Sirius XM RAdio Starmate 8 User manual

USER GUIDE
Dock & Play Radio
VEHICLE
KIT INCLUDED

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................4
Features ............................4
Safety and Care Information ..........5
What’s in the Box? ...................7
Starmate 8 Functions ................8
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock ..........9
Vehicle Installation.............10
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio10
Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount. 12
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount
Antenna.......................... 16
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount
Antenna Cable ....................23
Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed
at the Rear of the Roof: ............28
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and PowerConnect Power
Adapter ..........................34
Step 6: Connect the Audio ...........35
Subscribe ....................45
Using Your Starmate 8 ..........47
The Main Display....................47
Navigation Basics...................48
Listening to Satellite Radio...........50
FM Presets .........................55
Special Features...............56
Pause & Replay .....................56
Color Themes ......................58
Parental Controls ...................59
Where Else Can You Use Your
Starmate 8? .................64
Configuring Your Starmate 8 ....65
Sirius ID ...........................65
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area .............................66
Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off . 69
Set and Select an FM Channel........ 71
Jump Settings......................74
Set Brightness......................75
Set Audio Level.....................76
Signal Indicator.....................77
Auto Shut Off ......................78
Factory Settings ....................79
Demo Mode ........................80
Troubleshooting ...............82
Product Specifications .........86
Patent and Environmental
Information..................87
Patent Information .................87
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . 87
FCC Statement ................88
Copyrights and Trademarks .....89
Owners Record ................90

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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:
•Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-it-
yourself installation.*
•Choose the display color that matches your dash lights.
•Pause, rewind and replay live satellite radio.
•Browse other channels while listening to the current one.
•View artist name, song title, and channel information on the large
color display.
•Store your favorite channels for one touch access.
•Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content.
•One-Touch Jump™ to traffic and weather for the city of your choice
from a list of 22 of the most congested cities, or to the previous
channel to which you were listening.
•Listen in multiple vehicles, at home, in the office or outdoors - all with
just one subscription.
•Vehicle Kit included — add accessories for your home, office, or other
vehicles.
•Works on the Sirius network.
Please read through this User Guide before using your Starmate 8!
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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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menu
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Starmate 8 Radio PowerConnect™Vehicle Dock
Magnetic Mount
Antenna & Tail
Antenna & Dash Mount
Alcohol Preparation Pads
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Introduction
Screws
Vent Mount and
Extended Vent
Clamps
Aux In Cable
Dash Mount

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Starmate 8 Functions
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FM
menu
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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.
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
optional 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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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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FM
menu
1
23 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
direct
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FM
menu
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B.
A.
B.
Option 3
Option
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ption 5
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Vehicle Installation
Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount
Follow the instructions on the next several pages for the mounting method
you have selected.
NOTE! The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with Starmate 8 is
compatible with the T-slot style Dash and Vent Mounts. If you have an existing
Dash Mount or Vent Mount in your vehicle, you can continue to use it with this
dock, and skip this step.
Installing the Dash Mount:
CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be
difficult to remove. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces
(contact your automobile dealership if you are unsure about
your dash surface), and make sure the air temperature is at least
60°F (15°C) during installation. If it’s not at least 60°F, turn on
the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60°F.
1. Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure there is ample
room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Starmate 8 Radio
when installed.
2. Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it. Loosen
the knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected
in “Step 1: Choose a Location for
Your Radio” on page 10:
•Option 1 & Option 3 should
be oriented as I.
•Option 2 should be oriented
as II.
3. The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions. Adjust
as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the orientation is
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correct, tighten the knob.
4. Attach the Dash Mount to the
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.
5. Clean the mounting surface in the vehicle
with the alcohol preparation pad and let
it dry thoroughly.
6. Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press,
and hold the Dash Mount and PowerConnect
Vehicle Dock in place for 30 seconds.
IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to
cure (dry) for a minimum of 2-4 hours before
using the mount. The best adhesion occurs after
24 hours.
TIP! To remove the Dash Mount, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your
fingers or a spoon. Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will
help soften the adhesive.
Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate

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Vehicle Installation
Installing the Vent Mount:
1. Locate a vent with horizontal
louvers sturdy enough to hold your
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and
Starmate 8 Radio.
2. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are
recessed, you may need to use the longer
vent clamps with the Vent Mount. If so,
Remove the shorter vent clamps and
install the longer ones into the Vent
Mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent clamps as
shown.
Extended Vent Clamps
Short Vent
Clamps
Slide Short Vent Clamps OutRemove End Cap
Slide Extended Vent Clamps In Replace End Cap

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3. Attach the Vent Mount to the
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the
provided screws.
Note! For greater clarity, the next
illustration does not show the dock
attached to the Vent Mount, however, the
dock should be attached before
continuing.
4. Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks
on the rear of the vent louver (2).
5. Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2), and adjust the tilt
of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment
hole (3).
TIP! To remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent. Then lift up
until disengaged from the rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent
Mount.
PUSH
Dash
Vent
Louver
Vent Vent
Dash Dash
HOOKED
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
FOOT
1 2 3
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Vehicle Installation
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle, on a
horizontal surface that will always face the sky. The antenna contains a
strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will
not damage the vehicle.
To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna:
1. Choose the best location for your antenna considering
your own personal situation. Pay particular attention to
any accessories that you may have like luggage racks
and how frequently you may use them.
Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna above
either the front windshield or the back window as shown.
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SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the
roof as shown.
Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the
leading edge of the trunk as shown.
Pickup Truck: We recommend
mounting the antenna above the front
windshield as shown.
IMPORTANT! Consult a professional installer if
your vehicle roof or hood is non-metallic (i.e.,
fiberglass), or you have difficulty finding a
location for your antenna.
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2 Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna
and press the antenna cable into the
Rubber Tail. The Rubber Tail will help
to position the antenna the correct
distance from the edge of the roof or
trunk lid.
3 Clean the surface of the selected
mounting location using the alcohol
preparation pad and let it dry
thoroughly.
4 Follow the Tips and Cautions shown
on the next several pages, and place
the antenna in the location you
selected. Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips and
press the Rubber Tail firmly into place on the vehicle.
5 Continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Tail for another 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.
Rubber
Antenna
Ta il
Protective
Material Strain
Relief
Antenna Cable
Magnetic Mount Antenna
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TIP! Mount the antenna on the
roof (for most vehicles) or trunk
(for convertibles) where it has a
clear view of the sky in all
directions.
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TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof where
it has at least 3 inches of clear space
around it.
3”
TIP! Use the supplied Rubber Tail to cover
and protect the antenna cable.
CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna
closer than 3 inches from the edge of the
roof. Use the supplied Rubber Tail as a
guide for judging proper length and
correct positioning.