Sirius Satellite Radio Starmate 3 User manual

Satellite Radio Plug & Play Receiver
User Guide

Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Starmate 3
Plug-n-Play Receiver
Your new SIRIUS Starmate 3 Plug-n-Play Receiver lets you enjoy SIRIUS®Satellite Radio’s
digital entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SUPH1C SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play
Home Kit, SUPV1C SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, or the SUBX1C SIRIUS Plug
and Play Universal Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual to familiarize yourself
with all of SIRIUS Starmate 3 features and capabilities. For the latest information about this
and other SIRIUS Starmate products and accessories, visit http://www.siriuscanada.ca.

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PACKAGE CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Direct Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SIRIUS Starmate 3 Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Remote Control Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing Channels and Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Display Button (DISP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting Channels Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Channel Presets (BAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Jump Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Game Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
FM Preset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sirius ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
FM Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Game Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Jump Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Memory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Confirmation Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Parental Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Time Based Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
SIRIUS ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Warning and Safety Information
IC Caution
“Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.”
“To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that
required for successful communication”.
“This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of [2] dBi.
Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The
required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.”
“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.”
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
General Precautions
Liquid Crystal Precautions
If the LCD screen on the receiver 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.
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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 instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.
Do not operate the receiver 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.
Do not install the receiver where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of
your vehicle’s indicator displays.
Do not install the receiver 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 ac-
cident.
Be sure the receiver and accessories are installed as described in the installation instruc-
tions 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 receiver or accessories, and never put or leave any
metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the receiver.
If the receiver or accessories emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immedi-
ately, and disconnect the receiver from any power source.
Do not drop the receiver or subject it to strong shocks.
If the receiver doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn the receiver off, wait 10 seconds,
replace the battery and then turn it on again.
The installation and use suggestions contained in this manual are subject to any restric-
tions 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.
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Operating Temperature
The receiver is designed to operate between -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F). Avoid leaving
the receiver in a vehicle or elsewhere where the temperature may fall outside this range. Ex-
treme temperatures or extreme temperature fluctuations can degrade the performance of the
LCD display screen, and possibly damage it.
Cleaning and Maintenance
If the receiver 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 receiver.

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Copyrights & Trademarks
© 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc. “NFL” and the NFL Shield logo, and the NFL Sunday Drive name and logo
are registered trademarks of the National Football League. “NHL” and the NHL Shield are
registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. “NBA” and the NBA silhouette logo are
registered trademarks of NBA Properties 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 receiver are licensed under the eCos License. Distribution of
eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to Sirius Satellite Radio custom-
ers. 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 receiver software not covered under the eCos
license. This includes all portions of receiver 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://www.siriuscanada.ca. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available
in HI and AK. Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some
equipment.

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Package Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Starmate 3 receiver:
MUTE
CATEGORY
MENU
BAND MEMO
+
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
DISP
1
MENU
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
147147 RoadDog TruckingRoadDog Trucking
Charlie DanielsCharlie Daniels
Road DogsRoad Dogs
Entrtain 12:00P Entrtain 12:00P A2A2
DISP MEMO
BAND
Starmate 3 ReceiverStarmate 3 Receiver Remote
Control
Remote
Control
Vehicle Docking StationVehicle Docking Station Docking Station AdapterDocking Station Adapter

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Unpack your SIRIUS Starmate 3 receiver carefully and make sure that everything shown is
present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Starmate 3 receiver fails to oper-
ate, notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the original carton and
packing materials in case you need to ship your receiver in the future.
Suction Cup MountSuction Cup Mount Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
Magnetic AntennaMagnetic Antenna Antenna
Cover/Tail
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Mounting ScrewsMounting Screws Alcohol SwabAlcohol Swab

