Sirius XM RAdio SXABB1 User manual

User Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................5
Features.................................................................... 6
SafetyandCareInformation .................................................. 7
What’sintheBox?........................................................... 9
Portable Speaker Dock Controls and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
RemoteControlFunctions ....................................................12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 1: Install the Batteries or the Home Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 2: Install the Dock Adapter for your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 3: Insert the Radio into the Portable Speaker Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 4: Turn the Portable Speaker Dock and Radio on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 5: Install and Connect the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step6:AdjusttheAudioLevel................................................24
Using Your Portable Speaker Dock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
AdjustingtheVolume .......................................................26
ListeningwithHeadphones .................................................. 27
Playing Other Devices Through Your Portable Speaker Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting................................................29
RemoteControlBatteryReplacement.........................................32
ProductSpecifications ..........................................33
FCCStatement.............................................................35
CopyrightsandTrademarks..................................................36
EnvironmentalInformation................................................... 37
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Introduction
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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.
• Compatible with these XM Radios: OnyX, Xpress RCi, XpressRC, XpressR,
Xpress, XpressEZ, XMp3i, and Pioneer XMp3.
• Dynamic sound indoors and out: Dynamic sound indoors and out: Crisp
highs and solid bass from component tweeters and wide range mid/bass
speakers.
• Easy and convenient portability: Take Satellite Radio to go with a built-in
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna cradle and cable storage. 8 C size alkaline
batteries required for portable use (sold separately).
• Built-in Headphone and Aux In connectors: Listen privately using the
Headphone connector. Play MP3 players, CDs or other audio devices via
the Aux In connector (Aux In Cable sold separately).
And for the latest information about this and other SIRIUS|XM products and
accessories, visit www.sirius.com and www.xmradio.com.
Please read the entire User Guide before installing your Portable Speaker Dock!
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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 140°F (60°C) or below
-4°F (-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.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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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.
Cleaning
DANGER! Unplug the Home Power Adapter and/or remove the batteries during
cleaning to avoid any electrical shock hazard.
Clean the hard surfaces of the Portable Speaker Dock with optical-grade
microchamois or microfiber cloth. Clean the soft surfaces of the speakers with a
dry lint brush.
• Do not use paper products to clean the Portable Speaker Dock. Paper
products may feel soft to the touch but they are too rough for the top
surface of the Portable Speaker Dock where the buttons and volume
controls are located.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad or scouring powder to clean the
Portable Speaker Dock. Doing so will scratch the finish and may damage the
controls.
• Do not use solvents such as alcohol or benzene, or any product that has
alcohol in it (such as Windex®), to clean the Portable Speaker Dock.
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What’s in the Box?
Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna
Home Power Adapter Power Cord Remote Control
SIRIUS|XM Portable Speaker Dock Radio Dock Adapters
Adapter 1 (SIRIUS Radios)
Adapter 2 (XM Radios)
Adapter 3 (XMp3 & XMp3i Radios)
power
volume
aux in
select
mute
band/
fav
display
menu
memo/
info
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Portable Speaker Dock Controls and Connections
Aux In Button
Pressing and holding until the Aux
In light is on switches audio output
to Aux In input. Pressing and holding
again switches to Satellite Radio.
Aux In Light
When on, Portable
Speaker Dock is set
to aux in input.
Power On/Low Battery Light
The light is steady blue when the
Portable Speaker Dock is powered
on; the light blinks when the
batteries are nearly discharged.
Power Button
Pressing and holding until the
Power On light is on turns the
power On. Pressing and holding
again turns the power Off.
Radio Dock Adapter Slot
Holds adapter for the Radio.
Radio Dock Connection
Docking area for the Radio.
Front View
power
volume
aux in
Top View
volume
power aux in
Volume/Mute Control
Sliding a finger in a circular motion
on the volume control increases or
decreases the volume level. Pressing
twice mutes the audio and a circle of
blue lights will flash while muted.
Volume Level Lights
Lights indicate
volume level.
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Side View
Headphones
Connection for
headphones.
Aux In
Connection for
audio from an
external device.
aux in
Bottom View
Battery Compartment
Requires 8 C size alkaline
batteries (sold separately).
Rear View
Antenna Cable Storage
Storage area for the
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
cable.
Antenna Connection
Connection for the
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna.
Antenna Storage
Storage area for the
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna.
DC Power Connection
Connection for the
Home Power Adapter.
DC powerantenna
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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.
Pause and Replay Buttons
Pause, rewind, and replay up
live radio.
Power Button
Turn radio on and off.
Display Button
Customize the way you view
content on the display.
Left and Right Buttons
Press and release to search
for channels by category.
