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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Sirius-S50 PERSONAL SATELLITE RADIO + CAR KIT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTROLS ....... . . 14 Sirius S50 Reference Guide ......14 Remote Control Reference Guide .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Listening Environments ......43 Navigating Menus and Lists ......44 Listening to Live Broadcasts .

  • Page 4: Warning And Safety Information

    Warning and Safety Information FCC Warning This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in this owners guide. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthor- ized change or modification is made.

  • Page 5: Canadian Compliance

    General Precautions Liquid Crystal Precautions If the LCD screen on the Sirius S50 is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fluid. If any of the following situations happen, take the action indicated: 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.
  • Page 6 Cigarette Lighter Adapter Do not use any other power adapter for the Sirius S50, or connect it directly to the vehicle’s power. Doing so will damage the unit. The vehicle dock operates on 5v DC, 1.5A. Using anything other than the supplied cigarette lighter adapter to power the vehicle dock will void the warranty.

  • Page 7: End User License Agreement

    This End User License Agreement (this “EULA”) sets forth the agreement between you and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (“Sirius”) for the use of the software in S Series Sirius satellite radio receivers (the “Receiver Software”), the My Sirius Studio computer software (the “Computer Software”...
  • Page 8 vent or attempt to circumvent this system by any means. (g) You shall not export or re-export the Software or the Receiver without the appropriate U.S. or foreign government licenses. (h) The PPI Software (as defined below) is “commercial computer software” and any accompanying documentation is “commercial computer software documentation”.
  • Page 9 Microsoft and PortalPlayer ) licenses for technology incorporated into the Software terminates. (c) You may terminate this EULA at any time by providing Sirius with written notice of termination to: Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Floor, New York, New York 10020, Attention: My Sirius Studio Software Termination.
  • Page 10 To initiate a Claim, you must send notice by U.S. mail to: Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Floor, New York, New York 10020, Attention: General Counsel. If Sirius initiates a Claim, notice will be sent to your address on file with Sirius.

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface Copyrighted Broadcast Material Several features of the Sirius S50 enable you to record and store broadcast content for playback. Broadcast content is subject to copyright laws, and distribution of copyrighted ma- terial is prohibited by law without the express permission of the copyright holder. To prevent unlawful distribution of copyrighted material, the Sirius S50 prevents you from electronically copying stored (recorded) songs or shows to another device.

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the Sirius S50: Media Media Ear Buds & Ear Buds & Player Player Pads Pads Package Contents Media Player Media Player Remote Control Remote Control Clip Clip Vehicle Dock...
  • Page 13 Cigarette Lighter Cigarette Lighter Adapter Adapter Antenna Cable Antenna Cable Parts Bag* Parts Bag* Cover/Tail Cover/Tail *The parts bag contains mounting screws and an alcohol swab. USB Cable USB Cable AC Adapter AC Adapter Media Player Media Player Alcohol Swab Alcohol Swab Carrying Pouch/ Carrying Pouch/...

  • Page 14: Controls

    Controls Sirius S50 Reference Guide Figure 1 identifies the buttons, controls, and connectors of the Sirius S50. Display Screen Play/Pause Rewind Fast Forward Select Media Dial Love Playlists Back Mode Controls Playlists Lock Setup Volume Fast Forward Play/Pause Rewind FM OUT...
  • Page 15 The following tables describe the functions of the buttons, controls, and connectors on the vehicle dock and the media player. Button Action Live Environment Description Pauses a live broadcast or Press resumes playing a broadcast If paused, returns to live broadcast Play/Pause Hold...
  • Page 16 Vehicle Dock Button Descriptions Continued Button Action Live Environment Description Press Selects highlighted items in lists, menus, or prompts Allows you to Add/Move/Re- Hold Select move a preset Allows you to browse the Press playlists Playlists Hold No Action If listening, returns to previous channel or playlist If in a list at the top level, exits and returns back to previous Press content...
  • Page 17 LINE OUT (not supplied) is required to utilize this connection. Connection for the Magnetic Antenna. Media Player Button Descriptions Button Action Press Displays the Playlists Hold Turns the Sirius S50 on and off Playlists Playback Environment Description Description Description Controls...
  • Page 18 Media Player Button Descriptions Continued Button Action Displays the Setup menu Press If in the Setup menus, moves up one level in the menu structure Setup Hold No Action. If listening, rewinds to the previous song or show Press If in a menu, scrolls down If listening, rewinds through song or show Rewind Hold...

  • Page 19: Remote Control Reference Guide

    Please refer to the vehicle dock button descriptions for descriptions of the other buttons. Button Action Press Turns the Sirius S50 on/off Hold Turns the Sirius S50 on/off Power Back...
  • Page 20 Remote Control Button Descriptions Continued Button Action Directly selects the channel indicted by the numbers which were 0 - 9 Press pressed Press Mutes (or un-mutes) the audio Mute Press Increases or decreases the volume Volume Tunes the next or previous channel Press Channel When in a list, menu, or prompt, scrolls up and down...

