User Guide Starmate 5 Dock & Play SIRIUS Radio
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 your car. And with available SIRIUS Universal Docking accessories you can use your Starmate ST5 just about anywhere. Your new Starmate ST5 gives you powerful features: >> SIRIUS Replay™ — Pause, rewind and replay up to 44 minutes of live radio.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 4 Warning and Safety Information 6 FCC Information Canadian Compliance General Precautions Warnings 6 7 7 9 Copyrights & Trademarks 10 Package Contents 11 Installation 14 Installing the Vehicle Dock Installing the Magnetic Antenna Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Docking the Starmate ST5 Cable Separation and Routing Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service Controls SIRIUS Starmate ST5 Front Panel Rem
Operation Display Screen Information Changing Channels and Categories My Channels Category Display Button (Disp) Selecting Channels Directly Channel Presets (Band Button) Memory (MEMO) and Song Seek (S-Seek) Functions Jump Button SIRIUS Replay Using SIRIUS Replay FM Presets Button Menu Options Sirius ID FM Transmitter Settings Parental Control Time Based Features Signal Indicator Factory Default 72 72 73 74 75 76 77 79 87 89 91 93 96 96 97 98 104 1 06 112 113 Troubleshooting 115 Specifications 116 S
Warning & 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.
Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
• 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 these installation instructions and the instructions which accompany each accessory kit.
• Do not install the FM Extender Antenna 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. Warnings Notice To Drivers In California and Minnesota State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting options should be used.
Copyrights & Trademarks © 2008 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio 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.
Package Contents The following items are included with your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio: Starmate ST5 Radio Remote Control Vehicle Dock Package Contents 11
Suction Cup Mount Magnetic Antenna 12 Package Contents Vent Mount & Extended Vent Hooks Antenna Cover/Tail Mounting Screws Cigarette Lighter Adapter Alcohol Swab
FM Extender Antenna Suction Cups (2) Self Adhesive Cable Guides (3) Unpack your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 radio carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. We recommended that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your radio in the future.
Installation SIRIUS suggests that you have your Starmate ST5 professionally installed in your vehicle. Professional installation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location for the Vehicle Dock, installation of the antenna, and proper routing of all the necessary wires and cables.
A. B. A. B. Figure 1 Depending upon the mounting location you select in your vehicle, the mount should be attached to the vehicle dock and installed as described in the following sections.
Suction Cup Mount Method (A) The suction cup mount may be attached to any smooth surface. Before attaching the suction cup mount to your windshield, you should check your state and local laws for regulations regarding mounting this device on your windshield. Attach Dock to Mount with Included Screws Figure 2 To mount the vehicle dock using the suction cup mount, assemble the mount as follows: 1. Attach the vehicle dock to the suction cup mount using the provided screws (see Figure 2). 2.
3. Be sure the cam lever is up (as shown in Figure 3) and position the suction cup mount on the windshield or other location you which have chosen. Press the cam lever all the way down towards the base of the mount until it locks to adhere the suction cup. (To unlock the suction cup, lift the lever up.
Vent Mount Method (B) To mount the vehicle dock using the vent mount method, install the vent mount as follows: If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent hooks with the vent mount. Refer to Figure 4 and install the longer vent hooks into the vent mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent hooks as shown. 2. Attach the vent mount to the vehicle dock using the provided screws (see Figure 5). 1.
3. Refer to Figure 6 and attach the vent mount to a heating/air conditioning vent in your vehicle. Position the two tension springs A against a vent louver B. Then push the vent mount into the vent, far enough so that the hooks C drop down and hook the rear of the vent louver (see Figure 7). Once you are sure that the hooks have grasped a vent louver, the tension springs A will keep the vent mount hooked to the louver.
4. You can change he angle of the vehicle dock by changing the position of foot D on the vent mount to a different adjustment hole (see Figure 8).
Installing the Magnetic Antenna Caution Because adhesive is used in the installation of the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail, we recommend that you install the antenna at or above room temperature (68° F). The adhesive on the Rubber Cover/Tail may not adhere properly to the vehicle roof at temperatures lower than this. Warmer temperatures will also make it easier to route of the antenna cable through the rubber molding around the windows and in other areas in the vehicle.
