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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . 13 Sportster 5? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Remote Control Battery Installation .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Features Congratulations, on your purchase of the Sportster 5! The Sportster 5 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Large multi-color display: View artist name, song title, and channel information on a multi-color display . • Customize your display: Choose from 15 different display background and text color combinations to match your vehicle dash lights or mood .

  • Page 7: Safety And Care Information

    Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device . SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes .
  • Page 8 Introduction WARNING! • Opening the case may result in electric shock . • If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water . If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush the eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care .

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box? PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Sportster 5 Radio Remote Control Aux In Cable Vent Mount and Extended Vent Dash Mount Clamps PowerConnect Antenna & Dash Mount Magnetic Mount Antenna Screws Power Adapter Alcohol Preparation Pads and Rubber Tail...

  • Page 10: Sportster 5 Functions

    Introduction Sportster 5 Functions Display Button Select Button Left and Right FM / Menu Button Buttons Customize the Press to confirm FM: Press to access and cycle Press and release to way you view selection of through FM presets .

  • Page 11: Remote Control Functions

    Remote Control Functions Mute Button Power Button Silence live radio and Turn radio on and off . replayed content . Left and Right Buttons Select Button Press and release to search Press to confirm selection for channels by category . of highlighted items in a Press and hold to adjust menu or list;...

  • Page 12: Control Knob And Select Button Basics

    Introduction Control Knob and Select Button Basics Rotate the Press the center of Control knob Select button clockwise to make a selection, or counter- or before entering clockwise to the channel number preview and tune to directly tune to channels through a channel .

  • Page 13: Powerconnect Vehicle Dock

    Magnetic optional FM Aux In Cable or Power Adapter . Mount Antenna . Direct Adapter Cassette Adapter (sold separately) . (sold separately) . Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of the Sportster 5 to secure the radio .

  • Page 14: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Introduction Remote Control Battery Installation To install the remote control battery, turn the remote control over and locate the battery cover near the bottom edge . Open the battery compartment and place the battery in the compartment with the + side of the battery facing up . Replace the battery cover on the remote control .

  • Page 16: Vehicle Installation

    . Several examples of the Sportster 5 mounted in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount .
  • Page 17 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5...

  • Page 18: Step 2: Install The Vent Or Dash Mount

    60°F . Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount . Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Sportster 5 when installed . 2 Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it . Loosen...
  • Page 19 4 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly . 5 Peel off the adhesive liner . Position, press, and hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds . IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the mount .
  • Page 20 Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: Extended Vent Clamps Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio . 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle are Short Vent Clamps recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount .
  • Page 21 3 Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws . 4 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2) . 5 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2), and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole (3) .

  • Page 22: Step 3: Mount The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle . To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna: Choose the best location for your antenna considering your own personal situation .
  • Page 23 SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as shown . Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown . Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna above the front windshield as shown .

  • Page 24: Antenna

    Vehicle Installation 2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna Magnetic Mount Antenna and press the antenna cable into the (Upside-Down) Rubber Tail . The Rubber Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid .
  • Page 25 TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof (for most vehicles) or trunk (for convertibles) where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions .
  • Page 26 Vehicle Installation 3” TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it . TIP! Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover and protect the antenna cable . CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof .
  • Page 27 CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard . CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars . CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack . Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof .
  • Page 28 Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna close to another antenna . Mount it at least 3 inches away . TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids . Use things typically found around the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door .
  • Page 29 Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Before you begin routing the antenna cable, read these general instructions for how to route and hide the antenna cable . Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle . Use a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding...
  • Page 30 Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weather- stripping. Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weather-...
  • Page 31 Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit, along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin...
  • Page 32 Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool trim and tuck cable under trim. Continue towards front of vehicle Route cable under trim or upholstery Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into cabin and towards front...
  • Page 33 Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under Pull carpet carpet or mat or mat back Bring cable out from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids .
  • Page 34 Vehicle Installation • Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof: 1 . Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding .

  • Page 35: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath . Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors . Airbag locations are marked with “SRS”...

  • Page 36: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Vehicle Installation • Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof: 1 . Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the windshield . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding .
  • Page 37 • SUV: 1 . Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch . Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping .

  • Page 38: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Vehicle Installation or controls . Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately) . 4 . Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location . Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock .

  • Page 39: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos . Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable . 4 . Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console . Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls .

  • Page 40: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation • Pickup Truck: 1 . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it . 2 . Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner .

  • Page 41: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect AUDIO Vehicle Dock . 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket .

