SiriusXM GDISXTTR3 Wi-Fi Sound Station User Guide

Introduction

Features

Thank you for purchasing the SiriusXM Wi-Fi Sound Station! Your new SiriusXM Wi-Fi Sound Station has everything you need to enjoy SiriusXM in your home.

• Set up easily for use in your home or office
• View large, color display with album art and channel information
• Enjoy powerful, full-range sound with adjustable equalizer
• Access SiriusXM On Demand shows*
• Create Pandora Stations for an artist from a song*
• Go back up to five hours and hear shows from the beginning with Start Now
• Pause, rewind, and replay live radio
• Set multiple alarms, and sleep and snooze timers on the integrated clock
• Select ten preset channels, On Demand episodes, and Pandora Stations for easy access
• Select favorite preset channels, On Demand shows and episodes, and Pandora Stations for access from any SiriusXM streaming device using the same streaming account
• Remote Control to easily operate the radio
• Use Wi-Fi 802 .11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2 .4 & 5 GHz wireless Internet connection with WEP and WPA/WPA2 Personal security

Use this User Guide to familiarize yourself with all of your Wi-Fi Sound Station’s features and capabilities. For the latest information about your Wi-Fi Sound Station and other SiriusXM products and accessories, visit SiriusXM .com.

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 be exposed to moisture. Do not use the device near or in water.
• Do not let any foreign matter spill into the device.
• Do not store in dusty areas.
• Do not be exposed 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, and do not expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.
• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair the device yourself.
• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.
• Do not place heavy objects on the device.
• Do not subject the device to excessive pressure.
• If the screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid.

WARNING!

• Opening the case may result in electric shock.
• Make sure that you insert the plug into the outlet.
• Do not touch the device with wet hands.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• This device should be unplugged from the AC outlet during a thunder and lightning storm, and when the device will not be used for an extended period.
• Use the power plug to disconnect the device from the power source. To begin using the device again, reconnect it to an AC outlet.
• Connect the device to an easily accessible AC outlet, so that the device can be quickly disconnected, if necessary.

What’s in the Box?

• SiriusXM Wi-Fi Sound Station (SXMTTR3)
• AC Power Adapter
• Remote Control
  

Wi-Fi Sound Station Controls and Connectors

The SXMTTR3 Wi-Fi Sound Station Quick Start Guide is available at www.siriusxm.com/guides.

Remote Control

• The Wi-Fi Sound Station allows you to listen to all of the channels in your SiriusXM subscription package using a wireless Internet connection (Wi-Fi).
• You must have a qualifying SiriusXM subscription to use the Wi-Fi Sound Station. You can add streaming to your existing SiriusXM subscription, or subscribe only to the SiriusXM Internet Radio package.
• To subscribe to SiriusXM, go to SiriusXM .com/streaming or call 866-635-2349. See Details below. When subscribed, you will be provided with your account username and password.
• Once you have subscribed, verify that you are subscribed to the service by listening online:
• Go online to SiriusXM .com/streaming. Click on the Listen-Now link, enter your username and password, and click Login. If you can listen, then you are subscribed to stream SiriusXM. Close the browser window to exit the player before continuing.
• The Wi-Fi Sound Station supports a wireless Internet connection through any standard Wi-Fi 802 .11 a/b/g/n/ ac, 2 .4 & 5 GHz wireless Internet access point. This includes wireless networks which are WEP and WPA/ WPA2 Personal security protected and require a password, and wireless networks where the network name (SSID) is hidden. Once you have connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi Sound Station will remember your network settings so you will not have to enter the information again, unless you perform a Reset to the Factory Settings of the Wi-Fi Sound Station.

Installation

Step 1: Connect to a Wireless Network

The easiest way to connect to a wireless network is to have the Wi-Fi Sound Station scan for wireless networks, and then choose your wireless network from the list of wireless networks. The Wi-Fi Sound Station will automatically do this the first time you power it on.

