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  • Page 1 Lynx User Guide 120807a...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction to Lynx ........................6 Lynx Buttons and Controls ................................ 6 Battery ......................................8 Installing the Battery ................................8 Charging the Battery ................................8 Home Screen .................................... 10 Listening Modes ..................................12 Satellite Radio ..................................12 Internet Radio ..................................12 My Library .....................................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Learn More .................................... 39 Alert ....................................... 41 Edit ......................................42 Start Now ....................................42 Record ....................................43 My Shows ....................................43 Show Finder ..........................44 What is Show Finder................................. 44 Finding a Show ..................................45 Search ....................................45 My Shows ....................................
  • Page 4 Scheduled Recording Priority ..............................81 Browser ............................83 Bluetooth Setup ........................... 86 Pairing and Connecting a Bluetooth Device with Lynx ......................86 Unpair (Disconnect) a Bluetooth Device ..........................87 Lynx Bluetooth Behavior ................................. 88 Lynx LH1 Home Kit ................................... 89 Wi-Fi Setup ...........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Advisory Messages ................................. 122 Problem Troubleshooting ..............................124 Important Legal Information ....................129...

  • Page 6: Introduction To Lynx

    3 seconds to display a menu where you can select to turn airplane mode on or off, put Lynx in sleep mode, or to power Lynx off. Airplane mode turns off all wireless connections while Sleep mode conserves battery life without turning Lynx completely off.
  • Page 7 To unlock, swipe the key to the lock. Vehicle or Home Dock Mode: When Lynx is on, and in a LV1 Vehicle Dock or in a LH1 Home Dock, press and release the Power button to adjust the brightness of the display screen, and the brightness of the dock light.

  • Page 8: Battery

    Charging the Battery When using your Lynx for the first time, charge the battery until fully charged. Then use your Lynx until the battery is completely drained. This charge/discharge cycle calibrates the battery level meter so that it accurately reports the state of the battery.
  • Page 9 Introduction to Lynx Lynx can also be charged via a USB port on any computer. When charging via a computer, it is recommended that Lynx be turned off, or not in any audio playing mode, otherwise the battery will not charge. Connect the larger end of the USB Cable into the bottom of Lynx, and the smaller end into a USB port on the computer.

  • Page 10: Home Screen

    Introduction to Lynx The battery can become too hot or too cold to charge, and Lynx will not charge the battery. If this happens, move Lynx to a cooler/warmer place, or remove the battery and move it to a cooler/warmer place.
  • Page 11 My Library. Tap to select to listen to channel and show recordings, Radio Replays, or to your own personal songs, which you have added to Lynx with a microSD memory card (sold separately). When the My Library icon displays a number, it...

  • Page 12: Listening Modes

    SiriusXM content to which you can listen. You can also add your own personal songs to Lynx with a microSD card (sold separately). The listening modes are selected from the Home screen, Satellite radio, Internet Radio, or My Library.

  • Page 13: My Library

    Radio Replays which are blocks of content saved from your favorite channels, while you were in Satellite Radio mode. You can also listen to your own personal music, which you have added to Lynx with an optional microSD memory card.

  • Page 14: Bluetooth Connect

    Tap here to learn more about Settings Settings are where you configure, manage, and adjust the behavior of Lynx. You can also view information such as the Radio ID, satellite signal strength, Wi-Fi connection status, battery strength, and memory usage.

  • Page 15: Now Playing Screen

    Introduction to Lynx Browser Browser is where you can open a web browser to view websites on the Internet. You will need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network and connect to the Internet in order use the browser. Tap here to learn more about the Browser.
  • Page 16 Introduction to Lynx Internet Radio Now Playing Screen The items found on the Satellite and Internet Radio Now Playing screens are summarized in the table below. Now Playing Description Screen Items Spectrum. Tap to display a preview card for each channel showing detailed channel information.
  • Page 17 Tap the Status Bar to display or hide favorite channels. Tap here to learn more about Favorite Channels. Status Bar Icons. These icons display information about Lynx, such as Lynx is recording, Airplane mode, satellite and Wi-Fi signal strength, Bluetooth , battery status, and the current time.

