User Guide Sportster 5 Satellite Radio
Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Sportster SP5 Plug-n-Play Radio Your new SIRIUS Sportster™ SP5 Plug-n-Play Radio lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SUPH1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit, SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, or the SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of SIRIUS Sportster’s features and capabilities.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . General Precautions . . . . . . . . . Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 .6 .7 .7 .
Direct Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions. Instant Replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM Transmitter Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sirius ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . .
Warning and Safety Information FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. General Precautions Liquid Crystal Precautions If the LCD screen on the SIRIUS Sportster is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fluid. If any of the following situations happen, take the action indicated: 1.
• To avoid short circuits, do not open the unit, and 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 disconnect the unit from any power source. • Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks. • If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn the unit off, wait 10 seconds, and then turn it on again.
Cleaning and Maintenance If the radio or accessories become dirty, turn the power off and wipe them clean with a soft cloth. Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio. Cigarette Lighter Adapter The Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12VDC power system.
Copyrights & Trademarks © 2007 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.
Package Contents The following items are included with your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 radio: Sportster SP5 Radio Remote Control Vehicle Dock [ Package Contents ] 11
Suction Cup Mount Magnetic Antenna 12 [ Package Contents ] Vent Mount & Extended Vent Hooks Antenna Cover/Tail Mounting Screws Cigarette Lighter Adapter Alcohol Wipe
FM Extender Antenna Suction Cups (2) Self Adhesive Cable Guides (3) Unpack your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Sportster radio 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 radio in the future.
Installation SIRIUS suggests that you have your Sportster SP5 professionally-installed in your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the Vehicle Dock, installation of the antenna, and proper routing of all the necessary wires and cables.
A. B. A. B. Figure 1 Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be attached to the vehicle dock and installed as described in the following sections.
Suction Cup Mount Method (A) The suction cup mount may be attached to your vehicle’s windshield. Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield. To mount the vehicle dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follows: 1. Attach the vehicle dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws. (See Figure 2.) Attach Dock to Mount with Included Screws Figure 2 2.
3. Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3) and position the suction cup mount on the windshield or other location you have chosen. Press the cam lever all the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to firmly adhere the suction cup. (To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.
Vent Mount Method (B) To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as follows: 1. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to Figure 4 and install the longer vent hooks into the vent mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent hooks as shown. Remove End Cap Slide Short Vent Hooks Out Slide Extended Vent Hooks In Replace End Cap Figure 4 2.
3. Refer to Figure 6 and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in your 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 drop down and hook the rear of the vent louver (see Figure 7). Once the hooks have grasped a vent louver, the tension springs A will keep the vent mount hooked to the louver.
4. The angle of the vehicle dock may be changed by changing the position of foot D on the vent mount to a different adjustment hole. (See Figure 8.
Installing the Magnetic Antenna Caution Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail, we recommend that you install the antenna at or above room temperature (68° F). The adhesive on the Rubber Cover/Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at temperatures lower than this. Warmer temperatures will also make it easier to route of the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and in other areas in the vehicle.
Figure 9 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles. These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna: Sedan/Coupe Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van Convertible Figure 9 • Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof, near the rear window. • Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the windshield.
Follow this procedure to mount the antenna: 1. Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna. 2. Attach the Rubber Cover/Tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 10, and press the antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail. The Rubber Cover/Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.
CABLE ROUTING After you have mounted the antenna you can route the antenna cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of vehicle: Sedan/Coupe, Pickup Truck, SUV/Mini-Van and Convertible. Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http://www.sirius.com. Click on the Install/Activate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips.
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: 1. Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a plastic putty knife or similar object to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer. 2.
Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 12 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a pickup truck. ANTENNA 1. Route Cable Under Rubber Molding Around Windshield 2. Continue Tucking Cable Under Molding To Bottom of Windshield 5. Bring Cable Out to SIRIUS Receiver Location 4. Bring Cable out from Weatherstripping and Route Under Carpet 3. Route Cable Out of Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Door Opening. Continue to Bottom of Door Opening.
5. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock. SUV/Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 13 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in an SUV or a Mini-Van. Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: 1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Seal Around Hatch Opening 4. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS Receiver Location ANTENNA 3.
2. Route the cable through the SUV’s main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. 3. Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console.
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: 1. Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut. 2. Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could crimp or cut it.
DO Mount the antenna on the roof where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions. DO Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it.
DO Use the supplied Rubber Tail Cover to protect the antenna cable. DO NOT Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. DO NOT Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars.
DO NOT Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof. DO NOT Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.
DO NOT Don’t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof. Use the supplied rubber tail/ cover as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning. After you’ve routed the cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock, connect the antenna cable to the A NT connection on the right side of the Vehicle Dock. (See Figure 15.
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the 5VDC connector on the back of the Vehicle Dock. (See Figure 16.) Cigarette Lighter Adapter Vehicle Dock (Left Side) 5V DC Connection 12V Power Outlet 5VDC AUDIO Figure 16 Note: Do not power the Vehicle Dock directly from your vehicle’s 12VDC power system without using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter. This could damage the Vehicle Dock, your SIRIUS radio or both.
Connecting Your SIRIUS Radio to Your Vehicle’s Audio System There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 to your vehicle’s audio system: Direct Connection or Wireless Connection. Which one will perform best in your vehicle depends on your vehicle’s audio system. For the latest information go to http://www.sirius.com/vehicleinstallation.
Direct FM Audio Connection If your vehicle’s audio system does not have an Aux In/Line In connection, a SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter (sold separately) will provide the next best quality connection between your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle radio.
Cassette Adapter If your vehicle’s audio system has a cassette player you can purchase a cassette adapter from your local electronics retailer or from SIRIUS at http://shop.sirius.com. Plug the adapter’s connector into the A UDIO jack on the left side of the Vehicle Dock, and insert the adapter into your vehicle’s cassette player. (See Figure 20.
Wireless Connection If you cannot connect your SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle’s audio system, your SIRIUS radio contains an FM transmitter that will ‘broadcast’ its audio to your vehicle’s FM radio. To use this you need to tune the SIRIUS receiver’s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that’s not being used in your area (If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your SIRIUS radio.) See Figure 21. Vehicle FM Antenna FM Transmit 90.
7. Highlight and select FM1. (FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area.) See Figure 24, left. 8. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the FM frequency that matches the channel that you preset on your vehicle radio, then press the SELECT button to select it. (See Figure 24, right.) Figure 24 To listen to your SIRIUS radio, turn your SIRIUS radio ON, then turn your vehicle’s FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in Step 2, on page 38.
Because of the different kinds and locations of radio antennas found in different vehicles, SIRIUS suggests that the FM Extender Antenna be professionally installed in your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install the Extender Antenna, knowledge of your vehicle for locating its radio antenna, and routing the cable and connecting it to your SIRIUS radio.
• On-Glass Type Radio Antenna: Wires on the window glass of the vehicle, usually near the top of the window. It may be located on the windshield glass, the rear window glass, or a rear side window in some SUV and mini-van type vehicles (and other vehicles). It will look similar to the rear window defroster wires found in many vehicles. • “Shark-Fin” Type Radio Antenna: A device resembling a shark fin (or other shape) located on the vehicle roof above the rear window.
The FM Extender Antenna should be mounted inside the vehicle, as close as possible to the vehicle antenna. A test mounting should be done first using the included suction cup mounts to test the installation. Once you find a location that provides good results, you will remove the suction cups and permanently adhere the FM Extender Antenna using the supplied adhesive mounts. To install the FM Extender Antenna in your vehicle, follow these instructions: 1.
