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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Starmate 5? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock .
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  • Page 4: Introduction

    Features Congratulations, on your purchase of the Starmate 5! The Starmate 5 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Easy to read, wide-screen display: View artist name, song title, and channel information on an easy to read, wide-screen display .

  • Page 5: Safety And Care Information

    Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid 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 other causes .
  • Page 6 Meijer.com 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 .

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    Meijer.com What’s in the Box? Starmate 5 Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Remote Control Aux In Cable Vent Mount and Extended Dash Mount Vent Clamps PowerConnect Antenna & Dash Mount Magnetic Mount Antenna Screws Power Adapter Alcohol Preparation Pads and Rubber Tail...

  • Page 8: Starmate 5 Functions

    Meijer.com Introduction Starmate 5 Functions Display Button Menu Button Left and Pause and Replay Customize the Button Access Right Buttons Buttons way you view Press to advanced Press and release to Pause, rewind, content on the access features and and replay up to search for channels display .

  • Page 9: Remote Control Functions

    Meijer.com Remote Control Functions Power Button Mute Button Turn radio on and off . Silence live radio and replayed content . Select Button Press to confirm selection Left and Right Buttons of highlighted items in a Press and release to search menu or list;...

  • Page 10: Powerconnect Vehicle Dock

    Magnetic optional FM Aux In Cable or Power Adapter . Mount Antenna . Direct Adapter Cassette Adapter (sold separately) . (sold separately) . Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of the Starmate 5 to secure the radio .

  • Page 11: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Meijer.com 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 .
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  • Page 13: Vehicle Installation

    . Several examples of the Starmate 5 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 .
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  • Page 15: Step 2: Install The Vent Or Dash Mount

    60°F . Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount . Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 5 when installed . Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it . Loosen...
  • Page 16 Meijer.com Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly . 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 .
  • Page 17 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: Extended Vent Clamps Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio . If the vent louvers in your vehicle Short Vent Clamps are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount .
  • Page 18 Meijer.com Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws . Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2) . 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) .

  • Page 19: Step 3: Mount The Magnetic Mount

    Meijer.com 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: Choose the best location for your antenna considering your own personal situation .
  • Page 20 Meijer.com 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 .

  • Page 21: Antenna

    Meijer.com Vehicle Installation 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 .
  • Page 22 Meijer.com 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 .
  • Page 23 Meijer.com 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 .
  • Page 24 Meijer.com 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 .
  • Page 25 Meijer.com 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 .
  • Page 26 Meijer.com 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 . Use a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding...
  • Page 27 Meijer.com 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 weather- stripping. Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weather-...
  • Page 28 Meijer.com 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...
  • Page 29 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool trim and tuck cable under trim. Continue Route cable under towards front of vehicle trim or upholstery Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into cabin and towards front...
  • Page 30 Meijer.com Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under Pull carpet carpet or mat or mat back 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 .
  • Page 31 Meijer.com 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 .

  • Page 32: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Meijer.com 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”...

  • Page 33: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Meijer.com Vehicle Installation • 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 .
  • Page 34 Meijer.com • 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 .

  • Page 35: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Meijer.com 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 .
  • Page 36 Meijer.com 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 .
  • Page 37 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation • Pickup Truck: 1 . 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 . 2 . Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner .

  • Page 38: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Meijer.com Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect AUDIO Vehicle Dock . Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket .

  • Page 39: Step 6: Connect The Audio

    . Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer, or go to sirius .com/accessories . • Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the Starmate 5 . PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio .
  • Page 40 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle’s stereo system . Insert your Starmate 5 into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock fit into the mounting...
  • Page 41 . Ensure that the Starmate 5 is tuned to channel 184 . Upon power up, the Starmate 5 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 65 to learn about how to tune a channel .
  • Page 42 Meijer.com 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) .
  • Page 43 . Insert your Starmate 5 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 .
  • Page 44 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 Starmate 5 .
  • Page 45 Meijer.com Vehicle Installation The audio level output of the Starmate 5 can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle . Refer to “Audio Level” on page 100 . 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...
  • Page 46 . Verify that you are receiving the SIRIUS signal . There should at least be one bar on the bottom left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength .
  • Page 47 107 .9 . Ensure that the Starmate 5 is tuned to channel 184 . Upon power up, the Starmate 5 should tune to channel 184 by default, when it’s not yet activated .
  • Page 48 FM channel . 90. 1 MATCH FM CHANNELS Set your Starmate 5 to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 4: i . Press menu . ii . Press the Down button to scroll and highlight FM Transmitter and press the Select button .
  • Page 49 FM channel and then set your Starmate 5 to transmit on the same FM channel (steps 6 & 7) . If the signal reception is good, but there is no SIRIUS audio when tuned to channel 184, verify that both the radio and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 6 &...
  • Page 50 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 .
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  • Page 52: Activation

