Sirius Satellite Radio Dock & Play Radio Starmate 5, Starmate ST5-TK1 User Manual

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Starmate 5

Dock & Play SIRIUS Radio

User Guide

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Your new SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Dock & Play Radio comes with everything you need to enjoy SIRIUS

in your car. And with available SIRIUS Universal Docking accessories you

can use your Starmate ST5 just about anywhere.

Your new Starmate ST5 gives you powerful features:

>> SIRIUS Replay™ — Pause, rewind and replay up to 44 minutes of live radio.

>> Memo function — Store up to 30 favorite songs and artists plus a favorite sports team

or NASCAR

car and get an alert whenever they’re playing on any channel.

>> Easy-to-read wide-angle 5-line display.

>> Built-in wireless FM transmitter so you can listen to SIRIUS through your car’s FM

stereo. An FM Presets button makes transmitter frequency changes quick and easy.

>> Full-function wireless remote control

Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s features and capabilities. For the latest information about your ST5 and other SIRIUS products and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com.

Here’s your new SIRIUS® Starmate ST5 Dock & Play Radio

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 4

Warning and Safety Information 6

FCC Information 6 Canadian Compliance 7 General Precautions 7 Warnings 9

Copyrights & Trademarks 10

Package Contents 1 1

Installation 14

Installing the Vehicle Dock 14 Installing the Magnetic Antenna 21 Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 37 Docking the Starmate ST5 38 Cable Separation and Routing 39 Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System 41 Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service 65

Controls 66

SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Front Panel 66 Remote Control Buttons 68 Vehicle Dock Reference Guide 71

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Table of Contents

Operation 72

Display Screen Information 72 Changing Channels and Categories 7 3 My Channels Category 74 Display Button (Disp) 75 Selecting Channels Directly 76 Channel Presets (Band Button) 77 Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions 79 Jump Button 87 SIRIUS Replay 89 Using SIRIUS Replay 91 FM Presets Button 93

Menu Options 96

Sirius ID 96 FM Transmitter 97 Settings 98 Parental Control 104 Time Based Features 106 Signal Indicator 112 Factory Default 1 1 3

Troubleshooting 115

Speciﬁ cations 116

Sirius ID 117

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Warning and Safety Information

FCC Information

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

This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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 or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning & Safety Information

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Warning and Safety Information

Warning

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

Canadian Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

General Precautions

Liquid Crystal Precautions

If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal ﬂ uid. If any of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:

If the liquid crystal ﬂ uid 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 ﬂ uid gets into your eye, ﬂ ush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care. If the liquid crystal ﬂ uid is ingested, ﬂ ush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.

Safety Precautions

Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident.

Do not operate your SIRIUS ST5 in a way that might divert your attention from driving safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accordance with trafﬁ c safety laws at all times.

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Warning and Safety Information

Do not install the radio where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of your vehicle’s indicator displays.

Do not install the radio where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.

Be sure the radio and accessories are installed as described in these installation instructions and the instructions which accompany each accessory kit. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations which were not installed according to the instructions.

Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield.

To avoid short circuits, do not open the radio or accessories, and never put or leave any metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the radio.

If the radio or accessories emit smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately, and disconnect the radio from any power source.

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

If your ST5 doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn it off, wait 10 seconds and then turn it on again.

The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser should check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing and/ or operating this unit.

Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it will hinder or block your view. In some states it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing the FM Extender Antenna on your windshield.

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Warning and Safety Information

Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.

Warnings

Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota

State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any ﬁ nes, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)

Operating Temperature

The radio is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving the radio in a vehicle or elswhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Extreme temperatures or extreme temperature ﬂ uctuations can degrade the performance of the LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.

Cleaning and Maintenance

If the radio or accessories become dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning ﬂ uids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.

Cigarette Lighter Adapter

The Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12VDC power system. It must be powered from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or similar power port using the included Cigarette Lighter Adapter or an equivalent DC power adapter (see your local electronics dealer). Connecting the Vehicle Dock directly to the vehicle’s 12VDC power system may result in damage to the Vehicle Dock or SIRIUS radio, or both.

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Copyrights & Trademarks

® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names, album art, and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.

™

“Starmate” is a trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribution of eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to SIRIUS Satellite Radio customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at http://www.sirius.com/ecoslicense.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the eCos license. This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to SIRIUS as part of the eCos operating system.

Hardware, subscription and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some equipment.

Copyrights & Trademarks

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Package Contents

The following items are included with your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio:

Starmate ST5 Radio

Remote

Control

Vehicle Dock

Package Contents

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Package Contents

Magnetic Antenna

Antenna

Cover/Tail

Mounting Screws Alcohol Swab

Cigarette Lighter

Adapter

Vent Mount &

Extended Vent Hooks

Suction Cup Mount

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Package Contents

Unpack your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. We recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.

Self Adhesive

Cable Guides (3)

Suction Cups (2)FM Extender Antenna

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Installation

SIRIUS suggests that you have your Starmate ST5 professionally installed in your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the Vehicle Dock, installation of the antenna, and proper routing of all the necessary wires and cables. If the locations of your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle’s FM antenna make the performance the ST5’s built-in FM transmitter within your vehicle poor, a professional installer will have the necessary accessories to install an optional FM Direct Adapter or an audio cable to connect the audio output of the Vehicle Dock directly to your vehicle’s audio system. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installation service.

Installing the Vehicle Dock

When installing the Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location in your vehicle where it will not block your vision, interfere with the vehicle 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.

The mounting accessories necessary to install the Vehicle Dock in a vehicle are provided.

Figure 1

shows two examples of the SIRIUS radio mounted in a vehicle: A is the suction

cup mount method, and

B is the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.

Installation

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Installation

Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be attached to the vehicle dock and installed as described in the following sections.

Figure 1

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Suction Cup Mount Method (A)

The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth surface. Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield.

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

Attach the vehicle dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws (see

Figure 2

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

Attach Dock

to Mount with

Included Screws

Figure 2

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Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in

Figure 3

) and position the suction cup mount on the windshield or other location you which have chosen. Press the cam lever all the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the suction cup. (To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.)

Press Lever

Down To

Lock Mount

Figure 3

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Vent Mount Method (B)

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

If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to

Figure 4

and install the longer vent hooks into the vent mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent hooks as shown. Attach the vent mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws (see

Figure 5

Figure 4

Slide Short

Vent Hooks Out

Remove

End Cap

Slide Extended

Vent Hooks In

Replace

End Cap

Attach Dock to Mount with Included Screws

Figure 5

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Refer to

Figure 6

and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in

your 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 drop down and hook

the rear of the vent louver (see

Figure 7

). Once you are sure that the hooks have

grasped a vent louver, the tension springs

A will keep the vent mount hooked to

the louver.

FM OUT

ANT

HOOKED

FM OUT

ANT

PUSH

Figure 6

Figure 7

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You can change he angle of the vehicle dock by changing the position of foot

D on the vent mount to a different adjustment hole (see

Figure 8

FM OUT

ANT

ADJUSTMENT

HOLES

Figure 8

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Installing the Magnetic Antenna

Caution

Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail, we recommend that you install the antenna at or above room temperature (68° F). The adhesive on the Rubber Cover/Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at temperatures lower than this. Warmer temperatures will also make it easier to route of the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and in other areas in the vehicle. Maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours at room temperature, so you should avoid car washes as well as other contact with the antenna and Rubber Cover/Tail during this 72-hour period.

Warning

Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna

cable during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable can degrade the SIRIUS signal or make it unavailable, and can also cause water to intrude via the cable into the antenna causing the antenna to fail.

Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it. Doing so will cause the antenna to not function properly.

