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Sportster SP-R1 User Guide2CONGRATULATIONS! 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 DockingStation, or the SP-B1 Portable Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of SiriusSportster’s features and capabilities. For the latest information about this and other Sirius Sportster products, visitwww.sirius.com.Table of ContentsBox Contents ............................................................................... 3Safety Precautions ...................................................................... 3FCC Warning .............................................................................. 5Cleaning the Unit ........................................................................ 5Receiver Controls and Features ............................................... 6Remote Control .......................................................................... 8Installing Batteries in the Remote ............................................. 8Activating your SIRIUS Subscription .......................................... 9Basic Operation ........................................................................ 10Changing Channels ............................................................ 10Display Button ...................................................................... 10Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song Title) ....... 11Searching Categories ......................................................... 11Searching Channels (Channel List Mode) ......................... 11Direct Tuning ........................................................................ 12Setting Channel Presets ..................................................... 13Recalling Channel Presets ................................................. 13Jump Preset Button ............................................................. 1 3Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode) ............... 14Preset Tune List Mode ......................................................... 15Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions ....... 16Storing Song Titles or Sports Games ................................ 16Viewing Program Information stored in Memory ................ 1 8Deleting a Song Title Stored into Memory .......................... 18Activating the Song (S-Seek) Alert ....................................... 18Game Alert ............................................................................ 20Instant Replay ...................................................................... 21Using Instant Replay ....................................................... 22Menu Display Options .............................................................. 26Sirius ID ................................................................................ 27Game Alert ............................................................................ 27Jump Settings ...................................................................... 29Traffic .................................................................................... 29JumpSet ............................................................................... 30Display Settings ................................................................... 30Confirm Tone Options ......................................................... 31FM Transmitter Options ....................................................... 31Channel Add or Skip ............................................................ 32Lock Options ........................................................................ 32Changing the Lock/Unlock Code ........................................ 33Audio Level ........................................................................... 33Antenna Aiming .................................................................... 34Memory Options ................................................................... 34Time-Based Features ......................................................... 35Factory Default ..................................................................... 38Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 39Specifications ............................................................................ 40Optional Accessories ............................................................... 43Warranty .................................................................................... 44

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide4• The installation and use suggestions contained in thismanual are subject to any restrictions or limitationsthat may be imposed by applicable law—thepurchaser should check applicable law for anyrestrictions or limitations before installing and/oroperating this unit.• Failure to follow these safety instructions andwarnings may result in a serious accident. WarningTake the following precautions to prevent fire andavoid personal injury:• To avoid short circuits, never put or leave any metallicobjects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit.• If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn thepower off immediately and consult your SiriusSportster retailer.• Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.• If the LCD display becomes damaged or broken, donot touch the liquid crystal fluid. The fluid can bedangerous to your health. If the liquid crystal fluidcontacts your body or clothing, immediately wash it offwith soap and water. CautionTake the following precautions to keep the unit inproper working order:• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC powersupply with a negative ground connection.• Do not open the unit.• Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to highlevels of humidity, moisture, or dust.• Whenreplacing a fuse, use only a new one with the properrating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may causethe unit to malfunction.• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, firstdisconnect the wiring harness.NoteIf the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly:• Turn the unit’s power off, wait 5 – 10 seconds, thenturn 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. Ifthe problem persists, consult your Sirius Sportsterretailer.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 5• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment andSirius Sportster Receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the Sirius SportsterReceiver is connected• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.Cleaning the UnitIf the unit becomes dirty, turn its power off and wipe itclean with a soft dry cloth. Do not use hard cloths orpaint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents toclean the unit. These may cause damage or removeindicator characters. WarningDo not operate the unit in a way that might divert yourattention from driving safely. As a driver, you aloneare responsible for safely operating your vehicle inaccordance with traffic safety laws at all times.FCC WarningThis equipment may generate or use radio frequencyenergy. Changes or modifications to this equipmentmay cause harmful interference unless themodifications are expressly approved in this UserGuide. The user could lose the authority to operatethis equipment if an unauthorized change ormodification is made.NoteThis equipment has been tested and found to complywith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference. This equipment may causeharmful interference to radio communications if it isnot installed and used in accordance with theseinstructions. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one ofmore of the following measures:

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide61. POWER Button : Turns Receiver On and Off.2. Rotary Knob & Select Button: Navigates through display screens and makes selections of items highlightedon the display. Rotating clockwise (CW) increases the channel number in list mode (down the list), and movesdown in the menu. Rotating counterclockwise (CCW) decreases the channel number in list mode (up the list),and moves up in the menu.12345897610Receiver Controls and Features

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 7.3. 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.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 storeup to 20 artist/song title combinations.9. Band Button (P.Tune): Pressing and releasing switches between preset banks A, B, and C, which hold 10presets each. Pressing and holding enables “Preset Tune Mode”, which allows for viewing and listening of storedpresets with turn of Rotary Knob.10. Remote Control Receiver: Receives signals from the included wireless remote control.11. Play/Pause Button: Pause Function: Used to save a broadcast for Instant Replay. Play Function: Used toplay a broadcast saved to Instant Replay.12. Fast Forward Button: Used to fast forward through a broadcast saved to Instant Replay.13. Rewind Button: Used to rewind through a broadcast saved to Instant Replay.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide8Remote 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 originalprogram.13. VOL+/ VOL- Buttons: Adjust the volume up & down.14. Play/Pause Button: Pause Function: Used to save a broadcast forInstant Replay. Play Function: Used to play a broadcast saved toInstant Replay.15. Fast Forward Button: Used to fast forward through a broadcast savedto Instant Replay.16. Rewind Button: Used to rewind through a broadcast saved to InstantReplay.Installing Batteries in the Remote1. Remove the battery cover.2. Install CR2025 battery. (+ side is up)3. Replace the battery cover.69111213125487103

