Sirius Satellite Radio Satellite Radio STARMATE 3 User guide

Starmate
Satellite Radio Plug & Play
User Guide
Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Starmate 3
Plug-n-Play Radio
Your new SIRIUS Starmate 3 Plug-n-Play Radio lets you enjoy SIRIUS® Satellite Radio’s
digital entertainment anywhere you’ve installed the SUPH1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play
Home Kit, SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit, or the SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and
Play Universal Boombox (each sold separately). Use this manual to familiarize yourself with all
of SIRIUS Starmate 3 features and capabilities. For the latest information about this and other
SIRIUS Starmate products and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning and Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Canadian Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Copyrights & Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Direct Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SIRIUS Starmate 3 Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Remote Control Reference Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Channels and Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Button (DISP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Channels Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel Presets (BAND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jump Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Game Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM Preset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sirius ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Game Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Jump Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Confirmation Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parental Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time Based Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Factory Default. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
SIRIUS ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Warning and Safety Information
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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 the radio 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 radio where it may obstruct your view through the windshield, or of your
vehicle’s indicator displays.
• Do not install the radio 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 radio and accessories are installed as described in the installation instructions
which accompany each accessory kit. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is not responsible for issues
arising from installations which were not installed according to the instructions.
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• To avoid short circuits, do not open the radio or accessories, and never put or leave any
metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the radio.
• If the radio or accessories emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately,
and disconnect the radio from any power source.
• Do not drop the radio or subject it to strong shocks.
• If the radio doesn’t seem to be working properly, turn the radio off, wait 10 seconds,
replace the battery 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.
Operating Temperature
The radio 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 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.
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Copyrights & Trademarks
© 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved.
® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS
Satellite Radio Inc. “NFL” and the NFL Shield logo, and the NFL Sunday Drive name and logo
are registered trademarks of the National Football League. “NHL” and the NHL Shield are
registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. “NBA” and the NBA silhouette logo are
registered trademarks of NBA Properties Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team
names, album art, and logos are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
™ “Starmate” is a trademark of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
Portions of the software on this radio are licensed under the eCos License. Distribution of
eCos requires that the eCos source code be made available to Sirius Satellite Radio customers. The eCos License and eCos source code are available to the public at http://www.sirius.
com/ecoslicense.
Sirius Satellite Radio reserves all rights to all radio software not covered under the eCos
license. This includes all portions of radio software that were not distributed to Sirius as part
of the eCos operating system.
Hardware, subscription and activation fee required. For full Terms & Conditions, visit
http://sirius.com. Prices and programming are subject to change. Not available in HI and AK.
Equipment and subscription sold separately. Installation required with some equipment.
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Package Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Starmate 3 radio:
MUTE
CATEGORY
MENU
DISP
MEMO
147
+
MENU
RoadDog Trucking
BAND
Charlie Daniels
Road Dogs
Entrtain 12:00P
A2
BAND
MEMO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DISP
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Starmate 3 Radio
Vehicle Docking Station
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Remote
Control
Docking Station Adapter
Suction Cup Mount
Magnetic Antenna
Vent Mount &
Extended Vent Hooks
Antenna
Cover/Tail
Mounting Screws
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
Alcohol Swab
Unpack your SIRIUS Starmate 3 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Starmate 3 radio 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 radio in the future.
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Getting Started
SIRIUS suggests professional installation of this product in your vehicle. Professional instal­
lation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for
selecting a suitable mounting location, installation of the antenna, and routing all the neces­
sary wires and cables. An installer will have the necessary audio connection accessories to
provide optimal audio output of the SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle’s audio system. Ask
your SIRIUS retailer if they provide professional installation services, or can recommend a
professional installation service.
Maximizing Audio Quality From Your SIRIUS Radio
There are two primary ways to connect your SIRIUS satellite radio. The following procedures
will help you obtain the best performance.
Wireless Connection
Your SIRIUS radio contains an FM transmitter. The FM transmitter sends the audio from your
SIRIUS radio to your vehicle radio. (Figure 1)
90.1
Figure 1
To tune your transmitter:
1. Turn off your SIRIUS radio and tune through the FM channels on your vehicle radio to
locate an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area. If you use an FM channel
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that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with the performance of your
SIRIUS radio. Once you have located an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your
area, save it as a preset on your vehicle radio. This will become your SIRIUS preset.
2. Turn on your SIRIUS radio. Press and hold the FM Preset button, which is identified by
the radio
icon, to access the five FM preset lists. Select FM1 and tune to the channel that matches the SIRIUS preset on your vehicle radio. Refer to the Menu Options/
FM Transmitter section of this manual for more detailed instructions on how to do this.
Note: The FM transmitter in your SIRIUS radio is automatically set to FM channel 88.1. This
may not be the best channel in your area.
Tip: If you regularly travel between cities with different active FM channels, you may need to
find channels that are not broadcasting in each city. Several SIRIUS radio models can store
multiple FM transmit channels, so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city.
You will also want to set the FM channels that are not broadcasting in each city as presets on
your vehicle radio.
If you’re not sure which FM channels are not broadcasting in your home or travel cities, you
can also go to http://SIRIUS.com/fmchannel and search for a suggested FM channel based
on your zip code.
Direct Connections
Direct connection provides better audio performance than a wireless connection and removes
the possibility of interference from local FM broadcasters.
Direct Wired Audio Connection
If your vehicle radio offers an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connection, it is the best audio connection available. If the “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connector is located on the front of your vehicle
radio, this is also the easiest connection. (Figure 2)
1. Purchase an audio cable that matches the connection type of your vehicle radio and your
SIRIUS radio at your local electronics retailer. Your SIRIUS radio requires a 1/8” stereo
male connector. Your local electronics retailer can help you determine the proper connection for your car radio.
2. Plug one end of the cable into the “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT” jack on your SIRIUS
radio. Plug the other end into your “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack on your vehicle radio.
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FM OFF
Figure 2
NOTE: Refer to your vehicle radio manufacturer’s guidelines for correct installation.
NOTE: If the “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” connection is on the back of your vehicle radio, you may
want to consider professional installation. (Figure 3)
FM OFF
Figure 3
Cassette Adapter
If your vehicle radio has a cassette player:
1. Purchase a Cassette Adapter at your local electronics retailer.
2. Connect the adapter between the “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT” on your SIRIUS radio
and the vehicle radio’s cassette slot. (Figure 4)
FM OFF
Figure 4
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NOTE: Refer to the cassette adapter manufacturer’s guidelines for correct use.
SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter
If your vehicle radio does not have an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack, the SIRIUS FM Direct Adaptor provides a wired connection between your SIRIUS radio and your vehicle radio, eliminating
the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless FM
connection. (Figure 5)
FM
DIRECT
ADAPTER
90.1
Figure 5
Professional installation may be required. See your local SIRIUS retailer.
For the latest information refer to http://www.SIRIUS.com/vehicleinstallation.
(The SIRIUS FM Direct Adaptor is available at your local SIRIUS retailer or at
http://shop.SIRIUS.com).
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Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service
Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to subscribe to the SIRIUS Satellite
Radio service. To subscribe, do the following:
1. Be sure that the SIRIUS Starmate 3 is correctly installed, is in the vehicle or home dock,
and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal.
