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  • Page 1 User Guide User Guide Starmate 4 Starmate 4 Satellite Radio...
  • Page 3 Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SUPH1 SIRIUS Universal Dock & Play Home Kit, SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Dock & Play Vehicle Kit, or the SUBX1 SIRIUS Dock & Play Universal Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of SIRIUS Starmate ST4’s features and capabilities.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Connection Using the FM Extender Antenna ... . 47 Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service ..... 65 CONTROLS .
  • Page 5 MENU OPTIONS ......98 Sirius ID ....... . 98 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 follow- ing 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 SIRIUS ST4 in a way that might divert your attention from driv- ing safely. As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accordance with traffic safety laws at all times.
  • Page 8 • Be sure the radio and accessories are installed as described in these installation instructions and the instructions which accompany each accessory kit. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations which were not installed according to the instructions.

  • Page 9: Warnings

    State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a);...

  • Page 10: Copyrights & Trademarks

    © 2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “NFL” and the NFL Shield logo, and the NFL Sunday Drive name and logo are registered trademarks of the National Football League.

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Starmate ST4 radio: Starmate ST4 Radio Remote Control Vehicle Docking Station Package Contents...
  • Page 12 Suction Cup Mount Vent Mount & Cigarette Lighter Extended Vent Hooks Adapter Antenna Mounting Screws Alcohol Swab Magnetic Antenna Cover/Tail Package Contents...
  • Page 13 Unpack your SIRIUS Starmate ST4 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Starmate ST4 fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.

  • Page 14: Installation

    The mounting accessories necessary to install the Vehicle Dock in a vehicle are provided. Figure 1 shows two examples of the SIRIUS radio mounted in a vehicle: A is the suction cup mount method, and B is the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
  • Page 15 Figure 1 Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be attached to the vehicle dock and installed as described in the following sections. Installation...
  • Page 16 Suction Cup Mount Method (A) The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth surface. Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield. Attach Dock to Mount with Included Screws...
  • Page 17 Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3) and position the suction cup mount on the windshield or other location you which have chosen. Press the cam lever all the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the suction cup. (To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.) Press Lever Down To...
  • Page 18 Vent Mount Method (B) To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as follows: If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to Figure 4 and install the longer vent hooks into the vent mount.
  • Page 19 Refer to Figure 6 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 7).
  • Page 20 The angle of the vehicle dock may be changed by changing the position of foot D on the vent mount to a different adjustment hole (see Figure 8). ADJUSTMENT HOLES Figure 8 Installation...

  • Page 21: Installing The Magnetic Antenna

    Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cable during the installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable can degrade the SIRIUS signal or make it unavailable, and can also cause water to intrude via the cable into the antenna causing the antenna to fail.
  • Page 22 ANTENNA MOUNTING The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold it in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also makes the antenna easy to remove for transferring it to other vehicles. Figure 9 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles.
  • Page 23 The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around it. It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the an- tenna from receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a roof rack, a sunroof, a roof-mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc.
  • Page 24 Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail. CABLE ROUTING After you have mounted the antenna you can route the antenna cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock. Separate antenna cable routing procedures are provided for each type of vehicle: Sedan/Coupe, Pickup Truck, SUV/Mini-Van and Convertible.
  • Page 25 Route the an- tenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer.
  • Page 26 Secure the excess cable with wire ties. 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.
  • Page 27 Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 12 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...
  • Page 28 Secure the excess cable with wire ties. 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.
  • Page 29 1. Feed Cable Under 4. Bring Cable Out To Rubber Seal Around SIRIUS Receiver Hatch Opening Location NTENNA 3. Route Cable Under Carpet to Dashboard 2. Route Cable Under Interior Trim, into Cabin and Towards Front of Vehicle Figure 13...
  • Page 30 Secure the excess cable with wire ties. 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.
  • Page 31 Secure the excess cable with wire ties. 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.
  • Page 32 TIPS The following DO and DO NOT antenna mounting tips illustrate how to install the an- tenna for optimal performance, and also illustrate where the antenna should not be installed. Mount the antenna on the roof, at least 3 inches from the edge.
  • Page 33 3” Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inch- es of clear space around it. supplied Rubber Tail Cover to protect the an- tenna cable. Installation...
  • Page 34 Don’t mount antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. Don’t mount the an- tenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars. Installation...
  • Page 35 Don’t mount the an- tenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move antenna closer to the center of the roof. Don’t mount the an- tenna close to an- other antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.
  • Page 36 After you’ve routed the cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock, connect the antenna cable to the A connection on the left side of the Vehicle Dock. (See Figure 15.) Antenna...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Cigarette Lighter Adapter

    Vehicle Dock (see Figure 16). Note: Do not power the Vehicle Dock directly from your vehicle’s 12VDC power system without using the Cigarette Lighter Adapter. This could damage the Vehicle Dock, your SIRIUS receiver or both. Vehicle Cigarette Lighter...

