STEP 1:
Install the Batteries or Home Power Adapter
The Portable Speaker Dock can operate on either batteries or by using the Home Power Adapter if you are near an outlet.
To use your Portable Speaker Dock on-the-go:
To use your Portable Speaker Dock with the Home
Power Adapter:
1
Open the battery compartment on the bottom
1
of the Portable Speaker Dock. Insert 8 C-cell
Plug the Home Power Adapter into the connector
alkaline batteries in the battery compartment.
labeled DC POWER at the rear of the Portable
Speaker Dock.
2
Plug the other end of the Home Power Adapter
into a standard wall outlet.
2
Replace the battery cover.
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TIP! When the battery life is getting low the power light
will blink and your Portable Speaker Dock may not play.
TIP! It is not recommended to keep batteries in the
Portable Speaker Dock for an extended length of time.
Remove the batteries when not in use.
STEP 2:
Install the Dock Adapter for Your Radio
Select the Dock Adapter for your Radio and install it into
the Portable Speaker Dock. Turn the adapters over and
locate the name imprinted on the underside of the adapter.
Radio Dock Adapter Underside
SIRIUS Radios
XM Radios
(except XMp3 & XMp3i)
XMp3 & XMp3i Radios
STEP 3:
Install the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
1
Plug the antenna cable into the antenna
connector at the left rear.
2
Wrap the antenna cable into the storage
area.
3
Place the antenna into the storage area
at the rear of the Portable Speaker Dock.
Align the mounting holes on the bottom of
the antenna with the 4 mounting brackets
on the rear of the Portable Speaker Dock.
Push the antenna over the mounting
brackets and then slide the antenna down
slightly to secure it in place.
4
Open the antenna clamshell so that the
top of the antenna is facing the sky.
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STEP 4:
Insert Radio and Turn On the Portable Speaker Dock
1
Be sure the Portable Speaker Dock is powered
off.
2
Align the Radio with the Radio Dock Adapter.
3
Once aligned, gently press the Radio down so
that it slides down Radio Dock Adapter and
onto the connector until it is fully seated in
the Portable Speaker Dock.
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4
Press the Power button on the top of the
Portable Speaker Dock.
5
If your Radio did not power on, press the
Power button on your Radio.
STEP 5:
Adjust the Audio Level
If your Radio has a Audio Level or Line Out Level adjustment feature in the Settings menu when it's docked
in the Portable Speaker Dock, you should set this level to the maximum volume that does not cause distorted
sound. This will maximize the audio quality. Refer to the User Guide which accompanied your Radio for
instructions on how to set the level.
Some Radios do not have this adjustment available when docked in the Portable Speaker Dock. These Radios set
their level automatically to optimize the sound quality. No adjustment is necessary.
The installation is complete. Sit back and enjoy your favorite programming on SIRIUS|XM Radio!
Portable Speaker Dock Controls and Connections
TIP! If you are using the Portable Speaker Dock
indoors, consult the User Manual beginning on page 18
Radio Dock Adapter Slot
for instructions for indoor antenna placement.
Holds adapter for the Radio.
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Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna.
Front View
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Radio Dock Connection
Docking area for the Radio.
Volume/Mute Control
Sliding a finger in a circular motion
on the volume control increases or
decreases the volume level; tapping
twice mutes the audio.
Power Button
Pressing turns the
power On or Off.
Power On/Low Battery Light
The light is steady blue when the
Aux In Button
Portable Speaker Dock is powered
Switches audio output
On; the light blinks when the
between Satellite Radio and
Aux In input.
batteries are nearly discharged.
Rear View
Antenna Storage
Storage area for the
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna.
Antenna Cable Storage
Storage area for the
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
antenna
DC power
cable.
Antenna Connection
DC Power Connection
Connection for the
Connection for the
Home Power Adapter.
Side View
Aux In
Connection for
audio from an
external device.
Headphones
Connection for
headphones.
Volume Level Lights
Lights indicate
volume level.
Top View
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Aux In Light
When on, Portable
Speaker Dock is set to
Aux In input.
Bottom View
Battery Compartment
Requires 8 C-cell alkaline
batteries (sold separately).
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