SIRIUS SPORTSTER 4 User Guide
Satellite Radio Plug & Play
Installation & User Guide
Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Sportster
4 Plug-n-Play Radio
Your new SIRIUS Sportster ™ 4 Plug-n-Play Radio lets yo u enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s
digital entertainment any where you’ve installed the SU PH1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play
Home Kit, SUPV1 SIRIUS Un iversal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, or the SUBX1 SIRIUS Plu g and
Play Universal Boombox (e ach sold separately). Use thi s manual to familiarize yours elf with all
of SIRIUS Sportster’s fea tures and capabilities. For t he latest information about t his 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 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Docking the SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Direct Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SIRIUS Sportster Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Remote Control Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Vehicle Dock Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Navigating Menus and Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Display (DISP) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Direct Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Jump Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Channel Presets (P.TUNE Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Game Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Instant Replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Sirius ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Game Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Jump Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Confirm Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Memory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Time-Based Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Program Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Auto Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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Warning and Safety Information
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op eration is subject to the fol lowing two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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This device must accept a ny interference received, inc luding interference that may cause
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undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for
a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F CC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is ope rated in a commercial environ ment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energ y and, if not installed
and used in accordance wi th the instructions, may caus e harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarante e that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipm ent does cause harmful interference to radio or t elevision reception, which can be determined by tu rning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the fol lowing measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation b etween the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment int o an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to
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which the receiver is con nected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technici an for help.
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WARN ING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital appa ratus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à l a norme NMB-003 du Canada.
General Precautions
Liqu id Cr ysta l Precaut ions
If the LCD screen on the SIRIUS Sportster is damaged, do not to touch the liquid cr ystal fluid.
If any of the following s ituations happen, take the ac tion indicated:
If the liquid crystal flu id comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area wit h a cloth
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and then wash the skin th oroughly with soap and runnin g water.
If the liquid crystal flu id gets into your eye, flush the eye with clean water for at least 15
2.
minutes. Seek medical car e.
If the liquid crystal flu id is ingested, flush your mo uth thoroughly with water. Dr ink large
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quantities of water and i nduce vomiting. Seek medical care.
Safe ty Pr ecau tions
Be sure to observe the fo llowing warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructi ons and
warnings may result in a serious accident.
Do not operate the SIRIUS Sportster in a way that migh t divert your attention from driving
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safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for saf ely operating your vehicle in accordance with traffic safety laws at all times.
Do not install the unit w here it may obstruct your vie w through the windshield, or of your
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vehicle’s indicator displ ays.
Do not install the unit w here it may hinder the functi on of safety devices such as an airbag.
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Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning prope rly in the event of an accide nt.
Be sure the unit is insta lled as described in the inst allation instructions which a ccompany
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each accessory kit. SIRIU S Satellite Radio is not resp onsible for issues arising fr om installations which were not in stalled according to the inst ructions.
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To avoid short circuits, do not open the unit, and nev er put or leave any metallic objects
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(coins, tools, etc.) insi de the unit.
If the unit emits smoke o r unusual odors, turn the pow er off immediately, and disco nnect
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the unit from any power s ource.
Do not drop the unit or s ubject 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
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then turn it on again.
The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any re stric-
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tions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser should ch eck
applicable law for any re strictions or limitations bef ore installing and/or operati ng this unit.
Do not install the FM Ext ender Antenna where it will h inder or block your view. In some
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states it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check appli cable
law for any restrictions or limitations before install ing the FM Extender Antenna o n your
windshield.
Do not install the FM Ext ender Antenna where it may hi nder the function of safety d evices
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such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag fro m functioning properly in the event
of an accident.
Warnings
Noti ce To Dri vers In C alifornia and Minn esota
State law prohibits drive rs in California and Minnesot a from using suction mounts o n their
windshields while operati ng motor vehicles. Other dash board or friction mounting op tions
should be used. SIRIUS do es not take any responsibilit y for any fines, penalties, o r damages
that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehic le Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71 )
Oper ating Tem perature
The radio is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid lea ving the
radio in a vehicle or els ewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Extreme
temperatures or extreme t emperature fluctuations can d egrade the performance of the LCD
display screen, and possi bly damage it.
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Clea ning and Maintenan ce
If the radio or accessori es become dirty, turn the pow er off and wipe it clean with a soft cloth.
Do not use hard cloths, s trong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other vo latile solvents
to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.
Ciga rette Lig hter Adap ter
The SUPV1 vehicle dock ca nnot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12 VDC power sys tem.
It must be powered using the included Cigarette Lighte r Adapter only. Connecting th e SUPV1
directly to the vehicle’s 12 VDC power system may resu lt in damage to the vehicle d ock or
SIRIUS radio, or both.
