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1. Eu TIP To remove carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon ey Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount Extended Vent Cl 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers Nu sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio 2 Ifthe vent louvers in your vehicle are Short Vent recessed you may need to use the longer Clamps x 5 vent clamps with the Vent Mount If so Remove the shorter vent clamps and install the longer ones into the Vent Mount Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent clamps as shown Remove End Cap Slide Short Vent Clamps Out 3 Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws 4 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown 1 until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver 2 JEC 5 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent 2 and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole 3 o Dash Dash PUSH ana 5 Pa Vent Vent 00 TILT N FOOT ADJUSTMENT Louver HOLES To remove the Vent Mount push the mount into the vent Then lift up until disengaged from the rear of the vent louver and remove the Vent Mount Vehicle Installation Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick t
2. Refer to Set Audio Level on page 89 If the signal reception is good showing at least one bar in the lower left corner of the display but there is no Sirius audio be sure the vehicle s stereo system is set to the cassette source step 7 Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 8 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 96 for additional help Vehicle Installation Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Insert your Starmate 8 into the dock SIRIUS El amp 1127372 5 16 7 8 of SIRIUSA 3 A LI gt 2 Power on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button O gt am 3 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the Sirius signal There should at least be one bar on the lower left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also press menu and then press W to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator Press the Select button The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good press and Signal Indicator hold menu to return to the main display SATELLITE oe ee 4 You ll first need to find an available FM channel An available FM channel is one TERRESTRIAL that s not being used by an FM radio c
3. station in your area When you tune your FM radio to an available channel you should only hear static or silence not talk or music We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel a Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder at www siriusxm com fmchannel Go to the website and enter your zip code The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area For convenience write down or print out the list OR Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle s FM radio Locate and create a list of channels that aren t being used by any FM radio station Write down the list Once you have created your list of available FM channels you will need to find the one that provides the best match for Starmate 8 TIP You ll need to use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to tune through every FM channel one by one Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Start at 88 1 and use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to tune through each FM channel one by one 88 1 followed by 88 3 etc to locate channels that aren t being used by a local FM radio station Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it until you reach 107 9 Vehicle Installation 5 Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel Upon 184 Sirius Preview power up Starmate 8 should tune to channel 184 by default when it s not yet
4. 3 Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock Step 6 Connect the Audio To play Sirius audio through your vehicle s stereo or FM radio decide on one of the following audio connection options e Option 1 Best Use the provided Aux In Cable if your vehicle s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection or jack Refer to your vehicle s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack or consult the vehicle dealer TIP The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate of the vehicle gt D radio on the back of the radio anywhere on the front dash panel inside the glove compartment or inside the center console in between the front seats e Option 2 Better Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built in cassette player Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer or go to shop sirius com e Option 3 Good Use the PowerConnect feature of Starmate 8 PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle s FM radio e Option 4 Best Use the FM Direct Adapter If none of the previous three audio connection options will work in your vehicle then you will need to use the FM Direct Adapter FMDA sold separately The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects Starmate 8 to your vehicle s FM radio To learn more check with the retailer where you bought your Radio or go to shop sirius co
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6. 2 Using mild pressure to keep the tool against the Trim Ring rotate the tool counter clockwise until it will not rotate any further SIRIUSA 3 The Trim Ring is now loose Turn Starmate 8 over and the Trim Ring should fall out If it does not gently tap the back of the Radio until it does Turn the Radio face up again and insert the new Trim Ring into the Radio Align the Trim Ring Removal Tool on the Trim Ring on the Radio Use care to align the tool so it s centered on the Trim Ring Using mild pressure to keep the tool against the Trim Ring rotate the tool clockwise until it will not rotate any further The new Trim Ring is now installed SIRIUSA 1 234a sTe z 8ae J 2 Special Features Parental Controls Starmate 8 has a parental control feature which allows you to lock access to channels or lock access to an entire category A 4 digit code controls access to the locked channel or locked category When you browse a category the number of the locked channel will be shown but not the artist and song program information Instead a lock 22 Pearl Jam Radio icon and the word Locked is shown If you Pearl Jam Better Man scroll through the channels using Wand 4 the locked channels are skipped and are neither PEIEE displayed nor tuned Rock 24 Margaritaville If you attempt to tune to a locked channel Mi E
7. Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion e Make sure you have connected Starmate 8 as described in this User Guide Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket and that the LED on the PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit on If not your vehicle may need to be running to provide power to the socket If you see this on the screen Try this Acquiring Signal Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the sky Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is mounted outside of the vehicle e Move the antenna away from any obstructed area For example if you are parked in an underground garage you should receive a signal after leaving the garage Check Antenna Connection Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly and securely plugged into the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Make sure the cable is not bent or broken e Turn Starmate 8 Off then On to reset this message e If the message persists most likely the Magnetic Mount Antenna cable has been damaged Replace the antenna Channel Unavailable e You have attempted to tune to a channel that does not exist or is not currently broadcasting Tune to another channel If you see this on the screen Firmware Updating If this happens You do not receive all the channels to which you subscribed Try this e Your Starmate 8 is being updated over the air wit
8. Select button 7 The JUMP Settings screen will display O Baltimore the location you selected Press and hold menu to return to the main display MO Boston screen O Chicago O Dallas Ft Worth Set Brightness To change the display s brightness 1 Press menu 2 Press W to scroll to and highlight Brightness and press the Select button Set Brightness 3 Press dto decrease or P to increase the brightness of the display 4 Press the Select button to confirm the brightness setting Press arrow keys to adjust 5 Press and hold menu to return to the and Select to confirm main display screen Set Audio Level The audio level of Starmate 8 can be adjusted when an audio connection is made between the dock and the vehicle s stereo system Audio level is used to adjust Starmate 8 s volume level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use such as aCD player other FM stations or an MP3 player Do not use the audio level as a volume control Use the volume control on your vehicle s stereo instead To adjust the audio level 1 2 Press menu Press Y to scroll to and highlight Sel Audo Eeva Audio Level and press the Select button Press d to decrease or P to increase Ss the audio level Press the Select button to confirm the Press arrow keys to adjust new audio level and Select to confirm Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Configuring Your Star
