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Vehicle Installation

Step1:Choose a Location

Radio

Step 2: Install

Step 3: Mount

the

Vent or

the

Magnetic Mount

Antenna

Step 4: Route

the

Magnetic Mount

Antenna Cable 27

Step 5: Connect

Antenna and

the

Magnetic Mount

PowerConnect

Adapter 39

for

Dash

Your

Mount.

Power

Activation Using

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Your Stratus 6

Main Display

Channels 59

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Set and Select

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Settings

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FM

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Audio Level.

Signal

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The Stratus 6 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:

• Easy to read blue display: View information on an easy to read display.

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• Channel guide: View your individual channel lineup by category.

• Improved audio connection options: or vehicle's stereo system.

• Favorite channel presets: favorite channels.

FM

• best audio reception when using

• One-Touch

Carte programming capability: Make individual channel selection.

the new PowerConnect technology

preset button: Store and quickly access FM channels

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purchase of

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Directly access traffic and weather of

and enjoy fast access to

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entire

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unlock channels with mature content.

User Guide before

using

your

Stratus

6!

Safety

•

Do

and

IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid

injury to yourseif and/or damage to your device. SIRIUS disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes.

not expose

Care Information

to

extreme temperatures (above

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the

60·C not expose to moisture. not let any foreign not store not expose

not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and

not

try not drop your device or subjectitto not place heavy objects not subject device

LCD

or

below -20·C).

Do

not use device near or

matter

in

dusty areas.

to

chemicals such

to

fire, flame, or other heat sources.

to

disassemble and/or repair device yourself.

to

excessive pressure.

screen

is

damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid.

spill into device.

as

benzene and thinners.

severe impact.

on

device.

in

water.

Do

not use

do

Introduction

WARNING!

• Opening the case may result

•

If

the with a cloth and then wash If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your

with clean water for crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth quantities

• Make sure the

vehicle's cigarette lighter

•

Do

not insert several devices into the same power socket.

•

Use

the

in

electric

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shock.

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

the

at

of

water, and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.

that

PowerConnect

you

insert

skin thoroughly

least

15

minutes and seek medical care. If

thoroughly

the

PowerConnect

or

power adapter socket.

Power Adapter and Vehicle Dock away from water

with

soap and running water.

eyes, flush

the the

eyes

liquid

with water. Drink large

Power Adapter all the way into

sources to avoid fire

•

Do

not touch the device with wet hands.

•

When road and hands

using

this

product,itis always

on

death, and/or damage

or

electric shock.

the wheel. Not doing

to

other property.

• This product contains chemicals known to the cancer and

birth

defects

• Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not while driving. Park your vehicle

Your device should function of safety features,

be

placed in your vehicle where

e.g., device may result in injury to you an

accident and/or obstructs

the

important

so

couIdresult in personal injury,

to

keep your eyes

on

the

your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or

,

or

other

reproductive harm.

in

a safe location before beginning installation.

deployment

or

others,ifthe

deployment

State

it

will not interfere with

of

airbags. Failure

of

unit

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becomes detached during

airbag.

of California

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Alcohol

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Magnetic Mount Antenna Screws Antenna & Dash Mount

and Rubber Tail Alcohol Preparation Pads

Stratus 6 Functions

Power Turn radio on and

Button

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off.

FM FM: Press through

Menu: Press and hold access advanced configuration when in press and hold display screen.

/ Menu

to

FM

configuration

Button

access and

presets.

features

options;

to

return

cycle

to

and

also

options,

to

main

Up and Down Scroll preview channels; also highlight

through

menu

Arrows

lists

options.

and

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channels by

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Number Select channels; also a channel number.

and menu press entering number, tune Press and hold back channel were listening.

Buttons

your

favorite

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for

first

the

to

a channel.

to

the

to

enter

channel

items;

before

channel

directly

to

also

go

you

PowerConnect

Vehicle

Dock

Color-Coded

Connections

The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has color-coded connectors connecting

PWR

Connection

PowerConnect

Power Adapter.

(Red)

the

for

cables

to

the

correct

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FM

(Blue) Connection optional Direct (sold separately).

