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Dock & Play Radio + Vehicle Kit
User Guide
Graigiui Dead
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If you experience problems with the operation
or performance of your SiriusXM product,
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER.
Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1>800-869-5364
and speak to one of our service representatives.
(«Siriusxm»)
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Table of Contents
Introduction“
Features.
saletv and Care Inlarmalmn.
what's lntne Box?
starmate 5 Functions. .
PowerCunnect Vehicle Dock .
Vehlcle Installatlon. .
steal: Cheese a Location for vow
Radio.
stew install the Vent or flash Maunl I6
step 3 Mount tne Magnetic Mount
Antenna ........
step 4- Routethe Magnetic Mount
Antenna Cable.
Sedan/Coupe witn Antenna Placed
at the Rear ol the Rani: .
Step 5 connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and Powerconneet Power
Adapter
step 5: Connect the Audio.
Subscribe ............. . ..... . 49
Uslnq Your starmate 8 .. ..... . 53
The Main Display. .54
Navigation Basics . 55
Listening to satellite Radlo . 57
FM Presets ............
Speclll Features
Pause S. Replay
color “memes
Trim Rinqs ,.
Parental Controls .
Where Else Can You Use Your
Shrine“ B7. . . . ...... . ..... 75
.77
Configuring Your stat-mate B .
Sirius ID
Flna Ava bl! FM Channels in Your
Area . .79
ruminq tne m Transnn er on are" 32
set and Select an FM cnannel 54
Jump Settings .. . 57
Set Briqntness . as
Set Audio Level. . 89
signal indicator. . so
Auto Shut ol 91
Factory settings . 92
Demo Mode . 93
Truubleshoutlnq . 95
Product Speclllcaklons. 101
Patent lnlormatmn . .\03
Environmental lnlormatian ..l03
SIrIIlsXM 90-Dav leiied
Warranty . ..... . ...... .ID'I
Franco no:
Int oduction
Features
Thank you Our purchasing the Slrlus starmate B with Vehicle Kit'
Sirius Starmate a has these excitinq features to enhance your overall experience:
‘ Choose from six di'terent display colors to match your flashlights. and
personalize with the trim ringso
- Pause, rewind and replay live Satellite Radio.
' Hear SiriusXM thrauqh your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-it‘yoursell
installation.
' Browse other Channels while listening to the current one.
- View artist name, song title, and channel information on the large color
olsolav.
‘ store your favorite channels for one touch access.
' Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content.
' One-Touch Jump" to traffic and weather for the City at your choice. or to the
previous channel to which you were listening.
' Listen In multiple Vehicles, at home, in the office Clr outdoors - all with just
one subscriutlon.
' Vehicle Kit included - add accessories for your home, office. or other
vehicles.
Please read through this User Guide before using your starmate B!
Safety and Care Information
"Alumni“! Sell installation instructions and tips are provided lor your
. convenience. it is you responsiosllty to determine ll you have the knowledge,
skills, and physical an ity required to properly perlorm an installation. siriust
shall have no liaollity lordamaoe or injury resulting lrom the installation or use
or any Siriust or third party products. it is your responsioility to ensure that all
products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a
manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated saiely and without distraction,
SiriusXM product warranties do not cover the installation, removal or
reinstallatian of any product.
' D0 not expose to extreme temperatures (almve 140'F or below -4'F, or
above GO'C or below ‘ZO'CL
' Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not tauch
the device with wet hands.
' Do not let any foreign matter spill into devicet
' Do not store in dusty areas.
- Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.
' Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do not
exnose to fire, flame. or other heat sourcest
- no not try to disassemble and/or repair device yoursell.
- Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.
- Do not place heavv objects on device.
- Do not subject device to excesslve pressure.
- lithe LCD screen is damaged. do not touch the liquid crystal lluitl.
Warning!
' Opening the case may result in electric shock.
