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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 and 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 ...
... 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 and 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 ...
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The Stratus 6 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Easy to read blue display: View artist name, song ..., on an easy to read the entire User Guide before using PowerConnect. • One-Touch Jump™: Directly access traffic and weather of the Stratus 6! Please read display. • A La Carte programming capability: Make individual channel selection. • Channel guide: View your individual channel lineup by...8226; FM preset button: Store and quickly access FM channels that give you the best audio reception when using your Stratus 6! 6
The Stratus 6 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Easy to read blue display: View artist name, song ..., on an easy to read the entire User Guide before using PowerConnect. • One-Touch Jump™: Directly access traffic and weather of the Stratus 6! Please read display. • A La Carte programming capability: Make individual channel selection. • Channel guide: View your individual channel lineup by...8226; FM preset button: Store and quickly access FM channels that give you the best audio reception when using your Stratus 6! 6
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What's in the Box? menu sel jump Stratus 6 Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Aux In Cable Dash Mount Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Antenna Screws Antenna & Dash Mount Power Adapter and Rubber Tail Alcohol Preparation Pads 9
What's in the Box? menu sel jump Stratus 6 Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Aux In Cable Dash Mount Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Antenna Screws Antenna & Dash Mount Power Adapter and Rubber Tail Alcohol Preparation Pads 9
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... hold to which you were listening. Menu: Press and hold to go back to the previous channel to access advanced features and configuration options; Introduction Stratus 6 Functions Power Button Turn radio on and off. FM / Menu Button FM: Press to main display screen. also when in configuration options, press and hold...
... hold to which you were listening. Menu: Press and hold to go back to the previous channel to access advanced features and configuration options; Introduction Stratus 6 Functions Power Button Turn radio on and off. FM / Menu Button FM: Press to main display screen. also when in configuration options, press and hold...
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... for Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter (sold separately). Just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the rear of the Stratus 6 to secure the radio. 11 ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna. PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color-Coded Connections The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock...
... for Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter (sold separately). Just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the rear of the Stratus 6 to secure the radio. 11 ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna. PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color-Coded Connections The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock...
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...should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the Stratus 6 mounted in your vehicle, choose a location where it will be located where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or... obstruct any air bags. Several examples of the display screen. Vehicle Installation Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the Stratus 6 in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount....
...should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the Stratus 6 mounted in your vehicle, choose a location where it will be located where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or... obstruct any air bags. Several examples of the display screen. Vehicle Installation Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the Stratus 6 in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount....
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... on your situation, you are unsure about your dash surface), and make sure the air temperature is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Stratus 6 when installed. 2 Set the orientation of the Dash I . • Option 2 should be oriented as II. 3 Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using...
... on your situation, you are unsure about your dash surface), and make sure the air temperature is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Stratus 6 when installed. 2 Set the orientation of the Dash I . • Option 2 should be oriented as II. 3 Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using...
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... jack, or consult the vehicle dealer. Refer to your vehicle's owners manual to sirius.com/accessories. • Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the Stratus 6. PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle's stereo system has an auxiliary input connection. If none of the radio, anywhere on the back of the...
... jack, or consult the vehicle dealer. Refer to your vehicle's owners manual to sirius.com/accessories. • Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the Stratus 6. PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle's stereo system has an auxiliary input connection. If none of the radio, anywhere on the back of the...
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Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions 1 Plug one end of the radio. menu sel jump 41 AUDIO ANT 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle's stereo system. 3 Insert your Stratus 6 into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock.
Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions 1 Plug one end of the radio. menu sel jump 41 AUDIO ANT 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle's stereo system. 3 Insert your Stratus 6 into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock fit into the mounting slots in the back of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock.
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... of other sources in your vehicle's stereo system. Vehicle Installation 4 Power on your vehicle's stereo system. If it 's not yet activated. Verify that the Stratus 6 is tuned to channel 184 by pressing the Power button. 5 Be sure the vehicle is good, press and hold menu to return TER - + to... the main display screen. 6 Ensure that you are now ready to activate your Stratus 6. 9 The audio level output of the Stratus 6 can also press and hold menu and then press to scroll to match the audio levels of the main display screen jump...
... of other sources in your vehicle's stereo system. Vehicle Installation 4 Power on your vehicle's stereo system. If it 's not yet activated. Verify that the Stratus 6 is tuned to channel 184 by pressing the Power button. 5 Be sure the vehicle is good, press and hold menu to return TER - + to... the main display screen. 6 Ensure that you are now ready to activate your Stratus 6. 9 The audio level output of the Stratus 6 can also press and hold menu and then press to scroll to match the audio levels of the main display screen jump...
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You may need to turn on your vehicle's stereo system in order to do so. 3 Insert your Stratus 6 into the mounting slots in the vehicle's cassette deck. menu sel jump 44 Vehicle Installation Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock fit into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock. 2 Insert the Cassette AUDIO ANT Adapter in the back of the radio.
You may need to turn on your vehicle's stereo system in order to do so. 3 Insert your Stratus 6 into the mounting slots in the vehicle's cassette deck. menu sel jump 44 Vehicle Installation Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock fit into the dock, aligning the radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on the dock. 2 Insert the Cassette AUDIO ANT Adapter in the back of the radio.
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... also press and hold menu to return to match the audio levels of the main display screen that the Stratus 6 is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the signal S i g n a l being received. There should at least be increased or decreased as necessary to the ... then press to scroll to channel 184. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the sky. Upon power up, the Stratus 6 should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through 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...
... also press and hold menu to return to match the audio levels of the main display screen that the Stratus 6 is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the signal S i g n a l being received. There should at least be increased or decreased as necessary to the ... then press to scroll to channel 184. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the sky. Upon power up, the Stratus 6 should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through 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...
