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  • Page 1 Meijer.com XM Direct Home Tuner User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Meijer.com Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features.
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  • Page 4: Introduction

    Meijer.com Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the XM Direct Home Tuner! Your.new.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.lets.you.enjoy.XM.Satellite.Radio. on.any.XM-Ready.home.audio.system ...Simply.connect.the.XM. Direct.Home.Tuner.to.the.XM.jack.on.your.home.audio.system,. place.and.aim.the.antenna.for.optimum.reception,.and.you’re. ready.to.start.enjoying.commercial-free.music,.plus.live.sports,. news,.talk.&.exclusive.entertainment .. And.for.the.latest.information.about.this.and.other.SIRIUSIXM.products.and. accessories,.visit.xmradio .com.or.your.favorite.retailer . Please read the entire User Guide before installing your Home Kit...

  • Page 5: Safety.and.care.information

    Meijer.com Safety and Care Information . I MPORTANT!.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.140ûF.or.below.-4ûF,.or. above.60ûC.or.below.-20ûC) . •. . D o.not.expose.to.moisture ..Do.not.use.device.near.or.in.water ..Do.not. touch.the.device.with.wet.hands . •. . D o.not.let.any.foreign.matter.spill.into.device . •. . D o.not.store.in.dusty.areas . •. . D o.not.expose.to.chemicals.such.as.benzene.and.thinners ..Do.not.use.

  • Page 6: What's.in.the.box

    Meijer.com Introduction What’s in the Box? Home Clamshell Antenna XM Direct Home Tuner TIP! Use.the.remote.control.included.with.your.home.audio.system.to.navigate. through.the.functions.of.your.new.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner .

  • Page 7: Xm.direct.home.tuner

    Meijer.com 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 .
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  • Page 9: Home Installation

    Meijer.com Home Installation There.are.two.parts.to.setting.up.your.Home.Kit ..First,.connecting.the.XM.Direct. Home.Tuner.to.your.home.audio.system,.then.placing.and.aiming.the.Home. Antenna ..Let’s.start.with.setting.up.the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.set.up . Step 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.home.audio.system.and.also.where.the.cable.from.the.Indoor/ Outdoor.Antenna.can.reach.the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner ..Make.sure.the.location.has. proper.ventilation.to.avoid.over-heating . Connect XM Direct Home Tuner to your stereo Connect.your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.to.your.XM-Ready.home.audio.system ..With. power.to.your.XM-Ready.home.audio.system.turned.off,.simply.connect.the.end.of. the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.cable.to.the.port.on.the.back.panel.of.your.XM-Ready. home.audio.system.labeled.“XM . ”...
  • Page 10 Meijer.com 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 input XM-Ready home audio system’s Turn.on.your.XM-Ready.home.audio.system.and.make.sure.to.select.the. correct.input.for.your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner ..Please.refer.to.your.home. audio.system’s.manual.for.more.information .

  • Page 11: Step.2:.Install.the.indoor/Outdoor.antenna

    Meijer.com Home Installation Step 2: Install the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna To.begin,.try.experimenting.with.the.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 . Refer.to.your.XM-Ready.home.audio.system’s. User.Guide.for.instructions,.and.access.the. Signal.or.Signal Indicator.screen.to.see.a.visual. indication.of.signal.strength ..If.you’re.receiving. a.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.Antenna.closer.to. a.window,.ideally.one.that.is. facing.due.south . Not.sure.which.way.is.south?.
  • Page 12 Meijer.com 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 . If.you.don’t.have.a.window.where.you. SOUTH 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.
  • Page 13 Home Installation provide.the.antenna.with.a.clear.view.of. the.southern.sky . SOFFIT 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 . SOUTH 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. OUTDOORS 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. SOUTH on.“Indoor/Outdoor.Antenna.
  • Page 14 Meijer.com Once.you.have.found.a.suitable.location.for. the.antenna,.route.the.antenna.cable.to.the. XM.Direct.Home.Tuner ..Be.sure.you.avoid. any.obstructions.that.could.crimp,.kink,.or. twist.the.cable ..Use.protective.grommets. 1-3/8 in wherever.rough.openings.are.encountered .. If.the.antenna.is.installed.outdoors,.route. 1-1/8 in 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 . . T IP!.If.your.Indoor/Outdoor.Antenna’s.cable.isn’t.long.enough,.visit.xmradio . com/accessories,.or.your.favorite.retailer,..and.consider.a.50.ft ..Indoor/ Outdoor.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.the.home.audio.system,.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 . The.Indoor/Outdoor.Antenna’s.reception.can.also.be.tweaked.by.opening.or.
  • Page 15 Meijer.com Home Installation 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 . SOUTH If.the.signal.reception.is.good,.but.there.is.no.audio,.verify.that.the.XM.Direct. Home.Tuner.has.a.good.connection.to.the.XM.input.on.the.back.of.your.audio. system ...Also,.be.sure.that.the.system.is.set.to.the.XM.tuner.input.source.and.the. volume.is.raised.to.an.audible.level . If.you.still.have.questions,.for.example,.‘Are.there.any.other.options/things.I. should.consider?’,.etc .,.refer.to.“Troubleshooting”.on.page.22 .