' lithe liquid crystal lluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area
with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water.
li the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush the eyes
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care. If the liquid
crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water, and induce vomitinqt Seek medical care
' Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect'" Power Adapter all the way
into the vehicle's cigarette lighter or power adapter sockets
’ If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option. it is
advisable not to insert a multl-outlet adapter into the same vehicle Cigarette
lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other devices.
Some mum-outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature from
working properly.
' when using this produc it is always important to keeo your eyes on the road
and hands on the steering wheels Not doing so could result in personal injury,
death, and/or damage to your device, accessories, and/Cir to your vehicle or
other property.
' Vehicle installation, service activation. and Radio configuration functions should
not be performed while drivinqs Peril your vehicle in a safe location helore
beginning installation.
. This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interlere with the
iunctlon oi safety features. e.q.. deployment oi airbaqst Failure to correctly place
device may result in injury to you or others. if the unit becomes detached during an
accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.
what's In the Box?
PqurConnecl Vehicle Dock Dash Mounl
Vent Mount
and Exlenuea
Trim qus Trim Rim; Removal Tool Vent Clamps
PowerCunnecl Maqnetu: Mount Anltnna & Dash Mount
Power Adapter Antenna & Tall Screws. Alcohol Preparallon Pads
Int oduction
Starmate 8 Functions
up enrl Down emons
Press to preview and tune
to cnannels Ihrcuqu lne
cnannel lineup; also press
to scroll through lists and
nignliqni menu items.
EIIIIISI
SIRIUS
STARMATE
Number auhens Trim ainq
Press to lune in changeable
a stored iavorite uecorahve
channel. press ind Tum Rinu.
held lo store a
iavoriie channel;
else enter a channel
number.
Len ann mum Buttons
Press \0 Search for
channels by celequry,
Power Button
Press to turn Radio on
and on.
select Buflon
Press to confirm
selecnon of nrthignlee
items in e menu or list.
Menu Button
Press to access advanced
leamres enc coniluurennn
options: in canfiqurai‘lnn
ODNDHS, press and hold
to return lo mam play
screen.
m Bunon
Press to access enn cycle
threugn FM presets,
Jump Button
press to ulrecllv access
iraliic and weather ler
me my oi your chn‘lc .
or press ll in go back
to the previous channel
to wh‘lch you were
lisleninq.
Pause ind Replay
Buttons
Pause. rewind. enn
replay up to 30 “
minules oi live ladle. 3:55? fi‘s'. $91“
entering the cnannel
number, m my
lune lo a channel.
PawerConnect Vehicle Dock
Color-Coded Connections
The color-Coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to Connect. Just
match the colors on file cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes
where.
Front View
AUDIO (Green) ANT lsnver)
Connechnn lor Cannecllon lor
Aux ln Cable nr me Magnetit
cassene Adapter Mount Anlenna.
(sold separalelv).
PWR (Red) "A (Blue)
Connectlon lav Connection lor
Powerconnecl aplional FM
Power Adanm. eel Aflapter
lsald separately).
Dockinu Ralls
Fits into slots
on the rear cl
starmate a lo
seLnre the Radio.

5 Rest the loot against the bottom 07 the
vent (2), and adjust the tilt of the Vent
Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole (3).
nu /
ADJUSTHEN
HOLES
Tu remove the Vent Mount. push the mount into the vent. Then lift up until
disengaged from the rear at the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mountt
Vehicle Installation
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
The Magnetic Mount Antenna Contains a strong magnet which wil| stick to any
metal part of your vehicle. but will not damage the vehicle.
To Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna: /\
1 Choose the best location ior your antenna
considering your own personal situation Pay
particular attention to any accessories tnat you may
have iike luggage racks and how frequentiy you may use
themu
’ Magnet
Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna
above either the front windshield or the back window as Shawn.
SUV: We recommend mounfinq the antenna at the rear M the ma! as
shown,
Converklhle: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge
of the trunk as shown.
