Sirius XM RAdio Starmate 7 User manual

Starmate 7
Radio & Vehicle Kit
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................5
General Precautions ......................................................... 7
Warnings ................................................................... 8
What’s in the Box? ...........................................................10
Vehicle Installation ............................................. 13
Location....................................................................14
Mounting the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock.......................................16
Installing the Magnetic Antenna ...............................................21
Connecting the PowerConnect Power Adapter ..................................38
Connecting Your Starmate 7 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System......................39
Subscribing to the SiriusXM Service ...............................49
Controls ......................................................51
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Reference Guide...................................54
Operation .....................................................55
Display Screen Information ..................................................56
Changing Channels and Categories............................................57
My Channels Category ......................................................58
Display (Disp) Button........................................................60
Selecting Channels Directly ...................................................61
Channel Presets (Band Button) ...............................................62
Memory (Memo) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions..............................64
Jump Button ................................................................71
FM Presets Button .......................................................... 72
Menu Options ..................................................75
Sirius ID ................................................................... 76
FM Transmitter ............................................................. 77
Settings ...................................................................78
Memory Options ............................................................82
Parental Control ............................................................84

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Time Based Features ........................................................86
Signal Indicator .............................................................91
Factory Default .............................................................92
Troubleshooting ................................................95
Product Specifications ..........................................97
Table of Contents

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Introduction

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Introduction
Here’s your new Starmate 7 Radio
Your new Starmate 7 Radio comes with everything you need to enjoy SiriusXM in
your car. And with available SiriusXM accessories you can use your Starmate 7
just about anywhere.
Your new Starmate 7 gives you powerful features:
• Memo function — Store up to 30 favourite songs and artists plus a favourite
sports team or NASCAR® car and get an alert whenever they’re playing on
any channel.
• Easy-to-read wide-angle 5-line display.
• PowerConnect so you can listen to SiriusXM through your car’s FM stereo.
An FM Presets button makes transmitter frequency changes quick and
easy.
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your Starmate 7’s features and
capabilities. For the latest information about your Starmate 7 and other SiriusXM
products and accessories, visit www.siriusxm.ca.

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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 fluid.
If any of the following situations happen, take the action indicated:
1 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.
2 If the liquid crystal fluid gets into your eye, flush the eye with clean water
for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care.
3 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 your Starmate 7 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 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 XM Canada Inc. is not
responsible for issues arising from installations which were not installed

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Introduction
according to the instructions.
• Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should
check your state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this
device on your windshield.
• 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 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 Starmate 7 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 fluctuations
can degrade the performance 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

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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 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 Starmate 7 Radio, or both.

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What’s in the Box?
The following items are included with your purchase of the Starmate 7 radio:
Suction Cup Mount Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Starmate 7 Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

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Unpack your Starmate 7 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
Aux In Cable
Mounting
Screws
Alcohol
Swab
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

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Vehicle Installation

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Vehicle Installation
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.
The illustrations on the following page shows two examples of the Starmate
7 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.
Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount
should be attached to the dock and installed as described in the following
sections.

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Vehicle Installation
Mounting the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Suction Cup Mount Method (A)
The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth surface. Before attaching
the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local
laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield.
To mount the dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follows:
1 Attach the dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws.
2 Clean the area where you are attaching the suction cup with the supplied
alcohol wipe.
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws

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3 Be sure the cam lever is up and position the suction cup mount on the
windshield or other location you which have chosen. Press the cam lever
all the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the
suction cup. (To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.)
Press Lever
Down To
Lock Mount

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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. Install the longer vent
hooks into the vent mount and be sure to observe the orientation of the
vent hooks as shown.
2 Attach the vent mount to the dock using the provided screws.
Attach Dock
to Mount with
Included Screws
Slide Short
Vent Hooks Out
Remove
End Cap
Slide Extended
Vent Hooks In
Replace
End Cap
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3 Attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in your vehicle.
Position the two tension springs A against a vent louver B. Then push the
vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks C drop down and
hook the rear of the vent louver. 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

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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.
FM OUT ANT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
D
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