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1. Siriusxn SATELLITE RADIO STARMATE 6 USER GUIDE Dock amp Play Radio SIRIUS 28 The Spectrum C VEHIC LE Tom Petty Should Have Known It Table of Contents Introduction 00eee eee eeee 4 Where Else Can You Use Your Features tit ccd weeded e gles 4 Starmate 8 64 Safety and Care Information i r What s Inthe BOX o ccsscusesaneee nave 7 Configuring Your Starmate 8 65 Starmate 8 Functions SIMUS MD nett des t oaket aa 65 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock g Find Available FM Channels in Your AVOCA sch Acie dedntdd ainn eae concen 66 Vehicle Installation 10 Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off 69 Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radiol0 Set and Select an FM Channel 71 Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount 12 Jump Settings 00005 74 Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Set Brightnessia i we oss eecexnewsgecunrs 75 ANLONM inant EAEE E E E EA iaia 16 SetAudioLe vel is cortinan asemase 76 Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Signal Indicator aaa w 77 Antenna Cable 0 5 23 Auto Shut Offs csi ectacae deen cues 78 Sedan Coupe With Antenna Placed Factory SettingsS 000505 79 at the Rear of the Roof 28 Demo Modes onic eee tte sees 80 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount 5 Antenna and Powerconnect Power Troubleshooting 82 Adapter eee eeee ees 34 product Speci
2. 3 Press to decrease or P to increase CE the audio level Set Audio Level 4 Press the Select button to confirm p Press arrow keys to adjust the new audio level and Select to confirm 5 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Configuring Your Starmate 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 W to scroll to and highlight z EE Signal Indicator and press the Select enapeicator button 3 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars SATELE show the strength of the signal being ff a received TERRESTRIAL 4 Reposition the antenna if you are having trouble receiving the signal Be sure your vehicle is outside with an unobstructed view of the sky 5 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Configuring Your Starmate 8 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 i
3. 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 www siriusxm com accessories Option 3 Good Use the PowerConnect feature of Starmate 8 PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle s FM radio 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 www siriusxm com accessories 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 1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the ove Joya s Lh J dock pO m Oh 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack of your vehicle s stereo system SIRIUSA 3 Insert Starmate 8 into the dock ca aligning the Radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock zA E C ETA fit into the mounting slots in the back of the Radio of f SIRIUSA 4 Power on your Starmate 8
4. 80s on 8 Dionne Warwick Heartbr The Hooters And We Dan Scan Pop 9 90s on9 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 40 for more information To use a different FM preset 1 Press FM to display the current FM ia 99 3 FM 2 To display and select the next FM 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 3 Repeatedly pressing FM will cycle through the FM presets 4 Set your vehicle s FM radio to the same FM channel 103 7 FM Set your vehicle radio to the above channel to enable audio D IMPORTANT You need to ensure that F your vehicle s FM radio is tuned to the Set your vehicle radio to the same FM channel above channel to enable audio TIP To configure the list of preset FM O channels you need to find available FM channels in your area Refer to Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 66 Next refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 71 Special Features Pause amp Replay Pause amp Replay gives you the opportunity to hear that again by
5. Categories Locked Channels Locked Channels Rock a Rock al Elvis Radio _ Elvis Radio E Street Radio a E Street Radio Undergrnd Gara YO aXe GE gave KCE LE Pearl Jam Radio a Pearl Jam Radio Special Features channel or category and press the Select button The lock icon will disappear indicating the channel or category is unlocked 8 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 Press menu 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls Press the Select button 3 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 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 4 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select button 5 If Parental Controls are shown as Off press the Select button to turn it On otherwise continue with the next step 6 At the Parental Controls screen press to scroll to and highlight Change My Code Press the Select Your Parental Code is button Code Confirmation 3287 7 You will be prompted to enter a new 4 digit code For each digit press one of the 0 9 keys or press V or A to select digits and then press P to advance to the next digit Press 4 if Press Se
6. Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the installation instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver Increase the separation between the SiriusxM equipment and the affected receiver Connect the SiriusxM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft neither portable nor permanent installation Therefore Sirius XM Radio Inc cannot support this type of application or installation Copyrights and Trademarks 2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc and its
7. If Jump is set to Traffic when you press jump and the traffic weather broadcast 28 of your selected city is not immediately available a message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen to indicate that a Kelan Petty jump is pending Once the traffic weather Should Have Known It report is ready to be 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 ill 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 TIP By default jump is configured to tune to a traffic weather channel To O 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 74 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 assigned to a number button To assign a favorite channel to a number button 1 Tune to the desired channe
