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...10 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 11 FM Presets 66 Special Features 67 Parental Lock 68 Where Else Can You Use Your Stratus 6 71 Vehicle Installation 13 Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio 14 Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount . 16 Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna 20 Step...PowerConnect Power Adapter 39 Step 6: Connect the Audio 40 Activation 53 Using Your Stratus 6 57 The Main Display 58 My Channels 59 Navigation Basics 60 Listening to Satellite Radio 62 Configuring Your Stratus 6 73 Sirius ID 74 Find Available FM Channels in Your Area 75 Turn FM Transmitter On...
...10 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock 11 FM Presets 66 Special Features 67 Parental Lock 68 Where Else Can You Use Your Stratus 6 71 Vehicle Installation 13 Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio 14 Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount . 16 Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna 20 Step...PowerConnect Power Adapter 39 Step 6: Connect the Audio 40 Activation 53 Using Your Stratus 6 57 The Main Display 58 My Channels 59 Navigation Basics 60 Listening to Satellite Radio 62 Configuring Your Stratus 6 73 Sirius ID 74 Find Available FM Channels in Your Area 75 Turn FM Transmitter On...
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...and can be installed by a professional installer and directly connects your radio to your vehicle's FM radio. If none of the radio, anywhere on the front dash panel, inside the glove compartment, or inside the center console in the Stratus 6. The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate...sections for the audio connection option that you will need to sirius.com/accessories. PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle, then you have selected. 40 To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought your radio, or go to find the location of the following audio ...
...and can be installed by a professional installer and directly connects your radio to your vehicle's FM radio. If none of the radio, anywhere on the front dash panel, inside the glove compartment, or inside the center console in the Stratus 6. The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate...sections for the audio connection option that you will need to sirius.com/accessories. PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle, then you have selected. 40 To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought your radio, or go to find the location of the following audio ...
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...the antenna has a clear view of the signal being SAT - + received. Verify that denotes antenna signal strength. Press the Select button. Upon power up, the Stratus 6 should tune to "Audio Level" on page 84. 42 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show S i g n a l the strength of the sky. If... audio level output of the main display screen jump that you are receiving the SIRIUS signal. Vehicle Installation 4 Power on your Stratus 6 by default, when it 's not on channel 184, refer to "Listening to Satellite Radio" on page 62 to learn about how to tune a channel. 7 Turn on your ...
...the antenna has a clear view of the signal being SAT - + received. Verify that denotes antenna signal strength. Press the Select button. Upon power up, the Stratus 6 should tune to "Audio Level" on page 84. 42 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show S i g n a l the strength of the sky. If... audio level output of the main display screen jump that you are receiving the SIRIUS signal. Vehicle Installation 4 Power on your Stratus 6 by default, when it 's not on channel 184, refer to "Listening to Satellite Radio" on page 62 to learn about how to tune a channel. 7 Turn on your ...
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... good, press and hold menu and then press to scroll to channel 184. Press the Select button. There should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your Stratus 6. 9 The audio level output of the Stratus 6 can also press and hold menu to return to the main TER - + display screen. 6 Ensure that you haven... of the signal S i g n a l being received. 4 Power on your vehicle's stereo system. If it's not on channel 184, refer to "Listening to Satellite Radio" on page 62 to learn about how to tune a channel. 7 If you are now ready to match the audio levels of the sky. You are...
... good, press and hold menu and then press to scroll to channel 184. Press the Select button. There should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your Stratus 6. 9 The audio level output of the Stratus 6 can also press and hold menu to return to the main TER - + display screen. 6 Ensure that you haven... of the signal S i g n a l being received. 4 Power on your vehicle's stereo system. If it's not on channel 184, refer to "Listening to Satellite Radio" on page 62 to learn about how to tune a channel. 7 If you are now ready to match the audio levels of the sky. You are...
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...antenna has a clear view of the sky. make the audio connection. sel jump + + 47 Press the Select button. You are receiving the SIRIUS signal. You can also press and hold menu to return to SAT - TER - Verify that denotes antenna signal strength. The Satellite and Terrestrial... bars show the strength of the signal being received. Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Insert your Stratus 6 into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the menu rails on the dock fit into the jump mounting slots in ...
