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Satellite Radio Plug & Play
Installation & User Guide
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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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)
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Clean the area where you are attaching the suction cup with an alcohol wipe.
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Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3) and position the suction cup mou nt
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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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The FM Extender Antenna s hould be placed inside the ve hicle, as close as possible t o the
Suction Cups
vehicle’s FM antenna. A t est mounting should be done f irst using the included sucti on cup
mounts to test the instal lation. Once an acceptable lo cation has been found, you wi ll remove
the suction cups and perm anently adhere the FM Extende r Antenna using the adhesive
mounts.
To install the FM Extende r Antenna in your vehicle, fo llow these instructions:
Attach the suction cups t o the FM Extender Antenna in the positions shown in Figure 14.
1.
Figur e 14Figur e 14
In this step, follow the specific instructions in sub- step a, b, c, or d depending on the
2.
type of FM antenna in you r vehicle:
a. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Aerial Type Fender Mounted FM Antenna.
For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the front fender, the FM
Extender Antenna should b e mounted vertically on the f ront windshield at the edge
of the glass nearest to t he antenna. (Figure 15)
For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the rear fender, the FM
Extender Antenna should b e mounted vertically on the r ear window at the edge of
the glass nearest to the antenna. (Figure 16)
Attach the FM Extender An tenna to the section of glass closest to the FM antenna
in a vertical orientation . (Figure 15 or Figure 16) Th e wire between the two suctio n
cups should be pulled tau t and as straight as possible , and should not obstruct the
driver’s view.
Impo rtant Caution: In som e states it may not be legal to put the FM Extender
Impo rtant Caution: In som e states it may not be legal to put the FM Extender
Antenna on the windshield glass. In this case, the FM Extender Antenna should be
Antenna on the windshield glass. In this case, the FM Extender Antenna should be
mounted on the A-Pillar a djacent to the FM antenna. (F igure 15)
mounted on the A-Pillar a djacent to the FM antenna. (F igure 15)
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Alternate mounting
location on adjacent
A-Pillar
Figur e 15Figur e 15
Figur e 16Figur e 16
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b. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Aerial Type Roof Mounted FM Antenna.
For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the front or rear of the
roof of the vehicle, the FM Extender Antenna should be mounted horizontally on
the front or rear glass b elow the FM antenna, or insta lled into the headliner of th e
vehicle under the FM ante nna.
If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna on the w indow glass, attach the
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suction cups to the glass under the FM antenna in a ho rizontal orientation. The
wire between the two suct ion cups should be pulled tau t and as straight as possible, and should not obs truct the driver’s view. (Fig ure 17)
If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna into the headliner, remove the suc-
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tion cups and tuck the wi re into the headliner, stretc hed taut and straight, and
centered under the FM ant enna.
Figur e 17Figur e 17
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c. I nsta llation Instructions for Vehi cles with On Glass Ty pe F M An tenna.
For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the window glass, the FM
Extender Antenna can be m ounted horizontally on the gl ass, directly over the FM
radio antenna, or install ed into the headliner of the vehicle directly above the FM
antenna.
If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna on the w indow glass, attach the
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suction cups to the glass centered over the FM radio a ntenna in a horizontal
orientation. The wire bet ween the two suction cups sho uld be pulled taut and as
straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driv er’s view. (Figures 18 & 19)
If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna into the headliner, remove the suc-
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tion cups and tuck the wi re into the headliner, stretc hed taut and straight, and
centered above the FM ant enna.
Figur e 18Figur e 18
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Figur e 19Figur e 19
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d. Installation Inst ruct ions for Vehicles with Sh ark Fin Type FM Antenna. For
vehicles where the FM rad io antenna is located on the rear of the roof of the vehicle, the FM Extender An tenna should be mounted horiz ontally on the glass below
the FM antenna, or instal led into the headliner of the vehicle under the FM antenna .
If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna on the w indow glass, attach the
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suction cups to the glass below the FM antenna in a ho rizontal orientation. (Figure
20) The wire between the two suction cups should be pulle d taut and as straight
as possible, and should n ot obstruct the driver’s view .
If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna into the headliner, remove the suc-
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tion cups and tuck the wi re into the headliner, stretc hed taut and straight, and
centered under the FM ant enna.
Figur e 20Figur e 20
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Plug the FM Extender Antenna into the FM OUT connector of the vehicle dock. (Figure 21)
FM OUT
From FM
Extender Cable
90.1
3.
Figur e 21Figur e 21
Tune your vehicle’s FM ra dio and your SIRIUS radio to the same FM channel (Figure 2 2):
4.
a. Turn off your SIRIUS radio an d tune through the FM channel s on your vehicle’s
radio to locate an FM cha nnel that is not broadcasting in your area. If you use
an FM channel that is bei ng used by a local broadcaste r, it will interfere with the
performance of your SIRIU S radio. Once you have locate d 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 .
Figur e 22Figur e 22
b. Turn on your SIRIUS radio. In the Settings or Menu in your SIRIUS radio, locate the
FM F requ ency menu. Set th e channel number on your SIRI US radio to match the
SIRIUS preset on your veh icle’s radio. Refer to the us er guide which accompanied
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your SIRIUS radio for det ailed instructions on how to do this.
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Note : The FM transmitter in your SIRIUS radi o is automatically set to FM channel
Adhesive Adhesive
88.1. This may not be the best channel in your area.
Tip: If yo u reg ularly travel between cities with different active FM channels, you may
need to find channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Several SIRIUS radio
models can store multi ple FM transmit channels, so you can easily switch to the best
FM channel for each cit y. Refer to your user guide for details on this featu re. You will
also want to set the FM channels th at are not broadca sting in each city as presets
on your vehicle’s radio.
You should now hear the a udio from your SIRIUS radio o ver your vehicle’s FM radio. If
5.
the audio quality is not satisfactory, try moving the FM Extender Antenna slightly to see if
a better signal can be ob tained.
If you are mounting the FM Extender Antenna in the headliner of the vehicle, skip this
6.
step. When you are satisfie d with the mounting location, remove the suction cup mount s
and peel the backing off the adhesive mounts. Permanen tly adhere it in the same pos ition on the glass (or A-P illar), keeping it taut and a s straight as possible. (Figu re 23)
Figur e 23Figur e 23
Route the antenna cable t o your SIRIUS radio. Use the included self adhesive cable
7.
guides (if necessary) to hold the antenna wire in plac e until it reaches the weathe r
stripping or moulding at the edge of the window. Take advantage of any existing cab le
channels or wiring condui ts and route the cable around the passenger compartment to
the vehicle dock. Take ca re not pull the cable across sharp edges that could damage it,
and keep it away from are as where it might entangle fe et. Coil and secure any exces s
antenna cable in a locati on where it can be hidden and secured.
Plug the FM Extender Ante nna into the FM OUT connector of the vehicle dock (Refer t o
8.
Figure 21 on page 34.)
This completes the instal lation of the FM Extender Ant enna. If you’re not sure whic h FM
channels are not broadcas ting in your home or travel c ities, you can also go to htt p:// sirius.
com/ fmchannel and search for a suggested FM channel ba sed on your zip code.
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FM
TRANSMITTER
OFF
FM
TRANSMITTER
OFF
Figur e 24Figur e 24
Figur e 25Figur e 25
Dir eCt C onn eCt ion s
Direct connection provide s better audio performance th an a wireless connection and removes
the possibility of interf erence from local FM broadcas ters.
Dire ct Wi red Audio Con nection
If your vehicle radio off ers an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connection, it is the best au dio connection available. If the “A UX IN” or “LINE IN” connector is located on the front of y our vehicle
radio, this is also the e asiest connection. (Figure 24 )
Purchase an audio cable t hat matches the connection ty pe of your vehicle radio and your
1.
SIRIUS radio at your loca l electronics retailer. Your SIRIUS radio requires a 1/8” stereo
male connector. Your loca l electronics retailer can he lp you determine the proper c onnection for your car radi o.
Plug one end of the cable into the “AUDIO OUT” or “LIN E OUT” jack on your SIRIUS
2.
radio. Plug the other end into your “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack on your vehicle radi o.
Note : Refer to your vehic le radio manufacturer’s guide lines for correct installatio n.