‘
y 1: fl,
PXCKIII'I THICK: WE recommend x”
,/’l A
mountingtheantennaabovethelmnt N / L
124
windshield as shown. \ ‘
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Vehicle Installation
2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna
and press the antenna cable into the
Rubber Tail. The Rubber Tail will help
to pasition the antenna the correct
distance from the edge oi the root or
trunk lid,
Prolectrve
3 Clean the surface of the selected “a"fia‘
mounting location using the alcohol
preparation pad and let it dry
thoroughly.
Maqnetlc Mount Anlenna
(Upsifle'Down)
Rubber
Antenna
_ , Tall
4 Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on
the next several pages. and place the
antenna in the location you selected.
Peel the protective material lrorn the aohesive strips and press the
Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle.
Antenna Cable
5 Continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Tail lor another 30 secflndsa
At room temperature (687), maximum adhesion usually occurs within
72 hours. During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the
antenna am! the Rubber Tall.
1|P£Mounnne antenna on me
. row! «or most vehicles) or Irunk
(fur convertibles) was it has a
clear view a! the Sky In all
directions.
Vehicle Installation
no! Mount the antenna on the root where it
has at least 3 inches 00 clear space around it. ‘
1m Use the supplied Runner Tail to cover
and prateet the antenna cable.
than 3 Inches lrom the edge pl the mat Use
the supp a Rubber tau as a guide for
)udqlnq proper length and correct
pnsltionlm}
. cAuTloNl Don't mount the antenna closer
cAunoNi Don't mount the antenna inside
the vehicle, 101 example, on the dashboard.
cAuTlom nen't mount the antenna on any
of the vehicle's front. back or side niiiars.
cAquom Don't mount the antenna eiose
to a foul rack. Adjust the rack 50 It‘s further
away ham the antenna or move the antenna
closer to the center at the mat.
Vehicle Installation
cAunon' Don't mount the Magnetic
Mount Antenna close to another
antenna, Mount it at least 3 inches away. o, \
T I Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to
accommodate open doors or trunk lids, Uset gs typically found around
the home. like electrical tape. to secure caole aleas so that hinges do not
pinch the cable with the door. Hide any elcess cable in the trim.
Step 4: Route the Magnetlc Mount Antenna Cable
Belore vau begin routing the antenna cable, read these General instructions
tar how to route and hide the antenna cable. Then route your antenna cable
accarding to the instructions which follow tor your specific type of vehicle
use aplun; plastic putty knife, a credit card.
a plastic kmle, or a glmllar blunt too! to lilt me
rubber wlnflow moululnq \
Tuck the cable under the
moulding around the window
Feed cable under
rubber mauldinq
around wlndow
Vehicle Installation
ROME cable DU! from under rear windshield
moulding and tuck into Weatherstripping 7
around trunk opening .
Avnid sharp bends by running cable mrouqn é
weatherstripplng lnr several Inches Pull Weatherstrippmq
lrom trunk opening
Tuck cable into weather-
strinping. Route cable through
weatherstriflping several
inches to avoid sham bends
Pull cable out of weather-
stripving and mute through
(funk to cabin
Route cable out 0! window
moulding and into weather-
strippinq around trunk opening
Brinq cable out of Weatherstripping and into trunk
Route cable amnq trunk
Na" and mm cabin mmugh
gap or conduit, along Existing
wiring harness
Route cable alum; trunk
wan and into cabin
Vehicle Installation
Use a blunt nlastic putty
knife or similar blunt tnel
trim and tuck cable
under trim. Cuntinue
towards irunt nf vehicle
'- Route cable umer
‘, trim of upmlslerv
x [Continue muling cable
“ride! trim nr carve!
towams front of vehicle
Route cable irom trunk
under interior trim. into
cabin and tnwards front
of vehicle
continue routing cable under
carpet or console (a more location
Coil extess
cable under
Pull carpet
earpel or met
or mat back
Brlnq cable out
lrom trim
Brim: cable out from trim
and route unoer carpet to
dashboard or console
Tm Always be carelul lo include enouuh slack in your cable to accommodate
open doors or lrunk lios. Use (nines typically louno around the home, llke
electrlcal tape to secure (ables in areas so mat hinges on no! plnth the cable
with the door. Hide any excess cable in the mm.
