Stratus 5 User Guide
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1. Figure 1 Mounting the Vehicle Dock Dash Mount Method A Attach the dash mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws see Figure 2 Attach Dock to Mount with Included Screws Figure 2 Select the mounting position carefully before adhering the mount to your vehicle Once the mount has been adhered to a surface it will not be possible to remove it and adhere it again Once you ve selected a mounting location clean the mounting surface area in the vehicle with the provided alcohol swab Peel the protective material off the adhesive on the foot and press the foot firmly against the vehicle surface Allow the adhesive to adhere for a minimum of 2 4 hours before using the mount The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours 14 Installation Vent Mount Method B To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount install the vent mount as follows 1 If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed you may need to use the supplied longer vent hooks with the vent mount Refer to Figure 3 and install the longer vent hooks into the vent mount Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent hooks as shown Remove Slide Short Slide Extended Replace End Cap Vent Hooks Out Vent Hooks In Va Figure 3 2 Attach the vent mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws see Figure 4 Attach Dock to Mount with Included Screws Figure 4 Installation 15 3 Refer to Figure 5 and att2. Operation 51 Jump Button A Your Stratus 5 has a special preset button called the Jump button that lets you quickly tune to a channel that you want to access frequently such as a music channel or a sports channel Pressing the Jump button jumps to the specific channel you have programmed into the Jump button pressing the Jump button again jumps back to your original channel 52 I Operation Menu Options Menu Options allows you to set and or change the various features and settings of your SIRIUS Stratus 5 Press and hold the FM Presets Menu button to display the MENU OPTIONS screen see Figure 40 Menu OrLlions Poirius ID FM Transmitter Figure 40 Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to highlight selections in the menu lists and press the Select button to select them To exit a menu press the FM Presets Menu button If you don t make a selection within 10 seconds the Stratus 5 will exit the MENU OPTIONS screen and revert to the last active display mode You can exit any Menu Options screen by repeatedly pressing the FM Presets MENU button Menu Options 53 SIRIUS ID This displays your Stratus 5 s 12 digit SIRIUS ID SID number see Figure 41 Figure 41 The SID is unique to each SIRIUS radio and is required to activate your service We recommend that you write this number in the space provided near the end of this user guide No adjustments are allowed in this mode To exit press the FM Pres
3. Allowing Slack for Lid to Open and Close Route Cable Into Cabin Through Existing Wire Channel Figure 13 28 Installation Follow these detailed cable installation instructions 1 2 Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid Keep any bends in the cable loose Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges gears etc that could crimp or cut it Route the cable along the trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors Airbag locations are marked with SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Veh
4. your audio quality The FMTA brings the FM signal transmitted by your SIRIUS radio closer to your vehicle s FM antenna to provide a strong FM signal for good reception To install the FTMA 1 Connect the FMTA to the vehicle dock Insert the FMTA 2 5 mm plug into the FM OUT connector of the vehicle dock See Figure 28 left 2 Position FMTA inside the vehicle The FMTA wire should be run with the power adaptor wire and placed on the dash board or even placed under the dash pad if possible See Figure 28 right If your Stiletto is mounted to the center console the FTMA wire should be run along console 3 Hide the wires Depending on the position of your Stiletto hide the wires by tucking them into the seams in the dash board or the console seams where possible FM OUT JACK 2 5 MM PLUG Figure 28 Installation 43 Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service To subscribe do the following 1 2 6 44 Be sure that your SIRIUS Stratus 5 is correctly installed is properly docked in the Vehicle Dock and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal Turn on the Stratus 5 After the startup sequence it will update the SIRIUS channel line up see Figure 29 top Wait until the channel updates have completed before pressing any buttons Once the channels have been updated the radio will au
5. 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 Cover Tail CABLE ROUTING After you have mounted the antenna you can route the antenna cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of vehicle Sedan Coupe Pickup Truck SUV Mini Van and Convertible Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http www siriuscanada ca Click on the Install Activate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips Installation 91 Sedan Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 10 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a sedan coupe 1 Feed Cable Under 6 Bring Cable Out To Rubber Molding SIRIUS Receiver Around Window Location 2 Route Cable Out of Window Molding and X RN Into Weatherstripping ANTENNA 5 Around Trunk Opening 4 0 OK Along Trunk Wall and Into Cabin 4 Route Cable from Trunk Under Interior Trim into Cabin and Towards Front of Vehicle 5 Bring Cable out from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Dashboard or Console Figure 10 22 Installation Follow these detailed cable installation instructions 1 Feed the cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding aro