Installation

Installing the magnetic antenna consists of two steps:

Mounting the magnetic antenna and Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail on the vehicle

Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock

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Antenna Mounting

The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold it in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also makes the antenna easy to remove for transferring it to other vehicles.

Figure 9

shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of

vehicles. These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna:

Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof,

near the rear window.

Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the wind-

shield.

Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear

window.

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Sedan/Coupe Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van

Convertible

Figure 9

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The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches

around it

. It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the antenna from receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a roof rack, a sunroof, a roof-mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc. If your vehicle has a potential obstruction, be sure that the SIRIUS antenna is mounted at least 3 inches away from it (but no closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof or trunk lid).

Note: Read the DO and DO NOT installation tips beginning on page 32 for additional

antenna installation information.

Follow this procedure to mount the antenna:

Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna. Attach the Rubber Cover/Tail to the antenna, as shown in

Figure 10

, and press the antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail. The Rubber Cover/Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.

Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with the alcohol prep pad.

Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail

Protective

Strips

Strain

Relief

Cable

Magnetic Antenna

(Upside-Down)

Figure 10

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Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (see

Figure 10

, on page 23) and press the rubber Cover/Tail ﬁ rmly into place on the vehicle. Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and continue to press ﬁ rmly down on the Rubber Cover/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 Antenna Cover/Tail.

Cable Routing

After you have mounted the antenna you can route the antenna cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of vehicle: Sedan/Coupe, Pickup Truck, SUV/Mini-Van and Convertible.

Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at

http://www.sirius.com. Click on the

Install/Activate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips.

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Sedan /Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure

Figure 11

shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your

Starmate ST5 in a sedan/coupe.

Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:

Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a plastic putty knife or similar object to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer.

1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Molding

Around Window

4. Route Cable from Trunk Under Interior Trim, into Cabin and Towards Front of Vehicle

6. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS

Receiver

Location

5. Bring Cable out from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Dashboard or Console.

2. Route Cable Out of Window Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Trunk Opening

3. Route Cable Along Trunk Wall and Into Cabin

ANTENNA

Figure 11

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Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp bends in the cable, run the cable inside of the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside of the trunk. Keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could damage it. Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall. Continue routing the cable into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness. Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle. Use the plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. Bring the cable out from the trim near the ﬁ rewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock.

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Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure

Figure 12

shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your

Starmate ST5 in a pickup truck.

Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:

Use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it. Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner.

1. Route Cable Under Rubber Molding Around Windshield

2. Continue Tucking Cable Under Molding To Bottom of Windshield

3. Route Cable Out of Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Door Opening. Continue to Bottom of Door Opening.

4. Bring Cable out from Weatherstripping and Route Under Carpet

5. Bring Cable Out to SIRIUS Receiver Location

ANTENNA

Figure 12

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At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock.

SUV/ Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure

Figure 13

(oppposite) shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to

your Starmate ST5 in an SUV or a Mini-Van.

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Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:

Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim. Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable. Route the cable through the SUV’s main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable.

1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Seal Around Hatch Opening

3. Route Cable Under Carpet to Dashboard

4. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS

Receiver

Location

2. Route Cable Under Interior Trim, into Cabin and Towards Front of Vehicle

ANTENNA

Figure 13

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Bring the cable out from the trim near the ﬁ rewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock.

Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure

Figure 14

shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your

Starmate ST5 in a convertible.

6. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS

Receiver

Location

1. Bring Cable from Antenna Into Inside of Trunk Lid

2. Tape Cable Along Inside of Lid to Hinge Strut

4. Route Cable from Trunk Under Interior Trim, into Cabin and Towards Front of Vehicle

5. Bring Cable out from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Dashboard or Console.

3. Tie Cable to Hinge Strut, Allowing Slack for Lid to Open and Close. Route Cable Into Cabin Through Existing Wire Channel.

ANTENNA

Figure 14

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Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:

Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut. Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could crimp or cut it. Route the cable along the trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness. Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. (Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.) Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. Bring the cable out from the trim near the ﬁ rewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock.

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Antenna Installation Tips

The following DO and DO NOT antenna mounting tips illustrate how to install the antenna for optimal performance, and also illustrate where the antenna should not be installed.

Mount the antenna on the roof, at least 3 inches from the edge.

Mount the antenna on the roof where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions.

Tip

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

3”

Use the supplied Rubber Tail Cover to protect the antenna cable.

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DO NOT

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

DO NOT

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

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DO NOT

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.

DO NOT

Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.

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DO NOT

Don’t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof. Use the supplied rubber tail/cover as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning.

After you’ve routed the cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock, connect the antenna cable to the A

NT connection on the left side of the Vehicle Dock. (See

Figure 15

FM OUT

ANT

Vehicle Dock

(Right Side)

Antenna

Connection

Antenna Cable Connector

Figure 15

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Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the PWR connector on the right side of the Vehicle Dock (see

Figure 16

IMPORTANT: DO NOT POWER THE VEHICLE DOCK DIRECTLY FROM YOUR VEHICLE’S 12VDC

POWER SYSTEM WITHOUT USING THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER. DOING SO

COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE DOCK, YOUR STARMATE ST5 OR BOTH.

AUDIO

PWR

Vehicle Dock (Left Side)

Power

Connection

12V

Power

Outlet

Cigarette Lighter

Adapter

Figure 16

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Docking the Starmate ST5

To place your SIRIUS ST5 into the Vehicle Dock, align the radio against the rear of the Dock so that the rails on the Dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the radio (see

Figure 17

). Slide the radio all the way down onto the Dock so that it fits firmly.

Mounting Rails

Figure 17

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Cable Separation and Routing

FCC Information

The satellite antenna cable, FM extender antenna (FEA) cable and cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) power cable must be appropriately separated and routed for your radio to be compliant with federal regulations.

Step 1

The connections on your vehicle dock are clearly marked. Install your vehicle dock and connect the antenna cable into the connection labeled “ANT”, the CLA power cable into the power connection marked “PWR” and the FEA cable into the connection marked “FM OUT”. (See

Figure 18

Step 2

It is important that you keep the three cables as separate from each other as possible and that you keep the two antenna cables away from the vehicle dock and from the CLA power cable. The cables must not be bundled together as they exit the dock (see

Figure 19

, on page 40).

As a guide, you can follow the diagram in

Figure 19

, adapting the example to suit your own vehicle’s conﬁ guration. For example, if you cigarette lighter socket is to the left of the vehicle dock, route the two antenna cables towards the passenger side of the vehicle. If your cigarette lighter socket is on the right-hand side of the vehicle dock, route the two antenna cables towards the driver’s door. The CLA cable and antenna cables MUST be routed in opposite directions. Safely conceal all antenna cables within door, carpet or cash panels to prevent snags and interference.

AUDIO

PWR

Power FEA Antenna

RIGHTLEFT

Figure 18

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Step 3

Coil any excess cable between the cigarette lighter socket and vehicle dock, keeping it away from vehicle pedals or controls to prevent any slack which might interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. If possible, tuck the coiled part in a hidden location, such as in between the carpet and plastic panel of the front console (see

Figure 20

Step 4

Follow the instructions in this manual to install, route and hide the antenna cable and the FEA cable. Be sure to coil and secure any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet on the passenger side, keeping it away from vehicle pedals and controls. The bundled cables should be as far away from the CLA power cable as possible (see

Figure 21

Antenna

Cable

FEA

Cable

Power

Cable

Figure 19

Power

Cable

Hide

Excess

Cable

Figure 20

C. Coil Excess Cable Under Carpet

or Mat

D. Route Cable Under Carpet or Console

to vehicle dock or SIRIUS radio

A. Bring Antenna Cable

out from Trim

B. Pull Carpet or Mat Back

Figure 21

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Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System

There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 to your vehicle’s audio system: Direct Connection or Wireless Connection. Which one will perform best in your vehicle depends on your vehicle’s audio system. For the latest information go to

http://www.

sirius.com/vehicleinstallation

Direct Wired Audio Connection

If your vehicle’s audio system has an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack it is the best-quality audio connection you can use for your SIRIUS radio. (And if the A

UX IN or LINE IN connector is

located somewhere on the front of your vehicle radio or elsewhere in the cabin, this is also the easiest way to connect your SIRIUS receiver.)

