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Sirius Satellite Radio Starmate 3 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Satellite Radio Plug & Play Receiver User Guide...
  • Page 3 Home Kit, SUPV1C SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, or the SUBX1C SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of SIRIUS Starmate 3 features and capabilities. For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS Starmate products and accessories, visit http://www.siriuscanada.ca.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ConTRolS SIRIUS Starmate 3 Reference Guide ..... . . 16 Remote Control Reference Guide ......18 oPeRaTIon Display Screen Information .
  • Page 5 Display Options ......46 Memory Options ......47 Audio Level .

  • Page 6: Warning And Safety Information

    Warning and Safety Information IC Caution “Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. ” “To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication”.
  • Page 7 • Be sure the receiver and accessories are installed as described in the installation instruc- tions 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 8 operating Temperature The receiver is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving the receiver in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Ex- treme temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations can degrade the performance of the LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.

  • Page 9: Copyrights & Trademarks

    Portions of the software on this receiver 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 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Starmate 3 receiver: MUTE CATEGORY MENU DISP MEMO MENU RoadDog Trucking RoadDog Trucking BAND MEMO Charlie Daniels Charlie Daniels Road Dogs Road Dogs Entrtain 12:00P Entrtain 12:00P...
  • Page 11 Unpack your SIRIUS Starmate 3 receiver carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Starmate 3 receiver fails to oper- ate, notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your receiver in the future.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installation service. Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Receiver There are two primary ways to connect your SIRIUS satellite radio. The following procedures will help you obtain the best performance. Wireless ConneCtion Your SIRIUS radio contains an FM transmitter.

  • Page 13: Direct Connections

    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 vehicle radio. This will become your SIRIUS preset. Turn on your SIRIUS radio.
  • Page 14 FM OFF figure 2 figure 2 NOTE: Refer to your vehicle radio manufacturer’s guidelines for correct installation. NOTE: If the “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connection is on the back of your vehicle radio, you may want to consider professional installation. (Figure 3) FM OFF figure 3 figure 3...
  • Page 15 NOTE: Refer to the cassette adapter manufacturer’s guidelines for correct use. SIRIUS fm direct adapter If your vehicle radio does not have an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack, the SIRIUS FM Direct Adaptor provides a wired connection between your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle radio, elimi- nating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless FM connection.

  • Page 16: 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 the SIRIUS Starmate 3 is correctly installed, is in the vehicle or home dock, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal.
  • Page 17 Artist Name Artist Name Subscription Updated Song Title Song Title Any Key to Continue Category 12:00P figure 9 figure 9 You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and can tune to other channels! Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Controls

    Controls SIRIUS Starmate 3 Reference Guide Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the buttons and controls of the SIRIUS Starmate 3. MENU DISP MEMO RoadDog Trucking RoadDog Trucking Charlie Daniels Charlie Daniels Road Dogs Road Dogs Entrtain 12:00P...
  • Page 19 mode. MEMO (Memory) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names, song titles, and sports teams. Pressing and holding enters the S-Seek mode. Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen. When at the default display screen, a press and release will display a prompt to enter a channel number. Pressing and holding will return to the last channel played.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Reference Guide

    Remote Control Reference Guide Figure 2 and the section following identify the buttons of the remote control. MUTE CATEGORY MENU BAND MEMO DISP figure 2 figure 2 Power Button: Turns the receiver On or Off. MUTE Button: Mutes the audio. Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigates through channels and display screens, and high- lights items on the display.
  • Page 21 Category Previous/Next Buttons: Navigates through the category list screen which displays SIRIUS channel categories. +/- Volume Buttons: Adjusts the audio volume up & down. Number Buttons (0-9): Used for directly selecting channels and for presets. Jump Button: Used to quickly switch between the current channel and a favorite chan- nel.

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation Display Screen Information The display screen of the SIRIUS Starmate 3 provides information about the operation of the receiver, 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 23: Changing Channels And Categories

    Changing Channels and Categories Pressing the channel up or down button will cause the receiver to immediately tune to the next or previous channel. Pressing the category previous or next button will cause the receiver to display a list of the channels in the current category, highlighting the channel to which you are currently tuned.

  • Page 24: Display Button (Disp)

    will revert to the default display screen for the new channel. To exit the channel list mode without changing to a different channel, press and hold the DISP button for 1½ seconds, until the default screen is displayed. Display Button (DISP) Momentarily pressing and releasing the DISP (Display) 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.
  • Page 25 001 Channel Name 001 Channel Name 002 Channel Name 002 Channel Name 003 Channel Name 004 Channel Name 004 Channel Name 005 Channel Name 005 Channel Name 001 Song Title 001 Song Title 001 Artist Name 001 Artist Name 002 Artist Name 002 Artist Name 002 Song Title 002 Song Title...

