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1. o ooooo ooo 98 Audio LOVE oia e sa 100 Confirmation Tone 101 Time Based Features 102 Signal Indicator 109 Factory Default o o o oo oo 110 Troubleshooting 111 Product Specifications 115 Patent Information 118 Environmental Information 118 Owner s Record ooocoooomooo 121 Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Starmate 5 The Starmate 5 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience e Easy to read wide screen display View artist name song title and channel information on an easy to read wide screen display Improved audio connection options Use either the included Aux In Cable or the new PowerConnect FM Transmitter to listen to the audio through your vehicle s stereo system Pause and Replay Pause rewind and replay up to 44 minutes of live radio e S Seek Alert Don t miss your favorite artists songs and sports team driver when they re on live radio e A La Carte programming capability Make individual channel selection Real time program guide Find out what else is playing on other channels without having to change the channel you are on e One Touch Jump Directly access traffic and weather of the 20 most congested cities or access a favorite channel Favorite channel presets Save and enjoy fast access to up to 30 of your
2. AUDIO Green ANT Silver Connection for Connection for Aux In Cable or the Magnetic Cassette Adapter Mount Antenna sold separately Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of the Starmate 5 to secure the radio Remote Control Battery Installation To install the remote control battery turn the remote control over and locate the battery cover near the bottom edge Open the battery compartment and place the battery in the compartment with the side of the battery facing up Replace the battery cover on the remote control Remove Insert Battery Cover Side Up ES y 14 Vehicle 7 15 Vehicle Installation Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the Starmate 5 in your vehicle choose a location where it will not block your vision interfere with the controls or obstruct any air bags The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen Several examples of the Starmate 5 mounted in a vehicle are shown A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount Option 1 ul f Ay AO Vehicle Installation Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount Depending on your situation you can either choose to
3. SIRIUS STARMATE gt User Guide SIRIUS gt lt S ASSESSES T E IN ino Table of Contents IntroductioN Features iia eee ad 6 Safety and Care Information 7 What s in the BOX a mr 9 Starmate 5 Functions 10 Remote Control Functions 11 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 12 Remote Control Battery Installation 13 Vehicle Installation 15 Step 1 Choose a Location for Your RAG ia rare 16 Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount 18 Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount ANtOANA 0d dead 22 Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable evi acens 29 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter un 41 Step 6 Connect the Audio 42 Activation o o 55 Using Your Starmate 5 59 The Main Display 60 My Channels e eee e eee 61 Navigation Basics o 6 000 sei eeeee aes 62 Listening to Satellite Radio 65 EMiPresets u 000 ee Special FeatureS Pause amp Replay o ooooooooo o 72 S SECKN nennen 74 Parental Control o 81 Where Else Can You Use Your Starmate5 o ooo o o 85 Sinus D daa 87 Find Available FM Channels in Your E EE ee 89 EMTransMitte Foc asias es 92 Set and Select an FM Channel 93 JUMP SOttINOS vesical 95 Display Options 97 Memory Options
4. channels Release to tune to channel which is displayed View a category Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste 1 To view a category press the Left or Right button 2 Press the Up or Down button to scroll through the channels in the category and find the channel you want 3 Press the Select button to select the channel or press the Left or Right button for the previous or next category 4 To exit Category Mode without changing to a new channel press and hold disp View channel lists While in Category Mode it is also possible to cycle between the category s channel names currently playing artist names and currently playing song titles to preview what s playing on other channels 1 View a category Repeatedly press disp to cycle between channel name artist name and song title lists 2 While in a list use the Up or Down button to scroll through to find the channel you want 3 Press the Select button to tune to a new channel 4 To exit without tuning to a new channel press and hold disp Fools Fall in d Heart of Mi Take Me in Your few El T pa eg ait f m i i T as Take it on the Run Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly from the main display screen by entering the channel number using the number buttons 1 To directly tune a channel press the Select button 2 Enter the ch
5. 0 9 number buttons 6 Once you have entered the code you will then be prompted to enter the new code again to confirm If you entered the same lock code again the code is saved 7 Press and hold menu to exit To lock or unlock a channel 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button Highlight Parental Control and press the Select button 3 Lock Unlock is highlighted Press the Select button Parental Control 5 k Leck Unlock 4 You will be prompted to enter your 4 digit Edit Code lock code Enter the lock code using the 0 9 number buttons 5 When you have entered the correct code a list of channels will be displayed Press the Up or Down button to scroll though the list and highlight a channel you want to lock or unlock Press the Select button to lock or aaa unlock a channel Note that locked channels will display Lock to the 164 Faw Dos Lock right of the channel name 183 LaushUSA 186 Foxxhole You can continue to select channels to lock or unlock When you are finished press and hold menu to exit 84 rmate 5 Where Else Can You Use Your Starmate 5 SIRIUS XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Starmate 5 Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience With these accessories you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your vehic
6. 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 41 Vehicle Installation e Pickup Truck 1 Bring the end of the cable out at Continue with Step 5 Connect Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner At the lowest corner of the windshield route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of dock the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 41 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT
7. Select button 6 Press and hold menu to exit To set Daylight Savings Time 1 Press menu baslisht Sawinss Time 2 Press the Down button to scroll and DST Observed highlight Time Based Features and DST Not Observed press the Select button 3 Highlight Clock and press the Select button 4 Press the Down button to highlight Daylight Savings Time and press the Select button 5 Select DST Observed if your area observes Daylight Savings Time select DST Not Observed if your area does not and press the Select button Press and hold menu to exit Configuring Your Starmate 5 Alarm lets you to set your Starmate 5 to turn On at a specific time The last selected channel prior to shutdown will play when the Starmate 5 powers On To set the Alarm 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button 3 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Alarm and press the Select button 4 Highlight Set Alarm and press the Alarm Select button A Set Alarm 5 Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight On or Off and press the Select button 6 Press and hold menu to exit To set the Alarm Time 1 Press menu 12 61 Ph 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button 3 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Alarm and press the Select button Highlight Alarm Time and press the S
8. You will also hear an audible beep tone indicating that a match was found lo Cream 23 Trojans E UCLA NOTE The Sirius Seek List screen display a list of the current matches No alert is provided for the currently tuned channel Press the Up or Down button 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 Starmate 5 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 Seek list Special Features To replace or cancel an existing alert If all of the memory spaces are full when you press memo a Memory Full screen will be displayed for one second A Replace Cancel screen will then be displayed 1 Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight whether to replace an existing alert or cancel saving the alert to memory and press the Select button Rerlace a ohn Coltrarne Esuinox Gwen Stefani USE Trojans Cream Sroonful 2 If you chose to cancel saving the alert the screen will revert to the last active display mode If you chose to replace an existing alert a listing of all the alerts stored in memory will be displayed Each listing will be preceded by an icon that identifies the type of listing a musical note for songs a happy face for artists and a flag for sports teams cars 3 Press th