6. Press the Channel UP DOWN buttons to highlight FM PRESETS and press the Select button to select it 6 The FM PRESETS screen will appear see Figure 26 left FM1 will be highlighted FM1 is factory set to 88 1MHz This may not be the best frequency for your area FM Presets FM Freauency SFMi 88 1 MHz 55 1 MHz FH EMPTY Figure 26 7 Press the Select button to select FM1 The FM FREQUENCY screen will appear see Figure 26 right 8 Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to highlight the FM frequency that matches the channel that you preset on your vehicle radio in Step 2 on page 41 then press the Select button to select it See Figure 27 FM Fresuency FM Freauency Sa 1 MHz 56 1 MHz Figure 27 42 Installation To listen to SIRIUS turn your SIRIUS Stratus 5 ON then turn your vehicle s FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in Step 2 on page 41 You should hear your SIRIUS Stratus 5 through your vehicle s FM radio TIP If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels you may need to find channels that are not broadcasting in each city Your SIRIUS Stratus 5 can store 5 different preset FM transmitter channels so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city Installing the FM Transmitter Antenna Note You will only need to install the FM Transmitter Antenna FMTA if you are using the wireless connection option The use of the FMTA is highly recommended to improve
7. A User Guide Stratus 5 Satellite Radio Here s your new SIRIUS Stratus 5 Plug amp Play Radio Your new SIRIUS Stratus 5 Plug amp Play Radio comes with everything you need to enjoy SIRIUS in your car With available SIRIUS Universal Docking accessories you can use your Stratus 5 just about anywhere Your new Stratus 5 gives you powerful features gt gt Easy to read 3 line display gt gt Built in wireless FM transmitter so you can listen to SIRIUS through your car s FM stereo An FM Presets button makes transmitter frequency changes quick and easy gt gt Jump button that lets you jump to and from your local traffic and weather report channel with the touch of just one button Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your SIRIUS Stratus 5 s features and capabilities For the latest information about your Stratus 5 and other SIRIUS products and accessories visit http www siriuscanada ca Table of Contents Table of Contents Warning amp Safety Information Canadian Compliance General Precautions Warnings Copyrights amp Trademarks Package Contents Installation Location Mounting the Vehicle Dock Installing the Magnetic Antenna Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Docking Your SIRIUS Radio Cable Separation and Routing Connecting Your Stratus 5 to Your Vehicle s Audio System Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service SIRIUS Stratus 5 Front Panel Controls Vehicle Dock Referen
8. Installation SIRIUS suggests that you have your Stratus 5 professionally installed in your vehicle Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the Vehicle Dock installation of the antenna and proper routing of all the necessary wires and cables If the locations of your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle s FM antenna make the performance the SIRIUS radio s built in FM transmitter within your vehicle poor a professional installer will have the necessary accessories to install an optional FM Direct Adapter or audio cable to connect the audio output of the Vehicle Dock directly to your vehicle s audio system Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services or can recommend a professional installation service Location When installing the Vehicle Dock in your vehicle choose a location in your vehicle where it will not block your vision interfere with the vehicle controls or obstruct the air bag The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen Figure 1 shows two examples of the Stratus 5 mounted in a vehicle A is the dash mount method and B is the vent mount method using the vent mount clip 12 Installation
9. NEL LocK screen will appear see Figure 56 left on page 62 2 Select the EDIT CoDE menu option The New Cope screen will be displayed see Figure 57 Enter a four digit code using the O 9 number buttons You will then be prompted to enter the new code again to confirm Hew Code oo Figure 57 3 When the lock code is confirmed the lock code is set You can use this same procedure to change the lock code after you have set it NOTE IF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN YOUR CHANNEL LOCK CODE CALL SIRIUS CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR HELP Menu Options 63 Signal When using the optional Home Docking Station or boombox indoors it is important to aim the antenna for maximum signal reception The Signal screen see Figure 58 visually shows the strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received by the Stratus 5 Refer to the Home Docking Station installation guide for more information about properly orienting the antenna Sisanal SAT SSS0E00800 TEE BEREE L OO Figure 58 The SAT bar graph indicates the strength of the satellite signal strength the TER bar graph indicates the strength of the terrestrial signal strength if available Factory Default The Factory Default menu option will restore most every feature of the radio to the original factory settings The following is a list of all features affected by the Factory Default option e All Channel Presets are cleared Jump s
10. RIGHT The connections on your vehicle dock are clearly marked Install your vehicle dock H fam and connect the antenna cable into the connection labeled ANT the CLA power cable into the power connection marked PWR or 5VDC and the FMTA cable into the connection marked FM OUT G See Figure 17 Laas Step 2 It is important that you keep the three cables as separate from each other as possible and that you keep the two antenna cables away from the vehicle dock and from the CLA power cable The cables must not be bundled together as they exit the dock see Figure 18 on page 37 Power FMTA _ Al Antenna NS rer G FM OUT ANT of gt g G Figure 17 As a guide you can follow the diagram in Figure 18 adapting the example to suit your own vehicle s configuration For example if you cigarette lighter socket is to the left of the vehicle dock route the two antenna cables towards the passenger side of the vehicle If your cigarette lighter socket is on the right hand side of the vehicle dock route the two antenna cables towards the driver s door The CLA cable and antenna cables MUST be routed in opposite directions Safely conceal all antenna cables within door carpet or cash panels to prevent snags and interference 36 installation Step 3 Coil any excess cable between the cigarette lighter socket and vehicle dock keeping it away from vehicle pedals or controls to prevent any slack which mig
