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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Dock & Play Radio VEHICLE KIT INCLUDED...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Where Else Can You Use Your Starmate 8? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Features .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Features Thank you for purchasing the Sirius Starmate 8 with Vehicle Kit! Sirius Starmate 8 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-it- yourself installation .* • Choose the display color that matches your dash lights .

  • Page 5: Safety And Care Information

    Introduction Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience . It is your responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills, and physical ability required to properly perform an installation . SiriusXM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third party products .
  • Page 6 Introduction Warning! • Opening the case may result in electric shock . • If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water . If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush the eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care .

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

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

  • Page 8: Starmate 8 Functions

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

  • Page 9: Powerconnect Vehicle Dock

    Aux In Cable or Power Adapter . Mount FM Direct optional Cassette Antenna . Adapter (sold Adapter (sold separately) . separately) . Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of Starmate 8 to secure the Radio .

  • Page 10: Vehicle Installation

    . Several examples of Starmate 8 mounted in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount .
  • Page 11 Vehicle Installation Option 3 Option 4 Option 5...

  • Page 12: Step 2: Install The Vent Or Dash Mount

    Follow the instructions on the next several pages for the mounting method you have selected . NOTE! The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with Starmate 8 is compatible with the T-slot style Dash and Vent Mounts . If you have an existing Dash Mount or Vent Mount in your vehicle, you can continue to use it with this dock, and skip this step .
  • Page 13 Vehicle Installation correct, tighten the knob . Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate 4. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws . 5. Clean the mounting surface in the vehicle with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly .
  • Page 14 1. Locate a vent with horizontal Extended Vent Clamps louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 8 Radio . Short Vent 2. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are Clamps recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount .
  • Page 15 Vehicle Installation 3. Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws . Note! For greater clarity, the next illustration does not show the dock attached to the Vent Mount, however, the dock should be attached before continuing .

  • Page 16: Step 3: Mount The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle, on a horizontal surface that will always face the sky . The antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle .
  • Page 17 Vehicle Installation SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as shown . Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown . Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna above the front windshield as shown .

  • Page 18: Antenna

    Vehicle Installation Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna Magnetic Mount Antenna and press the antenna cable into the (Upside-Down) Rubber Tail . The Rubber Tail will help to position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid .
  • Page 19 Vehicle Installation TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof (for most vehicles) or trunk (for convertibles) where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions .
  • Page 20 Vehicle Installation 3” TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it . TIP! Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover and protect the antenna cable . CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof .
  • Page 21 Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard . CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars . CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack . Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof .
  • Page 22 Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna close to another antenna . Mount it at least 3 inches away . TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids . Use things typically found around the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door .

  • Page 23: Antenna Cable

    Vehicle Installation Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Before you begin routing the antenna cable, read these general instructions for how to route and hide the antenna cable . Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle . Use a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding...
  • Page 24 Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through Pull weatherstripping weatherstripping for several inches from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping. Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weatherstripping and route through trunk to cabin...
  • Page 25 Vehicle Installation Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit, along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin...
  • Page 26 Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable Route cable under under trim. Continue trim or upholstery towards front of vehicle Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into...
  • Page 27 Vehicle Installation Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under Pull carpet carpet or mat or mat back Bring cable out from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids .

  • Page 28: At The Rear Of The Roof

    Vehicle Installation Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof: 1. Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding .

  • Page 29: Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed

    Vehicle Installation with “SRS” logos . Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable . 5. Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console . Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls .

  • Page 30: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Vehicle Installation door opening . 3. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard . Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls .

  • Page 31: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation 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” logos . Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable .

  • Page 32: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation 3. Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath .

  • Page 33: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Vehicle Installation molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening . Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping . Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening . 4.

  • Page 34: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount Antenna And Powerconnect Power

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

  • Page 35: Step 6: Connect The Audio

    FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) (sold separately) . The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects Starmate 8 to your vehicle’s FM radio . To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought your Radio, or go to www .siriusxm .com/accessories .
  • Page 36 Radio . 4. Power on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button . 5. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky . Verify that you are receiving the Sirius signal .
  • Page 37 . You are now ready to activate your Starmate 8 . 8. The audio level output of Starmate 8 can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle .
  • Page 38 . You may need to turn on your vehicle’s stereo system in order to do so . menu 3. Insert your Starmate 8 into the dock, aligning the Radio against the rear of jump the dock so that the rails on the dock...
  • Page 39 Sirius Preview menu to return to the main display screen . To Activate, Call 6. Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to channel 184, the Sirius Preview 866-635-2349 channel . Upon power up, Starmate 8 should tune to channel 184 by default, when it’s not yet activated .
  • Page 40 Radio . 2. Power on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button . menu 3. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the...
  • Page 41 . Once you have created your list of available FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match for Starmate 8 . TIP! You’ll need to use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through every FM channel one-by-one .
  • Page 42 90. 1 menu jump direct MATCH FM CHANNELS 7. Set your Starmate 8 to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 4: i . Press menu . ii . Press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button .
  • Page 43 . If you are satisfied with the sound quality, the installation is complete . You are now ready to activate your Starmate 8 . 9. If the selected FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the list of FM channels until you find one with which you are satisfied .
  • Page 44 Vehicle Installation Option 4: FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) Installation The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer . Professional installation can help improve your Radio’s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires . To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought your Radio, or go to www .siriusxm .com/accessories .

