Sirius Satellite Radio Starmate ST1 User manual

ST1 Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide

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CONGRATULATIONS! Your new Sirius Starmate™ ST1 portable Plug-n-Play Receiver kit lets you enjoy
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment on the road or at home. (Home use requires the Home
Docking Kit sold separately.) Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of Sirius Starmate’s features
and capabilities. For the latest information about this and other SIRIUS products, visit www.sirius.com
Box Contents................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions.......................................................... 4
Receiver Controls and Features .................................... 6
Remote Control ............................................................... 8
Activating your SIRIUS Subscription ............................. 9
Vehicle Installation ........................................................ 10
Basic Operation ............................................................ 14
Changing Channels ................................................. 14
Display Button.......................................................... 14
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song) .. 15
Direct Tuning ............................................................ 16
Setting Channel Presets.......................................... 16
Recalling Channel Presets ...................................... 16
Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode)... 17
Preset Tune List Mode............................................. 17
Memory (MEMO) and SongSeek (S-Seek) Functions18
Table of Contents
Menu Display Options ............................................... 22
Sirius ID................................................................... 22
FM Transmitter........................................................ 22
Display Settings ...................................................... 23
Auto Select.............................................................. 24
Signal Indicator ....................................................... 25
Confirm Tone Options ............................................. 25
Channel Block ....................................................... 26
Time-Based Features ............................................. 27
Factory Default........................................................ 29
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 30
Specifications ............................................................... 31
Optional Accessories ................................................... 32
Warranty ....................................................................... 34

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Box Contents
Unpack your Sirius Starmate carefully and make sure that everything shown here is present:
If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Sirius Starmate Receiver fails to operate, 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.
Sirius Starmate Receiver Remote Control
Clip Mount
Antenna Vehicle Power Adapter Suction Cup Mount

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Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent fire and
avoid personal injury:
• To avoid short circuits, 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 contact Technical
Support at 800-869-5187.
• Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong
shocks.
• If the LCD display becomes damaged or broken,
do not touch the liquid crystal fluid. The fluid can
be dangerous to your health. If the liquid crystal
fluid contacts your body or clothing, immediately
wash it off with soap and water.
Caution
Take the following precautions to keep the unit in
proper working order:
• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power
supply with a negative ground connection.
• Do not open the unit.
• Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to
high levels of humidity, moisture, or dust.
Safety Precautions
Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent traffic
accidents and avoid personal injury:
• Installation must be performed according to this
user guide. Sirius Satellite Radio is not
responsible for issues arising from installations
not performed according to the procedures in this
manual.
• Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your
view through the windshield or 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.
• The installation and use suggestions contained in
this user guide 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.
• Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.

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• When replacing a fuse, use only a new one with
the proper rating. Using a fuse with the wrong
rating may cause the unit to malfunction.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse,
first disconnect the wiring harness.
Note
If the unit doesn’t seem to be working properly:
• Turn the unit’s power off, wait 5 – 10 seconds, then
turn the power on again.
• If the unit still malfunctions, turn the unit’s power
off, remove it from the cradle, wait 5 – 10 seconds,
replace it in the cradle and turn the power back on.
If the problem persists, contact Technical Support
at 800-869-5187.
FCC Warning
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency
energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in this user
guide. The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference. This equipment may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications if it is not installed and used in
accordance with these instructions. 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 of more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and Sirius Starmate Receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the Sirius Starmate
Receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

