Sirius ST4TK1 Owner's Manual

Satellite Radio Plug & Play

tarmate

Installation & User Guide

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Starmate 4 Plug-n-Play Radio

Your new SIRIUS Starmate 4 Plug-n-Play Radio lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment any where you’ve installed the SU PH1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit, SUPV1 SIRIUS Un iversal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, or the SUBX1 SIRIUS Plu g and Play Universal Boombox (e ach sold separately). Use thi s manual to familiarize yours elf with all of SIRIUS Starmate 4 feat ures and capabilities. For th e latest information about th is and other SIRIUS Starmate products and accessories, visit http:/ /www.sirius.com.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

PACKAGE CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Docking the SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Direct Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

SIRIUS Starmate 4 Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Remote Control Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Vehicle Dock Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Changing Channels and Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Display Button (DISP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Selecting Channels Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Channel Presets (BAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Jump Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Game Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Instant Replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Using Instant Replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

FM Preset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Sirius ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Game Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Jump Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Memory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Conﬁrmation Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Time Based Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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Warning and Safety Information

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op eration is subject to the fol lowing two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

1. This device must accept a ny interference received, inc luding interference that may cause

2. undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comp ly with the limits for a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the F CC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r easonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is ope rated in a commercial environ ment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energ y and, if not installed and used in accordance wi th the instructions, may caus e harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarante e that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipm ent does cause harmful interference to radio or t elevision reception, which can be determined by tu rning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol lowing measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

1. Increase the separation b etween the equipment and the receiver.

2. Connect the equipment int o an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to

3. which the receiver is con nected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technici an for help.

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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Canadian Compliance

This Class B digital appa ratus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à l a norme NMB-003 du Canada.

General Precautions

Liqu id Cr ysta l Precaut ions

If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged, do not to t ouch the liquid crystal fluid . If any of the following situations happ en, take the action indicated :

If the liquid crystal flu id comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area wit h a cloth

1. and then wash the skin th oroughly with soap and runnin g water. If the liquid crystal flu id gets into your eye, flush the eye with clean water for at least 15

2. minutes. Seek medical car e. If the liquid crystal flu id is ingested, flush your mo uth thoroughly with water. Dr ink large

3. quantities of water and i nduce vomiting. Seek medical care.

Safe ty Pr ecau tions

Be sure to observe the fo llowing warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructi ons and warnings may result in a serious accident.

Do not operate the radio in a way that might divert yo ur attention from driving saf ely. As a

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driver, you alone are res ponsible for safely operating your vehicle in accordance w ith traffic safety laws at all ti mes.

Do not install the radio where it may obstruct your vi ew through the windshield, or of your

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vehicle’s indicator displ ays.

Do not install the radio where it may hinder the funct ion of safety devices such as an

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airbag. Doing so may prev ent the airbag from functioni ng properly in the event of a n accident.

Be sure the radio and acc essories are installed as des cribed in the installation in structions

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which accompany each acce ssory kit. SIRIUS Satellite R adio is not responsible for i ssues arising from installation s which were not installed ac cording to the instructions.

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Before attaching the suct ion cup mount to your windshi eld, you should check your st ate

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and local laws for regula tions regarding mounting this device on your windshield.

To avoid short circuits, do not open the radio or acce ssories, and never put or lea ve any

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metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the radio .

If the radio or accessori es emits smoke or unusual odo rs, turn the power off immedi ately,

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and disconnect the radio from any power source.

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

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If the radio doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn the radio off, wait 10 secon ds,

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replace the battery and t hen turn it on again.

The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any re stric-

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tions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser should ch eck applicable law for any re strictions or limitations bef ore installing and/or operati ng this unit.

Do not install the FM Ext ender Antenna where it will h inder 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 appli cable law for any restrictions or limitations before install ing the FM Extender Antenna o n your windshield.

Do not install the FM Ext ender Antenna where it may hi nder the function of safety d evices

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such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag fro m functioning properly in the event of an accident.

