USER GUIDE Dock & Play Radio VEHICLE KIT INCLUDED
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Where Else Can You Use Your Starmate 8? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Configuring Your Starmate 8 . . . . 65 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sirius ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Features Thank you for purchasing the Sirius Starmate 8 with Vehicle Kit! Sirius Starmate 8 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-ityourself installation.* • Choose the display color that matches your dash lights. • Pause, rewind and replay live satellite radio. • Browse other channels while listening to the current one. • View artist name, song title, and channel information on the large color display.
Introduction Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience. It is your responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills, and physical ability required to properly perform an installation. SiriusXM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third party products.
Introduction Warning! • Opening the case may result in electric shock. • 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.
Introduction What’s in the Box? menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct Starmate 8 Radio PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock Aux In Cable Dash Mount PowerConnect Power Adapter Magnetic Mount Antenna & Tail Screws Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps Antenna & Dash Mount Alcohol Preparation Pads 7
Introduction Starmate 8 Functions Up and Down Buttons Press to preview and tune to channels through the channel lineup; also press to scroll through lists and highlight menu items. Left and Right Buttons Press to search for channels by category. Select Button Press to confirm selection of highlighted items in a menu or list. menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 Number Buttons Press to tune to a stored favorite channel, press and hold to store a favorite channel; also enter a channel number.
Introduction PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color-Coded Connections The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect. Just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where. Front View PWR FM PWR (Red) Connection for PowerConnect Power Adapter. AUDIO FM (Blue) Connection for optional FM Direct Adapter (sold separately). AUDIO (Green) Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter (sold separately).
Vehicle Installation WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install Starmate 8 while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation. Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing Starmate 8 in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag.
Vehicle Installation Option 3 A. Option 4 Option 5 B. B.
Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount Follow the instructions on the next several pages for the mounting method you have selected. NOTE! The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with Starmate 8 is compatible with the T-slot style Dash and Vent Mounts. If you have an existing Dash Mount or Vent Mount in your vehicle, you can continue to use it with this dock, and skip this step. Installing the Dash Mount: CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove.
Vehicle Installation correct, tighten the knob. Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate 4. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws. 5. Clean the mounting surface in the vehicle with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly. 6. Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds.
Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: 1. Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 8 Radio. Extended Vent Clamps Short Vent 2. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are Clamps 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.
Vehicle Installation 3. Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws. Note! For greater clarity, the next illustration does not show the dock attached to the Vent Mount, however, the dock should be attached before continuing. 4. Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2). 1 2 3 Dash Dash Dash HOOKED PUSH Vent Vent Louver FOOT Vent TILT ADJUSTMENT HOLES 5.
Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle, on a horizontal surface that will always face the sky. The 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.
Vehicle Installation 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. IMPORTANT! Consult a professional installer if your vehicle roof or hood is non-metallic (i.e., fiberglass), or you have difficulty finding a location for your antenna.
Vehicle Installation 2 3 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna Magnetic Mount Antenna and press the antenna cable into the (Upside-Down) Rubber Tail. The Rubber Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid. Protective Material Strain Clean the surface of the selected Relief mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry Rubber Antenna thoroughly.
Vehicle Installation TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof (for most vehicles) or trunk (for convertibles) where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions.
Vehicle Installation 3” TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it. TIP! Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover and protect the antenna cable. CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof. Use the supplied Rubber Tail as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning.
Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna on any 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. 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 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.
Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping.
Vehicle Installation Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit, along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin 25
Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable under trim.
Vehicle Installation Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Pull carpet or mat back Coil excess cable under carpet or mat Bring cable out from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console 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.
Vehicle Installation 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.
Vehicle Installation 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.
Vehicle Installation 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.
Vehicle Installation 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 or controls.
Vehicle Installation 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.
Vehicle Installation 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. 4. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard.
Vehicle Installation 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. AUDIO 2. Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. PWR 3. Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock.
Vehicle Installation Step 6: Connect the Audio To play Sirius audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, decide on one of the following audio connection options: • Option 1: Best: Use the provided Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection or jack. Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer.
Vehicle Installation Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions 1. Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. 2. Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack of your vehicle’s stereo system. AUDIO ANT menu 3. Insert Starmate 8 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. FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct 4.
