Panasonic STILETTO 2 User Manual

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FCC Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

PACKAGE CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Remote Control Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installing the Vehicle Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Antenna Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Cable Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Docking and Un-docking the Stiletto 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Maximizing Audio Quality From Your Stiletto 2 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Direct Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Direct Channel Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Jump Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Auto Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Low Light Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Warning and Safety Information

FCC Caution

Any changes or modifications not expr essly approved by the party responsible for complia nce could void the user’s authority to op erate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful int erference, and

1. This device must accept any interfere nce received, including interference tha t may cause

2. undesired operation.

This transmitter must not be co-locat ed or operating in conjunction with any other anten na or transmitter.

FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Clas s B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to prov ide reasona ble protection against harmful interferen ce in a residential installation. This e quipment ge nerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful i nterference to radio communications. How ever, there is no guarantee that interference will n ot occur in a particular installation. I f this equi pment does cause harmful interference to radio o r television reception, which can be det ermined by turning the equipment off and on, the use r is encouraged to try to correct the in terference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving an tenna.

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Increase the separation between the e quipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to whic h the recei ver

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is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with the FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontro lled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum dis tance of 1. 5 cm between the radiator and your body .

Safety Precautions

Be sure to observe the following warn ings. Failure to follow these safety ins tructions a nd warnings may result in a serious acci dent and/or personal injury.

Installation must be performed accord ing to this installation guide. SIRIUS i s not respo n-

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sible for issues arising from install ations not performed according to the pr ocedures in this guide.

Do not operate the SIRIUS radio in a way that might divert your attention fro m driving

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safely. As a driver, you alone are re sponsible for safely operating your vehi cle in acco rdance with traffic safety laws at all times.

Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your view through the windshiel d, or of yo ur

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vehicle’s indicator displays.

Do not install the unit where it may hinder the function of safety devices su ch as an ai rbag.

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Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.

To avoid short circuits, do not open the unit, and never put or leave any met allic objec ts

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(coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit.

If the unit emits smoke or unusual od ors, turn the power off immediately, and disconnect

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the unit from any power source.

Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.

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The installation and use suggestions contained in this installation manual ar e subject

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to any restrictions or limitations th at may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser should check applicable law for any r estrictions or limitations before instal ling and/or operating this unit.

Do not install the FM Extender Cable where it will hinder or block your view. In some

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states it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check applicable law

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for any restrictions or limitations b efore installing the extender cable on y our windshi eld.

Do not install the FM Extender Cable where it may hinder the function of safe ty devices

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such as an airbag. Doing so may preve nt the airbag from functioning properly in the even t of an accident.

Warnings

Noti ce T o Dr iver s In Cal ifor nia and Minnesota

State law prohibits drivers in Califo rnia and Minnesota from using suction mo unts on the ir windshields while operating motor veh icles. Other dashboard or friction mount ing options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalt ies, or dam ages that may be incurred as a result of d isregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Co de Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 200 5, Section 169.71)

Oper atin g Te mper atur e

The SIRIUS Cigarette Lighter Adapter is designed to operate between -20° to + 85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving it in a vehic le or elsewhere where the temperature ma y fall outs ide this range.

Clea ning and Mai nten ance

If the vehicle dock becomes dirty, tu rn the power off and wipe it clean with a soft clot h. Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile s olvents to clean. These may cause damage to the unit.

Ciga rett e Li ghte r Ad apte r

The vehicle dock cannot be powered di rectly from a vehicle’s 12 VDC power sys tem. It mu st be powered using the included Cigaret te Lighter Adapter only. Connecting the vehicle doc k directly to the vehicle’s 12 VDC powe r system may result in damage to the veh icle dock o r SIRIUS radio, or both.

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Package Contents

1 2 3

+

4 5 6 7 8 9

jump

preset

options display

back home

mute

tune

FM

0

1 2 3 4 5 6

fm tune presetjump

7 8 9 0

The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Stiletto 2 Vehicle Kit . Unpack the kit carefully and make sur e that everything shown is present. If a nything is missing or damaged, or if the kit fails to op erate properly, notify your dealer immed iately. It is recommended that you retain the original c arton and packing materials in case you need to shi p your kit in the future.