Warnings

Noti ce To Dri vers In C alifornia and Minn esota

State law prohibits drive rs in California and Minnesot a from using suction mounts o n their windshields while operati ng motor vehicles. Other dash board or friction mounting op tions should be used. SIRIUS do es not take any responsibilit y for any fines, penalties, o r damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehic le Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71 )

Oper ating Tem perature

The radio is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid lea ving the

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radio in a vehicle or els ewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Extreme temperatures or extreme t emperature fluctuations can d egrade the performance of the LCD display screen, and possi bly damage it.

Clea ning and Maintenan ce

If the radio or accessori es become dirty, turn the pow er off and wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Do not use hard cloths, s trong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other vo latile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.

Ciga rette Lig hter Adap ter

The SUPV1 vehicle dock ca nnot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12 VDC power sys tem. It must be powered using the included Cigarette Lighte r Adapter only. Connecting th e SUPV1 directly to the vehicle’s 12 VDC power system may resu lt in damage to the vehicle d ock or SIRIUS radio, or both.

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Copyrights & Trademarks

Satellite Radio Inc. “NFL ” and the NFL Shield logo, an d the NFL Sunday Drive name a nd logo are registered trademarks of the National Football Lea gue. “NHL” and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. “ NBA” and the NBA silhouette l ogo are registered trademarks of NBA Properties Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, s ports team names, album art, and log os are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.

“Starmate” is a trademar k of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

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Portions of the software on this radio are licensed un der the eCos License. Distrib ution of eCos requires that the eC os source code be made availa ble to Sirius Satellite Radio customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are availab le to the public at http://ww w.sirius. com/ecoslicense.

Sirius Satellite Radio re serves all rights to all radi o software not covered under the eCos license. This includes al l portions of radio software that were not distributed to Sirius as part of the eCos operating sys tem.

Hardware, subscription an d activation fee required. Fo r full Terms & Conditions, vi sit http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in H I and AK. Equipment and subscriptio n sold separately. Installati on required with some equipme nt.

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Package Contents

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 809

BAND

DISP

MUTE

MEMO

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

020 Octane020 Octane

Alice in ChainsAlice in Chains No ExcusesNo Excuses

ROCK 12:00PROCK 12:00P A2A2

DISP MEMO

BAND

The following items are i ncluded with your purchase of the SIRIUS Starmate 4 radio:

Vehic le Doc king St ationVehic le Doc king St ation

Starm ate 4 RadioStarm ate 4 Radio

Remot e

Remot e Contr ol

Contr ol

Docki ng Sta tion Ad apterDocki ng Sta tion Ad apter

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Magne tic An tennaMagne tic An tenna

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Sucti on Cup MountSucti on Cup Mount

Anten na

Cover /Tail

Vent Mount &

Exten ded Ve nt Hook s

Mount ing Sc rewsMount ing Scr ews Alcoh ol Swa bAlcoh ol Swa b

Cigar ette L ighter

Adapt er

Sucti on Cup s (2)Sucti on Cup s (2)FM Ex tender Antenn aFM Ex tender Antenn a

Self Adhesi ve

Cable Guide s (3)

Unpack your SIRIUS Starma te 4 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown i s present. If anything is missi ng or damaged, or if your SIR IUS Starmate 4 radio fails to operate, notify your dealer immedi ately. It is recommended that you retain the original cart on and packing materials in case you need to ship your radio in t he future.

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Installation

SIRIUS suggests professio nal installation of this prod uct in your vehicle. Professi onal installation provides an experi enced technician to install t his product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounti ng location, installation of the antenna, and routing all the necessary wires and cables. If the FM reception within your vehi cle proves to be poor, an ins taller will have the necessary access ories to install an optional FM Direct Adapter, or an audi o cable, to connect the audio output of the vehicle dock directly to your vehicle’s audio syste m. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they p rovide professional installat ion services, or can recommen d a professional installation servi ce.

Installing the Vehicle Dock

When installing the vehic le dock in your vehicle, choo se a location in your vehicle where it will not block your visio n, interfere with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the ai r bag. The location should be easily acc essible and provide good visi bility of the display, and sh ould not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen.

The mounting accessories necessary to install the vehi cle dock in a vehicle are pro vided. Figure 1 shows two exampl es of the SIRIUS radio mounte d in a vehicle: A is the suct ion cup mount method, and B is th e vent mount method using the vent mount clip.

