Cautions and Warnings 1. Within the home, do not install the SP-B1 Boombox in a position that obstructs viewing of any home entertainment component, such as television, or stereo system indicators and displays. 2. Take care when using the SP-B1 Boombox for prolonged periods in direct sunlight do not get excessively heated, potentially causing deformation. Do not operate temperatures; do not operate the unit in moist areas, in rain, or in areas adjacent hot tubs, etc. 3. When outdoors, position the SP-B1 and antenna where there are no obvious satellite signal obstructions such as high terrain, trees, overhangs, etc. 4. When installed indoors, unplug the AC Power Adapter from the wall outlet when the SP-B1 is not to be used for an extended period of time. If batteries are installed, set the Power ON/OFF control to the Off position to prevent unintentional battery discharge, or remove the batteries. 5. To avoid possible damage to the SP-B1 Boombox caused by battery leakage, it is recommended that the batteries be removed when the Boombox is not being used for an extended period of time. 6. Do not install or place the SP-B1 on an inclined or unstable surface. 7. By adhering to these warnings and safety considerations, serious accidents and/or personal injury can be avoided. Sportster SP-B1 User Guide 2 Antenna AC Power Adapter AC Power Cable SP-B1 Boombox Installation/Wiring Precautions 1. If using the AC Power Adapter, make sure to connect the AC Power Cable to the AC Power Adapter first. Then after making the Antenna connections, make the final connection of the AC Power Cable to a suitable AC outlet. 2. Incorrect installation may cause damage to the system. 3. During antenna placement/installation, refer to page 6 for the Antenna Aiming procedure outlined in this guide. Setting Up Your Portable Boombox NOTE: The SIRIUS signal can be received and processed virtually anywhere as long as there are no obvious satellite signal obstructions such as high terrain, trees, overhangs, etc. However, signal reception depends mainly on where you are, geographically, with respect to the orbital paths of the SIRIUS satellites. In placing the antenna, therefore, these factors must be taken into account. Sportster SP-B1 User Guide 3 Boombox Controls The SIRIUS Sportster SP-B1 Boombox provides four control buttons, a Power On/Off, Volume Up, Volume Down, and a push-button to toggle between Satellite Radio or an auxiliary audio input signal. A power-on LED is also located on the front panel. 615 2 3 7 4 1. PHONES: Accepts a stereo headphone jack to provide private listening capability for the Boombox. 2. SOURCE Selector Button: Push button toggles between Satellite Radio and an external audio input signal (MP3, CD, etc.) present at the AUX input jack. 3. AUX Jack: Accepts an audio input signal from an external audio device. When using the AUX audio input, turn the SIRIUS Sportster receiver Off to preserve battery power. Adjust the volume level of the external audio device to obtain an audio output from the Boombox. The volume control on the external audio device should be set to a midrange level for optimal fidelity. 4. Power On/Low Battery LED: The LED lights green when the Power On/Off button is pressed. The LED will light red to alert the user that the batteries are nearly discharged. This condition may cause degraded performance of the SP-B1. 5. Power ON/OFF Button: Applies power to the Boombox when pressed. 6. Volume Control: Press the left (-) button to decrease audio level. Press the right (+) button to increase the audio level. 7. Release Button: Press this button to release the Sportster Receiver from the Boombox cradle. Sportster SP-B1 User Guide 4 Battery Installation Your Boombox can operate independently of AC power by installing 8 “D” batteries. The batteries are bypassed automatically whenever the supplied AC Adapter is plugged into the DC 12V jack on the rear panel. 1. Turn the Boombox upside down to access the battery compartment. 2. Push the battery cover latches forward and flip up the battery compartment cover to the open position 3. Insert eight 8 “D” batteries observing battery polarity as shown, then close the cover. Installing the SP-R1 Receiver in the SP-B1 Boombox Place the SP-R1 Receiver in the SP-B1 Boombox so that the guides are lined up with the ribs in the Boombox cradle. Push the Receiver down to engage the connectors. Push the top of the Receiver back until it is flush with the front of the Boombox. It will lock into place. Apply power to the Boombox by pressing the Power button; the LED indicator lights green. If the Receiver does not turn on at the same time, press the RED Power ON/OFF button in the upper left corner of the it’s front panel. Removing the SP-R1 Receiver From the SP-B1 Boombox Press the EJECT button on top of the Boombox; the Receiver will partially eject forward. Using your thumb and forefinger, grasp the Receiver on the sides and pull up to disengage. Sportster SP-B1 User Guid...