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  • Page 1 User Guide User Guide Stratus 4 Stratus 4 Satellite Radio...
  • Page 3 Vehicle Docking Station. Your Stratus 4 is also compatible with the SUPH1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit, the SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, and the SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox (each sold separately).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTROLS ....... . . 49 SIRIUS Stratus 4 Front Panel ......49 Vehicle Dock Reference Guide .
  • Page 5 MENU OPTIONS ....... 56 SIRIUS ID ........56 FM Transmitter .

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Information

    Warning and 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

    • Do not operate your Stratus 4 in a way that might divert your attention from driving safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accordance with traffic safety laws at all times.

  • Page 8: Warnings

    Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71) Operating Temperature The Stratus 4 is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving the radio in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Extreme temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations can degrade the performance of the LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.
  • Page 9 Cleaning and Maintenance If the radio or accessories become dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with a soft cloth. Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio. Cigarette Lighter Adapter The Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12VDC power system.

  • 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 custom- ers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at http://www.sirius.

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Stratus 4 radio: Stratus 4 Radio Stratus 4 Radio Vehicle Dock Vehicle Dock Adhesive Dash Mount Adhesive Dash Mount Vent Mount & Vent Mount & Cigarette Lighter...
  • Page 12 Cable Guides (3) Cable Guides (3) Unpack your SIRIUS Stratus 4 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your the radio fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation SIRIUS suggests that you have your Stratus 4 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 14 Figure 1 shows two examples of the Stratus 4 mounted in a vehicle: A is the dash mount method, and B is the vent mount method using the vent mount clip. Figure 1 Installation...

  • Page 15: Mounting The Vehicle Dock

    Mounting the Vehicle Dock Dash Mount Method (A) Attach the dash mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws (see Figure 2). Attach Dock to Mount with Included Screws Figure 2 Select the mounting position carefully before adhering the mount to your vehicle. Once the mount has been adhered to a surface, it will not be possible to remove it and adhere it again.
  • Page 16 Vent Mount Method (B) To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount, install the vent mount as follows: If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the supplied longer vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to Figure 3 and install the longer vent hooks into the vent mount.
  • Page 17 Refer to Figure 5 and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in your vehicle. Position the two tension springs A against a vent louver B. Then push the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks C drop down and hook the rear of the vent louver (see Figure 6).
  • Page 18 The angle of the docking station may be changed by changing the position of foot D on the vent mount to a different adjustment hole (see Figure 7). ADJUSTMENT HOLES Figure 7 Installation...

  • Page 19: 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. Warmer temperatures will also make it easier to route of the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and in other areas in the vehicle.

  • Page 20: Installing The Antenna

    Figure 8 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles. These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna: Sedan/Coupe Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van Convertible Figure 8 • Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof, near the rear window.
  • Page 21 Follow this procedure to mount the antenna: Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna. Attach the Rubber Cover/Tail to the antenna, as shown in Figure 9, and press the antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail.
  • Page 22 Note that additional breakout illustrations for each step of the antenna cable routing procedures can be found on the SIRIUS website at http://www.sirius.com. Click on the Install/Activate link and then follow the link for the Car Installation Tips. Sedan /Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 10 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a sedan/coupe.
  • Page 23 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 24 Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 11 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in a pickup truck. NTENNA 1. Route Cable Under Rubber Molding Around Windshield 2. Continue Tucking Cable Under Molding To Bottom of Windshield 5.
  • Page 25 Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock. SUV/ Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 12 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your SIRIUS radio in an SUV or a Mini-Van.
  • Page 26 Route the cable through the SUV’s main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle. Use a plastic putty knife 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 27 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 28 Mount antenna the roof where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions. 3” Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it. Installation...
  • Page 29 Use the supplied Rubber Tail Cover to protect the antenna cable. Don’t mount the antenna inside vehicle, example, on the dashboard. Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars. Installation...
  • Page 30 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. Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.
  • Page 31 Don’t mount the 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 right side of the Vehicle Dock.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Cigarette Lighter Adapter

    Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the 5VDC connector on the back of the Ve- hicle Dock. (See Figure 15.) Note: Do not power the Vehicle Dock directly from your vehicle’s 12VDC power system without using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter.

  • Page 33: Connecting Your Stratus 4 To Your Vehicle's Audio System

    Connecting Your SIRIUS Stratus 4 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Stratus 4 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.

  • Page 34: Direct Fm Audio Connection

    Adapter (sold separately) will provide the next best quality connection between your SIRIUS Stra- tus 4 and your vehicle radio. You will listen to your SIRIUS Stratus 4 through your car radio’s FM tuner, but the SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter connects your vehicle’s FM radio directly to your SIRIUS radio’s FM O...

  • Page 35: 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 http://shop.sirius.com. Plug the adapter’s connector into the A jack on the left side of the Vehicle Dock, and insert the adapter into UDIO your vehicle’s cassette player.

