Sirius Satellite Radio SDSV6V1 User's Manual
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1. 87 Product Specifications 91 Patent Information 93 Environmental Information 93 Owner s Record aise iii Kar 96 Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Stratus 6 The Stratus 6 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience e Easy to read blue display View artist name song title and channel information on an easy to read display A La Carte programming capability Make individual channel selection Channel guide View your individual channel lineup by category Improved audio connection options Use either the included Aux In Cable or the new PowerConnect technology to listen to the audio through your vehicle s stereo system Favorite channel presets Save and enjoy fast access to up to 10 of your favorite channels FM preset button Store and quickly access FM channels that give you the best audio reception when using PowerConnect One Touch Jump Directly access traffic and weather of the 20 most congested cities e Parental controls Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content Please read the entire User Guide before using your Stratus 6 Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid O 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 other2. SIRIUS ST User Guide m SIRIUS ThePulse Fall Out Boy SIRIUS A xm S SASS SERRE i T E RADIO Table of Contents Introduction 0000000 rre AAA eneinio EAE 6 Safety and Care Information 7 What s in the Box ooooooo m o 9 Stratus 6 FUNCUONS Ss egies ire sen ss 10 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 1 Vehicle Installation 13 Step 1 Choose a Location for Your A ON 14 Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount 16 Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount A rer 20 Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable nennen 27 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter nenne 39 Step 6 Connect the Audio 40 Activation 53 Using Your Stratus 6 57 The Main Display 58 My Channels cn 59 Navigation Basics 60 Listening to Satellite Radio EMiPresetss unse Special Features 67 Parental Lock un 68 Where Else Can You Use Your Stratus 6 oooooooooo o 71 Configuring Your Stratus6 73 SITUS IID sa 74 Find Available FM Channels in Your Area sass id si alas 75 Turn FM Transmitter On Off 78 Set and Select an FM Channel 79 Jump SettingS ooooooo m o o 8 Dil 82 AUdiO Level acia 84 SOM ni ars is een 85 Factory Default o o oooo o o 86 Troubleshooting
3. XM Radio Inc cannot support this type of application or installation Copyrights and Trademarks 2009 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 Visit 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 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 Stratus 6 Record the SIRIUS ID in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product Model Number SDSV6 SIRIUS ID sirius com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10020 1 888 539 7474 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc SDSV6UG 092309a
4. 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 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 routi
5. Mount SMB female right angle 6 4 m 21 ft 3 5 mm stereo male to 3 5 mm stereo male 1 2 m 4 ft 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 protected 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 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 dev
6. causes Do not expose to extreme temperatures above 140 F or below 4 F or above 60 C or below 20 C Do not expose to moisture Do not use device near or in water Do not touch the device with wet hands Do not let any foreign matter spill into device e 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 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 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 result 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 t
7. channel 184 verify that both the radio and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel steps 6 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 88 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 52 53 Before you can enjoy Commercial Free Music plus Sports News Talk amp Entertainment you need to activate your Stratus 6 1 2 Make sure your Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 Activate your service e Online Go to
8. channel in your area Refer to Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 75 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 41 and page 44 If you cannot use those solutions consider using an FM Direct Adapter Refer to page 51 No song title or artist name is displayed e The information may not be available or updates may be in progress Product Specifications System Power Requirements Operating Temperature Audio Output Stratus 6 Radio Dimensions Weight PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions Weight FM Connector Audio Connector Antenna Connector Power Connector PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions Weight Input Output Cable Length Vehicle Antenna Type Connector Cable Length Aux In Cable Connectors Cable Length 9 16 V DC 500 mA max 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 1 0 Vrms max 115 mm width x 48 mm height x 17 mm depth 4 5 in width x 1 9 in height x 0 7 in depth 66 g 2 3 0z 102 mm width x 52 mm height x 28 mm depth 4 0 in width x 2 0 in height x 1 1 in depth 38 g 1 3 oz 2 5 mm female 3 5 mm female SMB male 4 8 mm female 94 mm width x 43 mm height x 34 mm depth 3 7 in width x 1 7 in height x 1 3 in depth 69 g 2 4 0z 916VDC 5VDC 1 5A 1 4 m 4 ft 7 in SIRIUS Magnetic
9. has a clear view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the SIRIUS signal There should at least be one bar on the upper right corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also press and hold menu and then press W to scroll to and highlight Signal Press the Select button The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good press and hold menu to return to the main display screen Ensure that the Stratus 6 is tuned to channel 184 Upon power up the Stratus 6 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 62 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 channel 184 through your vehicle s stereo system You are now ready to activate your Stratus 6 The audio level output of the Stratus 6 can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources Vehicle Installation in your vehicle Refer to Audio Level on page 84 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
