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