1. Purchase an audio cable that matches the connection type of your vehicle’s audio

system and your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock at your local electronics retailer.

• The Vehicle Dock requires a male

” stereo connector.

2. Plug the cable’s male

” stereo connector into the AUDIO jack on the left side of the

Vehicle Dock. Plug the other end into the A

UX IN/LINE IN connector on your vehicle’s

audio system (see

Figure 22

AUDIO

PWR

Stereo Cable (Sold Separately)

AUDIO Jack

Vehicle Radio

To AUX IN or LINE IN Connector

Vehicle Dock

(Left Side)

Figure 22

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Installation

Direct FM Audio Connection

If your vehicle’s audio system does not have an Aux In/Line In connection, a SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter (sold separately) will provide the next-best quality connection between your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle radio. You will listen to your ST5 through your car radio’s FM tuner, but the SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter connects your vehicle’s FM radio directly to the Vehicle Dock’s FM Out jack, eliminating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless FM connection (see

Figure 23

NOTE: PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION MAY BE REQUIRED. SEE YOUR LOCAL SIRIUS

RETAILER. THE SIRIUS FM DIRECT ADAPTER IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL

SIRIUS RETAILER OR AT HTTP://SHOP.SIRIUS.COM. FOLLOW TO THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED

WITH THE FM DIRECT ADAPTER.

FM OUT

ANT

Vehicle Radio

Antenna Connection

Vehicle Antenna

FM O

Jack

Vehicle Dock

(Right Side)

FM Direct Adapter

(Sold Separately)

Figure 23

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Cassette Adapter

If your vehicle’s audio system has a cassette player you can purchase a cassette adapter from your local electronics retailer or from SIRIUS at

http://shop.sirius.com. Plug the

adapter’s connector into the Audio jack on the left side of the Vehicle Dock, and insert the adapter into your vehicle’s cassette player (see

Figure 24

NOTE: REFER TO THE CASSETTE ADAPTER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT USE.

AUDIO

PWR

Vehicle Radio

Cassette Adapter (Sold Separately)

Vehicle Dock

(Left Side)

AUDIO Jack

Figure 24

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Wireless Connection

If you cannot connect your SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle’s audio system, your Starmate ST5 contains an FM transmitter that will ‘broadcast’ its audio to your vehicle’s FM radio.

To use this you need to tune the ST5’s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that’s not being used in your area (If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with your ST5’s performance.) See

Figure 25

Tune through your vehicle radio’s FM channels to ﬁ nd an FM channel (between

88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area. Once you have 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 preset. Dock your Starmate ST5 and turn its power ON. Wait for the

Channel Update

ﬁ nish before pressing any buttons.

Vehicle

FM Antenna

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

disp

MEMO

band

SIRIUS Starmate ST5Vehicle Radio

Match Channels

Figure 25

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Press and hold the FM PRESETS button (see

Figure 26

). The FM PRESETS screen will appear, with FM1 highlighted. FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area (see

Figure 27

Press the Select button. The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see

Figure 28

left).

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the FM frequency that matches the channel that you preset on your vehicle radio in

Step 2

, then press the Select

button to select it (see

Figure 28

, right).

To listen to your SIRIUS radio, turn your SIRIUS radio ON, then turn your vehicle’s FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in

Step 2

, on page 44.

Channel

UP/DOWN

Buttons

SELECT

Button

FM P

RESETS

Button

Figure 26 Figure 27

Figure 28

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If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels, you may need to ﬁ nd channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Your Starmate ST5 can store up to 5 preset FM transmit channels (see

Figure 27

on page 45), so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city.

• To switch the FM transmit preset, press the FM P

RESETS button on the ST5

front panel, or the remote. (See pages 66 – 69)

If you’re not sure which FM channels are not broadcasting in your home or travel cities, you can also go to http://www.sirius.com/fmchannel and search for a suggested FM channel based on your zip code.

Tip

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Wireless Audio Connection Using the FM Extender Antenna

Your SIRIUS radio includes an FM Extender Antenna (FEA) that can maximize the audio quality of your SIRIUS radio when using a Wireless Connection. The FM Extender Antenna brings the FM signal transmitted from your SIRIUS radio into close proximity with your vehicle’s FM antenna to provide a strong FM signal for good reception (see

Figure 29

Because of the different kinds and locations of radio antennas found in different vehicles, SIRIUS suggests that the FM Extender Antenna be professionally installed in your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install the Extender Antenna, knowledge of your vehicle for locating its radio antenna, and routing the cable and connecting it to your SIRIUS radio. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installation service.

Vehicle Radio

Starmate ST5

FM Extender AntennaVehicle FM Antenna

Match Channels

Figure 29

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IMPORTANT NOTE

The FM Extender Antenna is placed inside your vehicle in close proximity to the vehicle’s FM antenna. In order for it to provide a strong FM signal for good reception, it

MUST be mounted in the correct location and orientation, as described in the following

sections. The correct mounting location and orientation is determined by the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna.

Warning and Safety Information

Safety Precautions

Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident and/or personal injury.

Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. SIRIUS is not responsible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the procedures in this guide.

Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.

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WARNING

Notice to drivers In California and Minnesota

A Note About The Installation Procedure

Before you permanently mount the FM Extender Antenna (FEA), you will ﬁ rst mount it using the included suction cup mounts to test the installation. Once you ﬁ nd an acceptable location, you will remove the suction cups and permanently adhere the FEA using its adhesive mounts.

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Step 1: Determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna

The key to properly installing the FEA in your vehicle is being able to determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna. The type and location of the FM antenna in your vehicle should be one of the following (see

Figure 30

, opposite):

A. Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood: A ﬁ xed or retractable aerial antenna

located on the front fender or hood of the vehicle.

B. Whip/aerial mounted in the A-pillar of car frame: A ﬁ xed or retractable aerial

antenna located in the A-pillar of the vehicle’s frame.

C. In-glass, in the rear windshield: Several lengths of wire in the rear windshield glass,

usually near the top of the window. There is a difference between the FM antenna and the rear window defroster wires found in many vehicles. The FM antenna wires have uneven spacing, breaks in the wires, and some of the wires do not run from edge-to-edge in the glass, while the rear window defroster wires have uniform spacing and all wires run from edge-to-edge in the glass.

D. Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof: A whip or aerial antenna mounted on the rear

part of the roof (often just above the rear windshield glass). The whip or aerial should be 7 inches or longer.

E. Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk: A ﬁ xed or retractable whip or aerial

antenna located on the rear fender or trunk of the vehicle.

F. Whip/aerial mounted on front part of roof: A whip or aerial antenna mounted on the front

part of the roof (often just above the front windshield glass). The whip or aerial should be 7 inches or longer.

G. In-glass, in the front windshield: One or more strands of wire in the front windshield,

usually near the top of the windshield.

H. In-glass, in a rear side window: Several strands of wires in a rear side window, often

found in SUVs, mini-vans and station wagons.

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A. B.

F. H.G.

Figure 30

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Step 2: Prepare the FEA for temporary installation

Attach the suction cups to the antenna portion of the FEA in the positions shown in

Figure 31

. The antenna portion of the FEA is the relatively thinner section of the cable in between the bead and the arrow that transmits the FM signal to your vehicle’s FM antenna.