  • Page 42: Step 6: Connect The Audio

    . Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer, or go to sirius .com/accessories . • Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the Sportster 5 . PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio .
  • Page 43 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle’s stereo system . 3 Insert your Sportster 5 into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock fit into the mounting...
  • Page 44 . 6 Ensure that the Sportster 5 is tuned to channel 184 . Upon power up, the Sportster 5 should tune to channel 184 by default, when it’s not yet activated . If it’s not on channel 184, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio”...
  • Page 45 9 The audio level output of the Sportster 5 can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle . Refer to “Audio Level” on page 116 . If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 184, be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i .e .,...
  • Page 46 . 3 Insert your Sportster 5 into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the radio .
  • Page 47 If you haven’t done so, turn on your vehicle’s stereo system . Set it to play input from the cassette source . 8 You should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your vehicle’s stereo system . You are now ready to activate your Sportster 5 .
  • Page 48 Vehicle Installation 9 The audio level output of the Sportster 5 can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle . Refer to “Audio Level” on page 116 . If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 184, be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i .e ., cassette source...
  • Page 49 . 2 Power on Sportster 5 radio by pressing the Power button . 3 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky .
  • Page 50 107 . 9 . Ensure that the Sportster 5 is tuned to channel 184 . Upon power up, the Sportster 5 should tune to channel 184 by default, when it’s not yet activated .
  • Page 51 FM channel . 90. 1 MATCH FM CHANNELS Set your Sportster 5 to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 4: i . Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed . ii . Rotate the Control knob to highlight Settings and press the Select button .
  • Page 52 Sportster 5 to transmit on the same FM channel (steps 6 & 7) . If the signal reception is good, but there is no SIRIUS audio when tuned to channel 184, verify that both the radio and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 6 &...
  • Page 53 The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer . Professional installation can help improve your radio’s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires . To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought your radio, or go to sirius .com/accessories .

  • Page 56: Activation

    . Once the channels have been updated, the radio will automatically tune to channel 184 . 3 Make a note of the SIRIUS ID . You can find it: • on channel 0 (zero) • on a label on the bottom of the gift • on the label on the back of your...
  • Page 57 5 When your service is activated, your Sportster 5 will display an alert message . To continue, press the any button . Thereafter, if you rotate the Control knob, you can scroll and tune other channels . Activation usually takes less than 5 minutes, but sometimes may take longer .

  • Page 60: Using Your Sportster 5

    Whenever you power your Sportster 5 On, it will automatically tune to the last channel you were listening to before it was powered Off . The Sportster 5’s display screen will show the channel number, artist name, the song or show being played, channel name and category name of the current channel .
  • Page 61 Changing the Display Mode Pressing and releasing disp while the main display screen is displayed toggles between the 2-line artist name/song title text and large character displayed text . Choose from: 2-Line Text Format Large Text Format To change the display mode, press disp .
  • Page 62 Using Your Sportster 5 You can search for or view what’s playing on another channel while listening to your current channel in Channel List Mode . To Enter Channel List Mode Press and hold disp until Channel List Mode is activated .

  • Page 63: Navigation Basics

    Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the Sportster 5 On or Off . Control Knob and Select Button Navigate the Sportster 5 using the Control knob and Select button: • Control knob: Rotating it clockwise or counter-clockwise previews and tunes channels through the channel lineup .
  • Page 64 Using Your Sportster 5 Memo Button Pressing and releasing memo saves artist names and song titles . Up to 30 artist/song title combinations can be stored, including favorite teams and traffic channels . Pressing and holding memo enters the recall mode, displaying the stored artist/song titles .

  • Page 65: Band Button

    Band Button Pressing and releasing band switches between the favorite channel preset banks A, B, and C . Each bank holds 10 favorite channel presets for a total of 30 . Pressing and holding band switches to the My Presets category, where artists and songs playing on each stored favorite channel preset can be viewed .

  • Page 66: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Using Your Sportster 5 Listening to Satellite Radio Tune a channel Rotate the Control knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll forward or backward through the channel lineup . When let go, the radio tunes to the channel that is displayed .
  • Page 67 View channel lists While in Category Mode, it is also possible to cycle between the category’s channel names, currently playing artist names and currently playing song titles to preview what’s playing on other channels . View a category . Repeatedly press disp to cycle between channel name, artist name and song title lists .
  • Page 68 Using Your Sportster 5 Direct Tune Channels can be directly tuned from the main display screen by pressing and releasing the Select button and then using the number buttons (0-9) to enter the desired channel number . Press and release Select button .