  • Page 26: Selecting Channels Directly

    Selecting Channels Directly A channel may be directly selected by entering the channel number using the 0 - 9 buttons on the receiver. To enter a channel number, momentarily press and release the Select button. At the display prompt (Figure 6) enter the three digit channel number. Channel Name Artist N Artist N...
  • Page 27 Channel Name Artist Name Artist Name Preset Stored Song Title Song Title Category 12:00P figure 7 figure 7 Note: If the preset button already has a channel stored in it, the preset will be replaced by the newly stored channel. Using Channel Presets The active band of presets is displayed in the lower right corner of the default display screen, A, B or C.
  • Page 28 Channel Name Channel Name Artist Name Artist Name Artist Name Preset Tune Mode Song Title Song Title Song Title Category 12:00P Category 12:00P figure 9 figure 9 Use the channel up and down buttons to move up or down through your channel presets and immediately tune to each channel.

  • Page 29: Memory (Memo) And Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions

    Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions This feature allows you to capture and store information in the receiver’s memory about the currently tuned programming– artist, song, or sports team. The receiver then continuously searches all incoming SIRIUS channels and alerts the user when a program saved in memory matches a selection currently being played.
  • Page 30 Channel Name Artist Name Artist Name Store Artist? Store Artist? Store Song? Song Title Song Title Category 12:00P figure 13 figure 13 If either the artist name or song title is not available to save, the choice will be displayed as unavailable.
  • Page 31 Channel Name Artist Name Artist Name Store NYG? Store NYG? Store DAL? Song Title Song Title Category 12:00P figure 16 figure 16 If either of the teams is not available to save, that team will be displayed as unavailable. (Figure 17) Channel Name Artist Name Artist Name...
  • Page 32 Channel Name Channel Name Artist Name Artist Name Artist Name Artist Name Store DAL? Store DAL? Store NYG? Store NYG? Song Title Song Title NYG Stored Song Title Song Title DAL Stored Category 12:00P Category 12:00P figure 19 figure 19 To ensure that no duplicate entries are stored in memory, the receiver will check the stored memory list to ensure that the alert about to be stored is not already stored in memory.
  • Page 33 Channel Name Artist Name Artist Name Memory Full Song Title Song Title Category 12:00P figure 21 figure 21 A Replace - Cancel screen will then be displayed which will allow you to choose whether to replace an existing alert stored in memory, or to cancel storing the alert to memory.
  • Page 34 Channel Name Channel Name Artist Name Artist Name Artist Name Artist Name X Used/Y Empty Artist Stored Song Title Song Title Song Title Song Title Category 12:00P Category 12:00P figure 24 figure 24 The receiver will revert to the last active display mode. Viewing Stored alerts Stored in memory To view the alerts which have been saved to memory, press and hold the MEMO button for 1½...
  • Page 35 Memory Recall Seek On Seek On Seek Off Seek Off Delete figure 26 figure 26 Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the Delete option, and press the Select button. A delete confirmation screen will appear. (Figure 27) Delete figure 27 figure 27...
  • Page 36 activating the S-Seek alert To activate the S-Seek alert function to begin receiving alerts, do the following: Press and hold the MEMO button for 1½ seconds to enter the S-Seek mode. Press and release the Select button. A screen displaying S-Seek On, S-Seek Off, and Delete will be displayed.
  • Page 37 SIRIUS SEEK LIST 121 Artist Name/ Song 121 Artist Name/ Song 156 Artist Name MY GAME ZONE MY GAME ZONE 100 Giants @ Cowboys 100 Giants @ Cowboys 100 NFL NYG 100 NFL NYG 7 DAL 7 DAL 123 Bulls @ Cavaliers 123 NBA BUL 77 CLE 73 figure 31 figure 31...

  • Page 38: Jump Button

    Jump Button The receiver has a special preset button called the Jump button, which is identified by the icon. The Jump button is used to quickly tune to a channel that is accessed frequently and temporarily such as a weather channel, a news channel, a sports channel, or any channel at all.

  • Page 39: Game Alert

    Game Alert The receiver has a feature called Game Alert which can automatically alert you when your fa- vorite sports team is playing a game. When a sports game involving one of your favorite sports teams is found, a Game Alert screen is displayed, followed by a screen displaying tuning infor- mation for the sports games.

  • Page 40: Fm Preset Button

    FM Preset Button The receiver has a special button called the FM Preset button, which is identified by the icon. When the FM Preset button is pressed, the receiver turns on the built-in FM transmitter and begins transmitting on the next frequency from the FM frequency preset list. A screen will be displayed for 3 seconds showing the currently selected FM frequency.