9. and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the sat signal reception is good press TER PENNE and hold menu to return to the main display screen You are ready to make the audio connection Vehicle Installation 4 You ll first need to find an available FM channel An available FM channel is one that s not being used by an FM radio station in your area When you tune your FM radio to an available channel you should only hear static or silence not talk or music We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel a Use the SIRIUS XM FM Channel Finder at www sirius com fmchannel Go to the website and enter your zip code The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area For convenience write down or print out the list OR b Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle s FM radio Locate and create a list of channels that aren t being used by any FM radio station Write down the list Once you have created your list of available FM channels you will need to find the one that provides the best match for your Starmate 5 EN TIP You ll need to use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to tune through every FM channel one by one Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Start at 88 1 and use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to tune thr
10. cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 7 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 41 Vehicle Installation e Sedan Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof 1 Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the windshield Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding Route the antenna cable around and down the windshield to the lowest point 2 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 3 Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties 4 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 5 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic M
11. city for traffic weather refer to Jump Settings on page 95 Favorite Channels You can set up to 30 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button Favorite channels are stored in three banks A B and C each capable of containing 10 favorite channel presets Repeatedly pressing band cycles through the 3 banks one at a time To assign a favorite channel to a number button 1 Press band to activate the preset bank you want The selected bank is shown in the lower right corner of the main display screen 2 Tune to the desired channel 3 Press and hold a number button O 9 for one second to assign the channel as a favorite To listen to a favorite channel 1 Press band to activate the preset bank you want The selected bank is shown in the lower right corner of the main display screen 2 Press the number button O 9 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel Using Your Starmate 5 FM Presets FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect to listen to your Starmate 5 through your vehicle s FM radio To start using a different FM preset 1 Press G to display the current FM channel preset se a 12 00P 2 The currently selected FM preset is shown To display and select the next FM preset press 3 Repeatedly
12. favorite channels FM preset button Store and quickly access FM channels that give you the best audio reception when using PowerConnect e Parental controls Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content Please read the entire User Guide before using your Starmate 5 Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid D injury to yourself and or damage to your device SIRIUS XM Radio Inc disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown repair or other causes e Do not expose to extreme temperatures above 140 F or below 4 F or above 60 C or below 20 C Do not expose to moisture Do not use device near or in water Do not touch the device with wet hands Do not let any foreign matter spill into device Do not store in dusty areas e Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Clean with a soft damp cloth only e Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time and do not expose to fire flame or other heat sources e Do not try to disassemble and or repair device yourself e Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact e Do not place heavy objects on device e Do not subject device to excessive pressure If the LCD screen is damaged do not touch the liquid crystal fluid Introduction WARNING e Opening the case may resu
13. pressing will cycle through the FM presets The Fresuence FMZ last displayed FM preset will be SH 1 MHz tuned To return to the main display METEEN screen allow the screen to time out IMPORTANT You need to ensure that the FM Transmitter in the Starmate 5 is turned On and that your vehicle s FM radio is tuned to the same FM channel TIP To configure the list of preset FM channels you need to find available FM channels in your area Refer to Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 89 Next refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 93 y Special Features Pause amp Replay Pause amp Replay gives you the opportunity to hear that again by temporarily storing and letting you access content played approximately the last 44 minutes Pressing Pll or places the Starmate 5into Replay mode EN TIP This feature applies to the current channel that is being listened to and the oy current listening session only Changing channels or turning off your Starmate 5 removes the temporarily stored content from the radio To Play Pause 1 Press and release bil to pause the live broadcast At this point the radio will mute and continue to store live audio 2 Pressing and releasing bl again will begin playing stored audio from the point at which the program was paused Eu TIP Pressing and holding Pll will show the Replay List A listing of artist names are shown for the stored audio from mo
14. strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle but will not damage the vehicle To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna 1 Choose the best location for your antenna considering your own personal situation Pay particular attention to any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and gt how frequently you may use them E Magnet Sedan Coupe We recommend mounting the antenna above either the front windshield or the back window as shown SUV We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as shown Convertible We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown Pickup Truck We recommend mounting the antenna above the front windshield as shown Vehicle Installation 2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna and press the antenna cable into the Rubber Tail The Rubber Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid 3 Clean the surface of the selected Magnetic Mount Antenna Upside Down Protective Material mounting location using the alcohol Relief preparation pad and let it dry Rubber thoroughly Antenna 4 Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages and place the antenna in the location you selected Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips and press the Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle 5 Continue to press firmly down on the
15. 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 the weather stripping for a few inches then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside 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 vehicle 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 a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool 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 front of the cabin 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 purchased separately 6 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough
16. use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount Installing the Dash Mount CAUTION The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove Do not install this mount on leather surfaces contact your vehicle dealer if you are unsure about your dash surface and make sure the air temperature is at least 60 F 15 C during installation If it s not at least 60 F turn on the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60 F 1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 5 when installed 2 Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio on page 16 e Option 1 Option 3 should be oriented 0 asl e Option 2 should be oriented as II 3 Attach the Dash Mount to the 20 ae PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the o provided screws Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly 5 Peel off the adhesive liner Position press and hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds IMPORTANT Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure dry for a minimum of 2 4 hours before using the mount The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours 6 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions Adjust as necessary for your pa
17. your vehicle s FM radio Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Start at 88 1 and use the Manual tune function on your vehicle s FM radio to tune through each FM channel one by one 88 1 followed by 88 3 etc to locate channels that aren t being used by a local FM radio station Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it until you reach 107 9 Once you have created your list of available FM channels you will need to find the one that provides the best match for Starmate 5 Tune the Starmate 5 to a favorite SIRIUS channel or to channel 184 if it s not yet activated Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel Then tune the Starmate 5 to the same FM channel Refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 93 You should hear the SIRIUS channel through your vehicle s radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done If this FM channel doesn t work well for you work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear SIRIUS clearly 0 0 O NOTE You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with the Starmate 5 It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the Starmate 5 broadcast Your only options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection method TIP If you regularly drive from one location to another such as your daily com