8. by pressing the Power button 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a w clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving a the Sirius signal There should be at least two bars on the lower left corner of the main display screen gt that denotes antenna signal strength You can also press menu and then press Y to scroll to and EA Vehicle Installation highlight Signal Indicator Press the Select button The Satellite and 184 Sirius Preview Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal x reception is good press and hold To Activate Call menu to return to the main display 866 635 2349 screen 6 Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel Upon power up Starmate 8 should tune to channel 184 by default when it s not yet activated If it s not on channel 184 Signal Indicator refer to Listening to Satellite Radio on page 50 to learn about how to SATELLITE tune a channel 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 a your vehicle s stereo system You are now ready to activate your Starmate 8 TERRESTRIAL 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 76 If the si
9. 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 Introduction What s in the Box SIRS o a Inl FN O C CLUEZTETELELCELZ ELS oe Starmate 8 Radio Aux In Cable PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Power Adapter Antenna amp Tail R sIRIUSH J PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps oP ay Antenna amp Dash Mount Screws Alcohol Preparation Pads Introduction Starmate 8 Functions Up and Down Buttons Left 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
10. list the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon tt 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 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 Vehicle Kits you can enjoy your Starmate 8 in other vehicles e In Almost Any Location You Like With a portable Sound System you have the freedom to listen to your Onyx where and when you want from your kitchen or den to the office to outside on the deck or at a picnic For more information on Sirius accessories or to purchase an accessory please visit your local retailer or www siriusxm com accessories 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 W to scroll to and highlight Sirius ID Press the Select 123456789012 button The Sirius ID will be d
11. press menu to return to Factory Settings Configuring Your Starmate 8 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 when 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 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Demo Mode and press the Select Status enabled button Enter Demo Mode 3 Status will be highlighted Press r the Select button to toggle the setting between enabled or disabled Repeatedly pressing the Select button toggles between the choices Demo Mode 4 If you 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 mod
12. rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock 0 ane fit into the mounting slots in the back of the Radio e J la SIRIUSA 2 Power on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky 184 Verify that you are receiving the W Sirius Preview Sirius signal There should be at least ie Activate Call two bars 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 866 635 2349 Vehicle Installation The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good press and hold menu to return SATELLITE to the main display screen C JE 4 You ll first need to find an available FM channel An available FM channel TERRESTRIAL is one that s not being used by an FM a radio station in your area When you tune your FM radio to an available channel you should only hear static or silence not talk or music We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel Signal Indicator 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 avai
13. 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 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 gt 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 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 amp 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 Pause amp Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast Special Features Color Themes You can change the color of the display screen to one of 6 color themes B
14. 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 amp TM off IndyCar and Design are registered trademarks of Brickyard Trademarks Inc used with permission Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties Inc Visit the official website at MLB com Games subject to availability and change and may not include all spring training games All rights reserved NASCAR is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc The NBA identifications are the intellectual property of NBA Properties Inc and the respective NBA member teams 2011 NBA Properties Inc 2011 NFL Properties LLC All NFL related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League NHL 2011 All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises L P The Home Ice channel is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc The Swinger Golfer logo is a registered trademark of PGA TOUR Inc Visit www siriusxm com channe
15. that is not currently being used and you want to edit it Edit Channel is highlighted Press the Select button The FM channel tuning screen is displayed i If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that Edit FM Channel 2 is not currently being used and you want to start using it 99 3 FM press 4 to highlight Start Using and press the Select MT Mi 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 s 99 5 Press V and amp to tune to the and Select to confirm desired channel in steps of 1 i e 99 3 to 100 3 Press the Select button to select the FM channel Press arrow keys to tune 6 Ifyou are editing the storage location that has the current FM preset skip to step 7 Otherwise Start Using will be highlighted Press 99 3 FM the Select button NOTE You can also set an FM preset Set your vehicle radio to the without having to start using it right above channel to enable audio away Just press menu and exit the screen 7 The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and Configuring Your Starmate 8 Starmate 8 will tune to that FM channel 8 Set your vehicle s FM radio to same FM channel IMPORTANT You ll first need to find a suitable FM channel that is unused or gt available in your area To quickly select an FM preset 1 Press FM to display the current FM 99 3 FM preset Set your vehicle radio
16. 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 updated the Radio will automatically tune to channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel 2 Press menu 3 Activate Radio will be highlighted Press the Select button 4 Follow the directions on each successive screen until you complete the subscription process Menu Activate Radio Sirius ID FM Settings JUMP Settings Brightness 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 Fs Sates Stealing Channel Name Tom Petty Artist Name or Talk Show Host Should Have Known It or Sports Teams Score l Antenna Signal Song Program Title Strength or Talk Show Schedule or Game Time Game Details Using Your Starmate 8 Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns Starmate 8 On or Off Navigation Buttons FR Pressing Left Right Up and Down navigates through various O ae features and functions of Starmate 8 Left d or Right gt button Displays the channel categories such as Rock Pop Sports Talk News etc Repeated presses cycle through t