  • Page 38: Cable Separation And Routing

    Cable Separation and Routing FCC Information The satellite antenna cable, FM extender antenna (FEA) cable and cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) power cable must be appropriately separated and routed for your radio to be compliant with federal regulations. LEFT RIGHT Step 1 The connections on your vehicle dock are clearly marked.
  • Page 39 Figure 19 Step 4 D. Route Cable Under Carpet or Console Follow the instructions in this manual to vehicle dock or SIRIUS radio to install, route and hide the antenna C. Coil Excess Cable Under Carpet or Mat cable and the FEA cable. Be sure to B.

  • Page 40: Docking The Starmate St4

    Docking the Starmate ST4 To place your SIRIUS ST4 into the Vehicle Dock, align 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 (Figure 21).

  • Page 41: Connecting Your Sirius Radio To Your Vehicle's Audio System

    Connecting Your SIRIUS Radio to Your Vehicle’s Audio System There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Starmate ST4 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 42: Direct Fm Audio Connection

    SIRIUS radio and your vehicle radio. You will listen to your SIRIUS radio 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 Out jack, eliminating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless FM connection (see Figure 23).

  • Page 43: 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 UDIO into your vehicle’s cassette player (see Figure 24).

  • Page 44: Wireless Connection

    Starmate ST4 contains an FM transmitter that will ‘broadcast’ its audio to your vehicle’s FM radio. To use this you need to tune the SIRIUS receiver’s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that’s not being used in your area (If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your SIRIUS radio.) See Figure 25.
  • Page 45 Step 2, then press the Select button to select it (see Figure 28, right). To listen to your SIRIUS radio, turn your SIRIUS radio ON, then turn your vehicle’s FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in Step 2, on page 44.
  • Page 46 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 Starmate ST4 can store up to 5 preset FM transmit channels (see Figure 27, on page 45), so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city.