18. On or Off 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight FM Transmitter and press the Select button 3 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight FM On Off and press the Select button 4 Press either Up or Down button to scroll and highlight either Yes or No and press the Select button OFF 5 Press and hold menu to exit TIP The Starmate 5 is shipped with the FM Transmitter turned On by default TIP The FM1 storage location is preset with FM channel 88 1 Set and Select an FM Channel The Starmate 5 allows you to easily store i e preset up to 5 different FM channels At any time you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to transmit audio from the Starmate 5 to your vehicle s FM radio Having a choice of 5 FM presets also makes it easy to switch to the appropriate FM channel as you travel from one area to another Each FM preset is stored in its own storage location You can easily add or edit the FM preset in any one of the 5 storage locations TIP The FM1 storage location is preset with FM channel 88 1 To set an FM preset 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight FM Transmitter and press the Select button 3 FM Presets will be highlighted Press the Select button FRA EMPTY 4 Press the Up or Down button FHS lt EMPTY gt to scroll and highlight the FhM4 lt EMPTY gt storage location FM1 to FM5 that you want to set or selec
19. Rubber Tail for another 30 seconds At room temperature 68 F maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours During this period avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and the Rubber Tail the un o t jn v rad lt A N 2 2 gt E gt o E I 2 5 ae oTo un E gas Bee N v gt oe T om E zu E 58 E unt the antenna on Vehicle Installation TIP Mount the antenna on the roof where it oS has at least 3 inches of clear space around it TIP Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover D and protect the antenna cable CAUTION Don t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof Use the supplied Rubber Tail as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning Eu CAUTION Don t mount the antenna inside de the vehicle for example on the dashboard EY CAUTION Don t mount the antenna on any cS of the vehicle s front back or side pillars CAUTION Don t mount the antenna close to a roof rack Adjust the rack so it s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof Vehicle Installation CAUTION Don t mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna close to another antenna Mount it at least 3 inches away accommodate open doors or trunk lids Use things typically found around the home like electric
20. Use the Up or Down button to highlight the channel you want the Starmate 5 to play when Program Alert turns it On then press the Select button to set the channel 8 Highlight Program Alert On Off and press the Select button 9 Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight On or Off and press the Select button 10 Press and hold menu to exit Auto Shutdown Lets you program the Starmate 5 to automatically shut off after a one hour period of inactivity no button presses or other user interven tion To set the Auto Shutdown 1 2 Press menu Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button Auto Shutdown Enabled Disabled Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Auto Shutdown and press the Select button Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight Enable to activate the auto shutdown or Disable to cancel an auto shutdown Press the Select button to confirm Press and hold menu to exit After 59 minutes of inactivity a beep tone will sound and a Cancel Auto Shut down display prompt appears on the screen to allow you to delay the auto matic shutdown Pressing the Select button will reset the Auto Shutdown for Configuring Your Starmate 5 another 1 hour period Sleep Mode Sets the radio to turn off after a designated period of time To set Sleep Mode 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scro
21. al tape to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door Hide any excess cable in the trim TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to 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 en Use a blunt plastic putty knife a credit card a plastic knife or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding Tuck the cable under the moulding around the window Feed cable under rubber moulding around window Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening fe Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weather stripping Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weather stripping and route through trunk to cabin Route cable out of window moulding and into weather stripping around trunk opening Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk Route cable along trunk a wall and into cabin through gap or conduit along existing wiring harness Route cable along t
22. annel number using the buttons 0 9 Wait a moment until the channel is tuned or press the Select button to immediately tune to the channel Using Your Starmate 5 Jump Depending upon how you configure it jump will either tune to the traffic and weather channel of a selected city from a list of the 20 most congested cities or to a desired channel This button allows you to quickly tune to a channel that is accessed frequently and temporarily such as traffic weather sports news etc and then tune back to the original channel to which you were listening by pressing the button again If Jump is set to Traffic and the traffic weather broadcast of your selected city is not immediately available the Band indicator on the display will change to the jump icon to indicate that a jump is pending Once the traffic weather report is ready to be broadcast the radio will automatically tune to the traffic weather channel Since a channel may carry the traffic and weather reports of more than one city Atlanta Pendins you may have to wait a few minutes for your desired broadcast If Jump is set to JumpSet pressing jump will immediately tune to the desired channel Real Jazz Pressing jump while a jump is pending will cancel the jump Pressing jump after the radio has tuned to the traffic weather or desired channel will return it back to the channel to which you had been listening immediately prior to pressing jump TIP To select a
23. ay from any obstructed area For example if you are parked in an underground garage you should receive a signal after leaving the garage Antenna Not Detected Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly and securely plugged into the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Make sure the cable is not bent or broken e If the message persists most likely the Magnetic Mount Antenna cable has been damaged Replace the antenna If you see this on the screen Invalid Channel Try this e You have attempted to tune to a channel that you have not subscribed to or does not exist Select a channel to which you have subscribed Firmware Updating If this happens You do not receive all the SIRIUS channels to which you have subscribed e Your Starmate 5 is being updated over the air with the latest software Wait until the update is done Try this Ensure that you have followed the proper activation process Refer to Activation on page 56 e Call 1 888 539 7474 for further assistance No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter e Check all cables between your Starmate 5 and your vehicle s stereo system for a firm and secure connection e Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle s stereo system No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA e Check that your Starmate 5 and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel Audio sounds too soft e Rais
24. button 3 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Memory Options and press the Select button 4 Scroll and highlight Clear All Memory and press the Select button Press the Up or Down button to highlight and select either Yes or No and press the Select button Clear All Memory Wes Ha Configuring Your Starmate 5 Audio Level The audio level of the Starmate 5 can be adjusted when an audio connection is made between the dock and the vehicle s stereo system Audio level is used to adjust the Starmate 5 s volume level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use such as aCD player other FM stations or an MP3 player Do not use the audio level as a volume control Use the volume control on your vehicle stereo instead To adjust the audio level 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button 3 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Audio Level and press the Select button 4 Press the Left or Right button to decrease or increase the audio level 5 Press the Select button to confirm the new audio level setting 6 Press and hold menu to exit NOTE Using the buttons on the remote control will adjust the audio level Confirmation Tone The Starmate 5 will sound an audio alert tone when you power it On or Off as well as when a S Seek alert or other alerts are activated To set confirmation tone 1 2 Pr
