Sirius XM Radio SDSV6 Sirius XM Satellite RX with FM Transmitter User Manual Stratus 6 Users Manual Part 2

Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius XM Satellite RX with FM Transmitter Stratus 6 Users Manual Part 2

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Stratus 6 Users Manual Part 2

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Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions
1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector
on the dock.
2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your
vehicle’s stereo system.
3 Insert your Stratus 6 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.
AUDIO ANT
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4 Power on your Stratus 6 by pressing the Power
button.
5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a
clear view of the sky. Verify that you are receiving
the SIRIUS signal. There should at least be one bar
on the upper right corner of the main display screen
that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also
press and hold menu and then press to scroll to and highlight Signal.
Press the Select button. The
Satellite and Terrestrial bars show
the strength of the signal being
received. If the signal reception is
good, press and hold menu to return
to the main display screen.
6 Ensure that the Stratus 6 is tuned to channel 184. Upon power up,
the Stratus 6 should tune to channel 184 by default, when it’s not yet
activated. If it’s not on channel 184, refer to “Listening to Satellite
Radio” on page 62 to learn about how to tune a channel.
7 Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it to play input from the
auxiliary input source.
8 You should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your vehicle’s stereo
system. You are now ready to activate your Stratus 6.
9 The audio level output of the Stratus 6 can be increased or decreased
as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle.
Refer to “Audio Level” on page 84.
jump
sel
Signal
SAT - +
TER - +
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If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel
184, be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i.e.,
auxiliary input source (step 7). Also be sure that the audio level is set
high enough to be heard (step 9). Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 88 for
additional help.
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Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions
1 Plug the Cassette Adapter
into the green AUDIO
connector on the dock.
2 Insert the Cassette
Adapter in the vehicle’s
cassette deck. You may
need to turn on your
vehicle’s stereo system in
order to do so.
3 Insert your Stratus 6 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.
AUDIO ANT
Vehicle Installation
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4 Power on your Stratus 6 by pressing the
Power button.
5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna
has a clear view of the sky. Verify that you are
receiving the SIRIUS signal. There should at
least be one bar on the upper right corner of
the main display screen that denotes antenna
signal strength. You can also press and hold menu and then press
to scroll to and highlight Signal. Press the Select button. The
Satellite and Terrestrial bars
show the strength of the signal
being received. If the signal
reception is good, press and
hold menu to return to the main
display screen.
6 Ensure that the Stratus 6 is tuned to channel 184. Upon power
up, the Stratus 6 should tune to channel 184 by default, when it’s
not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 184, refer to “Listening to
Satellite Radio” on page 62 to learn about how to tune a channel.
7 If you haven’t done so, turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it
to play input from the cassette source.
8 You should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your vehicle’s stereo
system. You are now ready to activate your Stratus 6.
9 The audio level output of the Stratus 6 can be increased or
decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources
jump
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Signal
SAT - +
TER - +
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in your vehicle. Refer to “Audio Level” on page 84.
If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 184, be
sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i.e., cassette source
(step 7). Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard (step 9).
Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 88 for additional help.
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Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions
1 Insert your Stratus 6 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.
2 Power on Stratus 6 radio by
pressing the Power button.
3 Be sure the vehicle is outside
and the antenna has a clear
view of the sky. Verify that you
are receiving the SIRIUS signal. There should at
least be one bar on the upper right corner of the
main display screen that denotes antenna signal
strength. You can also press and hold menu and
then press to scroll to and highlight Signal.
Press the Select button. The Satellite and
Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal
being received. If the signal
reception is good, press and
hold menu to return to the main
display screen. You are ready to
make the audio connection.
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Signal
SAT - +
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4 You’ll first need to find an available FM channel. 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 your Stratus 6.
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.
5 Ensure that the Stratus 6 is tuned to channel 184. Upon power up,
the Stratus 6 should tune to channel 184 by default, when it’s not yet
activated. If it’s not on channel 184, refer to “Listening to Satellite
Radio” on page 62 to learn about how to tune a channel.
