Sirius SR-H550 User Manual
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Home Receiver
SR-H550
User Guide
CONGRATULATIONS! Your new SR-H550 SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Home Receiver lets you enjoy
SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment in your Home. Use this guide to familiarize yourself with
the SR-H550’s features and capabilities. For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS
products, please visit http://www.siriusradio.com.
Table of Contents
FCC Warning .................................................................... 4
Safety Precautions ............................................................ 5
Cleaning the Receiver ....................................................... 5
SR-H550 Receiver Controls and Features........................ 7
Remote Control ................................................................. 8
Installing Batteries in the Remote................................. 8
Introduction ..................................................................... 10
Installing Y our SIRIUS Receiver...................................... 10
Installation/Wiring Precautions .................................. 10
Cabling Interconnections ........................................... 1 1
Installing/Positioning the Antenna .............................. 1 1
Connection Diagram .................................................. 11
Antenna Placement .................................................... 12
T esting Antenna Signal Strength ............................ 13
Operating the Receiver ................................................... 14
Activating your SIRIUS Subscription ......................... 14
CHANNEL Up/Down Buttons and ENT/SEL Button .. 15
Category Buttons Up/Down Buttons .......................... 15
Memory (MEMO) Button (S-SEEK Function) ............ 15
Display (DISP) Button................................................ 16
Menu (MENU) Button ................................................ 16
BAND Button (BAND)/Preset Tune (P. TUNE).......... 16
Scan Button ............................................................... 16
Keypad Buttons 0-9.................................................... 16
Basic Operation .............................................................. 16
Tuning By Category.................................................... 17
Content Listing Options (Look Ahead) ....................... 17
Direct Tuning.............................................................. 18
Setting/Using Channel Preset Buttons....................... 18
Preset List Mode ........................................................ 19
Display Button (DISP)................................................ 19
Memory Button (S-Seek Function) ............................. 20
Storing Song T itles or Sports Games ..................... 20
Replace/Cancel Options ........................................ 21
Viewing Programmed Information Stored in Memory. 22
Deleting a Artist/Song/S ports T eam Stored in Memory ... 23
Activating the S-Seek Alert Option ......................... 23
Menu Display Operations ................................................ 25
Sirius ID ..................................................................... 26
Game Alert ................................................................. 26
Display Settings ......................................................... 27
Confirm T one Options ................................................ 28
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Add or Skip ................................................................ 28
Lock Options .............................................................. 28
Lock/Unlock Default Code Function........................... 29
Edit Code ................................................................... 29
Audio Level Options ................................................... 29
Antenna Aiming .......................................................... 29
Memory Options......................................................... 30
Time Based Features................................................. 30
Clock ...................................................................... 31
Format .................................................................... 31
Time Zone .............................................................. 31
Daylight Savings Time (DST) Observance............. 31
Alarm Clock: .............................................................. 32
Set Alarm (Default = Off) ....................................... 32
Alarm Time ............................................................. 32
Program Alert ............................................................. 32
Time/Day ................................................................ 33
Channel.................................................................. 33
Program Alert On/Off ............................................. 33
Sleep Mode ................................................................ 33
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Factory Default........................................................... 34
Troubleshooting............................................................... 35
Specifications.................................................................. 36
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Safety Precautions
Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent fire and
avoid personal injury:
• The use suggestions contained in this user
guide are subject to any restrictions or
limitations that may be imposed by applicable
law—the purchaser should check applicable
law for any restrictions or limitations before
installing and/or operating this Receiver.
• Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.
• To avoid short circuits, never put or leave any
metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the
Receiver.
• If the Receiver emits smoke or unusual odors,
turn the power off immediately.
• Do not drop the Receiver or subject it to strong
shocks.
• If the LCD display on the Receiver becomes
damaged or broken, do not touch the liquid
crystal fluid. The fluid can be dangerous to your
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health. If the liquid crystal fluid contacts your
body or clothing, immediately wash it off with
soap and water.
• Do not open the Receiver.
• Do not install the Receiver in a position that
obstructs viewing of any home entertainment
component, such as a Television or stereo
system indicators and displays.
• Remember to provide a clear line-of-sight to
the front of the Receiver so that commands
from the Remote Control are not obstructed in
any way.
• By adhering to these safety precautions and
warnings, serious accidents and/or personal
injury can be avoided.
FCC Warning
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved
in this user guide. The user could lose the
authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
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Note: This Receiver complies with the
interference limits relative to a Class B digital
device, applicable under Part 15 of the FCC Rules
regarding installation in a residential environment.
These rules are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference. This
equipment may cause harmful interference to
radio communications if it is not installed and
used in accordance with these instructions.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
of more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and the Receiver.
• Connect the equipment to a different circuit
from the one to which the Receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio
technician for help.
Cleaning the Receiver
If the Receiver becomes dirty, turn its power off
and wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not use
hard cloths, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile
solvents to clean the Receiver. These may cause
damage to the plastic or remove indicator
characters.
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SIRIUS SR-H550 Satellite Radio Home Receiver Box Contents
Unpack your SIRIUS SR-H550 Satellite Radio Home Receiver and be sure that everything shown here is
present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Receiver fails to operate properly, notify the dealer
or retailer where you purchased the product immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original
receipt, carton, and packing materials in case you need to return or ship your Receiver in the future.
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1. POWER Button : Turns the Receiver On
and Off.
2. Remote Control Receiver: Receives signals
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the Category List Screen which displays SIRIUS
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5. Signal Indicator: When lit this indicates that
the Receiver is receiving the SIRIUS signal from
the antenna.
