Sirius XM RAdio Starmate 8 User manual

Dock & Play Radio + Vehicle Kit
Quick Start Guide

?What’s in the Box?
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install, activate, or adjust any of the
setting options described in this Quick Start Guide unless your vehicle
is parked in a safe location.
Starmate 8 Radio
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Antenna & Dash Mount
Alcohol Preparation Pads
PowerConnect Power Adapter
Aux In Cable
Trim Rings Trim Ring Removal Tool
Tom Petty
I Should Have Known It
28 The Spectrum
Antenna Signal
Strength
Channel Number Channel Name
Artist Name
or Talk Show Host
or Sports Teams/Score
Song/Program Title
or Talk Show Schedule
or Game Time/Game Details
When listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed.
Starmate 8 Button Functions
Starmate 8 Main Display
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Power Button
Press to turn Radio on
and off.
Left and Right Buttons
Press to search for
channels by category.
Up and Down Buttons
Press to preview and tune
to channels through the
channel lineup; also press
to scroll through lists and
highlight menu items.
Menu Button
Press to access advanced
features and configuration
options; in configuration
options, press and hold
to return to main display
screen.
Select Button
Press to confirm
selection of highlighted
items in a menu or list.
FM Button
Press to access and cycle
through FM presets.
Jump Button
Press to directly access
traffic and weather for
the city of your choice;
or press it to go back to
the previous channel to
which you were listening.
Direct Button
Press first before
entering the channel
number, to directly
tune to a channel.
Number Buttons
Press to tune to
a stored favorite
channel, press and
hold to store a
favorite channel;
also enter a channel
number.
Trim Ring
Changeable
decorative
Trim Ring.
Pause and Replay
Buttons
Pause, rewind, and
replay live radio.
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Magnetic Mount
Antenna & Tail
Vent Mount
and Extended
Vent Clamps
Screws
Dash Mount