10. least 3 inches of clear space around it TIP Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover and protect the antenna cable than 3 inches from the edge of the roof Use the supplied Rubber Tail as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning CAUTION Don t mount the antenna closer CAUTION Don t mount the antenna inside the vehicle for example on the dashboard EY CAUTION Don t mount the antenna on any ec 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 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 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 A a Use a blunt plastic
11. 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 39 Step 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter Be 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 connec
12. 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 Stratus 6 will display an alert message To continue press any button Thereafter if you press 4 or Y 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 56 57 Using Your Stratus 6 The Main Display Whenever you power your Stratus 6 On it will automatically tune to the last channel you were listening to before it was powered Off The Stratus 6 s display screen will show the channel number the song or show being played and the artist name of the current channel This screen is referred to as the main display screen in this guide Channel Name or Category Name ii Signal Strength You can also choose to have either the channel name or category name displayed on the main display screen To pick the mode press and hold the menu button press the Y button to highlight Display and press the Select button Press the V button to highlight Mode and press the Select button Then choose the desired option Refer to Display on page 82 2 Izatndra al arz Real Jazz al jar af Channel Name Category Name My Channels Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to f
13. O SIRIUS PWR Red FM Blue AUDIO Green ANT Silver Connection for Connection for Connection for Connection for PowerConnect optional FM Aux In Cable or the Magnetic Power Adapter Direct Adapter Cassette Adapter Mount Antenna sold separately sold separately Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of the Stratus 6 to secure the radio 12 Veh Ic 13 Vehicle Installation Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 mounted in a vehicle are shown A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount Option 1 Option 2 Vehicle Installation Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount Depending on your situation you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount Installing the Dash Mount CAUTION The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove Do not install this mount on leather surfaces contact your vehicle dealer if you are unsure about your dash surface and make sur
14. S channel 184 through your vehicle s stereo system You are now ready to activate your Stratus 6 9 The audio level output of the Stratus 6 can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle Refer to Audio Level on page 84 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 88 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 SCY pesa EN Se TES O 2 Insert the Cassette Adapter in the vehicle s cassette deck You may need to turn on your vehicle s stereo system in order to do so 3 Insert your Stratus 6 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 Fo SIRIUS rR Lat l sel Jump 4 gt r me ll A SIRIUS 4 Power on your Stratus 6 by pressing the Power button Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna
15. TE You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with the Stratus 6 It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the Stratus 6 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 commute 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 Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable or Casse
16. US satellites In large cities terrestrial transmitters ground repeaters help increase the signal coverage Your Stratus 6 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received To display the signal strength Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Signal and press the Select button 3 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received 4 Reposition the antenna if you are having trouble getting a signal Be sure your vehicle is outside with an unobstructed view of the sky Press and hold menu to exit 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 Stratus 6 to the factory defaults NOTE Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings 1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 2 Press W to scroll to and highlight Factory Default and press the Select button 3 Press 4 to scroll to 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 Stratus 6 to the factory defaults press da to scroll to and highlight Yes and press the Select button 5 The radio will display Restoring and will be
17. abin 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 Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 39 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 a
18. adio To start using a different FM preset 1 Press FM to display the current FM channel preset 2 The currently selected FM preset is shown To display and select the next FM preset press FM 3 Repeatedly pressing FM will cycle through the FM presets The last displayed FM preset will be tuned To return to the main display screen allow the screen to time out IMPORTANT You need to ensure that the FM Transmitter in the Stratus 6 is turned On and that your vehicle s FM radio is tuned to the same FM channel EN TIP To configure the list of preset FM channels you need to find available FM C channels in your area Refer to Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 75 Next refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 79 Special 67 Special Features Parental Lock Your Stratus 6 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 0 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 and hold menu until the menu options a
19. al minutes will help soften the adhesive Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount If so Remove the shorter vent clamps and install the longer ones into the Vent Mount Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent clamps as shown Extended Vent Clamps Short Vent Clamps 5 3 Attach the Vent Mount to the gt PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws 4 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown 1 until 30 it hooks on the rear of the vent louver 2 5 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent 2 and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole 3 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 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 accesso
