Introduction Features Congratulations on the purchase of your Home Kit! The Home Kit lets you enjoy your favourite SiriusXM programming through your home audio system. Compatible with the Edge, Onyx, XpressRCi, XpressRC, XpressR, and XpressEZ radios.
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 Canada Inc. disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes.
Introduction What’s in the Box? Home Dock Indoor/Outdoor Home Power Stereo Audio Antenna Adapter Cable TIP! If you prefer to use a Remote Control, and you want to add one to your Home Kit, visit siriusxm.ca or your favourite retailer.
Home Dock Connections Rear View AUDIO OUT ANT IN DC IN ANT IN AUDIO OUT DC IN Connection for Connection for home Connection for the Indoor/ stereo system or Home Power Outdoor powered speakers. Adapter. Antenna.
Home Installation There are two parts to setting up your Home Kit. First, connecting the Home Dock to your stereo or powered speakers, then placing and aiming the Home Antenna. Let’s start with getting your Home Dock set up. Step 1: Connect the Home Dock...
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Connect the Home Power Adapter Connect the Home Power Adapter to the DC IN connector at the rear of the Home Dock, and plug it into a wall outlet. AUDIO OUT ANT IN DC IN Connect the Home Dock to a Home Stereo System or Powered Speakers The Home Dock can be connected to your home stereo system, or to a pair of powered speakers.
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Home Installation Take the provided Stereo Audio Cable and connect the single 3.5 mm (1/8”) connector to the AUDIO OUT connector at the rear of the Home Dock. 2. Connect the white left and red right Stereo Audio Cable connectors (“L”...
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To Connect the Home Dock to Your Powered Speakers The Home Dock can be connected directly to a pair of powered speakers. Connect the 3.5 mm (1/8”) connector from the powered speakers to the AUDIO OUT connector at the rear of the Home Dock. AUDIO OUT ANT IN DC IN...
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.
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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.
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SOFFIT consider professional installation. Sirius XM Canada Inc. is not liable for any damages. To mount the antenna, you will need four screws (not included) with a 1/4” head (e.g., an M3 screw), and that...
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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 35 mm are encountered.
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Home Installation 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 your audio connection. • If you are connected to a home stereo system, be sure the system is set to the auxiliary input source, and you have connected the Stereo Audio Cable to the auxiliary input connectors.
Troubleshooting Your Home Kit 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 Home Dock as described in this User Guide.
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If you see this on the screen: Try this: Updating • Your radio 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. —...
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Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: Audio fades or has static when • Check all cables for a firm and secure connection. listening No song title or artist name is • The information may not be available or updates displayed may be in progress. The radio shuts off unexpectedly • If your radio has these features, check these: • If Sleep Timer is set, the radio will turn off after...
Product Specifications Dimensions Home Dock 93 mm (W) X 29 mm (H) X 38 mm (D) 3.6 in (W) X 1.1 in (H) X 1.5 in (D) Audio Output 3.5 mm (1/8 in) diameter mini stereo jack Weight Home Dock 109 g (3.8 oz) Lineout Level 1.5Vrms max into auxiliary input...
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.
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IC Statement Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. For product available in the Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
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