Sirius XM Radio SXI1 Sirius XM Lynx Portable Radio User Manual Vehicle Kit Users Guide Rev 1

Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius XM Lynx Portable Radio Vehicle Kit Users Guide Rev 1

Vehicle Kit Users Guide Rev 1

Aux In Cable (or Cassette Adapter) Audio Setup:If your vehicle radio has an AUX jack, the Aux In Cable connects Lynx to your vehicle radio for the audio. If your vehicle has a cassette player, you can also use an optional Cassette Adapter (sold separately) for the audio. Bluetooth Stereo Audio Setup:If your vehicle has Bluetooth® stereo audio streaming compatibility (A2DP Profile), you can connect it with Lynx for audio. Lynx is not compatible with the Hands Free Profile (HFP), which is typically used for a Bluetooth connection to a cellphone. Refer to the Lynx Radio Quick Start Guide for additional information on connecting the audio using Bluetooth.Power Connect Audio Setup:PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio, when Lynx and your vehicle’s FM radio are both tuned to the same FM channel.TIP: Include enough slack in your cable routing to accommodate open doors or the hood lid. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location and keep it away from any vehicle pedals or controls.f. Run the cable under the dash, or under a floor mat, bringing it out at the Radio location.g. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into the silver ANT connector at the rear the Vehicle Dock.h. Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Plug the other end into the red POWER connector on the rear of the Vehicle Dock. i. Place Lynx into the Vehicle Dock and press the Power button for 5 seconds.IMPORTANT! Wait until you have connected the audio before you connect the Vehicle Dock to the Vent Mount.j. If you are prompted to take the tour, tap No thanks. At the next screen tap Continue to be guided through the activation process.k. Be sure the vehicle is parked in a safe place outside, with a clear view of the sky, and tap Continue.l. If Lynx displays Signal Found, tap Continue and proceed with connecting the audio in the next section.If Lynx displays No Signal/Check Antenna, reposition the vehicle so that nothing is blocking the antenna’s clear view of the sky, and tap and then Continue to try again.You’ll need to decide how you will connect the audio so you can hear it in your vehicle.a. The chart to the right shows the possible audio connection options and their quality. Also consult the three sections in the next panel for more information about each type of audio connection option.b. The Audio check screen should be displayed. If you cannot hear the audio playing, tap No.c. You will be prompted to continue with the audio setup. Tap Continue.d. At the How will you connect your audio? screen, select your desired audio connection and tap Continue.e. Continue to follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the Activation screen. f. You should now be hearing the SiriusXM audio. Connect the Vehicle Dock to the Vent Mount if you are using the Vent Mount.g. Proceed to the Subscribe section on the opposite side of this Quick Start Guide.Should you should decide to change your type of audio connection at a later time, you can adjust the settings by tapping Home , tap , tap Settings , tap Mode, and tap Vehicle Dock.*The FMDA or Cassette Adapter can be purchased separately from your local retailer or from shop.siriusxm.com/accessories. Professional installation is recommended for the FMDA.For mounting the PowerConnect™ 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.Dash Mount Method:IMPORTANT: The air temperature needs to be at least 60° F to install the Dash Mount. If needed, turn on the heater in your vehicle.a. Select a flat surface for the Dash Mount with ample room for the Vehicle Dock and Radio. Avoid mounting on leather surfaces.b. Orient the adhesive foot so that the Vehicle Dock and Radio are easily accessible. Loosen the knob, adjust the adhesive foot, and then tighten it again.c. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the provided screws.12112Knob Adhesive Footd. Clean the surface where you are installing the Dash Mount with the alcohol preparation pad.e. 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.f. You can adjust the dock mounting plate, tilting it in your preferred direction.Vent Mount Method:a. Select a vent with ample room for the Radio and Vehicle Dock.b. Some vents have recessed louvers. If yours are recessed, remove the regular vent clamps and install the extended vent clamps as shown below.1234PUSHVentLouverFootVentVentDashDashHOOKEDTILTADJUSTMENTHOLESDashc. Install the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent:i. Insert the Vent Mount into the vent opening.ii. 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.a. Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna outside your vehicle, on a clean and dry horizontal surface that will always face the sky.b. Choose the location for the antenna according to your type of vehicle. Center it between the left and right sides, and away from other antennas. Use the Alcohol Prep Pad to clean the surface.c. Install the Cable Routing Adapter to direct the antenna cable downward, if mounting on an edge. Then mount the antenna on the vehicle.NOTE: Steps d through f describe the antenna cable routing for a sedan or coupe where the antenna is mounted above the front windshield. The Lynx User Guide has detailed antenna cable routing instructions for all types of vehicles, online at www.siriusxm.com.d. Tuck the antenna cable under the windshield rubber molding and run it to the nearest corner. e. Route the cable out of the molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening. Lift the weather stripping, tuck and run the cable inside of it to the bottom of the door opening. Replace the weather stripping.Sedans and Coupes (above front windshield or rear window)Pickups (above front windshield)SUVs (rear of roof)Convertibles (leading edge of trunk)AUDIOPOWERANT FMRadioLocationAudio Quality GOODBETTER BESTCassette Adapter*FM Direct Adapter (FMDA)*PowerConnectBluetooth (A2DP Profile)Aux In Cable (AUX)AUDIOPWRANT FM99.3MATCH FM CHANNELSFind a Location for Lynx and Mount It Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter Connect the AudioDock Mounting Plate
