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  • Page 1 User Guide User Guide Starmate 5 Starmate 5 Dock & Play SIRIUS Radio...

  • Page 3: Changing Channels And Categories 7

    Here’s your new SIRIUS Dock & Play Radio Your new SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Dock & Play Radio comes with everything you need to enjoy SIRIUS in your car. And with available SIRIUS Universal Docking accessories you ® can use your Starmate ST5 just about anywhere. Your new Starmate ST5 gives you powerful features: >>...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Warning and Safety Information FCC Information Canadian Compliance General Precautions Warnings Copyrights & Trademarks Package Contents Installation Installing the Vehicle Dock Installing the Magnetic Antenna Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Docking the Starmate ST5 Cable Separation and Routing Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service...

  • Page 5: Troubleshooting 11

    Operation Display Screen Information Changing Channels and Categories My Channels Category Display Button (Disp) Selecting Channels Directly Channel Presets (Band Button) Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions Jump Button SIRIUS Replay Using SIRIUS Replay FM Presets Button Menu Options Sirius ID FM Transmitter Settings...

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Information

    Warning & Safety Information FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Canadian Compliance

    Warning Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. General Precautions Liquid Crystal Precautions If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fl...
  • Page 8 • Do not install the radio where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of your vehicle’s indicator displays. • Do not install the radio where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.

  • Page 9: Warnings

    • Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident. Warnings Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles.

  • Page 10: Copyrights & Trademarks

    Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribution of eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to SIRIUS Satellite Radio customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at http://www.sirius.com/ecoslicense.

  • Page 11: Package Contents 1

    Package Contents The following items are included with your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio: Starmate ST5 Radio Remote Control Vehicle Dock Package Contents...
  • Page 12 Suction Cup Mount Vent Mount & Cigarette Lighter Extended Vent Hooks Adapter Antenna Mounting Screws Alcohol Swab Magnetic Antenna Cover/Tail Package Contents...
  • Page 13 FM Extender Antenna Suction Cups (2) Self Adhesive Cable Guides (3) Unpack your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately.

  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation SIRIUS suggests that you have your Starmate ST5 professionally installed in your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the Vehicle Dock, installation of the antenna, and proper routing of all the necessary wires and cables.
  • Page 15 Figure 1 Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be attached to the vehicle dock and installed as described in the following sections. Installation...

  • Page 16: Specifi Cations 1

    Suction Cup Mount Method (A) The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth surface. Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield. Attach Dock to Mount with Included Screws...
  • Page 17 Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3 ) and position the suction cup mount on the windshield or other location you which have chosen. Press the cam lever all the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the suction cup. (To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.) Press Lever Down To...
  • Page 18 Vent Mount Method (B) To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as follows: If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to Figure 4 and install the longer vent hooks into the vent mount.
  • Page 19 Refer to Figure 6 and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in your vehicle. Position the two tension springs the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks the rear of the vent louver (see Figure 7 ). Once you are sure that the hooks have grasped a vent louver, the tension springs the louver.
  • Page 20 You can change he angle of the vehicle dock by changing the position of foot on the vent mount to a different adjustment hole (see Figure 8 ). ADJUSTMENT HOLES Figure 8 Installation...

  • Page 21: Installing The Magnetic Antenna

    Installing the Magnetic Antenna Caution Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail, we recommend that you install the antenna at or above room temperature (68° F). The adhesive on the Rubber Cover/Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at temperatures lower than this.

  • Page 22: Antenna Mounting

    Antenna Mounting The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold it in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also makes the antenna easy to remove for transferring it to other vehicles. Figure 9 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles.
  • Page 23 The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of around it . It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the an- tenna from receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a roof rack, a sunroof, a roof-mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc.

