Meijer.com Introduction Features Congratulations on the purchase of your new SIRIUS|XM Portable Speaker Dock for SIRIUS and XM Dock & Play Radios and XMp3 Radios! Your new SIRIUS|XM Portable Speaker Dock lets you enjoy your favorite programming at home or at the office, the patio, park, or anywhere in between . • Compatible with these SIRIUS Radios: Sportster 5, Starmate 3, 4, and 5, and Stratus 4, 5, and 6 .
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 .
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Meijer.com Introduction WARNING! • Opening the case may result in electric shock . • Make sure that you insert the Home Power Adapter’s plug all the way into the outlet . • Insert the Radio into the Portable Speaker Dock only when the Portable Speaker Dock is off .
Meijer.com What’s in the Box? volume aux in Adapter 1 (SIRIUS Radios) Adapter 2 (XM Radios) Adapter 3 (XMp3 & XMp3i Radios) Radio Dock Adapters SIRIUS|XM Portable Speaker Dock mute select band/ memo/ info menu display Indoor/Outdoor Home Power Adapter Remote Control Power Cord Home Antenna...
Meijer.com Introduction Portable Speaker Dock Controls and Connections Front View volume aux in Radio Dock Connection Docking area for the Radio . Volume/Mute Control Sliding a finger in a circular motion Volume Level Lights Radio Dock Adapter Slot on the volume control increases or Lights indicate Holds adapter for the Radio .
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Meijer.com Rear View Antenna Storage Storage area for the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna . Antenna Cable Storage Storage area for the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna cable . antenna DC power Antenna Connection DC Power Connection Connection for the Connection for the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna . Home Power Adapter .
Meijer.com Introduction Remote Control Functions The functions of the Remote Control are dependent upon the Radio you are using . Please consult the User Guide which accompanied your Radio for specific features . Power Button Turn radio on and off . Mute Button Silence live radio and Select Button...
Meijer.com Installation There are several steps to setting up your Portable Speaker Dock . Let’s begin with installing the batteries, or connecting the Home Power Adapter to the Portable Speaker Dock . Step 1: Install the Batteries or the Home Power Adapter The Portable Speaker Dock can operate either on batteries or by using the Home Power Adapter if you are near an outlet .
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Meijer.com To use your Portable Speaker Dock with the Home Power Adapter Plug the Home Power Adapter into the connector labeled DC POWER at the rear of the Portable Speaker Dock . 2 Plug the other end of the Home Power Adapter into a standard wall outlet .
Meijer.com Installation Step 2: Install the Dock Adapter for your Radio Select the Dock Adapter for your Radio by referring to “What’s in the Box?” on page 9 to identify the adapter, or turn the adapters over and locate the name imprinted on the underside of the adapter: SIRIUS: Adapter 1 for all SIRIUS Radios .
Meijer.com Step 3: Insert the Radio into the Portable Speaker Dock Be sure the Portable Speaker Dock is powered off . 2 Align the Radio with the Radio volume aux in Dock Adapter . 3 Once aligned, gently press the Radio down so that it slides down the Radio Dock...
Meijer.com Installation Step 5: Install and Connect the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna First, plug the antenna cable into the antenna connector at the left rear . Next, wrap the antenna cable into the storage area . Then, place the antenna into the storage area at the rear of the Portable Speaker Dock .
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Meijer.com If the reception is not good, then remove the antenna and position it facing south . Not sure which way is south? Try pointing the antenna in different directions until the reception improves . Wait a few seconds each time you reposition it for the Portable Speaker Dock to receive the signal .
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Meijer.com Installation 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 .
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Meijer.com If you don’t have a window where you receive a consistent signal, or placing the antenna in a window is not a practical solution for you, BETTER reception can be achieved by SOFFIT placing the antenna outside on a window ledge, porch, table, or patio .
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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 1-3/8 in (sold separately) with a 1/4”...
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Meijer.com screen .) 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 .
Meijer.com Installation Step 6: Adjust the Audio Level If your Radio has an Audio Level or Line Out Level adjustment feature in its Settings menu when it’s docked in the Portable Speaker Dock, you should set this level to the maximum volume that does not cause distorted sound . This will maximize the audio quality .
Meijer.com Using Your Portable Speaker Dock Adjusting the Volume The volume of the Portable Speaker Dock is adjusted by dragging your finger clockwise and counter-clockwise around the volume control . As you adjust the volume, an inner circle of blue lights will light to confirm you are adjusting the volume .
Meijer.com Listening with Headphones You can listen to the Portable Speaker Dock with your headphones . Plug the headphones into the Headphone connector on the left side of the Portable Speaker Dock . Use the volume control on the Portable Speaker Dock to control the volume of the headphones .
Meijer.com Using Your Portable Speaker Dock Playing Other Devices Through Your Portable Speaker Dock The Portable Speaker Dock also has an Aux In connector on the left side for connecting MP3 players, CD players, or other audio devices using an Aux In Cable (sold separately) .
Meijer.com Troubleshooting Your Portable Speaker Dock 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 Portable Speaker Dock as described in this User Guide .
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Meijer.com If this happens: Try this: Portable Speaker Dock does not • The Home Power Adapter is not connected, or turn on the power outlet into which it is plugged is not working . Check that the Home Power Adapter is connected to the Portable Speaker Dock . Try plugging the Home Power Adapter into a different outlet .
Meijer.com Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: The minimum volume level is too • Increase the Audio Level or Line Out Level of your loud or the maximum volume is Radio until the sound quality improves . Refer to too quiet the User Guide which accompanied your Radio for instructions .
Meijer.com Product Specifications System Power Requirements 14V DC, or 8 C size alkaline batteries Operating -13°F ~ 158°F (-25°C ~ 70°C) Power 15W RMS per channel (max) Frequency Response 60 Hz – 20KHz Portable Speaker Dock Dimensions 13 . 7 5 in (Width) x 7 in (Height) x 3 . 7 5 in (Depth) (350 mm (Width) x 178 mm (Height) x 95 mm (Depth)) Weight...
• 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 .
Meijer.com Environmental Information Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and electronic appliances . Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply . See www .dtsc .ca .gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate (Applicable to California, U .S .A .)
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