Antenna Mounting The SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Vehicle Antenna has a strong magnetic mount designed to hold it in place during normal driving conditions (highway/city). This also makes the antenna easy to remove for transferring it to other vehicles. Figure 9 shows the optimal mounting location for the antenna on several types of vehicles.
The SIRIUS antenna needs to have an unobstructed area of 3 inches by 3 inches around it. It is important to mount the antenna where no obstructions will block the antenna from receiving the SIRIUS signal. Objects which can obstruct the antenna could be a roof rack, a sunroof, a roof-mounted cargo container, another antenna, etc.
4. Peel the protective material from the adhesive strips (see Figure 10, on page 23) and press the rubber Cover/Tail firmly into place on the vehicle. 5. Double check that the location of the antenna and rubber cover/tail are correct, and continue to press firmly down on the Rubber Cover/Tail for another 30 seconds. At room temperature (68° F), maximum adhesion usually occurs within 72 hours. During this period, avoid car washes and other contact with the antenna and the Rubber Antenna Cover/Tail.
Sedan /Coupe Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 11 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your Starmate ST5 in a sedan/coupe. 2. Route Cable Out of Window Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Trunk Opening 1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Molding Around Window 6. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS Receiver Location ANTENNA 5. Bring Cable out from Trim and Route Under Carpet to Dashboard or Console. 3. Route Cable Along Trunk Wall and Into Cabin 4.
2. Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp bends in the cable, run the cable inside of the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside of the trunk. Keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could damage it. 3.
Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Figure 12 shows how the antenna cable should be routed from the antenna to your Starmate ST5 in a pickup truck. ANTENNA 1. Route Cable Under Rubber Molding Around Windshield 2. Continue Tucking Cable Under Molding To Bottom of Windshield 5. Bring Cable Out to SIRIUS Receiver Location 4. Bring Cable out from Weatherstripping and Route Under Carpet 3. Route Cable Out of Molding and Into Weatherstripping Around Door Opening. Continue to Bottom of Door Opening.
3. At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening. 4. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard.
1. Feed Cable Under Rubber Seal Around Hatch Opening 4. Bring Cable Out To SIRIUS Receiver Location ANTENNA 3. Route Cable Under Carpet to Dashboard 2. Route Cable Under Interior Trim, into Cabin and Towards Front of Vehicle Figure 13 Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: 1. Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch.
3. Bring the cable out from the trim near the firewall and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. 4. Bring the end of the cable out at the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector on the Vehicle Dock.
Follow these detailed cable installation instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Bring the cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose. Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut. Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could crimp or cut it.
Antenna Installation Tips Tip The following DO and DO NOT antenna mounting tips illustrate how to install the antenna for optimal performance, and also illustrate where the antenna should not be installed. DO Mount the antenna on the roof, at least 3 inches from the edge. DO Mount the antenna on the roof where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions.
DO Mount the antenna on the roof where it has at least 3 inches of clear space around it. DO Use the supplied Rubber Tail Cover to protect the antenna cable.
DO NOT Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. DO NOT Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars.
DO NOT Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof. DO NOT Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.
DO NOT Don’t mount the antenna closer than 3 inches from the edge of the roof. Use the supplied rubber tail/cover as a guide for judging proper length and correct positioning. After you’ve routed the cable to the SIRIUS Vehicle Dock, connect the antenna cable to the ANT connection on the left side of the Vehicle Dock. (See Figure 15.
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). Cigarette Lighter Adapter Vehicle Dock (Left Side) Power Connection 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. DOING SO COULD DAMAGE THE VEHICLE DOCK, YOUR STARMATE ST5 OR BOTH.
Docking the Starmate ST5 To place your SIRIUS ST5 into the Vehicle Dock, align 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 radio (see Figure 17). Slide the radio all the way down onto the Dock so that it fits firmly.
Cable Separation and Routing FCC Information The satellite antenna cable, FM extender antenna (FEA) cable and cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) power cable must be appropriately separated and routed for your radio to be compliant with federal regulations. Step 1 The connections on your vehicle dock are clearly marked.
Step 3 Coil any excess cable between the cigarette lighter socket and vehicle dock, keeping it away from vehicle pedals or controls to prevent any slack which might interfere with the safe operation of your vehicle. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. If possible, tuck the coiled part in a hidden location, such as in between the carpet and plastic panel of the front console (see Figure 20).
Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle’s Audio System There are two ways to connect your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 to your vehicle’s audio system: Direct Connection or Wireless Connection. Which one will perform best in your vehicle depends on your vehicle’s audio system. For the latest information go to http://www. sirius.com/vehicleinstallation.
Direct FM Audio Connection If your vehicle’s audio system does not have an Aux In/Line In connection, a SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter (sold separately) will provide the next-best quality connection between your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle radio.
Cassette Adapter If your vehicle’s audio system has a cassette player you can purchase a cassette adapter from your local electronics retailer or from SIRIUS at http://shop.sirius.com. Plug the adapter’s connector into the Audio jack on the left side of the Vehicle Dock, and insert the adapter into your vehicle’s cassette player (see Figure 24).
Wireless Connection If you cannot connect your SIRIUS radio directly to your vehicle’s audio system, your Starmate ST5 contains an FM transmitter that will ‘broadcast’ its audio to your vehicle’s FM radio. To use this you need to tune the ST5’s FM transmitter to an FM frequency that’s not being used in your area (If you use an FM channel that is being used by a local broadcaster, it will interfere with your ST5’s performance.) See Figure 25.
4. Press and hold the FM PRESETS button (see Figure 26). The FM PRESETS screen will appear, with FM1 highlighted. FM1 is factory-set to 88.1MHz. This may not be the best frequency for your area (see Figure 27). FM PRESETS Button Channel UP/DOWN Buttons SELECT Button Figure 26 Figure 27 5. Press the Select button. The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see Figure 28, left). Figure 28 6.
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. Your Starmate ST5 can store up to 5 preset FM transmit channels (see Figure 27, on page 45), so you can easily switch to the best FM channel for each city. • To switch the FM transmit preset, press the FM PRESETS button on the ST5 front panel, or the remote.
Wireless Audio Connection Using the FM Extender Antenna Your SIRIUS radio includes an FM Extender Antenna (FEA) that can maximize the audio quality of your SIRIUS radio when using a Wireless Connection. The FM Extender Antenna brings the FM signal transmitted from your SIRIUS radio into close proximity with your vehicle’s FM antenna to provide a strong FM signal for good reception (see Figure 29).
IMPORTANT NOTE The FM Extender Antenna is placed inside your vehicle in close proximity to the vehicle’s FM antenna. In order for it to provide a strong FM signal for good reception, it MUST be mounted in the correct location and orientation, as described in the following sections. The correct mounting location and orientation is determined by the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna. Warning and Safety Information Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following warnings.
WARNING Notice to drivers In California and Minnesota State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.
Installation Step 1: Determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna The key to properly installing the FEA in your vehicle is being able to determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna. The type and location of the FM antenna in your vehicle should be one of the following (see Figure 30, opposite): A. Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood: A fixed or retractable aerial antenna located on the front fender or hood of the vehicle. B.
A. C. F. B. E. D. G. H.
Step 2: Prepare the FEA for temporary installation Attach the suction cups to the antenna portion of the FEA in the positions shown in Figure 31. The antenna portion of the FEA is the relatively thinner section of the cable in between the bead and the arrow that transmits the FM signal to your vehicle’s FM antenna.
For vehicles with A and B type FM antennas: • Whip/aerial mounted on the front fender or hood • Whip/aerial mounted in the A-pillar of car frame A. B. Mount FEA at Edge of Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna Alternate Mounting Location on Adjacent A-Pillar Figure 32 Mount the FEA vertically on the front windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e. nearest to the antenna). See Figure 32. Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab.
For vehicles with C and D type FM antennas: • In-glass, in the rear windshield • Whip/aerial mounted on rear part of roof C. D. FM ANTENNA Mount FEA on Rear Windshield DEFROSTER WIRES Figure 33 Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the rear windshield (see Figure 33). For vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip. For vehicles with an in-glass antenna, the FEA should be directly over one of the FM antenna’s wires.
For vehicles with an E type FM antenna: • Whip/aerial mounted on the rear fender or trunk E. Mount FEA at Edge of Windshield Nearest to Vehicle Antenna Figure 34 Mount the FEA vertically on the rear windshield at the edge of the glass, on the same side as the vehicle’s antenna (i.e. nearest to the antenna). See Figure 34. Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab.