  • Page 47: Wireless Audio Connection Using The Fm Extender Antenna

    Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install the Extender Antenna, knowledge of your vehicle for locating its radio antenna, and routing the cable and connecting it to your SIRIUS radio. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installation service.
  • Page 48 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 responsible for issues arising from installations not performed according to the pro- cedures in this guide.
  • Page 49 Other dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a);...
  • Page 50 INSTALLATION Step 1: Determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna The key to properly installing the FEA in your vehicle is being able to determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna. The type and location of the FM antenna in your vehicle should be one of the following (see Figure 30, opposite): A.
  • Page 51 Figure 30 Installation...
  • Page 52 FM signal to your vehicle’s FM antenna. ATTACH SUCTION CUPS AS SHOWN ANTENNA CONNECTS TO YOUR SIRIUS ON BOTH ENDS OF THE THIN WIRE CABLE VEHICLE DOCK’S FM OUT ARROW...
  • Page 53 For vehicles with type FM antennas: • Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood • Whip/aerial mounted in the A-pillar of car frame Mount FEA at Edge of Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna Alternate Mounting Location on Adjacent A-Pillar Figure 32 Mount the FEA vertically on the front windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e.
  • Page 54 For vehicles with type FM antennas: • In-glass, in the rear windshield • Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof FM ANTENNA Mount FEA on Rear Windshield DEFROSTER WIRES Figure 33 Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the rear windshield (see Figure 33). For vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip.
  • Page 55 For vehicles with an type FM antenna: • Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk Mount FEA at Edge of Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna Figure 34 Mount the FEA vertically on the rear windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e.
  • Page 56 For vehicles with type FM antennas: • Whip/aerial mounted on the front part of roof • In-glass, in the front windshield Alternate Mounting Mount FEA Along Location Tucked Top Edge of Into Headliner Windshield Figure 35 Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the front windshield or install it into the headliner of the vehicle just above the front windshield (see Figure 35).
  • Page 57 For vehicles with an type FM antenna: • In-glass, in a rear side window Mount FEA Directly Over Antenna Wires Figure 36 Mount the FEA directly over the in-glass antenna wires. If the antenna wires are vertical, mount the FEA vertically on the glass; if the in-glass antenna wires are horizontal, mount the FEA horizontally on the glass.
  • Page 58 This will become your SIRIUS preset. Step 6: Set Your SIRIUS Starmate ST4’s FM transmitter to the same FM channel a. Dock your Starmate ST4 and turn its power ON. Wait for the Channel Update to finish before pressing any buttons.
  • Page 59 Figure 40 Figure 41 e. Turn your vehicle’s FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in Step 5, on page 58. You should now hear the audio from your SIRIUS radio over your vehicle’s FM radio (see Figure 42).
  • Page 60 UDIO EVEL zero. (See page 108.) Note, your SIRIUS radio is still ON. Turn up the volume of your vehicle’s FM radio. If you hear static or interference adjust the position of the FEA until the static or interference is eliminated or minimized (see Figure 43).
  • Page 61 Step 8: Permanently install the FEA Note: If you are mounting the FEA in the vehicle’s headliner, skip this step. When you are satisfi ed with the FEA’s mounting location, remove the suction cup mounts and peel the backing off the bead and arrow adhesive mounts. Clean the area where the FEA will be attached with the alcohol swab.
  • Page 62 Step 9: Route and hide the cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock Hide the FEA cable by properly routing it to your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock (see Figure 45). Use the cable guides to hold the cable in place until it reaches the inner trim or mould- ing at the edge of the window.
  • Page 63 Appendix A: Tips for Identifying the FM Antenna Correctly identifying your vehicle’s FM antenna is a key to successfully installing the FEA. The preceding installation section already showed you the different kinds of FM antennas found on vehicles. However, there are several types of antennas found on vehicles that you may at first believe to be the FM antenna but which in reality are not.
  • Page 64 If after searching your vehicle you’re still uncertain as to where its FM antenna is located then SIRIUS recommends professional installation of the FM Extender Antenna. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installer.

  • Page 65: Subscribing To The Sirius Service

    Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite Radio service. To subscribe, do the following: Be sure that your SIRIUS Starmate ST4 is correctly installed, is properly docked in the Vehicle Dock, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal.

  • Page 66: Controls

    Controls SIRIUS Starmate ST4 Front Panel Figure 52 and the section following identify and describe the SIRIUS Starmate ST4’s buttons and controls. Figure 52 Button: Accesses Menu options to make setup and feature changes. ) Button: Toggles the display between the Default display screen ISPLAY and large screen display mode.
  • Page 67 Category < / > Buttons: Navigate through the Category List screens, which display SIRIUS channel categories. Preset Number Buttons (0 – 9): Set and select preset channels. Also used to directly tune channels by entering the channel number.

  • Page 68: Remote Control Buttons

    OWER Category < / > Buttons: Navigate through the Category List screens, which display SIRIUS channel categories. Button: Mutes the audio. When the ST4 is muted an icon appears in the lower-left corner of the display, replacing the Band/Preset Bank Number indicator.
  • Page 69 Channel UP/DOWN Buttons: Navigate through channels and display screens, and highlight items on the display. Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in Instant Replay. Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the currently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of Saved content.
  • Page 70 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.

  • Page 71: Vehicle Dock Reference Guide

    Vehicle Dock Reference Guide Figure 55 and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors of the vehicle dock. FM OUT AUDIO Figure 55 Power (P ) Connector: Power connection for the supplied cigarette lighter adapter (see page 37). Audio Out (A ) Connector: Audio output for directly connecting to your vehi- UDIO...

  • Page 72: Operation

    Operation Display Screen Information Your SIRIUS Starmate ST4’s display screen provides information about the operation of the radio, such as the currently-tuned channel, song or show being played, artist name, time and other information. This screen is referred to as the Default display screen in this manual.

  • Page 73: Changing Channels And Categories

    Changing Channels and Categories Pressing the Channel UP or DOWN button will 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 57). This is the Category List mode.