  • Page 24: Cable Routing

    Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (see Figure 10 , on page 23) and press the rubber Cover/Tail fi rmly into place on the vehicle. Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and continue to press fi...
  • Page 25 Sedan /Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 11 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your Starmate ST5 in a sedan/coupe. 2. Route Cable Out of Window Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Trunk Opening 3. Route Cable Along Trunk Wall and Into Cabin Follow these detailed cable installation instructions:...
  • Page 26 Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp bends in the cable, run the cable inside of the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside of the trunk.
  • Page 27 Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 12 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your Starmate ST5 in a pickup truck. 4. Bring Cable out from Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: Use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to lift the rubber molding around the wind- shield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Seal Around Hatch Opening Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: 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.
  • Page 30 Bring the cable out from the trim near the fi rewall 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.
  • Page 31 Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut.
  • Page 32 Antenna Installation Tips The following the antenna for optimal performance, and also illustrate where the antenna should not be installed. Mount the antenna on the roof, at least 3 inches from the edge. Mount the antenna on the roof where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions.
  • Page 33 Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inch- es of clear space around it. supplied Rubber Tail Cover to protect the antenna cable. 3” Installation...
  • Page 34 Don’t mount antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. Don’t mount antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars. Installation...
  • Page 35 Don’t mount antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the an- tenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof. Don’t mount antenna close another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.
  • Page 36 Don’t mount antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof. Use the supplied rubber tail/cover as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning. After you’ve routed the cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock, connect the antenna cable to the A connection on the left side of the Vehicle Dock.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Cigarette Lighter Adapter

    Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the P the Vehicle Dock (see Figure 16 ). Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Outlet IMPORTANT: D 12VDC POWER SYSTEM WITHOUT USING THE COULD DAMAGE THE Figure 16 O NOT POWER THE EHICLE IGARETTE EHICLE...

  • Page 38: Docking The Starmate St5

    Docking the Starmate ST5 To place your SIRIUS ST5 into the Vehicle Dock, align the radio against the rear of the Dock so that the rails on the Dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the radio (see Figure 17 ).

  • Page 39: Cable Separation And Routing

    Cable Separation and Routing FCC Information The satellite antenna cable, FM extender antenna (FEA) cable and cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) power cable must be appropriately separated and routed for your radio to be compliant with federal regulations. Step 1 LEFT RIGHT The connections on your vehicle dock are clearly marked.
  • Page 40 Step 3 Coil any excess cable between the cigarette lighter socket and vehicle dock, keeping it away from vehicle pedals or controls to prevent any slack which might interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. If possible, tuck the coiled part in a hidden location, such as in between the carpet and plastic panel of the front console (see Figure 20 ).

  • Page 41: Connecting The Starmate St5 To Your Vehicle's Audio System

    Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 to your vehicle’s audio system: Direct Connection or Wireless Connection. Which one will perform best in your vehicle depends on your vehicle’s audio system. For the latest information go to sirius.com/vehicleinstallation Direct Wired Audio Connection If your vehicle’s audio system has an “A...

  • Page 42: Direct Fm Audio Connection

    Direct FM Audio Connection If your vehicle’s audio system does not have an Aux In/Line In connection, a SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter (sold separately) will provide the next-best quality connection between your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle radio. You will listen to your ST5 through your car radio’s FM tuner, but the SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter connects your vehicle’s FM radio directly to the Vehicle Dock’s FM Out jack, eliminating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when...

  • Page 43: Cassette Adapter

    Cassette Adapter If your vehicle’s audio system has a cassette player you can purchase a cassette adapter from your local electronics retailer or from SIRIUS at adapter’s connector into the Audio jack on the left side of the Vehicle Dock, and insert the adapter into your vehicle’s cassette player (see Figure 24 ).

  • Page 44: Wireless Connection

    Wireless Connection If you cannot connect your SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle’s audio system, your Starmate ST5 contains an FM transmitter that will ‘broadcast’ its audio to your vehicle’s FM radio. To use this you need to tune the ST5’s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that’s not being used in your area (If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broad- caster, it will interfere with your ST5’s performance.) See Figure 25 .
  • Page 45 Press and hold the FM P appear, with FM1 highlighted. FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area (see Figure 27 ). FM P Channel RESETS Button UP/DOWN Buttons Figure 26 Press the Select button. The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see Figure 28 , left).
  • Page 46 If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels, you may need to fi nd channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Your Starmate ST5 can store up to 5 preset FM transmit channels (see Figure 27 , on page 45), so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city.