1Find a Location for Starmate 8 and Mount it
Dash Mount Method:
IMPORTANT: The air temperature needs to be at least 60˚ F to install the Dash Mount. If needed, turn on the heater
in your vehicle.
A. Select a flat surface for the Dash Mount with ample room for Starmate 8. Avoid mounting on leather
surfaces.
B. Orient the adhesive foot so that Starmate 8 is easily accessible. Loosen the knob and adjust the
adhesive foot to position 1or 2, and then tighten it.
C. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.
D. Clean the dashboard surface with the alcohol preparation pad.
E. Once the surface is dry, remove the adhesive liner. Press and
hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds. Allow the adhesive
cure for 2-4 hours.
F. You can tilt the dock mounting plate in your
preferred direction.
TIP: Choose a location that doesn’t interfere with the
driver’s vision or access to driving controls, won’t interfere
with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment,
and makes Starmate 8 easily accessible for operation.
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Knob Adhesive Foot
Vent Mount Method:
A. Select a vent with ample room
for Starmate 8.
B. Some vents have recessed
louvers. If yours are recessed,
remove the regular vent
clamps and install the
extended vent clamps.
C. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.
D. Install the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent:
i. Insert the vent mount into the vent opening.
ii. Push until hooked on the rear of the vent louver. Rest
the foot against the bottom of the vent.
iii. If necessary, adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by
repositioning the foot to a different tilt adjustment hole.
Dash
Vent
Louver
AUDIO ANT
Vent
Dash
HOOKED
FOOT
AUDIO ANT
Vent
Dash
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
AUDIO
ANT
PUSH
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Select either the Dash Mount method or the Vent Mount method for your Starmate 8.
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A. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
B. Verify that you are receiving the Sirius signal. The Radio should be tuned to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel.
There should at least be one bar on the lower left corner of the screen that denotes antenna signal strength.
C. You can also press menu and then press to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the Select button. The
Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press and
hold menu to return to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel.
Verify Signal Reception
Signal Indicator
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To Activate, Call
888-539-7474
184 Sirius Preview
A. Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna outside your vehicle, on a clean and dry horizontal surface that will
always face the sky.
B. Choose the location for the antenna according to your type of vehicle. Center it between the left and
right sides, and away from other antennas.
C. Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna and press the antenna cable into the
Rubber Tail. Use the Rubber Tail to position the antenna the correct distance
from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.
D. Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the alcohol
preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly. Peel the protective material from the
adhesive strips and press the Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle for
30 seconds. At room temperature (68°F), maximum adhesion usually occurs
within 72 hours. During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the
antenna and the Rubber Tail.
Sedans and Coupes
(above front windshield or rear window)
Pickups
(above front windshield)
SUVs
(rear of roof)
Convertibles
(leading edge of trunk)
Route the Antenna Cable
NOTE: These instructions are for a sedan or coupe where the antenna
is mounted above the front windshield. The User Guide has detailed
antenna cable routing instructions for all types of vehicles, beginning
on page 27.
A. Tuck the antenna cable under the windshield rubber molding
and run it to the nearest corner.
B. Route the cable out of the molding and into the rubber weather
stripping around the door opening.
C. Lift the weather stripping. Tuck and run the cable inside it to
the bottom of the door opening. Replace the weather stripping.
D. Pull the cable out and route it to Starmate 8 .
E. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into the silver ANT connector at the right side
of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock.
TIP: Include enough slack in your routing to accommodate open doors or the hood lid. Coil any excess
cable in a hidden location and keep it away from any vehicle pedals or controls.
Starmate 8
Location
Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
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A. Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Plug the other end
into the red PWR connector on the left side of the PowerConnect
Vehicle Dock.
B. Place Starmate 8 into the dock and press the Power button.
PWR FM
Connect the PowerConnect Power Adapter
Rubber
Antenna
Tail
Protective
Material Strain
Relief
Antenna Cable
Magnetic Mount Antenna
(Upside-Down)
AUDIO ANT
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Decide on one of the following in-box audio connection options. Refer to “Connect the Audio” on page 41 of the
User Guide for details including other connection options.
Option 1: Best: Use the provided Aux In Cable, if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input jack.
A. Plug one end of the cable into the green
AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect
Vehicle Dock and the other end into the
auxiliary input jack on the vehicle’s stereo
system.
B. Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system and set
it to play from the auxiliary input source.
C. You should now hear channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel. The installation is complete.
TIP! Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer.
Option 2: Good: Use the PowerConnect™ feature of Starmate 8. PowerConnect plays the Sirius audio through
your vehicle’s FM radio.
A. Find and make a list of all available FM channels in your area that are not being used by an FM radio
station.
B. Pick the first FM channel on your list. Tune your vehicle’s FM radio to this FM channel.
C. Set your Starmate 8 to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected
on your vehicle’s FM radio:
i. Press menu and then press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings. Press
the Select button.
ii.
Press to scroll to and highlight FM Channels. Press the Select button.
iii. Press
to scroll to and highlight FM2. Press the Select button.
iv. Press and to tune in steps of .2, or press and to tune in steps of 1
to select the available FM channel you have chosen. Press the Select button
to select the FM channel.
v. Start Using will be highlighted. P
ress the Select button.
vi. The selected FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen.
D. You should hear channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, through your vehicle’s
FM radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, the installation is complete.
E. If you are not satisfied, move to the next FM channel on your list and repeat
the process. Continue until you have found an FM channel with which you are
satisfied.
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99.3
MATCH FM CHANNELS
Edit FM Channel 2
99.3 FM
and Select to confirm
Press arrow keys to tune
FM Channel 2
Start Using
Edit Channel
FM Channels
current
FM 1
FM 2
FM 3
FM 4
FM 5
97.9
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Connect the Audio Subscribe
You can either follow the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board
activation guide to activate your Starmate 8 and subscribe to the Sirius service.
General activation and subscription process:
A. Make sure your Starmate 8 is turned on, tuned to Sirius Preview channel 184, and
receiving the Sirius signal so that you can hear the Sirius audio.
B. When you first turn on Starmate 8, the Sirius channel lineup may automatically update after
the initial startup sequence. Wait until any channel updates have completed before pressing
any buttons. Once the channels have been updated, the Radio will automatically tune to
channel 184.
C. Make a note of the Sirius ID. You can find it:
by selecting Sirius ID in menu items
on channel 0 (zero)
on a label on the bottom of the gift box
on the label on the back of your Starmate 8
D. To subscribe:
Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow to
access or set up an online account, subscribe to the
service, and activate your Radio.
OR
By phone: Call 1-888-539-Sirius (1-888-539-7474)
E. Activation usually takes less than 5 minutes after you have
completed the subscription process, but sometimes may
take longer. We recommend that your Radio remain on until
activated. When your service is activated, Starmate 8 will
display an alert message. To continue, press any button.
Press or to tune to other channels, and or to browse the
different categories of channels. Learn what all the buttons do in
the next box.
Activation guide:
For your convenience, Starmate 8 has an on-board activation guide. You can activate your Radio
and subscribe to the Sirius service by using this guide, where you will be guided step-by-step
through the subscription process. To access and use the guide, simply follow these steps:
A. When you first turn on Starmate 8, the Sirius channel lineup may automatically update
after the initial startup sequence. Wait until any channel
updates have completed before pressing any buttons. Once
the channels have been updated, the Radio will automatically
tune to Sirius Preview channel 184.
B. Press menu.
C. Activate Radio will be highlighted. Press the Select button.
D. Follow the directions on each successive screen until you
complete the subscription process.
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Pearl Jam Radio
Pearl Jam/Better Man
Grateful Dead/Truckin’
Jimmy Buffett/Fins
Grateful Dead
Margaritaville
AUDIO ANT
Subscription Update
Press any button to
continue
Your subscription has been
successfully updated
Menu
Sirius ID
FM Settings
JUMP Settings
Brightness
Activate Radio