2. Turn on the SIRIUS Starmate 3. After the startup sequence, it will update the SIRIUS
channel line-up. Wait until the channel updates have completed before pressing any
buttons. (Figure 6)
Updating Channels
X% Completed
Figure 6
3. Once the channels have been updated, the display will change to
To Activate Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS and will tune to channel 184. (Figure 7) You will not
be able to listen to other channels until you activate your SIRIUS subscription.
184
Preview
To Activate Call
1-888-539-SIRIUS
News
12:00P
A
Figure 7
4. Use the channel up and down buttons to tune the radio to channel 000 to display the
radio’s unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID Number (SID). (Figure 8) You can also tune directly to
channel 000 by pressing the Select button, then the 0 (zero) button, and then the Select
button again. You may do this from either the radio or the remote control. The SID number is also available on the SIRIUS Starmate 3 packaging, and may also be accessed by
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pressing the MENU button and selecting Sirius ID. Write the SID number down in the
space provided near the end of this guide.
000
SIRIUS ID
SID
012345678912
12:00P
Figure 8
A
5. Have your credit card handy and contact SIRIUS on the Internet at:
https://activate.siriusradio.com/
and follow the prompts to activate your subscription. You can also call SIRIUS toll-free
at: 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).
6. When you have successfully subscribed to the SIRIUS service, and the SIRIUS Starmate
3 has been updated with your subscription information, an alert will be displayed. (Figure
9) To continue, press any key on the radio
001
Channel Name
Subscription
Artist
NameUpdated
Any Key
to Continue
Song
Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 9
A
You are now ready to begin enjoying SIRIUS Satellite Radio’s digital entertainment, and can
tune to other channels!
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Controls
SIRIUS Starmate 3 Reference Guide
Figure 1 and the section following identify and describe the buttons and controls of the
SIRIUS Starmate 3.
1
2
3
MENU
DISP
MEMO
4
5
11
147
10
Charlie Daniels
Road Dogs
9
RoadDog Trucking
6
Entrtain 12:00P
A2
BAND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
9
0
7
Figure 1
1. MENU Button: Used to access menu options to make setup and feature changes.
2. DISP (Display) Button: Toggles display between the default display screen and large
screen display mode. Pressing and holding switches the display to the channel list
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mode.
3. MEMO (Memory) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names, song
titles, and sports teams. Pressing and holding enters the S-Seek mode.
4. Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen. When at the default
display screen, a press and release will display a prompt to enter a channel number.
Pressing and holding will return to the last channel played.
5. POWER Button: Turns the radio On or Off.
6. Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigates through channels and display screens, and
highlights items on the display.
7. Category Previous/Next Buttons: Navigates through the category list screen which
displays SIRIUS channel categories.
8. Preset Number Buttons (0-9): Sets and selects preset channels. Also used to directly
tune channels by entering the channel number.
9. BAND Button: Pressing and releasing switches between the five preset banks (A, B, C),
which hold ten presets each. Pressing and holding enables “Preset Tune Mode”, which
allows for viewing and listening of stored presets with the channel up/down buttons.
10. Jump Button: Used to quickly switch between the current channel and a favorite channel.
11. FM Preset Button: Selects between preset FM frequencies used for the built-in wireless
transmitter.
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Remote Control Reference Guide
Figure 2 and the section following identify the buttons of the remote control.
1
2
MUTE
13
3
4
CATEGORY
12
11
10
9
8
+
MENU
BAND
MEMO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DISP
0
5
6
7
Figure 2
1. Power Button: Turns the radio On or Off.
2. MUTE Button: Mutes the audio.
3. Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigates through channels and display screens, and
highlights items on the display.
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4.
Category Previous/Next Buttons: Navigates through the category list screen which
displays SIRIUS channel categories.
5. +/- Volume Buttons: Adjusts the audio volume up & down.
6. Number Buttons (0-9): Used for directly selecting channels and for presets.
7. Jump Button: Used to quickly switch between the current channel and a favorite channel.
8. DISP (Display) Button: Toggles display between the default display screen and large
screen display mode. Pressing and holding switches the display to the channel list
mode.
9. MEMO (Memory) Button (S-Seek Function): Saves and recalls artist names, song
titles, and sports teams. Pressing and holding enters the S-Seek mode.
10. BAND Button: Pressing and releasing switches between the five preset banks (A, B, C),
which hold ten presets each. Pressing and holding enables “Preset Tune Mode”, which
allows for viewing and listening of stored presets with the channel up/down buttons.
11. MENU Button: Used to access menu options to make setup and feature changes.
12. FM Preset Button: Selects between preset FM frequencies used for the built-in wireless
transmitter.
13. Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen. When at the default
display screen, a press and release will display a prompt to enter a channel number.
Pressing and holding will return to the last channel played.
Remote Control Battery Installation
To install the remote control battery, turn the remote control over and locate the battery cover
near the bottom edge. Open the battery compartment and place the battery in the compartment with the + side of the battery facing up. Replace the battery cover on the remote control.
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Operation
Display Screen Information
The display screen of the SIRIUS Starmate 3 provides information about the operation of
the radio, such as the currently tuned channel, song or show being played, artist name, time
and other information. This screen is referred to as the Default display screen in this manual.
Figure 1 identifies the information displayed when listening to a typical broadcast.
3-Digit Channel Number
Auto Sizing/Scrolling Artist Name
Auto Sizing/Scrolling Song Title
SIRIUS Signal Strength Meter
001
Channel Name
Channel Name
Artist Name
Song Title
Category 12:00P
8-Character
Category Name
A
Band/Preset Bank Number
Clock
Figure 1
When the radio is powered On, the previously selected channel will automatically begin playing, and the artist name and song title of the currently playing song will be displayed.
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Changing Channels and Categories
Pressing the channel up or down button will cause the radio to immediately tune to the next or
previous channel.
Pressing the category previous or next button will cause the radio to display a list of the channels in the current category, highlighting the channel to which you are currently tuned. (Figure
2)
001
002
003
004
Category
Channel Name
Channel Name
Channel Name
Channel Name
Figure 2
Repeated momentary pressing of the DISP button while in the category list mode will cause
the radio to sequence the display between listings of artist names, song titles, and back to
channel names. (Figure 3)
001
002
003
004
001
002
003
004
Category
Artist Name
Artist Name
Artist Name
Artist Name
Category
Channel Name
Channel Name
Channel Name
Channel Name
001
002
003
004
Figure 3
Category
Song Title
Song Title
Song Title
Song Title
Pressing the category previous or next button again will cause the radio to display a listing of
the previous or next channel category.
Use the channel up/down buttons to highlight a channel within a category and press the
Select button to tune to the highlighted channel. When a new channel is selected, the display
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will revert to the default display screen for the new channel.
To exit the channel list mode without changing to a different channel, press and hold the DISP
button for 1½ seconds, until the default screen is displayed.
