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.

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7. Preset Number Buttons (0-9): Sets and selects preset
channels.
8. Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and
recalls artist names and song titles. You can store up to 20
artist/song title combinations.
9. Band Button (P.Tune): Pressing and releasing switches
between preset banks A, B, and C, which hold 10 presets each.
Pressing and holding enables “Preset Tune Mode”, which allows
for viewing and listening of stored presets with turn of Rotary
Knob.
10.Remote Control Receiver: Receives signals from the included
wireless remote control.
Receiver Controls and Features
1. POWER Button : Turns Receiver
On and Off.
2. Rotary Knob & Select Button:
Navigates through display screens and
makes selections of items highlighted
on the display. Rotating clockwise
(CW) increases or moves up in the
menus. Rotating counterclockwise
(CCW) decreases or moves down in
the menus.
3. CATEGORY Buttons: Navigates
through Category List Screen which
displays Sirius Channel Categories.
4. Display (DISP) Button: Changes text
size of artist names and song titles.
5. Menu Button: Used to access menu
options to make setup and feature
changes.
6. Jump Button: Used to quickly switch
to a favorite channel then back to the
original program.
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Remote Control 1. POWER Button : Turns 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 items highlighted on the display; hold-
down to jump to the previously-received Channel.
7. MENU Button: Enters and exits the Setup Mode.
8. MEMORY (MEMO) Button: Saves & recalls song & artist information;
sets Parental Lock code number.
9. DISPLAY Button: Changes text size of artist names and song titles.
10. BAND Button: Switches between preset bands A, B, and C.
11. Number Buttons (0-9): Select channels directly and by preset.
12. Jump Button: Switches to a favorite channel then back to the original
program.
13. VOL+/ VOL- Buttons: Adjust the volume up & down.
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Installing Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Install two AAA batteries.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Note: Batteries not included.

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6. Contact SIRIUS on the Internet:
https://activate.siriusradio.com/
Follow the prompts to activate your subscription.
You 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. Push on the Rotary Knob to select “Sirius ID”. This
will display your unit’s unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID
Number. This SID number should also be available
on the Sirius Sportster Receiver packaging. Write
the number down and have your credit card handy.
A space has been provided at the end of this
manual to write your SID.
Activating your SIRIUS Subscription
Before you can listen to the Receiver, you must
subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s service.
1. Make sure that the Sirius Sportster Receiver is
properly connected and that its antenna is
oriented to receive the SIRIUS satellite signal (see
Docking Station Installation and/or Boombox User
Manuals for details).
2. Press the power button to turn the Receiver ON.
After displaying the SIRIUS logo, the Receiver will
update all the SIRIUS channels. The display will
read “UPDATING CHANNELS” on the top line and
“X% Completed” (0%-20%-40%-60%-80%-100%)
on the bottom line until the update completes.
NOTE: Don’t push any buttons or perform any
operations until updating has been completed.
Once updated and the SIRIUS channels are
received, the display will change to “Call 1-888-
539-SIRIUS to Subscribe” and will place you in
SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s Preview Channel.
Channel 184 is the SIRIUS preview channel. You
will not be able to tune to any other channels until
you activate your SIRIUS subscription.

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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 scroll only if the
length of the artist or title cannot be viewed in its
entirety.
Pressing and holding the Display button will enter
the channel list mode.
Pressing DISP will switch between these two display views
Changing Channels
Turning the Rotary Knob clockwise will increase, or
move up to the next channel. Turning the Rotary
Knob counterclockwise
Channel
Name
Auto Sizing/
Scrolling
Artist Name
Clock
Band/Preset
Bank Number
Default Screen
3-Digit
Channel
Number
Auto Sizing/
Scrolling
Song Title
8-Character
Category
Name
Basic Operation
After you have successfully activated your SIRIUS
subscription, the Normal Operation (Default ) screen
will appear (Below): Use the Rotary Knob to select
channels.
• The selected channel will automatically start
playing. The name and artist of the currently
playing song will scroll across the display.
Signal Strength
Meter

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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 List screen will appear, showing all
available channels regardless of category:
• Pressing the DISP button while in the Channel
List Mode will change between Channel Name,
Artist Name (middle right), and Song Title
(bottom right). You can use this feature to
search for a specific Artist or Song that may be
playing at the time.
2. Turn the Rotary Knob to find the channel you want.
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist,
Song Title)
The Sirius Sportster Receiver has four ways to
search for and select music: by category, by channel,
by artist, and by song title.
Searching Categories
If you want to listen to a different entertainment
category, push the CATEGORY buttons to activate
the Category Select screen (top right):
1. Use the CATEGORY buttons to scroll through music
and entertainment categories.
2. When the category (ex. Rock) you want is displayed,
use the Rotary Knob to search available channels
within the category.
• Pressing the DISP button while in the Category
Search mode will change between Channel Name,
Artist Name, and Song Title to be able to preview
what is playing on other channels before selecting.
3. When the channel you want is highlighted, press the
Rotary Knob. The channel will change and the
display will revert to the Default screen for the new
channel.
To exit this mode without changing to a new channel,
press and hold the DISP button for 1 second.