Vehicle Installation
Sedan/Coupe Wlth Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Root:
1 Feed the antenna cable irom the antenna underneath the rubber molding
around the rear window. Use a blunt plastic putty kniie or similar blunt
tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the
antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around
and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not
have rubber molding, we recommend consulting a prolessional installer.
2 Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber
weather stripping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping
1mm the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather
Stripping. To avoid sharp bends in the cable. run the cable inside the
weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable from the
weather stripDinq inside the trunk, Keep the cable away [ram hinges,
gears, etc.. that could damage it.
3 Route the cable out from the rubber weather strippino and along the
trunk wall. Continue routing the cable into the vehicle cabin through a
conduit or along an existing wiring harness.
4 Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim,
towards the front of the vehicle.
Use a blunt plastic putty knife
or similar blunt tool to lift the
plastic trim lust enough to tuck
the cable under unnerneath.
Avoid sine airbag locations
on back pillars and above the
doors. Airbag locations are
marked wltn "SRS" logos. Be
careful not to crimp or cut the
cable.
5 Bring the cable out from the trim near the lront ol the cabin and route
it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. coil any elcess
cable in a hidden location. such as under the carpet, keeping it away lrom
any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire hes
(purchased separately).
8 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location.
Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna
connector of the dock.
1 Continue with "Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and
FowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 38.
Sedan/Coupe WIth Antenna Placed at the Front oi the Roof
1 Feed the antenna cable tram the antenna underneath the rubber molding
around the windshield, use a blunt plastic putty knife or Slmilar blunt tool
to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna
cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down
the windshield to the lowest point
2 At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of the
windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the
door opening. Lift the weather
stripp|nq lrom the opening and
tuck the cahle inside it, then
replace the weather stripping.
Rim the cable inside ol the
weather stripping to the bottom
ol the door opening,
3 Pull the cable out at the
weather stripping at the bottom
Vehicle Installation
oi the door opening and route lt under the carpet toward the dashboard.
Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet,
keeplnq it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess
cable with wire tiesr
4 Bring the end oi the Cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location.
Leave yourself enouqh Cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna
connector of the dock.
5 Continue with "Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and
Powerconnect Power Adapter" on page 35A
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
1 Feed the antenna Cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the
rear tailgate window/door and route the Cable along the rear hatch. Lift
the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it. then
replace the weather strippinqr Pull the cable out Irom weather stripping
and route it into the cabin under the interior trim, Avoid hinges or nears
that could crimp or Cut the table.
2 Route the cable through the
SUV'S main Cabin area under
the interior trlm. towards the
iront oi the vehicle. Use a blunt
plastic putty mile or similar
hlunl tool to Ilft the plastic trim
Just enough to tuck the cable
under underneath. Avoid side
airbag locations on back pillars
and above the doors, Airbaq
locations are marked wlth ”SRS"
quos. Be careful not to Crimp or Cut the tablet
Bring the cable out lrorn the trim near the lront of lhe cabin and route
It under the carpel lawaro the dashboard or console. Coil any excess
cable in a hidden location. such as under lhe carpet, keeping it away from
any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties
(purchased separatelvlo
Bring the end of the cable out at the Powertonnect Vehicle Dock location.
Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna
connector of the dock.
Continue with "Step 5: Connect the Maqnetil: Mount Antenna and
Powerconnect Power Adapter" on page 384
Convertible
Bring the antenna cable tram the antenna into the trunk at the front edge
at the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable
a|onq the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut.
Allow enough s|ack in the cable so the trunk liu can easily open and close
and keep the cable away from hinges, gears. etc. that could crimp or cut
ii. Route the cable along lhe trunk wall
and into lhe cabln inrouqn a conduit or
alunq an existing wiring harness.