    SIRIUS signal so that you can hear the audio on channel 184 . When you first turn on the Starmate 5, after the startup sequence, the SIRIUS channel lineup may update . Wait until any channel updates have completed before pressing any buttons .
  • Page 53 Meijer.com When your service is activated, your Starmate 5 will display an alert message . To continue, press any button . Thereafter, if you press the Up or Down button you can scroll and tune other channels . Activation usually takes less than 5 minutes, but sometimes may take longer .
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  • Page 55: Using Your Starmate 5

    Whenever you power your Starmate 5 On, it will automatically tune to the last channel you were listening to before it was powered Off . The Starmate 5’s display screen will show the channel number, artist name, the song or show being played, channel name and category name of the current channel .

  • Page 56: My Channels

    Channel Numbers & Names Plan When the My Channels screen is active, the Starmate 5 displays a listing of all your subscribed channel numbers and names . Repeated momentary pressing and releasing of disp will sequence the display between listings of artist names, song titles, and back to channel names .

  • Page 57: Navigation Basics

    Using Your Starmate 5 Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the Starmate 5 On or Off . Navigation Buttons Press the Left, Right, Up, and Down buttons to navigate through various features and functions of Starmate 5 .
  • Page 58 Meijer.com Select Button The Select button selects a highlighted item and confirms settings . At the main display screen, 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 .

  • Page 59: Number Buttons

    Meijer.com Using Your Starmate 5 Jump Button Depending on how it is configured, pressing jump either tunes to the channel broadcasting traffic and weather conditions of a selected city, from a list of the 20 most congested cities, or tunes to a favorite channel . Pressing it again returns it to the original channel .

  • Page 60: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Meijer.com Listening to Satellite Radio Tune a channel: Press and release the Up or Down button to immediately tune to the next or previous channel . Press and hold the Up or Down button 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 .
  • Page 61 Meijer.com View channel lists: While in Category Mode, it is also possible to cycle between the category’s channel names, currently playing artist names and currently playing song titles to preview what’s playing on other channels . View a category . Repeatedly press disp to cycle between channel name, artist name and song title lists .
  • Page 62 Meijer.com Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly from the main display screen by entering the channel number using the number buttons . To directly tune a channel press the Select button . 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 .
  • Page 63 Meijer.com Using Your Starmate 5 Jump Depending upon how you configure it, jump will either tune to the traffic and weather channel of a selected city, from a list of the 20 most congested cities, or to a desired channel . This button allows you to quickly tune to a channel that is accessed frequently and temporarily, such as traffic/weather, sports, news, etc .
  • Page 64 Meijer.com Favorite Channels You can set up to 30 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them . Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button . Favorite channels are stored in three banks, A, B, and C, each capable of containing 10 favorite channel presets .

  • Page 65: 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 Starmate 5 through your vehicle’s FM radio To start using a different FM preset:...
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  • Page 67: Special Features

    Starmate 5 into Replay mode . TIP! This feature applies to the current channel that is being listened to and the current listening session only . Changing channels or turning off your Starmate 5 removes the temporarily stored content from the radio .
  • Page 68 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the button is pressed . Playback begins when button is released . If end of stored audio is reached, Starmate 5 exits Pause & Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast .