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Getting Started
SIRIUS suggests professional installation of this product in your vehicle. Professional instal-
lation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for
selecting a suitable mounting location, installation of the antenna, and routing all the neces-
sary wires and cables. An installer will have the necessary audio connection accessories to
provide optimal audio output of the SIRIUS receiver directly to your vehicle’s audio system.
Ask your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a
professional installation service.
Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Receiver
There are two primary ways to connect your SIRIUS satellite radio. The following procedures
will help you obtain the best performance.
Wireless ConneCtion
Your SIRIUS radio contains an FM transmitter. The FM transmitter sends the audio from your
SIRIUS radio to your vehicle radio. (Figure 1)
90.1
To tune your transmitter:
Turn off your SIRIUS radio and tune through the FM channels on your vehicle radio to
locate an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area. If you use an FM channel
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that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your
SIRIUS radio. Once you have located an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your
area, save it as a preset on your vehicle radio. This will become your SIRIUS preset.
Turn on your SIRIUS radio. Press and hold the FM Preset button, which is identified by
the radio icon, to access the five FM preset lists. Select FM1 and tune to the chan-
nel that matches the SIRIUS preset on your vehicle radio. Refer to the Menu Options/
FM Transmitter section of this manual for more detailed instructions on how to do this.
Note: The FM transmitter in your SIRIUS radio is automatically set to FM channel 88.1. This
may not be the best channel in your area.
Tip: If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels, you may need
to find channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Several SIRIUS receiver models can
store multiple FM transmit channels, so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for
each city. You will also want to set the FM channels that are not broadcasting in each city as
presets on your vehicle radio.
DireCt ConneCtions
Direct connection provides better audio performance than a wireless connection and removes
the possibility of interference from local FM broadcasters.
Direct Wired Audio Connection
If your vehicle radio offers an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connection, it is the best audio connec-
tion available. If the “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connector is located on the front of your vehicle
radio, this is also the easiest connection. (Figure 2)
Purchase an audio cable that matches the connection type of your vehicle radio and
your SIRIUS radio at your local electronics retailer. Your SIRIUS radio requires a 1/8”
stereo male connector. Your local electronics retailer can help you determine the proper
connection for your car radio.
Plug one end of the cable into the “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT” jack on your SIRIUS
radio. Plug the other end into your “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack on your vehicle radio.
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FM OFF
NOTE: Refer to your vehicle radio manufacturer’s guidelines for correct installation.
NOTE: If the “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connection is on the back of your vehicle radio, you may
want to consider professional installation. (Figure 3)
FM OFF
Cassette Adapter
If your vehicle radio has a cassette player:
Purchase a Cassette Adapter at your local electronics retailer.
Connect the adapter between the “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT” on your SIRIUS radio
and the vehicle radio’s cassette slot. (Figure 4)
FM OFF
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NOTE: Refer to the cassette adapter manufacturer’s guidelines for correct use.
SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter
If your vehicle radio does not have an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack, the SIRIUS FM Direct
Adaptor provides a wired connection between your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle radio, elimi-
nating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless
FM connection. (Figure 5)
90.1
FM
DIRECT
ADAPTER
Professional installation may be required. See your local SIRIUS retailer.
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Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service
Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite
Radio service. To subscribe, do the following:
Be sure that the SIRIUS Starmate 3 is correctly installed, is in the vehicle or home dock,
and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal.
Turn on the SIRIUS Starmate 3. After the startup sequence, it will update the SIRIUS
channel line-up. Wait until the channel updates have completed before pressing any
buttons. (Figure 6)
X% Completed
Updating Channels
Once the channels have been updated, the display will change to
To Activate Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS and will tune to channel 184. (Figure 7) You will not
be able to listen to other channels until you activate your SIRIUS subscription.
184
News 12:00P A
To Activate CallTo Activate Call
1-888-539-SIRIUS1-888-539-SIRIUS
Preview
Use the channel up and down buttons to tune the receiver to channel 000 to display
the receiver’s unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID Number (SID). (Figure 8) You can also tune
directly to channel 000 by pressing the Select button, then the 0(zero) button, and then
the Select button again. You may do this from either the receiver or the remote control.
The SID number is also available on the SIRIUS Starmate 3 packaging, and may also be
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accessed by pressing the MENU button and selecting Sirius ID. Write the SID number
down in the space provided near the end of this guide.
000
SIDSID
012345678912012345678912
12:00P
SIRIUS ID
A
Have your credit card handy and contact SIRIUS on the Internet at:
https://siriuscanada.ca/activate/
and follow the prompts to activate your subscription. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free
at: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).
When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service, and the SIRIUS Star-
mate 3 has been updated with your subscription information, an alert will be displayed.
(Figure 9) To continue, press any key on the receiver
001
Category 12:00P A
Artist NameArtist Name
Song TitleSong Title
Any Key to Continue
Subscription Updated
Channel Name
You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and can
tune to other channels!
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Controls
SIRIUS Starmate 3 Reference Guide
Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the buttons and controls of the
SIRIUS Starmate 3.
1
MENU
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
147 RoadDog Trucking147 RoadDog Trucking
Charlie DanielsCharlie Daniels
Road DogsRoad Dogs
Entrtain 12:00PEntrtain 12:00P A2A2
DISP MEMO
BAND
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32 4 1
7
5
6
8
10
9
MENU Button: Used to access menu options to make setup and feature changes.
DISP (Display) Button: Toggles display between the default display screen and large
screen display mode. Pressing and holding switches the display to the channel list
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mode.
MEMO (Memory) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names, song
titles, and sports teams. Pressing and holding enters the S-Seek mode.
Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen. When at the default
display screen, a press and release will display a prompt to enter a channel number.
Pressing and holding will return to the last channel played.
POWER Button: Turns the receiver On or Off.
Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigates through channels and display screens, and high-
lights items on the display.
Category Previous/Next Buttons: Navigates through the category list screen which
displays SIRIUS channel categories.
Preset Number Buttons (0-9): Sets and selects preset channels. Also used to directly
tune channels by entering the channel number.
BAND Button: Pressing and releasing switches between the five preset banks (A, B, C),
which hold ten presets each. Pressing and holding enables “Preset Tune Mode”, which
allows for viewing and listening of stored presets with the channel up/down buttons.
Jump Button: Used to quickly switch between the current channel and a favorite chan-
nel.
FM Preset Button: Selects between preset FM frequencies used for the built-in wireless
transmitter.
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Remote Control Reference Guide
Figure 2 and the section following identify the buttons of the remote control.
1
12
11
10
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
13
MUTE
CATEGORY
MENU
BAND MEMO
+
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
0
9
DISP
Power Button: Turns the receiver On or Off.
MUTE Button: Mutes the audio.
Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigates through channels and display screens, and high-
lights items on the display.
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