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Sportster 5

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Sportster 5

Satellite Radio

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Sportster SP5 Plug-n-Play Radio

Your new SIRIUS Sportster™ SP5 Plug-n-Play Radio lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SUPH1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit, SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, or the SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of SIRIUS Sportster’s features and capabilities. For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS Sportster products and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PACKAGE CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the Magnetic Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Docking the SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connecting Your SIRIUS Radio to Your Vehicle’s Audio System . . . . . . . . . 38

Direct Wired Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Direct FM Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Wireless Connection Using the FM Extender Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

SIRIUS Sportster SP5 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Vehicle Dock Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Navigating Menus and Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

ISP) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Display (D

Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Direct Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Channel Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Jump Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Instant Replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

FM Presets Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Sirius ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Jump Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

S-Seek Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Channel Preview Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Sports Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

NASCAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

NFL, NBA, NHL, College Football, College Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Time-Based Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Program Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Auto Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Warning and Safety Information

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

1. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

2. cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

1. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

2. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

3. which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canadian Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

General Precautions

Liquid Crystal Precautions

If the LCD screen on the SIRIUS Sportster is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fluid. If any of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:

If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water.

If the liquid crystal fluid gets into your eye, flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.

If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.

Safety Precautions

Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident.

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Do not operate the SIRIUS SP5 in a way that might divert your attention from driving safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accordance with traffic safety laws at all times.

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Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of your vehicle’s indicator displays.

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Do not install the unit where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.

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Be sure the unit is installed as described in these installation instructions and the instructions which accompany each accessory kit. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations which were not installed according to the instructions.

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To avoid short circuits, do not open the unit, and never put or leave any metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit.

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If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately, and disconnect the unit from any power source.

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Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.

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If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn the unit off, wait 10 seconds, and then turn it on again.

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The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser should check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing and/or operating this unit.

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Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it will hinder or block your view. In some states it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing the FM Extender Antenna on your windshield.

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Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.

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Warnings

Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota

State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)

Operating Temperature

The radio is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving the radio in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Extreme temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations can degrade the performance of the LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.

Cleaning and Maintenance

If the radio or accessories become dirty, turn the power off and wipe them clean with a soft cloth. Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.

Cigarette Lighter Adapter

The Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12VDC power system. It must be powered from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or similar power port using the included Cigarette Lighter Adapter or an equivalent DC power adapter (see your local electronics dealer). Connecting the Vehicle Dock directly to the vehicle’s 12VDC power system may result in damage to the Vehicle Dock or SIRIUS radio, or both.

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Copyrights & Trademarks

Radio Inc. “NFL” and the NFL Shield logo, and the NFL Sunday Drive name and logo are registered trademarks of the National Football League. “NHL” and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. “NBA” and the NBA silhouette logo are registered trademarks of NBA Properties Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names, album art, and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.

“Sportster” is a trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

™

Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribution of eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to SIRIUS Satellite Radio customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at http:// www.sirius.com/ecoslicense.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the eCos license. This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to SIRIUS as part of the eCos operating system.

Hardware, subscription and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some equipment.

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Package Contents

The following items are included with your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 radio:

Sportster SP5 Radio

Vehicle Dock

Remote Control

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Suction Cup Mount

Vent Mount &

Extended Vent Hooks

Cigarette Lighter

Adapter

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Magnetic

Antenna

Cover/Tail

Mounting

Screws

Alcohol

Wipe

FM Extender Antenna Suction Cups (2) Self Adhesive

Unpack your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Sportster radio fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.

Cable Guides (3)

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Installation

SIRIUS suggests that you have your Sportster SP5 professionally-installed in your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the Vehicle Dock, installation of the antenna, and proper routing of all the necessary wires and cables. If the locations of your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle’s FM antenna make the performance of your SIRIUS radio’s built-in FM transmitter within your vehicle poor, a professional installer will have the necessary accessories to install an optional FM Direct Adapter or audio cable to connect the audio output of the Vehicle Dock directly to your vehicle’s audio system. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installation service.

Installing the Vehicle Dock

When installing the vehicle dock in your vehicle, choose a location that will not block your vision, interfere with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the air bag. The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the radio’s display screen.

The mounting accessories necessary to install the vehicle dock in a vehicle are provided. Figure 1 shows two examples of the SIRIUS radio mounted in a vehicle: A is the suction cup mount method, and B is the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.

Note: The supplied suction cup mount and vent mount should work in most vehicles. If your installation requires a different mounting option, check with a local electronics retailer for other compatible mounts that are available separately.

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Figure 1

Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be attached to the vehicle dock and installed as described in the following sections.

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Suction Cup Mount Method (A)

The suction cup mount may be attached to your vehicle’s windshield. Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield.

To mount the vehicle dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follows:

Attach the vehicle dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws.

(See Figure 2.)

Attach Dock

to Mount with

Included Screws

Figure 2

Clean the area where you are attaching the suction cup with the supplied alcohol

2. wipe.

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Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3) and position the suction cup mount on the windshield or other location you have chosen. Press the cam lever all the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to firmly adhere the suction cup. (To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.)

Press Lever

Down To

Lock Mount

Figure 3

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Vent Mount Method (B)

To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as follows:

If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent

1. hooks with the vent mount. Refer to Figure 4 and install the longer vent hooks into the vent mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent hooks as shown. Attach the vent mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws. (See Figure 5.)

Remove

End Cap

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Slide Short

Vent Hooks Out

Slide Extended

Vent Hooks In

Figure 4

Figure 5

Attach Dock to Mount with Included Screws

Replace End Cap

Refer to Figure 6 and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in your vehicle. Position the two tension springs A against a vent louver B. Then push the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks C drop down and hook the rear of the vent louver (see Figure 7). Once the hooks have grasped a vent louver, the tension springs A will keep the vent mount hooked to the louver.

PUSH

FM OUT

ANT

Figure 6

FM OUT

ANT

Figure 7

HOOKED

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The angle of the vehicle dock may be changed by changing the position of foot D

4. on the vent mount to a different adjustment hole. (See Figure 8.)

ADJUSTMENT

HOLES

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Figure 8

Installing the Magnetic Antenna

Caution

Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail, we recommend that you install the antenna at or above room temperature (68° F). The adhesive on the Rubber Cover/Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at temperatures lower than this. Warmer temperatures will also make it easier to route of the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and in other areas in the vehicle. Maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours at room temperature, so you should avoid car washes as well as other contact with the antenna and Rubber Cover/ Tail during this 72 hour period.

Warning

Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cable during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable can degrade the SIRIUS signal or make it unavailable, and can also cause water to intrude via the cable into the antenna causing the antenna to fail.

Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it. Doing so will cause the antenna to not function properly.

Installation

Installing the magnetic antenna consists of two steps:

Mounting the magnetic antenna and Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail on the vehicle

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Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock

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ANTENNA MOUNTING

The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold it in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also makes the antenna easy to remove for transferring it to other vehicles.

Figure 9 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles. These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna:

Sedan/Coupe Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van

Convertible

Figure 9

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Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof,

near the rear window.

Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the windshield.

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Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear

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window.

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The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around it. It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the

antenna from receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a roof rack, a sunroof, a roof-mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc. If your vehicle has a potential obstruction, be sure that the SIRIUS antenna is mounted at least 3 inches away from it (but no closer than 3 inches from the roof edge, or trunk lid in the case of a convertible).

Note: Read the DO and DO NOT installation tips beginning on page 32 for additional antenna installation information.

Follow this procedure to mount the antenna:

Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna.

Attach the Rubber Cover/Tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 10, and press the antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail. The Rubber Cover/Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.

Protective

Strips

Cable

Magnetic Antenna

(Upside-Down)

Figure 10

Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with

Strain Relief

Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail

the alcohol prep pad.

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Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (see Figure 10, on page 23) and press the rubber Cover/Tail firmly into place on the vehicle.

Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Cover/Tail for another 30 seconds. At room temperature (68° F), maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours. During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail.

