles or Sports Games
1. Artist/Song Titles: While the DCU is in the default display mode, momentarily pressing and releasing the
MEMO button stores the current program data information within the DCU’s memory by first prompting you to
choose either artist or song .


If an artist has already been stored in memory the
“Store Artist” choice becomes disabled leaving you
only one choice, the “Store Song” function.
Memory Options: Press and hold MEMO to enter the
“Memory” screen. Turn rotary knob to scroll through
saved artists/songs.

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To store an artist or song playing, simply highlight either
one using the rotary knob and press Select to save current choice. Once saved the screen returns the prompt
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Turn rotary knob to highlight options for saved information. Highlighting “Artist Seek ON” and pressing
Select alerts you to this artist if playing on another channel, choosing “Artist Seek OFF” cancels this command. Selecting either one returns you to the “Memory”
screen.
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A check mark ( ) appears in the top bar of the
“Memory” menu when “Artist Seek ON” is enabled,
its absence means the seek function is turned off
(Artist Seek OFF was selected).
To return to the “Memory” screen without selecting anything, press the MEMO button, press it again to return to
the default screen.
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Note: When Artist Seek is enabled, you are alerted by an
“Artist Alert” prompt which appears on screen, the
prompt changes to display the channel this artist is playing on, If more than one match is found, a list appears.
Scroll through the list and highlight a program using the
rotary knob. Press Select to access that channel.
”Delete” in the “MEMORY RECALL” screen erases
content from this memory location making it available
for new selections.
From the “MEMORY RECALL” menu highlight
“Delete” and press Select to enter the “Memory
Delete” menu, highlight “YES” option using the rotary
knob and press the Select button to confirm or “NO” to
retain information.

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icon to the left of the check mark
Note: The face
indicates that the Artist is stored in this memory location
whereas a song stored is indicated by a musical note
icon instead.
2.Sports Games: If the current tuned channel is an NFL,
NBA, or college play-by-play sports broadcast, pressing
and releasing quickly the MEMO button allows you to
select one of the teams playing to be stored in memory.



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Use the rotary knob to highlight the team you wish to
store in memory and press the Select button.
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“Initial Game Alert” sounds an alert when the
team you have chosen is playing a game. “All Score
Updates” sounds an alert when the team you have
chosen is playing a game, and also when the scores are
updated for the team.
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Use the rotary knob to highlight the Alert Type you
wish to store in memory and press the Select button.
If the MEMO button is pressed and all of the memory
spaces are full, “Memory Full” flashes on the display
for one second.

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Cancel: Choosing this option causes the prompt screen
to disappear and revert to the default screen. Nothing is
replaced or stored.

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A screen displaying the Replace/Cancel options follows.
This prompt allows you to make the following Replace or
Cancel choices.
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Use the rotary knob to highlight the data that you would
like to overwrite with the new Artist/Song Title or sports
game. After highlighting the Selected title in the list,
press the Select button to delete the stored Artist/ Song
Title or sports team and replace it with the updated
information. The display returns a “Song Stored”
prompt.

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Menu Options
To enter the Menu Options page, press the MENU button.
The “MENU OPTIONS” list is displayed.
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Using the rotary knob, highlight the option you wish to
adjust and press the Select button. The following options
are available:
Sirius ID
FM Transmitter
Game Alert
Settings

Time Based Features
Signal Indicator
Factory Default

Sirius ID
Displays your 12 digit SIRIUS ID (SID). The SID is unique
to your SCC1 or Sirius Dock and play Radio, and is located
on the label of the tuner or radio as well as on the original
factory retail packaging for the tuner or radio. (not to be
confused with the FM-SC1 module which looks similar to
the SCC1 tuner). This SID is required to activate your service. To exit this option, press the Select or MENU button.