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6 Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 4. Turn on your
vehicle’s FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this
FM channel.
7 Set your Stratus 6 to transmit on the same FM channel that you
have selected in step 4:
i. Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
ii. Press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the
Select button.
iii. FM Channels will be highlighted. Press the Select button.
iv. Press to scroll to and highlight the storage location FM2.
Press the Select button.
v. Tune to the FM channel you found in step 3. Press and to
tune in steps of .2, i.e., 99.3
to 99.5. Press and to
tune in steps of 1, i.e., 99.3
to 100.3. Press the Select
button to select the FM
channel.
96.3 FM
FM Channels
90.1
MATCH FM CHANNELS
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vi. The FM channel you selected
will be confirmed on the display
screen. The Stratus 6 will tune to
the FM channel.
vii. Press and hold menu to exit.
9 You should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your vehicle’s FM radio. If
you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! You are now ready
to activate your Stratus 6.
10 If the selected 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 to the
FM channel and then set your Stratus 6 to transmit on the same FM
channel (steps 6 & 7).
If the signal reception is good, but there is no SIRIUS audio when tuned to channel
184, verify that both the radio and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same
FM channel (steps 6 & 7). Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to
use in your area (step 4). Verify that nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector
on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 88 for
additional help.
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FM Channels
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Option 4: FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) Installation
The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer. Professional
installation can help improve your radio’s reception and significantly reduce
the visibility of wires. To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought
your radio, or go to sirius.com/accessories.
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Activation
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Activation
Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, plus Sports, News, Talk &
Entertainment, you need to activate your Stratus 6:
1 Make sure your Stratus 6 is properly installed, turned on, and receiving
the SIRIUS signal so that you can hear the audio on channel 184.
2 When you first turn on the Stratus 6, after the startup sequence, the
SIRIUS channel lineup may update. Wait until any channel updates have
completed before pressing any buttons. Once the channels have been
updated, the radio will automatically tune to channel 184.
3 Make a note of the SIRIUS 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
Stratus 6.
4 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)
5 When your service is activated, your
Stratus 6 will display an alert
message. To continue, press any
Channel Updates
20% Completed
To Activate Call
1-888-539-SIRIUS
184 Weather
SID
123456789012
000 Sirius ID
Sub Updated
Press Any Key
184 Weather
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button. Thereafter, if you press or , 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.
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The Main Display
Whenever you power your Stratus 6 On, it will automatically tune to the last
channel you were listening to before it was powered Off. The Stratus 6’s display
screen will show the channel number, the song or show being played, and the artist
name of the current channel. This screen is referred to as the main display screen
in this guide.
You can also choose to have either the channel name or category name displayed
on the main display screen. To pick the mode, press and hold the menu button,
press the button to highlight Display and press the Select button. Press the
button to highlight Mode and press the Select button. Then choose the desired
option. (Refer to “Display” on page 82.)
Signal Strength
Channel Name
or Category Name
Black Eyed Peas
Rock That Body
036 BPM
Song Title
Artist Name
Channel Number
Channel Name Category Name
Luther Hughes An
Spectacular
072 RealJazz
Luther Hughes An
Spectacular
072 JzStndrd
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My Channels
Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the
ones that suit your taste. My Channels is a special category that displays the
channels contained in your subscription plan. You can display this and any
category by pressing or until the category is displayed.
Total Channels in
Your Subscription
Plan
>001 Hits 1
002 TheBlend
My Channels(151)
Channel Names
Category Name
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Navigation Basics
Power Button
Pressing the Power button turns the Stratus 6 On or Off.
Navigation Buttons
Use the Left, Right, Up, and Down buttons to navigate through various features
and functions of Stratus 6.
• Left or Right button: Displays the channel categories such as Rock,
Pop, Sports, Talk/New etc. Repeated presses cycle through the categories
one at a time. Decreases or increases the settings of various menu options
such as Brightness, Audio Level, etc.
• Up or Down button (press and release): Immediately tunes to the
next or previous channel in the channel lineup. Scrolls through lists and
highlights an item in the list.
