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... your car. Here's your new SIRIUS® Starmate ST5 Dock & Play Radio Your new SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Dock & Play Radio comes with everything you need to enjoy SIRIUS® in wireless FM transmitter so you can use your Starmate ST5 just about your ST5 and other SIRIUS products and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com. And with all of live...
... your car. Here's your new SIRIUS® Starmate ST5 Dock & Play Radio Your new SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Dock & Play Radio comes with everything you need to enjoy SIRIUS® in wireless FM transmitter so you can use your Starmate ST5 just about your ST5 and other SIRIUS products and accessories, visit http://www.sirius.com. And with all of live...
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... 14 Installing the Magnetic Antenna 21 Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 37 Docking the Starmate ST5 38 Cable Separation and Routing 39 Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle's Audio System 41 Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service 65 Controls 66 SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Front Panel 66 Remote Control Buttons 68 Vehicle Dock Reference Guide 71...
... 14 Installing the Magnetic Antenna 21 Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter 37 Docking the Starmate ST5 38 Cable Separation and Routing 39 Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle's Audio System 41 Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service 65 Controls 66 SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Front Panel 66 Remote Control Buttons 68 Vehicle Dock Reference Guide 71...
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...sirius.com. SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to the public at http://www.sirius.com/ecoslicense. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names, album art, and logos are available to all portions of their respective owners. Distribution of eCos requires that were not distributed to change. All Rights Reserved. ™ "Starmate..." is a trademark of the eCos operating system. Prices and programming are subject to SIRIUS as part of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
...sirius.com. SIRIUS Satellite Radio reserves all rights to the public at http://www.sirius.com/ecoslicense. All other trademarks, service marks, sports team names, album art, and logos are available to all portions of their respective owners. Distribution of eCos requires that were not distributed to change. All Rights Reserved. ™ "Starmate..." is a trademark of the eCos operating system. Prices and programming are subject to SIRIUS as part of SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
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Package Contents The following items are included with your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio: Starmate ST5 Radio Remote Control Vehicle Dock Package Contents 11
Package Contents The following items are included with your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio: Starmate ST5 Radio Remote Control Vehicle Dock Package Contents 11
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We recommended that everything shown is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 fails to operate, notify your radio in case you need to ship your dealer immediately. If anything is present. Package Contents 13 FM Extender Antenna Suction Cups (2) Self Adhesive Cable Guides (3) Unpack your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio carefully and make sure that you retain the original carton and packing materials in the future.
We recommended that everything shown is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 fails to operate, notify your radio in case you need to ship your dealer immediately. If anything is present. Package Contents 13 FM Extender Antenna Suction Cups (2) Self Adhesive Cable Guides (3) Unpack your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio carefully and make sure that you retain the original carton and packing materials in the future.
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... with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the air bag. If the locations of your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle's FM antenna make the performance the ST5's built-in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the SIRIUS radio mounted in your vehicle where it will be in FM transmitter within your vehicle...
... with the vehicle controls, or obstruct the air bag. If the locations of your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle's FM antenna make the performance the ST5's built-in direct sunlight which will affect the visibility of the SIRIUS radio mounted in your vehicle where it will be in FM transmitter within your vehicle...
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If your Starmate ST5 in a sedan/coupe. 2. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS Receiver Location 3. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to lift the rubber molding around the rear window. Installation 25 Route Cable Along Trunk ... Cable Routing Procedure Figure 11 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your rear window does not have rubber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer. Bring Cable out from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Dashboard or Console. 4. Route Cable Out of Vehicle Figure 11...
If your Starmate ST5 in a sedan/coupe. 2. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS Receiver Location 3. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to lift the rubber molding around the rear window. Installation 25 Route Cable Along Trunk ... Cable Routing Procedure Figure 11 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your rear window does not have rubber molding, SIRIUS recommends consulting with a professional installer. Bring Cable out from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Dashboard or Console. 4. Route Cable Out of Vehicle Figure 11...
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Use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield to your Starmate ST5 in a pickup truck. Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 12 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from ... Cable Under Rubber Molding Around Windshield 5. Bring Cable out from the antenna to the lowest corner. Route Cable Out of Windshield 1. Continue to SIRIUS Receiver Location 4. Installation 27 ANTENNA 2. Continue Tucking Cable Under Molding To Bottom of Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Door Opening. Continue tucking the cable underneath...