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide10Display ButtonPressing the DISP button from the Default displaytoggles between the artist name/song title and largecharacter displayed text. In doing so, this will changethe character size and cause the field to scroll. Thisfeature is useful when viewing the display at adistance.NOTE: The displayed text will scroll only if the lengthof the artist or title cannot be viewed in its entirety.Pressing and holding the Display button will enterthe channel list mode.Pressing DISP will switch between these two display views.Changing ChannelsTurning the Rotary Knob clockwise will increase, ormove up to the next channel. Turning the RotaryKnob counterclockwise will decrease, or movedown to the previous channel.Basic OperationAfter you have successfully activated your SIRIUSsubscription, the Normal Operation (Default ) screenwill appear (Below): Use the Rotary Knob to selectchannels.• The selected channel will automatically start playing.The name and artist of the currently playing song willscroll across the display.ChannelNameAuto Sizing/ScrollingArtist NameClockBand/PresetBank NumberDefault Screen3-DigitChannelNumberAuto Sizing/ScrollingSong Title8-CharacterCategoryNameSignal StrengthMeter

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 11Searching Channels (Channel List Mode)It is possible to search for a different channel whilelistening to your current channel. Be sure that thedisplay shows the Default screen prior to thefollowing steps:1. Press and hold the DISP button for 2 seconds toactivate the Channel List Mode (top right). TheChannel List screen will appear, showing all availablechannels regardless of category:• Pressing the DISP button while in the Channel ListMode will change between Channel Name, ArtistName (middle right), and Song Title (bottom right).You can use this feature to search for a specificArtist 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 searchfor and select music: by category, by channel, byartist, and by song title.Searching CategoriesIf you want to listen to a different entertainmentcategory, push the CATEGORY buttons to activate theCategory Select screen (top right):1. Use the CATEGORY buttons to scroll through musicand entertainment categories.2. When the category (ex. Rock) you want is displayed,use the Rotary Knob to search available channelswithin the category.• Pressing the DISP button while in the CategorySearch mode will change between Channel Name,Artist Name, and Song Title to be able to previewwhat is playing on other channels before selecting.3. When the channel you want is highlighted, press theRotary Knob. The channel will change and the displaywill 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.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide12Press and Hold theDISP button to enterthe Channel ListModePress DISP again toshow the Artist NamePress DISP again toshow the Song TitlePress DISP again to goback to Channel List3. Press and release the Rotary Knob to select thechannel. To exit this mode without changing to a newchannel, press and hold the DISP button for 1second.Note: If you are in Channel List Mode and viewing asports category channel list (NFL Zone, NHL Zone),pressing the DISP button will toggle between theteam names and the current score of any live play-by-play game.Direct TuningChannels can be directly accessed by pressing andreleasing the Rotary Knob and then using the 0-9keys to enter the desired channel number. Once thedesired number has been entered, the channel willchange and the display will revert to the Defaultscreen for the new channel. The receiver willchange immediately if three numbers are entered(ex. “0”, ”0”, “7”), but if just one or two digits areentered, the unit will wait for 3 seconds beforechanging the channel.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 13Setting Channel PresetsYou can store up to 30 of your favorite channels aspresets, for quick access. Presets are stored in 3banks, A, B & C, each containing 10 channel presets.1. Press the BAND button to activate the preset bank youwant. The selected bank is shown in the lower rightcorner of the Default screen.2. Select the channel you want to preset (see BasicOperation and Changing Channels on page 9).3. Hold the numbered preset button you want to store thechannel in for at least 2 seconds.• The selected preset number will flash and thenremain lit on the display to show that it has beenmemorized.• If the preset button already has a channel stored in it,the preset will be replaced by the new channel.Recalling Channel PresetsThe 10 presets in the active bank (A, B or C) can beselected by pressing the “0” – “9” buttons.1. Press the BAND button to activate the preset bank youwant. The selected bank is shown in the lower rightcorner of the Default screen.Jump Preset ButtonThe Sirius Sportster Receiver includes a specialpreset button labeled Jump. It can be used forchannels that are accessed frequently andtemporarily such as traffic, weather, news or sports.This button allows you to quickly tune to onespecific channel and then tune back to the originalchannel.Refer to the Jump Settings options section forinformation on configuring your Jump preset button.2. Press the desired preset button “0” – “9” to recall thepreset. The channel will change and the display willrevert to the Default screen for the new channel.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide14• If your Jump Setting is set to traffic, pressing theJump button will immediately begin searching foryour desired city’s traffic report. The band indicatoron the display will change to the Jump icon toindicate a Jump search is active. Once your localtraffic is found, the Receiver will automatically tune tothat channel. You may have to wait up to 4 minutesfor your desired report. Pressing the Jump buttonwhile the receiver is searching will cancel the search.Pressing the Jump button after the receiver hastuned to your traffic report will return to the previouschannel.• If your Jump Setting is set to JumpSet, pressing thejump button will immediately tune to your desiredchannel. Pressing the Jump button again will returnto the previous channel.Note: The channel preset for the Jump buttonremains the same regardless of which preset bankis currently selected.Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode)It is possible to quickly search through all of yourpresets using the Rotary Knob.1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the PresetTune Mode (P.TUNE).2. The bottom right portion of the display will change tohighlight the current preset.3. Turn the Rotary Knob in either direction to move upor down through your presets. The new channel willstart to play as soon as you stop turning the RotaryKnob.• Only stored presets will be displayed, regardlessof what bank they are stored in.• Presets will be grouped and displayed by presetbank and number (ex. A-1, A-2...B-1, B-2...C-1,C-2...) and rotate all the way around back to thebeginning.Default Display P.TUNE Display