However, if your wireless network name (SSID) is hidden, or if your network is DHCP disabled, you’ll have to manually enter the network settings. Refer to “Manually Connecting to a Wireless Network” on page 11.

Turning the Tune knob scrolls through menus and lists to highlight items, and pressing the Tune knob selects a highlighted item.

Easy Connection to a Wireless Network

1. Plug the AC Power Adapter into an AC outlet, and plug the power plug into the connector on the rear of the Wi-Fi Sound Station. Press the Power button if the Wi-Fi Sound Station does not automatically turn on.
2. If the Wi-Fi Sound Station has not previously connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi Sound Station will display the Network Wizard screen, with Wireless highlighted. Press the Tune Knob. Otherwise, press the Home button and press the Settings button. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Network Wizard and press the Tune knob to select. Wireless will be highlighted; press the Tune knob to select.
3. At the Wireless screen, Scan will be highlighted. Press the Tune knob to select.
4. Wait while the Wi-Fi Sound Station scans for wireless networks and then select your wireless network from the list. Turn the Tune knob to highlight your wireless network and then press the Tune knob to select.
5. The Wi-Fi Sound Station will attempt to connect to the wireless network. If you choose a network that requires a password, you will be prompted to enter the network password.
6. To enter the network password, turn the Tune knob to highlight each character of the password and press the Tune knob to select the character. Then enter the next character and continue until you have finished entering the password. If you make an error, press the Delete button to erase the entered character. When you have completed entering the network password, press the Submit button.
7. When the Wi-Fi Sound Station has successfully connected to the wireless network, “Connected successfully” will be displayed.

If you have not yet entered your username and password, continue with “Step 2: Enter Your SiriusXM Streaming Account Information” on page 13.

Manually Connecting to a Wireless Network

To manually connect to a wireless network, you’ll need to know the SSID (wireless network name), password, and type of encryption, and also may need additional information about your wireless network if it is not DHCP enabled:

1. Plug the AC Power Adapter into an AC outlet, and plug the power plug into the connector on the rear of the Wi-Fi Sound Station. Press the Power button if the Wi-Fi Sound Station does not automatically turn on.
2. If the Sound System has not previously connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi Sound Station will display the Network Wizard screen, with Wireless highlighted. Press the Tune Knob . Otherwise, press the Home button and press the Settings button. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Network Wizard and press the Tune knob to select. Wireless will be highlighted; press the Tune knob to select.
3. At the Wireless screen, Scan will be highlighted. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Manual and then press the Tune knob.
4. SSID (wireless network name) will be highlighted. Press the Tune Knob. Enter the SSID by turning the Tune knob to highlight each character of the SSID and press the Tune knob to select the character. If you make an error, press the BACK button to erase the entered character. When you have completed entering the SSID, press the Submit button.
5. Turn the Tune knob and highlight Password. To enter the password, turn the Tune knob to highlight each character of the password and press the Tune knob to select the character. If you make an error, press the BACK button to erase the entered character. When you have completed entering the password, press the Submit button.
6. Turn the Tune knob and highlight Encryption. Turn the Tune Knob to highlight the type of encryption and press the Tune Knob to select.
7. If DHCP is enabled on your wireless network, turn the Tune Knob and highlight DHCP Connect and press the Tune Knob. Skip ahead to step 14 . If DHCP is not enabled on the wireless network, turn the Tune Knob and highlight Static IP and press the Tune Knob.
8. IP will be highlighted. Press the Tune knob to select. Enter the IP Address. The IP address must be entered in the xxx .xxx .xxx .xxx format. When you have completed entering the IP address, press the Submit button.
9. Enter the Network Mask in the same way as you entered the IP Address.
10. Enter the Gateway IP Address in the same way.
11. Enter the DNS IP Address in the same way 
12. When all the information has been entered, turn the Tune knob to highlight Connect and press the Tune knob.
13. The Wi-Fi Sound Station will attempt to connect to the wireless network and will display “Connected successfully” if the connection to the wireless network was successful. If the Wi-Fi Sound Station cannot connect to the wireless network, there is likely an error in the information that was entered.
14. If you have not yet entered your SiriusXM streaming username and password, continue with “Step 2: Enter Your SiriusXM Streaming Account Information” on page 13.