9. TO Ts dock cS 1 E TI 4 Power on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the Sirius signal There should at least be one bar on the lower left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also press menu and then press Y to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator Press the Select button The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being SATELLITE received If the signal reception is good a press and hold menu to return to the main display screen _ TERRESTRIAL 6 Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel Upon A power up Starmate 8 should tune to channel 184 by default when it s not yet activated If it s not on channel 184 refer to Listening to Satellite Radio on page 57 to learn about how to tune a channel To Activate Call 7 Turn on your vehicle s stereo system 888 539 7474 Set it to play from the cassette source You should hear channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel through your vehicle s stereo system You are now ready to activate your Starmate 8 Signal Indicator 184 Sirius Preview 8 The audio level output of Starmate 8 can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle
10. are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste To view channels in a category in list mode press dor 4 Scroll through the category using 4 and W and find the channel you want to tune 2 Press the Select button to select the channel or press dor P to view channels in the previous or next category Rock Pearl Jam Radio Pearl Jam Better Man Grateful Dead Grateful Dead Truckin Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett Fins at the end of the category list and press the Select button Refer to Scanning TIP To briefly listen to each channel in the category scroll to and highlight Scan Channels in a Category on page 61 to learn more about Scan Using Your Starmate 8 Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons Direct Tune 1 To directly tune to a channel press direct Enter channel 2 Use the number buttons O 9 to enter 62_ the channel number and wait a moment until the channel is tuned or press the Select button to immediately tune to the channel Return to Main Display Screen Pressing and holding menu in most instances will return you to the main display screen In some cases you may need to follow the instructions on the display screen Jump Depending upon how you configure the mode pressing jump will either go to the traffic and weather channel for the city of your choice w
11. ee 67 Parental Controls doo 000 neo oe 70 Where Else Can You Use Your Starmate 8 75 Configuring Your Starmate 8 77 Sirius D rro 78 Find Available FM Channels in Your Area ee Bare ES 79 Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off 82 Set and Select an FM Channel 84 Jump Settingsseu uuuu cdas ee ae 87 Set Brightness eii acc aj a o senars 88 Set Audio Level cue omisiones ar 89 Sign llindicaf ry es seen 90 Auto Shut ON i cicees anne 91 Factory Settings 92 Bem Mode un ci res 93 Troubleshooting 95 Product Specifications 101 Patent Information 103 Environmental Information 103 SiriusXM 90 Day Limited Warranty ccooioo oso 107 Introduction Features Thank you for purchasing the Sirius Starmate 8 with Vehicle Kit Sirius Starmate 8 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience Choose from six different display colors to match your dash lights and personalize with the trim rings Pause rewind and replay live satellite radio View artist name song title and channel information on the large color display Listen at home the office outdoors or in multiple vehicles with optional accessory kits all with just one subscription Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy do it yourself installation Browse other channels while listening to the current one Sto
12. 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 2 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 wiring harness 3 Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under Vehicle Installation 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 4 Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties purchased separately 5 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 6 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 38 Pickup Truck 1 Use a blunt plastic putty knife or si
13. screen to one of 6 color themes Blue Red Amber Yellow Silver or Teal You can choose the display color that matches your dash lights and personalize with the trim rings The default color theme is blue To change the color theme 1 Press menu 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Color Theme Press the Select button 3 Press d orb to highlight the desired Select Theme Blue color theme Starmate 8 will T me a 3 We immediately change to the selected color theme 4 Press the Select button to confirm Press arrow keys to choose the selected color theme and Select to confirm 5 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Trim Rings Your Starmate 8 has a changeable Trim Ring to style the Radio to your liking The Trim Ring surrounds the Select button on the Radio A total of three trim rings are included with your Starmate 8 including the one that is already installed in the Radio To remove and replace the Trim Ring The Trim Ring can be removed by using the Trim Ring Removal Tool Placing this tool against the Trim Ring and mildly applying pressure while turning it will loosen or tighten the Trim Ring depending upon which direction you turn the tool Special Features 1 Place the Trim Ring Removal Tool on the Trim Ring on the Radio Use care to align the tool so it s centered on the Trim Ring SIRIUSA GST Glalalalalsalazlaleoalolse
14. 23456789012 button The Sirius ID will be displayed 3 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any of the procedures below you should park your vehicle in a safe location Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any Starmate 8 function while driving PowerConnect allows you to listen to SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio You will first need to find an available FM channel which is a channel that is not being used by an FM radio station in your area When you tune your vehicle s FM radio to an available channel you should only hear static or silence not talk or music Once you have found an available FM channel you ll need to tune Starmate 8 and your vehicle s radio to the same FM channel to receive Sirius audio through your vehicle s radio We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel 1 Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder at www siriusxm com fmchannel Go to the website and enter your zip code The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area For convenience write down or print out the list Tune Starmate 8 to a favorite Sirius channel or to channel 184 if it s not activated Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Pick the first FM channel on your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to that channel If you do not hear a local
15. Do not store in dusty areas Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Clean with a soft damp cloth only Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time and do not expose to fire flame or other heat sources Do not try to disassemble and or repair device yourself Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact Do not place heavy objects on device Do not subject device to excessive pressure If the LCD screen is damaged do not touch the liquid crystal fluid Introduction Warning e Opening the case may result in electric shock e If the liquid crystal fluid 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 fluid comes into contact with your eyes flush the eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Seek medical care Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter all the way into the vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket e If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option it is advisable not to insert a multi outlet adapter into the same vehicle cigarette lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other devices Some multi outlet adapter
16. FM provides easy tuning of FM presets for optimized PowerConnect performance Repeatedly pressing FM displays and cycles through the list of preset FM channels one at a time The Radio automatically tunes to the displayed FM channel Pressing and holding FM accesses the FM Settings menu It is not available when Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter is used for audio connection Jump Button Depending on how it is configured pressing jump either tunes to the channel broadcasting traffic and weather conditions of a city of your choice selected from a list of the 22 most congested cities or tunes to the previous channel that was being played Pressing it again returns it to the original channel Direct Button direct Pressing direct prompts for the entry of a channel number using the number buttons Once the channel number is entered the Radio directly tunes to the new channel Number Buttons 1 0 Each number button stores a favorite channel in its button location and provides one touch access to it afterward Number buttons also directly tune to a channel when the channel number is entered after pressing direct Listening to Satellite Radio Tune to a channel 1 Press and release 4 and V to immediately tune to the next or previous channel 2 Press and hold 4 and to quickly scroll through the channels Release to tune to the channel that is displayed View a category Channels
