XM Satellite Radio XMp3i User manual

User Guide
ADDITIONAL HOME KIT
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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................5
Features.................................................................... 6
Safety and Care Information .................................................. 7
What’s in the Box? ...........................................................8
Home Dock ................................................................. 9
Remote Control Functions ....................................................10
Home Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Step 1: Connect the Home Dock ................................................12
Step 2: Install the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna ................................16
Troubleshooting ................................................21
Product Specifications ..........................................25
Patent Information..........................................................27
Environmental Information...................................................27

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Introduction

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Introduction
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the XMp3i™ Additional Home Kit!
Your new Home Kit lets you play your XMp3i™ or Pioneer XMp3™ Radio through
another stereo system or a set of powered speakers.
 Add Satellite Radio to another room: No need for a second subscription.
Just connect this Kit with another stereo system or set of powered
speakers in the den, the kitchen, a bedroom, or at the office and then
simply move your Radio between the two.
 Listen with any system: Works with any stereo system or set of powered
speakers that have audio input jacks.
 Easily change channels and volume: Included Remote Control lets you turn
your XMp3i™ Radio on or off, change channels, adjust the volume, and
more, even from across the room.
 Stay charged: Charges your Radio while you listen.
And for the latest information about this and other SIRIUS|XM products and
accessories, visit xmradio.com or your favorite retailer.
Please read the entire User Guide before installing your Home Kit!

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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 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.
 Make sure that you insert the Home Power Adapter’s plug all the way
into the outlet.

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Introduction
What’s in the Box?
Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna Stereo Audio
Cable
Home Power
Adapter
Home Dock
Remote Control

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Home Dock
Color-Coded Connections
The Color Coded Home Dock makes it simple to connect.
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for stereo
system or set of
powered speakers.
Rear/Side View
POWER (Red)
Connection for
the Home Power
Adapter.
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Remote Control Functions
30-Minute Replay Buttons
Pause and replay up to 30
minutes of Satellite Radio
programming.
Power Button
Record
Record a song or a
channel. Also schedule a
recording and set channel
to auto record.
Arrow Buttons
Navigates through
lists and highlights list
items.
Options
Displays a menu in context
according to what you are
doing.
Select Button
Press to confirm
highlighted selections.
Back
Return to previous
screen. Press and
hold to return to the
previous channel.
Jump
Switches between current
channel and previously
tuned channel.
Menu
Go to Satellite Radio,
My Music Library, Auto
Recordings, or Settings.
Number Keys
Enter a channel number
directly to tune to the
channel.
+ and —
Change channels or
control volume for audio
system (sold separately).
Mute
Silences the audio.

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Just like when you first set up the Home Kit that came with your XMp3i™ or Pioneer
XMp3™ Radio, there are two parts to setting up this Additional Home Kit. First,
connecting the Home Dock to your stereo system or set of powered speakers, then
placing and aiming the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna. Let’s start with getting your
Home Dock set up.
Step 1: Connect the Home Dock
When setting up the Home Dock in your home or office, choose a location in close
proximity to your stereo system or powered speakers, and also where the cable
from the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna can reach the Home Dock. The location
should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, but should
not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of
the display screen.
You will also need to decide whether you will be connecting your Home Dock to
your stereo system using the provided Stereo Audio Cable, or directly to a set of
powered speakers.
Connect the Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna
Once you have selected a location,
connect the antenna to the silver
ANT connector at the right side of the
Home Dock. (After completing a few
additional steps, we will work on the
location of the antenna.)
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Connect the Home Power Adapter
Connect the Home Power Adapter to the red POWER connector at the left
side of the Home Dock, and plug it into a wall outlet.
Connect the Home Dock to a Stereo System or Powered Speakers
The Home Dock can be connected to your stereo system, or to a set of
powered speakers. If you are connecting to a stereo system, see the
following section. If you are connecting to a set of powered speakers, see
“To Connect the Home Dock to Your Powered Speakers” on page 15.

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Home Installation
To Connect the Home Dock to Your Stereo System
The Home Dock can be connected to your stereo system through the AUX In or
LINE In audio input jacks of your stereo system, using the provided Stereo Audio
Cable.
Take the included Stereo Audio Cable and connect the single 1/8” (3.5
mm) connector to the green AUDIO connector at the rear of the Home
Dock.
2 Connect the white left and red right Stereo Audio Cable connectors to
any available input other than PHONO on your stereo system. (If your
stereo’s inputs are marked red and black, simply connect the white plug
to the black input.)
3 Turn the stereo system On, and make sure you select the correct
input on your stereo system for the AUX In or LINE In audio input you
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To Connect the Home Dock to Your Powered Speakers
The Home Dock can be connected directly to a set of powered speakers.
1 Connect the 1/8” (3.5 mm) connector from the powered speakers
to the green AUDIO connector at the rear of the Home Dock.
2 Plug the powered speakers into a standard power
outlet.
Turn On the powered speakers.
Dock Your Radio
Place your XMp3i™ or Pioneer XMp3™ Radio into the Home
Dock as shown, and turn your Radio On sliding the Power/Lock
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Step 2: Install the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
To begin, try experimenting with the Indoor/Outdoor 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.
Access the Antenna Aiming screen of your Radio to
see a visual indication of signal strength:
Press menu.
2 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight
Settings and press Select.
3 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight
Antenna Aiming and press Select.
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 Home 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 Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna? Look up your location on an online mapping website that
offers satellite views of street addresses where you can easily see which way
is south, and what windows 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, with 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
solution for you, BETTER reception can
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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, 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.
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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 Home
Antenna Template” on page 32.
Once you have found a suitable location
for the antenna, route the antenna cable
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 or office, 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
xmradio.com/accessories, or your favorite retailer, 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 your Radio, 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.
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The Indoor/Outdoor Home 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 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.
If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio, verify your audio connection.
 If you are connected to a stereo system, be sure the stereo system is set
to the same AUX In or LINE In audio input source you chose and that
the Stereo Audio Cable is fully connected. If you still have no audio, try
choosing a different input source.
 If you are connected to powered speakers, be sure the speakers are
plugged into an outlet, and are turned On.
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