  • Page 45: Subscribe

    Sirius service . General activation and subscription process: Subscribe to the Sirius service by following these steps: 1. Make sure your Starmate 8 is turned on, tuned to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, and receiving the Sirius Sirius Preview signal so that you can hear the Sirius audio .
  • Page 46 . To access and use the guide, simply follow these steps: 1. When you first turn on Starmate 8, the Sirius channel lineup may automatically update after the initial startup sequence . Wait until any channel updates have completed before pressing any buttons .

  • Page 47: Using Your Starmate 8

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

  • Page 48: Navigation Basics

    Using Your Starmate 8 Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns Starmate 8 On or Off . Navigation Buttons Pressing Left, Right, Up, and Down navigates through various features and functions of Starmate 8 . • Left or Right button: Displays the channel categories such as Rock, Pop, Sports, Talk/News, etc .
  • Page 49 Using Your Starmate 8 Menu Button menu Pressing menu displays various options to make setup and feature changes . Pressing menu when in menu options returns to the previous menu option screen until menu options is exited . Pressing and holding menu returns to the main display screen in most instances .

  • Page 50: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Using Your Starmate 8 Listening to Satellite Radio Tune to a channel: 1. Press and release to immediately tune to the next or previous channel . 2. Press and hold to quickly scroll through the channels . Release to tune to the channel that is displayed .
  • Page 51 Using Your Starmate 8 Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number Direct Tune buttons . Enter channel # 1. To directly tune to a channel press 6 2 _ direct .
  • Page 52 Using Your Starmate 8 Jump Depending upon how you configure the mode, pressing jump will either go to the traffic and weather channel for the city of your choice, which you select from a list of the 22 most congested cities, or go to the previous channel to which you were listening .

  • Page 53: Favorite Channels

    To listen to a favorite channel: 1. Press the number button between 0-9 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel . Starmate 8 will tune to that channel . TIP! When you are at the main display screen, press to see your list of favorite channels .
  • Page 54 You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before Starmate 8 automatically tunes to the next channel . If you want to stay tuned to the channel being played and stop the scan, just press the Select button .

  • Page 55: Fm Presets

    FM channel from them . Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect or the FMDA to listen to your Starmate 8 through your vehicle’s FM radio . (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions” on page 40 for more information .)

  • Page 56: Special Features

    TIP! This feature applies to the current channel to which you are listening, and for the current tuning and listening session only . Changing channels or turning off Starmate 8 removes the temporarily stored content from the Radio . To Play/Pause: 1.
  • Page 57 2. Repeated press and releases skips forward to the beginning of the next songs or programs until the end of stored audio is reached . When the end is reached, Starmate 8 exits Pause & Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast .

  • Page 58: Color Themes

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

  • Page 59: Parental Controls

    . All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked until you turn Starmate 8 Off, and back On . In the category list, the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon To turn Parental Controls On (or Off): 1.
  • Page 60 Special Features i . For each digit, press one of the Enter Parental Code 0-9 keys (or press select digits) and then press to advance to the next digit . (Press if you need to go back 0 0 0 and edit a previous digit .) ii .
  • Page 61 Special Features To lock (or unlock) channels or categories: 1. Press menu . 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls . Press the Select button . 3. You will be prompted to enter the 4-digit code . For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys (or press to select digits) and then press to advance to the next digit .
  • Page 62 Special Features channel or category and press the Select button . The lock icon will disappear indicating the channel or category is unlocked .) 8. You can continue to lock and unlock as many channels or categories as you wish . When you are finished, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen .
  • Page 63 . If your code is correct the channel will be tuned . All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked until you turn Starmate 8 Off, and back On . In the category list, the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon...

  • Page 64: Starmate 8

    Where Else Can You Use Your Starmate 8? SiriusXM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Starmate 8 to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience . With these accessories, you can effortlessly take your satellite radio listening experience from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go —...

  • Page 65: Configuring Your Starmate 8

    Configuring Your Starmate 8 Sirius ID Your Starmate 8 has a 12 character numeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio . This ID is used during the subscription process . To display the Sirius ID: Sirius ID 1. Press menu .

