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Sirius Satellite Radio SP-B1 manual

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  • Page 1

    SP-B1 Boombox User Guide[...]

  • Page 2

    Sportster SP-B1 User Guide 2 FCC Regulations This unit complies with the interference limits relative to a Class B digit al device, applicable under Part 15 of the FCC Rules regarding installation in a residential environment. If the unit is not inst alled in accordance with these instructions, it could cause harmful interference to audio or televi[...]

  • Page 3

    Sport ster SP-B1 User Guide 3 Antenna AC Power Adapter SP-B1 Boombox Inst allation/Wiring Precautions 1. If using the AC Power Adapter , make sure to connect the AC Power Cable to the AC Power Adapter first. Then after making the Antenna connections, make the final connection of the AC Power Cable to a suitable AC outlet. 2. Incorrect installation [...]

  • Page 4

    Sportster SP-B1 User Guide 4 Boombox Controls The SIRIUS S portster SP-B1 Boombox provides four control buttons, a Power On/Off, V olume Up, V olume Down, and a push-button to toggle between Satellite Radio or an auxiliary audio input signal. A power-on LED is also located on the front panel. 3. AUX Jack: Accepts an audio input signal from an exter[...]

  • Page 5

    Sport ster SP-B1 User Guide 5 Battery Inst allation Y our Boombox can operate independently of AC power by installing 8 “D” batteries. The batteries are bypassed automatically whenever the supplied AC Adapter is plugged into the DC 12V jack on the rear panel. 1. T urn the Boombox upside down to access the battery compartment. 2. Push the batter[...]

  • Page 6

    Sportster SP-B1 User Guide 6 Installing/Positioning the Antenna For best reception, the supplied antenna should be placed near a window if in the house or , if outdoors, in an open area and as high as possible; some repositioning may be required to achieve optimum results. The following guidelines are recommended: a. In a major city , where SIRIUS [...]

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    Sport ster SP-B1 User Guide 7[...]

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    Sportster SP-B1 User Guide 8 SP-B1 Specifications Nominal Output Power per Channel ......................................................................................... 5 W at t s RMS T otal Harmonic Distortion (THD) ............................................................................................ 0.3% at 1 W att Frequency Response .[...]

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    Sport ster SP-B1 User Guide 9 Periodic Inspection The SP-B1 Boombox should be inspected periodically for external damage. At least once every 30 days of use, perform the following checks: 1. Inspect the SP-R1 Receiver connector for loose, bent or broken pins, misalignment, etc. Make sure the RF Connector (Antenna) is intact and exhibits no app aren[...]

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    Sportster SP-B1 User Guide 10 F AUL T PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY No Sound from the Boombox S peakers “ANTENNA ERROR” Message Intermittent Operation Boombox does not operate using batteries System does not turn on Mode Selector push-button is in incorrect position Headphones installed Check for obstacles over or around antenna SP-R1 Receiver not firm[...]

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    Sport ster SP-B1 User Guide 11 12 MONTH LIMITED W ARRANTY Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any p art thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such d[...]

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    © 2004 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New Y ork, NY 10020 (800) 869-5590 ww w .sirius.com SP-B1-OM (Rev . 1, August 2004)[...]