17. to which you were listening Listen in multiple vehicles at home in the office or outdoors all with just one subscription Vehicle Kit included add accessories for your home office or other vehicles Works on the Sirius network Please read through this User Guide before using your Starmate 8 Introduction Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your 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 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 expos
18. 4 a m30 7 il fics MATCH FM CHANNELS 0U ANN U E U a i Press menu ii Press V to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button fff FM Channels iii Press W to scroll to and highlight FM Channels Press the Select FM 1 97 9 button iv Press W to scroll to and highlight the storage location FM 2 and press the Select button v Tune to the available FM channel you choose in step 4 Press dana current Vehicle Installation to tune in steps of 2 i e 99 3 to 99 5 Press V and 4 to tune in steps of 1 i e 99 3 to 100 3 Press 99 3 FM the Select button to select the FM channel Set your vehicle radio to the vi Start Using is highlighted Press above channel to enable audio the Select button vii The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen Starmate 8 will tune to the FM channel 8 You should hear channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel through your vehicle s stereo system If you are satisfied with the sound quality the 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 i
19. Configuring Your Starmate 8 Set and Select an FM Channel Starmate 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 FM channel in order to hear the audio TIP The FM 1 storage location is preset with FM channel 97 9 To set and select an FM preset FM Channels FM 1 97 9 IFM2 993 current 1 Press menu 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button 3 Press YW to scroll to and highlight FM FM3 103 7 Channels Press the Select button FM 4 4 Press Y to scroll to and highlight the FM 5 storage location FM 1 to 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 Configuring Your Starmate 8 screen is displayed i If the chosen storage location has an FM preset
20. M station broadcast then tune Starmate 8 to the same FM channel Refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 71 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 Configuring Your Starmate 8 until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear Sirius clearly OR 2 Manually tune through your local FM channels Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle s FM radio Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Start at 88 1 and use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to tune through each FM channel one by one 88 1 followed by 88 3 etc to locate channels that aren t being used by a local FM radio station Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it until you reach 107 9 Once you have created your list of available FM channels you will need to find the one that provides the best match for 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 71 You should hear 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
21. Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weatherstripping and route through trunk to cabin Route cable out of window moulding and into weather stripping around trunk opening Vehicle Installation 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 blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable under trim Continue towards front of vehicle m 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 Vehicle Installation Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under carpet or mat Pull carpet or mat mee meee ell _ Bring cable out from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console me TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate Ss 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 Se
22. Troubleshooting If you see this on the screen Channel Unavailable Try this You have attempted to tune to a channel that does not exist or is not currently broadcasting Tune to another channel Firmware Updating If this happens You do not receive all the channels to which you subscribed Your Starmate 8 is being updated over the air with 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 45 Go to www siriusxm com refresh and follow the directions to refresh your Radio Call 1 866 635 2349 for further assistance Audio sounds too soft 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 76 No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter 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 Increase the audio level of Starmate 8 Refer to Set Audio Level on page 76 Troubleshooting If this happens Audio fades or has static when listening Try this Check all cables for a firm and secure connection lf you are using PowerConnect to listen via your vehicle s FM radio and the problem pers
23. ail The Rubber Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid Protective Material 4 por Strain 3 Clean the surface of the selected 5 Relief mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry Rubber thoroughly Antenna 4 Follow the Tips and Cautions shown I Antenna Cable 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 5 Continue to press firmly down on the Rubber 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 Tail c e 2 k T Td w 2 2 G gt Vehicle Installation TIP Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it me TIP Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover and protect the antenna cable me 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 Vehicle Installation CAUTION Don t mount the antenna inside the vehicle for example on the dashboard a CAUTION Don t mount the antenna on O any of t
24. 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 SIRIUSA a v Menu Button Press to access advanced features and SIRIUS a gt p configuration options in configuration options press and hold to return STARMATE amp m to main display screen v FM Button La gt u ume Press to access and cycle through FM Li l2 s 742s e z8 Ue 0 ae presets Jump Button Press to directly access traffic and weather for the city of your choice Number Buttons Pause and Replay to N a Press to tune to Buttons o which you were a stored favorite Pause rewind and listening channel press and replay up to 30 hold to store a minutes of live radio Direct Button favorite channel Press first before also enter a channel entering the channel number number to directly tune to a channel Introduction 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 Green ANT Silver Connection for Connection Connection for Connection for PowerConnect for optional Aux In Cable or the Magnetic Power Adapter FM Direct optional Cassette Mount Adapter sold Adapter sold An