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Copyrights & Trademarks
© 2007 SIRIUS Satellite R adio Inc. All Rights Reserved .
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS do g logo, channel names and log os are trademarks of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc. “NFL ” and the NFL Shield logo, an d the NFL Sunday Drive name a nd logo
are registered trademarks of the National Football Lea gue. “NHL” and the NHL Shield are
registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. “ NBA” and the NBA silhouette l ogo are
registered trademarks of NBA Properties Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, s ports team
names, album art, and log os are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
“Sportster” is a tradema rk of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
™
Portions of the software on this radio are licensed un der the eCos License. Distrib ution of
eCos requires that the eC os source code be made availa ble to Sirius Satellite Radio customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are availab le to the public at http://ww w.sirius.
com/ecoslicense.
Sirius Satellite Radio re serves all rights to all radi o software not covered under the eCos
license. This includes al l portions of radio software that were not distributed to Sirius as part
of the eCos operating sys tem.
Hardware, subscription an d activation fee required. Fo r full Terms & Conditions, vi sit
http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in H I and AK.
Equipment and subscriptio n sold separately. Installati on required with some equipme nt.
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Package Contents
The following items are i ncluded with your purchase of the SIRIUS Sportster SP4 rad io:
Sport ster S P4 Radi oSport ster S P4 Radi o
Vehic le Doc kVehic le Doc k
Remot e
Remot e
Contr ol
Contr ol
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Magne tic An tennaMagne tic An tenna
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Sucti on Cup MountSucti on Cup Mount
Anten na
Anten na
Cover /Tail
Cover /Tail
Vent Mount &
Vent Mount &
Exten ded Ve nt Hook s
Exten ded Ve nt Hook s
Mount ing Sc rewsMount ing Sc rews Alcoh ol Swa bAlcoh ol Swa b
Cigar ette L ighter
Cigar ette L ighter
Adapt er
Adapt er
Sucti on Cup s (2)Sucti on Cup s (2)FM Ex tender Antenn aFM Ex tender Antenn a
Self Adhesi ve
Self Adhesi ve
Cable Guide s (3)
Cable Guide s (3)
Unpack your SIRIUS Sport ster radio carefully and make sure that everything shown i s present. If anything is missi ng or damaged, or if your SIR IUS Sportster radio fails to operate, notify
your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you re tain the original carton and packing
materials in case you nee d to ship your radio in the f uture.
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Installation
SIRIUS suggests professio nal installation of this prod uct in your vehicle. Professi onal installation provides an experi enced technician to install t his product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounti ng location, installation of the antenna, and routing all the necessary
wires and cables. If the FM reception within your vehi cle proves to be poor, an ins taller will
have the necessary access ories to install an optional FM Direct Adapter, or an audi o cable, to
connect the audio output of the vehicle dock directly to your vehicle’s audio syste m. Ask your
SIRIUS retailer if they p rovide professional installat ion services, or can recommen d a professional installation servi ce.
Installing the Vehicle Dock
When installing the vehic le dock in your vehicle, choo se a location in your vehicle where it
will not block your visio n, interfere with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the ai r bag. The location should be easily acc essible and provide good visi bility of the display, and sh ould not be
located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen.
The mounting accessories necessary to install the vehi cle dock in a vehicle are pro vided.
Figure 1 shows two exampl es of the SIRIUS radio mounte d in a vehicle: A is the suct ion cup
mount method, and B is th e vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
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A.
B.
Figur e 1Figur e 1
Depending upon the mounti ng location you select in you r vehicle, the mount should b e attached to the vehicle doc k and installed as described in the following sections.
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Suct ion C up M ount Meth od (A)
Figur e 2Figur e 2
The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth su rface. Before attaching the s uction
cup mount to your windshi eld, you should check your st ate and local laws for regula tions
regarding mounting this d evice on your windshield.
To mount the vehicle dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follow s:
Attach the vehicle dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws. (Figure 2)
1.
Clean the area where you are attaching the suction cup with an alcohol wipe.
2.
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Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3) and position the suction cup mou nt
Figur e 3Figur e 3
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on the windshield or othe r location you which have cho sen. Press the cam lever all the
way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the suction cup. (T o
unlock the suction cup, l ift the lever up.)
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Vent Moun t Me thod (B)
Slide Short
Vent Hooks Out
Remove
End Cap
Slide Extended
Vent Hooks In
Replace
End Cap
Figur e 4Figur e 4
Figur e 5Figur e 5
To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as fo llows:
If the vent louvers in yo ur vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer ve nt
1.
hooks with the vent mount . Refer to Figure 4 and insta ll the longer vent hooks into the
vent mount. Be sure to ob serve the orientation of the vent hooks as shown.
Attach the vent mount to the vehicle dock using the pr ovided screws. (Figure 5)
2.
