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Introduction
Features
Introduction
Congratulations, on your purchase of the Stratus
Safety and Care Information
Introduction
Opening the case may result in electric shock
What’s in the Box?
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Magnetic Mount Antenna Screws
Stratus 6 Functions
Introduction
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Color-CodedConnections
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Vehicle Installation
Vehicle Installation
Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio
Option
Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount
Installing the Dash Mount
Vehicle Installation
5Peel off the adhesive liner.. Position
Installing the Vent Mount
Vehicle Installation
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio
1 Locate a vent with horizontal
3Attach the Vent Mount to the
To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna
Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
Vehicle Installation
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Vehicle Installation
4 Follow the Tips and Cautions shown
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CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard
Vehicle Installation
CAUTION! Don’t mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna close to another antenna.. Mount it at least 3 inches away
Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable
Tuck the cable under the
moulding around the window
Vehicle Installation
Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening
Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin
Vehicle Installation
Route cable under trim or upholstery
Pull carpet or mat back
Vehicle Installation
3.Route the cable out from the rubber
area under the interior trim, towards the front of the vehicle.. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath
Vehicle Installation
4.Bring the end of the cable
SUV
Vehicle Installation
Convertible
Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable
Vehicle Installation
Pickup Truck
connector on the dock
Step 6 Connect the Audio
Vehicle Installation
Option 1 Aux In Cable Installation Instructions
menu
jump
Signal
Vehicle Installation
If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 184, be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i..e.., auxiliary input source step 7.. Also be sure that the audio level is set
Vehicle Installation
AUDIO ANT
Signal
5Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna
Vehicle Installation
in your vehicle.. Refer to “Audio Level” on page
Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions
Vehicle Installation
4You’ll first need to find an available FM channel.. 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
MATCH FM CHANNELS
menu
jump
FM296.3FM3Empty
FM Channels
Vehicle Installation
Option 4 FM Direct Adapter FMDA Installation
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Activation
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Using Your Stratus
Using Your Stratus
BlackEyedPeasRockThatBody
The Main Display
036BPM
001Hits1002TheBlend
My Channels
MyChannels151
Power Button
Navigation Basics
Navigation Buttons
Select Button
FM/Menu Button
Jump Button
Number Buttons
Listening to Satellite Radio
001Hits1002TheBlend
014ClsVinyl015ClsRewnd
035Chill 036BPM
EnterChannel #
Direct Tune
035 Chill
JumpingtoCHI
Jump
151 CHI-StL
Using Your Stratus
Favorite1Saved
Returning to main display screen
Favorite Channels
022 1st Wave
FM Presets
To start using a different FM preset
97.9FM
106.1FM
Special Features
Special Features
Parental Lock
Changing the lock code
#
Code Saved
Confirm
Code
104RawDog105LaughUSA
Lock/Unlock
Where Else Can You Use Your Stratus 6?
Where Else Can You Use Your Stratus 6?
SIRIUS XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Stratus 6 Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience.. With these accessories, you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go - all with a single subscription
Configuring Your Stratus
Configuring Your Stratus
Sirius ID
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Sirius ID
Find Available FM Channels in Your Area
1Use the SIRIUS XM FM Channel Finder
Configuring Your Stratus
2Manually tune through your local FM channels
NOTE! 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
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off
FM Transmitter
To turn the FM Transmitter On or Off
Configuring Your Stratus
To set an FM preset
Set and Select an FM Channel
97.9 FM
Configuring Your Stratus
106.1FM
Jump Settings
To configure jump
SF STL
Choose Traffic
Display
Contrast
To change the display’s brightness or contrast
Configuring Your Stratus
Channel Name
Category Name
Mode
To change the display screen mode
To adjust the audio level
Audio Level
Configuring Your Stratus
Signal
To display the signal strength
Signal
Factory Default
Restore?
To restore the Stratus 6 to the factory defaults
Are You Sure?
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you see this on the screen Try this
Try this
If this happens
Try this
If you see this on the screen
Troubleshooting
If this happens
Try this
Audio fades or has static when
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
PowerConnect Power Adapter
System
Patent and Environmental Information
Patent Information
Environmental Information
FCC Statement
Copyrights and Trademarks
Owners Record
Owner’s Record
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