Sirius Satellite Radio Streamer Replay SIR-STRC1 User manual

SIR-STRC1 Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide

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CONGRATULATIONS! Your new Brix Lab Streamer Replay Plug-n-Play Receiver kit lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite
Radio’s digital entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SIR-STRH1 Home Docking Station, SIR-STRV1 Mobile
Docking Station, or the SIR-STRB1 Portable Boombox (each sold separately).
The SIR-STRC1 Receiver is also
compatible with the SP-C1, SP-H1 and SP-B1 accessories.
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of Streamer
Replay’s features and capabilities.
Table of Contents
Box Contents
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Safety Precautions
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FCC Warning
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Cleaning the Unit
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Receiver Controls and Features
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Remote Control
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Installing Batteries in the Remote
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Activating your SIRIUS Subscription
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Basic Operation
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Changing Channels
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Display Button
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Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title)
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Searching Categories
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Searching Channels (Channel List Mode)
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Direct Tuning
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Setting Channel Presets
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Recalling Channel Presets
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Jump Preset Button
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Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode)
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Preset Tune List Mode
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Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions
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Storing Song Titles or Sports Games
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Viewing Program Information stored in Memory
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Deleting a Song Title Stored into Memory
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Activating the Song (S-Seek) Alert
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Game Alert
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Instant Replay
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Using Instant Replay
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Menu Display Options
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Sirius ID
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Game Alert
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Jump Settings
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Traffi c
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JumpSet
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Display Settings
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Confi rm Tone Options
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FM Transmitter Options
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Channel Add or Skip
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Lock Options
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Changing the Lock/Unlock Code
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Audio Level
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Antenna Aiming
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Memory Options
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Time-Based Features
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Factory Default
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Troubleshooting
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Specifi cations
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Optional Accessories
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Warranty
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Box Contents
Unpack your Streamer Replay Receiver carefully
and make sure that everything listed here is
present:
1 x Streamer Replay Receiver 1 x Remote Control
If anything is missing or damaged, or if your
Streamer Replay 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.
Safety Precautions
Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent traffi c
accidents and avoid personal injury:
• Installation must be performed according to this
user guide. Brix Labs or 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.
Warning
© 2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo and channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “NFL”
and the NFL Shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the
National Hockey League. “NBA” and the NBA silhouette logo are registered trademarks of NBA Properties, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks
and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. Hardware, subscription and activation fee required. For full Terms &
Conditions, visit sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately.
Installation required with some equipment.

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• 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.
Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent fi re 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 Streamer
Replay 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 fl uid. The fl uid can be
dangerous to your health. If the liquid crystal fl uid
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,
fi rst 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 Streamer
Replay retailer.
Warning
Caution

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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and Streamer Replay Receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the Streamer Replay
Receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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 traffi c safety laws at all
times.
FCC Warning
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifi cations to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless
the modifi cations are expressly approved in this
User Guide. The user could lose the authority to
operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modifi cation is 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:

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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 the channel number (down the list), and
moves down in the menu. Rotating counterclockwise (CCW) decreases the channel number (up the list),
and moves up in the menu.
Receiver Controls and Features
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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. In list modes, toggles
between channel name, artist name and song title.
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.
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. Rewind Button: Used to rewind through a broadcast saved to Instant Replay.
11. Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the currently tuned channel.
12. Fast Forward Button: Used to fast forward through a broadcast saved to Instant Replay.

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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.
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.
14. Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content
from the currently tuned channel.
15. Fast Forward Button: Used to fast forward through a broadcast
saved to Instant Replay.
16. Rewind Button: Used to rewind through a broadcast saved to
Instant Replay.
Installing Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Install CR2025 battery. (+ side is up)
3. Replace the battery cover.
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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 Streamer Replay 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.
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 Streamer Replay
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.
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)

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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 fi eld
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 will decrease, or move
down to the previous channel.
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.
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
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 specifi c
Artist or Song that may be playing at the time.
2. Turn the Rotary Knob to fi nd the channel you want.
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist,
Song Title)
The Streamer Replay 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.

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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
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.
Note: If you are in Channel List Mode and viewing
a sports category channel list (NFL Zone, NHL
Zone), pressing the DISP button will toggle
between the team names and the current score of
any live play-by-play game.
Direct Tuning
Channels can be directly accessed by pressing and
releasing the Rotary Knob and then using the 0-9
keys to enter the desired channel number. Once
the desired number has been entered, the channel
will change and the display will revert to the Default
screen for the new channel. 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 wait for 3 seconds before
changing the channel.

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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.
3. Hold the numbered preset button you want to store
the channel in for at least 2 seconds.
• The selected preset number will fl ash 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, the preset will be replaced by 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.
Jump Preset Button
The Streamer Replay Receiver includes a special
preset button labeled Jump. It can be used
for channels that are accessed frequently and
temporarily such as traffi c, weather, news or sports.
This button allows you to quickly tune to one
specifi c channel and then tune back to the original
channel.
Refer to the Jump Settings options section for
information on confi guring your Jump preset button.
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.

