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XM Direct Home Tuner User Guide
XM Direct Home Tuner User Guide
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Table of Contents Introduction 5 Features 6 Safety and Care Information 7 What's in the Box 8 XM Direct Home Tuner 9 Home Installation 11 Step 1: Connect the XM Direct Home Tuner 12 Step 2: Install the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna 14 Step 3: Activate your XM Direct Home Tuner 19 Troubleshooting 21 Product Specifications 25 Patent Information 27 Environmental Information 27 3
Table of Contents Introduction 5 Features 6 Safety and Care Information 7 What's in the Box 8 XM Direct Home Tuner 9 Home Installation 11 Step 1: Connect the XM Direct Home Tuner 12 Step 2: Install the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna 14 Step 3: Activate your XM Direct Home Tuner 19 Troubleshooting 21 Product Specifications 25 Patent Information 27 Environmental Information 27 3
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.... And for optimum reception, and you're ready to the XM jack on any XM-Ready home audio system. Please read the entire User Guide before installing your purchase of the XM Direct Home Tuner! Your new XM Direct Home Tuner lets you enjoy XM Satellite Radio on your home audio system, place and aim the antenna for the latest information...
.... And for optimum reception, and you're ready to the XM jack on any XM-Ready home audio system. Please read the entire User Guide before installing your purchase of the XM Direct Home Tuner! Your new XM Direct Home Tuner lets you enjoy XM Satellite Radio on your home audio system, place and aim the antenna for the latest information...
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Home Clamshell Antenna XM Direct Home Tuner TIP! Introduction What's in the Box? Use the remote control included with your home audio system to navigate through the functions of your new XM Direct Home Tuner. 8
Home Clamshell Antenna XM Direct Home Tuner TIP! Introduction What's in the Box? Use the remote control included with your home audio system to navigate through the functions of your new XM Direct Home Tuner. 8
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XM Direct Home Tuner ANT (Silver) Connection for the Home Indoor/Outdoor Clamshell Antenna XM-Ready connector for home audio systems equipped with XM Direct feature. 9
XM Direct Home Tuner ANT (Silver) Connection for the Home Indoor/Outdoor Clamshell Antenna XM-Ready connector for home audio systems equipped with XM Direct feature. 9
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... 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 XM-Ready home audio system labeled "XM." 12 With power to your XM-Ready home audio system turned off, simply connect the end of the XM Direct Home Tuner cable to your XM-Ready home audio system. First, connecting the XM Direct Home Tuner to the port...
... 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 XM-Ready home audio system labeled "XM." 12 With power to your XM-Ready home audio system turned off, simply connect the end of the XM Direct Home Tuner cable to your XM-Ready home audio system. First, connecting the XM Direct Home Tuner to the port...
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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 your XM Direct Home Tuner. Please refer to select the correct input for your home audio system's manual for more information. 13
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 your XM Direct Home Tuner. Please refer to select the correct input for your home audio system's manual for more information. 13
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...found a suitable location for the antenna. If the signal reception is complete. While observing the signal strength, make adjustments to the XM Direct Home Tuner. Verify that the antenna is pointed south, and that could crimp, kink, or twist the cable. If the antenna is not...a 50 ft. com/accessories, or your Indoor/Outdoor Antenna's cable isn't long enough, visit xmradio. Indoor/ Outdoor Antenna Extension Cable or a Wireless Home Signal Repeater. The Indoor/Outdoor Antenna's reception can also be tweaked by a tree, a building, a bridge, or anything else. Adjust until you...
...found a suitable location for the antenna. If the signal reception is complete. While observing the signal strength, make adjustments to the XM Direct Home Tuner. Verify that the antenna is pointed south, and that could crimp, kink, or twist the cable. If the antenna is not...a 50 ft. com/accessories, or your Indoor/Outdoor Antenna's cable isn't long enough, visit xmradio. Indoor/ Outdoor Antenna Extension Cable or a Wireless Home Signal Repeater. The Indoor/Outdoor Antenna's reception can also be tweaked by a tree, a building, a bridge, or anything else. Adjust until you...
