Sirius Satellite Radio Orbiter SR4000 User manual

SR4000 Receiver User Guide
© 2004 Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
[phone]
www.sirius.com
SR4000-OM (Rev. 1, April 2004)

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CONGRATULATIONS!
Your new Orbiter™ portable Plug-n-Play receiver lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digital
entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SH4000 Home Docking Station, SM4000 Mobile Docking Station,
or the SB4000 Portable Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of
Orbiter’s features and capabilities.
For the latest information about this and other Orbiter products, visit www.sirius.com
Box Contents ................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions .......................................................... 3
Orbiter Controls and Features ......................................... 6
Remote Control Functions ............................................... 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
Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode) ...... 12
Preset Tune List Mode ............................................. 13
Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions 14
Table of Contents
Box Contents
Unpack your Orbiter 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 Orbiter Receiver
1 x Remote Control (Batteries Not Included)
If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Orbiter
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.
Menu Display Options .................................................... 17
Sirius ID ..................................................................... 17
Display Settings ........................................................ 18
Confirm Tone Options ................................................. 18
FM Transmitter .......................................................... 19
Channel Add or Skip .................................................. 19
Lock Options .............................................................. 20
Audio Level ................................................................. 21
Antenna Aiming .......................................................... 21
Memory Options ........................................................ 22
Time-Based Features ................................................. 22
Factory Default .......................................................... 25
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 26
Specifications ................................................................. 27
Optional Accessories ..................................................... 28
Warranty ........................................................................ 30
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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.
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 Orbiter
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 Orbiter 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
made.
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 SR4000 Receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the SR4000 Receiver is
connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Remote Control Functions
1. POWER Button : Turns Receiver ON and OFF.
2. CH+/ CH-/ CAT+/ CAT- Buttons: Navigate through channels, categories,
and display screens.
3. Mute Button: Mutes audio.
4. PREVIOUS (PREV) Button: Navigates back to previous channel.
5. DIRECT Button: Accesses channels directly by number.
6. SELECT (SEL) Button: Press to select 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): Selects channels directly and by preset.
Installing Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Install two “AAA” batteries.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Note: Batteries are not included
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6. Preset Number Buttons (0-9): Sets and selects preset channels.
7. Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls
artist names and song titles. You can store up to 20 artist/song title
combinations.
8. 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.
9. Remote Control Receiver: Receives signals from the included
wireless remote control.
Orbiter Receiver Controls and
Features
1. POWER Button : Turns Receiver
On and Off; exits the Channel, Category,
Song & Artist List modes.
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 Up/ Down Button:
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
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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
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Changing Channels
Turning the Rotary Knob clockwise will increase, or
move up to the next channel. Turning the Rotary Knob
counterclockwise will decrease, or move down to the
next channel.
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
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
SR4000 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 SR4000 Receiver, you
must subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s service.
1. Make sure that the SR4000 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 SR4000 Receiver
ON. After displaying the SIRIUS logo, the Receiver
will update all SIRIUS channels. The display will read
“UPDATING STREAMS” 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.
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
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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 up or down to find the channel
you want.
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
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist,
Song Title)
The SR4000 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 button up or down to
activate the Category Select screen (top right):
1. Use the CATEGORY button to scroll through music
and entertainment categories.
2. When the category (ex. Rock) you want is highlighted,
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.
Direct Tuning
Channels can also be directly accessed by pressing
and releasing the Rotary Knob and using the 0-9
number keys to numerically enter the desired channel
(below). Once the desired channel number has been
entered, the channel will change and the display will
revert to the Default screen for the new channel.
Note: The receiver will change immediately if three
numbers are entered (ex. “0”, ”0”, “7”), but if just one
or two digits are entered, the unit will change to that
channel 3-seconds after the last number was
entered.
3. Press and release the Rotary Knob to select the
channel. To exit this mode without changing to a new
channel, press and hold the DISP button for 1-second.
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Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode)
It is possible to quickly search through all of your
presets using the Rotary Knob.
1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the Preset
Tune Mode (P.TUNE).
2. The bottom right portion of the display will change to
highlight the current preset (bottom right).