Remot e Cont rolRemot e Cont rol

Anten na

Cover /Tail

Mount ing

Screw s

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Vehic le Doc kVehic le Doc k Vehic le Mou ntsVehic le Mou nts

Magne tic

Anten na

Cigar ette L ighte r

Adapt er

Alcoh ol Swa bAlcoh ol Swa b

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Sucti on Cup s (2)Sucti on Cup s (2)FM Ex tender Cabl eFM Ex tender Cabl e

Self Adhesi ve

Cable Guide s (3)

Controls

1 2 3 4 5 6

fm tune presetjump

7 8 9 0

Direct Entry Tune/

Preset Buttons

POWER

ANT

Lock

Tune Preset

Preset Mode Indicator Tune Mode Indicator

FM

Jump

IR Remote Receiver

FM OUT

LINE OUT

lock

Figur e 1Figur e 1

Vehicle Dock

Figure 1 and the table following iden tify and describe the buttons, connector s, and feat ures of the vehicle dock.

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Butt on/

Conn ecto r

0 – 9

fm

jump

tune

pres et

lock

fm

powe r

line out

ant.

Vehi cle Dock But ton and Conn ecto r De scriptions

Acti on Desc ript ion

In T une Mode: Directly selects the ch annel indicted by the numbers which were pressed

Press

In P reset Mode: Selects presets 0 – 9

Displays the FM Frequency screen wher e the FM transmitter

Press

frequency can be selected, or an FM p reset selected using the 0 – 9 buttons

Jumps to a preselected traffic/weathe r channel

Press

A second press returns to the previou s channel or song/show

Changes to the direct tuning mode whe re channel numbers may

Press

be entered

Changes to the preset mode and displa ys the list of preset channels

Press

The second and subsequent press cycle s through the preset banks, A, B, and C

Toggle Se cures the S tiletto 2 in the vehicle dock

This connection is used for the FM Ex tender Cable (or optional FM Direct Adapter which directly connects to th e vehicle’s FM radio antenna input)

Connection for the Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Audio output for direct connection to the vehicle’s audio system. An audio cable (not supplied) is required to u tilize this connection

Connection for the Magnetic Antenna

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Remote Control Reference Guide

1 2 3

+

4 5 6 7 8 9

jump

preset

options display

back home

mute

tune

FM

0

Select

FM

Jump

Preset

Tune

Media Dial (CCW)

Media Dial (CW)

Power

Love

Back

Options

Rewind

Volume

Numeric Keypad

Fast-Forward

Display

Home

Mute

Play/Pause

Figur e 2Figur e 2

Figure 2 and the table following iden tify and describe the buttons of the rem ote control . The remote control works when the Stilett o 2 is in the vehicle dock.

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Butt on Action

Remo te C ontr ol B utto n De scri ptio ns

Sate llit e Ra dio

Envi ronm ent

Inte rnet Rad io

Envi ronm ent

Repl ay/L ibra ry

Envi ronm ent

Up/D own

Left /Rig ht

opti ons

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Powe r

Mute

Sele ct

back

home

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Press Turns the Stiletto 2 On/Off

Press Mutes (or un-mutes) the audio

Pressing Up is equivalent to turning the Media Dial counter-clockwise Pressing Down is equivalent to turnin g the Media Dial clockwise

Press

If listening, displays channel or cat egory list If in a list, menu, or prompt, scroll s to next or previous item

Pressing Right is equivalent to Fast- Forward

Press

Pressing Left is equivalent to Rewind

Press Selects highlighted item in a list, m enu, or prompt

Returns back to the screen displayed just prior to the currently

Press

displayed screen

First press returns to the Home scree n

Press

Additional press returns to the Now P laying screen

Displays available options for the cu rrently displayed screen

Press

If no options are available, nothing is displayed

Butt on

disp lay

Play /Pau se

Rewi nd

Fast -For ward

Remo te C ontr ol B utto n De scri ptio ns C ontinued

Acti on

Press

Sate llit e Ra dio

Envi ronm ent

Cycles between the normal/near and ca r/far display mode, artist name, and song title when in the chan nel browsing mode

Pauses a broadcast

Press

or resumes playing a paused broadcast

Inte rnet Rad io

Envi ronm ent

If playing, mutes audio

If muted, resumes playing

If listening, rewinds

Press

Hold

a broadcast to the previous song or show

If in a channel or preset list, moves through categories or preset banks

If listening, rewinds through a broadcast

If listening and muted, resumes playing

If in a channel or category list, moves through channel categories

If listening, fast-forwards in the replay

Press

Hold

buffer to the next song or show

If in a channel or preset list, moves through categories or preset banks

Fast-Forwards through the replay

If listening and muted, resumes playing

If in a channel or category list, moves through channel categories

buffer

Repl ay/L ibra ry

Envi ronm ent

Pauses or resumes playing the current song or show

Skips to the beginning of the song or show

Rewinds through song or show

Skips to the next song or show

Fast-Forwards through song or show

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Butt on

Love

+/–

Volu me

pres et

tune

0 - 9

Remo te C ontr ol B utto n De scri ptio ns C ontinued

Acti on

Press

Hold

Press

Sate llit e Ra dio

Envi ronm ent

Saves the song or show if possible, or adds to the wish list when song/show cannot be saved