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Receiver Controls and Features
1. POWER Button : Turns Receiver On and
Off.
2. Channel Switch (CHAN) & Select Button:
Navigates through channels & display screens
and makes selections of items highlighted on the
display. Pressing up increases or moves up in the
menus. Pressing down decreases or moves down
in the menus. Pressing in duplicates the function
of the Select button.
3. CATEGORY Buttons: Navigates through
Category List Screen which displays SIRIUS
Channel Categories.
4. Display Button: Toggles display between
category and channel name.
5. Menu Button: Used to access menu options to
make setup and feature changes.
6. Select Button: Selects an option on the screen.
7. Preset Number Buttons (0-6): Sets and selects
preset channels.
8. Memory (MEMO) Button (S-Seek Function):
Saves and recalls artist names and song titles.
You can store up to 20 artist/song title
combinations.
Cleaning the Unit
If the unit becomes dirty, turn its power off and wipe
it clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not use hard
cloths, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile
solvents to clean the unit. These may cause
damage or remove indicator characters.
Warning
Do not operate the unit 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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9. Band Button (P.Tune): Pressing and
releasing switches between the five preset
banks (A... E), which hold six presets each.
Pressing and holding enables “Preset Tune
Mode”, which allows for viewing and listening
of stored presets with the Channel Switch.
10.Remote Control Receiver: Receives
signals from the included wireless remote
control.
11.DC 12V: Input jack for cigarette lighter
adapter or 12V DC power supply.
12.FM OUT: FM Output for use with wired FM
switch box accessory (sold separately).
13.ANTENNA: Input jack for SIRIUS antenna.
14.VOL: Volume control for audio out jack.
15.AUDIO OUT: Audio line output or
headphone jack.
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Remote Control 1. POWER Button : Turns Receiver ON and OFF.
2. Channel Buttons: Navigate through channels and display screens.
3. Category Buttons: Navigate through categories and display screens.
4. Mute Button: Mutes audio.
5. DIRECT Button: Accesses channels directly by number.
6. SELECT (SEL) Button: Selects items highlighted on the display; hold-
down to jump to the previously-received Channel.
7. MENU Button: Enters and exits the Setup Mode.
8. MEMORY (MEMO) Button: Saves & recalls song & artist information;
sets Parental Lock code number.
9. DISPLAY Button: Changes text size of artist names and song titles.
10. BAND Button: Switches between preset bands A... E.
11. Number Buttons (0-9): Select channels directly and by preset.
12. Previous Button: Tunes to the last tuned channel.
13. VOL+/ VOL- Buttons: Adjust the volume up & down.
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Installing Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Install CR2025 battery. (+ side is up)
3. Replace the battery cover.

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6. Contact SIRIUS on the Internet:
https://activate.siriusradio.com/
Follow the prompts to activate your subscription.
You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-
SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).
4. Press the MENU button to enter the “Menu
Options” mode. The “SIRIUS ID” menu option will
now be highlighted.
5. Push the Select button to select “SIRIUS ID”. This
will display your unit’s unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID
Number (SID). This SID number should also be
available on the Sirius Starmate Receiver
packaging. Write the number down and have your
credit card handy. A space has been provided at
the end of this manual to write your SID.
Activating your SIRIUS Subscription
Before you can listen to the Receiver, you must
subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s service.
1. Make sure that the Sirius Starmate Receiver is
properly connected and that its antenna is
oriented to receive the SIRIUS satellite signal.
2. Press the power button to turn the Receiver ON.
After displaying the SIRIUS logo, the Receiver
will update all the SIRIUS channels. The display
will read “UPDATING CHANNELS” on the top
line and “X% Completed” (0%-20%-40%-60%-
80%-100%) on the bottom line until the update
completes.
NOTE: Don’t push any buttons or perform any
operations until updating has been
completed. Once updated and the SIRIUS
channels are received, the display will change to
“Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS to Subscribe” and will
place you in SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s Preview
Channel. Channel 184 is the SIRIUS preview
channel. You will not be able to tune to any other
channels until you activate your SIRIUS
subscription.

