Dear Customer Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand in the electronic industry. At Clarion we are committed to high-quality sound reproduction, and are confident that you will be pleased with your purchase. Clarion’s Sirius Satellite Plug and Play Receiver provides entertainment with the flexibility of both home and car use.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. Copyright and Trademarks This document is copyrighted by Clarion. You may not copy any portion of it without permission. SIRIUS is a registered trademark of SIRIUS...
Tuning by category ... 11 Tuning by previewing what’s playing ... 12 Previewing by category... 12 Previewing all channels ... 13 Calypso Jumping to your favorite channel ...13 Jump settings ... 13 Configuring Jump for traffic reports ... 14 Configuring JUMP for your favorite channel...
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Viewing stored favorite information... 22 Deleting stored favorite information ... 22 Exiting viewing stored favorite information ... 23 Parent control features ... 23 Turning the unit off ... 23 Setting Options ...23 Accessing Options ... 24 Quick reference to options ... 24 Sirius ID ...
MENU Plug and Play receiver Remote control unit Includes AAA batteries for the remote control Calypso Additional components In addition to the Plug and Play receiver, you will need a kit for your home or your vehicle (or both): •...
How satellite radio works SIRIUS Satellite Radio company in New York City User’s Guide Satellite Hundreds of channels of radio content bounce off the network of satellites that encircle the earth. The antenna receives SIRIUS signals anywhere in the continental United States provided no obvious satellite signal obstructions are in the way.
The driver can easily reach the receiver. • The receiver is directly in the line-of-sight of the remote control. Calypso Install the antenna Mount the antenna per the instruction guide that comes with the vehicle or home kit. Turn the power on Plug in the power adapter.
Noting your identification number You may need this number in the future. Press MENU. The unit displays the Menu Options page with the SIRIUS ID option highlighted. Press the encoder knob. The 12-digit SIRIUS ID number appears. Write this number here. Activate the radio service •...
MEMO (memory) stores up to directly enter a channel or 20 artist, song title or sports preset number. team combinations. Calypso Turn the Encoder knob clockwise to highlight the next item. Turn it counterclockwise to highlight the previous item. POWER...
2. Basic Operations After activating your SIRIUS subscription and pressing the POWER button, the default display appears. Turn the Encoder knob clockwise to move to the next channel. Turn the Encoder knob counterclockwise to move to the previous channel. Press the Encoder knob to make a selection. The channel starts playing.
Press and release the Encoder knob. Enter the channel number using the keypad buttons. Entering channel number Calypso The receiver changes immediately as soon as you enter three numbers. If you enter only one or two digits, the unit waits for three seconds before changing the channel.
Tuning by previewing what’s playing There are two ways to preview what’s playing before selecting a channel. Previewing by category This procedure lets you view by category what’s currently playing on other channels without changing the current channel. Press (category up) or (category down) to select a category.
To go back to your previous channel without making a selection, press DISP for one second. Calypso Jumping to your favorite channel Press JUMP to tune to the channel you listen to most often, such as your local traffic, weather, news or sports channel.
Configuring Jump for traffic reports Turn the Encoder knob to highlight “Traffic,” then press the knob to make your selection. Traffic option Turn the Encoder knob to highlight your city, then press the knob to make your selection. City option To cancel your selection, press MENU.
Press and hold JUMP for two seconds. Your favorite channel is now programmed to play when you press JUMP. Calypso Tuning to a sports game The receiver can constantly scan the SIRIUS channels and alert you when your favorite team is playing or when there is a score update for your team.
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Game Zone.” You may select one team from each sports league and college category. This procedure explains how to select one team from each sports league and college category. Turn the Encoder knob to highlight “Game Alert” and press the knob to select. Turn the Encoder knob to highlight the sports league or college category and press the knob to select.
The receiver can locate up to 30 favorite channels— 10 per band. With hundreds of channels available, this feature is especially useful. Calypso Storing favorites To store a favorite from the default display: Press BAND momentarily to select A, B, or C.
Direct tuning by band and preset number Press BAND momentarily and again momentarily to switch among the three bands: A, B, and C. The band letter displays in the lower right corner of the default display. Press one of the 0 - 9 keys. The associated preset channel begins playing and the LCD returns to the default display.
Activating automatic searching for favorites Press and hold MEMO for three seconds. Press and release the Enabler knob. Calypso The receiver displays: Activating song seek Turn the Encoder knob to highlight S-Seek (Song Seek) and press the knob.
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the program asks you to select one of the teams playing to store. Choosing a team to store If storing team information, rotate the Encoder knob to highlight the team and press the knob to select the team. The receiver asks you to choose the type of alert you want to receive.