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FM Transmitter
The FM frequency that the FM-SC1 transmits on can be
changed with this option. For best performance, first find
a frequency on your FM radio that is clear of any broadcast
station, and then Select the corresponding frequency on
the DCU. If you would like to Select a FM frequency:
1. From the “MENU OPTIONS” screen, use the rotary
knob to highlight “FM Frequency”. Press the Select
button.
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FM frequency.
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To exit the FM Frequency menu, press the MENU button.
Note: When the FM-SC1 is connected to your car radio
using the supplied FM relay, you must turn the FM-SC1
system off using the power switch in order to listen to AM/
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Game Alert allows you to store your favorite sports teams
in memory. The system constantly scans the SIRIUS channels and sounds an alert when a team you stored in memory is playing, or when there is a score update for a team,
depending on which option you have chosen for the team.
Teams which you have Selected and are currently playing
are displayed in a category called “My Game Zone”.
You may select one team from each sports league and the
college category, however, more teams may be chosen by
using the MEMORY (MEMO) function, (See the section titled,
“Memory (MEMO) and Artist Seek” for more information
to add additional teams). To choose teams to add to your
stored game alerts:
1. From the “MENU OPTIONS” screen, use the rotary
knob to highlight “Game Alert” and press the Select
button.
2. Use the rotary knob to highlight the sports league or
college category of the team you wish to add, and press
the Select button.

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Note: that for college sports, an alert for all teams playing for that college occurs.
4. Use the rotary knob to highlight which type of an alert
you want, and press the Select button.
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When the unit is powered on, and while it is playing,
“Initial Game Alert’ sounds an alert when the
team you have chosen is playing a game. “All Score
Updates” does the same but also sounds an alert when
the scores are updated for the chosen team.
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To exit the Game Alert menu, press the MENU button.
Settings
From "MENU OPTIONS” list use the rotary knob to highlight “Settings” option and press Select to enter. This
function has several sub-menus associated with it as follows:
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Jump settings
The JUMP (hereafter ) button is a special preset button used to quickly move between your current channel
and another frequently used one such as a traffic or
weather channel. To preset your jump button for traffic
or weather:
1. From the “SETTINGS” menu turn the rotary knob to
highlight “Jump Settings”. Press Select to enter.
Use the rotary knob to highlight “Traffic”. Press
Select to enter. Using rotary knob highlight your city
of choice from the list and press Select to set which
returns you to the “Jump Settings” menu with the
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now next to “Traffic” and the city is
jump icon
now abbreviated after “Traffic:”.
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Pressing the
button now while listening to a channel automatically searches for traffic updates in your
area, a “city pending” prompt may appear if
awaiting updates before switching to that channel .
2. To preset the jump button to a music channel:
From the “SETTINGS” menu turn rotary knob to
highlight “Jump Settings”. Press Select to enter.
Turn rotary knob to highlight “Jump Set” and press
Select to enter. You are prompted to “Tune to the
desired channel, press and hold
button”.

You must exit the menu list to perform this action
(Use the MENU to exit, find your channel of choice
then press and hold the
button). After setting your
desired channel you can switch from your current
channel to this set channel by simply pressing the
button. The
icon is displayed on the bottom to the
right of the clock to indicate you are in the jump preset (icon does not appear in Traffic channel). Press the
button again to return to your previous channel.
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Display Options
Brightness Control:
1. From the “SETTINGS” menu turn the rotary
knob to highlight “Display Options”. Press
Select to enter. Use the rotary knob to highlight
“Brightness”, Press Select to enter.
2. Using the rotary knob adjusts the overall luminosity
of the LCD display for viewing under different lighting
conditions. Use the rotary knob to adjust brightness
up or down. The bar graph moves accordingly to indicate the change. Press Select to set and return to
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Contrast Control:
1. From the “SETTINGS” menu turn the rotary knob
to highlight “Display Options”. Press Select to
enter. Use the rotary knob to highlight “Contrast”,
Press Select to enter.
2. Using the rotary knob adjusts the contrast between
the background and the text on the LCD display. Use
the rotary knob to adjust the contrast up or down.
The bar graph moves accordingly to indicate the
change. Press Select to set and return to “Display
Options” menu.
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The Memory Options feature allows you to set whether
the system automatically searches all the song titles,
artist names, sports teams, etc. stored in memory for
any matches when the unit is initially turned on. This
feature also allows you to clear all the stored information in memory.
To Set the Automatic Memory Search:
1. From the “SETTINGS” menu use the rotary knob to
highlight “Memory Options”. Press the Select button.
2. Use the rotary knob to highlight “Auto Memory
Search” and press the Select button.
3. Use the rotary knob to highlight either “On” or “Off”
and press the Select button.
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Note: When this function is turned off it overrides the
Artist seek function (see “Memory (MEMO) and Artist
Seek Functions section of this guide). The check mark
( ) thus remains present in the “Memory” screen,
despite the seek function being turned off in this screen.
To Clear All Items Stored in the Memory:
1. Use the rotary knob to highlight “Memory
Options”. Press the Select button.
2. Use the rotary knob to highlight “Clear All
Memory” and press the Select button.
3. Use the rotary knob to highlight either “Yes” or “No”
and press the Select button.
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To exit, press the MENU button.
Audio Control
1. From the “SETTINGS” menu turn the dial to highlight
“Audio Control”. Press Select to enter. Use the
rotary knob to highlight either “Fixed mode” or
“PreAMP mode”, Press Select to enter.