  • Page 21: Display Screen Information

    Display Screen Information The display screen of the Sirius S50 provides information about the operation of the Sirius S50, such as the currently tuned channel, song or show being played, mode, status, record- ing, and other information. Figure 1 identifies the display screen information when listening to a live broadcast and when playing back saved content.

  • Page 22: Using The Media Dial

    Using the Media Dial Media Dial is a unique multifunction control which can be turned and pressed to ac- complish many functions of the Sirius S50. Turning the clockwise which will scroll channels, genres, presets, menus and lists. Pressing the Dial in the center (on the SIRIUS dog logo) provides the ‘Select’...

  • Page 23: Audio Navigation

    Audio Navigation The Sirius S50 features Audio Navigation which provides voice announcements when buttons are pressed or the Media Dial is turned, announcing the various modes or the channel tuned. Audio prompts are also provided for navigating certain other functions such as channel presets.

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    The mounting accessories necessary to install the dock in a vehicle are provided. Figures 1 & 2 show several examples of the Sirius S50 mounted in a vehicle: A is the console front mount method using the adhesive mount, B is the console side mount method using the adhesive mount, and C is the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
  • Page 25 Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, console front mount, con- sole side mount, or vent mount, the mount should be assembled as described in the following three sections. Each type of mount method should only be installed as depicted, i.e., the con- sole side mount method should only be used when installing to the side of the console, etc.
  • Page 26 Console Front Mount Method (A) To mount the car dock using the console front mount method, assemble the mount as follows, as shown in Figure 3: Attach the adhesive foot to the mounting bracket, placing a collar in the bracket before screwing the foot to the arm.
  • Page 27 Adhesive Mounting Vehicle Foot Bracket Dock Collar Figure 3 Figure 3 Getting Started...
  • Page 28 Console Side Mount Method (B) To mount the car dock using the console side mount method, assemble the mount as follows, as shown in Figure 4: Attach the adhesive foot to the extension arm, placing a collar in the arm before screw- ing the foot to the arm.
  • Page 29 Adhesive Extension Mounting Vehicle Foot Bracket Dock Collar Collar Figure 4 Figure 4 Getting Started...
  • Page 30 Vent Mount Method (C) When assembling the vent clip, note that the lower arm may be attached in two different posi- tions. You should assemble the vent clip in the configuration that works best in your particular vehicle. Figure 5 illustrates both possible configurations of the vent clip. To mount the car dock using the vent mount method, assemble the mount as follows, as shown in Figure 6: Attach the vent clip to mounting bracket 1 using the hex screws and nuts provided.
  • Page 31 Vent Clip Mounting Mounting Vehicle Bracket (1) Bracket (2) Dock Collar Clip Arms Figure 6 Figure 6 Getting Started...

  • Page 32: Installing The Antenna

    Installing the Antenna The optimum mounting location for the magnetic antenna is on the roof of the vehicle, with a minimum unobstructed area of 12 inches by 12 inches, and exactly 6½ inches from the rear roof edge of the vehicle (the length of the rubber antenna cable cover/tail). It is important to avoid any obstructions that will block the SIRIUS signal, obstructions such as a roof rack, a sunroof, roof mounted cargo containers, or other antennas.
  • Page 33 Convertible. Mount the antenna along the center-line of the trunk lid, with the rubber antenna cable cover/tail directed toward the rear window. When you have selected a suitable mounting location, clean the area where the antenna and rubber antenna cable cover/tail will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab. Protective Strips Rubber Antenna...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Cigarette Lighter Adapter

    (Refer to Figure 1 on page 14 for the location of this connector.) Do not use any other power adapter for the Sirius S50, or connect it directly to the vehicle’s power. Doing so will damage the Sirius S50. Using anything other than the supplied cigarette lighter adapter to power the vehicle dock will void the warranty.

  • Page 35: Battery Installation, Charging, And Disposal

    Discard the plastic protective material from underneath the battery, and place the battery back into the compartment. Slide the battery cover back into place. The battery provided with the Sirius S50 is fully charged at the factory, but may require ad- ditional charging time to top off the charge.
  • Page 36 Latch Tab Battery Charging The battery in the Sirius S50 is shipped charged, however, it may need additional charging to obtain the maximum charge. The time necessary to charge the battery when it is fully dis- charged is approximately 1 to 4 hours, depending upon how it is being charged: vehicle dock, AC adapter, or computer.
  • Page 37 Using the AC adapter. The AC adapter may be used to charge the battery when the media player is not in the dock. To use the AC adapter, connect one end of the USB cable to the AC adapter and the other end to the media player, as shown in Figure 3. When connected to a computer.