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 15Preset Tune List ModeIn Preset Tuning Mode you can view your list ofpresets showing Channel Name, Artist Name, orSong Title just like in the Channel List Mode:1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the PresetTune Mode (P.TUNE).2. Press the DISP button for 2 seconds which will bringup the Preset Tune List Mode displaying up to 6preset channel names.• Pressing the DISP button while in this mode willchange between Channel Name (right top), ArtistName (right middle), and Song Title list modes(right bottom)• The name field will scroll only if the length of theartist 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 thepreset. The channel will change and the display willrevert to the P.TUNE Display.To exit Preset Tune Mode and return to ChannelTuning Mode, press and hold the BAND button.P.TUNE ChannelName ListDisplayP.TUNE ArtistName ListDisplayP.TUNE SongTitle ListDisplay

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide16memory, and Y being the total number of memorylistings still available for storage. 2. Sports Games: If the current tuned channel is anNFL®, NBA®, NHL®, or College play-by-play sportsbroadcast, pressing the MEMO button will allow youto select one of the teams playing to be stored inmemory.Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight the team you wishto store in memory and press the Rotary Knob toselect. The next screen will ask which kind of alertyou wish to have.Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek)FunctionsThis feature allows the user to capture and storeinformation about the programming (Artist/Song,sports team, or traffic city) on the currently tunedchannel, up to a total of 20 listings. The receiveralso has the capability to continuously search allincoming SIRIUS channels and alert the user whena saved program is being played. When a team (orteams) are stored in memory, at the time receiver isinitially powered on, you will be alerted when theteams are playing in a game being broadcast. Also,while listening to your SIRIUS receiver, should one ofthe teams begin to play a game, you will alerted.Storing Song Titles or Sports Games1. Song Titles or Traffic City: While the receiver is inthe default display mode, momentarily pressing andreleasing the MEMO button stores the currentprogram data information within the receiver’smemory. A “Stored” pop-up screen, followed by“X Used/Y Empty” will each appear for 1 second,X being the total number of listings saved in

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 17Initial Game AlertScore Updates“Initial Game Alert” will sound an alert when theteam you have chosen is playing a game. “AllScore Updates” will sound an alert when the teamyou have chosen is playing a game, and also whenthe scores are updated for the team.Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight the team you wishto store in memory and press the Rotary Knob toselect.3. If the MEMO button is pressed and all of thememory spaces are full, “S-Seek Full” will flash onthe display for 1 second.A screen displaying the Replace-Cancel optionswill follow.This prompt allows you to make the followingReplace-Cancel choices:Replace: The list of stored memory items willappear.Turn the Rotary Knob to choose the item thatyou would like to overwrite with the new Artist/Song Title, sports game, or traffic city. Afterhighlighting the selected item in the list, pressthe Rotary Knob to delete the stored Artist/SongTitle, sports team, or traffic city and replace itwith the updated information. The display willshow the “Stored” screen.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide18Viewing Program Information stored in Memory1. Press and hold the MEMO button for 3 seconds toenter S-Seek Mode. The program information storedin memory will be displayed one-at-a-time in pageformat.2. Use the Rotary Knob to scroll through the 20 pagelisting. This function allows you to review previouslystored program information. The information will bedisplayed as Sports League or College/Team Nameor Artist Name/Song Title.Memory S X/YArtist NameSong TitleMemory G X/YLeague/CollegeTeamCancel: The Replace-Cancel prompt screen willdisappear and revert to the original screen.Nothing will be stored.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 19Deleting a Song Title Stored into Memory1. Press and release the Rotary Knob while in S-SeekMode. A pop-up screen displaying two selectableoptions - “Delete” and “S-Seek” - is displayed.2. Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Delete” option.3. Press the Rotary Knob and a Delete confirmationscreen will appear.4. To permanently delete the program from your list,select “Yes” using the Rotary Knob and press theKnob in to confirm.Activating the Song (S-Seek) Alert1. Press and hold the MEMO button for 3 seconds toenter the S-Seek Mode.2. Press and Release the Rotary Knob. A pop-up screendisplaying 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-Seekconfirmation screen will appear. Select the “Yes”option using the Rotary Knob and press the Knob into confirm (below right).Whenever the Sirius Sportster Receiver is turned on,it automatically searches the incoming channels todetermine if a match exists with the programinformation stored in receiver’s memory. If one ormore matches are found, a pop-up screenmomentarily appears for 2 seconds and displays

