Sirius Satellite Radio SDST5V1 User Manual

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Starmate 5 Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Remote Control Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . 13

Vehicle Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Choose a Location for Your

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount 18
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount

Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and PowerConnect Power

Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Step 6: Connect the Audio. . . . . . . . . . . 42

Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using Your Starmate 5 . . . . . . . . 59

The Main Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

My Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Listening to Satellite Radio. . . . . . . . . . 65

FM Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Pause & Replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

S-Seek™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Where Else Can You Use Your

Starmate 5? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Configuring Your Starmate 5 . . . 85

Sirius ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Find Available FM Channels in Your

Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Set and Select an FM Channel . . . . . . . 93

Jump Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Memory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Confirmation Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Time Based Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . 115

Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . 118

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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4

Introduction

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Introduction

Features

Congratulations, on your purchase of the Starmate 5!

The Starmate 5 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:

• Easy to read, wide-screen display: View artist name, song title, and channel
information on an easy to read, wide-screen display.

• Improved audio connection options: Use either the included Aux In Cable,
or the new PowerConnect FM Transmitter to listen to the audio through
your vehicle’s stereo system.

• Pause and Replay: Pause, rewind and replay up to 44 minutes of live radio.

• S-Seek™ Alert: Don’t miss your favorite artists, songs and sports team/

driver when they’re on live radio.

• A La Carte programming capability: Make individual channel selection.

• Real-time program guide: Find out what else is playing on other channels

without having to change the channel you are on.

• One-Touch Jump™: Directly access traffic and weather of the 20 most
congested cities, or access a favorite channel.

• Favorite channel presets: Save and enjoy fast access to up to 30 of your
favorite channels.

• FM preset button: Store and quickly access FM channels that give you the
best audio reception when using PowerConnect.

• Parental controls: Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content.

Please read the entire User Guide before using your Starmate 5!

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Safety and Care Information

IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid
injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown,
repair, or other causes.

• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F,
or above 60°C or below -20°C).

• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not
touch the device with wet hands.

• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.

• Do not store in dusty areas.

• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use

liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on device.

• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.

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

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Introduction

WARNING!

• Opening the case may result in electric shock.

• If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area

with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water.
If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush the eyes
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care. If the liquid
crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water, and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.

• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter all the way into
the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.

• If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option, it is
advisable not to insert a multi-outlet adapter into the same vehicle
cigarette lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other
devices. Some multi-outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature
from working properly.

• When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the road
and hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury, death, and/
or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.

• Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not be
performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before
beginning installation.

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

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

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What’s in the Box?

Starmate 5 Radio

Aux In Cable

PowerConnect

Power Adapter

Remote Control

Magnetic Mount Antenna

and Rubber Tail

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

Dash Mount

Screws

Antenna & Dash Mount

Alcohol Preparation Pads

Vent Mount

and Extended

Vent Clamps

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Introduction

Starmate 5 Functions

FM
Button

Press to
access
and cycle
through
FM
presets.

Menu Button

Access
advanced
features and
configuration
options;
also when in
configuration
options, press
and hold to
return to
main display
screen.

Display Button

Customize the
way you view
content on the
display.

Memo Button

Press and
release to save
artists and
songs. Press and
hold to display
stored artists
and songs.

Pause and Replay
Buttons

Pause, rewind,
and replay up to
44 minutes of live
radio

.

Left and
Right Buttons

Press and release to
search for channels
by category. Press
and hold to adjust
display’s brightness.

Power Button

Turn radio on and off.

Select Button

Press to confirm
selection of
highlighted items in
a menu or list; also
when not in a menu
or list, press first
before entering the
channel number, to
directly tune to a
channel. Press and
hold to go back to the
previous channel.

Jump Button

Directly access traffic
and weather of the 20
most congested cities;
or access a favorite
channel.

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Band Button

Press and release
to switch between
the favorite channel
preset banks. Press

and hold to view My
Presets category.

Number Buttons

Select your favorite
channels; also enter
a channel number.

Up and Down Buttons

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

Remote Control Functions

Power Button

Turn radio on and off.

Select Button

Press to confirm selection
of highlighted items in a
menu or list; also when not
in a menu or list, press first
before entering the channel
number, to directly tune to
a channel. Press and hold
to go back to the previous
channel.

Pause and Replay Buttons

Pause, rewind, and replay
up to 44 minutes of live
radio.

Menu Button

Access advanced features
and configuration options.
Press and hold to return to
main display screen when in
configuration options.

Band Button

Press and release to switch
between the favorite
channel preset banks. Press
and hold to view My Presets
category.

Number Buttons

Select your favorite
channels; also enter a
channel number.

Display Button

Customize the way you
view content on the display.

Mute Button

Silence live radio and
replayed content.

