Summary of Contents for Sirius XM RAdio Starmate 8
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Dock & Play Radio + Vehicle Kit Quick Start Guide...
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Starmate 8 Button Functions What’s in the Box? CAUTION: Do not attempt to install, activate, or adjust any of the Up and Down Buttons Left and Right Buttons Power Button setting options described in this Quick Start Guide unless your vehicle...
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A. Select a vent with ample room in your vehicle. for Starmate 8. A. Select a flat surface for the Dash Mount with ample room for Starmate 8. Avoid mounting on leather surfaces. B. Some vents have recessed B. Orient the adhesive foot so that Starmate 8 is easily accessible. Loosen the knob and adjust the louvers.
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C. Lift the weather stripping. Tuck and run the cable inside it to the bottom of the door opening. Replace the weather stripping. D. Pull the cable out and route it to Starmate 8 . Pickups Convertibles...
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Option 1: Best: Use the provided Aux In Cable, if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input jack. A. Make sure your Starmate 8 is turned on, tuned to Sirius Preview channel 184, and receiving the Sirius signal so that you can hear the Sirius audio.
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Dock & Play Radio + Vehicle Kit User Guide...
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If you experience problems with the operation or performance of your SiriusXM product, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER. Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-800-869-5364 and speak to one of our service representatives.
Features Thank you for purchasing the Sirius Starmate 8 with Vehicle Kit! Sirius Starmate 8 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: Choose from six different display colors to match your dash lights, and personalize with the trim rings.
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.
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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.
What’s in the Box? menu jump direct PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dash Mount Starmate 8 Radio Aux In Cable Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps Trim Ring Removal Tool Trim Rings Antenna & Dash Mount PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Power Adapter Screws Alcohol Preparation Pads Antenna &...
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...
Connection for Connection for PowerConnect the Magnetic optional FM Aux In Cable or Power Adapter. Direct Adapter Mount Antenna. Cassette Adapter (sold separately). (sold separately). Docking Rails Fits into slots on the rear of Starmate 8 to secure the Radio.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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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-...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.com.
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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 menu Sirius signal.
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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 89.
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You may need to turn on your vehicle’s stereo system in order to do so. menu jump 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.
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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 89.
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2 Power on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button. menu 3 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky. Verify that you are receiving the Sirius signal. There should at least be one bar on the lower left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength.
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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.
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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: Press menu. FM Channels ii. Press to scroll to and highlight FM FM 1 97.9...
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If the signal reception is good, showing at least one bar in the lower left corner of the display, but there is no Sirius 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).
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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.com.
Starmate 8 and subscribe to the Sirius service. General activation and subscription process: 1 Make sure your Starmate 8 is turned on, tuned to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, and receiving the Sirius signal so that you can hear the Sirius audio.
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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...
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...
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.
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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.
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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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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 Press and release to pause the live broadcast.
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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.
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.
Trim Rings Your Starmate 8 has a changeable Trim Ring to style the Radio to your liking. The Trim Ring surrounds the Select button on the Radio. A total of three trim rings are included with your Starmate 8, including the one that is already installed in the Radio.
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3 The Trim Ring is now loose. Turn Starmate 8 over and the Trim Ring should fall out. If it does not, gently tap the back of the Radio until it does.
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4 Turn the Radio face up again and insert the new Trim Ring into the Radio. 5 Align the Trim Ring Removal Tool on the Trim Ring on the Radio. Use care to align the tool so it’s centered on the Trim Ring. 6 Using mild pressure to keep the tool against the Trim Ring, rotate the tool clockwise until it will not rotate any further.
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...
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For each digit, press one of the 0-9 Enter Parental Code keys (or press to select digits) and then press to advance to the next digit. (Press if you need to go back and edit a previous 0 0 0 digit.) ii.
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Special Features 4 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. 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 advance to the next digit.
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channel or category, simply highlight the locked 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.
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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...
— all with a single subscription. In Your Home, Office, etc. – With a Home Kit, you can play your Starmate 8 through your existing stereo system or powered speakers.
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...
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.
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FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match for Starmate 8. Tune Starmate 8 to a favorite Sirius channel (or to channel 184, if it’s not activated). Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel.
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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...
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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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. When configuring for traffic/weather, you’ll need to select your city.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 to scroll to and highlight your Set Location desired location and press the Select Atlanta button. 7 The JUMP Settings screen will display Baltimore the location you selected. Press and Boston hold menu to return to the main display screen.
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.
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 Starmate 8 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received.
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.
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.
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.
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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...
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. Make sure you have connected Starmate 8 as described in this User Guide.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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)
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.
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.
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:___________________________...
This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser only. Sirius XM Radio Inc., at its sole option, will repair or replace the product with a new or reconditioned product without charge for parts and labor. Products replaced under this warranty become the property of SiriusXM.
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