Sirius Satellite Radio Sportster SP-R1 User manual

SP-R1 Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide

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CONGRATULATIONS! Your new Sirius Sportster™ SP-R1 portable Plug-n-Play Receiver kit lets you
enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SP-H1 Home Docking
Station, SP-C1 Mobile Docking Station or the SP-B1 Portable Boombox (each sold separately). Use this
manual to familiarize yourself with all of Sirius Sportster’s features and capabilities. For the latest
information about this and other Sirius Sportster products, visit www.sirius.com
Box Contents ................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions .......................................................... 3
Receiver Controls and Features .................................... 6
Remote Control ............................................................... 7
Activating your SIRIUS Subscription ............................. 8
Basic Operation .............................................................. 9
Changing Channels ................................................... 9
Display Button ............................................................ 9
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song) .. 10
Direct Tuning ............................................................ 11
Setting Channel Presets .......................................... 12
Recalling Channel Presets ...................................... 12
Jump Preset Button ............................................. 12
Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode) ... 13
Preset Tune List Mode ............................................. 14
Memory (MEMO) and SongSeek (S-Seek) Functions15
Game Alert .......................................................... 19
Table of Contents
Menu Display Options ............................................... 19
Sirius ID ................................................................... 20
Favorite Team ......................................................... 20
Jump Settings ......................................................... 21
Display Settings ...................................................... 22
Confirm Tone Options ............................................. 23
FM Transmitter ........................................................ 23
Channel Add or Skip ............................................... 24
Lock Options ....................................................... 24
Audio Level ................................................... 25
Antenna Aiming ..................................................... 26
Memory Options ...................................................... 26
Time-Based Features ............................................. 27
Factory Default ........................................................ 29
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 31
Specifications ............................................................... 32
Optional Accessories ................................................... 34
Warranty ....................................................................... 36

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Box Contents
Unpack your Sirius Sportster Receiver carefully and
make sure that everything listed here is present:
Safety Precautions
Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent traffic
accidents and avoid personal injury:
• Installation must be performed according to this
user guide. Sirius Satellite Radio is not
responsible for issues arising from installations
not performed according to the procedures in this
manual.
• 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.
• The installation and use suggestions contained in
this manual are subject to any restrictions 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.
• Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.
1 x Sportster Receiver
1 x Remote Control
(Batteries Not Included)
If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Sirius
Sportster Receiver 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 Receiver in the future.

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Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent fire and
avoid personal injury:
• To 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
Sportster retailer.
• Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong
shocks.
• If the LCD display becomes damaged or broken,
do not touch the liquid crystal fluid. The fluid can
be dangerous to your health. If the liquid crystal
fluid contacts your body or clothing, immediately
wash it off with soap and water.
Caution
Take the following precautions to keep the unit in
proper working order:
• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power
supply with a negative ground connection.
• Do not open the unit.
• Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to
high levels of humidity, moisture, or dust.
• 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.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse,
first disconnect the wiring harness.
Note
If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly:
• Turn the unit’s power off, wait 5 – 10 seconds, then
turn the power on again.
• If the unit still malfunctions, turn the unit’s power
off, remove it from the cradle, wait 5 – 10 seconds,
replace it in the cradle and turn the power back on.
If the problem persists, consult your Sirius
Sportster retailer.
FCC Warning
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency
energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in this User
Guide. The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.

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Cleaning the Unit
If the unit becomes dirty, turn its power off 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.
Warning
Do not operate the unit in a way that might divert
your attention from driving safely. As a driver, you
alone are responsible for safely operating your
vehicle in accordance with traffic safety laws at all
times.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference. This equipment may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications if it is not installed and used in
accordance with these instructions. 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 of more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and Sirius Sportster Receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the Sirius Sportster
Receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.