Sirius Satellite Radio Stratus 6 SDSV6QSG 092109a User Manual

Pick a Spot for Your Radio (continued)  
2 Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna  
5 PowerConnect  
1 Pick a Spot for Your Radio  
3 Connect the Audio to Your Vehicle’s Stereo  
PowerConnect (continued)  
Installing the Vent Mount:  
If you have connected the audio in step 3 using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter, continue with step 6.  
Decide How to Connect  
You will listen to the Stratus 6 through your vehicle’s stereo system or FM radio. First, the Stratus 6 must be receiving the  
SIRIUS signal. Ensure your vehicle is outside with the antenna having a clear view of the sky. Your audio connection options are:  
Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna  
Choose the best location for the antenna considering your vehicle type. Refer to the antenna  
placement tips and cautions in the User Guide beginning on page 23.  
Install the Dash or Vent Mount  
Extended Vent Clamps  
1
Locate a suitable vent in your vehicle which is strong enough to  
hold the Stratus 6 and the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. (Options  
4 or 5.)  
You can use either the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount for your Stratus 6, depending upon your vehicle and  
the location where you want to place your radio.  
4
You May Need to Try Other FM Channels on Your List  
Tune the Stratus 6 and Vehicle FM Radio to the Same FM Channel  
Best: Use the Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s stereo system has  
Sedan or Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna above either the front windshield or  
the back window.  
Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna above the front windshield.  
Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk.  
SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof.  
If the chosen FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the list of FM channels until you find  
one that allows you to hear SIRIUS clearly. Each time, you will need to tune your vehicle’s FM radio  
and the Stratus 6 to the same FM channel.  
Audio Quality  
GOOD BETTER  
BEST  
CAUTION! Make sure your radio isn’t in a place where it could interfere with driver visibility or safe deployment  
of the airbags.  
1
Find an Available FM Channel in Your Area  
an auxiliary input connection. Plug one end of the cable into the  
green AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and  
the other end into the vehicle stereo system’s auxiliary input jack.  
Set the stereo system to play from the auxiliary input source.  
2
If the vent louvers are recessed, you’ll have to use the  
extended vent clamps. The Vent Mount is assembled with the  
short vent clamps, so you will have to remove the short clamps  
and install the extended clamps as shown below.  
Short Vent  
Clamps  
FM Direct Adapter (FMDA)  
Aux In Cable  
An available FM channel is one that’s not being used by an FM radio station in your area. When you  
tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk or music.  
We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel:  
Installing the Dash Mount:  
TIP! You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with the Stratus 6. It is possible that  
some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the Stratus 6 broadcast. Your only  
options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection method.  
Cassette Adapter  
PowerConnect  
CAUTION: The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to  
remove. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces (contact your vehicle  
dealer if you are unsure about your dash surface), and make sure the air  
temperature is at least 60ûF (15ûC) during installation. If it’s not at least  
CAUTION! STOP and read the more specific instructions in the User Guide for all  
types of vehicles — or get someone who knows vehicles to help — if you don’t  
understand what to do. You might accidentally do damage to your vehicle.  
Remove End Cap  
a. Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at www.sirius.com/fmchannel. Go to the website and  
enter your zip code. The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area.  
For convenience, write down or print out the list.  
Slide Short Vent Clamps Out  
Dash  
Mount  
sel  
jump  
Vent Mount  
60ûF, turn on the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60ûF.  
Attach the Rubber Tail to the antenna and press  
the antenna cable into the Rubber Tail. Use the  
Rubber Tail to position the antenna the correct  
distance from the edge of the roof or trunk lid.  
Magnetic Mount Antenna  
(Upside-Down)  
OR  
AUDIO  
ANT  
Option 4  
1
Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. (Options 1, 2, or 3.)  
b. Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM radio. Locate and create a list of  
channels that aren’t being used by any FM radio station. Write down the list. Once you have created  
your list of available FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match for the  
Stratus 6.  
Better: Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built-in cassette  
Make sure there is  
Option 1  
I
II  
player. Cassette Adapters are sold separately. Plug the Cassette Adapter  
into the green AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Insert  
the Cassette Adapter into the vehicle’s cassette deck. Set the stereo  
system to play from the cassette source.  
ample room for the  
dock and radio when  
installed.  
AUDIO  
ANT  
Clean the surface of the selected mounting  
location using the alcohol preparation pad and  
let it dry thoroughly. Peel the protective material  
from the adhesive strips and press the Rubber  
Tail firmly into place on the vehicle for 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 Tail.  
Protective  
Material  
Slide Extended Vent Clamps In  
Replace End Cap  
TIP! You’ll need to use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through every FM channel  
one-by-one. Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio. Start at 88.1 and use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio  
to tune through each FM channel one-by-one (88.1 followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels that aren’t being used by  
a local FM radio station. Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107.9.  
Strain  
Relief  
jump  
2
Set the orientation  
of the mount before  
adhering it. Loosen  
the knob and adjust  
the adhesive foot for the location you  
selected:  
Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the Stratus 6. PowerConnect  
6 Activate  
sel  
Rubber  
Antenna  
Tail  
plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio. When you have finished step 4 (below), you’ll first need to  
find an available FM channel in your area, and then you need to ensure that the Stratus 6 and your vehicle’s  
FM radio are tuned to the same available FM channel. (Step 5)  
jump  
2
Tune your Vehicle’s FM Radio  
Antenna Cable  
Activate Your Service  
Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, Plus Sports, News, Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate  
your Stratus 6.  