  • Page 36: Wireless Audio Connection

    Stratus 4 contains an FM transmitter that will ‘broadcast’ its audio to your vehicle’s FM radio. To use this you need to tune the Stratus 4’s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that’s not be- ing used in your area (See Figure 20). If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your SIRIUS radio.

  • Page 37: Wireless Audio Connection Using The Fm Extender Antenna

    TIP: If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels, you may need to find channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Your SIRIUS Stratus 4 can store 5 different preset FM transmitter channels so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city.
  • Page 38 your SIRIUS radio. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installation service. The FM antennas found in vehicles are of four distinct types: • Aerial-Type Fender-Mounted Radio Antenna: A fixed or retractable aerial antenna located on the front or rear fender of the vehicle.
  • Page 39 • On-Glass Type Radio Antenna: Wires on the window glass of the vehicle, usually near the top of the window. It may be located on the windshield glass, the rear window glass, or a rear side window in some SUV and mini-van type vehicles (and other vehicles).
  • Page 40 The FM Extender Antenna should be mounted inside the vehicle, as close as possible to the vehicle antenna. A test mounting should be done first using the included suction cup mounts to test the installation. Once you find a location that provides good results, you will remove the suction cups and permanently adhere the FM Extender Antenna using the supplied adhesive mounts.
  • Page 41 Mount FM Extender Antenna at Edge of Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna. Vehicle Antenna Alternate Mounting Location on Adjacent A-Pillar. Figure 23 Mount FM Extender Antenna at Edge of Rear Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna. Alternate Mounting Location on Adjacent Vehicle B-Pillar.
  • Page 42 b. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Aerial-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna. For vehicles where the radio antenna is located on the front or rear of the roof of the vehicle, the FM Extender Antenna should be mounted horizontally on the front or rear glass below the vehicle antenna, or installed into the vehicle’s headliner, directly under the vehicle antenna.
  • Page 43 orientation. The wire between the two suction cups should be pulled taut and as straight as possible, and should not obstruct the driver’s view. (See Figures 26 & 27) • If you are installing the FM Extender Antenna into the headliner, remove the suction cups and tuck the wire into the headliner, stretched taut and straight, and centered directly above the vehicle’s antenna.
  • Page 44 d. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Shark-Fin Type Roof-Mounted Antenna. For vehicles where the radio antenna is located on the rear of the roof of the vehicle, the FM Extender Antenna should be mounted horizontally on the glass below the vehicle’s antenna, or installed into the vehicle’s headliner, directly under the vehicle’s antenna.
  • Page 45 Dock your SIRIUS receiver and turn its power ON. Wait for the Channel Update to finish before pressing any buttons. c. Press and hold the M button. The Stratus 4’s display will show the FM T RANSMITTER display (see Figure 30).
  • Page 46 d. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight FM P and press the Select RESETS button. The FM P screen will appear (see Figure 31, left). RESETS Figure 31 e. Select FM1. The FM1 screen will appear (see Figure 31, right). Note: FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz (indicated by a check-mark).
  • Page 47 Unplug the FM Extender Antenna from the Vehicle Dock and permanently route its cable around the vehicle’s passenger compartment to your Stratus 4 Vehicle Dock. • Use the included self adhesive cable guides (if necessary) to hold the antenna cable in place until it reaches the weather stripping or moulding at the edge of the window.

  • Page 48: Subscribing To The Sirius Service

    Dock, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal. Turn on the Stratus 4. After the startup sequence, it will update the SIRIUS channel line-up (see Figure 32, left). Wait until the channel updates have completed before pressing any buttons.

  • Page 49: Controls

    Controls SIRIUS Stratus 4 Front Panel Figure 34 and the section following identify and describe the SIRIUS Stratus 4’s buttons and controls. Figure 34 Power Button: Turns the radio’s power ON and OFF. Button: Accesses Menu Options to make setup and feature changes. Pressing and holding selects between different preset frequencies used by the built-in wireless FM transmitter.

  • Page 50: Vehicle Dock Reference Guide

    Vehicle Dock Reference Guide Figure 35 and the section following identify and describe the Vehicle Dock’s features and connectors. 5VDC AUDIO FM OUT Figure 35 DC5V Power Connector: Power connection for the supplied cigarette lighter adapter (see page 32 ). Audio Out (A ) Connector: Audio output for directly connecting to your vehicle’s UDIO...

  • Page 51: Operation

    Whenever you power your Stratus 4 ON, the previously-selected channel will automatically begin playing, and the Stratus 4’s display screen will show the currently-tuned channel, the song or show being played, the artist name and other information. This screen is referred to as the Default screen in this manual.

  • Page 52: Changing Channels And Categories

    Changing Channels and Categories Pressing the Channel UP or DOWN button will cause the Stratus 4 to immediately tune to the next or previous channel. Pressing the Category < or > button once will display a list of the channels in the current category, highlighting the currently-tuned channel (see Figure 38).