For vehicles with F or G type FM antennas: • Whip/aerial mounted on the front part of roof • In-glass, in the front windshield F. G. Alternate Mounting Location Tucked Into Headliner Mount FEA Along Top Edge of Windshield Figure 35 Mount the FEA horizontally along the top edge of the front windshield or install it into the headliner of the vehicle just above the front windshield (see Figure 35). For vehicles with a rooftop antenna, center the FEA below the antenna whip.
For vehicles with an H type FM antenna: • In-glass, in a rear side window H. Mount FEA Directly Over Antenna Wires Figure 36 Mount the FEA directly over the in-glass antenna wires. If the antenna wires are vertical, mount the FEA vertically on the glass; if the in-glass antenna wires are horizontal, mount the FEA horizontally on the glass. (See Figure 36.) Clean the suction cup mounting areas with the alcohol swab.
Step 4: Temporarily plug the FEA into the Vehicle Dock’s FM OUT connector See Figure 37. Vehicle Dock (Right Side) FM OUT Jack Cable From FM Extender Antenna FM OUT ANT Figure 37 Step 5: Tune your vehicle’s FM radio to a channel that’s not being used in your area Use your vehicle radio’s Tune function (not the Scan function) to find an FM channel (between 88.1MHz and 107.9MHz) that is not broadcasting in your area.
FM PRESETS Button Channel UP/DOWN Buttons SELECT Button Figure 38 Figure 39 c. Press the Select button. The FM1 frequency screen will appear (see Figure 40). d. Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the FM frequency that matches the channel that you preset on your vehicle radio in Step 5, on page 58, then press the Select button to select it (see Figure 41). Figure 40 Figure 41 e. Turn your vehicle’s FM radio ON and press the SIRIUS preset you set in Step 5, on page 56.
Step 7: Optimize the placement of the FEA 1. Mute the volume of your Starmate ST5. The easiest way to do this is to use the MUTE button on the remote control (see pages 66 – 69). You can also press the MENU button on the ST5 unit, select SETTINGS, then select AUDIO LEVEL and turn the volume down to zero. (See page 103.) Note, your SIRIUS radio is still ON. 2. Turn up the volume of your vehicle’s FM radio.
Step 8: Permanently install the FEA NOTE: IF YOU ARE MOUNTING THE FEA IN THE VEHICLE’S HEADLINER, SKIP THIS STEP. When you are satisfied with the FEA’s mounting location, remove the suction cup mounts and peel the backing off the bead and arrow adhesive mounts. Clean the area where the FEA will be attached with the alcohol swab. Permanently adhere the FEA in the same position on the glass (or A-pillar), making certain the wire is taut and is as straight as possible (see Figure 44).
Step 9: Route and hide the cable through the vehicle to the Vehicle Dock Hide the FEA cable by properly routing it to your SIRIUS Vehicle Dock (see Figure 45). Use the cable guides to hold the cable in place until it reaches the inner trim or moulding at the edge of the window. Take advantage of any existing cable channel or wiring conduit and route the cable around the passenger compartment to the Vehicle Dock.
Tips for Identifying the FM Antenna Tip Correctly identifying your vehicle’s FM antenna is a key to successfully installing the FEA. The preceding installation section already showed you the different kinds of FM antennas found on vehicles. However, there are several types of antennas found on vehicles that you may at first believe to be the FM antenna but which in reality are not.
• Greater confusion may arise with whip type antennas. Figure 47 shows some whip type antennas which can be found on the front or rear of a vehicle’s roof, or on the rear windshield. Some of these antennas could be the FM antenna and some are not the FM antenna. Figure 47 • Antennas with a short 2-4 inch stubby whip or protrusion are not FM antennas, while antennas with a whip length of 7 inches or longer are likely to be the FM antenna.
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 your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 is correctly installed, is properly docked in the Vehicle Dock, and that the antenna is oriented to receive the SIRIUS signal. Figure 48 2. Turn on the ST5. After the startup sequence, it will update the SIRIUS channel line-up (see Figure 48).
Controls Starmate ST5 Front Panel Figure 52 and the section following identify and describe your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s buttons and controls. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 8 14 13 9 12 11 10 Figure 52 1. Menu Button: Accesses Menu options to make setup and feature changes. 2. Display (DISP) Button: Toggles the Default display screen between the normal display mode and large text display mode (see page 76). Pressing and holding switches the display to the MY CHANNELS screen (see page 75). 3.
4. Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay. 5. Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the currently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of content saved in SIRIUS Replay. 6. Fast-Forward Button: Fast-forwards through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay. 7. Select Button: Selects items highlighted on the display screen.
Starmate ST5 Remote Control Buttons Figure 53 and the section following identify the buttons of your ST5’s remote control. 1 2 3 4 5 6 16 7 15 8 14 13 12 9 11 10 Figure 53 1. Power Button: Turns the ST5 ON and OFF. 2. Category < / > Buttons: Navigate through the Category List screens, which display SIRIUS channel categories. Pressing and holding the buttons provides a shortcut for adjusting the display’s brightness without having to enter the Menu Options (see page 96). 3.
4. Channel Up/Down Buttons: Navigate through channels and display screens, and highlight items on the display. 5. Rewind Button: Rewinds through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay. 6. Play/Pause Button: Pauses and replays live or time-shifted content from the currently tuned channel. Pressing and holding this button displays the list of content saved in SIRIUS Replay. 7. Fast-Forward Button: Fast-forwards through a broadcast saved in SIRIUS Replay. 8. Volume +/– Buttons: Adjusts the audio volume up & down.
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. See Figure 54.
Vehicle Dock Reference Guide Figure 55 and the section following identify and describe the controls and connectors of the vehicle dock. PWR AUDIO 1 2 FM OUT 3 3 4 ANT 5 Figure 55 1. Power (PWR) Connector: Power connection for the supplied cigarette lighter adapter (see page 37). 2. Audio Out (AUDIO) Connector: Audio output for directly connecting to your vehicle’s audio system (see pages 41 & 43). 3.
Operation Display Screen Information Your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s 5-line LCD display screen 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 screen in this manual. Figure 56 identifies the information displayed on the Default screen when listening to a typical broadcast.
Changing Channels and Categories Pressing the Channel UP or DOWN button will immediately tune to the next or previous subscribed channel. Pressing the Category < or > button once will display a list of the subscribed channels in the current category, highlighting the currently-tuned channel (see Figure 57). This is the Category List mode. Figure 57 Pressing the Category < or > button again will 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 you tune to a new channel, the display will revert to the Default screen for the new channel. To exit the Category List mode without changing to a different channel, press-and-hold the DISP button for at least 1 second until the Default screen is displayed.
Display (DISP) Button Pressing and holding the DISP button for 1½ seconds will also activate the MY CHANNELS screen (see page 74). The MY CHANNELS screen makes it easy to quickly search for and locate music on any of your subscribed channels by channel, by artist, and by song title. When the MY CHANNELS screen is active, the ST5 displays a listing of all your subscribed channel numbers and names.
Changing the Display Momentarily pressing the DISP 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 (see Figure 61). Figure 61 Selecting Channels Directly (Direct Tuning) You can directly tune to any channel by entering the channel number using the 0 – 9 Number buttons. To enter a channel number, momentarily press and release the Select button.
Channel Presets (BAND Button) You can store up to 30 of your favorite channels as presets for quick access with the press of a button. Storing Channel Presets Presets are stored in three banks (A, B and C), each containing ten channel presets: Momentarily press and release the BAND button until the desired preset bank, A, B, or C, is displayed in the lower right corner of the default display screen. 2. Tune to the channel you wish to store as a preset (see Changing Channels and Categories, on page 73). 3.
Recalling Channel Presets The 10 presets in the active bank (A, B, or C) can be selected by pressing the 0 – 9 buttons. 1. Press the BAND button to activate the preset bank you want. The selected bank is shown in the lower-right corner of the default display screen. The ST5 will tune to the last-tuned preset in the selected bank. 2. Press the desired preset button 0 – 9 to tune to a different preset in the bank.
While the MY PRESETS screen is active, pressing the DISP button will cycle the channel information on the screen between channel names, artist names, composer names (if available) and song title (see Figure 65). Figure 65 To exit the MY PRESETS screen and return to Default display screen, press and hold the BAND button for 1½ seconds.
If you have saved a sports team or car in memory, when you initially power your ST5 on you will be alerted if your sports team/car are playing/racing in a game/race being broadcast. Also, you will be alerted should your team/car begin playing/racing while you’re listening to your Starmate ST5.
