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SIR-GM1
GM CLASS-2 BUS COMPATIBLE
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO TUNER
Installation Guide
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Congratulations on your purchase of the SIR-GM1– the GM Compatible SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner! Your SIR-GM1 is designed to be added to select vehicles that support Satellite Radio operation. Your tuner is designed to replace the factory satellite tuner in your GM vehicle. It is also compatible with systems that do not have the factory satellite tuner installed. Features Compatibility The SIR-GM1 is designed to emulate The SIR-GM1 is designed to be many of the factory SDAR (Satellite compatible
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Table of Contents Package Contents .............................................................................................. 3 Warnings and Cautions ..................................................................................... 4 Installation .......................................................................................................... 6 Mounting the Tuner ............................................................................................ 6 Installing the Antenna
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WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS This symbol means important THAT MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE instructions. Failure to heed them OPERATION. Doing so may obstruct can result in serious injury or death. vision or hamper movement which can DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION result in a serious accident. THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT TO HIGH Any function that requires your LEVELS OF HUMIDITY, MOISTURE prolonged attention should only be OR DUST. Doing
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COMPATIBILITY CAUTION This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them The way the SIR-GM1 is installed and can result in injury or material used in your vehicle will vary depending property damage. on several factors including the make, model and year of the vehicle as well HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A as the factory-installed options. Please PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so refer to the information below for may cause personal injury or damage information on the proper method of
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Installation It is recommended that prior to starting Do not install the tuner under the carpet the installation, you thoroughly read or in a small enclosed area without this manual and follow the guidelines proper ventilation. Doing so can result listed below: in damage to the tuner or the vehicle. Some installations may use the factory Use the supplied screws to securely satellite radio tuner location. If you are fasten the unit. using this location, please follow the factory instructions for
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To attach the cover/tail: � For SUVs, minivans and five-door 1) Once you have determined the proper vehicles, bring the cable into the mounting location (see next section), vehicle under the rubber molding for clean the area with the supplied the tailgate, and continue under the alcohol swab. interior trim. 2) Connect the cover/tail to the antenna � From the trunk, carefully route the cable, making sure that the strain- cable to the location of the relief seats into the cover/tail groove. S
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Wiring and Cable Connections A Factory SDAR Interface Cable Use this cable if you are replacing the factory XM satellite tuner. SIR-GM1 GM COMPATIBLE T-Harness Interface SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO TUNER If your vehicle doe not have a factory HEADUNIT XM satellite tuner installed, use the T- Harness and supplied power harness with noise filter.. B A. Antenna Input Connect the right-angle SMB connector from the antenna. Push firmly to attach. Connect to only approved SIRIUS Satellite Radio antennas -
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OUT Antenna (21’ cable) - Mount on Roof of Vehicle Right-angle SMB Connector Factory bus connector (Headunit Side) Factory GM Class-2 Radio SIR-GM1 Connector T-Harness Interface Cable Factory bus connector 1-AMP ATC Fuse (Vehicle Side) Power Harness Connect YELLOW wire to the Battery with Filter Positive or other good B+ source FILTER & FUSE BOX 1-AMP Fuse located inside noise filter Connect Black wire to the a solid Chassis Ground (as short as possible) NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped wi
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System Connection Examples System 1 For vehicles pre-wired for satellite radio Factory wiring Factory SDAR harness Interface Cable Remove the Factory XM Tuner and connect the SDAR Interface Cable SIR-GM1 Installation Guide 10
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OUT System 2 For vehicles not wired for satellite radio Factory bus connector (removed from headunit) SIR-GM1 Connector T-Harness Interface Cable Factory bus connector Connect YELLOW wire to the Battery Positive or other good B+ source FILTER & FUSE BOX Power Harness with Filter Connect Black wire to the a solid Chassis Ground (as short as possible) SIR-GM1 Installation Guide SIR-GM1 Operation and Installation Guide 11 11 IN
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Activating Your SIRIUS Subscription You must activate SIR-GM1 before you 7. Contact SIRIUS on the Internet: https://activate.siriusradio.com can start to receive the SIRIUS Satellite Follow the prompts to activate your Radio broadcast. subscription. 1. Make sure that the SIR-GM1 is properly connected and that its You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1- antenna is oriented to receive the 888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474). SIRIUS satellite signal. 2. Turn on the headunit. You will not be able to
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Specifications Operational Frequencies Satellite ......................................................................... 2322.293/2330.207 MHz Terrestrial ....................................................................................... 2326.250MHz Power Requirements .................................................................. 11-16 Volts DC Chassis Size ............................. 126.75mm x 125.75mm x 34.75mm (WxHxD) Antenna Type ...............................................
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