11. SIRIUS radio And if the Aux IN or LINE IN connector is located somewhere on the front of your vehicle radio or elsewhere in the cabin this is also the easiest way to connect your SIRIUS receiver 1 Purchase an audio cable that matches the connection type of your vehicle s audio system and your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock at your local electronics retailer e The Vehicle Dock requires a male Yg stereo connector 2 Plug the cable s male g stereo connector into the Aupio jack on the left side of the Vehicle Dock Plug the other end into the Aux IN LINE IN connector on your vehicle s audio system See Figure 21 Vehicle Dock Left Side Vehicle Radio To Aux IN or Line In Connector Stereo Cable Sold Separately Figure 21 38 Installation Direct FM Audio Connection If your vehicle s audio system does not have an Aux IN LINE IN connection a SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter sold separately will provide the next best quality connection between your Stratus 5 and your vehicle radio You will listen to your Stratus 5 through your car radio s FM tuner but the SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter connects your vehicle s FM radio directly to the Vehicle Dock s FM Out jack eliminating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless FM connection See Figure 22 Vehicle Antenna Vehicle Dock Vehicle Radio Right Side
12. ach the vent mount to a heating air conditioning vent in 16 your vehicle Position the two tension springs A against a vent louver B Then push the vent mount into the vent far enough so that the hooks C drop down and hook the rear of the vent louver see Figure 6 Once you are sure that the hooks have grasped a vent louver the tension springs A will keep the vent mount hooked to the louver PUSH m m Ep Figure 5 Figure 6 Installation 4 The angle of the docking station may be changed by changing the position of foot D on the vent mount to a different adjustment hole see Figure 7 ADJUSTMENT HOLES XR Figure 7 Installation 17 Installing the Magnetic Antenna Caution Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover Tail we recommend that you install the antenna at or above room temperature 68 F The adhesive on the Rubber Cover Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at temperatures lower than this Warmer temperatures will also make it easier to route of the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and in other areas in the vehicle Maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours at room temperature so you should avoid car washes as well as other contact with the antenna and Rubber Cover Tail during this 72 hour period Warning Be sure not to cut damage or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cable during the installation proc
13. al to noise S N Fuse Requirement Radio Dimensions Length x Width x Depth ce ceesessetsseeeeeeeeee 114mm x 48mm x 15mm 4 5 x 1 9 x 0 6 Radio Weight 85g 3 0 oz Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Requirements Antenna Type Antenna Cable Length Antenna Connector Type Audio Out Interface FM Out Interface 9 16 Volts Negative Ground DC Low Profile Magnetic 21 single micro cable SMB right angle 1 8 3 5mm Stereo Jack 2 5mm Jack NOTE FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Specifications 67 Write down the SIRIUS ID SID of your SIRIUS Stratus 5 in the space provided below 68 siRiusip SATELLITE RADIO SIRIUS Customer Service 1 888 539 7474 customercare siriuscanada ca SIRIUS Canada Inc 135 Liberty Street 4th Floor Toronto Ontario M6K 1A7 1 888 539 7474 http www siriuscanada ca http siriuscanada ca SIRIUS Canada Inc 135 Liberty Street 4th Floor Toronto Ontario M6K IA7 1 888 539 7474 Stratus 5 User Guide 052708a
14. antenna from receiving the SIRIUS signal Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a roof rack a sunroof a roof mounted cargo container another antenna etc If your vehicle has a potential obstruction be sure that the SIRIUS antenna is mounted at least 3 inches away from it but no closer than 3 inches from the roof edge or trunk lid in the case of a convertible NOTE READ THE Do AND Do NOT INSTALLATION TIPS BEGINNING ON PAGE 30 FOR ADDITIONAL ANTENNA INSTALLATION INFORMATION Follow this procedure to mount the antenna 1 Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna 2 Attach the Rubber Cover Tail to the antenna as shown in Figure 9 and press the antenna cable into the rubber cover tail The Rubber Cover Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid Protective Strips SZ Relief Rubber Antenna Cover Tail Cable Magnetic Antenna Upside Down Figure 9 3 Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with the alcohol prep pad 20 installation 4 Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips see Figure 9 and press the Rubber Cover Tail firmly into place on the vehicle 5 Double check that the location of the antenna and Rubber Cover Tail are correct and continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Cover Tail for another
15. aris Aeril In Paris Aeril In Paris Channel Name Category Name Time Figure 49 58 Menu Options Audio Level The Aupio LEVEL screen lets you use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to adjust the Stratus 5 s audio output level see Figure 50 The bar graph will indicate the change Audio Level Figure 50 Tones You can select whether to hear an audible confirmation tone as you navigate menus and lists To turn the tones ON or OFF use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to select your choice and press the Select button to set your choice see Figure 51 Tones gt On IFF Figure 51 Menu Options 59 Clock The CLock screen see Figure 52 allows you to setup the clock that appears on the Default screen based on the format desired and the time zone in which you reside The actual time is provided via the SIRIUS satellite signal and will automatically update your Stratus 5 Clock Format Time Zone Figure 52 Format Displays the time in either 12 hour default or 24 hour format see Figure 53 Format 12 Hour z4 Hour Figure 53 Time Zone Since the clock adjusts the time automatically it is important to specify your time zone Select your time zone from the list of the available time zones see Figure 54 Time Zone Eastern Atlantic Figure 54 60 Menu Options Daylight Savings Time Select ON if your area observes Daylight Savings Time select Or
