CONGRATULATIONS! Your new Sirius Starmate™ ST1 portable Plug-n-Play Receiver kit lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment on the road or at home. (Home use requires the Home Docking Kit sold separately.) Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of Sirius Starmate’s features and capabilities.
If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Sirius Starmate Receiver fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your Receiver in the future. Starmate ST1 User Guide Remote Control Vehicle Power Adapter...
Take the following precautions to prevent traffic accidents and avoid personal injury: • Installation must be performed according to this user guide. Sirius Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the procedures in this manual.
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The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. Starmate ST1 User Guide Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference.
6. Select Button: Selects an option on the screen. 7. Preset Number Buttons (0-6): Sets and selects preset channels. 8. Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names and song titles. You can store up to 20 artist/song title combinations. Starmate ST1 User Guide...
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12V DC power supply. 12.FM OUT: FM Output for use with wired FM switch box accessory (sold separately). 13.ANTENNA: Input jack for SIRIUS antenna. 14.VOL: Volume control for audio out jack. 15.AUDIO OUT: Audio line output or headphone jack. Starmate ST1 User Guide...
12. Previous Button: Tunes to the last tuned channel. 13. VOL+/ VOL- Buttons: Adjust the volume up & down. Installing Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Install CR2025 battery. (+ side is up) 3. Replace the battery cover. Starmate ST1 User Guide...
Once updated and the SIRIUS channels are received, the display will change to “Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS to Subscribe” and will place you in SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s Preview Channel. Channel 184 is the SIRIUS preview channel. You will not be able to tune to any other channels until you activate your SIRIUS subscription.
• Find a location that provides good visibility of and access to the ST1 Receiver’s front panel. • It is strongly recommended that you mount the ST1 Receiver using the Audio/ provided Suction Cup Mount, Headphone adhered to the windshield. Starmate ST1 User Guide...
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Receiver. Don’t plug the adapter into the cigarette lighter until the installation is completed. Starmate ST1 User Guide Connecting to your Car Stereo 1. If your vehicle stereo has an AUX input, plug a 3.5mm audio cable into the Audio Out connector on the ST1.
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• Best reception is achieved with the antenna mounted on the roof or the trunk for convertibles. • If the vehicle has a roof rack or skid ribs, it may be necessary to mount the antenna off-center. Starmate ST1 User Guide...
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2. Route the cable from the antenna to the vehicle’s interior by tucking it underneath the rubber molding around rear window, as shown. Starmate ST1 User Guide 3. Route the cable from the lowest point of the rear window into the trunk. Take advantage of any existing cable channels or wiring conduits.
Pressing and holding the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds will enter Channel List mode, described in the next section. Clock 12:00P A Band/Preset Bank Number Auto Sizing/ Scrolling Song Title Starmate ST1 User Guide...
Artist Name and Song Title to preview what is playing on other channels before selecting. To exit this mode without changing to a new channel, press and hold the DISPLAY button for 1 second. Starmate ST1 User Guide CATEGORY 001 CH Name 002 CH Name...
2. Press the desired preset button to recall the preset. The channel will change and the display will revert to the Default screen for the new channel. to indicate that the channel has been memorized. it, it will be replaced by the new channel. Starmate ST1 User Guide...
Default Display To exit Preset Tune Mode and return to Channel Tuning Mode, press and hold the BAND button. Starmate ST1 User Guide Preset Tune List Mode In the Preset Tuning Mode you can view your list of presets showing Channel Name, Artist Name, or Song Title just like in the Channel List Mode: 1.
Receiver’s memory. A memory “Stored” pop-up screen, followed by “X Used/Y Empty” will each appear for 1 second (below). CH NAME 12:00P A Stored Starmate ST1 User Guide CH NAME 12:00P A X Used/Y Empty...
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2. If the MEMO button is pressed and all of the memory spaces are full, S-Seek Full will flash on the display for 1 second, followed by a pop-up screen presenting the Replace-Cancel options. Starmate ST1 User Guide This prompt allows you to make the following Replace/Cancel choices: •...
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2. Use the Channel Switch to highlight the “Delete” option. 3. Press SELECT and a Delete confirmation screen will appear. 4. To permanently delete the program from your list, select “Yes” using the Channel Switch and press SELECT to confirm. Delete Starmate ST1 User Guide...
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If one or more matches are found, a pop-up screen momentarily appears for 2-seconds and displays Starmate ST1 User Guide “S-Seek Alert”. An audible beep tone will be heard indicating that a match has been found. The display then reverts to the S-Seek Alert screen which displays the current matches.
Switch adjusts in 0.1 MHz increments and the Category Buttons adjust in 1 MHz increments. Frequency 94.1 MHz Starmate ST1 User Guide Display Settings It is possible to adjust the Brightness and Contrast of the Receiver’s display. While in the “Menu Options”...
1. From the Menu, use the Channel Switch to highlight “Auto Select”. Press SELECT. 2. Use the Channel Switch to Select “ON” or “OFF”. Press SELECT to set the option. To exit, push the MENU button. Starmate ST1 User Guide...
Home Docking Kit manual. To exit this function, press SELECT or MENU. Signal Indicator Starmate ST1 User Guide Confirm Tone Options The Sirius Starmate Receiver will sound an Audio “Tone” alert when the unit powers ON and OFF as well as when the S-Seek Alert is activated.
003 CH Name Options”. Press SELECT. and press SELECT. four digit code using the 1-6 number buttons. You will then be prompted to confirm the new code by entering it again. Enter Code # _ _ _ _ Starmate ST1 User Guide...
Clock: The clock data is provided via the SIRIUS Satellite data stream, and will update based on the received signal. Starmate ST1 User Guide • Time Zone: Since the clock adjusts automatically, it is important to specify your proper time zone.
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30 Minutes 45 Minutes 60 Minutes Use the Channel Switch to select the desired Sleep Time. When the desired time is highlighted, press SELECT. The Receiver will now turn off after the selected time has elapsed. Starmate ST1 User Guide...
“No” to leave them as-is and return to the Menu Options List Mode. Restore Settings Starmate ST1 User Guide If “Yes” is chosen, the unit reverts to the original factory settings for the following parameters: • All Presets revert to empty •...
Check satellite connection to receiver Contact system installer or vendor Switch to another FM frequency Check vehicle antenna cable Change location to eliminate nearby obstacles (bridge, etc.) 1. Check cables at Receiver and radio 2. Select another FM modulator frequency. Starmate ST1 User Guide...
... (4” W x 2-3/8” H x 1-1/8” D) Receiver Weight ... 5oz. Remote Control Dimensions ... 49mm(W) x 104mm(H) x 23mm(D) ... (1-7/8””W x 4-1/8”H x 7/8”D) Remote Control Battery Requirements ... CR2025 Note: Features and Specifications subject to change without notice. Starmate ST1 User Guide...
Includes the Following: • Compact tabletop/desktop docking cradle • Audio cable for connection to any stereo bookshelf system • Adjustable indoor/outdoor antenna with 20’ of cable • AC Adapter Starmate ST1 User Guide...
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.