  • Page 38: Docking And Un-Docking The Media Player

    Docking and Un-Docking the Media Player Care should be taken when docking the media player to align the media player with the dock before seating the media player. There are two posts on the dock which correspond to mount- ing holes in the media player, as shown in Figure 1. To dock the media player, align the posts with the mounting holes, grasp and hold the dock with your free hand, and press the media player down until it is fully seated in the dock.

  • Page 39: Turning The Sirius S50 On And Off

    Turning the Sirius S50 On and Off To turn on the Sirius S50 when in a dock, press any button on the dock. To turn it on with the remote control, press the To turn on the media player, press and hold the ton must in the unlocked position for the media player buttons to function.

  • Page 40: Selecting An Fm Frequency

    Selecting an FM Frequency To listen to the audio from the Sirius S50, you will need to tune the FM radio in your vehicle and the FM transmitter in the Sirius S50 to the same FM frequency. The FM transmitter in the Sirius S50 defaults to 88.1 MHz, so you can begin by tuning your vehicle’s FM radio to 88.1...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Media Player To A Computer

    When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service, and the Sirius S50 has been updated with your subscription information, an alert will be displayed. To continue, press the Select button. You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and can...

  • Page 42: Using The Media Player With The Wearable Clip

    Using the Media Player with the Wearable Clip The wearable clip provides a secure way of carrying the media player. It may be clipped to a belt, pocket, or strap, etc. To attach the wearable clip to the media player, place the bottom of the media player into the bottom of the clip as shown in Figure 1, and press the top of the player into the clip until it snaps into place.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Learning the Features The best way to learn and explore the many exciting features of the Sirius S50 is by trying it. Experience for yourself how the Sirius S50 will enhance your SIRIUS satellite radio listening pleasure! Press the buttons, turn the Media Dial, change the settings.

  • Page 44: Navigating Menus And Lists

    Love or scheduled recordings, content saved in My Sirius Chan- nels, or songs which you have downloaded to the Sirius S50 from your PC using the My Sirius Studio software. Any combination of songs, sports, talk shows, news broadcasts, talk entertainment, etc., can be browsed in several playlists which are automatically created when...
  • Page 45 Press the PLAYLISTS BACK My Alt Nation PLAYLISTS 73:12 My Totally 70’s My Sirius Songs My Sirius Shows My Octane 26 shows My Playlists Find by In this guide, menu or list structures like the previous example are shown as: Playlist button My Sirius Shows At the end of each menu or list is the BACK menu item which may be selected to return back...

  • Page 46: Listening To Live Broadcasts

    Listening to Live Broadcasts When you are using your Sirius S50 in the live environment, there are several ways to locate and tune to the broadcast channels: by channel, by genre, and by preset. When initially turned on, the Sirius S50 is in the channel mode.

  • Page 47: Channel Presets

    Channel Presets The Sirius S50 can store up to 30 of your favorite channels in the preset list for fast tuning to your favorite channels. Adding Channel Presets To add the channel to which you are listening as a preset, press and hold the button.
  • Page 48 Removing or Moving Channel Presets While listening to the channel, press and hold the Select whether to remove or move the preset. (Figure 4) If Remove was chosen, the preset is removed from the presets list. (Figure 5) If Move was chosen, use the Select button.

  • Page 49: Pausing A Live Broadcast

    Pausing a Live Broadcast If you are unable to continue listening to a live broadcast but do not want to miss the broad- cast, you can pause the channel for 30 to 60 minutes depending upon the content. When paused, the broadcast is put into a replay buffer. Pausing a Live Broadcast Press Play/Pause to pause a live broadcast.
  • Page 50 Playing a Paused Broadcast Press Play/Pause to begin playing a paused broadcast from the point at which it was paused. (Figures 2 & 3) Notes: Pressing and holding Play/Pause jumps to the live broadcast. Tuning a different channel or playback of a playlist will discard the replay buffer. Operation (channel logo) (channel logo)
  • Page 51 Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding Through a Paused Broadcast Pressing Fast-Forward and time or by segments. As you fast-forward or rewind, the rent playback position relative to the live broadcast. (Figures 4 & 5) Notes: Pressing and releasing Fast-Forward and start of the next or previous segment and play immediately begins. (Segments are the begin- ning of songs or shows.) If the beginning of the replay buffer is reached playback immediately begins.