Step 2: Enter Your SiriusXM Streaming Account Information

The Wi-Fi Sound Station requires your SiriusXM streaming username and password to connect to SiriusXM. If are not yet subscribed to SiriusXM, go to SiriusXM .com/streaming or call 866-635-2349. When subscribed, you will be provided with your account username and password.

1. If you have not previously entered your username and password, or have manually configured the wireless network in the previous step, the Wi-Fi Sound Station will already be prompted to enter your username and password. Continue with the next step . Otherwise, press the Home button and press the Settings button. Turn the Tune knob to highlight SiriusXM Account and press the Tune knob to select.

2. The username will be highlighted. Press the Tune knob. Enter each character in your SiriusXM streaming username and press the Tune knob to select the character. When complete press the Submit button. Your username is case-sensitive.
3. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Password and press the Tune knob to select. Enter each character in your password and press the Tune knob to select the character. When complete press the Submit button. Your password is case-sensitive.
4. The Wi-Fi Sound Station will connect to SiriusXM and confirm the username and password you entered. If correct, “SiriusXM credentials accepted” will be briefly displayed.
5. Next, you will be prompted to select your time zone. Turn the Tune knob to highlight your time zone and press the Tune knob to select.
6. If you are prompted that an Internet Update is available, allow the update to install. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Install Update and press the Tune knob to select. Wait until the update has been completed and you see the message, “Please press the Power button”.
7. The installation is complete. Press the power button if the Wi-Fi Sound Station is in Standby mode. The Home screen will be shown. Use the Tune knob to scroll to and highlight the Categories icon and press the Tune knob. Turn the Tune knob to highlight a category and press the Tune knob to display a list of channels. Turn the Tune knob to highlight a channel and press the Tune knob to tune the channel . The installation is complete.

Using the Wi-Fi Sound Station

Home Screen
The Home screen provides access to the different functions of the Wi-Fi Sound Station. You can navigate the Home screen by pressing the Home button, turning the Tune knob to highlight an item, and pressing the Tune knob to select.

Listening to SiriusXM

You can listen to SiriusXM with the Wi-Fi Sound Station in several ways:

• Streaming SiriusXM: Listen to the SiriusXM channels live, or rewind up to the past 5 hours on each channel. Additionally, you can choose Start Now and select a show that aired in the previous 5 hours on the channel, or choose Restart Show to restart the currently tuned show from the beginning (page 18).
• On-Demand Shows: Many of the channels have shows that have aired previously or are currently playing, on SiriusXM. If you missed your favorite show, find and listen to it using On Demand. Or just browse the extensive On Demand library for a channel or for a genre to find something that interests you (page 21). Choose Restart Show to restart the currently tuned show from the beginning (page 22), or choose View more episodes to find more episodes of the currently tuned show (page 22). For easy tuning, a show and episode can be saved as a Favorite (page 27), and an episode saved as a Preset (page 27).
• Pandora Stations: Create Pandora Stations for an artist while listening to a song by the artist (page 23). Pandora Stations can be tuned by pressing the Pandora Stations button on the Home screen. For easy tuning, they can also be saved as a Favorite (page 27) or as a Preset (page 27) so that you can easily select and tune them.
• Recent: The Wi-Fi Sound Station keeps a list of the most recent channels, shows, and Pandora Stations you have listened to so you can easily select and tune them (page 26).
• Favorites: Save channels, Demand shows and episodes, and Pandora Stations as favorites, and then listen to them whenever and wherever you want (page 27). Favorites are saved to your SiriusXM streaming account and are available when using SiriusXM-connected streaming devices that are connected to the same SiriusXM streaming account.