Vehicle Installation highlight Signal Indicator. Press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. 6. Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel. Upon power up, Starmate 8 should tune to channel 184 by default, when it’s not yet activated.
Vehicle Installation Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1. Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. AUDIO ANT PWR FM 2. Insert the Cassette Adapter into the vehicle’s cassette deck. You may need to turn on your vehicle’s stereo system in order to do so. menu 3. Insert your Starmate 8 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.
Vehicle Installation reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. 6. Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel. Upon power up, Starmate 8 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 50 to learn about how to tune a channel. 7. Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it to play from the cassette source.
Vehicle Installation Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions menu 1. Insert your Starmate 8 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. FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2. Power on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button. 9 0 direct menu FM 3. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the jump 184 Sirius Preview antenna has a clear view of the sky.
Vehicle Installation 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. Signal Indicator SATELLITE 4. You’ll first need to find an available TERRESTRIAL FM channel. An available FM channel is one that’s not being used by an FM radio station in your area. When you tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk or music.
Vehicle Installation reach 107.9. 5. Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel. Upon power up, Starmate 8 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 50 to learn about how to tune a channel. 6. Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 4. Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM channel. 90.
Vehicle Installation to tune in steps of .2, i.e., 99.3 to 99.5. Press and to tune in steps of 1, i.e., 99.3 to 100.3. Press the Select button to select the FM channel. vi. Start Using is highlighted. Press the Select button. 99.3 FM Set your vehicle radio to the above channel to enable audio. vii. The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen. Starmate 8 will tune to the FM channel. 8. You should hear channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, through your vehicle’s stereo system.
Vehicle Installation 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 www.siriusxm.com/accessories.
Subscribe You can either follow the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board activation guide to activate your Starmate 8 and subscribe to the Sirius service. General activation and subscription process: Subscribe to the Sirius service by following these steps: 1. Make sure your Starmate 8 is turned on, tuned to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, and receiving the Sirius 184 Sirius Preview signal so that you can hear the Sirius audio. To Activate, Call 2.
Subscribe 5. Activation usually takes less than 5 minutes after you have completed the subscription process, but sometimes may take longer. We recommend that your Radio remain on until activated. When your service is activated, Starmate 8 will display an alert message. To continue, press any button. Subscription Update Your subscription has been successfully updated Press any button to continue Press or to tune to other channels, and or to browse the different categories of channels.
Using Your Starmate 8 The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed.
Using Your Starmate 8 Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns Starmate 8 On or Off. Navigation Buttons Pressing Left, Right, Up, and Down navigates through various features and functions of Starmate 8. • Left or Right button: Displays the channel categories such as Rock, Pop, Sports, Talk/News, etc. Repeated presses cycle through the categories one at a time. Also, decreases or increases the settings of various menu options such as Brightness, Audio Level, etc.
Using Your Starmate 8 Menu Button menu Pressing menu displays various options to make setup and feature changes. Pressing menu when in menu options returns to the previous menu option screen until menu options is exited. Pressing and holding menu returns to the main display screen in most instances. FM Button FM Pressing 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.
Using Your Starmate 8 Listening to Satellite Radio Tune to a channel: 1. Press and release previous channel. and to immediately tune to the next or 2. Press and hold and to quickly scroll through the channels. Release to tune to the channel that 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 channels in a category in list mode press or . 2.
Using Your Starmate 8 Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. 1. To directly tune to a channel press direct. Direct Tune Enter channel # 62_ 2. Use the number buttons 0-9 to enter the channel number and wait a moment until the channel is tuned, or press the Select button to immediately tune to the channel. Return to Main Display Screen Pressing and holding menu in most instances will return you to the main display screen.
Using Your Starmate 8 Jump Depending upon how you configure the mode, pressing jump will either go to the traffic and weather channel for the city of your choice, which you select from a list of the 22 most congested cities, or go to the previous channel to which you were listening.
Using Your Starmate 8 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. To assign a favorite channel to a number button: 1. Tune to the desired channel. 2. Press and hold a number button between 0-9 that you want to assign to that favorite channel. An advisory with the channel number and name will be displayed on the screen confirming that the channel has been assigned.
Using Your Starmate 8 Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before Starmate 8 automatically tunes to the next channel. If you want to stay tuned to the channel being played and stop the scan, just press the Select button. To scan a category: 1. Press or until the desired category is displayed. 2. Scroll down to highlight the last item in the category which will be Scan and the category name. 3. Press the Select button. The scan will begin. 4.