Step 3: Use the suction cups to temporarily install the FEA according to your vehicle’s antenna type

On the next several pages you will ﬁ nd the FEA mounting location for your type of FM antenna (

A, B, C, etc.). Before attaching the FEA, clean the area where the suction

cups will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

Figure 31

ATTACH SUCTION CUPS AS SHOWN

ON BOTH ENDS OF THE THIN WIRE

THIS THINNER PORTION OF THE FEA IS

WHAT TRANSMITS THE FM SIGNAL TO

YOUR VEHICLE’S FM ANTENNA

DURING THE FINAL INSTALLATION USE THE CABLE

GUIDES TO HOLD THE CABLE IN POSITION UNTIL

IT REACHES THE INNER TRIM OR MOULDING

CONNECTS TO YOUR SIRIUS

VEHICLE DOCK’S ‘FM OUT’

CONNECTOR

ANTENNA

CABLE

BEADARROW

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For vehicles with A and B type FM antennas:

Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood Whip/aerial mounted in the A-pillar of car frame

Mount the FEA vertically on the front windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e. nearest to the antenna). See

Figure 32

. Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

Caution: In some states it may not be legal to put the FEA on the

windshield glass. In this case, the FEA should be mounted on the A-Pillar adjacent to the vehicle’s FM antenna.

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Alternate Mounting Location on Adjacent A-Pillar

Mount FEA at Edge of Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna

A. B.

Figure 32

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For vehicles with C and D type FM antennas:

In-glass, in the rear windshield Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof

Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the rear windshield (see

Figure 33

). For vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip. For vehicles with an in-glass antenna, the FEA should be directly over one of the FM antenna’s wires.

Note: Do not install the FEA over the defroster wires (see inset on

Figure 33

). Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

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FM ANTENNA

DEFROSTER WIRES

C. D.

Mount FEA on Rear Windshield

Figure 33

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For vehicles with an E type FM antenna:

Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk

Mount the FEA vertically on the rear windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e. nearest to the antenna). See

Figure 34

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Figure 34

Mount FEA at Edge

of Windshield Nearest

to Vehicle Antenna

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For vehicles with F or G type FM antennas:

Whip/aerial mounted on the front part of roof In-glass, in the front windshield

Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the front windshield or install it into the headliner of the vehicle just above the front windshield (see

Figure 35

). For vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip. For vehicles with an in-glass antenna, the FEA should be directly over the antenna wire itself. Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

Caution: In some states it may not be legal to put the FEA on the windshield,

glass, so the FEA should be installed into the headliner. Remove the suction cups and tuck the wire into the headliner, stretched taut and straight.

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Alternate Mounting Location Tucked Into Headliner

Mount FEA Along Top Edge of Windshield

F. G .

Figure 35

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For vehicles with an H type FM antenna:

In-glass, in a rear side window

Mount the FEA directly over the in-glass antenna wires. If the antenna wires are vertical, mount the FEA vertically on the glass; if the in-glass antenna wires are horizontal, mount the FEA horizontally on the glass. (See

Figure 36

.) Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab. The FEA wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut, and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view.

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Mount FEA Directly Over Antenna Wires

Figure 36

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Step 4: Temporarily plug the FEA into the Vehicle Dock’s FM OUT connector

See

Figure 37

Step 5: Tune your vehicle’s FM radio to a channel that’s not being used in your area

Use your vehicle radio’s

Tune

function (not the

Scan

function) to ﬁ nd an FM channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area. If you’re not sure which FM channels are not broadcasting in your home or travel cities, you can also go to

http://sirius.com/fmchannel and search for a

suggested FM channel based on your zip code.

• Once you have 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 preset.

Step 6: Set Your Starmate ST5’s FM transmitter to the same FM channel

a. Dock your Starmate ST5 and turn its power ON. Wait for the

Channel Update

to ﬁ nish before pressing any buttons.

b. Press and hold the FM Presets button (see

Figure 38,

opposite). The

FM P

RESETS screen will appear, with FM1 highlighted. FM1 is factory-set to

88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area (see

Figure 39

opposite).

FM OUT

ANT

FM OUT

Jack

Vehicle Dock

(Right Side)

Cable From

FM Extender Antenna

Figure 37

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c. Press the Select button. The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see

Figure 40

d. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the FM frequency that matches

the channel that you preset on your vehicle radio in

Step 5

, on page 58, then

press the Select button to select it (see

Figure 41

e. Turn your vehicle’s FM radio

ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in

Step 5

, on page 56. You should now hear the audio from your Starmate ST5

over your vehicle’s FM radio (see

Figure 42

MATCH CHANNELS

Figure 42

Channel

UP/DOWN

Buttons

SELECT

Button

FM PRESETS

Button

Figure 38 Figure 39

Figure 40 Figure 41

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Step 7: Optimize the placement of the FEA

Mute the volume of your Starmate ST5. The easiest way to do this is to use the M

UTE button on the remote control (see pages 66 – 69). You can also press the

ENU button on the ST5 unit, select SETTINGS, then select AUDIO LEVEL and turn the

volume down to zero. (See page 103.) Note, your SIRIUS radio is still

ON.

Turn up the volume of your vehicle’s FM radio. If you hear static or interference adjust the position of the FEA until the static or interference is eliminated or minimized (see

Figure 43

If the level of static or interference is still high, please select another FM channel by repeating

Steps 5 & 6

, on pages 58 – 59

Figure 43

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Step 8: Permanently install the FEA

OTE: IF YOU ARE MOUNTING THE FEA IN THE VEHICLE’S HEADLINER, SKIP THIS STEP.

When you are satisﬁ ed with the FEA’s mounting location, remove the suction cup mounts and peel the backing off the bead and arrow adhesive mounts. Clean the area where the FEA will be attached with the alcohol swab. Permanently adhere the FEA in the same position on the glass (or A-pillar), making certain the wire is taut and is as straight as possible (see

Figure 44

). If necessary, use the cable guides to hold the cable.

Figure 44

REMOVE

ADHESIVE BACKING

FROM ARROW

REMOVE

BOTH SUCTION CUPS

USE THE CABLE GUIDES TO HOLD THE CABLE

IN POSITION UNTIL IT REACHES

THE INNER TRIM OR MOULDING

REMOVE

ADHESIVE BACKING

FROM BEAD

THIS THINNER PORTION OF THE FEA

SHOULD BE TAUT WHEN THE FEA

IS PERMANENTLY ADHERED

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Step 9: Route and hide the cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock

Hide the FEA cable by properly routing it to your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock (see

Figure 45

). Use the cable guides to hold the cable in place until it reaches the inner trim or moulding at the edge of the window. Take advantage of any existing cable channel or wiring conduit and route the cable around the passenger compartment to the Vehicle Dock. Take care not pull the cable across sharp edges that could damage it, and keep it away from areas where it might entangle feet. Coil and secure any excess antenna cable in a location where it can be hidden and secured (such as under the carpet or ﬂ oor mat).

Plug the FEA cable into the Vehicle Dock’s FM O

UT connector (see

Figure 37

, on

page 58).

Figure 45

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Tips for Identifying the FM Antenna

Correctly identifying your vehicle’s FM antenna is a key to successfully installing the FEA. The preceding installation section already showed you the

different kinds of FM antennas found on vehicles. However, there are several types of antennas found on vehicles that you may at ﬁ rst believe to be the FM antenna but which in reality are not. Instead they may actually be GPS, OnStar

, cell phone,

factory-installed satellite radio antennas, or another type of antenna.

Please be aware of the following when identifying your vehicle’s FM antenna:

Puck-type antennas and shark-ﬁ n type antennas are

never the FM antenna.

Figure 46

shows several types of these antennas which should not be mistaken for an FM antenna. If you have located one of these types of antennas on your vehicle you can be certain that it’s not the FM antenna. Continue your search to ﬁ nd the actual FM antenna.