siriusxm.com
Sirius XM Radio Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
1.888.539.7474
© 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc.
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Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience. It is your
responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills and physical ability
required to properly perform an installation. SiriusXM shall have no liability for
damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third
party products. It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed in
adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow a vehicle
to be operated safely and without distraction. SiriusXM product warranties do not
cover the installation, removal or reinstallation of any product.

Dock & Play Radio + Vehicle Kit
User Guide

If you experience problems with the operation
or performance of your SiriusXM product,
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER.
Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-800-869-5364
and speak to one of our service representatives.

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................5
Features............................6
Safety and Care Information ...........7
What’s in the Box? ...................9
Starmate 8 Functions ................10
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock .......... 11
Vehicle Installation.............13
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your
Radio ............................14
Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount . 16
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount
Antenna ......................... 20
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount
Antenna Cable ....................27
Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed
at the Rear of the Roof:............ 32
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and PowerConnect Power
Adapter......................... 38
Step 6: Connect the Audio........... 39
Subscribe.................... 49
Using Your Starmate 8 ........ 53
The Main Display ................... 54
Navigation Basics .................. 55
Listening to Satellite Radio .......... 57
FMPresets........................ 62
Special Features .............. 63
Pause & Replay .................... 64
Color Themes...................... 66
Trim Rings .........................67
Parental Controls ...................70
Where Else Can You Use Your
Starmate 8?................ 75
Configuring Your Starmate 8 ....77
Sirius ID ...........................78
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area.............................79
Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off . 82
Set and Select an FM Channel........84
Jump Settings ..................... 87
Set Brightness .....................88
Set Audio Level .................... 89
Signal Indicator .................... 90
Auto Shut Off.......................91
Factory Settings ................... 92
Demo Mode ....................... 93
Troubleshooting .............. 95
Product Specifications .........101
Patent Information .................103
Environmental Information ..........103
SiriusXM 90-Day Limited
Warranty...................107