Note : If the “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connection is on th e back of your vehicle radio, you may
want to consider professi onal installation. (Figure 25 )
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Cass ette Adap ter
FM
TRANSMITTER
OFF
Figur e 26Figur e 26
If your vehicle radio has a cassette player:
Purchase a Cassette Adapt er at your local electronics retailer.
1.
Connect the adapter betwe en the “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE O UT” on your SIRIUS radio
2.
and the vehicle radio’s c assette slot. (Figure 26)
Note : Refer to the casset te adapter manufacturer’s gui delines for correct use.
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SIRI US FM Dir ect Adapt er
FM
DIRECT
ADAPTER
90.1
Figur e 27Figur e 27
If your vehicle radio doe s not have an “AUX IN” or “LI NE IN” jack, the SIRIUS FM Di rect
Adapter provides a wired connection between your SIRIU S radio and your vehicle radi o, eliminating the outside static and interference you sometim es experience when using a wi reless
FM connection. (Figure 27 )
Professional installation may be required. See your lo cal SIRIUS retailer.
For the latest informatio n refer to http://www.sirius. com/ vehicleinstallation. (The SIRIUS
FM Direct Adapter is avai lable at your local SIRIUS re tailer or at http://shop.siri us.c om).
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Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service
Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Sa tellite
Radio service. To subscri be, do the following:
Be sure that the SIRIUS S portster is correctly install ed, is in the vehicle or home dock,
1.
and that the antenna is o riented to receive the SIRIUS signal.
Turn on the SIRIUS Sports ter. After the startup sequen ce, it will update the SIRIUS
2.
channel line-up. Wait unt il the channel updates have c ompleted before pressing any
buttons.
Once the channels have be en updated, the display will change to
3.
Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS to Subscribe and will tune to ch annel 184. You will not be ab le
to listen to other channe ls until you activate your SI RIUS subscription.
Use the Rotary Dial to tu ne to channel 0 to display th e SIRIUS Sportster’s unique
4.
12-digit SIRIUS ID Number (SID). You can also tune to channel 0 by using the remote
control: Press the Select button, then the 0 (zero) bu tton, and then the Select but ton
again. The SID number is also available on the SIRIUS Sportster’s packaging, and ma y
also be accessed by press ing the MENU button and selec ting Sirius ID. Write the SID
number down in the space provided near the end of this guide.
Have your credit card han dy and contact SIRIUS on the Internet at:
5.
https://acti vate .siriusradio.com/
and follow the prompts to activate your subscription. You can also call SIRIUS toll -free
at: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-8 88-539-7474).
When you have successfull y subscribed to the SIRIUS se rvice, and the SIRIUS Sport-
6.
ster has been updated wit h your subscription informati on, an alert will be displaye d. To
continue, press the Rotar y Di al.
You are now ready to begi n enjoying SIRIUS Satellite R adio’s digital entertainment, and can
tune to other channels!
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Controls
4
6
8 9
10
3
11 12 11
1 2
7
5
Figur e 1Figur e 1
SIRIUS Sportster Reference Guide
Figure 1 and the section following identify and descri be the buttons and controls o f the
SIRIUS Sportster.
Menu Button: Used to acce ss the Menu Options to make s etup and feature changes.
1.
Pressing and holding the MENU button accesses the FM Transmitter setup menu to
change the frequency of t he FM transmitter.
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Cate gory Buttons: Navigat es through the category list screens which displays the
2.
SIRIUS channel categories .
Disp lay (DISP) Button: Ch anges text size of artist nam es and song titles on the dis play
3.
screen. In list mode, it toggles between channel name, artist name and song title. Pressing and holding this butt on enters the channel list mo de, or will exit a list mode.
Powe r Button: Turns the r adio On and Off.
4.
Rota ry Knob & Select Butt on: Navigates through display screens and makes selections
5.
of items highlighted on t he display screen. Rotating c lockwise increases the channe l
number (down the list), a nd moves down when in a menu list. Rotating counterclockwi se
decreases the channel num ber (up the list), and moves up in when in a menu list. Pr essing the Rotary Knob selec ts a highlighted item.
Memo ry (MEMO) Button (S-S eek Function): Pressing and r eleasing this button saves
6.
artist names and song tit les. You can store up to 30 a rtist/song title combinations ,
including favorite teams and traffic channels. Pressin g and holding the MEMO button will
enter the recall mode, di splaying the stored artist/so ng titles.
Band Button (P.Tune): Pre ssing and releasing this butt on switches between the prese t
7.
banks A, B, and C, which hold 10 presets each for a to tal of 30. Pressing and holdi ng
this button enables the P reset Tune Mode, which allows for viewing and browsing of
stored presets with turn of the Rotary Knob.
Rewi nd Button: Used to re wind through content saved to Instant Replay. Pressing and
8.
releasing this button rew inds to the beginning of the song or program. Pressing and
holding rewinds by time t hrough the saved content.
Play /Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shi fted content from the current ly
9.
tuned channel. Pressing a nd holding this button displa ys a list of songs in the sav ed
content.
Fast Forward Button: Used to fast forward through Inst ant Replay saved content.
10.
Pressing and releasing th is button fast-forwards to th e beginning of the next song or
program. Pressing and hol ding fast-forwards by time th rough the saved content.
Pres et Number Buttons (0– 9): Sets and selects preset c hannels.
11.
Jump Button: Jumps to a p reset favorite channel. Press ing the button again returns
12.
back to the original chan nel.
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Remote Control Reference Guide
91
8
3
5
4
6
7
2
11 12 13
14
15
16
10
Figur e 2Figur e 2
Figure 2 and the section following identify the button s of the remote control.
Powe r Button: Turns the r adio On and Off.
1.
Chan nel Buttons: Navigate s through channels and displa y screens.
2.
Cate gory Buttons: Navigat es through categories and dis play screens.
3.
FM F requency Button: Acce sses the FM Transmitter menu to change the frequency of
4.
the FM transmitter.
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MENU Button: Used to acce ss the Menu Options to make s etup and feature changes.
5.
Pressing and holding the MENU button accesses the FM Transmitter setup menu to
change the frequency of t he FM transmitter.
BAND Button: Pressing and releasing this button switch es between the preset banks A ,
6.
B, and C, which hold 10 p resets each for a total of 30 . Pressing and holding this b utton
enables the Preset Tune M ode, which allows for viewing and browsing of stored prese ts.
Memo ry (MEMO) Button (S-S eek Function): Pressing and r eleasing this button saves
7.
artist names and song tit les. You can store up to 30 a rtist/song title combinations .
Pressing and holding will enter the recall mode, displ aying the stored artist/song titles.
Disp lay (DISP) Button: Ch anges text size of artist nam es and song titles on the dis play
8.
screen. In list mode, it toggles between channel name, artist name and song title. Pressing and holding the this button enters the channel lis t mode, or will exit a list m ode.
Mute Button: Mutes the au dio of the radio.
9.
SELE CT Button: Selects it ems highlighted in a list; ho ld-down to jump to the previo usly-
10.
received channel. When no t in a menu or list, pressing the SELECT button selects th e
channel entered using the number buttons.
Rewi nd Button: Used to re wind through content saved to Instant Replay. Pressing and
11.
releasing this button rew inds to the beginning of the song or program. Pressing and
holding rewinds by time t hrough the saved content.
Play /Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shi fted content from the current ly
12.
tuned channel. Pressing a nd holding this button displa ys a list of songs in the sav ed
content.
Fast Forward Button: Used to fast forward through Inst ant Replay saved content.
13.
Pressing and releasing th is button fast-forwards to th e beginning of the next song or
program. Pressing and hol ding fast-forwards by time th rough the saved content.
VOL+ / VOL– Buttons: Incre ases or decreases the audio v olume.
14.
Numb er Buttons (0–9): Sel ects channels directly and se lects presets.
15.
Jump Button: Jumps to a p reset favorite channel. Press ing the button again returns
16.
back to the original chan nel.
Remo te Co ntro l Battery Installa tion
To install the remote con trol battery, turn the remote control over and locate the battery cover
near the bottom edge. Ope n the battery compartment and place the battery in the com partment with the + side of t he battery facing up. Replace the battery cover on the rem ote control.
