Sirius Satellite Radio SDSV6V1 User manual

3
Table of Contents
Introduction....................5
Features............................6
Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . .7
What’sintheBox? ...................9
Stratus 6 Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your
Radio............................14
Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount . 16
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount
Antenna......................... 20
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount
AntennaCable ....................27
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and PowerConnect Power
Adapter......................... 39
Step 6: Connect the Audio. . . . . . . . . . . 40
Activation................... 53
Using Your Stratus 6 . . . . . . . . . . 57
TheMainDisplay................... 58
MyChannels....................... 59
Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Listening to Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . 62
FMPresets........................ 66
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
ParentalLock...................... 68
Where Else Can You Use Your
Stratus6? ...................71
Configuring Your Stratus 6 . . . . . .73
SiriusID ...........................74
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area.............................75
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off. . . . . . . . . . .78
Set and Select an FM Channel. . . . . . . . .79
JumpSettings......................81
Display ........................... 82
AudioLevel........................84
Signal ............................ 85
FactoryDefault .................... 86
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 91
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . 93
Owner’sRecord ................... 96

4

5
Introduction

6
Features
Congratulations, on your purchase of the Stratus 6!
The Stratus 6 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:
• Easy to read blue display: View artist name, song title, and channel
information on an easy to read display.
• A La Carte programming capability: Make individual channel selection.
• Channel guide: View your individual channel lineup by category.
• Improved audio connection options: Use either the included Aux In Cable,
or the new PowerConnect technology to listen to the audio through your
vehicle’s stereo system.
• Favorite channel presets: Save and enjoy fast access to up to 10 of your
favorite channels.
• FM preset button: Store and quickly access FM channels that give you the
best audio reception when using PowerConnect.
• One-Touch Jump™: Directly access traffic and weather of the 20 most
congested cities.
• Parental controls: Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content.
Please read the entire User Guide before using your Stratus 6!
Introduction

7
Safety and Care Information
IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid
injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown,
repair, or other causes.
• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140ûF or below -4ûF, or
above 60ûC or below -20ûC).
• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not
touch the device with wet hands.
• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.
• Do not store in dusty areas.
• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do
not expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.
• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.
• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.
• Do not place heavy objects on device.
• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.
• If the LCD screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid.

8
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. If the liquid
crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water, and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.
• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter all the way into
the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.
• If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option, it is
advisable not to insert a multi-outlet adapter into the same vehicle
cigarette lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other
devices. Some multi-outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature
from working properly.
• When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the road
and hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury, death, and/
or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.
• Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not be
performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before
beginning installation.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the
function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place
device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during
an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.
Introduction

9
What’s in the Box?
jump
menu sel
Stratus 6 Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Magnetic Mount Antenna
and Rubber Tail
Antenna & Dash Mount
Alcohol Preparation Pads
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Vent Mount
and Extended
Vent Clamps
Screws
Aux In Cable
Dash Mount

10
Stratus 6 Functions
Introduction
jump
menu sel
Power Button
Turn radio on and off.
Left and Right Arrows
Search for channels by
category.
Up and Down Arrows
Scroll through lists and
preview channels; also
highlight menu options.
FM / Menu Button
FM: Press to access and cycle
through FM presets.
Menu: Press and hold to
access advanced features and
configuration options; also
when in configuration options,
press and hold to return to main
display screen.
Select Button
Press to confirm
selection for channel
and menu items; also
press first before
entering the channel
number, to directly
tune to a channel.
Press and hold to go
back to the previous
channel to which you
were listening.
Jump
Directly access traffic
and weather of the 20
most congested cities.
Number Buttons
Select your favorite
channels; also enter
a channel number.

11
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Color-Coded Connections
The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect. Just
match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes
where.
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for
Aux In Cable or
Cassette Adapter
(sold separately).
Front View
PWR (Red)
Connection for
PowerConnect
Power Adapter.
FM (Blue)
Connection for
optional FM
Direct Adapter
(sold separately).
AUDIO
PWR FM ANT
Docking Rails
Fits into slots on
the rear of the
Stratus 6 to secure
the radio.

12

13
Vehicle Installation

14
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio
When installing the Stratus 6 in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not
block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct any air bags. The location
should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should
not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of
the display screen.
Several examples of the Stratus 6 mounted in a vehicle are shown: Ais the on
dash method using the Dash Mount, and Bis the vent clip method using the Vent
Mount.
A.
A.
Option 1 Option 2
jump
jump
sel
sel
Vehicle Installation

15
B.
A.
B.
jump
sel
Option 3
Option 4 Option 5
jump
jump
sel
sel

16
Vehicle Installation
Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount
Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the
Vent Mount.
Installing the Dash Mount:
CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove. Do not
install this mount on leather surfaces (contact your vehicle dealer if you are unsure
about your dash surface), and make sure the air temperature is at
least 60ûF (15ûC) during installation. If it’s not at least 60ûF, turn on
the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60ûF.
1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure
there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
and Stratus 6 when installed.
2 Set the orientation of the Dash
Mount before adhering it. Loosen
the knob and adjust the adhesive
foot for the location you selected
in “Step 1: Choose a Location for
Your Radio” on page 14:
•Option 1 & Option 3 should be oriented
as I.
•Option 2 should be oriented as II.
3 Attach the Dash Mount to the
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.
I
II

17
4 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry
thoroughly.
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.
6 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions.
Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the
orientation is correct, tighten the knob.
TIP! To remove, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon.
Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the
adhesive.
Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting
Plate

18
Vehicle Installation
Installing the Vent Mount:
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
recessed, you may need to use the
longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount.
If so, Remove the shorter vent clamps
and install the longer ones into the
Vent Mount. Be sure to observe the
orientation of the vent clamps as shown.
Extended Vent Clamps
Short Vent
Clamps
Slide Short Vent Clamps Out
Remove End Cap
Slide Extended Vent Clamps In Replace End Cap

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).
To remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent. Then lift up until
disengaged from the rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mount.
PUSH
Dash
Vent
Louver
Vent Vent
Dash Dash
HOOKED
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
FOOT
1 2 3

20
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. Pay particular attention to
any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and
how frequently you may use them.
Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna
above either the front windshield or the back window as shown.
Magnet
Vehicle Installation