SIRIUS Sportster 4 and Car Kit SP4TK1
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The SIRIUS Sportster 4 features a new slim profile, large, easy to read display and rotary knob simplifies channel search and selection. The Sportster 4 includes everything you need to enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio in your vehicle.
Features:
- Comes with new SIRIUS Universal Plug & Play Vehicle Dock
- Replay Features-Pause, rewind and play 44 minutes of your favorite SIRIUS broadcasts.
- NEW Replay List Mode-View and play back individual selections from the Replay memory buffer.
- One-Touch Jump-One Touch gets you back to your local traffic/weather channel or to your favorite channel.
- SIRIUS GameZone-Select your favorite team from each of the sport leagues. Includes NFL, NBA, NHL and college teams.
- SIRIUS GameAlert-Prompts you when your favorite teams' games are on and when the scores change.
- MEMO with S-Seek Alert-Stores the names of your favorite songs and programs and alerts you when they are playing on any channel.
- 30 Presets-Store your favorite channels for easy access.
- Direct Channel Access-Dial up the channel you want and go to it now.
- Parental Controls-Block access to any channel.
- Built-In Wireless FM Transmitter-100 Channel wireless FM Modulator easily allows SIRIUS to be heard through any FM Radio.
- Real-Time Clock-Satellite updated clock with 7 time zones, auto shutdown and sleep timer.
- Program Alert-Allows you to program the receiver to switch to a selected channel at a specific time.
Includes:
- Sirius Sportster 4 Receiver
- Vehicle Power Adapter
- Remote Control
- Magnetic Vehicle Antenna
- Universal Car Dock
- Mounting Hardware
COMPATIBILITY, SPECS AND DOCS
SP4-Installation-User-Guide-012207a.pdf Radio Specs:
Power Requirements: 4.9-5.6 Volts, Negative Ground, DC
Audio Output: 1V (Peak-to-Peak)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.3%
Signal-to-noise (S/N): Greater than 75dB
Operation Temperature: -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F)
Radio Dimensions (Length x Height x Depth): 114.2mm(W) x 62.5mm(H) x 16.9mm(D)
(4.5” W x 2.5” H x 0.6” D)
Radio Weight: 121g (4.2 oz.)
Remote Control Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 41mm(W) x 105mm(H) x 18mm(D)
(1.6”W x 4.1”H x 0.7”D)
Remote Control Battery Requirements: CR2025
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Fuse Requirement: 2A Slow Blow
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable Length: 1.8m (6ft.)
Antenna Type: Low Profile Magnetic
Antenna Cable Length: 21' (single micro-cable)
Antenna Connector Type: SMB (right-angle)
Audio Out Interface: 1/8” / 3.5mm Stereo Jack
WARNING, VIDEO AND FAQ
Warnings
NOTE: In order to comply with a FCC ruling, Sirius has weakened the FM transmission strength in any radio manufactured after 2006. This decrease in strength may hinder your listening experience, especially if you plan on using the FM transmitter to broadcast Sirius to your radio in an area with many competing FM stations.
Please listen to the following for an example of common sound issues related to the weaker FM transmitters.
Common sound issues related to the weaker FM transmitter.
If you believe this may be an issue for you, or if you are experiencing sound quality issues with your current setup, we'd strongly recommend exploring the following options to directly connect your Sirius receiver to your car radio.
Options for improving audio quality
Good: The FM Direct Adapter
This will connect the SIRIUS receiver directly to your car's FM antenna giving you better sound with the quality of a strong FM station.
- Sound Quality: Analog - FM Quality
- Static Interference: Low
- Decibel Loss: Moderate
FM Direct Adapter Sound Sample
Better: The Cassette Player Adapter
A great solution if you have a cassette player in your car. It will provide the same quality sound as a cassette tape.
- Sound Quality: Analog - Hi-Fi Cassette
- Static Interference: None
- Decibel Loss: Low
Cassette Player Adapter Sound Sample
Best: Auxiliary Input Adapters
Many new vehicles have a jack directly on the front of their radios. Auxiliary input adapters can be installed in many other vehicles. Both options will provide digital quality audio for the best listening experience.
- Sound Quality: Digital - Near CD Quality
- Static Interference: None
- Decibel Loss: Low to None
Auxiliary Input Sound Sample
For a more detailed explanation of these options checkout this guide.
FAQ's
Q: How is the Wireless FM Transmitter on the Sportster 4?
A: The Wireless transmitter is not as strong on this unit as some of the previous units. We highly recommend purchasing a Wired FM Modulator Relay, or connecting the Audio Directly using our Auxiliary Input Adapters.
Q: I've heard this Radio receives both American and Canadian content with the American Service, is this true?
A: Yes, it seems it does get added channels that current receivers with an American subscription don't have. These are Canadian Channels that are apparently received in addition to the American Channels. We are not exactly sure if this was done on purpose or not.
Q: Which Car Power adapter will this work with?
A: The Sportster 4 uses the 5v Power and it's important not to use the 12v Cigarette Lighter Adapters. We sell the S50 5V Power Adapter which will work for the Sportster 4.
Q: I need a new Car Antenna for my Sportster 4, which one will work with my unit?
A: Most of the car antennas we sell will work with the Sportster 4, we recommend our Dot Micro Antenna.
Q: Will the Sportster 4 work with the Sportster Replay or Sportster Home and Car Docks?
A: No, the Sportster 4 uses a new docking system. It comes with the Universal Vehicle Docking Kit SUPV1, and is compatible with the new Universal Home Docking Kit SUPH1, and Universal Boombox SUBX1.
Q: Which Boombox will the Sportster 4 work with?
A: It will work with the new SIRIUS Universal Boombox, the SUBX1.
