Sirius SLV2 User Manual
User Guide
Stiletto 2
Portable SIRIUS Radio
Meet the Stiletto 2
™
.
It’s a whole new breed.
Say hello to the next generation portable radio from SIRIUS.
This kit contains everything you need to listen to SIRIUS®, just about anywhere.
Stiletto 2 gives you powerful features. Like the ability to save up to 100 hours of
songs and shows. It can also download and play MP3 & WMA les you already own.
>> Listen to 110 channels of live, 100% commercial-free music, plus sports, and talk.
>> Listen live to SIRIUS Internet Radio over an accessible Wi-Fi network.
>> Save up to 100 hours of programming and store personal MP3 & WMA les. Expand
MP3 & WMA memory by adding a microSD™ card.
>> Schedule recordings up to 6 hours long – never miss your favorite shows.
>> Add music you hear to the “Wish List” and go online to purchase / download it from
almost any Windows Media® based music service.
>> My SIRIUS Studio™ software is included, which supports downloads of both purchased
and subscription based content. You can even mix it up to create your own playlists.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1
Warning & Safety Information 3
FCC Information 3
FCC Interference Statement 3
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 4
Canadian Compliance 4
General Precautions 4
Getting Started 7
Package Contents 7
Battery 9
Removable Media Cards 12
Controls 13
Layout Overview 13
The Media Dial 17
On / Off, Sleep & Lock Modes 18
Navigating Menus & Lists 20
Subscribing to SIRIUS 23
Receiving a Satellite Signal 23
Device Tour 25
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Table of Contents
Operation 26
Satellite Radio 27
Internet Radio 43
Library 52
Radio Replays 63
Recording 66
Settings 70
Connecting the Stiletto 2 to a PC 77
My SIRIUS Studio Software 79
Troubleshooting 80
Additional Information 85
Vehicle Dock Layout Overview 86
Vehicle Dock Installation 88
Vehicle Dock Operation 112
Specications 115
Warranty 116
End User License Agreement 118
Copyrights & Trademarks 133
Copyrighted Broadcast Material 133
Index 134
Legend
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Table of Contents
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Warning & Safety Information
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
>> Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
>> Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
>> Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
>> Consult the dealer or http://www.siriuscanada.ca for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment is SAR compliant for general population/uncontrolled exposure
limits specied in ANSI/IEEE C 95.1-1999 and has been tested in accordance with the
measurement methods and procedures specied in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C.
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Warning & Safety
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
IC STATEMENT
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device. For product available in the Canada market, only channel
1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and its antenna(s)
must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To
reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p) is not more than that permitted
for successful communication. IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with
IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
General Precautions
SIRIUS disclaims all liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage
as a result of the use or misuse of this product.
Volume and Hearing Safety Precautions
>> Be aware of your surroundings. Use of earbuds or headphones while riding a bike or
operating a vehicle / motorcycle is not recommended, and may be against the law.
>> If you experience ringing in the ears while listening stop using Stiletto 2 and consult
a medical professional.
>> Start volume low. Gradually turn it up to a medium level which you can hear. If ambient sounds
around you are noisy or loud, do not raise volume to high level. Find a quieter location instead.
>> Permanent hearing loss can occur if volume is set too high.
>> Use of earbuds / headphones for an extended period can cause serious damage to
your ears. Do not wear them for prolonged time periods, such as while sleeping.
Warning & Safety
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Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the Stiletto 2 is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal uid.
If any of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:
>> If uid comes in contact with skin, wipe skin with cloth and wash thoroughly with soap
and running water.
>> If uid gets into eye, ush eye with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
>> If uid is ingested, ush mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water
and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.
General Safety Precautions
Observe the following warnings. Failure do so may result in a serious accident.
>> Do not expose Stiletto 2 to moisture or use near or in water. Do not handle with wet
hands, or let any liquid spill on or in it.
>> Do not operate the Stiletto 2 in a way that might distract you from driving safely. The
driver alone is responsible for safely operating a vehicle in accordance with the law.
>> Do not open the device except to change the battery or SD card. Never put any
metallic objects inside it.
>> If device emits smoke or unusual odors, turn power off immediately.
>> Do not drop device or subject it to strong shocks.
>> If device doesn’t seem to be working, turn it off, remove the battery, wait 10 seconds,
replace battery and then turn it on again.
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Warning & Safety
Operating Temperature
The Stiletto 2 is designed to operate between -5° to +40° C (23° to 104° F). Avoid leaving
the device in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range.