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Fixed Mode:
“Fixed mode” is the system’s default mode and should
be used when you are connecting the FM-SC1 system to
a radio or other host unit.
From the “AUDIO CONTROL” menu turn rotary knob
to highlight “Fixed”, press Select to enter. Once in this
screen you can adjust the output to a desired level using
the rotary knob, rotating clockwise to increase volume
or counterclockwise to decrease volume. Volume adjustment is indicated by a variable bar graph display.
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Press Select to set. Once set, this output level is fixed
and can only be adjusted by returning to this menu or
through the level controls on the remote control.
PreAMP Mode:
This mode is designed to allow the FM-SC1 system to be
used as the primary sound source in a vehicle. It allows
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the user to control the volume level from the DCU using
the rotary knob ( +/- buttons on the Remote Control).
From the “AUDIO CONTROL” menu turn rotary knob to
highlight “PreAMP”. Pressing Select will cause unit to
display the ramped “PREAMP AUDIO LEVEL” screen.
Turning the rotary knob clockwise increases volume
which is indicated by ramped vertical bar graph increments. To decrease volume turn the rotary knob counterclockwise.
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navigation mode as long as you are actively navigating
channels, categories etc. The rotary knob reverts to volume control operation after three seconds of no tuning
activity.
Confirmation Tone
The DCU sounds an audio tone alert when the unit powers ON and OFF as well as when the Artist Seek Alert is
activated. The default is ON. To change the tone option,
perform the following:
1. From the “SETTINGS” menu use the rotary knob to
highlight the “Confirmation Tone”. Press the
Select button.
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Press Select button to set volume , and then exit menu.
Volume control is now available using the DCU’s rotary
knob or the remote control +/-buttons.
Note: When in “PreAMP” mode, the rotary knob default
operation is Volume Up/Down. However, you can still use
it as a tuning control at any time by simply pressing any
other button on the DCU or remote control that has a
tuning function, such as CAT, BAND, a preset, or simply
holding the Select button down for 2 seconds. The rotary
knob will then work in its normal tuning or content
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2. Use the rotary knob to highlight “ON” or “OFF”. Press
the Select button to choose the Selected option.
To exit the Confirmation Tone menu, press the MENU
button.
Parental Control
The DCU has the ability to lockout with password protection any channels you do not want others to access
without your permission. The locked channel does not
appear in the channel list.
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When anyone tries to access a locked channel using
the
button on the remote control and entering a
locked channel number, the “Enter Code” prompt is
displayed and the channel cannot be accessed until the
proper code is entered.
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the Channel Lock feature.
3. If a code has been previously set, a “Enter Code”
prompt appears. Enter your four digit code and press
the Select button to continue.
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To Lock or Unlock a Channel:
1. From the “SETTINGS” menu use the rotary knob to
highlight "Parental Control” Press the Select
button to enter menu. Use the rotary knob to highlight
“Lock/Unlock”. Press the Select button.
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4. When the correct code has been entered, use the
rotary knob to highlight the channel you want to lock
or unlock. A locked channel has “Lock” displayed to
the right of the channel name. Highlight a channel
name and press the Select button to lock or unlock
the channel.
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To exit the Channel Lock menu, press the MENU button.
2. If this is the first time that Channel Lock is being
used, you are prompted to enter a four digit code. This
initial default number is 0000 until changed. Your new
code can be any four digit number from 0000 to 9999.
If you should exit this prompt without entering a code,
you will be prompted to set a code next time you enter