20. 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 Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 39 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 c
21. channel may carry the traffic and weather reports of more than one city you may have to wait a few minutes for your desired broadcast Pressing the jump while a jump is pending will cancel the jump Pressing jump after the radio has tuned to the traffic weather channel will return it back to the channel you to which you had been listening immediately prior to pressing jump TIP To select a city for traffic weather refer to Jump Settings on page 81 Returning to main display screen When changing the radio options using the menu options pressing and holding menu in most instances will return you to the main display screen In some instances you may need to follow the instructions on the display screen Favorite Channels You can set up to 10 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button 0 9 To assign a favorite channel to a number button 1 Tune to the desired channel 2 Press and hold a number button 0 9 for one second to assign the channel as a favorite To listen to a favorite channel 1 Press the number button O 9 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel Using Your Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 through your vehicle s FM r
22. e 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 Stratus 6 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 14 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 particular vehicle When the orientation is correct tighten the knob Knob N Foot Dock Mounting EN PI ate EN TIP To remove carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon C Warming the pad with a hair dryer for sever
23. guring Your Stratus 6 and Select an FM Channel on page 79 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 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 Stratus 6 Tune the Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 to the same FM channel Refer to Set and Select an FM Channel on page 79 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 NO
24. he 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 placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the function of safety features e g deployment of airbags Failure to correctly place device may result in injury to you or others if the unit becomes detached during an accident and or obstructs the deployment of an airbag What s in the Box SIRIUS R o F E i O Cate 5 i SIRIUS re s a sls zls Mso Stratus 6 Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Ns Vent Mount Dash M
25. heard step 9 Refer to Troubleshooting on page 88 for additional help Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Insert your Stratus 6 into the al SIRIUS a dock aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the ana rails on the dock fit into the jump SS v mounting slots in the back of OIR ART the radio Power on Stratus 6 radio by pressing the Power button A Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear s r ush view of the sky Verify that you are receiving the SIRIUS signal There should at least be one bar on the upper right corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength You can also press and hold menu and then press W to scroll to and highlight Signal Press the Select button The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good press 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 mus
26. ic 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 Stratus 6 Eu 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 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 5 Ensure that the Stratus 6 is tuned to channel 184 Upon power up the Stratus 6 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 62 to learn about how to tune a channel 6 Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 4 Turn on your vehicle
27. ice 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 reasonable 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 e 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
28. ind the ones that suit your taste My Channels is a special category that displays the channels contained ae subscription plan You can display this and any category by pressing Y or until the category is displayed 11510 Total Channels in Your Subscription Plan Category Name ri Channel Names Using Your Stratus 6 Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the Stratus 6 On or Off Navigation Buttons Lal Use the Left Right Up and Down buttons to navigate through various features and functions of Stratus 6 e Left d or 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 4 or Down W 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 Up A or Down Y 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 information of each channel When the button is released radio tunes to the last channel it had scrolled to in the channel lineup Select Button The Select button selects a highlighted item and confirms settings At the main display screen
29. location is preset with FM channel 97 9 To set an FM preset 1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button FM Channels will be highlighted Press the Select button 4 Press to scroll to and highlight the storage location FM1 to FM5 that you want to set or select and press the Select button Change the FM Channel for the selected storage location by Configuring Your Stratus 6 pressing Y and 4 to tune in steps of 2 i e 99 3 to 99 5 and pressing d and to tune in steps of 1 i e 99 3 to 100 3 Press the Select button to select the FM channel The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen and the Stratus 6 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 D Find Available FM Channels in Your Area on page 75 To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list 1 Press FM to display the current FM channel preset 2 The currently selected FM preset is shown To display and select the next FM preset press FM 3 Repeatedly pressing FM 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 Setti
30. n 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 5 Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter on page 39 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