  • Page 16: Step.3:.Activate.your.xm.direct.home.tuner

    Meijer.com 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.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.hear.the.. audio.on.channel.1 2. Make.a.note.of.your.XM.Radio.ID ..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.Direct.Home.Tuner .. NOTE! The.XM.Radio.ID.does.not.use.the.letters.I,.O,.S,.or.F . 3. Activate.your.service: •.Online:.Go.to.www.xmradio.com and.click.on“ACTIVATE.. RADIO”.in.the.top.right.corner •.By.phone:.Call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)
  • Page 17 Meijer.com 4. When.your.service.is.activated,.your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.will.. . receive.all.channels.to.which.you.have.subscribed ..At.this.time,.. if.you.press.the.channel.up.or.channel.down.buttons.on.your.home.. audio.system,.you.can.scroll.and.tune.other.channels ..Activation.. . usually.takes.10.to.15.minutes,.but.may.take.up.to.an.hour ..We.. recommend.that.your.home.audio.system.remain.on.until.activated .
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  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Meijer.com Troubleshooting Your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.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.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.as.described.in. this.User.Guide . •. Check.the.home.audio.system’s.front.panel.display.or.connected.TV.screen. for.system.messages ..If.you.see.any.of.these.items.try.the.solution.shown . •. Note.that.some.of.these.items.may.be.abbreviated.depending.on.the. display.capabilities.of.the.connected.audio.device . If you see this on the screen: Try this: No.Signal •.Move.the.antenna.to.a.south-facing.window ..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? •.You.may.need.to.find.a.better.location.for.the. antenna ..Refer.to.“Step.2:.Install.the.Indoor/ Outdoor.Antenna”.on.page.14 .
  • Page 20 Meijer.com If you see this on the screen: Try this: Check.XM.Tuner •.Confirm.the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.cable.is.fully. connected.to.the.home.audio.system . Channel.Unauthorized •.You.selected.a.channel.that.is.blocked.or.cannot. be.received.with.your.XM.subscription.package ... •.Consult.the.latest.channel.guide.at.www . xmradio .com.for.the.current.list.of.channels . Channel.Unavailable •.The.selected.channel.is.not.available ..The. channel.may.have.been.reassigned.to.a.different. channel.number . •.Consult.the.latest.channel.guide.at.www . xmradio .com.for.the.current.list.of.channels . Updating •.Your.tuner.is.being.updated.with.the.latest. encryption.code ..Wait.until.the.update.is.done . •.You.may.be.trying.to.tune.to.a.channel.that.is. blocked.or.unavailable ..Tune.to.another.channel .
  • Page 21 Meijer.com If this happens: You.do.not.receive.all.the.. •.If.you.have.not.yet.activated.your.service,.refer. channels.to.which.you.subscribed to.the.Activation.section.in.the.User.Guide. which.accompanied.your.radio . No.audio •.Check.all.cables.between.your.tuner.and.your. home.audio.system.for.a.firm.and.secure. connection . •.Ensure.you.have.selected.the.proper.input. source.on.your.home.audio.system . Audio.fades.or.has.static.when. •.Check.all.cables.for.a.firm.and.secure. listening connection .. No.song.title.or.artist.name.is. •.The.information.may.not.be.available.or. displayed updates.may.be.in.progress . Traffic.and.Weather.channels. •.These.channels.use.a.different.audio.technology. sound.different.from.other. than.other.channels.so.they.often.sound. channels different.from.other.channels .
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  • Page 23: Product Specifications

    Meijer.com Product Specifications Connector Type. Male.(XM.Direct) Cable.length. 3 .3.feet.(1.meter). Dimensions 85.mm.(W).X.52.mm.(H).X.17 . 4 5.mm.(D) 3 .35.in.(W).X.2 .05.in.(H).X.0 .69.in.(D) Weight.. 2 .0.oz.(56.g) Power requirements. 5V.DC,.0 .3A.(Max).supplied.by.XM-Ready.. home.audio.system.. Operating Temperature. -4¡.F.to.+140¡.F.(-20¡.C.to+60¡.C) Antenna Type. Indoor/Outdoor.Clamshell. Connector. . SMB.Male Cable.length. 21.feet.(6 .4meters)