• Up or Down button (press and hold): Continuously scrolls through
any list. While on the main display screen, continuously scrolls through the
channel lineup and briefly displays the information of each channel. When
the button is released, radio tunes to the last channel it had scrolled to in
the channel lineup.
Select Button
The Select button selects a highlighted item and confirms settings. At the main
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display screen, pressing the Select button prompts for the entry of a channel
number using the number buttons. Once the channel number is entered, the
radio directly tunes to the new channel. At the main display screen, pressing
and holding the Select button tunes to the previous channel that was being
played.
FM/Menu Button
FM provides easy tuning of FM presets for optimized PowerConnect
performance. Repeatedly pressing FM displays and cycles through the
list of preset FM channels one at a time. The radio automatically tunes to the
displayed FM channel.
Pressing and holding menu displays various options to make setup and feature
changes. Pressing menu when in menu options returns to the previous menu
option screen until menu options is exited. Pressing and holding menu when in
menu options returns to the main display screen.
Jump Button
Pressing jump tunes to the channel broadcasting traffic and weather
conditions for the 20 most congested cities.
Number Buttons
Each number button stores a favorite channel in its button location and
provides one touch access to it afterward. Number buttons also directly tune
to a channel when the channel number is entered after pressing the Select
button.
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Listening to Satellite Radio
Tune a channel:
1 Press and release and to immediately tune to the next or
previous channel.
2 Press and hold and to speed scroll through the channels. Release
to tune to channel which is displayed.
View a category:
Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones
that suit your taste.
1 To view a category press or .
2 Scroll through the channels in the
category using and , and find the
channel you want.
3 Press the Select button to select the
channel, or press or for the
previous or next category.
>001 Hits 1
002 TheBlend
Pop
>014 ClsVinyl
015 ClsRewnd
Rock
>035 Chill
036 BPM
Dance/Electronic
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Direct Tune
A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the
number buttons.
1 To directly tune a channel press the Select button.
Enter Channel
# ___
035 Chill
2 Enter the channel number using the buttons 0-9. Wait a
moment until the channel is tuned, or press the Select button to
immediately tune to the channel.
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Jump
Pressing jump will tune to the traffic and weather channel of one of the 20 most
congested cities. This button allows you to quickly tune the traffic/weather
broadcast for one of these cities, and then tune back to the original channel to
which you were listening by pressing jump again.
Jumping to CHI
151 CHI-StL
If the traffic/weather broadcast of your selected city is not immediately available,
the display will indicate that a jump is pending.
Once the traffic/weather report is ready to be
broadcast, the radio will automatically tune to
the traffic/weather channel. Since a channel
may carry the traffic and weather reports of
more than one city, you may have to wait a few
minutes for your desired broadcast.
Pressing the jump while a jump is pending will cancel the jump. Pressing jump
after the radio has tuned to the traffic/weather channel will return it back to the
channel you to which you had been listening immediately prior to pressing jump.
TIP! To select a city for traffic/weather, refer to “Jump Settings” on page 81.
CHI Pending
053 SoulTown
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Returning to main display screen
When changing the radio options using the menu options, pressing and
holding menu in most instances will return you to the main display screen.
In some instances, you may need to follow the instructions on the display
screen.
Favorite Channels
You can set up to 10 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them.
Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button (0-9).
To assign a favorite channel to a number button:
1 Tune to the desired channel.
2 Press and hold a number button
(0-9) for one second, to assign
the channel as a favorite.
To listen to a favorite channel:
1 Press the number button 0-9 that was assigned to the desired
favorite channel.
Favorite 1
Saved
022 1st Wave
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FM Presets
FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM
channel from them.
Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect to listen to your Stratus 6 through
your vehicle’s FM radio.
To start using a different FM preset:
1 Press FM to display the current FM
channel preset.
2 The currently selected FM preset
is shown. To display and select the
next FM preset press FM.
3 Repeatedly pressing FM will cycle
through the FM presets. The last
displayed FM preset will be tuned.
To return to the main display
screen, allow the screen to time out.