3. Turn the Rotary Knob in either direction to move up
or down through your presets. The new channel will
start to play as soon as you stop turning the Rotary
Knob.
• Only stored presets will be displayed, regardless
of what bank they are stored in.
• Presets will be grouped and displayed by preset
bank and number (ex. A-1, A-2...B-1, B-2...C-1,C-
2...) and rotate all the way around back to the
beginning.
Default Display
Preset Tune List Mode
The P.TUNE Mode can also be viewed as a list
showing Channel Name, Artist Name, or Song Title
just like in the Channel List Mode:
1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the Preset
Tune Mode (P.TUNE) (bottom).
2. Press the DISP button for 2-seconds which will bring
up the Preset Tune List Mode displaying up to 6 preset
channel names.
• Pressing the DISP button while in this mode will
change between Channel Name (right top), Artist
Name (right middle), and Song Title list modes (right
bottom)
• The name field will scroll only if the length of the
artist or song title cannot be viewed in its entirety.
3. Use the Rotary Knob to select the desired preset.
4. Push and release the Rotary Knob to select the
preset. The channel will change and the display will
revert to the P.TUNE Display.
P.TUNE Display
Setting Channel Presets
You 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 screen.
2. Select the channel you want to preset (see Basic
Operation and Changing Channels on page 9).
3. Hold the numbered preset button you want to store
the channel in for at least 2 seconds.
• The selected preset number will flash and then
remain lit on the display to show that it has been
memorized.
• If the preset button already has a channel stored in
it, it will be replaced with the new channel.
Recalling Channel Presets
The 10 presets in the active bank (A, B or C) can be
selected by pressing the “0” – “9” buttons.
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 screen.
2. Press the desired preset button “0” – “9” to recall the
preset. The channel will change and the display will
revert to the Default screen for the new channel.
P.TUNE Channel
Name List
Display
P.TUNE Artist
Name List
Display
P.TUNE Song
Title List
Display
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Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek)
Functions:
This feature allows the user to capture and store the
current Artist & Song title with a total of 20 listings
(20 Artist/Song Title combinations). The unit also
has the capability to search the current incoming
Sirius signal and alert the user when a saved song
is being played.
Storing Song Titles
1. While the Receiver is in the Default display mode,
momentarily pressing and releasing the MEMO
button stores the current program data information
within the Receiver’s memory. A memory “Stored”
pop-up screen, followed by “X Used/Y Empty” will
each appear for 1 second (below).
Viewing Song Titles stored into Memory
1. Press and hold the MEMO button for 3 seconds to
enter S-Seek Mode. The song titles stored memory
information (one at a time) will be displayed on the
LCD screen in page format.
2. Use the Rotary Knob to scroll through the 20-page
listing and view the information. This function allows
you to recall information regarding the Artist/ Song
Title for your own personal review (below).
2. If the MEMO button is pressed to save a currently
playing selection, and all of the memory spaces are
full, S-Seek Full (below, top left) will flash on the
display for 1-second, followed by a pop-up screen
presenting the Replace-Cancel (below, top right)
options. This prompt allows you to make the following
Replace/Cancel choices:
• By selecting Replace, the memory list will appear
(below, bottom left) , and you can use the Rotary
Knob to select the information that you would like to
overwrite with the new Artist/Song Title. After
highlighting the selected title in the list, press the
Rotary Knob to delete the stored Artist/Song Title, and
replace it with the updated information. The display
will show the “Stored” screen (below, bottom right).
• By selecting Cancel, the prompt screen would
disappear and revert to the original screen. Deleting a Song Title Stored into Memory
1. Press and release the Rotary Knob while in S-Seek Mode
results in a pop-up screen displaying two selectable
options - “Delete” and “S-Seek” (below).
2. Turning the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Delete”
option.
3. Press the Rotary Knob and a Delete confirmation
screen will appear.
4. To permanently delete the Song Title from your list,
select the “Yes” option using the Rotary Knob and
press the Knob in to confirm (below ).
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Menu Display Options
To enter the Menu Options page, press and release
the MENU Button. The “Menu Options” list will
appear on the display (below).