16. ault was begun Menu Options 65 Troubleshooting Symptom Solution The Stratus 5 does not power ON Blown fuse or the power cable is not properly connected e Check for a bad fuse and check power cable connection Display reads No Antenna The satellite antenna is not connected to the radio e Check the satellite antenna connection to the radio Display reads Acquiring Signal No satellite signal is being received e Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna e Change the vehicle location to eliminate nearby obstacles bridges overpasses tress buildings etc Audio static or loss of clarity No sound The FM frequency contains static e Locate a quiet FM frequency on your vehicle radio and set the FM transmitter frequency of the SIRIUS radio to match e If using the Vehicle Dock AUDIO OUT connector check the cable connections The audio cables are not connected or the FM radio is set to the wrong frequency e Check the audio cables at the SIRIUS radio and the vehi cle s audio system e Tune the vehicle s FM radio to the same FM frequency the SIRIUS FM transmitter is tuned 66 Troubleshooting Specifications 2322 293 2330 207 MHz 2326 250MHz 4 9 5 6 Volts Negative Ground DC 700mVrms 50mVrms Satellite Frequencies Terrestrial Frequencies Radio Power Requirements Audio Output Total Harmonic Distortion THD Sign
17. ce Guide Operation Display Screen Information 4 Table of Contents Changing Channels and Categories Selecting Channels Directly Direct Tuning Channel Presets FM Presets MENU Button Jump Button Menu Options SIRIUS ID FM Transmitter Settings Brightness and Contrast Signal Factory Default Troubleshooting Specifications SIRIUS ID 49 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 57 58 64 64 66 67 68 Table of Contents 5 Warning amp Safety Information Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 IC STATEMENT Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device For product available in the Canada mar ket only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that permitted for successful communication IC Radia tion Exposure Statement This
18. cess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock Installation 93 Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 11 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a pickup truck ANTENNA 1 Route Cable Under Rubber Molding Around Windshield 2 Continue Tucking Cable Under Molding To Bottom of Windshield rn Bring Cable Out to O SIRIUS Receiver 1 1 Location n z Se ee 8 Route Cable Out of Molding i and Into Weatherstripping i 1 Around Door Opening 4 Bring Cable out from 1 Continue to Bottom of Weatherstripping and Door Opening Route Under Carpet 1 Figure 11 94 Installation Follow these detailed cable installation instructions 1 2 Use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner 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 ope
19. ct OFF To exit press the FM PRESETS MENU button twice 56 Menu Options Settings The SETTINGS menu lets you access the DISPLAY OPTIONS AUDIO LEVEL TONES CLOCK JUMP SETTINGS and CHANNEL Lock menu options see Figure 45 Settings tDiselayw OFLions Audio Level Figure 45 Display Options The DisPLAY OPTIONS menu Figure 46 lets you adjust the Stratus 5 s LCD display to improve its visibility in different lighting conditions and to display different types of information Cisrelay Ortions FErishtLress Contrast Figure 46 Menu Options 57 BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST Brightness adjusts the overall intensity of the LCD display to help with viewing in different lighting conditions Contrast adjusts the relationship between the background and the text on the LCD display Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to adjust the brightness and contrast The bar graphs will indicate the change see Figure 47 Brightness Contrast Figure 47 Mode The Mope screen Figure 48 lets you change the default display screen to display either the channel name category name or the time See Figure 49 for examples Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to select the desired mode and press the Select button to set your choice Mode Channel Harme Category Harme Figure 48 orz PureJazz rz Jazz Blus 72 12 66 Count Basie Count Basie Count Basie Aeril In P
20. ct the antenna cable to the ANT connection on the right side of the Vehicle Dock See Figure 14 Antenna Connection N A ee sae La Connector Vehicle Dock Right Side Figure 14 34 Installation Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the 5VDC connector on the back of the Vehicle Dock See Figure 15 Cigarette Lighter Adapter 5S 12v Power Q Outlet Figure 15 Vehicle Dock m Left Side l Power Connection NOTE DO NOT POWER THE VEHICLE DOCK DIRECTLY FROM YOUR VEHICLE S 12VDC POWER SYSTEM WITHOUT USING THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER THIS COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE DOCK YOUR SIRIUS RECEIVER OR BOTH Docking Your SIRIUS Radio To place your Stratus 5 into the Vehicle Dock align the radio against the rear of the Dock so that the rails on the Dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the radio see Figure 16 Slide the radio all the way down onto the Dock so that it fits firmly Mounting M a Rails iiam SIRIUSA J Figure 16 Installation 35 Cable Separation and Routing A FCC Information The satellite antenna cable FM Transmitter Antenna FMTA cable and cigarette lighter adapter CLA power cable must be appropriately separated and routed for your radio to be compliant with federal regulations Step 1 LEFT