  • Page 52: Saving Songs And Shows

    Saving Songs and Shows Songs and shows can be saved by using Sirius S50 will hold approximately 50 hours of SIRIUS content, saved using scheduled recordings, and includes the content automatically saved in My Sirius Channels. As much as half of the total memory storage space (512MB) is available for MP3 or WMA files downloaded from your computer.
  • Page 53 will be prompted to save or not to save the partial song. When recording a song, it will be recorded exactly as it was broadcast. If you attempt to tune away before the song is complete, you will be prompted to confirm that you wish to stop recording, and if you want to save or discard the partial recording.
  • Page 54 Saving a Show Press and hold Love to begin saving the show. The heart icon will be displayed briefly and a time bar will indicate the amount of time available for recording. (Figure 3) You will be prompted to press You may use Fast Forward and ing before pressing...
  • Page 55 In addition to saving songs and shows from the live broadcast, you can also download MP3 and WMA format audio files using the My Sirius Studio software included with the Sirius S50. Refer to the manual on the software CD for more information and instructions on how to download and manage audio files.

  • Page 56: Listening To Saved Songs, Shows, And Mp3S

    The playback environment allows you to listen to songs, shows, and MP3s which has been saved in the Sirius S50. In addition, you can also listen to songs and/or comedy from your three most listened to music or comedy channels which the Sirius S50 has automatically saved for you.
  • Page 57 While listening, you may use through the song or show. The following table describes their actions: Press and Release Begins playing the next/previous Fast-Forward/ Rewind song/show in the playlist Pauses or plays the song/show Play/Pause currently selected Playing Songs from My Sirius Songs Press the Playlists button.
  • Page 58 Playing Shows from My Sirius Shows Press the Playlists button. Select My Sirius Shows P L AYL I S TS M y Siriu s Songs M y Siriu s Sh ows 2 6 shows M y P l ay l ist s Find b y Playing Songs from the My Sirius Channels Playlists Press the...
  • Page 59 Playing Audio Files from My Playlists Press the Playlists button. Select My Playlists PLAYLISTS My Sirius Shows My Playlists 2 Playlists Find By ... Finding Songs, Shows, and Audio Files in Playlists You can find songs, shows, and audio files (except in My Sirius Channels) by using the Find by …...
  • Page 60 Deleting Songs or Shows from My Sirius Songs, My Sirius Shows, and My Playlists Songs and shows are deleted using the Delete Content menu option from the Content Man- agement menu in Setup to delete content. Press Setup button. Select Content Management delete content (Figure 6) When My Sirius Songs is selected (Figure 7), the following delete options are displayed:...
  • Page 61 Saving Songs from My Sirius Channels Press Love (or press and hold listening to the song you want to save. You will be prompted whether to Save or Don’t Save the song. Select Save. The heart icon will be displayed briefly and the heart icon is displayed in the lower right corner until the song is saved.

  • Page 62: Saving Songs Or Shows With A Scheduled Recording

    Saving Songs or Shows with a Scheduled Recording A scheduled recording is a recording session that you program to begin at a future time and day to record a live broadcast. Schedule, Edit, or Delete a Program for Scheduled Recordings Press the Setup button.
  • Page 63 New Program Entry Field Descriptions Continued This entry specifies the length of time to record. The default entry is Duration one hour. This entry specifies how often the scheduled recording should take place. The default entry is Once. Options for frequency are: •...
  • Page 64 Sirius S50 must be docked, connected to a power source, connected to the antenna and receiving a good signal. If the Sirius S50 is turned off at the time of a scheduled recording, it will wake up and perform the recording session only if it has external power from the home dock. Scheduled recordings will only occur in the vehicle dock if the Sirius S50 is on at the time of the recording.

  • Page 65: Game Alert

    The Sirius S50 must be docked and the dock connected to the antenna in order for the game alert feature to work. When the Sirius S50 is turned on, a check is done to see if any of your favorite sports teams Select the sports league or college for the Favorite Teams star beside the team name.
  • Page 66 are playing. An alert will be displayed if a match is found, and selecting Go at the prompt will to tune to the game. (Figure 4) If one of your favorite sports teams begins playing a game while you are listening to other con- tent you will receive an alert.

  • Page 67: Sports Ticker

    Notes: The Sirius S50 must be docked and the dock connected to the antenna in order for the sports ticker feature to work. The sports ticker is not displayed if you are listening to a playlist.

  • Page 68: Parental Controls

    Parental Controls The parental controls feature sets a password for access to specific channels or playlists. Locked channels and playlists are visible when browsing lists, and display a lock icon next to the name. When you attempt to access a locked channel or playlist, you will be prompted to enter your password before you can proceed.
  • Page 69 Reset Defaults feature of the Sirius S50 except by entering the password. This prevents circumvention of the lock. If you have forgotten your password, call SIRIUS Customer Service for assistance.
  • Page 70 Locking and Unlocking Channels and Playlists In order for the lock settings to be enforced, you must have set the locks to be enabled (previ- ous section). Press the Setup button. Select Parental Controls You will be prompted to enter your password. Use enter each digit of the password and press the Select either Lock Channels or Lock Playlists.