Mount FM Extender Antenna at Edge of Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna. Vehicle Antenna Alternate Mounting Location on Adjacent A-Pillar. Figure 26 Mount FM Extender Antenna at Edge of Rear Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna. Vehicle Antenna Alternate Mounting Location on Adjacent B-Pillar.
b. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Aerial-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna. For vehicles where the 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 below the vehicle antenna, or installed into the vehicle’s headliner, directly under the vehicle antenna.
orientation. The wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view. (See Figures 29 & 30) • If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna into the headliner, remove the suction cups and tuck the wire into the headliner, stretched taut and straight, and centered directly above the vehicle’s antenna.
d. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Shark-Fin Type Roof-Mounted Antenna. For vehicles where the radio antenna is located on the rear of the roof of the vehicle, the FM Extender Antenna should be mounted horizontally on the glass below the vehicle’s antenna, or installed into the vehicle’s headliner, directly under the vehicle’s antenna. • If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna on the window glass, attach the suction cups to the glass under the vehicle antenna in a horizontal orientation.
3. Temporarily plug the FM Extender Antenna into the Vehicle dock’s FM OUT connector (see Figure 32). 4. Tune the SIRIUS receiver’s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that’s not being used in your area (If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your SIRIUS radio.) See Figure 33. Vehicle Dock (Right Side) FM OUT Jack Cable From FM Extender Antenna FM OUT FM Transmit 90.
e. Turn the Knob to highlight FM ON/OFF and press the Knob to select it. Then turn the Knob to highlight ON and press the Knob to select it. See Figure 35. f. Turn the Knob to highlight Set FM Presets and press the Knob to select it. (See Figure 32.) g. Turn the Knob to highlight FM1 and press the Knob to Figure 35 select it. (FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area.) See Figure 36. h.
6. Unplug the FM Extender Antenna from the Vehicle Dock and permanently route its cable around the vehicle’s passenger compartment to your SIRIUS radio Vehicle Dock. • Use the included self adhesive cable guides (if necessary) to hold the antenna cable in place until it reaches the weather stripping or moulding at the edge of the window. • Tuck the cable into the molding and route it around the passenger compartment towards the Vehicle Dock. Take advantage of any existing cable channels or wiring conduits.
Controls SIRIUS Sportster SP5 Front Panel Figure 39 and the section following identify and describe the SIRIUS Sportster SP5’s buttons and controls. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 Figure 39 1. Color LCD Display Screen: Provides information about the SP5’s operation, the program that is playing and other programming that is available. 2. M ENU Button: Accesses Menu options to make setup and feature changes.
3. IR Receiver: Receives IR signals from the included remote control. 4. Display (DISP) Button: Pressing and releasing this button displays the M Y PRESETS screen. Repeated presses toggle between the M Y PRESETS, CHANNEL NAME , ARTIST N AME and SONG TITLE lists, and the Default Display screen. Pressing and holding this button changes text size of artist names and song titles on the display screen. 5. Power Button: Turns the SP5 ON and OFF. 6.
Remote Control Buttons Figure 40 and the section following identify the remote control’s buttons. 1 9 2 10 3 4 11 12 13 5 14 6 7 15 16 8 Figure 40 1. Power Button: Turns the SP5 ON and OFF. 2. Select Button: Selects items highlighted in a list; hold-down to jump to the previouslyreceived channel. When not in a menu or list, pressing the Select button selects the channel entered using the number buttons. 3.
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 switches to the M Y PRESETS category, which lets you see what artists and songs are playing on each of your stored presets. 7. Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Pressing and releasing this button saves artist names and song titles. You can store up to 30 artist/song title combinations.
Vehicle Dock Reference Guide Figure 42 and the section following identify and describe the Vehicle Dock’s features and connectors. 5VDC AUDIO 1 2 FM OUT 3 3 4 ANT 5 Figure 42 1. DC5V Power Connector: Power connection for the supplied cigarette lighter adapter (see page 34). 2. Audio Out (AUDIO) Connector: Audio output for directly connecting to your vehicle’s audio system (see pages 35 & 37). 3. Docking Rails: Fit-into slots in the back of the SP5 to secure it while it is docked (see page 34).
Operation Display Screen Information Your SIRIUS Sportster SP5’s display screen provides information about the operation of the radio, such as the currently tuned channel, song or show being played, artist name, time and other information. This screen is referred to as the Default screen in this manual. Figure 43 identifies the information displayed when listening to a typical broadcast.