Display Button (DISP)
Momentarily pressing and releasing the DISP (Display) button while the default screen is
displayed changes the artist name and song title to a scrolling, single line, large format display
for easier viewing from a distance. (Figure 4)
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Song Title
Category 12:00P
A
001
Channel Name
Artist N
Figure 4
Category 12:00P
A
Pressing and holding the DISP button for 1½ seconds will cause the radio enter the channel
list mode. The channel list mode makes it easy to quickly search for and locate music by channel, by category, by artist, and by song title.
Once the radio has entered the channel list mode, a listing of the channel numbers and names
is displayed. (Figure 5) Repeated momentary pressing and releasing of the DISP button will
sequence the display between listings of artist names, song titles, and back to channel names.
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001
002
003
004
005
001
002
003
004
005
Artist
Artist
Artist
Artist
Artist
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
Channel
Channel
Channel
Channel
Channel
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
001
002
003
004
005
Figure 5
Song
Song
Song
Song
Song
Title
Title
Title
Title
Title
Note: If you are viewing a sports category channel list (NFL®, NBA®, NHL®, or College),
pressing the DISP button will instead toggle between the team names and the current score
of any live play-by-play game.
Use the category previous and next buttons to scroll through the music and entertainment
categories, and the channel up and down buttons to scroll through the available channels in
each category to find the channel to which you want to listen.
When you have found the channel you wish to listen to, highlight the channel using the channel up and down buttons and press the Select button to tune to the channel. The new channel
will begin playing and the display will revert to the default display screen for the new channel.
To exit the channel list mode without changing to a different channel, press and hold the DISP
button for 1½ seconds, until the default screen is displayed.
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Selecting Channels Directly
A channel may be directly selected by entering the channel number using the 0 - 9 buttons on
the radio. To enter a channel number, momentarily press and release the Select button. At the
display prompt (Figure 6) enter the three digit channel number.
001
Channel Name
Artist N
Enter Channel
# ___
Category 12:00P
Figure 6
A
Channel Presets (BAND)
You can store up to 30 of your favorite channels as presets for quick recall access. The
preset channels are stored in 3 bands, A, B, and C, each containing 10 channel presets, and
are numbered 0 to 9. The 10 channel presets in each band are accessed by pressing the
appropriate number (0 to 9) on the radio. A momentary press and release of the BAND button
cycles through the 3 preset bands (A, B, and C).
Storing Channel Presets
To store a favorite channel as a preset, do the following:
1. Momentarily press and release the BAND button until the desired preset band, A, B, or
C, is displayed in the lower right corner of the default display screen.
2. Tune the radio to the channel you wish to store as a preset. (Refer to the section
Changing Channels for specific instructions for tuning to a channel.)
3. Press and hold the numbered preset button in which you wish to store your favorite
channel for 1½ seconds until you hear a beep. The band and preset number will then be
displayed in the lower right corner of the display screen to confirm that the channel has
been stored. (Figure 7)
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001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Preset Stored
Song Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 7
A1
Note: If the preset button already has a channel stored in it, the preset will be replaced by the
newly stored channel.
Using Channel Presets
The active band of presets is displayed in the lower right corner of the default display screen,
A, B or C. To change the active band, momentarily press and release the BAND button to
cycle between the preset bands.
The 10 preset channels in the active band can then be selected by momentarily pressing and
releasing the 0 through 9 buttons.
When you have chosen a preset channel, the band and preset number will be displayed in the
lower right corner of the default display screen. (Figure 8)
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Song Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 8
A3
Searching for a Channel Preset (P.TUNE Mode)
To quickly search through all of your presets in the P.TUNE mode, do the following:
1. Press and hold the BAND button for approximately 1 second to enter the P.TUNE mode.
Preset Tuning Mode will momentarily be displayed and the top left and lower right corners of the display will invert to indicate the radio is in the Preset Tune Mode. (Figure 9)
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001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Preset Tune Mode
Song Title
Category 12:00P
A
Channel Name
001
Artist Name
Song Title
Figure 9
Category 12:00P
A1
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to move up or down through your channel presets
and immediately tune to each channel. Channel presets are grouped and displayed by
bank and preset number, i.e., A-1, A-2...B-1, B-2, etc. Empty presets are not displayed.
3. To view the channel presets in the channel list mode, where you can view 4 presets at
once, momentarily press and hold the DISP button for approximately one second until
the channel list mode is displayed. Repeated momentary pressing and releasing of the
DISP button will sequence the display between listings of artist names, song titles, and
back to channel names. (Figure 10)
A-1
A-2
A-3
A-4
A-5
A-1
A-2
A-3
A-4
A-5
Artist
Artist
Artist
Artist
Artist
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
Channel
Channel
Channel
Channel
Channel
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
A-1
A-2
A-3
A-4
A-5
Figure 10
Song
Song
Song
Song
Song
Title
Title
Title
Title
Title
Note: If you are viewing a sports category channel list (NFL®, NBA®, NHL®, or COLLEGE), pressing the DISP button will instead toggle between the team names and the
current score of any live play-by-play game.
4. To exit the channel list mode, press and hold the DISP button for approximately one
second, until the display reverts to the P.TUNE mode.
5. To exit the P.TUNE mode, press and hold the BAND button for approximately 1 second,
until the default display screen is displayed.
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Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions
This feature allows you to capture and store information in the radio’s memory about the currently tuned programming– artist, song, or sports team. The radio then continuously searches
all incoming SIRIUS channels and alerts the user when a program saved in memory matches a
selection currently being played. (Figure 11)
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
S-Seek Alert
Song Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 11
A
A total of 30 artists, songs, and sports teams may be stored in memory.
If you have saved a sports team (or teams) in memory, at the time radio is initially powered
on, you will be alerted if your sports teams are playing in a game being broadcast. Also, while
listening to your SIRIUS radio, should one of your teams begin to play a game, you will be
alerted.
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Game Alert
Song Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 12
A
Storing Artist Names, Song Titles, and Sports Teams to Memory
If you are listening to a song or other entertainment channel, or a sports team, and wish to
save the artist, song, or sports team selection to memory for future S-Seek alerts, do the following:
1. For Artist Names or Song Titles: If the currently tuned channel is a music or entertainment channel, momentarily press and release the MEMO button. The radio will display a
menu to choose to store the artist name or the song title. (Figure 13)
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100
Channel Name
StoreName
Artist?
Artist
Song?
SongStore
Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 13
A
If either the artist name or song title is not available to save, the choice will be displayed
as unavailable. (Figure 14)
100
Channel Name
StoreName
Artist?
Artist
SongTitle
Unavailable
Song
Category 12:00P
100
A
Figure 14
Channel Name
Artist
Unavailable
Artist
Name
Store Title
Song?
Song
Category 12:00P
A
Using the channel up and down buttons, choose Store Artist or Store Song (when available) and press the Select button to save the current selection to memory.
If both the artist and song are available to save, you will be prompted again to save
whichever one you haven’t yet saved, song title or artist name. (Figure 15) If you do not
wish to save, press the MEMO button to exit.
100
Channel Name
Artist Stored
Artist
Name
Store Title
Song?
Song
Category 12:00P
100
Channel Name
StoreName
Artist?
