XM Direct Home Tuner
User Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Features. 6
Safety.and.Care.Information . 7
What’s.in.the.Box?. 8
XM.Direct.Home.Tuner . 9
Home Installation 11
Step.1:.Connect.the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner. 12
Step.2:.Install.the.Indoor/Outdoor.Antenna. 14
Step.3:.Activate.your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner. 19
Troubleshooting 21
Product Specifications 25
Patent.Information. 27
Environmental.Information. 27
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4
5
Introduction
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the XM Direct Home Tuner!
Your.new.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.lets.you.enjoy.XM.Satellite.Radio.
on.any.XM-Ready.home.audio.system ..Simply.connect.the.XM.
Direct.Home.Tuner.to.the.XM.jack.on.your.home.audio.system,.
place.and.aim.the.antenna.for.optimum.reception,.and.you’re.
ready.to.start.enjoying.commercial-free.music,.plus.live.sports,.
news,.talk.&.exclusive.entertainment .
And.for.the.latest.information.about.this.and.other.SIRIUSIXM.products.and.
accessories,.visit.xmradio com.or.your.favorite.retailer
Please read the entire User Guide before installing your Home Kit!
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Safety and Care Information
.IMPORTANT!.Always.read.and.understand.all.the.instructions.to.avoid.
injury.to.yourself.and/or.damage.to.your.device .SIRIUS.XM.Radio.Inc .
disclaims.all.responsibility.for.damage.from.data.loss.due.to.breakdown,.
repair,.or.other.causes
•. Do.not.expose.to.extreme.temperatures.(above.140ûF.or.below.-4ûF,.or.
above.60ûC.or.below.-20ûC)
•. .Do.not.expose.to.moisture .Do.not.use.device.near.or.in.water .Do.not.
touch.the.device.with.wet.hands
•. .Do.not.let.any.foreign.matter.spill.into.device
•. .Do.not.store.in.dusty.areas
•. .Do.not.expose.to.chemicals.such.as.benzene.and.thinners .Do.not.use.
liquid.or.aerosol.cleaners .Clean.with.a.soft.damp.cloth.only
•. Do.not.expose.to.direct.sunlight.for.a.prolonged.period.of.time,.and.do.
not.expose.to.fire,.flame,.or.other.heat.sources
•. .Do.not.try.to.disassemble.and/or.repair.device.yourself
•. .Do.not.drop.your.device.or.subject.it.to.severe.impact
•. .Do.not.place.heavy.objects.on.device
•. .Do.not.subject.device.to.excessive.pressure
WARNING!
•. Opening.the.case.may.result.in.electric.shock
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Introduction
What’s in the Box?
Home Clamshell Antenna
XM Direct Home Tuner
TIP! Use.the.remote.control.included.with.your.home.audio.system.to.navigate.
through.the.functions.of.your.new.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner
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XM Direct Home Tuner
ANT.(Silver)
Connection.for.the.
Home.Indoor/Outdoor.
Clamshell.Antenna
XM-Ready connector.for
home.audio.systems.
equipped.with.XM.Direct.
feature
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10
11
Home Installation
There.are.two.parts.to.setting.up.your.Home.Kit .First,.connecting.the.XM.Direct.
Home.Tuner.to.your.home.audio.system,.then.placing.and.aiming.the.Home.
Antenna .Let’s.start.with.setting.up.the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.set.up
Step 1: Connect the XM Direct Home Tuner
When.installing.the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.in.your.home,.choose.a.location.in.close.
proximity.to.your.home.audio.system.and.also.where.the.cable.from.the.Indoor/
Outdoor.Antenna.can.reach.the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner .Make.sure.the.location.has.
proper.ventilation.to.avoid.over-heating
Connect XM Direct Home Tuner to your stereo
Connect.your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.to.your.XM-Ready.home.audio.system .With.
power.to.your.XM-Ready.home.audio.system.turned.off,.simply.connect.the.end.of.
the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.cable.to.the.port.on.the.back.panel.of.your.XM-Ready.
home.audio.system.labeled.“XM ”
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Connect the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna
Once.you.have.selected.a.location,.connect.the.antenna.to.the.ANT IN.
connector.at.the.rear.of.the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner .(After.completing.a.few.
