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Starmate 5
User Guide
User Guide
Starmate 5
Dock & Play SIRIUS Radio
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Here’s your new
SIRIUS® Starmate ST5
Dock & Play Radio
Your new SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Dock & Play Radio comes with everything you need to
enjoy SIRIUS
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
>> 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.
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in your car. And with available SIRIUS Universal Docking accessories you
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car and get an alert whenever they’re playing on any channel.
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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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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 11 2
Factory Default 1 13
Troubleshooting 115
Specifi cations 116
Sirius ID 117
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Warning & Safety Information
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1.
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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:
1.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
4.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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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:
1.
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
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least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
If the liquid crystal fl uid is ingested, fl ush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink
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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
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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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Do not install the radio where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of
your vehicle’s indicator displays.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If the radio or accessories emit smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately, and disconnect the radio from any power source.
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Do not drop the radio or subject it to strong shocks.
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If your ST5 doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn it off, wait 10 seconds and then
turn it on again.
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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
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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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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
© 2008 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “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.
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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.
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Package Contents
The following items are included with your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio:
Starmate ST5 Radio
Vehicle Dock
Remote
Control
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Suction Cup Mount
Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
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Magnetic Antenna
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Antenna
Cover/Tail
Mounting Screws Alcohol Swab
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Suction Cups (2)FM Extender Antenna
Self Adhesive
Cable Guides (3)
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.
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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
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B is the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
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A.
B.
A.
B.
Figure 1
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.
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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.
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Figure 2
To mount the vehicle dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follows:
1.
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
2.
wipe.
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3.
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
1.
vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to
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
2.
Remove
End Cap
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Slide Short
Vent Hooks Out
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 4
Slide Extended
Vent Hooks In
and install the longer vent
Figure 5
Replace
End Cap
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
).
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3.
Refer to
Figure 6
your vehicle. Position the two tension springs
and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in
A against a vent louver B. Then push
the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks
the rear of the vent louver (see
grasped a vent louver, the tension springs
Figure 7
). Once you are sure that the hooks have
A will keep the vent mount hooked to
the louver.
A
PUSH
FM OUT
ANT
D
Figure 6
FM OUT
ANT
Figure 7
C drop down and hook
B
C
HOOKED
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4.
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
FM OUT
ANT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
Figure 8
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Figure 8
).
D
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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
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:
cable during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable can
Mounting the magnetic antenna and Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail on the vehicle
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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 Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van
Convertible
Figure 9
Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof,
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near the rear window.
Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the wind-
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shield.
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Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear
window.
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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
1.
unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna.
Attach the Rubber Cover/Tail to the antenna, as shown in
2.
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.
Protective
Strips
Cable
Magnetic Antenna
(Upside-Down)
Figure 10
Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with
3.
Strain
Relief
Rubber Antenna
Cover/Tail
the alcohol prep pad.
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4.
Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (see
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
5.
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.
Figure 10
, on page 23)
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.
1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Molding
2. Route Cable Out of
Window Molding and
Into Weatherstripping
Around Trunk Opening
3. Route Cable
Along Trunk Wall
and Into Cabin
Around Window
4. Route Cable from Trunk Under
Interior Trim, into Cabin and
Towards Front of Vehicle
Figure 11
ANTENNA
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
1.
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.
6. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS
Receiver
Location
5. Bring Cable out from
Trim and Route Under
Carpet to Dashboard
or Console.
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2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
ANTENNA
1. Route Cable Under
Rubber Molding
2. Continue Tucking Cable
Under Molding To
Bottom of Windshield
4. Bring Cable out from
Weatherstripping and
Route Under Carpet
Figure 12
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
1.
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 wind-
2.
shield to the lowest corner.
Around Windshield
5. Bring Cable Out to
SIRIUS Receiver
Location
3. Route Cable Out of Molding
and Into Weatherstripping
Around Door Opening.
Continue to Bottom of
Door Opening.
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3.
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
4.
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
5.
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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1. Feed Cable Under
Rubber Seal Around
Hatch Opening
ANTENNA
Figure 13
4. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS
Receiver
Location
2. Route Cable Under Interior
Trim, into Cabin and
Towards Front of Vehicle
3. Route Cable
Under Carpet
to Dashboard
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
1.
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.
2.
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.
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Bring the cable out from the trim near the fi rewall and route it under the carpet
3.
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
4.
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.