Left and Right Buttons

Press and release to search
for channels by category.
Press and hold to adjust
display’s brightness.

Up and Down Buttons

Press to preview and tune
channels through the
channel lineup; also scroll

through lists and highlight
menu options.

FM Presets Button

Press to access and
cycle through FM
presets.

+ and – Buttons

Increase or decrease the
audio level.

Memo Button

Press and release to save
artists and songs. Press
and hold to display stored
artists and songs.

Jump Button

Directly access traffic and
weather of the 20 most
congested cities; or access
a favorite channel.

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Introduction

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

Color-Coded Connections

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

PWR

FM

Front View

AUDIO

ANT

PWR (Red)
Connection for
PowerConnect
Power Adapter.

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FM (Blue)

Connection for
optional FM
Direct Adapter
(sold separately).

Docking Rails

Fits into slots on

the rear of the

Starmate 5 to

secure the radio.

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

ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.

Insert Battery

Remove

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.

Cover

“+” Side Up

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Vehicle Installation

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Vehicle Installation

Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio

When installing the Starmate 5 in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not
block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct any air bags. The location
should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should
not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of
the display screen.

Several examples of the Starmate 5 mounted in a vehicle are shown: A is the on
dash method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent
Mount.

Option 1 Option 2

A.

A.

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Option 3

A.

jump

Option 4 Option 5

B.

B.

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Vehicle Installation

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Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount

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

Installing the Dash Mount:

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

1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure

there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
and Starmate 5 when installed.

2 Set the orientation of the Dash

Mount before adhering it. Loosen
the knob and adjust the adhesive
foot for the location you selected
in “Step 1: Choose a Location for
Your Radio” on page 16:

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

•Option 2 should be oriented as II.

3 Attach the Dash Mount to the

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.

II

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4 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry

thoroughly.

5 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position,

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

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

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

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

Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting

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

Plate

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Vehicle Installation

Extended Vent Clamps

Slide Short Vent Clamps Out

Remove End Cap

Installing the Vent Mount:

1 Locate a vent with horizontal

louvers sturdy enough to hold your
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio.

2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle

are recessed, you may need to use
the longer vent clamps with the Vent
Mount. If so, Remove the shorter vent
clamps and install the longer ones into
the Vent Mount. Be sure to observe the
orientation of the vent clamps as shown.

Short Vent

Clamps

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Slide Extended Vent Clamps In Replace End Cap

3 Attach the Vent Mount to the

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
using the provided screws.

4 Push the Vent Mount onto the

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

5 Rest the foot against the

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

1 2 3

Dash

HOOKED

Vent

TILT

ADJUSTMENT

HOLES

Dash

Vent

PUSH

Dash

Vent

Louver

FOOT

To remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent. Then lift up until
disengaged from the rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mount.

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Vehicle Installation

Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna

The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any
metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle.

To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna:

1 Choose the best location for your antenna considering

your own personal situation. Pay particular attention to
any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and
how frequently you may use them.

Magnet

Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna

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

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SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof

as shown.

Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading

edge of the trunk as shown.

Pickup Truck: We recommend

mounting the antenna above the front
windshield as shown.

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2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna

and press the antenna cable into the
Rubber Tail. The Rubber Tail will help

Magnetic Mount Antenna

(Upside-Down)

to position the antenna the correct
distance from the edge of the roof or
trunk lid.

3 Clean the surface of the selected

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

4 Follow the Tips and Cautions shown

on the next several pages, and place

Protective

Material

Rubber
Antenna
Tail

Antenna Cable

Strain
Relief

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

5 Continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Tail for another 30

seconds. At room temperature (68° F), maximum adhesion usually
occurs within 72 hours. During this period, avoid car washes and other
contact with the antenna and the Rubber Tail.

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

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3”

Vehicle Installation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vehicle Installation

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

TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to
accommodate open doors or trunk lids. Use things typically found around
the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables in areas so that hinges do
not pinch the cable with the door. Hide any excess cable in the trim.

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Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable

Before you begin routing the antenna cable, read these general instructions
for how to route and hide the antenna cable. Then route your antenna cable
according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle.

Use a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card,

a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to lift the

Feed cable under
rubber moulding
around window

rubber window moulding

Tuck the cable under the

moulding around the window

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Route cable out from under rear windshield

Vehicle Installation

moulding and tuck into weatherstripping
around trunk opening

Avoid sharp bends by running cable through
weatherstripping for several inches

Pull weatherstripping
from trunk opening

Tuck cable into weather­stripping. Route cable through
weatherstripping several
inches to avoid sharp bends

Pull cable out of weather­stripping and route through
trunk to cabin

Route cable out of window
moulding and into weather­stripping around trunk opening

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