CABLE ROUTING

After you have mounted the antenna you can route the antenna cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of vehicle: Sedan/Coupe, Pickup Truck, SUV/Mini-Van and Convertible.

Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http://www.sirius.com. Click on the Install/Activate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips.

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Sedan /Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure

Figure 11 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a sedan/coupe.

2. Route Cable Out of Window Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Trunk Opening

3. Route Cable Along Trunk Wall and Into Cabin

1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Molding

Around Window

4. Route Cable from Trunk Under Interior Trim, into Cabin and Towards Front of Vehicle

Figure 11

ANTENNA

6. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS

Receiver

Location

5. Bring Cable out from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Dashboard or Console.

Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:

Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a plastic putty knife or similar object to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer.

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Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp bends in the cable, run the cable inside of the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside of the trunk. Keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could damage it.

Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall. Continue routing the cable into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.

Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle. Use the plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable.

Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself

6. enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock.

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Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure

Figure 12 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a pickup truck.

ANTENNA

1. Route Cable Under Rubber Molding

2. Continue Tucking Cable Under Molding To Bottom of Windshield

4. Bring Cable out from Weatherstripping and Route Under Carpet

Figure 12

Around Windshield

5. Bring Cable Out to SIRIUS Receiver Location

3. Route Cable Out of Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Door Opening. Continue to Bottom of Door Opening.

Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:

Use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to lift the rubber molding around the wind-

1. shield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it. Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the wind-

2. shield to the lowest corner.

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At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and

4. route it under the carpet toward the dashboard. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself

5. enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock.

SUV/ Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure

Figure 13 (on page 29) shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in an SUV or a Mini-Van.

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1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Seal Around Hatch Opening

4. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS

Receiver

Location

ANTENNA

3. Route Cable Under Carpet to Dashboard

2. Route Cable Under Interior Trim, into Cabin and Towards Front of Vehicle

Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:

Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim. Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable.

Route the cable through the SUV’s main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable.

Figure 13

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4. enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock.

Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure

Figure 14 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a convertible.

6. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS

Receiver

Location

1. Bring Cable from Antenna Into Inside of Trunk Lid

5. Bring Cable out from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Dashboard or Console.

ANTENNA

4. Route Cable from Trunk Under Interior Trim, into Cabin and Towards Front of Vehicle

2. Tape Cable Along Inside of Lid to

Hinge Strut

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3. Tie Cable to Hinge Strut, Allowing Slack for Lid to Open and Close. Route Cable Into Cabin Through Existing Wire Channel.

Figure 14

Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:

Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut.

Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could crimp or cut it. Route the cable along the trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.

Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable.

Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock.

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TIPS

The following DO and DO NOT antenna mounting tips illustrate how to install the antenna for optimal performance, and also illustrate where the antenna should not be installed.

Mount the antenna

on the roof, at least 3 inches from the edge.

Mount the antenna on the roof where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions.

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Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it.

Use the supplied Rubber Tail Cover to protect the antenna cable.

3”

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DO NOT

Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard.

DO NOT

Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars.

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DO NOT

Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof.

Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.

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Don’t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge

DO NOT

of the roof. Use the supplied rubber tail/ cover as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning.

After you’ve routed the cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock, connect the antenna cable to the A

NT connection on the right side of the Vehicle Dock. (See Figure 15.)

Antenna

Connection

Antenna Cable Connector

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FM OUT

ANT

Vehicle Dock

(Right Side)

Figure 15

Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the 5VDC connector on the back of the Vehicle Dock. (See Figure 16.)

5VDC

Vehicle Dock (Left Side)

AUDIO

Cigarette Lighter

Adapter

12V Power Outlet

Figure 16

Note: Do not power the Vehicle Dock directly from your vehicle’s 12VDC power system without using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter. This could damage the Vehicle Dock, your SIRIUS radio or both.

5V DC

Connection

Docking Your SIRIUS Radio

To place your SIRIUS SP5 into the Vehicle Dock, align the radio against the rear of the Dock so that the rails on the Dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the radio (Figure 17). Slide the radio all the way down onto the Dock so that it fits firmly.

Mounting

Slots

Figure 17

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Connecting Your SIRIUS Radio to Your Vehicle’s Audio System

There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 to your vehicle’s audio system: Direct Connection or Wireless Connection. Which one will perform best in your vehicle depends on your vehicle’s audio system.

For the latest information go to http://www.sirius.com/vehicleinstallation.

Direct Wired Audio Connection

If your vehicle’s audio system has an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack it is the best-quality audio connection you can use for your SIRIUS radio. (And if the A located somewhere on the front of your vehicle radio or elsewhere in the cabin, this is also the easiest way to connect your SIRIUS radio.)

1. Purchase an audio cable that matches the connection type of your vehicle’s audio system and your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock at your local electronics retailer.

• The Vehicle Dock requires a male

2. Plug the cable’s male Vehicle Dock. Plug the other end into the A

” stereo connector into the AUDIO jack on the left side of the

” stereo connector.

UX IN/LINE IN connector on your vehicle’s

audio system. (See Figure 18.)

Vehicle Radio

To AUX IN or LINE IN Connector

Figure 18

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UX IN or LINE IN connector is

Vehicle Dock

(Left Side)

5VDC

AUDIO

Stereo Cable (Sold Separately)

AUDIO Jack

Direct FM Audio Connection

If your vehicle’s audio system does not have an Aux In/Line In connection, a SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter (sold separately) will provide the next best quality connection between your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle radio. You will listen to your SIRIUS radio through your car radio’s FM tuner, but the SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter connects your vehicle’s FM radio directly to your SIRIUS radio’s FM Out jack, eliminating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless FM connection. (See Figure 19.)

Vehicle

Antenna Connection

Figure 19

Antenna

FM Direct Adapter

(Sold Separately)

Vehicle Radio

NOTE: Professional installation may be required. See your local SIRIUS retailer. The SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter is available at your local SIRIUS retailer or at http://shop.sirius.com. Follow to the instructions included with the FM Direct Adapter.

Vehicle Dock

(Right Side)

FM O

Jack

FM OUT

ANT

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Cassette Adapter

If your vehicle’s audio system has a cassette player you can purchase a cassette adapter from your local electronics retailer or from SIRIUS at http://shop.sirius.com. Plug the adapter’s connector into the A

UDIO jack on the left side of the Vehicle Dock, and insert the adapter

into your vehicle’s cassette player. (See Figure 20.)

Cassette Adapter (Sold Separately)

Vehicle Dock

Vehicle Radio

Figure 20

Note: Refer to the cassette adapter’s instructions for correct use.

(Left Side)

AUDIO Jack

5VDC

AUDIO

Wireless Connection

If you cannot connect your SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle’s audio system, your SIRIUS radio contains an FM transmitter that will ‘broadcast’ its audio to your vehicle’s FM radio.

To use this you need to tune the SIRIUS receiver’s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that’s not being used in your area (If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your SIRIUS radio.) See Figure 21, opposite..

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Vehicle

FM Antenna

SIRIUS Sportster SP5Vehicle Radio

Match Frequencies

Figure 21

1. Tune through your vehicle radio’s FM channels to ﬁ nd an FM channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area.

2. Once you have located an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area, save it as a preset on your vehicle radio. This will become your SIRIUS preset.

3. Dock your SIRIUS receiver and turn its power ON. Wait for the Channel Update to finish before pressing any buttons.

4. Press and hold the FM Presets button (see Figure 22, left). The M will appear. Rotate the Knob to highlight S

5. The S

ETTINGS screen will appear (see Figure 22, right). Rotate the Knob to highlight

FM T

RANSMITTER and press the Knob to select it.

ETTINGS and press the Knob to select it.

Knob

FM Presets Button

Figure 22

ENU OPTIONS screen

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6. The FM TRANSMITTER screen will appear (see Figure 23, left). Rotate the knob to highlight S

ET FM PRESETS and press the Knob to select it.