  • Page 47: Wireless Audio Connection Using The Fm Extender Antenna

    Wireless Audio Connection Using the FM Extender Antenna Your SIRIUS radio includes an FM Extender Antenna (FEA) that can maximize the audio quality of your SIRIUS radio when using a Wireless Connection. The FM Extender Antenna brings the FM signal transmitted from your SIRIUS radio into close proximity with your vehicle’s FM antenna to provide a strong FM signal for good reception (see Figure 29 ).

  • Page 48: Warning And Safety Information

    IMPORTANT NOTE The FM Extender Antenna is placed vehicle’s FM antenna. In order for it to provide a strong FM signal for good reception, it MUST be mounted in the correct location and orientation, as described in the following sections. The correct mounting location and orientation is determined by the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna.
  • Page 49 WARNING Notice to drivers In California and Minnesota State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fi nes, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.
  • Page 50 Installation Step 1: Determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna The key to properly installing the FEA in your vehicle is being able to determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna. The type and location of the FM antenna in your vehicle should be one of the following (see Figure 30 , opposite): Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood: A fi...
  • Page 51 Figure 30 Installation...
  • Page 52 Step 2: Prepare the FEA for temporary installation Attach the suction cups to the antenna portion of the FEA in the positions shown in Figure 31 . The antenna portion of the FEA is the relatively thinner section of the cable in between the bead and the arrow that transmits the FM signal to your vehicle’s FM antenna.
  • Page 53 For vehicles with A and B type FM antennas: • Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood • Whip/aerial mounted in the A-pillar of car frame Mount the FEA vertically on the front windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e.
  • Page 54 For vehicles with C and D type FM antennas: • In-glass, in the rear windshield • Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof DEFROSTER WIRES Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the rear windshield (see Figure 33 ). For vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip.
  • Page 55 For vehicles with an E type FM antenna: • Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk Mount FEA at Edge of Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna Figure 34 Mount the FEA vertically on the rear windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e.
  • Page 56 For vehicles with F or G type FM antennas: • Whip/aerial mounted on the front part of roof • In-glass, in the front windshield Alternate Mounting Location Tucked Into Headliner Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the front windshield or install it into the headliner of the vehicle just above the front windshield (see Figure 35 ).
  • Page 57 For vehicles with an H type FM antenna: • In-glass, in a rear side window Mount the FEA directly over the in-glass antenna wires. If the antenna wires are vertical, mount the FEA vertically on the glass; if the in-glass antenna wires are horizontal, mount the FEA horizontally on the glass.
  • Page 58 Step 4: Temporarily plug the FEA into the Vehicle Dock’s FM O See Figure 37 . FM Extender Antenna Step 5: Tune your vehicle’s FM radio to a channel that’s not being used in your area Use your vehicle radio’s Tune function (not the Scan function) to fi nd an FM channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area.
  • Page 59 FM P Channel RESETS Button UP/DOWN Buttons Figure 38 c. Press the Select button. The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see Figure 40 d. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the FM frequency that matches the channel that you preset on your vehicle radio in press the Select button to select it (see Figure 40 e.
  • Page 60 Step 7: Optimize the placement of the FEA Mute the volume of your Starmate ST5. The easiest way to do this is to use the button on the remote control (see pages 66 – 69). You can also press the button on the ST5 unit, select S volume down to zero.
  • Page 61 Step 8: Permanently install the FEA ’ F YOU ARE MOUNTING THE IN THE VEHICLE S HEADLINER SKIP THIS STEP When you are satisfi ed with the FEA’s mounting location, remove the suction cup mounts and peel the backing off the bead and arrow adhesive mounts. Clean the area where the FEA will be attached with the alcohol swab.
  • Page 62 Step 9: Route and hide the cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock Hide the FEA cable by properly routing it to your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock (see Figure 45 ). Use the cable guides to hold the cable in place until it reaches the inner trim or moulding at the edge of the window.
  • Page 63 Tips for Identifying the FM Antenna Correctly identifying your vehicle’s FM antenna is a key to successfully installing the FEA. The preceding installation section already showed you the different kinds of FM antennas found on vehicles. However, there are several types of antennas found on vehicles that you may at fi...
  • Page 64 • Greater confusion may arise with whip type antennas. Figure 47 shows some whip type antennas which can be found on the front or rear of a vehicle’s roof, or on the rear windshield. Some of these antennas could be the FM antenna and some are not the FM antenna.