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide20Game AlertThe Sirius Sportster Receiver can automaticallyidentify when your favorite team is playing. When agame is found, the Game Alert screen is displayed,followed by tuning information for that game. Usethe Rotary Knob to select and tune to the desiredchannel.See the Game Alert setting in the Menu DisplayOptions section for information on setting yourfavorite team.You can use the S-Seek feature to add Game Alertsfor additional teams. See the Setting S-Seek Alertssection for more information.“S-Seek Alert”. An audible beep tone will be heardindicating that a match has been found. The displaythen reverts to the S-Seek Alert screen which displaysthe current matches. You can now select the Artist/Song Title or game that you wish to listen to. No storedmatch alert is provided for the currently selectedchannel. To ensure that no duplicate entries are storedin memory, the Receiver will check the stored inputdata to ensure the information about to be stored is notalready in memory. • If one or more matches are found, a list appears. Youcan scroll through the list and select a program usingthe Rotary Knob. Your selection will be tuned and thedisplay will revert to the last active display mode. • If a selection is not chosen within 10 seconds, thescreen will revert to the last active display and tuningmodes.NOTE: Play of the current selection will continue untila new selection is made.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 21Instant ReplayThe Sirius Sportster Receiver is capable of storingthe audio of the channel to which you are listeningfor later playback, approximately up to 44 minutesdepending upon the channel to which you aretuned. As soon as you tune to a channel, theReceiver automatically begins storing the audio,enabling you to rewind at any time to replay theaudio again. If you unable to continue listening to achannel, but do not want to miss the broadcast,pressing the Play/Pause button will cause theReceiver to mute the audio and mark the point in thebroadcast so you can resume listening at a latertime. • Pause/Play button. When pressed, this places theReceiver in the Instant Replay pause mode whichmutes the audio.Pressing and releasing the Pause/Play buttoncauses the Receiver to begin playing the storedaudio from the point at which the Receiver waspaused. During playback, the Receiver will continueto store the channel audio until you exit the InstantReplay mode.Pressing and holding the Play/Pause button changesthe display to a listing of the artist’s names in thestored audio, from the most recent to the oldest,beginning with an entry called “Live”. (Pressing theDISP button will toggle the display between the artistname list and the song/program title list.) An itemfrom the list may be chosen and the playback willcommence from that point in the stored audio, or,“Live” may be chosen which will exit the InstantReplay mode, and the Receiver will resume playingthe live broadcast.PlaylistLiveArtistArtistArtistArtistPlaylistLiveTitleTitleArtistTitleTitle • Fast Forward button. This fast forwards youthrough the stored audio.Pressing and releasing the Fast-Forward buttonforwards to the start of the next song or program inthe stored audio and playback automatically begins.Repeatedly pressing and releasing the Fast-Forward

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide22button causes the Receiver to continue to moveforward in the stored audio to the start of each nextsong or program until the end of the stored audio isreached. When the end of the stored audio isreached, a beep will be heard (if the ConfirmationTone option is enabled), the Instant Replay mode willbe exited, and the Receiver will resume playing thelive broadcast.Pressing and holding the Fast-Forward button forone second advances the playback forward in 10second intervals, which increases to 15 and then 30second intervals the longer the Fast-Forward buttonremains pressed. Playback begins immediatelywhen the button is released. When the end of thestored audio is reached, a beep will be heard, theInstant Replay mode will be exited, and the Receiverwill resume playing the live broadcast. • Rewind button. This rewinds (moves youbackwards) through the stored audio.Pressing and releasing the Rewind button rewinds tothe start of the current song or program in the storedaudio, and playback automatically begins.Repeatedly pressing and releasing the RewindButton causes the Receiver to continue to movebackwards in the stored audio to the start of eachprevious song or program until the beginning of thestored audio is reached. If the beginning of the storedaudio is reached, a beep will be heard (if theConfirmation Tone option is enabled) and playbackwill automatically begin.Note: Depending upon where in a particularbroadcast the channel was selected, the start of asong or program may not be available in memory. Ifthis occurs, the playback will start from where theaudio began to be stored.Pressing and holding the Rewind button for onesecond rewinds playback in 10 second intervals,which increase to 15 and then 30 second intervalsthe longer the Rewind button remains pressed.Playback begins immediately when the button isreleased. If the beginning of the stored audio isreached while rewinding, a beep will be heard andplayback will automatically begin.Using Instant ReplayTo begin using the Instant Replay feature of the