Adapter

for

FM

connector.

Rear View

o

AUDIO (Green)

Connection AuxInCable or Cassette Adapter (sold separately).

for

to

assist you in

ANT

Connection the Mount Antenna.

(Silver)

Magnetic

for

Docking Rails

Fits into slots

the rearofthe

Stratus 6

to

the radio.

on

secure

step

1:

Choose a Location for Your Radio

When block your vision, interfere with the controls, should not

the display screen.

Several examples of the Stratus 6 mounted in a vehicle are shown: A

dash method using

Mount.

installing the

be

easily accessible

be

located whereitwill

the

Option 1

stratus

Dash

6 in your vehicle, choose a location whereitwill not

or

obstruct

and

provide good visibility of the display,

be

in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of

Mount,

and

Bisthe vent clip method using the Vent

any air bags. The location

Option 2

and

is

should

the

on

Option 3

Option 4

Option 5

Step

2:

Install

the

Vent

or

Dash Mount

Depending on Vent Mount.

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•

the

CAUTIONI The adhesive used

not install least

Locate a

1

there and

Set

2

it. the you selected in HStep1:Choose a Location

your

Dash

Stratus

the

Loosen

adhesive

situation,

Mount:

this

600F

(150C)

flat

is ample room

orientation

the

for

you can

mount on leather surfaces and make sure

during installation.

surface

6 when installed.

knob and adjust I _

foot

Your Radio" on

for

of

for

the

either

on

the

Dash Mount. Make sure

the

PowerConnect

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location

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choose

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difficult

the

air temperature is at

or

to remove.

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Attach

3

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using provided screws.

1& 3 should be

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the

Dash Mount

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to

the

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5

press, and hold the

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in place for

30

IMPORTANTI Allow the

to cure (dry) for a minimum of adhesion occurs

The

6

Adjust

orientation is correct, tighten the knob.

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off

the

adhesive liner. Position,

Dash

seconds.

after

dock mounting plate can

as

necessary

Adhesive Foot

24 hours.

for

Mount and

Dash

your particular vehicle.

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2-4

hours before using the mount.

be

tilted

in

different directions.

When

the

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best

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To

remove, carefully Warming adhesive.

the

pad

with a hair dryer

lift

the adhesive

pad

with your fingers

for

several minutes will help soften the

or

a spoon.

Installinq the Vent Mount:

Locateavent

1

louvers

PowerConnect If

2

the

recessed, longer

If

so,

Remove

and

install the longer

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orientation

sturdy

vent

with

horizontal enough Vehicle

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you

may

clamps

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need

with

the shorter vent

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sure

of

the vent

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to

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to the

your

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the Short Vent

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radio.

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the

observe the

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the

Vent Mount

to

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using

the provided screws.

4

Push

the

Vent Mount onto the

the

vehicle vent it

hooks

as

shown (1) until

on

the rear of the vent

louver (2).

5

Rest bottom

the foot against the

of

the vent (2),

and

adjust the

tilt

of the Vent Mount by

repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole (3).

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ADJUSTMENT

Vent

TILT

HOLES

To

remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent. Then

disengaged from

the

rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mount.

lift

up

until

step

3:

Mount

the

Magnetic Mount Antenna

The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick metal

To

install

part

of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle.

the Maqnetic Mount Antenna:

1 Choose the best location for your antenna considering

your own personal situation. Pay particular attention to any accessories how frequently you may use them.

Sedan/Coupe: above either the front windshield or the back window

that

We

you may have like luggage racks and

recommend mounting

the

antenna

as

shown.

to

any

e

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Magnet

SUV: as

Convertible:

We

shown.

recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof

We

recommend mounting the antenna at the leading

edge of the

trunk

as

shown.

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Vehicle Installation

2 Attach

and press the antenna cable into Rubber Tail. The Rubber to

position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof trunk

3 Clean

mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad

thoroughly.