  • Page 18: Status Bar Icons

    The Now Playing screen displays status icons in the status bar of the Now Playing screen. These icons display information about Lynx. Status Icon Description Recording. Lynx is recording a channel or a show. (Satellite Radio only.) Satellite Signal Strength. Indicates the strength of the satellite signal being received. If the icon is gray, Satellite Radio is available but you are not currently listening to Satellite Radio.

  • Page 19: Audio Options

    Card (Optional) Installing a microSD card in your Lynx will allow you to save your own personal songs and content, and playlists, to the memory card for playback on Lynx. Lynx is compatible with microSD and microSDHC cards. There is no limitation to the size (capacity) of the microSD card.

  • Page 20: Formatting The Sd Card

    1. Tap Home , tap , tap Settings , scroll down and tap About Lynx. Tap Memory, scroll down under SD Card and tap Format SD Card. 2. You’ll be prompted to confirm that you want to proceed. Tap OK.

  • Page 21: Audio File Compatibility

    • AAC LTP • HE-AAC v1 and HE-AAC v2 (.3gp, .mp4, .m4a) • MP3 CBR and MP3 VBR (.mp3) Lynx also supports the playlist format: • .m3u Note: Lynx does not support playback of any Digital Rights Management (DRM) content.

  • Page 22: Channel Tuning

    Channel Tuning Channel Tuning Now Playing Screen Channels can be tuned in several ways from the Now Playing screen: by using Spectrum, from a list of channels (Channel List), and by directly entering a channel number (Direct Tune). Spectrum Channel Tuning Spectrum displays a preview card for each channel, which shows details about what is playing on the channel.

  • Page 23: Channel List Tuning

    Channel Tuning To advance a single preview card at a time, tap . To scroll more quickly through the preview cards, swipe your finger left or right. To quickly move through the preview cards, tap+hold+drag the slider at the bottom of the screen left or right. As you drag the slider, the channel numbers are displayed indicating your current position in the preview cards.

  • Page 24: Direct Channel Tuning

    Clear to enter a digit. Direct Tune will not allow you to tune an invalid channel number. If you enter a three digit channel number, such as 005, Lynx will immediately tune to the channel; you do not have to tap Done.
  • Page 25 Channel Tuning The preview cards in Spectrum, and the Channel List, can also be filtered to display all channels, filtered by a custom filter, or to display only favorite channels. Tap All, Custom, or Favorites to change the type of filter. •...

  • Page 26: Favorite Channels (Presets)

    Favorite channels are channels you have saved for quick access (presets). Tapping a favorite channel immediately tunes to the channel. Lynx can save a total of 25 channels in 5 pages of favorite channels. The status bar displays hearts which show the pages to which favorite channels have been saved. The active page is highlighted.

  • Page 27: Replacing Favorite Channels

    Favorite Channels If you always want Radio Replays enabled for all favorite channels, tap the check box and you will no longer be prompted each time you save a favorite channel. Tap Close. 5. If you decided not to enable Radio Replays, you will be prompted again, informing you that Radio Replays are currently disabled.
  • Page 28 5. You will be prompted if you want to enable Radio Replays for all favorite channels, if you had not done so previously. If enabled, Lynx will record blocks of content from the favorite channels in the currently selected page as Radio Replays in My Music.

  • Page 29: Deleting Favorite Channels

    Favorite Channels Deleting Favorite Channels To delete favorite channels: 1. If the favorite channels tray isn’t open, open it by tapping the status bar, or by swiping it up, where it says My Favorites on the Now Playing screen. 2. In the favorite channels tray, tap+hold the favorite channel you wish to delete. 3.

  • Page 30: Rearranging Favorite Channels

    Then drop the channel (remove your finger from the screen) and Lynx will rearrange the order. 6. You can move between pages, rearranging favorite channels until you have finished. When you are finished,...

  • Page 31: Tune Start

    Favorite Channels Tune Start When a favorite channel is tuned, Tune Start starts the song that is currently playing on the channel from the beginning. Tune Start automatically rewinds to the beginning of the song, and begins playing. Note: This feature is available when listening to music channels , and is limited to one occurrence per song. If you tune away from a favorite channel while a song is playing, and then tune back to the channel while the same song is playing, the song will continue to play from live.

  • Page 32: Featured Favorites

    Featured Favorites are groups of channels that are created by the SiriusXM Programming Department, which are saved (and refreshed) to your Lynx while listening to Satellite Radio. They are dynamic and can change often, allowing you to discover new channels. Featured favorites can be viewed anytime, in both Satellite and Internet Radio modes.