Figure 23

7. The S

ET FM PRESETS screen will appear (see Figure 23, right). FM1 will be highlighted.

(FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area.)

8. Press the Knob to select FM1. The S

ET FM PRESET 1 screen will appear (see

Figure 24, left).

Figure 24

9. Rotate the Knob to highlight the FM frequency that matches the channel that you preset on your vehicle radio in Step 2 on page 41, then press the Knob to select it. (See Figure 24, right.)

To listen to your SIRIUS radio, turn your SIRIUS radio ON, then turn your vehicle’s FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in Step 2 on page 41.

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TIP: If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels, you may need to find channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 can store up to 5 preset FM transmit channels (see Figure 23, right), so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city.

• To switch the FM transmit preset, press the FM Presets button on either the SP5 front

panel or the remote.

If you’re not sure which FM channels are not broadcasting in your home or travel cities, you can also go to http://www.sirius.com/fmchannel and search for a suggested FM channel based on your zip code.

Wireless Audio Connection Using the FM Extender Antenna

Your SIRIUS radio includes an FM Extender Antenna (FEA) that can maximize the audio quality of your SIRIUS radio when using a Wireless Connection. The FM Extender Antenna brings the FM signal transmitted from your SIRIUS radio into close proximity with your vehicle’s FM antenna to provide a strong FM signal for good reception (see Figure 25).

FM Extender AntennaVehicle FM Antenna

Vehicle Radio

Match Channels

Figure 25

Sportster SP5 Radio

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Because of the different kinds and locations of radio antennas found in different vehicles, SIRIUS suggests that the FM Extender Antenna be professionally installed in your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install the Extender Antenna, knowledge of your vehicle for locating its radio antenna, and routing the cable and connecting it to your SIRIUS radio. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installation service.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The FM Extender Antenna is placed inside your vehicle in close proximity to the vehicle’s FM antenna. In order for it to provide a strong FM signal for good reception, it MUST be mounted in the correct location and orientation, as described in the following section. The correct mounting location and orientation is determined by the type and location of the vehicle’s FM antenna.

WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Precautions

Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident and/or personal injury.

•

Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. SIRIUS is not responsible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the procedures in this guide.

•

Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.

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•

WARNING

Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota

A NOTE ABOUT THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Before you permanently mount the FM Extender Antenna (FEA), you will first mount it using the included suction cup mounts to test the installation. Once you find an acceptable location, you will remove the suction cups and permanently adhere the FEA using its adhesive mounts.

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Step 1: Determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna

The key to properly installing the FEA in your vehicle is being able to determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna. The type and location of the FM antenna in your vehicle should be one of the following (see Figure 26, opposite):

A. Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood: A fixed or retractable aerial

antenna located on the front fender or hood of the vehicle.

B. Whip/aerial mounted in the A-pillar of car frame: A fixed or retractable aerial

antenna located in the A-pillar of the vehicle’s frame.

C. In-glass, in the rear windshield: Several lengths of wire in the rear windshield glass,

usually near the top of the window. There is a difference between the FM antenna and the rear window defroster wires found in many vehicles. The FM antenna wires have uneven spacing, breaks in the wires, and some of the wires do not run from edge-toedge in the glass, while the rear window defroster wires have uniform spacing and all wires run from edge-to-edge in the glass.

D. Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof: A whip or aerial antenna mounted on the rear

part of the roof (often just above the rear windshield glass). The whip or aerial should be 7 inches or longer.

E. Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk: A fixed or retractable whip or

aerial antenna located on the rear fender or trunk of the vehicle.

F. Whip/aerial mounted on front part of roof: A whip or aerial antenna mounted on the front

part of the roof (often just above the front windshield glass). The whip or aerial should be 7 inches or longer.

G. In-glass, in the front windshield: One or more strands of wire in the front wind-

shield, usually near the top of the windshield.

H. In-glass, in a rear side window: Several strands of wires in a rear side window, often

found in SUVs, mini-vans and station wagons.

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A. B.

F. H.G.

Figure 26

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Step 2: Prepare the FEA for temporary installation

Attach the suction cups to the antenna portion of the FEA in the positions shown in Figure 27. The antenna portion of the FEA is the relatively thinner section of the cable in between the bead and the arrow that transmits the FM signal to your vehicle’s FM antenna.

ATTACH SUCTION CUPS AS SHOWN

ON BOTH ENDS OF THE THIN WIRE

BEADARROW

ANTENNA

CONNECTS TO YOUR SIRIUS

CABLE

VEHICLE DOCK’S FM OUT

CONNECTOR

THIS THINNER PORTION OF THE FEA IS

WHAT TRANSMITS THE FM SIGNAL TO

YOUR VEHICLE’S FM ANTENNA

Step 3: Use the suction cups to temporarily install the FEA according to your vehicle’s antenna type

DURING THE FINAL INSTALLATION USE THE CABLE

GUIDES TO HOLD THE CABLE IN POSITION UNTIL

IT REACHES THE INNER TRIM OR MOULDING

Figure 27

On the next several pages you will find the FEA mounting location for your type of FM antenna (A, B, C, etc.). Before attaching the FEA, clean the area where the suction cups will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

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For vehicles with A and B type FM antennas:

•

Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood

•

Whip/aerial mounted in the A-pillar of car frame

A. B.

Mount FEA at Edge of Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna

Alternate Mounting Location on Adjacent A-Pillar

Figure 28

Mount the FEA vertically on the front windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e. nearest to the antenna). See Figure 28. Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

Caution: In some states it may not be legal to put the FEA on the windshield glass. In this case, the FEA should be mounted on the A-Pillar adjacent to the vehicle’s FM antenna.

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For vehicles with C and D type FM antennas:

•

In-glass, in the rear windshield

•

Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof

C. D.

FM ANTENNA

DEFROSTER WIRES

Figure 29

Mount FEA on Rear Windshield

Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the rear windshield (see Figure 29). For vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip. For vehicles with an in-glass antenna, the FEA should be directly over one of the FM antenna’s wires. Note: Do not install the FEA over the defroster wires (see inset on Figure 29). Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

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For vehicles with an E type FM antenna:

•

Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk

Mount FEA at Edge

of Windshield Nearest

to Vehicle Antenna

Figure 30

Mount the FEA vertically on the rear windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e. nearest to the antenna). See Figure 30. Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

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For vehicles with F or G type FM antennas:

•

Whip/aerial mounted on the front part of roof

•

In-glass, in the front windshield

F. G.

Alternate Mounting Location Tucked Into Headliner

Figure 31

Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the front windshield or install it into the headliner of the vehicle just above the front windshield (see Figure 31). For vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip. For vehicles with an in-glass antenna, the FEA should be directly over the antenna wire itself. Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

Caution: In some states it may not be legal to put the FEA on the windshield, so the FEA should be installed into the headliner. Remove the suction cups and tuck the wire into the headliner, stretched taut and straight.

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Mount FEA Along Top Edge of Windshield

For vehicles with an H type FM antenna:

•

In-glass, in a rear side window

Mount FEA Directly Over Antenna Wires

Figure 32

Mount the FEA directly over the in-glass antenna wires. If the antenna wires are vertical, mount the FEA vertically on the glass; if the in-glass antenna wires are horizontal, mount the FEA horizontally on the glass. (See Figure 32.) Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

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Step 4: Temporarily plug the FEA into the Vehicle Dock’s FM OUT connector

See Figure 33.

Vehicle Dock

(Right Side)

FM OUT

Jack

Cable From

FM Extender Antenna

Figure 33

Step 5: Tune your vehicle’s FM radio to an FM channel that’s not being used in your area

FM OUT

ANT

Use your vehicle radio’s Tune function (not the Scan function) to find an FM channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area. If you’re not sure which FM channels are not broadcasting in your home or travel cities, you can also go to http://sirius.com/fmchannel and search for a suggested FM channel based on your zip code.