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... Verify that denotes antenna signal strength. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the sky. 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...also press and hold menu to return to and highlight Signal. You are receiving the SIRIUS signal. There should at least be one bar on Stratus 6 radio by pressing the Power button. 3 Be sure the vehicle is good, press and hold menu and then press to scroll to ...
... Verify that denotes antenna signal strength. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the sky. 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...also press and hold menu to return to and highlight Signal. You are receiving the SIRIUS signal. There should at least be one bar on Stratus 6 radio by pressing the Power button. 3 Be sure the vehicle is good, press and hold menu and then press to scroll to ...
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... of channels that 's not being used by an FM radio station in your FM radio to an available channel, you reach 107.9. 5 Ensure that the Stratus 6 is one that aren't being used by any FM radio station. Vehicle Installation 4 You'll first need to channel 184 by default, when it's not... page 62 to learn about how to the website and enter your area. Upon power up, the Stratus 6 should only hear static or silence - Write down or print out the list. Turn on your Stratus 6. An available FM channel is tuned to find an available FM channel. OR b. Manually tune through each...
... of channels that 's not being used by an FM radio station in your FM radio to an available channel, you reach 107.9. 5 Ensure that the Stratus 6 is one that aren't being used by any FM radio station. Vehicle Installation 4 You'll first need to channel 184 by default, when it's not... page 62 to learn about how to the website and enter your area. Upon power up, the Stratus 6 should only hear static or silence - Write down or print out the list. Turn on your Stratus 6. An available FM channel is tuned to find an available FM channel. OR b. Manually tune through each...
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... 100.3. Press the Select button. Press the Select button to and highlight the storage location FM2. menu 90.1 sel jump MATCH FM CHANNELS 7 Set your Stratus 6 to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button. Press to scroll to transmit on the same FM channel that you found in step 4: i.
... 100.3. Press the Select button. Press the Select button to and highlight the storage location FM2. menu 90.1 sel jump MATCH FM CHANNELS 7 Set your Stratus 6 to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button. Press to scroll to transmit on the same FM channel that you found in step 4: i.
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... channel 184, verify that nothing is no SIRIUS audio when tuned to hear SIRIUS clearly. The Stratus 6 will tune to use in your area (step 4). FM3 Empty 8 You should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your Stratus 6. 9 If the selected FM channel doesn't work down the list of FM channels until you ...selected will need to tune your vehicle's FM radio to the FM channel and then set your Stratus 6 to activate your vehicle's FM radio. You are now ready to transmit on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Each time, you 're done! Verify that ...
... channel 184, verify that nothing is no SIRIUS audio when tuned to hear SIRIUS clearly. The Stratus 6 will tune to use in your area (step 4). FM3 Empty 8 You should hear SIRIUS channel 184 through your Stratus 6. 9 If the selected FM channel doesn't work down the list of FM channels until you ...selected will need to tune your vehicle's FM radio to the FM channel and then set your Stratus 6 to activate your vehicle's FM radio. You are now ready to transmit on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Each time, you 're done! Verify that ...
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...zero) 20% Completed • on a label on the bottom of the gift box 184 Weather • on the label on the back 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" ... phone: Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS 1-888-539-7474) 5 When your service is activated, your Stratus 6 will automatically tune to activate your Stratus 6: 1 Make sure your Stratus 6 is properly installed, turned on the Stratus 6, after the startup sequence, the SIRIUS channel lineup may update. Activation Before you can hear the...
...zero) 20% Completed • on a label on the bottom of the gift box 184 Weather • on the label on the back 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" ... phone: Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS 1-888-539-7474) 5 When your service is activated, your Stratus 6 will automatically tune to activate your Stratus 6: 1 Make sure your Stratus 6 is properly installed, turned on the Stratus 6, after the startup sequence, the SIRIUS channel lineup may update. Activation Before you can hear the...
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...Song Title 036 BPM Black Eyed Peas Rock That Body Signal Strength You can also choose to "Display" on the main display screen. The Stratus 6's display screen will automatically tune to the last channel you were listening to highlight Display and press the Select button. Using Your... Stratus 6 The Main Display Whenever you power your Stratus 6 On, it was powered Off. Press the button to as the main display screen in this guide. This screen is ...
...Song Title 036 BPM Black Eyed Peas Rock That Body Signal Strength You can also choose to "Display" on the main display screen. The Stratus 6's display screen will automatically tune to the last channel you were listening to highlight Display and press the Select button. Using Your... Stratus 6 The Main Display Whenever you power your Stratus 6 On, it was powered Off. Press the button to as the main display screen in this guide. This screen is ...
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...Down buttons to the next or previous channel in the channel lineup. At the main 60 Using Your Stratus 6 Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the Stratus 6 On or Off. Decreases or increases the settings of various menu options such as Rock, Pop, ... display screen, continuously scrolls through the categories one at a time. Repeated presses cycle through the channel lineup and briefly displays the information of Stratus 6. • Left or Right button: Displays the channel categories such as Brightness, Audio Level, etc. • Up or Down button ...
...Down buttons to the next or previous channel in the channel lineup. At the main 60 Using Your Stratus 6 Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the Stratus 6 On or Off. Decreases or increases the settings of various menu options such as Rock, Pop, ... display screen, continuously scrolls through the categories one at a time. Repeated presses cycle through the channel lineup and briefly displays the information of Stratus 6. • Left or Right button: Displays the channel categories such as Brightness, Audio Level, etc. • Up or Down button ...
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Using Your Stratus 6 Listening to Satellite Radio Tune a channel: 1 Press and release and to immediately tune to the next or previous channel. 2 Press and hold and to channel ...
Using Your Stratus 6 Listening to Satellite Radio Tune a channel: 1 Press and release and to immediately tune to the next or previous channel. 2 Press and hold and to channel ...