Using the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, choose STORE ARTIST or STORE SONG (when available) and press the Select button to save the 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 (see Figure 69). Figure 69 2. For Sports Teams: If the currently-tuned channel is a sports broadcast, momentarily press and release the MEMO button.
Using the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, choose the desired sports team (when available) and press the Select button to save the current selection to memory. 3. To ensure that no duplicate entries are stored in memory, the ST5 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. The screen will then revert to the last active display mode. 4.
Figure 74 Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to choose whether to replace an existing alert or cancel saving the alert to memory. If you 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 (see Figure 75). Figure 75 Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the alert that you would like to overwrite and press the Select button to store the new alert.
Viewing Stored Alerts Stored in Memory To view all the alerts you have saved to memory, press and hold the MEMO button for 1½ seconds to enter the S-Seek mode. The alerts stored in memory will be displayed oneat-a-time in page format (see Figure 77). Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to scroll through the listings. This function allows you to review previously stored program information. Figure 77 To Activate, Cancel or Delete an Alert: 1.
• An ARTIST DELETED pop-up screen followed by an X USED/Y EMPTY screen will be displayed for 1 and 2 seconds respectively (see Figure 79) X is the total number of listings saved in memory, and Y is the total number of memory listings still available for storage. The screen will then revert to the last active display mode.
The ST5 then displays the SIRIUS SEEK LIST screen, which displays a list of the current matches (see Figure 81). No alert is provided for the currently-tuned channel. Figure 81 Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the artist, song, or sports event that you wish to listen to, and then press the Select button to tune to it. If you don’t make a selection within 10 seconds, the ST5 will revert to the last active display mode.
Jump Button Your Starmate ST5 has a special preset button called the Jump button that lets you quickly tune to a channel that you want to access frequently, such as a traffic channel or a sports channel. Pressing the Jump button ‘jumps’ to the specific channel you have programmed into the Jump button; pressing the Jump button again ‘jumps’ back to your original channel. (Refer to Jump Settings, on page 100 for instructions for configuring the Jump button.
Pressing the Jump button again while the ST5 is actively searching for a traffic report will cancel the search. Pressing the Jump button after the ST5 has tuned to the traffic report channel will return you to the previous channel. Other channel: If you’ve set the Jump button to the JUMPSET option, pressing the Jump button will immediately tune to the channel you preset into the JUMPSET.
SIRIUS Replay Your Starmate ST5 automatically stores the audio of the channel you’re listening to for later playback. Approximately 30 to 60 minutes of audio (depending upon the channel to which you are tuned) is stored. As soon as you tune to a channel, the ST5 automatically begins storing the audio, enabling you to rewind at any time to replay the audio again. Pause/Play Button : Places the ST5 in the SIRIUS Replay pause mode, which mutes the audio.
Select an item from the list and the playback will commence from that point in the stored audio. If you select “<>” the ST5 will exit the SIRIUS Replay mode and resume playing the live broadcast. NOTE: IF YOU TUNE THE ST5 TO ANOTHER CHANNEL WHILE IN THE SIRIUS REPLAY MODE, THE SIRIUS REPLAY MODE IS EXITED, ALL THE AUDIO STORED IN THE SIRIUS REPLAY MEMORY IS ERASED, AND THE NEWLY-TUNED CHANNEL BEGINS TO PLAY.
• Pressing-and-holding the Rewind button for one second rewinds playback in 10 second intervals, which increase to 15 and then 30 second intervals the longer the Rewind button remains pressed. Playback begins immediately when you release the button. If you reach the beginning of the stored audio while rewinding, you will hear a beep and playback will automatically begin.
The Progress Bar is a visual indicator of the status of the SIRIUS Replay memory (see Figure 88). As the memory fills, Progress Bar begins to fill from the right side providing a visual indication of how much of the SIRIUS Replay memory is filled. The end of the bar indicates the end of the stored audio, where the live broadcast begins. When all available memory has been used, the bar will be completely filled.
The portion of the Progress Bar to the right of the Play Position indicator shows how much you can rewind in the SIRIUS Replay memory, while the filled portion to the left of the Play Position Indicator shows how much you can fast-forward in the memory. While you are in the playback mode, the ST5 continues to store the audio from the channel.
