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Sirius Satellite Radio SIR-SL1C manual

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    SIR-SL1C Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 2 CONGRA TULA TIONS! Y our new Brix Labs SIR-SL1C portable Plug-n-Play Receiver kit lets you enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment on the road or at home. (Home Docking Kit sold separately .) Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of Streamer GT’s features and capabilities. Box Contents .[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 3 Box Contents The following items are packaged with the SIR-SL1C Streamer GT . Check the package to be all of the items are included. If any of the items are missing or damaged, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in c[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 4 W arning T akethefollowingprecautionstopreventreandavoid personal injury: • T o avoid short circuits, never put or leave any metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit. • If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately and contact T echnical Supp[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 5 • When replacing a fuse, use only a new one with the proper rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause the unit to malfunction. • T o prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, rstdisconnectthewiringharness. Note If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly: • T urn the unit?[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 6 Receiver Controls and Features 1. POWER Button : T urns Receiver On and Off. 2. Channel Switch (CHAN) & Select Button: Navigates through channels & display screens and makes selections of items highlighted on the display . Pressing up increases or moves up in the menus. Pressing down decreases or moves down[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 9. B and Butto n (P .Tun e): Pressing and releasingswitchesbetweenthevepreset banks (A... E), which hold six presets each. Pressing and holding enables “Preset T une Mode”, which allows for viewing and listening of stored presets with the Channel Switch. 10.Remote Control Rece[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 8 Remote Control 1. POWER Button : T urns Receiver ON and OFF . 2. Channel Buttons: Navigate through channels and display screens. 3. Category Buttons: Navigate through categories and display screens. 4. Mute Button: Mutes audio. 5. DIRECT Button: Accesses channels directly by number . 6. SELECT (SEL) Button: Selects[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 9 6. Have your credit card handy and contact SIRIUS toll-free at: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474) 4. Using the channel up and down buttons, tune the Receiver to channel 000 to display the Receiver ’s unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID number (SID). Y ou can also tune to channel 000 by using the remote: Press the Select bu[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 10 V ehicle Installation: Mounting the Receiver 1. Determine where you want to mount the SIR-SL1C Receiver with the Mobile Docking Station: • Do not install the SIR-SL1C Receiver where it may obstruct your view through the windshield or your view of your vehicle’s indicator displays. • Do not install the SIR-SL[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 1 1 • Snap the Clip Mount on to the back of the SIR- SL1C Receiver . • Slide the SIR-SL1C Receiver with Clip Mount on to the Suction Cup Mount so that the Clip Mount is securely locked in place. 2. Plug the vehicle power adapter into the SIR- SL1C Receiver . Don’t plug the adapter into the cigarette lighter unt[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 12 V ehicle Installation: Mounting the Antenna 1. T emporarily plug the antenna into the “ANTENNA” connector on Streamer GT until itisrmlyseated. 2. Find a location on a metal surface of your vehicle at least 12” x 12”, and at least 6” from a window . 3. The antenna’ s powerful magnet will [...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 13 V ehicle Installation: Running the Antenna Cable 1. T urn the SIR-SL1C receiver power OFF and remove it from the mount; unplug the Car Power Adapter from the cigarette lighter; unplug the antenna from the Receiver . 2. Route the cable from the antenna to the vehicle’s interior by tucking it underneath the rubber[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 14 V ehicle Installation: Suction Cup Mounting 1. Clean glass with window cleaner or alcohol pad. 2. Lift cam lever . 3.Presscamleverstraightdowntowardssuctioncup&glasstoattensuctioncup. 4. Lock cam lever . 2 3 4[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 15 Channel Number Changing Channels Pressing the Channel Switch up will increase or move up to the next channel. Pressing the Channel Switch down will decrease or move to the previous channel. Channel Name Auto Sizing/ Scrolling Artist Name Clock Band/Preset Bank Number Default Screen Auto Sizing/ Scrolling Song Titl[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 16 Sea rch Mod es ( Cat egor y, Chan nel, Ar tist , Song Title) The Streamer GT Receiver has several ways to search for and select music: by channel, by category , by artist and by song title. Searching Channels Ifyouwanttondadifferentchanneltolistento,press and hold the DISPLA [...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 17 Setting Channel Presets You can stor e up to 30 of your favorite channels as presets, for quick access. Presets are stored in 5 banks, each containing 6 channel presets. 1. Press the BAND button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is shown in the top right corner of the Default screen. 2. Selec[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 18 S ea rc hi n g f or a C ha nn el P re se t ( P .T UN E M od e) It is possible to quickly search through all of your presets using the Channel Switch. 1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the Preset T une Mode (P .TUNE). 