Sirius Satellite Radio Stiletto Vechicle Kit Satellite Radio manual

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    V ehicle Kit Installation & User Guide[...]

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    Congratulations on the Purchase of your new SIRIUS Stiletto Vehicle Kit! The Stiletto Vehicle Kit will maximize your safety and provide convenience by positioning the Stiletto for easy viewing and operation. Whether you choose the FM wireless or direct con- nect option when installing the kit, the rich digital sound of SIRIUS radio will play throug[...]

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    [ Table of Contents ] 3 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FCC Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    [ Warning and Safety Information ] 4 Warning and Safety Information FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device[...]

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    [ Warning and Safety Information ] 5 Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident and/or personal injury. Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. SIRIUS is not respon- sible for issues arising from installations no[...]

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    [ Warning and Safety Information ] 6 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. SIRIUS does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalti[...]

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    [ Package Contents ] 7 Package Contents The following items are included with your purchase of the SIRIUS Stiletto Vehicle Kit. Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If anything is missing or damaged, or if the kit fails to operate properly, notify your dealer immediately. It is recom- mended that you retain the o[...]

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    [ Package Contents ] 8 Suction Cups (2) Suction Cups (2) FM Extender Cable FM Extender Cable Self Adhesive Cable Guides (3) Self Adhesive Cable Guides (3)[...]

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    [ Controls ] 9 Controls Vehicle Dock Figure 1 and the table following identify and describe the buttons, connectors, and features of the vehicle dock. 1 preset tune jump 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 FM lock Direct Entry T une/ Preset Buttons Preset Tune DC5V LINE OUT FM Lock Jump IR Remote Sensor Preset Mode Indicator Tune Mode Indicator FM OUT ANT Figure 1 F[...]

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    [ Controls ] 1 0 Vehicle Dock Button and Connector Descriptions Button/ Connector Action Description 0 – 9 Press In Tune Mode: Directly selects the channel indicted by the num- bers which were pressed In Preset Mode: Selects presets 0 – 9 tune Press Changes to the direct tuning mode where channel numbers may be entered preset Press Changes to t[...]

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    [ Controls ] 1 1 Remote Control Reference Guide Figure 2 and the table following identify and describe the buttons of the remote control. The remote control works when the Stiletto is in the vehicle dock. 1 2 3 + 4 5 6 7 8 9 jump preset options display back home mute tune FM 0 Select FM Jump Preset T une Media Dial (CCW) Media Dial (CW) Power Love [...]

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    [ Controls ] 1 2 Remote Control Button Descriptions Button Action Satellite Radio Environment Internet Radio Environment Replay/Library Environment Power Press Turns the Stiletto On/Off Mute Press Mutes (or un-mutes) the audio Up/Down Press Pressing Up is equivalent to turning the Media Dial counter-clockwise Pressing Down is equivalent to turning [...]

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    [ Controls ] 1 3 Remote Control Button Descriptions Continued Button Action Satellite Radio Environment Internet Radio Environment Replay/Library Environment display Press Cycles between 3-channel display mode, 6-channel display mode, artist name, and song title when in the channel browsing mode Play/Pause Press Pauses a broadcast or resumes playin[...]

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    [ Controls ] 1 4 Remote Control Button Descriptions Continued Button Action Satellite Radio Environment Internet Radio Environment Replay/Library Environment Love Press Saves the song or show if possible, or adds to favorites when song/show cannot be saved While recording, prompts to stop recording Adds the artist/song to the favorites list Hold Di[...]

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    [ Controls ] 1 5 Remote Control Button Descriptions Continued Button Action Satellite Radio Environment Internet Radio Environment Replay/Library Environment jump Press Jumps to a preselected traffic/weather channel A second press returns to the previous channel or song/show FM FM Press Displays the FM Frequency screen where the FM transmitter freq[...]

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    [ Installation ] 1 6 Installation SIRIUS suggests professional installation of this product in your vehicle. Professional instal- lation provides an experienced technician to install this product in your vehicle, advice for selecting a suitable mounting location, installation of the antenna, and routing all the neces- sary wires and cables. An inst[...]

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    [ Installation ] 1 7 2 3 4 5 1 o p t i o n s d i s p l a y b a c k h o m e 7 8 9 0 6 p r e s e t t u n e j u m p A. B. 2 3 4 5 1 o p t i o n s d i s p l ay b a c k h o m e 7 8 9 0 6 p r e s e t t u n e j u m p Depending upon the mounting method you select, the mount should be assembled as described in one of the following two sections. In choosing [...]

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    [ Installation ] 1 8 Mounting Bracket V ehicle Dock Finger Grip FM lock A dhesive Foot FM lock Figure 5 Figure 5[...]

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    [ Installation ] 1 9 Vent Mount Method (B) To assemble and mount the vehicle dock for the vent mount method B as shown in Figure 4: Assemble the vent mount clip as shown in Figure 6. Note that the lower arm may be at- tached in two different positions. You should assemble the vent clip in the configuration that works best in your particular vehicle[...]

