Sirius Answers- Answers to all of your Sirius Questions. » Answers to all of your Sirius Questions. http://www.siriusanswers.com For Sirius Questions Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:47:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 en Static in the car when using my Sportster 5 http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/06/04/static-in-the-car-when-using-my-sportster-5/ http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/06/04/static-in-the-car-when-using-my-sportster-5/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:44:28 +0000 Staff http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/06/04/static-in-the-car-when-using-my-sportster-5/ Q. Hello, I am a newcomer to satellite radio and I recently purchased the new
Sirius Sportster 5. I seem to have followed all the instructions while
installing it, yet I noticed especially on talkshow channels or when mellow
songs are playing, that there is significant static. Is there any suggestions
on how to get rid of this ??

A. Unfortunately the built-in FM transmitters in all newer satellite radios are pretty weak–so when you are setting your Sirius Radio to a certain frequency, setting your car stereo accordingly, and broadcasting over FM, these types of problems often arise. However, there are a few ways you can eliminate this problem.

The cheapest and easiest way to correct this would be to use an 1/8″ to 1/8″ mini auxiliary cable from your satellite radio car dock to an auxiliary input that is sometimes located on the front of newer car stereos (usually marketed for use with iPods). If your car does not have that port available, but it does have a cassette tape player, you could use a regular cassette tape adapter–which you would also plug into the audio/line out on the car dock. Both of these options would give you a direct connection through your car stereo.
If neither of these things are available to you, the next option would be an auxiliary input adapter or a FM direct adapter. Both of these parts also give you a direct connection through your car stereo, but are internally installed and vehicle specific.

Any of these options will eliminate the static and interference and help you fully enjoy your satellite radio.

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A.  The major differences between the Stiletto 2 and the Stiletto 100 are as follows:

-The Stiletto 2 has a slot for a MicroSD flash memory card which allows you to store up to 8GB of mp3s without diminishing the 100 hours (2GB) of built in time/memory for recording Sirius programming.

-The Stiletto 100 is not MicroSD capable, meaning there is no expandable memory.  Any mp3 file you add to the Stiletto 100 diminishes the amount of time you have for recording Sirius programming.

 -The Stiletto 2 can connect to both the B or G wi-fi network, where as the Stiletto 100 can only connect to the B network.  The B network is an older wi-fi system and is often not available in as many locations as the G network, if available at all.

-The Stiletto 2 came out in the fall of 2007 so all of the accessories are still manufactured and are (usually) readily available.

-The Stiletto 100 is discontinued and many of it’s accessories are discontinued and no longer available (such as the Home Kit, Extended Battery, etc.)

Deciding between the Stiletto 2 and the Stiletto 100 is really determined by how you intend on using the device. 

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]]> http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/06/03/differences-between-stiletto-100-and-stiletto-2/feed/ Song/Track into not updating on Stiletto? http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/06/02/songtrack-into-not-updating-on-stiletto/ http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/06/02/songtrack-into-not-updating-on-stiletto/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:19:09 +0000 Staff http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/06/02/songtrack-into-not-updating-on-stiletto/ Q. I have a Stiletto 2 radio and I’ve been trying to update all of my mp3 files (that I have stored on a Mirco sd card). Everytime I go through and try to change the titles and band names it still reverts back to the previous info. Is it possible to rename files and update information without removing the songs and loading them back on?

A. Yes, you can update the information without having to reload all of the songs. Here’s what you need to do: First, take the MicroSD card out of the Stiletto 2 and restart the device. Next, shut the Stiletto 2 down (power all the way down, not just sleep mode). Then put the MicroSD card back in and restart the Stiletto again. This will reset the database files (and may take a few minutes) and update the Artist/Song info.

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]]> http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/06/02/songtrack-into-not-updating-on-stiletto/feed/ I cannot find the Sony SIR-SNY1. Is there are replacement for this model? http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/i-cannot-find-the-sony-sir-sny1-is-there-are-replacement-for-this-model/ http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/i-cannot-find-the-sony-sir-sny1-is-there-are-replacement-for-this-model/#comments Fri, 30 May 2008 18:42:40 +0000 Staff http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/i-cannot-find-the-sony-sir-sny1-is-there-are-replacement-for-this-model/ Yes, there is a replacement for the Sony SIR-SNY1. It is a two piece package called the Sony SIRIUS package. It will give your after-market Sony head unit the ability to receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio.