...antenna has a clear view of the sky. make the audio connection. sel jump + + 47 Press the Select button. You are receiving the SIRIUS signal. You can also press and hold menu to return to SAT - TER - Verify that denotes antenna signal strength. The Satellite and Terrestrial... bars show the strength of the signal being received. Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Insert your Stratus 6 into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the menu rails on the dock fit into the jump mounting slots in ...
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...Ensure that the Stratus 6 is one -by an FM radio station in your area. Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at 88.1 and use the 'Manual' tune function on your vehicle's FM radio to tune through every FM channel one that aren't being used by any FM radio station. For ...used by 88.3 etc.) to find an available FM channel: a. Start at www.sirius.com/ fmchannel. Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle's FM radio. TIP! We recommend one . Upon power up, the Stratus 6 should only hear static or silence - Locate and create a list of available...
...Ensure that the Stratus 6 is one -by an FM radio station in your area. Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at 88.1 and use the 'Manual' tune function on your vehicle's FM radio to tune through every FM channel one that aren't being used by any FM radio station. For ...used by 88.3 etc.) to find an available FM channel: a. Start at www.sirius.com/ fmchannel. Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle's FM radio. TIP! We recommend one . Upon power up, the Stratus 6 should only hear static or silence - Locate and create a list of available...
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... Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one that both the radio and your vehicle's FM radio. You are now ready to the FM channel and then set your area (step 4). Each time, you are tuned to hear SIRIUS clearly. The Stratus 6 will be confirmed on the same FM channel (steps 6 & ...7). The FM channel you find one to use in your Stratus 6 to transmit...
... Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one that both the radio and your vehicle's FM radio. You are now ready to the FM channel and then set your area (step 4). Each time, you are tuned to hear SIRIUS clearly. The Stratus 6 will be confirmed on the same FM channel (steps 6 & ...7). The FM channel you find one to use in your Stratus 6 to transmit...
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..., Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate your Stratus 6: 1 Make sure your Stratus 6 will automatically tune to channel 184. 3 Make a note of your Stratus 6. 4 Activate your service: To Activate Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS • Online: Go to www.sirius.com and click on "Install and Activate" OR ...phone: Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS 1-888-539-7474) 5 When your service is activated, your Stratus 6 is properly installed, turned on the Stratus 6, after the startup sequence, the SIRIUS channel lineup may update. Wait until any channel updates have been updated, the radio will display an alert ...
..., Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate your Stratus 6: 1 Make sure your Stratus 6 will automatically tune to channel 184. 3 Make a note of your Stratus 6. 4 Activate your service: To Activate Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS • Online: Go to www.sirius.com and click on "Install and Activate" OR ...phone: Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS 1-888-539-7474) 5 When your service is activated, your Stratus 6 is properly installed, turned on the Stratus 6, after the startup sequence, the SIRIUS channel lineup may update. Wait until any channel updates have been updated, the radio will display an alert ...
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...System you have the freedom to listen to your local retailer or www.sirius.com/accessories. 72 With a Home Kit, you want, from your vehicle to your Stratus 6 where and when you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your listening experience. With a Vehicle Kit, you to... adapt your Stratus 6 Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your kitchen or den, to the office, to purchase an accessory, please visit your home or office or on the deck, or at a picnic. SIRIUS | XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you...
...System you have the freedom to listen to your local retailer or www.sirius.com/accessories. 72 With a Home Kit, you want, from your vehicle to your Stratus 6 where and when you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your listening experience. With a Vehicle Kit, you to... adapt your Stratus 6 Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your kitchen or den, to the office, to purchase an accessory, please visit your home or office or on the deck, or at a picnic. SIRIUS | XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you...
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Press S i r i u s I D the Select button. The Radio ID will be displayed. 123456789012 3 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed. 2 Sirius ID will be highlighted. Configuring Your Stratus 6 Sirius ID Your Stratus 6 has a numeric 12-digit ID which uniquely identifies the radio. To display the Sirius ID: 1 Press and hold menu to exit. 74 This ID is used during the activation process.
Press S i r i u s I D the Select button. The Radio ID will be displayed. 123456789012 3 Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed. 2 Sirius ID will be highlighted. Configuring Your Stratus 6 Sirius ID Your Stratus 6 has a numeric 12-digit ID which uniquely identifies the radio. To display the Sirius ID: 1 Press and hold menu to exit. 74 This ID is used during the activation process.
