Satellite Radio Plug & Play User Guide
Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Sportster 4 Plug-n-Play Radio Your new SIRIUS Sportster™ 4 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning and Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 General Precautions . . . .
FM Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Game Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, remove the battery from the unit, wait 10 seconds, replace the battery and then turn it on again.
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.
Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Sportster SP4 radio: Sportster SP4 Radio Vehicle Docking Station [ Package Contents ] Remote Control
Suction Cup Mount Magnetic Antenna Vent Mount & Extended Vent Hooks Antenna Cover/Tail Mounting Screws Cigarette Lighter Adapter Alcohol Swab Unpack your SIRIUS Sportster radio 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.
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 Figure 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.
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. Pressing and holding this button enters the channel list mode, or will exit a list mode. 4. Power Button: Turns the radio On and Off. 5.
Remote Control Reference Guide Figure 2 and the section following identify the buttons of the remote control. 1 2 9 10 3 4 11 12 13 5 14 6 7 15 8 16 Figure 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Power Button: Turns the radio On and Off. Channel Buttons: Navigates through channels and display screens. Category Buttons: Navigates through categories and display screens. FM Frequency Button: Accesses the FM Transmitter menu to change the frequency of the FM transmitter.
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.
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 radio directly to your vehicle’s audio system.
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.
FM TRANSMITTER OFF Figure 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 Figure 3 Cassette Adapter If your vehicle radio has a cassette player: 1. Purchase a Cassette Adapter at your local electronics retailer. 2.
SIRIUS FM Direct 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, eliminating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless FM connection. (Figure 5) 90.1 FM DIRECT ADAPTER Figure 5 Professional installation may be required. See your local SIRIUS retailer. For the latest information refer to http://www.SIRIUS.com/vehicleinstallation.
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 buttons. 3.
Operation Display Screen Information The display screen of the SIRIUS Sportster 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 display screen in this manual. Figure 1 identifies the information displayed when listening to a typical broadcast.
Navigating Menus and Lists The menu and list structures in the SIRIUS Sportster are navigated by turning the Rotary Knob to scroll through a menu or list to highlight your choice, and then pressing the Rotary Knob to select the choice. When using the remote control, menus and lists are navigated by pressing the Channel buttons, and then pressing the Select button to select the choice.
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title) The SIRIUS Sportster radio has four ways to search for and select music: by category, by channel, by artist, and by song title. Each search method is discussed in the sections which follow. Searching Categories If you want to browse different entertainment categories, push either Category activate the category search screen. (Figure 3) button to 1. Use the Category buttons to scroll through the music and entertainment categories. 2.
Pressing the DISP button while in the channel list mode will change between channel name, artist name, and song title. (Figure 4) You can use this feature to search for a specific artist, song, or show that may be playing at the time. 2. Turn the Rotary Knob to locate the channel you want. 3. Press and release the Rotary Knob to select the channel. To exit the channel list mode without changing to a new channel, press and hold the DISP button for one second.
Direct Tuning Channels can be directly accessed by pressing and releasing the Rotary Knob and then using the 0–9 keys to enter the desired channel number. (Figure 5) Once the desired number has been entered, the channel will change and the display will revert to the default screen for the selected channel.
with the newly stored channel. 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 BAND 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 recall the preset.
Pressing the Jump button while the radio is searching will cancel the search. Pressing the Jump button after the radio has tuned to your traffic report will return to the channel to which you had been listening immediately prior to pressing the Jump button. If the jump button is set to JumpSet, pressing the Jump button will immediately tune to the programmed channel. Pressing the Jump button again will return to the channel to which you had been listening immediately prior to pressing the Jump button.
Preset Tune List Mode While in the preset tune mode, you can view your list of presets showing channel name, artist name, or song title, just like in the channel list mode: 1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the preset tune mode (P.TUNE). 2. Press the DISP button for two seconds which will bring up the preset tune mode displaying up to 6 preset channel names. 3. Pressing the DISP button again while in this mode will change between channel name, artist name, and song title list modes.
Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions This feature allows you to capture and store information about the programming (artist, song, sports team, or traffic city) on the currently tuned channel, up to a total of 30 items. The radio then continuously searches all the SIRIUS channels and alerts you when a match to a saved program is being played.
Store Artist? Song Unavailable Artist Unavailable Store Song? Figure 10 Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight Store Artist or Store Song (when available) and press the Rotary Knob 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 MEMO button to exit.
If either of the teams is not available to save, that team will be displayed as unavailable. (Figure 13) Store NYG? Team2 Unavailable Figure 13 Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight the desired sports team (when available) and press the Rotary Knob to save the current selection to memory. The next screen will ask which kind of alert you wish to have.
