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... the Roof 32 Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 38 Step 6: Connect the Audio 39 Subscribe 49 Using Your Starmate 8 53 The Main Display 54 Navigation Basics 55 Listening to Satellite Radio 57 FM Presets 62 Special Features 63 Pause & Replay 64 Color ...Themes 66 Trim Rings 67 Parental Controls 70 Where Else Can You Use Your Starmate 8 75 Configuring Your Starmate 8 . . . 77 Sirius ID 78 Find Available FM Channels in Your Area 79 Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off . . 82 Set and Select...
... the Roof 32 Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 38 Step 6: Connect the Audio 39 Subscribe 49 Using Your Starmate 8 53 The Main Display 54 Navigation Basics 55 Listening to Satellite Radio 57 FM Presets 62 Special Features 63 Pause & Replay 64 Color ...Themes 66 Trim Rings 67 Parental Controls 70 Where Else Can You Use Your Starmate 8 75 Configuring Your Starmate 8 . . . 77 Sirius ID 78 Find Available FM Channels in Your Area 79 Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off . . 82 Set and Select...
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... PowerConnect™ Vehicle Kit. • Works on the large color display. • Listen at home, the office, outdoors or in multiple vehicles with Vehicle Kit! Sirius Starmate 8 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Choose from six different display colors to your dash lights, and personalize with the trim...
... PowerConnect™ Vehicle Kit. • Works on the large color display. • Listen at home, the office, outdoors or in multiple vehicles with Vehicle Kit! Sirius Starmate 8 has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Choose from six different display colors to your dash lights, and personalize with the trim...
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...be located on the face plate of the vehicle radio, on the back of Starmate 8. Cassette Adapters are sold separately). PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle's... of the previous three audio connection options will work in your vehicle, then you will need to shop.sirius.com. • Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature of the radio, anywhere on one of the...the vehicle dealer. Follow the installation instructions in cassette player. Step 6: Connect the Audio To play Sirius audio through your vehicle's FM radio. To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought ...
...be located on the face plate of the vehicle radio, on the back of Starmate 8. Cassette Adapters are sold separately). PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle's... of the previous three audio connection options will work in your vehicle, then you will need to shop.sirius.com. • Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature of the radio, anywhere on one of the...the vehicle dealer. Follow the installation instructions in cassette player. Step 6: Connect the Audio To play Sirius audio through your vehicle's FM radio. To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought ...
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... jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct 4 Power on the dock fit into the dock, aligning the Radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button. 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of your vehicle's stereo system. AUDIO ANT 3 Insert...
... jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct 4 Power on the dock fit into the dock, aligning the Radio against the rear of the dock so that the rails on your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button. 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of your vehicle's stereo system. AUDIO ANT 3 Insert...
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... additional help. 41 Signal Indicator SATELLITE TERRESTRIAL 6 Ensure Starmate 8 is set high enough to be sure the vehicle's stereo system is tuned to activate your Starmate 8. 8 The audio level output of the display, but there is no Sirius audio, be heard (step 8). If it 's not...yet activated. Press the Select button. You are now ready to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel. Refer to and highlight Signal Indicator. Upon power up, Starmate 8 should hear channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, through your vehicle. If the signal reception is good, showing at ...
... additional help. 41 Signal Indicator SATELLITE TERRESTRIAL 6 Ensure Starmate 8 is set high enough to be sure the vehicle's stereo system is tuned to activate your Starmate 8. 8 The audio level output of the display, but there is no Sirius audio, be heard (step 8). If it 's not...yet activated. Press the Select button. You are now ready to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel. Refer to and highlight Signal Indicator. Upon power up, Starmate 8 should hear channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, through your vehicle. If the signal reception is good, showing at ...
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There should at least be one bar on your Starmate 8 into the dock. menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct 4 Power on the menu lower left corner of the sky. Verify that denotes antenna signal strength. Vehicle Installation .... AUDIO ANT PWR FM 2 Insert the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on your vehicle's stereo system in order to do so. 3 Insert your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button. 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the main display screen that you are...
There should at least be one bar on your Starmate 8 into the dock. menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct 4 Power on the menu lower left corner of the sky. Verify that denotes antenna signal strength. Vehicle Installation .... AUDIO ANT PWR FM 2 Insert the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on your vehicle's stereo system in order to do so. 3 Insert your Starmate 8 by pressing the Power button. 5 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the main display screen that you are...
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..." on page 57 to learn about how to channel 184 by default, when it's not yet activated. Upon power up, Starmate 8 should hear channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, through your vehicle's stereo system. If it to and highlight Signal Indicator. If the signal reception is good, ...showing at least one bar in your vehicle's stereo system. Signal Indicator SATELLITE TERRESTRIAL 6 Ensure Starmate 8 is good, press and hold menu to return to Satellite Radio" 184 Sirius Preview on page 89. Also be sure that the audio level is set to "Troubleshooting" on your vehicle...