25. casting traffic and weather conditions of a selected city from a list of the 20 most congested cities or tunes to a favorite channel Pressing it again returns it to the original channel Number Buttons Each number button stores a favorite channel in its button location and provides one touch access to it afterward Number buttons also directly tune to a channel when the channel number is entered after pressing the Select button while in the main display screen Memo Button Pressing and releasing memo saves artist names and song titles Up to 30 artist song title combinations plus one sports team car can be stored in memory Pressing and holding memo enters the recall mode displaying the stored artist song titles Pause and Replay Buttons Replays approximately 44 minutes of live radio gt i plays pauses lt lt rewinds and gt gt fast forwards through temporarily stored content Band Button Pressing and releasing band switches between the favorite channel preset banks A B and C Each bank holds 10 favorite channel presets for a total of 30 Pressing and holding band switches to the My Presets category where artists and songs playing on each stored favorite channel preset can be viewed Listening to Satellite Radio Tune a channel 1 Press and release the Up or Down button to immediately tune to the next or previous channel 2 Press and hold the Up or Down button to speed scroll through the
26. connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter ne into your vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket 3 Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock Vehicle Installation Step 6 Connect the Audio To play audio through your vehicle s stereo or FM radio decide on one of the following audio connection options e Option 1 Best Use the included Aux In Cable if your vehicle s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection Refer to your vehicle s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack or consult the vehicle dealer EN TIP The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate of the vehicle radio D on the back of the radio anywhere on the front dash panel inside the glove compartment or inside the center console in between the front seats e Option 2 Better Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built in cassette player Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer or go to sirius com accessories e Option 3 Good Use the PowerConnect feature in the Starmate 5 PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle s FM radio e Option 4 Best Use the FM Direct Adapter If none of the previous three audio connection options will work in your vehicle then you will need to use the FM Direct Adapter FMDA sold separately The FMDA needs to be installed by a p
27. display s brightness or contrast 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button ME a 3 Press the Down button to scroll and Brishtness highlight Display Options and press Contrast 4 Press the Select button to choose Brightness or press the Down button to scroll and highlight Contrast and press the Select button 5 Press the Left or Right button to decrease or increase the brightness contrast of the display 6 Press the Select button to confirm the setting 12110000 g till 7 Press and hold menu to exit Configuring Your Starmate 5 Memory Options You can turn the automatic S Seek feature On or Off and to clear erase all the stored S Seek alerts from memory To configure Auto Memory Search 1 2 Press menu Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Memory Options and press the Select button Scroll and highlight Auto Memory Search and press the Select button Memory OFLions Auto Memory Search Clear All Memory Press the Up or Down button to highlight and select either On or Off and press the Select button Auto Memora Search on DFF Press and hold menu to exit To erase all S Seek memory entries 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select
28. e Up or Down button to scroll and highlight the alert that you would like to replace and press the Select button to store the new alert If the new alert was successfully stored in memory the Artist Song Game Stored pop up screen followed by the X Used Y Empty screen will be displayed for one and two seconds respectively The Starmate 5 will then revert to the last active display mode To view the program information stored in memory 1 Press and hold memo to enter the S Seek Browse mode The choices stored in memory will be displayed in one at a time page format 2 Press any of the navigation buttons Up Down Left or Right button to scroll through the listings This function allows you to review previously stored program information The information will be displayed as sports league or college team name or artist name song title The Police Snchronicita II To delete a song title stored in memory 1 Press and release the Select button while in S Seek mode A pop up screen displaying various selectable options will be displayed Seek Artist Only Delete 2 Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight the Delete option Press the Select button 3 To permanently delete the program from your list use the Control knob to highlight Yes and press the Select button to confirm The S Seek Browse mode screen will return To turn on S Seek alerts 1 Press and release the Se
29. e the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your Starmate 5 until the sound quality improves Refer to Audio Level on page 100 Troubleshooting If this happens Audio fades or has static when listening Try this e Check all cables for a firm and secure connection e If you are using PowerConnect to listen via your vehicle s FM radio and the problem persists it most likely is interference from another commercial or broadcast FM station You will need to find an unused or available FM channel in your area Refer to Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 89 e If you are using PowerConnect and you cannot solve the audio problem try connecting the audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapter Refer to page 43 and page 46 If you cannot use those solutions consider using an FM Direct Adapter Refer to page 53 No song title or artist name is displayed e The information may not be available or updates may be in progress Starmate 5 turns off unexpectedly If Auto Shutdown is set Starmate 5 will automatically turn off after a one hour period of inactivity no user intervention Set Auto Shutdown to Off If Sleep Mode is set Starmate 5 will automatically turn off after the selected period of time Set Sleep Mode to Off Product Specifications System Power Requirements Operating Temperature Audio Output Starmate 5 Radio Dim
30. e you can enjoy Commercial Free Music plus Sports News Talk amp Entertainment you need to activate your Starmate 5 1 Make sure your Starmate 5 is properly installed turned on and receiving the SIRIUS signal so that you can hear the audio on channel 184 When you first turn on the Starmate 5 after the startup sequence the SIRIUS channel lineup may update Wait until any channel updates have completed before pressing any buttons Once the channels have been updated the radio will automatically tune to channel 184 Make a note of the SIRIUS ID You can find it e on channel O zero e on a label on the bottom of the gift box e on the label on the back of your Starmate 5 Activate your service e Online Go to www sirius com and click on Install and Activate OR e By phone Call 1 888 539 SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 When your service is activated your Starmate 5 will display an alert message To continue press any button Thereafter if you press the Up or Down button you can scroll and tune other channels Activation usually takes less than 5 minutes but sometimes may take longer We recommend that your radio remain on until activated 58 59 Using Your Starmate 5 The Main Display Whenever you power your Starmate 5 On it will automatically tune to the last channel you were listening to before it was powered Off The Starmate 5 s display screen will show the channel
31. easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the installation instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver e Increase the separation between the SIRIUS XM equipment and the affected receiver Connect the SIRIUS XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft neither portable nor permanent installation Therefore SIRIUS XM Radio Inc cannot support this type of application or installation Copyrights and Trademarks 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc SIRIUS XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved Vis
32. ected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content and data service providers You are prohibited from any export of the content and or data or derivative thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws rules and regulations The user of this or any other software contained in a SIRIUS XM radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy decompile reverse engineer hack manipulate or disassemble the object code or in any other way convert the object code into human readable form Environmental Information Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and electronic appliances Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Applicable to California U S A FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SIRIUS XM Radio Inc can void the user s authority to operate this device 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 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 r