1. Bring Cable from
Antenna Into Inside
of Trunk Lid
ANTENNA
2. Tape Cable Along
Inside of Lid to
Hinge Strut
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3. Tie Cable to Hinge Strut, Allowing
Slack for Lid to Open and Close.
Route Cable Into Cabin
Through Existing Wire
Channel.
6. Bring Cable Out To
SIRIUS
Location
Figure 14
Receiver
5. Bring Cable out from
Trim and Route Under
Carpet to Dashboard
or Console.
4. Route Cable from Trunk
Under Interior Trim, into
Cabin and Towards Front
of Vehicle
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Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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
5.
enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle
Dock.
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Antenna Installation Tips
Tip
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
DO
DO
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.
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DO
DO
Mount the antenna
on the roof where it
has at least 3 inches of clear space
around it.
Use the supplied
Rubber Tail Cover to
protect the antenna
cable.
3”
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DO
NOT
Don’t mount the
antenna inside the
vehicle, for example,
on the dashboard.
DO
NOT
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Don’t mount the
antenna on any of
the vehicle’s front,
back or side pillars.
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DO
NOT
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.
Don’t mount the
antenna close to
another antenna.
Mount it at least 3
inches away.
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Don’t mount the
antenna closer than
3 inches from the
DO
NOT
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
Antenna
Connection
FM OUT
ANT
Figure 15
Antenna
Cable
Connector
.)
Vehicle Dock
(Right Side)
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
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
12V
Power
Outlet
IMPORTANT: DO NOT POWER THE VEHICLE DOCK DIRECTLY FROM YOUR VEHICLE’S
12VDC
COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE DOCK, YOUR STARMATE ST5 OR BOTH.
Figure 16
).
PWR
Vehicle
Dock
(Left Side)
AUDIO
Power
Connection
Figure 16
POWER SYSTEM WITHOUT USING THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER. DOING SO
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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
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.
Figure 19
Power FEA Antenna
PWR
AUDIO
Figure 18
, adapting the example to suit your
RIGHTLEFT
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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
Power
Cable
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
40
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Figure 19
Figure 21
Figure 20
FEA
Cable
).
).
Antenna
Cable
Power
Cable
Hide
Excess
Cable
Figure 20
D. Route Cable Under Carpet or Console
to vehicle dock or SIRIUS radio
C. Coil Excess Cable Under Carpet
or Mat
B. Pull Carpet or Mat Back
A. Bring Antenna Cable
out from Trim
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
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
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
Figure 22
Vehicle Radio
1
” stereo connector into the AUDIO jack on the left side of the
/
8
2. Plug the cable’s male
Vehicle Dock. Plug the other end into the A
audio system (see
1
/
).
” stereo connector.
8
UX IN/LINE IN connector on your vehicle’s
To A UX IN
or LINE IN
Connector
Figure 22
UX IN or LINE IN connector is
Vehicle Dock
(Left Side)
Stereo Cable (Sold Separately)
http://www.
PWR
AUDIO
AUDIO
Jack
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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
Vehicle Radio
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.
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Figure 23
Figure 23
).
Vehicle
Antenna
FM Direct Adapter
(Sold Separately)
Antenna
Connection
Vehicle Dock
(Right Side)
FM O
UT
Jack
FM OUT
ANT
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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
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
Cassette Adapter (Sold Separately)
Vehicle Radio
Figure 24
NOTE: REFER TO THE CASSETTE ADAPTER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT USE.
http://shop.sirius.com. Plug the
Figure 24
).
Vehicle Dock
(Left Side)
AUDIO
Jack
PWR
AUDIO
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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
Vehicle
FM Antenna
Match Channels
Figure 25
1.
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
2.
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
3.
fi nish before pressing any buttons.
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Figure 25
MEMO
menu
disp
band
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
SIRIUS Starmate ST5Vehicle Radio
.
Channel Update
to
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Press and hold the FM PRESETS button (see
4.
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
).
FM P
RESETS
Button
5.
Press the Select button. The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see
Channel
UP/DOWN
Buttons
Figure 26 Figure 27
SELECT
Button
Figure 28
left).
Figure 28
6.
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the FM frequency that matches
the channel that you preset on your vehicle radio in
button to select it (see
Figure 28
, right).
Step 2
, then press the Select
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.
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46
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
Tip
Starmate ST5 can store up to 5 preset FM transmit channels (see
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
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.