  • Page 71: Hide Channels

    Hide Channels The hide feature allows you to designate channels to not be displayed when browsing channel lists. Hiding or Showing Channels Press the Setup button. Select Parental Controls Select a channel to hide or show, or select Show All to show all hidden channels. Hid- den channels will have the You may continue hiding or showing channels until you have finished.

  • Page 72: Fm Transmitter

    FM Transmitter When docked in the vehicle docking station, the Sirius S50 can transmit on an FM frequency which may be received by an FM radio, such as the FM radio in your home or vehicle. Three FM frequencies may be chosen as FM presets allowing you to quickly change the FM broadcast frequency.
  • Page 73 Selecting an FM Preset Press and hold the Setup button. The current FM preset frequency is displayed and highlighted. (Figure 3) To tune to the next FM preset, press the Setup button again within 10 seconds. ( c han nel logo) FM Transmitter FM1 - 8 8 .

  • Page 74: Back/Jump Feature

    Back/Jump Feature Back button has two main functions: To jump to a pre-programmed traffic/weather channel (or other channel), or to return back to a previous channel, song, show, menu, or list. The back or jump function is controlled by whether the button is pressed and released, or pressed and held.
  • Page 75 Notes: Your local traffic/weather report will be played within 4 minutes of when the Back button is pressed. While a jump is pending, the jump icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the display screen. A pending jump can be cancelled by pressing the Back button.

  • Page 76: Sleep Timer

    Sleep Timer The sleep timer feature will turn the Sirius S50 off after 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. The sleep timer function differs from the auto shutdown feature in that you may change channels, or any other activity, without interrupting the sleep timer.

  • Page 77: Auto Shutdown

    The auto shutdown feature turns the Sirius S50 off after one hour of inactivity. This feature is only available when in the vehicle dock. Enabling this feature while using the Sirius S50 in your vehicle prevents accidental battery drainage by turning it off if you forget to do so.

  • Page 78: Auto Dimming

    Auto Dimming The auto dimming feature will automatically dim the display screen of the Sirius S50 when the ambient light becomes dark. This is useful if using the Sirius S50 at night in a vehicle. Enabling or Disabling Auto Dimming Press the Setup button.

  • Page 79: Setup Menu

    BACK menu option or press the and hold the Back button. When the Sirius S50 is being used as a media player, the Setup Menu is accessed by pressing the Setup button on the media player. (Figure 2) Options in the setup menu are selected by highlighting the menu option using Play/Pause.

  • Page 80: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings menu to toggle the On/Off setting. Startup Sounds On/Off Startup sounds are the sounds which are heard when the Sirius S50 is turned on. To enable or disable the system startup sounds, select the Startup Sounds On/Off menu option from the Audio Settings menu to toggle the On/Off setting.

  • Page 81: Content Management

    The My Sirius Channels menu option clears all songs from a favorite channel in My Sirius Channels. If you discontinue listening to a particular channel, and want the Sirius S50 to be- gin saving content from another channel, select the My Sirius Channels menu option from the Content Management menu and select a favorite channel to clear.

  • Page 82: Device Settings

    Sirius ID (SID), and for displaying device information about the Sirius S50. FM Transmit On/Off The FM Transmit On/Off menu option provides for turning the Sirius S50’s FM transmitter On or Off. To enable or disable the FM transmitter, select the FM Transmit On/Off menu option from the Device Settings menu to toggle the On/Off setting.
  • Page 83 The antenna aiming display shows the strength of the SIRIUS signal being received by the Sirius S50. This is useful when installing and orienting the antenna for optimal reception of satellite signal. To display the antenna aiming information, select the Antenna Aiming menu option from the Device Settings menu.
  • Page 84 Device Info menu option from the Device Settings menu. (Figure 3) Sirius ID The Sirius ID (SID) is the unique identification number assigned to your Sirius S50. This num- ber is used when subscribing to the Sirius Satellite Radio service. To display the SID, select the Sirius ID menu option from the Device Settings menu.
  • Page 85 (Figure 5) If you have set a parental control password you will be prompted to enter the password before you can proceed with the reset. Once you have performed the reset, turn the Sirius S50 off and on to allow the settings to take effect. R E SE T DE F AUL T S...

  • Page 86: Display Settings

    Display Settings The Display Settings menu option provides for turning wallpaper On/Off, for adjusting the brightness of the display screen, for adjusting the backlight of the media player, for enabling or disabling the auto-dim feature, and for setting the auto-dim brightness. Wallpaper On/Off The Wallpaper On/Off menu option provides for turning the wallpaper displayed in the background of the screen On or Off.
  • Page 87 Backlight (Media Player Only) The backlight feature sets the amount of time the backlight remains on after no buttons have been pressed on the media player. The time may be set to 5, 15, 30, or 60 seconds, or Always On if you want the backlight to always remain on. To set the backlight, select the Backlight menu option from the Display Settings menu when using the media player.