  • Page 33: Control Functions

    Control Functions Back Back is found on the front left of Lynx. Tapping Back returns you to the previous screen or menu item that you had been viewing. Repeatedly tapping Back continues to step back until you eventually reach the Home screen. When browsing the User Guide & FAQs, tapping Back returns you to the previous page you had been viewing.

  • Page 34: Home

    Control Functions Home Home is found on the front right of Lynx. Tapping Home displays the Home screen where you can select Satellite radio , Internet radio , My Library Bluetooth Show Finder , Connect ) and Settings . Tap to navigate the Home screen.

  • Page 35: Pause And Replay (Play/Pause, Fast-Forward, Rewind)

    Pause. Tap to pause playing of the channel, and enter pause and replay. While you are paused, if the Pause and Replay content reaches the maximum amount, Lynx will beep to alert you. When Pause and Replay is full, the oldest content is discarded to so that new content can continue to be saved.

  • Page 36: Traffic & Weather /Jump

    For Internet Radio, and Radio Replays, you will be limited to one rewind and five song skips per channel, per hour on music channels. Most other channels have no restrictions. Lynx will alert you if you have reached a limit.
  • Page 37 Thereafter, you can configure Traffic & Weather by tapping+holding for two seconds. If you wish to configure Lynx for Traffic & Weather, simply scroll down the list of cities and select a city near you by tapping the city name. Tap Back to return to the Now Playing screen.

  • Page 38: Action Panel

    Control Functions If you wish to configure Lynx for Jump, tap Traffic & Weather On/Off to remove the check mark from the check box, and tap Back to return to the Now Playing screen. You can also configure traffic & weather or jump by tapping Home...

  • Page 39: Learn More

    Control Functions Learn More Learn More is where you can find additional information about the channel, about the currently playing show, and find and explore other channels with shows similar to the one to which you are currently tuned. • About this Channel displays a brief description about the channel, and what you might expect to hear on the channel.
  • Page 40 Control Functions Listen Now will immediately tune the channel you are viewing on the About screen. • About this Show displays a brief description about the show, and what you might expect to hear on the show. View Schedule is where to see the schedule of the show. Tap the Action Panel of a show to set alerts for a specific episode, or all episodes, to be reminded when the show begins.

  • Page 41: Alert

    (Next Episode), or to be reminded for all episodes of a show (All Episodes). As you discover shows that you want to listen to, set alerts for them and Lynx will automatically remind you that a show is about to begin.

  • Page 42: Edit

    Control Functions Edit While listening to Satellite Radio or Internet Radio , Edit is where you can turn Radio Replays on or off for specific channels, and set a Preferred Channel. If Radio Replays has not been globally turned on for all favorite channels, you can enable them here for specific channels.

  • Page 43: Record

    Control Functions Record Record records the channel to which you are listening and saves it in My Library, My Recorded Channels. You can select the duration of the recording, and also whether the recording should repeat. Tap here to learn more about recordings.

  • Page 44: Show Finder

    Show Finder Show Finder What is Show Finder Show Finder is where you can find all the shows which air on SiriusXM, and shows that have already aired and are available on demand. Search, browse, and explore to find shows which interest you. Search with your own search criteria, or search by channel, by category, or by show name.

  • Page 45: Finding A Show

    Show Finder Within Show Finder, you will encounter several indicator icons associated with the shows and show episodes, and your recordings: Indicator Icon Description Full Circle. A new recording, or On Demand show episode, to which you have not listened. Partially filled Circle.

  • Page 46: My Shows

    Show Finder Search will search for show names or descriptions which contain your search criteria. Tap Search and then tap the search bar at the top of the screen to display the on-screen keyboard. As you enter what you’d like to search for, the search is dynamic and will show results as you are entering the characters.