Follow

4

on the antenna selected. Peel the protective material from press the Rubber

Continue

5

seconds. At room temperature occurs

the

Rubber

lid.

the

surface of the selected

the

Tips and Cautions shown

the next several pages, and place

in

to

press

within

72 hours. During this period, avoid car washes and

Tail

to

the antenna

Tail

will help

and

letitdry

the location you

Tail

firmly

into place

down

the

on

the

(680F),

Magnetic Mount Antenna

(Upside-Down)

or

Rubber

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Tail

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the

on

the

vehicle.

Rubber Tail

maximum adhesion usually

Antenna Cable

adhesive strips and

for

another

30

other

contact with the antenna and the Rubber Tail.

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or

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on

trunk

the

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has at least 3 inches of clear space around it.

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and

Mount the antenna

Use

the supplied Rubber

protect

the antenna cable.

on

the roof where

Tail

to

it

cover

•

CAUTIONl

than 3 inches from the edge of the roof. the supplied Rubber

judging proper length and correct

positioning.

Don't mount the antenna closer

Tail

as

a guide for

Use

CAUTION!

the vehicle, for example,

Don't mount the antenna inside

on

the dashboard.

CAUTION!

of the vehicle's front, back or side pillars.

CAUTION!

to a roof rack. Adjust the rack away from the antenna or move the antenna closer

to

Don't mount the antenna

Don't mount the antenna close

so

it's

the center of the roof.

on

any

further

Vehicle Installation

CAUTION! Don't mount the Magnetic

Mount Antenna close to another

it

•

antenna. Mount

at least 3 inches

away.

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-

•

TIP! Always

accommodate open doors or the home, like electrical tape, to secure cablesinareas pinch the cable with

be

careful to include enough slackinyour cable to

trunk

the

door. Hide any excess cable in the

lids.

Use

things typically found around

so

that

hinges do not

trim.

Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable

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

Use

a blunt plastic

a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to

rubber window moulding

,

putty

-----------

,

knife, a credit card,

Tuck the cable under the

moulding around the window

,

lift

the

Feed rubber moulding around window

cable under

Vehicle Installation

Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and around

Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping

trunk

tuck

opening

into weatherstripping

for

several inches

,

we

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to

avoid sharp bends

through

Pull cable out of weatherstripping and route through

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trunk

Route cable out of window moulding stripping around

to

and

cabin

into

weather-

trunk

opening

Bring cable out of weatherstripping

and

into trunk

Route cable along wall gap or conduit, along existing

,

-----,

,

Route cable along

wall

wiring harness

,

and

into cabin

into cabin through

trunk

Vehicle Installation

Use

knife

a blunt plastic

or

trim

under

towards

putty

similar blunt tool

and tuck cable

trim.

front

Continue

of vehicle

,

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Route cable from trunk under cabin and towards

of

vehicle

,

''Continue routing cable

under

towards

interior

trim

trim, into

or

front

carpet

of vehicle

Continue carpet

or

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routing

console

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cable under

to

radio

location

Coil excess cable under carpet

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from

cable

trim

or

out

mat

Bring cable and

route

dashboard or console

TIP! Always

accommodate open doors or trunk lids. the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables pinch the cable with the

be

careful to include enough slackinyour cable to

door.

out

from

under carpet

Hide any

trim

Use

excess

to

things typically found around

in

areas

cableinthe trim.

so

that

hinges

do

not

Vehicle Installation

• Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed

1.

Feed

molding around similar blunt tool and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route antenna cable around and down your rear window does not have rubber molding, consulting a professional installer.

2. Route rubber weather stripping around stripping from the opening and the cable inside the weather stripping cable from the weather stripping inside away from hinges, gears, etc.,

3. Route

the antenna cable from

the

rear window. Use a blunt plastic

to

lift

the

antenna cable

weather stripping.

the

cable out

To

the

rubber molding around the rear window

out

of

avoid sharp bends in

at

the

Rear of

antenna underneath the rubber

the

the tuck

that

window

window molding and into

the

trunk

the

for

a few inches, then remove the

the

could damage it.

to

opening.

cable inside it, then replace

trunk. Keep the cable

the

the lowest point.

we

the

Roof:

putty

recommend

Lift

cable, run

knife or

the

If

the

weather

the

from the rubber weather stripping and along the Continue routing the cable into the vehicle cabin through a conduit or

along

wiring harness.

