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Sirius Satellite Radio SP-R1 manual

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    SP-R1 Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 2 CONGRA TULA TIONS! Y our new Sirius S portster™ SP-R1 port able Plug-n-Play Receiver kit lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digit al entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SP-H1 Home Docking S tation, SP-C1 Mobile Docking S tation or the SP-B1 Port able Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual t[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 3 Box Content s Unpack your Sirius S portster Receiver carefully and make sure that everything listed here is present: Safety Precautions W arning T ake the following precautions to prevent traffic accidents and avoid personal injury: • Installation must be performed according to this user guide. Sirius Satellite Radio[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 4 W arning T ake the following precautions to prevent fire 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 consult your Sirius S portster retailer . • Do[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 5 Cleaning the Unit If the unit becomes dirty , turn its power of f and wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner , alcohol, or other volatile solvents to clean the unit. These may cause damage or remove indicator characters. W arning Do not operate the unit in a way that might divert y[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 6 1 2 3 4 5 89 7. Preset Number Buttons (0-9): Set s and selects preset channels. 8. Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names and song titles. Y ou can store up to 20 artist/song title combinations. 9. Band Button (P .T une): Pressing and releasing switches between preset banks A, B, and C, w[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 7 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 ite[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 8 6. Contact SIRIUS on the Internet : http s://activate.siriusradio.com/ Follow the prompts to activate your subscription. Y o u can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539- SIRIUS ( 1-888-539- 7474). 4. Press the MENU button to enter the “Menu Options” mode. The “Sirius ID” menu option will now be highlighted. 5.[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 9 Display Button Pressing the DISP button from the Default display toggles between the artist name/song title and large character displayed text. In doing so, this will change the character size and cause the field to scroll. This feature is useful when viewing the display at a distance. NOTE: The displayed text will scr[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 10 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 screen prior to the following steps: 1. Press and hold the DISP button for 2 seconds to activate the Channel List Mode (top right) . The Channel Lis[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 11 Press and Hold the DISP button to enter the Channel List Mode Press DISP again to show the Artist Name Press DISP again to show the Song Title Press DISP again to go back to Channel List 3. Press and release the Rotary Knob to select the channel. T o exit this mode without changing to a new channel, press and hold the[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 12 Setting Channel Preset s Y ou can store up to 30 of your favorite channels as presets, for quick access. Presets are stored in 3 banks, A, B & C, each containing 10 channel presets. 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 scr[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 13 • If your Jump Setting is set to traffic, pressing the Jump button will immediately begin searching for your desired city’s traffic report. The band indicator on the display will change to the Jump icon to indicate a Jump search is active. Once your local traffic is found, the Receiver will automatically tune to t[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 14 Default Display Preset T une List Mode In Preset T uning Mode you can view your list of presets showing Channel Name, Artist Name, or Song T itle just like in the Channel List Mode: 1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the Preset T une Mode (P .TUNE). 2. Press the DISP button for 2 -seconds which will bring up th[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 15 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 fic city) on the currently tuned channel, up to a tota[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 16 If the current tuned channel is a 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. 2. If the MEMO button is pre[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 17 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 Rotary Knob to scroll through the 20-page listing. This function allows you to review previously stored [...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 18 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 the Rotary Knob. A pop-up screen displaying two selectable options - “Delete” and “S-Seek” will appear (below left) . 3. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “S-Seek” option. 4. [...