Using the Rotary Knob, highlight the option you wish
to adjust and press the Knob. The following options
are available:
Sirius ID Audio Level
Display Settings Antenna Aiming
FM Transmitter Options Memory Options
Add or Skip Time Based Features
Lock Options Factory Default
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. Press and release the Rotary Knob and a S-Seek
confirmation screen will appear. Select the “Yes”
option using the Rotary Knob and press the Knob in
to confirm (below right).
Each time the SR4000 Receiver is turned on, it
automatically searches the incoming signal to
determine if a match exists between the signal and
the currently saved information stored in receiver
memory. If one or more matches are found, a pop-up
screen momentarily appears for 2-seconds and
displays “S-Seek Alert”. An audible beep tone will
be heard indicating that a match has been found. The
display then reverts to the S-Seek Alert screen which
displays the current matches. You can now select the
Artist/Song Title that you wish to listen to. No stored
match alert is provided for the currently selected
channel. To ensure that no duplicate entries are stored
in memory, the Receiver will check the stored input
data to ensure the information about to be stored is not
already in memory.
• If one or more matches are found, a display list
appears (below), and allows you to scroll through the
list of songs using the Rotary Knob. Once a song is
found, it can be selected by pressing the Rotary
Knob, and the display will revert to either of the
selected display modes.
• If a selection is not chosen within 10 seconds after
the last action, the screen will revert to the previously
selected display and tuning mode.
NOTE: Play of the current selection will continue
until a new selection is made.
Note: If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds, the
Receiver will exit the “Menu Options” function and
reverts back to the Default screen display.
Sirius ID
Displays your 12 digit Sirius ID (SID) number. The
SID is unique to every SR4000 Receiver and is
required to activate your service. It is recommended
that you write this number in the space provided on
the last page of this user guide. No adjustments are
allowed in this mode. To exit this option, press the
Rotary Knob or Menu Button.
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Channel Add or Skip
The SR4000 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 highlight the “Add or Skip”.
Press the Rotary Knob to select.
2. Use the Rotary Knob to Select the channel you wish to
skip or add. Pressing the Rotary Knob will add the text
“Skip” next to the channel name to skip that channel. To
add the channel, simply press the Rotary Knob and the
text “Skip” will be removed.
Note: This feature only functions in normal channel
search modes. You can always access any skipped
channel using the Direct Tuning function.
Display Settings
It is possible to adjust the Dimming, Contrast and
Font type of the Receivers LCD display.While in the
“Menu Options” list perform the following steps:
1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Display
Settings” option. Press the Rotary Knob to select.
2. Select one of the following using the Rotary Knob:
a. Contrast Control: Adjusts the relationship
between the background and the text on the LCD
display. Use the Rotary Knob to adjust the contrast
up or down. The bar graph at the bottom of the
screen will move to indicate the change.
c. Auto Dimmer: Will automatically adjust the
brightness of the LCD display depending on the
ambient light. Use the Rotary knob to select “Auto
Dimmer On” or “Auto Dimmer Off”.
d. Font Type: There are 4 different fonts (A, B, C and
D) that can be selected for viewing Channel, Artist,
or Song Title information. Use the Rotary Knob to
scroll through and push to select the desired Font.
To exit the Display settings, simply push the MENU
button.
Confirm Tone Options
The SR4000 Receiver will deliver an Audio “Tone” alert
when the unit powers ON and OFF as well as when
the S-Seek Alert is activated. The default is ON. To
change the tone options, perform the following:
1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Confirm Tone
Options”. Press the Rotary Knob to select.
2. Use the Rotary Knob to Select “ON” or “OFF”. Press
the Knob to set the Tone Option.
To exit the Display settings, simply push the MENU
button.
FM Transmitter Options
If using the optional SM4000 Mobile Docking Station
and you would like to use the built-in FM
Transmitter, you must first turn ON the function
from the SR4000 Receiver:
1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “FM
Transmitter Options”. Press the Rotary Knob to
select.
2. Use the Rotary Knob to Select “FM On” or “FM
Off” (below). Press the Knob to set the Tone
Option.