4. Route through

trunk

an

the

cable

the main cabin

wall.

existing

,

area under the interior trim, towards the

front

of the vehicle. Use plastic Avoid side airbag locations Airbag locations are marked with "SRS" logos.

to

5.

Bring the cable out from the

and route Coil any excess cable carpet, keeping

a blunt plastic

trim

just

putty

enough to tuck the cable under underneath.

crimp or cut the cable.

it

under the carpet toward the dashboard or console.

in

it

away from any vehicle pedals or controls.

knife or similar blunt tool

on

back pillars and above the doors.

trim

near the

front

a hidden location, such

to

lift

Be

careful not

of the cabin

as

under the

the

Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately).

6. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable connect

7.

Continue with "Step and PowerConnect Power Adapter"

it

to the antenna connector of the dock.

5:

Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna

on

page 39.

so

you

can

easily

• Sedan/Coupe

1.

Feed

the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber

With

Antenna Placed

at

the

Front

of

the

Roof:

molding around the windshield. Use a similar blunt tool to and tuck the antenna cable underneath antenna cable around and down the windshield

At

the

2. windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around

the door opening. tuck the cable inside of the weather stripping opening.

3. Pull the cable out door opening and route Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such keeping excess cable

4. Bring the end of

lowest corner of the windshield, route

the

cable inside it, then replace

it

away from any vehicle pedals

with

lift

Lift

the weather

of

the weather

wire ties.

the

cable

the

rubber molding around the windshield

stripping

it

under the

blunt

stripping

the

carpet

plastic

the

molding. Route the

the

from the opening and

weather stripping.

to

the

at

the

toward the dashboard.

or

controls. Secure the

putty

to

the lowest point.

cable out of

bottom

as

under the carpet,

knife

of

of the

the

or

the

Run

door

at

out Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable connect connector of

5.

Continue Connect Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power

the PowerConnect

so

you can easily

it

to the antenna

the

dock.

with

the

"Step 5:

Magnetic

Adapter"

on

page 39.

• SUV:

1.

Feed

the

antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping along the rear hatch. opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace stripping. Pull the cable it

into

that

2. Route the cable through the

plastic just airbag locations locations are marked or

3. Bring the cable out from the and route

could crimp

interior

enough

cut

front

of the rear

the

putty

the

trim

of

cabin under

or

cut

trim,

to

cable.

the cabin

it

under

towards the

knife

near

tuck

on

or

back pillars and above the doors. Airbag

the

tailgate

Lift

out

the

similar blunt tool

cable under underneath. Avoid side

with

window/door and route

the

weather stripping from the

from weather stripping and route

interior

cable.

the

SUV's main cabin area under

front

IISRS" logos.

trim.

of

Avoid hinges

the vehicle. Use a blunt

to

lift

Be

the

cable

the

weather

or

gears

the plastic

careful not to crimp

trim

the

carpet toward

the

dashboard console. Coil any excess cable hidden location, such as

under

keepi

any vehicle pedals

the

ngitaway from

or

in

a

carpet,

or controls. Secure separately).

the

excess cable

with

wire ties (purchased

4. Bring location. Leave yourself enough cable to the antenna connector of the dock.

5.

Continue PowerConnect Power

• Convertible:

1.

Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the edge of the

the cable along the inside of the

Z.

Allow enough slack in the cable close and keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., crimp or cut it. Route the cable along cabin through a conduit or along

3.

Route

main cabin area under

the

end of

with

trunk

cable through the

the

cable out

"Step 5: Connect

Adapter"

lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose.

the

at

the

on page

trunk

so

the

an

existing wiring harness.