  • Page 47: On Demand

    Show Finder To add a show to My Shows while listening to a show, tap Action Panel and tap My Shows To add a show you have found in Show Finder, tap the Action Panel of the show, and tap My Shows To add a show or show episode that you have found in On Demand, tap the Action Panel of the show or show episode, and tap My Shows...
  • Page 48 Show Finder Scroll through the list of available On Demand shows by swiping your finger up or down, or quickly scroll alphabetically by tapping (or tap+hold+drag) the alphabetical scroll bar at the right of the screen. Highlighted letters indicate show names which begin with that letter. Tap a show to see the available show episodes, or tap the Action Panel of a show to Learn More about the...
  • Page 49 Show Finder Tap a channel to see all the shows that are available on the channel. The show currently playing on the channel is listed first under Now Playing. Scroll through the list of available On Demand shows by swiping your finger up or down, or quickly scroll alphabetically by tapping (or tap+hold+drag) the alphabetical scroll bar at the right of the screen.
  • Page 50 Show Finder Tap a category to display a list of all the On Demand shows which are available for all channels in the selected category. Shows are listed in alphabetical order. Scroll through the list of shows by swiping your finger up or down, or quickly scroll alphabetically by tapping (or tap+hold+drag) the alphabetical scroll bar at the right of the screen.
  • Page 51 Show Finder On Demand Find By Name displays an alphabetical, scrollable list of On Demand shows. Scroll through the list by swiping your finger up or down, or quickly scroll alphabetically by tapping (or tap+hold+drag) the alphabet scroll bar at the right of the screen. Highlighted letters indicate shows which begin with that letter. You can Filter the shows to narrow your search.

  • Page 52: Find By Channel

    Show Finder Find by Channel Find by Channel displays a scrollable list of channels, along with the currently playing show title. Scroll through the channels by swiping your finger up or down, or quickly scroll by tapping (or tap+hold+drag) the scroll bar at the right of the screen.

  • Page 53: Find By Category

    Show Finder To return to the previous screen, tap Back Find by Category Find by Category displays a scrollable list of categories. You can Filter the categories to narrow your search. Tap here to learn more about Filter. My Sports and Live Sports are special categories. My Sports contains the sports games for which you have already set alerts, and Live Sports contains sports games which are currently in progress.

  • Page 54: Find By Name

    Show Finder To return to the previous screen, tap Back Find by Name Find by Name displays a scrollable list of every available show for the service you selected, Satellite or Internet Radio. Scroll through the list by swiping your finger up or down, or quickly scroll alphabetically by tapping (or tap+hold+drag) the alphabet scroll bar at the right of the screen.

  • Page 55: Managing Alerts

    As you discover shows that you want to listen to, set alerts for them and Lynx will automatically remind you that a show is about to begin. When you receive an alert, you can easily tune the show by tapping the alert.
  • Page 56 Show Finder Tap the Action Panel of the show you wish to modify or delete, and tap Alert To delete an alert, tap the check box which has a check mark, to remove the check mark. Tap Back twice to return to the My Shows list, and you will see that the show is no longer listed.

  • Page 57: My Library

    Lynx has automatically saved from your favorite channels (Radio Replays), or listen to your own personal music which you have added to Lynx with an optional microSD memory card (My Music, My Playlists). When the My Library icon displays a number, it indicates the amount of new recordings that have been added to My Shows since the last time you accessed My Library.

  • Page 58: Now Playing Screen

    Radio Replays are continuously refreshed to keep them current. Radio Replay content that you have listened to is erased when you tune to other content, or turn Lynx off. If you don’t listen to a favorite channel for 30 days, the Radio Replay for that channel is automatically deleted.
  • Page 59 My Library The items found on the Radio Replays Now Playing screen are described below. Radio Replays Now Description Playing Screen Items Pause. Tap to pause playing the Radio Replay. Play. Tap to resume playing the Radio Replay from the point where it was paused. Rewind/Skip Back.

  • Page 60: Turning Radio Replays On/Off

    My Library Turning Radio Replays On/Off The Radio Replays feature can be turned on or off for all favorite channels, and can also be turned on or off for specific favorite channels. Turning Radio Replays On/Off For All Channels The first time you save a favorite channel, you will be prompted to turn on Radio Replays for all favorite channels. If desired, tap the Enable Radio Replays check box to enable Radio Replays for all favorite channels.
  • Page 61 My Library Turning Radio Replays On/Off For Specific Channels To turn Radio Replays on or off for specific favorite channels: 1. From the Now Playing screen, tap a favorite channel to tune to the channel. 2. Tap Action Panel , and then tap Edit 3.