Navigating Menus and Lists The menu and list structures in your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 are navigated by turning the Knob to scroll through a menu or list to highlight your choice, and then pressing the Knob to select the choice. When using the remote control, menus and lists are navigated by pressing the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, and then pressing the S ELECT button to select the choice.
Pressing and releasing the D ISP button enters the Channel List mode. Once the Channel List mode is active, repeatedly pressing and releasing the D ISP button will cycle the display between these four screens (see Figure 45): • Combination List Screen: Displays a list of channel numbers and names along with the currently-playing song titles and artist names on each channel. • Channel Name Screen: Displays a list of channel numbers and channel names.
Search Modes (Preset, Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title) You can search for and select music four ways on your Sportster SP5: by category, by channel, by artist, and by song title. Searching Categories If you want to browse different entertainment categories, push either Category button to activate the Category search mode, which will display a list of the currently-playing artists and currently-playing song titles on the different channels of the currently-active category. 1.
3. Pressing the D ISP button while in the category search mode will cycle between the category’s channel names, the currently-playing artist names, and the currentlyplaying song titles to enable you to preview what is playing on other channels before making a selection. (See Figure 47.) When the channel/artist/song you want is highlighted, press the Select button. The channel will be selected and the display will revert to the Default screen for the selected channel.
Searching Channels (Channel List Mode) It is possible to search for a different channel while listening to your current channel. Be sure that the display shows the Default display screen prior to the following steps: 1. Press and hold the D ISP button for two seconds to activate the channel list mode. The channel list screen be displayed, showing all available channels regardless of category.
Direct Tuning Channels can be directly accessed by pressing and releasing the Knob and then using the 0 – 9 keys to enter the desired channel number (see Figure 49) Once the desired number has been entered, the channel will change and the display will revert to the Default screen for the selected channel. The SP5 will tune the channel immediately if three numbers are entered (for example, “0”, ”0”, “7”), but if just one or two digits are entered, the radio will tune to the new channel after three seconds.
Recalling Channel Presets The 10 presets in the active bank (A, B, or C) can be selected by pressing the 0 through 9 buttons. 1. Press the B AND button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is shown in the lower right corner of the default display screen. 2. Press the desired preset button 0 – 9 to select the preset. The channel will change and the display will revert to the Default screen for the new channel, with the preset shown in the lower right corner.
Jump Button Your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 features a special button called JUMP. This button can be programmed to jump to a channel which is accessed frequently and temporarily such as traffic, weather, news, or sports. The J UMP button lets you quickly tune to a specific channel and then tune back to the original channel by pressing the button again (see Figure 51). Figure 51 Refer to J UMP SETTINGS on page 78 for information on configuring the J UMP button.
Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions Your Sportster SP5 lets you to capture and store information (artist, song, sports team, or traffic city) about the programming on the currently-tuned channel, up to a total of 50 items. The SP5 then continuously searches all the SIRIUS channels and alerts you when a match to a saved program is being played.
Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight STORE A RTIST or STORE SONG (when available) and press the Select button to save the current selection to memory. If both the artist and song are available to save, you will be prompted again to save whichever one you haven’t yet saved, song title or artist name. If you do not wish to save, press the M EMO button to exit.
The next screen will ask which kind of alert you wish to have (see Figure 56). Figure 56 INITIAL SPORTS A LERT will provide an alert when the team you have chosen is playing a game. ALL SCORE UPDATES will provide an alert when the team you have chosen is playing a game, and also when the scores are updated for the team. Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight the desired alert and press the Select button to save the selection to memory.
If all of the memory spaces are full when you press the M EMO button, a M EMORY F ULL screen will be displayed for one second (see Figure 58). Figure 58 A REPLACE–CANCEL screen will then be displayed (see Figure 59). Figure 59 Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight whether to replace an existing alert or cancel saving the alert to memory, and press the Select button. If you chose to cancel saving the alert, the SP5 will revert to the last active display mode.
Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight the alert that you would like to replace and press the Select button to store the new alert. If the new alert was successfully stored in memory, the A RTIST/SONG/GAME S TORED pop-up screen followed by the X USED/Y EMPTY screen will be displayed for one and two seconds respectively (see Figure 57, on page 66). The SP5 will then revert to the last active display mode.
