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Satellite Radio Plug & Play Receiver
User Guide
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Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Sportster 4 Plug-n-Play Receiver ® Your new SIRIUS Sportster™ 4 Plug-n-Play Receiver lets you enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SUPH1C SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit, SUPV1C SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, or the SUBX1C SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of SIRIUS Sportster’s features and capabil
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Table of Contents Table of ConTenTS 2 WaR n Ing and SafeTy InfoR maTIon 4 IC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CoP yRI ghTS & TRademaR k S
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Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Confirm Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Memory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Parental Control . . . .
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Warning and Safety Information IC Caution “Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.” “To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication”. “Thi
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3. If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical care. Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident. • Do not operate the SIRIUS Sportster in a way that might divert your attention from driving safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accor- danc
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o perating Temperature The SIRIUS Sportster is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving the unit in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Extreme temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations can degrade the performance of the LCD display screen, and possibly damage it. Cleaning and maintenance If the SIRIUS Sportster becomes dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Do not use hard cloths, strong c
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Copyrights & Trademarks © 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “NFL” and the NFL Shield logo, and the NFL Sunday Drive name and logo 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 trademark
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Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Sportster SP4 receiver: S Sp po or rt ts st te er r S SP P4 4 R Re ec ce ei iv ve er r R Re em mo ot te e C Co on nt tr ro ol l V Ve eh hi ic cl le e d d o oc ck ki in ng g S St ta at ti io on n [ Package Contents ]
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S Su uc ct ti io on n C Cu up p m mo ou un nt t V Ve en nt t m mo ou un nt t & & C Ci ig ga ar re et tt te e l l i ig gh ht te er r e ex xt te en nd de ed d V Ve en nt t h h o oo ok ks s a ad da ap pt te er r a an nt te en nn na a m mo ou un nt ti in ng g S Sc cr re ew ws s a al lc co oh ho ol l S Sw wa ab b m ma ag gn ne et ti ic c a an nt te en nn na a C Co ov ve er r/ /T Ta ai il l Unpack your SIRIUS Sportster receiver carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If
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Controls SIRIUS Sportster Reference Guide Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the buttons and controls of the SIRIUS Sportster. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 f f i ig gu ur re e 1 1 1. Menu Button: Used to access the Menu Options to make setup and feature changes. Pressing and holding the MENU button accesses the FM Transmitter setup menu to change the frequency of the FM transmitter. [ Controls ] 10
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2. Category Buttons: Navigates through the category list screens which displays the SIRIUS channel categories. 3. Display (DISP) Button: Changes text size of artist names and song titles on the display screen. In list mode, it toggles between channel name, artist name and song title. Press- ing and holding this button enters the channel list mode, or will exit a list mode. 4. Power Button: Turns the receiver On and Off. 5. Rotary Knob & Select Button: Navigates through display screens and make
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Remote Control Reference Guide Figure 2 and the section following identify the buttons of the remote control. 1 9 2 10 3 4 11 12 13 5 14 6 7 15 8 16 f f i ig gu ur re e 2 2 1. Power Button: Turns the receiver On and Off. 2. Channel Buttons: Navigates through channels and display screens. 3. Category Buttons: Navigates through categories and display screens. 4. FM Frequency Button: Accesses the FM Transmitter menu to change the frequency of the FM transmitter. [ Controls ] 1
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5. MENU Button: Used to access the Menu Options to make setup and feature changes. Pressing and holding the MENU button accesses the FM Transmitter setup menu to change the frequency of the FM transmitter. 6. BAND Button: Pressing and releasing this button switches between the preset banks A, B, and C, which hold 10 presets each for a total of 30. Pressing and holding this button enables the Preset Tune Mode, which allows for viewing and browsing of stored presets. 7. Memory (MEMO) Button (S
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Getting Started SIRIUS suggests professional installation of this product in your vehicle. Professional instal- lation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location, installation of the antenna, and routing all the neces- sary wires and cables. An installer will have the necessary audio connection accessories to provide optimal audio output of the SIRIUS receiver directly to your vehicle’s audio system. Ask your S
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that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your SIRIUS radio. Once you have 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 preset. 2. Turn on your SIRIUS radio. Press and hold the MENU button to access the FM channel number list on your SIRIUS radio. Tune to the channel that matches the SIRIUS preset on your vehicle radio. Refer to the Menu Options/FM Transmitter se
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FM TRANSMITTER OFF f f i ig gu ur re e 2 2 NOTE: Refer to your vehicle radio manufacturer’s guidelines for correct installation. NOTE: If the “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connection is on the back of your vehicle radio, you may want to consider professional installation. (Figure 3) FM TRANSMITTER OFF f f i ig gu ur re e 3 3 Cassette adapter If your vehicle radio has a cassette player: 1. Purchase a Cassette Adapter at your local electronics retailer. 2. Connect the adapter between the “AUDIO OUT” o
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SIRIUS fm d irect adapter If your vehicle radio does not have an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack, the SIRIUS FM Direct Adaptor provides a wired connection between your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle radio, elimi- nating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless FM connection. (Figure 5) FM 90.1 DIRECT ADAPTER f f i ig gu ur re e 5 5 Professional installation may be required. See your local SIRIUS retailer. [ Getting Started ] 1
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Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service. To subscribe, do the following: 1. Be sure that the SIRIUS Sportster is correctly installed, is in the vehicle or home dock, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal. 2. Turn on the SIRIUS Sportster. After the startup sequence, it will update the SIRIUS channel line-up. Wait until the channel updates have completed before pressing any