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• If your Jump Setting is set to traffi c, pressing the
Jump button will immediately begin searching for
your desired city’s traffi c report. The band indicator
on the display will change to the Jump icon to
indicate a Jump search is active. Once your local
traffi c is found, the Receiver will automatically tune to
that channel. You may have to wait up to 4 minutes
for your desired report. Pressing the Jump button
while the receiver is searching will cancel the search.
Pressing the Jump button after the receiver has
tuned to your traffi c report will return to the previous
channel.
• If your Jump Setting is set to JumpSet, pressing the
jump button will immediately tune to your desired
channel. Pressing the Jump button again will return
to the previous channel.
Note: The channel preset for the Jump button remains
the same regardless of which preset bank is currently
selected.
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.
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 P.TUNE Display

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Preset Tune List Mode
In Preset Tuning Mode you can view your list of
presets 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).
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 fi eld 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.
To exit Preset Tune Mode and return to Channel
Tuning Mode, press and hold the BAND button.
P.TUNE Channel
Name List
Display
P.TUNE Artist
Name List
Display
P.TUNE Song
Title List
Display

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X being the total number of listings saved in
memory, and Y being the total number of memory
listings still available for storage.
2. Sports Games: If the current tuned channel is
an NFL®, NBA®, NHL®, or College play-by-play
sports broadcast, pressing the MEMO button will
allow you to select one of the teams playing to be
stored in memory.
Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight the team you
wish to store in memory and press the Rotary
Knob to select. The next screen will ask which
kind of alert you wish to have.
Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek)
Functions
This feature allows the user to capture and store
information about the programming (Artist/Song,
sports team, or traffi c city) on the currently tuned
channel, up to a total of 20 listings. The receiver
also has the capability to continuously search all
incoming SIRIUS channels and alert the user when
a saved program is being played. When a team (or
teams) are stored in memory, at the time receiver
is initially powered on, you will be alerted when
the teams are playing in a game being broadcast.
Also, while listening to your SIRIUS receiver, should
one of the teams begin to play a game, you will be
alerted.
Storing Song Titles or Sports Games
1. Song Titles or Traffi c City: 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 “Stored” pop-up screen, followed by
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Initial Game Alert
Score Updates
“Initial Game Alert” will sound an alert when the
team you have chosen is playing a game. “All
Score Updates” will sound an alert when the
team you have chosen is playing a game, and
also when the scores are updated for the team.
Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight the type of alert
you wish to have and press the Rotary Knob to
select.
3. If the MEMO button is pressed and all of the
memory spaces are full, “S-Seek Full” will fl ash
on the display for 1 second.
A screen displaying the Replace-Cancel options
will follow.
This prompt allows you to make the following
Replace-Cancel choices:
Replace: The list of stored memory items will
appear.
Turn the Rotary Knob to choose the item
that you would like to overwrite with the new
Artist/Song Title, sports game, or traffi c city.
After highlighting the selected item in the list,
press the Rotary Knob to delete the stored
Artist/Song Title, sports team, or traffi c city
and replace it with the updated information.
The display will show the “Stored” screen.

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Viewing Program Information stored in
Memory
1. Press and hold the MEMO button for 3 seconds
to enter S-Seek Mode. The program information
stored in memory will be displayed one-at-a-time
in page format.
2. Use the Rotary Knob to scroll through the 20
page listing. This function allows you to review
previously stored program information. The
information will be displayed as Sports League or
College/Team Name or Artist Name/Song Title.
Cancel: The Replace-Cancel prompt screen
will disappear and revert to the original
screen. Nothing will be stored.
Memory S X/Y
Artist Name
Song Title
Memory G X/Y
League/College
Team

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Deleting a Song Title Stored into Memory
1. Press and release the Rotary Knob while in
S-Seek Mode. A pop-up screen displaying two
selectable options - “Delete” and “S-Seek” - is
displayed.
2. Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Delete”
option.
3. Press the Rotary Knob and a Delete confi rmation
screen will appear.
4. To permanently delete the program from your list,
select “Yes” using the Rotary Knob and press
the Knob in to confi rm.
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
confi rmation screen will appear. Select the “On”
option using the Rotary Knob and press the Knob
in to confi rm (below right).
Whenever the Streamer Replay Receiver is
turned on, it automatically searches the incoming
channels to determine if a match exists with the
program information stored in receiver’s memory. If
one or more matches are found, a pop-up screen
momentarily appears for 2 seconds and displays
“S-Seek Alert”.

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Game Alert
The Streamer Replay Receiver can automatically
identify when your favorite team is playing. When a
game is found, the Game Alert screen is displayed,
followed by tuning information for that game. Use
the Rotary Knob to select and tune to the desired
channel.
See the Game Alert setting in the Menu Display
Options section for information on setting your
favorite team.
You can use the S-Seek feature to add Game Alerts
for additional teams. See the Setting S-Seek Alerts
section for more information.
An audible beep tone will be heard indicating that
a match was found. The display then reverts to
the S-Seek Alert screen which displays the current
matches. You can select the Artist/Song Title or game
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 list appears.
You can scroll through the list and select a program
using the Rotary Knob. Your selection will be tuned
and the display will revert to the last active display
mode.
• If a selection is not chosen within 10 seconds, the
screen will revert to the last active display and
tuning modes.