17. FM station broadcast then tune Starmate 8 to the same FM channel Refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 84 You should hear the Sirius channel through your vehicle s radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done If this FM channel doesn t work well for you work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear Sirius clearly Configuring Your Starmate 8 OR 2 Manually tune through your local FM channels Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle s FM radio Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Start at 88 1 and use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to tune through each FM channel one by one 88 1 followed by 88 3 etc to locate channels that aren t being used by a local FM radio station Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it until you reach 107 9 Once you have created your list of available FM channels you will need to find the one that provides the best match for Starmate 8 Tune Starmate 8 to a favorite Sirius channel or to channel 184 if it s not activated Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel Then tune Starmate 8 to the same FM channel Refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 84 You should hear the Sirius audio through your vehicle s radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done If this FM channel doesn t work well for you work down t
18. Green ANT Silver Connection for Connection for Connection for Connection for PowerConnect optional FM Aux In Cable or the Magnetic Power Adapter Direct Adapter Cassette Adapter Mount Antenna sold separately sold separately Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of Starmate 8 to secure the Radio 12 Vehicle 7 13 Vehicle Installation WARNING DO NOT attempt to install Starmate 8 while driving Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing Starmate 8 in your vehicle choose a location where it will not block your vision interfere with the 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 Several examples of Starmate 8 mounted in a vehicle are shown A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount Option 1 Option 2 i A AT O D N Vehicle Installation Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount Depending on your situation you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount Installing the Dash Mount CAUTION The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be diffic
19. Jimmy Buffett Fins either by using direct tune or through the category list you ll be prompted to enter your 4 digit code When the correct code is entered you ll be able to tune to and listen to the channel All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked until you turn Starmate 8 Off and back On In the category list the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon ta To turn Parental Controls On or Off 1 Press menu 2 Press W to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls Press the Select button e If this is the first time you want to turn on Parental Controls Parental Controls will be highlighted Press the Select button You will be prompted to select a 4 digit code i For each digit press one of the 0 9 keys or press V or 4 to select digits and then press P to advance to the next digit Press dif you need to go back and edit a previous digit 0 ii When you have selected all 4 digits of your code press the Select button Press OK to confirm iii The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed For your records write down the code you have selected Press the Select button Continue with step 3 e If you had previously selected a Enter Parental Code Code Confirmation 4 digit code you will be prompted to Your Parental Code s enter your code i For each digit press one of the 0 9 3287 keys or press W or 4 to select You will need this code to change dig
20. SIRIUS STARMATE Dock amp Play Radio Vehicle Kit User Guide SIRIUS vu 23 Grateful Dead Channel Grateful Dead Truckin If you experience problems with the operation or performance of your SiriusXM product DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1 800 869 5364 and speak to one of our service representatives Siriusxmi SATELLITE RADIO Table of Contents Introduction o ooo o 5 A as ee 6 Safety and Care Information 7 What s in the Box o oooom ooo 9 Starmate 8 Functions 10 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 1 Vehicle Installation 13 Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Ral iia nico ii arde 14 Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount 16 Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount AntENNnasn su en 20 Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable 665 27 Sedan Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof 32 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter sssccccawscdesscaceeane wes 38 Step 6 Connect the Audio 39 Subscribe ooooooo o 49 Using Your Starmate 8 53 The Main Display 54 Navigation Basics coord 55 Listening to Satellite Radio 57 EMIPTOSOtS secan 62 Special Features 63 Pause amp Replay o ooooooooo o 64 Color Themes see nee 66 TIM Rings
21. Y INCLUDING BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN 48 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL SiriusXM BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state siriusxm com Sirius XM Radio Inc 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10020 1 888 539 7474 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc SST8VKUG 08161la
22. activated If it s not on channel 184 To Activate Call refer to Listening to Satellite Radio 888 539 7474 on page 57 to learn about how to tune a channel 6 Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 4 Turn on your vehicle s FM radio if you have not already done so and tune it to this FM channel DEN Si MATCH FM CHANNELS 7 Set your Starmate 8 to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 4 i Press menu FM Channels D ii Press W to scroll to and highlight FM FM 1 97 9 current Settings and press the Select button ff iii Press W to scroll to and highlight EM 2 ci n FM Channels Press the Select FM 3 button ia iv Press V to scroll to and highlight FM 4 the storage location FM 2 and FM 5 press the Select button v Tune to the available FM channel you choose in step 4 Press d and to tune in steps of 2 i e 99 3 to 99 3 FM 99 5 Press Wand amp to tune in steps of 1 i e 99 3 to 100 3 Press Set your vehicle radio to the the Select button to select the FM above channel to enable audio channel vi Start Using is highlighted Press the Select button The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen Starmate 8 will tune to the FM channel vii 8 You should hear channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel through your vehicle s stereo system If you are satisfied with the sound quality the
23. adio Dimensions Weight PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions Weight Audio Connector Antenna Connector PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions Weight Input Output Cable Length Vehicle Antenna Type Connector Cable Length Aux In Cable Connectors Cable Length 9 16 V DC 500 mA max 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 1 0 Vrms max 4 5 in width x 2 4 in height x 0 7 in depth 115 mm width x 61 mm height x 17 mm depth 3 4 0z 96 g 4 0 in width x 2 0 in height x 1 1 in depth 102 mm width x 52 mm height x 28 mm depth 1 3 0z 37 g 1 8 in 3 5 mm female SMB male 3 7 in width x 1 7 in height x 1 3 in depth 94 mm width x 43 mm height x 34 mm depth 2 4 oz 69 g 916VDC 5VDC 1 5A 4 ft 7 in 1 4 m Sirius Magnetic Mount SMB female right angle 21 ft 6 4 m 1 8 in 3 5 mm stereo male to 1 8 in 3 5 mm stereo male 4 ft 1 2 m Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to and you agree that you will not copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise access and or make available any technology incorporated in this product The music talk news entertainment data and other content on the Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content and data service providers You are prohibited from any expor
24. channel 184 by default when it s not Signal Indicator TERRESTRIAL yet activated If it s not on channel 184 184 Sirius Preview refer to Listening to Satellite Radio on page 57 to learn about how to tune a mer To Activate Call 888 539 7474 7 Turn on your vehicle s stereo system Set it to play from the auxiliary input source You should hear channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel through your vehicle s stereo system You are now ready to activate your Starmate 8 8 The audio level output of Starmate 8 can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to Set Audio Level on page 89 If the signal reception is good showing at least one bar in the lower left corner of the display but there is no Sirius audio be sure the vehicle s stereo system is set to the auxiliary input source step 7 Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 8 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 96 for additional help Vehicle Installation Option 2 Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock Fels Cas FCASSETTE noe ZE 2 Insert the Cassette Adapter into the vehicle s cassette deck You may need to turn on your vehicle s stereo system in order to do so SIRIUS _ Q 3 Insert your Starmate 8 into the Ce TE TIE TE