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RESETS button on the ST5
Figure 27
,
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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
).
FM Extender AntennaVehicle FM Antenna
Vehicle Radio
Match Channels
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.
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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 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 extender cable
on your windshield.
•
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.
•
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 the
extender cable.
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WARNING
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)
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.
Notice to drivers In California and Minnesota
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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.
C.
F. H.G.
D.
Figure 30
E.
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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.
ATTACH SUCTION CUPS AS SHOWN
ON BOTH ENDS OF THE THIN WIRE
ANTENNA
BEADARROW
CONNECTS TO YOUR SIRIUS
VEHICLE DOCK’S ‘FM OUT’
CABLE
CONNECTOR
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
Figure 31
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.
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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
A. B.
Mount FEA at Edge
of Windshield Nearest
to Vehicle Antenna
Alternate Mounting
Location on Adjacent
A-Pillar
Figure 32
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
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.
Figure 32
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. Clean the
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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
C. D.
FM ANTENNA
DEFROSTER WIRES
Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the rear windshield (see
Figure 33
Mount FEA on
Rear Windshield
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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For vehicles with an E type FM antenna:
•
Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk
E.
Mount FEA at Edge
of Windshield Nearest
to Vehicle Antenna
Figure 34
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
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.
Figure 34
. Clean the
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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
F. G .
Alternate Mounting
Location Tucked
Into Headliner
Figure 35
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
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.
Mount FEA Along
Top Edge of
Windshield
Figure 35
). For
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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For vehicles with an H type FM antenna:
•
In-glass, in a rear side window
H.
Mount FEA Directly
Over Antenna Wires
Figure 36
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
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.
Figure 36
.) Clean the suction cup mounting areas
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Step 4: Temporarily plug the FEA into the Vehicle Dock’s FM OUT connector
See
Figure 37
.
Vehicle Dock
(Right Side)
FM OUT
Jack
Cable From
FM Extender Antenna
Figure 37
FM OUT
ANT
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
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 38,
opposite). The
Figure 39
opposite).
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FM PRESETS
Button
Channel
UP/DOWN
Buttons
Figure 38 Figure 39
SELECT
Button
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
press the Select button to select it (see
Figure 40 Figure 41
e. Turn your vehicle’s FM radio
Step 5
, on page 56. You should now hear the audio from your Starmate ST5
over your vehicle’s FM radio (see
Figure 41
ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in
Figure 42
Step 5
, on page 58, then
).
).
MATCH CHANNELS
Figure 42
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Step 7: Optimize the placement of the FEA
1.
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
M
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
Turn up the volume of your vehicle’s FM radio. If you hear static or interference
2.
ON.
adjust the position of the FEA until the static or interference is eliminated or
minimized (see
If the level of static or interference is still high, please select another FM channel
3.
by repeating
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Figure 43
Steps 5 & 6
).
Figure 43
, on pages 58 – 59
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Step 8: Permanently install the FEA
N
OTE: IF YO U 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
ADHESIVE BACKING
FROM ARROW
REMOVE
Figure 44
BOTH SUCTION CUPS
). If necessary, use the cable guides to hold the cable.
REMOVE
REMOVE
ADHESIVE BACKING
FROM BEAD
THIS THINNER PORTION OF THE FEA
SHOULD BE TAUT WHEN THE FEA
IS PERMANENTLY ADHERED
Figure 44
USE THE CABLE GUIDES TO HOLD THE CABLE
IN POSITION UNTIL IT REACHES
THE INNER TRIM OR MOULDING
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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).
Figure 45
Plug the FEA cable into the Vehicle Dock’s FM O
UT connector (see
Figure 37
, on
page 58).
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Tips for Identifying the FM Antenna
Tip
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
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
•
Figure 46
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.
shows several types of these antennas which should not be mistaken for
Figure 46
never the FM antenna.
®
, cell phone,
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•
Greater confusion may arise with whip type antennas.
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.
Figure 47
•
Antennas with a short 2-4 inch stubby whip or protrusion are
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
shows some whip
not FM antennas,
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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:
1.
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,
2.
it will update the SIRIUS channel line-up (see
Figure 48
completed before pressing any buttons.
Once the channels have been updated, the ST5
3.
will automatically tune to channel 184 and the
display will change to
SIRIUS
listen to any other channels until you activate
your SIRIUS subscription.