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Vehicle Dock Reference Guide
1
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4
3
2
Figur e 3Figur e 3
Figure 3 and the section following identify and descri be the controls and connector s of the
vehicle dock.
Lock Switch: Locks and un locks the SIRIUS radio in the vehicle dock.
1.
Moun ting Holes: Mounting holes for attaching the sucti on cup mount or the vent moun t.
2.
FM O UT Connector: FM outp ut for use with the optional FM Direct Adapter.
3.
AUDI O OUT Connector: Opti onal audio output connection for connecting to your
4.
vehicle’s audio system if you are not using the FM tra nsmitter.
DC5V Power Connector: Pow er connection for the cigaret te lighter adapter.
5.
ANT Antenna Connector: Co nnection for the provided mag netic antenna.
6.
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Operation
3-Digit Channel Number Channel Name
Band/Preset Bank Number
8-Character
Category Name
Clock
A
uto Sizing/Scrolling Artist Name
Auto Sizing/Scrolling Song Title
SIRIUS Signal Strength Meter
Figur e 1Figur e 1
Display Screen Information
The display screen of the SIRIUS Sportster provides in formation about the operation of the
radio, such as the curren tly tuned channel, song or sh ow being played, artist name, time and
other information. This s creen is referred to as the Default display screen in this manual.
Figure 1 identifies the i nformation displayed when lis tening to a typical broadcast .
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Navigating Menus and Lists
Figur e 2Figur e 2
The menu and list structu res in the SIRIUS Sportster a re navigated by turning the R otar y
Knob to scroll through a menu or list to highlight you r choice, and then pressing t he R otary
Knob to select the choice . When using the remote contr ol, menus and lists are navig ated by
pressing the Channel buttons, and then pressi ng the Select button to selec t the choice.
Display (DISP) Button
Pressing and releasing th e DI SP button from the Default display screen toggles betw een the
artist name/song title an d large character displayed t ext. (Figure 2) The large cha racter format
will change the character size and cause the field to scroll from right to left. Th is feature is
useful when viewing the d isplay screen from a distance . Note that the displayed tex t will scroll
only if the length of the artist or title cannot be vi ewed in its entirety.
Pressing and holding the DISP button will enter the ch annel list mode and display t he channel
names, and allow you to s croll through the channels an d select another channel if d esired.
(Figure 4) If the DISP bu tton is pressed again while i n the channel list mode, the display will
list the song titles/show names for each channel. Pres sing the DISP button yet agai n will
display the artist names for each channel. To exit the channel list mode, press and hold the
DISP button.
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Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title)
Figur e 3Figur e 3
The SIRIUS Sportster radi o has four ways to search for and select music: by categor y, by
channel, by artist, and b y song title. Each search met hod is discussed in the secti ons which
follow.
Sear ching Cat egories
If you want to browse dif ferent entertainment categori es, push either Category button to
activate the category sea rch screen. (Figure 3)
Use the Category but tons to scroll through the mu sic and entertainment categor ies.
1.
When the category you wan t is displayed (for example, Rock), use the Rotary Knob to
2.
browse the available chan nels within the category. Pre ssing the DISP button while i n the
category search mode will change between Channel Name, Artist Name, and Song Title
to enable you to preview what is playing on other chan nels before making a selectio n.
When the channel you want is highlighted, press the Ro tary Knob. The channel will b e
3.
selected and the display will revert to the Default sc reen for the selected channel .
To exit the category mode without changing to a new ch annel, press and hold the DIS P
4.
button for one second.
Sear ching Cha nnels (Ch annel Lis t Mode)
It is possible to search for a different channel while listening to your current ch annel. Be sure
that the display shows th e Default display screen prio r to the following steps:
Press and hold the DISP b utton for two seconds to acti vate the channel list mode. T he
1.
channel list screen be di splayed, showing all availabl e channels regardless of cate gory.
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Pressing the DISP button while in the channel list mod e will change between channel
Figur e 4Figur e 4
name, artist name, and so ng title. (Figure 4) You can use this feature to search fo r a
specific artist, song, or show that may be playing at the time.
Turn the Rotary Knob to l ocate the channel you want.
2.
Press and release the Rot ary Knob to select the channe l. To exit the channel list m ode
3.
without changing to a new channel, press and hold the DISP button for one second.
Press and hold the DISP b utton
to enter the channel list mode
Press the DISP button aga in to
display the artist’s name s
Press the DISP button aga in to
display the song titles
Press the DISP button aga in to
return to the channel lis t
Note : If you are in the c hannel list mode and viewing a sports category channel lis t (NFL®
Zone, NHL® Zone, NBA® Zone), pressing the DISP button will toggle between t he team
names and the current sco re of any live play-by-play g ame.
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Enter Channel #
Figur e 5Figur e 5
Direct Tuning
Channels can be directly accessed by pressing and rele asing the Rotary Knob and the n
using the 0–9 keys to ent er the desired channel number . (Figure 5) Once the desired number
has been entered, the cha nnel will change and the disp lay will revert to the defaul t screen
for the selected channel. The radio will tune the cha nnel immediately if three num bers are
entered (for example, “0” , ”0 ”, “7”), but if just one or two digits are entered, th e radio will tune
to the new channel after three seconds.
Channel Presets
Channel presets allow you to store up to 30 of your fa vorite channels as presets fo r quick
access with the press of a button.
Sett ing C hann el Preset s
Presets are stored in thr ee banks, A, B, and C, each c ontaining 10 channel presets.
Press the BAND button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is
1.
shown in the lower right corner of the Default display screen.
Select the channel you wa nt to preset.
2.
Press and hold for two se conds the numbered preset but ton (0–9) in which you want t o
3.
store the channel.
The selected preset numbe r will flash and then remain lit on the display to show th at it
4.
has been memorized.
If the preset button you selected already has a channe l stored in it, the preset wi ll be replaced
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NYC Traffic
Figur e 6Figur e 6
with the newly stored cha nnel.
Reca lling Cha nnel Pres ets
The 10 presets in the act ive bank (A, B, or C) can be selected by pressing the 0 th rough 9
buttons.
Press the BAND button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is
1.
shown in the lower right corner of the default display screen.
Press the desired preset button 0–9 to recall the pres et. The channel will change a nd
2.
the display will revert t o the default display screen for the new channel, with the preset
shown in the lower right corner.
Jump Button
The SIRIUS Sportster radi o features a special button c alled Jump . This button can be programmed to jump to a chan nel which is accessed frequen tly and temporarily such as t raffic,
weather, news, or sports. This button allows you to qu ickly tune to a specific chan nel and then
tune back to the original channel by pressing the butt on again. (Figure 6)
Refer to the Jump Setting s section in the Menu Options section for information on c onfiguring the Jump button.
If the jump button is set to Traffic, pressing the Jum p button wil l take you to your stored
traffic channel. If your traffic report is not immedia tely available, the band indi cator on the
display will change to th e jump icon to indicate a jum p is active. Once your local traffic report
is ready, the radio will automatically tune to your st ored traffic channel. You may have to wait a
few minutes for your desi red report.
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Pressing the Jump button while the ra dio is searching will cancel the search. Pressing the
A-1
Figur e 7Figur e 7
Jump but ton after the radio has tuned to your traffic report will return to the channel to
which you had been listen ing immediately prior to pres sing the Jump button.
If the jump button is set to JumpSet, pressing the Jum p button wil l immediately tune to the
programmed channel. Pres sing the Jump button again will return to the channel to which
you had been listening im mediately prior to pressing t he J ump button.
Note : The jump button set ting remains the same regardl ess of which preset bank is c urrently
selected.
Channel Presets (P.TUNE Mode)
Sear ching for a Channe l Preset
It is possible to quickly search through all of your p resets using the Rotary Knob:
Press and hold the BAND b utton to enter the preset tun e mode (P.TUNE).
1.
The bottom right portion of the display will change to highlight the current preset num-
2.
ber. (Figure 7)
Turn the Rotary Knob in e ither direction to move throu gh the presets. The selected
3.
preset channel will begin to play as soon as you stop turning the Rotary Knob.
Only stored presets will be displayed, regardless of w hat bank they are stored in. Presets will
be grouped and displayed by preset bank and number (fo r example, A-1, A-2...B-1, B -2...C1,C-2...) and rotate thro ugh all the presets and retur n back to the beginning prese t.