• Once you have located an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area, save it as

a preset on your vehicle radio. This will become your SIRIUS preset.

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Step 6: Set Your SIRIUS Sportster SP5’s FM transmitter to the same FM channel

a. Dock your Sportster SP5 and turn its power ON. Wait for the Channel

Update to finish before pressing any buttons.

b. Press and hold the FM Presets button (see Figure 34, left). The M

screen will appear. Rotate the Knob to highlight S

ETTINGS and press the Knob to

ENU OPTIONS

select it.

c. The S

ETTINGS screen will appear (see Figure 34, right). Rotate the Knob to highlight

RANSMITTER and press the Knob to select it.

FM T

Knob

FM Presets Button

Figure 34

d. The FM T

e. The S

RANSMITTER screen will appear (see Figure 35, left). Rotate the knob to

highlight S

ET FM PRESETS and press the Knob to select it.

ET FM PRESETS screen will appear (see Figure 35, right). FM1 will be high-

lighted. (FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area.)

Figure 35

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f. Press the Knob to select FM1. The SET FM PRESET 1 screen will appear (see

Figure 36, left).

Figure 36

g. Rotate the Knob to highlight the FM frequency that matches the channel that you

preset on your vehicle radio, then press the Knob to select it. (See Figure 36, right.)

h. Turn your vehicle’s FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in Step 5,

on page 54. You should now hear the audio from your SIRIUS radio over your vehicle’s FM radio (see Figure 37).

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MATCH CHANNELS

Figure 37

Step 7: Optimize the placement of the FEA

Mute the volume of your Sportster SP5. The easiest way to do this is to use the M

UTE button on the remote control (see pages 65 – 66). Note, your SIRIUS radio

is still ON.

Turn up the volume of your vehicle’s FM radio. If you hear static or interference adjust the position of the FEA until the static or interference is eliminated or minimized (see Figure 38).

Figure 38

If the level of static or interference is still high, please select another FM channel by repeating Steps 5 & 6, on pages 54 – 55.

Step 8: Permanently install the FEA

Note: If you are mounting the FEA in the vehicle’s headliner, skip this step. When you are satisﬁ ed with the FEA’s mounting location, remove the suction cup mounts

and peel the backing off the bead and arrow adhesive mounts. Clean the area where the FEA will be attached with the alcohol swab. Permanently adhere the FEA in the same position on the glass (or A-pillar), making certain the wire is taut and is as straight as possible (see Figure 39). If necessary, use the cable guides to hold the cable.

REMOVE

ADHESIVE BACKING

FROM ARROW

REMOVE

BOTH SUCTION CUPS

REMOVE

ADHESIVE BACKING

FROM BEAD

THIS THINNER PORTION OF THE FEA

SHOULD BE TAUT WHEN THE FEA

IS PERMANENTLY ADHERED

Figure 39

USE THE CABLE GUIDES TO HOLD THE CABLE

IN POSITION UNTIL IT REACHES

THE INNER TRIM OR MOULDING

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Step 9: Route and hide the cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock

Hide the FEA cable by properly routing it to your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock (see Figure 40). Use the cable guides to hold the cable in place until it reaches the inner trim or moulding at the edge of the window. Take advantage of any existing cable channel or wiring conduit and route the cable around the passenger compartment to the Vehicle Dock. Take care not pull the cable across sharp edges that could damage it, and keep it away from areas where it might entangle feet. Coil and secure any excess antenna cable in a location where it can be hidden and secured (such as under the carpet or floor mat).

Figure 40

Plug the FEA cable into the Vehicle Dock’s FM O page 54).

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UT connector (see Figure 33, on

Appendix A: Tips for Identifying the FM Antenna

Correctly identifying your vehicle’s FM antenna is a key to successfully installing the FEA. The preceding installation section already showed you the different kinds of FM antennas found on vehicles. However, there are several types of antennas found on vehicles that you may at first believe to be the FM antenna but which in reality are not. Instead they may actually be GPS, OnStar antennas, or another type of antenna.

Please be aware of the following when identifying your vehicle’s FM antenna:

Puck-type antennas and shark-fin type antennas are never the FM antenna. Figure 41 shows several types of these antennas which should not be mistaken for an FM antenna. If you have located one of these types of antennas on your vehicle you can be certain that it’s not the FM antenna. Continue your search to find the actual FM antenna.

, cell phone, factory-installed satellite radio

Figure 41

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Greater confusion may arise with whip type antennas. Figure 42 shows some whip type antennas which can be found on the front or rear of a vehicle’s roof, or on the rear windshield. Some of these antennas could be the FM antenna and some are not the FM antenna.

Figure 42

Antennas with a short 2-4 inch stubby whip or protrusion are not FM antennas, while antennas with a whip length of 7 inches or longer are likely to be the FM antenna. If your vehicle has a short stubby antenna, you should continue searching your vehicle’s

FM antenna. If after searching your vehicle you’re still uncertain as to where its FM antenna is located then SIRIUS recommends professional installation of the FM Extender Antenna. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installer.

If you don’t correctly identify your vehicle’s FM antenna, the installation of the FEA will result in poor performance and unsatisfactory results.

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Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service

Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service. To subscribe, do the following:

Be sure that your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 is correctly installed, is properly docked in

the Vehicle Dock, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal.

Turn on the SP5. After the startup sequence, it will update the SIRIUS

channel line-up. Wait until the channel updates have completed before pressing any

buttons.

Once the channels have been updated, the radio will automatically tune to

channel 184 and the display will change to Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS to Subscribe.

You will not be able to listen to any other channels until you activate your SIRIUS

subscription.

Use the SP5’s Knob to tune to channel 0 to display your SP5’s unique 12-digit

SIRIUS ID Number (SID). You can also tune to channel 0 by using the remote

control: Press the S

button again. The SID number is also available on your SP5’s packaging, and may

also be accessed by pressing the M

SID number down.

Have your credit card handy and contact SIRIUS on the Internet at:

https://activate.siriusradio.com/ and follow the prompts to activate your

subscription. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-

7474).

When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service your SP5 will

display an alert. To continue, press the Knob.

You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and can tune to other channels!

ELECT button, then the 0 (zero) button, and then the SELECT

ENU button and selecting SIRIUS ID. Write the

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Controls

SIRIUS Sportster SP5 Front Panel

Figure 43 and the section following identify and describe the SIRIUS Sportster SP5’s buttons and controls.

11 12

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13 14 13

Figure 43

Color LCD Display Screen: Provides information about the SP5’s operation, the

program that is playing and other programming that is available.

FM Presets/M

ENU Button: Lets you select between the different FM preset

frequencies used by the SP5’s built-in internal FM transmitter. Press-and-hold

accesses Menu options to make setup and feature changes.

IR Receiver: Receives IR signals from the included remote control.

Display (D

ISP) Button: Pressing and releasing this button changes the text size

of artist names and song titles on the display screen. Pressing and holding this

button displays the last screen viewed in the Channel List mode (see page 70).

Power Button: Turns the SP5 ON and OFF.

Category Buttons: Press-and-release navigates through the C

ATEGORY LIST screens

which display the SIRIUS channel categories. Pressing and holding the buttons

increase or decrease the display’s brightness, or lets you adjust the Auto Brightness

settings, depending on the option selected in the Menu Options (see page 97).

Rotary Knob/Select Button: Rotating the Knob navigates through the different

display screens; pressing the Knob makes selections of items highlighted on the

display screen. Rotating clockwise increases the channel number (down the list),

and moves down when in a menu list; rotating counterclockwise decreases the

channel number (up the list), and moves up in when in a menu list. When not in

a menu or list, pressing the Knob selects the channel entered using the Preset

Number buttons.

Memory (M

EMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Pressing and releasing this button saves

artist names and song titles. You can store up to 30 artist/song title combinations,

including favorite teams and traffic channels. Pressing and holding the M

ton will enter the recall mode, displaying the stored artist/song titles.