To display your Starmate ST5’s SIRIUS ID (SID)
4.
number, tune to channel 0 by pressing the S
button, then the 0 (zero) button, and then the
S
number is also available on your ST5’s packaging.
Write the SID number down.
Have your credit card handy and contact SIR-
5.
IUS on the Internet at
1-888-539-SIRIUS.
6.
When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service an alert will be
displayed (see
You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and
can tune to other channels!
). Wait until the channel updates have
To Activate Call 1-888-539-
(see
Figure 49
ELECT button again (see
). You will not be able to
Figure 50
home.sirius.com/. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at:
Figure 51
). To continue, press any button on the front panel.
ELECT
). The SID
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.
1
432 6
5
7
15
14
13
12
11
Figure 52
Menu Button: Accesses Menu options to make setup and feature changes.
1.
2.
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
3.
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.
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Controls
Y CHANNELS screen (see page 75).
10
8
9
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Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay.
4.
5.
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.
6.
Fast-Forward Button: Fast-forwards through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS
Replay.
7.
Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen. When the Default
screen is displayed, a press-and-release of the S
to enter a channel number. Pressing and holding will return to the last channel
played.
8.
Power Button: Turns the ST5 ON and OFF.
9.
Channel Up/Down Buttons:
highlight items on the display.
10.
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).
11.
Preset Number Buttons (0 – 9): Set and select preset channels. Also used to
directly tune channels by entering the channel number.
12.
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
songs are playing on each of your stored presets.
13.
Jump Button: Quickly switches between the current channel and a favorite (or
frequently-accessed) channel.
14.
FM Presets Button: Selects between different preset frequencies used by the
built-in wireless FM transmitter.
15.
LCD Display Screen: Provides information about the ST5’s operation, the
program that is playing and other programming that is available.
Navigate through channels and display screens, and
Y PRESETS category, which lets you see what artists and
ELECT button will display a prompt
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Starmate ST5 Remote Control Buttons
Figure 53
and the section following identify the buttons of your ST5’s remote control.
1
2 3
4
16
15
14
13
12
5
6
7
8
9
11
Figure 53
Power Button: Turns the ST5 ON and OFF.
1.
2.
Category < / > Buttons: Navigate through the Category List screens, which display
10
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).
3.
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.
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Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigate through channels and display screens, and
4.
highlight items on the display.
5.
Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay.
6.
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.
7.
Fast-Forward Button: Fast-forwards through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay.
8.
Volume +/– Buttons: Adjusts the audio volume up & down.
Number Buttons (0 – 9): Set and select preset channels. Also used to directly tune
9.
channels by entering the channel number.
10.
Jump Button: Quickly switches between the current channel and a favorite (or
frequently-accessed) channel.
11.
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
12.
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
13.
14.
15.
16.
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.
Y CHANNELS screen (see page 75).
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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
remote control. See
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side of the battery facing up. Replace the battery cover on the
+
Figure 54
.
Remove
Cover
Figure 54
Insert Battery
“+” Side Up
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Vehicle Dock Reference Guide
Figure 55
and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors
of the vehicle dock.
PWR
AUDIO
FM OUT
ANT
1 2 433 5
Figure 55
Power (PWR) Connector: Power connection for the supplied cigarette lighter
1.
adapter (see page 37).
2.
Audio Out (AUDIO) Connector: Audio output for directly connecting to your
vehicle’s audio system (see pages 41 & 43).
3.
Docking Rails: Fit-into slots in the back of the ST5 to secure it while it is docked
(see page 40).
4.
FM OUT Connector: FM output for use with the optional FM Direct Adapter
(see page 42).
5.
Antenna (ANT) Connector: Connection for the supplied magnetic antenna
(see page 36).
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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
in this manual.
listening to a typical broadcast.
Auto Sizing/Scrolling Artist Name
Auto Sizing/Scrolling Song Title
SIRIUS Signal Strength Meter
Whenever you power your ST5
begin playing, and the currently-playing artist name and song title will be displayed.
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Figure 56
identifi es the information displayed on the Default screen when
3-Digit Channel Number
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8-Character
ory Name
Cate
Figure 56
Clock
ON, the previously-selected channel will automatically
Default
screen
Channel Name
Band/Preset
Bank Number
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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
is the
Category List
Pressing the Category < or > button again will display a listing of the previous or next
channel category.
If you repeatedly press the D
sequence between listings of currently-playing artist names, song titles, and back to
channel names within the current category (see
mode.