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 23instructions for their use.Note: If the Receiver is tuned to another channelwhile in the Instant Replay mode, the Instant Replaymode is exited, all the audio stored in the InstantReplay memory is erased, and the tuned channelbegins to play. Also note that tuning to anotherchannel may automatically occur if another featureof the Receiver has been programmed to do so.When the Instant Replay mode is active, statusinformation is shown at the bottom of the Receiver’sdisplay screen.-0:01Progress BarPlay Position IndicatorInstant Replay ModeInstant Replay Time PositionReceiver, press the Pause/Play button. This causesthe Receiver to enter the Instant Replay pausemode, which mutes the audio from the Receiver. A“Paused” message will be displayed for twoseconds to confirm that the Receiver has enteredthe Instant Replay mode.Artist NameSong Title-0:01PAUSEDTo listen to the audio that was stored, press thePlay/Pause button again and the Receiver will beginto play back the audio stored in the Instant Replaymemory from the point where you pressed the Play/Pause button.As you are listening to the playback of the storedaudio, you may either fast forward or rewind throughthe stored audio by pressing the fast-forward orrewind buttons, without having to press the Play/Pause button first. Refer to the sections describingthe Rewind and Fast-Forward buttons for specific

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide24The Instant Replay mode icon that is displayed atthe bottom left of the screen indicates the currentmode.Pause mode. This indicates that the Receiveris paused and muted.Play mode. This indicates that you are in theplayback mode, listening to stored audio.Fast Forward mode. This indicates that you arefast forwarding through the stored audio.Rewind mode. This indicates that you arerewinding, or moving backwards, through thestored audio.The Progress Bar is a visual indicator of the statusof the Instant Replay memory. As the memory fills,Progress Bar begins to fill from the left sideproviding a visual indication of how much of theInstant Replay memory is filled. The end of the barindicates the end of the stored audio, where the livebroadcast begins. When all available memory hasbeen used, the bar will be completely filled.-16:05Progress Bar ShowingAmount of Memory FilledEnd of Stored AudioBeginning of Live BroadcastA diamond-shaped Play Position indicator issuperimposed over the Progress Bar whichprovides a visual indicator of the current playbackposition in the Instant Replay memory.-16:05Play Position IndicatorThe Play Position indicator shows your currentlistening position in the stored audio. When youpress the Play/Pause button to begin playback ofthe stored audio, this indicator will begin to move to

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 25the right showing the progression of the playbackthrough the Instant Replay memory, provided thatthe memory is not full.-16:05Play Position IndicatorThe portion of the Progress Bar behind the PlayPosition indicator shows how much you can rewindin the Instant Replay memory, while the filled portionahead of the Play Indicator shows how much youcan fast-forward in the memory.While you are in the playback mode, the Receivercontinues to store the audio from the channel.Obviously, you will be unable to “catch up” to the livebroadcast during playback, as new audio is beingstored at the same rate at which you are playingback the stored audio. You can use the Fast-Forward button to skip ahead or exit the InstantReplay mode, and begin listening to the livebroadcast again.Should you press the Play/Pause button to stop theplayback, the play position indicator will stop movingand continue to provide a visual indication of yourcurrent position in the Instant Replay memory.When the Instant Replay memory is 10 secondsfrom becoming full, two beeps will be heard (if theConfirmation Tone option is enabled). When thememory is full, the Receiver will automatically beginplayback, and will continue to store the channelaudio, overwriting the oldest portion of the audiopreviously stored. When the memory is full, you willbe unable to rewind through the stored audio.If you have partially played back the stored audio,and have paused the Receiver again, the PlayPosition indicator will begin to move left when theInstant Replay memory becomes full, as it beginsoverwriting the oldest portion of the audio previouslystored. When the Play Position indicator reachesthe left-most position, indicating that the memory isfull, the Receiver will automatically begin playback.The Instant Replay Time Position provides the exactamount of time the Play Position indicator is behind

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide26Menu Display OptionsTo enter the Menu Options page, press and releasethe MENU Button. The “Menu Options” list willappear on the display (below).Using the Rotary Knob, highlight the option you wishto adjust and press the Knob. The following optionsare available:Sirius ID Lock OptionsFM Transmitter Audio LevelGame Alert Antenna AimingJump Settings Memory OptionsDisplay Settings Time Based FeaturesConfirm Tone Options Factory DefaultAdd or SkipNote: If a button is not pressed within 10 seconds,the Receiver will exit the “Menu Options” functionand revert back to the Default screen display.Menu OptionsSirius IDFM TransmitterGame AlertJump SettingsDisplay Settingsthe live broadcast, expressed asHours:Minutes:Seconds, and displayed as anegative number. (Hours are only displayed if theamount of time is greater than one hour.)-02:40Time Position ofPlay Position IndicatorPlay Position IndicatorFor example, if -02:40 is displayed, this wouldindicate that the Play Position indicator is 2 minutesand 40 seconds behind the live broadcast.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 27Sirius IDDisplays your 12 digit Sirius ID (SID) number. TheSID is unique to every Sirius Sportster Receiver andis required to activate your service. It isrecommended that you write this number in thespace provided on the last page of this user guide.No adjustments are allowed in this mode. To exit thisoption, press the Rotary Knob or Menu Button.Game AlertGame Alert allows you to store your favorite sportsteams in memory. The Sportster Receiver willconstantly scan the SIRIUS channels and will soundan alert when a team you stored in memory isplaying, or when there is a score update for a team,depending on which option you have chosen for theteam.Teams which you have selected and are currentlyplaying will be displayed in a category called “MyGame Zone”.You may select one team from each sports leagueand the college category, however, more teams maybe chosen by using the MEMORY (MEMO) function.(See the section titled, “Memory (MEMO) and SongSeek (S-Seek) Functions” for more information toadd additional teams.)To choose teams to add to your stored game alerts:1. Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight “Game Alert” andpress the Rotary Knob to select.2. Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight the sports leagueor college category of the team you wish to add, andpress the Rotary Knob to select.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide28NFLNBANHLGame Alert3. Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight the league teamname or college team name you wish to add, andpress the Rotary Knob to select.Anaheim Mighty DucksNoneNHL Atlanta ThrashersNoneCOLLEGEColoradoAuburnNote that for college teams, you will receive an alertfor all teams playing for that college. There are 30college teams currently licensed for broadcast bySIRIUS.4. Turn the Rotary Knob to highlight which type of analert you want, and press the Rotary Knob to select.Alert TypeInitial Game AlertAll Score UpdatesWhen the SIRIUS receiver is powered on, and whileit is playing, “Initial Game Alert’ will sound an alertwhen the team you have chosen is playing a game.“All Score Updates” does the same but alsosounds an alert when the scores are updated for thechosen team.To exit the Game Alert menu, press the MENUbutton.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 29Jump SettingsYou can access the Jump Settings menu bypressing and holding the Jump button for 2 secondsor by pressing Menu to enter the Menu Options listand selecting Jump Settings using the Rotary Knob.There are two options available for Jump buttonsettings – Traffic and JumpSet. The currentlyselected option is indicated by a jump icon.Traffic1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Traffic”option. Press the Rotary Knob to select.2. Scroll to the city for which you would like to heartraffic reports and press the knob. Use the Menubutton to exit this menu without changing yourcurrent city selection.Note: If the channel list has not yet beendownloaded from the satellite data stream, anUpdating City List notification will be displayed.Please wait 10 minutes and try again.Menu OptionsSirius IDGame Alert