33. ed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the function of safety features e g deployment of airbags Failure to correctly place device may result in injury to you or others if the unit becomes detached during an accident and or obstructs the deployment of an airbag What s in the Box Starmate 5 Radio Aux In Cable ue Remote Control GD A GUA oe EI ED Gey o E AAG Gr sus 1 O OEBOEEO O OO som i nn loss PowerConnect Vehicle Dock u Vent Mount Dash Mount and Extended Vent Clamps P Alcohol PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Antenna Power Adapter and Rubber Tail Prep Pad or ao Screws Antenna amp Dash Mount Alcohol Preparation Pads Introduction Starmate 5 Functions FM Menu Button Display Button pause and Replay Button Access Customize the Buttons Pressto advanced way you view Pause rewind access featuresand content onthe and replay up to and cycle configuration display 44 minutes of live through options Memo Button radio FM also when in Press and presets configuration release to save options press artists and and hold to return to songs Press and hold to display stored artists and songs Number Buttons Select your
34. een will appear 4 Press the Up or Down button to highlight the option you want for that particular alert and press the Select button If you select Delete a Delete Confirmation screen will appear To permanently delete the alert from the memory list highlight and select Yes Special Features To save favorite teams 1 When the currently tuned channel is an NFL NBA NHL NASCAR or college play by play sports broadcast momentarily press and release memo The Starmate 5 will display a menu to choose which sports team or for NASCAR which car number should be saved to memory Srorte Z 2 Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight the desired sports team or car number when available and press the Select button to save the current selection to memory S NOTE If the new alert was successfully stored in memory an Artist Song Game Stored pop up screen followed by an X Used Y Empty screen will be displayed for one and two seconds respectively X is the total number of listings stored in memory and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage NOTE When the S Seek option is enabled whenever the Starmate 5 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 Seek Alert
35. ehicle s stereo system in order to do so 3 Insert your Starmate 5 into the dock aligning 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 menu Caisp Cremo lt lt on SIRIUSH o nou C SIRIUS J Power on your Starmate 5 by pressing the Power button Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the SIRIUS signal There should at least be one bar on the bottom left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also press menu and then press the Down button to scroll and highlight Signal Indicator Press the Select button The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good press Sisnal Indicator and hold menu to return to the main display screen Ensure that the Starmate 5 is tuned to channel 184 Upon power up the Starmate 5 should tune to channel 184 by default when it s not yet activated If it s not on channel 184 refer to Listening to Satellite Radio on page 65 to learn about how to tune a channel If you haven t done so turn on your vehicle s stereo system Set it to play input from the cassette source You should hear SIRIUS c
36. elect button 5 Use the Left or Right button to set the hours and use the Up or Down button to set the minutes when you want the Starmate 5 to power on and press the Select button 6 Press and hold menu to exit Program Alert Sets the radio to tune to a specific channel at a specified time The radio must be powered on in order for this feature to function To set Program Alert Prosram Alert 1 Press menu Channel Humber 2 Press the Down button to Prosram Alert Dn DPF scroll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button RANES 3 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Program Alert and press the Select button 4 Highlight Program Time Day and press the Select button 5 Highlight Time and press the Select button To select the time 12 00 PM you wish to tune to the specified Configuring Your Starmate 5 channel use the Left or Right button to change the hours and the Up or Down button to set the minutes When you have selected the desired time press the Select button to set the time and exit 6 Highlight Day and press the Select Prosran Day button Using the Up or Down button Monda select the day of the week you wish ee to tune to the selected channel i e Thursdas Monday Tuesday etc and press the Select button Press menu to go back one level to the Program Alert menu options Siri ius Bald 7 Highlight Channel Number and press the Select button
37. ensions Weight Remote Control Dimensions Weight Battery PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions Weight Audio Connector Antenna Connector PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions Weight Input Output Cable Length 9 16 V DC 500 mA max 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 1 0 Vrms max 4 9 in width x 1 9 in height x 0 6 in depth 124 mm width x 49mm height x 16 mm depth 2 5 oz 71 g 1 6 in width x 4 1 in height x 0 7 in depth 41 mm width x 105 mm height x 18 mm depth 1 3 oz 37 g CR2032 3 V 4 0 in width x 2 0 in height x 1 1 in depth 102 mm width x 52 mm height x 28 mm depth 1 3 oz 37 g 1 8 in 3 5 mm female SMB male 3 7 in width x 1 7 in height x 1 3 in depth 94 mm width x 43 mm height x 34 mm depth 2 4 0z 69 g 9 16VDC 5VDC 1 5A 4 ft 7 in 1 4 m Vehicle Antenna Type Connector Cable Length Aux In Cable Connectors Cable Length SIRIUS Magnetic Mount SMB female right angle 21 ft 6 4 m 1 8 in 3 5 mm stereo male to 1 8 in 3 5 mm stereo male 4 ft 1 2 m Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to and you agree that you will not copy decompile disassemble reverse engineer hack manipulate or otherwise access and or make available any technology incorporated in this product The music talk news entertainment data and other content on the Services are prot
38. ess menu Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Confirmation Tone and press the Select button Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight On or Off Press the Select button to confirm the new setting Press and hold menu to exit Confirmation Tore Configuring Your Starmate 5 Time Based Features Clock Sets the clock format time zone and daylight savings time function To set the Clock Format 1 2 6 Press menu Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button Highlight Clock and press the Select button Time Zone Daylisht Savines Time Highlight Format and press the Select button Press the Up or Down button to select the time in either 12 hour 12 H default or 24 hour format and press the Select button Press and hold menu to exit To set the Time Zone 1 2 3 Press menu Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button Highlight Clock and press the Select button 4 Press the Down button to highlight Time Zone Time Zone and press the Select GMT 6 68 Central button GMT 5 a6 Eastern GMT 4 36805 Atlantic 5 Press the Up or Down button to GMT 2 3 gt Neufnadlnd select your time zone from the list of the available time zones and press the
39. favorite channels also enter a channel number Band Button Press and release to switch between the favorite channel preset banks Press and hold to view My Presets category Jump Button Directly access traffic and weather of the 20 most congested cities or access a favorite channel Left and Right Buttons Press and release to search for channels by category Press and hold to adjust display s brightness Power Button Turn radio on and off Select Button Press to confirm selection of highlighted items in a menu or list also when not in a menu or list press first before entering the channel number to directly tune to a channel Press and hold to go back to the previous channel Up and Down Buttons Press to preview and tune channels through the channel lineup also scroll through lists and highlight menu items Power Button Turn radio on and off Select Button Press to confirm selection of highlighted items ina menu or list also when not in a menu or list press first before entering the channel number to directly tune to a channel Press and hold to go back to the previous channel Pause and Replay Buttons Pause rewind and replay up to 44 minutes of live radio Menu Button Access advanced features and configuration options Press and hold to return to main display screen when in configuration options Band Button Press and release to switch between
40. formation of each channel When the button is released radio tunes to the last channel it had scrolled to in the channel lineup Select Button a The Select button selects a highlighted item and confirms settings At the main display screen pressing the Select button prompts for the entry of a channel number using the number buttons Once the channel number is entered the radio directly tunes to the new channel At the main display screen pressing and holding the Select button tunes to the previous channel that was being played Display Button Pressing disp while in the main display screen changes the display mode between 2 line artist name song title text and large character displayed text Pressing and holding disp while in the main display screen enters the My Channels category FM Button FM provides easy tuning of FM presets for optimized PowerConnect performance Repeatedly pressing FM displays and cycles through the list of preset FM channels one at a time The radio automatically tunes to the displayed FM channel Menu Button Pressing menu displays various options to make setup and feature changes Pressing menu when in Menu Options returns to the previous menu option screen until Menu Options is exited Pressing and holding menu when in Menu Options returns to the main display screen Using Your Starmate 5 Jump Button Depending on how it is configured pressing jump either tunes to the channel broad