Figure 57
ISP button while in the Category List mode, the display will
Figure 58
).
Figure 58
Figure 57
). This
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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.
Category
Heading
Bar
Number of
Subscribed
Channels
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight a channel and press the Select button to
Figure 59
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
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Display (DISP) Button
Pressing and holding the DISP button for 1½ seconds will also activate the MY CHANNELS
screen (see page 74). The M
locate music on any of your subscribed channels by channel, by artist, and by song title.
When the M
Y CHANNELS screen is active, the ST5 displays a listing of all your subscribed
channel numbers and names. Repeated momentary pressing and releasing of the D
button will sequence the display between listings of artist names, song titles, and back
to channel names (see
toggle between the team/driver names and the current score of any live play-by-play
game or the standings in a race being run.
Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the available subscribed channels.
Press the Select button to tune to the highlighted channel. The new channel will begin
playing and the display will revert to the Default screen for the new channel.
To exit the M
the D
Y CHANNELS screen without changing to a different channel, press and hold
ISP button for 1½ seconds, until the Default screen is displayed.
Y CHANNELS screen makes it easy to quickly search for and
Figure 60
). For sports channels, pressing the DISP button will
Figure 60
ISP
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Changing the Display
Momentarily pressing the DISP button while the Default screen is displayed changes
the artist name and song title to a scrolling, single-line, large-format display for easier
viewing from a distance (see
Figure 61
).
Figure 61
Selecting Channels Directly (Direct Tuning)
You can directly tune to any channel by entering the channel number using the 0 – 9
Number buttons. To enter a channel number, momentarily press and release the Select
button. At the display prompt (
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Figure 62
) enter the three-digit channel number.
Figure 62
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Channel Presets (BAND Button)
You can store up to 30 of your favorite channels as presets for quick access with the
press of a button.
Storing Channel Presets
Presets are stored in three banks (A, B and C), each containing ten channel presets:
Momentarily press and release the B
1.
or C, is displayed in the lower right corner of the default display screen.
Tune to the channel you wish to store as a preset (see
2.
Categories
Press and hold the Number button in which you wish to store your favorite channel
3.
for 1½ seconds until you hear a beep. The screen will confi rm that the channel has
been stored (
the lower-right corner of the display screen.
, on page 73).
Figure 63
), and the band and preset number will then be displayed in
NOTE: IF THE NUMBER BUTTON ALREADY HAS A PRESET CHANNEL STORED IN IT, THE PRESET WILL BE
REPLACED BY THE NEWLY-STORED CHANNEL.
AND button until the desired preset bank, A, B,
Changing Channels and
Figure 63
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Recalling Channel Presets
The 10 presets in the active bank (A, B, or C) can be selected by pressing the 0 – 9 buttons.
1.
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.
2.
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:
1.
Press and hold the B
2.
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.
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AND button to activate the MY PRESETS screen (see
Figure 64
Figure 64
).
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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
To exit the M
B
AND button for 1½ seconds.
Y PRESETS screen and return to Default display screen, press and hold the
Figure 65
).
Figure 65
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
of 30 artists and songs, plus one sports team/car may be stored in memory.
Figure 66
Figure 66
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). A total
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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
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
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).
Figure 67
Figure 68
).
Figure 68
EMO button. The ST5
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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
2. For Sports Teams: If the currently-tuned channel is a sports broadcast, momen-
tarily press and release the M
which sports team or NASCAR car should be saved to memory (see
Figure 69
).
Figure 69
EMO button. The ST5 will display a menu to choose
Figure 70
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 71
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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
screen followed by an X U
SED/Y EMPTY screen will be displayed for 1 and 2 seconds
RTIST/SONG STORED pop-up
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
screen will be displayed for 1 second (see
The ST5 will then display a R
EPLACE - CANCEL screen, which will allow you to choose
Figure 73
Figure 73
Figure 72
).
EMO button, a MEMORY FULL
).
whether to replace an existing alert stored in memory, or to cancel storing the alert
to memory (see
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Figure 74
, opposite).
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Figure 74
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
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
followed by an X U
respectively (see
SED/Y EMPTY screen will be displayed for 1 and 2 seconds
Figure 76
).
Figure 76
RTIST/SONG STORED pop-up screen
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.
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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.
Figure 77
To Activate, Cancel or Delete an Alert:
1.
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
2.
3.
