Wistron NeWeb UPAST5 Satellite Radio PnP Receiver User Manual ST5 Installation User Guide 022108a indd
Wistron NeWeb Corporation Satellite Radio PnP Receiver ST5 Installation User Guide 022108a indd
users manual
Starmate 5
Starmate 5
Dock & Play SIRIUS Radio
User Guide
User Guide
Your new SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Dock & Play Radio comes with everything you need to
enjoy SIRIUS® in your car. And with available SIRIUS Universal Docking accessories you
can use your Starmate ST5 just about anywhere.
Your new Starmate ST5 gives you powerful features:
>> SIRIUS Replay™ — Pause, rewind and replay up to 44 minutes of live radio.
>> Memo function — Store up to 30 favorite songs and artists plus a favorite sports team
or NASCAR®car and get an alert whenever they’re playing on any channel.
>> Easy-to-read wide-angle 5-line display.
>> Built-in wireless FM transmitter so you can listen to SIRIUS through your car’s FM
stereo. An FM Presets button makes transmitter frequency changes quick and easy.
>> Full-function wireless remote control
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s features
and capabilities. For the latest information about your ST5 and other SIRIUS products
and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com.
Here’s your new
SIRIUS® Starmate ST5
Dock & Play Radio
Table of Contents
4
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 4
Warning and Safety Information 6
FCC Information 6
Canadian Compliance 7
General Precautions 7
Warnings 9
Copyrights & Trademarks 10
Package Contents 1 1
Installation 14
Installing the Vehicle Dock 14
Installing the Magnetic Antenna 21
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 37
Docking the Starmate ST5 38
Cable Separation and Routing 39
Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System 41
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service 65
Controls 66
SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Front Panel 66
Remote Control Buttons 68
Vehicle Dock Reference Guide 71
Table of Contents 5
Operation 72
Display Screen Information 72
Changing Channels and Categories 7 3
My Channels Category 74
Display Button (Disp) 75
Selecting Channels Directly 76
Channel Presets (Band Button) 77
Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions 79
Jump Button 87
SIRIUS Replay 89
Using SIRIUS Replay 91
FM Presets Button 93
Menu Options 96
Sirius ID 96
FM Transmitter 97
Settings 98
Parental Control 104
Time Based Features 106
Signal Indicator 11 2
Factory Default 1 1 3
Troubleshooting 11 5
Specifi cations 116
Sirius ID 117
Warning and Safety Information
6
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
1.
2.
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 when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in-
structions, 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 the 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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Warning & Safety Information
Warning and Safety Information 7
Warning
Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
General Precautions
Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fl uid. If any
of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:
If the liquid crystal fl uid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a
cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water.
If the liquid crystal fl uid gets into your eye, fl ush the eye with clean water for at
least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
If the liquid crystal fl uid is ingested, fl ush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink
large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety in-
structions and warnings may result in a serious accident.
Do not operate your SIRIUS ST5 in a way that might divert your attention from
driving safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle
in accordance with traffi c safety laws at all times.
1.
2.
3.
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Warning and Safety Information
8
Do not install the radio where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of
your vehicle’s indicator displays.
Do not install the radio where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as
an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event
of an accident.
Be sure the radio and accessories are installed as described in these installation
instructions and the instructions which accompany each accessory kit. SIRIUS
Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations which were not
installed according to the instructions.
Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your
state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your wind-
shield.
To avoid short circuits, do not open the radio or accessories, and never put or leave
any metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the radio.
If the radio or accessories emit smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immedi-
ately, and disconnect the radio from any power source.
Do not drop the radio or subject it to strong shocks.
If your ST5 doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn it off, wait 10 seconds and then
turn it on again.
The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any
restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser
should check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing and/
or operating this unit.
Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it will hinder or block your view. In
some states it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check
applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing the FM Extender
Antenna on your windshield.
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Warning and Safety Information 9
Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of
safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning
properly in the event of an accident.
Warnings
Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on
their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting
options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fi nes, penalties,
or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California
Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)
Operating Temperature
The radio is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving
the radio in a vehicle or elswhere where the temperature may fall outside this range.
Extreme temperatures or extreme temperature fl uctuations can degrade the performance
of the LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.
Cleaning and Maintenance
If the radio or accessories become dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with a
soft cloth. Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning fl uids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other
volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.
Cigarette Lighter Adapter
The Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12VDC power system. It
must be powered from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or similar power port using the
included Cigarette Lighter Adapter or an equivalent DC power adapter (see your local
electronics dealer). Connecting the Vehicle Dock directly to the vehicle’s 12VDC power
system may result in damage to the Vehicle Dock or SIRIUS radio, or both.
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Copyrights & Trademarks
10
© 2008 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names, album art,
and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
™ “Starmate” is a trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribution
of eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to SIRIUS Satellite Radio
customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at
http://www.sirius.com/ecoslicense.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the
eCos license. This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to
SIRIUS as part of the eCos operating system.
Hardware, subscription and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit
http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI
and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some
equipment.
Copyrights & Trademarks
Package Contents 11
The following items are included with your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio:
Starmate ST5 Radio Remote
Control
Vehicle Dock
Package Contents
Package Contents
12
Magnetic Antenna Antenna
Cover/Tail
Mounting Screws Alcohol Swab
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Suction Cup Mount
Package Contents 13
Unpack your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown
is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 fails to
operate, notify your dealer immediately. We recommended that you retain the original
carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.
Self Adhesive
Cable Guides (3)
Suction Cups (2)FM Extender Antenna
Installation
14
SIRIUS suggests that you have your Starmate ST5 professionally installed in your
vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this
product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the
Vehicle Dock, installation of the antenna, and proper routing of all the necessary
wires and cables. If the locations of your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle’s FM
antenna make the performance the ST5’s built-in FM transmitter within your
vehicle poor, a professional installer will have the necessary accessories to install
an optional FM Direct Adapter or an audio cable to connect the audio output of the
Vehicle Dock directly to your vehicle’s audio system. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they
provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installation
service.
Installing the Vehicle Dock
When installing the Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location in your vehicle where
it will not block your vision, interfere with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the air bag.
The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and
should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of
the display screen.
The mounting accessories necessary to install the Vehicle Dock in a vehicle are provided.
Figure 1
shows two examples of the SIRIUS radio mounted in a vehicle: A is the suction
cup mount method, and B is the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
Installation
Installation 15
Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be
attached to the vehicle dock and installed as described in the following sections.
A.
B.
A.
B.
Figure 1
Installation
16
Suction Cup Mount Method (A)
The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth surface. Before attaching the
suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local laws for
regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield.
To mount the vehicle dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follows:
Attach the vehicle dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws (see
Figure 2
).
Clean the area where you are attaching the suction cup with the supplied alcohol
wipe.
1.
2.
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Figure 2
Installation 17
Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in
Figure 3
) and position the suction cup mount
on the windshield or other location you which have chosen. Press the cam lever all
the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the suction cup.
(To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.)
3.
Press Lever
Down To
Lock Mount
Figure 3
Installation
18
Vent Mount Method (B)
To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as
follows:
If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer
vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to
Figure 4
and install the longer vent
hooks into the vent mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent hooks
as shown.
Attach the vent mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws (see
Figure 5
).
1.
2.
Figure 4
Slide Short
Vent Hooks Out
Remove
End Cap
Slide Extended
Vent Hooks In
Replace
End Cap
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Figure 5
Installation 19
Refer to
Figure 6
and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in
your vehicle. Position the two tension springs A against a vent louver B. Then push
the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks C drop down and hook
the rear of the vent louver (see
Figure 7
). Once you are sure that the hooks have
grasped a vent louver, the tension springs A will keep the vent mount hooked to
the louver.
3.
FM OUT ANT HOOKED
FM OUT ANT
C
B
A
D
PUSH
Figure 6
Figure 7
Installation
20
You can change he angle of the vehicle dock by changing the position of foot
D on the vent mount to a different adjustment hole (see
Figure 8
).
4.
FM OUT ANT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
D
Figure 8
Installation 21
Installing the Magnetic Antenna
Caution
Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail, we
recommend that you install the antenna at or above room temperature (68° F).
The adhesive on the Rubber Cover/Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at
temperatures lower than this. Warmer temperatures will also make it easier to route of
the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and in other areas
in the vehicle. Maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours at room temperature,
so you should avoid car washes as well as other contact with the antenna and Rubber
Cover/Tail during this 72-hour period.
Warning
Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna
cable during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable can
degrade the SIRIUS signal or make it unavailable, and can also cause water to intrude
via the cable into the antenna causing the antenna to fail.
Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it. Doing so will cause the
antenna to not function properly.
Installation
Installing the magnetic antenna consists of two steps:
Mounting the magnetic antenna and Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail on the vehicle
Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock
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Installation
22
Antenna Mounting
The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed
to hold it in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also makes the
antenna easy to remove for transferring it to other vehicles.
Figure 9
shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of
vehicles. These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna:
Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof,
near the rear window.
Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the wind-
shield.
Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear
window.
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Sedan/Coupe Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van
Convertible
Figure 9
Installation 23
The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches
around it. It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the an-
tenna from receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be
a roof rack, a sunroof, a roof-mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc. If your ve-
hicle has a potential obstruction, be sure that the SIRIUS antenna is mounted at least 3
inches away from it (but no closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof or trunk lid).
Note: Read the DO and DO NOT installation tips beginning on page 32 for additional
antenna installation information.
Follow this procedure to mount the antenna:
Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an
unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna.
Attach the Rubber Cover/Tail to the antenna, as shown in
Figure 10
, and press
the antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail. The Rubber Cover/Tail will help to
position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.
Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with
the alcohol prep pad.
1.
2.
3.
Rubber Antenna
Cover/Tail
Protective
Strips Strain
Relief
Cable
Magnetic Antenna
(Upside-Down)
Figure 10
Installation
24
Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (see
Figure 10
, on page 23)
and press the rubber Cover/Tail fi rmly into place on the vehicle.
Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and
continue to press fi rmly down on the Rubber Cover/Tail for another 30 seconds.
At room temperature (68° F), maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours.
During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and the
Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail.
Cable Routing
After you have mounted the antenna you can route the antenna cable to the SIRIUS
Vehicle Dock. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of
vehicle: Sedan/Coupe, Pickup Truck, SUV/Mini-Van and Convertible.
Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing
procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http://www.sirius.com. Click on the
Install/Activate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips.
4.
5.
Installation 25
Sedan /Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 11
shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your
Starmate ST5 in a sedan/coupe.
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear
window. Use a plastic putty knife or similar object 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, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional
installer.
1.
1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Molding
Around Window
4. Route Cable from Trunk Under
Interior Trim, into Cabin and
Towards Front of Vehicle
6. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS
Receiver
Location
5. Bring Cable out from
Trim and Route Under
Carpet to Dashboard
or Console.
2. Route Cable Out of
Window Molding and
Into Weatherstripping
Around Trunk Opening
3. Route Cable
Along Trunk Wall
and Into Cabin
ANTENNA
Figure 11
Installation
26
Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather
stripping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening
and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp
bends in the cable, run the cable inside of the weather stripping for a few inches,
then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside of the trunk. Keep the
cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could damage it.
Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall.
Continue routing the cable into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing
wiring harness.
Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front
of the vehicle. Use the plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the
cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors.
(Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut
the cable.
Bring the cable out from the trim near the fi rewall 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.
Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself
enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle
Dock.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Installation 27
Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 12
shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your
Starmate ST5 in a pickup truck.
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
Use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to lift the rubber molding around the wind-
shield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it.
Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the wind-
shield to the lowest corner.
1.
2.
1. Route Cable Under
Rubber Molding
Around Windshield
2. Continue Tucking Cable
Under Molding To
Bottom of Windshield
3. Route Cable Out of Molding
and Into Weatherstripping
Around Door Opening.
Continue to Bottom of
Door Opening.
4. Bring Cable out from
Weatherstripping and
Route Under Carpet
5. Bring Cable Out to
SIRIUS Receiver
Location
ANTENNA
Figure 12
Installation
28
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 stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the
weather stripping. Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of
the door opening.
Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and
route it under the carpet toward the dashboard. 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.
Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself
enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle
Dock.
SUV/ Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 13
(oppposite) shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to
your Starmate ST5 in an SUV or a Mini-Van.
3.
4.
5.
Installation 29
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
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
stripping. Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin
under the interior trim. Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable.
Route the cable through the SUV’s main cabin area under the interior trim, towards
the front of the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough
to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and
above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to
crimp or cut the cable.
1.
2.
1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Seal Around
Hatch Opening
3. Route Cable
Under Carpet
to Dashboard
4. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS
Receiver
Location
2. Route Cable Under Interior
Trim, into Cabin and
Towards Front of Vehicle
ANTENNA
Figure 13
Installation
30
Bring the cable out from the trim near the fi rewall 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.
Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself
enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle
Dock.
Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure
Figure 14
shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your
Starmate ST5 in a convertible.
3.
4.
6. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS
Receiver
Location
1. Bring Cable from
Antenna Into Inside
of Trunk Lid
2. Tape Cable Along
Inside of Lid to
Hinge Strut
4. Route Cable from Trunk
Under Interior Trim, into
Cabin and Towards Front
of Vehicle
5. Bring Cable out from
Trim and Route Under
Carpet to Dashboard
or Console.
3. Tie Cable to Hinge Strut, Allowing
Slack for Lid to Open and Close.
Route Cable Into Cabin
Through Existing Wire
Channel.
ANTENNA
Figure 14
Installation 31
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid.
Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the
trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut.
Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep
the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could crimp or cut it. Route the cable
along the trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wir-
ing harness.
Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the
front of the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to
tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and
above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to
crimp or cut the cable.
Bring the cable out from the trim near the fi rewall 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.
Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself
enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle
Dock.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Installation
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Antenna Installation Tips
The following DO and DO NOT antenna mounting tips illustrate how to install
the antenna for optimal performance, and also illustrate where the antenna
should not be installed.
DO
Mount the antenna
on the roof, at least
3 inches from the
edge.
DO
Mount the antenna
on the roof where
it has a clear view
of the sky in all
directions.
Tip
Installation 33
DO
Mount the antenna
on the roof where it
has at least 3 inch-
es of clear space
around it.
3”
DO
Use the supplied
Rubber Tail Cover to
protect the antenna
cable.
Installation
34
DO
NOT
Don’t mount the
antenna inside the
vehicle, for example,
on the dashboard.
DO
NOT
Don’t mount the
antenna on any of
the vehicle’s front,
back or side pillars.
Installation 35
DO
NOT
Don’t mount the
antenna close to a
roof rack. Adjust the
rack so it’s further
away from the an-
tenna or move the
antenna closer to the
center of the roof.
DO
NOT
Don’t mount the
antenna close to
another antenna.
Mount it at least 3
inches away.
Installation
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DO
NOT
Don’t mount the
antenna closer than
3 inches from the
edge of the roof. Use
the supplied rubber
tail/cover as a guide
for judging proper
length and correct
positioning.
After you’ve routed the cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock, connect the antenna cable to
the ANT connection on the left side of the Vehicle Dock. (See
Figure 15
.)
FM OUT ANT
Vehicle Dock
(Ri
g
ht Side)
Antenna
Connection
Antenna
Cable
Connector
Figure 15
Installation 37
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the PWR connector on the right side of
the Vehicle Dock (see
Figure 16
).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT POWER THE VEHICLE DOCK DIRECTLY FROM YOUR VEHICLE’S
12VDC POWER SYSTEM WITHOUT USING THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER. DOING SO
COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE DOCK,YOUR STARMATE ST5 OR BOTH.
AUDIO
PWR
Vehicle
Dock
(Left Side)
Power
Connection
12V
Power
Outlet
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
Figure 16
Installation
38
Docking the Starmate ST5
To place your SIRIUS ST5 into the Vehicle Dock, align 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
(see
Figure 17
). Slide the radio all the way down onto the Dock so that it fits firmly.
Mounting
Rails
Figure 17
Installation 39
Cable Separation and Routing
FCC Information
The satellite antenna cable, FM extender antenna (FEA) cable and cigarette lighter
adapter (CLA) power cable must be appropriately separated and routed for your radio to
be compliant with federal regulations.
Step 1
The connections on your vehicle dock
are clearly marked. Install your vehicle
dock and connect the antenna cable into
the connection labeled “ANT”, the CLA
power cable into the power connection
marked “PWR” and the FEA cable into
the connection marked “FM OUT”.
(See
Figure 18
.)
Step 2
It is important that you keep the three cables as separate from each other as possi-
ble and that you keep the two antenna cables away from the vehicle dock and from
the CLA power cable. The cables must not be bundled together as they exit the dock
(see
Figure 19
, on page 40).
As a guide, you can follow the diagram in
Figure 19
, adapting the example to suit your
own vehicle’s confi guration. For example, if you cigarette lighter socket is to the left of
the vehicle dock, route the two antenna cables towards the passenger side of the ve-
hicle. If your cigarette lighter socket is on the right-hand side of the vehicle dock, route
the two antenna cables towards the driver’s door. The CLA cable and antenna cables
MUST be routed in opposite directions. Safely conceal all antenna cables within door,
carpet or cash panels to prevent snags and interference.
AUDIO
PWR
Power FEA Antenna
RIGHTLEFT
Figure 18
Installation
40
Step 3
Coil any excess cable between the cigarette lighter socket and vehicle dock, keeping it
away from vehicle pedals or controls to prevent any slack which might interfere with the
safe operation of your vehicle. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. If possible, tuck
the coiled part in a hidden location, such as in between the carpet and plastic panel of
the front console (see
Figure 20
).
Step 4
Follow the instructions in this manual
to install, route and hide the antenna
cable and the FEA cable. Be sure to
coil and secure any excess cable in
a hidden location, such as under the
carpet on the passenger side, keeping
it away from vehicle pedals and con-
trols. The bundled cables should be as
far away from the CLA power cable as
possible (see
Figure 21
).
Antenna
Cable
FEA
Cable
Power
Cable
Figure 19
Power
Cable
Hide
Excess
Cable
Figure 20
C. Coil Excess Cable Under Carpet
or Mat
D. Route Cable Under Carpet or Console
to vehicle dock or SIRIUS radio
A. Bring Antenna Cable
out from Trim
B. Pull Carpet or Mat Back
Figure 21
Installation 41
Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle’s
Audio System
There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 to your vehicle’s audio system:
Direct Connection or Wireless Connection. Which one will perform best in your vehicle
depends on your vehicle’s audio system. For the latest information go to http://www.
sirius.com/vehicleinstallation.
Direct Wired Audio Connection
If your vehicle’s audio system has an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack it is the best-quality audio
connection you can use for your SIRIUS radio. (And if the AUX IN or LINE INconnector is
located somewhere on the front of your vehicle radio or elsewhere in the cabin, this is
also the easiest way to connect your SIRIUS receiver.)
1. Purchase an audio cable that matches the connection type of your vehicle’s audio
system and your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock at your local electronics retailer.
• The Vehicle Dock requires a male 1
/
8” stereo connector.
2. Plug the cable’s male 1
/
8” stereo connector into the AUDIO jack on the left side of the
Vehicle Dock. Plug the other end into the AUX IN/LINE IN connector on your vehicle’s
audio system (see
Figure 22
).
AUDIO
PWR
Stereo Cable (Sold Separately)
AUDIO
Jack
Vehicle Radio
To A UX IN
or LINE IN
Connector
Vehicle Dock
(Left Side)
Figure 22
Installation
42
Direct FM Audio Connection
If your vehicle’s audio system does not have an Aux In/Line In connection, a
SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter (sold separately) will provide the next-best quality
connection between your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle radio. You will listen to
your ST5 through your car radio’s FM tuner, but the SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter
connects your vehicle’s FM radio directly to the Vehicle Dock’s FM Out jack,
eliminating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when
using a wireless FM connection (see
Figure 23
).
NOTE: PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION MAY BE REQUIRED. SEE YOUR LOCAL SIRIUS
RETAILER. THE SIRIUS FM DIRECT ADAPTER IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL
SIRIUS RETAILER OR AT HTTP://SHOP.SIRIUS.COM. FOLLOW TO THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED
WITH THE FM DIRECT ADAPTER.
FM OUT ANT
Vehicle Radio
Antenna
Connection
Vehicle
Antenna
FM OUT
Jack
Vehicle Dock
(Right Side)
FM Direct Adapter
(Sold Separately)
Figure 23
Installation 43
Cassette Adapter
If your vehicle’s audio system has a cassette player you can purchase a cassette adapter
from your local electronics retailer or from SIRIUS at http://shop.sirius.com. Plug the
adapter’s connector into the Audio jack on the left side of the Vehicle Dock, and insert
the adapter into your vehicle’s cassette player (see
Figure 24
).