  • Page 69: S-Seek

    Starmate 5 is initially powered on, you will be alerted if the team/car is playing/racing in a game/race that is being broadcast . Also, while listening to your Starmate 5, you will be alerted should the team/car begin to play a game or begin a race .
  • Page 70 Meijer.com When an artist or song on your S-Seek™ list plays on any channel, you’ll hear an alert tone and see a message that informs you about the artist/song and the channel the song is being played on . To switch to that channel, press the Select button .
  • Page 71 When the currently-tuned channel is an NFL, NBA, NHL, NASCAR or college play-by-play sports broadcast, momentarily press and release memo . The Starmate 5 will display a menu to choose which sports team (or for NASCAR, which car number) should be saved to memory .
  • Page 72 2 seconds and displays S-Seek™ Alert . You will also hear an audible beep tone, indicating that a match was found . NOTE! The Sirius Seek List screen display a list of the current matches . No alert is provided for the currently-tuned channel . Press the Up or Down button 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 73 Meijer.com Special Features To replace or cancel an existing alert: If all of the memory spaces are full when you press memo, a Memory Full screen will be displayed for one second . A Replace–Cancel screen will then be displayed . Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight whether to replace...
  • Page 74 Song/Game Stored pop-up screen followed by the X Used/Y Empty screen will be displayed for one and two seconds respectively . The Starmate 5 will then revert to the last active display mode . To view the program information stored in memory: Press and hold memo to enter the S-Seek Browse mode .
  • Page 75 Meijer.com To delete a song title stored in memory: Press and release the Select button while in S-Seek™ mode . A pop-up screen displaying various selectable options will be displayed Press the Up or Down button to scroll and highlight the Delete option . Press the Select button .

  • Page 76: Parental Control

    Meijer.com Parental Control Your Starmate 5 has the ability to lock channels you do not want others (such as children) to access without your permission . Locked channels will not appear in the channel or category list . The default lock code is 0000 .
  • Page 77 Meijer.com Special Features Enter a new 4 digit code using the 0–9 number buttons . Once you have entered the code you will then be prompted to enter the new code again to confirm . If you entered the same lock code again, the code is saved .
  • Page 78 Meijer.com Press the Select button to lock or unlock a channel . Note that locked channels will display Lock to the right of the channel name . You can continue to select channels to lock or unlock . When you are finished, press and hold menu to exit .
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  • Page 80: Where Else Can You Use Your

    — all with a single subscription . • In the Home, Office, etc . – With a Home Kit, you can play your Starmate 5 over an existing home, office, or other stereo system .
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  • Page 82: Configuring Your Starmate 5

    Meijer.com Configuring Your Starmate 5 Sirius ID Your Starmate 5 has a numeric 12-digit ID which uniquely identifies the radio . This ID is used during the activation process . To display the Sirius ID: Press menu . Sirius ID will be highlighted . Press the Select button .

  • Page 83: Area

    Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area . For convenience, write down or print out the list . Tune the Starmate 5 to a favorite SIRIUS channel (or to channel 184, if it’s not yet activated) . Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio .
  • Page 84 . Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel . Then tune the Starmate 5 to the same FM channel . (Refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 93 .) You should hear the SIRIUS channel through your vehicle’s radio .
  • Page 85 NOTE! You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with the Starmate 5 . It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the Starmate 5 broadcast . Your only options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection method .

  • Page 86: Fm Transmitter

    FM Transmitter The built-in FM Transmitter in the Starmate 5 works with the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock, and is used when you choose to listen to the Starmate 5 through your vehicle’s FM radio . To turn the FM Transmitter On or Off: Press menu .

  • Page 87: Set And Select An Fm Channel

    Meijer.com Set and Select an FM Channel Starmate 5 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 Starmate 5 to your vehicle’s FM radio .
  • Page 88 FM channel is displayed on screen, press the Select button to select the FM channel . The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen and the Starmate 5 will tune to the FM channel . Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel .

  • Page 89: Jump Settings

    Meijer.com Jump Settings The jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather channel of one of the 20 most congested cities, or to a specific channel that is accessed frequently and temporarily, such as news or sports . Pressing jump lets you quickly tune to a channel that is accessed frequently and temporarily, and then tune back to the original channel to which you were listening by pressing the button again .
  • Page 90 Meijer.com Configuring Your Starmate 5 To configure JumpSet: Press menu . Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button . Jump Settings will be highlighted . Press the Select button . Scroll and highlight JumpSet and press the Select button .

  • Page 91: Display Options

    Meijer.com Display Options You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the Starmate 5’s display to improve its visibility in different lighting conditions . To change the display’s brightness or contrast: Press menu . Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button .