  • Page 41: Menu Options

    Menu Options To enter the Menu Options page of the receiver, press the MENU button. The Menu Options list will be displayed. (Figure 1) Menu Options Sirius ID FM Transmitter Game Alert Settings figure 1 figure 1 To select a menu option, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the option you wish to adjust, and press the Select button.

  • Page 42: Fm Transmitter

    Sirius ID ESN 000492229812 figure 2 figure 2 FM Transmitter The FM Transmitter feature allows you to create a preset list of 5 suitable FM frequencies which can then be accessed by using the FM Preset button. This option also allows you to turn the FM transmitter On and Off.
  • Page 43 FM Presets FM1 88.1 MHz FM2 <EMPTY> FM2 <EMPTY> FM3 <EMPTY> FM3 <EMPTY> FM4 <EMPTY> FM4 <EMPTY> figure 4 figure 4 Using the channel up and down buttons, highlight the FM preset you wish to set (or change) and press the Select button. A list of FM frequencies will be displayed, begin- ning with the currently selected FM frequency for the preset.

  • Page 44: Game Alert

    FM On/Off FM On FM Off FM Off figure 6 figure 6 To exit the FM On/Off menu, press the MENU button. Game Alert The Game Alert feature allows you to store your favorite sports teams in memory. The receiver will constantly scan the SIRIUS channels and will sound an alert when a sports team you had stored in memory is playing, or when there is a score update for a team, depending on which option you have chosen for the sports team.
  • Page 45 Game Alert COLLEGE COLLEGE figure 7 figure 7 Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the league team name or college team name you wish to add, and press the Select button. (Figure 8) COLLEGE None None Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals Alabama Alabama...

  • Page 46: Settings

    Settings The following sections explain each of settings menu options in the order in which they are displayed. (Figure 10) Settings Jump Setting Display Options Display Options Memory Options Memory Options Auto Select Auto Select figure 10 figure 10 To select a menu option, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the option you wish to adjust, and press the Select button.
  • Page 47 JumpSet To set the Jump button to a specific channel (other than a traffic channel) when pressed, do the following: Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the “JumpSet” option, and press the Select button. Figure 14 will be displayed. Jump Setting Tune to desired Ch.

  • Page 48: Display Options

    Display options The receiver’s display screen can be adjusted for brightness and contrast using the Display Options. (Figure 16) Display Options Brightness Contrast Contrast figure 16 figure 16 Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the Brightness or Contrast option, and press the Select button.

  • Page 49: Memory Options

    memory options The Memory Options feature allows you to set whether the automatic S-Seek feature is On or Off, and also provides the a way to clear (erase) all the stored S-Seek alerts from memory. (Figure 18) Memory Options Auto Memory Search Clear All Memory Clear All Memory figure 18...

  • Page 50: Audio Level

    Clear all memory To clear all the S-Seek alerts stored in memory, do the following: Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Clear All Memory, and press the Select button. At the confirmation screen, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Yes and press the Select button.

  • Page 51: Confirmation Tone

    Confirmation Tone The receiver will sound an audio tone alert when it is powered On or Off, as well as when an S-Seek alert is activated and other alerts. The default setting is On. To change the Confirma- tion Tone setting to On or Off, use the channel up or down buttons to highlight On or Off, and press the Select button.
  • Page 52 Enter Code # ____ # ____ figure 24 figure 24 If the wrong code is entered, a message will be displayed indicating that the wrong code has been entered. (Figure 25) Enter Code Wrong Code figure 25 figure 25 lock/Unlock To lock or unlock a channel, do the following: Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight “Lock/Unlock, and press the Select button.
  • Page 53 Enter Code # ____ # ____ figure 27 figure 27 When the correct code has been entered, a listing of channels will be displayed. (Figure 28) Use the channel up and down buttons to navigate to the channel you wish to lock or unlock, and press the Select button.
  • Page 54 edit Code This setting allows you to change a previously selected Parental Control code. The first time the Edit Code setting is accessed you will be prompted to enter a four digit code. (Figure 29) This code can be any four digit number from 0000 to 9999. Enter Code # ____ # ____...
  • Page 55 Enter Code Wrong Code figure 31 figure 31 If the correct code was entered, the “New Code” prompt will appear. Enter the new Parental Control code. (Figure 32) New Code # ____ # ____ figure 32 figure 32 You will then be prompted to confirm the new code by entering it again. (Figure 33) Confirm Code # ____ # ____...