Extreme temperatures or extreme temperature uctuations can degrade the performance
of the LCD display screen and battery and possibly damage it.
Cleaning & Maintenance
If the Stiletto 2 becomes dirty, turn power off and wipe clean with a soft, clean cloth. Do
not use hard cloths, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents to clean. These may
cause damage to the device.
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My SIRIUS Studio Software
The My SIRIUS Studio software contained on the CD-ROM should be installed before
connecting the Stiletto 2 to your computer. It allows you to connect the device to any
computer running Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or Vista. It is critical that this software
be used to transfer / manage information on your Stiletto 2 to ensure that the device’s
operating system is not damaged.
My SIRIUS Studio also allows users to receive device software updates as they are made
available by SIRIUS. Periodically connect the Stiletto 2 to your computer to load the latest
updates. Refer to the user guide included on the CD-ROM for further information about
installing and My SIRIUS Studio.
Warning & Safety
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Getting Started
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Package Contents
Included in the Stiletto 2 package:
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Battery
Vehicle Dock
Kit
Antenna HeadphonesStiletto 2
Ear Buds & Pads
Want to enjoy Stiletto 2 in your home or ofce?
Stiletto 2 Home Kit (Model SLH2C)
The Stiletto 2 Home Kit gives you everything you need to connect your Stiletto 2
to a home stereo system or powered speakers.
Getting Started
User G uide
Sti letto 2
Satellite Radio
Getting Star ted
Sti letto 2
Satellite Radio
AC Adapter
PC Cable
User Guide, Inserts & Software CD
Want to Take Stiletto 2 on the road?
Stiletto 2 Vehicle Kit (Model SLV2C)
If you’d like to use your Stiletto in another vehicle, you can purchase an additional Stiletto 2 Vehicle Kit.
Getting Started
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Battery Life
When fully charged, the Stiletto 2 battery will provide a range of listening times depending
on the listening mode. The following table illustrates the approximate listening times:
Satellite Radio
Internet Radio
Library
Radio Replays
Listening Mode
10 200 5 15
Approximate Listening Time (Hours)
Tip
Certain radio settings can impact battery life
As batteries age, the amount of listening time diminishes. Replacement (or spare) batteries
are available from your SIRIUS product retailer, or at http://www.siriuscanada.ca. The
amount of listening time the battery provides is dependent upon several settings. To extend
overall listening time, try:
>> Decreasing the length of backlight time
>> Adjusting the brightness of the display screen to a less bright setting
Both of these adjustments are made through the Settings menu. Refer to Brightness
and Backlight Timer on page 74 for details about these settings.
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Getting Started
Battery Installation / Removal
To access the Stiletto 2 battery, slide the battery lid toward the bottom of the Stiletto 2
and remove it. The battery can then be installed or removed. Once installed, you should not
need to remove it unless installing a microSD memory card.
Battery Battery Lid
Battery Compartment
Getting Started
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Battery Charging
>> You will want to fully charge your device before rst use. Radio batteries are shipped
with partial charge only.
>> Turn device off for fastest charging time by sliding down the power switch momentarily
and releasing.
>> Connect the AC Adapter as shown.
>> A blue LED will emit under the power on/lock switch indicating an “Off”
device is charging.
Power Connector
Battery Disposal
When disposing of batteries, do so in accordance with the local waste disposal regulations.
Batteries should not be disposed of in household waste, but should be recycled instead.
Removable Media Cards
The Stiletto 2 has 2GB of internal memory. This is sufcient to store up to 100 hours of
SIRIUS recordings or a combination of SIRIUS content and up to 800 MB of MP3/WMA
les.
>>
Removable media can be added to support storage of more MP3/WMA les.
>> Stiletto 2 is compatible with microSD memory, available from most electronic retailers.
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Getting Started
Installing / Removing microSD Cards
>> The microSD card slot is located under the battery. To install a microSD
card remove the battery. (Page 10)
>> Following battery removal, the microSD card slot will be visible. (see illustration below)
Tip
For optimal performance, use a PC to format your high capacity microSD card as FAT32
prior to use in your Stiletto 2.
To insert the card:
1. Slide metal door to the right, then lift / open the door
2. Insert the microSD card beneath both tabs as shown in the battery bay of the device
3. Close the metal door, then slide it to the left
4. Reinstall the battery and cover
You can verify that the Stiletto 2 has recognized that the microSD card is present
by pressing the Home Button and selecting Settings Device microSD Card.