Using Your Starmate 8 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 or the FMDA to listen to your Starmate 8 through your vehicle’s FM radio. (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions” on page 40 for more information.) To use a different FM preset: 1. Press FM to display the current FM preset. 2. To display and select the next FM preset, press FM.
Special Features Pause & Replay Pause & Replay gives you the opportunity to “hear that again” by temporarily storing and letting you access content of the currently tuned channel which played in approximately the last 30 minutes. Pressing or places Starmate 8 into Pause & Replay mode. TIP! This feature applies to the current channel to which you are listening, and for the current tuning and listening session only.
Special Features To listen to the previous track: 1. Press and release or program. to rewind to the beginning of the current song 2. Repeated press and releases skips backwards to the start of the previous songs or programs until the beginning of the stored audio is reached. When the beginning is reached, playback automatically begins. TIP! Pressing and holding rewinds through stored audio in 5 second intervals, which increases to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the button is pressed.
Special Features Color Themes You can change the color of the display screen to one of 6 color themes: Blue, Red, Amber, Yellow, Silver, or Teal. You can choose the display color that matches your dash lights, and personalize with the trim rings. The default color theme is blue. To change the color theme: 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Color Theme. Press the Select button. 3. Press or to highlight the desired color theme. Starmate 8 will immediately change to the selected color theme. 4.
Special Features Parental Controls Starmate 8 has a parental control feature which allows you to lock access to channels, or lock access to an entire category. A 4-digit code controls access to the locked channel or locked category. When you browse a category, the number of the locked channel will be shown but not the artist and song/program information. Instead, a lock icon and the word “Locked“ is shown.
Special Features i. For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys (or press or to select digits) and then press to advance to the next digit. (Press if you need to go back and edit a previous digit.) ii. When you have selected all 4 digits of your code press the Select button. iii. The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed. For your records, write down the code you have selected. Press the Select button. Continue with step 3.
Special Features To lock (or unlock) channels or categories: 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls. Press the Select button. 3. You will be prompted to enter the 4-digit code. For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys (or press or to select digits) and then press to advance to the next digit. (Press if you need to go back and edit a previous digit.) 4. When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select button. 5.
Special Features channel or category and press the Select button. The lock icon will disappear indicating the channel or category is unlocked.) 8. You can continue to lock and unlock as many channels or categories as you wish. When you are finished, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. To change your code: 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls. Press the Select button. 3. You will be prompted to enter your existing 4-digit code.
Special Features you need to go back and edit a previous digit.) 8. The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed. For your records, write down the code you have selected. Press the Select button. 9. Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. To listen to a locked channel: There are two ways to tune to a channel which has been locked. The first is to directly tune to the locked channel, and the second is to select the locked channel from a category list. 1.
Where Else Can You Use Your Starmate 8? SiriusXM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Starmate 8 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. • In Your Home, Office, etc. – With a Home Kit, you can play your Starmate 8 through your existing stereo system or powered speakers.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Sirius ID Your Starmate 8 has a 12 character numeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio. This ID is used during the subscription process. To display the Sirius ID: Sirius ID 1. Press menu. 2. Sirius ID will be highlighted. If it is not highlighted, press to scroll to and highlight Sirius ID. Press the Select button. The Sirius ID will be displayed. Your Sirius ID is: 123456789012 3. Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any of the procedures below, you should park your vehicle in a safe location. Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any Starmate 8 function while driving. PowerConnect allows you to listen to SiriusXM through your existing vehicle 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.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 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.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 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 SiriusXM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal Communications Commission. The data may not reflect the latest stations in your area.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off To turn the FM Transmitter On: 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button. 3. FM Transmitter will be highlighted. Press the Select button to toggle the setting from Off to On. FM Settings FM Transmitter FM Channels on 4. The FM Channels menu item will now be accessible, allowing you to tune Starmate 8 and the FM radio in your vehicle to the same FM channel.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 advising you to connect the Aux In Cable. Press the Select button to confirm that you want to turn off the FM Transmitter. 5. Press and hold menu to exit. Turn OFF FM? Please connect an AUX cable or no audio will be available.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Set and Select an FM Channel Starmate 8 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 hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle 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.