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    [ Installation ] 2 0 V ent Clip Clip Arms V ehicle Dock Finger Grip FM lock FM lock Figure 7 Figure 7[...]

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    [ Installation ] 2 1 Installing the Antenna The optimum mounting location for the magnetic antenna is on the roof of the vehicle, with a minimum unobstructed area of 12 inches by 12 inches, and exactly 6½ inches from the rear roof edge of the vehicle (the length of the rubber antenna cable cover/tail). It is important to avoid any obstructions tha[...]

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    [ Installation ] 2 2 Convertible . Mount the antenna along the center-line of the trunk lid, with the rubber antenna cable cover/tail directed toward the rear window. When you have selected a suitable mounting location, clean the area where the antenna and rubber antenna cable cover/tail will be mounted with the supplied alcohol swab. Rubber Antenn[...]

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    [ Installation ] 2 3 antenna cable in a location where it can be hidden. Connect the antenna cable to the ANT connection at the rear of the vehicle dock. ( Refer to Figure 12 on page 24 for the location of this connector.) Once the antenna cable is routed through the vehicle, and you are satisfied with the cable routing, peel the protective materia[...]

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    [ Installation ] 2 4 Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Connect the provided cigarette lighter adapter to the DC5V connection at the rear of the vehicle dock. (Figure 12) DC5V LINE OUT FM OUT ANT Do not use any other power adapter for the vehicle dock, or connect it directly to the vehicle’s power. Doing so will damage the vehicle dock and [...]

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    [ Installation ] 2 5 Docking and Un-docking the Stiletto When docking the Stiletto, be sure the Lock button of the vehicle dock is in the unlocked position. (Refer to Figure 1 on page 9 for the location of the Lock button.) Grasp the vehicle dock with your free hand and place the Stiletto into the vehicle dock, as shown in Figure 13, and slide it d[...]

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    [ Installation ] 2 6 Maximizing Audio Quality From Your Stiletto Radio There are two primary ways to connect your SIRIUS radio to your vehicle radio: Wireless Connection or Direct Connection . The following sections will help you obtain the best perfor- mance. For the latest information go to http://www.sirius.com/vehicleinstallation . WIReless Con[...]

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    [ Installation ] 2 7 the left side of the vehicle dock or press the FM button on the remote control. Use the Media Dial or the buttons on the remote control to select the same FM channel. (Figure 15) Press and hold a preset number (0—9) on the vehicle dock in which you want to store the selected FM channel as a preset. (Figure 16) Press the Selec[...]

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    [ Installation ] 2 8 a strong FM signal for good reception. The FM Extender Cable has suction cup mounts or permanent adhesive mounts for installing it on your vehicle’s window. Because of the different types of FM antennas found in vehicles, and the varied locations of the antenna in each vehicle, SIRIUS suggests professional installation of FM [...]

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    [ Installation ] 2 9 On Glass Type FM Antenna: Wires on the window glass of the vehicle, usually near the top of the window. It may be located on the windshield glass, the rear window glass, or a rear side window in some SUV and mini-van type vehicles (and other vehicles). It will look similar to the rear window defroster wires found in many vehicl[...]

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    [ Installation ] 3 0 Before attempting installation, you should verify the type and location of the FM antenna in your particular vehicle. If you have trouble locating it, consult the manual which accompanied your vehicle, consult a dealer for your type of vehicle, or consult a professional installer. The FM Extender Cable should be placed inside t[...]

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    [ Installation ] 3 1 Alternate mounting location on adjacent A-Pillar Important Caution: In some states it may not be legal to put the FM Extender Cable on the windshield glass. In this case, the FM Extender Cable should be mounted on the A-Pillar adjacent to the FM antenna. Important Caution: In some states it may not be legal to put the FM Extend[...]

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    [ Installation ] 3 2 b. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Aerial Type Roof Mounted FM Antenna. For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the front or rear of the roof of the vehicle, the FM Extender Cable should be mounted horizontally on the front or rear glass below the FM antenna, or installed into the headliner of the vehi[...]

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    [ Installation ] 3 3 c. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with On Glass Type FM Antenna. For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the window glass, the FM Extender Cable can be mounted horizontally on the glass, directly over the FM radio antenna, or installed into the headliner of the vehicle directly above the FM antenna. If you[...]

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    [ Installation ] 3 4 Figure 22 Figure 22[...]

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    [ Installation ] 3 5 d. Installation Instructions for Vehicles with Shark Fin Type FM Antenna. For vehicles where the FM radio antenna is located on the rear of the roof of the vehicle, the FM Extender Cable should be mounted horizontally on the glass below the FM antenna, or installed into the headliner of the vehicle under the FM antenna. If you [...]