To exit the preset tune m ode and return to Default dis play screen, press and hold t he B AND
button.
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A-1 Channel Name
A-2 Channel Name
A-3 Channel Name
A-4 Channel Name
A-5 Channel Name
A-6 Channel Name
A-1 Artist Name
A-2 Artist Name
A-3 Artist Name
A-4 Artist Name
A-5 Artist Name
A-6 Artist Name
A-1 Song Title
A-2 Song Title
A-3 Song Title
A-4 Song Title
A-5 Song Title
A-6 Song Title
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Pres et Tu ne L ist Mode
While in the preset tune mode, you can view your list of presets showing channel na me, artist
name, or song title, just like in the channel list mod e:
Press and hold the BAND b utton to enter the preset tun e mode (P.TUNE).
1.
Press the DISP button for two seconds which will bring up the preset tune mode dis-
2.
playing up to 6 preset ch annel names.
Pressing the DISP button again while in this mode will change between channel name,
3.
artist name, and song tit le list modes. (Figure 8) The name field will scroll only if the
length of the artist name or song title cannot be view ed in its entirety.
Use the Rotary Knob to se lect the desired preset.
4.
Press and release the Rot ary Knob to select the preset . The channel will change and
5.
the display will revert t o the P.TUNE display screen.
Press and hold the DISP b utton to
enter the preset tune mod e
Press the DISP button aga in to
display the artist’s name s
Press the DISP button aga in to
display the song titles
Press the DISP button aga in to
display the channel names
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Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions
Store Artist?
Store Song?
Figur e 9Figur e 9
This feature allows you t o capture and store informati on about the programming (art ist, song,
sports team, or traffic c ity) on the currently tuned c hannel, up to a total of 30 i tems. The radio
then continuously searche s 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
radio is initially powere d on, you will be alerted whe n the sports teams are playin g in a game
being broadcast. Also, wh ile listening to your SIRIUS radio, should one of the team s begin to
play a game, you will be alerted.
Stor ing A rtis t Names, Song Titl es, and S ports Tea ms to Mem ory
If you are listening to a song or other entertainment channel, or a sports team, an d wish to
save the artist, song, or sports team selection to mem ory for future S-Seek alerts, do the following:
For Artist Names or Song Titl es: If the currently tune d channel is a music or enter tainment channel, momentarily press and release the MEMO b utton. The radio will display a
menu to choose to store t he artist name or the song ti tle. (Figure 9)
If either the artist name or song title is not availab le to save, the choice will b e displayed
as unavailable. (Figure 1 0)
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Store Artist?
Song Unavailable
Artist Unavailable
Store Song?
Turn the Rotary Knob to h ighlight Store Artist or Store Song (when available) and p ress
Artist Stored
Store Song?
Store Artist?
Song Stored
Store NYG?
Store DAL?
Figur e 10Figur e 10
Figur e 11Figur e 11
Figur e 12Figur e 12
the Rotary Knob to save t he current selection to memor y.
If both the artist and so ng are available to save, you will be prompted again to sa ve which-
ever one you haven’t yet saved, song title or artist n ame. If you do not wish to sa ve, press
the MEMO button to exit. (Figure 11)
For Sports Games: If the current tuned channel is an N FL, NBA, NHL, or College play -
by-play sports broadcast, momentarily press and releas e the MEMO button. The radio will
display a menu to choose which sports team should be s aved to memory. (Figure 12)
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If either of the teams is not available to save, that team will be displayed as una vailable.
Store NYG?
Team2 Unavailable
Initial Game Alert
All Score Updates
Alert Type
Figur e 13Figur e 13
Figur e 14Figur e 14
(Figure 13)
Turn the Rotary Knob to h ighlight the desired sports t eam (when available) and pres s the
Rota ry Knob to save the c urrent selection to memory. T he next screen will ask which kind
of alert you wish to have . (Figure 14)
Initial Game Alert will p rovide an alert when the team you have chosen is playing a game.
All Score Updates will pr ovide an alert when the team you have chosen is playing a game,
and also when the scores are updated for the team.
Turn the Rotary Knob to h ighlight the desired alert an d press the Rotary Knob to sa ve the
selection to memory. (Fig ure 15)
If both teams are availab le to save, you will be promp ted again to save the other t eam.
(Figure 15) If you wish t o save the team, follow the s ame procedure as when saving the
first team. If you do not wish to save, press the MEMO button to exit.
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Store DAL?
NYG Stored
Store NYG?
DAL Stored
The radio will then rever t to the last active display mode.
Artist Stored X Used/Y Empty
Memory Full
Figur e 15Figur e 15
Figur e 16Figur e 16
Figur e 17Figur e 17
If the new alert was succ essfully stored in memory, an Artist/Song/Game Stored pop- up
screen followed by an X Used/Y Empty screen will be di splayed for one and two secon ds
respectively. X is the to tal number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the tota l number of
memory listings still ava ilable for storage. (Figure 1 6)
If the MEMO button is pre ssed, and all of the memory s paces are full, an Memory Full screen
will be displayed for one second. (Figure 17)
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Replace
Cancel
Artist Name/Song Title
Artist Name
Sports Team
Artist Name/Song Title
Sports Team
Replace X/Y
Figur e 18Figur e 18
Figur e 19Figur e 19
A Replace–Cancel screen w ill then be displayed which w ill allow you to choose wheth er to replace an existing alert s tored in memory, or to cancel storing the alert to memory. (Figure 18)
Turn the Rotary Knob to s elect whether to replace an e xisting alert or cancel savin g the alert
to memory. If you choose to cancel saving the alert, t he radio will revert to the l ast active
display mode. If you have chosen to replace an existin g alert, a listing of all the alerts stored in
memory will be displayed. (Figure 19)
Turn the Rotary Knob to h ighlight the alert that you w ould like to replace and pres s the Ro-
tary Knob to store the ne w alert. If the new alert was successfully stored in memor y, a Artist/
Song/Game Stored pop-up s creen followed by an X Used/Y Empty screen will be display ed
for one and two seconds r espectively. (Figure 17) X is the total number of listings stored in
memory, and Y is the tota l number of memory listings s till available for storage. T he radio will
revert to the last active display mode.
View ing P rogr am Inform ation sto red in Me mory
To view the program infor mation stored in memory:
Press and hold the MEMO b utton for three seconds to en ter the S-Seek mode. The
1.
program information store d in memory will be displayed in one-at-a-time page format .
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Memory 1/30 Memory 1/30
Artist Name
Song Title
League/College
Team
Song Seek On
Song Seek Off
Delete
Memory Recall
Yes
No
Delete
Figur e 20Figur e 20
Figur e 21Figur e 21
Figur e 22Figur e 22
Use the Rotary Knob to sc roll through the listings. Th is function allows you to rev iew
2.
previously stored program information. The information will be displayed as sports
league or college/team na me or artist name/song title. (Figure 20)
Dele ting a So ng Title Stored in Memory
To delete a song title st ored in memory:
Press and release the Rot ary Knob while in S-Seek mode . A pop-up screen displaying
1.
three selectable options, Song Seek On, Song Seek Off and Delete will be displayed.
(Figure 21)
Turn the Rotary Knob to h ighlight the Delete option.
2.
Press the Rotary Knob and a Delete confirmation screen will appear. (Figure 22)
3.
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Song Seek On
Song Seek Off
Delete
Memory Recall
Figur e 23Figur e 23
To permanently delete the program from your list, high light Yes using the Rotary Kn ob
4.
and press the Rotary Knob to confirm.
A Deleted popup screen fo llowed by an X Used/Y Empty s creen will be displayed for
5.
one and two seconds respe ctively. X is the total numbe r of listings stored in memor y,
and Y is the total number of memory listings still ava ilable for storage. The radio will
revert to the last active display mode.
