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  • Page 1 H o m e K i t Installation & User Guide...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Stiletto Home Kit! Your new SIRIUS ® Stiletto ™ Home Kit lets you enjoy SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital enter- tainment in your home. You can connect the home dock directly to your home entertainment system, to amplified speakers, or integrate it into your computer’s sound system.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Scheduling a Recording ......30 Synchronizing the Stiletto to your PC computer ....32...
  • Page 5 SPeCIfICaTIonS WaRRanTy end USeR lICenSe agReemenT CoPyRIgHTS & TRademaRKS SIRIUS Id Table of Contents...

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Information

    Warning and Safety Information FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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

    Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident and/or personal injury. • Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. SIRIUS is not respon- sible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the procedures in this guide.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Stiletto Home Kit. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or dam- aged, or if the kit fails to operate properly, notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your kit in the future.

  • Page 9: Controls

    LINE IN Sensor figure 1 figure 1 Home dock button, Connector, and feature descriptions button/ Connector/ action description feature Initiates a USB connection between the Stiletto and your PC Press PC Sync computer when the USB cable is connected Controls...
  • Page 10 Home dock button, Connector, and feature descriptions button/ Connector/ action description feature Spare battery Charging and storage slot for a spare battery Charging Slot Main dock and spare battery charging indicator lamps indicate the status Charging of battery: Indicator Slow Blinking: Battery is charging lights Steady: Charge complete Connection for USB cable...

  • Page 11: Remote Control Reference Guide

    Remote Control Reference Guide Figure 2 and the table following identify and describe the buttons of the remote control. The remote control works when the Stiletto is in the home dock. Power Mute mute Back Home back home Select Media Dial (CCW)
  • Page 12 Replay/library button action environment environment environment Press Turns the Stiletto On/Off Power Press Mutes (or un-mutes) the audio mute Pressing Up is equivalent to turning the Media Dial counter-clockwise Pressing Down is equivalent to turning the Media Dial clockwise Press...
  • Page 13 Remote Control button descriptions Continued button Satellite Radio Internet Radio Replay/library action environment environment environment If playing, mutes Pauses a broadcast Pauses or resumes audio Press or resumes playing playing the current If muted, resumes Play/Pause a paused broadcast song or show playing If listening, rewinds a broadcast to the...
  • Page 14 Remote Control button descriptions Continued button Satellite Radio Internet Radio Replay/library action environment environment environment Saves the song or show if possible, or adds to favorites when song/show Press cannot be saved While recording, prompts to stop Adds the artist/song to the favorites list recording love Displays recording...

  • Page 15: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Remote Control button descriptions Continued button Satellite Radio Internet Radio Replay/library action environment environment environment Jumps to a preselected traffic/weather channel Press jump A second press returns to the previous channel or song/show Displays the FM Frequency screen where the FM transmitter Press frequency can be selected for use when wirelessly connecting to an FM receiver...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Installing the Home Dock When installing the home dock in your home, choose a location in close proximity to your home entertainment system, PC computer, or amplified speakers, and also where the cable from the indoor/outdoor antenna can reach the home dock. The location should be easily ac- cessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the display screen.

  • Page 17: Docking The Sirius Radio

    Docking the SIRIUS Radio Place the SIRIUS radio into the home dock, aligning the connector on the radio with the con- nector on the home dock, and gently press the radio down until it is fully seated in the home dock.

  • Page 18: Installing The Indoor/Outdoor Antenna

    Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Before installing the indoor/outdoor antenna, read this entire section. To ensure consistent reception of the SIRIUS signal in your home, it is important that the antenna be oriented correctly. Note the following considerations for antenna placement: BEST reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on the roof, with a clear 360 degree view of the sky.
  • Page 19 NORTH WEST EAST HORIZON SOUTH figure 6 figure 6 Use the map to find the area you are located in (1 to 5). Then find the direction in which you need to have a clear view of the sky: area 1: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing eaST or noRTHeaST or SoUTHeaST area 2: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing noRTH or noRTH- eaST...
  • Page 20 a clear view of the sky facing north or northeast. The exact direction is determined by your specific location in area 2 relative to the X on the map: If you live in Texas, you will need a more north facing clear view of the sky whereas if you live in southern California, you will need a more northeast facing clear view of the sky.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Stiletto Home Dock To An Audio System

    Stiletto which are explained in the following sections. direct Connect to your Home entertainment System The Stiletto can be connected to your home entertainment system using the AUX IN or LINE IN connection of your home entertainment system. (Figure 8) Connect the provided audio cable which has the 1/8”...
  • Page 22 You can integrate the home dock with your PC computer’s sound system so that you can utilize a single set of amplified speakers for listening to both the PC computer and the Stiletto. Using this connection method, you will be able to listen to Stiletto and use the PC computer at the same time.

  • Page 23: Wireless Connection

    Satellite Radio Internet Radio Library figure 10 figure 10 WIReleSS ConneCTIon Your SIRIUS radio contains an FM transmitter. The FM transmitter sends the audio from your SIRIUS radio to your home entertainment system. (Figure 11) 90. 1 figure 11 figure 11 To tune your transmitter: Turn off your SIRIUS radio and tune through the FM channels on your home enter- tainment system to locate an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area.
  • Page 24 use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your SIRIUS radio. Once you have located an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area, save it as a preset on your home entertainment system. This will become your SIRIUS preset.