25. crimp or cut the cable 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 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 34 Pickup Truck 1 Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner At the lowest corner of the windshield route the cable out of the windshield Vehicle Installation 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
26. dan 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 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 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 V
27. de 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 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 Special Features i For each digit press one of the 0 9 keys or press V or 4 to select digits and then press gt to advance to the next digit Press 4 if you need to go back and edit a previous digit ii When you have selected all 4 digits of your code press the Enter Parental Code Select button Press OK to confirm iii The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed For your Gade Gontirmation records write down the code you have selected Press the Your Parental Code is Select button Continue with step 3 3287 e If you had previously selected a You will need this code to change 4 digit code you will be prompted or turn off Parental Controls to enter your code i For each digit press one of the 0 9 keys or press V or to select digits and then press P to advance to the next digit Press if you need to go back and edit a
28. e 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 I je 2 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 Using Your Starmate 8 Listening to Satellite Radio Tune to a channel 1 Press and release 4 and to immediately tune to the next or previous channel 2 Press and hold 4 and Y to quickly scroll through the channels Release to tune to the channel that is displayed View a category Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste 1 To view channels in a category in list kates
29. e 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 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 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 Try this screen Acquiring Signal Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the sky Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is mounted outside of the vehicle Move 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 lf the message persists most likely the Magnetic Mount Antenna cable has been damaged Replace the antenna
30. e 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 34 Sport Utility Vehicle SUV 1 Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window door and route the cable along the rear hatch Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather 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 blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the Vehicle Installation 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 t
31. e 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 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 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 adapters 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
32. eceiving the signal Check that the antenna is connected properly and is not obstructed Press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds to exit Demo Mode You can disable Demo Mode Refer to Demo Mode on page 80 Product Specifications System Power Requirements Operating Temperature Audio Output Starmate 8 Radio 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 W x 2 4 in H x 0 7 in D 115 mm W x 61 mm H x 17 mm D 3 4 oz 96 g 4 0 in W x 2 0 in H x 1 1 in D 102 mm W x 52 mm H x 28 mm D 1 3 oz 37 9 1 8 in 3 5 mm female SMB male 3 7 in W x 1 7 in CH x 1 3 in D 94 mm W x 43 mm H x 34 mm D 2 4 oz 69 g 9 16 VDC 5VDC 15A 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 incorpo
33. ehicle Installation 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 Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 34 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 5 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 Vehicle Installation door opening Pull th
34. fficult to remove Do not install this mount on leather surfaces contact your automobile dealership 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 1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 8 Radio 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 10 e Option 1 amp Option 3 should be oriented as I e Option 2 should be oriented as Il 3 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle When the orientation is Vehicle Installation correct tighten the knob Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate 4 Attach the Dash Mount to the x O PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws 5 Clean the mounting surface in the vehicle al Te gt G sO with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly 6 Peel off the adhesive liner Position press and hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds IMPORTANT Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure dry
35. fications 86 Step 6 Connect the Audio 35 Subscribe 000eeeeeeeee 45 Patent and Environmental Information 25 5 87 Using Your Starmate 8 47 Patent Information 87 The Main Display 0 0000 47 Environmental Information 87 Navigation Basics 05 48 Listening to Satellite Radio 50 FCC Statement 88 FMiPresets vesicceewianveacielcenece odes 55 Copyrights and Trademarks ie ete 89 Special Features 56 Owners Recordio cirian 90 Pause amp Replay 56 Golor THEMES ig cs a eden aiaia 58 Parental Controls 0 000 59 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 Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy do it yourself installation Choose the display color that matches your dash lights Pause rewind and replay live satellite radio Browse other channels while listening to the current one View artist name song title and channel information on the large color display Store your favorite channels for one touch access Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content One Touch Jump to traffic and weather for the city of your choice from a list of 22 of the most congested cities or to the previous channel