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide30JumpSetSelect JumpSet if you would like to use the Jumpbutton for any channel other than a traffic channel.1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “JumpSet”option. Press the Rotary Knob to select.2. After pressing Menu to exit to the Default Screen, theJump button can be programmed by tuning to yourdesired channel and pressing & holding the Jumpbutton for 2 seconds, as described in the SettingChannel Presets section.Display SettingsIt is possible to adjust the Contrast, Dimming andColor of the Receiver’s display. While in the “MenuOptions” list perform the following steps:1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “DisplaySettings” option. Press the Rotary Knob to select.2. Select one of the following using the Rotary Knob:a. Contrast Control: Adjusts the relationshipbetween the background and the text on the LCDdisplay. Use the Rotary Knob to adjust the contrastup or down. The bar graph at the bottom of thescreen will move to indicate the change.b. Color Option: You can set the color for the LCDbacklight and keypad LEDs. Use the Rotary Knobto select which color you would like to adjust andthen select from the two options.To exit the Display settings, simply push the MENUbutton.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 31Confirm Tone OptionsThe Sirius Sportster Receiver will sound an Audio“Tone” alert when the unit powers ON and OFF aswell as when the S-Seek Alert is activated. Thedefault is ON. To change the tone options, performthe following:1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “ConfirmTone 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 MENUbutton.FM Transmitter OptionsIf you would like to use the built-in FM Transmitter,you must turn ON the function and select an FMfrequency:1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “FMTransmitter Options”. Press the Rotary Knob toselect.2. Use the Rotary Knob to Select “On/Off”. Press theKnob to set the option.3. Press Menu to return to the previous menu.4. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “FrequencySelection”. Press the Rotary Knob to select.5. Use the Rotary Knob and Category Buttons to adjustthe FM frequency. The Rotary Knob adjusts in 0.1MHz increments and the Category Buttons adjust in1 MHz increments.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide32Channel Add or SkipThe Sirius Sportster Receiver will allow you to skipselected channels when changing channels via theRotary Knob. At any time you may select to add orskip specific channels. While in the “MenuOptions” List mode, follow the steps below to Addor 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 wishto skip or add. Pressing the Rotary Knob will add thetext “Skip” next to the channel name to skip thatchannel. To add the channel, simply press theRotary Knob and the text “Skip” will be removed.Note: This feature only functions in normal channelsearch modes. You can always access any skippedchannel using the Direct Tuning function.Lock OptionsThe Sirius Sportster Receiver has the ability tolockout the use of any channel, or channels you donot want others to access without your permission.Like the Skip feature, the locked channel will notappear when the user changes channels with theRotary Knob. When the user tries to access thelocked channel using the Direct Tuning function, the“Enter Code” screen will be displayed and thechannel will not be accessed until the proper code isentered.While in the “Menu Options” List mode, follow thesteps below to Lock a channel:1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “LockOptions”. 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 wishto lock. Press the Knob in to select (below right).

