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  • Page 1 User Guide Starmate 8 Radio & Vehicle Kit...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sirius ID ......72 Starmate 8 Functions ....10 Find Available FM Channels in Your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Features Thank you for purchasing the Starmate 8 with Vehicle Kit! Starmate 8 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Choose from six different display colors to match your dash lights. • Pause, rewind and replay live radio.

  • Page 7: Safety And Care Information

    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 8 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 9: What's In The Box

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

  • Page 10: 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 11: Powerconnect Vehicle Dock

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

  • Page 14: 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 15 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Choose A Location For Your

    60°F. 1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 8 when installed. 2 Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it.
  • Page 17 5 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds. IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the mount. The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
  • Page 18 Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: Extended Vent Clamps 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio. 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle are Short Vent recessed, you may need to use the longer Clamps vent clamps with the Vent Mount.
  • Page 19 3 Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws. 4 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2). 5 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2), and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole (3).

  • Page 20: Step 3: Mount The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle. To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna: 1 Choose the best location for your antenna considering your own personal situation.
  • Page 21 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 22: Antenna

    Vehicle Installation 2 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27: Step 4: Route The Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable

    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 28 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 weather- stripping. Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weather-...
  • Page 29 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 30 Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool trim and tuck cable under trim. Continue towards front of vehicle Route cable under trim or upholstery Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into cabin and towards front...
  • Page 31 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 32: Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed 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 33 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 34 Vehicle Installation 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. Secure the excess cable with wire ties.
  • Page 35 logos. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. 3 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 36 Vehicle Installation 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. 4 Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console.
  • Page 37 the weather stripping. Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening. 4 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 38: 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 Vehicle Dock. AUDIO 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.

  • Page 39: 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 shop.sirius.ca.
  • Page 40 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 menu SiriusXM signal.
  • Page 41 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. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 81.
  • Page 42 3 Insert your Starmate 8 into the direct dock. 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 menu SiriusXM signal.
  • Page 43 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. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 81.
  • Page 44 1 Insert your Starmate 8 into the dock. menu jump direct 2 Power on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button. menu jump 3 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 45 FM radio station. Write down the list. 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 46 FM channel. 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: FM Channels Press menu. FM 1 97.9 ii.
  • Page 47 If the signal reception is good, showing at least one bar in the lower left corner of the display, but there is no SiriusXM audio, verify that both Starmate 8 and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 6 & 7). Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area (step 4).
  • Page 48 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 shop.sirius.ca.

  • Page 50: Subscribe

    Starmate 8 and subscribe to the Sirius service. General activation and subscription process: 1 Make sure your Starmate 8 is turned on, tuned to Sirius Preview channel 184, and receiving the SiriusXM signal so that you can hear the SiriusXM audio.
  • Page 51 We recommend that your Radio remain on until activated. When your service is activated, Starmate 8 will display an alert message. To continue, press any button. Press to tune to other channels, and to browse the different categories of channels.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Navigation Basics

    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 56 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 57: Listening To Satellite Radio

    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. View a category: Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste.
  • Page 58 Using Your Starmate 8 Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. Direct Tune 1 To directly tune to a channel press Enter channel # direct. 6 2 _ 2 Use the number buttons 0-9 to enter...
  • Page 59 To listen to a favourite channel: 1 Press the number button between 0-9 that was assigned to the desired favourite channel. Starmate 8 will tune to that channel. TIP! When you are at the main display screen, press to see your list of favourite channels.
  • Page 60 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 61: Fm Presets

    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 44 for more information.) To use a different FM preset: 1 Press FM to display the current FM 99.3 FM...

  • Page 62: Pause & Replay

    Pressing places Starmate 8 into Pause & Replay mode. TIP! This feature applies to the current channel to which you are listening, and for the current listening session only. Changing channels or turning off Starmate 8 removes the temporarily stored content from the Radio.

  • Page 64: Special Features

    15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the button is pressed. Playback begins when button is released. If end of stored audio is reached, Starmate 8 exits Pause & Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast.

  • Page 65: Color Themes

    Select Theme 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 66: Parental Controls

    Special Features Parental Controls Starmate 8 has a parental control feature which allows you to lock access to channels, or lock access to an entire category. A 4-digit code controls access to the locked channel or locked category. When you browse a category, the number of the...
  • Page 67 For each digit, press one of the 0-9 Enter Parental Code keys and then press to advance to the next digit. (Press if you need to go back and edit a previous digit.) 0 0 0 ii. When you have selected all 4 digits of your code press the Select button.
  • Page 68 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 and then press to advance to the next digit.
  • Page 69 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 70 3 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code, press the Select button. 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...

  • Page 72: 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. 2 Sirius ID will be highlighted. If it is not...

  • Page 73: Area

    Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any of the procedures below, you should park your vehicle in a safe location. Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any Starmate 8 function while driving. PowerConnect allows you to listen to SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio.
  • Page 74 FM channels along your route for best performance. If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and Starmate 8. Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in.
  • Page 75 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. Professional...

  • Page 76: 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 77 confirm that you want to turn off the FM Transmitter. Turn OFF FM? 5 Press and hold menu to exit. Please connect an AUX cable or no audio will be available. Press Select to confirm...

  • Page 78: Set And Select An Fm Channel

    Each FM preset is stored in its own storage location. 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 79 Just press menu and exit the screen. 7 The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and 99.3 FM Starmate 8 will tune to that FM channel. Set your vehicle radio to the 8 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM above channel to enable audio.
  • Page 80 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 81: Set Brightness

    5 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. Set Audio Level The audio level of Starmate 8 can be adjusted when an audio connection is made between the dock and the vehicle’s stereo system. Audio level is used to adjust Starmate Set Audio Level 8’s volume level to match the volume of other...
  • Page 82 Configuring Your Starmate 8 1 Press menu. 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Audio Level and press the Select button. 3 Press to decrease or to increase the audio level. 4 Press the Select button to confirm the new audio level.

  • Page 83: Signal Indicator

    SiriusXM satellites. In large cities, there are terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage. Your Starmate 8 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received. To display the signal strength: 1 Press menu.

  • Page 84: 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 85: Factory Settings

    You can clear all of your personal settings, such as favourite 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 86: Demo Mode

    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 87 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 90: 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 91 If you see this on the screen: Try this: Firmware Updating • Your Starmate 8 is being updated over the air with the latest software. Wait until the update is done. If this happens: Try this: You do not receive all the • Ensure that you have subscribed to the service by...
  • Page 92 No audio when using • Confirm that the FM transmitter is turned On PowerConnect or FMDA in Starmate 8. Check that your Starmate 8 and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel. • For PowerConnect, ensure you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and PowerConnect Power Adapter.
  • Page 93 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 96: Product Specifications

    Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1.0 V rms (max) Starmate 8 Radio Dimensions: 4.5 in (width) x 2.4 in (height) x 0.7 in (depth) 115 mm (width) x 61 mm (height) x 17 mm (depth) Weight: 3.4 oz (96 g)

  • Page 97: Patent 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 98 IC Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device . For product available in the Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated . Selection of other channels is not possible .
  • Page 99 Copyrights and Trademarks © 2012 Sirius XM Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and are used under license. “NFL” and the NFL Shield design are trademarks of the National Football League.
  • Page 100 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 102 www .siriusxm .ca Sirius XM Canada Inc . 135 Liberty St . - 4th floor Toronto, Ontario, M6K 1A7 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474) © 2012 Sirius XM Canada Inc . ST8TK1C 120626b...

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