Sirius Satellite Radio Starmate 6 User manual

Starmate 6
SIRIUS Radio
User Guide

Your new SIRIUS Starmate 6 Radio comes with everything you need to enjoy SIRIUS®in
your car. And with available SIRIUS accessories you can use your Starmate 6 just about
anywhere.
Your new Starmate 6 gives you powerful features:
>> Memo function — Store up to 30 favourite songs and artists plus a favourite sports
team or NASCAR® car and get an alert whenever they’re playing on any channel.
>> Easy-to-read wide-angle 5-line display.
>> PowerConnect so you can listen to SIRIUS through your car’s FM stereo. An FM Pre-
sets button makes transmitter frequency changes quick and easy.
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your SIRIUS Starmate 6’s features and
capabilities. For the latest information about your Starmate 6 and other SIRIUS products
and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.ca.
Here’s your new
SIRIUS®Starmate 6 Radio

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 4
Warning & Safety Information 6
Canadian Compliance 6
General Precautions 7
Warnings 9
Copyrights & Trademarks 10
Package Contents 11
Vehicle Installation 14
Installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 14
Installing the Magnetic Antenna 21
Connecting the PowerConnect Power Adapter 37
Connecting the Audio 38
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service 47
Controls 48
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Reference Guide 50
Display Screen Information 51
Operation 51
Changing Channels and Categories 52
Display (Disp) Button 54
Selecting Channels Directly 55
Channel Presets (BanD Button) 56

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Memory (MeMo) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions 58
Jump Button 66
FM Presets Button 67
Sirius ID 69
Menu Options 69
FM Transmitter 70
Settings 71
Parental Control 77
Time Based Features 79
Signal Indicator 85
Factory Default 86
Troubleshooting 88
Specications 89
SIRIUS ID 90

Warning and Safety Information
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Warning
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
IC STATEMENT
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device. For product available in the Canada mar-
ket, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This
device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated
power (e.i.r.p) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. IC Radia-
tion Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Warning & Safety Information

Warning and Safety Information 7
General Precautions
Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the radio is damaged, do not to touch the liquid crystal uid. If any
of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:
1. If the liquid crystal uid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a
cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water.
2. If the liquid crystal uid gets into your eye, ush the eye with clean water for at
least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
3. If the liquid crystal uid is ingested, ush 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 in-
structions and warnings may result in a serious accident.
• Do not operate your Starmate 6 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 trafc safety laws at all times.
• Do not install the radio where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of
your vehicle’s indicator displays.
• Do not install the radio 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 radio and accessories are installed as described in these installation
instructions and the instructions which accompany each accessory kit. SIRIUS
Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues arising from installations which were not
installed according to the instructions.
• Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your
state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield.

Warning and Safety Information
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• To avoid short circuits, do not open the radio or accessories, and never put or leave
any metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the radio.
• If the radio or accessories emit smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immedi-
ately, and disconnect the radio from any power source.
• Do not drop the radio or subject it to strong shocks.
• If your Starmate 6 doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn it 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 Transmitter 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 Transmitter 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.

Warning and Safety Information 9
Warnings
Operating Temperature
The radio 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 uctuations can degrade the performance
of the LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.
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 uids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other
volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.
PowerConnect Power 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 PowerConnect Power Adapter or an equivalent DC power adapter (see your
local electronics dealer). Connecting the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock directly to the
vehicle’s 12VDC power system may result in damage to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
or SIRIUS radio, or both.

Copyrights & Trademarks
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© 2010 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names, album art,
and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
™“Starmate” is a trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
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
customers. 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.ca. Prices and programming are subject to change. Radio is not for sale or
use outside of Canada. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required
with some equipment.
Copyrights & Trademarks

Package Contents 11
The following items are included with your SIRIUS Starmate 6 radio:
Starmate 6 Radio
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Package Contents

Package Contents
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Magnetic Antenna Antenna
Cover/Tail
Mounting Screws Alcohol Swab
PowerConnect Power
Adapter
Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Suction Cup Mount

Package Contents 13
Unpack your Starmate 6 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is pres-
ent. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Starmate 6 fails to operate, notify your
dealer immediately. We recommended that you retain the original carton and packing
materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.

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Installing the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
When installing the PowerConnect 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.
The mounting accessories necessary to install the dock in a vehicle are provided.
Figure 1 shows two examples of the SIRIUS radio mounted in a vehicle: Ais the suction
cup mount method, and Bis the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
Vehicle Installation

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Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be
attached to the dock and installed as described in the following sections.
A.
B.
A.
B.
Figure 1

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Suction Cup Mount Method (A)
The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth surface. Before attaching the
suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local laws for
regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield.
To mount the dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follows:
1. Attach the dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws (see
Figure
2
).
2. Clean the area where you are attaching the suction cup with the supplied alcohol
wipe.
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Figure 2

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3. Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3 ) and position the suction cup mount
on the windshield or other location you which have chosen. Press the cam lever all
the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the suction cup.
(To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.)
Press Lever
Down To
Lock Mount
Figure 3

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Vent Mount Method (B)
To mount the dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as
follows:
1. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer
vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to
Figure 4 and install the longer vent
hooks into the vent mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent hooks
as shown.
2. Attach the vent mount to the dock using the provided screws (see
Figure 5 ).
Figure 4
Slide Short
Vent Hooks Out
Remove
End Cap
Slide Extended
Vent Hooks In
Replace
End Cap
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Figure 5

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3. Refer to Figure 6 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 7 ). Once you are sure that the hooks have
grasped a vent louver, the tension springs Awill keep the vent mount hooked to
the louver.
FM OUT ANT HOOKED
FM OUT ANT
C
B
A
D
PUSH
Figure 6
Figure 7

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4. You can change the angle of the dock by changing the position of foot
Don the vent mount to a different adjustment hole (see
Figure 8 ).
FM OUT ANT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
D
Figure 8