2. “Preset T uning Mode” will be displayed and the top corners of the display will in[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 19 P .TUNE Channel Name List Display P .TUNE Artist Name List Display P .TUNE Song Title List Display Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions: This feature allows the user to capture and store information about the programming (Artist/Song, sportsteamortrafccity)onthecurrentlytuned?[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 20 If the current tuned channel is an NFL play-by-play sports broadcast, pressing the MEMO button will allow you to select one of the teams playing to be stored in memory . In the future, as long as your receiver is turned on, you will be alerted when your team is playing in a game being broadcast. If the current tun[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 21 Viewing Program Information stored in Memory 1. Press and hold the MEMO button for 3 seconds to enter S-Seek Mode. The program information stored in memory will be displayed one-at-a-time in page format. 2. Use the Channel Switch to scroll through the listings. This function allows you to review previously stored [...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 22 Activating the Song (S-Seek) Alert 1. Press and hold the MEMO button for 3 seconds to enter the S-Seek Mode. 2. Press and release SELECT . A pop-up screen displaying two selectable options - “Delete” and “S-Seek” will appear (below left) . 3. Use the Channel Switch to highlight the “S-Seek” option. 4. [...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 23 Menu Display Options T o enter the Menu Options page, press and release the MENU Button. The “Menu Options” list will appear on the display (below) . Using the Channel Switch, highlight the option you wish to adjust and press SELECT . The following options are available: FMT ransmitter ConrmT one B[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 24 Display Settings It is possible to adjust the Brightness and Contrast of the Receiver ’s display . While in the “Menu Options” list, use the Channel Switch to highlight the display setting you wish to adjust. Press SELECT to select. 1. Brightness Control: Adjusts the overall intensity of the display to help [...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 25 2. Contrast Control: Adjusts the relationship between the background and the text on the LCD display . Use the Channel Switch to adjust the contrast up or down. The bar graph at the bottom of the screen will move to indicate the change. T o exit the Display settings, push the MENU button. Auto Select With Auto Sel[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 26 Signal Indicator When using the optional Streamer GT Receiver indoor , such as with the Home Docking Kit, it is important to locate the antenna in an acceptable location (See the individual installation guides for more information). 1. Use the Channel Switch to highlight “Signal Indicator”. Press SELECT . 2. T[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 27 Changing the Lock/Unlock Code ThersttimetheLock/Unlockfunctionisaccessed,the user must enter the default lock code. The default lock code is 1 1 1 1. This code can be maintained or changed. T o change the lock code, perform the following procedure while in the “Menu Options” List [...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 28 Time Based Features This Menu Option allows for adjustment of the following items: Clock Auto Shutdown Sleep Mode T o change the T ime-Based Features, use the following procedure while in the “Menu Options” List mode: 1. Use the Channel Switch to highlight the “Time Based Features” . Press SELECT . 2. Use [...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 29 b. Auto Shutdown : Y ou can program the unit to automatically shut off after a 1-hour period without any user intervention. After 59 minutes of inactivity , a beep tone sounds and a display prompt appears on the screen, “Cancel Auto Shutdown” . T o activate the Auto Shutdown feature, use the Channel Switch to [...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 30 Factory Default This Menu option will restore all original factory settings. T o activate this feature, perform the following procedure while in the “Menu Options” List Mode: 1. Use the Channel Switch to highlight the “Factory Default” option. Press SELECT . “Restore Settings” will pop up on the Receiv[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 31 T roubleshooting F AUL T PROBABLE CAUSE No Sound No signal on receiver display Audio static or loss of clarity “ANTENNA NOT DETECTED” message Receiver does not turn on 1. Audio Cables not connected 2. Incorrect FM modulator frequency Check for obstacles over or around antenna V ehicle antenna not connected to [...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 32 Specications Audio Output.................................................................................................................... 2.2V (Peak-to-Peak) T otal Harmonic Distortion (THD)............................................................................................................ <0.3% [...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 33 Optional Accessories for your Streamer GT Receiver Add these accessories to maximize your SIRIUS experience. Home Docking Kit The Home Docking Kit is a compact docking kit that positions the receiver for easy viewing and operation. Designed for quick and easy self- installation, it includes all necessary cabling t[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 34 12 MONTH LIMITED W ARRANTY BrixLabsdbaPana-Pacic/AmericanWireless(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[...]

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    Streamer GT SIR-SL1C User Guide 35 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION SIRIUS ID (SID): __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ PSN:__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ W arranty Support: 1-800-848-6560 T echnical Support: 1-866-253-7027[...]

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    SIR-SL1C (March 2006) © 2006 Brix Labs. “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Brix Labs 541 Division Street Campbell, CA 95008 (866) 253-7027[...]