31. ng 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 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 39 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
32. ngs Jump can be set to jump to the traffic and weather channel of one of the 20 most congested cities You ll need to select the desired city from the list To configure jump 1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 2 Press Wto scroll to and highlight Jump Settings and press the Select button 3 A list of cities will be displayed Press V or 4 to scroll to and highlight your desired location and press the Select button 4 Press and hold menu to exit Configuring Your Stratus 6 Display The Display option allows you adjust the brightness and contrast of the Stratus 6 s display to improve its visibility in different lighting conditions You also can set the mode of the display screen to show channel name or category name information To change the display s brightness or contrast 1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Display and press the Select button 3 Press the Select button to choose Brightness or press to scroll to E and highlight Contrast and press the Select button 4 Press or P to decrease or increase the brightness contrast of the display 5 Press the Select button to confirm the brightness setting 6 Press and hold menu to exit To change the display screen mode 1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 2 Press V to scroll to and highlight Display and p
33. old 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 Stratus 6 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 that 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 Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 to the same FM channel Refer to Set Confi
34. ou can continue to select channels for locking or unlocking When you are finished press and hold menu to exit Where Else Can You Use Your Stratus 6 SIRIUS XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Stratus 6 Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience With these accessories you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go all with a single subscription e In the Home Office etc With a Home Kit you can play your Stratus 6 over an existing home office or other stereo system e In Other Vehicles With a Vehicle Kit you can enjoy your Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 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 Configuring Your Stratus 6 Sirius ID Your Stratus 6 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 and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 2 Sirius ID will be highlighted Press the Select button The Radio ID will be displayed 3 Press and h
35. ount and Extended Vent Clamps Alcohol Prep Pad P om 3 p PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Antenna Screws Antenna amp Dash Mount Power Adapter and Rubber Tail Alcohol Preparation Pads Introduction Stratus 6 Functions Power Button FM Menu Button Turn radio on and off FM Press to access and cycle through FM presets Menu Press and hold to access advanced features and configuration options also Up and Down Arrows when in configuration options Scroll through lists and press and hold to return to main preview channels also display screen highlight menu options Select Button Press to confirm selection for channel and menu items also press first before entering the channel number to directly tune to a channel Press and hold to go back to the previous channel to which you were listening SIRIUS STRATUS Jump Directly access traffic Left and Right Arrows Number Buttons and weather of the 20 Search for channels by Select your favorite category channels also enter most congested cities a channel number 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 O
36. 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 FM Menu 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 Pressing and holding 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 Jump Button When configured properly pressing jump tunes to the channel broadcasting traffic and weather conditions of a selected city from a list of the 20 most congested cities Number Buttons Ci eeg To 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 Using Your Stratus 6 Listening to Satellite Radio Tune a channel 1 Press and release 4 and Y to immediately tune to the next or previous channel 2 Press and hold 4 and Y
37. 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 e 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 Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin Vehicle Installation D Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool trim and tuck cable under trim Continue z Route cable under towards front of vehicle trim or upholstery Continue routing cable Ss 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
38. re displayed 2 Press V to scroll to and highlight Parental Lock and press the Select button 3 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Change My Code and press the Select button 4 You will be prompted to enter the existing lock code The default lock code is OOOO If this is the first time you are changing the lock code enter 0000 otherwise enter your lock code Use the 0 9 number buttons to enter the code and press the Select button 5 Enter a new 4 digit code using the 0 9 number buttons 6 Once you have entered the code you will then be prompted to enter the new code again to FE no confirm If you entered the same mp ier lock code again the code is saved 7 Press and hold menu to exit To lock or unlock a channel 1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 2 Press Y to scroll to and highlight Parental Lock and press the Select button 3 Lock Unlock is highlighted Press the Select button F 4 You will be prompted to enter your 4 digit 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 Wand 4 to scroll though the list and highlight a channel you want to lock or unlock 6 Press the Select button to lock or unlock a channel Note that locked channels will display a lock icon A to the right of the channel name Y