21. ea 0 k Pure Jazz Count Basie April In Paris Figure 30 Controls 45 46 Power Button Turns the Stratus 5 s power ON and OFF FM Presets MENU Button Selects between different preset frequencies used by the built in wireless FM transmitter Press and hold to access MENU OPTIONS to make setup and feature changes Jump Button Jumps to a pre selected channel Preset Direct Tune Buttons O 9 Sets and selects preset channels Also lets you directly tune channels by entering the channel number Category lt gt Buttons Navigates through the Category List screen which displays SIRIUS channel categories LCD Display Displays information about the Stratus 5 s operation and about the program that is playing Channel UP DOWN Buttons Navigates through channels and display screens Select SEL Button Selects items highlighted on the display screen When at the Default display screen a press and release will display a prompt to enter a channel number Controls Vehicle Dock Reference Guide Figure 31 and the section following identify and describe the Vehicle Dock s features and connectors 0 eo SIRIUS J 3 3 Figure 31 1 DC5V Power Connector Power connection for the supplied cigarette lighter adapter see page 37 2 Audio Out Aupbio Connector Audio output for directly connecting to your vehicle s audio system see page
22. edure Damage to the antenna cable can degrade the SIRIUS signal or make it unavailable and can also cause water to intrude via the cable into the antenna causing the antenna to fail Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it Doing so will cause the antenna to not function properly Installation Installing the magnetic antenna consists of two steps e Mounting the magnetic antenna and Rubber Antenna Cover Tail on the vehicle e Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock 18 Installation ANTENNA MOUNTING The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold it in place during normal driving conditions highway city This also makes the antenna easy to remove for transferring it to other vehicles Figure 8 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna Convertible Figure 8 Sedan Coupe SUV Mini Van Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof near the rear window e Pickup Truck Install the antenna at the front center of the roof near the wind shield e Convertible Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid near the rear window Installation 19 The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around it It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the
23. equipment complies with IC RSS 102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body 6 Warning and Safety Information General Precautions Liquid Crystal Precautions If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged do not to touch the liquid crystal fluid If any of the following situations happen take the action indicated 1 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 2 If the liquid crystal fluid gets into your eye flush the eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes Seek medical care 3 If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested flush your mouth thoroughly with water Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting Seek medical care Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following warnings Failure to follow these safety in structions and warnings may result in a serious accident Do not operate your Stratus 5 in a way that might divert your attention from driving safely As a driver you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accordance with traffic safety laws at all times Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your view through the windshield or of your vehicle s indicator displays e Do not install the unit where it may hinder the function of safet
24. ets MENU button or the Select button 54 Menu Options FM Transmitter The FM Transmitter menu option allows you to enable or disable the Stratus 5 s built in FM transmitter and select up to 5 different preset FM transmitter frequencies see Figure 42 FM Trans a SFA Presets FM OrneOF Ft Figure 42 FM PRESETS You can select from the 5 preset FM transmitter frequencies 1 On the FM TRANSMITTER screen Figure 42 highlight and select FM PRESETS The FM PRESETS screen will appear see Figure 43 left FM Presets FH Freauency FHI 55 1 MHZ 55 1 MHz FME SEMPET Figure 43 2 Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to highlight the FM preset you want FM1 FM5 and press the Select button The FM Frequency screen will appear showing the currently selected frequency for that preset see Figure 43 right 3 To select the FM Preset Press the Select button To change the FM Preset s FM frequency Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to change the FM frequency then press the Select button To exit press the FM PRESETS MENU button 3 times Menu Options 55 FM ON OFF You can turn the Stratus 5 s FM transmitter ON and OFF 1 From the FM Transmitter screen see Figure 42 on page 55 highlight and select FM ON OFF The FM ON OFF screen will appear see Figure 44 FM On ore Orn cee Figure 44 2 To turn the FM transmitter ON highlight and select On to turn the FM transmitter OFF highlight and sele
25. etting is cleared e Radio set to Normal Tuning Mode e Top line display mode set to Channel Display brightness set to 50 Name Display Contrast set to 50 e Audio level set to 3dB e FM Transmitter set to ON e Confirmation Tone set to ON e FM Transmitter Preset 1 set to 88 1 MHz 64 Menu Options Note that the Parental Control feature is not affected by the Factory Default option This prevents someone from circumventing the Channel Lock feature Channels that have been locked will remain locked To activate the Factory Default feature and restore the above features to their factory defaults do the following 1 Highlight and select Factory DEFAULT from the Menu Options screen The RESTORE screen will appear see Figure 59 left Are You Sure Yes Heo Figure 59 Highlight and select Yes to restore the above settings to the their factory default settings or select No to leave them as is and return to the MENU OPTIONS screen If you select Yes a confirmation screen appears see Figure 58 right Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to select Yes to restore all settings to the settings from the factory or select No to leave them as is and return to the Menu Options menu If you select Yes the Stratus 5 will restore the original factory settings see Figure 60 Res Lorin Figure 60 When the Restore is complete the Stratus 5 will tune to the last channel that was active before the Factory Def