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Figure 46

Tip

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Greater confusion may arise with whip type antennas.

Figure 47

shows some whip type antennas which can be found on the front or rear of a vehicle’s roof, or on the rear windshield. Some of these antennas could be the FM antenna and some are not the FM antenna.

Antennas with a short 2-4 inch stubby whip or protrusion are

not FM antennas,

while antennas with a whip length of 7 inches or longer are likely to be the FM antenna. If your vehicle has a short stubby antenna, you should continue searching your vehicle’s FM antenna.

If after searching your vehicle you’re still uncertain as to where its FM antenna is located then SIRIUS recommends professional installation of the FM Extender Antenna. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installer.

If you don’t correctly identify your vehicle’s FM antenna, the installation of the FEA will result in poor performance and unsatisfactory results.

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Figure 47

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Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service

Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service. To subscribe, do the following:

Be sure that your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 is correctly installed, is properly docked in the Vehicle Dock, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal. Turn on the ST5. After the startup sequence, it will update the SIRIUS channel line-up (see

Figure 48

). Wait until the channel updates have completed before pressing any buttons. Once the channels have been updated, the ST5 will automatically tune to channel 184 and the display will change to

To Activate Call 1-888-539-

SIRIUS

(see

Figure 49

). You will not be able to listen to any other channels until you activate your SIRIUS subscription. To display your Starmate ST5’s SIRIUS ID (SID) number, tune to channel 0 by pressing the S

ELECT

button, then the 0 (zero) button, and then the S

ELECT button again (see

Figure 50

). The SID number is also available on your ST5’s packaging. Write the SID number down. Have your credit card handy and contact SIRIUS on the Internet at

home.sirius.com/. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at:

1-888-539-SIRIUS. When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service an alert will be displayed (see

Figure 51

). To continue, press any button on the front panel. You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and can tune to other channels!

Figure 48

Figure 49

Figure 50

Figure 51

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Controls

Starmate ST5 Front Panel

Figure 52

and the section following identify and describe your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s

buttons and controls.

Menu Button: Accesses Menu options to make setup and feature changes. Display (DISP) Button: Toggles the Default display screen between the normal

display mode and large text display mode (see page 76). Pressing and holding switches the display to the M

Y CHANNELS screen (see page 75).

Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names,

song titles, and sports teams. You can store up to 30 artist/song title combinations, including your favorite sports teams/cars and trafﬁ c channels. Pressing and hold- ing the M

EMO button will enter the recall mode, displaying the stored information.

432 6

Figure 52

Controls

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Controls

Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay. Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the

currently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of content saved in SIRIUS Replay.

Fast-Forward Button: Fast-forwards through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS

Replay.

Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen. When the Default

screen is displayed, a press-and-release of the S

ELECT button will display a prompt

to enter a channel number. Pressing and holding will return to the last channel played.

Power Button: Turns the ST5 ON and OFF. Channel Up/Down Buttons:

Navigate through channels and display screens, and

highlight items on the display.

Category < / > Buttons: Navigate through the Category List screens, which display

SIRIUS channel categories. Pressing and holding the buttons provides a shortcut for adjusting the display’s brightness without having to enter the Menu Options (see page 96).

Preset Number Buttons (0 – 9): Set and select preset channels. Also used to

directly tune channels by entering the channel number.

BAND Button: Pressing and releasing this button switches between preset banks

A, B, and C, which hold 10 presets each for a total of 30. Pressing and holding this button switches to the M

Y PRESETS category, which lets you see what artists and

songs are playing on each of your stored presets.

Jump Button: Quickly switches between the current channel and a favorite (or

frequently-accessed) channel.

FM Presets Button: Selects between different preset frequencies used by the

built-in wireless FM transmitter.

LCD Display Screen: Provides information about the ST5’s operation, the

program that is playing and other programming that is available.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

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Controls

Starmate ST5 Remote Control Buttons

Figure 53

and the section following identify the buttons of your ST5’s remote control.

Power Button: Turns the ST5 ON and OFF. Category < / > Buttons: Navigate through the Category List screens, which display

SIRIUS channel categories. Pressing and holding the buttons provides a shortcut for adjusting the display’s brightness without having to enter the Menu Options (see page 96).

MUTE Button: Mutes the audio. When the ST5 is muted an icon appears in the

lower-left corner of the display, replacing the Band/Preset Bank Number indicator.

14 13

2 3

4 5

Figure 53

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Controls

Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigate through channels and display screens, and

highlight items on the display.

Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay. Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the

currently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of content saved in SIRIUS Replay.

Fast-Forward Button: Fast-forwards through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay. Volume +/– Buttons: Adjusts the audio volume up & down. Number Buttons (0 – 9): Set and select preset channels. Also used to directly tune

channels by entering the channel number.

Jump Button: Quickly switches between the current channel and a favorite (or

frequently-accessed) channel.

DISP (Display) Button: Toggles the Default display screen between the normal

display mode and large text display mode (see page 76). Pressing and holding switches the display to the M

Y CHANNELS screen (see page 75).

Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names, song

titles, and sports teams. You can store up to 30 artist/song title combinations, including your favorite sports teams/cars and trafﬁ c channels. Pressing and hold- ing the M

EMO button will enter the recall mode, displaying the stored information.

BAND Button: Pressing and releasing switches between the ﬁ ve preset banks (A,

B, C), which hold ten presets each. Pressing and holding this button switches to the M

Y PRESETS category, which lets you see what artists and songs are playing on

each of your stored presets.

MENU Button: Accesses Menu options to make setup and feature changes. FM Presets Button: Selects between preset FM frequencies used for the ST5’s

built-in wireless transmitter.

Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen. When the Default

Screen is displayed, a press-and-release of the Select button will display a prompt to enter a channel number. Pressing and holding will return to the last channel played.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

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Controls

Remote Control Battery Installation

To install the remote control battery, turn the remote control over and locate the battery cover near the bottom edge. Open the battery compartment and place the battery in the compartment with the

side of the battery facing up. Replace the battery cover on the

remote control. See

Figure 54

Insert Battery

“+” Side Up

Remove

Cover

Figure 54

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Controls

Vehicle Dock Reference Guide

Figure 55

and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors

of the vehicle dock.

Power (PWR) Connector: Power connection for the supplied cigarette lighter

adapter (see page 37).

Audio Out (AUDIO) Connector: Audio output for directly connecting to your

vehicle’s audio system (see pages 41 & 43).

Docking Rails: Fit-into slots in the back of the ST5 to secure it while it is docked

(see page 40).

FM OUT Connector: FM output for use with the optional FM Direct Adapter

(see page 42).

Antenna (ANT) Connector: Connection for the supplied magnetic antenna

(see page 36).

AUDIO

PWR

FM OUT

ANT

1 2 433 5

Figure 55

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Operation

Display Screen Information

Your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s 5-line LCD display screen provides information about the operation of the radio, such as the currently-tuned channel, song or show being played, artist name, time and other information. This screen is referred to as the

Default

screen

in this manual.

Figure 56

identiﬁ es the information displayed on the Default screen when

listening to a typical broadcast.

Whenever you power your ST5

ON, the previously-selected channel will automatically

begin playing, and the currently-playing artist name and song title will be displayed.

3-Digit Channel Number

Channel Name

Band/Preset Bank Number

8-Character

Cate

ory Name

Clock

Auto Sizing/Scrolling Artist Name

Auto Sizing/Scrolling Song Title

SIRIUS Signal Strength Meter

Figure 56

Operation

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Operation

Changing Channels and Categories

Pressing the Channel UP or DOWN button will immediately tune to the next or previous subscribed channel.