  • Page 65: Subscribing To The Sirius Service

    When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service an alert will be displayed (see Figure 51 ). To continue, press any button on the front panel. You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and can tune to other channels! ELECT home.sirius.com/...

  • Page 66: Controls

    Controls Starmate ST5 Front Panel Figure 52 and the section following identify and describe your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s buttons and controls. Menu Button: Accesses Menu options to make setup and feature changes. Display (D ) Button: display mode and large text display mode (see page 76). Pressing and holding switches the display to the M Memory (M ) Button (S-Seek Function):...
  • Page 67 Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay. Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the currently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of content saved in SIRIUS Replay. Fast-Forward Button: Replay.

  • Page 68: Remote Control Buttons

    Starmate ST5 Remote Control Buttons Figure 53 and the section following identify the buttons of your ST5’s remote control. Power Button: Turns the ST5 Category < / > Buttons: SIRIUS channel categories. Pressing and holding the buttons provides a shortcut for adjusting the display’s brightness without having to enter the Menu Options (see page 96).
  • Page 69 Channel Up/Down Buttons: highlight items on the display. Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay. Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the currently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of content saved in SIRIUS Replay.

  • Page 70: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Remote Control Battery Installation To install the remote control battery, turn the remote control over and locate the battery cover near the bottom edge. Open the battery compartment and place the battery in the compartment with the side of the battery facing up. Replace the battery cover on the remote control.

  • Page 71: Vehicle Dock Reference Guide

    Vehicle Dock Reference Guide Figure 55 and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors of the vehicle dock. AUDIO Power (P ) Connector: adapter (see page 37). Audio Out (A ) Connector: UDIO vehicle’s audio system (see pages 41 & 43). Docking Rails: Fit-into slots in the back of the ST5 to secure it while it is docked (see page 40).

  • Page 72: Operation

    Operation Display Screen Information Your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s 5-line LCD display screen provides information about the operation of the radio, such as the currently-tuned channel, song or show being played, artist name, time and other information. This screen is referred to as the Default screen in this manual.
  • Page 73 Changing Channels and Categories Pressing the Channel UP or DOWN button will immediately tune to the next or previous subscribed channel. Pressing the Category < or > button once will display a list of the subscribed channels in the current category, highlighting the currently-tuned channel (see Figure 57 ). This is the Category List mode.

  • Page 74: My Channels Category

    Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight a channel within a category and press the Select button to tune to the highlighted channel. When you tune to a new channel, the display will revert to the Default screen for the new channel. To exit the Category List mode without changing to a different channel, press-and-hold the D button for at least 1 second until the Default screen is displayed.

  • Page 75: Display Button (Disp)

    Display (D ) Button Pressing and holding the D screen (see page 74). The M locate music on any of your subscribed channels by channel, by artist, and by song title. When the M screen is active, the ST5 displays a listing of all your subscribed HANNELS channel numbers and names.

  • Page 76: Selecting Channels Directly

    Changing the Display Momentarily pressing the D button while the Default screen is displayed changes the artist name and song title to a scrolling, single-line, large-format display for easier viewing from a distance (see Figure 61 ). Figure 61 Selecting Channels Directly (Direct Tuning) You can directly tune to any channel by entering the channel number using the 0 –...

