User guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................4
Features ............................4
Safety and Care Information ..........5
What’s in the Box? ...................7
Starmate 8 Functions ................8
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock ..........9
Vehicle Installation.............10
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio 10
Step 2: Install the Vent or Dash Mount. 12
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount
Antenna.......................... 16
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount
Antenna Cable ....................23
Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed
at the Rear of the Roof: ............28
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and PowerConnect Power
Adapter ..........................34
Step 6: Connect the Audio ...........35
Subscribe ....................45
Using Your Starmate 8..........47
The Main Display....................47
Navigation Basics...................48
Listening to Satellite Radio...........50
FM Presets .........................55
Special Features ...............56
Pause & Replay .....................56
Color Themes ......................58
Parental Controls ...................59
Where Else Can You Use Your
Starmate 8? .................64
Configuring Your Starmate 8 ....65
Sirius ID ...........................65
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area .............................66
Turning the FM Transmitter On or Off . 69
Set and Select an FM Channel........ 71
Jump Settings......................74
Set Brightness......................75
Set Audio Level.....................76
Signal Indicator.....................77
Auto Shut Off ......................78
Factory Settings ....................79
Demo Mode ........................80
Troubleshooting ...............82
Product Specifications .........86
Patent and Environmental
Information..................87
Patent Information .................87
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . 87
FCC Statement ................88
Copyrights and Trademarks .....89
Owners Record ................90