Route the Cable through the main
Cabin area under the interior trim,
towards the lront oi the Vehicle. Use
a blunt plastic putty knife or similar
blunt tool to Iitt the plastic trim
just enough to luck the cable under
Vehicle Installation
underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back Dillars and above the
doors Airbag locations are marked with "SRS" logost Be carelul not to
crimp or cut the cable.
4 Brim; the cable out from the trim near the "tint ol the cabin and route
it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess
cable in a hidden location. such as under the carpet, keeping it away from
any vehicle pedals or Controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties
(purchased separately),
5 Bring the end of the cable out at the Powerconnect Vehicle Dock location
Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna
cunnector of the dock.
5 Continue with "Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and
Powerconnect Power Adapter" on page 38.
Pickup Truck
1 Use a blunt plastic putty knile or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber
molding around the windshield and tuck
the antenna Cable underneath it
2 Continue tucking the cable underneath the \
windshleld molding around the windshield
to the lowest corner.
3 At the lowest corner or the windshield.
route the cable out 0! the windshield
molding and into the rubber weather
stripplno around the door opening. Lilt
the weather strlppinq irorn the opening
and tuck the cable inside it, then replace
the weather stripping. Run the table mslde (ll the weather stripping to the
bettom 0! the door oneninql
Pull the cable out ol the weather stripping at the bottom ol the door
Opening ano route it under the carpet toward the dashboardl Coll any
excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it
away lrom any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with
wire ties.
Brim; the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location.
Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna
connector of the dock.
Continue with "Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and
PowerCannect Power Adapter" on page 38.
Vehicle Installation
Step 5: Connect the Magnetlc Mount Antenna and
PowerConnect Power Adapter
1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver
ANT connector on the PawerConnect Vehicle Duck.
2 msert the PowerConnect Power Adapter
into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or power
adapter socket.
3 Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter
into the red FWR connector on the dock.
Step 6: Connect the Audio
To play Sirius audio through Your vehicle's stereo or FM radio. decide on one of
the following audio connection options:
- Option l: Best: Use the provided Aux In Cable it your vehicle's stereo
system has an auxiliary input connection or jack. Reler to your vehicle’s
owners manual to iind the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the
vehicle dealer.
TIP] The auxiliary input jack may pe localeo on the lace plate of the vehicle
radio. on the back or the radio. anywhere on the front dash panel, inside the
glove compartment, or inside the center console in between the lronl seats.
- option 2: Better. Use a Cassette Adapter it your vehicle has a built-
in cassette player. Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can he
purchased from an electronics retailer, or go to www.siriusxm.com/
accessories.
- option 3: Good: Use the Powerconnect feature at starmate a.
PowerConnecl plays the audio through your vehicle's FM radio.
. Option 4: Best: Use the FM Dirett Adapter. if none or the previous three
audio connection options will work in your vehicle. then you will need to
use the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) (sold separately). The FMDA neens to be
installed by a prolessionai installer and directly connects Slarmate a to your
vehicle's FM radio, To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought
your Radio, or go to www.siriusxmeom/accessorles.
Follow the installation instructions in the next several sections for the audio
connection Option (hat you have selected.
Vehicle Installation
Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions
1 Plug one end 0! the
Aux in Cable into
the green AUDIO
connector on the
duck.
2 Plug the other end
into the auxiliary
input jack of your
vehicle’s stereo Systeml
3 Insert Starmale 8 into the dock,
aligning the radio against the rear
of the dock so that the rails on the
dock lit inta the mounting slots in
the back of the radio.
5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a
clear view of the skv. Verily that you are receiving the
slrius siqnal. There should at least be one bar on the
lower lei: corner Oi the main displav screen that
denotes antenna signal strength. You can
also press menu and then press vtn
scroll to and highlight Sivnal indicator.
