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Acura

3.5RL

2004+ w/Navigation

Acura

MDX

2005+, Premium, Touring, Nav

Acura

RL

2005+ All

Acura

RDX

2007+ All

Acura

TL

2004+ All

Acura

TSX

2005+ All

Features

The HON-SC1 is designed to emulate many of the factory 

SDAR (Satellite Digital Audio Radio) commands found in 

your vehicle.

• Channel Tune (Up and Down)

• Fast Tune (Up and Down)

• Category Search (Up and Down)

• Category Tune (Tune within a category)

• 12 presets (6 for each band)

• Preset Scan (UP)

Note about features listed: Each Honda/Acura radio type 

operates differently, so consult the vehicle owners manual 

for proper operation methods.

Headunit Display Capability

When the HON-SC1 is installed, the following information 

can be displayed on the headunit display.

•  Channel Number

•  Channel Name

•  Category Name

•  Artist Name

•  Song Title Name

Note: Number of characters displayed in fields varies by 

headunit type (8 ~16 Characters). 

Text Scrolling Configuration 

Text Scrolling and/or Paging can be enabled or disabled 

during installation of the HON-SC1. Enabling scrolling will 

allow radio types with limited displays to show complete 

text strings for artist name or song title. Text scrolling 

should be disabled for radios with large displays where it 

isn't needed. The unit is set for text scrolling enabled at the 

factory. 

Note: Some Honda/Acura headunits will display “XM1” or 

“XM2” as the display source. This information is hard coded 

in the headunit design and can not be changed.

Dip Switch Settings

Two dip switches located on the side panel are used to con-

Summary of Contents for Honda/Acura SIRIUS Interface HON-SC1

Page 1: ...HON SC1 Honda Acura SIRIUS Interface Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...ny 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 modifica tions to this equipment Such modifications could void the User s auth...

Page 3: ...ty and Features 7 Installation 10 Connections 11 Mounting Instructions 13 Activating Your Installed SIRIUS Tuner 14 Operating the System 15 Examples of Factory Units 16 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Warranty 19 Copyrights Trademarks 2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc All Rights Reserved SIRIUS SiriusConnect the SIRIUS dog logo channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc All Rights...

Page 4: ...LE SAFELY 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 DO NOT OPEN DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER THE UNIT IN ANY WAY Doing so may result in fire electric shock or product damage DO NOT INSERT ANY OBJECTS INTO THE UNIT Doing s...

Page 5: ...lator Caution Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident and or personal injury HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM ARISES Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product Return the unit to your authorized retailer or nearest service center for repairing ENSURE THE WIRING UPO...

Page 6: ...ducts and accessories visit http www directedsirius com Package Contents 1 HON SC1 interface module 1 Honda Acura interface cable 1 Mounting bracket w screws This guide Sat mode bank selector AUDIO PWR 1 2 REW FF PLAY PROG NR 3 4 5 6 DISC DISC 11 53 CH VOL SCAN SOUND AM FM CD AUX SAT RADIO SEEK SKIP RPT DISP MODE A SEL RDM TUNE AUTO A C MODE Channel control Category Control Text selector Hold for ...

Page 7: ...UD Steering wheel controls Note Kit not recommended for vehicles with Technol ogy Package Please see Acura s website for details The HON SC1 is not compatible with the factory satellite radio antenna that might be installed in the vehicle For best operation you must install a SIRIUS compatible antenna as supplied with the compatible SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner List of compatible vehicle radio typ...

Page 8: ... installed the following information can be displayed on the headunit display Channel Number Channel Name Category Name Artist Name Song Title Name Note Number of characters displayed in fields varies by headunit type 8 16 Characters Text Scrolling Configuration Text Scrolling and or Paging can be enabled or disabled during installation of the HON SC1 Enabling scrolling will allow radio types with...

Page 9: ...er display only set to ON down position In many radios the display refresh rate is too slow to support smooth text scrolling For this reason the default setting for switch 1 is Scroll OFF up If your radio supports text scrolling set switch 1 to ON down 2 Set dip switch 2 to the up position for the 16 character setting or to the down position for the 11 character posi tion in order to match the dis...