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Refer to Figure 6 and att ach the vent mount to a heati ng/air conditioning vent in y our
C
B
A
D
PUSH
HOOKED
Figur e 6Figur e 6
Figur e 7Figur e 7
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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 dr op down and hook the rear of the
vent louver (Figure 7). O nce you are sure that the hoo ks have grasped a vent louver , the
tension springs A will ke ep the vent mount hooked to t he louver.
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The angle of the vehicle dock may be changed by changi ng the position of foot D on the
A
DJUSTMENT HOLES
Figur e 8Figur e 8
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vent mount (Figure 6) to a different adjustment hole. (Figure 8)
Installing the Antenna
The optimum mounting loca tion for the magnetic antenna is on the roof of the vehicl e, with a
minimum unobstructed area of 12 inches by 12 inches, a nd exactly 6½ inches from the rear
roof edge of the vehicle (the length of the rubber ant enna cable cover/tail). It is important to
avoid any obstructions th at will block the SIRIUS sign al, obstructions such as a ro of rack,
a sunroof, roof mounted c argo containers, or other ant ennas. For convertible vehicl es, the
antenna should be install ed on the trunk lid.
For best performance, it is recommended that the anten na be installed with the rubb er
antenna cable cover/tail. This rubber antenna cable co ver/tail provides two benefit s: first, it
positions the antenna the recommended distance from th e rear window, rear door/hatc h, or
trunk edge to give the an tenna the best view of the sk y. Secondly, it conceals and protects
the exposed antenna cable . The rubber antenna cable co ver/tail has adhesive strips that hold
it securely in place.
The following illustratio ns show the recommended mount ing locations of the antenna for
several types of vehicles . (Figure 9) Follow these rec ommendations for best perform ance from
the antenna.
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Rubber Antenna
Cover/Tail
Protective
Strips
Adhesive
Strain
Relief
Cable
Figur e 9Figur e 9
Figur e 10Figur e 10
Figur e 11Figur e 11
Seda n/Coupe. Mount the antenna along the rear center-line of the vehicle roof, located at the
rear of the roof near the rear window.
Pick up Truck. Mount the a ntenna along the rear center- line of the cab roof, located at the
rear of the roof near the rear window.
SUV/ Mini-Van. Mount the a ntenna along the rear center- line of the vehicle roof, loc ated at the
rear of the roof near the rear door/hatch.
Conv ertible. Mount the an tenna along the center-line o f the trunk lid, with the rub ber antenna
cable cover/tail directed toward the rear window.
When you have selected a suitable mounting location, c lean the area where the anten na and
rubber antenna cable cove r/tail will be mounted with t he supplied alcohol swab.
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Connect the rubber antenn a cable cover/tail to the ant enna cable, making sure that the strain-
Figur e 12Figur e 12
relief on the antenna sit s into the rubber antenna cab le cover/tail groove. (Figure 10) Route
the antenna cable through the wire channel in the rubb er antenna cable cover/tail. Do not
remove the protective str ips yet.
Temporarily position the antenna and rubber antenna ca ble cover/tail in the selecte d mounting
area and route the cable from the antenna to the vehic le’s interior by tucking it u nderneath the
rubber molding around rea r window, as shown in Figure 11.
Route the cable from the lowest point of the rear wind ow into the trunk. Take advan tage of
any existing cable channe ls or wiring conduits. For SU Vs, mini-vans and 5-door vehi cles, bring
the cable into the vehicl e under the rubber molding fo r the tailgate, and continue under the
interior trim.
From the trunk, or rear o f the vehicle, route the cabl e around the passenger compar tment and
to the front of the vehic le, to the radio. Take care n ot pull the cable across shar p edges that
could damage it, and keep it away from areas where it might entangle feet. Coil any excess
antenna cable in a locati on where it can be hidden.
Once the antenna cable is routed through the vehicle, and you are satisfied with th e cable
routing, peel the protect ive material from the adhesiv e strips and press the rubber antenna
cable cover/tail firmly i nto place on the vehicle. Dou ble check that the location o f the antenna
and rubber antenna cable cover/tail are correct, and c ontinue to press firmly down on rub-
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ber antenna cable cover/t ail for another 30 seconds. ( Figure 12) At room temperatur e (68
degrees), maximum adhesio n usually occurs within 72 ho urs. During this period, avoi d car
washes and other contact with the antenna and rubber a ntenna cable cover/tail.
Connect the antenna cable to the ANT connection at the rear of the vehicle dock. (R efer to
Figure 3 on page 44 for t he location of this connector .)
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Connect the provided ciga rette lighter adapter to the DC5V connection at the rear o f the
vehicle dock. (Refer to F igure 3 on page 44 for the lo cation of this connector.)
