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
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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.
1
2
1
12
Knob Adhesive Foot
d. 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.
12
34
PUSH
Vent
Louver
Foot
Vent
Vent
Dash
Dash
HOOKED
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
Dash
c. 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 FM
Radio
Location
Audio Quality GOODBETTER BEST
Cassette Adapter*
FM Direct Adapter (FMDA)*
PowerConnect
Bluetooth (A2DP Profile)
Aux In Cable (AUX)
AUDIOPWRANT FM
99.3
MATCH FM CHANNELS
Find a Location for Lynx and Mount It Install the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter Connect the Audio
Dock Mounting Plate
Vehicle Kit LV1
LV 1
QUICK START GUIDE
Listen to your Lynx Radio
through your vehicle’s stereo
Knob
(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 Lynx
The 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/
activatenow
c. 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 OUT
Power Connect Vehicle Dock
Front View
Power Connect Vehicle Dock
Rear View
Lock Tab
Secures 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 Point
Mounting Point for
Vent Mount.
AMPS Mounts
Mounting 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 Battery
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PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Remote Control
Magnetic Mount
Antenna
Aux In Cable
Alcohol
Prep Pad
Alcohol
Prep Pad
Alcohol Pads
Antenna Cable
Routing Adapter
PowerConnect
Power Adapter
Vent Mount &
Extended Vent
Mount Clips
Dash Mount
AMPS Screws
For optional AMPS
compatible mount.
What’s in the Box?
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Controls & Connectors
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trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
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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 Trademarks
Specifications
System
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 male
Remote 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.
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New York, NY 10020
1.866.635.2349
siriusxm.com
© 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Lynx VK QSG 110921a
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Power Button
Press 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 Channels
Immediately 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.
Battery
Battery 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.