  • Page 24: Patent.information

    Meijer.com Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It.is.prohibited.to,.and.you.agree.that.you.will.not,.copy,.decompile,. disassemble,.reverse.engineer,.hack,.manipulate,.or.otherwise.access.and/or. make.available.any.technology.incorporated.in.this.product ..The.music,.talk,. news,.entertainment,.data,.and.other.content.on.the.Services.are.protected. by.copyright.and.other.intellectual.property.laws.and.all.ownership.rights. remain.with.the.respective.content.and.data.service.providers ..You.are. prohibited.from.any.export.of.the.content.and/or.data.(or.derivative.thereof). except.in.compliance.with.applicable.export.laws,.rules.and.regulations ..The. user.of.this.or.any.other.software.contained.in.a.SIRIUS|XM.radio.is.explicitly. prohibited.from.attempting.to.copy,.decompile,.reverse.engineer,.hack,. manipulate.or.disassemble.the.object.code,.or.in.any.other.way.convert.the. object.code.into.human-readable.form . Environmental Information Follow.local.guidelines.for.waste.disposal.when.discarding.packaging.and. electronic.appliances . Your.Home.Kit.is.packaged.with.cardboard,.polyethylene,.etc .,.and.does.not. contain.any.unnecessary.materials . WARNING:.This.product.contains.chemicals.known.to.the.State.of.California. to.cause.cancer.and.birth.defects.or.other.reproductive.harm .
  • Page 25 This.device.complies.with.Part.15.of.the.FCC.Rules ..Operation.is.subject.to.the.following.two. conditions: This.device.may.not.cause.harmful.interference . This.device.must.accept.any.interference.received,.including.interference.that.may. cause.undesired.operation . This.equipment.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.limits.for.a.Class.B.digital. device,.pursuant.to.Part.15.of.the.FCC.Rules ..These.limits.are.designed.to.provide.reasonable. protection.against.harmful.interference.in.a.residential.installation . This.equipment.generates,.uses,.and.can.radiate.radio.frequency.energy.and,.if.not.installed. and.used.in.accordance.with.the.installation.instructions,.may.cause.harmful.interference. to.radio.communications ..However,.there.is.no.guarantee.that.interference.will.not.occur. in.a.particular.installation ..If.this.equipment.does.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.or. television.reception,.which.can.be.determined.by.turning.the.equipment.off.and.on,.the.user.is. encouraged.to.try.to.correct.the.interference.by.one.or.more.of.the.following.measures: •. Reorient.or.relocate.the.receiving.antenna.of.the.affected.receiver . •. Increase.the.separation.between.the.SIRIUS|XM.equipment.and.the.affected.receiver . •. Connect.the.SIRIUS|XM.equipment.into.an.outlet.on.a.circuit.different.from.that.to. which.the.affected.receiver.is.connected . •. 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 .
  • Page 26 Copyrights and Trademarks Hardware.and.subscription.sold.separately ..Activation.fee,.other.fees,. and.taxes.required ..Installation.required.with.some.equipment ..Except.for. the.MiRGE.radio,.and.as.specifically.provided,.SIRIUS.and.XM.Radios.and. accessories.are.compatible.only.with.their.respective.subscription.service .. Subscriptions.governed.by,.as.applicable,.the.SIRIUS.Terms.&.Conditions. available.at.sirius .com,.or.the.XM.Customer.Agreement.available.at.xmradio . com ..Prices.and.programming.are.subject.to.change ..SIRIUS.XM.U .S ..Service. only.available.in.the.48.contiguous.United.States.and.D . C ..Service.available. in.Canada;.see.www .siriuscanada .ca.or.www .xmradio .ca ..©.2010.SIRIUS. XM.Radio.Inc ..SIRIUS,.XM.and.all.related.marks.and.logos.are.trademarks. of.SIRIUS.XM.Radio.Inc ..and.its.subsidiaries ..All.other.trademarks,.service. marks.and.logos.are.the.property.of.their.respective.owners ..All.rights. reserved .
  • Page 27 Meijer.com Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Template 1-3/8” 1-1/8”...
  • Page 28 Meijer.com xmradio .com SIRIUS.XM.Radio.Inc . 1221.Avenue.of.the.Americas New.York,.NY.10020 1 .800 . 9 67 .2346 ©.2010.SIRIUS.XM.Radio.Inc . XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.User.Guide.(XHD2KUG0809).030710a...

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