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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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 140˚F or below -4˚F, or
above 60˚C or below -20˚C).
• 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
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
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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