Contents
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Introduction
Features
Congratulations, on your purchase of the Stratus
Safety and Care Information
Opening the case may result in electric shock
Introduction
Magnetic Mount Antenna Screws
What’s in the Box?
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Introduction
Stratus 6 Functions
Color-CodedConnections
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
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Vehicle Installation
Step 1 Choose a Location for Your Radio
Vehicle Installation
Option
Installing the Dash Mount
Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount
Vehicle Installation
5Peel off the adhesive liner.. Position
1 Locate a vent with horizontal
Installing the Vent Mount
Vehicle Installation
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio
3Attach the Vent Mount to the
Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna
Vehicle Installation
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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
CAUTION! Don’t mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna close to another antenna.. Mount it at least 3 inches away
Vehicle Installation
Tuck the cable under the
Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable
moulding around the window
Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening
Vehicle Installation
Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin
Route cable under trim or upholstery
Vehicle Installation
Pull carpet or mat back
3.Route the cable out from the rubber
Vehicle Installation
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
4.Bring the end of the cable
Vehicle Installation
SUV
Convertible
Vehicle Installation
Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos.. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable
Pickup Truck
Vehicle Installation
connector on the dock
Vehicle Installation
Step 6 Connect the Audio
menu
Option 1 Aux In Cable Installation Instructions
jump
Vehicle Installation
Signal
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
AUDIO ANT
Vehicle Installation
5Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna
Signal
in your vehicle.. Refer to “Audio Level” on page
Vehicle Installation
Option 3 PowerConnect Installation Instructions
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
Vehicle Installation
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MATCH FM CHANNELS
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FM Channels
FM296.3FM3Empty
Vehicle Installation
Option 4 FM Direct Adapter FMDA Installation
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Activation
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Activation
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Using Your Stratus
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Using Your Stratus
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The Main Display
My Channels
001Hits1002TheBlend
MyChannels151
Select Button
Power Button
Navigation Basics
Navigation Buttons
Jump Button
FM/Menu Button
Number Buttons
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Listening to Satellite Radio
001Hits1002TheBlend
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Direct Tune
EnterChannel #
035 Chill
Using Your Stratus
JumpingtoCHI
Jump
151 CHI-StL
022 1st Wave
Favorite1Saved
Returning to main display screen
Favorite Channels
106.1FM
FM Presets
To start using a different FM preset
97.9FM
Special Features
Parental Lock
Special Features
Changing the lock code
Code
#
Code Saved
Confirm
Lock/Unlock
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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
Where Else Can You Use Your Stratus 6?
Configuring Your Stratus
Sirius ID
Configuring Your Stratus
Sirius ID
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1Use the SIRIUS XM FM Channel Finder
Find Available FM Channels in Your Area
2Manually tune through your local FM channels
Configuring Your Stratus
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
Configuring Your Stratus
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off
FM Transmitter
To turn the FM Transmitter On or Off
Set and Select an FM Channel
To set an FM preset
Configuring Your Stratus
97.9 FM
106.1FM
Choose Traffic
Jump Settings
To configure jump
SF STL
Configuring Your Stratus
Display
Contrast
To change the display’s brightness or contrast
To change the display screen mode
Channel Name
Category Name
Mode
Audio Level
To adjust the audio level
Configuring Your Stratus
To display the signal strength
Signal
Signal
Are You Sure?
Factory Default
Restore?
To restore the Stratus 6 to the factory defaults
Troubleshooting
If you see this on the screen Try this
Troubleshooting
If you see this on the screen
Try this
If this happens
Try this
Audio fades or has static when
Troubleshooting
If this happens
Try this
Product Specifications
System
Product Specifications
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
PowerConnect Power Adapter
Patent Information
Patent and Environmental Information
Environmental Information
FCC Statement
Copyrights and Trademarks
Owner’s Record
Owners Record
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