Artist
Stored
SongSong
Title
A
Figure 15
Category 12:00P
A
2. For Sports Games: If the current tuned channel is an NFL, NBA, NHL, or College playby-play sports broadcast, momentarily press and release the MEMO button. The radio
will display a menu to choose which sports team should be saved to memory. (Figure
16)
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100
Channel Name
Store
NYG?
Artist
Name
DAL?
Song Store
Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 16
A
If either of the teams is not available to save, that team will be displayed as unavailable.
(Figure 17)
100
Channel Name
Store
NYG?
Artist
Name
Team2Title
Unavailable
Song
Category 12:00P
Figure 17
A
Using the channel up and down buttons, choose the desired sports team (when available) and press the Select button to save the current selection to memory.
The next screen will ask which kind of alert you wish to have. (Figure 18)
Alert Type
Initial Game Alert
All Score Updates
Figure 18
Initial Game Alert will provide an alert when the team you have chosen is playing a
game. All Score Updates will provide an alert when the team you have chosen is playing
a game, and also when the scores are updated for the team.
Using the channel up and down buttons, choose the desired alert and press the Select
button to save the selection to memory.
If both teams are available to save, you will be prompted again to save the other team.
If you wish to save the team, follow the same procedure as when saving the first team.
(Figure 19) If you do not wish to save, press the MEMO button to exit.
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100
Channel Name
Store
DAL?
Artist
Name
Stored
Song NYG
Title
Category 12:00P
100
Channel Name
Store
NYG?
Artist
Name
Stored
Song DAL
Title
A
Figure 19
Category 12:00P
A
3. To ensure that no duplicate entries are stored in memory, the radio will check the stored
memory list to ensure that the alert about to be stored is not already stored in memory.
If a duplicate entry is found, an Unable to Store screen will be displayed for 1 second.
(Figure 20) The radio will then revert to the last active display mode.
001
Channel Name
Artist N
Unable to Store
Category 12:00P
Figure 20
A
4. If the new alert was successfully stored in memory, a Artist/Song/Game Stored pop-up
screen followed by an X Used/Y Empty screen will be displayed for 1 and 2 seconds
respectively. X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the total number
of memory listings still available for storage. (Figure 21)
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Artist Stored
Song Title
Category 12:00P
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
X Used/Y Empty
Song Title
A
Figure 21
Category 12:00P
A
5. If the MEMO button is pressed and all of the memory spaces are full, an “S-Seek Full”
screen will be displayed for 1 second. (Figure 21)
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001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Memory Full
Song Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 21
A
A Replace - Cancel screen will then be displayed which will allow you to choose
whether to replace an existing alert stored in memory, or to cancel storing the alert to
memory. (Figure 22)
001
Channel Name
Artist N
Replace
Cancel
Category 12:00P
Figure 22
A
Using the channel up and down buttons, choose whether to replace an existing alert or
cancel saving the alert to memory. If you choose to cancel saving the alert, the radio will
revert to the last active display mode.
If you have chosen to replace an existing alert, a listing of all the alerts stored in memory
will be displayed. (Figure 23)
Artist
Artist
Sports
Artist
X/Y
Replace
Name/ Song Tit
Name
Team
Name/ Song Tit
Figure 23
Using the channel up and down buttons, highlight the alert that you would like to
overwrite and press the Select button to store the new alert. If the new alert was successfully saved in memory, a Artist/Song/Game Stored pop-up screen followed by an
X Used/Y Empty screen will be displayed for 1 and 2 seconds respectively. (Figure 24)
X is the total number of listings stored in memory, and Y is the total number of memory
listings still available for storage.
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001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Artist Stored
Song Title
Category 12:00P
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
X Used/Y Empty
Song Title
A
Figure 24
Category 12:00P
A
The radio will revert to the last active display mode.
Viewing Stored Alerts Stored in Memory
To view the alerts which have been saved to memory, press and hold the MEMO button for
1½ seconds to enter S-Seek mode. The alerts stored in memory will be displayed one-at-atime in page format. (Figure 25) Use the channel up and down buttons to scroll through the
listings. This function allows you to review previously stored program information.
Memory
Artist Name
Song Title
1/30
Figure 25
To exit this function, press and release the MEMO button.
Deleting an Alert Stored into Memory
To delete an alert stored in memory, do the following:
1. Press and hold the MEMO button for 1½ seconds to enter S-Seek mode. The alerts
stored in memory will be displayed one-at-a-time in page format.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to find the alert which you wish to delete and
press the Select button.
3. A screen displaying Delete, Seek On, and Seek Off will be displayed. (Figure 26)
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Memory Recall
Seek On
Seek Off
Delete
Figure 26
4. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the Delete option, and press the
Select button. A delete confirmation screen will appear. (Figure 27)
Delete
Yes
No
Figure 27
To permanently delete the alert from the memory list, highlight Yes using the channel up
and down buttons and press the Select button to confirm.
5. A Deleted pop-up screen followed by an X Used/Y Empty screen will be displayed for
1 and 2 seconds respectively. (Figure 28) X is the total number of listings saved in
memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage.
Memory
Artist Name
Deleted
Song Title
08/29
Memory
08/29
Artist Name
29 Used/1 Empty
Song Title
Figure 28
The radio will revert to the last active display mode.
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Activating the S-Seek Alert
To activate the S-Seek alert function to begin receiving alerts, do the following:
1. Press and hold the MEMO button for 1½ seconds to enter the S-Seek mode.
2. Press and release the Select button. A screen displaying S-Seek On, S-Seek Off, and
Delete will be displayed. (Figure 29)
Memory Recall
S-Seek On
S-Seek Off
Delete
Figure 29
3. To enable S-Seek alerts, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the S-Seek
On option and press the Select button. The S-Seek function is now enabled.
When the S-Seek option is enabled, whenever the radio is turned on, it automatically searches
the incoming channels to determine if a match exists with the program information stored in
the S-Seek memory. If one or more matches are found, a pop-up screen momentarily appears
for 2 seconds and displays S-Seek Alert or Game Alert, depending upon which type of a
match was found. (Figure 30) An audible beep tone will also be heard indicating that a match
was found.
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
S-Seek Alert
Song Title
Category 12:00P
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Game Alert
Song Title
Category 12:00P
A
Figure 30
A
The radio then displays the SIRIUS SEEK LIST or MY GAME ZONE screen, which displays a
list of the current matches. (Figure 31) No alert is provided for the currently selected channel.
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SIRIUS SEEK LIST
121 Artist Name/ Song
156 Artist Name
MY GAME ZONE
100 Giants @ Cowboys
123 Bulls @ Cavaliers
MY GAME ZONE
100 NFL NYG 7 DAL 3
123 NBA BUL 77 CLE 73
Figure 31
You can now select the artist, song, or sports game that you wish to tune to by using the
channel up and down buttons to highlight your selection from the list, and then pressing the
Select button. If no selection is made within 10 seconds, the radio will revert to the last active
display mode. Note that play of the current selection will continue until a new selection is
chosen from the S-Seek or My Game Zone list.