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Vehicle Installation: Mounting the Receiver 1. Determine where you want to mount
the ST1 Receiver with the Mobile
Docking Station:
• Do not install the ST1 Receiver
where it may obstruct your view
through the windshield or your view
of your vehicle’s indicator displays.
• Do not install the ST1 Receiver
where it will hinder your access to
the vehicle’s controls.
• Do not install the ST1 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 accident.
• Find a location that provides good
visibility of and access to the ST1
Receiver’s front panel.
• It is strongly recommended that you
mount the ST1 Receiver using the
provided Suction Cup Mount,
adhered to the windshield.
Power In
(12V DC)
FM OUT Audio/
Headphone
Out
Antenna In

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• Snap the Clip Mount on to the back of the ST1
Receiver.
• Slide the ST1 Receiver with Clip Mount on to
the Suction Cup Mount so that the Clip Mount
is securely locked in place.
2. Plug the vehicle power adapter into the ST1
Receiver. Don’t plug the adapter into the
cigarette lighter until the installation is
completed.
Connecting to your Car Stereo
1. If your vehicle stereo has an AUX input, plug a
3.5mm audio cable into the Audio Out connector
on the ST1. Plug the audio cable’s white (L ch)
and red (R ch) connectors into your car stereo.
2. Alternatively, you can use the integrated FM
transmitter to connect your Sirius Starmate
Receiver. See the Menu Options section in this
manual for more information on configuring the FM
transmitter. Tune your vehicle’s radio to the
appropriate frequency to listen to the Receiver.

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Vehicle Installation: Mounting the Antenna
1. Temporarily plug the antenna into the
“ANTENNA” connector on Sirius Starmate
until it is firmly seated.
2. Find a location on a metal surface of your
vehicle at least 12" x 12", and at least 6"
from a window.
3. The antenna’s powerful magnet will secure
it to the metal surface. Before routing the
antenna cable, confirm that the antenna is
mounted in a good location.
4. Temporarily plug the Vehicle Power Adapter into the
cigarette lighter.
5. Press and hold the POWER button to turn the ST1
Receiver on.
6. If your ST1 Receiver has been properly connected and
the antenna is receiving the SIRIUS signal you will
hear audio. If you do not hear audio and the display
shows “Acquiring Signal”, reposition the antenna until
the message goes away and you hear audio. (See
Antenna Signal, on page 21 of the ST1 Receiver
manual to use the ANTENNA SIGNAL screen to aim
the antenna.)
• Make sure the vehicle is not in a garage or
somewhere the satellite signal could be blocked.
• Best reception is achieved with the antenna mounted
on the roof or the trunk for convertibles.
• If the vehicle has a roof rack or skid ribs, it may be
necessary to mount the antenna off-center.

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Vehicle Installation: Running the Antenna Cable
1. Turn the ST1 receiver power OFF and remove it
from the mount; unplug the Car Power Adapter
from the cigarette lighter; unplug the antenna
from the Receiver.
2. Route the cable from the antenna to the vehicle’s
interior by tucking it underneath the rubber
molding around rear window, as shown.
3. Route the cable from the lowest point of the rear
window into the trunk. Take advantage of any
existing cable channels or wiring conduits.
• For SUVs, minivans & 5-door vehicles, bring the
cable into the vehicle under the rubber molding for
the tailgate, and continue under the interior trim.
4. From the trunk, route the cable around the
passenger compartment and to the back of the
cradle.
• Do not pull the wire across sharp edges that could
damage it.
• Keep the wire away from areas where it could
become tangled in driver’s and passenger’s feet.
5. Plug the antenna back into the ST1 Receiver’s
ANTENNA jack.
6. Plug the car power adapter into the cigarette lighter.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UNPLUG THE
CAR POWER ADAPTER AFTER THE VEHICLE’S
IGNITION IS TURNED OFF.

