Introduction . • • • • • • • • • • •••••••••••••••••••...•.••••••• 5 Features . Safety and Care Information •.. . What's in the Box? .••....... Home Dock . . ............. 6 7 ...................... 8 9 .............................. Home Installation..................•.............................11 Step 1: Connect the Home Dock ..........•..................•.......•..........12 Step 2: Install the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna .•........•...........................16 Troubleshooting ..•... ..............
Features Congratulations on your purchase of the XM Dock & Play Home Kit! Your new Home Kit lets you play your compatible XM Dock & Play radio through your home stereo system or powered speakers. • Bring Satellite Radio home: No need for a second subscription. Just hook up this Kit to an existing home, office, or other stereo system or powered speakers. • Listen with any system: Works with any stereo system or powered speakers that have audio input jacks.
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 Radio Inc. disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes. • Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140GF or below -4GF, or above 60GC or below -20GC). • 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 xmradio.com/accessories or your favorite retailer.
Home Installation ." •• " ' .. , C"... ..~ . ~ ..... ... '.' , .., 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.
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. 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. If you are connecting to a pair of powered speakers, see "To Connect the Home Dock to Your Powered Speakers" on page 15.
Home Installation AUX IN or LINE IN connection of your home stereo system, using the provided Stereo Audio Cable. 1 Take the provided Stereo Audio Cable and connect the single 1/8" (3.5 mm) 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 e'l" and fiR" are also on each respective tip) to any available input other than PHONO on your home stereo system.
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 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector from the powered speakers to the AUDIO OUT connector at the rear of the Home Dock. 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.
you'" be facing south. Is there a 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.
Home Installation the southern sky. If none of the previous solutions work for you, then the BEST reception can be achieved by mounting the antenna outdoors, with a clear view of the southern sky. Note that you will want to consider any potential hazards when you choose the mounting location, and possibly consider professional installation. SIRIUS XM Radio 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.
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. • TIP! If your Indoor/Outdoor Antenna's cable isn't long enough, visit xmradio.
Home Installation observe if the 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 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. 2? 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.
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. Traffic and Weather channels sound different from other channels • These channels use a different audio technology than other channels so they often sound different from other channels.
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.
Patent Information It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or make available any technology incorporated in this product. The music, talk, news, entertainment, data, and other content on the Services are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content and data service providers.
FCC statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. can void the user's authority to operate this device. This device complies with Part 15 of the fCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Hardware and subscription sold separately. Activation fee, other fees, and taxes required. Installation required with some equipment. Except for the MiRGE radio, and as specifically provided, SIRIUS and XM Radios and accessories are compatible only with their respective subscription service. Subscriptions governed by, as applicable, the SIRIUS Terms & Conditions available at sirius.com, or the XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio. com. Prices and programming are subject to change. SIRIUS XM U.S.
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XM 12 Month Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for 12 months from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser only. XM Satellite Radio Inc. ("XM"), at its sole option, will repair or replace the product with a new or reconditioned product without charge for parts and labor. Products replaced under this warranty become the property of XM.
