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Know your SYNC

What each dial, light and connector does.

Favorites / Tuning dial
Rotate the dial left or right to tune frequencies. Press the dial and rotate at the same time to auto scan.
EZ•SYNC / Menu dial
Press and hold the EZ•SYNC dial to start a sync. Release the dial and rotate it to adjust the amount of delay in 1/10-second increments.
Power / Volume dial
Click the dial to turn the SYNC on and off. Rotate to adjust the volume up and down.
LED ring
The LED ring animates and changes color to show the current status of the sync. Red means the audio is delayed.
Color display
The round color display shows information about the current station. The RDS scroll line shows the station ID and scrolls additional RDS data if the station offers it. Just for fun, we've added a working VU meter.
Display when delayed
When the audio is delayed, the SYNC crest at the top and the sync meter turn red. The sync meter reflects the amount of delay.
Magnetic grille
The grille comes off to give you access to the USB-C port for firmware updates. Insert the opposite end of the antenna tool in the bottom notch to remove the grille.
12V power jack
The SYNC is powered by 12V DC. Use only the included power supply.
F-type antenna
The standard F-type antenna connector gives you options. Use the included telescopic antenna or connect one of your own.

Quick start

Box to game time in about five minutes.

  1. Attach the antenna

    Connect the antenna to the F-type connector on the back. Using the included tool, tighten until snug. Extend it fully for best reception.

  2. Plug in power

    Connect the 12V adapter. Use only the included power supply.

  3. Turn it on

    Click the power/volume dial. The LED ring glows, then the display comes on.

  4. Find your station

    Turn the tuning dial to find your station. Press and hold the dial for 1 second to save it to your favorites.

EZ•SYNCSync your game in three simple steps

  1. Hear it

    Listen for a recognizable event, like the kickoff or the first pitch. When you hear it, press and hold the EZ•SYNC dial.

  2. See it

    While holding the EZ•SYNC dial, watch the TV for the same event. When you see it, release the EZ•SYNC dial.

  3. Sync it

    Now you should be very close to sync. If you're still a little behind or ahead, turn the EZ•SYNC dial to adjust in 1/10-second increments. Counterclockwise adds delay, clockwise removes it.

Tip: You may find it helpful to close your eyes during the Hear it step.

How do I…

Turn the SYNC on or off?
Click the power/volume dial. Your station and volume are kept.
Change the volume?
Turn the power/volume dial. Turn it all the way down to mute.
Tune a station?
Turn the tuning dial. Each click moves 0.2 MHz.
Scan for a station?
Hold the tuning dial down and turn it. The SYNC stops on the next clear station. Choose Continue to keep scanning or Exit to stay there.
Save a favorite?
Tune to the station and hold the tuning dial for 1 second. The heart turns solid.
Play a favorite?
Click the tuning dial, then turn to the station you want. Click again to select it.
Remove a favorite?
Click the tuning dial to open the Favs menu and turn to the station you want to delete. Press and hold the tuning dial for 1 second, then select Clear Fav.
Enter a station ID by hand?
With the station selected, press and hold the tuning dial for 4 seconds. Rotate the dial to scroll letters, click to accept and move to the next slot, then click Save. Selecting Edit starts over.
Sync to the game on TV?
When you hear an event on the radio, press and hold EZ•SYNC. When you see that event on TV, let go. Use the dial to fine-tune.
Fine-tune the sync?
Turn the EZ•SYNC dial. Each click moves 1/10 second: counterclockwise adds delay, clockwise removes it.
Use Instant Replay?
While synced, click the EZ•SYNC dial. The audio jumps back in time to replay an exciting moment, then returns to sync. How far back it jumps is set in Settings › Replay.
Go back to live audio?
Hold EZ•SYNC for 1 second, or click the tuning dial. Changing stations also returns to the live broadcast.
Open the Settings menu?
You must be in live audio mode (the LED ring is not red). Turn the EZ•SYNC dial 2 clicks left or right. Rotate to find a setting and click to select it.
Close the Settings menu?
Click the tuning dial, or wait 4 seconds.
Get more than 1 minute of delay?
In the Settings menu, choose Adjust Delay. You can select 1 or 2 minutes of audio delay. At 2 minutes the audio quality is slightly reduced.
Update the SYNC's software?
Open Settings, choose Firmware, then select Next. Pull off the magnetic grille, connect the SYNC to a computer with a USB-C cable and copy the update file onto the SYNC drive.

Settings menu

To enter the Settings menu, you must be in live audio mode (the LED ring is not red). Then turn the EZ•SYNC dial 2 clicks left or right. Rotate to find the setting you want to adjust and click to select. Here's what each setting does.

LED Level
Brightness of the LED ring: High or Low.
Reverse Dials
Flips which way menus and the favorites list move when you turn. Tuning, volume and delay are not affected.
Audio EQ
Tone presets: Flat, Voice, Soft & Mellow or Rock. Voice brings announcers forward. You hear each option as you select it.
Replay
How far back Instant Replay jumps: 15, 20, 25 or 30 seconds.
Adjust Delay
Longest delay: One Minute (best sound) or Two Minutes (slightly reduced sound quality, still clear for voice).
RDS Scroll
Turns the scrolling of song and artist text on or off. Call letters still show either way.
Firmware
Shows your model, serial number and software version. Selecting Next starts a software update over USB.
User Guide
Shows a QR code that opens this page on your phone.
Factory Reset
Erases favorites and station names and returns every setting to its default. This cannot be undone.
Exit
Closes Settings.

Limited 1-year warranty

Monster59, LLC warrants this Sports Monster SYNC to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of original retail purchase.

If your SYNC fails in normal use during that time, contact us and we will repair or replace it, at our option, at no charge.

This warranty does not cover damage from drops, liquid, misuse, unauthorized repair or modification, or use with a power adapter other than the one supplied. Normal wear and cosmetic damage are not covered. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

Please keep your proof of purchase. Your model and serial number are on the label on your guide card and on the SYNC, and under Settings › Firmware.

To request warranty service, use the form on this page or email support@monster59.com.

Monster59, LLC · Stillwater, Oklahoma · Assembled in USA

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FCC information

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Monster59, LLC could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Responsible party: Monster59, LLC, 28 Roka Ridge Rd, Stillwater, OK 74075 · support@monster59.com · Models M59-SMS01-R, M59-SMS01-M