36. for a minimum of 2 4 hours before using the mount The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours me TIP To remove the Dash Mount carefully lift the adhesive pad with your D fingers or a spoon Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount 1 Locate a vent with horizontal Extended Vent Clamps louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 8 Radio j Short Vent Clamps lt 2 Ifthe vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed you may need to use the longer 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 Vehicle Installation 3 Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws G Note For greater clarity the next illustration does not show the dock attached to the Vent Mount however the al Te dock should be attached before continuing 4 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown 1 until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver 2 O Dash Dash PUSH annab 5 es Vent Vent o9 TILT N FOOT ADJUSTMENT Louver HOLES 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 ad
37. gnal reception is good showing at least two bars 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 82 for additional help Vehicle Installation Option 2 Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 Plug the Cassette Adapter ES G _Jopya into the green AUDIO fa connector on the dock 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 SIRIUSA J 3 Insert your Starmate 8 into the dock m aligning the Radio against the rear of e c the dock so that the rails on the dock ICCO 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 be at least two bars 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 received If
38. he categories one at a time Also decreases or increases the settings of various menu options such as Brightness Audio Level etc Up amp or Down 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 Up amp or Down button press and hold Continuously scrolls through any list While on the main display screen continuously scrolls through the channel lineup and briefly displays the information of each channel When the button is released Radio tunes to the last channel it had scrolled to in the channel lineup Select Button c Pressing the Select button selects a highlighted item in a menu or onto list and confirms settings Pause and Replay Buttons ad Pil bP Replays approximately 30 minutes of live radio pil plays pauses 44 rewinds and gt fast forwards through temporarily stored content Using Your Starmate 8 Menu Button menu 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 FM Pressing FM provides easy tuning of FM presets for optimized PowerConnect performance Repeatedly pressing FM displays and cycles through the list of preset FM channels on
39. he 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 34 Convertible 1 Bring the antenna 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 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 Vehicle Installation 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
40. he 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 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 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 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 Z around trunk opening ma Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches
41. ion and press the Select button Configuring Your Starmate 8 6 A list of cities will be displayed Press VY to scroll to and highlight your desired location and press the Select EOP VIFTA button PEN aR cae er Set Location i O Baltimore 7 The JUMP Settings screen will display the location you selected O Boston Press and hold menu to return to the O Chicago main display screen O Dallas Ft Worth Set Brightness To change the display s brightness 1 Press menu 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Brightness and press the Select button 3 Press to decrease or P to increase E O the brightness of the display 4 Press the Select button to confirm the brightness setting Set Brightness 5 Press and hold menu to return to the and Select to confirm main display screen Press arrow keys to adjust Configuring Your Starmate 8 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 a CD player other FM stations or an MP3 player Do not use the audio level as a volume control Use the volume control on your vehicle s stereo instead To adjust the audio level 1 Press menu 2 Press YW to scroll to and highlight Audio Level and press the Select button
42. isplayed 3 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Configuring Your Starmate 8 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 F
43. ists 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 66 If you are using PowerConnect and you cannot solve the audio problem try connecting the audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapter Refer to page 36 and page 38 If you cannot use those solutions consider using an FM Direct Adapter Refer to page 44 No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA 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 These channels use a different audio technology than other channels so they often sound different from other channels Starmate 8 turns off unexpectedly lf 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 Troubleshooting If this happens Try this The demo is playing Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected or you are not r
44. justment hole 3 G TIP 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 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle on a horizontal surface that will always face the sky The antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle but will not damage the vehicle To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna 1 Choose the best location 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 Vehicle Installation 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 IMPORTANT Consult a professional installer if 5 your vehicle roof or hood is non metallic i e fiberglass or you have difficulty finding a location for your antenna Vehicle Installation 2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna and press the antenna cable into the r e al Rubber T
45. 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 34 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 3 Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock Vehicle Installation 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 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 G TIP The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate of the vehicle Option 2 Better