  • Page 69: Favorite Channels

    Favorite Channels You can set up to 30 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them . Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button . Favorite channels are stored in three banks, A, B, and C, each capable of containing 10 favorite channel presets .
  • Page 70 Using Your Sportster 5 Jump Depending upon how you configure it, jump will either tune to the traffic and weather channel of a selected city, from a list of the 20 most congested cities, or to a desired channel . This button allows you to quickly tune to a channel that is accessed frequently and temporarily, such as traffic/weather, sports, news, etc .

  • Page 71: Fm Presets

    FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them . Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect to listen to your Sportster 5 through your vehicle’s FM radio . To start using a different FM preset:...

  • Page 74: Special Features

    Sportster 5 into Replay mode . TIP! This feature applies to the current channel that is being listened to and the current listening session only . Changing channels or turning off your Sportster 5 removes the temporarily stored content from the radio .
  • Page 75 2 Repeated press and releases skips forward to the starts of the next songs or programs until the end of stored audio is reached . When the end is reached, the Sportster 5 exits Pause & Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast .

  • Page 76: Display Color Options

    Special Features Display Color Options You can select from 15 different color combinations for the Sportser 5’s display screen background and text, and the front-panel button backlight color . To activate Color Options: Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed . 2 Rotate the Control knob to scroll and creen creen...

  • Page 77: S-Seek

    . When a sports team/car (or teams/ cars) is stored in memory, at the time the Sportster 5 is initially powered on, you will be alerted if the team is playing/racing in a game/race that is being broadcast .
  • Page 78 Special Features 3 When an artist or song on your S-Seek™ list plays on any channel, you’ll hear an alert tone and see a message that informs you about the artist/ song and the channel the song is being played on . To switch to that channel, press the Select button .
  • Page 79 When the currently-tuned channel is an NFL, NBA, NHL, NASCAR or college play-by-play sports broadcast, momentarily press and release memo . The Sportster 5 will display a menu to choose which sports team (or for NASCAR, which car number) should be saved to memory .
  • Page 80 Special Features 3 The next screen will ask which kind of alert type you wish to have . • Alert: “Initial” will provide a pop-up alert when the team you have chosen is playing a game; “All” will provide a pop-up alert when the team you have chosen is playing a game, and when the score for the game is updated .
  • Page 81 NOTe! If the new alert was successfully stored in memory, an Artist/Song/ Game Stored pop-up screen followed by an X Used/Y Empty screen will be displayed for one and two seconds respectively . X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage .
  • Page 82 Special Features To replace or cancel an existing alert: If all of the memory spaces are full when you press memo, a Memory Full screen will be displayed for one second . A Replace/Cancel screen will then be displayed . Rotate the Control knob and scroll to highlight whether to replace an existing alert or cancel saving the alert to memory and press the Select button .
  • Page 83 . If the new alert was successfully stored in memory, the Artist/Song/Game Stored pop-up screen followed by the X Used/Y Empty screen will be displayed for one and two seconds respectively . The Sportster 5 will then revert to the last active display mode .
  • Page 84 Special Features To view the program information stored in memory: Press and hold memo to enter the S-Seek™ Browse mode . The choices stored in memory will be displayed in one-at-a- time page format . 2 Use the Control knob to scroll through the listings . This function allows you to review previously stored program information .
  • Page 85 To delete a song title stored in memory: Press and release the Select button while in S-Seek™ mode . A pop-up screen displaying various selectable options will be displayed 2 Rotate the Control knob to highlight the Delete option . Press the Select button .
  • Page 86 NOTe! If one or more matches are found, a S-Seek™ alert pop-up screen appears and an audible beep tone is heard, indicating that a match was found . If more than one match is found the My SIRIUS Seeks screen appears . Rotate the Control knob and scroll to highlight...

  • Page 87: Sportsalert

    SportsAlert™ SportsAlert™ lets you store your favorite sports and/or teams to view their scores and stats at any time . In addition, you can choose to be notified when they play on any channel. Sports teams which you have selected and which are currently playing will be displayed in a category called My Sports Zone.
  • Page 88 Special Features 3 Selections will be highlighted, press the Select button . 4 Rotate the Control knob to highlight NASCAR and press the Select button . 5 Rotate the Control knob to highlight Select Cars, then press the Select button . 6 Rotate the Control knob to highlight and select Add New Car? Enter the driver’s car number on the Add New Car screen that appears .
  • Page 89 TIP! Selecting the All Cars option notifies you when any NASCAR driver is racing . You can choose to be notified either by the pop-up NASCAR Alert, by the NASCAR ticker, or by both . TIP! Pressing the Select button will select Ticker (a check-mark will appear in the adjacent box) .
  • Page 90 Special Features NFL, NBA, NHL, COLLEGE FOOTBALL, COLLEGE BASKETBALL When you select one of the above leagues on the Sports Selections screen, that league’s screen will appear . NOTe! Although the screens for NFL are shown below, the screens for all the leagues contain the same options .
  • Page 91 NOTe! For college teams, you will be alerted for all teams playing for that college . There are 30 college teams currently licensed for broadcast by SIRIUS . While the team is highlighted, pressing the Select button will select Ticker (a check-mark will appear in the adjacent box) .
  • Page 92 Special Features League Settings: The screen for each individual league (NFL, NBA, College Football, etc .) screen lets you turn Alerts and/or the Ticker On and Off for all of your selected teams in that league without having to do so for each team individually: • Game Alert: A pop-up alert will be displayed when any of your selected teams is playing, and when the team(s) begin playing a game .

