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SIR-ALP10T Operation and Installation Guide
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SC-H1 SIRIUS Connect Tuner Installation Guide
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SC-H1 SIRIUS Connect Tuner Installation Guide
AUDIO
OUT
8 PIN
OPTICAL
RL
DC 5V
ANT
AUDIO OUTPUT L/R
(OPTIONAL, CABLE
NOT INCLUDED)
OPTICAL LINK
(OPTIONAL, CABLE
NOT INCLUDED)
DIN CABLE
TO SIRIUS-READY
RECEIVER
WINDOWSILL
ANTENNA
INDICATOR
LIGHT
AC ADAPTER
(OPTIONAL, AC ADAPTER IS
USED ONLY IF POWER IS NOT
SUPPLIED VIA DIN CABLE)
antenna is located in a place where it will
have a clear view of the SIRIUS satellites in
the sky. Obstructions such as bushes,
trees, other homes or buildings, overhangs,
soffits, chimneys, gables, dormers, etc., will
impair or prevent the antenna from receiving
a signal.
The best reception is obtained if the
antenna is located outside, and where the
pod portion of the antenna (where the
SIRIUS logo is printed) has a clear 360
degree view of the sky.
If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree view
of the sky outdoors, or you will be locating
the antenna indoors, then you will need to
place the antenna in a window (or outdoor
location) which has a clear view of the sky
in the direction of the satellites, and aim the
antenna in the direction of the satellites, as
shown in the diagram on the previous page.
Use the map in the diagram on the previous
page to find the area in which you are
located (1 to 5). Then find the direction in
which you need to have a window (or
outdoor location) with a clear view of the
sky:
Area 1: You will need a window/location
with a clear view of the sky facing
EAST or NORTHEAST or
SOUTHEAST
Area 2: You will need a window/location
with a clear view of the sky facing
NORTH or NORTHEAST
Area 3: You will need a window/location
with a clear view of the sky facing
NORTH or NORTHWEST
Area 4: You will need a window/location
with a clear view of the sky facing
WEST or NORTHWEST or
SOUTHWEST
Area 5: You will need a clear view of the
sky facing STRAIGHT UP
(Antenna cannot be located
indoors)
For example, suppose you live in Area 2.
You determined that your antenna will need
to have a window (or outdoor location) with
a clear view of the sky facing North or
Northeast. The exact direction is
determined by your specific location in Area
2 relative to the X on the map; If you live in
Texas, you will need a more North facing
clear view of the sky whereas if you live in
southern California, you will need a more
Northeast facing clear view of the sky.
(In major US cities, you may be able to
receive the SIRIUS signal from the SIRIUS
ground repeaters, which would allow you to
place the antenna away from a window if
the signal is strong enough.)
When you have installed the antenna in a
suitable location, check the signal strength
display of your SIRIUS-ready receiver to
verify that you are receiving a suitable
signal. (Consult the user guide of your
specific receiver for instructions on how to
access the signal strength display.) A
minimum of 3 bars of either satellite (SAT)
or terrestrial (TER) signal strength is
required for consistent reception. If you are
not obtaining at least three bars, try
adjusting the antenna by changing the
aiming in small increments to see if you can
obtain better signal reception.
If the tuner loses reception at times, this is
indication that the antenna is not aimed in
the optimal direction. Try adjusting the
antenna by changing the aiming in small
increments to see if you can obtain
consistent signal reception.
If you are having trouble locating your
antenna in a place for optimal signal
reception, please visit your retailer or our
website
http://sirius.com for information on
signal distribution accessories that let you
use RG6 coax cable, your existing in-home
wiring, and other technologies to connect
your SC-H1 Tuner to the antenna. These
other options allow for placement of the
antenna with the best view of the sky
regardless of the location of your SC-H1
Tuner.
Wiring the SC-H1 Tuner
The SC-H1 Tuner should be wired as
shown in the diagram below, using the
supplied DIN cable.
Note that the AC Power Adapter is used only
when your SIRIUS-ready receiver does not
supply power to the tuner via the DIN cable
connection. Also, if your SIRIUS-ready
receiver does not support audio input via the
DIN cable connection, then the audio output
may be connected to your sound system
using the RCA-type audio connections, or
the optical cable link on the tuner.
Please consult your audio equipment
manuals for the wiring connections needed
for the SC-H1 Tuner to operate with your
particular equipment.
Activating Your SIRIUS Subscription
You must activate the SC-H1 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 may
be found on a sticker located on the SC-H1
packaging, or on the bottom of the tuner
itself. The label will have printed on it a 12-
digit SID number. When you have located
the SID, write it down in the space provided
near the end of this manual.
Contact SIRIUS on the Internet:
https://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).
Once the subscription process is
completed, your SC-H1 Tuner is ready to
use. Refer to the owners manual for your
SIRIUS-ready receiver for further
instructions on how to use your SC-H1
Tuner.