IMPORTANT! You need to ensure that
the FM Transmitter in the Stratus 6 is turned On, and that your vehicle’s FM radio
is tuned to the same FM channel.
TIP! To configure the list of preset FM channels, you need to find available FM
channels in your area. Refer to”Find Available FM Channels in Your Area” on page
75. Next, refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 79.
97.9 FM
017 Jam_ON
106.1 FM
017 Jam_ON
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Special Features
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Special Features
Parental Lock
Your Stratus 6 has the ability to lock channels you do not want others (such as
children) to access without your permission. Locked channels will not appear in
the channel or category list. The default lock code is 0000.
Locked channels can be tuned directly using the 0-9 number buttons and entering
the locked channel number. You will be prompted to enter your lock code. If the
lock code is correctly entered, the channel will begin playing. If you tune away
from the locked channel to a different channel, the locked channel will again be
locked.
Changing the lock code:
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Lock and press the Select
button.
3 Press to scroll to and highlight Change My Code and press the
Select button.
4 You will be prompted to enter the
existing lock code. The default lock
code is 0000. If this is the first time
you are changing the lock code, enter
0000, otherwise enter your lock
code. Use the 0–9 number buttons to
enter the code and press the Select
button.
# ____
Enter Code
# ____
New Code
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5 Enter a new 4 digit code using the 0–9 number buttons.
6 Once you have entered the code
you will then be prompted to
enter the new code again to
confirm. If you entered the same
lock code again, the code is
saved.
7 Press and hold menu to exit.
To lock or unlock a channel:
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Lock and press the
Select button.
3 Lock/Unlock is highlighted.
Press the Select button.
4 You will be prompted to enter
your 4 digit lock code. Enter the
lock code using the 0–9 number
buttons.
5 When you have entered the
correct code, a list of channels
will be displayed. Press and to scroll though the list and
highlight a channel you want to lock or unlock.
# ____
Confirm Code
Code Saved
Confirm Code
>Lock/Unlock
Change My Code
Parental Lock
# ____
Enter Code
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6 Press the Select button to lock or
unlock a channel. Note that locked
channels will display a lock icon
to the right of the channel name.
7 You can continue to select channels for locking or unlocking. When you
are finished, press and hold menu to exit.
>104 Raw Dog
105 LaughUSA
Lock/Unlock
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Where Else Can You Use Your Stratus 6?
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Where Else Can You Use Your Stratus 6?
SIRIUS | XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Stratus
6 Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience. With these
accessories, you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience
from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go — all with a single
subscription.
• In the Home, Office, etc. – With a Home Kit, you can play your Stratus 6
over an existing home, office, or other stereo system.
• In Other Vehicles – With a Vehicle Kit, you can enjoy your Stratus 6 in more
than one vehicle.
• In Almost Any Location You Like – With a desktop or portable Sound
System you have the freedom to listen to your Stratus 6 where and when
you want, from your kitchen or den, to the office, to outside on the deck, or
at a picnic.
For more information on SIRIUS accessories or to purchase an accessory, please
visit your local retailer or www.sirius.com/accessories.
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Sirius ID
Your Stratus 6 has a numeric 12-digit ID which uniquely identifies the radio. This
ID is used during the activation process.
To display the Sirius ID:
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Sirius ID will be highlighted. Press
the Select button. The Radio ID will
be displayed.
3 Press and hold menu to exit.
123456789012
Sirius ID
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Find Available FM Channels in Your Area
Before attempting any of the procedures below, you should park your vehicle
in a safe location. Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any Stratus
6 function while driving.
PowerConnect allows you to listen to SIRIUS audio through your vehicle’s FM
radio. You will first need to find an available FM channel, which is a channel
that is 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.
Once you have found an available channel, you need to tune the Stratus 6’s
built-in transmitter to the same channel to receive SIRIUS sound through
your vehicle’s radio.
We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel:
1 Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder
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.