..." on page 57 to learn about how to channel 184 by default, when it's not yet activated. Upon power up, Starmate 8 should hear channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, through your vehicle's stereo system. If it to and highlight Signal Indicator. If the signal reception is good, ...showing at least one bar in your vehicle's stereo system. Signal Indicator SATELLITE TERRESTRIAL 6 Ensure Starmate 8 is good, press and hold menu to return to Satellite Radio" 184 Sirius Preview on page 89. Also be sure that the audio level is set to "Troubleshooting" on your vehicle...
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... MATCH FM CHANNELS 7 Set your list from step 4. Press the Select button. Vehicle Installation 5 Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button. Press to scroll to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel. FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 FM 4 FM 5 FM Channels 97.9 current 46 iv. Press to scroll...
... MATCH FM CHANNELS 7 Set your list from step 4. Press the Select button. Vehicle Installation 5 Ensure Starmate 8 is tuned to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button. Press to scroll to channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel. FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 FM 4 FM 5 FM Channels 97.9 current 46 iv. Press to scroll...
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...on the same FM channel (steps 6 & 7). If the signal reception is a suitable one with the sound quality, the installation is no Sirius audio, verify that nothing is highlighted. If you are tuned to enable audio. Start Using is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the display ...'s stereo system. Refer to the FM channel. 8 You should hear channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, through your Starmate 8. 9 If the selected FM channel doesn't work well for additional help. 47 Starmate 8 will be confirmed on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Press and to tune in step 4....
...on the same FM channel (steps 6 & 7). If the signal reception is a suitable one with the sound quality, the installation is no Sirius audio, verify that nothing is highlighted. If you are tuned to enable audio. Start Using is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the display ...'s stereo system. Refer to the FM channel. 8 You should hear channel 184, the Sirius Preview channel, through your Starmate 8. 9 If the selected FM channel doesn't work well for additional help. 47 Starmate 8 will be confirmed on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Press and to tune in step 4....
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.... Wait until any channel updates have completed before pressing any button to channel 184. 184 Sirius Preview To Activate, Call 888-539-7474 3 Make a note of your Starmate 8 4 To subscribe: • Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow to access or set up an online ...account, subscribe to the service, and activate your Starmate 8 is turned on Starmate 8, the Sirius channel lineup may automatically update after the initial startup sequence. Subscribe You can find it: • by selecting Sirius ID in menu items • by tuning to channel 0 (zero) ...
.... Wait until any channel updates have completed before pressing any button to channel 184. 184 Sirius Preview To Activate, Call 888-539-7474 3 Make a note of your Starmate 8 4 To subscribe: • Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow to access or set up an online ...account, subscribe to the service, and activate your Starmate 8 is turned on Starmate 8, the Sirius channel lineup may automatically update after the initial startup sequence. Subscribe You can find it: • by selecting Sirius ID in menu items • by tuning to channel 0 (zero) ...
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... by using this guide, where you complete the subscription process. 51 We recommend that your convenience, Starmate 8 has an on Starmate 8, the Sirius channel lineup may take longer. Learn what all the buttons do by -step through the subscription process. To access and ... the Radio will be highlighted. Activation guide: For your Radio remain on page 55. Once the channels have completed before pressing any buttons. Sirius ID 2 Press menu. 3 Activate Radio will display an alert message. FM Settings JUMP Settings Brightness 4 Follow the directions on each successive screen...
... by using this guide, where you complete the subscription process. 51 We recommend that your convenience, Starmate 8 has an on Starmate 8, the Sirius channel lineup may take longer. Learn what all the buttons do by -step through the subscription process. To access and ... the Radio will be highlighted. Activation guide: For your Radio remain on page 55. Once the channels have completed before pressing any buttons. Sirius ID 2 Press menu. 3 Activate Radio will display an alert message. FM Settings JUMP Settings Brightness 4 Follow the directions on each successive screen...
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...want, from your vehicle to your home or office or on Sirius accessories or to outside on the deck, or at a picnic. With a Portable Speaker Dock you have the freedom to listen to your Starmate 8 where and when you can play your Starmate 8 through your kitchen or den, to the office, to purchase... an accessory, please visit your local retailer or shop.sirius.com. 76 Where Else Can You Use Your...
...want, from your vehicle to your home or office or on Sirius accessories or to outside on the deck, or at a picnic. With a Portable Speaker Dock you have the freedom to listen to your Starmate 8 where and when you can play your Starmate 8 through your kitchen or den, to the office, to purchase... an accessory, please visit your local retailer or shop.sirius.com. 76 Where Else Can You Use Your...
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Configuring Your Starmate 8 Sirius ID Your Starmate 8 has a 12 character numeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio. Press the Select button. The Sirius ID will be displayed. 3 Press and hold menu to return to and highlight Sirius ID. If it is : 123456789012 78 Sirius ID Your Sirius ID is not highlighted, press to scroll to the main display screen. This ID is used during the subscription process. To display the Sirius ID: 1 Press menu. 2 Sirius ID will be highlighted.