25. d on tuned to channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel and receiving the Sirius signal so that you can hear the Sirius audio 2 When you first turn on Starmate 8 the Sirius 184 SS HIE channel lineup may automatically update after the To Activate Call initial startup sequence Wait until any channel imo updates have completed before pressing any buttons Once the channels have been updated the Radio will automatically tune to channel 184 3 Make a note of the Sirius ID You can find it e by selecting Sirius ID in menu items e by tuning to channel O zero e on a label on the bottom of the gift box e on the label on the back of your Starmate 8 4 To subscribe e Online Go to www siriusxm com activatenow to access or set up an online account subscribe to the service and activate your Radio Subscription Update OR e By phone Call 1 888 539 Sirius 1 888 539 Mer aubeeitfzilen nes eae 7474 successfully updated 5 Activation usually takes less than 5 minutes after ress any bution 9 you have completed the subscription process but sometimes may take longer We recommend that your Radio remain on until activated When your service is activated Starmate 8 will display an alert message To continue press any button Press 4 or to tune to other channels and d or P to browse the different categories of channels Learn what all the buttons do by turning to Navigation Basics on page 55 Activation gui
26. de For your convenience Starmate 8 has an on board activation guide You can activate your Radio and subscribe to the Sirius service by using this guide where you will be guided step by step through the subscription process To access and use the guide simply follow these steps 1 When you first turn on Starmate 8 the Sirius channel lineup may automatically update after the initial startup sequence Wait until any channel updates have completed before pressing any buttons Once the channels have been Menu updated the Radio will automatically tune to Activate Radio channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel Sirius ID 2 Press menu FM Settings JUMP Setti 3 Activate Radio will be highlighted Press the Brights ae Select button 4 Follow the directions on each successive screen until you complete the subscription process 52 53 Using Your Starmate 8 The Main Display When listening to a channel information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed Channel Number 23 IRE Ty Channel Name Tom Petty Artist Name or Talk Show Host Should Have Known lt or Sports Teams Score Antenna Signal Song Program Title Strength or Talk Show Schedule or Game Time Game Details Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns Starmate 8 On or Off SA Navigation Buttons O al Pressing Left Right Up and Down navigates through various features and func
27. displayed FM channel If the preset is the one you want press menu or wait for the screen to timeout 3 Repeatedly pressing FM will cycle through the FM presets 4 Set your vehicle s FM radio to same FM 103 7 FM channel Set your vehicle radio to the above channel to enable audio Jump Settings The jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather for the city of your choice from a list of 22 of the most congested cities or to jump back to the previous channel to which you were listening When configuring for traffic weather you ll need to select your city To configure jump 1 Press menu JUMP Settings Mode Last Channel 2 Press to scroll to and highlight JUMP Settings and press the Select button 3 Mode will be highlighted with either Last Channel or Traffic Weather If you want to change the mode press the Select button Otherwise just leave it as shown Repeatedly pressing the Select button toggles between the choices 4 If you have selected Last Channel JUMP Settings press and hold menu to return to the main display screen If you have Mode Traffic Weather selected Traffic Weather continue with Set Location ATL step 5 5 Press V to scroll to and highlight Set Location and press the Select button 6 A list of cities will be displayed Press Configuring Your Starmate 8 W to scroll to and highlight your desired location and press the
28. e amp Replay gives you the opportunity to hear that again by temporarily storing and letting you access content of the currently tuned channel which played in approximately the last 30 minutes Pressing Pll or lt lt places Starmate 8into Pause amp Replay mode A TIP This feature applies to the current channel to which you are listening and for the current tuning and listening session only Changing channels or turning off Starmate 8 removes the temporarily stored content from the Radio To Play Pause 1 Press and release Pil to pause the live broadcast At this point the Radio will mute and continue to store live audio 28 The Spectrum Tom Petty Should Have Known It Length of Stored Content _ mua 08 _ Time Behind Behind Play Pause Point O ces Live Broadcast 2 Pressing and releasing Pll again will begin playing stored audio from the point at which the program was paused TIP Pressing or pressing 4 twice if favorite channels are stored will show the Replay List A listing of artist names and song or show title are shown for the stored audio from most recent to oldest beginning with entry called Go to Live Press W or 4h to scroll to and highlight a song or program and press the Select button to play it Choosing Go to Live exits Pause amp Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast To listen to the previous track 1 Press and release to rewind to the beginning of the curre
29. e Me Hom Love Dionne Warwick Heartbr Scan Pop Scanning 70s on 7 Neil Diamond Sweet Caro 80s on 8 The Hooters And We Dan 90s on 9 Ace of Base The Sign Using Your Starmate 8 FM Presets FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect or the FMDA to listen to your Starmate 8 through your vehicle s FM radio Refer to Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions on page 44 for more information To use a different FM preset 1 Press FM to display the current FM preset 99 3 FM 2 To display and select the next FM Set your vehicle radio to the preset press FM The Radio will tune to the displayed FM channel If the preset is the one you want press menu or wait for the screen to time out above channel to enable audio 3 Repeatedly pressing FM will cycle through the FM presets 4 Set your vehicle s FM radio to the 103 7 FM same FM channel IMPORTANT You need to ensure that Set your vehicle radio to the your vehicle s FM radio is tuned to the same FM channel above channel to enable audio TIP To configure the list of preset FM 5 channels you need to find available FM channels in your area Refer to Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 79 Next refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 84 63 Using Your Starmate 8 Pause amp Replay Paus
30. ed to a number button To assign a favorite channel to a number button 1 Tune to the desired channel 2 Press and hold a number button between Favorite Saved 0 9 that you want to assign to that favorite channel An advisory with the 10 The Pulse channel number and name will be saved as displayed on the screen confirming that Favorite 1 the channel has been assigned To listen to a favorite channel 1 Press the number button between O 9 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel Starmate 8 will tune to that channel Eu TIP When you are at the main display screen press 4 to see your list of favorite O channels Scroll to highlight a favorite and press the Select button to listen to that channel Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before Starmate 8 automatically tunes to the next channel If you want to stay tuned to the channel being played and stop the scan just press the Select button To scan a category 4 Press d or P until the desired category is displayed 2 Scroll down to highlight the last item in the category which will be Scan and the category name 3 Press the Select button The scan will begin Press the Select button to stop the scan and to continue to listen to the channel currently being played or press V or MA to return to the channel you were listening to before you began the scan Pop The Blend Phil Collins Tak
31. ement products are warranted to be free from defects for 30 days or the remainder of the original warranty whichever is longer What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does not cover products sold as used as is reconditioned or refurbished software stored on internal or removable memory non rechargeable batteries surface preparation cleaners adhesive pads fasteners and ear buds costs incurred for installation removal or reinstallation of the product correction of installation problems such as elimination of externally generated static or noise and antenna placement and aiming defects or damage caused by alteration improper installation or removal use of third party accessories mishandling misuse neglect accident power surges or acts of nature How to Obtain Warranty Service To obtain warranty service please call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1 800 869 5364 You will be required to provide proof of purchase and a description of the defect You must prepay the cost of shipping the product to an approved service center LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY THE LIABILITY OF SiriusXM UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF WARRANT