Pressing the Category < or > button once will display a list of the subscribed channels in the current category, highlighting the currently-tuned channel (see

Figure 57

). This

is the

Category List

mode.

Pressing the Category < or > button again will display a listing of the previous or next channel category.

If you repeatedly press the D

ISP button while in the Category List mode, the display will

sequence between listings of currently-playing artist names, song titles, and back to channel names within the current category (see

Figure 58

Figure 57

Figure 58

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Operation

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight a channel within a category and press the Select button to tune to the highlighted channel. When you tune to a new channel, the display will revert to the Default screen for the new channel.

To exit the Category List mode without changing to a different channel, press-and-hold the D

ISP button for at least 1 second until the Default screen is displayed.

My Channels Category

The ﬁ rst category displayed in the Category List mode is a My Channels category (see

Figure 59

) that will show all of the channels contained in your SIRIUS subscription plan. The category heading bar will show the total number of channels your Starmate ST5 is subscribed to.

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight a channel and press the Select button to listen to the highlighted channel.

Channels that have been locked using the Parental Control feature (see page 104) will be displayed with a padlock icon next to the channel name.

If you try to tune to an unsubscribed channel the ST5 will display a “Channel Unsubscribed” message.

The ST5 will not display channel information for any unsubscribed or locked channels.

The Memory and Song Seek functions (see page 77) will only occur on subscribed channels.

All of the Category List screens and Channel List screens (see page 73) will only display subscribed channels that have not been locked using Parental Control.

For information about your SIRIUS subscription, go to

home.sirius.com.

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Number of Subscribed Channels

Categories

, on page 73). Press and hold the Number button in which you wish to store your favorite channel for 1½ seconds until you hear a beep. The screen will conﬁ rm that the channel has been stored (

Figure 63

), and the band and preset number will then be displayed in

the lower-right corner of the display screen.

NOTE: IF THE NUMBER BUTTON ALREADY HAS A PRESET CHANNEL STORED IN IT, THE PRESET WILL BE

REPLACED BY THE NEWLY-STORED CHANNEL.

Figure 63

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Operation

Recalling Channel Presets

The 10 presets in the active bank (A, B, or C) can be selected by pressing the 0 – 9 buttons.

Press the B

AND button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is

shown in the lower-right corner of the default display screen. The ST5 will tune to the last-tuned preset in the selected bank. Press the desired preset button 0 – 9 to tune to a different preset in the bank. The channel will change and the display will revert to the Default screen for the new channel, with the preset bank and number shown in the lower-right corner.

Pressing and holding the B

AND button displays the MY PRESETS screen (see below).

My Presets Screen

You can use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to quickly see what’s playing on all of your presets:

Press and hold the B

AND button to activate the MY PRESETS screen (see

Figure 64

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the presets. When the preset you want to listen-to is highlighted, press the Select button to listen to it.Pressing the Channel UP/DOWN buttons will cycle through all of the stored presets by preset bank and number (for example, A1, A2...B1, B2...C1, C2...). Pressing the Channel UP/DOWN buttons after the last stored preset is displayed will return back to the ﬁ rst stored preset.

Figure 64

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Operation

While the MY PRESETS screen is active, pressing the DISP button will cycle the channel information on the screen between channel names, artist names, composer names (if available) and song title (see

Figure 65

To exit the M

Y PRESETS screen and return to Default display screen, press and hold the

AND button for 1½ seconds.

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

This feature allows you to capture and store information in the ST5’s memory about the currently tuned programming — artist, song, or sports team/NASCAR car. The ST5 then continuously searches all subscribed SIRIUS channels and alerts you when a program currently being played matches one stored in memory (see

Figure 66

). A total

of 30 artists and songs, plus one sports team/car may be stored in memory.

Figure 66

Figure 65

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Operation

If you have saved a sports team or car in memory, when you initially power your ST5 on you will be alerted if your sports team/car are playing/racing in a game/race being broadcast. Also, you will be alerted should your team/car begin playing/racing while you’re listening to your Starmate ST5.

Storing Artist Names, Song Titles, and Sports Teams to Memory

If you are listening to a song, entertainment channel, or a sports team, and wish to save the artist, song, or sports team selection to memory for future S-Seek alerts, do the following:

1. For Artist Names or Song Titles: If the currently-tuned channel is a music or

entertainment channel, momentarily press and release the M

EMO button. The ST5

will display a menu to choose to store either the artist name or the song title (see

Figure 67

If either the artist name or song title is not available to save, the choice will be

displayed as unavailable (see

Figure 68

Figure 67

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Operation

Using the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, choose STORE ARTIST or STORE SONG (when

available) and press the Select button to save the selection to memory. If both the artist and song are available to save, you will be prompted again to save whichever one you haven’t yet saved (see

Figure 69

2. For Sports Teams: If the currently-tuned channel is a sports broadcast, momen-

tarily press and release the M

EMO button. The ST5 will display a menu to choose

which sports team or NASCAR car should be saved to memory (see

Figure 70

If any of the teams/cars is not available to save, that team/car will be displayed as

unavailable (see

Figure 71

Figure 69

Figure 70

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Operation

Using the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, choose the desired sports team (when

available) and press the Select button to save the current selection to memory.

3. To ensure that no duplicate entries are stored in memory, the ST5 will check the stored memory list to ensure that the alert about to be stored is not already stored in memory. If a duplicate entry is found, an U

NABLE TO STORE screen will be displayed

for 1 second. The screen will then revert to the last active display mode.

4. If the new alert was successfully stored in memory, an A

RTIST/SONG STORED pop-up

screen followed by an X U

SED/Y EMPTY screen will be displayed for 1 and 2 seconds

respectively. X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage (see

Figure 72

5. If all of the memory spaces are full when you press the M

EMO button, a MEMORY FULL

screen will be displayed for 1 second (see

Figure 73

The ST5 will then display a R

EPLACE - CANCEL screen, which will allow you to choose

whether to replace an existing alert stored in memory, or to cancel storing the alert to memory (see

Figure 74

, opposite).

Figure 72

Figure 73

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Operation

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to choose whether to replace an existing alert

or cancel saving the alert to memory. If you cancel saving the alert, the radio will revert to the last active display mode. If you have chosen to replace an existing alert, a listing of all the alerts stored in memory will be displayed (see

Figure 75).

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the alert that you would like

to overwrite and press the Select button to store the new alert. If the new alert was successfully saved in memory, an A

RTIST/SONG STORED pop-up screen

followed by an X U

SED/Y EMPTY screen will be displayed for 1 and 2 seconds

respectively (see

Figure 76

X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the total number of

memory listings still available for storage. The screen will then revert to the last active display mode.

Figure 74

Figure 75

Figure 76

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Operation

Viewing Stored Alerts Stored in Memory

To view all the alerts you have saved to memory, press and hold the MEMO button for 1½ seconds to enter the S-Seek mode. The alerts stored in memory will be displayed oneat-a-time in page format (see

Figure 77

). Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the listings. This function allows you to review previously stored program information.

To Activate, Cancel or Delete an Alert:

Press and hold the MEMO button for 1½ seconds to enter the S-Seek mode, then use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to find the alert which you wish to activate, cancel or delete. Press the Select button. The M

EMORY RECALL screen will appear (see

Figure 78

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the option you want for that particular alert, and press the Select button. If you select D

ELETE, a DELETE

ONFIRMATION screen will appear. To permanently delete the alert from the memory

list, highlight and select Y

ES.

Figure 77

Figure 78

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Operation

• An ARTIST DELETED pop-up screen followed by an X USED/Y EMPTY screen will be

displayed for 1 and 2 seconds respectively (see

Figure 79

) X is the total number of listings saved in memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage. The screen will then revert to the last active display mode.