Best: Use an FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) if none of the above three audio connection options works in your  
vehicle. The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects the Stratus 6 to your  
vehicle’s FM radio.  
a Pick the first FM channel on your list.  
Option 1 & Option 3 should be oriented as I.  
Option 5  
Feed the antenna wire under the rubber molding around the front or rear  
windshield, and into the seal around the trunk or door. For a convertible, the cable  
can be routed directly into the trunk.  
b Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM channel.  
Option 2 should be oriented as II.  
3
Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  
Option 2  
TIP! Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle  
dealer. To learn more about purchasing a Cassette Adapter or FMDA, check with the retailer where you bought your  
Stratus 6 or go to sirius.com/accessories.  
using the provided screws.  
3
4
5
Clean the surface with the  
alcohol preparation pad, and let  
it dry thoroughly.  
1
Make sure your Stratus 6 is properly installed, turned on, and receiving the SIRIUS signal so that  
you can hear the audio on channel 184.  
TIP! Use a tool like a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a  
similar blunt tool to help hide wires along the windshield trim.  
sel  
sel  
jump  
menu  
96.3  
2
Make a note of your SIRIUS Radio ID. You can find it:  
jump  
sel  
Attach the Dash Mount to the  
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock  
using the provided screws.  
jump  
TIP! If the signal reception  
Hide the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Inside the Vehicle  
The best place to hide your antenna cable depends on your type of vehicle.  
On channel 0 (zero)  
is low, check to see if the  
antenna’s view of the sky is  
blocked by a tree, a  
building, a bridge, or by  
anything on the vehicle  
roof such as a roof rack or  
luggage container, etc.  
Adjust until you are  
MATCH FM CHANNELS  
4 Finish the Installation and Power On  
On a label on the bottom of the gift box  
On the label on the back of your Stratus 6  
When the antenna is mounted at the rear of the vehicle, it’s usually easiest to run  
the cable from the rear to the front toward the radio by routing the cable along  
the interior trim where it meets the carpet, gently pushing it behind the edges of  
the trim. Bring the cable out from the trim and route it under the carpet toward  
the dashboard.  
3
Set Your Stratus 6 to Transmit on the Same FM Channel  
Peel off the adhesive liner.  
Position, press, and hold the Dash  
Mount in place for 30 seconds.  
a Press and hold menu until the menu options are displayed.  
Connect the PowerConnect Power Adapter  
sel  
jump  
3
4
Activate your service:  
4
5
Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until  
hooked on the rear of the vent louver (2).  
b Press  
c If FM Channels is not highlighted, press  
d Press to scroll to and highlight the storage location FM2. Press the Select button.  
e Tune to the FM channel you found in step 1. Press and to tune in  
to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button.  
Online: Go to www.sirius.com and click on “Install and  
Activate”  
Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter  
socket. Then plug it into the red PWR connector on the left side of the dock.  
IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount  
adhesive to cure (dry) for a minimum of  
2-4 hours before using the mount. The  
best adhesion occurs after 24 hours.  
to highlight FM Channels. Press the Select button.  
receiving a good signal.  
To check the signal, press  
Option 3  
When the antenna is mounted at the front of the vehicle, bring the cable into the  
rubber weather stripping around the door to the bottom of the door opening.  
Bring the cable out of the weather stripping and route it  
Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2). If necessary,  
adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a  
different tilt adjustment hole (3).  
OR  
PWR  
FM  
and hold menu, press  
scroll to and highlight  
Signal. Press the Select  
button to display the  
Signal screen.  
to  
By phone: Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474)  
Place the Radio in the Dock  
Insert your Stratus 6 into the dock,  
under the carpet toward the dashboard.  
sel  
jump  
6
The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions.  
Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the  
orientation is correct, tighten the knob.  
FM Channels  
96.3 FM  
steps of .2, i.e., 99.3 to 99.5. Press and to tune in steps of 1, i.e.,  
99.3 to 100.3. Press the Select button to select the FM channel.  
sel  
When your service is activated, your Stratus 6 will display an  
alert message. To continue, press any button. Thereafter, if you  
menu  
1
2
3
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.  
aligning the radio against the rear of  
jump  
press  
or , you can scroll and tune other channels. Activation  
Dash  
Dash  
Vent  
Dash  
the dock so that the rails on the dock  
fit into the mounting slots in the back  
of the radio.  
f
The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen.  
The Stratus 6 will tune to the FM channel.  
Signal  
SAT -  
TER -  
sel  
jump  
AUDIO  
ANT  
usually takes less than 5 minutes, but sometimes may take  
longer. We recommend that your radio remain on until activated.  
HOOKED  
PUSH  
Knob  
Adhesive Foot  
Dock Mounting  
Plate  
+
+
Plug the antenna into the silver ANT connection on the  
right side of the dock.  
FM Channels  
>FM2 96.3  
FM3 Empty  
g You should hear SIRIUS through your vehicle’s radio when Stratus 6 is  
tuned to channel 184. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re  
done.  
AUDIO  
ANT  
Vent  
AUDIO  
ANT  
Vent  
TILT  
TIP! Avoid damaging or compromising the window,  
door, and trunk seals.  
Press the Power button to turn it On.  
ADJUSTMENT  
HOLES  
FOOT  
Louver  
TIP! For more help, refer to the detailed antenna cable  
routing instructions for your type of vehicle, in the User Guide beginning on page 26.  

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