32. en the Radio starts receiving a signal You can also exit demo mode at any time by pressing and holding the Select button for 10 seconds If desired you can also manually put Starmate 8 in demo mode The ability for Starmate 8 to enter demo mode is enabled by default If you don t want Starmate 8 to ever enter the demo mode you can disable the demo feature You can enable it again at another time if desired To enable or disable the demo mode 1 Press menu Demo Mode 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Demo Mode and press the Select Status enabled Enter Demo Mode button 3 Status will be highlighted Press the Select button to toggle the setting between enabled or disabled Repeatedly pressing the Select button toggles between the choices 4 Ifyou have selected disabled press and hold menu to return to the main display screen If you have selected enabled continue with step 5 5 Press W to scroll to and highlight Enter Demo Mode and press the Select button The demo mode will start in 10 seconds Configuring Your Starmate 8 6 To exit demo mode at any time press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds Demo Mode Entering Demo Mode Press amp Hold Select for 10 seconds to exit Trouble 95 Troubleshooting Starmate 8 has been designed and built to be trouble free but if you experience a problem try this e Check that all connections are firm and secure e
33. er Refer to page 40 and page 42 If youcannot use those solutions consider using an FM Direct Adapter Refer to page 48 No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA e Confirm that the FM transmitter is turned On in Starmate 8 Check that your Starmate 8 and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel For PowerConnect ensure you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and PowerConnect Power Adapter No song title or artist name is displayed The information may not be available or updates may be in progress Traffic and Weather channels sound different from other channels e These channels use a different audio technology than other channels so they often sound different from other channels Starmate 8 turns off unexpectedly If Auto Shut Off is enabled Starmate 8 will automatically turn off after an eight hour period of inactivity no user intervention Set Auto Shut Off status to disabled If this happens The demo is playing Try this e Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected or you are not receiving the signal Check that the antenna is connected properly and is not obstructed e Press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds to exit Demo Mode e You can disable Demo Mode Refer to Demo Mode on page 93 100 101 Product Specifications System Power Requirements Operating Temperature Audio Output Starmate 8 R
34. h the latest software Wait until the update is done Try this Ensure that you have subscribed to the service by following the steps in Subscribe on page 50 Go to http siriusxm com refresh and follow the directions to refresh your Radio e Call 1 888 539 7474 for further assistance Audio sounds too soft e Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your Starmate 8 until the sound quality improves Refer to Set Audio Level on page 89 No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter e Check all cables between your Starmate 8 and your vehicle s stereo system for a firm and secure connection Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle s stereo system e Increase the audio level of Starmate 8 Refer to Set Audio Level on page 89 Troubleshooting If this happens Audio fades or has static when listening Try this e Check all cables for a firm and secure connection e If you are using PowerConnect to listen via your vehicle s FM radio and the problem persists it most likely is interference from another commercial or broadcast FM station You will need to find an unused or available FM channel in your area Refer to Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 79 e If you are using PowerConnect and you cannot solve the audio problem try connecting the audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapt
35. he list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear the Sirius audio clearly EY NOTE You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with D Starmate 8 It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the Sirius broadcast Your only options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection method Eu TIP If you regularly drive from one location to another such as your daily D commute you may need to use different FM channels along your route for best performance If this is the case we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and Starmate 8 Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in than in most suburban or rural locations A direct audio connection using the G TIP It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities y Aux In Cable Cassette Adapter or professional installation is your best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas NOTE The SiriusXM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal Communications Commission The data may not reflect the latest stations in your area In addition local geography and weather conditions can impact reception so your results may be different from the list NOTE The performance of FM radios are different based on manufacturer and vehicle style Some may not work well with the type of FM transmi
36. hich you select from a list of the 22 most congested cities or go to the previous channel to which you were listening If Jump is set to Traffic when you press jump and the traffic weather broadcast of your 28 selected city is not immediately available a message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen to indicate that a jump is pending Tom Petty Once the traffic weather report is ready tobe EESTE EAO broadcast the Radio will automatically tune to the traffic weather channel Since a channel may broadcast the traffic and weather reports of more than one city you may have to wait a few minutes for the broadcast of your selected city The Spectrum ll Boston Pending If Jump is set to Last Channel pressing jump will immediately tune to the previous channel to which you were listening Pressing jump while a jump is pending will cancel the jump Pressing jump after the Radio has tuned to the traffic weather or desired channel will return it back to the channel to which you had been listening immediately prior to pressing jump O TIP By default jump is configured to tune to a traffic weather channel To select a city for traffic and weather or to configure jump to tune to the last channel to which you were listening refer to Jump Settings on page 87 Using Your Starmate 8 Favorite Channels You can set up to 10 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them Each favorite channel can be assign
37. installation is complete You are now ready to activate your Starmate 8 9 If the selected FM channel doesn t work well for you work down the list of FM channels until you find one with which you are satisfied Each time you will need to tune your vehicle s FM radio to the FM channel and then set your Starmate 8 to transmit on the same FM channel steps 6 amp 7 If the signal reception is good showing at least one bar in the lower left corner of the display but there is no Sirius audio verify that both Starmate 8 and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel steps 6 7 Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area step 4 Verify that nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Refer to Troubleshooting on page 96 for additional help Vehicle Installation Option 4 FM Direct Adapter FMDA Installation The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer Professional installation can help improve your Radio s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires To learn more check with the retailer where you bought your Radio or go to shop sirius com Subscri 49 You can either follow the general activation and subscription process or use the on board activation guide to activate your Starmate 8 and subscribe to the Sirius service General activation and subscription process 1 Make sure your Starmate 8 is turne
38. its and then press P to advance or turn off Parental Controls to the next digit Press ir you need to go back and edit a previous Press Select to continue digit ii When you have selected all 4 digits of the code press the Select button 3 At the Parental Controls screen Parental Controls will be highlighted Press the Select button to turn parental control On or press the Select button to turn parental control Off Special Features 4 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen To lock or unlock channels or categories 1 Press menu 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls Press the Select button 3 You will be prompted to enter the 4 digit code For each digit press one of the O 9 keys or press V or to select digits and then press P to advance to the next digit Press dir you need to go back and edit a previous digit 4 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select button 5 If Parental Controls is shown as Off press the Select button to turn it On otherwise continue with the next step 6 At the Parental Controls screen press W to scroll to and highlight Locked Channels Press the Select button 7 Alist of all the categories and the channels in each category will be displayed Press V and 4 to scroll to and highlight a channel or category you want to lock Press the Select button A lock icon A will be displayed to the left of the channel or categ
39. ke electrical tape to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door Hide any excess cable in the trim Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Before you begin routing the antenna cable read these general instructions for how to route and hide the antenna cable Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle A Use a blunt plastic putty knife a credit card a plastic knife or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding Tuck the cable under the moulding around the window Feed cable under rubber moulding around window Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening L Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weather stripping Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weather stripping and route through 2 trunk to cabin Route cable out of window moulding and into weather stripping around trunk opening Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk gap or conduit along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar b
