Sirius Satellite Radio Starmate User manual

ST1C Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide

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CONGRATULATIONS! Your new Sirius Starmate™ ST1C 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.siriuscanada.ca
Box Contents................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions.......................................................... 4
Receiver Controls and Features .................................... 6
Remote Control ............................................................... 8
Activating your SIRIUS Subscription ............................. 9
Vehicle Installation ........................................................ 10
Basic Operation ............................................................ 15
Changing Channels.................................................. 15
Display Button .......................................................... 15
Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist, Song) . 17
Direct Tuning ............................................................ 17
Setting Channel Presets .......................................... 17
Recalling Channel Presets ...................................... 17
Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode).... 18
Preset Tune List Mode............................................. 18
Memory (MEMO) and SongSeek (S-Seek) Functions 19
Table of Contents Menu Display Options ............................................... 23
FM Transmitter ........................................................ 24
Display Settings ...................................................... 24
Auto Select ............................................................. 25
Signal Indicator ....................................................... 26
Confirm Tone Options ............................................. 26
Channel Block ....................................................... 27
Time-Based Features ............................................. 28
Factory Default ....................................................... 30
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 31
Specifications ............................................................... 32
Optional Accessories .................................................. 33
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
Takethefollowingprecautions to preventfireand
avoidpersonalinjury:
• Toavoidshortcircuits, neverputor leave any
metallicobjects(coins, tools,etc.)inside theunit.
• Iftheunitemits smoke or unusualodors,turn the
poweroff immediatelyandcontactTechnical
Supportat 1-888-539-7474.
• Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
• IftheLCD display becomesdamagedor broken,
donottouchtheliquidcrystalfluid. Thefluid can
bedangeroustoyourhealth.Iftheliquidcrystal
fluidcontactsyourbodyorclothing,immediately
washitoff with soapandwater.
Caution
Takethefollowingprecautions to keeptheunitin
properworkingorder:
• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power
supplywithanegativegroundconnection.
• Do not open the unit.
• Donot installthe unitwhere itwill beexposed to
highlevelsofhumidity,moisture, or dust.
Safety Precautions
Warning
Take the following precautions to prevent traffic
accidents and avoid personal injury:
• Installationmust be performed according to thisuser
guide.SiriusSatelliteRadioisnotresponsiblefor
issuesarisingfrominstallationsnotperformed
accordingtotheproceduresinthismanual.
• Donot install the unitwhereitmayobstructyourview
throughthewindshieldoryourvehicle’sindicator
displays.
• Donotinstalltheunitwhere itmayhinderthe function
ofsafetydevicessuchasanairbag.Doingsomay
preventtheairbagfromfunctioningproperlyinthe
eventofanaccident.
• Theinstallationandusesuggestionscontainedinthis
userguidearesubjecttoanyrestrictionsorlimitations
thatmaybeimposedbyapplicablelaw—the
purchasershouldcheckapplicablelawforany
restrictionsorlimitationsbeforeinstallingand/or
operatingthisunit.
• Failuretofollowthesesafetyinstructionsandwarnings
mayresult in a serious accident.

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• When replacing a fuse, use only a new one with the
properrating.Usingafusewith the wrong rating
maycausethe 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
at888-539-7474.
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
aredesigned 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
interferenceto radio ortelevision reception, which
canbe determined byturning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interferenceby one ofmore ofthe following
measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceiving antenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipment
andSiriusStarmate Receiver.
• Connectthe equipmentinto anoutlet ona circuit
differentfrom thatto which theSiriusStarmate
Receiverisconnected
• Consultthedealeroranexperienced radio/TV
technicianfor 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 10 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.To activate your subscription ontheInternetgoto:
https://www.siriuscanada.ca/activate/
Follow the prompts to activate your subscription.
You can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-
SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).
4. Using the channel up and down buttons, tune the
Receiver to channel 000 to display the Receiver’s
unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID number (SID). You can
also tune to channel 000 by using the remote:
Press the Select button, then the 0 (zero) button,
and then the Select button again. (The SID
number can also be found on a sticker on your
Receiver.)
5. 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.
2. 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
theST1C receiverwiththeVehicle
DockingStation:
• Donot install the ST1C Receiver
where it may obstruct your view
through the windshield or your view
of your vehicle’s indicator displays.
• Donot install the ST1C Receiver
where it will hinder your access to
the vehicle’s controls.
• Donot install the ST1C 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
visibilityof and accessto the ST1C
Receiver’s front panel.
• It is strongly recommended that you
mounttheST1CReceiver 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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• Snapthe Clip Mount onto the backof the ST1C
Receiver.
• SlidetheST1CReceiver with Clip Mountonto
the Suction Cup Mount so that the Clip Mount
is securely locked in place.
2. Plugthevehiclepoweradapter into the ST1C
Receiver. Do not t plugtheadapterintothe
cigarettelighteruntiltheinstallationiscompleted.
Connecting to your Car Stereo
1.IfyourvehiclestereohasanAUXinput,pluga3.5
mmaudiocableintotheAudioOutconnectoronthe
ST1C.Plugtheaudio cable’s white (Lch)andred
(R ch) connectors into your car stereo.
2. Alternatively, you can use the integrated FM
transmittertoconnect your SiriusStarmate
Receiver. Seethe Menu Options sectioninthis
manualformoreinformationonconfiguringtheFM
transmitter. Tuneyourvehicle’sradiotothe
appropriatefrequencytolistentotheReceiver.