  • Page 62: My Music

    My Music My Music and My Playlist are your own personal songs and playlists which you have added to Lynx. You will need to install a microSD memory card in Lynx (purchased separately) to enable this feature. Note that Lynx supports microSD and microSDHC cards.
  • Page 63 My Library The items found on the My Music Now Playing screen are described below. My Music Now Playing Description Screen Items Pause. Tap to pause playing the song. Play. Tap to resume playing the song from the point where it was paused. Rewind/Skip Back.

  • Page 64: Installing The Optional Microsd Card

    .m3u playlists on the microSD card. Connect Lynx to a computer using the USB Cable provided with Lynx. Connect the larger end of the USB Cable into the bottom of Lynx, and the smaller end into an available USB port on the computer.
  • Page 65 Caution: Be certain to un-mount/eject the microSD card before proceeding with the next step. 6. On Lynx, tap Done. You will be prompted to disconnect the USB cable. Disconnect the USB cable and tap OK. 7. View and play your music by tapping Home...
  • Page 66 • AAC LTP • HE-AAC v1 and HE-AAC v2 (.3gp, .mp4, .m4a) • MP3 CBR and MP3 VBR (.mp3) Lynx also supports the playlist format: • .m3u Note: Lynx does not support playback of any Digital Rights Management (DRM) content.

  • Page 67: Recording

    In the event that there is a recording conflict with scheduled recordings, Lynx will prompt you with a list of the scheduled recordings and ask you to select the scheduled recording that should have priority. Tap the scheduled recording that you want to have priority and tap Select Preferred.
  • Page 68 Recording If you want to hear a song again, tap Rewind on the Now Playing screen to rewind to the beginning of the song or show segment. Tap Pause to stop, and tap Play to resume listening. Tap Fast-Forward to advance to the next song or show segment.

  • Page 69: Channel Recording (Immediate)

    , and then tap Record 2. If another channel recording is in progress, Lynx will warn you that another recording is taking place, and give you the option to cancel the other recording. Tap OK to cancel the other recording, or tap Cancel to continue recording.
  • Page 70 Repeat, tap All episodes at this time, and tap OK. 6. Tap Start to begin the recording. The Action Panel Record icon will indicate that Lynx is recording. Tap Back , or tap Now Playing...

  • Page 71: Listening To A Channel Recording

    If you partially listen to a recording, the next time you listen to the recording Lynx may ask whether you want to resume listening where you left off, or to play the recording from the beginning. Tap your choice to begin listening.

  • Page 72: Cancelling A Channel Recording In Progress

    Action Panel of the channel recording and tap Stop Record Lynx will prompt you whether you want to keep the partial recording (Keep Partial), delete the recording (Delete), or continue recording (Continue Rec). Tap your selection and tap Back...

  • Page 73: Channel Recording (Scheduled)

    Recording Channel Recording (Scheduled) The scheduled recording of a channel takes place while you are listening to Satellite Radio , and happens in the background. You can tune other channels while the recording is taking place. Channel recordings can be up to 6 hours long, or a minimum of 15 minutes.
  • Page 74 Recording 4. Tap Scheduled Start, and set the date and time when the recording should commence. Tap either + or – to adjust the date and time, and tap OK. You cannot schedule a recording to start in the past. If you attempt to do so, the recording will commence one year from the start date specified.

  • Page 75: Listening To A Channel Recording

    If you partially listen to a recording, the next time you listen to the recording Lynx may ask whether you want to resume listening where you left off, or to play the recording from the beginning. Tap your choice to begin listening.

  • Page 76: Cancelling A Channel Recording In Progress

    Action Panel of the channel recording and tap Stop Record Lynx will prompt you whether you want to keep the partial recording (Keep Partial), delete the recording (Delete), or continue recording (Continue Rec). Tap your selection and tap Back...

  • Page 77: Changing Or Deleting A Scheduled Channel Recording

    Recording Changing or Deleting a Scheduled Channel Recording Channel recordings that you have scheduled can be changed or deleted before the recording commences. If the recording has already commenced, the recording parameters cannot be changed, however, if the channel recording is set to repeat, you can change the recording parameters of the future channel recordings.

  • Page 78: Listening To A Show Recording

    Recording 2. In the Action Panel tap Record . You will be prompted to schedule the recording, either for just a single episode (default), or for all episodes. If you want to record just this one episode tap Start. If you want to record all episodes of the show tap All episodes at this time and tap Start.

