Sirius Satellite Radio Stratus 5 User manual

Stratus 5
Stratus 5
Satellite Radio
User Guide
User Guide

Your new SIRIUS Stratus 5 Dock & Play Radio comes with everything you need to enjoy
SIRIUS®in your car. With available SIRIUS Universal Docking accessories you can use
your Stratus 5 just about anywhere.
Your new Stratus 5 gives you powerful features:
>> Easy-to-read 3-line display.
>> Built-in wireless FM transmitter so you can listen to SIRIUS through your car’s FM
stereo. An FM Presets button makes transmitter frequency changes quick and easy.
>> Jump button that lets you jump to and from your local traffic and weather report
channel with the touch of just one button
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your SIRIUS Stratus 5’s features and
capabilities. For the latest information about your Stratus 5 and other SIRIUS products
and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com.
Here’s your new
SIRIUS®Stratus 5
Dock & Play Radio

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mounting the Vehicle Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the Magnetic Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Docking Your SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cable Separation and Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting Your Stratus 5 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
SIRIUS Stratus 5 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Vehicle Dock Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Changing Channels and Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Selecting Channels Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Channel Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
FM Presets/MENU Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Jump Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
FM Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

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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.
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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 gener-
ates, 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 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.
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 in-
structions and warnings may result in a serious accident.
Do not operate your Stratus 5 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.
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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
accompany each accessory kit. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues
arising from installations which were not installed according to the instructions.
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.
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Warnings
Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on
their windshields 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 5 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 per-
formance 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 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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© 2008 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.
Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribu-
tion 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.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI
and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some
equipment.
Copyrights & Trademarks

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The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Stratus 5 radio:
Adhesive Dash Mount Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
Vehicle Dock
Stratus 5 Radio
Package Contents

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FM Extender Antenna Suction Cups (2) Self Adhesive
Cable Guides (3)
Magnetic
Antenna
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Screws Alcohol
Swab
User Guide

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Unpack your SIRIUS Stratus 5 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.

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SIRIUS suggests that you have your Stratus 5 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.
Figure 1 shows two examples of the Stratus 5 mounted in a vehicle: Ais the dash mount
method, and Bis the vent mount method using the vent mount clip.
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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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2.
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
Figure 3

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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 A will 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
D on 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
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