  • Page 74: Display Button

    Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight a channel within a category and press the S button to tune to the highlighted channel. When you tune to a new channel, ELECT the display will revert to the Default Display screen for the new channel. To exit the Category List mode without changing to a different channel, press-and-hold the D button for at least 1½...
  • Page 75 Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the available channels in each category to find the channel to which you want to listen. When you have found the channel you wish to listen to, highlight the channel using the channel up and down buttons and press the Select button to tune to the channel.

  • Page 76: Selecting Channels Directly

    Momentarily pressing the D button while the Default screen is displayed changes the artist name and song title to a scrolling, single-line, large-format display for easier viewing from a distance (see Figure 60). Figure 60 Selecting Channels Directly (Direct Tuning) You can directly tune to any channel by entering the channel number using the 0 –...

  • Page 77: Channel Presets (Band Button)

    Channel Presets (B Button) You can store up to 30 of your favorite channels as presets for quick access with the press of a button. Storing Channel Presets Presets are stored in three banks (A, B and C), each containing ten channel presets: Momentarily press and release the B button until the desired preset bank, A, B, or C, is displayed in the lower right corner of the default display screen.
  • Page 78 Recalling Channel Presets The 10 presets in the active bank (A, B, or C) can be selected by pressing the 0 – 9 buttons. Press the B button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is shown in the lower-right corner of the default display screen. The ST4 will tune to the last-tuned preset in the selected bank.

  • Page 79: Memory (Memo) And Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions

    — artist, song, or sports team. The radio then continuously searches all incoming SIRIUS channels and alerts you when a program currently being played matches one stored in memory (see Figure 64). A total of 30 artists, songs, and sports teams may be stored in memory.
  • Page 80 If either the artist name or song title is not available to save, the choice will be displayed as unavailable (see Figure 66). Figure 66 Using the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, choose S or S (when TORE RTIST TORE available) and press the Select button to save the selection to memory. If both the artist and song are available to save, you will be prompted again to save whichever one you haven’t yet saved (see Figure 67).
  • Page 81 If either of the teams is not available to save, that team will be displayed as unavail- able (see Figure 69). Figure 69 Using the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, choose the desired sports team (when available) and press the Select button to save the current selection to memory. The next screen will ask which kind of alert you wish to have (see Figure 70).
  • Page 82 3. To ensure that no duplicate entries are stored in memory, the ST4 will check the stored memory list to ensure that the alert about to be stored is not already stored in memory. If a duplicate entry is found, an U screen will be dis- NABLE TO TORE...
  • Page 83 Figure 74 Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to choose whether to replace an existing alert or cancel saving the alert to memory. If you cancel saving the alert, the radio will revert to the last active display mode. If you have chosen to replace an existing alert, a listing of all the alerts stored in memory will be displayed (see Figure 75).
  • Page 84 Viewing Stored Alerts Stored in Memory To view all the alerts you have saved to memory, press and hold the M button for 1½ seconds to enter the S-Seek mode. The alerts stored in memory will be displayed one-at-a-time in page format (see Figure 77). Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the listings.
  • Page 85 • An A pop-up screen followed by an X U /Y E screen will be RTIST ELETED MPTY displayed for 1 and 2 seconds respectively (see Figure 79) X is the total number of listings saved in memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage.
  • Page 86 The ST4 then displays the S or M screen, which displays a IRIUS list of the current matches (see Figure 81). No alert is provided for the currently-tuned channel. Figure 81 Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons 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 87: Jump Button

    Jump Button Your Starmate ST4 has a special preset button called the J button that lets you quickly tune to a channel that you want to access frequently, such as a traffic channel or a sports channel. Pressing the J button ‘jumps’...
  • Page 88 Pressing the J button after the ST4 has tuned to the traffic report channel will return you to the previous channel. Other channel: If you’ve set the Jump button to the J option, pressing the J button will immediately tune to the channel you preset into the J .

  • Page 89: Game Alerts

    Game Alerts Game Alerts will automatically alert you when your favorite sports team is playing a game. When a sports game involving one of your favorite sports teams is found, a G screen is displayed, followed by a screen displaying channel information for the LERT sports events (see Figure 85).