additional.steps,.we.will.work.on.the.location.of.the.antenna )
Selecting your XM-Ready home audio system’s XM input
Turn.on.your.XM-Ready.home.audio.system.and.make.sure.to.select.the.
correct.input.for.your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner .Please.refer.to.your.home.
audio.system’s.manual.for.more.information
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Home Installation
Step 2: Install the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna
To.begin,.try.experimenting.with.the.Home.Antenna.to.get.a.feel.for.the.reception.
in.your.location .Move.the.antenna.around.the.room.or.from.room.to.room .Aim.
it.from.different.windows .In.major.metropolitan.areas,.you.might.find.that.you.
get.great.reception.in.several.locations.without.worrying.too.much.about.aim.and.
placement
Refer.to.your.XM-Ready.home.audio.system’s.
User.Guide.for.instructions,.and.access.the.
Signal.or.Signal Indicator.screen.to.see.a.visual.
indication.of.signal.strength .If.you’re.receiving.
a.good.Satellite.and.Terrestrial.signal.strength,.
you’re.done .If.not,.try.some.of.the.suggestions.
which.follow
Other Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Installation Suggestions
If.you.find.you.are.getting.a.
signal,.but.it’s.inconsistent,.
try.moving.the.Indoor/
Outdoor.Antenna.closer.to.
a.window,.ideally.one.that.is.
facing.due.south
Not.sure.which.way.is.south?.
Think.about.where.the.sun.
rises.(in.the.east).and.sets.(in.
S
the.west) .Then.stand.so.that.
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east.is.to.your.left.and.you’ll.be.facing.south .Is.there.a.window.in.the.direction.
you’re.facing?.Move.the.antenna.closer.to.the.window
TIP!.Still.not.sure.which.way.is.south.or.where.to.place.your.Home.
Antenna?.Look.up.your.location.on.an.online.mapping.Web.site.that.offers.
satellite.views.of.street.addresses.where.you.can.easily.see.which.way.is.
south,.and.what.window.may.offer.an.unobstructed.view.of.the.sky
Another.easy.method.is.to.start.at.any.window,.then.work.from.window.to.
window.in.a.simple.pattern.to.find.the.window.gives.the.best.signal.strength .
Note.that.the.antenna.must.also.have.an.unobstructed.view .No.trees.or.
buildings.blocking.its.aim .If.the.antenna.is.aimed.through.a.window,.be.
aware.that.blinds,.screens,.or.any.other.non-glass.elements.such.as.thermal.
insulation.can.sometimes.cause.reception.issues .If.this.is.the.case,.you.may.
want.to.use.another.window.or.place.the.antenna.outside.of.the.window
If.you.find.a.window.that.gives.you.good.
signal.strength,.you.can.place.the.antenna.
on.the.windowsill .The.antenna.may.need.
to.be.placed.on.something.to.raise.it.above.
the.level.of.the.window.frame
If.you.don’t.have.a.window.where.you.
SOUTH
receive.a.consistent.signal,.or.placing.
the.antenna.in.a.window.is.not.a.practical.
solution.for.you,.BETTER.reception.
can.be.achieved.by.placing.the.antenna.
outside.on.a.window.ledge,.porch,.table,.
or.patio .The.location.you.choose.should.
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Home Installation
provide.the.antenna.with.a.clear.view.of.
the.southern.sky
SOFFIT
If.none.of.the.previous.solutions.work.
for.you,.then.the.BEST.reception.can.
be.achieved.by.mounting.the.antenna.
outdoors,.with.a.clear.view.of.the.
southern.sky
SOUTH
Note.that.you.will.want.to.consider.any.
potential.hazards.when.you.choose.
the.mounting.location,.and.possibly.
consider.professional.installation ..
SIRIUS.XM.Radio.Inc .is.not.liable.for.
any.damages
To.mount.the.antenna,.you.will.
need.four.screws.(not.included).
with.a.1/4”.head.(e g ,.an.M3.
screw),.and.that.are.suitable.
for.the.material.onto.which.
you.are.affixing.the.antenna,.
(e g ,.wood,.metal,.etc ) .The.
screws.should.be.spaced.1-3/8”.
apart.horizontally.and.1-1/8”.
vertically .Refer.to.the.template.
on.“Indoor/Outdoor.Antenna.
Template”.on.page.30
OUTDOORS
SOUTH
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Once.you.have.found.a.suitable.location.for.
the.antenna,.route.the.antenna.cable.to.the.