Acti vatin g th e Song (S -Seek) Al ert
When S-Seek alerts are en abled, whenever the SIRIUS Sp ortster radio is turned on, i t automatically searches the ch annels to determine if a matc h exists with the program inf ormation
stored in radio’s memory. If one or more matches are f ound, a pop-up screen momenta rily
appears for two seconds w hich displays S-Seek Alert an d an audible beep tone will b e heard
indicating that a match w as found. The display then ch anges to the S-Seek Alert scr een
which displays the curren t matches. You can select the artist/song, title, or sport s game that
you wish to listen to. (N o stored match alert is provi ded for the currently tuned c hannel.) To
ensure that no duplicate entries are stored in memory, the radio will check the sto red data to
ensure the information ab out to be stored is not alrea dy in memory.
To turn on S-Seek alerts:
Press and hold the MEMO b utton for three seconds to en ter the S-Seek mode.
1.
Press and release the Rot ary Knob. A pop-up screen dis playing three selectable op-
2.
tions, Song Seek On, Song Seek Off and Delete are disp layed. (Figure 23)
Use the Rotary Knob to hi ghlight the Seek On option.
3.
Press and release the Rot ary Knob to turn on S-Seek.
4.
When the S-Seek option is on, when ever the radio is t urned on, it automatically se arches the
incoming channels to dete rmine if a match exists with the program information store d in the
S-Seek memory. If one or more S-Seek matches are found , a list appears. (Figure 24) You
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SIRIUS SEEK LIST
Artist Alert
182 Artist Name/So
181 Artist Name/So
180 Artist Name/So
179 Artist Name/So
178 Artist Name/So
MY GAME ZONE
179 Falcons @ Lions
187 Giants @ Cowboys
Figur e 24Figur e 24
Figur e 25 Figur e 25
can scroll through the li st and select a program using the Rotary Knob. Your select ion will be
tuned and the display wil l revert to the last active d isplay screen.
If a selection is not mad e within 10 seconds, the scre en will revert to the last ac tive display
screen and tuning mode.
Game Alert
The SIRIUS Sportster radi o can automatically identify when your favorite team is pl aying.
When a game is found, Game Alert is displayed and the My Game Zone screen is displa yed
listing the sports games which are currently being pla yed. (Figure 25) Use the Rota ry K nob to
select and tune to the de sired game.
Refer to the Game Alert s ection in the Menu Options se ction for information on sett ing your
favorite sports team. You can also use the S-Seek feat ure to add game alerts for ad ditional
teams. Refer to the Stor ing Artis t Na mes, Song Titl es, and S port s Tea ms t o Mem ory section
within the Memory (MEMO) and Song See k (S-Seek) Functi ons section for more information.
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Playlist
<<LIVE>>
Artist
Artist
Artist
Artist
Playlist
<<LIVE>>
Title
TitleArtist
Title
Title
Figur e 26Figur e 26
Instant Replay
The SIRIUS Sportster radi o is capable of storing the a udio of the channel to which you are
listening for later playb ack, approximately up to 44 m inutes depending upon the cha nnel to
which you are tuned. As s oon as you tune to a channel, the radio automatically begi ns storing
the audio, enabling you t o rewind at any time to repla y the audio again. If you are unable to
continue listening to a c hannel, but do not want to mi ss the broadcast, pressing th e Pl ay/
Paus e button will cause the radio t o mute the audio and mark the point in the broadcast
so you can resume listeni ng at a later time.
Paus e/Play button. When pressed, th is places the radio in the In stant Replay pause
•
mode which mutes the audi o.
Pressing and releasing th e Pl ay/Pause button again causes the ra dio to begin playing
the stored audio from the point at which the radio was paused. During playback, the radio
will continue to store th e live channel audio.
Pressing and holding the Play /Pause button changes the display t o a listing of the
artist’s names in the sto red audio, from the most rece nt to the oldest, beginning w ith an
entry called “Live”. Pres sing the DISP button will tog gle the display between the a rtist
name list and the song/pr ogram title list. (Figure 26) Use the Rotary Knob to highl ight a
song to play and press th e Ro tary Knob to select. Live may be chosen which will ex it the
Instant Replay mode, and the radio will resume playing the live broadcast.
Fast Forward button. This fast f orwards you through the store d audio.
•
Pressing and releasing th e Fa st-Forward button forwards to th e start of the next song
or program in the stored audio and playback automatica lly begins. Repeatedly pressi ng
and releasing the Fast-Fo rwar d b utton causes the radio to con tinue to move forward
in the stored audio to th e start of each next song or program until the end of the stored
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audio is reached. When th e end of the stored audio is reached, a beep will be heard (if the
Confirmation Tone option is enabled), the Instant Repl ay mode will be exited, and t he radio
will resume playing the l ive broadcast.
Pressing and holding the Fast -Forward button for one second a dvances the playback
forward in 10 second int ervals, which increases to 15 and then 30 second intervals
the longer the Fast-Forwa rd button remains pressed. Playback begins immediately
when the button is releas ed. When the end of the store d audio is reached, a beep wi ll be
heard, the Instant Replay mode will be exited, and the radio will resume playing th e live
broadcast.
Rewi nd button. This rewinds (mov es you backwards) through the stored audio.
•
Pressing and releasing th e Re wind button rewinds to the start of the current song
or program in the stored audio, and playback automatic ally begins. Repeatedly press ing
and releasing the Rewind bu tton causes the radio to continue to move backwards in
the stored audio to the s tart of each previous song or program until the beginning of the
stored audio is reached. If the beginning of the store d audio is reached, a beep wi ll be
heard (if the Confirmati on Tone option is enabled) an d playback will automatically begin.
Note : Depending upon wher e in a particular broadcast t he channel was selected, the start
of a song or program may not be available in memory. I f this occurs, the playback w ill start
from where the audio bega n to be stored.
Pressing and holding the Rewi nd button for one second rewinds playback in 10 sec-
ond intervals, which incr ease to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the Rew ind
button remains pressed. Playback begins immediately w hen the button is released. I f
the beginning of the stor ed audio is reached while rew inding, a beep will be heard and
playback will automatical ly begin.
Note : When the radio is t uned to another channel, all audio stored in the Instant R eplay
memory is erased and the tuned channel begins to play. Tuning to another channel ma y automatically occur if anothe r feature of the radio has be en programmed to do so.
Prog ress Bar. While playi ng from Instant Replay memory , status information is shown at
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the bottom of the radio’s display screen. (Figure 27)
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Progress Bar
Play Position Indicator
Instant Replay Mode
Instant Replay Time Position
The Instant Replay mode i con that is displayed at the bottom left of the screen ind icates the
Figur e 27Figur e 27
current mode.
Pau se mode. This indicat es that the radio is paused a nd muted.
Pla y mode. This indicate s that you are in the playbac k mode, listening to stored a udio.
Fas t Forward mode. This indicates that you are fast f orwarding through the stored
audio.
Rew ind mode. This indica tes that you are rewinding, o r moving backwards, through t he
stored audio.
The Progress Bar is a vis ual indicator of the status o f the Instant Replay memory. (Figure 28)
As the memory fills, the Progress Bar begins to fill f rom the left side providing a visual indication of how much of the I nstant Replay memory is fille d. The end of the bar indicat es the end
of the stored audio, wher e the live broadcast begins. When all available memory has been
used, the bar will be com pletely filled.
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-0:16:05
Progress Bar Showing
Amount of Memory Filled
End of Stored Audio
Beginning of Live Broadcast
A diamond-shaped Play Pos ition indicator is superimpos ed over the Progress Bar whic h pro-
-0:16:05
Play Position Indicator
-0:16:05
Play Position Indicator
Figur e 28Figur e 28
Figur e 29Figur e 29
Figur e 30Figur e 30
vides a visual indicator of the current playback posit ion in the Instant Replay mem ory. (Figure
29)
The Play Position indicat or shows your current listeni ng position in the stored aud io. When
you press the Play/Pause button to begin playback of the stored audio, this indicator will
begin to move to the righ t showing the progression of the playback through the Inst ant Replay
memory, provided that the memory is not full. (Figure 30)
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The portion of the Progre ss Bar behind the Play Positi on indicator shows how much y ou can
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Time Position of
Play Position Indicator
Play Position Indicator
Figur e 31Figur e 31
rewind in the Instant Rep lay memory, while the filled portion ahead of the Play Pos ition indicator shows how much you ca n fast-forward in the memory.
While you are in the play back mode, the radio continue s to store the audio from the channel.