Jump Button
The radio has a special preset button called the Jump button, which is identified by the
icon. The Jump button is used to quickly tune to a channel that is accessed frequently and
temporarily such as a traffic channel, a weather channel, a news channel, a sports channel, or
any channel at all. Pressing the Jump button allows you to quickly tune to the specific channel you have programmed into the Jump button, and then tune back to the original channel
by pressing the Jump button again. (Refer to the Menu Options section of this manual for
instructions for configuring the Jump button.)
If the Jump button has been preset to the traffic option, which will cause the radio to access
a specific city traffic report, pressing the Jump button will immediately begin a search for the
city’s traffic report. The Jump icon will be displayed in the lower right corner of the display
screen to indicate that a Jump search is active. The search process may take up to 4 minutes
until the city’s traffic report found. The radio will automatically tune to the traffic report chan-
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nel when the traffic report is found. (Figure 32)
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
NYC Pending
Song Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 32
Pressing the Jump button again while the radio is actively searching will cancel the search.
(Figure 33)
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Jump Canceled
Song Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 33
A
Pressing the Jump button after the radio has tuned to the traffic report channel will return you
to the previous channel.
If the Jump button has been preset to the JumpSet option, pressing the Jump button will
immediately tune to the channel preset into the JumpSet. (Figure 34) The Jump icon will be
displayed in the lower right corner of the display screen to indicate that the Jump preset channel is currently tuned.
150
Channel Name
NYC Weather
NYC Weather
Category 12:00P
Figure 34
Pressing the Jump button again will return to the previous channel.
Note: The channel preset for the Jump button remains the same regardless of which preset
memory bank is currently selected.
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Game Alert
The radio has a feature called Game Alert which can automatically alert you when your favorite
sports team is playing a game. When a sports game involving one of your favorite sports
teams is found, a Game Alert screen is displayed, followed by a screen displaying tuning information for the sports games. (Figure 35)
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Game Alert
Song Title
Category 12:00P
MY GAME ZONE
100 Giants @ Cowboys
123 Bulls @ Cavaliers
A
Figure 35
You can then use the channel up and down buttons to highlight your favorite sports team
in the list, and then press the Select button to tune to the channel where the game is being
broadcast.
Refer to the Game Alert section in the Menu Options section of this manual for instructions
on programming your favorite sports teams into the radio. You can also use the S-Seek feature to add Game Alerts for sports teams. Refer to the section, Storing Artist Names, Song
Titles, and Sports Teams to Memory for more information.
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FM Preset Button
The radio has a special button called the FM Preset button, which is identified by the
icon.
When the FM Preset button is pressed, the radio turns on the built-in FM transmitter and
begins transmitting on the next frequency from the FM frequency preset list. A screen will be
displayed for 3 seconds showing the currently selected FM frequency. When the FM transmitter is turned on, an FM radio tuned to the same FM frequency will receive the currently tuned
SIRIUS broadcast. Each subsequent press of the FM Preset button advances to the next
frequency in the FM frequency preset list. Using the FM Preset button, a quiet FM frequency
may be quickly tuned.
If no FM frequencies have been preset when the FM Preset button is pressed, the radio will
default to a frequency of 88.1 MHz.
Pressing and holding the FM Preset button will cause a list of the FM presets to be displayed.
(Figure 36)
FM Presets
FM1 88.1 MHz
FM2 <EMPTY>
FM3 <EMPTY>
FM4 <EMPTY>
Figure 36
You can use the channel up and down buttons to scroll through the FM preset list and highlight the preset you wish to change, and press the Select button to choose the preset. Use
the channel up and down buttons to highlight the frequency you wish to select for the preset
and press the Select button. The FM frequency will then be stored in the preset. To select the
preset and exit, press the MENU button.
You may also change the FM presets by using the FM Presets menu option of the radio. (Refer to the FM Transmitter section in the Menu Options section of this manual for instructions
on programming the FM frequency preset list.)
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Menu Options
To enter the Menu Options page of the radio, press the MENU button. The Menu Options list
will be displayed. (Figure 1)
Menu Options
Sirius ID
FM Transmitter
Game Alert
Settings
Figure 1
To select a menu option, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the option you
wish to adjust, and press the Select button. If a selection is not made within 10 seconds, the
radio will exit the menu options screen, and revert to the last active display mode.
To exit the Menu Options screen, or any of the other menu option screens, repeatedly press
and release the MENU button until you are returned to the default display screen.
The following sections explain each of the menu options in the order in which they are displayed on the Menu Options screen.
Sirius ID
This menu option displays your 12 digit SIRIUS ID (SID) number. (Figure 2) The SID is unique
to each SIRIUS radio, and is required to activate your service. It is recommended that you
write this number in the space provided near the end of this user guide. No adjustments are
allowed in this mode. To exit, press the MENU button.
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Sirius ID
ESN 000492229812
Figure 2
FM Transmitter
The FM Transmitter feature allows you to create a preset list of 5 suitable FM frequencies
which can then be accessed by using the FM Preset button. This option also allows you to
turn the FM transmitter On and Off. (Figure 3)
FM Transmitter
FM Presets
FM On/Off
Figure 3
FM Presets
To create or add to a list of FM Preset frequencies , do the following:
1. Using the channel up and down buttons, highlight the “FM Presets” menu item and press
the Select button. A list of the FM presets will be displayed. (Figure 4) (You may also
enter this list by pressing and holding the FM Preset button.)
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FM Presets
FM1 88.1 MHz
FM2 <EMPTY>
FM3 <EMPTY>
FM4 <EMPTY>
Figure 4
2. Using the channel up and down buttons, highlight the FM preset you wish to set (or
change) and press the Select button. A list of FM frequencies will be displayed, beginning with the currently selected FM frequency for the preset. (Figure 5)
<EMPTY>
88.1 MHz
88.3 MHz
88.5 MHz
88.7 MHz
Figure 5
3. Use your FM radio to locate quiet FM frequencies where there is no interference from
adjacent FM stations. These are the frequencies which should be added to the FM
Presets list.
4. Using the channel up and down buttons, highlight the frequency you wish to select for
the preset and press the Select button. The FM frequency will then be stored in the
preset. If you do not want a frequency for the preset, choose EMPTY from the menu and
press the Select button.
5. You may then continue to select FM frequencies for other presets using the same steps.
To exit the FM Presets menu, press the MENU button.
FM On/Off
To turn the radio’s FM transmitter On or Off, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the FM On/Off menu item and press the Select button.
Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight FM On or FM Off and press the Select
button. (Figure 6)
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FM On/Off
FM On
FM Off
Figure 6
To exit the FM On/Off menu, press the MENU button.
Game Alert
The Game Alert feature allows you to store your favorite sports teams in memory. The radio
will constantly scan the SIRIUS channels and will sound an alert when a sports team you had
stored in memory is playing, or when there is a score update for a team, depending on which
option you have chosen for the sports team.
Sports teams which you have selected and which are currently playing will be displayed in a
category called My Game Zone.
You may select one sports team from each sports league and the college category using
the Game Alert option, however, more teams may be chosen by using the Memory (MEMO)
function. (See the section Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions for more
information about adding additional teams.)