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    [ Installation ] 3 6 Plug the FM Extender Cable into the FM OUT connector of your Stiletto vehicle dock. (Figure 24) FM OUT From FM Extender Cable Tune your vehicle’s FM radio and your Stiletto to the same FM channel (Figure 25): a. Turn off your Stiletto and tune through the FM channels on your vehicle’s FM radio to locate an FM channel that i[...]

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    [ Installation ] 3 7 b. Power the Stiletto on. When it is completely powered up, press the FM F M button on the left side of the vehicle dock or press the FM button on the remote control. c. Use the Media Dial or the buttons on the remote control to select the same FM channel. (Figure 26) Press and hold a preset number (0—9) on the vehicle dock i[...]

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    [ Installation ] 3 8 Adhesive Adhesive Route the antenna cable to your SIRIUS radio. Use the included self adhesive cable guides (if necessary) to hold the antenna wire in place until it reaches the weather stripping or moulding at the edge of the window. Take advantage of any existing cable channels or wiring conduits and route the cable around th[...]

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    [ Installation ] 3 9 DIReCt ConneCtIons A direct connection provides better audio performance than a wireless connection and removes the possibility of interference from local FM broadcasters. There are several ways to directly connect your Stiletto which are explained in the following sections. Direct Wired Audio Connection If your vehicle radio o[...]

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    [ Installation ] 4 0 FM O FF Cassette Adapter If your vehicle radio has a cassette player: Purchase a Cassette Adapter at your local electronics retailer. Connect the adapter between the LINE OUT on the vehicle dock (refer to Figure 12 on page 24), and the vehicle radio’s cassette slot. (Figure 31) FM O FF 1. 2. Figure 30 Figure 30 Note: Refer to[...]

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    [ Installation ] 4 1 SIRIUS FM Direct Adapter If your vehicle radio does not have an “AUX IN” or “LINE IN” jack, the SIRIUS FM Direct Adaptor provides a wired connection between your Stiletto and your vehicle radio, eliminating the outside static and interference you sometimes experience when using a wireless FM connection. (Figure 32) Prof[...]

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    [ Installation ] 4 2 Subscribing to the SIRIUS Service Before you can listen to the SIRIUS service, you need to activate your subscription. To sub- scribe, do the following: Before activating your Stiletto, be sure you have installed the vehicle kit as described in the previous sections. Place the Stiletto in the vehicle dock and power it on by sli[...]

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    [ Operation ] 4 3 Operation Presets Channel presets may be selected using the vehicle dock to tune to a channel by pushing the 0—9 buttons when the vehicle dock is in the preset mode. The Stiletto must be in the Satellite Radio mode to select presets. To select to a preset: Press the preset Preset button on the vehicle dock. The preset mode indic[...]

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    [ Operation ] 4 4 Direct Channel Tuning Channels may be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the 0—9 buttons on the vehicle dock when the vehicle dock is in the tune mode. The Stiletto must be in the Satellite Radio mode to select channels. To directly tune a channel: Press the tune Tune button on the vehicle dock. (Figure 36) The [...]

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    [ Operation ] 4 5 Jump Feature The jump Jump button on the vehicle dock allows you to jump to a pre-selected traffic/ weather report for your location. The Stiletto must be in the Satellite Radio mode to use the jump feature. When the jump Jump button is pressed, the traffic/weather report will be tuned. (Figures 38 & 396) If the traffic/weathe[...]

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    [ Troubleshooting ] 4 6 T roubleshooting Symptom Solution SIRIUS radio does not power on Blown fuse, or the vehicle dock does not have power or is not properly connected. Check the cigarette lighter adapter connection. Refer to the vehicle’s owners manual for the location of the vehicle’s fuse panel and check for a blown fuse. SIRIUS radio disp[...]

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    [ Optional Accessories ] 4 7 Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for purchase from your SIRIUS retailer to maximize your SIRIUS Stiletto experience: Home Kit (Model SLH1) The Stiletto Home Kit is a compact home dock that provides everything you need to use the Stiletto in your home or office. The sleek home dock pr[...]

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    [ Warranty ] 4 8 Warranty 12 Month Warranty SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will b[...]

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    [ Specifications ] 4 9 Specifications Cigarette Lighter Adapter Fuse Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A Slow Blow Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8m (6ft.) Cigarette Lighter Adapter Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . -20° to +8[...]

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    [ Copyrights & Trademarks ] 5 0 Copyrights & T rademarks © 2006 Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ® “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. ™ “Stiletto” is a trademark of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. Hardware, subscription, and activa[...]

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    [ SIRIUS ID ] 5 1 SIRIUS ID Write down the SIRIUS ID (SID) of your Stiletto in the space provided below. SID: _______________________________________ SIRIUS Customer Service: 1-888-539-7474 customercare@sirius-radio.com SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1-888-539-7474 http://www.sirius.com[...]

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    SIRIUS Stiletto Vehicle Kit (091806a) SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New Y ork, NY 10020 (800) 869-5590 http://sirius.com[...]