Band Button: Pressing and releasing this button switches between the preset

banks A, B, and C, which hold 10 presets each for a total of 30. Pressing and

holding this button switches to the M

Y PRESETS category, which lets you see what

artists and songs are playing on each of your stored presets.

EMO but-

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Rewind Button: Used to rewind through content saved to Instant Replay.

10.

Pressing and releasing this button rewinds to the beginning of the song or

program. Pressing and holding rewinds by time through the saved content.

Fast-Forward Button: Used to fast-forward through Instant Replay saved

11.

content. Pressing and releasing this button fast-forwards to the beginning of the

next song or program. Pressing and holding fast-forwards by time through the

saved content.

Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the cur-

12.

rently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of Saved

content.

Number Buttons (0 – 9): Set and select preset channels. Also used to directly-

13.

select channels.

Jump Button: Jumps to a preset favorite channel. Pressing the button again

14.

returns back to the original channel.

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Remote Control Buttons

Figure 44 and the section following identify the remote control’s buttons.

11 12 13

Figure 44

Power Button: Turns the SP5 ON and OFF.

1. Select Button: Selects items highlighted in a list; hold-down to jump to the previously-

received channel. When not in a menu or list, pressing the Select button selects the channel entered using the number buttons.

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Category Buttons: Press and release navigates through the CATEGORY LIST screens

which display the SIRIUS channel categories. Pressing and holding the buttons increase or decrease the display’s brightness, or lets you adjust the Auto Brightness settings, depending on the option selected in the Menu Options (see page 97)

FM Presets Button: Selects between the different FM preset frequencies used by

the SP5’s built-in internal FM transmitter.

ENU Button: Accesses the MENU OPTIONS to make setup and feature changes.

AND Button: Pressing and releasing this button switches between the preset

banks A, B, and C, which hold 10 presets each for a total of 30. Pressing and holding this button switches to the M

Y PRESETS category, which lets you see what

artists and songs are playing on each of your stored presets.

Memory (M

EMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Pressing and releasing this button saves

artist names and song titles. You can store up to 30 artist/song title combinations. Pressing and holding will enter the recall mode, displaying the stored artist/song titles.

Display (D

ISP) Button: Pressing and releasing this button changes the text size of

artist names and song titles on the display screen. Pressing and holding this button displays the last screen viewed in the Channel List mode (see page 70).

UTE Button: Mutes the SP5’s audio output.

10.

Channel UP/DOWN Buttons: Navigates through channels and display screens.

11.

Rewind Button: Used to rewind through content saved to Instant Replay. Pressing

and releasing this button rewinds to the beginning of the song or program. Pressing and holding rewinds by time through the saved content.

12.

Fast-Forward Button: Used to fast-forward through Instant Replay saved content.

Pressing and releasing this button fast-forwards to the beginning of the next song or program. Pressing and holding fast-forwards by time through the saved content.

13.

Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the cur-

rently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of Saved content.

14.

VOL+/ VOL– Buttons: Increases or decreases the audio volume.

15.

Number Buttons (0–9): Select channels directly and select preset channels.

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16.

Jump Button: Jumps to a preset favorite channel. Pressing the button again

returns back to the original channel.

Remote Control Battery Installation

To install the remote control battery, turn the remote control over and locate the battery cover near the bottom edge. Open the battery compartment and place the battery in the compartment with the + side of the battery facing up. Replace the battery cover on the remote control. See Figure 45.

Remove

Cover

Figure 45

Insert Battery

“+” Side Up

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Vehicle Dock Reference Guide

Figure 46 and the section following identify and describe the Vehicle Dock’s features and connectors.

5VDC

AUDIO

FM OUT

1 2 433 5

Figure 46

DC5V Power Connector: Power connection for the supplied cigarette lighter

adapter (see page 37).

Audio Out (A

UDIO) Connector: Audio output for directly connecting to your vehi-

cle’s audio system (see pages 38 & 40).

Docking Rails: Fit-into slots in the back of the SP5 to secure it while it is docked

(see page 37).

FM O

UT Connector: FM output for use with the optional FM Direct Adapter (see

page 39).

Antenna (A

NT) Connector: Connection for the supplied magnetic antenna (see

page 36).

[ Controls ]

ANT

Operation

Display Screen Information

Your SIRIUS Sportster SP5’s display screen provides information about the operation of the radio, such as the currently tuned channel, song or show being played, artist name, time and other information. This screen is referred to as the Default screen in this manual. Figure 47 identifies the information displayed when listening to a typical broadcast.

3-Digit

Channel Number

Auto-Sizing/Scrolling

Artist Name

Auto-Sizing/Scrolling

Song Title

SIRIUS Signal

Strength Meter

8-Character

Category Name

Figure 47

Whenever you power the SP5 ON, the previously-selected channel will automatically begin playing, and the currently-playing artist name and song title will be displayed.

Clock

Channel Name

Band/Preset Bank Number

[ Operation ]

Navigating Menus and Lists

The menu and list structures in your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 are navigated by turning the Knob to scroll through a menu or list to highlight your choice, and then pressing the Knob (also called the Select button) to select the choice. When using the remote control, menus and lists are navigated by pressing the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, and then pressing the S

ELECT button to select the choice.

Display (DISP) Button

Pressing and releasing the DISP button while the Default screen is displayed toggles between the 2-line artist name/song title text and large character displayed text (see Figure 48). The large character format will change the character size and cause the field to scroll from right to left. This feature is useful when viewing the display screen from a distance. Note that the displayed text will scroll only if the length of the artist or title cannot be viewed in its entirety.

2-Line Text Format Large Text Format

Figure 48

[ Operation ]

Pressing and holding the DISP button for 1½ seconds enters the Channel List mode. Once the Channel List mode is active, repeatedly pressing and releasing the D

ISP button

will cycle the display between these four screens (see Figure 49):

• Combination List Screen: Displays a list of channel numbers and names along with the

currently-playing song titles and artist names on each channel.

• Channel Name Screen: Displays a list of channel numbers and channel names.

• Artist Name Screen: Displays a list of the currently-playing artists on each channel.

• Song Title Screen: Displays a list of the currently-playing songs on each channel.

Channel NameCombination List

Song Title

Figure 49

Artist Name

To exit the Channel List mode and return to the Default screen, press and hold the D button.

[ Operation ]

ISP

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

You can search for and select music four ways on your Sportster SP5: by category, by channel, by artist, and by song title.

Searching Categories

If you want to browse different entertainment categories, press either Category button to activate the Category Search mode, which will display a list of the currently-playing artists and currently-playing song titles on the different channels of the currently-active category.

Use the Category buttons to scroll through

1. the music and entertainment categories (see Figure 50). Note that your preset channels will be displayed as the M

When the category you want is displayed (for example, Pop), use the Knob to browse the available channels within the category (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons). When the desired channel is highlighted, press the Select button to select it. The channel will be selected and the display will revert to the Default screen for the selected channel.

[ Operation ]

Y PRESETS category.

Figure 50

Pressing the DISP button while in the cat-

3. egory search mode will cycle between the category’s channel names, the currentlyplaying artist names, and the currentlyplaying song titles to enable you to preview what is playing on other channels before making a selection. (See Figure 51.) When the channel/artist/song you want is highlighted, press the Select button. The channel will be selected and the display will revert to the Default screen for the selected channel. To exit the Category mode without changing

4. to a new channel, press and hold the D button for 1½ seconds.