Use a plastic putty knife or similar tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield to your Starmate ST5 in a pickup truck. Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 12 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from ... Cable Under Rubber Molding Around Windshield 5. Bring Cable out from the antenna to the lowest corner. Route Cable Out of Windshield 1. Continue to SIRIUS Receiver Location 4. Installation 27 ANTENNA 2. Continue Tucking Cable Under Molding To Bottom of Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Door Opening. Continue tucking the cable underneath...
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Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Coil any vehicle pedals or controls. Run the cable inside it away from the antenna to your Starmate ST5 in a hidden location, such as under the carpet toward the dashboard. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and route...
Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Coil any vehicle pedals or controls. Run the cable inside it away from the antenna to your Starmate ST5 in a hidden location, such as under the carpet toward the dashboard. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and route...
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...so you can easily connect it under the carpet, keeping it away from the trim near the firewall and route it to your Starmate ST5 in a hidden location, such as under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Route Cable from Antenna Into Inside of Vehicle ... Wire Channel. Figure 14 Coil any excess cable in a convertible. 6. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. 4. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS Receiver Location 1. 3. Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 14 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Open...
...so you can easily connect it under the carpet, keeping it away from the trim near the firewall and route it to your Starmate ST5 in a hidden location, such as under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Route Cable from Antenna Into Inside of Vehicle ... Wire Channel. Figure 14 Coil any excess cable in a convertible. 6. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. 4. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS Receiver Location 1. 3. Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 14 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Open...
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Installation 37 Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the PWR connector on the right side of the Vehicle Dock (see Figure 16). DOING SO COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE DOCK, YOUR STARMATE ST5 OR BOTH. Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Connection Vehicle Dock (Left Side) 12V Power Outlet PWR AUDIO Figure 16 IMPORTANT: DO NOT POWER THE VEHICLE DOCK DIRECTLY FROM YOUR VEHICLE'S 12VDC POWER SYSTEM WITHOUT USING THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER.
Installation 37 Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the PWR connector on the right side of the Vehicle Dock (see Figure 16). DOING SO COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE DOCK, YOUR STARMATE ST5 OR BOTH. Cigarette Lighter Adapter Power Connection Vehicle Dock (Left Side) 12V Power Outlet PWR AUDIO Figure 16 IMPORTANT: DO NOT POWER THE VEHICLE DOCK DIRECTLY FROM YOUR VEHICLE'S 12VDC POWER SYSTEM WITHOUT USING THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER.
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Slide the radio all the way down onto the Dock so that the rails on the Dock fit into the Vehicle Dock, align the radio against the rear of the radio (see Figure 17). Mounting Rails Figure 17 38 Installation Docking the Starmate ST5 To place your SIRIUS ST5 into the mounting slots in the back of the Dock so that it fits firmly.
Slide the radio all the way down onto the Dock so that the rails on the Dock fit into the Vehicle Dock, align the radio against the rear of the radio (see Figure 17). Mounting Rails Figure 17 38 Installation Docking the Starmate ST5 To place your SIRIUS ST5 into the mounting slots in the back of the Dock so that it fits firmly.
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Plug the cable's male 1/8" stereo connector into the AUX IN/LINE IN connector on the front of your vehicle radio or elsewhere in your SIRIUS receiver.) 1. Which one will perform best in the cabin, this is also the easiest way to connect your vehicle depends on the... matches the connection type of the Vehicle Dock. For the latest information go to http://www. Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle's Audio System There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 to your local electronics retailer. • The Vehicle Dock requires a male 1/8" stereo connector. 2.
Plug the cable's male 1/8" stereo connector into the AUX IN/LINE IN connector on the front of your vehicle radio or elsewhere in your SIRIUS receiver.) 1. Which one will perform best in the cabin, this is also the easiest way to connect your vehicle depends on the... matches the connection type of the Vehicle Dock. For the latest information go to http://www. Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle's Audio System There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 to your local electronics retailer. • The Vehicle Dock requires a male 1/8" stereo connector. 2.
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... ADAPTER IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL :// . . SIRIUS RETAILER OR AT HTTP SHOP SIRIUS COM. You will provide the next-best quality connection between your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle's FM radio directly to your ST5 through your car radio's FM tuner, but the SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter connects your vehicle radio. Direct FM Audio Connection If your...
... ADAPTER IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL :// . . SIRIUS RETAILER OR AT HTTP SHOP SIRIUS COM. You will provide the next-best quality connection between your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle's FM radio directly to your ST5 through your car radio's FM tuner, but the SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter connects your vehicle radio. Direct FM Audio Connection If your...
