1 Pick a Spot for Your Radio
Pick a Spot for Your Radio
(continued)
2 Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna
3 Connect the Audio to Your Vehicle’s Stereo
4 Finish the Installation and Power On
5 PowerConnect
PowerConnect (continued)
6 Activate
Install the Dash or Vent Mount
You can use either the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount for your Sportster 5, depending upon your vehicle and
the location where you want to place your radio.
CAUTION! Make sure your radio isn’t in a place where it could interfere with driver visibility or safe deployment
of the airbags.
Option 2
Dash
Mount
Installing the Dash Mount:
CAUTION: The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to
remove. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces (contact your vehicle
dealer if you are unsure about your dash surface), and make sure the air
temperature is at least 60°F (15°C) during installation. If it’s not at least
60°F, turn on the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60°F.
1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. (Options 1, 2, or 3.)
Make sure there is
ample room for the
dock and radio when
installed.
2 Set the orientation
of the mount before
adhering it. Loosen
the knob and adjust
the adhesive foot for the location you
selected:
•Option 1 & Option 3 should be oriented as I.
•Option 2 should be oriented as II.
3 Clean the surface with the
alcohol preparation pad, and let
it dry thoroughly.
4 Attach the Dash Mount to the
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
using the provided screws.
5 Peel off the adhesive liner.
Position, press, and hold the Dash
Mount 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. The
best adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
6 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions.
Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the
orientation is correct, tighten the knob.
Option 3
Slide Extended Vent Clamps In Replace End Cap
PUSH
Dash
Vent
Louver
Vent
Vent
Dash
Dash
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TILT
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FOOT
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Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
Choose the best location for the antenna considering your vehicle type. Refer to the antenna
placement tips and cautions in the User Guide beginning on page 23.
•Sedan or Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna above either the front windshield or
the back window.
•Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna above the front windshield.
•Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk.
•SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof.
CAUTION! STOP and read the more specific instructions in the User Guide for
all types of vehicles — or get someone who knows vehicles to help — if you don’t
understand what to do. You might accidentally do damage to your vehicle.
Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna and press
the antenna cable into the Rubber Tail. Use the
Rubber Tail to position the antenna the correct
distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.
Clean the surface of the selected mounting
location using the alcohol preparation pad and
let it dry thoroughly. Peel the protective material
from the adhesive strips and press the Rubber
Tail firmly into place on the vehicle for 30
seconds. At room temperature (68° F), maximum
adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours. During
this period, avoid car washes and other contact
with the antenna and the Rubber Tail.
Feed the antenna wire under the rubber molding around the front or rear
windshield, and into the seal around the trunk or door. For a convertible, the
cable can be routed directly into the trunk.
TIP! Use a tool like a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a
similar blunt tool to help hide wires along the windshield trim.
Hide the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Inside the Vehicle
The best place to hide your antenna cable depends on your type of vehicle.
When the antenna is mounted at the rear of the vehicle, it’s usually easiest to run
the cable from the rear to the front toward the radio by routing the cable along
the interior trim where it meets the carpet, gently pushing it behind the edges of
the trim. Bring the cable out from the trim and route it under the carpet toward
the dashboard.
When the antenna is mounted at the front of the vehicle, bring the cable into the
rubber weather stripping around the door to the bottom of the door opening.
Bring the cable out of the weather stripping and route it
under the carpet toward the dashboard.
Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under
the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or
controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties.
Plug the antenna into the silver ANT connection on the
right side of the dock.
TIP! Avoid damaging or compromising the window,
door, and trunk seals.
TIP! For more help, refer to the detailed antenna cable
routing instructions for your type of vehicle, in the User Guide beginning on page 26.
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Decide How to Connect
You will listen to the Sportster 5 through your vehicle’s stereo system or FM radio. First, the Sportster 5 must be receiving the
SIRIUS signal. Ensure your vehicle is outside with the antenna having a clear view of the sky. Your audio connection options are:
• Best: Use the Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s stereo system has
an auxiliary input connection. Plug one end of the cable into the
green AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and
the other end into the vehicle stereo system’s auxiliary input jack.