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Channel
Number
CH NAME
Artist Name
Song Title
12:00P A
001
Changing Channels
Pressing the Channel Switch up will increase or
move up to the next channel. Pressing the Channel
Switch down will decrease or move to the previous
channel.
Channel
Name
Auto Sizing/
Scrolling
Artist Name
Clock
Band/Preset
Bank Number
Default Screen
Auto Sizing/
Scrolling
Song Title
Basic Operation
After you have successfully activated your SIRIUS
subscription, the Normal Operation (Default) screen
will appear (Below): Use the Channel Switch (CHAN)
to select channels.
• The selected channel will automatically start
playing. The name and artist of the currently
playing song will scroll across the display.
Display Button
Pressing the DISPLAY button from the Default
display toggles channel name and category on the
top line of the display.
Pressing and holding the DISPLAY button for 3
seconds will enter Channel List mode, described in
the next section.

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Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist,
Song Title)
The Sirius Starmate Receiver has several ways to
search for and select music: by channel, by category,
by artist and by song title.
Searching Channels
If you want to find a different channel to listen to,
press and hold the DISPLAY button to enter Channel
List mode:
1. Use the CATEGORY buttons to scroll through
music and entertainment categories.
2. Use the Channel Switch to scroll through the
available channels in each category.
3. When the channel you want is highlighted, press
SELECT to tune to it. The channel will change and
the display will revert to the Default screen for the
new channel.
• Pressing the DISPLAY button while in the Channel
List Mode will change between Channel Name,
Artist Name and Song Title to preview what is
playing on other channels before selecting.
To exit this mode without changing to a new channel,
press and hold the DISPLAY button for 1 second.
CATEGORY
002 CH Name
001 CH Name
Press one of the
CATEGORY buttons
to activate the
category list.
Press DISPLAY to
show the Artist Name
Press DISPLAY again to
show the Song Title
CATEGORY
002 Artist Name
001 Artist Name
CATEGORY
002 Song Title
001 Song Title
Note: If you are viewing a sports category channel
list (NFL Zone, NHL Zone), pressing the DISPLAY
button will toggle between the team names and
the current score of any live play-by-play game.

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Setting Channel Presets
You can store up to 30 of your favorite channels as
presets, for quick access. Presets are stored in 5
banks, each containing 6 channel presets.
1. Press the BAND button to activate the preset bank
you want. The selected bank is shown in the top
right corner of the Default screen.
2. Select the channel you want to preset (see the Basic
Operation and Changing Channels section).
3. Hold the numbered preset button you want to store
the channel in for at least 2 seconds.
• You will hear a beep and “Preset Stored” will flash
to indicate that the channel has been memorized.
• If the preset button already has a channel stored in
it, it will be replaced by the new channel.
Recalling Channel Presets
The 6 presets in the active bank (A - E) can be
selected by pressing the “0” – “6” buttons.
1. Press the BAND button to activate the preset bank
you want. The selected bank is shown in the top
right corner of the Default screen.
2. Press the desired preset button to recall the preset.
The channel will change and the display will revert to
the Default screen for the new channel.
Direct Tuning (Remote Control Only)
Channels can be directly accessed by pressing the
DIRECT button on the remote control and then
using the 0-9 keys to enter the desired channel
number. Once the desired number has been
entered, the channel will change and the display will
revert to the Default screen for the new channel. The
receiver will change immediately if three numbers
are entered (ex. “0”, ”0”, “7”), but if just one or two
digits are entered, the unit will wait for 3 seconds
before changing the channel.
CH NAME
Artist Name
Song Title
12:00P A
001
Enter Stream #
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Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode)
It is possible to quickly search through all of your
presets using the Channel Switch.
1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the
Preset Tune Mode (P.TUNE).
2. “Preset Tuning Mode” will be displayed and the
top corners of the display will invert to indicate
Preset Tune Mode.
3. Use the Channel Switch to move up or down
through your presets. Only channels stored in
your presets will be displayed, regardless of
which bank they are stored in.
• Presets will be grouped and displayed by preset
bank and number (ex. A-1, A-2...B-1, B-2) and
rotate back to the beginning.
CH NAME
Artist Name
Song Title
12:00P A
001 CH NAME
Artist Name
Song Title
12:00P A
001
Default Display P.TUNE Display
To exit Preset Tune Mode and return to Channel
Tuning Mode, press and hold the BAND button.
Preset Tune List Mode
In the Preset Tuning Mode you can view your list of
presets showing Channel Name, Artist Name, or
Song Title just like in the Channel List Mode:
1. Press and hold the BAND button to enter the Preset
Tune Mode (P.TUNE).
2. Press the DISP button for 2-seconds which will bring
up the Preset Tune List Mode displaying up to 3
preset channel names.
• Pressing the DISP button while in this mode will
change between Channel Name, Artist Name and
Song Title list modes.
• The name field will scroll only if the length of the
artist or song title cannot be viewed in its entirety.
3. Use the Channel Switch to select the desired preset.
4. Push SELECT to select the channel. The channel
will change and the display will revert to the P.TUNE
Display.
CH NAME 12:00P A
001
Preset Tuning Mode