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...an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area. 2. Wait for the Channel Update to your Starmate ST5 and turn its power ON. Dock your vehicle's FM radio. Tune through your vehicle radio's FM channels to find an FM channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is... not broadcasting in your area (If you use an FM channel that will become your SIRIUS preset. 3. Wireless Connection If you cannot connect your SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle's audio system, your Starmate ST5 contains an FM transmitter that is being used in your area, save it will interfere ...
...an FM channel that is not broadcasting in your area. 2. Wait for the Channel Update to your Starmate ST5 and turn its power ON. Dock your vehicle's FM radio. Tune through your vehicle radio's FM channels to find an FM channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is... not broadcasting in your area (If you use an FM channel that will become your SIRIUS preset. 3. Wireless Connection If you cannot connect your SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle's audio system, your Starmate ST5 contains an FM transmitter that is being used in your area, save it will interfere ...
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Your Starmate ST5 can store up to 5 preset FM transmit channels (see Figure 27, on page 45), so you may need to http://www.sirius.com/fmchannel and search for each city. Tip If you regularly travel cities, you can easily switch to the best FM channel for a suggested FM ...
Your Starmate ST5 can store up to 5 preset FM transmit channels (see Figure 27, on page 45), so you may need to http://www.sirius.com/fmchannel and search for each city. Tip If you regularly travel cities, you can easily switch to the best FM channel for a suggested FM ...
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... of your vehicle for good reception (see Figure 29). Vehicle FM Antenna FM Extender Antenna Vehicle Radio Match Channels Starmate ST5 Figure 29 Because of the different kinds and locations of radio antennas found in different vehicles, SIRIUS suggests that can recommend a professional installation service. The FM Extender Antenna brings the FM signal transmitted...
... of your vehicle for good reception (see Figure 29). Vehicle FM Antenna FM Extender Antenna Vehicle Radio Match Channels Starmate ST5 Figure 29 Because of the different kinds and locations of radio antennas found in different vehicles, SIRIUS suggests that can recommend a professional installation service. The FM Extender Antenna brings the FM signal transmitted...
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... channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your SIRIUS preset. Dock your vehicle radio. If you're not sure which FM channels are not broadcasting in your area, save it as a preset on your Starmate ST5 and turn its power ON. This may not be the best frequency... for the Channel Update to http://sirius.com/fmchannel and search for a suggested FM channel...
... channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your SIRIUS preset. Dock your vehicle radio. If you're not sure which FM channels are not broadcasting in your area, save it as a preset on your Starmate ST5 and turn its power ON. This may not be the best frequency... for the Channel Update to http://sirius.com/fmchannel and search for a suggested FM channel...
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... the Select button. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to select it (see Figure 41). You should now hear the audio from your Starmate ST5 over your vehicle radio in Step 5, on page 58, then press the Select button to highlight the FM frequency that matches the channel that you set in... Step 5, on your vehicle's FM radio (see Figure 40). The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see Figure 42). Figure 40 Figure 41 e. d. Turn your vehicle's FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you preset on page 56. FM PRESETS Button Channel UP/DOWN Buttons...
... the Select button. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to select it (see Figure 41). You should now hear the audio from your Starmate ST5 over your vehicle radio in Step 5, on page 58, then press the Select button to highlight the FM frequency that matches the channel that you set in... Step 5, on your vehicle's FM radio (see Figure 40). The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see Figure 42). Figure 40 Figure 41 e. d. Turn your vehicle's FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you preset on page 56. FM PRESETS Button Channel UP/DOWN Buttons...
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Figure 43 3. The easiest way to do this is to zero. (See page 103.) Note, your SIRIUS radio is still ON. 2. If you hear static or interference adjust the position of the FEA until the static or ...6, on the remote control (see Figure 43). Turn up the volume of the FEA 1. Step 7: Optimize the placement of your vehicle's FM radio. Mute the volume of static or interference is eliminated or minimized (see pages 66 - 69). You can also press the MENU button on the... the volume down to use the MUTE button on pages 58 - 59 60 Installation If the level of your Starmate ST5.
Figure 43 3. The easiest way to do this is to zero. (See page 103.) Note, your SIRIUS radio is still ON. 2. If you hear static or interference adjust the position of the FEA until the static or ...6, on the remote control (see Figure 43). Turn up the volume of the FEA 1. Step 7: Optimize the placement of your vehicle's FM radio. Mute the volume of static or interference is eliminated or minimized (see pages 66 - 69). You can also press the MENU button on the... the volume down to use the MUTE button on pages 58 - 59 60 Installation If the level of your Starmate ST5.