Docking the SIRIUS Radio
Before docking the radio, be sure the lock on the vehi cle dock is set in the unlock ed position.
(Refer to Figure 3 on pag e 44 for the location of the lock.) Place the radio into t he vehicle
dock, pressing the radio down until it is fully seated . Slide the lock into the loc ked position.
Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Radio
There are two primary way s to connect your SIRIUS radi o to your vehicle radio: Wire less
Conn ection or Direct Conn ecti on. The following section s will help you obtain the be st performance. For the latest inf ormation go to http://www.sir ius. com/vehicleinstallation.
Wir ele ss Co nne Cti on
Your SIRIUS radio contain s an FM transmitter. The FM t ransmitter sends the audio fr om your
SIRIUS radio to your vehi cle radio. (Figure 13)
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Figur e 13Figur e 13
Included with your SIRIUS radio is an FM Extender Ante nna to maximize the audio qua lity of
your SIRIUS radio when us ing a wireless audio connecti on. Should the wireless audio quality without the FM Extend er Antenna be not acceptable, you can try using the FM Ext ender
Antenna (or opt for a dir ect connection).
Wire less Audi o Connect ion Witho ut the FM Extender Antenna
To tune your vehicle’s FM radio and your SIRIUS radio to the same FM channel (Figur e 14):
Turn off your SIRIUS radi o and tune through the FM cha nnels on your vehicle’s radio
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to locate an FM channel t hat is not broadcasting in yo ur area. If you use an FM cha nnel
that is being used by a l ocal broadcaster, it will int erfere with the performance o f your
SIRIUS radio. Once you ha ve 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 prese t.
Turn on your SIRIUS radio . In the Settings or Menu in your SIRIUS radio, locate the FM
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Freq uenc y adjustments. Se t the channel number on your SIRIUS radio to match the
SIRIUS preset on your veh icle’s radio. Refer to your user guide for detailed instr uctions
on how to do this.
Note : The FM tra nsmitter in your SIRIUS radio is aut omatically set to FM channel
88.1. This may not be the best channel in your area.
Tip: If you regularly travel between cities wit h different active FM channels, you may
need to fin d channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Several SIRIUS radio
models can store multiple FM transmit channels, so you can easi ly switch to the
best FM channe l for each city. Refer to your user guide for details on this feature.
You will also want to set the FM channels that are not broadcasting in each city a s
presets on your vehicle’s radio.
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If you’re not sure which FM channels are not broadcast ing in your home or travel ci ties, you
can also go to http://www .sir ius.com/fmchannel and sea rch for a suggested FM channe l
based on your zip code.
Wire less Audi o Connect ion Using the FM E xtender A ntenna
The purpose of the FM Ext ender Antenna is to maximize the audio quality of your SIR IUS radio
when using the FM transmi tter in your SIRIUS radio to transmit the audio to your ve hicle’s FM
radio. Proper placement o f the FM Extender Antenna ins ide your vehicle in close pro ximity
to the vehicle’s own FM a ntenna will provide a strong FM signal for good reception. The FM
Extender Antenna has perm anent adhesive mounts for ins talling it on your vehicle’s window.
Because of the different kinds of FM antennas found in vehicles, and the varied loc ations of
the antenna in each vehic le, SIRIUS suggests professio nal installation of this prod uct in your
vehicle. Professional ins tallation provides an experie nced technician to install th is product in
your vehicle, knowledge o f your vehicle for locating t he vehicle’s FM antenna, inst allation of
this product, and routing the cable and connecting it to your SIRIUS radio. Ask you r SIRIUS
retailer if they provide professional installation ser vices, or can recommend a pro fessional
installation service.
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The FM antennas found in vehicles are of four distinct types:
Aeri al Type Fender Mounte d FM
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Ante nna: A fixed or retra ctable aerial
antenna located on the fr ont or rear
fender of the vehicle.
Aeri al Type Roof Mounted FM A n-
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tenn a: A fixed aerial ant enna mounted
on the roof (often at the front or rear of
the roof, just above the window glass).
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On G lass Type FM Antenna: Wires on
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the window glass of the v ehicle, usually
near the top of the windo w. It may be
located on the windshield glass, the rear
window glass, or a rear s ide window in
some SUV and mini-van typ e vehicles
(and other vehicles). It will look similar to
the rear window defroster wires found in
many vehicles.
“Sha rk Fin” Type FM Anten na: A device
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resembling a shark fin (o r other shape)
located on the vehicle ro of above the rear
window.
Before attempting install ation, you should verify the type and location of the FM a ntenna in
your particular vehicle. If you have trouble locating it, consult the manual which accompanied
your vehicle, consult a d ealer for your type of vehicl e, or consult a professional installer.
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