Sirius XM RAdio Universal Boombox User manual

SiriusXM Universal Boombox
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................4
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warnings ................................................................... 5
What’s in the Box? ........................................................... 7
Controls and Connectors...................................................... 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Radio Dock Adapter for Your Radio.................................10
Docking the Radio ...........................................................11
Connecting the Home Power Adapter...........................................11
Removing the Radio Dock Adapter .............................................12
Installing the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna ....................................13
Using Your Universal Boombox Outdoors or On-The-Go ...........................14
Using Your Universal Boombox Indoors .........................................14
Other Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Installation Suggestions ..........................15
Subscribing to the Sirius or XM Service ............................19
Operation .....................................................20
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Troubleshooting ................................................23
Specifications..................................................25
IC Statement ..................................................26
Copyrights & Tradexmp3marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Sirius or XM Radio ID ...........................................29

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new SiriusXM Universal
Boombox for SiriusXM Plug and Play Radios!
Your new SiriusXM Universal Boombox lets you enjoy satellite radio
entertainment in your home, office, or other location. Use this guide for the
proper installation.
The Universal Boombox will work with most Sirius and XM Plug and Play Radios.
It is compatible with the Plug and Play Radios listed below as well as with any
newer models sold subsequently:
• Sportster 6, 5
• Starmate 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3
• Stratus 7, 6, 5, 4, 3
• XpressRCi, XpressRC, XpressR, ExpressEZ, Xpress
• Onyx, Onyx EZ, Onyx Plus
• Edge
For the latest information about this and other SiriusXM product and accessories,
visit shop.siriusxm.ca.

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Safety Precautions
Be sure to observe the following warnings. Failure to follow these safety
instructions and warnings may result in a serious accident and/or personal injury.
• Installation must be performed according to this installation guide. Sirius
XM Canada, Inc. is not responsible for issues arising from installations not
performed according to the procedures in this guide.
• Use only the provided Home Power Adapter.
• Do not install the Universal Boombox where it will be exposed to high levels
of humidity, moisture, or dust.
• To avoid short circuits, do not open the unit, and never put or leave any
metallic objects (coins, tools, etc.) inside the unit.
• If the unit emits smoke or unusual odors, turn the power off immediately,
and disconnect the unit from any power source.
• Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.
• The installation and use suggestions contained in this guide are subject
to any restrictions or limitations that may be imposed by applicable law.
The purchaser/user should check applicable law for any restrictions or
limitations before installing and/or operating this unit.
Warnings
• 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 Universal Boombox only when the Universal
Boombox is off.
• This device should be unplugged from the AC outlet during a thunder and
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lightning storm, and when the device will not be used for an extended
period of time.
• Use the power cord of the Home Power Adapter to disconnect the device
from the power source To begin using the device again, reconnect it to an
AC outlet.
• Connect the device to an easily accessible AC outlet, so that the device can
be quickly disconnected, if necessary.
Cleaning
DANGER! Unplug the Home Power Adapter and/or remove the batteries during
the cleaning to avoid any electrical shock hazard.
Clean the hard surfaces of the Universal Boombox with an 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 Universal Boombox. Paper products
may feel soft to the touch but they are too rough for the Universal
Boombox.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad or scouring powder to clean the
Universal Boombox. 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 Universal Boombox.
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What’s in the Box?
The following items are included with your purchase of the Universal Boombox.
Unpack the kit carefully and make sure that everything shown is present. If
anything is missing or damaged, or if the Universal Boombox fails to operate
properly, notify your dealer immediately. It is recommended that you retain the
original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship your Universal
Boombox in the future.
Universal Boombox
Adapter 1 (Sirius Radios)
Adapter 2 (XM Radios)
Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna
Home Power Adapter Power Cord
Radio Dock Adapters
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Controls and Connectors
The following section identifies and describes the controls and connectors of the
Universal Boombox.
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1. Power and Volume Knob: Pressing the knob turns the Universal Boombox’s
power On or Off. Turning the knob increases or decreases the volume level
(+/—).
2. AUX IN Connector: Input connection for audio from an external device,
such as an MP3 player, CD player etc.
3. Source Button: Switches audio output between the Radio and the AUX input.

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4. Radio Dock Adapter Slot: Holds adapter for the Radio.
5. Headphone Connector: Stereo headphone jack to privately listen to the
Universal Boombox.
6. Power On/Low Battery Light: The light is a constant blue when the
Universal Boombox is powered on. The light will turn red when the
batteries in the Universal Boombox are nearly discharged and need
replacement.
7. DC POWER Connector: Connection for the Home Power Adapter. (DC
Power)
8. ANTENNA Connector: Connection for the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
(Antenna).
9. Antenna Storage: Storage area for the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna.
10. Cable Storage: Storage area for the antenna cable.
11. Battery Compartments: Two battery compartments for a total of eight “D”
size cells.
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Installing the Radio Dock Adapter for Your Radio
1. Select the Dock Adapter for your Radio by referring to “What’s in the Box?”
on page 7 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.
2. Install the Radio Dock Adapter for your Radio into the Universal Boombox
as shown. Align the Radio Dock Adapter in the Universal Boombox and
gently press it until it snaps into place.
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