When the S-Seek option is enabled, whenever the ST5 is turned on, it automatically searches the incoming channels to determine if a match exists with the program information stored in the S-Seek memory. If one or more matches are found, a pop-up screen momentarily appears for 2 seconds and displays S-S

EEK ALERT (see

Figure 80

You will also hear an audible beep tone, indicating that a match was found.

Figure 79

Figure 80

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Operation

The ST5 then displays the SIRIUS SEEK LIST screen, which displays a list of the current matches (see

Figure 81

). No alert is provided for the currently-tuned channel.

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the artist, song, or sports event that you wish to listen to, and then press the Select button to tune to it. If you don’t make a selection within 10 seconds, the ST5 will revert to the last active display mode. Note that the currently-tuned channel will continue to play until you make a new selection from the S-S

EEK list.

Figure 81

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Operation

Jump Button

Your Starmate ST5 has a special preset button called the

Jump

button that lets you quickly tune to a channel that you want to access frequently, such as a trafﬁ c channel or a sports channel. Pressing the Jump button ‘jumps’ to the speciﬁ c channel you have programmed into the Jump button; pressing the Jump button again ‘jumps’ back to your original channel. (Refer to

Jump Settings

, on page 100 for instructions for conﬁ guring

the Jump button.)

Trafﬁ c channel: If you have set the Jump button to the TRAFFIC option, pressing it

will immediately begin a search for the trafﬁ c report of the speciﬁ c city you have designated. The Jump icon will be displayed in the lower right corner of the display screen to indicate that a Jump search is active (see

Figure 82

The search process may take up to 4 minutes until the ST5 ﬁ nds the city’s trafﬁ c report. Once the trafﬁ c report is found the ST5 will automatically tune to the trafﬁ c report channel (see

Figure 83

Figure 82

Figure 83

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Operation

Pressing the Jump button again while the ST5 is actively searching for a trafﬁ c report will cancel the search.

Pressing the Jump button after the ST5 has tuned to the trafﬁ c report channel will return you to the previous channel.

Other channel: If you’ve set the Jump button to the JUMPSET option, pressing the Jump

button will immediately tune to the channel you preset into the J

UMPSET. The Jump icon

will be displayed in the lower right corner of the display screen to indicate that the Jump preset channel is currently tuned (see

Figure 84

Pressing the Jump button again will return to the previous channel.

NOTE: THE CHANNEL PRESET FOR THE JUMP BUTTON REMAINS THE SAME REGARDLESS OF WHICH

PRESET MEMORY BANK IS CURRENTLY SELECTED.

Figure 84

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Operation

SIRIUS Replay

Your Starmate ST5 automatically stores the audio of the channel you’re listening to for later playback. Approximately 30 to 60 minutes of audio (depending upon the channel to which you are tuned) is stored. As soon as you tune to a channel, the ST5 automatically begins storing the audio, enabling you to rewind at any time to replay the audio again.

Pause/Play Button : Places the ST5 in the SIRIUS Replay pause mode, which mutes

the audio. The ST5 will then display a P

AUSED message for two seconds to conﬁ rm that it

has entered the SIRIUS Replay mode (see

Figure 85

To listen to the audio that was stored, press the Pause/Play button again and the ST5 will begin to play back the audio stored in the SIRIUS Replay memory from the point where you pressed the Pause/Play button. During SIRIUS Replay playback, the ST5 continues to store the channel’s live audio.

Pressing-and-holding the Pause/Play button changes the display to a listing of the artist’s names in the stored audio (see

Figure 86

, left), listed from the most recent

to the oldest, beginning with an entry called “<<Live>>”. (Pressing the D

ISP button will

toggle the display between the artist name list and the song/program title list. See

Figure 86

, right.)

•

Figure 86

Figure 85

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Operation

Select an item from the list and the playback will commence from that point in the stored audio. If you select “<<Live>>” the ST5 will exit the SIRIUS Replay mode and resume playing the live broadcast.

NOTE: IF YOU TUNE THE ST5 TO ANOTHER CHANNEL WHILE IN THE SIRIUS REPLAY MODE, THE SIRIUS REPLAY MODE IS EXITED, ALL THE AUDIO STORED IN THE SIRIUS REPLAY MEMORY IS ERASED,

AND THE NEWLY-TUNED CHANNEL BEGINS TO PLAY. ALSO NOTE THAT TUNING TO ANOTHER CHANNEL MAY OCCUR AUTOMATICALLY IF ANOTHER FEATURE OF THE ST5 HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED TO DO SO.

Fast-Forward Button

: The Fast-Forward button moves you forward through the

stored audio.

Pressing-and-releasing the Fast-Forward button forwards to the start of the next song or program in the stored audio and playback automatically begins from there. Repeatedly pressing and releasing the Fast-Forward button continues to move forward in the stored audio to the starts of each song or program until the end of the stored audio is reached. When you reach the end of the stored audio you will hear a beep (if the Conﬁ rmation Tone option is enabled, see page 101), the ST5 will exit the SIRIUS Replay mode and resume playing the live broadcast.

Pressing-and-holding the Fast-Forward button for one second advances the playback forward in 10 second intervals, which increases to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the Fast-Forward button remains pressed. Playback begins immediately when you release the button. When you reach the end of the stored audio you will hear a beep, the SIRIUS Replay mode will be exited, and the ST5 will resume playing the live broadcast.

Rewind Button : The Rewind button moves you backwards through the stored audio.

Pressing-and-releasing the Rewind button rewinds to the start of the current song or program in the stored audio, and playback automatically begins. Repeatedly pressing and releasing the Rewind button continues to move backwards in the stored audio to the start of each previous song or program until the beginning of the stored audio is reached. If you reach the beginning of the stored audio you will hear a beep (if the Conﬁ rmation Tone option is enabled, see page 101) and playback will automatically begin.

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Operation

Pressing-and-holding the Rewind button for one second rewinds playback in 10 second intervals, which increase to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the Rewind button remains pressed. Playback begins immediately when you release the button. If you reach the beginning of the stored audio while rewinding, you will hear a beep and playback will automatically begin.

NOTE: DEPENDING UPON WHERE IN A PARTICULAR BROADCAST THE CHANNEL WAS SELECTED, THE START

OF A SONG OR PROGRAM MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN SIRIUS REPLAY MEMORY. IF THIS OCCURS, THE PLAYBACK WILL START FROM WHERE THE AUDIO BEGAN TO BE STORED.

Using SIRIUS Replay

When the SIRIUS Replay mode is active, status information is shown at the bottom of the display screen (see

Figure 87

The Progress Bar shows how much of the SIRIUS Replay memory has been used and how much remains. A diamond-shaped Play Position indicator is superimposed over the Progress Bar, providing a visual indicator of the current playback position in the SIRIUS Replay memory. Icons displayed at the bottom left of the screen indicate the current SIRIUS Replay mode:

Pause mode: The ST5 is paused and muted.

Play mode: You are listening to stored audio in the SIRIUS Replay playback mode.

Fast-Forward mode: You are fast-forwarding through the stored SIRIUS Replay audio.

Rewind mode: You are rewinding through the stored SIRIUS Replay audio.

•

SIRIUS Replay

Mode Indicator

SIRIUS Replay Play Position Indicator

SIRIUS Replay

Progress Bar

SIRIUS Replay Time Position

Figure 87

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Operation

The Progress Bar is a visual indicator of the status of the SIRIUS Replay memory (see

Figure 88

). As the memory ﬁ lls, Progress Bar begins to ﬁ ll from the right side providing a visual indication of how much of the SIRIUS Replay memory is ﬁ lled. The end of the bar indicates the end of the stored audio, where the live broadcast begins. When all available memory has been used, the bar will be completely ﬁ lled.