Obviously, you will be un able to “catch up” to the liv e broadcast during playback, as new
audio is being stored at the same rate at which you ar e playing back the stored aud io. You
can use the Fast-Forward bu tton to skip ahead or exi t the Instant Replay mode, an d begin
listening to the live bro adcast again.
Should you press the Play /Pau se but ton to pause the playback, th e play position indicator
will stop moving and cont inue to provide a visual indi cation of your current positi on in the
Instant Replay memory.
When paused, and the Inst ant Replay memory is 10 secon ds from becoming full, two be eps
will be heard (if the con firmation tone option is enab led). When the memory is full , the radio
will automatically begin playback, and will continue t o store the channel audio, ov erwriting the
oldest portion of the aud io previously stored.
The Instant Replay Time P osition provides the exact am ount of time the Play Positio n indicator
is behind the live broadc ast, expressed as Hours:Minut es:Seconds, and displayed as a negative number. (Figure 31)
For example, if -02:40 is displayed, this would indica te that the Play Position ind icator is 2
minutes and 40 seconds be hind the live broadcast.
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Menu Options
Sirius ID
FM Transmitter
Game Alert
Settings
Time Based Features
Figur e 1Figur e 1
Menu Options
Menu options allows you t o set and/or change the vario us features and settings of t he SIRIUS
Sportster. To enter the m enu options, press and releas e the MENU button. The Menu Options
screen will be displayed. (Figure 1)
The menu options are navi gated by turning the Rotary K nob to highlight a selection in the
menu list and then press in the Rotary Knob to select the highlighted menu option. To exit a
menu, press the MENU butt on.
The following selections (shown in bold text) are avai lable from the Menu Options s creen, and
allow you to change the p arameters for the items liste d under the heading:
Siri us ID Time Base d Fe atures
FM T ransm itte r C lock
Game Aler t Alarm
Sett ings Program Alert
Jump Se ttings Auto Sh utdown
Display Options Sleep M ode
Memory Options Sign al In dica tor
Audio L evel Fact ory D efau lt
Confirm ation Ton e
Parenta l Control
Each of these menu option s are explained in the sectio ns which follow. Note that if a selection
is not made within 10 sec onds, the radio will exit the Menu Options screen and reve rt back to
the Default display scree n.
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Sirius ID
Figur e 2Figur e 2
This menu option displays your 12 digit SIRIUS ID (SID ) number. (Figure 2) The SID is unique
to each SIRIUS Sportster radio, and is required to act ivate your service. It is rec ommended
that you write this numbe r in the space provided near the end of this user guide. N o adjustments are allowed in this mode. To exit, press the Rot ary Knob or press the Menu bu tton.
FM Transmitter
The FM Transmitter menu o ption allows you to enable or disable the radio’s built-in FM transmitter, and select an FM frequency.
Turn ing t he F M Transmi tter On/O ff
To turn the FM transmitte r on or off:
Select the FM Transmitter menu option.
1.
Select the FM On/Off menu option.
2.
Select On to enable the F M Transmitter, or Off to disa ble the FM transmitter.
3.
Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.
Sele cting an FM Freque ncy
To select an FM frequency for the FM transmitter:
Select the FM Transmitter menu option.
1.
Select the FM Frequency m enu option.
2.
Use the Rotary Knob and C ateg ory buttons to adjust the FM frequency. The
3.
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Rota ry Knob adjusts in 0. 2 MHz increments and the Cate gory buttons adjust in 1
FM Frequency
88.1
Figur e 3Figur e 3
MHz increments. (Figure 3 )
Press the Rotary Knob to set the selected FM frequency .
4.
To exit FM Transmitter, p ress the MENU button.
Note that the FM Frequency screen can be accessed dire ctly by pressing and holding the
MENU button, or by pressi ng the FM Frequency button on the remote con trol.
Game Alert
Game Alert allows you to store your favorite sports te ams in memory. The SIRIUS Spo rtster
radio will constantly sca n the channels and will sound an alert when a sports team you stored
in memory is playing a ga me, or when there is a score update for a team, depending upon
which option you have cho sen for the sports team.
Sports teams which you ha ve selected and are currently playing will be displayed in a category called My Game Zone.
You may select one team f rom each sports league and th e college category, however,
more teams may be chosen by using the MEMORY (MEMO) fu nction. Refer to the Memory
(MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions section for mo re information to add additio nal
teams.
To choose teams to add to your stored game alerts:
Select Game Alert from th e menu options.
1.
Select the sports league or college category of the te am you wish to add. (Figure 4 )
2.
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NFL
NBA
NHL
College
Game Alert
None
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Atlanta Thrashers
Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
NHL COLLEGE
None
Alabama
Army
Auburn
Colorado
Initial Game Alert
All Score Updates
Alert Type
Figur e 4Figur e 4
Figur e 5Figur e 5
Figur e 6Figur e 6
Select the league team na me or college team name you w ish to add. (Figure 5)
3.
Note that for college tea ms, you will receive an alert for all teams playing for th at college. There are 30 colleg e teams currently licensed fo r broadcast by SIRIUS.
Select the type of alert you want for that team. (Figu re 6)
4.
Initial Game Alert: This option will sound an alert wh en the radio is powered on an d the
sports team is playing, a nd when the sports team begin s playing a game.
All Score Updates: This o ption does the same but in ad dition sounds an alert when t he
scores are updated for th e sports team.
To exit the Game Alert me nu, press the MENU button.
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Settings
Jump Settings
Figur e 7Figur e 7
The Settings menu allows you access the Jump Settings, Display Options, Memory Options,
Audio Level, Confirmation Tone, and Parental Control m enu options, which are descri bed in
the sections following.
Jum p s et tin gs
You can access the Jump Settings menu by pressing and holding the Jump button for t wo
seconds or by pressing the MENU button to enter Menu Options, selecting Settings, and then
selecting Jump Settings.
There are two options ava ilable for jump button settin gs: Traffic and JumpSet. (Fig ure 7) The
currently selected option is indicated by the jump icon.
Sett ing t he J ump Butto n to Traf fic
To set the jump button to jump to traffic reports:
Select the Traffic menu o ption. (Figure 8)
1.
Select the city for which you would like to hear traff ic reports. (Figure 7) (Use t he M ENU
2.
button to exit this menu without changing your current city selection, if desired).
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NYC
LAX
BOS
ATL
CHI
Figur e 8Figur e 8
Note : If the channel list has not yet been downloaded from the SIRIUS data stream, an Updat-
ing City List notificatio n screen will be displayed. W ait 10 minutes and then try s electing a
city again.
Sett ing t he J ump Butto n to a Ch annel
To set the jump button to any channel other than a tra ffic channel:
Select the JumpSet menu o ption. (Figure 7)
1.
Press the MENU button to exit the menu options and ret urn to the Default display
2.
screen. The jump button c an now be programmed by tunin g to your desired channel
and pressing and holding the Jump button for two secon ds, as described in the Setting
Channel Presets section.
Dis play opt io ns
The brightness and contra st of the radio’s display scr een may be adjusted. To adjus t these
settings:
Select the Display Options menu option.
1.
Select one of the followi ng two options:
2.
Brightness: You can set t he brightness for the LCD bac klight and keypad. Use the
Rota ry Knob to adjust the brightness up or down. The b ar graph at the bottom of the
display screen will move to indicate the change.
Contrast: This setting ad justs the relationship betwee n the background and the text on
the LCD display screen. U se the Rotary Knob to adjust the contrast up or down. The
bar graph at the bottom o f the display screen will mov e to indicate the change.
(Figure 9) Press the Rota ry K nob to select the setting .
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Figur e 9Figur e 9
To exit Display Options, press the MENU button.
Con fir m ton e
The SIRIUS Sportster radi o can sound an audio tone ale rt when the radio powers On a nd Off,
as well as when an S-Seek Alert is activated. The defa ult setting is On. To change the tone
options:
Select the Confirm Tone m enu option.
1.
Select On to enable the c onfirmation tone, or Off to d isable the confirmation tone.
2.
To exit Confirm Tone, pre ss the MENU button.
mem ory op tio ns
Memory Options provides f or turning the memory search function (S-Seek) On or Off. In addition, all 30 presets can be cleared.
To change the memory opti ons:
Select the Memory Options menu option.
1.
Select one of the followi ng menu options:
2.
