SiriusXM SXDH3 Home Kit Owner's Manual

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A.  Check the signal strength indicator on the Radio’s screen. If 

there are 2 or 3 vertical bars of signal strength, continue with 
step 4. If not, continue with step 3B below.

B.  Refer to your Radio’s User Guide (go to www.siriusxm.com/

guides) for instructions on accessing the Signal Indicator, 
Signal, or Antenna Aiming screen of your Radio, to see a visual 
indication of signal strength.

C.  Try experimenting with the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna 

to get a feel for the reception in your location. If either the 
Satellite or the Terrestrial signal bar (or both) are more than half 
filled, you are receiving a good signal and are done aiming the 
antenna. Exit the Signal Indicator, Signal, or Antenna Aiming 
screen and continue with step 4.

D.  If you are not yet receiving a good signal, move the antenna 

around the room, or from room to room. Aim it at different 
windows, try moving the 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 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? Place the antenna on the windowsill 
making sure it faces the glass and not the window frame. If you 
are receiving a good Satellite or Terrestrial signal (or both), 
you’re done aiming the antenna. Exit the Signal Indicator, 
Signal, or Antenna Aiming screen and continue with step 4.

If you were unable to find an indoor location for the antenna, you will 
need to place it outdoors. Refer to the SiriusXM Dock & Play Home 
Kit User Guide SXDH3 for outdoor location options. Go to 
www.siriusxm.com/guides for the User Guide.

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Select a location in close proximity to your stereo system or powered speakers, and also 
where the cable from the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna can reach the Home Dock. The 
location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, but should not 
be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will reduce the visibility of the display 
screen.

A.  Connect the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna 

to the silver ANT connector at the rear of 
the Home Dock.

B.  Connect the Home Power Adapter to the 

red PWR connector at the rear of the Home 
Dock, and plug it into a wall outlet.

C.  Place your Radio in the Home Dock.

D.  Power on your Radio by pressing the Power button.

NOTE: Your Radio may be a different model than the Radio 
shown here.

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The Home Dock can be connected to your stereo system, or to a set of powered speakers.

A.  Take the provided Stereo Audio Cable and connect the single connector to the green AUDIO connector at the rear of the Home Dock.
B.  Connect the white left and red right Stereo Audio Cable connectors to any available input other than PHONO on your stereo system. (If your 

stereo’s inputs are red and black, connect the white plug to the black input.)

C.  Turn the stereo system On, and make sure you select the correct input on your stereo system for the Aux In or Line In connection.
D.  If you have connected everything correctly, and you are receiving signal, you should hear the SiriusXM audio.
E.  The audio level of your Radio can also be adjusted, if necessary. Refer to your Radio’s User Guide (go to www.siriusxm.com/guides) for 

instructions on how to adjust the audio level.

A.  Connect the powered speakers to the green AUDIO connector at the rear of the Home Dock.
B.  Plug the powered speakers into a wall outlet.
C.  Turn On the powered speakers.
D.  If you have connected everything correctly, and you are receiving signal, you should hear the SiriusXM audio.
E.  The audio level of your Radio can also be adjusted, if necessary. Refer to your Radio’s User Guide (go to www.siriusxm.com/guides) for 

instructions on how to adjust the audio level.

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You’ll need to insert the Radio Dock Adapter that is compatible with your Radio into the Home 
Dock.

A.  Locate the Radio Dock Adapter that is compatible with your Radio.
 

 If you have an XM or SiriusXM Radio: If your Radio is branded as XM* or SiriusXM*, 
select the Radio Dock Adapter marked XM & SIRIUSXM on the back of the adapter.

If you have a Sirius Radio: If your Radio is branded as Sirius*, select the Radio Dock 
Adapter that is marked SIRIUS on the back of the adapter.

B.  Orient and place the Radio Dock Adapter that you selected into the Home Dock. Be 

sure the adapter is centered, and is seated all the way down into the dock.

C.  Once the adapter is seated correctly in the Home Dock, gently press the top of the 

adapter against the dock with your finger until it clicks into place. The Radio Dock 
Adapter is now installed.

Should it become necessary to remove the Radio Dock 
Adapter from the Home Dock, use your fingernail to 
gently press down on the top of the adapter, and then 
use a long thin object such as a paper clip, a screw 
driver or something similar to pry the adapter away 
until it releases from the dock. Then lift the adapter up 
and out of the dock.

Front View 
Correct 
Orientation

Back 
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Front View 
Correct 
Orientation

Back 
View

If you are unsure whether your Radio is an XM, SiriusXM, or 

Sirius Radio, check the label on the back of the Radio. If the 
label on your Radio says XM Radio ID or Radio ID, and has an 
8-digit alphanumeric number, it is an XM or SiriusXM Radio. If 
the label on your Radio says Sirius ID, SID, or ESN, and has a 
12-digit numeric number, it is a Sirius Radio. 

*The screens shown above are 
representative and may differ 
from the screens displayed on 
your Radio.

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