SIRIUS STARMATE 8 User Guide

Dock & Play Radio + Vehicle Kit

User Guide

If you experience problems with the operation

or performance of your SiriusXM product,

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER.

Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-800-869-5364

and speak to one of our service representatives.

Table of Contents

Introduction....................5

Features ............................6

Safety and Care Information ...........7

What’s in the Box? ...................9

Starmate 8 Functions................10

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock .......... 11

Vehicle Installation.............13

Step 1: Choose a Location for Your

Radio ............................14

Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount . 16 Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount

Antenna.........................20

Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount

Antenna Cable ....................27

Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed

at the Rear of the Roof:............ 32

Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power

Adapter ......................... 38

Step 6: Connect the Audio........... 39

Subscribe....................49

Using Your Starmate 8 ........ 53

The Main Display ...................54

Navigation Basics .................. 55

Listening to Satellite Radio .......... 57

FM Presets ........................ 62

Special Features .............. 63

Pause & Replay ....................64

Color Themes...................... 66

Trim Rings .........................67

Parental Controls ...................70

Where Else Can You Use Your

Starmate 8?................ 75

Configuring Your Starmate 8 ....77

Sirius ID ...........................78

Find Available FM Channels in Your

Area .............................79

Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off . 82

Set and Select an FM Channel........84

Jump Settings ..................... 87

Set Brightness..................... 88

Set Audio Level .................... 89

Signal Indicator ....................90

Auto Shut Off.......................91

Factory Settings ................... 92

Demo Mode ....................... 93

Troubleshooting .............. 95

Product Specifications .........101

Patent Information .................103

Environmental Information ..........103

SiriusXM 90-Day Limited

Warranty...................107

Introduction

Features

Thank you for purchasing the Sirius Starmate 8 with Vehicle Kit!

Sirius Starmate 8 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:

• Choose from six different display colors to match your dash lights, and personalize with the trim rings.

• Pause, rewind and replay live satellite radio.

• View artist name, song title, and channel information on the large color

display.

• Listen at home, the office, outdoors or in multiple vehicles with optional accessory kits — all with just one subscription.

• Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-it-yourself installation.*

• Browse other channels while listening to the current one.

• Store up to 10 of your favorite channels.

• Lock and unlock channels with mature content using easy-to-use Parental

Control.

• One-Touch Jump™ to traffic and weather for the city of your choice, or back to your previous channel.

• Includes PowerConnect™ Vehicle Kit.

• Works on the Sirius network.

Please read through this User Guide before using your Starmate 8!

*Requires an FM radio or Aux In capability. Use the included Aux In Cable if your vehicle has Aux In capability for best performance.

Safety and Care Information

IMPORTANT! Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your

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 140ûF or below -4ûF, or above 60ûC or below -20ûC).

• 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 expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do not expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.

• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.

• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.

• Do not place heavy objects on device.

• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.

• If the LCD screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid.

Introduction

Warning!

• Opening the case may result in electric shock.

• 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 doing so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.

• Vehicle installation, service activation, and Radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation.

• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.

What’s in the Box?

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Starmate 8 Radio

Aux In Cable

Trim Rings

Trim Ring Removal Tool

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PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

Dash Mount

Vent Mount

and Extended

Vent Clamps

PowerConnect

Power Adapter

Magnetic Mount

Antenna & Tail

Screws

Antenna & Dash Mount

Alcohol Preparation Pads

Introduction

Starmate 8 Functions

Up and Down Buttons

Press to preview and tune to channels through the channel lineup; also press to scroll through lists and highlight menu items.

Number Buttons Press to tune to a stored favorite channel, press and hold to store a favorite channel; also enter a channel number.

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Trim Ring

Changeable decorative Trim Ring.

Left and Right Buttons Press to search for channels by category.

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Pause and Replay Buttons

Pause, rewind, and replay up to 30 minutes of live radio.

Power Button Press to turn Radio on and off.

Select Button Press to confirm selection of highlighted items in a menu or list.

Menu Button Press to access advanced features and configuration options; in configuration options, press and hold to return to main display screen.

FM Button Press to access and cycle through FM presets.

Jump Button Press to directly access traffic and weather for the city of your choice; or press it to go back to the previous channel to which you were listening.

Direct Button Press first before entering the channel number, to directly tune to a channel.

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

Color-Coded Connections

The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect. Just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where.

Front View

PWR

AUDIO

ANT

PWR (Red) Connection for PowerConnect Power Adapter.

FM (Blue) Connection for optional FM Direct Adapter (sold separately).

Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of Starmate 8 to

secure the Radio.

AUDIO (Green) Connection for Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter (sold separately).

ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna.

Vehicle Installation

WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install Starmate 8 while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation.

Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio

When installing Starmate 8 in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag. The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the display screen.

Several examples of Starmate 8 mounted in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount.

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Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount

Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount.

Installing the Dash Mount:

CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces (contact your vehicle dealer if you are unsure about your dash surface), and make sure the air temperature is at least 60°F (15°C) during installation. If it’s not at least 60°F, turn on the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60°F.

1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure there is ample room

for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 8 when installed.

2 Set the orientation of the Dash

Mount before adhering it. Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in “Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio” on page 14:

•Option 1 & Option 3 should be oriented as I.

•Option 2 should be oriented as II.

3 Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect

Vehicle Dock using the provided screws.

4 Clean the surface with the alcohol

preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.

5 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and

hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds.

IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the mount. The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours.

6 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions. Adjust as

necessary for your particular vehicle. When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob.

Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting

TIP! To remove, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon. Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive.

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Extended Vent Clamps

Slide Short Vent Clamps Out

Installing the Vent Mount:

1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers

sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio.

2 If the 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 Extended Vent Clamps In Replace End Cap

Short Vent

Clamps

3 Attach the Vent Mount to the

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws.

4 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle

vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2).

5 Rest the foot against the bottom of the

vent (2), and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole (3).

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Dash

HOOKED

Vent

TILT

ADJUSTMENT

HOLES

PUSH

Dash

Vent

Louver

FOOT

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.

Dash

Vent

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Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna

The Magnetic Mount 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.

Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna

above either the front windshield or the back window as shown.

Magnet

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.

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Magnetic Mount Antenna

2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna

and press the antenna cable into the Rubber Tail. The Rubber Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.

3 Clean the surface of the selected

Protective

Material

mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.

4 Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on

the next several pages, and place the antenna in the location you selected. Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips and press the Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle.

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.

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Rubber Antenna Tail

Antenna Cable

Strain Relief

TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof (for most vehicles) or trunk (for convertibles) where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions.

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TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it.

TIP! Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover and protect the antenna cable.

CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof. Use the supplied Rubber Tail as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning.

CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard.

CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars.

CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof.

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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.

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

Feed cable under rubber moulding around window

rubber window moulding

Tuck the cable under the

moulding around the window

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Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening

Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches

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 weatherstripping around trunk opening

Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk

Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit, along existing wiring harness

Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin

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Use a blunt plastic putty

knife or similar blunt tool

trim and tuck cable

under trim. Continue

towards front of vehicle

Route cable under trim or upholstery

Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle

Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into cabin and towards front of vehicle

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