  • Page 90: Instant Replay

    Instant Replay Your Starmate ST4 automatically stores the audio of the channel you’re listening to for later playback. Approximately 30 to 60 minutes of audio (depending upon the channel to which you are tuned) is stored. As soon as you tune to a channel, the ST4 automatically begins storing the audio, enabling you to rewind at any time to replay the audio again.
  • Page 91 Select an item from the list and the playback will commence from that point in the stored audio. If you select “Live” the ST4 will exit the Instant Replay mode and resume playing the live broadcast. Note: If you tune the ST4 to another channel while in the Instant Replay mode, the Instant Replay mode is exited, all the audio stored in the Instant Replay memory is erased, and the newly-tuned channel begins to play.

  • Page 92: Using Instant Replay

    stored audio is reached. If the beginning of the stored audio is reached, a beep will be heard (if the Confirmation Tone option is enabled, see page 106) and playback will automatically begin. • Pressing-and-holding the R button for one second rewinds playback in 10 EWIND second intervals, which increase to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the button remains pressed.
  • Page 93 Pause mode. The radio is paused and muted. Play mode. You are listening to stored audio in the Instant Replay playback mode. Fast-Forward mode. You are fast-forwarding through the stored Instant Replay audio. Rewind mode. You are rewinding through the stored Instant Replay audio. The Progress Bar is a visual indicator of the status of the Instant Replay memory (see Figure 89).
  • Page 94 If you press the P button to stop the playback, the play position indicator will AUSE stop moving and continue to provide a visual indication of your current position in the Instant Replay memory. The portion of the Progress Bar to the left of the Play Position indicator shows how much you can rewind in the Instant Replay memory, while the filled portion to the right of the Play Position Indicator shows how much you can fast-forward in the memory.
  • Page 95 The Instant Replay Time Position shows the exact amount of time the Play Position indicator is behind the live broadcast, expressed as Hours:Minutes:Seconds, and displayed as a negative number (see Figure 91). For example, if -00:20:03 is displayed, the Play Position indicator is 20 minutes and 3 seconds behind the live broadcast. Instant Replay Time Position Figure 91...

  • Page 96: Fm Presets Button

    FM Presets Button If you are using a wireless connection between your Starmate ST4 and your vehicle’s audio system (see page 44), the FM Presets Button makes it easy for you to select be- tween the five different FM transmitter preset frequencies. It also makes it easy for you to select new FM transmitter preset frequencies without having to go through the Menu Options (see page 99).
  • Page 97 Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the frequency you wish to select for the preset and press the Select button. The FM frequency will then be stored in the preset. To select that preset and exit, press the M button.

  • Page 98: Menu Options

    This displays your ST4’s 12-digit SIRIUS ID (SID) number (see Figure 96). Figure 96 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 99: Fm Transmitter

    FM Transmitter The FM T menu option allows you to enable or disable the ST4’s built-in FM RANSMITTER transmitter, and select up to 5 different preset FM transmitter frequencies (see Figure 97). Figure 97 FM P RESETS You can set up to 5 preset FM transmitter frequencies: On the FM T screen (Figure 97), highlight and select FM P RANSMITTER...
  • Page 100 Select FM frequencies for other presets using the same steps. To exit the FM menu, press the M button. RESETS FM O To turn the ST4’s FM transmitter ON or OFF, highlight and select FM O on the FM T screen (see Figure 97, on page 99).

  • Page 101: Game Alerts

    (You may LERTS select multiple teams within each sport or league.) Your SIRIUS Starmate ST4 will constantly scan the channels and will alert you when a team you stored in memory is playing a game, or when there is a score update for a team, depending upon which options you have chosen for each team.
  • Page 102 Select the teams you want to follow (you can select as many teams as you wish). Note that for college teams, you will be alerted for all teams playing for that col- lege. There are 30 college teams currently licensed for broadcast by SIRIUS. After you select a team, the A screen will appear (see Figure 102).

  • Page 103: Settings

    Settings The S menu lets you access the J ETTINGS ETTINGS ISPLAY PTIONS EMORY PTIONS and P menu options (see Figure 103). UDIO EVEL ONFIRMATION ARENTAL ONTROL Figure 103 JUMP SETTINGS controls the actions of the J button (see Figure 104). (You can also ETTINGS access the J screen by pressing and holding the J...
  • Page 104 Traffic Highlight and select the T option. The T screen will appear (see RAFFIC RAFFIC ARKET Figure 105). Highlight and select the desired city. Figure 105 If the ST4 has not yet updated the city list, a message will be displayed indicating that the city list is updating (see Figure 106).
  • Page 105 JumpSet On the J screen (see Figure 104, on page 103), highlight and select ETTINGS . The J screen will appear (see Figure 107). Figure 107 Tune to the channel you want assigned to the J button (you can use the Chan- nel UP/DOWN buttons, your presets or enter the channel number directly).