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]]> http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/i-cannot-find-the-sony-sir-sny1-is-there-are-replacement-for-this-model/feed/ I cannot find the Pioneer SIR-PNR2 for my Pioneer radio. Is there a replacement for this model? http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/i-cannot-find-the-pioneer-sir-pnr2-for-my-pioneer-radio-is-there-a-replacement-for-this-model/ http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/i-cannot-find-the-pioneer-sir-pnr2-for-my-pioneer-radio-is-there-a-replacement-for-this-model/#comments Fri, 30 May 2008 18:24:35 +0000 Staff http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/i-cannot-find-the-pioneer-sir-pnr2-for-my-pioneer-radio-is-there-a-replacement-for-this-model/ Yes, there is a replacement for the Pioneer SIR-PNR2. It is a two piece connection package called the Pioneer SIRIUS package. It will give your after-market Pioneer the ability to receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio. It is important to note that this will not work with OEM (factory) pioneer head units that come with your vehicle from the manufacturer.

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]]> http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/i-cannot-find-the-pioneer-sir-pnr2-for-my-pioneer-radio-is-there-a-replacement-for-this-model/feed/ S50 with the SCV-DOC1? http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/s50-with-the-scv-doc1/ http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/s50-with-the-scv-doc1/#comments Fri, 30 May 2008 16:44:33 +0000 Staff http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/s50-with-the-scv-doc1/ Q. Does the SIRIUS SC-VDO C1 Car Kit work with S50?

A. No, the SCV-DOC1 Sirius Connect Vehicle Kit does not work with the S50.  The SCV-DOC1 only works with the following models of Sirius Radios :
Stratus
Stratus 4
Starmate 3
Starmate 4
Sportster 3
Sportster 4
Sportster 5
Stiletto 10
Stiletto 100
Stiletto 2 

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 A. I would suggest using the Whole House FM Transmitter. The Whole House FM Transmitter allows you to connect your portable Sirius Radio unit (i.e. Sportster, Starmate, etc.) to an external FM transmitter that is stronger–thus allowing you to tune into Sirius with multiple FM radios in your home or vehicle with better results.  

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]]> http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/30/stronger-fm-transmitter/feed/ IS the problem the antenna or the dock? http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/14/is-the-problem-the-antenna-or-the-dock/ http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/14/is-the-problem-the-antenna-or-the-dock/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 16:28:50 +0000 Staff http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/14/is-the-problem-the-antenna-or-the-dock/ Q. my sirius stiletto has recently developed a problem. I can receive a signal
when the unit is off the dock. But when I put it on the dock, it reads
acquiring signal. I jiggled and tried reconnecting wires. I cleaned all
connections. Tried moving the antenna. My question is this- Is there any way
for me to tell whether the issue is in the antena or the dock? Any diagnotic
tools you could give me would be great.

A. There really isn’t any way to determine if this problem is in the Sirius Antenna or the dock, unless you have spare parts to test them against. You have diagnosed it about as well as you can, as the problem could be either the antenna or the dock.

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]]> http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/14/is-the-problem-the-antenna-or-the-dock/feed/ Starmate 3 http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/14/starmate-3/ http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/14/starmate-3/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 16:23:41 +0000 Staff http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/14/starmate-3/ Q. I recently bought a starmate 3 to replace my non functional
sportster 2 Do I need to change the whole wiring or just replace the docking
station. I really hope that i donâ??t have to rewire the car.

A. Unfortunately, the Starmate 3 is a completely different set up than the Sportster 2. The Starmate 3 is a 5 Volt radio, where as the Sportster 2 is a 12 Volt–so the power is not compatible. Obviously the docking station is different too. However, you can use the same Sirius Antenna.

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]]> http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/14/starmate-3/feed/ Repair a Stiletto 100? http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/12/repair-a-stiletto-100/ http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/12/repair-a-stiletto-100/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 15:23:55 +0000 Staff http://www.siriusanswers.com/2008/05/12/repair-a-stiletto-100/ Q. I have two stilettos 100 radios. One works with the screen broken. The other
the screen works but it will not pick up a signal. How difficult is it to
switch screens to make the working one with the broke screen to work.

A. As far as I know doing any kind of repair usually does not end with good results. There aren’t even professional repair shops for Sirius Radio products, so I’m not sure how much luck you would have trying yourself.

The only thing I can suggest is trying to do a software update or hard reset on the Stiletto 100 that won’t pick up a signal. Either of those procedures often clear up those types of problems.

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