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Getting Started
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Controls
Stiletto 2 Overview
Buttons, Controls and Connection Ports
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+
-
Controls
Volume
Up/Down
Back
Rewind
Select
Options
Power Connector
Headphone Jack
back
options
Satellite Radio
Internet Radio
Library
home
display
Power/
Lock
Display
Screen
Play/Pause
Home
Fast Forward
Media Dial
Display
Love
Antenna Headphones/
Docking Connector
Charge
Indicator
Stiletto 2 Button and Control Descriptions
Button Action Satellite Radio Internet Radio Replay/Library
Power/Lock
Volume
Play/Pause
Rewind
Slide Up Locks all buttons
Center Unlocks all buttons
Slide
Down
Press
Press
Press
Hold
Slide down / release: Power On if Off (or) Sleep if On
Slide down / hold 5 secs: Power Off
+ Increases the audio volume
— Decreases the audio volume
Pauses a broadcast
or resumes playing
a paused broadcast
If listening, skips to
the previous song
or show
If in a channel or
preset bank, moves
through categories
or preset banks
If listening, rewinds
through a broadcast
If playing, mutes
audio
If muted, resumes
playing
If listening and
muted, resumes
playing
If in a channel or
category list, moves
through channel
categories
Pauses or resumes
playing the current
song or show
Skips to the beginning of the song or
show
Rewinds through
song or show
Controls
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Stiletto 2 Button and Control Descriptions
Button Action Satellite Radio Internet Radio Replay/Library
Press
Hold
Press
Hold
If listening, skips
in the replay buffer
to the next song
or show
If in a channel or
preset bank, moves
through categories
or preset banks
Fast-Forwards
through the replay
buffer until live
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
If listening and
muted, resumes
playing
If in a channel or
category list, moves
through channel
categories
Adds the artist/song to the Wish List
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FastForward
Love
Controls
Skips to the next
song or show
Fast-Forwards
through song or
show
Stiletto 2 Button and Control Descriptions
Button Action Satellite Radio Internet Radio Replay/Library
Media Dial
If listening, navigates back to channel or category list
Scroll
If in a list, menu, or prompt, scrolls to next or previous item
Select
Back
Home
Options
Display
Press Selects highlighted item in a list, menu, or prompt
Returns back to the screen displayed just prior to the currently
Press
displayed screen
First press returns to the Main Menu
Press
Additional press returns to the Now Playing screen
Displays available options for the currently displayed screen
Press
If no options are available, nothing is displayed
Press Cycles between the normal/near and car/far display mode
Controls
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Using The Media Dial
>> Place your nger on the Media Dial.
>> Rotate the dial clockwise or counter-clockwise to scroll, highlight a channel,
genre, preset, menu item or list item.
>> Press the dial at the north, south, east and west locations for selecting
Play/Pause
Love
Fast-Forward
Rewind
>> Press the center button to Select function for a highlighted item.
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Controls
On / Off & Sleep Modes
Power On: Slide the Power/Lock switch down momentarily and release.
Sleep Mode: Slide the Power/Lock switch down momentarily and release. The Stiletto 2
will display Going to sleep. (Figure 1) Sleep mode allows the Stiletto 2 to resume operation
quickly when powered on. The Stiletto 2 can remain in sleep mode for up to 10 days on a
fully charged battery.
Power Off: Hold the Power/Lock switch down for 5 seconds. The Stiletto 2 will
display Shutting down. (Figure 2) When completely off, the battery can remain charged
for months — depending on the charge percentage. When completely off, the Stiletto 2
will take 1–2 minutes to power up.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Going to sleep Shutting down
Sleep Mode Powering Off
Controls
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Lock Modes
Lock Mode: Slide the Power/Lock switch up to the locked position. This helps prevent
accidental button presses when you are using your Stiletto 2 in portable mode.
Unlock Mode: Slide the Power/Lock switch down to the unlocked (center) position.
If you press any button on the Stiletto 2 while it is in lock mode, the lock icon will be
displayed to remind you that the Stiletto 2 is locked.
Unlocked Locked
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Controls
Navigating Menus & Lists
>> To scroll through a menu rotate the Media Dial.
>> To select a highlighted choice, press the Select Button.
>> To return to the Main Menu at any time, press the Home Button. (Figure 3)
Tip
Pressing the Home Button twice from any menu will return you to the Now Playing
screen if any audio is being played. (Figure 4)
Figure 3 Figure 4
Main Menu Now Playing Screen
Controls
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Navigating Menus & Lists
Let’s say you have saved the song Blue Moon and now you want to listen to it.
>> Turn the Media Dial to highlight your choice.