2. Turn the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight the DELETE option. 3. Press the Select button. A D ELETE confirmation screen will appear (see Figure 63). Figure 63 4. To permanently delete the program from your list, use the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight Y ES and press the Select button to confirm. 5. A DELETED popup screen, followed by the X U SED/Y EMPTY screen will be displayed for one and two seconds respectively.
To turn on S-Seek alerts: 1. Press and hold the M EMO button for three seconds to enter the S-Seek mode. 2. Press the Select button. A pop-up screen displaying three selectable options, SONG S EEK ON, SONG SEEK O FF and D ELETE are displayed (see Figure 62, on page 68). 3. Use the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight the S EEK ON option. 4. Press the Select button to turn on S-Seek alerts.
Instant Replay The SIRIUS Sportster SP5 is capable of storing the audio of the channel that you’re listening to for later playback (up to approximately 44 minutes, depending upon the channel to which you are tuned). As soon as you tune to a channel, the radio automatically begins storing the audio, enabling you to rewind at any time to replay the audio again.
Pressing-and-holding the F AST -FORWARD button for one second advances the Instant Replay playback forward in 10-second intervals, which increases to 15- and then 30-second intervals the longer the F AST -FORWARD button remains pressed. Playback begins immediately when the button is released. When you reach the end of the stored audio you will hear a beep, the SP5 will exit the Instant Replay mode and resume playing the live broadcast.
• Progress Bar. While playing from Instant Replay memory, status information is shown at the bottom of the SP5’s display screen (see Figure 67). Instant Replay Time Position Progress Bar Play Position Indicator End of Stored Audio Beginning of Live Broadcast Amount of Memory Filled Figure 67 As the Instant Replay memory fills, the Progress Bar fills from the right side, providing a visual indication of how much of the Instant Replay memory is filled.
The Instant Replay Time Position indicates the exact amount of time the Play Position Indicator is behind the live broadcast, expressed as Hours:Minutes:Seconds, and displayed as a negative number. For example, if –00:02:40 is displayed, this would indicate that the Play Position Indicator is 2 minutes and 40 seconds behind the live broadcast. When you put Instant Replay into the Fast-Forward, Rewind or Pause Modes, icons appear on the screen to indicate the active mode (see Figure 68).
FM Transmitter Presets If you are using a wireless connection between your SIRUIS SP5 and your vehicle’s audio system (see page 38), you can easily select between the five different FM transmitter preset frequencies by pressing and holding the M ENU button (or pressing the FM Transmitter button on the remote). 1. Press and hold the M ENU button (on the remote, press the FM Transmitter button). The currently-stored FM preset will appear (see Figure 69).
Menu Options Menu Options allows you to set and/or change the various features and settings of your SIRIUS Sportster SP5. To enter the menu options, press and release the MENU button. The MENU OPTIONS screen will be displayed (see Figure 71). Figure 71 Use the Knob (on the remote, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons) to highlight selections in the menu lists and press in the Select button to select them. To exit a menu, press the MENU button.
Sirius ID This displays your 12-digit SIRIUS ID (SID) number (see Figure 72). The SID is unique to each SIRIUS radio, and is required to activate your SIRIUS service. It is recommended that you write this number in the space provided near the end of this user guide. No adjustments are allowed in this mode. To exit, press the Select button or press the Menu button.
FM TRANSMITTER The FM T RANSMITTER menu option allows you to enable or disable the SP5’s built-in FM transmitter, and select up to 5 different FM transmitter frequencies. FM Presets 1. Select the FM T RANSMITTER menu option. The FM T RANSMITTER screen will appear. See Figure 74, left. Figure 74 2. Highlight FM and press the Select button to select ON or OFF. (Selecting OFF turns the SP5’s FM transmitter OFF.) 3. Highlight and select S ET FM P RESETS.