41. hannel 184 through your vehicle s stereo system You are now ready to activate your Starmate 5 Vehicle Installation 9 The audio level output of the Starmate 5 can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to Audio Level on page 100 If the signal reception is good but there is no audio when tuned to channel 184 be sure the vehicle s stereo system is set to the correct source i e cassette source step 7 Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 9 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 112 for additional help Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Insert your Starmate 5 into the C G2 mm GT gt dock aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock fit into the GO ssh mounting slots in the back of OOODOODOOD the radio of fe Power on Starmate 5 radio by pressing the Power button T Be sure the vehicle is outside SIRIUSA J and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the SIRIUS signal There should at least be one bar on the bottom left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also press menu and then press the Down button to scroll and highlight Signal Indicator Press the Select button The Satellite
42. hat is not being used by an FM radio station in your area When you tune your FM radio to an available channel you should only hear static or silence not talk or music Once you have found an available channel you need to tune the Starmate 5 s built in transmitter to the same channel to receive SIRIUS sound through your vehicle s radio We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel 1 Use the SIRIUS XM FM Channel Finder Use the SIRIUS XM FM Channel Finder at www sirius com fmchannel Go to the website and enter your zip code The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area For convenience write down or print out the list Tune the Starmate 5 to a favorite SIRIUS channel or to channel 184 if it s not yet activated Turn on your vehicle s FM radio Pick the first FM channel on your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to that channel If you do not hear a local FM station broadcast then tune the Starmate 5 to the same FM channel Configuring Your Starmate 5 Refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 93 You should hear the SIRIUS channel through your vehicle s radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done If this FM channel doesn t work well for you work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear SIRIUS clearly OR 2 Manually tune through your local FM channels Manually tune through your local FM channels on
43. he button is pressed Playback begins when button is released If end of stored audio is reached Starmate 5 exits Pause amp Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast Special Features S Seek S Seek tracks and finds a combination of up to 30 of your favorite artists and songs plus one sports team car whenever they re being played on any channel It continuously searches all the channels and alerts you when a match to a saved choice is being played When a sports team car is stored in memory at the time the Starmate 5 is initially powered on you will be alerted if the team car is playing racing in a game race that is being broadcast Also while listening to your Starmate 5 you will be alerted should the team car begin to play a game or begin arace To save a favorite artist or song 1 When you hear a favorite artist or song press memo 2 Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight to store either the ie ee 12 66P 3 When an artist or song on your S Seek list plays on any channel you ll hear an alert tone and see a message that informs you about the artist song and the channel the song is being played on To switch to that channel press the Select button To activate cancel or delete an Alert 1 Press and hold memo 2 Press the Up or Down button to scroll and find the alert which you wish to activate cancel or delete 3 Press the Select button The Memory Recall scr
44. ion is good press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Sismal Indicator 6 Ensure that the Starmate 5 is tuned to channel 184 Upon power up the Starmate 5 should tune to channel 184 by default when it s not yet activated If it s not on channel 184 refer to Listening to Satellite Radio on page 65 to learn about how to tune a channel 7 Turn on your vehicle s stereo system Set it to play input from the auxiliary input source 8 You should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your vehicle s stereo system You are now ready to activate your Starmate 5 9 The audio level output of the Starmate 5 can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to Audio Level on page 100 If the signal reception is good but there is no audio when tuned to channel 184 be sure the vehicle s stereo system is set to the correct source i e auxiliary input source step 7 Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard step 9 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 112 for additional help Vehicle Installation Option 2 Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO 9210 Ga Jonas connector on the dock DO reser tae a H ES Se See 2 Insert the Cassette Adapter in the vehicle s cassette deck You may need to turn on your v
45. it sirius com siriuslineup for updates All programming channel lineup SIRIUS service subject to change or preemption Hardware subscription and activation fee required Other fees and taxes will apply Month to month subscriptions must be activated via telephone Hardware and subscription sold separately Subscription governed by SIRIUS Terms amp Conditions which can be found at sirius com serviceterms Prices and programming are subject to change SIRIUS XM Radio U S service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia Owners Record Owner s Record The model number is located below and the SIRIUS ID is located on the label on the back of the Starmate 5 Record the SIRIUS ID in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product Model Number ST5 SIRIUS ID sirius com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10020 1 888 539 7474 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc SDST5UG 031110a
46. le to your home or office or on the go all with a single subscription In the Home Office etc With a Home Kit you can play your Starmate 5 over an existing home office or other stereo system e In Other Vehicles With a Vehicle Kit you can enjoy your Starmate 5 in more than one vehicle e In Almost Any Location You Like With a desktop or portable Sound System you have the freedom to listen to your Starmate 5 where and when you want from your kitchen or den to the office to outside on the deck or atapicnic For more information on SIRIUS accessories or to purchase an accessory please visit your local retailer or www sirius com accessories 87 Configuring Your Starmate 5 Sirius ID Your Starmate 5 has a numeric 12 digit ID which uniquely identifies the radio This ID is used during the activation process To display the Sirius ID 1 Press menu 2 Sirius ID will be highlighted Press z EEA the Select button The Radio ID SID 123456709012 will be displayed Sirius ID 3 Press and hold menu to exit Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any of the procedures below you should park your vehicle in a safe location Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any Starmate 5 function while driving PowerConnect allows you to listen to SIRIUS audio through your vehicle s FM radio You will first need to find an available FM channel which is a channel t
47. lect button while in S Seek mode A pop up screen displaying various selectable options will be displayed 2 Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight Song Seek On and press the Select button to turn on S Seek alerts Parental Control Your Starmate 5 has the ability to lock channels you do not want others such as children to access without your permission Locked channels will not appear in the channel or category list The default lock code is OOOO Locked channels can be tuned directly using the O 9 number buttons and entering the locked channel number You will be prompted to enter your lock code If the lock code is correctly entered the channel will begin playing If you tune away from the locked channel to a different channel the locked channel will again be locked Changing the lock code 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and H ____ highlight Settings and press the Select button Highlight Parental Control and press the Select button 3 If this is the first time you are changing the lock code enter the default lock code Use the 0 9 number buttons to enter 0000 which is the default lock code 4 Otherwise press the Down button to scroll and highlight Edit Code and press the Select button You will be prompted to enter the existing lock code Use the O 9 number buttons to enter the code Special Features 5 Enter anew 4 digit code using the