Press the Select button The Satellite
and Terrestrial bars show the strength at
the signal heme received. it the srqnal
reception IS good, press and hold menu
to return to the main display screen,
6 Ensure starmate B is tunedtn Sirius
preview channel 154. Upon power up.
starmate 3 should tune to channel ls4
by default, when it's not yet activated. If
it's not on channel 154, reier to "Listening me Sirius Flew-W
to Satellite Radio“ on page 57 to learn
abouthowtotuneachanneL To Activate, Call
7 Turn on your vehicle‘s stelec system. 883 5354 Tu
Set it to play from the auxiliary input
source. You should hear channel led
through your vehicle‘s stereo system.
You are now ready to activate yedr
starmate a,
a The audio 1eve| output 07 Starmale Scan be increased or decreased as
necessary to match the audio levels of other soutces in your vehicle.
He'er to ”Se( Audio Level” on page 89.
lithe siqnel reception is goud, shcwing at least one bar in the lower lett corner
of the display but there is no Sirius audio. he sure the vehicle's stereo system is
set to the auxiliary input source (step 7). Also be sure that the audio level is set
high enough to be heard (step 3). Refer to “Troubleshooting" an page 9610(
additional help.
Vehicle Installation
Option 2: Cass-m Adapter Installation Instructions
1 Plug the Case“? Adavter
into the green AUDIO
connector on the dock.
2 lnsert the cassette Adapter
into the vehicle's cassette
deck. You may need to turn
on your vehicle's stereo
system in order to do so.
3 Insert your Starmate B into the
dock.
4 Power on your Starmale 8 by pressing the Pow"
button.
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5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a a\
clear View ol the sky. Verity that you are receiving the . . _~
Sirius signal. There should at least be one bar on the M Q
lower left corner ol tne main display screen that uenotes / /‘ m7 l
antenna signal strength. You can also
press menu and then press v to scroll
to and highlight Signal Indicators Press
the Select button. The Satellite and
Terrestrial bars Show the strength of the
signal being received. ll‘ the signal
reception is good, press and hole menu
to return to the maln display screen,
5 Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to Sirius
Preview channel 184. Uoon power up.
Starmate 8 Should tune to channel184
by default, when it's not yet actwated.
If it's not on channel 184. reier to 184 Sirius Prevmw
"Listening to Satellite Radio” on page
57 to learn about new totunea To Activate, Call
channel. .
7 Turn on your vehicle's stereo system.
Set it to play trom the cassette source.
You should hear channel lB4 through
your vehicle's stereo system. You are
now ready to activate your Starmate 8.
B The audio level output of Starmate scan be increased nr decreased as
necessary to match the audlo levels of other sources in your vehicle.
Re'er to "Set Audio Level" on page Sgt
If the slgnal reception ls good, showing at least one bar in the lower lelt corner
of the display, but there is no Slrius audio. be sure the vehicle's stereo svstem
is set to the cassette source (step 7)u Also be sure that the audio level is set
high enough to he heard (step 8). Refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 96 lor
additional help,
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Vehicle Installation
Optlon 3: Powemonnect Installation Instructions
1 insert your starmate 8 inla the dock.
3 Be sure the vehicle ls outside and the antenna has a clear view at the sky.
Verity that you are receiving tne Sirius siqnal. There should at least be
one bar on the lower len corner of the main display screen that denotes
antenna signal strength. Yuu can also press menu and then press V to
scroll to am: hlghllqht Slqnll Indlcator. Press the Select button. The
satellite and Terrestrial oars Show the
strength of the signal heino receiver“!
the signal receotion is good. press and
hold menu to return to the mam display
screen.
a You’ll first need to find an available m
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 tallt or music. We recommend one of the lollowinq methods to lind an
available FM channel:
a. US! the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder at WWSIrlusxm.comlfmcl|annel.