6. Standby Indicator: When lit this indicates that
the Receiver is turned off, but not unplugged.
7. Display Screen: This area displays tuning and
information about the Receiver.
8. Preset Number Buttons (0-9): Sets and selects
preset channels.
9. SCAN button: Causes the Receiver play each
Channel/Preset in ascending order for 10
seconds. Scan is terminated when the SCAN,
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ENT/SEL, CA TEGORY, or CHANNEL button is
pressed.
10. ENT/SEL Button: Selects an option displayed
on the screen.
11. DISPLAY (DISP) Button: Toggles display
between category/channel name and time/date.
Holding this button down switches the display
to the channel list mode.
12. MEMORY (MEMO) Button (S-Seek
Function): Saves and recalls Artist Names/
Song Titles and Sports Teams. You can store
up to 20 Artist Name/Song Title combinations,
or Sports Teams.
13. MENU Button: Used to access menu options
to change the Receiver setup and features.
14. BAND Button (P.Tune): Pressing and releasing
switches between the three preset banks (A, B.
C), which hold ten presets each. Pressing and
holding enables the “Preset Tune Mode”, which
allows for viewing and listening of stored presets
with the Channel Buttons.
Remote Control
The wireless remote control supplied with the
Receiver is capable of operating most of the
features from a remote location. Each button on
the remote control functions in the same way as
the button on the Receiver. For a full description
of a keypad button or function, refer to the
sections in this user manual where they are
described. For optimal operation of the remote
control, always aim it toward the Remote Sensor
on the front panel of the Receiver.
Installing Batteries in the Remote:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Install the two AAA batteries as indicated.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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1. POWER: Turns the Receiver ON and OFF.
2. DISPLA Y: Allows the user to choose one of three
ways of presenting the Artist Name and Song
Title information on the display screen.
3. DIRECT: Allows for direct channel entry using
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the number buttons.
4. CH+/-: Used to access channels in ascending
and descending order. Also used for navigation
through the Receiver’s menus.
5. MEMO: Used to capture and store current
program information.
6. MENU: Used to access “Menu Options” which
displays the Receiver setup menu plus other
feature/function adjustments.
7. CAT+/-: Used to access program categories in
ascending and descending order.
8. SEL: Used to confirm selection in various lists
and menus.
9. BAND: Used to switch between the 3 preset
bands (A, B, and C) and to activate preset
tuning.
10.0-9: These buttons are used to directly enter a
desired channel number. They are also used
when entering and recalling preset channel
numbers into memory.
11. MUTE: Allows the user to silence the audio.
12.PREV: Returns to the previously selected
channel.
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Introduction
The SIRIUS Home Satellite Radio Receiver must
be connected to the windowsill antenna (supplied)
to process the SIRIUS signal. The Receiver
recognizes and decodes the incoming SIRIUS
program information and provides an audio signal
to your stereo receiving equipment or other audio
output equipment.
NOTE: The SIRIUS signal can be received and
processed virtually anywhere as long as there are
no obvious obstructions such as nearby buildings,
high terrain, parking garages or tunnels which
would block the satellite antenna from having a
clear view of the sky. The Receiver is typically
installed in an accessible location close to your
stereo receiving equipment to permit integration
as part of your home stereo system.
Installing Your SIRIUS Receiver
You can begin to enjoy Sirius Satellite Radio as
soon as the Receiver installation is complete. Set
up your Receiver using the following installation
instructions.
Installation/Wiring Precautions
1. Make sure the power supply adapter cable is
not connected to an AC wall outlet until all
interconnections have been made and
verified. The power supply adapter cable
should be connected last.
2. Do not install the Receiver in the locations
exposed to direct sunlight or in areas subject
to extreme temperatures.
3. Incorrect installation may cause damage to
the system.
4. During antenna placement/installation, refer
to the Antenna Placement procedure on page
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Cabling Interconnections
Set up your system using the diagram at the right
and by following the installation instructions, or
enlist the help of a professional installer.
Installing/Positioning the Antenna
For best reception, the supplied antenna should
be placed near a window; some repositioning may
be required to achieve optimum results. The
following guidelines are recommended:
1. Terrestrial repeaters are located in major cities.
In those areas, it may be possible to locate the
windowsill antenna away from a window and
still get satisfactory reception.
2. You can also place the antenna outside (on a
roof structure), provided it is clear of any
overhead obstructions.
NOTE: Because of the orbiting characteristics of
the SIRIUS satellites, the strength of the SIRIUS
signal may change over time. In most cases
however, the signal should be available
continuously. If you experience a loss of signal or
audio, reposition the antenna inside the home or
outside as necessary.
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Antenna Placement
Consult the map for the direction in which to point
the antenna. Aim the portion of the antenna with
the logo on it toward the location indicated by the
X on the map. To ensure strong reception in your
home, observe the following antenna placement
considerations:
1. BEST reception can be achieved by placing the
antenna outside on the roof. The antenna is
waterproof. This position will afford the best
view of the sky for best reception. When placed
in this location, an antenna extension cable
may be required.
2. BETTER reception can be achieved by placing
the antenna outside a window, or by mounting
it to the side of the house. In either case, try to
achieve the best possible clear view of the sky.
3. GOOD reception can be achieved by placing
your antenna in or near a window, since
terrestrial transmitters are used in major
metropolitan areas to boost signal strength. In
these cases, the antenna can be placed inside
the home. Try to achieve a clear unobstructed
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view of the sky.
Area 1: Aim East , Northeast, or Southeast
Area 2: Aim North or Northeast
Area 3: Aim North or Northwest
Area 4: Aim West, Northwest or Southwest
Area 5: Aim Straight Up
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