40. l you turn Starmate 8 Off and back On In en list the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon KA Where Else Can You Use Your Starmate 8 SiriusXM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Starmate 8 to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience With these accessories you can effortlessly take your satellite radio listening experience from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go all with a single subscription e In Your Home Office etc With a Home Kit you can play your Starmate 8 through your existing stereo system or powered speakers e In Your Other Vehicles With an additional Vehicle Kit you can enjoy your Starmate 8 in another vehicle In Almost Any Location You Like With a Portable Speaker Dock you have the freedom to listen to your Starmate 8 where and when you want from your kitchen or den to the office to outside on the deck or at a picnic For more information on Sirius accessories or to purchase an accessory please visit your local retailer or shop sirius com 77 Configuring Your Starmate 8 Sirius ID Your Starmate 8 has a 12 character numeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio This ID is used during the subscription process To display the Sirius ID Sirius ID 1 Press menu 2 Sirius ID will be highlighted If it is not Your Sirius ID is highlighted press Y to scroll to and highlight Sirius ID Press the Select 1
41. lunt tool trim and tuck cable under trim Continue towards front of vehicle Route cable under trim or upholstery _ Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim into cabin and towards front of vehicle Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under carpet or mat Pull carpet or mat So _ Bring cable out from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console EY TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids Use things typically found around the home like electrical tape to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door Hide any excess cable in the trim Vehicle Installation Sedan Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof 1 Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point If your rear window does not have rubber molding we recommend consulting a professional installer 2 Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening Lif
42. m Follow the installation instructions in the next several sections for the audio connection option that you have selected Vehicle Installation Option 1 Aux In Cable Installation Instructions _ Q 1518 17 8 5 0 Js 1 1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the DUJ JOYAS Q AUXInADDE _ dock O umno 2 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack of your vehicle s stereo system 3 Insert Starmate 8 into the dock aligning the Radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the Radio 4 Power on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the Sirius signal There should at least be one bar on the lower left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also press menu and then press W to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator Press the Select button The Satellite SATELLITE and Terrestrial bars show the strength of _ the signal being received If the signal reception is good press and hold menu to return to the main display screen 6 Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to channel mz 184 the Sirius Preview channel Upon power up Starmate 8 should tune to
43. mate 8 Signal Indicator For best reception your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the Sirius satellites In large cities there are terrestrial transmitters ground repeaters to help increase the signal coverage Your Starmate 8 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received To display the signal strength 1 Press menu 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button Signal Indicator 3 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars SEE show the strength of the signal being received TERRESTRIAL 4 Reposition the antenna if you are having trouble receiving the signal Be i sure your vehicle is outside with an unobstructed view of the sky 5 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Auto Shut Off When enabled Auto Shut Off will automatically turn Starmate 8 off after an eight hour period of inactivity no button presses or other user intervention This feature prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged if you forget to turn your Starmate 8 off Auto Shut Off is disabled by default When Starmate 8 is about to shut off the Auto Shut Off message Auto Shut Off Started auto shut Started auto shut off off due to inactivity is displayed followed by due to inactivity Press any button to cancel If you wish to continue listening press any button Press any button to cancel To enable
44. milar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it 2 Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner 3 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 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 38 Vehicle Installation Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket
45. n accordance with the installation instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver e Increase the separation between the SiriusXM equipment and the affected receiver e Connect the SiriusXM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The FCC and FAA have not certified this satellite radio Receiver for use in any aircraft neither portable nor permanent installation Therefore Sirius XM Radio Inc cannot support this type of application or installation Copyrights and Trademarks 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries BBC and Radio One are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under license BBC logo BBC 1996 Radio 1 logo BBC 2001 Cosmopolitan is a registered trademark of Hearst Communications Inc Elvis Radio logo EPE Reg U S Pat
46. na and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 38 Sedan Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof 1 Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the windshield Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding Route the antenna cable around and down the windshield to the lowest point 2 At the lowest corner of the windshield route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening Lift the weather 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 3 Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom Vehicle Installation 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 4 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 5 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 38 Sport Utility Vehicle SUV 1 Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubbe
47. nt song or program 2 Repeated press and releases skips backwards to the start of the previous songs or programs until the beginning of the stored audio is reached When the beginning is reached playback automatically begins D TIP Pressing and holding lt lt rewinds through stored audio in 5 second intervals which increases to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the button is pressed Playback begins when the button is released If beginning of the stored audio is reached playback automatically begins To listen to the next track 1 Press and release to skip forward to the start of the next song or program 2 Repeated press and releases skips forward to the beginning of the next songs or programs until the end of stored audio is reached When the end is reached Starmate 8 exits Pause amp Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast D TIP Pressing and holding gt advances through the stored audio in 5 second intervals which increases to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the button is pressed Playback begins when button is released If end of stored audio is reached Starmate 8 exits Pause Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast To listen to live broadcast 1 Pressing and holding Pil while Starmate 8 is in Pause amp Replay mode exits Special Features Pause amp Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast Color Themes You can change the color of the display
48. o any metal part of your vehicle but will not damage the vehicle To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna 1 Choose the best location for your antenna considering your own personal situation Pay particular attention to any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and how frequently you may use them Magnet Sedan Coupe We recommend mounting the antenna above either the front windshield or the back window as shown SUV We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as shown Convertible We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown Pickup Truck We recommend mounting the antenna above the front windshield as shown Vehicle Installation 2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna and press the antenna cable into the Rubber Tail The Rubber Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid Magnetic Mount Antenna Upside Down Protective rz 3 Clean the surface of the selected Material AL Cy mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly A Antenna 4 Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages and place the antenna in the location you selected Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips and press the Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle F Antenna Cable 5 Continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Tail fo