NOTE: REFER TO THE CASSETTE ADAPTER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT USE.
AUDIO
PWR
Vehicle Radio
Cassette Adapter (Sold Separately)
Vehicle Dock
(Left Side)
AUDIO
Jack
Figure 24
Installation
44
Wireless Connection
If you cannot connect your SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle’s audio system, your
Starmate ST5 contains an FM transmitter that will ‘broadcast’ its audio to your vehicle’s
FM radio.
To use this you need to tune the ST5’s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that’s not
being used in your area (If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broad-
caster, it will interfere with your ST5’s performance.) See
Figure 25
.
Tune through your vehicle radio’s FM channels to fi nd an FM channel (between
88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area.
Once you have located an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area, save it
as a preset on your vehicle radio. This will become your SIRIUS preset.
Dock your Starmate ST5 and turn its power ON. Wait for the
Channel Update
to
fi nish before pressing any buttons.
1.
2.
3.
Vehicle
FM Antenna
1
menu
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
disp
MEMO
band
SIRIUS Starmate ST5Vehicle Radio
Match Channels
Figure 25
Installation 45
Press and hold the FM PRESETS button (see
Figure 26
). The FM PRESETS screen will
appear, with FM1 highlighted. FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz. This may not be the
best frequency for your area (see
Figure 27
).
Press the Select button. The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see
Figure 28
,
left).
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the FM frequency that matches
the channel that you preset on your vehicle radio in
Step 2
, then press the Select
button to select it (see
Figure 28
, right).
To listen to your SIRIUS radio, turn your SIRIUS radio ON, then turn your vehicle’s FM
radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in
Step 2
, on page 44.
4.
5.
6.
Channel
UP/DOWN
Buttons
SELECT
Button
FM PRESETS
Button
Figure 26 Figure 27
Figure 28
Installation
46
If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels,
you may need to fi nd channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Your
Starmate ST5 can store up to 5 preset FM transmit channels (see
Figure 27
,
on page 45), so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city.
• To switch the FM transmit preset, press the FM PRESETS button on the ST5
front panel, or the remote. (See pages 66 – 69)
If you’re not sure which FM channels are not broadcasting in your home or
travel cities, you can also go to http://www.sirius.com/fmchannel and
search for a suggested FM channel based on your zip code.
Tip
Installation 47
Wireless Audio Connection Using the FM Extender Antenna
Your SIRIUS radio includes an FM Extender Antenna (FEA) that can maximize the
audio quality of your SIRIUS radio when using a Wireless Connection. The FM Extender
Antenna brings the FM signal transmitted from your SIRIUS radio into close proximity
with your vehicle’s FM antenna to provide a strong FM signal for good reception (see
Figure 29
).
Because of the different kinds and locations of radio antennas found in different
vehicles, SIRIUS suggests that the FM Extender Antenna be professionally installed in
your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install the
Extender Antenna, knowledge of your vehicle for locating its radio antenna, and routing
the cable and connecting it to your SIRIUS radio. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide
professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installation service.
Vehicle Radio Starmate ST5
FM Extender AntennaVehicle FM Antenna
Match Channels
Figure 29
Installation
48
IMPORTANT NOTE
The FM Extender Antenna is placed inside your vehicle in close proximity to the
vehicle’s FM antenna. In order for it to provide a strong FM signal for good reception, it
MUST be mounted in the correct location and orientation, as described in the following
sections. The correct mounting location and orientation is determined by the type and
location of your vehicle’s FM antenna.
Warning and Safety Information
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident and/or personal injury.
Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. SIRIUS is not
responsible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the
procedures in this guide.
Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it will hinder or block your view. In
some states it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check
applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing the extender cable
on your windshield.
Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of
safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning
properly in the event of an accident.
The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any
restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser
should check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing the
extender cable.
•
•
•
•
Installation 49
WARNING
Notice to drivers In California and Minnesota
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on
their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting
options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fi nes, penalties,
or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California
Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)
A Note About The Installation Procedure
Before you permanently mount the FM Extender Antenna (FEA), you will fi rst mount
it using the included suction cup mounts to test the installation. Once you fi nd an
acceptable location, you will remove the suction cups and permanently adhere the FEA
using its adhesive mounts.
Installation
50
Installation
Step 1: Determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna
The key to properly installing the FEA in your vehicle is being able to determine the type
and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna. The type and location of the FM antenna in
your vehicle should be one of the following (see
Figure 30
, opposite):
A. Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood: A fi xed or retractable aerial antenna
located on the front fender or hood of the vehicle.
B. Whip/aerial mounted in the A-pillar of car frame: A fi xed or retractable aerial
antenna located in the A-pillar of the vehicle’s frame.
C. In-glass, in the rear windshield: Several lengths of wire in the rear windshield glass,
usually near the top of the window. There is a difference between the FM antenna
and the rear window defroster wires found in many vehicles. The FM antenna wires
have uneven spacing, breaks in the wires, and some of the wires do not run from
edge-to-edge in the glass, while the rear window defroster wires have uniform spac-
ing and all wires run from edge-to-edge in the glass.
D. Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof: A whip or aerial antenna mounted on the rear
part of the roof (often just above the rear windshield glass). The whip or aerial should be
7 inches or longer.
E. Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk: A fi xed or retractable whip or aerial
antenna located on the rear fender or trunk of the vehicle.
F. Whip/aerial mounted on front part of roof: A whip or aerial antenna mounted on the front
part of the roof (often just above the front windshield glass). The whip or aerial should be
7 inches or longer.
G. In-glass, in the front windshield: One or more strands of wire in the front windshield,
usually near the top of the windshield.
H. In-glass, in a rear side window: Several strands of wires in a rear side window, often
found in SUVs, mini-vans and station wagons.
Installation 51
A. B.
C. D. E.
F. H.G.
Figure 30
Installation
52
Step 2: Prepare the FEA for temporary installation
Attach the suction cups to the antenna portion of the FEA in the positions shown in
Figure 31
. The antenna portion of the FEA is the relatively thinner section of the cable
in between the bead and the arrow that transmits the FM signal to your vehicle’s FM
antenna.
Step 3: Use the suction cups to temporarily install the FEA according to your
vehicle’s antenna type
On the next several pages you will fi nd the FEA mounting location for your type of FM
antenna (A, B, C, etc.). Before attaching the FEA, clean the area where the suction
cups will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two
suction cups should be pulled taut and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct
the driver’s view.
Figure 31
ATTACH SUCTION CUPS AS SHOWN
ON BOTH ENDS OF THE THIN WIRE
THIS THINNER PORTION OF THE FEA IS
WHAT TRANSMITS THE FM SIGNAL TO
YOUR VEHICLE’S FM ANTENNA
DURING THE FINAL INSTALLATION USE THE CABLE
GUIDES TO HOLD THE CABLE IN POSITION UNTIL
IT REACHES THE INNER TRIM OR MOULDING
CONNECTS TO YOUR SIRIUS
VEHICLE DOCK’S ‘FM OUT’
CONNECTOR
ANTENNA
CABLE
BEADARROW
Installation 53
For vehicles with A and B type FM antennas:
Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood
Whip/aerial mounted in the A-pillar of car frame
Mount the FEA vertically on the front windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same
side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e. nearest to the antenna). See
Figure 32
. Clean the
suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two
suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct
the driver’s view.
Caution: In some states it may not be legal to put the FEA on the
windshield glass. In this case, the FEA should be mounted on the A-Pillar
adjacent to the vehicle’s FM antenna.
•
•
Alternate Mounting
Location on Adjacent
A-Pillar
Mount FEA at Edge
of Windshield Nearest
to Vehicle Antenna
A. B.
Figure 32
Installation
54
For vehicles with C and D type FM antennas:
In-glass, in the rear windshield
Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof
Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the rear windshield (see
Figure 33
). For
vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip. For vehicles with
an in-glass antenna, the FEA should be directly over one of the FM antenna’s wires.
Note: Do not install the FEA over the defroster wires (see inset on
Figure 33
). Clean
the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two
suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct
the driver’s view.
•
•
FM ANTENNA
DEFROSTER WIRES
C. D.
Mount FEA on
Rear Windshield
Figure 33
Installation 55
For vehicles with an E type FM antenna:
Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk
Mount the FEA vertically on the rear windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same
side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e. nearest to the antenna). See
Figure 34
. Clean the
suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two
suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct
the driver’s view.
•
Figure 34
Mount FEA at Edge
of Windshield Nearest
to Vehicle Antenna
E.
Installation
56
For vehicles with F or G type FM antennas:
Whip/aerial mounted on the front part of roof
In-glass, in the front windshield
Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the front windshield or install it
into the headliner of the vehicle just above the front windshield (see
Figure 35
). For
vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip. For vehicles
with an in-glass antenna, the FEA should be directly over the antenna wire itself. Clean
the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two
suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct
the driver’s view.
Caution: In some states it may not be legal to put the FEA on the windshield,
glass, so the FEA should be installed into the headliner. Remove the suction
cups and tuck the wire into the headliner, stretched taut and straight.
•
•
Alternate Mounting
Location Tucked
Into Headliner
Mount FEA Along
Top Edge of
Windshield
F. G .
Figure 35
Installation 57
For vehicles with an H type FM antenna:
In-glass, in a rear side window
Mount the FEA directly over the in-glass antenna wires. If the antenna wires are vertical,
mount the FEA vertically on the glass; if the in-glass antenna wires are horizontal, mount
the FEA horizontally on the glass. (See
Figure 36
.) Clean the suction cup mounting areas
with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut,
and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.
•
H.
Mount FEA Directly
Over Antenna Wires
Figure 36
Installation
58
Step 4: Temporarily plug the FEA into the Vehicle Dock’s FM OUT connector
See
Figure 37
.
Step 5: Tune your vehicle’s FM radio to a channel that’s not being used in your area
Use your vehicle radio’s
Tune
function (not the
Scan
function) to fi nd an FM
channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area.
If you’re not sure which FM channels are not broadcasting in your home or
travel cities, you can also go to http://sirius.com/fmchannel and search for a
suggested FM channel based on your zip code.