To choose sports teams to add for game alerts, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Game Alert and press the Select
button.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the sports league or college category
of the sports team you wish to add, and press the Select button. (Figure 7)
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Game Alert
NFL
NBA
NHL
COLLEGE
Figure 7
3. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the league team name or college team
name you wish to add, and press the Select button. (Figure 8)
NFL
None
Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons
Baltimore Ravens
COLLEGE
None
Alabama
Auburn
Colorado
Figure 8
Note that for college teams, you will receive an alert for all teams playing for that college.
4. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight which type of an alert you want, and
press the Select button. (Figure 9)
Alert Type
Initial Game Alert
All Score Updates
Figure 9
When the radio is powered on, and while it is playing, Initial Game Alert will sound an
alert when the team you have chosen is playing a game. All Score Updates does the
same but also sounds an alert when the scores are updated for the chosen team.
To exit the Game Alert menu, press the MENU button.
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Settings
The following sections explain each of settings menu options in the order in which they are
displayed. (Figure 10)
Settings
Jump Setting
Display Options
Memory Options
Auto Select
Figure 10
To select a menu option, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the option you
wish to adjust, and press the Select button.
Jump Settings
The Jump setting controls the actions of the Jump button. The Jump setting menu may also be
accessed by pressing and holding the Jump button. (Figure 11)
Jump Setting
Choose one of the
following options
for
button
Jump Setting
Traffic: ATL
Jump Set
Figure 11
Two options are available for the Jump setting, Traffic and Jump Set. The currently selected
option is indicated by the Jump icon.
The Traffic option sets the function of the Jump button to provide a traffic report for a selected
city, while the JumpSet option assigns any channel to the Jump button.
Traffic
To set the Jump button to provide a traffic report when pressed, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the Traffic option, and press the
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Select button.
2. A screen showing a list of cities will be displayed. (Figure 12)
Traffic Market
Atlanta
Baltimore
Boston
Chicago
Figure 12
Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the city for which you wish to have a
traffic report and press the Select button.
3. If the city list has not yet been updated, a message will be displayed indicating that the
city list is updating. (Figure 13) Wait 10 minutes and then try again.
Traffic Market
Atlanta
Baltimore
Updating
City List
Boston
Figure 13
To exit the Jump Settings menu, press the MENU button.
JumpSet
To set the Jump button to a specific channel (other than a traffic channel) when pressed, do
the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the “JumpSet” option, and press the
Select button.
2. Figure 14 will be displayed.
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Jump Setting
Tune to desired Ch.
press & hold
the
button
Figure 14
3. Use the channel up and down buttons to tune to the channel you want assigned to the
Jump button. When the channel is tuned, press and hold the Jump button for 2 seconds
until Figure 15 is displayed.
Jump Setting
Traffic: NONE
JumpSet
Figure 15
The channel selected is now assigned to the Jump button.
To exit the Jump Settings menu, press the MENU button.
At any time while listening to a channel (other than a traffic channel), the channel may be assigned to the Jump button by simply pressing and holding the Jump button for 2 seconds.
Display Options
The radio’s display screen can be adjusted for brightness and contrast using the Display Options. (Figure 16)
Display Options
Brightness
Contrast
Figure 16
Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the Brightness or Contrast option, and
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press the Select button.
Brightness adjusts the overall intensity of the LCD display to help with viewing in different
lighting conditions. Contrast adjusts the relationship between the background and the text on
the LCD display. Use the channel up and down buttons, to adjust the brightness/contrast. The
bar graph will move to indicate the change. (Figure 17)
Brightness
-
Contrast
+
-
+
Figure 17
To exit the Brightness/Contrast screen, press the MENU button.
Memory Options
The Memory Options feature allows you to set whether the automatic S-Seek feature is On
or Off, and also provides the a way to clear (erase) all the stored S-Seek alerts from memory.
(Figure 18)
Memory Options
Auto Memory Search
Clear All Memory
Figure 18
Automatic Memory Search
To turn the automatic memory search On or Off, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Auto Memory Search, and press the
Select button.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight either On or Off, and press the Select
button. (Figure 19)
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Auto Memory Search
On
Off
Figure 19
To exit the Memory Options menu, press the MENU button.
Clear All Memory
To clear all the S-Seek alerts stored in memory, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Clear All Memory, and press the
Select button.
2. At the confirmation screen, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Yes and
press the Select button. (Figure 20)
Clear All Memory?
Yes
No
Figure 20
The S-Seek memory is now erased.
To exit the Memory Options menu, press the MENU button.
Audio Level
The Audio Level setting adjusts the level of the audio output of the radio.
To adjust the audio level, use the channel up and down buttons to change the audio level. The
bar graph will move to indicate the change. (Figure 21)
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Audio Level
-
+
Figure 21
To exit the Audio Level menu, press the MENU button.
Confirmation Tone
The radio will sound an audio tone alert when it is powered On or Off, as well as when an
S-Seek alert is activated and other alerts. The default setting is On. To change the Confirmation Tone setting to On or Off, use the channel up or down buttons to highlight On or Off, and
press the Select button. (Figure 22)
Confirm. Tone
On
Off
Figure 22
To exit the Confirmation Tone menu, press the MENU button.
Parental Control
The radio has the ability to lock out with password protection any channels you do not want
others to access without your permission. (Figure 23) A locked channel will not appear in the
channel list.
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Parental Control
Lock/Unlock
Edit Code
Figure 23
When access to a locked channel is attempted using the direct channel entry method, the
Enter Code screen is displayed and the channel cannot be accessed until the correct code is
entered. (Figure 24)
Enter Code
# ____
Figure 24
If the wrong code is entered, a message will be displayed indicating that the wrong code has
been entered. (Figure 25)
Enter Code
Wrong Code
Figure 25
Lock/Unlock
To lock or unlock a channel, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight “Lock/Unlock, and press the Select
button.
2. If this is the first time that Parental Control is being used, you will be prompted to create and enter a four digit numerical code. (Figure 26) This code can be any four digit
number from 0000 to 9999.
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Enter Code
# ____
Figure 26
If you should exit this prompt without entering a code, you will be prompted to set a
code next time you enter the Lock/Unlock option.
3. If a code has been previously set, a Enter Code prompt will be displayed. (Figure 27)
Enter your four digit code and press the Select button to continue.
Enter Code
# ____
Figure 27
4. When the correct code has been entered, a listing of channels will be displayed. (Figure
28) Use the channel up and down buttons to navigate to the channel you wish to lock
or unlock, and press the Select button. A previously locked channel will have the word
Lock displayed to the right of the channel name.
001
002
003
004
Lock/Unlock
Channel Name
Channel Name
Channel Name Lock
Channel Name
Figure 28
5. To lock or unlock a channels, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight a channel, and press the Select button.
If you are locking a channel, the Lock will be displayed to the right of the channel name.
If you are unlocking a channel, the Lock will be removed from the right of the channel
name.
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To exit the Parental Control menu, press the MENU button.
Edit Code
This setting allows you to change a previously selected Parental Control code.
The first time the Edit Code setting is accessed you will be prompted to enter a four digit
code. (Figure 29) This code can be any four digit number from 0000 to 9999.
