Sirius Satellite Radio SST8V1 User manual

Dock & Play Radio + Vehicle Kit
User Guide

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.

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................5
Features ............................6
Safety and Care Information ...........7
What’s in the Box? ...................9
Starmate 8 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
Antenna Cable ....................27
Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed
at the Rear of the Roof:............ 32
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and PowerConnect Power
Adapter ......................... 38
Step 6: Connect the Audio........... 39
Subscribe.................... 49
Using Your Starmate 8 ........ 53
The Main Display ................... 54
Navigation Basics .................. 55
Listening to Satellite Radio .......... 57
FM Presets ........................ 62
Special Features .............. 63
Pause & Replay .................... 64
Color Themes...................... 66
Trim Rings .........................67
Parental Controls ...................70
Where Else Can You Use Your
Starmate 8?................ 75
Configuring Your Starmate 8 ....77
Sirius ID ...........................78
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area .............................79
Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off . 82
Set and Select an FM Channel........84
Jump Settings ..................... 87
Set Brightness .....................88
Set Audio Level .................... 89
Signal Indicator .................... 90
Auto Shut Off.......................91
Factory Settings ................... 92
Demo Mode ....................... 93
Troubleshooting .............. 95
Product Specifications .........101
Patent Information .................103
Environmental Information ..........103
SiriusXM 90-Day Limited
Warranty...................107

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Introduction

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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.
• Pause, rewind and replay live satellite radio.
• View artist name, song title, and channel information on the large color
display.
• Listen at home, the office, outdoors or in multiple vehicles with optional
accessory kits — all with just one subscription.
• Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-it-yourself
installation.*
• Browse other channels while listening to the current one.
• Store up to 10 of your favorite channels.
• Lock and unlock channels with mature content using easy-to-use Parental
Control.
• One-Touch Jump™ to traffic and weather for the city of your choice, or back
to your previous channel.
• Includes PowerConnect™ Vehicle Kit.
• Works on the Sirius network.
Please read through this User Guide before using your Starmate 8!
*Requires an FM radio or Aux In capability. Use the included Aux In Cable if your vehicle has
Aux In capability for best performance.
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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. It is your responsibility to ensure that all
products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a
manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction.
SiriusXM product warranties do not cover the installation, removal or
reinstallation of any product.
• 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.

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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 steering 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, service activation, 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.
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What’s in the Box?
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menu
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Starmate 8 Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Magnetic Mount
Antenna & Tail
Antenna & Dash Mount
Alcohol Preparation Pads
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Aux In Cable
Trim Rings Trim Ring Removal Tool
Vent Mount
and Extended
Vent Clamps
Screws
Dash Mount

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Starmate 8 Functions
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direct
jump
FM
menu
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Power Button
Press to turn Radio on
and off.
Left and Right Buttons
Press to search for
channels by category.
Up and Down Buttons
Press to preview and tune
to channels through the
channel lineup; also press
to scroll through lists and
highlight menu items.
Menu Button
Press to access advanced
features and configuration
options; in configuration
options, press and hold
to return to main display
screen.
Select Button
Press to confirm
selection of highlighted
items in a menu or list.
FM Button
Press to access and cycle
through FM presets.
Jump Button
Press to directly access
traffic and weather for
the city of your choice;
or press it to go back
to the previous channel
to which you were
listening.
Direct Button
Press first before
entering the channel
number, to directly
tune to a channel.
Number Buttons
Press to tune to
a stored favorite
channel, press and
hold to store a
favorite channel;
also enter a channel
number.
Trim Ring
Changeable
decorative
Trim Ring.
Pause and Replay
Buttons
Pause, rewind, and
replay up to 30
minutes of live radio.
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