Auto Memory Search: When this option is selected, you will be prompted to select On
or Off to turn the S-Seek function on or off.
Clear All Memory: Select this menu option to clear all presets. When selected, a Clear
All Memory confirmation s creen will be displayed. Sele ct Yes to clear all S-Seek pr esets
or No cancel.
To exit, press the MENU b utton.
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auD io le vel
Figur e 10Figur e 10
The audio output level of the SIRIUS Sportster radio c an be adjusted to fine tune t he audio
level for best performanc e. This is important when usi ng either the optional Home D ocking
Station or the optional M obile Docking Station. The au dio level setting affects bot h the line
output and FM transmitter output audio levels.
To change the audio level :
Select the Audio Level me nu option.
1.
A horizontal bar graph is displayed with a – sign to t he left and a + sign to the r ight.
2.
(Figure 10) Use the Rotar y Kn ob to adjust to the desir ed audio output level.
To select the new setting and exit, press the Rotary K nob.
3.
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pare ntal Co ntr ol
Parental Control
Lock / Unlock
Figur e 11Figur e 11
Figur e 12Figur e 12
The SIRIUS Sportster radi o has the ability to lock a c hannel (or channels) you do n ot want
others to access without your permission. Like the Ski p channel feature, the locked channel
will not appear when brow sing channels with the Rotary Kno b. In addition, when the anyone
tries to access the locke d channel using the Direct Tu ning function, an Enter Code screen will
be displayed and the chan nel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered.
Lock ing o r Un locking a Channel
To lock or unlock a chann el:
Select the Lock Options m enu option.
1.
Select the Lock/Unlock me nu option. (Figure 11) You wi ll need to enter the lock cod e to
2.
proceed. Refer to the fol lowing section for informatio n on how to set the lock code .
Select the channel you wi sh to lock or unlock from the channel list. (Figure 12) Pr essing
3.
the Rotary Knob will eith er add the text Lock next to the channel name to indicate that
the channel will be locke d, or unlock a locked channel by removing the text Lock.
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Chan ging the Lock/Unlo ck Code
Enter Code
# _ _ _ _
Figur e 13Figur e 13
The first time the Lock/Unlock menu is accessed, you m ust enter the default lock co de. The
default lock code is 0000 . This code can be kept or ch anged. To change the lock cod e:
Select the Lock Options m enu option.
1.
Select the Edit Code menu option.
2.
Enter the default lock co de (0000 ) or the current lock code if you have changed it from
3.
the default code.
The Enter Code prompt wil l be displayed. (Figure 13) E nter your new four digit code
4.
using the 0–9 number butt ons. You will then be prompte d to enter the new code again
to confirm.
When the new lock code is confirmed, the lock code is changed.
5.
Note : You can use this sa me method to edit the lock co de again once it has been cha nged
from the default code.
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Time-Based Features
The Time-Based Features m enu allows you access the Clock, Alarm, Program Alert, Auto
Shutdown, and Sleep Mode menu options, which are descr ibed in the sections followin g.
Clo Ck
The Clock menu option all ows you to setup the clock sh own on the Default display sc reen,
based on the format desir ed and the time zone in which you reside. The actual time is provided via the SIRIUS satelli te signal, and will automatic ally update based on the rece ived signal.
When the Clock menu optio n is selected, the following menu options are displayed:
Format: The clock format menu option allows for either 12-hour (default) or 24-hour display. Select the desired clock format.
Time Zone: Since the cloc k adjusts the time automatica lly, it is important to speci fy your
specific time zone. The f ollowing is a list of availab le time zones:
(GMT-9:00 ) Alaska Time Zone
(GMT-8:00 ) Pacific Time Zone
(GMT-7:00 ) Mountain Time Zone
(GMT-6:00 ) Central Time Zone
(GMT-5:00 ) Eastern Time Zone
(GMT-4:00 ) Atlantic Time Zone
(GMT-3:30 ) Newfoundland Time Zone
Select your particular ti me zone.
Daylight Savings Time: Yo u can activate this function if your area observes Dayligh t Sav-
ings Time. Select DST Observed (default) or DST Not Observed.
ala rm
The Alarm menu option all ows you to set the radio to t urn on at a specific time. Th e last
selected channel prior to shutdown will be played when the radio powers on.
When the Alarm menu optio n is selected, the following menu options are displayed:
Set Alarm: This menu opti on allows you to turn the ala rm feature on or off. Select On to
enable the alarm clock, o r Off to disable the alarm cl ock feature.
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Alarm Time: This menu opt ion allows you to set the ala rm time. Use the Category
buttons and the Rotary Kn ob to select the time when you want the radio to power on. (Default time is 12:00 PM). When the desired time is disp layed, press the Rotary Knob.
pro gra m ale rt
The Program Alert menu op tion allows you to program th e radio to switch to a select ed
channel at a specific tim e. When this menu option is s elected, the following menu o ptions are
displayed:
Program Time/Day: This me nu option allows you to choos e the time and day for the
program alert feature.
If Time is selected, use the Category buttons and Rot ary Knob to set the hours
and minutes. AM or PM wil l change automatically when t he AM or PM threshold has
been exceeded. When the d esired time is displayed, pre ss the Rotary Knob.
If Day is selected, the s creen displays a default day of Monday, with choices of Mo nday through Sunday. Selec t the desired day.
Channel: This menu option selects the channel to be pl ayed. Select the channel desi red.
Program Alert On/Off (Def ault is Off): Select Program Alert On to enable the Progra m
Alert feature or Program Alert Off to disable the Prog ram Alert feature.
aut o s hu tDo Wn
The Auto Shutdown menu op tion allows you to program th e radio to automatically shut off after a one hour period wit hout any user intervention. A fter 59 minutes of inactivity , a beep tone
will sound and a Cancel Auto Shutdown display prompt a ppears on the screen to allow you
to delay the automatic sh utdown. When the Auto Shutdown menu option is selected, se lect
Enable to activate the au to shutdown, or Disable to ca ncel an auto shutdown.
When the Cancel Auto Shutdown screen is displayed afte r 59 seconds and the beep is
heard, if you want to res et the auto shutdown feature press the Rotary Knob. The au to shutdown sequence will then r eset to 1 hour.
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sle ep mo De
The Sleep Mode menu optio n allows you to program the r adio to shutdown after a sele cted
period of time. When the Sleep Mode menu option is sel ected, the following menu opt ions are
displayed:
Off
15 Minute s
30 Minute s
45 Minute s
60 Minute s
Select the desired sleep time, or select Off to cancel a previously selected sleep time.
Signal Indicator
When using the optional H ome Docking Station or Boombo x indoors, it is important to aim the
antenna for maximum signa l reception. The Signal Indicator display screen visually shows the
strength of the signals b eing received. (Refer to the individual accessory installa tion guides
for more information.)
To view the SIRIUS signal strength:
Select the Signal Strength menu option.
1.
Two 10 segment horizontal bar graphs will be displayed (SAT and TER) with a – sign to
2.
the left and a + sign to the right. (Figure 14) SAT in dicates satellite signal stre ngth and
TER indicates terrestrial signal strength, if availabl e.
Adjust the antenna for ma ximum signal strength as desc ribed in the appropriate acce s-
3.
sory manual.
To exit, press the Rotary Kno b or press the MENU butto n.
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Signal Indicator
Figur e 14Figur e 14
Figur e 15Figur e 15
Factory Default
The Factory Default optio n will restore all original f actory settings in your SIRIU S Sportster
radio. Note that factory default will not reset the lo ck code if you have changed i t from the
default lock code.
To perform a factory defa ult reset:
Select the Factory Default menu option.
1.
Select Yes to restore all factory settings or select No to cancel and return to the Menu
2.