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
C
ONFIRMATION screen will appear. To permanently delete the alert from the memory
list, highlight and select Y
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EMORY RECALL screen will appear (see
Figure 78
ES.
Figure 78
ELETE, a DELETE
).
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• 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.
Figure 79
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 80
).
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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.
Figure 81
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
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Jump Button
Your Starmate ST5 has a special preset button called the
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
the Jump button.)
Jump Settings
, on page 100 for instructions for confi guring
Tra ffi 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 83
Figure 82
Jump
button that lets you
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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
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.
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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
has entered the SIRIUS Replay mode (see
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
to the oldest, beginning with an entry called “<<Live>>”. (Pressing the D
toggle the display between the artist name list and the song/program title list. See
Figure 86
, right.)
AUSED message for two seconds to confi rm that it
Figure 85
).
Figure 85
Figure 86
, left), listed from the most recent
Figure 86
ISP button will
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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
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.
: The Fast-Forward button moves you forward through the
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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•
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
SIRIUS Replay
Progress Bar
SIRIUS Replay
Mode Indicator
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:
Figure 87
).
SIRIUS Replay
Time Position
SIRIUS Replay
Play Position Indicator
Figure 87
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.
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The Progress Bar is a visual indicator of the status of the SIRIUS Replay memory
(see
Figure 88
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.
). As the memory fi lls, Progress Bar begins to fi ll from the right side
End of Stored Audio
Beginning of Broadcast
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 88
Progress Bar Showing
Amount of Memory Filled
Figure 89
).
Play Position Indicator
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.
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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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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
MITTER ON screen will be displayed (see
After you select Y
ES, the FM PRESETS list will be displayed (see
Figure 91
). Select YES to turn the transmitter ON.
Figure 91
Figure 92
you haven’t set any of the FM preset frequencies, FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz;
FM2 – FM5 will be E
MPTY.
Figure 92
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
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Operation
ENU button.
RANS-
, left). If
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If you frequently travel to different areas, you can set the fi ve FM presets to
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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
).
Figure 93
Pressing the FM Presets button again while the F
to the next FM preset frequency.
REQUENCY screen is displayed will change
Operation
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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
(see
Figure 94
).
ENU button to display the MENU OPTIONS
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
make a selection within 10 seconds the ST5 will exit the M
to the last active display mode. You can exit any Menu Options screen by pressing the
M
ENU button.
Figure 94
ENU button. If you don’t
ENU OPTIONS screen and revert
Sirius ID
This displays your ST5’s 12-digit SIRIUS ID (SID) number (see
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.
Figure 95
96
Menu Options
Figure 95
).
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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
).
Figure 96
FM PRESETS
You can set up to 5 preset FM transmitter frequencies:
1.
On the FM T
The FM P
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
2.
list of FM frequencies will be displayed, beginning with the currently selected FM
frequency for the preset (see
Use your vehicle’s FM radio to locate FM frequencies that aren’t being used by local
3.
broadcasters, and where there is no interference from adjacent FM stations. These
are the frequencies you should added to the FM P
Highlight the frequency you wish to select for the preset and press the Select
4.
button. The FM frequency will then be stored in the preset. (If you do not want a
frequency for the preset, choose E
RANSMITTER screen (
RESETS screen will appear (see
Figure 96
Figure 97
Figure 97
MPTY from the menu.)
), highlight and select FM PRESETS.
Figure 97
, left). Note: You may also enter
, right)
RESETS list.
Menu Options
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5.
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
(see
Figure 98
).
To turn the FM transmitter ON, highlight and select FM O
OFF, highlight and select FM O
Figure 96
FF.
, on page 97). The FM ON/OFF screen will appear
Figure 98
N; to turn the FM transmitter
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
98
Menu Options
Figure 99
).
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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
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 PAGE S 66 – 68).
Figure 100
).
Figure 101
Figure 100
).
Menu Options
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Jump Settings
JUMP SETTINGS controls the actions of the Jump button (see
access the J
Two Jump setting options are available, T
UMP SETTINGS screen by pressing and holding the Jump button.
Figure 102
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
1.
Highlight and select the TRAFFIC option. The TRAFFIC MARKET screen will appear (see
Figure 103
If the ST5 has not yet updated the city list it will display a message indicating that
2.
the city list is updating (see
100
). Highlight and select the desired city.
Figure 103
Figure 104
Figure 104
Menu Options
). Wait 10 minutes and then try again.
Figure 102
). You can also
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