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Sirius XM RAdio Starmate 8 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Starmate 8 Radio & Vehicle Kit...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Starmate 8 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Features Thank you for purchasing the Starmate 8 with Vehicle Kit! Starmate 8 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Choose from six different display colours to match your dash lights . • Pause, rewind and replay live radio .

  • Page 5: Safety And Care Information

    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 .
  • Page 6 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

    Introduction What’s in the Box? menu jump direct Power Connect™ Vehicle Dock Starmate 8 Radio Dash Mount Vent Mount and Aux In Extended Vent Clamps Cable PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Screws Antenna & Dash Mount Power Adapter Antenna Alcohol Preparation Pads...

  • Page 8: Starmate 8 Functions

    Introduction Starmate 8 Functions Up and Down Buttons Left and Right Buttons Power Button Press to preview and tune Press to search for Press to turn Radio on to channels through the channels by category . and off . channel lineup; also press...

  • Page 9: Powerconnect Vehicle Dock

    Introduction PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Colour-Coded Connections The colour-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect . Just match the colours on the cable ends to the colours on the dock to see what goes where . Side View Right Left AUDIO AUDIO (Green)
  • Page 10 Introduction Wire Guide The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has a channel across the back to help organize the wires connected to the dock . If you need to bring a wire from one side of the dock to the other side, utilize the wire guide channel to keep the wires tidy . Rear View Wire Guide Channel...

  • Page 11: Vehicle Installation

    . Several examples of Starmate 8 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 .
  • Page 12 Vehicle Installation Option 3 Option 4 Option 5...

  • Page 13: Step 2: Install The Dash Or Vent Mount

    Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount Follow the instructions on the next several pages for the mounting method you have selected . NOTE! The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with the this Vehicle Kit 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 .
  • Page 14 Vehicle Installation necessary for your particular vehicle . When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob . Dock Mounting Plate Knob Adhesive Foot 4. Attach the Adhesive Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws . If you plan to use the wire guide channel across the back of the Vehicle Dock to organize the wires, do not fully tighten the screws .
  • Page 15 1. Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy Extended Vent Clamps enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 8 Radio . 2. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are Vent Mount recessed, you may need to use the longer Rear View vent clamps with the Vent Mount .
  • Page 16 Vehicle Installation 3. Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws . If you plan to use the wire guide channel across the back of the Vehicle Dock to organize the wires, do not fully tighten the screws . If not, tighten the screws .

  • Page 17: Step 3: Mount The Magnetic Mount

    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 .
  • Page 18 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 .
  • Page 19 Vehicle Installation 3. Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages, and place the antenna in the location you selected . 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 20 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 .
  • Page 21 Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna . Mount it at least 3 inches away .

  • Page 22: Antenna Cable

    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 . Use a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding...
  • Page 23 Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through Pull weatherstripping weatherstripping for several inches from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping. Route cable through weather- stripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weatherstripping...
  • Page 24 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...
  • Page 25 Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable Route cable under under trim. Continue trim or upholstery towards front of vehicle Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into...
  • Page 26 Vehicle Installation 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 27 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 28: Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed At The Rear Of The Roof

    Vehicle Installation 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 .

  • Page 29: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation 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 .
  • Page 30 Vehicle Installation 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) .

  • Page 31: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation 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 32: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls . Secure the excess cable with wire ties . 5. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location . Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock .

  • Page 33: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Vehicle Installation Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector at the side of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . AUDIO 2. Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket .

  • Page 34: Step 6: Connect The Audio

    . Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer, or go to shop .sirius .ca . • Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature of Starmate 8 . PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio .
  • Page 35 3. If you are using the vent mounting method, attach the Vent Mount to the vent . menu 4. Insert Starmate 8 into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on jump...
  • Page 36 . You are now ready to activate your Starmate 8 . Sirius Preview 10. The audio level output of Starmate 8 can be increased or decreased as necessary To Activate, Call to match the audio levels of other sources 1-888-539-7474 in your vehicle .
  • Page 37 3. If you are using the vent mounting method, attach the Vent Mount to the vent . menu 4. Insert Starmate 8 into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on jump...
  • Page 38 . You are now ready to activate your Starmate 8 . Sirius Preview 10. The audio level output of Starmate 8 can be increased or decreased as necessary To Activate, Call to match the audio levels of other sources 1-888-539-7474 in your vehicle .
  • Page 39 1. If you are using the vent mounting method, attach the Vent Mount to the vent . menu 2. Insert Starmate 8 into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on jump...
  • Page 40 7. Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 5 . Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM channel . 8. Set your Starmate 8 to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 4: Press menu .
  • Page 41 . Each time, you will need to tune your vehicle’s FM radio to the FM FM 4 _ _ _ channel and then set your Starmate 8 to FM 5 _ _ _ transmit on the same FM channel (steps 7...
  • Page 42 SiriusXM audio, verify that both Starmate 8 and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 7 & 8) . Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area (step 5) .
  • Page 43 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 shop .sirius .ca .

  • Page 44: Subscribe

    Subscribe The Starmate 8 works on the Sirius network and requires a Sirius subscription . 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 .
  • Page 45 “Navigation Basics” on page 47 . Activation guide: For your convenience, Starmate 8 has an on-board activation guide . You can activate your radio and subscribe to the Sirius service by using this guide, where you will be guided step-by-step through the subscription process .

  • Page 46: Using Your Starmate 8

    Using Your Starmate 8 The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed . The Spectrum Channel Number Channel Name Tom Petty Artist Name or Talk Show Host I Should Have Known It...

  • Page 47: Using Your Starmate 8

    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 . button: Displays the channel categories such as Rock, Pop, • Left...
  • Page 48 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 .

  • Page 49: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Using Your Starmate 8 Listening to Satellite Radio Tune to a channel: 1. Press and release to immediately tune to the next or previous channel . 2. Press and hold to quickly scroll through the channels . Release to tune to the channel that is displayed .
  • Page 50 Using Your Starmate 8 Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons . Direct Tune 1. To directly tune to a channel press direct . Enter channel # 2. Use the number buttons 0-9 to enter the...
  • Page 51 To listen to a favourite channel: 1. Press the number button between 0-9 that was assigned to the desired favourite channel . Starmate 8 will tune to that channel . TIP! When you are at the main display screen, press to see your list of favourite channels .
  • Page 52 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 .

  • Page 53: Fm Presets

    . 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 39 for more information .) To use a different FM preset: 1.

  • Page 54: Pause & Replay

    Starmate 8 into Pause & Replay mode . TIP! This feature applies to the current channel to which you are listening, and for the current listening session only . Changing channels or turning off Starmate 8 removes the temporarily stored content from the Radio .

  • Page 55: Special Features

    2. Repeated press and releases skips forward to the beginning of the next songs or programs until the end of stored audio is reached . When the end is reached, Starmate 8 exits Pause & Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast .

  • Page 56: Colour Themes

    Theme . Press the Select button . Blue 3. Press to highlight the desired colour theme . Starmate 8 will immediately change to the selected colour theme . 4. Press the Select button to confirm the Press arrow keys to choose selected colour theme .

  • Page 57: Parental Controls

    . All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked until you turn Starmate 8 Off, and back On . In the category list, the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon To turn Parental Controls On (or Off): 1.
  • Page 58 Special Features the next digit . (Press if you need to Enter Parental Code go back and edit a previous digit .) ii . When you have selected all 4 digits of your code press the Select button . 0 0 0 iii .
  • Page 59 Special Features 3. You will be prompted to enter the 4-digit code . For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys and then press to advance to the next digit . (Press if you need to go back and edit a previous digit .) 4.
  • Page 60 Special Features 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 . For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys and then press to advance to the next digit .
  • Page 61 . All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked until you turn Starmate 8 Off, and back On . In the category list, the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon...

