Sirius Satellite Radio Satellite Stratus 4 User manual

Stratus 4
Stratus 4
Satellite Radio
User Guide
User Guide

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Stratus 4
Plug-n-Play Radio
Your new SIRIUS Stratus 4 Plug-n-Play Radio lets you enjoy SIRIUS®Satellite Radio’s digital
entertainment in any vehicle where you’ve installed the included Vehicle Docking Station. Your
Stratus 4 is also compatible with the SUPH1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit, the
SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, and the SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play
Universal Boombox (each sold separately).
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your Stratus 4’s features and capabilities. For
the latest information about this and other SIRIUS products and accessories, visit http://www.
sirius.com.

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PACKAGE CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mounting the Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Docking Your SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting Your Stratus 4 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Direct Wired Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Direct FM Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Wireless Audio Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Wireless Audio Connection Using the FM Extender Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SIRIUS Stratus 4 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Vehicle Dock Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing Channels and Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Selecting Channels Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Channel Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
FM Transmitter Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Jump Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Jump Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Channel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Warning and Safety Information
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
General Precautions
Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal fluid. If any of the
following situations happen, take the action indicated:
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 gets into your eye, flush the eye with clean water for at least 15
minutes. 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.
Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.
Do not operate your Stratus 4 in a way that might divert your attention from driving safely.
As a driver, you alone are responsible for safely operating your vehicle in accordance with
traffic safety laws at all times.
Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of your
vehicle’s indicator displays.
Do not install the unit where it may hinder the function of safety devices such as an airbag.
Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event of an accident.
Be sure the unit is installed as described in the installation instructions which accompa-
ny each accessory kit. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from
installations which were not installed according to the instructions.
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To avoid short circuits, do not open the unit, and never put or leave any metallic objects
(coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit.
If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately, and disconnect the
unit from any power source.
Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn the unit off, wait 10 seconds and then
turn it on again.
The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any restrictions
or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law. The purchaser should check
applicable law for any restrictions or limitations before installing and/or operating this unit.
Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it will hinder or block your view. In some states
it may be illegal to mount it on the windshield of your vehicle. Check applicable law for any
restrictions or limitations before installing the FM Extender Antenna on your windshield.
Do not install the FM Extender Antenna where it may hinder the function of safety devices
such as an airbag. Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning properly in the event
of an accident.
Warnings
Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their wind-
shields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting options should be
used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be
incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a);
Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)
Operating Temperature
The Stratus 4 is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving
the radio in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Extreme
temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations can degrade the performance of the LCD
display screen, and possibly damage it.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
If the radio or accessories become dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with a soft cloth.
Do not use hard cloths, strong cleaning fluids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents
to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.
Cigarette Lighter Adapter
The Vehicle Dock cannot be powered directly from a vehicle’s 12VDC power system. It must be
powered from the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or similar power port using the included Cigarette
Lighter Adapter or an equivalent DC power adapter (see your local electronics dealer).
Connecting the Vehicle Dock directly to the vehicle’s 12VDC power system may result in
damage to the Vehicle Dock or SIRIUS radio, or both.

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Copyrights & Trademarks
© 2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite
Radio Inc. “NFL” and the NFL Shield logo, and the NFL Sunday Drive name and logo are
registered trademarks of the National Football League. “NHL” and the NHL Shield are registered
trademarks of the National Hockey League. “NBA” and the NBA silhouette logo are registered
trademarks of NBA Properties Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names,
album art, and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribution of
eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to SIRIUS Satellite Radio custom-
ers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at http://www.sirius.
com/ecoslicense.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the eCos
license. This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to SIRIUS as part
of the eCos operating system.
Hardware, subscription and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit
http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI and AK.
Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some equipment.