  • Page 88: Jump Settings

    Jump Settings The Jump Settings menu option provides for setting the jump function of the Back button. Traffic/Weather Details for setting the jump feature to a traffic/weather channel is found in the Jump/Back Feature section on page 74. Jumpset Details for setting the jump feature to a channel is found in the Jump/Back Feature section on page 74.

  • Page 89: Shut-Down Device

    Shut-Down Device This option is used to turn off the Sirius S50. Select the Shut-Down Device menu option to turn the Sirius S50 off. Sport Settings The Sports Settings menu option provides for choosing your favorite teams for game alerts, and also for enabling or disabling the Game Alert and Sport Ticker features.

  • Page 90: Time Settings

    Auto Shutdown section on page 77. Sleep Timer Sleep timer turns the Sirius S50 off after a specified period of time 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Details for setting the sleep timer are found in the Sleep Timer section on page 76.

  • Page 91: My Sirius Studio Software Installation

    My Sirius Studio Software Installation The My Sirius Studio software included with your Sirius S50 allows you to connect your Sirius S50 to your PC. The software requires your computer to be using the Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system.
  • Page 92 At the Welcome screen, click the Next button. At the License Agreement screen, click the checkbox ‘I accept the terms of the License Agreement’ if you accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. My Sirius Studio Software Installation...
  • Page 93 At the Choose Components screen, click the Next button. At the Choose Install Location screen, click the Next button to accept the default instal- lation directory. My Sirius Studio Software Installation...
  • Page 94 At the Choose Start Menu Folder screen, click the Install button to select the default Start Menu folder. Wait while the installation progresses. My Sirius Studio Software Installation...
  • Page 95 If you agree, choose to accept the license agreement and complete the instal- lation. At the PortalPlayer™ Welcome screen, click the Next button. (The PortalPlayer Service Provider is a driver that ensures proper communication between the S50 and your PC.) My Sirius Studio Software Installation...
  • Page 96 At the License Agreement screen, click Yes if you accept the license agreement. At the Choose Destination Location screen, click the Next button to accept the default installation directory. My Sirius Studio Software Installation...
  • Page 97 Wait while the Setup Status screen is displayed for the installation to complete. When the PortalPlayer software installation is complete, click the Finish button. My Sirius Studio Software Installation...
  • Page 98 If Windows Media Player needs to be installed, the installation will begin next, otherwise continue to the next step. Complete the Windows Media Player installation before continuing the My Sirius Studio software installation. If you agree, choose to accept the license agreement, and accept the default selections presented with each installation screen.
  • Page 99 When the My Sirius Studio software installation is complete, at the My Sirius Studio Setup screen click Finish to reboot your computer and finalize the installation of the software. When the computer has rebooted, the My Sirius Studio software will be ready to use. Please refer to the user manual included on the software CD for instructions on using the software.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    The FM frequency contains static. clarity Locate a quiet FM frequency on your vehicle radio and set the FM transmitter frequency of the Sirius S50 to match. If using the Line Out audio connector, check the cable connec- tions. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 101 Check if the FM radio is set to the wrong frequency. Tune the vehicle FM radio and the Sirius S50 to the same FM frequency. Check if the FM transmitter in the Sirius S50 is turned off. Turn the FM transmitter on.

  • Page 102: Optional Accessories

    PC. The home kit includes a home docking cradle, a USB cable, audio cables, an AC power adapter, and a windowsill antenna. Executive System The executive system provides full Sirius S50 functionality in a sleek boombox style. It in- cludes an AC power adapter and a windowsill antenna. Optional Accessories...
  • Page 103 Car Kit Additional car docks will allow you to enjoy your Sirius S50 in other vehicles which you own. The kit includes a car dock, mounting kit, cigarette lighter adapter, and magnetic antenna. Battery Replacement (or spare) battery for the Sirius S50.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Specifications Satellite Frequencies ........2322.293/2330.207 MHz Terrestrial Frequencies .

  • Page 105: Warranty

    Customer Service at 1-888-869-5590; proof of purchase and description of defect are required. Products to be returned to an approved warranty station must be shipped freight prepaid. Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your Sirius S50 in the space provided below. Warranty...

  • Page 106: Sirius Id

    SIRIUS ID SID: SIRIUS ID...