48. ll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button 3 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Sleep Mode and press the Select button 4 Use the Up or Down button to highlight and select the amount of time you want the Starmate 5 to remain on before it shuts off Press the Select button to confirm 5 Press menu to exit Signal Indicator For best reception your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the SIRIUS satellites In large cities terrestrial transmitters ground repeaters help increase the signal coverage Your Starmate 5 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received To display the signal strength 1 Press menu 2 Pressthe Down button to scroll and highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button 3 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received SAT aaa laa 4 Reposition the antenna if you TER are having trouble getting a Eno signal Be sure your vehicle is outside with an unobstructed view of the sky Press and hold menu to exit Configuring Your Starmate 5 Factory Default You can clear all of your personal settings such as favorite channels and return the radio to its original out of the box settings To restore the Starmate 5 to the factory defaults EN NOTE Restoring defaults per
49. lt in electric shock e If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin wipe the skin area with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes flush the eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Seek medical care Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter all the way into the vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket e If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option it is advisable not to insert a multi outlet adapter into the same vehicle cigarette lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other devices Some multi outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature from working properly When using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel Not doing so could result in personal injury death and or damage to your device accessories and or to your vehicle or other property Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Your device should be plac
50. manently removes all personal settings Restore Settinss Wes Hao Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Factory Default and press the Select button 3 Press the Up button to scroll and highlight Yes and press the Select button 4 A warning screen will be displayed If you are certain that you want to reset your Starmate 5 to the factory defaults press the Up button to scroll and highlight Yes and press the Select button Otherwise highlight No and press the Select button 5 The radio will display Restoring and will be restored to the factory settings Press and hold menu to exit Troubleshooting Starmate 5 has been designed and built to be trouble free but if you experience a problem try this e Check that all connections are firm and secure Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion e Make sure you have connected the Starmate 5 as described in this User Guide Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the vehicle s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket and that the LED on the PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit on If not your vehicle may need to be running to provide power to the socket If you see this on the screen Try this Acquiring Signal Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the sky Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is mounted outside of the vehicle e Move your Magnetic Mount Antenna aw
51. mute you may need to use different FM channels along your route for best performance If this is the case we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and Starmate 5 Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in TIP It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities than in most suburban or rural locations A direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable Cassette Adapter or professional installation is your best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas NOTE The SIRIUS XM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal Communications Commission The data may not reflect the latest stations in your area In addition local geography and weather conditions can impact reception so your results may be different from the list NOTE The performance of FM radios are different based on manufacturer and vehicle style Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter used by the Starmate 5 This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle Professional installation can also resolve almost any performance issue Configuring Your Starmate 5 FM Transmitter The built in FM Transmitter in the Starmate 5 works with the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and is used when you choose to listen to the Starmate 5 through your vehicle s FM radio To turn the FM Transmitter
52. n press the Select button to select the FM channel vi The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen FM4 EMPTY The Starmate 5 will tune to the FM channel 8 You should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your vehicle s FM radio If you are satisfied with the sound quality you re done You are now ready to activate your Starmate 5 9 If the selected FM channel doesn t work well for you work down the list of FM channels until you find one that allows you to hear SIRIUS clearly Each time you will need to tune your vehicle s FM radio to the FM channel and then set your Starmate 5 to transmit on the same FM channel steps 6 amp 7 If the signal reception is good but there is no SIRIUS audio when tuned to channel 184 verify that both the radio and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel steps 6 amp 7 Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area step 4 Verify that nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Refer to Troubleshooting on page 112 for additional help Option 4 FM Direct Adapter FMDA Installation The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer Professional installation can help improve your radio s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires To learn more check with the retailer where you bought your radio or go to sirius com accessories 54 55 Befor
53. na and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 41 e Convertible 1 Bring the antenna 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 blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool 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 front of the cabin 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 purchased separately 5 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 6 Continue with Step
54. number artist name the song or show being played channel name and category name of the current channel This screen is referred to as the main display screen in this guide Channel Number Es i Channel Name m 5 W Favorate Channel Preset Bank and Location Category Name Clock Changing the Display Mode Pressing and releasing disp while the main display screen is displayed toggles between the 2 line artist name song title text and large character displayed text The large character format will change the character size and cause the field to scroll from right to left This feature is useful when viewing the display screen from a distance Note that the displayed text will scroll only if the length of the artist or title cannot be viewed in its entirety Count Fimer LL My Channels Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste My Channels is a special category that displays the channels contained in your subscription plan Pressing and holding disp will activate the My Channels screen Category Name My Channels 1359 Total Channels in Channel Numbers amp Names Ei The EM Your Subscription Plan When the My Channels screen is active the Starmate 5 displays a listing of all your subscribed channel numbers and names Repeated momentary pressing and releasing of disp will sequence the display between listings of arti
55. ough each FM channel one by one 88 1 followed by 88 3 etc to locate channels that aren t being used by a local FM radio station Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it until you reach 107 9 5 Ensure that the Starmate 5 is tuned to channel 184 Upon power up the Starmate 5 should tune to channel 184 by default when it s not yet activated If it s not on channel 184 refer to Listening to Satellite Radio on page 65 to learn about how to tune a channel 6 Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 4 Turn on your vehicle s FM radio if you have not already done so and tune it to this FM channel 22527 N ee MATCH FM CHANNELS AA wT AENA RAT ONG Set your Starmate 5 to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 4 i Press menu ii Press the Down button to scroll and highlight FM Transmitter and press the Select button iii FM Presets will be highlighted Press the Select button iv Press the Down button to scroll and highlight the SL e storage location FM2 Press FM2 EMPTY the Select button FHS EMPTY v Tune to the FM channel you Fag EMPTY found in step 3 Press the Up or Down button to tune in steps of 2 i e 99 3 to ER 99 5 Press the Left or Right 24 1 MHz button to tune in steps of 1 i e 99 3 to 100 3 When the Vehicle Installation desired FM channel is displayed on scree
56. ount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 41 e SUV 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 blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool 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 3 Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin 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 Vehicle Installation or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties purchased separately 4 Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock 5 Continue with Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Anten
