Sirius Satellite Radio SIRIUS STILETTO 2 User manual

Live Portable Satellite Radio
User Guide

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Stiletto 2!
The Stiletto 2™ is SIRIUS’s next generation live personal satellite radio. It includes everything
you need to listen live to SIRIUS®radio almost anywhere you want to go. Powerful features
allow you to record up to 100 hours of your favorite songs and shows, and even download
your personal MP3 & WMA files for continuous entertainment.
With your Stiletto 2 you can:
Listen live to more than 125 SIRIUS satellite channels of 100% commercial free music,
sports, and talk programming.
Listen live to SIRIUS Internet Radio over an available Wi-Fi network.
Store up to 100 hours of your favorite songs, SIRIUS shows, and personal MP3 & WMA
music files. Add a microSD™card and store even more of your personal MP3 & WMA
music files.
Schedule recordings up to 6 hours long so you never miss your favorite shows.
Add any music you hear to your “wish list” and then go online to purchase and download
from almost any Windows Media®based music service.
The Stiletto 2 includes My Sirius Studio™ and Yahoo! Music Jukebox™ software to help you
create and manage your personal playlists, and supports the download of both purchased and
subscription based music content.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BATTERY LIFE, INSTALLATION, AND CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
INSTALLING A REMOVABLE MEDIA CARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Stiletto 2 Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Media Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turning the Stiletto 2 On/Off, Sleep, and Lock Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Navigating Menus and Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Receiving the SIRIUS Satellite Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Device Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting the Stiletto 2 to a PC Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Internet Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Radio Replays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
MY SIRIUS STUDIO SOFTWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Copyrighted Broadcast Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Copyrights & Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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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.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 communications. 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 turn-
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and 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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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
SIRIUS disclaims all liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage as a result of
the use or misuse of this product.
Volume and Hearing Safety Precautions
When listening to your Stiletto, be aware of your surroundings. The use of earbuds or
headphones while riding a bike or operating a vehicle or motorcycle may be prohibited by
law, and is not recommended.
If you experience ringing in the ears while listening, stop using the Stiletto and consult a
medical professional.
When using your Stiletto, start the volume low and gradually turn it up to a medium level
which you can hear. If the ambient sounds around you are noisy or loud, do not turn the
volume up to high level. Find a quieter location instead.
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
coulid void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device and its antenna(s) must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of
other channels is not possible.
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI
/IEEE C 95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and
procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

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Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the Stiletto 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.
General 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 expose the Stiletto to moisture or use it near or in water. Do not handle it with wet
hands, or let water or any other liquid spill on or in it.
Do not operate the Stiletto 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.
Be sure the unit is installed as described in the installation instructions in this guide. When
installing the unit using a Vehicle Kit, Home Kit or Executive Sound System, follow the
installation instructions included with those accessories.
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, remove the battery from
the unit, wait 10 seconds, replace the battery and then turn it on again.
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Permanent hearing loss can occur if you set the volume too high. Your ears adapt to the
loud volume and can be permanently damaged.
The use of earbuds or headphones for an extended period of time can cause serious
damage to your ears. Wearing them for prolonged periods of time or while sleeping is not
recommended.
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manage information on your Stiletto 2 to ensure that the operating system software essential
to the operation of the Stiletto 2 is not removed or damaged.
The software also provides for upgrading features and functionality as they become available
from SIRIUS. Be sure to periodically connect the Stiletto 2 to your PC computer to load the
latest updates. Refer to the user guide included on the software CD-ROM for further informa-
tion on installing and using the software.
The My Sirius Studio software should be installed before connecting the Stiletto 2 to your PC
computer.
Operating Temperature
The Stiletto 2 is designed to operate between -5° to +40° C (23° to 104° F). Avoid leaving
the unit 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.
Cleaning and Maintenance
If the Stiletto 2 becomes dirty, turn the power off and wipe it clean with a soft clean cloth. Do
not use hard cloths, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents to clean. These may cause
damage to the unit.
My Sirius Studio Software
The My Sirius Studio software CD-ROM included with the Stiletto 2 will allow you to connect
your Stiletto 2 to your PC computer running the Windows®XP operating system with Service
Pack 2, or the Vista operating system. It is important that this software be used to transfer and

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Package Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the Stiletto 2:
FPO
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