Sirius Satellite Radio SR4000 User Manual

Sirius Satellite Radio

1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020

(800) 869-5590

www.sirius.com

SR4000 Receiver User Guide

SR4000-OM (Rev. 1, April 2004)

CONGRATULATIONS!

Your new Orbiter™ portable Plug-n-Play receiver lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SH4000 Home Docking Station, SM4000 Mobile Docking Station, or the SB4000 Portable Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of Orbiter’s features and capabilities.

For the latest information about this and other Orbiter products, visit www.sirius.com

Table of Contents

Box Contents ................................................................... 3

Safety Precautions .......................................................... 3

Orbiter Controls and Features ......................................... 6

Remote Control Functions ............................................... 7

Activating your SIRIUS Subscription ............................... 8

Basic Operation ............................................................... 9

Changing Channels ..................................................... 9

Display Button ............................................................ 9

Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song) .... 10

Direct Tuning ..............................................................11

Setting Channel Presets ........................................... 12

Recalling Channel Presets ....................................... 12

Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode) ...... 12

Preset Tune List Mode ............................................. 13

Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions 14

Menu Display Options .................................................... 17

Sirius ID ..................................................................... 17

Display Settings ........................................................ 18

Confirm Tone Options ................................................. 18

FM Transmitter .......................................................... 19

Channel Add or Skip .................................................. 19

Lock Options .............................................................. 20

Audio Level ................................................................. 21

Antenna Aiming .......................................................... 21

Memory Options ........................................................ 22

Time-Based Features ................................................. 22

Factory Default .......................................................... 25

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 26

Specifications................................................................. 27

Optional Accessories ..................................................... 28

Warranty ........................................................................ 30

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Box Contents

Unpack your Orbiter Receiver carefully and make sure that everything listed here is present:

1 x Orbiter Receiver

1 x Remote Control (Batteries Not Included)

If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Orbiter Receiver fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your Receiver in the future.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Take the following precautions to prevent traffic accidents and avoid personal injury:

• Installation must be performed according to this user guide. Sirius Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the procedures in this manual.

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

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

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

• Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident.

Warning

Take the following precautions to prevent fire and avoid personal injury:

• To avoid short circuits, never put or leave any metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit.

• If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately and consult your Orbiter retailer.

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

• If the LCD display becomes damaged or broken, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid. The fluid can be dangerous to your health. If the liquid crystal fluid contacts your body or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and water.

Caution

Take the following precautions to keep the unit in proper working order:

• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power supply with a negative ground connection.

• Do not open the unit.

• Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to high levels of humidity, moisture, or dust.

• When replacing a fuse, use only a new one with the proper rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause the unit to malfunction.

• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

Note

If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly:

• Turn the unit’s power off, wait 5 – 10 seconds, then turn the power on again.

• If the unit still malfunctions, turn the unit’s power off, remove it from the cradle, wait 5 – 10 seconds, replace it in the cradle and turn the power back on. If the problem persists, consult your Orbiter retailer.

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 made.

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Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and SR4000 Receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the SR4000 Receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Cleaning the Unit

If the unit becomes dirty, turn its power off and wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents to clean the unit. These may cause damage or remove indicator characters.

Warning

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

Orbiter Receiver Controls and Features

1. POWER Button : Turns Receiver

On and Off; exits the Channel, Category, Song & Artist List modes.

2. Rotary Knob & Select Button:

Navigates through display screens and makes selections of items highlighted on the display. Rotating clockwise (CW) increases or moves up in the menus. Rotating counterclockwise (CCW) decreases or moves down in the menus.

3. CATEGORY Up/ Down Button:

Navigates through Category List Screen which displays Sirius Channel Categories.

4. Display (DISP) Button: Changes text size of artist names and song titles.

5. Menu Button: Used to access menu options to make setup and feature changes.

6. Preset Number Buttons (0-9): Sets and selects preset channels.

7. Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls

artist names and song titles. You can store up to 20 artist/song title combinations.

8. Band Button (P.Tune): Pressing and releasing switches between preset banks A, B, and C, which hold 10 presets each. Pressing and holding enables “Preset Tune Mode”, which allows for viewing and listening of stored presets with turn of Rotary Knob.

9. Remote Control Receiver: Receives signals from the included wireless remote control.

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Remote Control Functions

1. POWER Button : Turns Receiver ON and OFF.

2. CH+/ CH-/ CAT+/ CAT- Buttons: Navigate through channels, categories,

and display screens.

3. Mute Button: Mutes audio.

4. PREVIOUS (PREV) Button: Navigates back to previous channel.

5. DIRECT Button: Accesses channels directly by number.

6. SELECT (SEL) Button: Press to select items highlighted on the display;

hold-down to jump to the previously-received Channel.

7. MENU Button: Enters and exits the Setup Mode.

8. MEMORY (MEMO) Button: Saves & recalls song & artist information; sets

Parental Lock code number.

9. DISPLAY Button: Changes text size of artist names and song titles.

10. BAND Button: Switches between preset bands A, B, and C.

11. Number Buttons (0-9): Selects channels directly and by preset.

Installing Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Install two “AAA” batteries.

3. Replace the battery cover. Note: Batteries are not included

Activating your SIRIUS Subscription

Before you can listen to the SR4000 Receiver, you must subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s service.

1. Make sure that the SR4000 Receiver is properly connected and that its antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS satellite signal (see Docking Station

Installation and/or Boombox User Manuals for details).

2. Press the power button to turn the SR4000 Receiver ON. After displaying the SIRIUS logo, the Receiver will update all SIRIUS channels. The display will read “UPDATING STREAMS” on the top line and “X% Completed” (0%-20%-40%-60%-80%-100%) on the bottom line until the update completes.

NOTE: Don’t push any buttons or perform any operations until updating has been completed.

Once updated and the SIRIUS channels are received, the display will change to “Call 1-888-539SIRIUS to Subscribe” and will place you in SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s Preview Channel. Channel 184 is the SIRIUS preview channel. You will not be able to tune to any other channels until you activate your SIRIUS subscription.

4. Press the MENU button to enter the “Menu Options” mode. The “Sirius ID” menu option will now be highlighted.

5. Push on the Rotary Knob to select “Sirius ID”. This will display your unit’s unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID Number. This SID number should also be available on the SR4000 Receiver packaging. Write the number down and have your credit card handy. A space has been provided at the end of this manual to write your SID.

Contact SIRIUS on the Internet: https://activate.siriusradio.com/

Follow the prompts to activate your subscription.

You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).

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Basic Operation

After you have successfully activated your SIRIUS subscription, the Normal Operation (Default ) screen will appear (Below): Use the Rotary Knob to select channels.

• The selected channel will automatically start playing. The name and artist of the currently playing song will scroll across the display.

3-Digit Channel Number

Auto Sizing/ Scrolling Song Title

8-Character Category Name

Default Screen

Channel Name

Auto Sizing/ Scrolling Artist Name

Clock

Band/Preset Bank Number

Changing Channels

Turning the Rotary Knob clockwise will increase, or move up to the next channel. Turning the Rotary Knob counterclockwise will decrease, or move down to the next channel.

Display Button

Pressing the DISP button from the Default display toggles between the artist name/song title and large character displayed text. In doing so, this will change the character size and cause the field to scroll. This feature is useful when viewing the display at a distance.

NOTE: The displayed text will scroll only if the length of the artist or title cannot be viewed in its entirety. Pressing and holding the Display button will enter the channel list mode.

Pressing DISP will switch between these two display views

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