Sirius Satellite Radio Sportster 6 User manual

Sportster 6
Satellite Radio
User Guide

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS
Sportster 6 Radio
Your new SIRIUS Sportster™ 6 Radio lets you enjoy 120 channels including commer-
cial-free music, plus sports, talk and comedy. You can move effortlessly between your
car, home, office, or on-the -go with a compatible accessory (sold separately).
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of the Sportster 6 features and capabili-
ties. For the latest information about the Sportster 6 and other SIRIUS radios and ac-
cessories, visit sirius.ca.

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Industry Canada (IC) Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PACKAGE CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VEHICLE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the Magnetic Antenna . .....................21
Antenna Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cable Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting the PowerConnect Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting Your SIRIUS Radio to Your Vehicle’s Audio System . . . . . . . . . 38
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Sportster 6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Navigating Menus and Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Display (Disp) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Search Modes (Preset, Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title) . ........58
Direct Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Channel Presets . ...........................61
Jump Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Sports Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Instant Replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
FM Presets Button . ..........................77
MENUOPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Sirius ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Display Settings . ..........................82
S-Seek alert settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Channel Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Sports Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Sports Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
NASCAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
NFL, NBA, College football, college basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Program Alert . ...........................99
Auto Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

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Warning and Safety Information
Industry Canada (IC) Statement
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause in-
terference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more
than that permitted for successful communication.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a
maximum gain of 7.0 dB. The typical 5.5 dB antennas not included in this list or having
a gain greater than 7 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required
antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
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. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
General Precautions
Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the Sportster 6 is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fluid.
If any of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:
1. 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.
2. If the liquid crystal fluid gets into your eye, flush the eye with clean water for at
least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
3. If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink
large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.
•DonotoperatetheSportster6inawaythatmightdivertyourattentionfromdriving
safely. As a driver, you are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accor-
dance with traffic safety laws at all times.

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•Donotinstalltheunitwhereitmayobstructyourviewthroughthewindshield,orof
your vehicle’s indicator displays.
•Donotinstalltheunitwhereitmayhinderthefunctionofsafetydevicessuchasan
airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an
accident.
•Besuretheunitisinstalledasdescribedintheseinstallationinstructionsandthe
instructions which accompany each accessory kit. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not
responsible for issues arising from installations which were not installed according
to the instructions.
•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discon-
nect 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,wait10seconds,
and then turn it on again.
•Theinstallationandusesuggestionscontainedinthismanualaresubjecttoanyrestric-
tions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser should check
applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing and/or operating
this unit.
Warnings
Operating Temperature
The radio is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving the
radio in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Extreme
temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations can degrade the performance of the
LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.

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Cleaning and Maintenance
If the radio or accessories become dirty, turn the power off and wipe them clean with a
soft cloth. Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other
volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.
PowerConnect Power Adapter
The Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12VDC power system. It
must be powered from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or similar power port using the included
PowerConnect Power Adapter or an equivalent DC power adapter (see your local electronics
dealer). Connecting the Vehicle Dock directly to the vehicle’s 12VDC power system may
result in damage to the Vehicle Dock or SIRIUS radio, or both.

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Copyrights & Trademarks
© 2010 Sirius Canada Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos
are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. “NFL” and the NFL
Shield design are trademarks of the National Football League. “BBC” and “Radio One”
are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under license.
BBC logo © 1996. Radio 1 logo BBC. Elvis Radio logo © EPE Reg. U.S. Pat & TM off.
All other trademarks, service marks, images and logos are property of their respective
owners and are displayed in this publication with permission. All Rights Reserved.
Required subscription sold separately.
™“Sportster” is a trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribution
of eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to SIRIUS Satellite Radio
customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at http://
www.sirius.com/ecoslicense.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the
eCos license. This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to
SIRIUS as part of the eCos operating system.
Hardware, subscription and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit
sirius.ca. Prices and programming are subject to change. Equipment and subscription
sold separately. Installation required with some equipment. Radio is not for sale or use
outside of Canada.

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Package Contents
The following items are included with your Sportster 6 radio:
Sportster 6 Radio Remote Control
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Aux In Cable

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PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Suction Cup Mount
Alcohol
Wipe
Mounting
Screws
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Magnetic
Antenna

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Unpack your Sportster 6 carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If
anything is missing or damaged, or if your Sportster 6 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.

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Vehicle Installation
Installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
When installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location that
will not block your vision, interfere with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the air bag.
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 radio’s display screen.
The mounting accessories necessary to install the dock in a vehicle are provided. Figure
1shows two examples of the SIRIUS radio mounted in a vehicle: Ais the suction cup
mount method, and Bis the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
Note: The supplied suction cup mount and vent mount should work in most vehicles.
If your installation requires a different mounting option, check with a local electron-
ics retailer for other compatible mounts that are available separately.

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Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be
attached to the vehicle dock and installed as described in the following sections.
A.
B.
Figure 1
A.
B.

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Suction Cup Mount Method (A)
The suction cup mount may be attached to your vehicle’s windshield. To mount the dock
using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follows:
1. Attach the dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws. (See Figure
2.)
2. Clean the area where you are attaching the suction cup with the supplied alcohol
wipe.
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Figure 2

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3. Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3) and position the suction cup mount
on the windshield or other location you have chosen. Press the cam lever all the way
down towards the base of the mount until it locks to firmly adhere the suction cup.
(To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.)
Press Lever
Down To
Lock Mount
Figure 3

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Vent Mount Method (B)
To mount the dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as follows:
1. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer
vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to Figure 4 and install the longer vent hooks
into the vent mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent hooks as shown.
2. Attach the vent mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws. (See Figure 5.)
Slide Short
Vent Hooks Out
Remove
End Cap
Slide Extended
Vent Hooks In
Replace
End Cap
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Figure 4
Figure 5

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3. Refer to Figure 6 and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in
your vehicle. Position the two tension springs Aagainst a vent louver B. Then push
the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks Cdrop down and hook
the rear of the vent louver (see Figure 7). Once the hooks have grasped a vent
louver, the tension springs Awill keep the vent mount hooked to the louver.
FM OUT ANT
C
B
A
D
PUSH
FM OUT ANT HOOKED
Figure 6
Figure 7

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4. The angle of the dock may be changed by changing the position of foot Don the
vent mount to a different adjustment hole. (See Figure 8.)
FM OUT ANT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
D
Figure 8