XM.Direct.Home.Tuner .Be.sure.you.avoid.
any.obstructions.that.could.crimp,.kink,.or.
twist.the.cable .Use.protective.grommets.
wherever.rough.openings.are.encountered .
If.the.antenna.is.installed.outdoors,.route.
the.cable.from.the.antenna.location.to.the.
interior.of.the.home,.working.the.cable.
through.the.basement,.under.a.window.
sill,.etc ,.and.make.adjustments.to.take.up.
cable.slack.as.necessary
1-3/8 in
1-1/8 in
.TIP!.If.your.Indoor/Outdoor.Antenna’s.cable.isn’t.long.enough,.visit.xmradio
com/accessories,.or.your.favorite.retailer,..and.consider.a.50.ft .Indoor/
Outdoor.Antenna.Extension.Cable.or.a.Wireless.Home.Signal.Repeater
If.the.signal.is.good.for.either.Satellite.or.Terrestrial.(or.both),.and.you.
are.hearing.the.audio.from.the.the.home.audio.system,.the.installation.is.
complete
If.the.signal.reception.is.low,.or.intermittent,.try.another.location.for.the.
antenna .Verify.that.the.antenna.is.pointed.south,.and.that.the.antenna’s.view.
of.the.sky.is.not.blocked.by.a.tree,.a.building,.a.bridge,.or.anything.else .Adjust.
until.you.are.receiving.a.good.signal
The.Indoor/Outdoor.Antenna’s.reception.can.also.be.tweaked.by.opening.or.
closing.the.antenna.clamshell,.and.turning.the.antenna .While.observing.the.
signal.strength,.make.small.adjustments.to.the.angle.of.tilt.of.the.clamshell.
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Home Installation
until.the.highest.possible.signal.strength.is.achieved .If.you.have.not.wall-
mounted.the.antenna,.turn.the.antenna.slightly.to.the.right.or.left.and.observe.
if.the.signal.strength.increases .For.each.tweak,.allow.a.few.seconds.in.each.
position.to.determine.if.the.signal.strength.increases
SOUTH
If.the.signal.reception.is.good,.but.there.is.no.audio,.verify.that.the.XM.Direct.
Home.Tuner.has.a.good.connection.to.the.XM.input.on.the.back.of.your.audio.
system ..Also,.be.sure.that.the.system.is.set.to.the.XM.tuner.input.source.and.the.
volume.is.raised.to.an.audible.level
If.you.still.have.questions,.for.example,.‘Are.there.any.other.options/things.I.
should.consider?’,.etc ,.refer.to.“Troubleshooting”.on.page.22
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Step 3: Activate your XM Direct Home Tuner
Before.you.can.enjoy.commercial-free.music,.plus.live.sports,.news,.talk.&.exclusive.
entertainment,.you.need.to.activate.your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner
.
.
.
1.. Make.sure.your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.is.properly.installed,..
.
.
turned.on,.and.receiving.the.XM.signal.so.that.you.can.hear.the..
audio.on.channel.1
.
.
.
2. Make.a.note.of.your.XM.Radio.ID .You.can.find.it.on.channel.0,.on..
.
.
a.label.on.the.bottom.of.the.gift.box,.and.on.the.label.on...
the.bottom.of.your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner .
.
.
NOTE! The.XM.Radio.ID.does.not.use.the.letters.I,.O,.S,.or.F
.
3. Activate.your.service:
.
.
.
.
RADIO”.in.the.top.right.corner
.
.
.
.
.
OR
•.By.phone:.Call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)
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4. When.your.service.is.activated,.your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.will..
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
receive.all.channels.to.which.you.have.subscribed .At.this.time,..
if.you.press.the.channel.up.or.channel.down.buttons.on.your.home..
audio.system,.you.can.scroll.and.tune.other.channels .Activation.. .
usually.takes.10.to.15.minutes,.but.may.take.up.to.an.hour .We..
recommend.that.your.home.audio.system.remain.on.until.activated
.
