Sirius Satellite Radio SPORTSTER 5 User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................5
Features............................6
Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . .7
What’sintheBox? ...................9
Sportster 5 Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control Knob and Select Button Basics 12
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote Control Battery Installation . . . 14
Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your
Radio ............................16
Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount . 18
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount
Antenna......................... 22
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount
Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and PowerConnect Power
Adapter..........................41
Step 6: Connect the Audio. . . . . . . . . . . 42
Activation................... 55
Using Your Sportster 5 . . . . . . . . 59
TheMainDisplay................... 60
Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Listening to Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . 66
FMPresets.........................71
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Pause&Replay.....................74
Display Color Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
S-Seek™...........................77
SportsAlert™ ..................... 87
Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Where Else Can You Use Your
Sportster 5? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Configuring Your Sportster 5 . . . 101
SiriusID ..........................102
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area............................103
FMTransmitter ....................106
Set and Select an FM Channel. . . . . . . . 107
JumpSettings.....................109
DisplaySettings.....................111
S-Seek™ Alert Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
AudioLevel........................ 116
Channel Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
FactoryDefault .................... 119
Time Based Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
SignalIndicator....................127
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . 133
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . 136
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Introduction

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Features
Congratulations, on your purchase of the Sportster 5!
The Sportster 5 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:
• Large multi-color display: View artist name, song title, and channel
information on a multi-color display.
• Customize your display: Choose from 15 different display background and
text color combinations to match your vehicle dash lights or mood.
• Improved audio connection options: Use either the included Aux In Cable,
or the new PowerConnect FM Transmitter to listen to the audio through
your vehicle’s stereo system.
• Pause and Replay: Pause, rewind and replay up to 60 minutes of live radio.
• Enhanced real-time program guide: Browse programs, artists, and songs
playing on other channels, without having to change the channel you are on.
• S-Seek™ Alert: Don’t miss your favorite artists, songs, sports teams and
drivers when they’re on live radio.
• Sports Alert™: Get real-time scores and updates of your favorite sports,
teams and drivers.
• One-Touch Jump™: Directly access traffic and weather of the 20 most
congested cities, or access a favorite channel.
• Favorite channel presets: Save and enjoy fast access to up to 30 of your
favorite channels.
• FM preset button: Store and quickly access FM channels that give you the
best audio reception when using PowerConnect.
Please read the entire User Guide before using your Sportster 5!
Introduction

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Safety and Care Information
IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid
injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown,
repair, or other causes.
• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or
above 60°C or below -20°C).
• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not
touch the device with wet hands.
• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.
• Do not store in dusty areas.
• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do
not expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.
• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.
• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.
• Do not place heavy objects on device.
• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.
• If the LCD screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid.

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WARNING!
• Opening the case may result in electric shock.
• If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area
with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water.
If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush the eyes
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care. If the liquid
crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water, and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.
• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter all the way into
the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.
• If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option, it is
advisable not to insert a multi-outlet adapter into the same vehicle
cigarette lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other
devices. Some multi-outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature
from working properly.
• When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the road
and hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury, death, and/
or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.
• Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not be
performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before
beginning installation.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the
function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place
device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during
an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.
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What’s in the Box?
Sportster 5 Radio
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Magnetic Mount Antenna
and Rubber Tail
Antenna & Dash Mount
Alcohol Preparation Pads
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Vent Mount and
Extended Vent
Clamps
Screws
Aux In Cable
Dash Mount
Remote Control

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Sportster 5 Functions
Introduction
Power Button
Turn radio on
and off.
Left and Right
Buttons
Press and release to
search for channels
by category. Press
and hold to adjust
display’s brightness.
FM / Menu Button
FM: Press to access and cycle
through FM presets.
Menu: Press and hold to
access advanced features and
configuration options; also
when in configuration options,
press and hold to return to
main display screen.
Control Knob
Rotate to preview
and tune channels
through the channel
lineup; also scroll
through lists and
highlight menu
options.
Jump Button
Directly access
traffic and
weather of the 20
most congested
cities; or access a
favorite channel.
Number Buttons
Select your
favorite
channels; also
enter a channel
number.
Display Button
Customize the
way you view
content on the
display.
Pause and Replay Buttons
Pause, rewind, and replay
up to 60 minutes of live
radio.
Band Button
Press and release
to switch between
the favorite channel
preset banks. Press
and hold to view My
Presets category.
Select Button
Press to confirm
selection of
highlighted items in
a menu or list; also
when not in a menu
or list, press first
before entering the
channel number, to
directly tune to a
channel. Press and
hold to go back to the
previous channel.
Memo Button
Press and release
to save artists and
songs. Press and
hold to display stored
artists and songs.