To exit the FM Transmitter Options, simply push the
MENU button.
b. Dimming Control: Used to adjust the overall
brightness of the LCD display. Use the Rotary Knob
to adjust the contrast up or down. The bar graph at
the bottom of the screen will move to indicate the
change.
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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. To change the default lock code, perform the
following procedure while in the “Menu Options” List
mode:
1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Lock Options”.
Press the Rotary Knob to select.
2. Select “Edit Code” from the Lock Options Menu
(below left) and press the Rotary Knob to select.
3. Enter the default code “0000”.
4. The “New Code” prompt will appear. Enter your new
four digit code using the 0-9 number buttons (below
right). You will then be prompted to confirm the new
code by entering your code again.
5. The lock code is now changed.
Note: you can use this same method to Edit the code
once it is changed from the default.
Lock Options
The SR4000 has the ability to lockout the use of any
channel, or channels you do not want others to
access without your permission. Like the Skip
feature, the locked channel will not appear when the
user changes channels with the Rotary Knob. When
the user tries to access the locked channel using
the Direct Tuning function, the “Enter Code” screen
will be displayed and the channel will not be
accessed until the proper code is entered.
While in the “Menu Options” List mode, follow the
steps below to Lock a channel:
1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Lock
Options”. Press the Rotary Knob to select.
2. Select “Lock/Unlock” from the Lock Options Menu
(below left) and press the Rotary Knob to select.
3. Use the Rotary Knob to select the channel you wish
to lock. Press the Knob in to select (below right).
Note: you can repeat steps 2 and 3 for as many
channels you wish to Lock.
Audio Level
The audio output of the SR4000 can be adjusted to
fine-tune the audio signal level for maximum
performance. This is important when using either the
optional SH4000 Home Docking Station or the
optional SM4000 Mobile Docking Station. To change
the Audio Level, perform the following procedure
while in the “Menu Options” List mode:
1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Audio Level
Options”. Press the Rotary Knob to select.
2. Use the Rotary Knob to adjust to the desired audio
output level. A 10 segment horizontal bar graph is
displayed with a “-“ sign to the left and a “+” sign to
the right. To select and exit this function, press the
Rotary Knob. No button activity for 10 seconds will
also exit this function.
Antenna Aiming
When using the optional SH4000 Home Docking
Station or the SB4000 Boombox indoors, it is
important to locate the antenna in an acceptable
location (See the SB4000 or SH4000 installation
guides for more information).
1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight “Antenna Aiming”.
Press the Rotary Knob to select.
2. Two 10 segment horizontal bar graphs will be
displayed ( SAT and TER) with a “-“ sign to the left
and a “+” sign to the right. SAT indicated satellite
signal and TER indicates terrestrial signal – if
available.
3. Adjust the antenna for maximum performance as per
the SB4000 and SH4000 manuals.
To exit this function, press the Rotary Knob or MENU
button,
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Memory Options
In this mode, the user can turn the Memory Search
Function (S-Seek) ON or OFF. In addition, all 30
Preset Memory Locations can be cleared. To change
the Memory Options, use the following procedure while
in the “Menu Options” List mode:
1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Memory
Options”.Press the Rotary Knob to select.
2. Select one of the following Memory Options:
a. Automatic Memory Search function - On or Off:
Use the Rotary Knob to select between the 2 options
by highlighting the desired selection. Then press the
Rotary Knob to enter the option.
b. Clear All Memory Locations: Press and release
the Rotary Knob; a prompt display screen appears
confirming - Clear All Memory Select “Yes” or
“No” and press the Rotary Knob.
To exit this function, press the Rotary Knob or MENU
button. No button activity for 10 seconds will also exit
this function.
• 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 included:
(GMT-9:00) Alaska
(GMT-8:00) Pacific
(GMT-7:00) Mountain
(GMT-6:00) Central
(GMT-5:00) Eastern
(GMT-4:00) Atlantic (GMT-3:30)
Newfoundland (Abbreviated as Newfndlnd)
• Daylight Savings Time (DST) Observance:
Activate this function if your area is subject to
DST; turn the Rotary Encoder to toggle
between DST Observed (default) or DST Not
Observed.
b. Alarm Clock: When this menu option is
highlighted and selected, you will be able to set
the unit to turn on at a specific time. The last
selected channel prior to shutdown will be
present when the Alarm feature is activated.