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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.TemporarilyplugtheVehiclePowerAdapterinto the
cigarettelighter.
5.Press and hold the POWER button to turn the
ST1CReceiveron.
6.IfyourST1CReceiverhasbeen properly connected
andthe antenna is receiving the SIRIUS signal you
willhearaudio.Ifyoudonothearaudioandthe
displayshows“AcquiringSignal”,repositionthe
antennauntilthemessagegoesaway and you
hearaudio.(SeeAntennaSignal,onpage21ofthe
ST1CReceiver manual to use theANTENNA
SIGNALscreen to aim the antenna.)
•Makesurethevehicle is not in agarageor
somewherethesatellitesignalcouldbeblocked.
•Bestreceptionisachievedwith the antenna
mountedontherooforthetrunk for convertibles.
•If thevehicle has a roof rack or skid ribs, it may be
necessarytomounttheantennaoff-center.

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Vehicle Installation: Running the Antenna Cable
1.TurntheST1C receiver power OFF andremove 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.Routethe cable fromthe lowest pointof the rear
windowintothetrunk.Take advantageofany
existingcablechannelsorwiringconduits.
•ForSUVs,minivans& 5-door vehicles, bringthe
cableintothevehicleundertherubbermoldingfor
thetailgate,andcontinueundertheinteriortrim.
4.Fromthetrunk,routethe cable around the
passengercompartment and tothe back ofthe
cradle.
•Do not pull the wire across sharp edges that could
damageit.
•Keep the wire away from areas where it could
becometangledin driver’sand passenger’sfeet.
5.Plugtheantennaback into the ST1Receiver’s
ANTENNAjack.
6.Plugthecarpoweradapterinto the cigarette lighter.
ITISRECOMMENDEDTHATYOUUNPLUGTHE
CARPOWERADAPTERAFTERTHEVEHICLE’S
IGNITIONISTURNEDOFF.

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Vehicle Installation: Suction Cup Mounting
1. Clean glass with window cleaner or alcohol pad.
2. Lift cam lever.
3. Press cam lever straight down towards suction cup & glass to flatten suction cup.
4. Lock cam lever.
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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
Pressingthe DISPLAYbutton from the Default
display toggles channel name and category on the
topline of the display.
Pressingand holding the DISPLAYbutton for 3
seconds will enter Channel List mode, described in
the next section.

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Search Modes (Category, Channel, Artist,
SongTitle)
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,
pressand hold the DISPLAYbutton to enter Channel
List mode:
1.UsetheCATEGORYbuttons to scroll through
musicandentertainmentcategories.
2.UsetheChannel Switch to scrollthroughthe
availablechannels in each category.
3.Whenthechannelyouwant is highlighted, press
SELECTtotuneto it. The channelwillchange
andthedisplaywillrevert to the Defaultscreenfor
thenewchannel.
• PressingtheDISPLAYbutton whileintheChannel
ListModewillchangebetweenChannelName,
ArtistNameandSongTitleto previewwhatis
playingonotherchannelsbeforeselecting.
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
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Setting Channel Presets
You can storeup to 30 ofyour favorite channelsas
presets, for quick access. Presets are stored in 5
banks, each containing6 channel presets.
1.PresstheBANDbutton to activate the presetbank
youwant.The selected bank isshownin the top
rightcorneroftheDefault screen.
2.Select the channelyou want topreset (see the
BasicOperationandChanging Channels section).
3.Holdthenumberedpresetbutton you want to store
thechannel infor at least 2 seconds.
• You will heara beep and“Preset Stored”will flash
toindicatethatthechannel has been memorized.
• Ifthepresetbutton already has achannelstoredin
it,itwillbereplaced by the newchannel.
Recalling Channel Presets
The 6 presets in the active bank (A - E) can be
selected by pressing the “0” – “6” buttons.
1.PresstheBANDbutton to activate the presetbank
youwant.The selected bank isshownin the top
rightcorneroftheDefault screen.
2.Pressthe desired presetbuttonto recall thepreset.
Thechannelwillchangeandthedisplaywillrevertto
theDefaultscreenforthe 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.Pressandholdthe BAND button to enterthe
PresetTuneMode(P.TUNE).
2. Press theDISP button for2-seconds which will
bringupthePresetTuneList Mode displaying up
to3preset channel names.
• Pressing the DISP button while in this mode
willchangebetweenChannelName,Artist
NameandSongTitlelist modes.
• Thename fieldwill scrollonly if the length of
theartistor song titlecannot be viewedin its
entirety.
3.Usethe Channel Switchtoselect the desired
preset.
4.Push SELECT to select thechannel. The
channelwillchangeandthedisplaywillrevertto
theP.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 stored Artist/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