  • Page 77: Channel Presets (Band Button)

    Channel Presets (B You can store up to 30 of your favorite channels as presets for quick access with the press of a button. Storing Channel Presets Presets are stored in three banks (A, B and C), each containing ten channel presets: Momentarily press and release the B or C, is displayed in the lower right corner of the default display screen.

  • Page 78: Recalling Channel Presets

    Recalling Channel Presets The 10 presets in the active bank (A, B, or C) can be selected by pressing the 0 – 9 buttons. Press the B button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is shown in the lower-right corner of the default display screen. The ST5 will tune to the last-tuned preset in the selected bank.

  • Page 79: Memory (Memo) And Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions

    While the M screen is active, pressing the D RESETS information on the screen between channel names, artist names, composer names (if available) and song title (see Figure 65 ). To exit the M screen and return to Default display screen, press and hold the RESETS button for 1½...
  • Page 80 If you have saved a sports team or car in memory, when you initially power your ST5 on you will be alerted if your sports team/car are playing/racing in a game/race being broadcast. Also, you will be alerted should your team/car begin playing/racing while you’re listening to your Starmate ST5.
  • Page 81 Using the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, choose S available) and press the Select button to save the selection to memory. If both the artist and song are available to save, you will be prompted again to save whichever one you haven’t yet saved (see Figure 69 ). 2.
  • Page 82 Using the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, choose the desired sports team (when available) and press the Select button to save the current selection to memory. 3. To ensure that no duplicate entries are stored in memory, the ST5 will check the stored memory list to ensure that the alert about to be stored is not already stored in memory.
  • Page 83 Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to choose whether to replace an existing alert or cancel saving the alert to memory. If you cancel saving the alert, the radio will revert to the last active display mode. If you have chosen to replace an existing alert, a listing of all the alerts stored in memory will be displayed (see Figure 75 ).

  • Page 84: Viewing Stored Alerts Stored In Memory

    Viewing Stored Alerts Stored in Memory To view all the alerts you have saved to memory, press and hold the M seconds to enter the S-Seek mode. The alerts stored in memory will be displayed one- at-a-time in page format (see Figure 77 ). Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the listings.
  • Page 85 • An A pop-up screen followed by an X U RTIST ELETED displayed for 1 and 2 seconds respectively (see Figure 79 ) X is the total number of listings saved in memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage.
  • Page 86 The ST5 then displays the S screen, which displays a list of the current IRIUS matches (see Figure 81 ). No alert is provided for the currently-tuned channel. Figure 81 Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the artist, song, or sports event that you wish to listen to, and then press the Select button to tune to it.

  • Page 87: Jump Button

    Jump Button Your Starmate ST5 has a special preset button called the Jump button that lets you quickly tune to a channel that you want to access frequently, such as a traffi c channel or a sports channel. Pressing the Jump button ‘jumps’ to the specifi c channel you have programmed into the Jump button;...
  • Page 88 Pressing the Jump button again while the ST5 is actively searching for a traffi c report will cancel the search. Pressing the Jump button after the ST5 has tuned to the traffi c report channel will return you to the previous channel. Other channel: If you’ve set the Jump button to the J option, pressing the Jump...

  • Page 89: Sirius Replay

    SIRIUS Replay Your Starmate ST5 automatically stores the audio of the channel you’re listening to for later playback. Approximately 30 to 60 minutes of audio (depending upon the channel to which you are tuned) is stored. As soon as you tune to a channel, the ST5 automatically begins storing the audio, enabling you to rewind at any time to replay the audio again.
  • Page 90 Select an item from the list and the playback will commence from that point in the stored audio. If you select “<<Live>>” the ST5 will exit the SIRIUS Replay mode and resume playing the live broadcast. F YOU TUNE THE SIRIUS R EPLAY MODE IS EXITED AND THE NEWLY...