Menu Button
Access advanced features and
configuration options.
Select Button
Press to confirm selection of
highlighted items in a menu
or list; for SIRIUS radios,
when not in a menu or list,
press first before entering the
channel number, to directly
tune to a channel.
Memo/Info Button
Press and release to save
artists and songs on SIRIUS
Radios.
Jump Button
Directly access traffic and
weather of the 20 most
congested cities; access
the previous channel or a
favorite channel.
Band/Fav Button
Press and release to switch
between the favorite channel
preset banks.
Number Buttons
Select your favorite channels, or
enter a channel number.
FM Presets Button
Press to access and
cycle through FM
presets. This button has
no function when the
radio is in the Portable
Speaker Dock.
Up and Down Buttons
Press to preview and tune
channels through the
channel lineup; also scroll
through lists and highlight
menu options.
Mute Button
Silence live radio and
replayed content.
+ and – Buttons
Increase or decrease the
audio level.
select
mute
band/
fav
display
menu
memo/
info
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Installation
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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.
To use your Portable Speaker Dock on-the-go:
1 Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the Portable Speaker
Dock. Insert 8 C size alkaline batteries in the battery compartment.
2 Replace the battery cover.
TIP! When the battery life is getting low the power light will blink and your
Portable Speaker Dock may not play.
TIP! It is not recommended to keep batteries in the Portable Speaker Dock for an
extended length of time. Remove the batteries when not in use.
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To use your Portable Speaker Dock with the Home Power Adapter
1 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.
DC powerantenna
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Step 2: Install the Dock Adapter for your Radio
1 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.
XM: Adapter 2 for all XM radios except XMp3 & XMp3i.
XMP3: Adapter 3 for XMp3 and XMp3i Radios.
2 Install the Radio Dock Adapter for your Radio into the Portable Speaker
Dock.
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Step 3: Insert the Radio into the Portable Speaker Dock
1 Be sure the Portable Speaker Dock is powered off.
2 Align the Radio
with the Radio
Dock Adapter.
3 Once aligned,
gently press the
Radio down so
that it slides down
the Radio Dock
Adapter and onto
the connector until
it is fully seated in
the Portable Speaker Dock.
Step 4: Turn the Portable Speaker Dock and Radio on
1 Press and hold the
Power button on the
top of the Portable
Speaker Dock until
the Power On light
is on.
2 If your Radio did not
power on, press the
Power button on your Radio.
volume
power aux in
power
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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. Align the mounting
holes on the bottom of
the antenna with the 4
mounting brackets on the
rear of the Portable Speaker Dock. Push the antenna over the mounting brackets
and then slide the antenna down slightly to secure it in place. Last, open the
antenna clamshell so that the top of the antenna is facing the sky.
Using Your Portable Speaker Dock
Outdoors or On-The-Go
If you are using the Portable Speaker
Dock outdoors, try using it with the
antenna in the storage area. Place the
Portable Speaker Dock where there are
no obstructions to block the antenna’s
view of the sky, such as trees, bridges,
buildings, etc. S
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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.
Using Your Portable Speaker Dock Indoors
If you are using the Portable Speaker Dock indoors try experimenting with
the 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.
Refer to your radio’s User Guide for instructions, and access the Signal Indicator
or Antenna Aiming screen of your radio to see a visual indication of signal
strength. If you’re receiving good Satellite and Terrestrial signal strength,
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 Home Antenna
closer to a window, ideally one that
is facing due south.
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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.
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. 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.
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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
placing the antenna outside on
a window ledge, porch, table, or
patio. The location you choose
should 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 achieved by
mounting the antenna outdoors on
a wall or soffit, with a clear view of
the southern sky.
If you decide to do this more
permanent antenna installation,
you’ll probably want to purchase
a second Indoor/Outdoor Home
Antenna, so that you’ll have
one to use with the Portable
Speaker Dock when on-the-
go. An additional antenna can
be purchased at sirius.com/
accessories or xmradio.com.
OUTDOORS
SOUTH
SOFFIT
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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
(sold separately) 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 “Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
Template” on page 38.
Once you have found a suitable location for the antenna, route the antenna cable
to the Portable Speaker 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 Home Antenna’s cable isn’t long enough, visit sirius.
com/accessories, or xmradio.com, and consider a 50 ft. Indoor/Outdoor Home
Antenna Extension Cable or a Wireless Home Signal Repeater.
If the signal is good for either Satellite or Terrestrial (or both), and you are hearing
the audio from the radio, the antenna installation is complete. (
Refer to your radio’s
User Guide for instructions on how to access the Signal Indicator or Antenna Aiming
1-3/8 in
1-1/8 in
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