JUMP SETTINGS You can access the J UMP SETTINGS menu from the M ENU OPTIONS > SETTINGS screens, or by pressing and holding the J UMP button for two seconds. There are two options available for jump button settings: T RAFFIC AND CHANNEL (see Figure 75, left). The currently-selected option is indicated by the check-mark. Figure 75 Setting the Jump Button to Traffic To set the jump button to jump to traffic reports: 1. Select the J UMP TO T RAFFIC option (see Figure 75, left).
DISPLAY SETTINGS You can control the SP5’s Auto Dimmer feature, adjust the brightness and contrast of the SP5’s color LCD display screen, and can select from 15 different color options for the screen and the SP5’s buttons: Select the D ISPLAY SETTINGS menu option. The Display Settings screen will appear (see Figure 76).
A UTOMATIC: This lets you control the SP5’s auto dimmer feature. The auto dimmer will automatically dim the SP5’s display in low-light conditions, and will automatically brighten the display when the ambient light is bright. 1. When the A UTO BRIGHTNESS screen appears (see Figure 78), the “L” indicator will be highlighted. This controls how much the SP5’s display will automatically dim in lowlight conditions. Use the Knob to set the “L” to the desired value, then press the Select button.
Color Options: You can select from 15 different color combinations for the SP5’s LCD screen background and text, and the front-panel button backlight color. Selecting C OLOR OPTIONS activates the COLOR OPTIONS screen.
S-SEEK ALERT SETTINGS This menu lets you turn S-Seek ON or OFF, turn the audible alert tone ON or OFF, turn the on-screen alerts ON or OFF and browse all of the S-Seek memory entries. In addition, you can clear all 50 S-Seek entries. 1. Select the S-S EEK ALERT S ETTINGS menu option (see Figure 80). Figure 80 2. The following S-Seek options are available: S-SEEK: Turns the S-Seek function ON or OFF. S-SEEK TONE: Turns the audible S-Seek alert ON or OFF.
AUDIO LEVEL You can adjust the audio output level of your Sportster SP5 to match the levels of the other source components in your audio system, and to fine-tune the audio level for best performance. This is important when using both the included Mobile Vehicle Dock or the optional Home Docking Station. The audio level setting affects both the Audio Output and the FM transmitter output audio levels. 1. Select the A UDIO L EVEL menu option. The A UDIO LEVELS screen will appear (see Figure 81).
CHANNEL PREVIEW MODE Activating the C HANNEL P REVIEW MODE lets you browse what’s on other channels when the Default Screen is active. Normally, when the Default Screen is active, rotating the Knob or pressing a Channel UP or DOWN button on the remote automatically tunes the Sportster SP5 to the next higher or lower channel.
FACTORY DEFAULT The FACTORY D EFAULT option will restore all the original factory settings in your SIRIUS Sportster SP5. Note that factory default will not reset the lock code if you have changed it from the default lock code (see page 88). To perform a factory default reset: 1. Select the Factory Default menu option. The F ACTORY D EFAULT screen will appear (see Figure 84). Figure 84 2. Select YES to restore all factory settings or select NO to cancel and return to the MENU OPTIONS screen.
PARENTAL CONTROL Your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 has the ability to lock channels you do not want others (such as children) to access without your permission. Locked channels will not appear when browsing channels with the Knob or Channel Select buttons. When the anyone tries to access a locked channel using the Direct Tuning function (see page 61), an E NTER CODE screen will be displayed and the channel won’t be accessed until the correct code is entered.
Changing the Lock/Unlock Code The first time you access the L OCK/U NLOCK menu, you must enter the default lock code. The default lock code is 0 0 0 0. You can keep this code or change it. To change the lock code: 1. Select the P ARENTAL CONTROL menu option. The P ARENTAL CONTROL screen will appear (see Figure 85, on page 87) 2. Select the E DIT CODE menu option. The E NTER C ODe screen will appear (see Figure 85). Figure 86 3.
Sports Alerts The SPORTS ALERTS screen lets you store your favorite sports teams and NASCAR car numbers in memory. (You may select multiple teams/cars within each sport or league.) Your SIRIUS Sportster SP5 will constantly scan the channels and will alert you when a team or car you stored in memory is playing a game or running a race, or when there is a score update for a team, depending upon which options you have chosen for each team or car.