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For each tweak, allow a few seconds in each position to "Troubleshooting" on the back of your audio system. Home Installation until the highest possible signal strength is raised to an audible level. SOUTH If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio, ... strength increases. If you still have not wallmounted the antenna, turn the antenna slightly to the XM tuner input source and the volume is achieved. Also, be sure that the XM Direct Home Tuner has a good connection to the XM input on page 22. 18 If you have questions, for example, 'Are there any other options...
For each tweak, allow a few seconds in each position to "Troubleshooting" on the back of your audio system. Home Installation until the highest possible signal strength is raised to an audible level. SOUTH If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio, ... strength increases. If you still have not wallmounted the antenna, turn the antenna slightly to the XM tuner input source and the volume is achieved. Also, be sure that the XM Direct Home Tuner has a good connection to the XM input on page 22. 18 If you have questions, for example, 'Are there any other options...
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...not use the letters I, O, S, or F. 3 Activate your service: • Online: Go 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 find it on channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box,... and on the label on the bottom of your XM Radio ID. NOTE! Step 3: Activate your XM Direct Home Tuner Before you can enjoy commercial-free music, plus live sports, news, talk & exclusive entertainment, you need to www....
...not use the letters I, O, S, or F. 3 Activate your service: • Online: Go 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 find it on channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box,... and on the label on the bottom of your XM Radio ID. NOTE! Step 3: Activate your XM Direct Home Tuner Before you can enjoy commercial-free music, plus live sports, news, talk & exclusive entertainment, you need to www....
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Activation usually takes 10 to an hour. We recommend that your home audio system remain on your home audio system, you can scroll and tune other channels. 4 When your service is activated, your XM Direct Home Tuner will receive all channels to which you press the channel up to 15 minutes, but may take up or channel down buttons on until activated. 20 At this time, if you have subscribed.
Activation usually takes 10 to an hour. We recommend that your home audio system remain on your home audio system, you can scroll and tune other channels. 4 When your service is activated, your XM Direct Home Tuner will receive all channels to which you press the channel up to 15 minutes, but may take up or channel down buttons on until activated. 20 At this time, if you have subscribed.
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... cable is not currently . broadcasting. Channel Off Air • The channel you've selected is firmly and securely plugged into the XM Direct Home Tuner. Loading • Your Tuner is south? Think about where the sun rises (in the east) and sets (in the direction you're facing? • ...display capabilities of these items try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure. • Make sure you have connected the XM Direct Home Tuner as described in a few seconds. 22 Tune to another channel. information. If you see any of these items may need to find a...
... cable is not currently . broadcasting. Channel Off Air • The channel you've selected is firmly and securely plugged into the XM Direct Home Tuner. Loading • Your Tuner is south? Think about where the sun rises (in the east) and sets (in the direction you're facing? • ...display capabilities of these items try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure. • Make sure you have connected the XM Direct Home Tuner as described in a few seconds. 22 Tune to another channel. information. If you see any of these items may need to find a...
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If you see this : • Confirm the XM Direct Home Tuner cable is fully connected to the home audio system. • You selected a channel that is blocked or cannot be trying to tune to another channel. • No program information, such as ... a different channel number. • Consult the latest channel guide at www. Try this on the screen: Check XM Tuner Channel Unauthorized Channel Unavailable Updating - Wait until the update is being updated with your XM subscription package. • Consult the latest channel guide at www. The channel may be received with the latest...
If you see this : • Confirm the XM Direct Home Tuner cable is fully connected to the home audio system. • You selected a channel that is blocked or cannot be trying to tune to another channel. • No program information, such as ... a different channel number. • Consult the latest channel guide at www. Try this on the screen: Check XM Tuner Channel Unauthorized Channel Unavailable Updating - Wait until the update is being updated with your XM subscription package. • Consult the latest channel guide at www. The channel may be received with the latest...
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XM Direct Home Tuner User Guide (XHD2KUG0809) 030710a 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 xmradio.com SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1.800.967.2346 © 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.