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Troubleshooting
Your.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.has.been.designed.and.built.to.be.trouble-free,.but.if.
you.experience.a.problem,.try.this:
•. Check.that.all.connections.are.firm.and.secure
•. Make.sure.you.have.connected.the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.as.described.in.
this.User.Guide
•. Check.the.home.audio.system’s.front.panel.display.or.connected.TV.screen.
for.system.messages .If.you.see.any.of.these.items.try.the.solution.shown
•. Note.that.some.of.these.items.may.be.abbreviated.depending.on.the.
display.capabilities.of.the.connected.audio.device
If you see this on the screen: Try this:
No.Signal
•.Move.the.antenna.to.a.south-facing.window .Not.
sure.which.way.is.south?.Think.about.where.the.
sun.rises.(in.the.east).and.sets.(in.the.west) .
Then.stand.so.that.east.is.to.your.left.and.
you’ll.be.facing.south .Is.there.a.window.in.the.
direction.you’re.facing?
•.You.may.need.to.find.a.better.location.for.the.
antenna .Refer.to.“Step.2:.Install.the.Indoor/
Outdoor.Antenna”.on.page.14
Check.Antenna
•.Make.sure.that.the.Indoor/Outdoor.Antenna.
cable.is.firmly.and.securely.plugged.into.the.XM.
Direct.Home.Tuner .Make.sure.the.cable.is.not.
bent.or.broken
Channel.Off.Air.
Loading.
•.The.channel.you’ve.selected.is.not.currently..
broadcasting .Tune.to.another.channel .
•.Your.Tuner.is.acquiring.audio.or.program..
information .This.message.usually.goes.away.in.
a.few.seconds .
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If you see this on the screen: Try this:
Check.XM.Tuner
•.Confirm.the.XM.Direct.Home.Tuner.cable.is.fully.
connected.to.the.home.audio.system
Channel.Unauthorized
•.You.selected.a.channel.that.is.blocked.or.cannot.
be.received.with.your.XM.subscription.package ..
•.Consult.the.latest.channel.guide.at.www
xmradio com.for.the.current.list.of.channels
Channel.Unavailable
•.The.selected.channel.is.not.available .The.
channel.may.have.been.reassigned.to.a.different.
channel.number
•.Consult.the.latest.channel.guide.at.www
xmradio com.for.the.current.list.of.channels
Updating
•.Your.tuner.is.being.updated.with.the.latest.
encryption.code .Wait.until.the.update.is.done
•.You.may.be.trying.to.tune.to.a.channel.that.is.
blocked.or.unavailable .Tune.to.another.channel
—
•.No.program.information,.such.as.artist.name,.
song.title,.or.channel.exists
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If this happens:
You.do.not.receive.all.the..
channels.to.which.you.subscribed
•.If.you.have.not.yet.activated.your.service,.refer.
to.the.Activation.section.in.the.User.Guide.
which.accompanied.your.radio
No.audio
•.Check.all.cables.between.your.tuner.and.your.
home.audio.system.for.a.firm.and.secure.
connection
•.Ensure.you.have.selected.the.proper.input.
source.on.your.home.audio.system
Audio.fades.or.has.static.when.
listening
•.Check.all.cables.for.a.firm.and.secure.
connection .
No.song.title.or.artist.name.is.
displayed
•.The.information.may.not.be.available.or.
updates.may.be.in.progress
Traffic.and.Weather.channels.
sound.different.from.other.
channels
•.These.channels.use.a.different.audio.technology.
than.other.channels.so.they.often.sound.
different.from.other.channels
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Product Specifications
Connector
Type.
Cable.length.
.
.
.
Male.(XM.Direct)
3 3.feet.(1.meter).
.
Dimensions
..
.
.
85.mm.(W).X.52.mm.(H).X.17 45.mm.(D)
3 35.in.(W).X.2 05.in.(H).X.0 69.in.(D)
.
.
.
Weight..
.
.
2 0.oz.(56.g)
Power requirements.
.
.
5V.DC,.0 3A.(Max).supplied.by.XM-Ready..
home.audio.system..
.
.
.
.
Operating Temperature.
.
-4¡.F.to.+140¡.F.(-20¡.C.to+60¡.C)
Antenna
Type.
Connector. .
.
.
.
Indoor/Outdoor.Clamshell.
SMB.Male
.
.
Cable.length.
.
