XM Direct Home Tuner User Guide
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1. XM Direct Home Tuner User Guide SIRIUS ev SATE Ee Ci TE Table of Contents Introd ctlon cere ERE n Rm ERR ia Sie UR LR ve RR a wines Features reen veuve E EXON isa 6 Safety and Care Information dis werk REY ae sass EV V FUR S Bedek 7 What s In the BOX ns Zune sds ig HIE ie eren AAA 8 XM Direct Home T ner zonen en ende as Binney fe RR Re te eri erg 9 Home Installation ccc ccc crete es eee sees eene 11 Step 1 Connect the XM Direct Home Tuner cece cece cece eee nnn 12 Step 2 Install the Indoor Outdoor Antenna 2 cece eneen 14 Step 3 Activate your XM Direct Home Tuner cece eee ee eee hn 19 Troubleshooting nr hme a 21 Product Specifications sce ceeds ce esa sens nah rh ed ei 25 Patent InfortmiatiObi sms Rhe a intend Ris SIR dq Rt een 27 Environmental Inforimatloh iei ve nn Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the XM Direct Home Tuner Your new XM Direct Home Tuner lets you enjoy XM Satellite Radio on any XM Ready home audio system Simply connect the XM om Direct Home Tuner to the XM jack on your home audio system Ready place and aim the antenna for optimum reception and you re ready to start enjoying commercial free music plus live sports news talk amp exclusive entertainment And for the latest information about this and other SIRIUSIXM products and accessories visit xmradio c2. input for your XM Direct Home Tuner Please refer to your home audio system s manual for more information 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 Signal Indicator Refer to your XM Ready home audio system s User Guide for instructions and access the Signal or Signal Indicator screen to see a visual Satellite m indication of signal strength If you re receiving a good Satellite and Terrestrial signal strength Terrestril AMEN you re done If not try some of the suggestions which follow Other Indoor Outdoor Antenna Installation Suggestions If you find you are getting a signal but it s inconsistent try moving the Indoor Outdoor Antenna closer to a window ideally one that is facing due south Not sure which way is south Think about where the sun rises in the east and sets in the west Then stand so that east is to your left and you ll be facing south Is there a window in the direction you re facing Move the antenna closer to the window EQ TIP Still not sure which way is south or where to place your Home Co A
3. signal is good for either Satellite or Terrestrial or both and you are hearing the audio from the the home audio system the installation is complete If the signal reception is low or intermittent try another location for the antenna Verify that the antenna is pointed south and that the antenna s view of the sky is not blocked by a tree a building a bridge or anything else Adjust until you are receiving a good signal The Indoor Outdoor Antenna s reception can also be tweaked by opening or closing the antenna clamshell and turning the antenna While observing the signal strength make small adjustments to the angle of tilt of the clamshell Home Installation until the highest possible signal strength is achieved If you have not wall mounted the antenna turn the antenna slightly to the right or left and 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 that the XM Direct Home Tuner has a good connection to the XM input on the back of your audio system Also be sure that the system is set to the XM tuner input source and the volume is raised to an audible level If you still have questions for example Are there any other options things should consider etc refer to Troubleshooting on page 22 Step 3 Activate your XM Direct H
4. Indoor Outdoor Antenna Template oe 5 1 1 8 4 xmradio com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10020 1 800 967 2346 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc XM Direct Home Tuner User Guide XHD2KUG0809 030710a
5. achieved by mounting the antenna outdoors with a clear view of the southern sky Note that you will want to consider any SOUTH 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 an M3 screw and that are suitable for the material onto which you are affixing the antenna e g wood metal etc The screws should be spaced 1 3 8 apart horizontally and 1 1 8 vertically Refer to the template on Indoor Outdoor Antenna Template on page 30 Once you have found a suitable location for the antenna route the antenna cable to the XM Direct Home Tuner 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 Ew TIP If your Indoor Outdoor Antenna s cable isn t long enough visit xmradio C com accessories or your favorite retailer and consider a 50 ft Indoor Outdoor Antenna Extension Cable or a Wireless Home Signal Repeater If the
6. ain any unnecessary materials WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm 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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the installation instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of t
7. d TV screen for system messages If you see any of these items try the solution shown Note that some of these items may be abbreviated depending on the display capabilities of the connected audio device If you see this on the screen Try this No 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 Then stand so that east is to your left and you ll be facing south Is there a window in the direction you re facing You may need to find a better location for the antenna Refer to Step 2 Install the Indoor Outdoor Antenna on page 14 Check Antenna Make sure that the Indoor Outdoor Antenna cable is firmly and securely plugged into the XM Direct Home Tuner Make sure the cable is not bent or broken Channel Off Air The channel you ve selected is not currently broadcasting Tune to another channel Loading Your Tuner is acquiring audio or program information This message usually goes away in a few seconds If you see this on the screen Check XM Tuner Try this Confirm the XM Direct Home Tuner cable is fully connected to the home audio system Channel Unauthorized You selected a channel that is blocked or cannot be received with your XM subscription package Consult the latest channel guide at www xmradio com for the current list of channels Channel Unavailable The selec
8. he affected receiver Increase the separation between the SIRIUS XM equipment and the affected receiver Connect the SIRIUS XM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The FCC and FAA have not certified Satellite Radio Receiver use in any aircraft neither portable nor permanent installation Therefore SIRIUS XM Radio Inc cannot support this type of application or installation Copyrights and Trademarks 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 amp 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 Service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and D C Service available in Canada see www siriuscanada ca or www xmradio ca 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc SIRIUS XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc and its subsidiaries All other trademarks service marks and logos are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved