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Figur e 1Figur e 1

Depending upon the mounti ng location you select in you r vehicle, the mount should b e attached to the vehicle doc k and installed as described in the following sections.

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Suct ion C up M ount Meth od (A)

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The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth su rface. Before attaching the s uction cup mount to your windshi eld, you should check your st ate and local laws for regula tions regarding mounting this d evice on your windshield.

To mount the vehicle dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follow s:

Attach the vehicle dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws. (Figure 2)

Clean the area where you are attaching the suction cup with an alcohol wipe.

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Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3) and position the suction cup mou nt

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3. on the windshield or othe r location you which have cho sen. Press the cam lever all the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the suction cup. (T o unlock the suction cup, l ift the lever up.)

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Vent Moun t Me thod (B)

Slide Short

Vent Hooks Out

Remove End Cap

Slide Extended

Vent Hooks In

Replace End Cap

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To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as fo llows:

If the vent louvers in yo ur vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer ve nt

1. hooks with the vent mount . Refer to Figure 4 and insta ll the longer vent hooks into the vent mount. Be sure to ob serve the orientation of the vent hooks as shown.

Attach the vent mount to the vehicle dock using the pr ovided screws. (Figure 5)

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Refer to Figure 6 and att ach the vent mount to a heati ng/air conditioning vent in y our

PUSH

HOOKED

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3. vehicle. Position the two tension springs A against a vent louver B. Then push the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks C dr op down and hook the rear of the vent louver (Figure 7). O nce you are sure that the hoo ks have grasped a vent louver , the tension springs A will ke ep the vent mount hooked to t he louver.

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The angle of the vehicle dock may be changed by changi ng the position of foot D on the

DJUSTMENT HOLES

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4. vent mount (Figure 6) to a different adjustment hole. (Figure 8)

Installing the Antenna

The optimum mounting loca tion for the magnetic antenna is on the roof of the vehicl e, with a minimum unobstructed area of 12 inches by 12 inches, a nd exactly 6½ inches from the rear roof edge of the vehicle (the length of the rubber ant enna cable cover/tail). It is important to avoid any obstructions th at will block the SIRIUS sign al, obstructions such as a ro of rack, a sunroof, roof mounted c argo containers, or other ant ennas. For convertible vehicl es, the antenna should be install ed on the trunk lid.

For best performance, it is recommended that the anten na be installed with the rubb er antenna cable cover/tail. This rubber antenna cable co ver/tail provides two benefit s: first, it positions the antenna the recommended distance from th e rear window, rear door/hatc h, or trunk edge to give the an tenna the best view of the sk y. Secondly, it conceals and protects the exposed antenna cable . The rubber antenna cable co ver/tail has adhesive strips that hold it securely in place.

The following illustratio ns show the recommended mount ing locations of the antenna for several types of vehicles . (Figure 9) Follow these rec ommendations for best perform ance from the antenna.

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Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail

Protective

Strips

Adhesive

Strain Relief

Cable

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Seda n/Coupe. Mount the antenna along the rear center-line of the vehicle roof, located at the

rear of the roof near the rear window. Pick up Truck. Mount the a ntenna along the rear center- line of the cab roof, located at the

rear of the roof near the rear window. SUV/ Mini-Van. Mount the a ntenna along the rear center- line of the vehicle roof, loc ated at the

rear of the roof near the rear door/hatch. Conv ertible. Mount the an tenna along the center-line o f the trunk lid, with the rub ber antenna

cable cover/tail directed toward the rear window. When you have selected a suitable mounting location, c lean the area where the anten na and

rubber antenna cable cove r/tail will be mounted with t he supplied alcohol swab.

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Connect the rubber antenn a cable cover/tail to the ant enna cable, making sure that the strain-

Figur e 12Figur e 12

relief on the antenna sit s into the rubber antenna cab le cover/tail groove. (Figure 10) Route the antenna cable through the wire channel in the rubb er antenna cable cover/tail. Do not remove the protective str ips yet.

Temporarily position the antenna and rubber antenna ca ble cover/tail in the selecte d mounting area and route the cable from the antenna to the vehic le’s interior by tucking it u nderneath the rubber molding around rea r window, as shown in Figure 11.