Store DAL? NYG Stored Store NYG? DAL Stored Figure 15 The radio will then revert to the last active display mode. If the new alert was successfully stored in memory, an Artist/Song/Game Stored pop-up screen followed by an X Used/Y Empty screen will be displayed for one and two seconds respectively. X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage.
A Replace–Cancel screen will then be displayed which will allow you to choose whether to replace an existing alert stored in memory, or to cancel storing the alert to memory. (Figure 18) Replace Cancel Figure 18 Turn the Rotary Knob to select whether to replace an existing alert or cancel saving the alert to memory. If you choose to cancel saving the alert, the radio will revert to the last active display mode.
2. Use the Rotary Knob to scroll through the listings. This function allows you to review previously stored program information. The information will be displayed as sports league or college/team name or artist name/song title. (Figure 20) Memory 1/30 Memory 1/30 Artist Name League/College Song Title Team Figure 20 Deleting a Song Title Stored in Memory To delete a song title stored in memory: 1. Press and release the Rotary Knob while in S-Seek mode.
4. To permanently delete the program from your list, highlight Yes using the Rotary Knob and press the Rotary Knob to confirm. 5. A Deleted popup screen followed by an X Used/Y Empty screen will be displayed for one and two seconds respectively. X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage. The radio will revert to the last active display mode.
can scroll through the list and select a program using the Rotary Knob. Your selection will be tuned and the display will revert to the last active display screen. SIRIUS SEEK LIST Artist Alert 182 181 180 179 178 Artist Artist Artist Artist Artist Name/So Name/So Name/So Name/So Name/So Figure 24 If a selection is not made within 10 seconds, the screen will revert to the last active display screen and tuning mode.
Instant Replay The SIRIUS Sportster radio is capable of storing the audio of the channel to which you are listening for later playback, approximately up to 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.
audio is reached. When the end of the stored audio is reached, a beep will be heard (if the Confirmation Tone option is enabled), the Instant Replay mode will be exited, and the radio will resume playing the live broadcast. Pressing and holding the Fast-Forward button for one second advances the playback forward in 10 second intervals, which increases to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the Fast-Forward button remains pressed. Playback begins immediately when the button is released.
Play Position Indicator Progress Bar -0:00:01 Instant Replay Time Position Instant Replay Mode Figure 27 The Instant Replay mode icon that is displayed at the bottom left of the screen indicates the current mode. Pause mode. This indicates that the radio is paused and muted. Play mode. This indicates that you are in the playback mode, listening to stored audio. Fast Forward mode. This indicates that you are fast forwarding through the stored audio. Rewind mode.
Progress Bar Showing Amount of Memory Filled End of Stored Audio Beginning of Live Broadcast -0:16:05 Figure 28 A diamond-shaped Play Position indicator is superimposed over the Progress Bar which provides a visual indicator of the current playback position in the Instant Replay memory. (Figure 29) Play Position Indicator -0:16:05 Figure 29 The Play Position indicator shows your current listening position in the stored audio.
The portion of the Progress Bar behind the Play Position indicator shows how much you can rewind in the Instant Replay memory, while the filled portion ahead of the Play Position indicator shows how much you can fast-forward in the memory. While you are in the playback mode, the radio continues to store the audio from the channel. Obviously, you will be unable to “catch up” to the live broadcast during playback, as new audio is being stored at the same rate at which you are playing back the stored audio.
Menu Options Menu options allows you to set and/or change the various features and settings of the SIRIUS Sportster. To enter the menu options, press and release the MENU button. The Menu Options screen will be displayed. (Figure 1) Menu Options Sirius ID FM Transmitter Game Alert Settings Time Based Features Figure 1 The menu options are navigated by turning the Rotary Knob to highlight a selection in the menu list and then press in the Rotary Knob to select the highlighted menu option.
Sirius ID This menu option displays your 12 digit SIRIUS ID (SID) number. (Figure 2) The SID is unique to each SIRIUS Sportster radio, and is required to activate your 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 Rotary Knob or press the Menu button.
Rotary Knob adjusts in 0.2 MHz increments and the Category MHz increments. (Figure 3) buttons adjust in 1 FM Frequency 88.1 Figure 3 4. Press the Rotary Knob to set the selected FM frequency. To exit FM Transmitter, press the MENU button. Note that the FM Frequency screen can be accessed directly by pressing and holding the MENU button, or by pressing the FM Frequency button on the remote control. Game Alert Game Alert allows you to store your favorite sports teams in memory.