  • Page 25: My Sirius Studio Software Installation

    If you are using the home dock to connect to your PC computer, the My Sirius Studio ® software included with your Stiletto will allow you to connect your Stiletto to your PC. The software requires your PC computer to be using the Microsoft Windows ® XP operating system with Service Pack 2 installed.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Usb Cable

    Before activating your Stiletto, be sure you have installed the home kit as described in the previous sections. Place the Stiletto in the home dock and power it on by sliding the Power/Lock switch down. When the Stiletto has fully powered on, from the Home screen select Satellite Radio All Channels and tune to channel 184.
  • Page 27 You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474). When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service, and the Stiletto has been updated with your subscription information, an alert will be displayed. To continue, press Select button.

  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation Battery Charging When the Stiletto is placed in the home dock, or a spare battery is placed in the charging slot, the battery charging indicator lights (Figure 14) will display the following charging information: Indicator Light Description Slow Blinking...
  • Page 29 The home dock can also charge a spare battery. Align the contacts on the bottom inside of the battery with the contacts in the charging slot. (Figure 15) When correctly inserted, the charging indicator light will display the charging status as described previously. Exterior side of battery Contacts on...

  • Page 30: Scheduling A Recording

    Scheduling a Recording To schedule a recording, select Setup New Recording from the Recording menu. (Figure 16) The New Recording screen allows you to set the parameters of the recording. (Figure 17) Use the Media Dial to highlight a parameter and press the Select button.
  • Page 31 Parameter description notes No: The recording will take place once at the specified time/date Weekly: The recording will take place every seven days at the specified time The recording can be set Daily: The recording will take place every day Repeating to repeat at scheduled at the specified time...

  • Page 32: Synchronizing The Stiletto To Your Pc Computer

    PC computer, and that you have installed the My Sirius Studio software. Place the Stiletto in the home dock and press the PC SYNC button to initiate the USB connection. If you attempt to use the Stiletto while the USB connection is active, you will be prompted to confirm that you wish to disconnect from the PC computer, and terminate the USB connection.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Antenna Not Detected Check the antenna connection to the home dock. SIRIUS radio displays: The Stiletto is searching for a satellite signal. Acquiring Signal Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna. Change your location to eliminate nearby obstacles such as build- ings, overhangs, bridges, overpasses, etc.

  • Page 34: Optional Accessories

    SIRIUS Stiletto experience. Vehicle Kit (model SlV1) If you plan to use your Stiletto in a vehicle, the Stiletto Vehicle Kit will maxi- mize your safety and provide convenience by positioning the Stiletto for easy viewing and operation. Whether you choose the FM wireless or direct con- nect option when installing the kit, the rich digital sound of SIRIUS radio will play through your vehicle’s stereo system.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Home Dock Power Requirements ..... .5 Volts DC, 2.0A, Center Positive Operation Temperature ....... . . -5° to +40° C (23° to 104° F) Audio Output .

  • Page 36: 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 37: End User License Agreement

    This End User License Agreement (this “EULA”) sets forth the agreement between you and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. (“Sirius”) for the use of the software in Stiletto Sirius satellite radio receivers (the “Receiver Software”), the My Sirius Studio computer software (the “Computer Software”...
  • Page 38 vent or attempt to circumvent this system by any means. (g) You shall not export or re-export the Software or the Receiver without the appropriate U.S. or foreign government licenses. (h) MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Supply of the Receiver and the Software does not convey a license nor imply any right to distribute content created with this product in revenue-generating broadcast systems (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or other distribution channels), streaming applications (via Internet, intranets and/or other networks), other content distribution systems (pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications and the like) or on physical media...
  • Page 39 (except for Claims described in Section 10(d)) for at least 60 days after one of us notifies the other of a Claim in writing. To initiate a Claim, you must send notice by U.S. mail to: Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Floor, New York, New York 10020, Attention: General Counsel.
  • Page 40 Avenue, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20004; and (iii) Send one copy of the demand for arbitration by U.S. mail to Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 36th Floor, New York, New York 10020, Attention: General Counsel, or to your address on file with Sirius (if Sirius starts the arbitration).
  • Page 41 SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR(S) “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR(S) BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
  • Page 42 the list of Contributing Authors: Cosmin Truta. libpng versions 1.0.7, July 1, 2000, through 1.2.5, October 3, 2002, are Copyright (c) 2000-2002 Glenn Randers-Pehrson, and are distributed according to the same disclaimer and license as libpng-1.0.6 with the following individuals added to the list of Contributing Authors: Simon-Pierre Cadieux, Eric S. Raymond, Gilles Vollant.libpng versions 0.97, January 1998, through 1.0.6, March 20, 2000, are Copyright (c) 1998, 1999, 2000 Glenn Randers-Pehrson, and are distributed according to the same disclaimer and license as libpng-0.96,with the following individuals added to the list of Contributing Authors: Tom Lane, Glenn Randers-Pehrson, Willem van Schaik.
  • Page 43 AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CON- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  • Page 44 IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR(S) “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR(S) BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SER- VICES;...

  • Page 45: Copyrights & Trademarks

    Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names, album art, and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. ™ My Sirius Studio and Stiletto Series are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Yahoo! Music Engine is a trademark of Yahoo! Inc.

  • Page 46: Sirius Id

    SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your Stiletto in the space provided below. SID: _______________________________________ SIRIUS ID...
  • Page 47 SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474 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 48 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 (800) 869-5590 http://sirius.com SIRIUS Stiletto Home Kit (091506b)

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