  • Page 79: Cancelling A Show Recording In Progress

    If you partially listen to a recording, the next time you listen to the recording Lynx may ask whether you want to resume listening where you left off, or to play the recording from the beginning. Tap your choice to begin listening.

  • Page 80: Deleting Show Recordings

    Recording Deleting Show Recordings You can delete specific show episode recordings or delete all recordings associated with the show. • To delete a specific show episode recording, tap Home , tap My Library , tap My Recorded shows, and tap the show name. In the list of show episodes, tap the Action Panel of the show episode you wish to delete, tap Edit , and tap Delete this recording.

  • Page 81: Scheduled Recording Priority

    Although Lynx will alert you at recording time of a recording conflict, if you do not respond Lynx will use the recording priority to determine which recording takes precedence.
  • Page 82 Recording 3. You can continue ordering the priority of other show/channel recordings. When you have completed setting the priorities, tap Back...

  • Page 83: Browser

    . The browser will open, and if you have a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet, Lynx connect to the SiriusXM website by default. To browse to a different website, tap+hold+drag down on the Browser screen to reveal the location bar with the website address.
  • Page 84 Browser Tap Menu in the upper right corner to display more navigation buttons and the settings button. The following table describes the selections in the menu. Selection Description New Window. Tap to open a new window in the browser. Bookmarks. Tap to open a list of websites that have been saved. Tap a website to open the website in the browser.
  • Page 85 Browser More. Tap to access more selections, and the settings menu: Add Bookmark. Tap to add the current web page to bookmarks. Find on page. Tap to open a search box to find words in the web page. Page info. Tap to view information about the web page. Downloads.

  • Page 86: Bluetooth Setup

    Lynx. Bluetooth To use a device for audio, you’ll need to pair and connect it with Lynx. You’ll need to know how to place your Bluetooth device in discoverable mode, and may also need the Bluetooth device passcode.

  • Page 87: Unpair (Disconnect) A Bluetooth Device

    Lynx, you can unpair the device which will cause Lynx to “forget” the device so it will no longer be displayed in the Bluetooth devices list. To unpair a device, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 88: Lynx Bluetooth Behavior

    , tap , and tap Connect . Bluetooth 2. In the Bluetooth devices menu, tap Scan for devices. Allow Lynx to scan for a few moments for Bluetooth devices. If Lynx found your device, its name will be listed below devices.

  • Page 89: Lynx Lh1 Home Kit

    Home Dock which allows for a wireless stereo audio connection with your Lynx. This allows you to take your Lynx out of the dock and carry it with you, and manage your listening experience up to approximately 30 feet away from the dock, depending upon the dock location and the surrounding environment.

  • Page 90: Wi-Fi Setup

    Lynx remembers the Wi-Fi networks that you have connected to in the past and any passwords associated with them. When you come into range of a Wi-Fi network to which you had previously connected, Lynx will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network it remembered.
  • Page 91 Wi-Fi passwords are typically case sensitive. 6. When you have completed entering the password, tap Done, and then tap Connect. 7. Lynx will show Obtaining IP address…. Once connected to the Wi-Fi network, it will show Connected under the Wi-Fi network name.

  • Page 92: Manually Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    ® Wi-Fi Setup 8. If the Wi-Fi network displays Obtaining IP address… for an extended period of time, and then shows Disabled, and you never get the Connected message, you have probably entered the password incorrectly. Tap+hold the Wi-Fi network name, and select Modify network. Tap in the area below Password to display the on-screen keyboard, and enter the password again.
  • Page 93 Tap Done, and tap Save. 7. The network is now saved, but Lynx has not yet connected to it. Find the network name in the list and tap it. Lynx will show Obtaining IP address…. Once connected to the Wi-Fi network, it will show Connected under the Wi-Fi network name.

  • Page 94: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network Using A Static Ip Address

    If at another time you connect to a different Wi-Fi network, remember to turn off the static IP address, otherwise Lynx will connect to every Wi-Fi network using the static IP address, and you will not have a working Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 95 ® Wi-Fi Setup 5. Tap IP address, and enter your static IP address using the on-screen keyboard. When complete, tap Done. 6. The IP address you entered will be confirmed. Tap OK. 7. Tap Gateway, and enter your Gateway IP address. When complete, tap Done, and tap OK to confirm. 8.