Set the stereo system to play from the auxiliary input source.
• Better: Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built-in cassette
player. Cassette Adapters are sold separately. Plug the Cassette Adapter
into the green AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Insert
the Cassette Adapter into the vehicle’s cassette deck. Set the stereo
system to play from the cassette source.
• Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the Sportster 5. PowerConnect
plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio. When you have finished step 4 (below), you’ll first need
to find an available FM channel in your area, and then you need to ensure that the Sportster 5 and your
vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same available FM channel. (Step 5)
• Best: Use an FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) if none of the above three audio connection options works in your
vehicle. The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects the Sportster 5 to
your vehicle’s FM radio.
TIP! Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle
dealer. To learn more about purchasing a Cassette Adapter or FMDA, check with the retailer where you bought your
Sportster 5 or go to sirius.com/accessories.
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PowerConnect
Cassette Adapter
Aux In Cable
FM Direct Adapter (FMDA)
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Connect the PowerConnect Power Adapter
Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter
socket. Then plug it into the red PWR connector on the left side of the dock.
Place the Radio in the Dock
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.
Press the Power button to turn it On.
PWR
FM
If you have connected the audio in step 3 using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter, continue with step 6.
Tune the Sportster 5 and Vehicle FM Radio to the Same FM Channel
1 Find an Available FM Channel in Your Area
An available FM channel is one that’s not being used by an FM radio station in your area. When you
tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk or music.
We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel:
a. Use the SIRIUS|XM FM Channel Finder at www.sirius.com/fmchannel. Go to the website and enter
your zip code. The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area. For
convenience, write down or print out the list.
OR
b. Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM radio. Locate and create a list of
channels that aren’t being used by any FM radio station. Write down the list. Once you have created
your list of available FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match for the
Sportster 5.
TIP! You’ll need to use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through every FM channel
one-by-one. Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio. Start at 88.1 and use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM
radio to tune through each FM channel one-by-one (88.1 followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels that aren’t being
used by a local FM radio station. Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach
107.9.
2 Tune your Vehicle’s FM Radio
a Pick the first FM channel on your list.
b Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM channel.
3 Set Your Sportster 5 to Transmit on the Same FM Channel
a Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
b Rotate the Control knob and scroll to highlight Settings and press the
Select button.
c FM Transmitter will be highlighted. Press the Select button.
d Set FM Presets will be highlighted. Press the Select button.
e Rotate the Control knob and highlight the storage location FM2.
Press
the Select button.
f Tune to the FM channel you found in step 1. Rotate the Control knob to
scroll and highlight the desired FM channel. Press the Select button to
select the FM channel.
g The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen.
The Sportster 5 will tune to the FM channel.
h You should hear SIRIUS through your vehicle’s radio when Sportster 5 is
tuned to channel 184. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done.
4 You May Need to Try Other FM Channels on Your List
If the chosen FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the list of FM channels until you find
one that allows you to hear SIRIUS clearly. Each time, you will need to tune your vehicle’s FM radio
and the Sportster 5 to the same FM channel.
TIP! 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.
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Activate Your Service
Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, Plus Sports, News, Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate
your Sportster 5.
1 Make sure your Sportster 5 is properly installed, turned on, and receiving the SIRIUS signal so that
you can hear the audio on channel 184.
2 Make a note of your SIRIUS Radio ID. You can find it:
•On channel 0 (zero)
•On a label on the bottom of the gift box
•On the label on the back of your Sportster 5
3 Activate your service:
•Online: Go to www.sirius.com and click on “Install and
Activate”
OR
•By phone: Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474)
4 When your service is activated, your Spor tster 5 will display an
alert message. To continue, press 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. We recommend that your radio remain on until activated.
TIP! If the signal reception
is low, check to see if the
antenna’s view of the sky
is blocked by a tree, a
building, a bridge, or by
anything on the vehicle
roof such as a roof rack or
luggage container, etc.
Adjust until you are
receiving a good signal.
To check the signal, press
and hold menu, rotate the
Control knob
and highlight
Signal Indicator. Press the
Select button to display
the Signal Indicator
screen.
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Antenna
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