  • Page 91: Using Sirius Replay

    • Pressing-and-holding the Rewind button for one second rewinds playback in 10 second intervals, which increase to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the Rewind button remains pressed. Playback begins immediately when you release the button. If you reach the beginning of the stored audio while rewinding, you will hear a beep and playback will automatically begin.
  • Page 92 The Progress Bar is a visual indicator of the status of the SIRIUS Replay memory (see Figure 88 ). As the memory fi lls, Progress Bar begins to fi ll from the right side providing a visual indication of how much of the SIRIUS Replay memory is fi lled. The end of the bar indicates the end of the stored audio, where the live broadcast begins.
  • Page 93 The portion of the Progress Bar to the right of the Play Position indicator shows how much you can rewind in the SIRIUS Replay memory, while the fi lled portion to the left of the Play Position Indicator shows how much you can fast-forward in the memory. While you are in the playback mode, the ST5 continues to store the audio from the channel.

  • Page 94: Fm Presets Button

    FM Presets Button If you are using a wireless connection between your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle’s audio system (see page 44), the FM Presets button makes it easy for you to select between the fi ve different FM transmitter preset frequencies. It also makes it easy for you to select new FM transmitter preset frequencies without having to go through the Menu Options (see page 96).
  • Page 95 If you frequently travel to different areas, you can set the fi ve FM presets to frequencies that are not being used by broadcasters in those areas. OU CAN DISPLAY THE FM P RESETS BUTTON If the FM transmitter is already set to ON when you press the FM Presets button, the screen will be displayed for 3 seconds showing the currently-selected FM REQUENCY frequency and preset (see Figure 93 ).

  • Page 96: Menu Options

    Menu Options Menu Options allows you to set and/or change the various features and settings of your SIRIUS Starmate ST5. Press and release the M (see Figure 94 ). Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight selections in the menu lists and press the Select button to select them.

  • Page 97: Fm Transmitter

    FM Transmitter The FM T menu option allows you to enable or disable the ST5’s built-in RANSMITTER FM transmitter, and select up to 5 different preset FM transmitter frequencies (see Figure 96 ). FM P RESETS You can set up to 5 preset FM transmitter frequencies: On the FM T RANSMITTER The FM P...

  • Page 98: Settings

    Select FM frequencies for other presets using the same steps. To exit the FM menu, press the M RESETS FM O To turn the ST5’s FM transmitter ON or OFF, highlight and select FM O FM T screen (see Figure 96 , on page 97). The FM O RANSMITTER (see Figure 98 ).

  • Page 99: Display Options

    Display Options You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the ST5’s LCD display screen to improve its visibility in different lighting conditions (see Figure 100 ). Figure 100 adjusts the overall intensity of the LCD display to help with viewing in different RIGHTNESS lighting conditions.

  • Page 100: Jump Settings

    Jump Settings controls the actions of the Jump button (see Figure 102 ). You can also ETTINGS access the J screen by pressing and holding the Jump button. ETTINGS Two Jump setting options are available, T currently-selected option. The T option sets the Jump button to provide a traffi...
  • Page 101 On the J ETTINGS . The J Tune to the channel you want assigned to the Jump button (you can use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, your presets or enter the channel number directly). When the channel is tuned, press and hold the Jump button for 2 seconds until the screen in Figure 106 is displayed.

  • Page 102: Memory Options

    Memory Options Memory Options lets you turn the automatic S-Seek feature vides a way to clear (erase) all the stored S-Seek alerts from memory (see Figure 105 ). Auto Memory Search This lets you turn the S-Seek function On the Memory Options screen (see Figure 101 ), highlight and select A .

  • Page 103: Audio Level

    Audio Level Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the ST5’s audio output level (see Figure 108 ). The bar graph will indicate the change. Confirmation Tone The ST5 will sound an audio alert tone when you power it S-Seek alert or other alert is activated. The default setting is Confi...