Enter Code
# ____
Figure 29
If you should exit this prompt without entering a code, you will be prompted to set a code the
next time you enter the Edit Code option.
To change the Parental Control code, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Edit Code, and press the Select
button.
2. At the prompt, enter the four digit Parental Control code. (Figure 30)
Enter Code
# ____
Figure 30
3. If you did not enter the correct code, a message will be displayed alerting you that the
wrong code was entered, and you will be prompted again to enter the code. (Figure 31)
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Enter Code
Wrong Code
Figure 31
4. If the correct code was entered, the “New Code” prompt will appear. Enter the new
Parental Control code. (Figure 32)
New Code
# ____
Figure 32
5. You will then be prompted to confirm the new code by entering it again. (Figure 33)
Confirm Code
# ____
Figure 33
6. If you confirmed the correct code, the lock code is now changed and a confirmation
screen is displayed. If you entered the wrong code at the confirmation prompt, a screen
will be displayed to alert you that you have entered the wrong code, and you will have to
repeat the process again. (Figure 34)
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Confirm Code
Confirm Code
Code Saved
Wrong Code
Figure 34
To exit the Parental Control menu, press the MENU button.
If you have forgotten your Parental Control code, call SIRIUS Customer Service for help.
Time Based Features
Time based settings (Figure 35) allow for adjustment of the following features of the radio:
Clock - Sets the clock format, time zone, and daylight savings time function.
Alarm - Sets an alarm for a specific time.
Program Alert - Sets the radio to tune to a specific channel at a specified time.
Auto Shutdown - Sets the radio to turn off at a specified time.
Sleep Mode - Sets the radio to turn off after a designated period of time.
Time Features
Clock
Alarm
Program Alert
Auto Shutdown
Figure 35
To select a menu option, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the option you
wish to adjust, and press the Select button.
Clock
The time data for the radio’s clock is provided via the SIRIUS signal, and will update based on
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the data received from the signal.
You can configure the clock format for 12-hour or 24-hour display format, set the time zone
for the clock for your location, and turn On or Off the automatic adjustment for Daylight Savings Time (DST) (Figure 36).
Clock
Format
Time Zone
Daylight Savings Time
Figure 36
Format
To change the clock display format of the radio to 12 hour or 24 hour format, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Clock and press the Select button.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight either 12 hour or 24 Hour, and press
the Select button. (Figure 37)
Format
12 Hour
24 Hour
Figure 37
To exit the Clock menu, press the MENU button.
Time Zone
To change the time zone of the radio, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Time Zone, and press the Select
button.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight the proper time zone for your location,
and press the Select button. (Figure 38)
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(GMT
(GMT
(GMT
(GMT
Time Zone
-6:00) Central
-5:00) Eastern
-4:30) Atlantic
-3:30) Newfndlnd
Figure 38
To exit the Time Zone menu, press the MENU button.
Daylight Savings Time
To turn the Daylight Savings Time feature On or Off, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Daylight Savings Time, and press the
Select button.
2. 2.
Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight DST Observed or DST Not
Observed, and press the Select button. (Figure 39)
Daylight Savings Time
DST Observed
DST Not Observed
Figure 39
To exit the Daylight Savings Time menu, press the MENU button.
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Alarm
This feature allows you to set an alarm to sound at a specific time each day, and to turn the
alarm feature On or Off. (Figure 40)
Alarm
Set Alarm
Alarm Time
Figure 40
Set Alarm
To turn the alarm On or Off, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Set Alarm, and press the Select button.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Alarm On or Alarm Off, and press the
Select button. (Figure 41)
Set Alarm
On
Off
Figure 41
To exit the Set Alarm menu, press the MENU button.
Alarm Time
To set the time of the alarm, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Alarm Time, and press the Select
button.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to change the minutes, and the category previous
and next buttons to change the hours, to select the desired alarm time. (Figure 42)
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Alarm Time
12:00 PM
Figure 42
3. When you have selected the desired alarm time, press the Select button to set the alarm
time and exit.
To exit the Alarm Time menu, press the MENU button.
Program Alert
The Program Alert feature allows you to program the radio to automatically tune to a specific
channel at a specific time. The radio must be powered on in order for this feature to function.
(Figure 43)
Program Alert
Program Time/Day
Channel
Program Alert On/Off
Figure 43
Program Time/Day
To program the time and day when the radio will tune to the specified channel, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Program Time/Day, and press the
Select button.
2. At the Program Time/Day screen, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight
Time, and press the Select button. (Figure 44)
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Program Time/Day
Time
Day
Figure 44
3. Use the channel up and down buttons to change the minutes, and the category previous
and next buttons to change the hours, to select the time you wish to tune to the specified channel. (Figure 45)
Program Time
12:00 PM
Figure 45
4. When you have selected the desired time, press the Select button to set the time and
exit.
5. At the Program Time/Day screen, use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Day,
and press the Select button.
6. Using the channel up and down buttons, select the day of the week you wish to tune to
the selected channel, i.e., Monday, Tuesday, etc., and press the Select button. (Figure
46)
Program Day
Monday
Figure 46
To exit the Program Time/Day menu, press the MENU button.
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Channel
To set the channel to which the radio will tune when the Program Alert feature is On, do the
following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Channel, and press the Select button.
2. When the default display screen is displayed, use the channel up and down buttons to
navigate to the channel which you wish to select for the Program Alert feature. Use the
category previous and next buttons to navigate between categories. When the channel
is displayed, press the Select button.
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Song Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 47
A
To exit the Channel menu, press the MENU button.
Program Alert On/Off
To turn the Program Alert feature is On or Off, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Program Alert On/Off, and press the
Select button.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Program Alert On or Program Alert
Off, and press the Select button. (Figure 48)
Program Alert On/Off
On
Off
Figure 48
To exit the Program Alert On/Off menu, press the MENU button.
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Auto Shutdown
You can set the radio to automatically power off after a 1 hour period of inactivity, that is, no
buttons have been pressed for 1 hour.
When the Auto Shutdown feature is enabled, after 59 minutes of inactivity, a beep tone will
sound and a display prompt will appear on the screen, Cancel Auto Shutdown. (Figure 49)
At this point the auto shutdown can be reset to 1 hour of inactivity by pressing the Select button. If the Auto Shutdown is not reset, the radio will automatically power off.
001
Channel Name
Artist Name
Cancel Auto Shutdown
Song Title
Category 12:00P
Figure 49
A
To enable or disable the Auto Shutdown feature, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Auto Shutdown, and press the Select
button.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Enabled or Disabled, and press the
Select button. (Figure 50)
Auto Shutdown
Enabled
Disabled
Figure 50
To exit the Auto Shutdown menu, press the MENU button.
Sleep Mode
The radio can be set to turn off automatically after a selected period of time, 15, 30, 45, or 60
minutes.
To activate or deactivate the Sleep Mode feature, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Sleep Mode, and press the Select
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button.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to select the desired time, 15, 30, 45, or 60
minutes to activate the Sleep Mode feature, or choose Off to cancel the sleep feature,
and press the Select button. (Figure 51)
Sleep Mode
Off
15 min
30 min
45 min
Figure 51
To exit the Sleep Mode menu, press the MENU button.