>> Press the Select Button to select each consecutive choice until you are
listening to the desired song / recording.
Tip
In this user guide, the following shorthand will quickly guide you from start to nish for
each task described. For example: Home Library Titles Blue Moon Listen.
>> Turn the Media Dial to highlight Library.
>> Press the
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Select Button.
Controls
>> Turn the Media Dial to scroll to Titles.
>> Press the
Select Button.
Tip
>> The Back button will move you to the previous display screen.
>> The Home Button will return you to the Main Menu.
>> Pressing the Home Button again will return you to the Now Playing screen.
>> Turn the Media Dial to scroll to Blue Moon.
>> Press the
Select Button.
>> Listen to the song.
Controls
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Subscribe to SIRIUS
Receiving a Satellite Signal
Stiletto 2 has an internal antenna. To receive the satellite signal
your Stiletto 2 must have a clear view of the sky. Obstructions
such as buildings, trees, bridges, and high voltage power lines
can interfere with the satellite signal. In some areas, Sirius also
transmits a terrestrial signal to augment the satellite broadcast.
The terrestrial signal is identical to the satellite signal, and your
radio will switch automatically to the strongest signal.
The human body will block satellite and terrestrial signal reception if
it is placed between the Stiletto 2 and the transmission source. It is
possible to lose even a strong signal as you move and change position.
Using the Vehicle Dock
Install the vehicle dock according to the instructions on page 88.
Be sure that the vehicle dock has power, and that the magnetic
antenna is installed according to the installation instructions, is
connected to the dock, and has a clear view of the sky.
You can view Signal Strength in your location by:
1. Reading the signal strength meter in the Activation Wizard.
2. Or after activation, by navigating from the Main Menu to
Settings Device Antenna Aiming. At least one of the
signals should be greater than 50% to reliably activate and use.
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Controls
Getting A Signal (1/3)
Make sure your radio has a
clear view of the sky so it
can find a signal. When the
bars below light up, you’re
rady to continue.
Next Screen
Previous Screen
Getting A Signal
Device Antenna Aiming
Using Antenna Headphones
The use of the antenna headphones included with your
Stiletto 2 will help to improve reception signicantly. By
placing the antenna above any interference from the body,
signal reception can be improved.
You can view Signal Strength in your location by:
1. Reading the signal strength meter in the Activation Wizard.
2. Or after activation, by navigating from the Main Menu
to Settings Device Antenna Aiming. At least one of
the signals should be greater than 50% to reliably activate
and use.
Device Antenna Aiming
Controls
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Device Activation
Before you can listen to SIRIUS radio, you must activate
your device.
>> The Stiletto 2 must be receiving the SIRIUS signal
throughout the activation procedure.
>> The built-in activation guide will help you through the
activation process. To subscribe your Stiletto 2, simply
follow the on-screen instructions.
>> You may also subscribe online at https://activate.
siriuscanada.ca/ or by phone: 1.888.539.7474
Device Tour
After you have activated your device, you can take a product
tour which will highlight some of the top features of the
Stiletto 2.
If you want to take the tour later do the following:
1. Press the Home Button.
2. Settings Device Settings Device Tour
3. Select Yes, show tour.
Activation Wizard
Device Tour
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Controls
Operation
Listening Modes
The Stiletto 2 delivers great audio entertainment in four distinct listening modes:
1. Satellite Radio
Listen live to satellite broadcasts of all SIRIUS 100% commercial-free
music channels, talk, and sports programing. (Page 27)
2. Internet Radio
Listen live to SIRIUS 100% commercial-free music and select talk channels
streamed over the Internet via a Wi-Fi network connection. (Page 43)
3. Radio Replays
Listen to SIRIUS 100% commercial-free music that has been automatically
saved from the channels you listen to most. (Page 63)
4. Library
Listen to your stored songs and shows as well as any music you have
downloaded from your PC. (Page 52)
Each of these modes are described in detail in the sections following along with:
Recording
Set up scheduled recordings to record SIRIUS broadcasts. (Page 66)
Settings
Manage a variety of device preferences from SRS audio enhancement levels
and display brightness settings to Wi-Fi access. (Page 70)
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back
home
displa
y
options
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio allows you to listen to and record music, talk, sports, and more everywhere
you are able to receive a signal from our satellite or terrestrial transmitters. You can
browse / select SIRIUS channels and see information about the broadcast, such as song,
artist and program names or locations of trafc and weather reports. From your Main
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Menu, use the Media Dial to highlight “Satellite Radio”, then press the Select
Button at the dial’s center.
Operatio n
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