SIRIUS Starmate 4 and Car Kit ST4TK1
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The SIRIUS Starmate 4 combines all of the exciting and easy-to-use features of the Starmate family, and now offers up a new simple, sleek design and SIRIUS Universal Docking Capability.
Features:
- SIRIUS Replay-Pause, rewind and replay 44 minutes of live radio
- New SIRIUS Universal Docking Capability means more accessory options designed to fit your life
- Slim profile vehicle docking cradle for easy, attractive in-vehicle installation
- Wide-angle, easy-to-read 5-line graphic display
- 30 Channel Presets
- GameAlert-Prompts you when your favorite games are being broadcast and alerts you when the scores change
- My GameZone-Lists all your favorite teams in one virtual category and lets you select a different team from each of the various sport leagues including NFL, NBA, NHL and college sports
- One-touch jump-One touch jump to traffic and weather reports for your city, or tune to your favorite channel
- MEMO with S-Seek stores alerts by artist as well as song
- Wireless FM transmitter with 100-frequency choices and FM frequency preset button for quick, easy FM transmitter frequency changes
- Parental Control and Channel Lock
Includes:
- Starmate 4 Receiver
- 5V Vehicle Power Adapter
- Universal Vehicle Docking Cradle
- Remote Control
- Magnetic Vehicle Antenna
- Mounting Accessories
COMPATIBILITY, SPECS AND DOCS
ST4-Installation-User-Guide-011707b.pdf Radio Specs:
Satellite Frequencies: 2322.293/2330.207 MHz
Terrestrial Frequencies: 2326.250MHz
Power Requirements: 5.2 Volts, Negative Ground, DC
Audio Output: 2.8V (normal) 3.0V (max.) (Peak-to-Peak)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.2%
Signal-to-noise (S/N): Greater than 75dB
Operation Temperature: -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F)
Radio Dimensions (Length x Height x Depth): 124.2mm x 48.5mm x 16mm
Radio Weight: 71g (2.5 oz.)
Remote Control Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 41mm x 104mm x 15mm (1.61" x 4.09" x .59")
Remote Control Battery Requirements: CR2025
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Fuse Requirement: 2A Slow Blow
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable Length: 1.8m (6ft.)
Cigarette Lighter Adapter Operating Temperature: -20° to +85° C (-4° to +185° F)
Antenna Type: Low Profile Magnetic
Antenna Cable Length: 21' (single micro-cable)
Antenna Connector Type: SMB (right-angle)
Audio Out Interface: 1/8” / 3.5mm Stereo Jack
WARNING, VIDEO AND FAQ
Warnings
NOTE: In order to comply with a FCC ruling, Sirius has weakened the FM transmission strength in any radio manufactured after 2006. This decrease in strength may hinder your listening experience, especially if you plan on using the FM transmitter to broadcast Sirius to your radio in an area with many competing FM stations.
Please listen to the following for an example of common sound issues related to the weaker FM transmitters.
Common sound issues related to the weaker FM transmitter.
If you believe this may be an issue for you, or if you are experiencing sound quality issues with your current setup, we'd strongly recommend exploring the following options to directly connect your Sirius receiver to your car radio.
Options for improving audio quality
Good: The FM Direct Adapter
This will connect the SIRIUS receiver directly to your car's FM antenna giving you better sound with the quality of a strong FM station.
- Sound Quality: Analog - FM Quality
- Static Interference: Low
- Decibel Loss: Moderate
FM Direct Adapter Sound Sample
Better: The Cassette Player Adapter
A great solution if you have a cassette player in your car. It will provide the same quality sound as a cassette tape.
- Sound Quality: Analog - Hi-Fi Cassette
- Static Interference: None
- Decibel Loss: Low
Cassette Player Adapter Sound Sample
Best: Auxiliary Input Adapters
Many new vehicles have a jack directly on the front of their radios. Auxiliary input adapters can be installed in many other vehicles. Both options will provide digital quality audio for the best listening experience.
- Sound Quality: Digital - Near CD Quality
- Static Interference: None
- Decibel Loss: Low to None
Auxiliary Input Sound Sample
For a more detailed explanation of these options checkout this guide.
FAQ's
Q: Will the Starmate 4 work with all of my old Starmate Replays docks and boombox?A: No, the Starmate 4 will use the new universal docks and boomboxes.
