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Sirius XM RAdio Lynx LV1 User Manual

Sirius XM RAdio Lynx LV1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LV1 Vehicle Kit User Guide 121214a...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction to Lynx Vehicle Dock ....................3 Vehicle Dock Buttons and Controls ............................3 Remote Control ..................................5 Remote Control Button Functions ............................5 Remote Control Battery Replacement ..........................6 Installation ............................. 7 Choose a location for Lynx ................................ 7 Dash Mount Method ................................

  • Page 3: Introduction To Lynx Vehicle Dock

    Introduction to Lynx Vehicle Dock Introduction to Lynx Vehicle Dock Vehicle Dock Buttons and Controls The buttons and controls of the Vehicle Dock are identified in the illustration below. The details of each begin below the illustration. Lock Tab: Secures Lynx in the Vehicle Dock. Push back to release Lynx from the dock. Knob: Multifunction: When listening to live Satellite Radio, turn the Knob to enter the Spectrum channel browsing mode, and scroll through channels.
  • Page 4 Introduction to Lynx Vehicle Dock Turn the Knob to select an FM channel frequency. Tap + at the bottom of the screen to save the FM channel as a new preset. Tap+hold an existing preset to replace it with a new FM channel. AMPS Mounts: Mounting points for Dash Mount.

  • Page 5: Remote Control

    Introduction to Lynx Vehicle Dock Remote Control Remote Control Button Functions The buttons of the Remote Control are identified in the illustration below. The details of each begin below the illustration. Power Button: Press for 3 seconds to turn Lynx On; press and hold to turn Lynx Off. Pause and Replay Buttons: Pause/Play button: Pauses or resumes playing of the currently tuned channel.

  • Page 6: Remote Control Battery Replacement

    Introduction to Lynx Vehicle Dock Remote Control Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the Remote Control, follow these steps: 1. Turn the Remote Control over and remove the battery cover. It is best if you remove the battery door by inserting your fingernail in the center of the gap between the door and the back of the remote.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Installation Choose a location for Lynx Power For mounting the Connect™ Vehicle Dock, you can select either the Dash Mount method or the Vent Mount method. For the Vent Mount, wait until after you have connected all the cables to the Vehicle Dock before you attach it to the mount.
  • Page 8 Installation Power 3. Attach the Dash Mount to the Connect Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws. 4. Clean the surface where you are installing the Dash Mount with the alcohol preparation pad. 5. Once the surface is dry, remove the adhesive liner. Press and hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds. Allow the adhesive to cure for 2-4 hours.

  • Page 9: Vent Mount Method

    Installation Vent Mount Method 1. Select a vent with ample room for Lynx and Vehicle Dock. 2. Some vents have recessed louvers. If yours are recessed, remove the regular vent clamps and install the extended vent clamps as shown below.
  • Page 10 Installation 3. Install the Vent Mount into the vehicle vent. Insert the Vent Mount into the vent opening. Push until hooked on the rear of the vent louver. Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent. iii. If necessary, adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different tilt adjustment hole.

  • Page 11: Mount The Magnetic Mount Antenna

    Installation Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle, on a horizontal surface that will always face the sky. The antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle. To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna 1.
  • Page 12 Installation 2. Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly. 3. If you are installing the antenna at the roof edge, or hood edge, install the Cable Routing Adapter to direct the antenna cable downward.
  • Page 13 Installation Caution: Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. Caution: Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars Caution: Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof.

  • Page 14: Route The Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable

    Installation Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Before you begin routing the antenna cable, read the general instructions which follow concerning how to route and hide the antenna cable. Then route your antenna cable according to the more specific instructions which follow these, for your specific type of vehicle.
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  • Page 17: Sedan/Coupe With The Antenna Placed At The Rear Of The Roof

    Installation Vehicle Specific Instructions: Sedan/Coupe With the Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof 1. Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding.

  • Page 18: Sedan/Coupe With The Antenna Placed At The Front Of The Roof

    Installation 6. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock. Power 7. Continue with the next section, Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and Connect Power Adapter.

  • Page 19: Convertible

    Installation 5. Continue with the next section, Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and Power Connect Power Adapter. Convertible 1. Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid. Keep any bends in the cable loose.