  • Page 96: Managing Wi-Fi Networks

    When you come into range of a Wi-Fi network to which you had previously connected, Lynx will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network it remembered. If the password for a Wi-Fi network has changed, or you wish to have Lynx forget that it had connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can manage the settings for the Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 97: Connecting To The Internet From Behind A Captive Portal

    If Lynx detects a captive portal as you attempt to connect to a Wi-Fi network, you will be alerted that a captive portal has been found. You’ll have the opportunity to select to not see the alert again and proceed.
  • Page 98 If the information you entered was correct and accurate, tap the X in the upper right corner of the display to dismiss the captive portal web page. Lynx will connect to SiriusXM Internet Radio.

  • Page 99: Settings

    Each of the menu items in Settings are explained in the sections which follow. My Account My Account provides the Radio ID of Lynx, and the status of Satellite and Internet Radio. Menu Item Description This is the unique Radio ID of your Lynx, and is used when subscribing Lynx to Radio ID SiriusXM Satellite and Internet Radio.

  • Page 100: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

    Settings Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Bluetooth Wi-Fi & Bluetooth is where you configure and manage Wi-Fi and connections, and airplane mode. Menu Item Description Tap to turn Airplane mode on or off. Airplane mode disables all wireless Airplane mode On/Off connections. Tap to turn Wi-Fi on or off.

  • Page 101: My Content

    Settings My Content My Content is where you configure several of the features of Lynx. Menu Item Description When a favorite channel is tuned, Tune Start starts the song that is currently playing on the channel from the beginning. Tune Start is available only when listening to Satellite Radio.
  • Page 102 Settings Featured Favorites are groups of channels that are created by the SiriusXM Programming Department, which are saved (and refreshed) to your Lynx while listening to SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Featured Favorites On/Off Tap to toggle Featured Favorites on or off.

  • Page 103: Game Alert

    Select All. When you select this option, the individual team list check boxes will become inactive so you cannot make individual team selections. Lynx will remember any checked teams if you turn off the Select All option.
  • Page 104 Settings The following sections will show how to lock and unlock mature channels, and how to change the lock code. To lock all mature content channels: 1. Tap Home , tap , tap Settings , tap My content, and tap Parental controls. 2.
  • Page 105 Settings 3. Tap the numerical keypad to enter the 4-digit lock code of your choice and tap Done. 4. The lock code you entered will be verified. Tap OK. All mature content channels are now locked, and will require the lock code to be entered in order to tune the channel. To unlock all mature content channels: 1.
  • Page 106 If you forget your lock code, you must use the Reset & erase > Reset all settings option in the Settings menu to erase the lock code. Doing so will reset all settings back to the default settings, including erasing your favorite channels, show and game alerts, Radio Replay content, and any other adjustments you have made to Lynx.

  • Page 107: Hidden Channels

    Settings Hidden Channels Hidden channels are channels that do not display in Spectrum or in channels lists. You can hide channels which do not interest you, and hide channels to which you have not subscribed. Hidden channels can still be tuned by using Direct Channel Tune and entering the channel number.

  • Page 108: Display, Audio & Power

    Dock or Vehicle Dock, or in a Portable Speaker Dock. These settings are only available for configuration when you dock Lynx in a specific dock, and will not be displayed in the menu until you have placed Lynx in the dock for the first time.
  • Page 109 Tap Cassette Adapter if your audio connection option is a cassette adapter. Auto off: Tap to adjust the amount of time before Lynx turns itself off. This is useful if your vehicle does not have a power adapter that turns off when the vehicle is turned off.

  • Page 110: System Sounds

    Tap Never (default), 30 seconds, or 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes. System Sounds System Sounds is where you manage the sounds and touch screen feedback of Lynx, and adjust the volume of the sounds. Menu Item Description This option plays a sound when an alert notification is displayed.

  • Page 111: Time

    Settings Time Time is where you set your local time zone, and select a 12 or 24 hour clock format. Menu Item Description Displays the current time. The time is sent with the SiriusXM signal and is Current time not adjustable. Displays the current date.

  • Page 112: About Lynx

    Settings About Lynx About Lynx displays information about Lynx, such as the Radio ID, system update status, satellite and terrestrial signal strength, Wi-Fi connection status, battery usage, memory usage, MAC and IP addresses, and legal information. There is also an option to format a microSD card.