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 19 Game Alert The Sirius S portster Receiver can automatically identify when your favorite team is playing. When a game is found, the Game Alert screen is displayed, followed by tuning information for that game. Use the Rotary Knob to select and tune to the desired channel. See the Favorite T eam setting in the Menu Disp[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 20 Sirius ID Displays your 12 digit Sirius ID (SID) number . The SID is unique to every Sirius S portster Receiver and is required to activate your service. It is recommended that you write this number in the space provided on the last p age of this user guide. No adjustments are allowed in this mode. T o exit this option[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 21 Jump Settings Y ou can access the Jump Settings menu by pressing and holding the Jump button for 2 seconds or by pressing Menu to enter the Menu Options list and selecting Jump Settings using the Rotary Knob. There are two options available for Jump button settings – T raffic and JumpSet. The currently selected opti[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 22 1. JumpSet Select JumpSet if you would like to use the Jump button for any channel other than a traffic channel. a. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “JumpSet” option. Press the Rotary Knob to select. b. Af ter pressing Menu to exit to the Default Screen, the Jump button can be programmed by tuning to your desir[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 23 b. Color Option: Y ou can set the color for the LCD backlight and keypad LEDs. Use the Rot ary Knob to select which color you would like to adjust and then select from the two options. T o exit the Display settings, simply push the MENU button. Confirm T one Options The Sirius S portster Receiver will sound an Audio ?[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 24 Channel Add or Skip The Sirius S portster Receiver will allow you to skip selected channels when changing channels via the Rotary Knob. At any time you may select to add or skip specific channels. While in the “Menu Options” List mode, follow the steps below to Add or Skip a channel 1. Use the Rotary Knob to highli[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 25 Changing the Lock/Unlock Code The first time the Lock/Unlock function is accessed, the user must enter the default lock code. The default lock code is “0000”. This code can be maintained or changed. T o change the default lock code, perform the following procedure while in the “Menu Options” List mode: 1. Use [...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 26 Antenna Aiming When using the optional Home Docking S tation or the Boombox indoors, it is important to locate the antenna in an acceptable location (See the individual installation guides for more information). 1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight “Antenna Aiming”. Press the Rot ary Knob to select. 2. T wo 10 segme[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 27 • Time Zone: Since the Clock adjusts the time automatically , it is important to specify your proper time zone. Use the Rotary Knob to select the proper time zone. The following is a list of time zones available: (GMT -9:00) Alaska (GMT -8:00) Pacific (GMT -7:00) Mountain (GMT -6:00) Central (GMT -5:00) Eastern (GMT[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 28 • Set Alarm: Use the Rotary Knob to select “Set Alarm” From the Alarm Clock Menu. Select either “Alarm Off” (Default) or “Alarm On” from the Menu and press the Rotary Knob to set. • Alarm Time: Use the Rotary Knob to select “Alarm T ime” from the Alarm Clock Menu. Use the Category buttons and the Ro[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 29 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. Press Menu to enter the Menu Options List. 2. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Factory Default” option. Press the Rotary Knob to[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 30 If “Y es” is chosen, the unit reverts to the original factory settings for the following parameters: • All Presets revert to empty • Auto Dimming On • Display Contrast to 50% • Display Mode to Auto • FM Modulator to On • FM Frequency to 88.1 MHz • Audio Output Level to 70% • Access to all skipped Ch[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 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 radi[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 32 Specifications Audio Output .................................................................................................................. 2 .2V (Peak-to-Peak) T otal Harmonic Distortion (THD) ................................................................................................ .......... <0.3% Signal[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 33[...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 34 Optional Accessories for your Sirius Sport ster Receiver Add one or all of these accessories to maximize your Sirius experience. SP-B1 Port able Boombox The SP-B1 is a portable docking st ation and audio system for the Sirius S portster Receiver . With the built-in amplifier and speakers, the SP- B1 delivers rich, powe[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 35 SP-C1 Mobile Docking St ation The SP-C1 is a comp act docking cradle that positions the receiver for easy wiring, viewing and operation. Designed for quick and easy self- installation, it includes all necessary cabling to connect to your car audio system. Includes the Following: • Mobile docking cradle • Adhesive [...]

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    Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 36 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 part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such def[...]

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    Sport ster SP-R1 User Guide 37 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION SIRIUS ID (SID): __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ PSN:__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Customer Service: 1-800-869-5187[...]

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    © 2004 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 A venue of the Americas New Y ork, NY 10020 (800) 869-5590 sirius.com SP-R1-OM (Rev . 1, June 2004)[...]