  • Page 20: Connect The Magnetic Mount Antenna And Power Connect Power Adapter

    Installation Power 6. Continue with the next section, Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and Connect Power Adapter. Power Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and Connect Power Adapter Power 1. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the Connect Vehicle Dock.
  • Page 21 Installation Note: Wait until you have connected the audio before you connect the Vehicle Dock to the Vent Mount. 5. If you are prompted to set the time Zone, tap Change timezone, and select your time zone. Tap OK, then tap Continue.
  • Page 22 Installation 8. Be sure the vehicle is parked in a safe place outside, with a clear view of the sky, and tap Continue. 9. If Lynx displays Signal Found, tap Continue and proceed with connecting the audio in the next section. 10.

  • Page 23: Connect The Audio

    Connect the Audio Connect the Audio To play audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, decide on one of the following audio connection options. Option 1: Best: Aux In Cable: If your vehicle radio has an AUX jack, the Aux In Cable connects Lynx to your vehicle radio for the audio.
  • Page 24 Connect the Audio Option 4: Good: PowerConnect: Use the PowerConnect feature of Lynx. PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio. Option 5: Better: FM Direct Adapter: Use the FM Direct Adapter. If none of the previous three audio connection options will work in your vehicle, then you will need to use the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) (sold separately).
  • Page 25 Connect the Audio 4. From this point, continue to follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the Activation screen. 5. You should now be hearing the SiriusXM audio. Connect the Vehicle Dock to the Vent Mount, if you are using the Vent Mount.

  • Page 26: Activation

    Activation Activation To be able to tune the channels, you will need to subscribe to SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Once you have successfully connected the audio, keep your vehicle parked where it has a clear view of the sky throughout the activation process. Follow the instructions on the screen to subscribe.

  • Page 27: Using The Lynx Vehicle Dock

    Using the Lynx Vehicle Dock Using the Lynx Vehicle Dock FM Channels Turning the Power Connect FM Transmitter On or Off Bluetooth Note: If anything is plugged into the AUDIO connection of the Vehicle Dock, and the FM transmitter will be disabled and you will be unable to turn it on.

  • Page 28: Setting And Replacing Fm Presets

    Using the Lynx Vehicle Dock You’ll need to use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through the FM channels one- by-one. Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio. Start at 88.1 and use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through each FM channel one-by-one to locate channels that aren’t being used by a local FM radio station.

  • Page 29: Selecting Fm Presets

    Using the Lynx Vehicle Dock 2. Turn the Knob, or tap or , to select the desired FM channel. 3. Tap + to save the FM channel as a preset, or tap+hold an existing FM preset to replace it with the new FM channel.

  • Page 30: Bluetooth

    Using the Lynx Vehicle Dock Bluetooth You can connect to your vehicle stereo system if it is stereo audio streaming (A2DP Profile) compatible. Lynx is not Bluetooth compatible with the Hands Free Profile (HFP), which is typically used for a connection to a cell phone.

  • Page 31: Brightness

    Using the Lynx Vehicle Dock Bluetooth 7. Tap your device name again and Lynx will connect to the device. If successful, the Connected to... Bluetooth message will be displayed below your device name. You should now hear the SiriusXM audio Bluetooth playing through your device.

  • Page 32: Audio Level

    Using the Lynx Vehicle Dock Audio Level Audio level allows you to adjust the volume of Lynx to match the audio output level of your vehicle’s FM radio or CD player, so that when you switch between them, you don’t have to adjust the stereo volume up or down. Audio level should not be used as a volume control, but as an adjustment control.
  • Page 33 Using the Lynx Vehicle Dock...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Advisory Messages Message Explanation The satellite antenna is not connected to the dock. Connect the Check Satellite Antenna satellite antenna to the ANT connector on the dock. Lynx is not receiving the satellite signal from the satellite antenna. Verify that the antenna is correctly mounted on the vehicle, and that nothing is blocking the view of the sky.

  • Page 35: Problem Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Message Explanation SiriusXM has a system update for Lynx. Tap OK to install the system update, which will take several minutes, or tap Remind Later to install it at another time. System updates are available When a system update is available, you can install it anytime by tapping Home , tap , tap Settings , tap About Lynx, tap System update,...
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Bluetooth turned on? Tap Home , tap , tap Settings , tap Wi- Fi & Bluetooth, and tap Bluetooth On/Off to turn it on. Is Airplane mode on? Tap Home , tap , tap Settings , tap Wi-Fi &...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Have you turned on the Radio Replays feature? Tap Home , tap , tap Settings , tap My content, and tap Radio Replays On/Off to turn it on. Lynx is not saving any Radio Radio Replays are saved while listening to Satellite Radio. Replays.

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