Tune the Stratus 6 to a favorite SIRIUS channel (or to channel 184,
if it’s not yet activated). Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio. Pick the
first FM channel on your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio
to that channel. If you do not hear a local FM station broadcast,
then tune the Stratus 6 to the same FM channel. (Refer to “Set
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and Select an FM Channel” on page 79.) You should hear the SIRIUS
channel through your vehicle’s radio. If you are satisfied with the sound
quality, you’re done! If this FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work
down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear
SIRIUS clearly.
OR
2 Manually tune through your local FM channels
Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM
radio. 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. Once
you have created your list of available FM channels, you will need to find
the one that provides the best match for Stratus 6.
Tune the Stratus 6 to a favorite SIRIUS channel (or to channel 184, if it’s
not yet activated). Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM
radio to that channel. Then tune the Stratus 6 to the same FM channel.
(Refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 79.) You should hear
the SIRIUS channel through your vehicle’s radio. If you are satisfied with
the sound quality, you’re done! If this FM channel doesn’t work well for
you, work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to
hear SIRIUS clearly.
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NOTE! You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work
with the Stratus 6. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is
present that prevents reception of the Stratus 6 broadcast. Your only
options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection
method.
TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily
commute, you may need to use different FM channels along your route for
best performance. If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM
channels as presets on your FM radio and Stratus 6. Then you simply select
and match the best channel for the area you are in.
TIP! It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large
cities than in most suburban or rural locations. A direct audio connection
using the Aux In Cable, Cassette Adapter, or professional installation is your
best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas.
NOTE! The SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal
Communications Commission. The data may not reflect the latest stations in
your area. In addition, local geography and weather conditions can impact
reception, so your results may be different from the list.
NOTE! The performance of FM radios are different, based on manufacturer
and vehicle style. Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter
used by the Stratus 6. This is why we recommend a direct audio connection
using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your
vehicle. Professional installation can also resolve almost any performance
issue.
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Turn FM Transmitter On/Off
The built-in FM Transmitter in the Stratus 6 works with the PowerConnect Vehicle
Dock, and is used when you choose to listen to the Stratus 6 through your
vehicle’s FM radio.
To turn the FM Transmitter On or Off:
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select
button.
3 Press to scroll to and highlight FM Transmitter and press the Select
button.
4 Press either or to scroll to and
highlight either On or Off and press
the Select button.
5 Press and hold menu to exit.
TIP! The Stratus 6 is shipped with the FM Transmitter turned On by default.
TIP! The FM1 storage location is preset with FM channel 97.9.
>On
Off
FM Transmitter
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Set and Select an FM Channel
The Stratus 6 allows you to easily store (i.e., preset) up to 5 different FM
channels. At any time, you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to
transmit audio from the Stratus 6 to your vehicle’s FM radio. Having a
choice of 5 FM presets also makes it easy to switch to the appropriate FM
channel as you travel from one area to another. Each FM preset is stored
in its own storage location. You can easily add or edit the FM preset in any
one of the 5 storage locations.
TIP! The FM1 storage location is preset with FM channel 97.9.
To set an FM preset:
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the
Select button.
3 FM Channels will be highlighted. Press the Select button.
4 Press to scroll to and
highlight the storage location
(FM1 to FM5) that you want to
set or select, and press the
Select button.
5 Change the FM Channel for the selected storage location by
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pressing and to tune in steps of .2, i.e., 99.3 to 99.5, and pressing
and to tune in steps of 1, i.e., 99.3 to 100.3. Press the Select button
to select the FM channel. The FM channel you selected will be confirmed
on the display screen and the Stratus 6 will tune to the FM channel.
6 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel.
IMPORTANT! You first need to find available FM channels in your area. Refer to
”Find Available FM Channels in Your Area” on page 75.
To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list:
1 Press FM to display the current FM channel preset.
2 The currently selected FM preset is
shown. To display and select the next
FM preset press FM.
3 Repeatedly pressing FM will cycle
through the FM presets. The FM
channel displayed will be selected.
To return to the main display screen,
allow the screen to time out.
4 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to the
same FM channel.
97.9 FM
017 Jam_ON
106.1 FM
017 Jam_ON
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Configuring Your Stratus 6
Jump Settings
Jump can be set to jump to the traffic and weather channel of one of the 20
most congested cities. You’ll need to select the desired city from the list.