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 33Changing the Lock/Unlock CodeThe first time the Lock/Unlock function is accessed,the user must enter the default lock code. The defaultlock code is “0000”. This code can be maintained orchanged. To change the default lock code, perform thefollowing procedure while in the “Menu Options” Listmode: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 newfour digit code using the 0-9 number buttons (belowright). You will then be prompted to confirm the newcode by entering your code again.5. The lock code is now changed.Note: you can use this same method to Edit the codeonce it is changed from the default.Audio LevelThe audio output of the Sirius Sportster Receivercan be adjusted to fine-tune the audio signal level formaximum performance. This is important whenusing either the optional Home Docking Station orthe optional Mobile Docking Station. The followingsetting affects both the line output and FM outputlevels. To change the Audio Level, perform thefollowing procedure while in the “Menu Options”List mode:1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Audio LevelOptions”. Press the Rotary Knob to select.2. Use the Rotary Knob to adjust to the desired audiooutput level. A 10 segment horizontal bar graph isdisplayed with a “-” sign to the left and a “+” sign tothe right. To store your setting and exit this function,press the Rotary Knob.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide34Antenna AimingWhen using the optional Home Docking Station orthe Boombox indoors, it is important to locate theantenna in an acceptable location (See the individualinstallation 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 bedisplayed ( SAT and TER) with a “-“ sign to the leftand a “+” sign to the right. SAT indicated satellitesignal and TER indicates terrestrial signal – ifavailable.3. Adjust the antenna for maximum performance as perthe manuals.To exit this function, press the Rotary Knob or MENUbutton.Memory OptionsIn this mode, the user can turn the Memory SearchFunction (S-Seek) ON or OFF. In addition, all 30Preset Memory Locations can be cleared. Tochange the Memory Options, use the followingprocedure while in the “Menu Options” List mode:1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “MemoryOptions”. Press the Rotary Knob to select.2. Select one of the following Memory Options:a. Automatic Memory Search function - On orOff: Use the Rotary Knob to select between Onand Off by highlighting the desired selection. Thenpress the Rotary Knob to store.b. Clear All Memory Locations: Press and releasethe Rotary Knob; a prompt display screen appearsconfirming - Clear All Memory Select “Yes” or“No” and press the Rotary Knob.To exit this function, press the Rotary Knob orMENU button.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 35•Time Zone: Since the Clock adjusts the timeautomatically, it is important to specify yourproper time zone. Use the Rotary Knob to selectthe proper time zone. The following is a list oftime zones available:(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 asNewfndlnd)•Daylight Savings Time (DST) Observance:Activate this function if your area is subject toDST; turn the Rotary Encoder to togglebetween DST Observed (default) or DST NotObserved.b. Alarm Clock: When this menu option ishighlighted and selected, you will be able to set theunit to turn on at a specific time. The last selectedchannel prior to shutdown will be present when theTime-Based FeaturesThis Menu Option allows for adjustments of thefollowing items:Clock Auto ShutdownAlarm Clock Sleep ModeProgram AlertTo change the Time-Based Features, use thefollowing procedure while in the “Menu Options”List mode:1. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “Time-BasedFeatures”. Press the Rotary Knob to select.2. Use the Rotary Knob to select one of the followingTime-Based Features to adjust:a. Clock: When entering this menu option, you cansetup the clock shown on the default display,based on the format desired, and the time zone inwhich you reside. The clock data is provided viathe Sirius Satellite data stream, and will updatebased on the received signal. • Format: The Clock Format option allows foreither 12 Hour (Default), or 24 Hour display. Usethe Rotary Knob to select the desired format.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide36Alarm feature is activated. Alarm appears on thefirst line of the display followed by the alarmoptions:•Set Alarm: Use the Rotary Knob to select “SetAlarm” From the Alarm Clock Menu. Selecteither “Alarm Off” (Default) or “Alarm On” fromthe Menu and press the Rotary Knob to set.•Alarm Time: Use the Rotary Knob to select“Alarm Time” from the Alarm Clock Menu. Usethe Category buttons and the Rotary knob to setthe time (hours, minutes) you want to activatethe Receiver (Default is 12:00PM). Press theRotary knob to store the Alarm Time.c. Program Alert: When this menu option ishighlighted and selected, you will be able toprogram the unit to switch to a selected channel ata specific time. Press the Rotary Knob to enter theProgram Alert Menu, The following adjustmentoptions are available:•Program Time/Day: Turning the Rotary Knobtoggles between Time and Day. If Time isselected, use the Category buttons and RotaryKnob to set the hours and minutes. AM or PMwill switch automatically when the AM or PMthreshold has been exceeded. When thedesired time is displayed, press the RotaryKnob. If Day is selected, the screen displays adefault day of Monday, with selectable choicesof Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Use the RotaryKnob to increase (CW) or decrease (CCW) thedesired day in a circular motion (default value:Monday).• Channel: Turn the Rotary Knob to scrollthrough a listing of all the Sirius channels. Whenthe desired channel is highlighted, press theRotary Knob.• Program Alert On/Off (Default is Off): Rotatethe Rotary Knob to toggle between ProgramAlert On or Program Alert Off. When thedesired alert status is highlighted, press theRotary Knob.d. Auto Shutdown: You can program the unit toautomatically shut off after a one hour periodwithout any user intervention. After 59 minutes ofinactivity, a beep tone sounds and a display