  • Page 53: Channel Presets

    To store a favorite channel as a preset, do the following: Tune the Stratus 4 to the channel you want to store as a preset. Press and hold for 1 second the numbered preset button (0 – 9) in which you want to store the channel.

  • Page 54: Fm Transmitter Presets

    FM Transmitter Presets If you are using a wireless connection between your SIRIUS Stratus 4 and your vehicle’s audio system (see page 36), you can easily select between the five different preset FM transmitter frequencies or select new FM transmitter preset frequencies without having to go through the Menu Options (see page 57).

  • Page 55: Jump Button

    Pressing the Jump button while a jump is pending will cancel the jump. Pressing the Jump button after the Stratus 4 has tuned to the traffic/weather report will return to the channel you had been listening to immediately prior to pressing the Jump button.

  • Page 56: Menu Options

    You can exit any Menu Options screen by pressing the M button. SIRIUS ID This displays your Stratus 4’s 12-digit SIRIUS ID (SID) number (see Figure 47). Figure 47 The SID is unique to each SIRIUS radio, and is required to activate your service. We recommend that you write this number in the space provided near the end of this user guide.

  • Page 57: Fm Transmitter

    FM Transmitter The FM Transmitter menu option allows you to enable or disable the Stratus 4’s built-in FM transmitter, and select up to 5 different preset FM transmitter frequencies (see Figure 48). Figure 48 FM P RESETS You can select from the 5 preset FM transmitter frequencies: 1.
  • Page 58 FM O You can turn the Stratus 4’s FM transmitter ON and OFF: 1. From the FM T screen (see Figure 48, on page 57), highlight and select FM RANSMITTER On/Off. The FM O screen will appear (see Figure 50).

  • Page 59: Settings

    ETTINGS HANNEL Figure 51 Display Options The Display Options menu (Figure 52) lets you adjust the Stratus 4’s LCD display to improve its visibility in different lighting conditions, and to display different types of information. Figure 52 BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST Brightness adjusts the overall intensity of the LCD display to help with viewing in different lighting conditions.

  • Page 60: Audio Level

    Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired mode and press the Select button to set your choice. Audio Level The A screen lets you use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the Stratus 4’s UDIO EVEL audio output level (see Figure 56). The bar graph will indicate the change.

  • Page 61: Tones

    (see Figure 58) allows you to setup the clock that appears on the Default LOCK screen, based on the format desired and the time zone in which you reside. The actual time is provided via the SIRIUS satellite signal, and will automatically update your Stratus 4. Figure 58 Format Displays the time in either 12-hour (default) or 24-hour format (see Figure 59).

  • Page 62: Jump Settings

    Figure 61 Jump Settings The Jump menu lets you select which city’s traffic and weather reports the Stratus 4 will provide when you press the Jump button. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to select a city and press the Select button to set your choice (see Figure 62).

  • Page 63: Channel Lock

    Channel Lock Your SIRIUS Stratus 4 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, or when browsing channels with the Channel UP/DOWN buttons. When the anyone tries to...
  • Page 64 Changing the Lock/Unlock Code The first time you access the L menu, you must enter the default lock code. The NLOCK default lock code is 0 0 0 0. You can keep this code or change it. To change the lock code: Select the C menu option.

  • Page 65: Signal

    The S screen (see Figure 65) visually shows the IGNAL strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received by the Stratus 4. (Refer to the Home Docking Station installation guide for more information about properly orienting the antenna.) Figure 65 The SAT bar graph indicates the strength of the satellite signal strength;...
  • Page 66 If you select Y , the Stratus 4 will restore the original factory settings (see Figure 128). Figure 66 When the Restore is complete, the Stratus 4 tune to Channel 184 (the SIRIUS pre- view channel) and display C 1-888-539-SIRIUS .

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Solution The Stratus 4 does not Blown fuse, or the power cable is not properly connected. power ON • Check for a bad fuse and check power cable connection Display reads: The satellite antenna is not connected to the radio.

  • Page 68: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer to maximize your SIRIUS experience: SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox The SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox is a portable docking station and audio system for use with the SIRIUS radio.
  • Page 69 FM Direct Adapter The FM Direct Adapter accessory redirects your vehicle’s FM antenna signal when listening to your SIRIUS radio using your vehicle’s AM/FM radio. When the SIRIUS radio is powered on the FM Direct Adapter automatically redirects the vehicle’s FM antenna signal away from the vehicle’s AM/FM radio, reducing any interference which might be present from FM radio sta- tion broadcasts.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications Satellite Frequencies ........2322.293/2330.207 MHz Terrestrial Frequencies .

  • Page 71: Warranty

    Warranty 12 Month 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...

  • Page 72: Sirius Id

    SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS Stratus 4 in the space provided below. SID: _______________________________________ SIRIUS ID...
  • Page 73 Notes...
  • Page 74 SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-869-5590 customercare@sirius-radio.com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1-888-539-7474 http://www.sirius.com...
  • Page 76 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 800.869.5590 Stratus 4 User Guide (062907a) 00.ABCD1.001...

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