46. l 2 Press and hold a number button Favorite Saved between O 9 that you want to assign to that favorite channel An advisory 10 The Pulse with the channel number and name saved as will be displayed on the screen Favorite 1 confirming that 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 TIP When you are at the main display screen press 4 to see your list of O favorite channels Scroll to highlight a favorite and press the Select button to listen to that channel Using Your Starmate 8 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 1 Press 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 4 Press the Select button to stop the scan and to continue to listen to the channel currently being played or press V or to return to the channel you were listening to before you began the scan Pop gt d Scanning b l The Blend I7 70s on7 Phil Collins Take Me Hom Neil Diamond Sweet Caro Love
47. lable FM channels in your area For convenience write down or print out the list OR b Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle s FM radio Locate and create a list of channels that aren t being used by any FM radio station Write down the list Once you have created your list of available FM channels you will need to find the one that provides the best match for 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 Vehicle Installation 5 7 reach 107 9 Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel Upon 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 50 to learn about how to tune a channel Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 4 Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Cif you have not already done so and tune it to this FM channel Set your Starmate 8 to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step
48. lect to continue You will need this code to change or turn off Parental Controls Special Features you need to go back and edit a previous digit 8 The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed For your records write down the code you have selected Press the Select button 9 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 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 P to advance to the next digit Press it 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 until you turn Starmate 8 Off and back On In the category
49. llineup for updates All programming channel lineup XM service subject to change or preemption All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved IMPORTANT NOTICE REQUIRED SUBSCRIPTION Hardware and subscription sold separately and activation 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 and automatically bills at the then current rates after any complimentary trial or promotional period ends until you call us 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 Sirius XM Radio Inc 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10020 1 866 635 2349 2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc SST8VKUG 121008a si
50. lue 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 Press menu Press Y to scroll to and highlight Color Theme Press the Select button Blue Press or P to highlight the desired color theme Starmate 8 will ar FP m Press arrow keys to choose immediately change to the selected and Select to confirm Select Theme color theme Press the Select button to confirm the selected color theme Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen 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 Rock the artist and song program information 122 Pearl Jam Radio Instead a lock icon and the word Pearl Jam Better Man Locked is shown If you scroll through the channels using V and 4 the locked 23 a Locked channels are skipped and are neither displayed nor tuned ers vey 24 Margaritaville If you attempt to tune to a locked channel 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 co
51. mode press or P Pearl Jam Radio 2 Scroll through the category using 4 Pearl Jam Better Man and VY and find the channel you Grateful Dead want to tune Grateful Dead Truckin 3 Press the Select button to select the channel or press or P to view channels in the previous or next category Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett Fins Scan at the end of the category list and press the Select button Refer to O To briefly listen to each channel in the category scroll to and highlight Scanning Channels in a Category on page 54 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 Enter channel direct 62_ 2 Use the number buttons 0 9 to enter 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 Using Your Starmate 8 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 which you select from a list of the 22 most congested cities or go to the previous channel to which you were listening
52. pdates have completed before pressing any buttons Once the channels have been The phone number shown updated the Radio will automatically tune to above may differ from the channel 184 one shown on your A g g Starmate 8 All numbers 3 Make a note of the Sirius ID You can find it are valid 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 Online Go to www siriusxm com activatenow to access or set up an online account subscribe to the service and activate your Radio OR By phone Call 1 866 635 2349 5 Activation usually takes less than 5 minutes after 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 Subscription Update Your subscription has been successfully updated Press any button to continue Press 4 or W to tune to other channels and or P to browse the different categories of channels Learn what all the buttons do by turning to Navigation Basics on page 48 Activation guide 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
53. previous 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 Press Select to continue 4 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Special Features To lock or unlock channels or categories 1 2 3 Press menu Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls Press the Select button 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 4 if 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 is 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 Locked Channels Press the Select button A list 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 will be displayed to the left of the channel or category you locked To unlock a locked channel or category simply highlight the locked Locked Channels Locked
54. rated in this product The music talk news entertainment data and other content on the Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content and data service providers You are prohibited from any export of the content and or data or derivative thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws rules and regulations The user of this or any other software contained in a 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
