Sirius XM RAdio Stratus 7 User manual

Stratus 7
Radio & Vehicle Kit
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................4
Safety and Care Information.........5
What’s in the Box? .................7
Stratus 7 Functions.................8
Home Dock Color-Coded
Connections .....................9
Remote Control Battery
Replacement....................10
Home Installation .............11
Step 1: Connect the Home Dock......11
Step 2: Install the Indoor/Outdoor
Antenna ........................16
Subscribe ...................21
Using Your Stratus 7 ..........23
The Main Display ..................23
My Channels ......................24
Navigation Basics .................25
Listening to Satellite Radio .........27
FM Presets .......................31
Special Features .............32
Parental Lock .....................32
Where Else Can You Use Your
Stratus 7? .................35
Configuring Your Stratus 7.....36
Sirius ID ..........................36
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area ...........................37
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off ....... 40
Set and Select an FM Channel ......41
Jump Settings ....................43
Display.......................... 44
Audio Level...................... 46
Signal ............................47
Factory Default .................. 48
Troubleshooting .............49
Product Specifications ........51
Patent Information ...........52
IC Statement ................53
Copyrights and Trademarks....54
Owners Record ..............55
Indoor/Outdoor Antenna
Template ..................56

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Thank you for purchasing the Stratus 6 with Home Kit!
Stratus 7 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:
•Add SiriusXM to a home audio system or powered speakers with easy,
do-it-yourself set-up.
•Use the remote control to conveniently operate your Radio from across
the room.
•View artist name, song title, and channel information on the easy-to-
read display.
•Store your favourite channels for one touch access.
•Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content.
•One-Touch Jump™: Directly access traffic and weather of the 20 most
congested cities.
•Home kit included — add accessories to listen in a vehicle, office, or on
the go.
Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all of your Stratus 7’s features
and capabilities. For the latest information about your Stratus 7 and other
products and accessories, visit siriusxm.ca.
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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 Home Power Adapter’s plug all the way
into the outlet.
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What’s in the Box?
menu
Stratus 7 Radio Home Dock
Introduction
Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna
Audio CableAC Adapter Remote
Control
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memo fm menu
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Unpack your Stratus 6 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.

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menu
Stratus 7 Functions
Introduction
Power Button
Press to turn
Stratus 7 on and
off.
Left and Right Arrows
Press to search for
channels by category.
Up and Down
Buttons
Press to preview
and tune channels
through the channel
lineup; also press to
scroll through lists
and highlight menu
items.
FM / Menu Button
FM: Press to access and cycle
through FM presets.
Menu: Press and hold 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; when
not in a menu or list,
press first before
entering the channel
number, to directly
tune to a channel.
Press and hold to go
back to the previous
channel.
Jump Button
Access traffic and
weather of the 20
most congested
cities.
Number Buttons
Press to tune to a stored
favorite channel, press and
hold to store a favourite
channel; also enter a channel
number.

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Introduction
AUDIOANT PWR
Home Dock Color-Coded Connections
The color-coded Home Dock makes it simple to connect the cables to the
appropriate connectors at the rear of the dock.
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Indoor/
Outdoor Home
Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for
stereo system or
powered speakers.
POWER (Red)
Connection for
Home Power
Adapter.
Rear View

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Introduction
Remote Control Battery Replacement
The Remote Control has a child safe battery compartment which requires
a pointed object to open the battery compartment. A paper clip is
recommended, as shown.
To Replace the Battery:
1. Press the paper clip or
other object into the
lock release opening
on the Remote Control,
and slide the battery
compartment cover off
of the Remote Control.
2. Slide the battery
out of the battery
compartment.
3. Replace with a new
battery. Observe the
correct orientation of the
battery; the + positive side
of the battery should be
facing up.
4. Replace the battery
compartment cover.
Paper Clip
Lock Release
Battery
Compartment
Cover
Battery