Sirius Satellite Radio 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

© 2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo and channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “NFL” and the NFL Shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. “NBA” and the NBA silhouette logo are registered trademarks of NBA Properties, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. Hardware, subscription and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some equipment.

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Factory Default........................................................... 34

Troubleshooting............................................................... 35

Specifications.................................................................. 36

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

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.

Digital Satellite Radio Receiver

SR-H550 Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner

CHANNEL

POWER

CATEGORY

3 5

SIGNAL

STANDBY

SR-H550 Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner

POWER

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1. POWER Button : Turns the Receiver On and Off.

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

∧ ∨∧ ∨

∧ ∨

∧ ∨∧ ∨

3. CHANNEL Buttons (

))

): Navigates through

))

channels and display screens, and highlights

∧∧

∧

items on the display. Pressing the

∧∧

button

increases or moves up in the menus. Pressing

∨∨

∨

∨∨

the

button decreases or moves down in the

menus.

4. CATEGORY Buttons (< >): Navigates through the Category List Screen which displays SIRIUS Channel Categories.

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2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

678910

SCAN ENT/SEL DISP

MENU BAND

MEMO

12 13 14

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 (1-10): 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,

Continued...

ENT/SEL, CATEGORY, 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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DIRECT

DISP

CAT- SEL

CH+

CH-

3 2

4 7 4 6

CAT+

12 5

MEMO

7 8

BANDMENU

1. POWER: Turns the Receiver ON and OFF.

2. DISPLAY : 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.

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

12.

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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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Connection Diagram

Power Supply

DC12V IN

To Auxiliary Audio Input of Stereo or Entertainment System

Antenna

STEREO OUT

TOSLINK

OPTICAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUTPUT

S/PDIF COAX Digital Output to Digital Optical Input of Stereo or Entertainment System

ANTENNA

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

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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