Listening to Live and Xtra Channels

Live Channels and Xtra Channels Now Playing Screen

The live and Xtra channels Now Playing screen provides details about the currently playing song, show, or sports game

Listening to On Demand

On-Demand Now Playing Screen

Listening to Pandora Stations

Pandora Station Now Playing Screen

SiriusXM Account

This option has four selections:

• Username: This option is where you enter your SiriusXM streaming account username.
• Password: This option is where you enter your SiriusXM streaming account password.
• Sign Out: This option clears the account username and password previously entered into the Wi-Fi Sound Station.
• TuneStart: This option enables/disables TuneStart. Refer to “TuneStart” on page 29 for more information.

Enter the SiriusXM Streaming Account Username/Password

Before you can successfully enter your SiriusXM streaming username and password, the Wi-Fi Sound Station must be connected to a wireless network with Internet connectivity. The Wi-Fi Sound Station verifies your username and password when you enter them by connecting to the SiriusXM streaming service.

Refer to “Step 2: Enter Your SiriusXM Streaming Account Information” on page 13 for more information.

Sign Out of the SiriusXM Streaming Account

The Sign Out option clears the SiriusXM streaming account username and password which had previously been entered into the Wi-Fi Sound Station.

1. Press the Home button and press the Settings button.
2. SiriusXM Account should be highlighted. Press the Tune knob to select.
3. Turn the Tune knob and highlight Sign Out and press the Tune knob to select.
4. “Credentials Removed” will be briefly displayed.

Note that you will have to enter your SiriusXM streaming account username and password before you can listen to SiriusXM .

Welcome Message

Welcome Message is used to check if the Wi-Fi Sound Station has internet connectivity.

1. Press the Home button and press the Settings button.
2. Turn the Tune knob and highlight Welcome Message and press the Tune knob to select.
3. If the Wi-Fi Sound Station has Internet connectivity, you should hear the SiriusXM welcome message.

Network Wizard

The Network Wizard allows you to connect to a wireless or wired network.

IMPORTANT! To connect to a network that restricts access by MAC address, the MAC address of the Wi-Fi Sound Station must be added to the allowed list of MAC addresses in the access point before connecting to the network. Refer to “Network Info” on page 35 for instructions on finding the MAC address of the Wi-Fi Sound Station.

Network Wizard has two main options:

• Wireless: This option is for connecting to a wireless network. Wireless has the following two options:
• Scan: This option scans for wireless networks and displays a list. You can select a wireless network from the list and quickly connect to it. Refer to “Step 1: Connect to a Wireless Network” on page 10.
• Manual: This option allows you to enter all the wireless network configuration settings. Refer to “Manually Connecting to a Wireless Network” on page 11.
• Wired: This option is for connecting to a wired network. Note that you will need an optional Ethernet USB adapter (sold separately). Wired has the following two options:
• DHCP: This option is for networks that automatically supply an IP address and network information (most networks).
• Static IP: This option is for networks that use a static IP address. You will need to provide an IP address and other network information .

Network Info

Network Info displays the details of the current network configuration of the Wi-Fi Sound Station, and the MAC address of the Wi-Fi Sound Station can be found in the network info.

1. Press the Home button and press the Settings button.
2. Turn the Tune knob and highlight Network Info and press the Tune knob to select.
3. The current network configuration will be displayed. Turn the Tune knob to scroll through the configuration details.

Firmware Update

SiriusXM may occasionally update the software for the Wi-Fi Sound Station and it is recommended that you always update the software when new software becomes available. The Wi-Fi Sound Station will automatically check for software updates when you turn it on, but you also can manually check for any available software updates. Check siriusxm.com for any updated documentation associated with a software update.

1. Press the Home button and press the Settings button.
2. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Firmware Update and press the Tune knob to select.
3. If the Wi-Fi Sound Station has already detected that a software update is available, it will show a software update available.
4. If not, the Wi-Fi Sound Station will check for a software update. If no update is available, the Wi-Fi Sound Station will display “No new updates”.
5. If a software update is available, turn the Tune knob to highlight the Install update and press the Tune knob to select.
6. The software update will be applied to the Wi-Fi Sound Station. Do not turn the Wi-Fi Sound Station off during the update, or disconnect the Wi-Fi Sound Station power. When complete, the Wi-Fi Sound Station will restart to complete the update, and display “Please press the Power button”.