Signal Indicator
The Signal Indicator display screen provides a visual display of the strength of the SIRIUS
signal from the satellite antenna and also from terrestrial (ground) transmitters.
To display the Signal Indicator screen, do the following:
1. Use channel up and down buttons to highlight Signal Indicator, and press the Select
button.
2. Two 10 segment horizontal bar graphs will be displayed with a “-“ sign to the left and a
“+” sign to the right. SAT indicates the satellite signal strength while TER indicates the
terrestrial signal strength, if a terrestrial signal is available. (Figure 52)
Signal Indicator
SAT -
+
TER -
+
Figure 52
To exit the Signal Indicator menu, press the MENU button.
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Factory Default
The Factory Default option will restore most every feature of the radio to the original factory
settings. The following is a list of all features affected by the Factory Default option:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
All Presets are cleared
All Game Alerts are cleared
Radio set to Normal Tuning Mode
Display brightness set to 50%
Display Contrast set to 50%
FM Transmitter set to On
FM Frequency set to 88.1 MHz
All S-Seek memory cleared
Clock set to 12-Hour Format
Time Zone set to Eastern Standard Time
Daylight Savings Time set to Observed
Auto Shutdown set to Off
Sleep Mode set to Off
Auto Select set to Off
Program Alert cleared
Note that the Parental Control feature is not affected by the Factory Default option. If a code
has been set for the Parental Control feature, the code will not be reset by the Factory Default
feature, preventing someone from circumventing the Parental Control feature. Channels which
have been locked will remain locked.
To activate the Factory Default feature, and restore the features of the radio to the factory
defaults, do the following:
1. Use the channel up and down buttons to highlight Factory Default, and press the Select
button.
2. Use the channel up and down buttons to select Yes to restore all settings to the settings
from the factory, or select No to leave them as-is and return to the Menu Options menu.
(Figure 53)
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Restore Settings?
Yes
No
Figure 53
3. If Yes is chosen, a confirmation is displayed. Use the channel up and down buttons to
select Yes to restore all settings to the settings from the factory, or select No to leave
them as-is and return to the Menu Options menu. (Figure 54)
Are You Sure?
Yes
No
Figure 54
4. If Yes is chosen, the radio will revert to the original factory settings. (Figure 55)
Are You Sure?
Restoring
Yes
Factory Defaults
No
Figure 55
5. When the Factory Default is complete, the radio will place you in Channel 184 the
SIRIUS preview channel and display, Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS to Subscribe. The radio is
still subscribed to the SIRIUS service.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution
Radio does not power
on
Blown fuse, or the power cable is not properly connected.
Check for a bad fuse and check power cable connection
Radio displays: Antenna Not Detected
The satellite antenna is not connected to the radio dock.
Check the satellite antenna connection to the dock.
Radio displays: Acquiring Signal
No satellite signal is being received.
Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna.
Change the vehicle location to eliminate nearby obstacles
(bridges, overpasses, tress, buildings, etc.).
Audio static or loss of
clarity
The FM frequency contains static.
Locate a quiet FM frequency on your vehicle radio and set the FM
transmitter frequency of the SIRIUS Starmate 3 to match.
If using the AUX audio connector, check the cable connections.
No sound
The audio cables are not connected, or the FM radio is set to the
wrong frequency. Check the audio cables at the SIRIUS radio
dock and the radio. Tune the FM radio to the same FM frequency
the SIRIUS radio is tuned.
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Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories are available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer to
maximize your SIRIUS experience:
SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox
The SUBX1 SIRIUS Plug and Play Universal Boombox is a portable docking station and audio
system for use with the SIRIUS Sportster radio. With the built-in amplifier and speakers, the
boombox delivers rich powerful sound indoors or outdoors, and features an auxiliary input for
other audio devices,
Included with the boombox is an adjustable indoor/outdoor windowsill antenna with 20’ of
cable and an AC adapter.
SUPH1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit
The SUPH1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Home Kit is a compact docking cradle that positions the radio for easy viewing and operation. Designed for quick and easy self-installation, it
includes all necessary cabling to connect your SIRIUS radio to your home audio system.
The kit includes a compact tabletop/desktop docking cradle with FM output for wireless
connectivity, an audio cable for connection to any stereo bookshelf system, an adjustable
indoor/outdoor windowsill antenna with 20’ of cable, and an AC Adapter.
SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit
The SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit is a compact docking cradle that
positions the radio for easy wiring, viewing, and operation in a vehicle. Designed for quick and
easy self-installation, it provides several mounting options and includes all necessary cabling
to connect your SIRIUS radio to your car audio system.
The SUPV1 SIRIUS Universal Plug and Play Vehicle Kit will work with the Sportster 4 and
most new SIRIUS plug and play radios.
The kit includes a mobile docking cradle, a suction cup vehicle mount, a vent mount, a cigarette lighter adapter, and a magnetic antenna with 21’ of cable.
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FM Direct Adapter
The FM Direct Adapter accessory redirects your vehicle’s FM antenna signal when listening to
your SIRIUS radio using your vehicle’s AM/FM radio. When the SIRIUS radio is powered on
the FM Direct Adapter automatically redirects the vehicle’s FM antenna signal away from the
vehicle’s AM/FM radio, reducing any interference which might be present from FM radio station broadcasts. When the SIRIUS radio is turned off, the FM antenna signal is automatically
redirected back to the vehicle’s AM/FM radio. (Product number 14100.)
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Specifications
Satellite Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2322.293/2330.207 MHz
Terrestrial Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2326.250MHz
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Volts, Negative Ground, DC
Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2V (normal) 2.8V (max.) (Peak-to-Peak)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <0.2%
Signal-to-noise (S/N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greater than 73dB
Fuse Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A ATC
Radio Dimensions (Length x Height x Depth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.2mm x 48.5mm x 16mm
(4.9” x 1.9” x .0.6”)
Radio Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91g (3.2 oz.)
Antenna Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Low Profile Magnetic
Antenna Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21’ (single micro-cable)
Connector Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SMB (right-angle)
Remote Control Dimensions (Width x Length x Height) . . . . . . . . . . . 41mm x 104mm x 15mm
(1.61” x 4.09” x .59”)
Remote Control Battery Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CR2025
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Warranty
12 Month Warranty
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product
that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in
material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be
repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for
parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product
is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s),
transportation prepaid, to the location shown below under WARRANTY RETURN.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction
of antenna problems, to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to
damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, or vehicle electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company,
has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect,
accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT
OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT
WITHIN A PERIOD OF 48 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL
THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No
person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed
herein in connection with the sale of this product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
WARRANTY RETURN: To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, please return product to an authorized retailer or call Customer Service at 1-800-869-5590; proof of purchase
and description of defect are required. Products to be returned to an approved warranty station must
be shipped freight prepaid.
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SIRIUS ID
Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your SIRIUS Starmate 3 in the space provided below.
SID: _______________________________________
70 [ SIRIUS ID ]
SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474
[email protected]
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
1-888-539-7474
http://www.sirius.com
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
(800) 869-5590
http://sirius.com
SIRIUS Starmate ST3 (083106a)