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Introduction
Congratulations, on your purchase of the Stratus
Features
Introduction
Safety and Care Information
Introduction
Opening the case may result in electric shock
Power Adapter
What’s in the Box?
PowerConnect
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
Vehicle Installation
Step 2 Install the Vent or Dash Mount
Installing the Dash Mount
5Peel off the adhesive liner.. Position
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio
Installing the Vent Mount
Vehicle Installation
1 Locate a vent with horizontal
3Attach the Vent Mount to the
Vehicle Installation
To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna
Step 3 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
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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
moulding around the window
Step 4 Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable
Tuck the cable under the
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
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Option 1 Aux In Cable Installation Instructions
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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
jump
MATCH FM CHANNELS
menu
Vehicle Installation
FM296.3FM3Empty
FM Channels
Option 4 FM Direct Adapter FMDA Installation
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Activation
Activation
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Using Your Stratus
The Main Display
Using Your Stratus
BlackEyedPeasRockThatBody
036BPM
MyChannels151
001Hits1002TheBlend
My Channels
Navigation Buttons
Power Button
Navigation Basics
Select Button
Number Buttons
FM/Menu Button
Jump Button
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Listening to Satellite Radio
001Hits1002TheBlend
035Chill 036BPM
035 Chill
EnterChannel #
Direct Tune
151 CHI-StL
JumpingtoCHI
Jump
Using Your Stratus
Favorite Channels
Favorite1Saved
Returning to main display screen
022 1st Wave
97.9FM
FM Presets
To start using a different FM preset
106.1FM
Special Features
Changing the lock code
Special Features
Parental Lock
Confirm
#
Code Saved
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
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Configuring Your Stratus
Sirius ID
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
To turn the FM Transmitter On or Off
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off
FM Transmitter
Configuring Your Stratus
To set an FM preset
Set and Select an FM Channel
106.1FM
97.9 FM
Configuring Your Stratus
SF STL
Jump Settings
To configure jump
Choose Traffic
To change the display’s brightness or contrast
Display
Contrast
Configuring Your Stratus
Mode
Channel Name
Category Name
To change the display screen mode
Configuring Your Stratus
To adjust the audio level
Audio Level
Signal
Signal
To display the signal strength
To restore the Stratus 6 to the factory defaults
Factory Default
Restore?
Are You Sure?
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you see this on the screen Try this
Try this
Try this
If this happens
If you see this on the screen
Try this
Troubleshooting
If this happens
Audio fades or has static when
Product Specifications
PowerConnect Power Adapter
Product Specifications
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
System
Environmental Information
Patent and Environmental Information
Patent Information
FCC Statement
Copyrights and Trademarks
Owners Record
Owner’s Record
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