User Guide Home Kit For XM Radios
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 5
Introduction Features Congratulations on the purchase of your Home Kit! The Home Kit lets you enjoy your favourite SiriusXM programming through your home audio system. Compatible with the Edge, Onyx, XpressRCi, XpressRC, XpressR, and XpressEZ radios.
Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. Sirius XM Canada Inc. disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes. • Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 60°C or below -20°C, or above 140°F or below -4°F). • Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not touch the device with wet hands.
Introduction What’s in the Box? Home Dock Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Home Power Adapter Stereo Audio Cable TIP! If you prefer to use a Remote Control, and you want to add one to your Home Kit, visit siriusxm.ca or your favourite retailer.
Home Dock Connections Rear View AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Connection for home stereo system or powered speakers. ANT IN ANT IN Connection for the Indoor/ Outdoor Antenna. DC IN DC IN Connection for Home Power Adapter.
Home Installation 11
Home Installation There are two parts to setting up your Home Kit. First, connecting the Home Dock to your stereo or powered speakers, then placing and aiming the Home Antenna. Let’s start with getting your Home Dock set up. Step 1: Connect the Home Dock When installing the Home Dock in your home, choose a location in close proximity to your home stereo system or powered speakers, and also where the cable from the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna can reach the Home Dock.
Connect the Home Power Adapter Connect the Home Power Adapter to the DC IN connector at the rear of the Home Dock, and plug it into a wall outlet. AUDIO OUT ANT IN DC IN Connect the Home Dock to a Home Stereo System or Powered Speakers The Home Dock can be connected to your home stereo system, or to a pair of powered speakers. If you are connecting to a home stereo system, see the following section.
Home Installation 1. Take the provided Stereo Audio Cable and connect the single 3.5 mm (1/8”) connector to the AUDIO OUT connector at the rear of the Home Dock. 2. Connect the white left and red right Stereo Audio Cable connectors (“L” and “R” are also on each respective tip) to any available input other than PHONO on your home stereo system. (If your stereo’s inputs are marked red and black, simply connect the white plug to the black input.) 3.
To Connect the Home Dock to Your Powered Speakers The Home Dock can be connected directly to a pair of powered speakers. 1. Connect the 3.5 mm (1/8”) connector from the powered speakers to the AUDIO OUT connector at the rear of the Home Dock. AUDIO OUT ANT IN DC IN 2. Plug the powered speakers into an AC outlet. 3. Turn On the powered speakers. Dock Your Radio Place your radio into the Home Dock as shown, and turn the radio On by pressing the Power button.
Home Installation Step 2: Install the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna To begin, try experimenting with the Home Antenna to get a feel for the reception in your location. Move the antenna around the room or from room to room. Aim it from different windows. In major metropolitan areas, you might find that you get great reception in several locations without worrying too much about aim and placement.
window in the direction you’re facing? Move the antenna closer to the window. TIP! Still not sure which way is south or where to place your Home Antenna? Look up your location on an online mapping Web site that offers satellite views of street addresses where you can easily see which way is south, and what window may offer an unobstructed view of the sky. Another easy method is to start at any window, then work from window to window in a simple pattern to find the window gives the best signal strength.
Home Installation Note that you will want to consider any potential hazards when you choose the mounting location, and possibly consider professional installation. Sirius XM Canada Inc. is not liable for any damages. To mount the antenna, you will need four screws (not included) with a 1/4” head (e.g., an M3 screw), and that are suitable for the material onto which you are affixing the antenna, (e.g., wood, metal, etc.).
Once you have found a suitable location for the antenna, route the antenna cable to the Home Dock. Be sure you avoid any obstructions that could crimp, kink, or twist the cable. Use protective grommets wherever rough openings are encountered. If the antenna is installed outdoors, route the cable from the antenna location to the interior of the home, working the cable through the basement, under a window sill, etc., and make adjustments to take up cable slack as necessary.
Home Installation signal strength increases. For each tweak, allow a few seconds in each position to determine if the signal strength increases. SOUTH If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio, verify your audio connection. • If you are connected to a home stereo system, be sure the system is set to the auxiliary input source, and you have connected the Stereo Audio Cable to the auxiliary input connectors.
Troubleshooting 21
Troubleshooting Your Home Kit has been designed and built to be trouble-free, but if you experience a problem, try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure. • Make sure you have connected the Home Dock as described in this User Guide. Verify that the AC power outlet is working. If you see this on the screen: Try this: Acquiring Signal • Move the antenna to a south-facing window. Not sure which way is south? Think about where the sun rises (in the east) and sets (in the west).
If you see this on the screen: Try this: Updating • Your radio is being updated with the latest encryption code. Wait until the update is done. • You may be trying to tune to a channel that is blocked or unavailable. Tune to another channel. — • No program information, such as artist name, song title, or channel exists.
Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: Audio fades or has static when listening • Check all cables for a firm and secure connection. No song title or artist name is displayed • The information may not be available or updates may be in progress. The radio shuts off unexpectedly • If your radio has these features, check these: • If Sleep Timer is set, the radio will turn off after the selected length of time in a Home Dock/sound system. Set Sleep Timer to Off.
Product Specifications 25
Product Specifications Dimensions Home Dock 93 mm (W) X 29 mm (H) X 38 mm (D) 3.6 in (W) X 1.1 in (H) X 1.5 in (D) Audio Output 3.5 mm (1/8 in) diameter mini stereo jack Weight Home Dock 109 g (3.8 oz) Lineout Level 1.5Vrms max into auxiliary input 20mW max into 16 ohm headphones External Power Voltage Current 5.2V DC 1.
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IC Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. For product available in the Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Template 35 mm (1-3/8”) 30 mm (1-1/8”) 30
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