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 screen is displayed. ii. If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to edit it, Edit Channel is highlighted. Press the Select button. The FM channel tuning screen is displayed. iii. If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to start using it, press to highlight Start Using and press the Select button. Skip to step 7.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Starmate 8 will tune to that FM channel. 8 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel. IMPORTANT! You’ll first need to find a suitable FM channel that is unused or available in your area. To quickly select an FM preset: 1. Press FM to display the current FM preset. 2. To display and select the next FM preset, press FM again. Starmate 8 will tune to the displayed FM channel. If the preset is the one you want, press menu or wait for the screen to timeout. 3.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Jump Settings The jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather for the city of your choice from a list of 22 of the most congested cities, or to jump back to the previous channel to which you were listening. When configuring for traffic/weather, you’ll need to select your city. To configure jump: 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight JUMP Settings and press the Select button. JUMP Settings Mode Last Channel 3.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 6. A list of cities will be displayed. Press to scroll to and highlight your desired location and press the Select button. 7. The JUMP Settings screen will display the location you selected. Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. Set Location Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas/Ft Worth Set Brightness To change the display’s brightness: 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Brightness and press the Select button. Set Brightness 3.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Set Audio Level The audio level of Starmate 8 can be adjusted when an audio connection is made between the dock and the vehicle’s stereo system. Audio level is used to adjust Starmate 8’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’s stereo instead. To adjust the audio level: 1. Press menu. 2.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Signal Indicator For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the Sirius satellites. In large cities, there are terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage. Your Starmate 8 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received. To display the signal strength: 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button. 3.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Auto Shut Off When enabled, Auto Shut Off will automatically turn Starmate 8 off after an eight hour period of inactivity (no button presses or other user intervention). This feature prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged if you forget to turn your Starmate 8 off. Auto Shut Off is disabled by default.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Factory Settings You can clear all of your personal settings, such as favorite channels, FM presets, etc., and return the Radio to its original out-of-the-box settings. To reset Starmate 8 to factory settings: NOTE! Restoring to factory settings permanently removes all personal settings. 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button. 3. Restore Defaults will be highlighted. Press the Select button. 4.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Demo Mode Your Starmate 8 has a demo mode that starts playing when, for a prolonged period of time (more than 1 hour), the Radio either detects it’s not connected to the antenna, or the antenna stops receiving a signal. It disappears when the antenna is connected properly or when the Radio starts receiving a signal. You can also exit demo mode at any time, by pressing and holding the Select button for 10 seconds. If desired, you can also manually put Starmate 8 in demo mode.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 6. To exit demo mode at any time, press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds. Demo Mode Entering Demo Mode.
Troubleshooting Starmate 8 has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a problem, try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure. • Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion. • Make sure you have connected Starmate 8 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).
Troubleshooting If you see this on the screen: Try this: Channel Unavailable • You have attempted to tune to a channel that does not exist, or is not currently broadcasting. Tune to another channel. Firmware Updating • Your Starmate 8 is being updated over the air with the latest software. Wait until the update is done.
Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: Audio fades or has static when listening • Check all cables for a firm and secure connection. • If you are using PowerConnect to listen via your vehicle’s FM radio, and the problem persists, it most likely is interference from another commercial or broadcast FM station. You will need to find an unused or available FM channel in your area. Refer to “Find Available FM Channels in Your Area” on page 66.
Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: The demo is playing • Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected or you are not receiving the signal. Check that the antenna is connected properly and is not obstructed. • Press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds to exit Demo Mode. • You can disable Demo Mode. Refer to “Demo Mode” on page 80.
Product Specifications System Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Audio Output: 9-16 V DC, 500 mA (max) -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) 1.0 Vrms (max) Starmate 8 Radio Dimensions: Weight: 4.5 in (W) x 2.4 in (H) x 0.7 in (D) 115 mm (W) x 61 mm (H) x 17 mm (D) 3.4 oz (96 g) PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions: Weight: Audio Connector: Antenna Connector: 4.0 in (W) x 2.0 in (H) x 1.1 in (D) 102 mm (W) x 52 mm (H) x 28 mm (D) 1.3 oz (37 g) 1/8 in (3.
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FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirius XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Owners Record The Radio model number is located below and the Sirius ID is located on the label on the back of Starmate 8. Record the Sirius ID in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
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