Options screen. (Figure 1 5)
If Yes is chosen, the rad io reverts to the original fa ctory settings for the follow ing parameters:
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All prese ts revert to empty
•
Reset to Normal Tuning Mode
•
Reset to default screen (with 2-line PDT display)
•
Reset pre vious power state setting to: O ff
•
FM Freque ncy Setting: 88.1MHz
•
FM Transm itter: On
•
Game Aler t: Clear all favorite teams
•
Jump Sett ings: Clear jump setting
•
Display B rightness: 80%
•
Display C ontrast: 50%
•
Auto Memo ry Search: On
•
Clear all S-Seek stored entries
•
Audio Lev el: -3dB
•
Confirmat ion Tone: On
•
Clock For mat: 12 Hour
•
Clock Tim e Zone: Eastern Time Zone
•
Clock Day light Savings Time: Observed
•
Alarm: Of f
•
Alarm Tim e: Cleared (12:00pm)
•
Program A lert: Off
•
Program A lert Time: Cleared (12:00pm)
•
Program A lert Day: Cleared (Monday)
•
Program A lert Channel: Cleared (184)
•
Auto Shut down: Disabled
•
Sleep Mod e: Off
•
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Troubleshooting
Symp tom Solu tion
SIRIUS Sportster
does not power on
SIRIUS Sportster
displays: Antenna Not
Detected
SIRIUS Sportster
displays: Acquiring
Signal
Audio static or loss of
clarity
No sound The audio cables are not connected, or the FM radio is set to the
Blown fuse, or the power cable is not properly connect ed.
Check for a bad fuse and check power cable connection
The satellite antenna is not connected to the radio do ck.
Check the satellite anten na connection to the dock.
No satellite signal is be ing received.
Check for obstacles over or around the satellite anten na.
Change the vehicle locati on to eliminate nearby obstac les
(bridges, overpasses, tre ss, buildings, etc.).
The FM frequency contains static.
Locate a quiet FM frequen cy on your vehicle radio and set the FM
transmitter frequency of the SIRIUS Sportster to match .
If using the AUX audio co nnector, check the cable conn ections.
wrong frequency. Check th e audio cables at the radio a nd the
radio. Tune the FM radio to the same FM frequency the SIRIUS
radio is tuned.
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Optional Accessories
The following optional ac cessories are available for p urchase from your SIRIUS reta iler to
maximize your SIRIUS expe rience:
SUBX 1 SIR IUS Plug and Play Univ ersal Boo mbox
The SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox is a portable docking station and audio
system for use with the S IRIUS Sportster radio. With t he built-in amplifier and spe akers, the
boombox delivers rich pow erful sound indoors or outdoo rs, and features an auxiliary input for
other audio devices,
Included with the boombox is an adjustable indoor/outd oor windowsill antenna with 2 0’ of
cable and an AC adapter.
SUPH 1 SIR IUS Universal Plug and Play Hom e Kit
The SUPH1 SIRIUS Universa l Plug and Play Home Kit is a compact docking cradle that positions the radio for easy viewing and operation. Design ed for quick and easy self-in stallation, it
includes all necessary ca bling to connect your SIRIUS radio to your home audio syst em.
The kit includes a compac t tabletop/desktop docking cr adle with FM output for wirel ess
connectivity, an audio ca ble for connection to any ste reo bookshelf system, an adju stable
indoor/outdoor windowsill antenna with 20’ of cable, a nd an AC Adapter.
SUPV 1 SIR IUS Universal Plug and Play Veh icle Kit
The SUPV1 SIRIUS Universa l Plug and Play Vehicle Kit i s a compact docking cradle th at
positions the radio for e asy wiring, viewing, and oper ation in a vehicle. Designed for quick and
easy self-installation, i t provides several mounting o ptions and includes all neces sary cabling
to connect your SIRIUS ra dio to your car audio system.
The SUPV1 SIRIUS Universa l Plug and Play Vehicle Kit w ill work with the Sportster 4 and
most new SIRIUS plug and play radios.
The kit includes a mobile docking cradle, a suction cu p vehicle mount, a vent mount , a cigarette lighter adapter, an d a magnetic antenna with 21’ of cable.
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SIRI US FM Dir ect Adapt er
The FM Direct Adapter acc essory redirects your vehicle ’s FM antenna signal when lis tening to
your SIRIUS radio using y our vehicle’s AM/FM radio. Wh en the SIRIUS radio is powere d on
the FM Direct Adapter aut omatically redirects the vehi cle’s FM antenna signal away from the
vehicle’s AM/FM radio, re ducing any interference which might be present from FM rad io station broadcasts. When the SIRIUS radio is turned off, the FM antenna signal is auto matically
redirected back to the ve hicle’s AM/FM radio. (Product number 14100.)
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Specifications
Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1V (Peak-to-Peak)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.3%
Signal-to-noise (S/N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greater than 75dB
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9-5.6 Volts, Negative Grou nd, DC
Operation Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20° to +8 5° C (-4° to +185° F)
Radio Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114.2 mm(W) x 62.5mm(H) x 16.9mm(D)
(4.5” W x 2.5” H x 0.6” D )
Radio Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121g (4.2 oz.)
Remote Control Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth). . . . .41m m(W) x 105mm(H) x 18mm(D)
(1.6”W x 4.1”H x 0.7”D)
Remote Control Battery Re quirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CR2025
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Fuse Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A Slow Blow
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8m (6ft.)
Antenna Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Profile Mag netic
Antenna Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ’ (single micro-cable)
Connector Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SMB (right-angle)
Audio Out Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/8” / 3.5mm Stereo Jack
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Warranty
12 M onth Warr anty
SIRIUS Sa tellite Radio Inc. (the “Compan y”) warra nts to th e origina l retail purchaser of this product
that shou ld this product or any part the reof, und er normal use and condition s, be pro ven defec tive in
material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such def ect(s) wi ll be
repaired or replaced with new or recondi tioned pr oduct (at the Comp any’s opt ion) with out charg e for
parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or repla cement wi thin the terms of this Warr anty, the product
is to be delivered with proof of warrant y coverag e (e.g. d ated bill of sale) , specifi cation of defect(s ),
transport ation prepaid, to the location shown bel ow under WARRANTY RETURN.
This Warr anty does not extend to the eli mination of extern ally gene rated sta tic or no ise, to c orrection
of antenn a problems, to costs incurred f or instal lation, r emoval or reinstal lation of the prod uct, or t o
damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers , accesso ries, or vehicle e lectrical systems.
This Warr anty does not apply to any prod uct or pa rt thereo f which, in the op inion of the Compa ny,
has suffe red or been damaged through alt eration, improper installat ion, mish andling, misuse, n eglect,
accident, or by removal or defacement of the fact ory seria l number/ bar code label(s). THE EXTE NT
OF THE CO MPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WA RRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE RE PAIR OR
REPLACEME NT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EV ENT, SHAL L THE COM PANY’S LI ABILITY
EXCEED TH E PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHA SER FOR T HE PRODUC T.
This Warr anty is in lieu of all other ex press war ranties o r liabili ties. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIE S, INCLUDING A NY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED T O THE DUR ATION OF T HIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTIO N FOR BRE ACH OF AN Y WARRANT Y HEREUNDER INC LUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTA BILITY MU ST BE BRO UGHT
WITHIN A PERIOD OF 48 MONTHS FROM DATE O F ORIGINA L PURCHAS E. IN NO CASE SHAL L
THE COMPA NY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENT IAL OR IN CIDENTAL DAMAGES F OR
BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EX PRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVE R. No
person or representative is authorized t o assume for the C ompany an y liabili ty other than expr essed
herein in connection with the sale of th is produc t. Some s tates do not allow limitati ons on ho w long
an implie d warranty lasts or the exclusi on or lim itation o f inciden tal or co nsequenti al damage so the
above lim itations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives yo u specifi c legal r ights and
you may a lso have other rights which var y from st ate to st ate.
WARRANTY RETURN: To obtain repair or rep lacement within th e terms o f this Wa rranty, p lease return prod uct to an authorized retailer o r call Cu stomer Se rvice at 1-800-869 -5187; pr oof of pu rchase
and descr iption of defect are required. Products to be ret urned to an approv ed warran ty statio n must
be shippe d freight prepaid.
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SIRIUS ID
Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS Sportste r in the space provided below .
SID: _______________________________________
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SIRI US Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474
customercare@sirius-radio .com
SIRI US Satellite Radio In c.
1221 Avenue of the Americ as
New York, NY 10020
1-888-539-7474
http://www.sirius.com
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SI RI US Sa tel li te Ra dio I nc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
(800) 869-5590
http://sirius.com
SIRIUS Sportste r SP4-TK1 with SUP V1 (01220 7a)
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