• Once you have located an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area, save it as
a preset on your vehicle radio. This will become your SIRIUS preset.
Step 6: Set Your Starmate ST5’s FM transmitter to the same FM channel
a. Dock your Starmate ST5 and turn its power ON. Wait for the
Channel Update
to fi nish before pressing any buttons.
b. Press and hold the FM Presets button (see
Figure 38,
opposite). The
FM PRESETS screen will appear, with FM1 highlighted. FM1 is factory-set to
88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area (see
Figure 39
,
opposite).
FM OUT ANT
FM OUT
Jack
Vehicle Dock
(Right Side)
Cable From
FM Extender Antenna
Figure 37
Installation 59
c. Press the Select button. The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see
Figure 40
).
d. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the FM frequency that matches
the channel that you preset on your vehicle radio in
Step 5
, on page 58, then
press the Select button to select it (see
Figure 41
).
e. Turn your vehicle’s FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in
Step 5
, on page 56. You should now hear the audio from your Starmate ST5
over your vehicle’s FM radio (see
Figure 42
).
MATCH CHANNELS
Figure 42
Channel
UP/DOWN
Buttons
SELECT
Button
FM PRESETS
Button
Figure 38 Figure 39
Figure 40 Figure 41
Installation
60
Step 7: Optimize the placement of the FEA
Mute the volume of your Starmate ST5. The easiest way to do this is to use the
MUTE button on the remote control (see pages 66 – 69). You can also press the
MENU button on the ST5 unit, select SETTINGS, then select AUDIO LEVEL and turn the
volume down to zero. (See page 103.) Note, your SIRIUS radio is still ON.
Turn up the volume of your vehicle’s FM radio. If you hear static or interference
adjust the position of the FEA until the static or interference is eliminated or
minimized (see
Figure 43
).
If the level of static or interference is still high, please select another FM channel
by repeating
Steps 5 & 6
, on pages 58 – 59
1.
2.
3.
Figure 43
Installation 61
Step 8: Permanently install the FEA
NOTE: IF YOU ARE MOUNTING THE FEA IN THE VEHICLE’S HEADLINER,SKIP THIS STEP.
When you are satisfi ed with the FEA’s mounting location, remove the suction cup mounts
and peel the backing off the bead and arrow adhesive mounts. Clean the area where the
FEA will be attached with the alcohol swab. Permanently adhere the FEA in the same
position on the glass (or A-pillar), making certain the wire is taut and is as straight as
possible (see
Figure 44
). If necessary, use the cable guides to hold the cable.
Figure 44
REMOVE
ADHESIVE BACKING
FROM ARROW
REMOVE
BOTH SUCTION CUPS
USE THE CABLE GUIDES TO HOLD THE CABLE
IN POSITION UNTIL IT REACHES
THE INNER TRIM OR MOULDING
REMOVE
ADHESIVE BACKING
FROM BEAD
THIS THINNER PORTION OF THE FEA
SHOULD BE TAUT WHEN THE FEA
IS PERMANENTLY ADHERED
Installation
62
Step 9: Route and hide the cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock
Hide the FEA cable by properly routing it to your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock (see
Figure 45
).
Use the cable guides to hold the cable in place until it reaches the inner trim or moulding
at the edge of the window. Take advantage of any existing cable channel or wiring conduit
and route the cable around the passenger compartment to the Vehicle Dock. Take care
not pull the cable across sharp edges that could damage it, and keep it away from areas
where it might entangle feet. Coil and secure any excess antenna cable in a location
where it can be hidden and secured (such as under the carpet or fl oor mat).
Plug the FEA cable into the Vehicle Dock’s FM OUT connector (see
Figure 37
, on
page 58).
Figure 45
Installation 63
Tips for Identifying the FM Antenna
Correctly identifying your vehicle’s FM antenna is a key to successfully
installing the FEA. The preceding installation section already showed you the
different kinds of FM antennas found on vehicles. However, there are several
types of antennas found on vehicles that you may at fi rst believe to be the FM antenna
but which in reality are not. Instead they may actually be GPS, OnStar®, cell phone,
factory-installed satellite radio antennas, or another type of antenna.
Please be aware of the following when identifying your vehicle’s FM antenna:
Puck-type antennas and shark-fi n type antennas are never the FM antenna.
Figure 46
shows several types of these antennas which should not be mistaken for
an FM antenna. If you have located one of these types of antennas on your vehicle
you can be certain that it’s not the FM antenna. Continue your search to fi nd the
actual FM antenna.
•
Figure 46
Tip
Installation
64
Greater confusion may arise with whip type antennas.
Figure 47
shows some whip
type antennas which can be found on the front or rear of a vehicle’s roof, or on the
rear windshield. Some of these antennas could be the FM antenna and some are not
the FM antenna.
Antennas with a short 2-4 inch stubby whip or protrusion are not FM antennas,
while antennas with a whip length of 7 inches or longer are likely to be the FM
antenna. If your vehicle has a short stubby antenna, you should continue searching
your vehicle’s FM antenna.
If after searching your vehicle you’re still uncertain as to where its FM antenna is
located then SIRIUS recommends professional installation of the FM Extender Antenna.
Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can
recommend a professional installer.
If you don’t correctly identify your vehicle’s FM antenna, the installation of the FEA
will result in poor performance and unsatisfactory results.
•
•
Figure 47
Installation 65
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service
Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS
Satellite Radio service. To subscribe, do the following:
Be sure that your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 is
correctly installed, is properly docked in the
Vehicle Dock, and that the antenna is oriented to
receive the SIRIUS signal.
Turn on the ST5. After the startup sequence,
it will update the SIRIUS channel line-up (see
Figure 48
). Wait until the channel updates have
completed before pressing any buttons.
Once the channels have been updated, the ST5
will automatically tune to channel 184 and the
display will change to
To Activate Call 1-888-539-
SIRIUS
(see
Figure 49
). You will not be able to
listen to any other channels until you activate
your SIRIUS subscription.
To display your Starmate ST5’s SIRIUS ID (SID)
number, tune to channel 0 by pressing the SELECT
button, then the 0 (zero) button, and then the
SELECT button again (see
Figure 50
). The SID
number is also available on your ST5’s packaging.
Write the SID number down.
Have your credit card handy and contact SIR-
IUS on the Internet at home.sirius.com/. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at:
1-888-539-SIRIUS.
When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service an alert will be
displayed (see
Figure 51
). To continue, press any button on the front panel.
You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and
can tune to other channels!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Figure 48
Figure 49
Figure 50
Figure 51
Controls
66
Starmate ST5 Front Panel
Figure 52
and the section following identify and describe your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s
buttons and controls.
Menu Button: Accesses Menu options to make setup and feature changes.
Display (DISP) Button: Toggles the Default display screen between the normal
display mode and large text display mode (see page 76). Pressing and holding
switches the display to the MY CHANNELS screen (see page 75).
Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names,
song titles, and sports teams. You can store up to 30 artist/song title combinations,
including your favorite sports teams/cars and traffi c channels. Pressing and hold-
ing the MEMO button will enter the recall mode, displaying the stored information.
1.
2.
3.
14
15
5
432 6 7
1
10
8
9
11
13
12
Figure 52
Controls
Controls 67
Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay.
Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the
currently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of
content saved in SIRIUS Replay.
Fast-Forward Button: Fast-forwards through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS
Replay.
Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen. When the Default
screen is displayed, a press-and-release of the SELECT button will display a prompt
to enter a channel number. Pressing and holding will return to the last channel
played.
Power Button: Turns the ST5 ON and OFF.
Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigate through channels and display screens, and
highlight items on the display.
Category < / > Buttons: Navigate through the Category List screens, which display
SIRIUS channel categories. Pressing and holding the buttons provides a shortcut
for adjusting the display’s brightness without having to enter the Menu Options
(see page 96).
Preset Number Buttons (0 – 9): Set and select preset channels. Also used to
directly tune channels by entering the channel number.
BAND Button: Pressing and releasing this button switches between preset banks
A, B, and C, which hold 10 presets each for a total of 30. Pressing and holding this
button switches to the MY PRESETS category, which lets you see what artists and
songs are playing on each of your stored presets.
Jump Button: Quickly switches between the current channel and a favorite (or
frequently-accessed) channel.
FM Presets Button: Selects between different preset frequencies used by the
built-in wireless FM transmitter.
LCD Display Screen: Provides information about the ST5’s operation, the
program that is playing and other programming that is available.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Controls
68
Starmate ST5 Remote Control Buttons
Figure 53
and the section following identify the buttons of your ST5’s remote control.
Power Button: Turns the ST5 ON and OFF.
Category < / > Buttons: Navigate through the Category List screens, which display
SIRIUS channel categories. Pressing and holding the buttons provides a shortcut
for adjusting the display’s brightness without having to enter the Menu Options
(see page 96).
MUTE Button: Mutes the audio. When the ST5 is muted an icon appears in the
lower-left corner of the display, replacing the Band/Preset Bank Number
indicator.
1.
2.
3.
1
15
14
13
12
23
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
16
Figure 53
Controls 69
Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigate through channels and display screens, and
highlight items on the display.
Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay.
Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the
currently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of
content saved in SIRIUS Replay.
Fast-Forward Button: Fast-forwards through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay.
Volume +/– Buttons: Adjusts the audio volume up & down.
Number Buttons (0 – 9): Set and select preset channels. Also used to directly tune
channels by entering the channel number.
Jump Button: Quickly switches between the current channel and a favorite (or
frequently-accessed) channel.
DISP (Display) Button: Toggles the Default display screen between the normal
display mode and large text display mode (see page 76). Pressing and holding
switches the display to the MY CHANNELS screen (see page 75).
Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names, song
titles, and sports teams. You can store up to 30 artist/song title combinations,
including your favorite sports teams/cars and traffi c channels. Pressing and hold-
ing the MEMO button will enter the recall mode, displaying the stored information.
BAND Button: Pressing and releasing switches between the fi ve preset banks (A,
B, C), which hold ten presets each. Pressing and holding this button switches to
the MY PRESETS category, which lets you see what artists and songs are playing on
each of your stored presets.
MENU Button: Accesses Menu options to make setup and feature changes.
FM Presets Button: Selects between preset FM frequencies used for the ST5’s
built-in wireless transmitter.
Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen. When the Default
Screen is displayed, a press-and-release of the Select button will display a prompt
to enter a channel number. Pressing and holding will return to the last channel
played.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Controls
70
Remote Control Battery Installation
To install the remote control battery, turn the remote control over and locate the battery
cover near the bottom edge. Open the battery compartment and place the battery in the
compartment with the + side of the battery facing up. Replace the battery cover on the
remote control. See
Figure 54
.
Insert Battery
“+” Side Up
Remove
Cover
Figure 54
Controls 71
Vehicle Dock Reference Guide
Figure 55
and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors
of the vehicle dock.
Power (PWR) Connector: Power connection for the supplied cigarette lighter
adapter (see page 37).
Audio Out (AUDIO) Connector: Audio output for directly connecting to your
vehicle’s audio system (see pages 41 & 43).
Docking Rails: Fit-into slots in the back of the ST5 to secure it while it is docked
(see page 40).
FM OUT Connector: FM output for use with the optional FM Direct Adapter
(see page 42).
Antenna (ANT) Connector: Connection for the supplied magnetic antenna
(see page 36).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
AUDIO
PWR FM OUT ANT
1 2 433 5
Figure 55
Operation
72
Display Screen Information
Your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s 5-line LCD display screen provides information about the
operation of the radio, such as the currently-tuned channel, song or show being played,
artist name, time and other information. This screen is referred to as the
Default
screen
in this manual.
Figure 56
identifi es the information displayed on the Default screen when
listening to a typical broadcast.
Whenever you power your ST5 ON, the previously-selected channel will automatically
begin playing, and the currently-playing artist name and song title will be displayed.
3-Digit Channel Number Channel Name
Band/Preset
Bank Number
8-Character
Cate
g
ory Name
Clock
Auto Sizing/Scrolling Artist Name
Auto Sizing/Scrolling Song Title
SIRIUS Signal Strength Meter
Figure 56
Operation
Operation 73
Changing Channels and Categories
Pressing the Channel UP or DOWN button will immediately tune to the next or previous
subscribed channel.
Pressing the Category < or > button once will display a list of the subscribed channels
in the current category, highlighting the currently-tuned channel (see
Figure 57
). This
is the
Category List
mode.
Pressing the Category < or > button again will display a listing of the previous or next
channel category.
If you repeatedly press the DISP button while in the Category List mode, the display will
sequence between listings of currently-playing artist names, song titles, and back to
channel names within the current category (see
Figure 58
).
Figure 57
Figure 58
Operation
74
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight a channel within a category and press
the Select button to tune to the highlighted channel. When you tune to a new channel,
the display will revert to the Default screen for the new channel.
To exit the Category List mode without changing to a different channel, press-and-hold
the DISP button for at least 1 second until the Default screen is displayed.
My Channels Category
The fi rst category displayed in the Category List mode is a My Channels category (see
Figure 59
) that will show all of the channels contained in your SIRIUS subscription plan.
The category heading bar will show the total number of channels your Starmate ST5 is
subscribed to.
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight a channel and press the Select button to
listen to the highlighted channel.
Channels that have been locked using the Parental Control feature (see page 104)
will be displayed with a padlock icon next to the channel name.
If you try to tune to an unsubscribed channel the ST5 will display a “Channel
Unsubscribed” message.
The ST5 will not display channel information for any unsubscribed or locked channels.
The Memory and Song Seek functions (see page 77) will only occur on subscribed
channels.
All of the Category List screens and Channel List screens (see page 73) will only
display subscribed channels that have not been locked using Parental Control.
For information about your SIRIUS subscription, go to home.sirius.com.
•
•
•
•
•
Number of
Subscribed
Channels
Category
Heading
Bar
Figure 59
Operation 75
Display (DISP) Button
Pressing and holding the DISP button for 1½ seconds will also activate the MY CHANNELS
screen (see page 74). The MY CHANNELS screen makes it easy to quickly search for and
locate music on any of your subscribed channels by channel, by artist, and by song title.
When the MY CHANNELS screen is active, the ST5 displays a listing of all your subscribed
channel numbers and names. Repeated momentary pressing and releasing of the DISP
button will sequence the display between listings of artist names, song titles, and back
to channel names (see
Figure 60
). For sports channels, pressing the DISP button will
toggle between the team/driver names and the current score of any live play-by-play
game or the standings in a race being run.
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the available subscribed channels.
Press the Select button to tune to the highlighted channel. The new channel will begin
playing and the display will revert to the Default screen for the new channel.
To exit the MY CHANNELS screen without changing to a different channel, press and hold
the DISP button for 1½ seconds, until the Default screen is displayed.
Figure 60
Operation
76
Changing the Display
Momentarily pressing the DISP button while the Default screen is displayed changes
the artist name and song title to a scrolling, single-line, large-format display for easier
viewing from a distance (see
Figure 61
).
Selecting Channels Directly (Direct Tuning)
You can directly tune to any channel by entering the channel number using the 0 – 9
Number buttons. To enter a channel number, momentarily press and release the Select
button. At the display prompt (
Figure 62
) enter the three-digit channel number.
Figure 61
Figure 62
Operation 77
Channel Presets (BAND Button)
You can store up to 30 of your favorite channels as presets for quick access with the
press of a button.
Storing Channel Presets
Presets are stored in three banks (A, B and C), each containing ten channel presets:
Momentarily press and release the BAND button until the desired preset bank, A, B,
or C, is displayed in the lower right corner of the default display screen.
Tune to the channel you wish to store as a preset (see
Changing Channels and
Categories
, on page 73).
Press and hold the Number button in which you wish to store your favorite channel
for 1½ seconds until you hear a beep. The screen will confi rm that the channel has
been stored (
Figure 63
), and the band and preset number will then be displayed in
the lower-right corner of the display screen.
NOTE: IF THE NUMBER BUTTON ALREADY HAS A PRESET CHANNEL STORED IN IT,THE PRESET WILL BE
REPLACED BY THE NEWLY-STORED CHANNEL.
1.
2.
3.
Figure 63
Operation
78
Recalling Channel Presets
The 10 presets in the active bank (A, B, or C) can be selected by pressing the 0 – 9 buttons.
Press the BAND button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is
shown in the lower-right corner of the default display screen. The ST5 will tune to
the last-tuned preset in the selected bank.
Press the desired preset button 0 – 9 to tune to a different preset in the bank. The
channel will change and the display will revert to the Default screen for the new
channel, with the preset bank and number shown in the lower-right corner.
Pressing and holding the BAND button displays the MY PRESETS screen (see below).
My Presets Screen
You can use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to quickly see what’s playing on all of your
presets:
Press and hold the BAND button to activate the MY PRESETS screen (see
Figure 64
).
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the presets. When the preset
you want to listen-to is highlighted, press the Select button to listen to it.Pressing
the Channel UP/DOWN buttons will cycle through all of the stored presets by pre-
set bank and number (for example, A1, A2...B1, B2...C1, C2...). Pressing the Channel
UP/DOWN buttons after the last stored preset is displayed will return back to the
fi rst stored preset.
1.
2.
1.
2.
Figure 64
Operation 79
While the MY PRESETS screen is active, pressing the DISP button will cycle the channel
information on the screen between channel names, artist names, composer names (if
available) and song title (see
Figure 65
).
To exit the MY PRESETS screen and return to Default display screen, press and hold the
BAND button for 1½ seconds.
Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions
This feature allows you to capture and store information in the ST5’s memory about the
currently tuned programming — artist, song, or sports team/NASCAR car. The ST5
then continuously searches all subscribed SIRIUS channels and alerts you when a
program currently being played matches one stored in memory (see
Figure 66
). A total
of 30 artists and songs, plus one sports team/car may be stored in memory.
Figure 66
Figure 65
Operation
80
If you have saved a sports team or car in memory, when you initially power your ST5
on you will be alerted if your sports team/car are playing/racing in a game/race being
broadcast. Also, you will be alerted should your team/car begin playing/racing while
you’re listening to your Starmate ST5.
Storing Artist Names, Song Titles, and Sports Teams to Memory
If you are listening to a song, entertainment channel, or a sports team, and wish to
save the artist, song, or sports team selection to memory for future S-Seek alerts, do
the following:
1. For Artist Names or Song Titles: If the currently-tuned channel is a music or
entertainment channel, momentarily press and release the MEMO button. The ST5
will display a menu to choose to store either the artist name or the song title
(see
Figure 67
).
If either the artist name or song title is not available to save, the choice will be
displayed as unavailable (see
Figure 68
).
Figure 68
Figure 67
Operation 81
Using the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, choose STORE ARTIST or STORE SONG (when
available) and press the Select button to save the selection to memory. If both the
artist and song are available to save, you will be prompted again to save whichever
one you haven’t yet saved (see
Figure 69
).
2. For Sports Teams: If the currently-tuned channel is a sports broadcast, momen-
tarily press and release the MEMO button. The ST5 will display a menu to choose
which sports team or NASCAR car should be saved to memory (see
Figure 70
).
If any of the teams/cars is not available to save, that team/car will be displayed as
unavailable (see
Figure 71
).
Figure 71
Figure 69
Figure 70
Operation
82
Using the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, choose the desired sports team (when
available) and press the Select button to save the current selection to memory.
3. To ensure that no duplicate entries are stored in memory, the ST5 will check the
stored memory list to ensure that the alert about to be stored is not already stored
in memory. If a duplicate entry is found, an UNABLE TO STORE screen will be displayed
for 1 second. The screen will then revert to the last active display mode.
4. If the new alert was successfully stored in memory, an ARTIST/SONG STORED pop-up
screen followed by an X USED/Y EMPTY screen will be displayed for 1 and 2 seconds
respectively. X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the total
number of memory listings still available for storage (see
Figure 72
).
5. If all of the memory spaces are full when you press the MEMO button, a MEMORY FULL
screen will be displayed for 1 second (see
Figure 73
).
The ST5 will then display a REPLACE -CANCEL screen, which will allow you to choose
whether to replace an existing alert stored in memory, or to cancel storing the alert
to memory (see
Figure 74
, opposite).
Figure 72
Figure 73
Operation 83
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to choose whether to replace an existing alert
or cancel saving the alert to memory. If you cancel saving the alert, the radio will
revert to the last active display mode. If you have chosen to replace an existing
alert, a listing of all the alerts stored in memory will be displayed (see Figure 75).
