Sirius Satellite Radio Stratus 9 User manual

Stratus 6
Satellite Radio
User Guide

Your new SIRIUS Stratus 6 Radio comes with everything you need to enjoy SIRIUS®
in your car. With available SIRIUS accessories you can use your Stratus 6 just about
anywhere.
Your new Stratus 6 gives you powerful features:
>> Easy-to-read 3-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.
>> Jump button that lets you jump to and from your favourite channel with the touch of
just one button
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your SIRIUS Stratus 6’s features and
capabilities. For the latest information about your Stratus 6 and other SIRIUS products
and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.ca.
Here’s your new
SIRIUS®Stratus 6 Radio

[Table of Contents ]
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Table of Contents 4
Warning & Safety Information 6
Canadian Compliance 6
General Precautions 7
Warnings 8
Copyrights & Trademarks 9
Package Contents 10
Vehicle Installation 12
Location 12
Mounting the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 14
Installing the Magnetic Antenna 18
Antenna Mounting 19
Cable Routing 21
Tips 30
Connecting the PowerConnect Power Adapter 35
Connecting Your SIRIUS Radio to Your Vehicle’s Audio System 36
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service 45
Controls 46
SIRIUS Stratus 6 Front Panel 46
Vehicle Dock Reference Guide 48
Display Screen Information 49
Table of Contents

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Operation 49
Changing Channels and Categories 50
Selecting Channels Directly (Direct Tuning) 50
Channel Presets 51
FM Presets/Menu Button 52
Jump Button 53
Menu Options 54
SIRIUS ID 55
FM Transmitter 56
Settings 58
Brightness and Contrast 59
Signal 65
Factory Default 65
Troubleshooting 67
Specications 68
SIRIUS ID 69

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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

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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 Stratus 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 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

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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.
Warnings
Operating Temperature
The Stratus 6 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 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 uids, paint thinner, alcohol, or other
volatile solvents to clean. These may cause damage to the radio.
PowerConnect Power Adapter
The PowerConnect 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. 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.

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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.
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.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

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The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Stratus 6 radio:
Adhesive Dash Mount Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Stratus 6 Radio
Package Contents

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Unpack your SIRIUS Stratus 6 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.
Magnetic
Antenna
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Screws Alcohol
Swab
User Guide

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Location
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.
Figure 1 shows two examples of the Stratus 6 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.
A.
B.
Figure 1

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Mounting the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Dash Mount Method (A)
Attach the dash mount to the 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 rmly 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 dock using the vent mount, install the vent mount as follows:
1. 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.
2. Attach the vent mount to the dock using the provided screws (see
Figure 4 ).
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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3. 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.
FM OUT ANT
C
B
A
D
PUSH
FM OUT ANT HOOKED
Figure 5
Figure 6

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4. The angle of the dock may be changed by changing the position of foot D on the
vent mount to a different adjustment hole (see
Figure 7 ).
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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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.
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.
Sedan/Coupe Pickup Truck SUV/Mini-Van
Convertible
Figure8

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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 d o aNd d o N ot iNstallatioN tips begiNNiNg oN page 30 foR
additioNal aNteNNa iNstallatioN iNfoRmatioN.
Follow this procedure to mount the antenna:
1. Select an appropriate mounting position for your type of vehicle that has an
unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around the antenna.
2. Attach the Rubber Cover/Tail to the antenna, as shown in
Figure 9 , and press
the antenna cable into the rubber cover/tail. The Rubber Cover/Tail will help to
position the antenna the correct distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.
3. Clean the surface area of the vehicle where you will be installing the antenna with
the alcohol prep pad.
Rubber Antenna
Cover/Tail
Protective
Strips Strain
Relief
Cable
Magnetic Antenna
(Upside-Down)
Figure 9