49. or disable Auto Shut Off 1 Press menu 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Auto Shut Off and press the Select button Status disabled 3 Status will be highlighted Press the Auto Shut Off a Select button to toggle the setting between disabled and enabled 4 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Configuring Your Starmate 8 Factory Settings You can clear all of your personal settings such as favorite channels FM presets etc and return the Radio to its original out of the box settings To reset Starmate 8 to factory settings G NOTE Restoring to factory settings permanently removes all personal settings 1 Press menu 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Factory Settings and press the N EEE gt Select button Are You Sure 3 Restore Defaults will be highlighted All ill b d Press the Select button Seningsiwi be erased 4 A warning screen will be displayed If you are certain that you want to Press Select to confirm reset your Starmate 8 to the default or menu to cancel settings press the Select button to RR confirm 5 If you want to cancel press menu to return to Factory Settings Demo Mode Your Starmate 8 has a demo mode that starts playing when for a prolonged period of time more than 1 hour the Radio either detects it s not connected to the antenna or the antenna stops receiving a signal It disappears when the antenna is connected properly or wh
50. ory you locked To unlock a locked Locked Channels Locked Categories Locked Channels Locked Channels Rock a Rock a Elvis Radio a Elvis Radio E Street Radio a E Street Radio Undergrnd Gara a Undergrnd Gara Pearl Jam Radio A Pearl Jam Radio channel or category simply highlight the locked channel or category and press the Select button The lock icon will disappear indicating the channel or category is unlocked You can continue to lock and unlock as many channels or categories as you wish When you are finished press and hold menu to return to the main display screen To change your code 1 2 Press menu Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls Press the Select button You will be prompted to enter your existing 4 digit code For each digit press one of the O 9 keys or press YW or to select digits and then press to advance to the next digit Press ir you need to go back and edit a previous digit When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select button If Parental Controls are shown as Off press the Select button to turn it On otherwise continue with the next step At the Parental Controls screen press W to scroll to and highlight Change My Code Press the Select Your Parental Code is button Code Confirmation 3287 You will be prompted to enter a new E 4 digit code For each digit press one You TAL mece idris corte t chenge of the 0 9 keys or pre
51. r 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 Tail See A EY TIP Mount the antenna on the e e D roof for most vehicles or trunk ed for convertibles where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions Vehicle Installation TIP Mount the antenna on the roof where it D has at least 3 inches of clear space around it EY TIP Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover O and protect the antenna cable CAUTION Don t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof Use the supplied Rubber Tail as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning CAUTION Don t mount the antenna inside the vehicle for example on the dashboard CAUTION Don t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle s front back or side pillars CAUTION Don t mount the antenna close to a roof rack Adjust the rack so it s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof Vehicle Installation CAUTION Don t mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna close to another antenna Mount it at least 3 inches away TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids Use things typically found around the home li
52. r 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 2 Route the cable through the SUV s main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim 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 3 Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties purchased separately 4 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 5 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 38 Convertible 1 Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk
53. re up to 10 of your favorite channels Lock and unlock channels with mature content using easy to use Parental Control One Touch Jump to traffic and weather for the city of your choice or back to your previous channel Includes PowerConnect Vehicle Kit Works on the Sirius network Please read through this User Guide before using your Starmate 8 Requires an FM radio or Aux In capability Use the included Aux In Cable if your vehicle has Aux In capability for best performance Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your D convenience It is your responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge skills and physical ability required to properly perform an installation SiriusXM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third party products It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction SiriusXM product warranties do not cover the installation removal or reinstallation of any product Do not expose to extreme temperatures above 140 F or below 4 F or above 60 C or below 20 C Do not expose to moisture Do not use device near or in water Do not touch the device with wet hands Do not let any foreign matter spill into device
54. rmate 8 allows you to easily store i e preset up to 5 different FM channels At any time you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio Having a choice of 5 FM presets also makes it easy to switch to the appropriate FM channel as you travel from one area to another Each FM preset is stored in its own storage location You can easily add or edit the FM preset in any one of the 5 storage locations IMPORTANT Starmate 8 and the vehicle s FM radio need to be tuned to the same ie FM channel in order to hear the audio G TIP The FM 1 storage location is preset with FM channel 97 9 To set and select an FM preset Fal Ghannals FM 1 97 9 FM2 99 3 current 1 Press menu 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button FM3 103 7 3 Press Wto scroll to and highlight FM Channels Press the Select button FM 4 4 Press W to scroll to and highlight the FM 5 storage location FM 1 to i FM 5 you want to set and press the Select button You can choose among the following options i If the chosen storage location is empty denoted by or if the storage location contains the FM preset currently being used denoted by current then the FM channel tuning screen is displayed ii If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used and you want to edit it Edit Channel is highlighted Press the Select b
55. s can prevent the PowerConnect feature from working properly When using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel Not doing so could result in personal injury death and or damage to your device accessories and or to your vehicle or other property Vehicle installation service activation and Radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the function of safety features e g deployment of airbags Failure to correctly place device may result in injury to you or others if the unit becomes detached during an accident and or obstructs the deployment of an airbag What s in the Box sIRIUSs A EEES KO i i O In GI2ZISIZ ISIS 1718 318 1 a SIRIUSA Starmate 8 Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Trim Rings Trim Ring Removal Tool PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Power Adapter Antenna amp Tail a q p Screws Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps Antenna amp Dash Mount Alcohol Preparation Pads Introduction Starmate 8 Functions Up and Down Buttons Lef
56. ss W or amp to or turn off Parental Controls select digits and then press P to e advance to the next digit Press 4 if Press Select to continue Special Features you need to go back and edit a previous digit 7 The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed For your records write down the code you have selected Press the Select button 8 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen To listen to a locked channel There are two ways to tune to a channel which has been locked The first is to directly tune to the locked channel and the second is to select the locked channel from a category list 1 Directly tune to or select the locked channel To directly tune to a locked channel i Press direct and enter the channel number using the O 9 keys To select a locked channel from the category list i Press 4 or P to view the category list of the locked channel to which you wish to tune ii Press W to scroll to and highlight the locked channel Press the Select button 2 You will be prompted to enter your existing 4 digit code For each digit press one of the O 9 keys or press W or 4 to select digits and then press to advance to the next digit Press ir you need to go back and edit a previous digit 3 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select button If your code is correct the channel will be tuned All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked unti