26. ht interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle Secure the excess cable with wire ties If possible tuck the coiled part in a hidden location such as in between the carpet and plastic panel of the front console see Figure 19 Antenna Cable gt ns gt Figure 18 Step 4 Follow the instructions in this manual to install route and hide the antenna cable and the FMTA cable Be sure to coil and secure any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet on the passenger side keep ing it away from vehicle pedals and controls The bundled cables should be as far away from the CLA power cable as possible see Figure 20 7 Hide ad A Excess Cable Figure 19 D Route Cable Under Carpet or Console to vehicle dock or SIRIUS radio C Coil Excess Cable Under Carpet or Mat B Pull Carpet or Mat Back A Bring Antenna Cable out from Trim Figure 20 Installation 37 Connecting Your Stratus 5 to Your Vehicle s Audio System There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Stratus 5 to your vehicle s audio system Direct Connection or Wireless Connection Which one will perform best in your vehicle depends on your vehicle s audio system For the latest information go to http www siriuscanada ca en install vehicle aspx Direct Wired Audio Connection If your vehicle s audio system has an Aux IN or LINE IN jack it is the best quality audio connection you can use for your
27. icle Dock Installation 929 TIPS The following DO and DO NOT antenna mounting tips illustrate how to install the antenna for optimal performance and also illustrate where the antenna should not be installed Mount the antenna on the roof at least 3 inches from the edge DO Mount the antenna on the roof where DO it has a clear view of the sky in all directions 30 Installation Mount the antenna on the roof where DO it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it Use the supplied Rubber Tail Cover to DO protect the antenna cable Installation 31 DO NOT Don t mount the antenna inside the vehicle for example on the dashboard DO NOT Don t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle s front back or side pillars 32 Installation DO NOT Don t mount the an tenna close to a roof rack Adjust the rack so it s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof DO NOT Don t mount the antenna close to another antenna Mount it at least 3 inches away Installation 33 Don t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the DO edge of the roof Use the supplied rubber NOT tail cover as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning After you ve routed the cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock conne
28. m Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable Route the cable through the SUV s main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use a plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors Airbag locations are marked with SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock Installation 927 Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 13 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a convertible 6 Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS Receiver Location 1 Bring Cable from Antenna Into Inside 5 Bring Cable out from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Dashboard We or Console of Trunk Lid K N Oe i ANTENNA GAY iZ A Aly CS No Route Cable from Trunk A Under Interior Trim into Cabin and Towards Front SS of Vehicle 2 Tape Cable dig Inside of Lid to Hinge Strut 3 Tie Cable to Hinge Strut
29. ng and Maintenance If the radio or accessories become dirty turn the power off and wipe it clean with a soft cloth Do not use hard cloths strong cleaning fluids paint thinner alcohol or other volatile solvents to clean These may cause damage to the radio Cigarette Lighter Adapter The Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle s 12VDC power system It must be powered from the vehicle s cigarette lighter or similar power port using the included Cigarette Lighter Adapter or an equivalent DC power adapter see your local electronics dealer Connecting the Vehicle Dock directly to the vehicle s 12VDC power system may result in damage to the Vehicle Dock or SIRIUS radio or both 8 Warning and Safety Information Copyrights amp Trademarks 2008 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc All Rights Reserved SIRIUS the SIRIUS dog logo channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc All other trademarks service marks sports team names album art and logos are the property of their respective owners All Rights Reserved Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License Distribu tion of eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to SIRIUS Satellite Radio customers The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at http www sirius com ecoslicense SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the eCo
30. ning and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard Coil any excess cable in a hidden location such as under the carpet keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls Secure the excess cable with wire ties Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock Installation 25 SUV Mini Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 12 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in an SUV or a Mini Van 1 Feed Cable Under 4 Bring Cable Out To Rubber Seal Around SIRIUS Receiver Hatch Opening Location 3 Route Cable Under Carpet to Dashboard 2 Route Cable Under Interior Trim into Cabin and Towards Front of Vehicle Figure 12 26 Installation Follow these detailed cable installation instructions 1 Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window door and route the cable along the rear hatch Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior tri