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... the same FM channel. (Refer to that is not being used by an FM radio station in your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to "Set 75 Tune the Stratus 6 to a favorite SIRIUS channel (or to find an available FM channel, which is a channel that channel. Turn on your area. ...will first need to tune the Stratus 6's built-in transmitter to the same channel to find an available FM channel: 1 Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at www.sirius.com/ fmchannel. Pick the first FM channel on your vehicle's FM radio. If you need to receive...
... the same FM channel. (Refer to that is not being used by an FM radio station in your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to "Set 75 Tune the Stratus 6 to a favorite SIRIUS channel (or to find an available FM channel, which is a channel that channel. Turn on your area. ...will first need to tune the Stratus 6's built-in transmitter to the same channel to find an available FM channel: 1 Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at www.sirius.com/ fmchannel. Pick the first FM channel on your vehicle's FM radio. If you need to receive...
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... FM channels Manually tune through your local FM channels on page 79.) You should hear the SIRIUS channel through your vehicle's radio. If this FM channel doesn't work well for you, work well for Stratus 6. If this FM channel doesn't work down the list until you will need to find ...an FM channel that allows you to hear SIRIUS clearly. Configuring Your Stratus 6 and Select an FM Channel" on your vehicle's FM radio. Once you have created your list ...
... FM channels Manually tune through your local FM channels on page 79.) You should hear the SIRIUS channel through your vehicle's radio. If this FM channel doesn't work well for you, work well for Stratus 6. If this FM channel doesn't work down the list until you will need to find ...an FM channel that allows you to hear SIRIUS clearly. Configuring Your Stratus 6 and Select an FM Channel" on your vehicle's FM radio. Once you have created your list ...
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... is present that does not work well with the Stratus 6. You may be used by the Stratus 6. In addition, local geography and weather conditions can also resolve almost any performance issue. 77 The performance of FM radios are to find an FM channel with static or silence... you are in or near large metropolitan areas. NOTE! TIP! The SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder relies on your results may find available FM channels in large cities than in most suburban or rural locations. NOTE! Professional installation can impact reception, so your FM radio and Stratus 6.
... is present that does not work well with the Stratus 6. You may be used by the Stratus 6. In addition, local geography and weather conditions can also resolve almost any performance issue. 77 The performance of FM radios are to find an FM channel with static or silence... you are in or near large metropolitan areas. NOTE! TIP! The SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder relies on your results may find available FM channels in large cities than in most suburban or rural locations. NOTE! Professional installation can impact reception, so your FM radio and Stratus 6.
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Try this: • Ensure that your Stratus 6 and your vehicle's FM radio are tuned to a channel that you have subscribed. • Your Stratus 6 is done. Refer to "Activation" on page 54. • Call 1-888-539-7474 for further assistance. • Check all the SIRIUS channels to which you have not subscribed to "Audio Level" on...
Try this: • Ensure that your Stratus 6 and your vehicle's FM radio are tuned to a channel that you have subscribed. • Your Stratus 6 is done. Refer to "Activation" on page 54. • Call 1-888-539-7474 for further assistance. • Check all the SIRIUS channels to which you have not subscribed to "Audio Level" on...
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Product Specifications System Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Audio Output: Stratus 6 Radio Dimensions: Weight: PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions: Weight: FM Connector: Audio Connector: Antenna Connector: Power Connector: PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions: Weight: Input / Output: Cable Length... mm female 94 mm (width) x 43 mm (height) x 34 mm (depth) 3.7 in (width) x 1.7 in (height) x 1.3 in (depth) 69 g (2.4 oz) 9-16 V DC / 5 V DC, 1.5 A 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) SIRIUS Magnetic Mount SMB female, right angle 6.4 m (21 ft) 3.5 mm stereo male to 3.5 mm stereo male 1.2 m (4 ft)
Product Specifications System Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Audio Output: Stratus 6 Radio Dimensions: Weight: PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions: Weight: FM Connector: Audio Connector: Antenna Connector: Power Connector: PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions: Weight: Input / Output: Cable Length... mm female 94 mm (width) x 43 mm (height) x 34 mm (depth) 3.7 in (width) x 1.7 in (height) x 1.3 in (depth) 69 g (2.4 oz) 9-16 V DC / 5 V DC, 1.5 A 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) SIRIUS Magnetic Mount SMB female, right angle 6.4 m (21 ft) 3.5 mm stereo male to 3.5 mm stereo male 1.2 m (4 ft)