Channel Name

ISP

Artist Name

Song Title

Figure 51

[ Operation ]

Searching Channels (Channel List Mode)

It is possible to search for a different channel while listening to your current channel. Be sure that the display shows the Default display screen prior to the following steps:

Press and hold the D

ISP button for 1½

seconds to activate the channel list mode. The channel list screen be displayed, showing all available channels regardless of category. Pressing the D

ISP button

while in the channel list mode will change between channel name, artist name, and song title (see Figure 52). You can use this

Channel Name

feature to search for a specific artist, song, or show that may be playing at the time. Turn the Knob to locate the channel you

2. want (on the remote, use the Channel UP/ DOWN buttons). Press the Select button to select the

3. channel. To exit the channel list mode without changing to a new channel, press and hold the D

Note: If you are in the channel list mode and viewing a sports category channel list (NFL® Zone, NHL® Zone, NBA® Zone), pressing the DISP button will toggle between the team names and the current score of any live playby-play game.

[ Operation ]

ISP button for 1½ seconds.

Artist Name

Song Title

Figure 52

Direct Tuning

Channels can be directly accessed by pressing and releasing the Knob and then using the 0 – 9 keys to enter the desired channel number (see Figure 53). Once the desired number has been entered, the channel will change and the display will revert to the Default screen for the selected channel. The SP5 will tune the channel immediately if three numbers are entered (for example, “0”, ”0”, “7”), but if just one or two digits are entered, the radio will tune to the new channel after three seconds.

Figure 53

Channel Presets

Channel presets lets you store up to 30 of your favorite channels as presets for quick access with the press of a button.

Setting Channel Presets

Presets are stored in three banks, A, B, and C, each containing 10 channel presets.

Press the B shown in the lower right corner of the Default display screen (see Figure 47, on page 69).

Select the channel you want to preset.

Press and hold for 1½ seconds the numbered preset button (0 – 9) in which you want to store the channel.

AND button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is

[ Operation ]

The selected preset number will flash and then remain lit on the display to show that it has been memorized.

If the preset button you selected already has a channel stored in it, the preset will be replaced with the newly stored channel.

Recalling Channel Presets

The 10 presets in the active bank (A, B, or C) can be selected by pressing the 0 through 9 buttons.

Press the B

AND button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is

shown in the lower right corner of the default display screen.

Press the desired preset button 0 – 9 to select the preset. The channel will change and the display will revert to the Default screen for the new channel, with the preset shown in the lower right corner.

Pressing and holding the B

AND button for 1½ seconds displays the MY PRESETS screen

(see below).

MY PRESETS SCREEN

You can use the Knob to quickly see what’s playing on all of your presets:

Press and hold the B

Turn the Knob in either direction to move through the presets. When the preset you

AND button to activate the MY PRESETS screen (see Figure 54).

Figure 54

want to listen-to is highlighted, press the Select button to tune to it.

[ Operation ]

Turning the Knob will cycle through all of the stored presets by preset bank and number (for example, A1, A2...B1, B2...C1,C2...). Continuing to turn the Knob after the last stored preset is displayed will return back to the first stored preset.

To exit the M B

AND button for 1½ seconds.

Y PRESETS screen and return to Default display screen, press and hold the

Jump Button

Your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 features a special button called Jump. This button can be programmed to jump to a channel which is accessed frequently and temporarily such as traffic, weather, news, or sports. The J ton lets you quickly tune to a specific channel and then tune back to the original channel by pressing the button again (see Figure 55).

Refer to Jump S configuring the J

ETTINGS on page 96 for information on UMP button.

If the Jump button is set to Traffic, pressing the Jump button will take you to your stored traffic channel. If your traffic report is not immediately available, the Band indicator on the display will change to the Jump icon to indicate a jump is active. Once your local traffic report is ready, the radio will automatically tune to your stored traffic channel. You may have to wait a few minutes for your desired report.

Pressing the Jump button while the radio is searching will cancel the search. Pressing the Jump button after the radio has tuned to your traffic report will return to the channel to which you had been listening immediately prior to pressing the Jump button.

UMP but-

Figure 55

[ Operation ]

If the JUMP button is set to JumpSet, pressing the JUMP button will immediately tune to the programmed channel. Pressing the J you had been listening immediately prior to pressing the J

Note: The JUMP button setting remains the same regardless of which preset bank is currently selected.

UMP button again will return to the channel to which

UMP button.

Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions

Your Sportster SP5 lets you to capture and store information (artist, song, sports team, or traffic city) about the programming on the currently-tuned channel, up to a total of 30 items. The SP5 then continuously searches all the SIRIUS channels and alerts you when a match to a saved program is being played. When a sports team (or teams) are stored in memory, at the time the SP5 is initially powered on you will be alerted when the sports teams are playing in a game being broadcast. Also, while listening to your SP5, you will be alerted should one of the teams begin to play a game.

[ Operation ]

Storing Artist Names, Song Titles, and Sports Teams to Memory

If you are listening to a song or other entertainment channel, or a sports team, and wish to save the artist, song, or sports team selection to memory for future S-Seek alerts, do the following:

For Artist Names or Song Titles: If the currently tuned-channel is a music or entertainment channel, momentarily press and release the M

EMO button. The radio will

display a menu to choose to store the artist name or the song title (see Figure 56).

Figure 56

If either the artist name or song title is not available to save, the choice will be displayed as unavailable (see Figure 57).

Figure 57

Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight S A

RTIST or STORE SONG (when available) and press the Select button to save the

TORE

current selection to memory. If you do not wish to save, press the M

EMO button to exit.

[ Operation ]

For Sports Events: If the currently-tuned channel is an NFL, NBA, NHL, NASCAR or college play-by-play sports broadcast, momentarily press and release the M button. The SP5 will display a menu to choose which sports team (or for NASCAR, which car number) should be saved to memory (see Figure 58)

Figure 58

If either of the teams is not available to save, that team will be displayed as unavailable (see Figure 59).

Figure 59

Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight the desired sports team or car number (when available) and press the Select button to save the current selection to memory.

[ Operation ]

EMO

The next screen will ask which kind of alert you wish to have (see Figure 60).

Figure 60

LERT: INITIAL will provide a pop-up alert when the team you have chosen is playing

a game; A

LL will provide a pop-up alert when the team you have chosen is playing a

game, and when the score for the game is updated.

ICKER: Displays the information (including the channel that is carrying the game) for

the team continually during a game they are playing. The currently-playing artist and song title will still be visible when the ticker is active.

Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight the desired alert and press the Select button to choose the desired alert setting. To save your selection turn the Knob to highlight D

ONE and press the

Select button. If you do not want to save, press the M

EMO button to exit.

The radio will then revert to the last active display mode.

If the new alert was successfully stored in memory, an A followed by an X U

RTIST/SONG/GAME STORED pop-up screen

SED/Y EMPTY screen will be

displayed for one and two seconds respectively. X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage (see Figure 61).

Figure 61

[ Operation ]

If all of the memory spaces are full when you press the MEMO button, a MEMORY FULL screen will be displayed for one second (see Figure 62).

Figure 62

EPLACE–CANCEL screen will then be displayed (see Figure 63).

A R

Figure 63

Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight whether to replace an existing alert or cancel saving the alert to memory, and press the Select button. If you chose to cancel saving the alert, the SP5 will revert to the last active display mode. If you chose to replace an existing alert, a listing of all the alerts stored in memory will be displayed (see Figure 64).

Figure 64

[ Operation ]

Each listing will be preceded by an icon that identifies the type of listing: a musical note for songs, a happy face for artists and a flag for sports teams/cars.

Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight the alert that you would like to replace and press the Select button to store the new alert. If the new alert was successfully stored in memory, the A pop-up screen followed by the X U

SED/Y EMPTY screen will be displayed for one and two

RTIST/SONG/GAME STORED

seconds respectively (see Figure 59, on page 80). The SP5 will then revert to the last active display mode.

Viewing Program Information Stored in Memory

To view the program information stored in memory:

Press and hold the M

EMO button for 1½ seconds to enter the S-Seek Browse

mode. The program information stored in memory will be displayed in one-at-a-time page format.

Use the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to scroll through the listings. This function allows you to review previously stored program information. The information will be displayed as sports league or college/team name or artist name/song title (see Figure 65).