The Play Position indicator shows your current listening position in the stored audio. When you press the Pause/Play button to begin playback of the stored audio, this indicator will begin to move to the left showing the progression of the playback through the SIRIUS Replay memory — provided that the memory is not full (see

Figure 89

If you press the Pause/Play button to stop the playback, the play position indicator will stop moving and continue to provide a visual indication of your current position in the SIRIUS Replay memory.

Progress Bar Showing Amount of Memory Filled

End of Stored Audio

Beginning of Broadcast

Figure 88

Play Position Indicator

Figure 89

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Operation

The portion of the Progress Bar to the right of the Play Position indicator shows how much you can rewind in the SIRIUS Replay memory, while the ﬁ lled portion to the left of the Play Position Indicator shows how much you can fast-forward in the memory.

While you are in the playback mode, the ST5 continues to store the audio from the channel. Obviously, you will be unable to “catch up” to the live broadcast during playback, as new audio is being stored at the same rate at which you are playing-back the stored audio. You can use the F

AST-FORWARD button to skip ahead or exit the SIRIUS Replay

mode, and begin listening to the live broadcast again.

When the SIRIUS Replay memory is 10 seconds from becoming full you will hear two beeps (if the Conﬁ rmation Tone option is enabled, see page 103). When the memory is full, the ST5 will automatically begin to play the SIRIUS Replay memory contents from the beginning, and will continue to store the channel audio, overwriting the oldest portion of the audio previously stored. When the memory is full, you will be unable to rewind through the stored audio.

If you have partially played-back the stored audio, and have paused the radio again, the Play Position indicator will begin to move right when the SIRIUS Replay memory becomes full, as it begins overwriting the oldest portion of the audio previously stored. When the Play Position indicator reaches the rightmost position, indicating that the memory is full, the ST5 will automatically begin to play the SIRIUS Replay memory contents from the beginning.

The SIRIUS Replay Time Position shows the exact amount of time the Play Position indicator is behind the live broadcast, expressed as Hours:Minutes:Seconds, and displayed as a negative number (see

Figure 90

). For example, if -00:20:03 is displayed,

the Play Position indicator is 20 minutes and 3 seconds behind the live broadcast.

SIRIUS Replay Time Position

Figure 90

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Operation

FM Presets Button

If you are using a wireless connection between your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle’s audio system (see page 44), the FM Presets button makes it easy for you to select between the ﬁ ve different FM transmitter preset frequencies. It also makes it easy for you to select new FM transmitter preset frequencies without having to go through the Menu Options (see page 96).

If the FM transmitter is set to OFF when you press the FM Presets button, the FM T

RANS-

MITTER ON screen will be displayed (see

Figure 91

). Select YES to turn the transmitter ON.

After you select Y

ES, the FM PRESETS list will be displayed (see

Figure 92

, left). If you haven’t set any of the FM preset frequencies, FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz; FM2 – FM5 will be E

MPTY.

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the preset you wish to change, and press the Select button to choose the preset. The FM frequency screen will appear (see

Figure 92

, right).

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the frequency you wish to select for the preset and press the Select button. The FM frequency will then be stored in the preset. To select that preset and exit, press the M

ENU button.

Figure 91

Figure 92

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Operation

If you frequently travel to different areas, you can set the ﬁ ve FM presets to frequencies that are not being used by broadcasters in those areas.

NOTE: YOU CAN DISPLAY THE FM PRESET LIST AT ANY TIME BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE FM PRESETS BUTTON.

If the FM transmitter is already set to ON when you press the FM Presets button, the F

REQUENCY screen will be displayed for 3 seconds showing the currently-selected FM

frequency and preset (see

Figure 93

Pressing the FM Presets button again while the F

REQUENCY screen is displayed will change

to the next FM preset frequency.

Figure 93

Tip

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Menu Options

Menu Options allows you to set and/or change the various features and settings of your SIRIUS Starmate ST5. Press and release the M

ENU button to display the MENU OPTIONS

(see

Figure 94

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight selections in the menu lists and press the Select button to select them. To exit a menu, press the M

ENU button. If you don’t

make a selection within 10 seconds the ST5 will exit the M

ENU OPTIONS screen and revert

to the last active display mode. You can exit any Menu Options screen by pressing the M

ENU button.

Sirius ID

This displays your ST5’s 12-digit SIRIUS ID (SID) number (see

Figure 95

The SID is unique to each SIRIUS radio, and is required to activate your SIRIUS service. We recommend that you write this number in the space provided near the end of this user guide. No adjustments are allowed in this mode.

Menu Options

Figure 94

Figure 95

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Menu Options

FM Transmitter

The FM TRANSMITTER menu option allows you to enable or disable the ST5’s built-in FM transmitter, and select up to 5 different preset FM transmitter frequencies (see

Figure 96

FM PRESETS

You can set up to 5 preset FM transmitter frequencies:

On the FM T

RANSMITTER screen (

Figure 96

), highlight and select FM PRESETS.

The FM P

RESETS screen will appear (see

Figure 97

, left). Note: You may also enter

this list by pressing and holding the FM Transmitter button.

Highlight the FM preset you wish to set (or change) and press the Select button. A list of FM frequencies will be displayed, beginning with the currently selected FM frequency for the preset (see

Figure 97

, right) Use your vehicle’s FM radio to locate FM frequencies that aren’t being used by local broadcasters, and where there is no interference from adjacent FM stations. These are the frequencies you should added to the FM P

RESETS list.

Highlight the frequency you wish to select for the preset and press the Select button. The FM frequency will then be stored in the preset. (If you do not want a frequency for the preset, choose E

MPTY from the menu.)

Figure 96

Figure 97

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Menu Options

Select FM frequencies for other presets using the same steps. To exit the FM P

RESETS menu, press the MENU button.

FM ON/OFF

To turn the ST5’s FM transmitter ON or OFF, highlight and select FM ON/OFF on the FM T

RANSMITTER screen (see

Figure 96

, on page 97). The FM ON/OFF screen will appear

(see

Figure 98

To turn the FM transmitter ON, highlight and select FM O

N; to turn the FM transmitter

OFF, highlight and select FM O

FF.

Settings

The SETTINGS menu lets you access the DISPLAY OPTIONS, JUMP SETTINGS, MEMORY OPTIONS, AUDIO LEVEL, CONFIRMATION TONE and PARENTAL CONTROL menu options (see

Figure 99

Figure 98

Figure 99

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Menu Options

Display Options

You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the ST5’s LCD display screen to improve its visibility in different lighting conditions (see

Figure 100

BRIGHTNESS adjusts the overall intensity of the LCD display to help with viewing in different lighting conditions. C

ONTRAST adjusts the relationship between the background and the

text on the LCD display.

Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the brightness and contrast. The bar graphs will indicate the change (see

Figure 101

NOTE: YOU CAN CHANGE THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS WITHOUT ENTERING THE MENU SYSTEM BY PRESSING

AND HOLDING THE CATEGORY < AND > BUTTONS (SEE PAGES 66 – 68).

Figure 100

Figure 101

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Menu Options

100

Jump Settings

JUMP SETTINGS controls the actions of the Jump button (see

Figure 102

). You can also

access the J

UMP SETTINGS screen by pressing and holding the Jump button.

Two Jump setting options are available, T

RAFFIC and JUMP SET. The Jump icon indicates the

currently-selected option.

The T

RAFFIC option sets the Jump button to provide a trafﬁ c report for a selected city,

while the J

UMPSET option assigns any channel to the Jump button.

TRAFFIC

Highlight and select the TRAFFIC option. The TRAFFIC MARKET screen will appear (see

Figure 103

). Highlight and select the desired city.

If the ST5 has not yet updated the city list it will display a message indicating that the city list is updating (see

Figure 104

). Wait 10 minutes and then try again.

Figure 103

Figure 104

Figure 102

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