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:
1
Open the battery compartment on the
bottom of the Portable Speaker Dock.
Insert 8 C-cell alkaline batteries in the
battery compartment.
2
Replace the battery cover.
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.
To use your Portable Speaker Dock with the Home
Power Adapter:
1
Plug the Home Power Adapter into the
connector labeled
14V
DC
at the rear of
the Portable Speaker Dock.
2
Plug the other end of the Home Power
Adapter into a standard wall outlet.
STEP 3:
Install the Batteries or Home Power Adapter
STEP 1:
Identify the Radio Dock Adapter and Radio Connector Module Combination for your Radio
STEP 2:
Install the Radio Connector Module and Radio Dock Adapter
14V DC
antenna
STEP 4:
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.
TIP!
If you are using the Portable Speaker Dock
indoors, consult the User Manual beginning on page
30 for instructions for indoor antenna placement.
There are four
Radio Dock Adapters
included with your Portable Speaker Dock, which are
designed to align your particular Radio with the Portable Speaker Dock’s connector, and to
provide support for your Radio while it is in the dock. Please note that Radio Dock Adapter XM/
SXM1 is pre-installed in the Portable Speaker Dock.
There are also two
Radio Connector Modules
included with your Portable Speaker Dock, which
provide the correct connector for your particular Radio. Please note that Radio Connector
Module
A
is pre-installed in the Portable Speaker Dock.
Both the Radio Dock Adapters and the Radio Connector Modules have a sticker affixed on the
bottom which identifies them. Turn them over to identify them.
The four combinations of the Radio Dock Adapters and Radio Connector Modules are shown
with the Radios each combination supports. Find the correct combination for your Radio, and
note the adapter and module you will use.
Radio Dock Adapter XM/SXM1
(Pre-Installed)
Radio Connector Module A
(Pre-installed)
Top View
Top View
Bottom View
+
=
Onyx EZ, Onyx,
& Onyx Plus
Edge
XpressRCi & XpressRC
XpressR
Xpress
XpressEZ
XM/SXM1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
direct
jump
FM
menu
1
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
8
9
0
displa
y search
menu
mem.
jump pre. dir.
6
jump
fm
menu
7
8
9
0
#
1
2
3
4
5
SXM1
XM
Combination 1
Everything is
pre-installed. Skip
ahead to step 3.
Combination 3
Follow steps 2A
and 2C. Skip step 2B.
Combination 4
Follow steps 2A
and 2C. Skip step 2B.
Combination 2
Follow steps 2A,
2B, and 2C.
Radio Dock Adapter SXM2
Radio Connector Module B
Top View
Top View
Bottom View
+
=
Lynx
SXM2
SXM2
Radio Dock Adapter XMp3i
Radio Connector Module A
(Pre-installed)
Top View
Top View
Bottom View
+
=
XMp3
XMp3i
XMP3
XMp3
SIRIUS
SIRIUS
jump
menu
sel
Radio Dock Adapter SIRIUS
Radio Connector Module A
(Pre-installed)
Top View
Top View
Bottom View
+
=
Sportster 5
Stratus, & Stratus 4, 5, 6, 7
Starmate 3, 4, 5
Starmate 8
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
direct
jump
FM
menu
1
In this step, you will install the Radio Connector Module, if necessary, and Radio Dock Adapter,
according to the combination for your Radio that you determined from the previous step.
•
Combination 1:
Skip this step and go to step 3. The adapter and module are already installed in
the Portable Speaker Dock.
•
Combination 2:
You will remove the pre-installed adapter, remove the pre-installed module,
install Radio Connector Module B, and install Radio Dock Adapter SXM2.
•
Combination 3 & 4:
You will remove the pre-installed adapter, and install the Radio Dock
Adapter for your Radio. Follow steps 2A and 2C, and
skip step 2B.
STEP 2A
:
Removal of the Radio Dock Adapter
The Radio Dock Adapters are
constructed from precision molded
plastic. During removal, extra care
must be taken to not bend, force, or
otherwise stress the adapter.
Remove the Radio Dock Adapter
from the Portable Speaker Dock by
placing a coin, or your fingernail, into
the slot at the back of the adapter,
and pulling it up.
STEP 2B
:
Removal and Installation of the Radio Connector Module
This step applies only to
Combination 2
. For all other combinations, skip ahead to
step 2C
.
a.
Turn the Portable Speaker Dock upside down, and
locate the Radio Connector Module Lock.
b.
While grasping the Portable Speaker Dock as
shown, place a small coin into the center slot on the
lock and turn the lock counterclockwise to unlock
the Radio Connector Module.
c.
Turn the Portable Speaker Dock upright. Place
a finger in each of the finger recesses in the
Radio Connector Module, grasp, and gently pull
the module straight up and out of the Portable
Speaker Dock.
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volume
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Coin
Radio Connector
Module Lock
Radio Connector Module Top View
Finger Recess
Finger Recess
d.
Insert the
Radio Connector
Module B
into the dock as
shown.
e.
Keeping your hand on the module to prevent it
from falling out, turn the dock upside down again.
f.
Place the coin into the center slot on the lock
again, and turn the lock clockwise to lock the
Radio Connector Module into the dock. Turn the
dock upright again.
STEP 2C
:
Installation of the Radio Dock Adapter
The Radio Dock Adapters are constructed from precision molded plastic. During installation, extra
care must be taken to not bend, force, or otherwise stress the adapter.
Place the Radio Dock Adapter for your Radio into the dock. Take care to align the tabs on the
underside of the adapter with the corresponding receptacles on the Portable Speaker Dock, so as
not to bend or break these tabs. Gently press the adapter into the dock until it is seated.
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power
aux in
Coin
Radio Connector
Module Lock
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power
aux in
Continued on the other side