Vehicle Kit LV1 LV 1QUICK START GUIDEListen to your Lynx Radiothrough your vehicle’s stereoKnob (PowerConnect Only)When at the Now Playing screen, press and hold for two seconds to display the FM Settings screen. Quickly select an FM preset by tapping a saved FM preset at the bottom of the screen.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.Press+Hold an existing preset to replace it with a new FM channel.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.a. To subscribe to SiriusXM satellite radio, you will need the Radio ID which can be found:•on the Activation screen•by tuning to channel 0•on a label on the bottom of the gift box•on the label inside the rear cover of LynxThe Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.b. Lynx should be displaying the Activation screen. To subscribe: •By phone: Call 1-866-635-2349•Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenowc. Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes after you have completed the subscription process, but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your Radio remain on and in the Vehicle Dock until subscribed. Once subscribed, you’ll be able to tune to the channels in your subscription plan.If Lynx has a Wi-Fi connection, but you have not yet subscribed to SiriusXM Internet radio, Lynx will prompt you to set up Internet radio. Follow the instructions if you wish to subscribe to Internet radio.Hardware and subscription sold separately. Service will automatically renew for additional periods of the same length as the plan you choose, on the subscription package you choose (which may differ from the package which arrived with the radio) until you call us at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Activation fee of $15, other fees and taxes apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. AUDIOPOWERANT FM OUTPower Connect Vehicle Dock Front ViewPower Connect Vehicle Dock Rear ViewLock TabSecures Lynx in the Vehicle Dock. Push back to release Lynx from the dock.Knob (Multifunction)When listening to live satellite or Internet radio, turn to enter the Spectrum channel browsing mode, and scroll through channels.Press and release the Knob to select a channel and return to the Now Playing screen.ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna.AUDIO (Green) Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter (sold separately). POWER (Red) Connection for PowerConnect Power Adapter. Mounting PointMounting Point for Vent Mount.AMPS MountsMounting points for Dash Mount. Use 4 provided screws.FM OUT (Blue) Connection for optional FM Direct Adapter (sold separately).CAUTION: Do not attempt to install, activate, or adjust any of the setting options described in this Quick Start Guide unless your vehicle is parked in a safe location. Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience. It is your responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills and physical ability required to properly perform an installation. SiriusXM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third party products. It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction. SiriusXM product warranties do not cover the installation, removal, or reinstallation of any product.Subscribe Remote Control Button Functions and Batterych +ch -PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Remote ControlMagnetic Mount AntennaAux In CableAlcoholPrep PadAlcoholPrep PadAlcohol PadsAntenna Cable Routing AdapterPowerConnect Power AdapterVent Mount & Extended Vent Mount ClipsDash MountAMPS ScrewsFor optional AMPS compatible mount.What’s in the Box?PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Controls & Connectors©2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sirius XM Radio Inc is under license. Visit www.siriusxm.com/channellineup for updates. All programming/channel lineup/XM service subject to change or preemption. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.Our satellite service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with coverage limitations). Our Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. Certain channels are not available on our Internet radio service, including MLB® play-by-play.This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.Copyrights and TrademarksSpecificationsSystem Power Requirements: 9-16 V DC, 1.5 A (max) Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1.0 Vrms (max)PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions: 4.4 in (width) x 3.4 in (height) x 1.6 in (depth) 112 mm (width) x 87 mm (height) x 41 mm (depth) Weight: 2.0 oz (57 g) Audio Connector: 1/8 in (3.5 mm) female Antenna Connector: SMB maleRemote Control Dimensions: 2.2 in (width) x 4.2 in (height) x 0.4 in (depth) 55 mm (width) x 105 mm (height) x 10 mm (depth) Weight: 1.3 oz (37 g) Battery: CR2025 (3 V)Sirius XM Radio Inc.1221 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 100201.866.635.2349siriusxm.com© 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc.Lynx VK QSG 110921ach +ch -Power ButtonPress for 5 seconds to turn Radio On; press and hold to turn Radio Off.Numbers 1-5 Selects the corresponding favorite channel in the current favorite page on the Now Playing screen.Mute Silences the audio.Jump** If configured for traffic/weather, jumps to the traffic/weather for the city you have selected.If configured for last channel, jumps to the channel to which you had previously been listening.Numbers 6-0 Selects the favorite channel page, i.e., 6=page 1, 7=page 2, etc.FM (PowerConnect only)Toggles through the FM presets. If no FM presets have been set, opens the FM Settings screen.Direct Directly tunes a channel by entering the channel number with the number buttons.Tune Up/Down ChannelsImmediately tunes up or down the channels.Pause and Replay Buttons:Pause/Play button Pauses or resumes playing of the currently tuned channel.Rewind button * Rewinds through content so you can hear-that-again. Tap to rewind to the beginning of a song or show segment. (Press+hold to continuously rewind through content.**)Fast-Forward button * Advances through content until live radio is reached. Tap to advance to the next song or show segment. (Press+hold to continuously fast forward through content.**)Battery Replacement. Turn the Remote Control over and remove the battery cover. Observe the orientation of the battery, then slide it out and replace it with a CR2025 battery.Reinstall the battery cover. BatteryBattery Cover*Music channels are limited to 1 rewind and up to 5 skip forwards per hour (other channels may have same restrictions).**When listening to satellite radio.

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