  • Page 104: Parental Control

    Parental Control Your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 has the ability to lock channels you do not want others (such as children) to access without your permission. Locked channels will not appear on the Channel List screen, the Category List screen or when browsing channels with the Channel UP/DOWN buttons.
  • Page 105 Changing the Lock/Unlock Code The fi rst time you access the L 0 0 0 0 The default lock code is lock code: Select the P ARENTAL (see Figure 110 , left, on page 104) Select the E Figure 111 ). Enter the default lock code ( it from the default code.

  • Page 106: Time Based Features 1

    Time Based Features screen ( Figure 112 ) lets you adjust the following features: The T ASED EATURES Clock - Sets the clock format, time zone, and daylight savings time function. Alarm - Sets an alarm for a specifi c time. Program Alert - Sets the radio to tune to a specifi...
  • Page 107 Displays time ORMAT (see Figure 114 ). : Since the clock adjusts the time automatically, it is important to specify your time zone. Select your time zone from the list of the available time zones (see Figure 115 ). : Select O AYLIGHT AVINGS if your area does not (see Figure 116 ).
  • Page 108 Alarm The A screen (see Figure 117 ) lets you to set your Starmate ST5 to turn LARM specific time. The last selected channel prior to shutdown will play when the ST5 powers : This turns the alarm LARM : This lets you set the alarm time (see Figure 118 ). Use the Category < and > LARM buttons to set the hours and use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to set the minutes when you want the ST5 to power on.

  • Page 109: Program Alert

    Program Alert The P screen (see Figure 119 ) lets you program the radio to automatically ROGRAM LERT tune to a specifi c channel at a specifi c time. The radio must be powered on in order for this feature to function. : Program the day and time you want the ST5 to tune to the specifi...
  • Page 110 On the P ROGRAM will appear (see Figure 122 ). Using the channel up and down buttons, select the day of the week you wish to tune to the selected channel, i.e., Monday, Tuesday, etc., and press the Select button. To exit the P ROGRAM Channel Number...

  • Page 111: Auto Shutdown

    Auto Shutdown Auto Shutdown lets you program the ST5 to automatically shut period of inactivity (no button presses or other user intervention). After selecting A on the T HUTDOWN ASED screen will appear (see Figure 124 ). HUTDOWN Select E to activate the auto shutdown;...

  • Page 112: Signal Indicator

    Signal Indicator When using your Starmate ST5 indoors with the optional SIRIUS Home Docking Station or Boombox, it is important to aim the antenna for maximum signal reception. The S screen (see Figure 126) visually shows the strength of the satellite IGNAL NDICATOR and terrestrial signals being received by the ST5.

  • Page 113: Factory Default 1 1

    Factory Default The Factory Default option will restore almost every feature of the ST5 to its original fac- tory settings. The following is a list of all features affected by the Factory Default option: • All Presets are cleared • All S-Seek Memory entries are cleared •...
  • Page 114 Highlight and select Y settings, or select N If you select Y , a confi rmation screen appears (see Figure 128 ). Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to select Y factory, or select N If you select Y , the ST5 will revert to the original factory settings (see Figure 129 ).
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting Symptom Radio does not power Radio displays: NTENNA ETECTED Radio displays: CQUIRING IGNAL Audio static or loss of clarity No sound Solution Blown fuse, or the power cable is not properly connected. Check for a bad fuse and check power cable connection The satellite antenna is not connected to the vehicle dock.

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Specifications Satellite Frequencies ........2322.293/2330.207 MHz Terrestrial Frequencies ......... . . 2326.250MHz Power Requirements .

  • Page 117: Sirius

    SIRIUS ID Write down your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s SIRIUS ID (SID) number in the space provided below. SID: ____________________________________ SIRIUS ID...
  • Page 118 SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-800-869-5590 customercare@sirius-radio.com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1-800-869-5590 http://www.sirius.com...
  • Page 120 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 800.869.5590 Starmate 5 User Guide (030508a)

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