57. t and Right Buttons Power Button Press to preview and tune Press to search for Press to turn Radio on to channels through the channels by category and off channel lineup also press to scroll through lists and Select Button highlight menu items Press to confirm selection of highlighted items in a menu or list SIRIUS a v Menu Button Press to access advanced features and configuration options in configuration SIRIUS 4 gt options press and hold STARMATE 8 to return to main display m screen v FM Button lt a bt Te m Press to access and cycle through FM presets Li l2 3 4s te lz ls P 0 ar Jump Button Press to directly access traffic and weather for the city of your choice or press it to go back Number Buttons Trim Ring Pause and Replay to the previous channel Press to tune to Changeable Buttons to which you were a stored favorite decorative Pause rewind and listening channel press and Trim Ring replay up to 30 Direct Button hold to store a minutes of live radio Press first before favorie canne i entering the channel also enter a channe number to directly number tune to a channel PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color Coded Connections The color coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect Just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where Front View PWR Red FM Blue AUDIO
58. t of the content and or data or derivative thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws rules and regulations The user of this or any other software contained in a SiriusXM Radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy decompile reverse engineer hack manipulate or disassemble the object code or in any other way convert the object code into human readable form Environmental Information Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and electronic appliances Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Applicable to California U S A FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirius XM Radio Inc can void the user s authority to operate this device This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used i
59. t 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 the weather stripping for a few inches then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside the trunk Keep the cable away from hinges gears etc that could damage it 3 Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall Continue routing the cable into the vehicle cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness 4 Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim 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 5 Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties purchased separately 6 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 7 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Anten
60. tion fee required Other fees and taxes may apply Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement see www siriusxm com Prices and programming are subject to change Service automatically renews into the subscription Package you choose which may differ from the Package which arrived with the Radio for additional periods of the same length as the Plan you choose and automatically bills at the then current renewal rate after any complimentary trial or promotional period ends until you call SiriusXM at 1 866 635 2349 to cancel XM U S Satellite service available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA and DC while SiriusXM Internet Radio is available throughout our satellite area and also AK HI and PR Owners Record The Radio model number is located below and the Sirius ID is located on the label on the back of Starmate 8 Record the Sirius ID in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product Radio Model Number SST8 Sirius ID SiriusXM 90 Day Limited Warranty What This Warranty Covers This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser only Sirius XM Radio Inc at its sole option will repair or replace the product with a new or reconditioned product without charge for parts and labor Products replaced under this warranty become the property of SiriusXM Replac
61. tions of Starmate 8 e Left d or Right button Displays the channel categories such as Rock Pop Sports Talk News etc Repeated presses cycle through the categories one at a time Also decreases or increases the settings of various menu options such as Brightness Audio Level etc e Up A or Down W button press and release Immediately tunes to the next or previous channel in the channel lineup Also scrolls through lists and highlights an item in the list e Up 4 or Down Y button press and hold Continuously scrolls through any list While on the main display screen continuously scrolls through the channel lineup and briefly displays the information of each channel When the button is released Radio tunes to the last channel it had scrolled to in the channel lineup Select Button S Pressing the Select button selects a highlighted item in a menu or list O OD and confirms settings Pause and Replay Buttons 4 gt l gt gt Replays approximately 30 minutes of live radio gt i plays pauses 44 rewinds and gt gt fast forwards through temporarily stored content Using Your Starmate 8 Menu Button Pressing menu displays various options to make setup and feature changes Pressing menu when in menu options returns to the previous menu option screen until menu options is exited Pressing and holding menu returns to the main display screen in most instances FM Button rm Pressing
62. tter used by Starmate 8 This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle Professional installation can also resolve almost any performance issue Configuring Your Starmate 8 Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off To turn the FM Transmitter On 1 Press menu 2 Press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button FM Settings 3 FM Transmitter will be highlighted FM Transmitter on Press the Select button to toggle the I q setting from Off to On FM Channels 4 The FM Channels menu item will now be accessible allowing you to tune Starmate 8 and the FM radio in your vehicle to the same FM channel TIP Starmate 8 is programmed with FM channel 97 9 as the default setting To turn the FM Transmitter Off 1 Press menu 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button FM Transmitter off 3 FM Transmitter will be highlighted Press the Select button to toggle the setting from On to Off FM Settings 4 A warning message will be displayed advising you to connect the Aux In Cable Press the Select button to confirm that you want to turn off the FM Transmitter Turn OFF FM Please connect an AUX cable 5 Press and hold menu to exit or no audio will be available Press Select to confirm Configuring Your Starmate 8 Set and Select an FM Channel Sta
63. ult O to remove Do not install this mount on leather surfaces contact your vehicle dealer if you are unsure about your dash surface and make sure the air temperature is at least 60 F 15 C during installation If it s not at least 60 F turn on the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60 F 4 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 8 when installed 2 Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio on page 14 e Option 1 amp Option 3 should be oriented as I e Option 2 should be oriented as II 3 Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws 4 Clean the surface with the alcohol y preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly 5 Peel off the adhesive liner Position press and hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds EY IMPORTANT Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to 5 cure dry for a minimum of 2 4 hours before using the mount The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours 6 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle When the orientation is correct tighten the knob Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting EN if Plate
64. utton The FM channel tuning screen is displayed iii If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used and you want to start using it press 4 to highlight Start Using and press the Select button Skip to step 7 5 Press and P to tune to the desired FM channel in steps of 2 i e 99 3 to Edit FM Channel 2 99 5 Press V and 4 to tune to the desired channel in steps of 1 i e 99 3 99 3 FM to 100 3 Press the Select button to en Cm ID 6 If you are editing the storage location that has the current FM preset skip to step 7 Otherwise Start Using will be highlighted Press the Select button Eu NOTE You can also set an FM preset without having to start using it right away Just press menu and exit the screen Press arrow keys to tune and Select to confirm 7 The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and Starmate 8 will tune to that FM 99 3 FM channel Set your vehicle radio to the 8 Set your vehicle s FM radio to same FM above channel to enable audio channel EY IMPORTANT You ll first need to find a suitable FM channel that is unused or available in your area Configuring Your Starmate 8 To quickly select an FM preset 1 Press FM to display the current FM 99 3 FM preset Set your vehicle radio to the 2 To display and select the next FM above channel to enable audio preset press FM again Starmate 8 will tune to the

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