  • Page 93: Parental Control

    Parental Control Your Sportster 5 has the ability to lock channels you do not want others (such as children) to access without your permission . Locked channels will not appear in the channel or category list . The default lock code is 0000 .
  • Page 94 Special Features 6 Enter a new 4 digit code using the 0–9 number buttons . Once you have entered the code you will then be prompted to enter the new code again to confirm . If you entered the same lock code again, the code is saved .

  • Page 98: Where Else Can You Use Your

    — all with a single subscription . • In the Home, Office, etc . – With a Home Kit, you can play your Sportster 5 over an existing home, office, or other stereo system .

  • Page 102: Configuring Your Sportster 5

    Configuring Your Sportster 5 Sirius ID Your Sportster 5 has a numeric 12-digit ID which uniquely identifies the radio . This ID is used during the activation process . To display the Sirius ID: Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed .

  • Page 103: Area

    Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area . For convenience, write down or print out the list . Tune the Sportster 5 to a favorite SIRIUS channel (or to channel 184, if it’s not yet activated) . Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio .
  • Page 104 . Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel . Then tune the Sportster 5 to the same FM channel . (Refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 107 .) You should hear the SIRIUS channel through your vehicle’s radio .
  • Page 105 NOTe! You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with the Sportster 5 . It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the Sportster 5 broadcast . Your only options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection method .

  • Page 106: Fm Transmitter

    FM Transmitter The built-in FM Transmitter in the Sportster 5 works with the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock, and is used when you choose to listen to the Sportster 5 through your vehicle’s FM radio . To turn the FM Transmitter On or Off: Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed .

  • Page 107: Set And Select An Fm Channel

    Set and Select an FM Channel Sportster 5 allows you to easily store (i .e ., preset) up to 5 different FM channels . At any time, you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to transmit audio from the Sportster 5 to your vehicle’s FM radio .
  • Page 108 Control knob to scroll and highlight the desired FM channel . Press the Select button to select the FM channel . The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen and the Sportster 5 will tune to the FM channel .

  • Page 109: Jump Settings

    Jump Settings The jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather channel of one of the 20 most congested cities, or to a specific channel that is accessed frequently and temporarily, such as news or sports . Pressing jump lets you quickly tune to a channel that is accessed frequently and temporarily, and then tune back to the original channel to which you were listening by pressing the button again .
  • Page 110 Configuring Your Sportster 5 5 To select a specific channel: Rotate the Control knob to highlight Jump to Channel option and press the Select button . Press and hold menu to exit Menu Options and return to the main display screen . You can now program jump by tuning to your desired channel and pressing and holding jump .

  • Page 111: Display Settings

    Display Settings You can control the Sportster 5’s Dimmer feature, adjust the brightness and contrast of the Sportster 5’s color display screen, and can select from 15 different color options for the screen and the Sportster 5’s buttons . To change the display’s brightness settings: Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed .
  • Page 112 . 8 The “L” indicator controls how much the Sportster 5’s display will automatically dim in low-light conditions . The “H” indicator controls how much the Sportster 5’s display will automatically brighten in high ambient light conditions .
  • Page 113 To set Contrast: Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed . 2 Rotate the Control knob and scroll to and highlight Settings and press the Select button . 3 Rotate the Control knob to highlight Display Settings and press the Select button .
  • Page 114 Configuring Your Sportster 5 To Select Color Options: Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed . 2 Rotate the Control knob and scroll to highlight Settings and press the Select button . 3 Rotate the Control knob to highlight Display Settings and press the Select button .

  • Page 115: S-Seek™ Alert Settings

    S-Seek™ Alert Settings This menu lets you turn S-Seek™ On or Off, turn the audible alert tone On or Off, turn the on-screen alerts On or Off and browse all of the S-Seek™ memory entries . In addition, you can clear all 50 S-Seek™ entries . Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed .