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To Change the Lock/Unlock Code:
The first time the Channel Lock feature is accessed you
are prompted to enter a four digit code. This code can be
any four digit number from 0000 to 9999. If you should
exit this prompt without entering a code, you will be
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prompted to set a code next time you enter the Channel
Lock feature.
To change the lock code:
1. From the “PARENTAL CONTROL” menu use the
rotary knob to highlight “Edit Code” and press the
Select button.
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2. At the prompt, enter your four digit code.
3. The “New Code” prompt appears. Enter your new
four digit code using the 0-9 number buttons on the
DCU, or the 0-9 numbers using the remote. You are
then prompted to confirm the new code by entering it
again.
The lock code is now changed. To exit the Channel Lock
menu, press the MENU button.
If you have forgotten your lock code,
call SIRIUS Customer Service for help.

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Time Based Features
From the default screen, pressing MENU button enters the
“MENU OPTIONS” screen. Using the rotary knob, scroll to
“Time Based Features” and press Select to enter.
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This feature allows for adjustment of the following items:
Clock - Sets format, the time zone and daylight savings
time function.
Alarm - Sets an alarm for a specific time.
Program Alert - Sets a program for automatic activation
by entering time, day and channel and then selecting yes
causes this channel to turn on at the specified time.
Auto Shutdown - Sets the unit to turn off at a specified
time. If no user activity is sensed the unit turns off after
59 minutes.
Sleep Mode - Sets the unit to turn off after a specified
period of time chosen from the sleep mode options.
Unlike auto shutdown, unit shuts down after that specified time period regardless of user activity.
Clock:
You can configure the unit for the time zone in which
you reside. The time data for the unit’s clock is provided
via the SIRIUS signal, and updates based on the data

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received from the signal. You can also turn ON or OFF
the automatic adjustment for Daylight Savings Time
(DST).
From the “TIME BASED FEATURES” menu highlight
“Clock” and press Select button:
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To Set the Format:
1. From the "CLOCK” menu, use rotary knob to highlight
“Format” then press the Select button.
2. Use the rotary knob to highlight "12 hour” or "24
hour” clock then press Select again to set.
To Set the Time Zone:
1. From the “CLOCK” menu, use rotary knob to highlight
“Time Zone” then press the Select button.
2. Use the rotary knob to highlight your time zone then
press Select again to set.
To Set Daylight Savings Time:
1. From the “CLOCK” menu, use rotary knob to highlight
“Daylight Savings Time” then press the Select
button.
2. Use the rotary knob to highlight whether DST is
observed or not (“DST observed” or “DST not
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observed”) then press Select to set.