  • Page 107: Index

    My Sirius Channels Setup Menu Option 81 Deleting Songs from My Sirius Songs . . 60 Device Information, Sirius S50 ..84 Display Screen Information ..21 Docking and Un-Docking the Media Player .
  • Page 108 Wearable Clip, Using ... 42 Introduction to Sirius S50 ... 1 Jump Feature, Programming ..74...
  • Page 109 Remote Control Reference Guide ..19 Remote Control Button Descriptions . 19 Sirius S50 Reference Guide, Buttons and Controls ....14 Media Player Button Descriptions .
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting ....100 Turning the Sirius S50 On and Off ..39 Volume Control ....18 Wallpaper, Turning On/Off .
  • Page 111 SIRIUS which you have saved, in locations where you would ordinarily be unable to receive adequate satellite reception. When the Sirius S50 is docked and powered on, it gathers content in a variety of ways for listening on the go including My SIRIUS Channels, My Sirius Songs, scheduled recordings, and My Playlists.
  • Page 112 DETAILS Sirius-S50 PERSONAL SATELLITE RADIO + CAR KIT...
  • Page 113 Page 39, Turning the Sirius S50 On and Off The first sentence on page 39, “To turn on the Sirius S50 when in a dock...” should be replaced with, “To turn on the Sirius S50 when in a dock, press and hold the Page 44, Navigating Menus and Lists The second sentence in Navigating Menus and Lists, “When using the media player...”...
  • Page 138 My Sirius Studio™ Software Application User Manual Version 1.0.0 Sirius-S50 Personal Satellite Radio...
  • Page 139 Installation Procedure ... 11 Installing Portalplayer Service Provider... 15 Running the Software... 18 Attaching the Sirius S50 to the PC... 20 Using the File -> PC Settings Menu ... 21 Using the File -> Device Settings Menu ... 22 Managing Songs and Playlists ... 25 Overview...

  • Page 140: End User License Agreement

    This End User License Agreement (this "EULA") sets forth the agreement between you and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (“Sirius”) for the use of the software in S Series Sirius satellite radio receivers (the “Receiver Software”), the My Sirius Studio computer software (the "Computer Software" and, together with the Receiver Software, the “Software”) and their use with S Series Sirius satellite radio receiver and accessories...
  • Page 141 (d) You may use the Software only for your private, non-commercial use. You may not use the Software in any way to provide, or as part of, any commercial service or application. Copies of content files, including without limitation songs and other audio recordings, which are stored and/or transferred using the Software, and which are protected by the copyright laws or related laws of any jurisdiction, are for your own personal use only and you may not publicly perform them or distribute them to third parties.
  • Page 142 provide you with additional content. You may opt out of receiving any additional content by changing the settings in preferences menu of the Computer Software. 4. DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT. (a) The Software uses the Microsoft digital rights management technology for Windows Media (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of Sirius and third party content (“Secure Content”) so that the intellectual property, including without limitation, the copyright, in such content is not misappropriated.
  • Page 143 PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE DOCUMENTATION. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS; YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE/JURISDICTION TO STATE/JURISDICTION. (c) Sirius’ sole liability for a breach of its warranties shall be in Sirius’ sole discretion: (i) to replace your defective media, (ii) to advise you how to achieve substantially the same functionality with the Software as described in the Documentation through a procedure different from that set forth in the Documentation and/or (iii) if the above remedies are impracticable, to refund the license fee, if any, you paid for the...
  • Page 144 (ii) Send three copies of the demand for arbitration plus the appropriate filing fee to: American Arbitration Association, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20004; and (iii) Send one copy of the demand for arbitration by U.S. mail to Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36 Floor, New York, New York 10020, Attention: General Counsel, or to your address on file with Sirius (if Sirius starts the arbitration).
  • Page 145 EULA will remain enforceable. © 2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, My Sirius Studio, S Series and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks...

  • Page 146: Preface

    Preface Copyrighted Broadcast Material Several features of the Sirius S50 enable you to record and store broadcast content for playback Broadcast content is subject to copyright laws, and distribution of copyrighted material is prohibited by law without the express permission of the copyright holder To prevent unlawful distribution of copyrighted material, the Sirius S50 prevents you from electronically copying stored (recorded) songs or shows to another device Copyrights &...

  • Page 147: Overview

    Overview My Sirius Studio is the PC software application used in conjunction with the S50 Personal Satellite Radio device. The My Sirius Studio software allows you to perform the following operations: 1. Attach the S50 to a PC 2. Import songs 3.

  • Page 148: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure Note: to install the software, you must be logged into your PC with system administrator privileges. Follow these steps to install the My Sirius Studio software: 1. Insert the My Sirius Studio Installation CD. 2. If the Welcome dialog box does not automatically appear when you insert the CD, open the CD and double-click the SiriusStudioSetup.exe icon.
  • Page 149 3. Click the Next button. The License Agreement dialog box appears: 4. Click the License Agreement box and then click Next. The Components dialog box appears:...
  • Page 150 5. Leave the checkbox selected if you would like to create a desktop shortcut and click Next. The Choose Install Location dialog box appears: 6. Change the Destination folder if desired. When the installation continues, the installer program will create a new folder titled My Sirius Studio under the Destination Folder specified. 7.
  • Page 151 8. If desired, change the Start Menu folder, then click Install. The Installing window appears and the progress bar indicates that installation is taking place : 9. The Installing window closes and the Setup Complete dialog box appears: 10. The Installation is now complete. Click Finish. The Setup Complete dialog box closes.