  • Page 106: Display Options

    DISPLAY OPTIONS You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the ST4’s display screen to improve its visibility in different lighting conditions (see Figure 109). Figure 109 adjusts the overall intensity of the LCD display to help with viewing in different RIGHTNESS lighting conditions.
  • Page 107 Auto Memory Search This lets you turn the S-Seek function ON or OFF. On the Memory Options screen (see Figure 111, on page 106), highlight and select A . The A screen will appear (see Figure 112). High- EMORY EARCH EMORY EARCH light and select either ON or OFF.

  • Page 108: Audio Level

    Audio Level Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the ST4’s audio output level (see Figure 114). The bar graph will indicate the change. Figure 114 Confirmation Tone The ST4 will sound an audio alert tone when you power it ON or OFF, as well as when a S-Seek alert or other alert is activated.

  • Page 109: Parental Control

    Parental Control Your SIRIUS Starmate ST4 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.
  • Page 110 When the new lock code is confirmed, the lock code is changed. You can use this same procedure to change the lock code again after you have changed it from the default code. Note: If you have forgotten your Parental Control code, call SIRIUS Customer Service for help. Menu Options...

  • Page 111: Time Based Features

    (see Figure 119) allows you to setup the clock that appears on the LOCK Default 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 Starmate ST4. Figure 119...
  • Page 112 : Displays the time in either 12-hour (default) or 24-hour format (see ORMAT Figure 120). Figure 120 : Since the clock adjusts the time automatically, it is important to specify your time zone. Select your time zone from the list of the available time zones (see Figure 121).
  • Page 113 Alarm The A screen (see Figure 123) lets you to set your Starmate ST4 to turn ON at a LARM specific time. The last selected channel prior to shutdown will play when the ST4 powers ON. Figure 123 : This turns the alarm ON and OFF. LARM : This lets you set the alarm time (see Figure 124).
  • Page 114 Program Alert The P screen (see Figure 125) lets you program the radio to automatically ROGRAM LERT tune to a specific channel at a specific time. The radio must be powered on in order for this feature to function. Figure 125 : Program the day and time you want the ST4 to tune to the specifi...
  • Page 115 On the P screen, highlight and select Day. The P ROGRAM ROGRAM screen will appear (see Figure 128). Figure 128 Using the channel up and down buttons, select the day of the week you wish to tune to the selected channel, i.e., Monday, Tuesday, etc., and press the Select button.
  • Page 116 Auto Shutdown Auto Shutdown lets you program the ST4 to automatically shut OFF after a one-hour period of inactivity (no button presses or other user intervention). After selecting A on the T screen (see Figure 118, on page 111) the A HUTDOWN ASED EATURES...

  • Page 117: Signal Indicator

    Signal Indicator When using the optional Home Docking Station or Boombox indoors, it is important to aim the antenna for maximum signal reception. The S screen (see Figure 132) IGNAL NDICATOR visually shows the strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received by the ST4.

  • Page 118: Factory Default

    Factory Default The Factory Default option will restore almost every feature of the ST4 to its original factory settings. The following is a list of all features affected by the Factory Default option: • All Presets are cleared • All Sports Alerts are cleared •...
  • Page 119 If you select Y , the ST4 will revert to the original factory settings (see Figure 135). Figure 135 When the Factory Default is complete, the ST4 tune to Channel 184 (the SIRIUS preview channel) and display C 1-888-539-SIRIUS . Your ST4 is...

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    The audio cables are not connected, or the FM radio is set to the wrong frequency. Check the audio cables at the SIRIUS radio dock and the radio. Tune the FM radio to the same FM frequency the SIRIUS radio is tuned.

  • Page 121: Specifications

    Specifications Satellite Frequencies ....... 2322.293/2330.207 MHz Terrestrial Frequencies ........2326.250MHz Power Requirements .

  • Page 122: Sirius Id

    SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS Starmate ST4 in the space provided below. SID: ____________________________________ SIRIUS ID...
  • Page 123 Notes...
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  • Page 126 SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-800-869-5590 customercare@sirius-radio.com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1-800-869-5590 http://www.sirius.com...
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