Alarm appears on the first line of the display
followed by the alarm options:
• 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 status.
• Alarm Time: Use the Rotary Knob to select “Alarm
Time” from the Alarm Clock Menu. Rotate the
Rotary Knob to set the time you want the SR4000
Receiver to activate (Default is 12:00pm). Press the
Rotary knob to store theAlarm Time.
c. Program Alert: When this menu option is
highlighted and selected, you will be able to program
the unit to switch to a selected channel at a specific
time. Press the Rotary Knob to enter the Program
Alert Menu, The following adjustment options are
available:
• Program Time/Day: Turning the Rotary Knob
toggles between Time and Day. If Time is selected,
use the Navigation Wheel increase (CW) or
decrease (CCW) the set time in a circular motion
on one line in the middle of the display from the
default value (12:00pm). AM or PM will switch
automatically when theAM or PM threshold has
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Time-Based Features
This Menu Option allows for adjustments of the
following items:
Clock Auto Shutdown
Alarm Clock Sleep Mode
Program Alert
To change the Time-Based Features, use the
following procedure while in the “Menu Options”
List mode:
1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Time-Based
Features”. Press the Rotary Knob to select.
2. Use the Rotary Knob to select one of the following
Time-Based Features to adjust:
a. Clock: When entering this menu option, you can
setup the clock shown on the default display, based
on the format desired, and the time zone in which
you reside. The clock data is provided via the Sirius
Satellite data stream, and will update based on the
received signal.
• Format: The Clock Format option allows for
either 12 Hour (Default), or 24 Hour display
options. Use the Rotary Knob to select the desired
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Program Alert (Continued) Shutdown feature, use the Rotary Knob to select it
from the Auto Shutdown Menu, press the Knob to
enter the adjustment mode. Once in the Auto
Shutdown Menu, use the Rotary knob to select
either “Enable” or “Disable” the Auto Shutdown
feature.
• Cancel Auto Shutdown: If you want to temporarily
deactivate the Auto Shutdown feature once the
beep tone sounds, press the Rotary Knob. The
Auto Shutdown sequence will revert back to 1-hour.
e. Sleep Mode: In this mode, you have the capability
of programming the unit to shutdown after a
selected period of time. The screen displays Sleep
Mode on the top line, with optional time settings as
follows:
Sleep Off
15 Minutes
30 Minutes
45 Minutes
60 Minutes
Factory Default
This Menu option is designed to restore all the original
factory settings. To activate the Factory Default perform
the following procedure while in the “Menu Options” List
mode:
1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Factory Default”
option. Press the Rotary Knob to select. “Restore
Settings” will pop up on the Receiver’s display (right top).
2. Use the Rotary Knob to select “Yes” to restore all the setting
or select “No” to return to the Menu Options List Mode.
Note: If “Yes” 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
• Audio Output Level to 50%
• Access to all skipped Channels (Locked channels remain
locked)
• Memory Search On
• Memory Locations are erased
• 12 Hour Clock Format
• Eastern Time Zone
• Daylight Savings Time Observed
Use the Rotary Knob to select the desired Sleep
Time. When the desired time is highlighted, press
the Rotary Knob. The Receiver will now turn off
after the selected time has expired.
been exceeded. When the desired time is
displayed, press the Rotary Knob. If Day is
selected, the screen displays a default day of
Monday, with selectable choices of Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday or Sunday. Use the Rotary Knob to
increase (CW) or decrease (CCW) the desired
day in a circular motion on one line in the middle of
the display from the default value (Monday).
• Stream (Channel): Turn the Rotary Knob to scroll
through a listing of all the Sirius channels. When
the desired channel is highlighted, press the Rotary
Knob.