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

so

you can easily connect

Magnetic Mount Antenna and

39

.

lid

to

the

trunk

the

lid can easily open and

trunk

wall and into the

at the

Tape

lid hinge strut.

that

or

could

it

front

tie

interior of the vehicle. Use a blunt plastic blunt tool

trim

cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back

pillars and above the doors.

putty

just

trim,

enough to

towards the

knife

to

lift

the

or

similar

plastic

tuck

front

the

Airbag locations are marked with "SRS" logos. to

crimp or cut the cable.

out

4. Bring the cable it

and route

under the carpet toward the dashboard or console.

from the

trim

near the front of the cabin

Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such

it

carpet, keeping

away from any vehicle pedals or controls.

Be

careful not

as

under the

Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately).

5.

Bring the end of the cable Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable

it

connect

6.

Continue with "Step

to the antenna connector of the dock.

5:

out

at the

PowerConnect

so

you can easily

Vehicle

Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna

PowerConnect

and

Power Adapter"

on

page 39.

• Pickup Truck:

1.

Use a blunt plastic

putty

knife or similar blunt tool

to

lift

the rubber molding around underneath it.

2. Continue tucking around the windshield

3.

At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of windshield molding door opening.

the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping.

inside of the weather stripping to the

4.

Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the

opening and routeitunder the carpet toward the dashboard. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such it

away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable

with wire ties.

5. Bring the end of the cable the

PowerConnect

the

Lift

the weather stripping from the opening and

Vehicle Dock

the

windshield and tuck the antenna cable

cable underneath the windshield molding

to

the

lowest corner.

and

into the rubber weather stripping around the

Run

out

bottom

as

at

of the door opening.

under the carpet, keeping

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to

6. Continue with "Step

the Magnetic Mount Antenna and

PowerConnect Power Adapter"

page 39.

so

you can easily connect

the

antenna connector of dock.

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on

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and

PowerConnect

1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the

silver

Vehicle Dock.

2 Insert

into your vehicle's cigarette lighter power adapter socket.

ANT

the

Power Adapter

connector

PowerConnect Power Adapter

on

the PowerConnect

or

3 Plug the

Adapter into the connector

PowerConnect Power

red PWR

on

the dock.

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Step 6: Connect the Audio

To

play audio through your vehicle's stereo

following audio connection options:

1:

• Option system has

Best:

Use

an

auxiliary input connection. Refer to your vehicle's owners

the

included

Aux

or

FM

radio, decide on one of the

In Cableifyour vehicle's stereo

manual to find the location of

the

auxiliary

input

jack, or consult

dealer.

IS

_ on

• Option

TIP! compartment, or inside the center console in between the

The

the

2:

auxiliary input jack may

back of

Better:

the

radio, anywhere

Use

a Cassette

be

located on

on

the

front

the dash panel, inside the glove

Adapterifyour

face plate of the vehicle radio,

vehicle has a built-

front

seats.

in cassette player. Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can purchased from

• Option 3: Good:

PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle's

• Option

4:

Best:

an

electronics retailer, or go

Use

the PowerConnect

the

FM

Direct

Adapter.Ifnone of

to

feature

sirius.com/accessories.

in the Stratus 6.

FM

radio.

the

previous audio connection options will work in your vehicle, then you will need use

the

FM

Direct Adapter (FMDA) (sold separately). The installed by a professional installer and vehicle's

FM

radio.

To

learn more, check

directly

with

the

connects your radio to

retailer where you

FMDA

the

vehicle

be

three

to

needs to be

your

bought

your

radio, or go to sirius.com/accessories.

Follow the installation instructions in

connection option

that

you have selected.

the

next several sections

for

the

audio

Option

1:

Aux

In

Cable Installation Instructions

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on

the dock.

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vehicle's stereo system.

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button.

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5

sure

the

vehicle is outside and clear view of the sky. Verify the

SIRIUS signal. There should

on

the upper right corner of the main display screen

that

denotes antenna signal strength. press and hold menu and then Press

the

Select

button.

Satellite and Terrestrial bars show

the strength of

the

signal being received. If the signal reception good, press and hold menu to

the

main display screen.

6 Ensure

that

the Stratus 6 the Stratus 6 should tune activated. If it's

not

on

channel 184, refer

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antenna has a

that

you are receiving

at

least

press.

be

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to

one bar

can also

scroll

to

and highlight Signal.