While recording, prompts to stop recording

Displays recording setup screen

While recording, prompts to stop recording

+ increases the audio volume — decreases the audio volume

Changes to the preset mode and displa ys the list of preset channels

A second and subsequent press cycles through the preset banks, A, B, and C

Changes to the direct tuning mode whe re channel numbers may be entered

In T une Mode: Directly selects the ch annel indicted by the numbers which are pressed

In P reset Mode: Selects presets 0–9

Inte rnet Rad io

Envi ronm ent

Adds the artist/song to the wish list

Repl ay/L ibra ry

Envi ronm ent

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Remo te C ontr ol B utto n De scri ptio ns C ontinued

Latch Tab

+

Figur e 3Figur e 3

Butt on

jump

FM

Rem ot e C on tRo l Batt eRy In stal lat Ion

To install the remote control battery , locate the battery drawer on the botto m edge. Ope n the battery drawer by holding the lat ch tab to the right and sliding the draw er out as s hown in Figure 3. Place the battery in dra wer with the + side of the battery facin g up and sl ide the drawer back into the remote control.

Acti on

Press

Sate llit e Ra dio

Envi ronm ent

Jumps to a preselected traffic/weathe r channel A second press returns to the previou s channel or song/show

Displays the FM Frequency screen wher e the FM transmitter frequency can be selected, or an FM p reset selected using the 0–9 buttons

Inte rnet Rad io

Envi ronm ent

Repl ay/L ibra ry

Envi ronm ent

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Installation

SIRIUS suggests professional installa tion of this product in your vehicle. Pr ofessional installation provides an experienced techni cian to install this product in your veh icle, advic e for selecting a suitable mounting locatio n, installation of the antenna, and rout ing all the necessary wires and cables. An installer w ill have the necessary audio connection accessories to provide optimal audio output of the S IRIUS radio directly to your vehicle’s a udio system . Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or c an recommen d a professional installation service.

Installing the Vehicle Kit

When installing the vehicle dock, cho ose a location in your vehicle where the radio will not block your vision, interfere with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the air b ag. The loc ation should be easily accessible and provi de good visibility of the display, and s hould not b e located where it will be in direct sunl ight which will affect the visibility of the displa y screen. The right side of the vehicle dock which has the Lock button should also not be o bstructed.

The mounting accessories necessary to install the vehicle dock in a vehicle a re provided . Figure 4 shows two examples of the St iletto 2 mounted in a vehicle: A is the console mou nt method using the adhesive mount, and B is the vent mount method.

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Depending upon the mounting method yo u select, the mount should be assembled as

Figur e 4Figur e 4

described in one of the following two sections. In choosing a mounting locati on, be sure that position chosen will not block access to the Lock button on the right side of the vehicl e dock.

Cons ole Moun t Me thod (A)

To assemble and mount the vehicle doc k for the console mount method A as shown in Figure 4:

Attach the adhesive foot to the vehic le dock using the provided screws. (Figu re 5)

1. Before adhering the mount to the console, be sure to select your mounting position care-

2. fully because once the mount has been adhered to a surface, it will not be po ssible to remove it and adhere it again. Clean the selected mounting surface a rea in the vehicle with the alcohol swab .

3. Unscrew the adhesive foot from the mo unting bracket. Peel the protective mate rial off

4. the adhesive on the foot and press th e foot firmly against the vehicle surfac e. The adhesive mount should then be all owed to adhere for a minimum of 2-4 hour s before

5. use. Best adhesion occurs after 24 ho urs. When the adhesive foot has achieved sufficient adhesion, reattach the vehicl e dock to the foot.

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Mounting

Bracket

Vehicle

Dock

A

dhesive

Foot

Figur e 5Figur e 5

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Vent Mou nt M etho d (B )

Figur e 6Figur e 6

To assemble and mount the vehicle doc k for the vent mount method B as shown i n Figure 4:

Assemble the vent mount clip as shown in Figure 6. Note that the lower arm ma y be at-

1. tached in two different positions. Yo u should assemble the vent clip in the c onfiguratio n that works best in your particular ve hicle. Figure 6 illustrates both possibl e configura tions of the vent clip. Attach the vent clip to the vehicle d ock using the provided screws. (Figure 7 )

2. Slide the vent clip portion of the mo unt into a vent in your vehicle, insurin g that one of

3. the vent louvers slides between the u pper and lower portions of the two clip arms, and hooks the rear of the louver.

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Vent Clip

Clip Arms

Vehicle

Dock

Figur e 7Figur e 7

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