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Old 05-28-2008, 06:33 PM
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Default TOY-SC1 for Sirius Install help needed!!!

I am getting ready to order the TOY-SC1 kit for the Premium HU.

Where are you guys putting your antennas? I was think to velcro to the plastic cowl cover...

Does anyone have install advice or pics?

Where is the power source for the unit coming from (the radio)?

Is this a complex install? Should I pay someone to install?
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http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PTS31-52050inst.pdf
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Is anyone mounting this underneath the dash?
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It fits easily inside the dash behind the head unit.
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My antenna is right beside my SNS antenna under the dash, works perfect
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Default Re: TOY-SC1 for Sirius Install help needed!!!

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I am getting ready to order the TOY-SC1 kit for the Premium HU.

Where are you guys putting your antennas? I was think to velcro to the plastic cowl cover...
I put the antenna above the back hatch on the driver's side.

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Where is the power source for the unit coming from (the radio)?
Yes.

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Is this a complex install? Should I pay someone to install?
No and no. Pull the HU out, plug the sat converter in, drop the converter and tuner into the gap behind the HU, then bolt the HU back in. Make sure to set the dip switches the way you want them before dropping the stuff behind the HU.
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Originally Posted by traindog71
My antenna is right beside my SNS antenna under the dash, works perfect
I originally had my antenna in the dash but it dropped out every once in a while (I live in an establihed part of town with lots of big trees covering the streets). I ended up moving it behind the factory radio antenna and it hasn't dropped signal since. Depending on whre you live, mounting the antenna in the dash could be a quick and clean way of getting satellite signal.
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The unit arrived today and it is an extremely easy install.

Thanks for the help.
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I ordered the TOY-SC1/SC-C1 combo online and brought it to a local car audio shop to have it installed (I'm not a big do-it-yourself-er). They had it in in about 40 minutes, and it sounds great! The antenna is right beside the radio antenna on the roof, right over the hatch.

Saved me $235 compared to having the Scion dealership do it ($205 vs $440) so I'm very happy!!

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It is a great value. Only issue I have is the audio output level coming from the Satellite vs FM (two different sound levels).

Does anyone know of an audio adjustment?
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It is a great value. Only issue I have is the audio output level coming from the Satellite vs FM (two different sound levels).

Does anyone know of an audio adjustment?
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Originally Posted by Mjj770
It is a great value. Only issue I have is the audio output level coming from the Satellite vs FM (two different sound levels).

Does anyone know of an audio adjustment?
Indeed, someone does. "TSS Taylor" over on Sirius Backstage posted this:

Here is the technical bulletin for the TOY-SC1 and HON-SC1
I'm just going to just put it down word for word.

Technical Bulletin: Setting Audio Levels

There is a built-in software setting for audio levels on these two interface modules that allows the installer or end user to match the level correctly for a particular vehicle. In some Toyota/Lexus/Scion vehicles, you may need to enter the toggle code to raise the level to HIGH so satellite radio level matches FM/CD levels.

1. Turn stock audio system on, switch to SAT operation.
2. Rapidly enter on the stock radio preset buttons the following code: "162534".
3. The audio level will toggle to the new setting, which you will hear immediately if the code is entered correctly and quickly enough.
4. If no audible change, enter the code again.
5. Check the audio level on similar channel from Sirius vs. FM, then try CD.

The default settings on the interfaces as shipped are as follows:

TOYSC1: default setting = LOW
HONSC1: default setting = HIGH
I've done it, and it works.
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Originally Posted by memebag
Originally Posted by Mjj770
It is a great value. Only issue I have is the audio output level coming from the Satellite vs FM (two different sound levels).

Does anyone know of an audio adjustment?
Indeed, someone does. "TSS Taylor" over on Sirius Backstage posted this:

Here is the technical bulletin for the TOY-SC1 and HON-SC1
I'm just going to just put it down word for word.

Technical Bulletin: Setting Audio Levels

There is a built-in software setting for audio levels on these two interface modules that allows the installer or end user to match the level correctly for a particular vehicle. In some Toyota/Lexus/Scion vehicles, you may need to enter the toggle code to raise the level to HIGH so satellite radio level matches FM/CD levels.

1. Turn stock audio system on, switch to SAT operation.
2. Rapidly enter on the stock radio preset buttons the following code: "162534".
3. The audio level will toggle to the new setting, which you will hear immediately if the code is entered correctly and quickly enough.
4. If no audible change, enter the code again.
5. Check the audio level on similar channel from Sirius vs. FM, then try CD.

The default settings on the interfaces as shipped are as follows:

TOYSC1: default setting = LOW
HONSC1: default setting = HIGH
I've done it, and it works.

IT WORKED!!!!
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My battery died, My wife left the lights on last night. Now the Sat Radio does not have any volume. The channel data is coming down (i.e. Channel name and artist is coming accross).

Should I have siruis re send a signal?
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