  • Page 92: Memory Options

    Meijer.com Configuring Your Starmate 5 Memory Options You can turn the automatic S-Seek™ feature On or Off, and to clear (erase) all the stored S-Seek™ alerts from memory . To configure Auto Memory Search: Press menu . Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button .
  • Page 93 Meijer.com To erase all S-Seek™ memory entries . Press menu . Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button . Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Memory Options and press the Select button . Scroll and highlight Clear All Memory and press the Select button .

  • Page 94: Audio Level

    . Audio level is used to adjust the Starmate 5’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 .

  • Page 95: Confirmation Tone

    Meijer.com Confirmation Tone The Starmate 5 will sound an audio alert tone when you power it On or Off, as well as when a S-Seek™ alert or other alerts are activated . To set confirmation tone: Press menu . Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Settings and press the Select button .

  • Page 96: Time Based Features

    Meijer.com Configuring Your Starmate 5 Time Based Features Clock - Sets the clock format, time zone, and daylight savings time function . To set the Clock Format: Press menu . Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button .
  • Page 97 Meijer.com Press the Down button to highlight Time Zone and press the Select button . Press the Up or Down button to select your time zone from the list of the available time zones and press the Select button . Press and hold menu to exit .
  • Page 98 Meijer.com Configuring Your Starmate 5 Alarm - lets you to set your Starmate 5 to turn On at a specific time . The last selected channel prior to shutdown will play when the Starmate 5 powers On . To set the Alarm: Press menu .
  • Page 99 Highlight Alarm Time and press the Select button . Use the Left or Right button to set the hours and use the Up or Down button to set the minutes when you want the Starmate 5 to power on and press the Select button .
  • Page 100 Highlight Channel Number and press the Select button . Use the Up or Down button to highlight the channel you want the Starmate 5 to play when Program Alert turns it On, then press the Select button to set the channel .
  • Page 101 Meijer.com Auto Shutdown - Lets you program the Starmate 5 to automatically shut off after a one-hour period of inactivity (no button presses or other user interven- tion) . To set the Auto Shutdown: Press menu . Press the Down button to scroll and highlight Time Based Features and press the Select button .
  • Page 102 Sleep Mode and press the Select button . Use the Up or Down button to highlight and select the amount of time you want the Starmate 5 to remain on before it shuts off . Press the Select button to confirm .

  • Page 103: Signal Indicator

    Meijer.com Signal Indicator For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the SIRIUS satellites . In large cities, terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) help increase the signal coverage . Your Starmate 5 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received .

  • Page 104: Factory Default

    . A warning screen will be displayed . If you are certain that you want to reset your Starmate 5 to the factory defaults, press the Up button to scroll and highlight Yes and press the Select button . Otherwise, highlight No and press the Select button .
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  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Meijer.com Troubleshooting Starmate 5 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 .
  • Page 107 . Select a channel to which you have subscribed . Firmware Updating • Your Starmate 5 is being updated over the air with the latest software . Wait until the update is done .
  • Page 108 • The information may not be available or updates displayed may be in progress . Starmate 5 turns off • If Auto Shutdown is set, Starmate 5 will unexpectedly automatically turn off after a one-hour period of inactivity (no user intervention) . Set Auto Shutdown to Off .
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  • Page 110: Product Specifications

    -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1 .0 V rms (max) Starmate 5 Radio Dimensions: 4 .9 in (width) x 1 .9 in (height) x 0 .6 in (depth) 124 mm (width) x 49mm (height) x 16 mm (depth) Weight: 2 .5 oz (71 g)
  • Page 111 Meijer.com Vehicle Antenna Type: SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Connector: SMB female, right angle Cable Length: 21 ft (6 .4 m) Aux In Cable Connectors: 1/8 in (3 .5 mm) stereo male to 1/8 in (3 .5 mm) stereo male Cable Length:...

  • Page 112: Patent Information

    (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 .
  • Page 113 • 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 . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help .
  • Page 114 ©2010 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 .

  • Page 115: Owners Record

    Meijer.com 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 Starmate Record the SIRIUS ID in the space provided below . Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product .
  • Page 116 Meijer.com sirius .com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1 .888 .539 .7474 © 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc . SDST5UG 031110a...

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