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the alert that you would like
to overwrite and press the Select button to store the new alert. If the new
alert was successfully saved in memory, an ARTIST/SONG STORED pop-up screen
followed by an X USED/Y EMPTY screen will be displayed for 1 and 2 seconds
respectively (see
Figure 76
).
X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the total number of
memory listings still available for storage. The screen will then revert to the last
active display mode.
Figure 74
Figure 75
Figure 76
Operation
84
Viewing Stored Alerts Stored in Memory
To view all the alerts you have saved to memory, press and hold the MEMO button for 1½
seconds to enter the S-Seek mode. The alerts stored in memory will be displayed one-
at-a-time in page format (see
Figure 77
). Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll
through the listings. This function allows you to review previously stored program
information.
To Activate, Cancel or Delete an Alert:
Press and hold the MEMO button for 1½ seconds to enter the S-Seek mode, then
use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to find the alert which you wish to activate,
cancel or delete.
Press the Select button. The MEMORY RECALL screen will appear (see
Figure 78
).
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the option you want for that
particular alert, and press the Select button. If you select DELETE, a DELETE
CONFIRMATION screen will appear. To permanently delete the alert from the memory
list, highlight and select YES.
1.
2.
3.
Figure 77
Figure 78
Operation 85
• An ARTIST DELETED pop-up screen followed by an X USED/Y EMPTY screen will be
displayed for 1 and 2 seconds respectively (see
Figure 79
) X is the total number
of listings saved in memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still
available for storage. The screen will then revert to the last active display mode.
When the S-Seek option is enabled, whenever the ST5 is turned on, it automatically
searches the incoming channels to determine if a match exists with the program
information stored in the S-Seek memory. If one or more matches are found, a pop-up
screen momentarily appears for 2 seconds and displays S-SEEK ALERT (see
Figure 80
).
You will also hear an audible beep tone, indicating that a match was found.
Figure 79
Figure 80
Operation
86
The ST5 then displays the SIRIUS SEEK LIST screen, which displays a list of the current
matches (see
Figure 81
). No alert is provided for the currently-tuned channel.
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the artist, song, or sports event that
you wish to listen to, and then press the Select button to tune to it. If you don’t make
a selection within 10 seconds, the ST5 will revert to the last active display mode. Note
that the currently-tuned channel will continue to play until you make a new selection
from the S-SEEK list.
Figure 81
Operation 87
Jump Button
Your Starmate ST5 has a special preset button called the
Jump
button that lets you
quickly tune to a channel that you want to access frequently, such as a traffi c channel
or a sports channel. Pressing the Jump button ‘jumps’ to the specifi c channel you have
programmed into the Jump button; pressing the Jump button again ‘jumps’ back to your
original channel. (Refer to
Jump Settings
, on page 100 for instructions for confi guring
the Jump button.)
Traffi c channel: If you have set the Jump button to the TRAFFIC option, pressing it
will immediately begin a search for the traffi c report of the specifi c city you have
designated. The Jump icon will be displayed in the lower right corner of the display
screen to indicate that a Jump search is active (see
Figure 82
).
The search process may take up to 4 minutes until the ST5 fi nds the city’s traffi c report.
Once the traffi c report is found the ST5 will automatically tune to the traffi c report
channel (see
Figure 83
).
Figure 82
Figure 83
Operation
88
Pressing the Jump button again while the ST5 is actively searching for a traffi c report
will cancel the search.
Pressing the Jump button after the ST5 has tuned to the traffi c report channel will
return you to the previous channel.
Other channel: If you’ve set the Jump button to the JUMPSET option, pressing the Jump
button will immediately tune to the channel you preset into the JUMPSET. The Jump icon
will be displayed in the lower right corner of the display screen to indicate that the Jump
preset channel is currently tuned (see
Figure 84
).
Pressing the Jump button again will return to the previous channel.
NOTE: THE CHANNEL PRESET FOR THE JUMP BUTTON REMAINS THE SAME REGARDLESS OF WHICH
PRESET MEMORY BANK IS CURRENTLY SELECTED.
Figure 84
Operation 89
SIRIUS Replay
Your Starmate ST5 automatically stores the audio of the channel you’re listening to for
later playback. Approximately 30 to 60 minutes of audio (depending upon the channel to
which you are tuned) is stored. As soon as you tune to a channel, the ST5 automatically
begins storing the audio, enabling you to rewind at any time to replay the audio again.
Pause/Play Button : Places the ST5 in the SIRIUS Replay pause mode, which mutes
the audio. The ST5 will then display a PAUSED message for two seconds to confi rm that it
has entered the SIRIUS Replay mode (see
Figure 85
).
To listen to the audio that was stored, press the Pause/Play button again and the ST5
will begin to play back the audio stored in the SIRIUS Replay memory from the point
where you pressed the Pause/Play button. During SIRIUS Replay playback, the ST5
continues to store the channel’s live audio.
Pressing-and-holding the Pause/Play button changes the display to a listing of the
artist’s names in the stored audio (see
Figure 86
, left), listed from the most recent
to the oldest, beginning with an entry called “<<Live>>”. (Pressing the DISP button will
toggle the display between the artist name list and the song/program title list. See
Figure 86
, right.)
•
Figure 86
Figure 85
Operation
90
Select an item from the list and the playback will commence from that point in the
stored audio. If you select “<<Live>>” the ST5 will exit the SIRIUS Replay mode and
resume playing the live broadcast.
NOTE: IF YOU TUNE THE ST5 TO ANOTHER CHANNEL WHILE IN THE SIRIUS REPLAY MODE,THE
SIRIUS REPLAY MODE IS EXITED,ALL THE AUDIO STORED IN THE SIRIUS REPLAY MEMORY IS ERASED,
AND THE NEWLY-TUNED CHANNEL BEGINS TO PLAY. ALSO NOTE THAT TUNING TO ANOTHER CHANNEL MAY
OCCUR AUTOMATICALLY IF ANOTHER FEATURE OF THE ST5 HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED TO DO SO.
Fast-Forward Button : The Fast-Forward button moves you forward through the
stored audio.
Pressing-and-releasing the Fast-Forward button forwards to the start of the next
song or program in the stored audio and playback automatically begins from there.
Repeatedly pressing and releasing the Fast-Forward button continues to move for-
ward in the stored audio to the starts of each song or program until the end of the
stored audio is reached. When you reach the end of the stored audio you will hear a
beep (if the Confi rmation Tone option is enabled, see page 101), the ST5 will exit the
SIRIUS Replay mode and resume playing the live broadcast.
Pressing-and-holding the Fast-Forward button for one second advances the playback
forward in 10 second intervals, which increases to 15 and then 30 second intervals
the longer the Fast-Forward button remains pressed. Playback begins immediately
when you release the button. When you reach the end of the stored audio you will
hear a beep, the SIRIUS Replay mode will be exited, and the ST5 will resume playing
the live broadcast.
Rewind Button : The Rewind button moves you backwards through the stored audio.
Pressing-and-releasing the Rewind button rewinds to the start of the current song or
program in the stored audio, and playback automatically begins. Repeatedly pressing
and releasing the Rewind button continues to move backwards in the stored audio to
the start of each previous song or program until the beginning of the stored audio is
reached. If you reach the beginning of the stored audio you will hear a beep (if the Con-
fi rmation Tone option is enabled, see page 101) and playback will automatically begin.
•
•
•
Operation 91
Pressing-and-holding the Rewind button for one second rewinds playback in 10
second intervals, which increase to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the
Rewind button remains pressed. Playback begins immediately when you release the
button. If you reach the beginning of the stored audio while rewinding, you will hear
a beep and playback will automatically begin.
NOTE: DEPENDING UPON WHERE IN A PARTICULAR BROADCAST THE CHANNEL WAS SELECTED,THE START
OF A SONG OR PROGRAM MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN SIRIUS REPLAY MEMORY. IF THIS OCCURS,THE
PLAYBACK WILL START FROM WHERE THE AUDIO BEGAN TO BE STORED.
Using SIRIUS Replay
When the SIRIUS Replay mode is active, status information is shown at the bottom of the
display screen (see
Figure 87
).
The Progress Bar shows how much of the SIRIUS Replay memory has been used and
how much remains. A diamond-shaped Play Position indicator is superimposed over the
Progress Bar, providing a visual indicator of the current playback position in the SIRIUS
Replay memory. Icons displayed at the bottom left of the screen indicate the current
SIRIUS Replay mode:
Pause mode: The ST5 is paused and muted.
Play mode: You are listening to stored audio in the SIRIUS Replay playback mode.
Fast-Forward mode: You are fast-forwarding through the stored SIRIUS Replay audio.
Rewind mode: You are rewinding through the stored SIRIUS Replay audio.
•
SIRIUS Replay
Mode Indicator
SIRIUS Replay
Play Position Indicator
SIRIUS Replay
Progress Bar
SIRIUS Replay
Time Position
Figure 87
Operation
92
The Progress Bar is a visual indicator of the status of the SIRIUS Replay memory
(see
Figure 88
). As the memory fi lls, Progress Bar begins to fi ll from the right side
providing a visual indication of how much of the SIRIUS Replay memory is fi lled. The
end of the bar indicates the end of the stored audio, where the live broadcast begins.
When all available memory has been used, the bar will be completely fi lled.
The Play Position indicator shows your current listening position in the stored audio.
When you press the Pause/Play button to begin playback of the stored audio, this
indicator will begin to move to the left showing the progression of the playback through
the SIRIUS Replay memory — provided that the memory is not full (see
Figure 89
).
If you press the Pause/Play button to stop the playback, the play position indicator will
stop moving and continue to provide a visual indication of your current position in the
SIRIUS Replay memory.
Progress Bar Showing
Amount of Memory Filled
End of Stored Audio
Be
g
innin
g
of Broadcast
Figure 88
Play Position Indicator
Figure 89
Operation 93
The portion of the Progress Bar to the right of the Play Position indicator shows how
much you can rewind in the SIRIUS Replay memory, while the fi lled portion to the left of
the Play Position Indicator shows how much you can fast-forward in the memory.
While you are in the playback mode, the ST5 continues to store the audio from the
channel. Obviously, you will be unable to “catch up” to the live broadcast during playback,
as new audio is being stored at the same rate at which you are playing-back the stored
audio. You can use the FAST-FORWARD button to skip ahead or exit the SIRIUS Replay
mode, and begin listening to the live broadcast again.
