Sirius Satellite Radio Starmate 5 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Solution

 

 

Radio does not power

Blown fuse, or the power cable is not properly connected.

ON

Check for a bad fuse and check power cable connection

 

 

Radio displays:

The satellite antenna is not connected to the vehicle dock.

ANTENNA NOT DETECTED

Check the satellite antenna connection to the vehicle dock.

 

 

Radio displays:

No satellite signal is being received.

ACQUIRING SIGNAL

Check for obstacles over or around the satellite antenna.

 

Change the vehicle location to eliminate nearby obstacles

 

(bridges, overpasses, tress, buildings, etc.).

 

 

Audio static or loss of

The vehicle radio’s FM frequency contains static.

clarity

Locate a quiet FM frequency on your vehicle radio and set

 

the Starmate ST5’s FM transmitter frequency to match.

 

If using your vehicle’s AUX audio connector, check the

 

cable connections.

 

 

No sound

The audio cables are not connected, or the FM radio is set to

 

the wrong frequency. Check the audio cables at the SIRIUS

 

Vehicle Dock and the radio. Tune the FM radio to the same

 

FM frequency the Starmate ST5’s FM Transmitter is tuned.

 

 

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Contents User Guide Starmate Page Here’s your new Sirius Starmate ST5 Dock & Play Radio Table of Contents Operation Troubleshooting 115 Specifications 116 Sirius ID 117Menu Options FCC Information Canadian Compliance General PrecautionsLiquid Crystal Precautions Safety PrecautionsPage Cleaning and Maintenance Operating TemperatureCigarette Lighter Adapter Copyrights & Trademarks Package Contents Package Contents FM Extender Antenna Suction Cups Self Adhesive Cable Guides Installing the Vehicle Dock InstallationInstallation Suction Cup Mount Method a Press Lever Down To Lock Mount Vent Mount Method B Push Adjustment Holes Installation Installing the Magnetic AntennaAntenna Mounting Magnetic Antenna Upside-Down Cable Routing Antenna Sedan/Coupe Antenna Cable Routing ProcedureInstallation Pickup Truck Antenna Cable Routing Procedure SUV/Mini-Van Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Feed Cable Under Convertible Antenna Cable Routing Procedure Installation Antenna Installation Tips Installation Not Away from the an Vehicle Dock Right Side Left Side Connecting the Cigarette Lighter AdapterMounting Rails Docking the Starmate ST5FCC Information Cable Separation and RoutingStep FEA Direct Wired Audio Connection Connecting the Starmate ST5 to Your Vehicle’s Audio SystemSirius Direct FM Audio ConnectionCassette Adapter Wireless Connection UP/DOWN Installation Wireless Audio Connection Using the FM Extender Antenna Important Note Installation Determine the type and location of your vehicle’s FM antenna Installation Arrow on Both Ends of the Thin Wire Bead Prepare the FEA for temporary installationFor vehicles with a and B type FM antennas Mount FEA on For vehicles with C and D type FM antennasFor vehicles with an E type FM antenna For vehicles with F or G type FM antennas In-glass, in a rear side window For vehicles with an H type FM antennaSee Figure Match Channels Optimize the placement of the FEA Permanently install the FEA Installation Tips for Identifying the FM Antenna Installation Subscribing to the Sirius Service Starmate ST5 Front Panel ControlsPower Button Turns the ST5 on and OFF Starmate ST5 Remote Control Buttons Controls Remote Control Battery Installation Vehicle Dock Reference Guide Display Screen Information OperationChanging Channels and Categories My Channels Category Display Disp Button Changing the Display Selecting Channels Directly Direct TuningStoring Channel Presets Channel Presets Band ButtonMy Presets Screen Recalling Channel PresetsMemory Memo and Song Seek S-Seek Functions Operation Operation Operation Operation Viewing Stored Alerts Stored in Memory To Activate, Cancel or Delete an AlertOperation Operation Jump Button Operation Sirius Replay Page Sirius Replay Time Position Progress Bar Using Sirius ReplaySirius Replay Mode Indicator Sirius ReplayEnd of Stored Audio Progress Bar Showing Play Position IndicatorSirius Replay Time Position FM Presets Button Operation Sirius ID Menu OptionsFM Transmitter FM ON/OFF SettingsDisplay Options Jump Settings 101 Auto Memory Search Memory OptionsClear All Memory Confirmation Tone Audio LevelLocking and Unlocking Channels Parental Control105 Clock Time Based Features107 Alarm 109 Program AlertProgram Alert On/Off Turn Program Alert on or OFF Auto Shutdown Sleep ModeSignal Indicator 113 Factory DefaultMenu Options Troubleshooting Specifications Sirius ID Sirius Customer Service Customercare@sirius-radio.com Page 800.869.5590 Sirius.com