31. og Wo FM Direct Adapter y UV Sold Separately PM gur UY AR U QO eO N Antenna Connection Figure 22 NOTE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION MAY BE REQUIRED SEE YOUR LOCAL SIRIUS RETAILER THE SIRIUS FM DIRECT ADAPTER IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL SIRIUS RETAILER OR AT HTTP SHOP SIRIUSCANADA CA FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE FM DIRECT ADAPTER Installation 39 Cassette Adapter If your vehicle s audio system has a cassette player you can purchase a cassette adapter from your local electronics retailer or from SIRIUS at http shop siriuscanada ca Plug the adapter s connector into the Aupio jack on the left side of the Vehicle Dock and insert the adapter into your vehicle s cassette player See Figure 23 Cassette Adapter Sold Separately Vehicle Dock Left Side Figure 23 NOTE REFER TO THE CASSETTE ADAPTER S INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECT USE 40 Installation Wireless Audio Connection If you cannot connect your SIRIUS Stratus 5 directly to your vehicle s audio system your SIRIUS Stratus 5 contains an FM transmitter that will broadcast its audio to your vehicle s FM radio To use this you need to tune the Stratus 5 s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that s not being used in your area See Figure 24 If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster it will interfere with the performance of your SIRIUS
32. on Changing Channels and Categories Pressing the Channel UP or DOWN button will cause the Stratus 5 to immediately tune to the next or previous channel Pressing the Category lt or gt button once will display a list of the channels in the cur rent category highlighting the currently tuned channel see Figure 33 Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to navigate through the list and press the Select button to choose a selected channel Press the Category lt or gt buttons to scroll through all the different categories see Figure 34 Por Rock EleceDnea BES Sirius Gold 716 The Mault 7444 Area 53 7HRG 6s Vibration Bir Jam_OH 824 Boombox Figure 34 Selecting Channels Directly Direct Tuning You can directly tune to any channel by entering its channel number Momentarily press and release the Select button At the display prompt Figure 35 use the Preset Direct tune O 9 buttons to enter the channel s three digit number 7 re FPurelJazz Enter Channel H Figure 35 Operation 49 Channel Presets You can store up to 10 of your favorite channels as presets for quick access by pressing the O 9 buttons Storing Channel Presets To store a favorite channel as a preset do the following 1 Tune the Stratus 5 to the channel you want to store as a preset 2 Press and hold for 1 second the numbered preset button O 9 in which you want to store the channel You will hear an audible beep and the di
33. r if your area does not see Figure 55 CST Observed Figure 55 Menu Options 61 Channel Lock Your SIRIUS Stratus 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 on the Channel List screen or when browsing channels with the Channel UP DOWN buttons When the anyone tries to access a locked channel using the Direct Tuning function see page 49 an ENTER CODE screen will be displayed and the channel won t be accessed until the correct code is entered Locking and Unlocking Channels 1 Select the CHANNEL Lock menu option The CHANNEL Lock screen will appear see Figure 56 left Channel Lock LackeUnloack Lock Unlock P14 Faw Dos Edit Code 163 Lausk Figure 56 2 Select Lock UNLOCK You will need to enter a lock code to proceed Refer to Setting the Lock Unlock Code on page 63 for information on how to set the lock code 3 Once you enter the lock code the Lock UNLock screen will appear see Figure 55 right Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to highlight the channel you wish to lock or unlock from the channel list Pressing the Select button will either add a padlock icon next to the channel name to indicate that the channel will be locked or unlock a locked channel by removing the padlock icon 62 Menu Options Setting the Lock Unlock Code To set the lock code 1 Select the CHANNEL Lock menu option The CHAN
34. radio Vehicle FM Antenna IEN oO C Qoya RO Casa CO ja ST4irstst7rsirsta Vehicle Radio SIRIUS Stratus 5 Match Channels Figure 24 1 Tune through your vehicle radio s FM channels to find an FM channel between 88 1MHz and 107 9MHz that is not broadcasting in your area e If you re not sure which FM channels are not broadcasting in your home or travel cities you can also go to http www siriuscanada ca fmchannel and search for a suggested FM channel based on your zip code 2 Once you have located an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area save it as a preset on your vehicle radio This will become your SIRIUS preset 3 Dock your Stratus 5 and turn its power ON Wait for the Channel Update to finish before pressing any buttons Installation 41 4 Press and hold the FM Presets MENU button see Figure 25 left The MENU OPTIONS screen will appear Press the Channel UP DOWN buttons to highlight FM TRANSMITTER and press the Select button to select it al SIRIUS F Tenu Options 4 FH Treansr tter emell Sirius ID EHR SEH Pres Ste eE Transmitter D Buttons F E a 0 cary 4 Fl Or DF trr UNE EAE ED FM Presets Select Menu Button Button Figure 25 5 The FM TRANSMITTER screen will appear see Figure 25 right
35. s 40 amp 42 3 Docking Rails Fit into slots in the back of the Stratus 5 to secure it while it is docked see page 37 4 FM Out Connector FM output for use with the optional FM Direct Adapter see page 41 5 Antenna ANT Connector Connection for the supplied magnetic antenna see page 36 Controls 47 Operation Display Screen Information Whenever you power your Stratus 5 ON the previously selected channel will automatically begin playing and the Stratus 5 s display screen will show the currently tuned channel the song or show being played the artist name and other information This screen is referred to as the Default screen in this manual Figure 32 identifies the information displayed when listening to a typical broadcast Channel Name Channel Number 872 PureJazz l gt Signal Strength Artist Name Court E Song Title Heril In Faris Figure 32 You can choose to have the channel name category name or the time displayed on the Default display screen see Figure 33 To change the display press and hold the FM Presets MENu button use the Channel UP DOWN buttons and Select button to high light and select SETTINGS gt DISPLAY OPTIONS gt Mope and then choose the desired display option See MODE on page 58 72 PureJazz rz Jazz Blus Bre 12 00 Count Basie Count Basie Count Basie Aeril In Paris Aeril In Paris Aeril In Faris Channel Name Category Name Time Figure 33 48 Operati