Radio Info

The Radio Info option displays information about the Wi-Fi Sound Station serial number and software version.

1. Press the Home button and press the Settings button.
2. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Radio Info and press the Tune knob to select. The Wi-Fi Sound Station information will be displayed.

Reset to Factory Settings

The Factory Reset option restores the Wi-Fi Sound Station to the factory settings. It will erase all the stored network settings, the SiriusXM streaming account username and password, presets, and alarm clock settings, and set all other options back to the factory settings.

1. Press the Home button and press the Settings button.
2. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Reset to Factory Settings and press the Tune knob to select.
3. Confirm that you want to proceed with the factory reset. Confirm factory reset will be highlighted. Press the Tune knob to proceed with the factory reset, or press the BACK button to abort the factory reset.
4. The screen will display “Restoring factory defaults . . .”, restart the Wi-Fi Sound Station when complete, and display “Please press the POWER button”.

Note that you will have to connect the Wi-Fi Sound Station to a network (“Step 1: Connect to a Wireless Network” on page 10), and also enter your SiriusXM username and password (“Step 2: Enter Your SiriusXM Streaming Account Information” on page 13) after performing a reset.

Display Brightness

There are three different brightness backlight settings, and each type of backlighting can be set to a brightness from 0 to 20.

• Active: This setting controls the brightness of the display screen when the Wi-Fi Sound Station is On, and you are interacting with the Wi-Fi Sound Station by pressing buttons, etc. After 30 seconds of inactivity, the display changes to the inactive setting.
• Inactive: This setting controls the brightness of the display screen when the Wi-Fi Sound Station is On, but you have not interacted with the Wi-Fi Sound Station by pressing buttons, etc ., for 30 seconds. You might use this setting to set the brightness when in a darkened room as you are falling asleep while listening to the Wi-Fi Sound Station.
• Standby: This setting controls the brightness of the display screen when the Wi-Fi Sound Station is in standby mode.

1. Press the Home button and press the Settings button.
2. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Display Brightness and press the Tune knob to select.
3. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Active, Inactive, or Standby, and press the Tune knob to select.
4. Turn the Tune knob to the desired setting, 0 to 20, and press the Tune knob to select your setting.
5. Press the Home button when done.

Keyboard Layout

Keyboard Layout selects the type of keyboard that is displayed when entering characters and numbers.

• Abc: This layout displays the characters in alphabetical order from left to right.
• Qwerty: This layout displays the typical keyboard layout found on most keyboards.

1. Press the Home button and press the Settings button.
2. Turn the Tune knob to highlight Keyboard Layout and press the Tune knob to select.
3. Turn the Tune knob to highlight the desired keyboard layout and press the Tune knob to select.
4. Press the Home button when done.

Troubleshooting

Your Wi-Fi Sound Station has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a problem, here are some troubleshooting hints. You can also call SiriusXM Customer Care at 866-635-2349.

Product Specifications

Wi-Fi Sound Station

•  Dimensions:
• • 10 .75 in (W) X 6 .0 in (H) X 5 .25 in (D)
  • 273 mm (W) x 152 mm (H) x 133 mm (D)
•  Weight:  3 .0 lbs (1 .36 kg)

Power Adapter

•  Input:  100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 .0 A
•  Output:  12 VDC, 2 .0 A

Remote Control

•  Dimensions:
  • 1 .75 in (W) x 5 .5 in (H) x  .75 in (D)
  • 44 mm (W) x 140 mm (H) x 19 mm (D)
•  Weight: 0.6 oz (20 g)
•  Batteries:  Two AAA batteries

Audio

•  Headphone:  3 .5 mm diameter mini stereo jack
•  Aux In:  3 .5 mm diameter mini stereo jack
•  Line Out  RCA Line Out Left and Right