Game Alert NFL NBA NHL College Figure 4 3. Select the league team name or college team name you wish to add. (Figure 5) NHL None Anaheim Mighty Ducks Atlanta Thrashers Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres COLLEGE None Alabama Army Auburn Colorado Figure 5 Note that for college teams, you will receive an alert for all teams playing for that college. There are 30 college teams currently licensed for broadcast by SIRIUS. 4. Select the type of alert you want for that team.
Settings The Settings menu allows you access the Jump Settings, Display Options, Memory Options, Audio Level, Confirmation Tone, and Parental Control menu options, which are described in the sections following. Jump Settings You can access the Jump Settings menu by pressing and holding the Jump button for two seconds or by pressing the MENU button to enter Menu Options, selecting Settings, and then selecting Jump Settings. There are two options available for jump button settings: Traffic and JumpSet.
NYC LAX BOS ATL CHI Figure 8 Note: If the channel list has not yet been downloaded from the SIRIUS data stream, an Updating City List notification screen will be displayed. Wait 10 minutes and then try selecting a city again. Setting the Jump Button to a Channel To set the jump button to any channel other than a traffic channel: 1. Select the JumpSet menu option. (Figure 7) 2. Press the MENU button to exit the menu options and return to the Default display screen.
Figure 9 To exit Display Options, press the MENU button. Confirm Tone The SIRIUS Sportster radio can sound an audio tone alert when the radio powers On and Off, as well as when an S-Seek Alert is activated. The default setting is On. To change the tone options: 1. Select the Confirm Tone menu option. 2. Select On to enable the confirmation tone, or Off to disable the confirmation tone. To exit Confirm Tone, press the MENU button.
Audio Level The audio output level of the SIRIUS Sportster radio can be adjusted to fine tune the audio level for best performance. This is important when using either the optional Home Docking Station or the optional Mobile Docking Station. The audio level setting affects both the line output and FM transmitter output audio levels. To change the audio level: 1. Select the Audio Level menu option. 2. A horizontal bar graph is displayed with a – sign to the left and a + sign to the right.
Parental Control The SIRIUS Sportster radio has the ability to lock a channel (or channels) you do not want others to access without your permission. Like the Skip channel feature, the locked channel will not appear when browsing channels with the Rotary Knob. In addition, when the anyone tries to access the locked channel using the Direct Tuning function, an Enter Code screen will be displayed and the channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is entered.
Changing the Lock/Unlock Code The first time the Lock/Unlock menu is accessed, you must enter the default lock code. The default lock code is 0000. This code can be kept or changed. To change the lock code: 1. Select the Lock Options menu option. 2. Select the Edit Code menu option. 3. Enter the default lock code (0000) or the current lock code if you have changed it from the default code. 4. The Enter Code prompt will be displayed. (Figure 13) Enter your new four digit code using the 0–9 number buttons.
Time-Based Features The Time-Based Features menu allows you access the Clock, Alarm, Program Alert, Auto Shutdown, and Sleep Mode menu options, which are described in the sections following. Clock The Clock menu option allows you to setup the clock shown on the Default display screen, based on the format desired and the time zone in which you reside. The actual time is provided via the SIRIUS satellite signal, and will automatically update based on the received signal.
Alarm Time: This menu option allows you to set the alarm time. Use the Category buttons and the Rotary Knob to select the time when you want the radio to power on. (Default time is 12:00 PM). When the desired time is displayed, press the Rotary Knob. Program Alert The Program Alert menu option allows you to program the radio to switch to a selected channel at a specific time.
Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode menu option allows you to program the radio to shutdown after a selected period of time. When the Sleep Mode menu option is selected, the following menu options are displayed: Off 15 Minutes 30 Minutes 45 Minutes 60 Minutes Select the desired sleep time, or select Off to cancel a previously selected sleep time. Signal Indicator When using the optional Home Docking Station or Boombox indoors, it is important to aim the antenna for maximum signal reception.
Signal Indicator Figure 14 Factory Default The Factory Default option will restore all original factory settings in your SIRIUS Sportster radio. Note that factory default will not reset the lock code if you have changed it from the default lock code. To perform a factory default reset: 1. Select the Factory Default menu option. 2. Select Yes to restore all factory settings or select No to cancel and return to the Menu Options screen.
If Yes is chosen, the radio reverts to the original factory settings for the following parameters: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • All presets revert to empty Reset to Normal Tuning Mode Reset to default screen (with 2-line PDT display) Reset previous power state setting to: Off FM Frequency Setting: 88.
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 Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1V (Peak-to-Peak) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.3% Signal-to-noise (S/N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greater than 75dB Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9-5.
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 in the space provided below.
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