  • Page 152: Installing Portalplayer Service Provider

    Installing PortalPlayer Service Provider This section explains the installation procedure for PortalPlayer Service Provider. This software is required to support an external audio player. After the main My Sirius Software is installed, the installer program continues automatically with the installation of the PortalPlayer software. 1.
  • Page 153 2. Click Next. The License Agreement dialog box appears: 3. Click Yes if you want to accept the license agreement. The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears:...
  • Page 154 4. Change the destination location if desired and click Next. The Setup Status window appears: 5. After a moment, the installation finishes.

  • Page 155: Running The Software

    Running the Software To run the program, go to the Start Menu and choose Start > Programs > My Sirius Studio > My Sirius Studio: Note: a shortcut icon may also be available under the Start Menu. If so, you may also click it to execute the program:...
  • Page 156 In addition, there are three drop-down menus at the top of the screen: • File – allows you to create playlists, import tracks and directories, and change PC and S50 settings • Controls – allows you to control how songs are played •...

  • Page 157: Attaching The Sirius S50 To The Pc

    The following screen shows the S50 icon, indicating it has been successfully attached to the PC. In this case, the songs in the list on the main part of the screen represent all of the songs stored in the S50. With the S50 selected (highlighted), you can click one of the song playlists (My Sirius Songs, for example), to display the songs available in that playlist.

  • Page 158: Using The File -> Pc Settings Menu

    Using the File -> PC Settings Menu You use the File -> PC Settings menu or click on the “gear” icon ( ) next to the PC icon to create an account for accessing streaming music from Sirius. When you select the menu, the PC Settings dialog box appears: If you do not have a SIRIUS streaming music account, you will need contact SIRIUS to sign up for one.

  • Page 159: Using The File -> Device Settings Menu

    Using the File -> Device Settings Menu The File -> Device Settings menu is used to check for and update the S50 Personal Satellite Radio and Sirius Studio software. This menu is not active unless the S50 is attached to the PC.
  • Page 160 Internet for this step). The Sirius Software Update dialog box appears. 3. If you want to update the S50 software, click the Update All button; otherwise, click the Cancel button. If you click the Update All button, the S50 software update is downloaded to the S50. After...
  • Page 161 4. Review the instructions and Click OK. After the S50 is ejected, it automatically updates itself to the new software version.

  • Page 162: Managing Songs And Playlists

    You can transfer songs into My Sirius Studio from directories on your PC as well as from My Sirius Studio to the S50. You can also create and store playlists in My Sirius Studio as well as in the S50. Playlists help organize your songs.

  • Page 163: Importing Song Tracks And Song Directories

    When you click the S50 icon, you also see a songs list. It reflects the songs stored in the S50. To have My Sirius Studio import songs into “my library,” you have the following options: 1.
  • Page 164 3. You can also use Windows Explorer to drag songs into “my library”, as shown in the following diagram.
  • Page 165 4. To import songs into the S50, click the PC icon, select the desired songs in ”my library”, then drag them to the icon of the S50. The following screen shows the files being copied to the S50. Note: at this point, the songs have not been organized into playlists. You may want to import songs into the...

  • Page 166: Using Playlists To Organize Songs

    You can create playlists on the PC in My Sirius Studio or on the S50. To create a playlist, click on the icon of the PC or the S50 and use File -> New Playlist, Ctrl + L, or click the New Playlist icon at the bottom right of the screen. A pop-up dialog box prompts you for the name of the playlist, as shown.

  • Page 167: Adding Songs To Or Deleting Songs From Playlists

    Note: songs on an S50 playlist cannot be moved to a PC playlist After a playlist has been created and contains songs, you can copy the playlist from the PC to the S50 by clicking the PC icon, then dragging the desired playlist icon to the S50.

  • Page 168: Playing Songs

    Playing Songs Only songs currently available in “my library” on the PC can be played on the PC. To play a song, double- click the name of the song in the song list, as shown: The song currently being played has an active speaker icon ( ) to the left of the title in the songs list window.

  • Page 169: Using Sirius Channels

    However, when you select the SIRIUS channels tab, if you are not logged in to the SIRIUS web streaming service, you are presented with the following screen: Enter your User Name and Password then click the Login button. The computer remembers your login information, and the SIRIUS Satellite Radio user interface screen is presented:...

  • Page 170: Using The Channel Selector

    At this point, use the CHANNEL SELECTOR to listen to a variety of programs within the following channels: • Music • Sports • Entertainment • News • Live Talk Using the Channel Selector There are three panes in the CHANNEL SELECTOR. The leftmost pane shows the channels that are available.

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