Go to the website and enter your Zip code. The Channel Finder will
suggest a Ilst Cl' available FM channels in your area, Far 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 DI channels that aren't being used by any
FM radio Station. Write down the list. Once you have created your list at
available FM channels. VDu will need to lind the one that provides the
best match lor Starmate Qt
TIP] You'll need to use the ‘Manual' tune lunction on your vehicle's FM radio to
tune throudh every m channel one—oy-ohe mm on your vehlcle's FM radio.
start at 83.1 and use the ‘Manual‘ tune lunction on your vehicle‘s FM radio lo
tune through each FM channel one-by—one lEE.‘ lullnwed by 333 etc.) to locale
channels that aren't neihq used by a local FM radio stationl Write down each FM
channel that has only stalit or silence on it. until you reach |07.9.
Vehicle Installation
5 Ensure Slarmate s is tuned to Sirius
Preview channel laa. Upon power up, 1814 slrlus Preylew
starmate 3 should tune to channelled
by default when it‘s not yet actlvated. .
ll it‘s not on channel l84, refer to To Acllvwate, Call
"Listening to Satellite Radio” on page 51“ “W
57 to learn about how to tune a
channel.
5 Pick the first m channel on your list
from step 4. Turn on your vehicle's FM
raulo (ll you have not already done so)
and tune it to this FM channel.
MATCH m CNANNElS
7 Set your Starmate 8 tv transmit an the same FM channel that you have
selected in step 4:
l. Press menul m Lhann
ii. Press vto scrollto and highlight m M 1 7 9 r [
Settings and press the Seled button F 9 ’ C” 2"
iii. Press v to scroll to and highlight FM 2
FM Channels, Press the Select FM 3
button.
iv. Press V to scroll to and highlight FM 4
the storage location m z and FM 5
press the Select button.
v. Tune to the avallable FM channel
you choose in step 4. Press 4 and b
to tune ln steps of 2 .99.3 to
99.5. Press 7 and to tune in
steps of 1, Le, 99.3 to 1003. Press
the Select button to select the FM
Channel.
vi. Start Uslhq is highlighted. Press
the Select button.
vii. The FM channel you selected will
be confirmed on the display screen.
Starmate 8 will tune to the FM channel.
8 You Should hear channel184 through your vehicle's stereo system. ll you
are satisfied with the sound quality, the installation is complete. Vou are
new ready to activate your Starmate E.
9 It the selected FM channel doesn't work well for you, work down the list of
FM channels until you find one with which you are satisfied. Each time. you
Will need to tune your vehlcle‘s FM raflio to the FM channel and then set
your Starmate B to transmit on the Same FM channel (steps 6 Sr 7).
ll the signal reception is good, showing at least one bar in the lower lelt corner
at the display. out there IS no sirlus auola, verily that both Starmate 5 am: your
vehicle's FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 6 s. 7). Also ensure
the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area (step 4). Verifv that
nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the Pawerconnect Vehicle Dock,
Reler to “Troubleshooting" on page 961m additional help.
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Vehicle Insta|lation
Optlun 4: FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) lnstallatlnn
The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer. Professional
inslallation can help improve your Radio's reception and significantly reduce (he
visibllltv of wlres, To learn more, Check with the retailer where you bought your
Radio, or go to www.slrlusxm.cnmlaccessorle54
wcumnlcm
You can subscribe to the Sirius service by using the Activate Radio feature where
the Radio will guide you step-by'step through the subscription process, or by
followlng the alternate method described below.
To use the Activate Radio stefl'by'step subscription guide:
1 When you lirst turn on Starmate 8. 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 154.
2 Press menu
3 Activate Radlo will be highlighted Press the
Select button.
Activate Rldlo
4 Follow the uirections on each successive screen
until you complete the subscription process.
Alternate subscription melhnd:
1 Make sure your Starmate B is turned on, tuned
to Sirius Preview channel 184, and receiving the . , ,
Sirius slgnal so that you can hear the Sirius audio.
To Atlwaiel [all
2 When you first turn on stermate s, after the
startup sequence, the Sirius channel lineup may
update. Walt until any channel updates have
completed belore pressing any buttons, Once
the channels have been updated. the Radio will
automatically tune to channel 184
3 Make a note 0! the Sirius ID. You can find it:
' on channel 0 (zero)

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