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page 62

on

your vehicle's stereo system. Setitto

to

learn about how

to

tune

a channel.

play input from

the

on

auxiliary input source.

8

You

should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your vehicle's stereo

system.

9 The audio level

as

necessary

Refer

"

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You

are now ready

to

IlAudio Level"

to

activate your Stratus 6.

output

of the Stratus 6 can

match the audio levels of

on

page

84.

be

other

increased or decreased

sources in your vehicle.

If the signal receptionisgood, but thereisno

audio when tuned to channel

184,

be

sure the vehicle's stereo system

auxiliary input source (step 7). Also

be

high enough to

heard (step 9). Refer to lITroubleshooting"

additional help.

be

is

sure

set

that

to

the correct source,

the audio levelisset

on

page

Le.,

88

for

Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions

1 Plug

into connector on the dock.

2 Insert the Cassette

Adapter in cassette deck. need vehicle's stereo system in order

3 Insert

of the

the

to

your

the

dock

back of

Cassette Adapter

green

turn

do so.

AUDIO

the

vehicle's You

on your

Stratus 6 into the dock, aligning

so

that

the

radio.

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on

your Stratus 6 by pressing the

Power button. Be

5

sure the vehicleisoutside and the antenna

has a clear view of the

sky.

Verify receiving the SIRIUS signal. There should least the main display screen

be

one bar

on

the upper right corner

that

denotes antenna

that

you are

at

of

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signal strength.

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to

scroll

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to

and

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can

and

highlight Signal. Press the Select button.

Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal

reception

hold menu

is

good,

to

return to the main 1

press

display screen.

6

Ensure

that

the Stratus 6 is tuned up, the Stratus 6 should tune not yet activated. If it's not

on

Satellite Radio" If you haven't done

7

to

play input from the cassette source.

8

You

should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your vehicle's stereo

system.

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are now ready

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so,

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channel 184. Upon power

to

channel 184 by default, when it's

on

channel 184, refer to IlListening to

to

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to

activate your Stratus 6.

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sources

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in your vehicle. Refer

If the signal reception is good, but there

sure the vehicle's stereo system

be

(step 7). Also

to

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"Troubleshooting"

sure

that

the audio level

on

to

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is

set to the correct source,

page

88

on

page

is

no

audio when tuned

is

set high enough

for additional help.

84. to

channel 184,

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cassette source

to

be

heard (step 9).

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Option

J:

PowerConnect Installation

1 Insert your Stratus 6 into the

dock, aligning the radio against

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on

rails

the dock

mounting slots in the back of

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pressing the Power

3

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on

Stratus 6 radio by

sure the vehicle

button.

is

outside and the antenna has a clear view of the

sky.

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that

you are receiving the SIRIUS signal. There should at least main display screen strength. then press Press the Select button. The Satellite

be

one bar

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on

the

upper right corner of the

that

can

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to

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not being used by

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available

FM

channel.

an

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available

FM

radio station in your area.

FM

•

When

you tune your

FM

radio to hear static or silence - not talk following methods

a.

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the SIRIUS I

fmchannel.

to

find

XM

FM

Go

to the website

an

available

Channel Finder at www.sirius.com/

Finder will suggest a list of available convenience, write down

or

OR

b.

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radio station. Write down the list.

available

and

FM

channels,

create a list of channels that aren't being

you

will

best match for your Stratus 6.

TIP! You'll need tune through every at

88.1

and use the 'Manual' tune function through each channels channel

that

to

use the 'Manual' tune function

FM

channel one-by-one. Turn

FM

channel one-by-one (88.1 followed by

aren't being used by a local

has only

staticorsilence

an

available channel, you should only

or

music.

and

print

FM

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recommend one of the

FM

channel:

enter your zip code. The Channel

FM

channels in your area.

out the list.

channels

on

your vehicle's

used

need

on

it,

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to find the

on

your vehicle's

FM

radio station. Write down each

until

you

have created your list of

one

on

your vehicle's

on

your vehicle's

88.3

you reach

that provides the

FM

radio

etc.) to locate

107.9.

radio to

radio.

to

tune

FM

by

For

any

Start

FM

5

Ensure

that

the Stratus 6

is

tuned to channel 184. Upon power

the Stratus 6 should tune to channel 184 by default, when it's not yet

on

activated. If it's not

Radio"

on

page

62

channel 184, refer

to

learn about how to tune a channel.

to

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to

Satellite

up,

6 Pick the first

vehicle's FM

channel.