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 37prompt appears on the screen, “Cancel AutoShutdown”. To activate the Auto Shutdownfeature, use the Rotary Knob to select it from theTime Based Features Menu and press the Knob toenter the menu. Once in the Auto Shutdown Menu,use the Rotary knob to select either “Enable” or“Disable” the feature.•Cancel Auto Shutdown: If you want totemporarily deactivate the Auto Shutdownfeature once the beep tone sounds, press theRotary Knob. The Auto Shutdown sequence willreset to 1 hour.e. Sleep Mode: You can program the unit toshutdown after a selected period of time. Thescreen displays Sleep Mode on the top line, withoptional time settings as follows:Sleep Off15 Minutes30 Minutes45 Minutes60 MinutesUse the Rotary Knob to select the desired SleepTime. When the desired time is highlighted, pressthe Rotary Knob. The Receiver will now turn offafter the selected time has elapsed.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide38If “Yes” is chosen, the unit reverts to the originalfactory settings for the following parameters:• All Presets revert to empty• All Game Alerts ClearedFactory DefaultThis Menu option will restore all original factorysettings. To activate this feature, perform thefollowing procedure while in the “Menu Options”List Mode:1. Press Menu to enter the Menu Options List.2. Use the Rotary Knob to highlight the “FactoryDefault” option. Press the Rotary Knob to select.“Restore Settings” will pop up on the Receiver’sdisplay.3. Use the Rotary Knob to select “Yes” to restore allsettings or select “No” to return to the MenuOptions List Mode.• Auto Dimming On• Display Contrast to 50%• Display Mode to Auto• FM Modulator to On• FM Frequency to 88.1 MHz• Audio Output Level to 70%• Access to all skipped Channels (Lockedchannels remain locked)• Memory Search On• Memory Locations are erased• 12 Hour Clock Format• Eastern Time Zone• Daylight Savings Time Observed• Alarm Off• Program Alert Off• Auto Shutdown Off• Sleep Mode Off

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 39TroubleshootingFAULT PROBABLE CAUSENo SoundNo signal on receiver display Audio static or loss ofclarity“ANTENNA NOTDETECTED”messageReceiver does not turn on1. Audio Cables not connected2. Incorrect FM modulator frequencyCheck for obstacles over or aroundantennaVehicle antenna not connected to radioFM modulator frequency contains staticAntenna or cable is faultySatellite antenna not connectedBlown Fuse, power cable not properlyconnected1. Check cables at Receiver and radio2. Select another FM modulator frequency.Change location to eliminate nearbyobstacles (bridge, etc.)Check vehicle antenna cableSwitch to another FM frequencyContact system installer or vendorCheck satellite connection to receiverCheck fuse, check power cableREMEDY

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide40SpecificationsAudio Output .................................................................................................................... 2.2V (Peak-to-Peak)Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) ........................................................................................................... <0.3%Signal-to-noise (S/N) .......................................................................................................... Greater than 75dBFuse Requirement ...................................................................................................................... 3A Slow BlowPower Supply .................................................................................................... 10-16V, Negative Ground, DCReceiver Dimensions ............................................................................... 115mm(W) x 78mm(H) x 28mm(D)............................................................................................................................. (4-1/2” W x 3” H x 1-1/8” D)Receiver Weight ....................................................................................................................................... 7oz.Remote Control Dimensions ................................................................... 49mm(W) x 104mm(H) x 23mm(D)............................................................................................................................ (1-7/8””W x 4-1/8”H x 7/8”D)Remote Control Battery Requirements .............................................................................................. CR2025Note: Features and Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Sportster SP-R1 User Guide42Optional Accessories for your Sirius Sportster ReceiverAdd one or all of these accessories to maximize your Sirius experience.SP-B1 Portable BoomboxThe SP-B1 is a portable docking station and audiosystem for the Sirius Sportster Receiver. With thebuilt-in amplifier and speakers, the SP-B1 deliversrich, powerful sound indoors or outdoors.Includes the Following:• Portable Boombox with built-in amplifier andspeakers• Auxiliary input for other audio devices• Adjustable indoor/outdoor antenna with 20’ ofcable• AC adapterSP-H1 Home Docking StationThe SP-H1 is a compact docking cradle thatpositions the receiver for easy viewing andoperation. Designed for quick and easy self-installation, it includes all necessary cabling toconnect to your home audio system.Includes the Following:• Compact tabletop/desktop docking cradle• Audio cable for connection to any stereobookshelf system• Adjustable indoor/outdoor antenna with 20’ ofcable• AC Adapter

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 43SP-C1 Mobile Docking StationThe SP-C1 is a compact docking cradle that positions the receiver foreasy wiring, viewing and operation. Designed for quick and easy self-installation, it includes all necessary cabling to connect to your car audiosystem.Includes the Following:• Mobile docking cradle• Adhesive vehicle mount for easy installation• Car power adapter• Magnetic antenna with 21’ of cable

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide4412 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTYSirius Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any partthereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of originalpurchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge forparts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof ofwarranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the location shown below underWARRANTY RETURN.This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costsincurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, orvehicle electrical systems.This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damagedthrough alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serialnumber/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR ORREPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAIDBY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FORBREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHTWITHIN A PERIOD OF 48 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANYCONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein inconnection with the sale of this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion orlimitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives youspecific 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 SiriusSportster retailer or call Customer Service at (800) 869-5187; proof of purchase and description of defect are required. Products to bereturned to an approved warranty station must be shipped freight prepaid.

Sportster SP-R1 User Guide 45IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSIRIUS ID (SID): __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __PSN:__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __Customer Service: 1-800-869-5187

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