21.feet.(6 4meters)
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Patent and Environmental Information
Patent Information
It.is.prohibited.to,.and.you.agree.that.you.will.not,.copy,.decompile,.
disassemble,.reverse.engineer,.hack,.manipulate,.or.otherwise.access.and/or.
make.available.any.technology.incorporated.in.this.product .The.music,.talk,.
news,.entertainment,.data,.and.other.content.on.the.Services.are.protected.
by.copyright.and.other.intellectual.property.laws.and.all.ownership.rights.
remain.with.the.respective.content.and.data.service.providers .You.are.
prohibited.from.any.export.of.the.content.and/or.data.(or.derivative.thereof).
except.in.compliance.with.applicable.export.laws,.rules.and.regulations .The.
user.of.this.or.any.other.software.contained.in.a.SIRIUS|XM.radio.is.explicitly.
prohibited.from.attempting.to.copy,.decompile,.reverse.engineer,.hack,.
manipulate.or.disassemble.the.object.code,.or.in.any.other.way.convert.the.
object.code.into.human-readable.form
Environmental Information
Follow.local.guidelines.for.waste.disposal.when.discarding.packaging.and.
electronic.appliances
Your.Home.Kit.is.packaged.with.cardboard,.polyethylene,.etc ,.and.does.not.
contain.any.unnecessary.materials
WARNING:.This.product.contains.chemicals.known.to.the.State.of.California.
to.cause.cancer.and.birth.defects.or.other.reproductive.harm
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FCC Statement
The.user.is.cautioned.that.changes.or.modifications.not.expressly.approved.by.SIRIUS.XM.
Radio.Inc .can.void.the.user’s.authority.to.operate.this.device
This.device.complies.with.Part.15.of.the.FCC.Rules .Operation.is.subject.to.the.following.two.
conditions:
1..This.device.may.not.cause.harmful.interference
2..This.device.must.accept.any.interference.received,.including.interference.that.may.
cause.undesired.operation
This.equipment.has.been.tested.and.found.to.comply.with.the.limits.for.a.Class.B.digital.
device,.pursuant.to.Part.15.of.the.FCC.Rules .These.limits.are.designed.to.provide.reasonable.
protection.against.harmful.interference.in.a.residential.installation
This.equipment.generates,.uses,.and.can.radiate.radio.frequency.energy.and,.if.not.installed.
and.used.in.accordance.with.the.installation.instructions,.may.cause.harmful.interference.
to.radio.communications .However,.there.is.no.guarantee.that.interference.will.not.occur.
in.a.particular.installation .If.this.equipment.does.cause.harmful.interference.to.radio.or.
television.reception,.which.can.be.determined.by.turning.the.equipment.off.and.on,.the.user.is.
encouraged.to.try.to.correct.the.interference.by.one.or.more.of.the.following.measures:
•. Reorient.or.relocate.the.receiving.antenna.of.the.affected.receiver
•. Increase.the.separation.between.the.SIRIUS|XM.equipment.and.the.affected.receiver
•. Connect.the.SIRIUS|XM.equipment.into.an.outlet.on.a.circuit.different.from.that.to.
which.the.affected.receiver.is.connected
•. Consult.the.dealer.or.an.experienced.radio/TV.technician.for.help
WARNING!.The.FCC.and.FAA.have.not.certified.Satellite.Radio.Receiver.use.in.any..
aircraft.(neither.portable.nor.permanent.installation) .Therefore,.SIRIUS.XM.Radio.Inc .cannot.
support.this.type.of.application.or.installation
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Copyrights and Trademarks
Hardware.and.subscription.sold.separately .Activation.fee,.other.fees,.
and.taxes.required .Installation.required.with.some.equipment .Except.for.
the.MiRGE.radio,.and.as.specifically.provided,.SIRIUS.and.XM.Radios.and.
accessories.are.compatible.only.with.their.respective.subscription.service .
Subscriptions.governed.by,.as.applicable,.the.SIRIUS.Terms.&.Conditions.
available.at.sirius com,.or.the.XM.Customer.Agreement.available.at.xmradio
com .Prices.and.programming.are.subject.to.change .SIRIUS.XM.U S .Service.
only.available.in.the.48.contiguous.United.States.and.D C .Service.available.
in.Canada;.see.www siriuscanada ca.or.www xmradio ca .©.2010.SIRIUS.
XM.Radio.Inc .SIRIUS,.XM.and.all.related.marks.and.logos.are.trademarks.
of.SIRIUS.XM.Radio.Inc .and.its.subsidiaries .All.other.trademarks,.service.
marks.and.logos.are.the.property.of.their.respective.owners .All.rights.
reserved
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