Route the cable from the lowest point of the rear wind ow into the trunk. Take advan tage of any existing cable channe ls or wiring conduits. For SU Vs, mini-vans and 5-door vehi cles, bring the cable into the vehicl e under the rubber molding fo r the tailgate, and continue under the interior trim.

From the trunk, or rear o f the vehicle, route the cabl e around the passenger compar tment and to the front of the vehic le, to the radio. Take care n ot pull the cable across shar p edges that could damage it, and keep it away from areas where it might entangle feet. Coil any excess antenna cable in a locati on where it can be hidden.

Once the antenna cable is routed through the vehicle, and you are satisfied with th e cable routing, peel the protect ive material from the adhesiv e strips and press the rubber antenna cable cover/tail firmly i nto place on the vehicle. Dou ble check that the location o f the antenna and rubber antenna cable cover/tail are correct, and c ontinue to press firmly down on rub-

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ber antenna cable cover/t ail for another 30 seconds. ( Figure 12) At room temperatur e (68 degrees), maximum adhesio n usually occurs within 72 ho urs. During this period, avoi d car washes and other contact with the antenna and rubber a ntenna cable cover/tail.

Connect the antenna cable to the ANT connection at the rear of the vehicle dock. (R efer to Figure 1 on page 35 for t he location of this connector .)

Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Connect the provided ciga rette lighter adapter to the DC5V connection at the rear o f the vehicle dock. (Refer to F igure 1 on page 35 for the lo cation of this connector.)

Docking the SIRIUS Radio

If your radio is a SIRIUS Plug and Play series ST or S V, you will need to install t he vehicle dock adapter provided wit h the kit. Refer to Figure 13 and place the vehicle dock l ock in the unlocked position (1) . Install the adapter into th e front of the vehicle dock, positioning it behind the connector and against the backrest (2). Onc e the adapter is installed in the vehicle dock, slide the lock to t he locked position (3). The r adio may now be placed into t he vehicle dock, pressing the radio down until it is fully seated .

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Figur e 13Figur e 13

For SIRIUS radios which d o not require the adapter, ma ke sure the lock on the vehic le dock is set in the unlocked po sition and place the SIRIUS r adio into the vehicle dock, p ressing the radio down until it is fu lly seated. Slide the lock in to the locked position. (Refe r to Figure 1 on page 35 for the location of the lock.)

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Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Radio

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There are two primary way s to connect your SIRIUS radi o to your vehicle radio: Wire less Conn ection or Direct Conn ecti on. The following section s will help you obtain the be st perfor-

mance. For the latest inf ormation go to http://www.sir ius. com/vehicleinstallation.

Wir ele ss Co nne Cti on

Your SIRIUS radio contain s an FM transmitter. The FM t ransmitter sends the audio fr om your SIRIUS radio to your vehi cle radio. (Figure 14)

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Included with your SIRIUS radio is an FM Extender Ante nna to maximize the audio qua lity of your SIRIUS radio when us ing a wireless audio connecti on. Should the wireless audio quality without the FM Extend er Antenna be not acceptable, you can try using the FM Ext ender Antenna (or opt for a dir ect connection).

Wire less Audi o Connect ion Witho ut the FM Extender Antenna

To tune your vehicle’s FM radio and your SIRIUS radio to the same FM channel (Figur e 14):

Turn off your SIRIUS radi o and tune through the FM cha nnels on your vehicle’s radio

1. to locate an FM channel t hat is not broadcasting in yo ur area. If you use an FM cha nnel that is being used by a l ocal broadcaster, it will int erfere with the performance o f your SIRIUS radio. Once you ha ve located an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area, save it as a preset on your vehicle radio. This will become your SIRIUS prese t. Turn on your SIRIUS radio . In the Settings or Menu in your SIRIUS radio, locate the FM

2. Freq uenc y adjustments. Se t the channel number on your SIRIUS radio to match the SIRIUS preset on your veh icle’s radio. Refer to your user guide for detailed instr uctions on how to do this.