When the SIRIUS Replay memory is 10 seconds from becoming full you will hear two
beeps (if the Confi rmation Tone option is enabled, see page 103). When the memory
is full, the ST5 will automatically begin to play the SIRIUS Replay memory contents
from the beginning, and will continue to store the channel audio, overwriting the oldest
portion of the audio previously stored. When the memory is full, you will be unable to
rewind through the stored audio.
If you have partially played-back the stored audio, and have paused the radio again,
the Play Position indicator will begin to move right when the SIRIUS Replay memory
becomes full, as it begins overwriting the oldest portion of the audio previously stored.
When the Play Position indicator reaches the rightmost position, indicating that the
memory is full, the ST5 will automatically begin to play the SIRIUS Replay memory
contents from the beginning.
The SIRIUS Replay Time Position shows the exact amount of time the Play Position
indicator is behind the live broadcast, expressed as Hours:Minutes:Seconds, and
displayed as a negative number (see
Figure 90
). For example, if -00:20:03 is displayed,
the Play Position indicator is 20 minutes and 3 seconds behind the live broadcast.
SIRIUS Replay
Time Position
Figure 90
Operation
94
FM Presets Button
If you are using a wireless connection between your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle’s
audio system (see page 44), the FM Presets button makes it easy for you to select
between the fi ve different FM transmitter preset frequencies. It also makes it easy for
you to select new FM transmitter preset frequencies without having to go through the
Menu Options (see page 96).
If the FM transmitter is set to OFF when you press the FM Presets button, the FM TRANS-
MITTER ON screen will be displayed (see
Figure 91
). Select YES to turn the transmitter ON.
After you select YES, the FM PRESETS list will be displayed (see
Figure 92
, left). If
you haven’t set any of the FM preset frequencies, FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz;
FM2 – FM5 will be EMPTY.
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the preset you wish to change, and
press the Select button to choose the preset. The FM frequency screen will appear
(see
Figure 92
, right).
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the frequency you wish to select for the
preset and press the Select button. The FM frequency will then be stored in the preset.
To select that preset and exit, press the MENU button.
Figure 91
Figure 92
Operation 95
If you frequently travel to different areas, you can set the fi ve FM presets to
frequencies that are not being used by broadcasters in those areas.
NOTE: YOU CAN DISPLAY THE FM PRESET LIST AT ANY TIME BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE
FM PRESETS BUTTON.
If the FM transmitter is already set to ON when you press the FM Presets button, the
FREQUENCY screen will be displayed for 3 seconds showing the currently-selected FM
frequency and preset (see
Figure 93
).
Pressing the FM Presets button again while the FREQUENCY screen is displayed will change
to the next FM preset frequency.
Figure 93
Tip
Menu Options
96
Menu Options allows you to set and/or change the various features and settings of your
SIRIUS Starmate ST5. Press and release the MENU button to display the MENU OPTIONS
(see
Figure 94
).
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight selections in the menu lists and press
the Select button to select them. To exit a menu, press the MENU button. If you don’t
make a selection within 10 seconds the ST5 will exit the MENU OPTIONS screen and revert
to the last active display mode. You can exit any Menu Options screen by pressing the
MENU button.
Sirius ID
This displays your ST5’s 12-digit SIRIUS ID (SID) number (see
Figure 95
).
The SID is unique to each SIRIUS radio, and is required to activate your SIRIUS service.
We recommend that you write this number in the space provided near the end of this
user guide. No adjustments are allowed in this mode.
Menu Options
Figure 94
Figure 95
Menu Options 97
FM Transmitter
The FM TRANSMITTER menu option allows you to enable or disable the ST5’s built-in
FM transmitter, and select up to 5 different preset FM transmitter frequencies
(see
Figure 96
).
FM PRESETS
You can set up to 5 preset FM transmitter frequencies:
On the FM TRANSMITTER screen (
Figure 96
), highlight and select FM PRESETS.
The FM PRESETS screen will appear (see
Figure 97
, left). Note: You may also enter
this list by pressing and holding the FM Transmitter button.
Highlight the FM preset you wish to set (or change) and press the Select button. A
list of FM frequencies will be displayed, beginning with the currently selected FM
frequency for the preset (see
Figure 97
, right)
Use your vehicle’s FM radio to locate FM frequencies that aren’t being used by local
broadcasters, and where there is no interference from adjacent FM stations. These
are the frequencies you should added to the FM PRESETS list.
Highlight the frequency you wish to select for the preset and press the Select
button. The FM frequency will then be stored in the preset. (If you do not want a
frequency for the preset, choose EMPTY from the menu.)
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Figure 96
Figure 97
Menu Options
98
Select FM frequencies for other presets using the same steps. To exit the FM
PRESETS menu, press the MENU button.
FM ON/OFF
To turn the ST5’s FM transmitter ON or OFF, highlight and select FM ON/OFF on the
FM TRANSMITTER screen (see
Figure 96
, on page 97). The FM ON/OFF screen will appear
(see
Figure 98
).
To turn the FM transmitter ON, highlight and select FM ON; to turn the FM transmitter
OFF, highlight and select FM OFF.
Settings
The SETTINGS menu lets you access the DISPLAY OPTIONS,JUMP SETTINGS,MEMORY OPTIONS,
AUDIO LEVEL,CONFIRMATION TONE and PARENTAL CONTROL menu options (see
Figure 99
).
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Figure 98
Figure 99
Menu Options 99
Display Options
You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the ST5’s LCD display screen to improve
its visibility in different lighting conditions (see
Figure 100
).
BRIGHTNESS adjusts the overall intensity of the LCD display to help with viewing in different
lighting conditions. CONTRAST adjusts the relationship between the background and the
text on the LCD display.
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the brightness and contrast. The bar graphs
will indicate the change (see
Figure 101
).
NOTE: YOU CAN CHANGE THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS WITHOUT ENTERING THE MENU SYSTEM BY PRESSING
AND HOLDING THE CATEGORY < AND > BUTTONS (SEE PAGES 66 – 68).
Figure 100
Figure 101
Menu Options
100
Jump Settings
JUMP SETTINGS controls the actions of the Jump button (see
Figure 102
). You can also
access the JUMP SETTINGS screen by pressing and holding the Jump button.
Two Jump setting options are available, TRAFFIC and JUMP SET. The Jump icon indicates the
currently-selected option.
The TRAFFIC option sets the Jump button to provide a traffi c report for a selected city,
while the JUMPSET option assigns any channel to the Jump button.
TRAFFIC
Highlight and select the TRAFFIC option. The TRAFFIC MARKET screen will appear (see
Figure 103
). Highlight and select the desired city.
If the ST5 has not yet updated the city list it will display a message indicating that
the city list is updating (see
Figure 104
). Wait 10 minutes and then try again.
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Figure 103
Figure 104
Figure 102
Menu Options 101
JUMPSET
On the JUMP SETTINGS screen (see
Figure 102
, on page 100), highlight and select
JUMPSET. The JUMPSET screen will appear (see
Figure 105
).
Tune to the channel you want assigned to the Jump button (you can use the
Channel UP/DOWN buttons, your presets or enter the channel number directly).
When the channel is tuned, press and hold the Jump button for 2 seconds until the
screen in
Figure 106
is displayed.
The selected channel is now assigned to the Jump button.
NOTE: WHILE LISTENING TO ANY CHANNEL OTHER THAN A TRAFFIC CHANNEL,YOU CAN ASSIGN THAT
CHANNEL TO THE JUMP BUTTON BY SIMPLY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE JUMP BUTTON FOR
2SECONDS.
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Figure 105
Figure 106
Menu Options
102
Memory Options
Memory Options lets you turn the automatic S-Seek feature ON or OFF, and also pro-
vides a way to clear (erase) all the stored S-Seek alerts from memory (see
Figure 105
).
Auto Memory Search
This lets you turn the S-Seek function ON or OFF.
On the Memory Options screen (see
Figure 101
), highlight and select AUTO MEMORY
SEARCH. The AUTO MEMORY SEARCH screen will appear (see
Figure 106
). Highlight and
select either ON or OFF.
Clear All Memory
This clears all S-Seek memory entries.
On the Memory Options screen (see
Figure 101
), highlight and select CLEAR ALL MEMORY.
The CLEAR ALL MEMORY? screen will appear (see
Figure 107
). Highlight and select either
YES or NO.
Figure 105
Figure 106
Figure 107
Menu Options 103
Audio Level
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the ST5’s audio output level (see
Figure 108
). The bar graph will indicate the change.
Confirmation Tone
The ST5 will sound an audio alert tone when you power it ON or OFF, as well as when a
S-Seek alert or other alert is activated. The default setting is ON. To change the
Confi rmation Tone setting, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight ON or OFF, and
press the Select button (see
Figure 109
).
Figure 108
Figure 109
Menu Options
104
Parental Control
Your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 has the ability to lock channels you do not want others (such
as children) to access without your permission. Locked channels will not appear on
the Channel List screen, the Category List screen or when browsing channels with the
Channel UP/DOWN buttons. When the anyone tries to access a locked channel using the
Direct Tuning function (see page 76), an ENTER CODE screen will be displayed and the
channel won’t be accessed until the correct code is entered.
NOTE: LOCKED CHANNELS WILL APPEAR ON THE MY CHANNELS SCREEN. SEE PAGE 74.
Locking and Unlocking Channels
Select the PARENTAL CONTROL menu option. The PARENTAL CONTROL screen will appear
(see
Figure 110
, left).
Select LOCK/UNLOCK. You will need to enter the lock code to proceed. Refer to
Changing the Lock/Unlock Code
, on page 105 for information on how to set the
lock code.
Once you enter the lock code the LOCK/UNLOCK screen will appear (see
Figure 110
,
right). Highlight the channel you wish to lock or unlock from the channel list. Press-
ing the Select button will either add the word LOCK next to the channel name to
indicate that the channel will be locked, or unlock a locked channel by removing
the word LOCK.
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Figure 110
Menu Options 105
Changing the Lock/Unlock Code
The fi rst time you access the LOCK/UNLOCK menu, you must enter the default lock code.
The default lock code is 0 0 0 0. You can keep this code or change it. To change the
lock code:
Select the PARENTAL CONTROL menu option. The PARENTAL CONTROL screen will appear
(see
Figure 110
, left, on page 104)
Select the EDIT CODE menu option. The ENTER CODE screen will appear (see
Figure 111
).