9. ntenna 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 Note that the antenna must also have an unobstructed view No trees or buildings blocking its aim If the antenna is aimed through a window be aware that blinds screens or any other non glass elements such as thermal insulation can sometimes cause reception issues If this is the case you may want to use another window or place the antenna outside of the window If you find a window that gives you good signal strength you can place the antenna on the windowsill The antenna may need to be placed on something to raise it above the level of the window frame If you don t have a window where you receive a consistent signal or placing the antenna in a window is not a practical 7 solution for you BETTER reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on a window ledge porch table or patio The location you choose should SOUTH Y Home Installation provide the antenna with a clear view of the southern sky If none of the previous solutions work for you then the BEST reception can be
10. om or your favorite retailer Please read the entire User Guide before installing your Home Kit Safety and Care Information EQ 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 140 F or below 4 F or above 60 C or below 20 C Do not expose to moisture Do not use device near or in water Do not touch the device with wet hands Do not let any foreign matter spill into device Do not store in dusty areas Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Clean with a soft damp cloth only Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time and do not expose to fire flame or other heat sources Do not try to disassemble and or repair device yourself Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact Do not place heavy objects on device Do not subject device to excessive pressure WARNING Opening the case may result in electric shock Introduction What s in the Box Home Clamshell Antenna TIP Use the remote control included with your home audio system to navigate D through the functions of your new XM Direct Home Tuner XM Direct Home Tuner ANT Sil
11. ome Tuner Before you can enjoy commercial free music plus live sports news talk amp exclusive entertainment you need to activate your XM Direct Home Tuner 1 Make sure your XM Direct Home Tuner is properly installed turned on and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the audio on channel 1 2 Make a note of your XM Radio ID You can find it on channel O on a label on the bottom of the gift box and on the label on the bottom of your XM Direct Home Tuner NOTE The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I O S or F 3 Activate your service Online Go to www xmradio com and click on ACTIVATE RADIO in the top right corner OR By phone Call 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 4 When your service is activated your XM Direct Home Tuner will receive all channels to which you have subscribed At this time if you press the channel up or channel down buttons on your home audio system you can scroll and tune other channels Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes but may take up to an hour We recommend that your home audio system remain on until activated Trouble 21 Troubleshooting Your XM Direct Home Tuner 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 XM Direct Home Tuner as described in this User Guide e Check the home audio system s front panel display or connecte
12. ted channel is not available The channel may have been reassigned to a different channel number Consult the latest channel guide at www xmradio com for the current list of channels Updating Your tuner 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 You do not receive all the channels to which you subscribed f you have not yet activated your service refer to the Activation section in the User Guide which accompanied your radio No audio Audio fades or has static when listening Check all cables between your tuner and your home audio system for a firm and secure connection Ensure you have selected the proper input Source on your home audio system Check all cables for a firm and secure connection No song title or artist name is displayed Traffic and Weather channels sound different from other channels The information may not be available or updates may be in progress These channels use a different audio technology than other channels so they often sound different from other channels 25 Product Specifications Connector Type Cable length Dimensions Weight Power requirements Operating Temperature An
13. tenna Type Connector Cable length Male XM Direct 3 3 feet 1 meter 85 mm W X 52 mm H X 17 45 mm D 3 35 in W X 2 05 in H X 0 69 in D 2 0 oz 56 g 5V DC 0 3A Max supplied by XM Ready home audio system 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Indoor Outdoor Clamshell SMB Male 21 feet 6 Ameters Patent and Environmental Information 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 You are prohibited from any export of the content and or data or derivative thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws rules and regulations The user of this or any other software contained in a SIRIUS XM radio is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy decompile reverse engineer hack manipulate or disassemble the object code or in any other way convert the object code into human readable form Environmental Information Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and electronic appliances Your Home Kit is packaged with cardboard polyethylene etc and does not cont
14. ver Connection for the Home Indoor Outdoor Clamshell Antenna N XM Ready connector for home audio systems equipped with XM Direct feature 10 Home Home Installation There are two parts to setting up your Home Kit First connecting the XM Direct Home Tuner to your home audio system then placing and aiming the Home Antenna Let s start with setting up the XM Direct Home Tuner set up Step 1 Connect the XM Direct Home Tuner When installing the XM Direct Home Tuner in your home choose a location in close proximity to your home audio system and also where the cable from the Indoor Outdoor Antenna can reach the XM Direct Home Tuner Make sure the location has proper ventilation to avoid over heating Connect XM Direct Home Tuner to your stereo Connect your XM Direct Home Tuner to your XM Ready home audio system With power to your XM Ready home audio system turned off simply connect the end of the XM Direct Home Tuner cable to the port on the back panel of your XM Ready home audio system labeled XM Cama O cme 50000000000 Connect the Indoor Outdoor Antenna Once you have selected a location connect the antenna to the ANT IN connector at the rear of the XM Direct Home Tuner After completing a few additional steps we will work on the location of the antenna Selecting your XM Ready home audio system s XM input Turn on your XM Ready home audio system and make sure to select the correct
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