To configure jump:
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Press to scroll to and highlight Jump Settings and press the
Select button.
3 A list of cities will be displayed.
Press or to scroll to and
highlight your desired location
and press the Select button.
4 Press and hold menu to exit.
>SF
STL
Choose Traffic
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Display
The Display option allows you adjust the brightness and contrast of the Stratus 6’s
display to improve its visibility in different lighting conditions. You also can set the
mode of the display screen to show channel name or category name information.
To change the display’s brightness or contrast:
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Press to scroll to and highlight Display and press the Select button.
3 Press the Select button to choose
Brightness or press to scroll to
and highlight Contrast and press the
Select button.
4 Press or to decrease or increase
the brightness/contrast of the
display.
5 Press the Select button to confirm
the brightness setting.
6 Press and hold menu to exit.
Brightness
Contrast
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Configuring Your Stratus 6
To change the display screen mode:
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Press to scroll to and highlight Display and press the Select
button.
3 Press to scroll to and
highlight Mode and press the
Select button.
4 Press or to scroll to and
highlight Channel Name or
Category Name and press the Select button.
Channel Name displays the name of the channel at the top of
the display screen, and Category Name displays the name of the
category for the currently tuned channel.
5 Press and hold menu to exit.
>Channel Name
Category Name
Mode
Channel Name Category Name
Luther Hughes An
Spectacular
072 RealJazz
Luther Hughes An
Spectacular
072 JzStndrd
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Audio Level
The audio level of the Stratus 6 can be adjusted when an audio connection is made
between the dock and the vehicle’s stereo system. Audio level is used to adjust the
Stratus 6’s volume level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use,
such as a CD player, other FM stations, or an MP3 player.
Do not use the audio level as a volume control. Use the volume control on your
vehicle stereo instead.
To adjust the audio level:
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Press to scroll to and highlight Audio Level and press the Select
button.
3 Press to decrease or to increase
the audio level.
4 Press the Select button to confirm
the new audio level setting.
5 Press and hold menu to exit.
Audio Level
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Configuring Your Stratus 6
Signal
For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an
unobstructed view of the SIRIUS satellites. In large cities, terrestrial
transmitters (ground repeaters) help increase the signal coverage.
Your Stratus 6 can display the received strength of the satellite and
terrestrial signals being received.
To display the signal strength:
Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Press to scroll to and highlight Signal and press the Select
button.
3 The Satellite and Terrestrial
bars show the strength of the
signal being received.
4 Reposition the antenna if you
are having trouble getting a signal. Be sure your vehicle is outside
with an unobstructed view of the sky.
5 Press and hold menu to exit.
Signal
SAT - +
TER - +
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Factory Default
You can clear all of your personal settings, such as favorite channels, and return
the radio to its original out-of-the-box settings.
To restore the Stratus 6 to the factory defaults:
NOTE! Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings.
1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.
2 Press to scroll to and highlight Factory Default and press the
Select button.
3 Press to scroll to and highlight
Yes and press the Select button.
4 A warning screen will be displayed.
If you are certain that you want to
reset your Stratus 6 to the factory
defaults, press to scroll to and
highlight Yes and press the Select
button.
5 The radio will display Restoring,
and will be restored to the factory
settings.
6 Press and hold menu to exit.
Yes
>No
Restore?
Yes
>No
Are You Sure?
Restoring
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Troubleshooting
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Stratus 6 has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a
problem, try this:
• Check that all connections are firm and secure.
• Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion.
• Make sure you have connected the Stratus 6 as described in this User
Guide. Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the
vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket, and that the LED on
the PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit (on). If not, your vehicle may need
to be running to provide power to the socket.
If you see this on the screen: Try this:
Acquiring Signal •Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a
clear view of the sky.
•Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is
mounted outside of the vehicle.
•Move your Magnetic Mount Antenna away from
any obstructed area. For example, if you are
parked in an underground garage, you should
receive a signal after leaving the garage.