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Package Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Stratus 4 radio:
Stratus 4 RadioStratus 4 Radio Vehicle DockVehicle Dock
Adhesive Dash MountAdhesive Dash Mount Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter

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Unpack your SIRIUS Stratus 4 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is
present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your the radio fails to operate, notify your dealer
immediately. We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case
you need to ship your radio in the future.
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Alcohol
Swab
Alcohol
Swab
ScrewsScrewsMagnetic
Antenna
Magnetic
Antenna
User GuideUser Guide
Suction Cups (2)Suction Cups (2)FM Extender AntennaFM Extender Antenna Self Adhesive
Cable Guides (3)
Self Adhesive
Cable Guides (3)

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Installation
SIRIUS suggests that you have your Stratus 4 professionally-installed in your vehicle. Professional
installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice
for selecting a suitable mounting location for the Vehicle Dock, installation of the antenna,
and proper routing of all the necessary wires and cables. If the locations of your SIRIUS
radio and your vehicle’s FM antenna make the performance the SIRIUS radio’s built-in
FM transmitter within your vehicle poor, a professional installer will have the necessary
accessories to install an optional FM Direct Adapter or audio cable to connect the audio output
of the Vehicle Dock directly to your vehicle’s audio system. Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they
provide professional installation services, or can recommend a professional installation service.
Location
When installing the Vehicle Dock in your vehicle, choose a location in your vehicle where it will
not block your vision, interfere with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the air bag. 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.

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Figure 1 shows two examples of the Stratus 4 mounted in a vehicle: Ais the dash mount
method, and Bis the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
A. B.
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B.
Figure 1

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Mounting the Vehicle Dock
Dash Mount Method (A)
Attach the dash mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws (see Figure 2).
Select the mounting position carefully before adhering the mount to your vehicle. Once the
mount has been adhered to a surface, it will not be possible to remove it and adhere it again.
Once you’ve selected a mounting location, clean the mounting surface area in the vehicle with
the provided alcohol swab. Peel the protective material off the adhesive on the foot and press
the foot firmly against the vehicle surface.
Allow the adhesive to adhere for a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the mount. The best
adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Figure 2

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Vent Mount Method (B)
To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount, install the vent mount as follows:
If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the supplied longer
vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to Figure 3 and install the longer vent hooks into the
vent mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent hooks as shown.
Attach the vent mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws (see Figure 4).
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Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Figure 4
Slide Short
Vent Hooks Out
Remove
End Cap
Slide Extended
Vent Hooks In
Replace
End Cap
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Refer to Figure 5 and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in your
vehicle. Position the two tension springs Aagainst a vent louver B. Then push the
vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks Cdrop down and hook the rear
of the vent louver (see Figure 6). Once you are sure that the hooks have grasped a
vent louver, the tension springs Awill keep the vent mount hooked to the louver.
3.
FM OUT ANT
C
B
A
D
PUSH
FM OUT ANT HOOKED
Figure 5
Figure 6

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The angle of the docking station may be changed by changing the position of foot Don
the vent mount to a different adjustment hole (see Figure 7).
4.
FM OUT ANT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
D
Figure 7

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Installing the Magnetic Antenna
Caution
Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail, we recommend
that you install the antenna at or above room temperature (68° F). The adhesive on the Rubber
Cover/Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at temperatures lower than this. Warmer
temperatures will also make it easier to route of the antenna cable through the rubber molding
around the windows and in other areas in the vehicle. Maximum adhesion usually occurs within
72 hours at room temperature, so you should avoid car washes as well as other contact with
the antenna and Rubber Cover/Tail during this 72 hour period.
Warning
Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cable during the
installation procedure. Damage to the antenna cable can degrade the SIRIUS signal or make
it unavailable, and can also cause water to intrude via the cable into the antenna causing the
antenna to fail.
Do not lengthen or shorten the antenna cable by cutting it. Doing so will cause the antenna to
not function properly.
Installation
Installing the magnetic antenna consists of two steps:
Mounting the magnetic antenna and Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail on the vehicle
Routing the antenna cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock
ANTENNA MOUNTING
The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold
it in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also makes the antenna easy to
remove for transferring it to other vehicles.
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Figure 8 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles.
These mounting positions should be observed when installing the antenna:
Sedan/Coupe/SUV/Mini-Van: Install the antenna at the rear center of the roof, near the
rear window.
Pickup Truck: Install the antenna at the front center of the roof, near the windshield.
Convertible: Install the antenna at the front center of the trunk lid, near the rear window.
The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around it.
It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the antenna from receiving
the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a roof rack, a sunroof, a
roof-mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc. If your vehicle has a potential obstruction,
be sure that the SIRIUS antenna is mounted at least 3 inches away from it (but no closer than
3 inches from the roof edge, or trunk lid in the case of a convertible).
Note: Read the DO and DO NOT installation tips beginning on page 29 for additional antenna
installation information.
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Sedan/Coupe Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van
Convertible
Figure 8