Configuring Your Starmate 8 Sirius ID Your Starmate 8 has a 12 character numeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio. Press the Select button. The Sirius ID will be displayed. 3 Press and hold menu to return to and highlight Sirius ID. If it is : 123456789012 78 Sirius ID Your Sirius ID is not highlighted, press to scroll to the main display screen. This ID is used during the subscription process. To display the Sirius ID: 1 Press menu. 2 Sirius ID will be highlighted.
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...channel, you find an available FM channel: 1 Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder at www.siriusxm.com/fmchannel. Tune Starmate 8 to a favorite Sirius channel (or to SiriusXM through your vehicle's FM radio. Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any...the FM radio to that allows you do not hear a local FM station broadcast, then tune Starmate 8 to the same FM channel. (Refer to hear Sirius clearly. 79 The Channel Finder will first need to tune Starmate 8 and your vehicle's radio to the same FM channel to find an FM channel that ...
...channel, you find an available FM channel: 1 Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder at www.siriusxm.com/fmchannel. Tune Starmate 8 to a favorite Sirius channel (or to SiriusXM through your vehicle's FM radio. Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any...the FM radio to that allows you do not hear a local FM station broadcast, then tune Starmate 8 to the same FM channel. (Refer to hear Sirius clearly. 79 The Channel Finder will first need to tune Starmate 8 and your vehicle's radio to the same FM channel to find an FM channel that ...
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... another , such as presets on your vehicle's FM radio. If this FM channel doesn't work well for Starmate 8. Start at 88.1 and use different FM channels along your list of the Sirius broadcast. Then tune Starmate 8 to the same FM channel. (Refer to channel 184, if it , until you find an FM channel... through your vehicle's FM radio. Once you have created your route for the area you 're done! Tune Starmate 8 to a favorite Sirius channel (or to "Set and Select an FM Channel" on your vehicle's radio. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is the case, ...
... another , such as presets on your vehicle's FM radio. If this FM channel doesn't work well for Starmate 8. Start at 88.1 and use different FM channels along your list of the Sirius broadcast. Then tune Starmate 8 to the same FM channel. (Refer to channel 184, if it , until you find an FM channel... through your vehicle's FM radio. Once you have created your route for the area you 're done! Tune Starmate 8 to a favorite Sirius channel (or to "Set and Select an FM Channel" on your vehicle's radio. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is the case, ...
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...and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. In large cities, there are having trouble receiving the signal. Your Starmate 8 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received. 4 Reposition the antenna if you are terrestrial transmitters ...(ground repeaters) to the main display screen. Be sure your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the Sirius satellites. Configuring Your Starmate 8 Signal Indicator For best reception, your vehicle is outside with an unobstructed view of the sky. 5 Press and ...
...and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. In large cities, there are having trouble receiving the signal. Your Starmate 8 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received. 4 Reposition the antenna if you are terrestrial transmitters ...(ground repeaters) to the main display screen. Be sure your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the Sirius satellites. Configuring Your Starmate 8 Signal Indicator For best reception, your vehicle is outside with an unobstructed view of the sky. 5 Press and ...
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Product Specifications System Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Audio Output: Starmate 8 Radio Dimensions: Weight: PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions: Weight: Audio Connector: Antenna Connector: PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions: Weight: Input / Output: Cable Length: Vehicle Antenna... 3.7 in (width) x 1.7 in (height) x 1.3 in (depth) 94 mm (width) x 43 mm (height) x 34 mm (depth) 2.4 oz (69 g) 9-16 V DC / 5 V DC, 1.5 A 4 ft 7 in (1.4 m) Sirius Magnetic Mount SMB female, right angle 21 ft (6.4 m) 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo male to 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo male 4 ft (1.2 m) 102
Product Specifications System Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Audio Output: Starmate 8 Radio Dimensions: Weight: PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions: Weight: Audio Connector: Antenna Connector: PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions: Weight: Input / Output: Cable Length: Vehicle Antenna... 3.7 in (width) x 1.7 in (height) x 1.3 in (depth) 94 mm (width) x 43 mm (height) x 34 mm (depth) 2.4 oz (69 g) 9-16 V DC / 5 V DC, 1.5 A 4 ft 7 in (1.4 m) Sirius Magnetic Mount SMB female, right angle 21 ft (6.4 m) 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo male to 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo male 4 ft (1.2 m) 102
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Radio Model Number: SST8 Sirius ID 106 Owners Record The Radio model number is located on the label on the back of Starmate 8. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product. Record the Sirius ID in the space provided below and the Sirius ID is located below .
Radio Model Number: SST8 Sirius ID 106 Owners Record The Radio model number is located on the label on the back of Starmate 8. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product. Record the Sirius ID in the space provided below and the Sirius ID is located below .