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Remote Control Functions
Pause and Replay Buttons
Pause, rewind, and replay
up to 60 minutes of live
radio.
Power Button
Turn radio on and off.
Display Button
Customize the way you
view content on the display.
Left and Right Buttons
Press and release to search
for channels by category.
Press and hold to adjust
display’s brightness.
Menu Button
Access advanced features
and configuration options.
Press and hold to return to
main display screen when in
configuration options.
Select Button
Press to confirm selection
of highlighted items in a
menu or list; also when not
in a menu or list, press first
before entering the channel
number, to directly tune to
a channel. Press and hold
to go back to the previous
channel.
Memo Button
Press and release to save
artists and songs. Press
and hold to display stored
artists and songs.
Jump Button
Directly access traffic and
weather of the 20 most
congested cities; or access
a favorite channel.
Band Button
Press and release to switch
between the favorite
channel preset banks. Press
and hold to view My Presets
category.
Number Buttons
Select your favorite
channels; also enter a
channel number.
FM Presets Button
Press to access and
cycle through FM
presets.
Up and Down Buttons
Preview and tune channels
through the channel lineup;
also scroll through lists and
highlight menu options.
Mute Button
Silence live radio and
replayed content.
+ and – Buttons
Increase or decrease the
audio level.

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Control Knob and Select Button Basics
Introduction
Rotate the
Control knob
clockwise
or counter-
clockwise to
preview and tune
channels through
the channel
lineup, and to
scroll through a
list and highlight
an item.
Press the edge of the disk to select , , memo, or disp.
Press the center of
the Select button
to make a selection,
or before entering
the channel number
to directly tune to
a channel. Press
and hold the center
to go back to the
previous channel.
Press Left: Press Right: Press Up: disp
Press Down: memo
NOTe! When using the remote control, the Up and Down buttons provide the
Control knob functions.

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PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Color-Coded Connections
The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect. Just
match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes
where.
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for
Aux In Cable or
Cassette Adapter
(sold separately).
Front View
PWR (Red)
Connection for
PowerConnect
Power Adapter.
FM (Blue)
Connection for
optional FM
Direct Adapter
(sold separately).
AUDIO
PWR FM ANT
Docking Rails
Fits into slots on
the rear of the
Sportster 5 to
secure the radio.

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Insert Battery
“+” Side Up
Remove
Cover
Remote Control Battery Installation
To install the remote control battery, turn the remote control over and locate the
battery cover near the bottom edge. Open the battery compartment and place
the battery in the compartment with the +side of the battery facing up. Replace
the battery cover on the remote control.
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Vehicle Installation

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Vehicle Installation
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio
When installing the Sportster 5 in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not
block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct any air bags. The location
should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should
not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of
the display screen.
Several examples of the Sportster 5 mounted in a vehicle are shown: Ais the on
dash method using the Dash Mount, and Bis the vent clip method using the Vent
Mount.
A.
A.
Option 1 Option 2

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B.
A.
B.
Option 3
Option 4 Option 5
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Vehicle Installation
Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount
Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the
Vent Mount.
Installing the Dash Mount:
CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove. Do not
install this mount on leather surfaces (contact your vehicle dealer if you are unsure
about your dash surface), and make sure the air temperature is at
least 60°F (15°C) during installation. If it’s not at least 60°F, turn on
the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60°F.
1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure
there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
and Sportster 5 when installed.
2 Set the orientation of the Dash
Mount before adhering it. Loosen
the knob and adjust the adhesive
foot for the location you selected
in “Step 1: Choose a Location for
Your Radio” on page 16:
•Option 1 & Option 3 should be oriented
as I.
•Option 2 should be oriented as II.
3 Attach the Dash Mount to the
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.
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II

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4 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry
thoroughly.
5 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position,
press, and hold the Dash Mount and
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in place for
30 seconds.
IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive
to cure (dry) for a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the mount. The best
adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
6 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions.
Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the
orientation is correct, tighten the knob.
TIP! To remove, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon.
Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the
adhesive.
Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting
Plate

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Vehicle Installation
Installing the Vent Mount:
1 Locate a vent with horizontal
louvers sturdy enough to hold your
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio.
2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle are
recessed, you may need to use the
longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount.
If so, Remove the shorter vent clamps
and install the longer ones into the
Vent Mount. Be sure to observe the
orientation of the vent clamps as shown.
Slide Short Vent Clamps Out
Remove End Cap
Slide Extended Vent Clamps In Replace End Cap
Extended Vent Clamps
Short Vent
Clamps