Check Antenna Connection •Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly and
securely plugged into the PowerConnect Vehicle
Dock. Make sure the cable is not bent or broken.
•If the message persists, most likely the Magnetic
Mount Antenna cable has been damaged. Replace
the antenna.
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Troubleshooting
If you see this on the screen: Try this:
Invalid Channel •You have attempted to tune to a channel that
you have not subscribed to, or does not exist .
Select a channel to which you have subscribed.
Firmware Updating •Your Stratus 6 is being updated over the air
with the latest software. Wait until the update
is done.
If this happens: Try this:
You do not receive all the SIRIUS
channels to which you have
subscribed
•Ensure that you have followed the proper
activation process. Refer to “Activation” on
page 54.
•Call 1-888-539-7474 for further assistance.
No audio when using the Aux In
Cable or Cassette Adapter
•Check all cables between your Stratus 6 and your
vehicle’s stereo system for a firm and secure
connection.
•Ensure you have selected the proper input source
on your vehicle’s stereo system.
No audio when using
PowerConnect or FMDA
•Check that your Stratus 6 and your vehicle’s FM
radio are tuned to the same FM channel.
Audio sounds too soft •Raise the volume of your stereo system or
increase the audio level of your Stratus 6 until
the sound quality improves. Refer to “Audio
Level” on page 84.
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If this happens: Try this:
Audio fades or has static when
listening
•Check all cables for a firm and secure
connection.
•If you are using PowerConnect to listen via your
vehicle’s FM radio, and the problem persists,
it most likely is interference from another
commercial or broadcast FM station. You will
need to find an unused or available FM channel
in your area. Refer to “Find Available FM
Channels in Your Area” on page 75.
•If you are using PowerConnect, and you cannot
solve the audio problem, try connecting the
audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette
Adapter. (Refer to page 41 and page 44.) If you
cannot use those solutions, consider using an
FM Direct Adapter. (Refer to page 51.)
No song title or artist name is
displayed
•The information may not be available or updates
may be in progress.
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Troubleshooting
Product Specifications
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Product Specifications
Dimensions
Stratus 6 114 mm (W) X 48 mm (H) X 15 mm (D)
4.5 in (W) X 1.9 in (H) X 0.6 in (D)
Weight
Stratus 6 85 g (3.0 oz)
Audio Outputs
3.5 mm diameter mini stereo jack
External Power
Voltage 5V DC
Current 1.5 A
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Patent and Environmental Information
Patent Information
It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or
make available any technology incorporated in this product. The music, talk,
news, entertainment, data, and other content on the Services are protected
by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights
remain with the respective content and data service providers. You are
prohibited from any export of the content and/or data (or derivative thereof
) except in compliance with applicable export laws, rules and regulations.
The user of this or any other software contained in a SIRIUS | XM radio is
explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer,
hack, manipulate or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert
the object code into human-readable form.
Environmental Information
Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and
electronic appliances.
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The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SIRIUS
XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 installation 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 of the affected receiver.
• Increase the separation between the SIRIUS | XM equipment and the affected
receiver.
• Connect the SIRIUS | XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the affected receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver for use in
any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation). Therefore, SIRIUS | XM Radio
Inc. cannot support this type of application or installation.
FCC Statement
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©2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are
the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Visit sirius.com/siriuslineup
for updates. All programming/channel lineup/SIRIUS service subject to change or
preemption. Hardware, subscription and activation fee required. Other fees and taxes
will apply. Month-to-month subscriptions must be activated via telephone. Hardware
and subscription sold separately. Subscription governed by SIRIUS Terms & Conditions,
which can be found at sirius.com/serviceterms. Prices and programming are subject
to change. SIRIUS | XM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United
States and the District of Columbia.
Copyrights and Trademarks
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Owner’s Record
The model number is located below and the SIRIUS ID is located on the label on
the back of the Stratus 6.
Record the SIRIUS ID in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
Model Number: SDSV6
SIRIUS ID:___________________________
Owners Record
Owners Record
sirius.com
SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
1.888.539.7474
© 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
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