  • Page 116: Audio Level

    . Audio level is used to adjust the Sportster 5’s volume level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use, such as a CD player, other FM stations, or an MP3 player .
  • Page 117 5 Rotate the Control knob to highlight Audio Level and press the Select button . 6 Rotate the Control knob to adjust the audio output level . Press the Select button to confirm the new setting . Press and hold menu to exit . NOTe! Using the + / - buttons on the remote control will adjust the audio level .

  • Page 118: Channel Preview

    Sportster 5 remains tuned to the channel to which you’re listening . TIP! If you want to listen to the new channel, press the Select button . If you don’t press the Select button, after 5 seconds the Sportster 5’s display reverts back to the main display screen .

  • Page 119: Factory Default

    . 5 A warning screen will be displayed . If you are certain that you want to reset your Sportster 5 to the factory defaults, scroll to and highlight Yes and press the Select button . 6 The radio will display Restoring, and will be restored to the factory settings .

  • Page 120: Time Based Features

    Configuring Your Sportster 5 Time Based Features Clock - Sets the clock format, time zone, and daylight savings time function . To set the Clock Format: Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed . 2 Rotate the Control knob to scroll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button .
  • Page 121 3 Highlight Clock and press the Select button . 4 Rotate the Control knob to highlight Time Zone and press the Select button . 5 Rotate the Control knob to scroll and highlight the desired time zone and press the Select button . 6 Press and hold menu to exit .
  • Page 122 Configuring Your Sportster 5 Alarm - lets you to set your Sportster 5 to turn On at a specific time . The last selected channel prior to shutdown will play when the Sportster 5 powers On To set the Alarm: Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed .
  • Page 123 To set the Alarm Time: Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed . 2 Rotate the Control knob to scroll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button . 3 Rotate the Control knob to highlight Alarm and press the Select button .
  • Page 124 Configuring Your Sportster 5 Program Alert - Sets the radio to tune to a specific channel at a specified time . The radio must be powered on in order for this feature to function . To set Program Alert: Press and hold menu until Menu Options is displayed .
  • Page 125 Sportster 5 to play when Program Alert turns it On, then press the Select button to set the channel . Rotate the Control knob to highlight Alert and press the Select button to toggle and choose between On or Off .
  • Page 126 . 6 Rotate the Control knob to scroll and highlight the amount of time you want the Sportster 5 to remain On before it shuts Off . Press the Select button to confirm the setting . Press and hold menu to exit .

  • Page 127: Signal Indicator

    Signal Indicator For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the SIRIUS satellites . In large cities, terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) help increase the signal coverage . Your Sportster 5 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received .

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Sportster 5 has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a problem, try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure . • Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion .
  • Page 131 . Select a channel to which you have subscribed . Firmware Updating • Your Sportster 5 is being updated over the air with the latest software . Wait until the update is done .
  • Page 132 • The information may not be available or updates displayed may be in progress . Sportster 5 turns off • If Auto Shutdown is set, Sportster 5 will unexpectedly automatically turn off after a one-hour period of inactivity (no user intervention) . Set Auto Shutdown to Off .

  • Page 134: Product Specifications

    -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1 .0 V rms (max) Sportster 5 Radio Dimensions: 4 .5 in (width) x 2 .5 in (height) x 0 .6 in (depth) 114 mm (width) x 63mm (height) x 17 mm (depth) Weight: 3 .
  • Page 135 Vehicle Antenna Type: SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Connector: SMB female, right angle Cable Length: 21 ft (6 .4 m) Aux In Cable Connectors: 1/8 in (3 .5 mm) stereo male to 1/8 in (3 .5 mm) stereo male Cable Length: 4 ft (1 .2 m)

  • Page 136: Patent Information

    (or derivative thereof ) except in compliance with applicable export laws, rules and regulations . The user of this or any other software contained in a SIRIUS|XM radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into human-readable form .
  • Page 137 • Increase the separation between the SIRIUS|XM equipment and the affected receiver . • Connect the SIRIUS|XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help .
  • Page 138 ©2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . and its subsidiaries . All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners . All rights reserved . Visit sirius .com/siriuslineup for updates . All programming/channel lineup/SIRIUS service subject to change or preemption .

  • Page 139: Owners Record

    Owners Record Owner’s Record The model number is located below and the SIRIUS ID is located on the label on the back of the Sportster Record the SIRIUS ID in the space provided below . Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product .
  • Page 140 .com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1 .888 .539 . 7 474 © 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . SDSP5UG 031510a...

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