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Introduction

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Features
Thank you for purchasing the Sirius Starmate 8 with Vehicle Kit!
Sirius Starmate 8 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:
 Choose from six different display colors to match your dash lights, and
personalize with the trim rings.
 Pause, rewind and replay live satellite radio.
 View artist name, song title, and channel information on the large color
display.
 Listen at home, the office, outdoors or in multiple vehicles with optional
accessory kits — all with just one subscription.
 Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-it-yourself
installation.*
 Browse other channels while listening to the current one.
 Store up to 10 of your favorite channels.
 Lock and unlock channels with mature content using easy-to-use Parental
Control.
 One-Touch Jump™ to traffic and weather for the city of your choice, or back
to your previous channel.
 Includes PowerConnect™ Vehicle Kit.
 Works on the Sirius network.
Please read through this User Guide before using your Starmate 8!
*Requires an FM radio or Aux In capability. Use the included Aux In Cable if your vehicle has
Aux In capability for best performance.
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Safety and Care Information
IMPORTANT! Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your
convenience. It is your responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge,
skills, and physical ability required to properly perform an installation. SiriusXM
shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use
of any SiriusXM or third party products. It is your responsibility to ensure that all
products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a
manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction.
SiriusXM product warranties do not cover the installation, removal or
reinstallation of any product.
 Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140˚F or below -4˚F, or
above 60˚C or below -20˚C).
 Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not touch
the device with wet hands.
 Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.
 Do not store in dusty areas.
 Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use liquid
or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.
 Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do not
expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.
 Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.
 Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.
 Do not place heavy objects on device.
 Do not subject device to excessive pressure.
 If the LCD screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid.

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Warning!
 Opening the case may result in electric shock.
 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 comes into contact with your eyes, flush the eyes
with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care. If the liquid
crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large
quantities of water, and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.
 Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect™ Power Adapter all the way
into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.
 If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option, it is
advisable not to insert a multi-outlet adapter into the same vehicle cigarette
lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other devices.
Some multi-outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature from
working properly.
 When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the road
and hands on the steering wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury,
death, and/or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or
other property.
 Vehicle installation, service activation, and Radio configuration functions should
not be performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before
beginning installation.
 This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the
function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place
device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during an
accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.
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What’s in the Box?
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Starmate 8 Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Magnetic Mount
Antenna & Tail
Antenna & Dash Mount
Alcohol Preparation Pads
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Aux In Cable
Trim Rings Trim Ring Removal Tool
Vent Mount
and Extended
Vent Clamps
Screws
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Starmate 8 Functions
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Power Button
Press to turn Radio on
and off.
Left and Right Buttons
Press to search for
channels by category.
Up and Down Buttons
Press to preview and tune
to channels through the
channel lineup; also press
to scroll through lists and
highlight menu items.
Menu Button
Press to access advanced
features and configuration
options; in configuration
options, press and hold
to return to main display
screen.
Select Button
Press to confirm
selection of highlighted
items in a menu or list.
FM Button
Press to access and cycle
through FM presets.
Jump Button
Press to directly access
traffic and weather for
the city of your choice;
or press it to go back
to the previous channel
to which you were
listening.
Direct Button
Press first before
entering the channel
number, to directly
tune to a channel.
Number Buttons
Press to tune to
a stored favorite
channel, press and
hold to store a
favorite channel;
also enter a channel
number.
Trim Ring
Changeable
decorative
Trim Ring.
Pause and Replay
Buttons
Pause, rewind, and
replay up to 30
minutes of live radio.
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PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Color-Coded Connections
The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect. Just
match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes
where.
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for
Aux In Cable or
Cassette Adapter
(sold separately).
Front View
PWR (Red)
Connection for
PowerConnect
Power Adapter.
FM (Blue)
Connection for
optional FM
Direct Adapter
(sold separately).
AUDIO
PWR FM ANT
Docking Rails
Fits into slots
on the rear of
Starmate 8 to
secure the Radio.

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Vehicle Installation

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WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install Starmate 8 while driving. Park your
vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation.
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio
When installing Starmate 8 in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not
block your vision, interfere with the 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.
Several examples of Starmate 8 mounted in a vehicle are shown: Ais the on
dash method using the Dash Mount, and Bis the vent clip method using the Vent
Mount.
A.
A.
Option 1 Option 2
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