To exit the Clock menu, press the MENU button.
Alarm:
This feature allows you to set an alarm to sound at
a specific time each day. From the "TIME BASED
FEATURES” menu highlight “Alarm” and press Select
button.
To set the time of the alarm:
1. From the "ALARM” menu, use the rotary knob to
highlight “Alarm Time” then press the Select button.
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2. Use the & buttons to adjust the hours and the
rotary knob to adjust minutes (AM, PM are adjusted
with hour adjustment), press Select again to set. Once
the alarm time has been set it must be turned on as
follows.
3. Press MENU to exit "Alarm Time” and turn rotary
knob to highlight “Set Alarm” press Select to enter.
Rotary knob to highlight “on” and press Select to set
alarm.
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To Turn the alarm ON or OFF:
1. From the "Alarm” menu, use the rotary knob to highlight “Set Alarm”. Press the Select button.
2. Using the rotary knob highlight “On" or Off” and
press the Select button.
To exit the Clock menu, press the MENU button.
Program Alert:
This feature allows you to program the radio to automatically tune to a specific channel at a specific time.
1. From the "PROGRAM ALERT” menu, use the rotary
knob to highlight “Program Time/Day” then press
the Select button.
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2. Use the rotary knob to highlight “Time” or “Day”
then press Select to enter screen.
3. For the time screen, use the & buttons to adjust
the hours and the rotary knob to adjust minutes (AM,
PM are adjusted with hour adjustment), press Select
again to set.
4. Use the rotary knob to highlight “Day” then press
Select to enter “DAY” menu. Use the rotary knob to
highlight a specific day or period, press Select again
to set.
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5. To exit "PROGRAM TIME/DAY” menu, press the
MENU button, then use the rotary knob to highlight
“Channel” then press the Select button to enter
list. Using the rotary knob highlight your channel of
choice, press Select to set.
6. From "PROGRAM ALERT” menu, use the rotary knob
to highlight “Program Alert On/OFF” then press
the Select button to enter. Turn the rotary knob to
highlight “ON”, press Select to set and enable the
program alert function. To turn off repeat step 6 but
highlight and select “OFF” instead.
Auto Shutdown:
You can set the unit to automatically shut off after a one
hour period of inactivity, that is if no buttons have been
pressed for one hour. After 59 minutes of inactivity, a
beep tone sounds and a display prompt appears on the
screen, “Cancel Auto Shutdown” at which time the
auto shutdown can be reset again to 1-hour of inactivity
by pressing the Select button.
1. From "AUTO SHUTDOWN” menu, use the rotary knob
to highlight “Enabled” then press the Select button.
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2. To Disable repeat step 1 selecting “Disabled”
instead.
To exit the “AUTO SHUTDOWN” menu, press the MENU
button.
Sleep Mode:
You can program the unit to turn off automatically after
a selected period of time, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes,
regardless of any activity. To activate the Sleep Mode
feature:
1. From "SLEEP” menu, use the rotary knob to highlight
a time period, then press the Select button.
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You may also choose “Off” to cancel the sleep feature
if you change your mind.
To exit the “SLEEP” menu, press the MENU button.
Signal Indicator
The signal indicator menu displays the strength of the
SIRIUS signal from the satellite antenna and also from terrestrial (ground) transmitters. To display the SIRIUS signal
strength:
1. Use the rotary knob to highlight “Signal
Indicator”. Press the Select button.
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2. Two 10 segment horizontal bar graphs are displayed (
SAT and TER) with a “-” sign to the left and a “+” sign
to the right. “SAT” indicates satellite signal strength and
“TER” indicates terrestrial signal strength - if available.
To exit the Signal Indicator menu, press the MENU button.
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Factory Default
This Menu option restores most features to the original factory settings. To activate this feature, perform the following
procedure while in the “Menu Options” list mode:
1. Use the rotary knob to highlight the “Factory
Default” option. Press the Select button. The
“Restore Settings” menu appears. Turn the rotary
knob to highlight “Yes” or “No”, press Select to set
(Selecting “Yes” returns unit to factory default settings,
selecting “No” leaves them as they are).
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2. Use the rotary knob to select “Yes” to restore all settings to the settings from the factory, or select “No” to
leave them as-is and return to the Menu Options list
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mode. If “Yes” is chosen, the DCU reverts to the original
factory settings for the following parameters:
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The Parental Control feature is not affected by the Factory
Default option. If a code was initially set for the Parental
Control feature, the code does not reset with the Factory
Default feature, thus preventing someone from circumventing the Parental Control feature. Channels which have been
locked remain locked.
The DCU then displays “Call 1- 888-539-SIRIUS
to Subscribe” and places you in Channel 184, the
SIRIUS preview channel. Your unit is still subscribed to the
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Troubleshooting
This section lists several common problems and suggested solutions. If, after trying the suggested solutions listed here,
you are still unable to resolve the problem you’re having with your FM-SC1 and DCU, contact your installer, dealer, or
retailer for more help.
Problem

Cause and Suggested Solution

System does not turn on

Blown fuse, or the power cable is not properly connected. Check for a bad fuse and
check power cable connection. Check to make sure DIN cable between DCU and
module is plugged in & not pinched or damaged.