  • Page 113: Reset & Erase

    Reset & Erase Reset and Erase sets Lynx back to the factory settings, which resets all configuration changes and adjustments you have made. Reset and erase also has an option to delete all Radio Replays.

  • Page 114: Application Tour

    User Guide & FAQs User Guide & FAQs allows you to view the Lynx User Guide, the LH1 Home Kit User Guide, the LV1 Vehicle Kit User Guide, and a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). These User Guides are updated automatically when changes...

  • Page 115: Subscription/Activation

    Lynx allows you to connect to SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Internet Radio, or both. Connecting to both services provides you with the complete experience, giving you access to all of the features Lynx has to offer. Whether you’re in your home, in your vehicle*, out walking or jogging, or within range of a Wi-Fi network, you’ll always have a variety SiriusXM content available.

  • Page 116: Activate Your Siriusxm Internet Radio Subscription

    Wi-Fi Internet connection, so be sure you are in a location where a Wi-Fi connection is available. If the Wi-Fi network is secured, you will need to know the password. Lynx should not be in a Vehicle Dock or a Home Dock during the activation.
  • Page 117 6. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Wi-Fi On/Off to turn on the Wi-Fi. 7. Lynx will scan for and detect any Wi-Fi networks within its range and display them under Wi-Fi networks. If no Wi-Fi networks were detected, move to a location where there is a Wi-Fi network and tap Scan for networks.
  • Page 118 • by tuning to channel 0 • on a label on the bottom of the gift box • on the label inside the rear cover of Lynx Note: The Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.
  • Page 119 Username to display the on-screen keyboard. Enter your username, then tap Next and enter your password. Tap Done and tap Login & Listen Now. 14. Lynx will check your credentials and connect to SiriusXM Internet Radio. If you entered them incorrectly, tap Close to try again.

  • Page 120: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories LH1 Home Kit The LH1 Home Kit has everything you need to listen to your Lynx Radio through your home stereo or powered speakers. Included with the Home Kit are: • Bluetooth Home Dock • Home Power Adapter •...

  • Page 121: Bb2 Portable Speaker Dock

    Charge your Lynx Radio while you listen in your vehicle. BB2 Portable Speaker Dock The BB2 Portable Speaker Dock has everything you need to listen to your Lynx Radio at a party, in your backyard, poolside, or at the park. Included with the Portable Speaker Dock are: •...

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    If this message persists, the antenna cable may have been damaged. Replace the antenna. To listen to Satellite Radio, Lynx has to be in a powered dock, with a properly installed Satellite Radio antenna connected and correctly aimed. Satellite Radio not available Tap here to learn more about accessories for Lynx.
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting Lynx is not connected to a Wi-Fi network. There are several reasons you may receive this message: You have not yet connected to any Wi-Fi network. Tap View Settings to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi not connected You are out of range of the Wi-Fi network to which you had previously connected.

  • Page 124: Problem Troubleshooting

    I connected the USB Travel The battery is either too hot or too cold to charge. Move Lynx to a Charger to Lynx, or I placed Lynx warmer/cooler place, or remove the battery from Lynx and move it to in a dock, but the battery will not a warmer or cooler place.
  • Page 125 You may have to set your device into pairing/discoverable mode for Lynx to find it. Consult the instructions for your device and set it in pairing/discoverable mode. Does the Wi-Fi network have a hidden name (SSID)? If so, You will have to manually enter the information about the network to connect to it.
  • Page 126 I forgot my Lock Code. show and game alerts, and all Radio Replays will be deleted. Use with caution. Tap Home , tap , tap Settings , tap Reset & erase, and tap Reset all settings to reset Lynx to the factory defaults.
  • Page 127 I was skipping forward through per hour. Most other channels have no restrictions. Lynx will alert you songs and now the fast-forward if you have reached a limit.
  • Page 128 If for some reason Lynx does not correctly recognize type of dock than it is the dock, or thinks it is a different type of dock, simply remove Lynx from the dock and reinsert it again. Bluetooth is not working Power cycle your Lynx by turning it off and then on again.

  • Page 129: Important Legal Information

    ©2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. The microSD and microSDHC logos are a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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