Page 10: ... mounting location carefully You should make sure that you avoid the following Any location where the unit is exposed to moisture Any location where the unit is exposed to extreme heat Any location that would interfere with moving parts on the vehicle or hamper driving Mounting the HON SC1 Interface Be sure that you find a location that is flat and has clearance above the unit to prevent any damag...

Page 11: ...y radio may connect to bottom of radio in some vehicles Connects to rear of factory radio may connect to bottom of radio in some vehicles Connections When using SIRIUS Universal Vehicle Tuner Note You must cycle ACC power in the vehicle on off once before radio will recognize the SIRIUS tuner interface 1 For cars equipped with XM locate tuner disconnect it and connect factory cable to the HON SC1 ...

Page 12: ...UTPUT AUDIO PWR 1 2 REW FF PLAY PROG NR 3 4 5 6 DISC DISC 11 53 XM1 1 CH 001 CH VOL SCAN SOUND AM FM CD AUX SAT RADIO SEEK SKIP RPT DISP MODE A SEL RDM TUNE AUTO OFF DUAL A C MODE CATEGORY Connects to factory XM Satellite harness if applicable Connects to factory XM Satellite harness if applicable Connects to rear of factory radio may connect to bottom of radio in some vehicles Connects to rear of...

Page 13: ...esktop Docking Station Directed Electronics all rights reserved 13 Honda Acura SIRIUS Interface Mounting HON SC1 Bracket Assembly Mounting Instructions Mounting HON SC1 with SIRIUS SCC1 Bracket Assembly ...

Page 14: ...pecific details about satellite radio opera tion Power on your system and make sure that you are receiv ing good signal and that you are able to hear audio on the SIRIUS Preview channel Ch 184 Have your credit card handy and contact SIRIUS on the internet at https activate sirius radio com and follow the prompts to activate your subscription You can also call SIRIUS toll free at 1 888 539 SIRIUS 1...

Page 15: ...isplayed when connection to Sirius tuner or Sirius dock is bad no tuner is connected or if vehicle ACC power is not cycled once after connecting the Operating the system interface Connecting displayed during the initialization of the Sirius tuner Antenna Error displayed when the antenna connection is not detected Acquiring Signal displayed while acquiring digital audio stream or when the received ...

Page 16: ...Tune mode indicator MODE DUAL OFF AUTO MAP GUIDE MENU SETUP INFO ZOOM CANCEL AUDIO AUTO MODE A C LOAD XM1 1 VOL CH CHANNEL CATEGORY NAME TITLE 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 6 CH 5 CH 4 CH MODE SCAN SOUND 001 HITS1 POP MUSIC NAME MUSIC TITLE 001 014 018 040 065 115 Toggles between channel and category modes Bank and present indicator Upper display Preset 1 6 Press until beep to save to a preset Channel and text I...

Page 17: ...preset CATEGORY MODE DUAL OFF AUTO MAP GUIDE MENU SETUP INFO ZOOM CANCEL AUDIO AUTO MODE A C LOAD DISC TAPE AM FM DISP MODE SCAN RPT A SEL RDM SEEK 1 2 3 4 5 6 DISC DISC VOL PWR PUSH TUNE SOUND PUSH XM1 1 VOL CH CHANNEL CATEGORY NAME TITLE 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 6 CH 5 CH 4 CH MODE SCAN SOUND 001 HITS1 POP MUSIC NAME MUSIC TITLE Channel control Category Control 001 014 018 040 065 115 Toggles between chan...

Page 18: ...heck SIRIUS website for the most recent firmware updates Antenna Error Check that antenna is connected Location line of sight blocked may not be conducive to good signal Abbreviated Truncated Text Character length varies on different display units as a result some prompts such as Acquiring Signal may appear as Acquiring S or Acquiring Antenna Error may appear as Antenna Err Firmware Update may app...

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