If the unit’s memory is full, it displays the following message for one second: Memory full alert Calypso Then it gives you the option to replace a song in the list with the current one you’re listening to. Use the Encoder knob to choose Replace or Cancel.
If it finds one or more songs or teams playing on channels other than the current channel, the receiver beeps and the following message appears for two seconds. Favorite songs and teams alert Then the list of favorites that are currently playing appears.
For instructions, see “Lock Options” on page 28. Turning the unit off Press the power button momentarily. The Clarion logo appears for two seconds and the unit turns off. 3. Setting Options There are a variety of ways to customize how your...
Accessing Options Press MENU. The Menu Options list appears. Using the Encoder knob, highlight the option you wish to change. Press the Encoder knob to select the highlighted option. Using the Encoder knob, highlight an option setting. Press the Encoder knob to select the highlighted setting.
Sirius ID Displays your unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID number. You can’t change this number. Sample SIRIUS ID Calypso FM Transmitter To use the built-in FM Transmitter you must turn on the function and select an FM frequency. Turn the Encoder knob to highlight FM Transmitter Options and press the knob to select the option.
The Encoder knob adjusts in 0.1 MHz increments. The Category arrows adjust in 1 MHz increments. FM Frequency Note Turn this option off if you are using the low level audio outputs in your particular application. Press MENU to leave the setting unchanged. User’s Guide Game settings Initial Game Alert: sounds an alert when your...
The default is on. To turn the tone off follow these steps: Calypso Turn the Encoder knob to highlight “Confirm Tone Options” and press the knob to select this option.
The unit displays “SKIP” next to the channel number. The unit will not access this channel during regular tuning. Accessing skipped channels There are only two ways to access skipped channels: • Enter the channel number directly. See “Direct tuning by channel” on page 11. •...
When you select this option: Enter the four-digit code. The unit displays a channel list with the current channel highlighted. Calypso Rotate the Encoder knob to highlight the locked channel. Press the Encoder knob to restore the channel. “LOCK” disappears next to the channel number.
Enter the new four-digit code using the keypad buttons. The unit prompts you to confirm the code. Enter the new four-digit code again. You have changed the lock code. Audio Level Options This option adjusts the audio level indication and audio gain (the increased level of a sound that results from amplifying the input signal).
ON or OFF and press the knob to make the selection. Clear all Memory: clears all favorite artist and song title combinations you previously stored. Calypso Press the Encoder knob. The unit prompts “Clear All Memory?” Highlight YES or NO and press the Encoder knob.
Clock This option sets the time on the clock that appears on the default display based on your chosen format, the time zone, and daylight savings time. Format: determines the style of display: 12 Hour (default) or 24 Hour. Time Zone: selects the time zone based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Program Alert On/Off: turns the Program Alert function on and off. Your settings are: Program Alert On or Program Alert Off. Calypso Auto Shutdown You can configure the Plug and Play receiver to automatically shut off after one hour. This is especially useful if the Plug and Play receiver is running on battery power, such as in your car.
Rotate the Encoder knob to highlight a setting and press the knob to select it. 4. Using the Remote The wireless remote control supplied with the Plug and Play receiver operates most Plug and Play receiver features from a remote location. The buttons on the remote control function the same way their equivalents do on the Plug and Play receiver.
MEMO captures and stores current CH- accesses channels in descending order. program information. Also used for adjustments in various menus. Calypso Information Previous MUTE silences audio beeps. Press DISP to choose one of several ways of presenting the channel name, artist and song title.
5. Troubleshooting Description The Plug and Play receiver does not turn on. The LCD displays, “Check antenna”. Reception is marred by audio static or loss of clarity. There’s no signal on the Plug and Play receiver’s display. User’s Guide Probable Cause The power cable may not be properly connected.
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Description You hear no sound. Calypso Probable Cause The audio cables are not connected. You’ve selected an incorrect FM frequency. Remedy Check the cables at the Plug and Play receiver and the radio. Select another FM modulator frequency.
6. Specifications Audio Output: (100-250 ohms): Fuse: Power Supply: Dimensions (W x H x D): User’s Guide 650mV RMS Maximum 3A Slow Blow 10-16V, Negative Ground, DC 110mm x 73mm x 28mm (with knob)
9. Should you have any difficulties with the performance of this product during the warranty period, please call or visit our web site (www.clarion.com) for a listing of Authorized Warranty Ser- vice Centers in your area. You may also contact Clarion at the address listed below. In USA:...
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