  • Page 56: Time Based Features

    Confirm Code Confirm Code Wrong Code Code Saved figure 34 figure 34 To exit the Parental Control menu, press the MENU button. If you have forgotten your Parental Control code, call SIRIUS Customer Service for help. Time Based Features Time based settings (Figure 35) allow for adjustment of the following features of the receiver: Clock - Sets the clock format, time zone, and daylight savings time function.
  • Page 57 on the data received from the signal. You can configure the clock format for 12-hour or 24-hour display format, set the time zone for the clock for your location, and turn On or Off the automatic adjustment for Daylight Savings Time (DST) (Figure 36).
  • Page 58 Time Zone (GMT -6:00) Central (GMT -6:00) Central (GMT -5:00) Eastern (GMT -4:30) Atlantic (GMT -4:30) Atlantic (GMT -3:30) Newfndlnd (GMT -3:30) Newfndlnd figure 38 figure 38 To exit the Time Zone menu, press the MENU button. daylight Savings Time To turn the Daylight Savings Time feature On or Off, do the following: Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Daylight Savings Time, and press the Select button.
  • Page 59 alarm This feature allows you to set an alarm to sound at a specific time each day, and to turn the alarm feature On or Off. (Figure 40) Alarm Set Alarm Alarm Time Alarm Time figure 40 figure 40 Set alarm To turn the alarm On or Off, do the following: Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Set Alarm, and press the Select but- ton.
  • Page 60 Alarm Time 12:00 PM 12:00 PM figure 42 figure 42 When you have selected the desired alarm time, press the Select button to set the alarm time and exit. To exit the Alarm Time menu, press the MENU button. Program alert The Program Alert feature allows you to program the receiver to automatically tune to a specific channel at a specific time.
  • Page 61 Program Time/Day Time figure 44 figure 44 Use the channel up and down buttons to change the minutes, and the category previous and next buttons to change the hours, to select the time you wish to tune to the speci- fied channel.
  • Page 62 Channel To set the channel to which the receiver will tune when the Program Alert feature is On, do the following: Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Channel, and press the Select button. When the default display screen is displayed, use the channel up and down buttons to navigate to the channel which you wish to select for the Program Alert feature.
  • Page 63 auto Shutdown You can set the receiver to automatically power off after a 1 hour period of inactivity, that is, no buttons have been pressed for 1 hour. When the Auto Shutdown feature is enabled, after 59 minutes of inactivity, a beep tone will sound and a display prompt will appear on the screen, Cancel Auto Shutdown.

  • Page 64: Signal Indicator

    Use the channel up and down buttons to select the desired time, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes to activate the Sleep Mode feature, or choose Off to cancel the sleep feature, and press the Select button. (Figure 51) Sleep Mode 15 min 15 min 30 min...

  • Page 65: Factory Default

    Factory Default The Factory Default option will restore most every feature of the receiver to the original factory settings. The following is a list of all features affected by the Factory Default option: • All Presets are cleared • All Game Alerts are cleared •...
  • Page 66 Restore Settings? figure 53 figure 53 If Yes is chosen, a confirmation is displayed. Use the channel up and down buttons to select Yes to restore all settings to the settings from the factory, or select No to leave them as-is and return to the Menu Options menu. (Figure 54) Are You Sure? figure 54 figure 54...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    The FM frequency contains static. clarity Locate a quiet FM frequency on your vehicle radio and set the FM transmitter frequency of the SIRIUS Starmate 3 to match. If using the AUX audio connector, check the cable connections. No sound The audio cables are not connected, or the FM radio is set to the wrong frequency.

  • Page 68: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer to maximize your SIRIUS experience: SUbX1C SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal boombox The SUBX1C SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox is a portable docking station and audio system for use with the SIRIUS Sportster receiver.
  • Page 69 fm direct adapter The FM Direct Adapter accessory redirects your vehicle’s FM antenna signal when listen- ing to your SIRIUS receiver using your vehicle’s AM/FM radio. When the SIRIUS receiver 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 station broadcasts.

  • Page 70: Specifications

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

  • Page 71: Warranty

    Warranty 12 month Warranty SIRIUS Canada 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 replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and labor.

  • Page 72: Sirius Id

    SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS Starmate 3 in the space provided below. SID: _______________________________________ SIRIUS ID...
  • Page 73 SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474 customercare@siriuscanada.ca SIRIUS Canada Inc. 135 Liberty Street, 4th Floor Toronto, Ontario, M6K 1A7 1-888-539-7474 www.siriuscanada.ca...
  • Page 74 SI R I US Canada Inc. 135 Liberty Street, 4th Floor Toronto, Ontario M6K 1A7 1-888-539-7474 www.siriuscanada.ca SIRIUS Starmate ST3TK1C (080306)

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