3. When you’re done entering car numbers, press the M ENU button. The NASCAR screen will return (see Figure 89, left). 4. Highlight and select A LERT S ETTINGS. The NASCAR A LERT S ETTINGS screen will appear (see Figure 89, right. Figure 89 5. Select the type of NASCAR alerts you want: RACE A LERT: This option will alert you when the radio is powered on and any race featuring your selected cars is running (see Figure 90, left).
NFL, NBA, NHL, COLLEGE FOOTBALL, COLLEGE BASKETBALL When you select one of the above leagues on the S PORTS A LERTS screen, that league’s screen will appear (see Figure 91, left). Note that although the NFL is shown here, the screens for all the leagues contain the same options. Figure 91 1. Highlight and select S ELECT TEAMS. The NFL teams screen will appear (see Figure 91, center). 2. Select the teams you want to follow (you can select as many teams as you wish).
Time-Based Features Time-Based Features menu lets you access the C LOCK, ALARM, P ROGRAM ALERT, A UTO S HUTDOWN, and SLEEP MODE functions. Press the M ENU button and select T IME BASED F EATURES. The T IME BASED F EATURES screen will appear (see Figure 93). Figure 93 CLOCK The C LOCK screen (see Figure 94) allows you to setup the clock that appears on the Default Screen, based on the format desired and the time zone in which you reside.
(GMT-6:00) (GMT-5:00) (GMT-4:00) (GMT-3:30) Central Time Zone Eastern Time Zone Atlantic Time Zone Newfoundland Time Zone DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: Select O N if your area observes Daylight Savings Time; select O FF if your area does not. ALARM The A LARM screen (see Figure 95) lets you to set your Sportster SP5 to turn ON at a specific time. The last selected channel prior to shutdown will play when the SP5 powers on. Figure 95 ALARM TIME: This lets you set the alarm time.
PROGRAM ALERT The P ROGRAM ALERT screen (see Figure 96) allows you to program the SP5 to switch to a selected channel at a specific time. The SP5 must be powered ON for this feature to function. Figure 96 P ROGRAM DAY: You can set the Program Alert to activate every day, weekdays only, weekends only, or on a specific day. PROGRAM TIME: Use the Category < and > buttons and the Knob to set the time the SP5 will switch to the selected channel.
SLEEP MODE The S LEEP M ODE screen (see Figure 98) lets you program the SP5 to shut OFF after a selected period of time. Figure 98 SLEEP MODE ON/OFF: Activates and de-activates the Sleep Mode function. TIME: Select the desired amount of time (15/30/45/60 minutes) before the SP5 shuts OFF. Signal Indicator When using the optional Home Docking Station or Boombox indoors, it is important to aim the antenna for maximum signal reception.
Troubleshooting Symptom Solution SIRIUS Sportster does not power on Blown fuse, or the power cable is not properly connected. Check for a bad fuse and check power cable connection SIRIUS Sportster displays: Antenna Not Detected The satellite antenna is not connected to the radio dock. Check the satellite antenna connection to the dock. SIRIUS Sportster displays: Acquiring Signal No satellite signal is being received. Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna.
Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer to maximize your SIRIUS experience: SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox The SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox is a portable docking station and audio system for use with the SIRIUS Sportster radio.
SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter The FM Direct Adapter accessory redirects your vehicle’s FM antenna signal when listening to your SIRIUS radio using your vehicle’s AM/FM radio. When the SIRIUS radio is powered on the FM Direct Adapter automatically redirects the vehicle’s FM antenna signal away from the vehicle’s AM/FM radio, reducing any interference which might be present from FM radio station broadcasts.
Specifications Satellite Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2322.293/2330.207 MHz Terrestrial Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2326.250MHz Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 Volts, Negative Ground, DC Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8V (normal); 3.0V (max.
Warranty 12 Month Warranty SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS Sportster 5 in the space provided below.
SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-869-5590 customercare@sirius-radio.com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1-888-539-7474 http://www.sirius.
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