  • Page 62: Configuring Your Starmate 8

    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 .

  • Page 63: Area

    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 .
  • Page 64 . Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel . Then tune Starmate 8 to the same FM channel . (Refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 68 .) You should hear the SiriusXM audio through your vehicle’s radio .
  • Page 65 . Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter used by Starmate 8 . This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle . Professional...

  • Page 66: Turning The Fm Transmitter On Or Off

    8 and the FM radio in your vehicle to the same FM channel . TIP! Starmate 8 is programmed with FM channel 97 . 9 as the default setting . To turn the FM Transmitter Off: 1. Press menu .
  • Page 67 Configuring Your Starmate 8 Press the Select button to confirm that you want to turn off the FM Transmitter . Turn OFF FM? 5. Press and hold menu to exit . Please connect an AUX cable or no audio will be available.

  • Page 68: Set And Select An Fm Channel

    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 .
  • Page 69 . Just press menu and exit the screen . 7. The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and Starmate 8 will tune to that FM channel . 99.3 FM 8.
  • Page 70 . 2. To display and select the next FM preset, Set your vehicle radio to the press FM again . Starmate 8 will tune to above channel to enable audio. the displayed FM channel . If the preset is the one you want, press menu or wait for the screen to timeout .

  • Page 71: Set Brightness

    . 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...
  • Page 72 Configuring Your Starmate 8 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Audio Level and press the Select button . 3. Press to decrease or to increase the audio level . 4. Press the Select button to confirm the new audio level .

  • Page 73: Signal Indicator

    SiriusXM 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.

  • Page 74: Auto Shut Off

    Configuring Your Starmate 8 Auto Shut Off When enabled, Auto Shut Off will automatically turn Starmate 8 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 .

  • Page 75: Factory Settings

    You can clear all of your personal settings, such as favourite 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 .

  • Page 76: Demo Mode

    If desired, you can also manually put Starmate 8 in demo mode . The ability for Starmate 8 to enter demo mode is enabled by default . If you don’t want Starmate 8 to ever enter the demo mode, you can disable the demo feature .
  • Page 77 Configuring Your Starmate 8 6. To exit demo mode at any time, press and Demo Mode hold the Select button for 10 seconds . Entering Demo Mode. Press & Hold Select for 10 seconds to exit...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    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 .
  • Page 79 Troubleshooting If you see this on the screen: Try this: Firmware Updating • Your Starmate 8 is being updated over the air with the latest software . Wait until the update is done . If this happens: Try this: You do not receive all the • Ensure that you have subscribed to the service by...
  • Page 80 No audio when using • Confirm that the FM transmitter is turned On PowerConnect or FMDA in Starmate 8 . Check that your Starmate 8 and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel . • For PowerConnect, ensure you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and PowerConnect Power Adapter .
  • Page 81 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 .

  • Page 82: Product Specifications

    -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1 .0 V rms (max) Starmate 8 Radio Dimensions: 4 .5 in (width) x 2 .4 in (height) x 0 . 7 in (depth) 115 mm (width) x 61 mm (height) x 17 mm (depth) Weight: 3 .4 oz (96 g)

  • Page 83: Information

    Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or make available any technology incorporated in this product . The music, talk, news, entertainment, data, and other content on the Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content and data service providers .

  • Page 84: Ic Statement

    IC Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device . For product available in the Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated . Selection of other channels is not possible .

  • Page 85: Copyrights And Trademarks

    © 2015 Sirius XM Canada Inc . “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc . and are used under license . “NFL” and the NFL Shield design are trademarks of the National Football League .
  • Page 86 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 .
  • Page 88 siriusxm .ca Sirius XM Canada Inc . 135 Liberty St . - 4th floor Toronto, Ontario, M6K 1A7 1-877-438-9677 © 2015 Sirius XM Canada Inc . ST8TK1C E 150105a...

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