Figure 65

[ Operation ]

Deleting a Song Title Stored in Memory

To delete a song title stored in memory:

Press and release the Select button while in S-S

EEK mode. A pop-up screen

displaying various selectable options will be displayed (see Figure 66).

Figure 66

Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight the

2. D

ELETE option.

Press the Select button. A D

To permanently delete the program from your list, use the Knob (on the remote, use

4. the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight Y

ELETE confirmation screen will appear (see Figure 67).

Figure 67

ES and press the Select button to

confirm. The S-Seek Browse mode screen (Figure 65, on page 83) will return.

[ Operation ]

Activating the Song (S-Seek) Alert

When S-Seek alerts are enabled, whenever the Sportster SP5 is on it automatically searches the channels to determine if a match exists with the program information stored in radio’s memory. If one or more matches are found, a S-S

EEK ALERT pop-up

screen appears (see Figure 68, left) and an audible beep tone is heard, indicating that a match was found. If more than one match is found the M

Y SIRIUS SEEKS screen

appears (see Figure 68, right), and you can use the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to select the song that you wish to listen to. If you do not make a selection within 10 seconds, the screen will revert to the last active display screen and tuning mode.

Figure 68

To turn on S-Seek alerts:

Press and hold the M

Press the Select button. A pop-up screen displaying three selectable options, S

ONG SEEK ON, SONG SEEK OFF and DELETE are displayed (see Figure 66, on page

EMO button for 1½ seconds to enter the S-Seek mode.

84).

Use the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight the S

EEK ON option.

Press the Select button to turn on S-Seek alerts.

[ Operation ]

SPORTS ALERT

Your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 can automatically identify when your favorite sports team is playing. When a game is found, a S

PORTS ALERT is displayed listing the sports events

which are currently being played (see Figure 69, left). Press the Select button to tune to the event. If more than one match is found the M

Y SPORTS ZONE screen appears (see

Figure 69, right), and you can use the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to select the game that you wish to hear.

Figure 69

Refer to the Sports Alert section on page 107 for information on setting your favorite sports teams. You can also use the S-Seek feature to add sports alerts for additional teams. Refer to the For Sports Events paragraph on page 80 for more information.

[ Operation ]

Instant Replay

The SIRIUS Sportster SP5 is capable of storing the audio of the channel that you’re listening to for later playback (up to approximately 44 minutes, depending upon the channel to which you are tuned). As soon as you tune to a channel, the radio automatically begins storing the audio, enabling you to rewind at any time to replay the audio again.

•

LAY/PAUSE Button : If you are unable to continue listening to a channel, but don’t want

to miss the broadcast, pressing the P point in the broadcast so you can use Instant Replay to resume listening at a later time. Pressing and releasing the P playing the stored audio from the point at which the program was paused. During Instant Replay playback, the SP5 continues to store the channel’s live audio.

Pressing and holding the P

the artist’s names in the stored audio, from the most recent to the oldest, beginning with an entry called L

IVE. Pressing the button toggles the display between the artist

name list and the song/program title list (see Figure 70). Use the Knob to highlight a song to play and press the Select button to select it. Choosing L Replay mode, and the SP5 resumes playing the live broadcast.

LAY/PAUSE button will mute the audio and mark the

LAY/PAUSE button again while the SP5 is muted begins

LAY/PAUSE button changes the display to a listing of

IVE exits the Instant

Figure 70

[ Operation ]

FAST-FORWARD Button : This fast-forwards through the stored audio. Pressing-

•

and-releasing the F

AST-FORWARD button forwards to the start of the next

song or program in the stored audio and playback automatically begins from there. Repeatedly pressing and releasing the Fast-Forward button continues to move forward in the stored audio to the starts of each song or program until the end of the stored audio is reached. When the end of the stored audio is reached, you will hear a beep (if the Power-Up Tone option is enabled, see page

102), the SP5 will exit the Instant Replay mode and resume playing the live broadcast. Pressing-and-holding the F

AST-FORWARD button for one second advances the Instant

Replay playback forward in 10-second intervals, which increases to 15- and then 30-second intervals the longer you press the button. Playback begins immediately when you release the button. When you reach the end of the stored audio you will hear a beep, the SP5 will exit the Instant Replay mode and resume playing the live broadcast.

•

EWIND Button : This rewinds (moves backwards) through the stored audio.

Pressing-and-releasing the R

EWIND button rewinds to the start of the cur-

rent song or program in the stored audio, and playback automatically begins. Repeatedly pressing and releasing the R

EWIND button continues to

move backwards in the stored audio to the start of each previous song or program until the beginning of the stored audio is reached. If you reach the beginning of the stored audio you will hear a beep (if the Power-Up Tone option is enabled, see page 102) and Instant Replay playback automatically begins. Depending upon where in a particular broadcast the channel was selected, the start of a song or program may not be available in memory. If this occurs, playback will start from where the audio began to be stored. Press- ing-and-holding the R

EWIND button for one second rewinds the Instant Replay

playback in 10-second intervals, which increase to 15- and then 30-second intervals the longer you press the button. Playback begins immediately when you release the button. If you reach the beginning of the stored audio while rewinding you will hear a beep and playback will automatically begin.

[ Operation ]

Note: When the radio is tuned to another channel, all audio stored in the Instant Replay memory is erased and the tuned channel begins to play. Tuning to another channel may automatically occur if another feature of the radio has been programmed to do so.

•

Progress Bar. While playing from Instant Replay memory, status information is

shown at the bottom of the SP5’s display screen (see Figure 71).

Amount of

Progress Bar

Instant Replay

Mode Indicator

Instant Replay

Time Position

Figure 71

End of Stored Audio Beginning of Live Broadcast

Memory Filled

Play Position Indicator

As the Instant Replay memory fills, the Progress Bar fills from the right side, providing

a visual indication of how much of the Instant Replay memory is filled. The end of the bar indicates the end of the stored audio, where the live broadcast begins. When all available memory has been used, the bar will be completely filled all the way to the left.

A diamond-shaped Play Position Indicator is superimposed over the Prog-

ress Bar, indicating the current playback position in the Instant Replay memory. When you are playing the stored audio, this indicator will move to the left, showing the progression of the playback through the Instant Replay memory. When you pause the playback, the Play Position Indicator will stop moving, indicating your current position in the Instant Replay memory.

[ Operation ]

While you are in the playback mode, the radio continues to store the audio from the channel. Obviously, you will be unable to “catch up” to the live broadcast during playback, as new audio is being stored at the same rate at which you are playing back the stored audio. You can use the F

AST-FORWARD button to skip ahead or exit the Instant

Replay mode, and begin listening to the live broadcast again. When paused, and the Instant Replay memory is 10 seconds from becoming full, you

will hear two beeps (if the Power-Up Tone option is enabled). When the memory is full, the SP5 will automatically begin playback, and will continue to store the channel audio, overwriting the oldest portion of the audio previously stored.

The Instant Replay Time Position indicates the exact amount of time the Play Position Indicator (see Figure 66, on page 84) is behind the live broadcast, expressed as Hours:Minutes:Seconds, and displayed as a negative number. For example, if –00:02:40 is displayed, this would indicate that the Play Position Indicator is 2 minutes and 40 seconds behind the live broadcast.

When you put Instant Replay into the Fast-Forward, Rewind or Pause Modes, icons appear on the screen to indicate the active mode (see Figure 72).

Fast-Forward Mode

[ Operation ]

Instant Replay

Instant Replay Rewind Mode

Figure 72

Instant Replay

Pause Mode

FM Presets Button

If you are using a wireless connection between your SIRIUS SP5 and your vehicle’s audio system (see page 41), you can easily select between the five different FM transmitter preset frequencies by pressing the FM Presets/M FM Presets button on the remote).