FM Presets Button If you are using a wireless connection between your Starmate ST5 and your vehicle’s audio system (see page 44), the FM Presets button makes it easy for you to select between the five different FM transmitter preset frequencies. It also makes it easy for you to select new FM transmitter preset frequencies without having to go through the Menu Options (see page 96).
Tip If you frequently travel to different areas, you can set the five FM presets to frequencies that are not being used by broadcasters in those areas. NOTE: YOU CAN DISPLAY FM PRESETS BUTTON. THE FM PRESET LIST AT ANY TIME BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE If the FM transmitter is already set to ON when you press the FM Presets button, the FREQUENCY screen will be displayed for 3 seconds showing the currently-selected FM frequency and preset (see Figure 93).
Menu Options Menu Options allows you to set and/or change the various features and settings of your SIRIUS Starmate ST5. Press and release the MENU button to display the MENU OPTIONS (see Figure 94). Figure 94 Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight selections in the menu lists and press the Select button to select them. To exit a menu, press the MENU button. If you don’t make a selection within 10 seconds the ST5 will exit the MENU OPTIONS screen and revert to the last active display mode.
FM Transmitter The FM TRANSMITTER menu option allows you to enable or disable the ST5’s built-in FM transmitter, and select up to 5 different preset FM transmitter frequencies (see Figure 96). Figure 96 FM PRESETS You can set up to 5 preset FM transmitter frequencies: 1. On the FM TRANSMITTER screen (Figure 96), highlight and select FM PRESETS. The FM PRESETS screen will appear (see Figure 97, left). Note: You may also enter this list by pressing and holding the FM Transmitter button. Figure 97 2.
5. Select FM frequencies for other presets using the same steps. To exit the FM PRESETS menu, press the MENU button. FM ON/O FF To turn the ST5’s FM transmitter ON or OFF, highlight and select FM ON/OFF on the FM TRANSMITTER screen (see Figure 96, on page 97). The FM ON/OFF screen will appear (see Figure 98). Figure 98 To turn the FM transmitter ON, highlight and select FM ON; to turn the FM transmitter OFF, highlight and select FM OFF.
Display Options You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the ST5’s LCD display screen to improve its visibility in different lighting conditions (see Figure 100). Figure 100 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/DOWN buttons to adjust the brightness and contrast.
Jump Settings JUMP SETTINGS controls the actions of the Jump button (see Figure 102). You can also access the JUMP SETTINGS screen by pressing and holding the Jump button. Figure 102 Two Jump setting options are available, TRAFFIC and JUMP SET. The Jump icon indicates the currently-selected option. The TRAFFIC option sets the Jump button to provide a traffic report for a selected city, while the JUMPSET option assigns any channel to the Jump button. TRAFFIC 1. Highlight and select the TRAFFIC option.
JUMP SET 1. On the JUMP SETTINGS screen (see Figure 102, on page 100), highlight and select JUMPSET. The JUMPSET screen will appear (see Figure 105). Figure 105 2. Tune to the channel you want assigned to the Jump button (you can use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons, your presets or enter the channel number directly). When the channel is tuned, press and hold the Jump button for 2 seconds until the screen in Figure 106 is displayed. Figure 106 The selected channel is now assigned to the Jump button.
Memory Options Memory Options lets you turn the automatic S-Seek feature ON or OFF, and also provides a way to clear (erase) all the stored S-Seek alerts from memory (see Figure 105). Figure 105 Auto Memory Search This lets you turn the S-Seek function ON or OFF. On the Memory Options screen (see Figure 101), highlight and select AUTO MEMORY SEARCH. The AUTO MEMORY SEARCH screen will appear (see Figure 106). Highlight and select either ON or OFF.
Audio Level Use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the ST5’s audio output level (see Figure 108). The bar graph will indicate the change. Figure 108 Confirmation Tone The ST5 will sound an audio alert tone when you power it ON or OFF, as well as when a S-Seek alert or other alert is activated. The default setting is ON. To change the Confirmation Tone setting, use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to highlight ON or OFF, and press the Select button (see Figure 109).
Parental Control Your SIRIUS Starmate ST5 has the ability to lock channels you do not want others (such as children) to access without your permission. Locked channels will not appear on the Channel List screen, the Category List screen or when browsing channels with the Channel UP/DOWN buttons. When the anyone tries to access a locked channel using the Direct Tuning function (see page 76), an ENTER CODE screen will be displayed and the channel won’t be accessed until the correct code is entered.