DCU displays “ANTENNA NOT
DETECTED”

The satellite antenna is not connected to the tuner module or SiriusConnect vehicle
dock. Check satellite antenna connection to the Tuner.

Audio static or loss of clarity

Direct analog audio connection is the best choice for audio quality. When using the
supplied FM relay, strong local FM stations can sometimes cause static if you have
the FM-SC1 tuned to the same frequency. Always select an unused frequency for
the FM-SC1 to use when setting up FM Modulation. Locate a quiet FM frequency on
your vehicle radio and set the FM-SC1’s FM frequency to match.

DCU displays “ACQUIRING
SIGNAL”

Check for obstacles over or around satellite antenna. Change vehicle location to
eliminate nearby obstacles (bridges, overpasses, etc.)

No sound

The audio cables or FM relay are not connected, or the FM radio is set to the wrong
frequency. Check the audio cables at the FM-SC1 and the vehicle radio. Tune the
vehicle FM radio to the same FM frequency the FM-SC1 is set to. Check the audio
output levels using the Settings/Audio Control menu.

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Specifications

Power Requirements ............................................................................................................. 9-16 Volts DC
Audio Output ...................................................................................................... 1.5V (normal) 2.2V (max.) (2Vrms)
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Signal-to-noise (S/N) ...................................................................................................... Greater than 73dB
Fuse Requirement ..................................................................................................................2A, 250V ATC
Power Supply ................................................................................................. 9-16V, Negative Ground, DC
DCU Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) ................................................ 4.49” x 1.58” x .73”
(114mm x 40mm x 18.6mm)
DCU
Weight
.................................................................................................
5.15oz.
(146g)
FM Universal Interface (Width x Length x Height) ......................................................4.98” x 4.95” x 1.37”
(126.26mm x 125.75mm x 34.75mm)
FM Universal Interface Weight ..................................................................................................... 15.45oz. (438g)
Audio Interface .............................................................................................. 4 RCA Type Connectors (R/L)
Remote Control Dimensions (Width x Length x Height) ..................................................... 1.61” x 4.09” x .59”
(41mm x 104mm x 15mm)
Remote Control Battery Requirements ..........................................................................................CR2025

Copyrights & Trademarks
2008 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved
“SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Universal Vehicle Interface
Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Directed Electronics (herein “DIRECTED”) promises to the original purchaser, to repair or replace this product (herein “unit”) with a new or
refurbished unit should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of one-year from the date of purchase from the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the unit. During this one-year period, there will be no charge for this repair
or replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to DIRECTED, shipping pre-paid. This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any
unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service
or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction. This warranty does not cover the elimination of externally generated
static or noise, or the correction of antenna problems or weak reception, damage to speakers, accessories, electrical systems, cosmetic
damage, or damage due to negligence, misuse, failure to follow operating instructions, accidental spills or customer applied cleaners, damage due to environmental causes such as lightning, extreme temperatures, damage due to accidents, fire, theft, damage due to improper
connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of existing equipment, or any unit which has been tampered for any reason.
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ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF
THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECTED BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
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PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY DEALER FOR THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Unit must be returned to DIRECTED, postage prepaid, with bill of sale or other dated proof
of purchase bearing the following information: consumer’s name, telephone number, and address, authorized dealer’s name and address,
and product description. Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit. This warranty is only
valid for sale of product within the United States of America. Products or units sold outside of the United States are sold As-Is. IN ORDER FOR
THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. BY
PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED
SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
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