Press the FM Presets/M

ENU button (on the remote, press the FM Transmitter

button). The currently-stored FM preset will appear (see Figure 73). The SP5’s FM transmitter ‘broadcasts’ on the FM frequency shown.

Figure 73

To switch the SP5’s FM transmitter to the next stored FM preset, press the FM Presets/ M

ENU button again (on the remote, press the FM Presets button again). The SP5’s FM

transmitter now broadcasts on this FM Preset 2’s frequency (see Figure 74). Each press of the FM Presets/M the remote) will change to the next FM Preset. (Pressing the FM Presets/M

ENU button (or each press of the FM Presets button on

ton while FM Preset 5 is active will change back to FM Preset 1.)

Figure 74

Note: To set or change the FM Preset frequencies, see FM Transmitter, on page 95.

ENU button (or pressing the

ENU but-

[ Operation ]

Menu Options

Menu Options allows you to set and/or change the various features and settings of your SIRIUS Sportster SP5. To enter the menu options, press and release the M The M

ENU OPTIONS screen will be displayed (see Figure 75).

Figure 75

Use the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight selections in the menu lists and press in the Select button to select them. To exit a menu, press the M

ENU button.

The following selections (shown in bold text) are available from the M and allow you to change the parameters for the items listed under the heading:

Sirius ID Settings

FM Transmitter Jump Settings Display Settings S-Seek Alert Settings Audio Levels Channel Preview Factory Default Parental Control

[ Menu Options ]

Sports Alerts Time Based Features

Clock Alarm Program Alert Sleep Mode Auto Shutdown

Signal Indicator

ENU button.

ENU OPTIONS screen,

Each of these menu options is explained in the following sections. Note that if a selection is not made within 10 seconds, the SP5 will exit the M revert back to the Default display screen.

ENU OPTIONS screen and

Sirius ID

This displays your 12-digit SIRIUS ID (SID) number (see Figure 76). The SID is unique to each SIRIUS radio, and is required to activate your SIRIUS service. We recommend that you write this number in the space provided near the end of this user guide. No adjustments are allowed in this mode. To exit, press the Select button or press the M

ENU button.

Figure 76

[ Menu Options ]

Settings

The Settings menu allows you access the following settings:

FM Transmitter

•

Jump Settings

•

Display Settings

•

S-Seek Alert Settings

•

Audio Levels

•

Channel Preview

•

Factory Default

•

Parental Control

•

Press the M appear (see Figure 77).

ENU button, then highlight and select SETTINGS. The SETTINGS screen will

Figure 77

[ Menu Options ]

FM TRANSMITTER

The FM TRANSMITTER menu option allows you to enable or disable the SP5’s built-in FM transmitter, and select up to 5 different FM transmitter frequencies.

FM Presets

Select the FM TRANSMITTER menu option. The FM TRANSMITTER screen will appear. See

1. Figure 78, left.

Figure 78

Highlight FM and press the Select button to select ON or OFF. (Selecting OFF

2. turns the SP5’s FM transmitter OFF.) Highlight and select S

ET FM PRESETS. The SET FM PRESETS screen will appear

(see Figure 78, center).

FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area. To change it, highlight and select FM1. The S

ET FM PRESET 1 screen will appear

(see Figure 78, right).

Highlight an FM frequency that’s not being used by a broadcaster in your area, then press the Select button to select it. The S

Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to set FM transmitter frequency presets FM2 – FM5.

Note: To switch the FM transmitter preset frequency while listening to your SP5, press the FM Presets/MENU button on the SP5 front panel, or press the FM Presets button on the remote.

ET FM PRESETS screen will return.

[ Menu Options ]

JUMP SETTINGS

You can access the JUMP SETTINGS menu from the MENU O PTIONS > SETTINGS screens, or by pressing and holding the J

There are two options available for jump button settings: T

UMP button for 1½ seconds.

RAFFIC AND CHANNEL (see

Figure 79, left). The currently-selected option is indicated by the check-mark.

Figure 79

Setting the Jump Button to Traffic

To set the jump button to jump to traffic reports:

Select the J

UMP TO TRAFFIC option (see Figure 79, left). The TRAFFIC screen will

appear (see Figure 79, right).

Select the city for which you would like to hear traffic reports. (To exit this menu without changing your current city selection, press the M

Note: If the channel list has not yet been downloaded from the SIRIUS data stream, an UPDATING CITY LIST notification screen will be displayed. Wait 10 minutes and then try selecting a city again.

Setting the Jump Button to a Channel

ENU button 3 times).

To set the JUMP button to any channel other than a traffic channel:

Select the J

Press the M screen. You can now program the J and pressing and holding the J

UMP TO CHANNEL option (see Figure 79, left).

ENU button to exit the MENU OPTIONS and return to the Default display

UMP button by tuning to your desired channel

UMP button for 1½ seconds, as described in the

Jump Button section on page 77.

[ Menu Options ]

DISPLAY SETTINGS

You can control the SP5’s Auto Dimmer feature, adjust the brightness and contrast of the SP5’s color LCD display screen, and can select from 15 different color options for the screen and the SP5’s buttons:

Select the D

ISPLAY SETTINGS menu option. The Display Settings screen will appear (see

Figure 80). Select one of the following options:

Figure 80

RIGHTNESS: You can manually set the brightness for the LCD backlight, and you can

control the action of the SP5’s auto dimmer feature. When you select the Brightness option, the Brightness screen will appear (see Figure 81, left).

Figure 81

ANUAL: The Manual Brightness screen will appear (see Figure 81, right). Use the

Knob to manually adjust the display’s brightness. The bar graph on the display screen will move to indicate the change. When you’re finished, press the M

ENU button to

exit.

[ Menu Options ]

• Setting the brightness to the lowest setting enables a Dark Mode that extinguishes all

illumination except for 5 seconds after any button is pressed. This is useful when using the Sleep Mode (see page 115).

Note: You can increase and reduce the screen brightness without entering

the Menu system by pressing and holding the Category < and > buttons (see pages 62 – 63).

AUTOMATIC: This lets you control the SP5’s auto dimmer feature. The auto dimmer will

automatically dim the SP5’s display in low-light conditions, and will automatically brighten the display when the ambient light is bright.

1. When the A

UTO BRIGHTNESS screen appears (see Figure 82), use the Knob to

highlight either the “L” or “H” indicator.

Figure 82

• The “L” indicator controls how much the SP5’s display will automatically dim in low-light conditions. The “H” indicator controls how much the SP5’s display will automatically brighten in high ambient light conditions.

2. Use the Category < > buttons to adjust the value of the highlighted indicator.

3. Use the Knob to highlight the other indicator and use the Category < > buttons

to set its value.

4. Press the Select button to save the settings and return to the B

RIGHTNESS

screen.

• Pressing the M

ENU button will cancel your settings and return to the BRIGHTNESS

screen.

[ Menu Options ]

Contrast: This setting adjusts the relationship between the background and the text on the LCD display screen. The bar graph on the display screen will move to indicate the change (see Figure 83). When you’re finished, press the M

Figure 83

ENU button to exit

[ Menu Options ]

Color Options: You can select from 15 different color combinations for the SP5’s LCD screen background and text, and the front-panel button backlight color. Selecting C

OLOR OPTIONS activates the COLOR OPTIONS screen. Turning the Knob (on the remote,

pressing the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) will cycle the SP5 through the following color combinations:

SCREEN

ACKGROUND

Blue

Green

Pink

Red

Amber

Aqua

White

Dark Gray

Note: The screen background, screen text and button backlight colors will change in real-time as you turn the Knob or press the Channel UP/DOWN buttons.

[ Menu Options ]

100

CREEN

EXT

White

Amber

White

Blue

Red

White

Green

Amber

Pink

Aqua

UTTON

B BACKLIGHT

Blue

Green

Pink

Red

Amber

Aqua

Blue

Red

White

Green

Amber

Pink

Aqua

Sirius SP5TK1 Owners Guide

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