Changing the Lock/Unlock Code The first time you access the LOCK/UNLOCK menu, you must enter the default lock code. The default lock code is 0 0 0 0. You can keep this code or change it. To change the lock code: Select the PARENTAL CONTROL menu option. The PARENTAL CONTROL screen will appear (see Figure 110, left, on page 104) 2. Select the EDIT CODE menu option. The ENTER CODE screen will appear (see Figure 111). 1. Figure 111 3.
Time Based Features The TIME BASED FEATURES screen (Figure 112) lets you adjust the following features: Figure 112 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.
FORMAT: Displays (see Figure 114). the time in either 12-hour (default) or 24-hour format Figure 114 TIME ZONE: Since the clock adjusts the time automatically, it is important to specify your time zone. Select your time zone from the list of the available time zones (see Figure 115). Figure 115 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: Select ON if your area observes Daylight Savings Time; select OFF if your area does not (see Figure 116).
Alarm The ALARM screen (see Figure 117) lets you to set your Starmate ST5 to turn ON at a specific time. The last selected channel prior to shutdown will play when the ST5 powers ON. Figure 117 SET ALARM: This turns the alarm ON and OFF. ALARM TIME: This lets you set the alarm time (see Figure 118). Use the Category < and > buttons to set the hours and use the Channel UP/DOWN buttons to set the minutes when you want the ST5 to power on. (The default time is 12:00.
Program Alert The PROGRAM ALERT screen (see Figure 119) lets you 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 119 PROGRAM TIME/DAY: Program the day and time you want the ST5 to tune to the specific channel. 1. Highlight and select PROGRAM TIME/DAY. The PROGRAM TIME/DAY screen will appear (see Figure 120). Figure 120 2. Highlight and select TIME.
3. On the PROGRAM TIME/DAY screen, highlight and select DAY. The PROGRAM DAY screen will appear (see Figure 122). Figure 122 4. 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. To exit the PROGRAM TIME/DAY menu, press the MENU button. Channel Number: Set the channel to which the radio will tune when Program Alert is ON: 1. On the PROGRAM ALERT screen, highlight and select CHANNEL NUMBER.
Auto Shutdown Auto Shutdown lets you program the ST5 to automatically shut OFF after a one-hour period of inactivity (no button presses or other user intervention). After selecting AUTO SHUTDOWN on the TIME BASED FEATURES screen (see Figure 112, on page 106) the AUTO SHUTDOWN screen will appear (see Figure 124). Figure 124 Select ENABLE to activate the auto shutdown; select DISABLE to cancel an auto shutdown.
Signal Indicator When using your Starmate ST5 indoors with the optional SIRIUS Home Docking Station or Boombox, it is important to aim the antenna for maximum signal reception. The SIGNAL INDICATOR screen (see Figure 126) visually shows the strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received by the ST5. (Refer to the Home Docking Station installation guide for more information about properly orienting the antenna.
Factory Default The Factory Default option will restore almost every feature of the ST5 to its original factory settings. The following is a list of all features affected by the Factory Default option: • • • • • • • • • • • • • All Presets are cleared All S-Seek Memory entries are cleared Display brightness set to 50% Display Contrast set to 50% FM Transmitter set to ON FM Frequency set to 88.
2. Highlight and select YES to restore the above settings to the their factory default settings, or select NO to leave them as-is and return to the MENU OPTIONS screen. 3. If you select YES, a confirmation screen appears (see Figure 128). Use the Channel UP/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 128 4.
Troubleshooting Symptom Radio does not power Solution 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 vehicle dock. Check the satellite antenna connection to the vehicle dock. Radio displays: ACQUIRING SIGNAL No satellite signal is being received. Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna.
Specifications Satellite Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2322.293/2330.207 MHz Terrestrial Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2326.250MHz Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2 Volts, Negative Ground, DC Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8V (normal) 3.0V (max.) (Peak-to-Peak) Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) . . . . .
SIRIUS ID Write down your SIRIUS Starmate ST5’s SIRIUS ID (SID) number in the space provided below.
SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-800-869-5590 customercare@sirius-radio.com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1-800-869-5590 http://www.sirius.
sirius.com Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 800.869.