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P.TUNE
Channel Name
List Display
P.TUNE Artist
Name List
Display
P.TUNE Song
Title List
Display
Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek)
Functions:
This feature allows the user to capture and store
information about the programming (Artist/Song,
sports team or traffic city) on the currently tuned
channel, up to a total of 10 listings. The receiver
also has the capability to continuously search all
incoming SIRIUS channels and alert the user
when a saved program is being played.
Storing Song Titles
1. While the Receiver is in the Default display mode,
momentarily pressing and releasing the MEMO
button stores the current program data
information within the Receiver’s memory. A
memory “Stored” pop-up screen, followed by “X
Used/Y Empty” will each appear for 1 second
(below).
A-3 CH Name
A-1 CH Name
A-2 CH Name
A-3 Artist Name
A-1 Artist Name
A-2 Artist Name
A-3 Song Title
A-1 Song Title
A-2 Song Title
CH NAME 12:00P A
001
Stored
CH NAME 12:00P A
001
X Used/Y Empty

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If the current tuned channel is an NFL play-by-play
sports broadcast, pressing the MEMO button will
allow you to select one of the teams playing to be
stored in memory. In the future, as long as your
receiver is turned on, you will be alerted when
your team is playing in a game being broadcast.
If the current tuned channel is a non-NFL sports
play-by-play broadcast, pressing the MEMO button
will store the name of both teams and you will only
be alerted when these same teams are playing
each other.
2. If the MEMO button is pressed and all of the
memory spaces are full, S-Seek Full will flash on
the display for 1 second, followed by a pop-up
screen presenting the Replace-Cancel options.
This prompt allows you to make the following
Replace/Cancel choices:
• By selecting Replace, the memory list will
appear, and you can use the Channel Switch to
select the data that you would like to overwrite
with the newArtist/Song Title. After highlighting
the selected title in the list, press SELECT to
delete the storedArtist/Song Title and replace it
with the updated information. The display will
show the “Stored” screen.
• By selecting Cancel, the prompt screen will
disappear and revert to the original screen.
Nothing will be stored.
CH NAME 12:00P001
S-Seek Full
A
S-Seek Full
Cancel
Replace
Replace
Artist Name/Song
Artist Name/Song
Replace
Stored

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Viewing Program Information stored in Memory
1. Press and hold the MEMO button for 3 seconds to
enter S-Seek Mode. The program information
stored in memory will be displayed one-at-a-time
in page format.
2. Use the Channel Switch to scroll through the
listings. This function allows you to review
previously stored program information.
Deleting a Song Title Stored into Memory
1. Press SELECT while in S-Seek Mode. A pop-up
screen displaying two selectable options -
“Delete” and “S-Seek” - is displayed.
2. Use the Channel Switch to highlight the “Delete”
option.
3. Press SELECT and a Delete confirmation screen
will appear.
4. To permanently delete the program from your list,
select “Yes” using the Channel Switch and press
SELECT to confirm.
Memory
Artist Name
Song Title
SX/Y
Memory Recall
Delete
S-Seek
Delete
Yes
No