39. ress the Select button 3 Press to scroll to and highlight Mode and press the Select button 4 Press Wor A to scroll to and highlight Channel Name or Category Name and press the Select button Channel Name displays the name of the channel at the top of the display screen and Category Name displays the name of the category for the currently tuned channel Real lazz i BE Jzsinderd al Shes Ain Luther Hushes An Lac l ar SPectaciLar Channel Name Category Name Press and hold menu to exit Configuring Your Stratus 6 Audio Level The audio level of the Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 s volume level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use such as a CD 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 and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Audio Level and press the Select button 3 Press d to decrease or P to increase Coogi Level the audio level 4 Press the Select button to confirm the new audio level setting 5 Press and hold menu to exit Signal For best reception your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the SIRI
40. restored to the factory settings Press and hold menu to exit Troubles 87 Troubleshooting Stratus 6 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 e Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion e Make sure you have connected the Stratus 6 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 away from any obstructed area For example if you are parked in an underground garage you should receive a signal after leaving the garage Check Antenna Connection 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
41. ries that you may have like luggage racks and N 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 Reper 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 Rubber Tail for another 30 seconds At room temperature 68 F maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours During this period avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and the Rubber Tail TIP Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at
42. ry input jack connection of your vehicle s stereo system Insert your Stratus 6 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 la SIRIUS le Jump lt gt v wa 3 s e 8 s o SIRIUSA Vehicle Installation 4 Power on your Stratus 6 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 the SIRIUS signal There should at least be one bar on the upper right corner of the main display screen iumo that denotes antenna signal strength You can also press and hold menu and then press Y to scroll to and highlight Signal Press the Select button The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received If the signal reception is good press and hold menu to return to the main display screen 6 Ensure that the Stratus 6 is tuned to channel 184 Upon power up the Stratus 6 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 62 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 SIRIU
43. s FM radio if you have not already done so and tune it to this FM channel MATCH FM CHANNELS 7 Set your Stratus 6 to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 4 i Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed ii Press W to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button iii FM Channels will be highlighted Press the Select button iv Press W to scroll to and highlight the storage location FM2 Press the Select button v Tune to the FM channel you found in step 3 Press Wand 4 to tune in steps of 2 i e 99 3 to 99 5 Press and P to tune in steps of 1 i e 99 3 to 100 3 Press the Select button to select the FM channel Vehicle Installation vi The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen The Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 9 Ifthe 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 Stratus 6 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
44. tion Refer to your vehicle s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack or consult the vehicle dealer Eu 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 Stratus 6 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 professional 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 Option 1 Aux In Cable Installation Instructions Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock BUN C005 A g en ee Ss Plug the other end into the auxilia
45. 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 Your Stratus 6 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 54 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 Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 and your vehicle s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel Audio sounds too soft e Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your Stratus 6 until the sound quality improves Refer to Audio Level on page 84 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
46. to speed scroll through the 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 dor P 2 Scroll through the channels in the category using 4 and W and find the channel you want 3 Press the Select button to select the channel or press dor P for the previous or next category Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons 1 To directly tune a channel press the Select button 2 Enter the channel 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 Stratus 6 Jump When configured properly pressing jump will tune to the traffic and weather channel of a selected city from a list of the 20 most congested cities This button allows you to quickly tune the traffic weather broadcast of the selected city and then tune back to the original channel to which you were listening by pressing jump again If the traffic weather broadcast of your selected city is not immediately available the display will 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
47. tte Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle Professional installation can also resolve almost any performance issue Configuring Your Stratus 6 Turn FM Transmitter On Off The built in FM Transmitter in the Stratus 6 works with the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and is used when you choose to listen to the Stratus 6 through your vehicle s FM radio To turn the FM Transmitter On or Off 1 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed 2 Press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button 3 Press Y to scroll to and highlight FM Transmitter and press the Select button 4 Press either V or 4 to scroll to and highlight either On or Off and press the Select button Press and hold menu to exit TIP The Stratus 6 is shipped with the FM Transmitter turned On by default e TIP The FM1 storage location is preset with FM channel 97 9 e Set and Select an FM Channel The Stratus 6 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 Stratus 6 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 G TIP The FM1 storage
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