Enter the default lock code (0 0 0 0) or the current lock code if you have changed
it from the default code. (If you enter the wrong code, a message will be displayed
indicating that the wrong code has been entered.)
The NEW CODE prompt will be displayed. Enter your new four digit code using the
0 – 9 number buttons. You will then be prompted to enter the new code again
to confirm.
When the new lock code is confi rmed, the lock code is changed.
You can use this same procedure to change the lock code again after you have changed
it from the default code.
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN YOUR PARENTAL CONTROL CODE,CALL SIRIUS CUSTOMER SERVICE
FOR HELP.
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Figure 111
Menu Options
106
Time Based Features
The TIME BASED FEATURES screen (
Figure 112
) lets you adjust the following features:
Clock - Sets the clock format, time zone, and daylight savings time function.
Alarm - Sets an alarm for a specifi c time.
Program Alert - Sets the radio to tune to a specifi c channel at a specifi ed time.
Auto Shutdown - Sets the radio to turn off at a specifi ed time.
Sleep Mode - Sets the radio to turn off after a designated period of time.
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the option you wish to adjust, and press
the Select button.
Clock
The CLOCK screen (see
Figure 113
) allows you to setup the clock that appears on the
Default screen, based on the format desired and the time zone in which you reside. The
actual time is provided via the SIRIUS satellite signal, and will automatically update your
Starmate ST5.
Figure 112
Figure 113
Menu Options 107
FORMAT: Displays the time in either 12-hour (default) or 24-hour format
(see
Figure 114
).
TIME ZONE: Since the clock adjusts the time automatically, it is important to specify
your time zone. Select your time zone from the list of the available time zones
(see
Figure 115
).
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: Select ON if your area observes Daylight Savings Time; select OFF
if your area does not (see
Figure 116
).
Figure 114
Figure 115
Figure 116
Menu Options
108
Alarm
The ALARM screen (see
Figure 117
) lets you to set your Starmate ST5 to turn ON at a
specific time. The last selected channel prior to shutdown will play when the ST5
powers ON.
SET ALARM: This turns the alarm ON and OFF.
ALARM TIME: This lets you set the alarm time (see
Figure 118
). Use the Category < and >
buttons to set the hours and use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to set the minutes when
you want the ST5 to power on. (The default time is 12:00.)
Figure 117
Figure 118
Menu Options 109
Program Alert
The PROGRAM ALERT screen (see
Figure 119
) lets you program the radio to automatically
tune to a specifi c channel at a specifi c time. The radio must be powered on in order for
this feature to function.
PROGRAM TIME/DAY: Program the day and time you want the ST5 to tune to the specifi c
channel.
Highlight and select PROGRAM TIME/DAY. The PROGRAM TIME/DAY screen will appear
(see
Figure 120
).
Highlight and select TIME. The PROGRAM TIME screen will appear (see
Figure 121
).
To select the time you wish to tune to the specifi ed channel, use the Category <
and > buttons to change the hours, and the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to set the
minutes. When you have selected the desired time, press the Select button to set
the time and exit.
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Figure 119
Figure 120
Figure 121
Menu Options
110
On the PROGRAM TIME/DAY screen, highlight and select DAY. The PROGRAM DAY screen
will appear (see
Figure 122
).
Using the channel up and down buttons, select the day of the week you wish to tune
to the selected channel, i.e., Monday, Tuesday, etc., and press the Select button.
To exit the PROGRAM TIME/DAY menu, press the MENU button.
Channel Number: Set the channel to which the radio will tune when Program Alert is ON:
On the PROGRAM ALERT screen, highlight and select CHANNEL NUMBER. A channel list
screen will appear (see
Figure 123
).
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the channel you want the ST5 to play
when Program Alert turns it ON, then press the Select button to set the channel.
Program Alert On/Off: Turn Program Alert ON or OFF:
On the PROGRAM ALERT screen (see
Figure 119
, on page 109), highlight and select
PROGRAM ALERT ON/OFF. The PROGRAM ALERT ON/OFF screen will appear.
Highlight and select ON or OFF.
To exit the PROGRAM ALERT ON/OFF menu, press the MENU button.
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Figure 122
Figure 123
Menu Options 111
Auto Shutdown
Auto Shutdown lets you program the ST5 to automatically shut OFF after a one-hour
period of inactivity (no button presses or other user intervention). After selecting AUTO
SHUTDOWN on the TIME BASED FEATURES screen (see
Figure 112
, on page 106) the AUTO
SHUTDOWN screen will appear (see
Figure 124
).
Select ENABLE to activate the auto shutdown; select DISABLE to cancel an auto shutdown.
After 59 minutes of inactivity, a beep tone will sound and a CANCEL AUTO SHUTDOWN
display prompt appears on the screen to allow you to delay the automatic shutdown.
Pressing the Select button will reset the Auto Shutdown for another 1-hour period.
Sleep Mode
The SLEEP MODE screen (see
Figure 125
) lets you program the ST5 to automatically shut
OFF after a selected period of time.
Highlight and select the amount of time you want the ST5 to remain ON before it shuts
OFF.
Figure 124
Figure 125
Menu Options
112
Signal Indicator
When using your Starmate ST5 indoors with the optional SIRIUS Home Docking
Station or Boombox, it is important to aim the antenna for maximum signal reception.
The SIGNAL INDICATOR screen (see Figure 126) visually shows the strength of the satellite
and terrestrial signals being received by the ST5. (Refer to the Home Docking Station
installation guide for more information about properly orienting the antenna.)
The SAT bar graph indicates the strength of the satellite signal strength; the TER bar
graph indicates the strength of the terrestrial signal strength (if available).
Figure 126
Menu Options 113
Factory Default
The Factory Default option will restore almost every feature of the ST5 to its original fac-
tory settings. The following is a list of all features affected by the Factory Default option:
All Presets are cleared
All S-Seek Memory entries are cleared
Display brightness set to 50%
Display Contrast set to 50%
FM Transmitter set to ON
FM Frequency set to 88.1 MHz
Clock set to 12-Hour Format
Time Zone set to Eastern Standard Time
Daylight Savings Time set to Observed
Auto Shutdown set to Off
Sleep Mode set to Off
Auto Select set to Off
Program Alert cleared
Note that the Parental Control feature is not affected by the Factory Default option.
If a code has been set for the Parental Control feature, the code will not be reset by the
Factory Default feature, preventing someone from circumventing the Parental Control
feature. Channels which have been locked will remain locked.
To activate the Factory Default feature, and restore the above features to their factory
defaults, do the following:
Highlight and select FACTORY DEFAULT from the MENU OPTIONS screen. The RESTORE
SETTINGS? screen will appear (see
Figure 127
).
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Figure 127
Menu Options
114
Highlight and select YES to restore the above settings to the their factory default
settings, or select NO to leave them as-is and return to the MENU OPTIONS screen.
If you select YES, a confi rmation screen appears (see
Figure 128
). Use the Channel
UP/DOWN buttons to select YES to restore all settings to the settings from the
factory, or select NO to leave them as-is and return to the Menu Options menu.
If you select YES, the ST5 will revert to the original factory settings (see
Figure 129
).
When the Factory Default is complete, the ST5 will automatically tune to Channel
184 (the SIRIUS preview channel) and display CALL 1-888-539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE.
Your ST5 is still subscribed to the SIRIUS service, and you can tune to any channel
that hasn’t been locked using the Parental Control feature.
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Figure 128
Figure 129
Troubleshooting 115
Symptom Solution
Radio does not power
ON
Blown fuse, or the power cable is not properly connected.
Check for a bad fuse and check power cable connection
Radio displays:
ANTENNA NOT DETECTED
The satellite antenna is not connected to the vehicle dock.
Check the satellite antenna connection to the vehicle dock.
Radio displays:
ACQUIRING SIGNAL
No satellite signal is being received.
Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna.
Change the vehicle location to eliminate nearby obstacles
(bridges, overpasses, tress, buildings, etc.).
Audio static or loss of
clarity
The vehicle radio’s FM frequency contains static.
Locate a quiet FM frequency on your vehicle radio and set
the Starmate ST5’s FM transmitter frequency to match.
If using your vehicle’s AUX audio connector, check the
cable connections.
No sound The audio cables are not connected, or the FM radio is set to
the wrong frequency. Check the audio cables at the SIRIUS
Vehicle Dock and the radio. Tune the FM radio to the same
FM frequency the Starmate ST5’s FM Transmitter is tuned.
Troubleshooting
Specifications
116
Satellite Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2322.293/2330.207 MHz
Terrestrial Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2326.250MHz
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 Volts, Negative Ground, DC
Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8V (normal) 3.0V (max.) (Peak-to-Peak)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.2%
Signal-to-noise (S/N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greater than 73dB
Operation Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F)
Radio Dimensions (Length x Height x Depth) . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.2mm x 48.5mm x 16mm
(4.9” x 1.9” x .0.6”)
Radio Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71g (2.5 oz.)
Remote Control Dimensions (Width x Length x Height) . . . . . . . . 41mm x 104mm x 15mm
(1.61” x 4.09” x .59”)
Remote Control Battery Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CR2025
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Fuse Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A Slow Blow
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8m (6ft.)
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Operating Temperature . . . . . -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F)
Antenna Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Profi le Magnetic
Antenna Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21’ (single micro-cable)
Antenna Connector Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SMB (right-angle)
Audio Out Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1/8” / 3.5mm Stereo Jack
Specifications
SIRIUS ID 117
Write down your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s SIRIUS ID (SID) number in the space provided
below.
SID: ____________________________________
SIRIUS ID
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Country Code Statement
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not
possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC NOTICE: To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States, the system must be professionally installed to
ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is the responsibility of the operator and professional installer to
ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States. The use of the system in any other combination
(such as co-located antennas transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden.
IC Statement
This Class B or A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B or A conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Country Code Statement
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not
possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.
RSS-GEN issue 2
(7.1.4) Transmitter Antenna
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of [x] dB.
Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than [x] dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The
required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
RSS-GEN issue 2 (7.1.3) External Amplifiers
In accordance with Industry Canada Regulations, this radio frequency power amplifier may only be used with a
transmitter with which the amplifier has been certified by Industry Canada. This Industry Canada Identification Number
for the transmitter with which this amplifier is permitted to operate is…(XXX~XXX MHz)
RSS-210 Issue 7 Annex 9 A9.5(4)
The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational
failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive
codes where required by the technology.
Starmate 5 User Guide (022108a)
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