  • Page 66: Find Available Fm Channels In Your

    . If you do not hear a local FM station broadcast, then tune Starmate 8 to the same FM channel . (Refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 71 .) You should hear the Sirius channel through your vehicle’s radio .
  • Page 67 . Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel . Then tune Starmate 8 to the same FM channel . (Refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 71 .) You should hear Sirius channel through your vehicle’s radio .
  • Page 68 . Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter used by Starmate 8 . This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle .

  • Page 69: Turning The Fm Transmitter On Or Off

    Starmate 8 and the FM radio in your vehicle to the same FM channel . TIP! Starmate 8 is programmed with FM channel 97 .9 as the default setting . To turn the FM Transmitter Off: 1. Press menu .
  • Page 70 Configuring Your Starmate 8 advising you to connect the Aux In Cable . Press the Select button to Turn OFF FM? confirm that you want to turn off the FM Transmitter . Please connect an AUX cable 5. Press and hold menu to exit .

  • Page 71: Set And Select An Fm Channel

    . You can easily add or edit the FM preset in any one of the 5 storage locations . IMPORTANT! Starmate 8 and the vehicle’s FM radio need to be tuned to the same FM channel in order to hear the audio .
  • Page 72 Configuring Your Starmate 8 screen is displayed . ii . If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to edit it, Edit Channel is highlighted . Press the Select button . The FM channel tuning screen is displayed .
  • Page 73 Set your vehicle radio to the 2. To display and select the next FM above channel to enable audio. preset, press FM again . Starmate 8 will tune to the displayed FM channel . If the preset is the one you want, press menu or wait for the screen to timeout .

  • Page 74: Jump Settings

    Configuring Your Starmate 8 Jump Settings The jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather for the city of your choice from a list of 22 of the most congested cities, or to jump back to the previous channel to which you were listening .

  • Page 75: Set Brightness

    Configuring Your Starmate 8 6. A list of cities will be displayed . Press Set Location to scroll to and highlight your Atlanta desired location and press the Select button . Baltimore 7. The JUMP Settings screen will Boston display the location you selected .

  • Page 76: Set Audio Level

    . Audio level is used to adjust Starmate 8’s volume level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use, such as a CD player, other FM stations, or an MP3 player .

  • Page 77: Signal Indicator

    Configuring Your Starmate 8 Signal Indicator For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the Sirius satellites . In large cities, there are terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage . Your...

  • Page 78: Auto Shut Off

    Configuring Your Starmate 8 Auto Shut Off When enabled, Auto Shut Off will automatically turn Starmate 8 after an eight hour period of inactivity (no button presses or other user intervention) . This feature prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged if you forget to turn your Starmate 8 off .

  • Page 79: Factory Settings

    You can clear all of your personal settings, such as favorite channels, FM presets, etc ., and return the Radio to its original out-of-the-box settings . To reset Starmate 8 to factory settings: NOTE! Restoring to factory settings permanently removes all personal settings .

  • Page 80: Demo Mode

    Select button for 10 seconds . If desired, you can also manually put Starmate 8 in demo mode . The ability for Starmate 8 to enter demo mode is enabled by default . If you don’t want Starmate 8 to ever enter the demo mode, you can disable the demo feature .
  • Page 81 Configuring Your Starmate 8 6. To exit demo mode at any time, press Demo Mode and hold the Select button for 10 seconds . Entering Demo Mode. Press & Hold Select for 10 seconds to exit...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Starmate 8 has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a problem, try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure . • Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion .
  • Page 83 Cable or Cassette Adapter connection . • Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle’s stereo system . • Increase the audio level of Starmate 8 . Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 76 .
  • Page 84 FM Direct Adapter . (Refer to page 44 .) No audio when using • Confirm that the FM transmitter is turned On in Starmate 8 . Check that your Starmate 8 and PowerConnect or FMDA your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel .
  • Page 85 Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: The demo is playing • Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected or you are not receiving the signal . Check that the antenna is connected properly and is not obstructed . • Press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds to exit Demo Mode .

  • Page 86: Product Specifications

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

  • Page 87: Information

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

  • Page 88: Fcc Statement

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help . WARNING! The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation) . Therefore, Sirius XM Radio Inc . cannot support this type of application or installation .

  • Page 89: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Copyrights and Trademarks © 2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc . “Sirius”, “XM” and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc . and its subsidiaries . “BBC” and “Radio One” are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under license .

  • Page 90: Owners Record

    Owners Record The Radio model number is located below and the Sirius ID is located on the label on the back of Starmate Record the Sirius ID in the space provided below . Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product . Radio Model Number: SST8 Sirius ID:___________________________...
  • Page 92 Sirius XM Radio Inc . 1221 Avenue of the Americas siriusxm .com New York, NY 10020 1 .866 .635 .2349 © 2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc . SST8VKUG 121008a...

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