36. s license This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to SIRIUS as part of the eCos operating system Hardware subscription and activation fee required For full Terms amp Conditions visit http siriuscanada ca Prices and programming are subject to change Not available in HI and AK Equipment and subscription sold separately Installation required with some equipment Copyrights amp Trademarks 9 Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Stratus 5 radio SIRIUS x o z 672 Pure Jazz i Count Basie April In Paris lt L SIRIUS 5 APT n Vehicle Dock Adhesive Dash Mount Vent Mount amp Cigarette Lighter Extended Vent Hooks Adapter 10 Package Contents User Guide amp tee d rep Pad mee 8 Magnetic Antenna Screws Alcohol User Guide Antenna Cover Tail Swab Unpack your SIRIUS Stratus 5 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is present If anything is missing or damaged or if your the radio fails to operate notify your dealer immediately We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future Package Contents 11
37. splay will confirm that the channel has been stored as a preset see Figure 36 O72 PureJazz ul Figure 36 NOTE IF THE PRESET BUTTON ALREADY HAS A CHANNEL STORED IN IT THE NEWLY STORED CHANNEL WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PRESET Selecting Presets To tune to a preset channel press and release one of the O 9 buttons If you press a preset button in which no channel has been saved the PRESET EMPTY message will be displayed see Figure 37 845 Chill Preset Empty Figure 37 50 I Operation FM Presets MENU Button If you are using a wireless connection between your Stratus 5 and your vehicle s audio system see page 41 you can easily select between the five different preset FM transmitter frequencies without having to go through the Menu Options see page 53 To quickly access the FM Transmitter menu press the FM Presets MENU button If the FM Transmitter is set to ON Each press of the FM Presets MENU button will switch to the next preset FM Transmitter frequency see Figure 38 F2 Pure Pure Jazz FMI 82 1 MHz pep Fe Stet HH Figure 38 If the FM Transmitter is set to OFF The FM ON OFF screen appears see Figure 39 Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to highlight ON and press the Select button FM On Off Or DFF Figure 39 After selecting On the FM PRESETS screen will appear Each press of the FM Presets MENU button will switch to the next preset FM Transmitter frequency see Figure 38
38. tomatically tune to channel 184 and the display will change to Call 1 888 539 SIRIUS to Subscribe see Figure 29 second from top You will not be able to listen to any other channels until you activate your SIRIUS subscription Use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to tune to channel O to display your Stratus 5 s unique 12 digit SIRIUS ID Number SID See Figure 29 third from top Write the SID number down e The SID number is also available on your Stratus 5 s packaging and may also be accessed by pressing the FM Presets MENU button and selecting Sirius ID Have your credit card handy and contact SIRIUS on the Channel Updates zas Completed 184 Weather ul To Activate Call i 5 35 SIRIUS sias SID 12445675912 Siriusit ul 184 Weather ul Sub Updated Press Ana Kees Figure 29 Internet at https home siriuscanada ca and follow the prompts to activate your subscrip tion You can also call SIRIUS toll free at 1 888 539 SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service your Stratus 5 will display an alert message see Figure 29 bottom To continue press any button You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio s digital entertainment and can tune to other channels Installation SIRIUS Stratus 5 Front Panel Figure 30 and the section following identify and describe the SIRIUS Stratus 5 s buttons and controls SIRIUSH ra
39. und the rear window Use a plastic putty knife or similar object to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point If your rear window does not have rubber molding SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it then replace the weather stripping To avoid sharp bends in the cable run the cable inside of the weather stripping for a few inches then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside of the trunk Keep the cable away from hinges gears etc that could damage it Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall Continue routing the cable into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim towards the front of the vehicle Use the plastic putty knife to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors Airbag locations are marked with SRS logos Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console Coil any ex
40. y devices such as an airbag Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident e Be sure the unit is installed as described in the installation instructions which accompany each accessory kit SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations which were not installed according to the instructions e To avoid short circuits do not open the unit and never put or leave any metallic objects coins tools etc inside the unit e If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors turn the power off immediately and Warning and Safety Information 7 disconnect the unit from any power source e Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks e If the unit doesn t seem to be working properly turn the unit off wait 10 seconds and then turn it on again e The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law The purchaser should check applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing and or operating this unit A Warnings Operating Temperature The Stratus 5 is designed to operate between 20 to 85 C 4 to 185 F Avoid leaving the radio in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range Extreme temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations can degrade the per formance of the LCD display screen and possibly damage it Cleani
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