57. porarily and then tune back to the original channel to which you were listening by pressing the button again N Traffic ATL June Set To configure traffic option 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button Jump Settings will be highlighted Press the Select button 4 Scroll and highlight Traffic and press the Select button Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight your desired city and press the Select button Traffic Market 5 Press and hold menu to exit Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicaso Configuring Your Starmate 5 To configure JumpSet 1 Press menu 2 Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button Jump Settings will be highlighted Press the Select button Scroll and highlight JumpSet and press the Select button Jue Set Tune Lo desired Ch Press amp hold the y button 5 Press and hold menu to exit and return to the main display screen Tune to the channel you want assigned to the Jump button you can use the Up or Down button your presets or enter the channel number directly When the channel is tuned press and hold jump 6 The Band indicator on the display for this channel will change to the jump icon N Display Options You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the Starmate 5 s display to improve its visibility in different lighting conditions To change the
58. rofessional installer and directly connects your radio to your vehicle s FM radio To learn more check with the retailer where you bought your radio or go to sirius com accessories Follow the installation instructions in the next several sections for the audio connection option that you have selected 1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock Option 1 Aux In Cable Installation Instructions o JOYA vehicle s stereo system 3 Insert your Starmate 5 into the dock aligning 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 men Ciso Cremo Caa SIRIUS io AS Se 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your SIRIUSA Vehicle Installation 4 Power on your Starmate 5 by pressing the Power button 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving a the SIRIUS signal There should at least be one bar on the bottom left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also press menu and then press the Down button to scroll and highlight Signal Indicator Press the Select button The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal recept
59. rticular vehicle When the orientation is correct tighten the knob Knob Foot Dock Mounting EN Pl ate m TIP To remove carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon de Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount 1 Locate a vent with horizontal See one louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle Short Vent D are recessed you may need to use Clamps x the longer vent clamps with the Vent CDA Mount If so Remove the shorter vent EA clamps and install the longer ones into the Vent Mount Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent clamps as shown 3 Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws 4 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown 1 until a9 it hooks on the rear of the vent 0 louver 2 5 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent 2 and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole 3 Dash PUSH aman To remove the Vent Mount push the mount into the vent Then lift up until disengaged from the rear of the vent louver and remove the Vent Mount Vehicle Installation Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a
60. runk wall and into cabin Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool trim and tuck cable under trim Continue 1 towards front of vehicle Route cable under trim or upholstery 7 Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim into cabin and towards front of vehicle Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under Pull carpet carpet or mat or mat aT f _ Bring cable out from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console EM TIP Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids Use things typically found around the home like electrical tape to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door Hide any excess cable in the trim Vehicle Installation e Sedan Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof 1 Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool 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 we recommend consulting a professional installer 2 Route
61. st names song titles and back to channel names For sports channels pressing disp will 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 Press the Up or Down button 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 main display screen for the new channel To exit the My Channels screen without changing to a different channel and return to the main display screen press and hold disp Using Your Starmate 5 Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the Starmate 5 On or Off Navigation Buttons Press the Left Right Up and Down buttons to navigate through various features and functions of Starmate 5 a E e Left Right button Displays the channel categories such as Rock Pop Sports Talk New etc Repeated presses cycle through the categories one at a time Decreases or increases the settings of various menu options such as Brightness Audio Level etc e Up Down button press and release Immediately tunes to the next or previous channel in the channel lineup Scrolls through lists and highlights an item in the list e Up Down button press and hold Continuously scrolls through any list While on the main display screen continuously scrolls through the channel lineup and briefly displays the in
62. st recent to oldest beginning with entry called LIVE Pressing disp toggles between artist name and song title Press the Up or Down button and scroll to highlight a song or program and press the Select button to play it Choosing LIVE exits Pause amp Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast 1 2 E To listen to the previous track Press and release lt lt to rewind to the beginning of the current song or program Repeated press and releases skips backwards to the start of the previous songs or programs until the beginning of the stored audio is reached When the beginning is reached playback automatically begins TIP Pressing and holding 44 rewinds through stored audio in 10 second intervals which increases to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the button is pressed Playback begins when the button is released If beginning of the stored audio is reached playback automatically begins To listen to the next track 1 Press and release to forward to the start of the next song or program Repeated press and releases skips forward to the beginning of the next songs or programs until the end of stored audio is reached When the end is reached the Starmate 5 exits Pause amp Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast TIP Pressing and holding advances through the stored audio in 10 second intervals which increases to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer t
63. t and press the Select button Configuring Your Starmate 5 5 Change the FM channel for the selected storage location by pressing the Up or Down button to tune in steps of 2 i e 99 3 to 99 5 and pressing the Left or Right button to tune in steps of 1 i e 99 3 to 100 3 When the desired FM channel is displayed on screen press the Select button to select the FM channel The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen and the Starmate 5 will tune to the FM channel 6 Set your vehicle s FM radio to same FM channel IMPORTANT You first need to find available FM channels in your area Refer to Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 89 To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list 1 Press to display the current FM channel preset 2 The currently selected FM preset is shown To display and select the next FM preset press 3 Repeatedly pressing will cycle through the FM presets The FM channel displayed will be selected To return to the main display screen allow the screen to time out 4 Set your vehicle s FM radio to the same FM channel Jump Settings The jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather channel of one of the 20 most congested cities or to a specific channel that is accessed frequently and temporarily such as news or sports Pressing jump lets you quickly tune to a channel that is accessed frequently and tem
64. the favorite channel preset banks Press and hold to view My Presets category Number Buttons Select your favorite channels also enter a channel number Display Button Customize the way you view content on the display Remote Control Functions BAND MEMO 1 4 2 5 7 Ce oN ce EA OR SIRIUS Mute Button Silence live radio and replayed content Left and Right Buttons Press and release to search for channels by category Press and hold to adjust display s brightness Up and Down Buttons Press to preview and tune channels through the channel lineup also scroll through lists and highlight menu options FM Presets Button Press to access and cycle through FM presets and Buttons Increase or decrease the audio level emo Button Press and release to save artists and songs Press and hold to display stored artists and songs Jump Button Directly access traffic and weather of the 20 most congested cities or access a favorite channel Introduction PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color Coded Connections The color coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect Just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where Front View SIRIUS PWR Red FM Blue Connection for Connection for PowerConnect optional FM Power Adapter Direct Adapter sold separately

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