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56. rk well with the type of FM transmitter 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 V to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select FM Settings nutton FM Transmitter on 3 FM Transmitter will be highlighted z Press the Select button to toggle the FM Channels setting from Off to On 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 Q Starmate 8 is programmed with FM channel 97 9 as the default setting To turn the FM Transmitter Off 1 Press menu FM Settings 2 Press to scroll to and highlight FM Payne off Settings and press the Select a maea aeee button 3 FM Transmitter will be highlighted Press the Select button to toggle the setting from On to Off 4 A warning message will be displayed Configuring Your Starmate 8 advising you to connect the Aux In Cable Press the Select button to confirm that you want to turn off the Turn OFF FM FM Transmitter Please connect an AUX cable 5 Press and hold menu to exit or no audio will be available Press Select to confirm
57. s disabled by default Auto Shut Off Started auto shut off When Starmate 8 is about to shut off the A shee due to inactivity message Auto Shut Off Started auto shut off due to inactivity is displayed followed by Press any button to cancel If you wish to continue listening press any button Press any button to cancel To enable or disable Auto Shut Off 1 Press menu Auto Shut Off 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight disabled Auto Shut Off and press the Select j button 3 Status will be highlighted Press the 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 NOTE Restoring to factory settings permanently removes all personal settings 1 Press menu 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Factory Settings and press the mz Select button Are You Sure 3 Restore Defaults will be highlighted Press the Select Al ccia will De erased button 4 A warning screen will be displayed Press Select to confirm If you are certain that you want or menu to cancel to reset your Starmate 8 to the ooo default settings press the Select button to confirm 5 If you want to cancel
58. s good showing at least two bars 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 amp 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 82 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 www siriusxm com accessories 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 Subscribe to the Sirius service by following these steps 1 Make sure your Starmate 8 is turned on tuned to channel 184 the Sirius Preview channel and receiving the Sirius signal so that you can hear the Sirius audio 184 Sirius Preview 2 When you first turn on Starmate 8 the Sirius To Activate Call channel lineup may automatically update after 866 635 2349 the initial startup sequence Wait until any channel u
59. 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 8 into Pause amp Replay mode 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 _ m 08 _ Time Behind Behind Play Pause Point oO csa Live Broadcast 2 Pressing and releasing Pil again will begin playing stored audio from the point at which the program was paused TIP Pressing 4 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 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 Special Features To listen to the previous track 1 Press and release lt lt to rewind to the beginning of the current song or program 2 Repeated press and
60. tenna separately separately Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of Starmate 8 to secure the Radio Vehicle Installation a WARNING DO NOT attempt to install Starmate 8 while driving Park your D 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 Vehicle Installation Vehicle Installation Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount Follow the instructions on the next several pages for the mounting method you have selected my NOTE The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with Starmate 8 is O compatible with the T slot style Dash and Vent Mounts If you have an existing Dash Mount or Vent Mount in your vehicle you can continue to use it with this dock and skip this step Installing the Dash Mount CAUTION The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be oS di
61. the signal Vehicle Installation reception is good press and hold menu to return to the main display 184 Sirius Preview screen 6 Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to ae Activate Call channel 184 the Sirius Preview 866 635 2349 channel Upon 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 50 to learn about how to tune a 7 channel Signal Indicator 7 Turn on your vehicle s stereo system Set it to play from the cassette source SATELLITE You should hear channel 184 the E E Sirius Preview channel through your vehicle s stereo system You are now TERRESTRIAL ready to activate your Starmate 8 a 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 76 If the signal reception is good showing at least two bars 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 82 for additional help Vehicle Installation Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions SIRIUS 1 Insert your Starmate 8 into the dock aligning the Radio against the
62. 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 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 103 7 FM 4 Set your vehicle s FM radio to same FM channel Set your vehicle radio to the above channel to enable audio Configuring Your Starmate 8 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 2 Press to scroll to and highlight JUMP Settings and press the Select Mode Last Channel 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 A the main display screen If you have Mode Traffic Weather selected Traffic Weather continue Set Location ATL with step 5 ie j 5 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Set Locat
63. you work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear Sirius clearly NOTE You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work CS with 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 me 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 Configuring Your Starmate 8 than in most suburban or rural locations A direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable Cassette Adapter or professional installation is your best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas TIP It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities 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 G NOTE The SiriusxM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal NOTE The performance of FM radios are different based on manufacturer D and vehicle style Some may not wo

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