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Note : The FM tra nsmitter in your SIRIUS radio is aut omatically set to FM channel

88.1. This may not be the best channel in your area. Tip: If you regularly travel between cities wit h different active FM channels, you may

need to fin d channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Several SIRIUS radio models can store multiple FM transmit channels, so you can easi ly switch to the best FM channe l for each city. Refer to your user guide for details on this feature. You will also want to set the FM channels that are not broadcasting in each city a s presets on your vehicle’s radio.

If you’re not sure which FM channels are not broadcast ing in your home or travel ci ties, you can also go to http://www .sir ius.com/fmchannel and sea rch for a suggested FM channe l based on your zip code.

Wire less Audi o Connect ion Using the FM E xtender A ntenna

The purpose of the FM Ext ender Antenna is to maximize the audio quality of your SIR IUS radio when using the FM transmi tter in your SIRIUS radio to transmit the audio to your ve hicle’s FM radio. Proper placement o f the FM Extender Antenna ins ide your vehicle in close pro ximity to the vehicle’s own FM a ntenna will provide a strong FM signal for good reception. The FM Extender Antenna has perm anent adhesive mounts for ins talling it on your vehicle’s window.

Because of the different kinds of FM antennas found in vehicles, and the varied loc ations of the antenna in each vehic le, SIRIUS suggests professio nal installation of this prod uct in your vehicle. Professional ins tallation provides an experie nced technician to install th is product in your vehicle, knowledge o f your vehicle for locating t he vehicle’s FM antenna, inst allation of this product, and routing the cable and connecting it to your SIRIUS radio. Ask you r SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation ser vices, or can recommend a pro fessional installation service.

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The FM antennas found in vehicles are of four distinct types:

Aeri al Type Fender Mounte d FM

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Ante nna: A fixed or retra ctable aerial antenna located on the fr ont or rear fender of the vehicle.

Aeri al Type Roof Mounted FM A n-

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tenn a: A fixed aerial ant enna mounted on the roof (often at the front or rear of the roof, just above the window glass).

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On G lass Type FM Antenna: Wires on

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the window glass of the v ehicle, usually near the top of the windo w. It may be located on the windshield glass, the rear window glass, or a rear s ide window in some SUV and mini-van typ e vehicles (and other vehicles). It will look similar to the rear window defroster wires found in many vehicles.

“Sha rk Fin” Type FM Anten na: A device

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resembling a shark fin (o r other shape) located on the vehicle ro of above the rear window.

Before attempting install ation, you should verify the type and location of the FM a ntenna in your particular vehicle. If you have trouble locating it, consult the manual which accompanied your vehicle, consult a d ealer for your type of vehicl e, or consult a professional installer.

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The FM Extender Antenna s hould be placed inside the ve hicle, as close as possible t o the

Suction Cups

vehicle’s FM antenna. A t est mounting should be done f irst using the included sucti on cup mounts to test the instal lation. Once an acceptable lo cation has been found, you wi ll remove the suction cups and perm anently adhere the FM Extende r Antenna using the adhesive mounts.

To install the FM Extende r Antenna in your vehicle, fo llow these instructions:

Attach the suction cups t o the FM Extender Antenna in the positions shown in Figure 15.

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In this step, follow the specific instructions in sub- step a, b, c, or d depending on the

2. type of FM antenna in you r vehicle:

a. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Aerial Type Fender Mounted FM Antenna.

For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the front fender, the FM Extender Antenna should b e mounted vertically on the f ront windshield at the edge of the glass nearest to t he antenna. (Figure 16)

For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the rear fender, the FM

Extender Antenna should b e mounted vertically on the r ear window at the edge of the glass nearest to the antenna. (Figure 17)

Attach the FM Extender An tenna to the section of glass closest to the FM antenna

in a vertical orientation . (Figure 16 or Figure 17) Th e wire between the two suctio n cups should be pulled tau t and as straight as possible , and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

Impo rtant Caution: In som e states it may not be legal to put the FM Extender

Antenna on the windshield glass. In this case, the FM Extender Antenna should be

Antenna on the windshield glass. In this case, the FM Extender Antenna should be mounted on the A-Pillar a djacent to the FM antenna. (F igure 16)

mounted on the A-Pillar a djacent to the FM antenna. (F igure 16)

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Alternate mounting location on adjacent A-Pillar

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