FM

channel

on

your list from step 4.

radio (if you have not already done

MATCHFMCHANNELS

so)

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and

on

your

tuneitto this

7 Set your Stratus 6

have selected

in

step 4:

to

transmit

on

the same

FM

channel

L Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.

ii. Press

~

to

scroll

to

and highlight

FM

Settings and press the

Select button.

iii.

FM

Channels will

IV. Press

v.

Press Tune

tune

the Select button.

to

insteps to 99.5. Press tune

insteps

~

to

the

scroll to

FM

be

highlighted. Press the Select button.

and

highlight the storage location FM2.

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to select the

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channel.

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to

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will screen. The

the

FM

channel you selected

be

confirmed on

stratus

FM

channel.

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9

You

should hear SIRIUS channel you are satisfied to

activate

10

If

the

selected

list

of

FM clearly. Each time, you will need FM

channel and then set

channel (steps 6 & 7).

If

the

signal reception is good,

184,

FM use in on

additional

verify

channel (steps 6 & 7). Also ensure

your

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that

PowerConnect

help.

both

area (step 4). Verify

your

channels

the

Vehicle Dock. Refer

with

Stratus

FM

radio and

the

6.

channel

until

you find one

but

there

your

that

to

exit.

184

sound quality,

doesn't

your

Stratus6to

is no SIRIUS audio when tuned

vehicle's

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nothing

work

to

tune

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well

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your

transmit

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radio are tuned

FM

channel is a suitable one

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for

vehicle's

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to

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on the same

the

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FM

radio.

are now ready

the

hear SIRIUS

radio

to

the

FM

to

channel

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same

connector

88

for

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to

Option 4:

The

FMDA

FM

needs

Direct Adapter (FMDA) Installation

to

be

installed

by

a professional installer. Professional installation the visibility of wires. your radio, or

can

help improve your radio's reception and significantly reduce

go

to

sirius.com/accessories.

To

learn more, check with the retailer where you bought

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channels. Activation usually takes less than 5 minutes, but

until activated.

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to

channel you were listening

beforeitwas

screen will show the channel number,

name of

the

current

channel. This screen is referred

in this guide.

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or Category Name

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a special category

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channels contained in your subscription plan.

by

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Your Stratus 6 children) the

channel or category list. The default lock code is

to

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the locked channel number.

lock code

is

from the locked channel

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the ability

without

be

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directly

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lock channels you

permission. Locked channels will

using the

will

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to

a different channel, the locked channel will again

locked.

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the

lock code:

1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.

2

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to scroll

to

and highlight Parental Lock and press the Select

button.

3

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to scroll to and highlight Change

Select button.

4

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will

be

prompted to enter the

existing lock code. The default lock

is

code

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is

the

first

time

do

not want others (such

not

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all connections are firm and secure.

is

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the

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you see

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provide power

the

screen:

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or power adapter socket, and

lit

to

the socket.

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this:

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any obstructed area. parked in

receive a signal

that

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into

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underground garage, you should

after

your

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vehicle.

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leaving

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that

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the

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you

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on

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screen:

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have attempted to tune to a channel

you have not subscribed to, or does not

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that

exist.

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happens:

do not receive all the

audio when using

audio when using • Check

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done.

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• Call 1-888-539-7474 for

• Check all cables between your Stratus 6 vehicle's stereo system for a firm connection.

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radio are tuned to the same

• Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your Stratus 6 until the sound quality improves. Refer to "Audio Level"

that

your vehicle's stereo system.

that

on

is

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your Stratus 6

page 84.

further

and

assistance.

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your vehicle's

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secure

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and

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this happens: Try this:

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static when

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your area. Referto"Find Available

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