• Program Alert On/Off (Default is Off): Rotate the
Rotary Knob to toggle between Program Alert On
or Program Alert Off. When the desired alert
status is highlighted, press the Rotary Knob.
d. Auto Shutdown: In this mode, you have the option
of programming the unit to automatically shut off
after a 1-hour period without any user intervention.
After 59 minutes of inactivity, a beep tone sounds,
and a display prompt appears on the screen, stating
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Specifications
Audio Output .................................................................................................................... 2.2V (Peak-to-Peak)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) ........................................................................................................... <0.3%
Signal-to-noise (S/N) .......................................................................................................... Greater than 75dB
Fuse Requirement ...................................................................................................................... 3A Slow Blow
Power Supply .................................................................................................... 10-16V, Negative Ground, DC
Receiver Dimensions .............................................................................. 138mm(W) x 92mm(H) x 48mm(D)
....................................................................................................................... (5-3/8” W x 3-5/8” H x 1-7/8” D)
Receiver Weight ........................................................................................................................... 311g (11oz.)
Remote Control Dimensions ................................................................... 49mm(W) x 164mm(H) x 30mm(D)
.......................................................................................................................... (1-7/8”W x 6-3/8”H x 1-1/8”D)
Remote Control Battery Requirements ............................................................................................. 2 x “AAA”
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Troubleshooting
FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE
No Sound
No signal on receiver
display
Audio static or loss of
clarity
“ANTENNA NOT
DETECTED”
message
Orbiter does not turn on
1. Audio Cables not connected
2. Incorrect FM modulator frequency
Check for obstacles over or around
antenna
Vehicle antenna not connected to radio
FM modulator frequency contains static
Antenna or cable is faulty
Satellite antenna not connected
Blown Fuse, power cable not properly
connected
1. Check cables at Receiver and radio
2. Select another FM modulator
frequency.
Change location to eliminate nearby
obstacles (bridge, etc.)
Check vehicle antenna cable
Switch to another FM frequency
Contact system installer or vendor
Check satellite connection to receiver
Check fuse, check power cable
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Note: Features and Specifications subject to change without notice.
REMEDY

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Optional Accessories for your SR4000 Receiver
Add one or all of these accessories to maximize your Orbiter experience.
SB4000 Portable Boombox
The SB4000 Boombox is a portable docking
station and audio system for the Orbiter SR4000
Receiver. With the built-in amplifier and speakers,
the SB4000 delivers rich, powerful sound indoors
or outdoors.
Includes the Following:
• Portable Boombox with built-in amplifier and
speakers
• Auxiliary input for other audio devices
• Adjustable indoor/outdoor antenna with 20’of
cable
• AC adapter
SH4000 Home Docking Station
The SH4000 is a compact docking cradle that
positions the receiver for easy viewing and
operation. Designed for quick and easy self-
installation, it includes all necessary cabling to
connect to your home audio system.
Includes the Following:
• Compact tabletop/desktop docking cradle
• Audio cable for connection to any stereo
bookshelf system
• Adjustable indoor/outdoor antenna with 20’ of
cable
• AC Adapter
SM4000 Mobile Docking Station
The SH4000 is a compact docking cradle that positions the receiver for
easy viewing and operation. Designed for quick and easy self-installation,
it includes all necessary cabling to connect to your home audio system.
Includes the Following:
• Mobile docking cradle with built-in FM
transmitter
• Quick-release windshield mount for easy
installation
• Audio cable to connect to radio with auxiliary
input
• Car power adapter
• Magnetic antenna with 21’ of cable
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SIRIUS ID (SID): __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
PSN:__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Orbiter Customer Service: 1-800-869-5590
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Sirius Satellite Radio 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
defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair
labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage
(e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the location shown below under WARRANTY RETURN.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs
incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, or
vehicle electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged
through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial
number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID
BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR
BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT
WITHIN A PERIOD OF 48 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALLTHE COMPANY BE LIABLE FORANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS ORANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in
connection with the sale of this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
WARRANTY RETURN: To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, please return product to an authorized Orbiter
retailer, RadioShack or call [phone]; proof of purchase and description of defect are required. Products to be returned to an
approved warranty station must be shipped freight prepaid.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY