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Sirius XM RAdio LYNX User Manual

Sirius XM RAdio LYNX
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Sirius XM RAdio LYNX Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelLYNX
CategoryPortable Radio
ManufacturerSiriusXM
SiriusXM Subscription RequiredYes
Parental ControlsYes
Storage Capacity8GB
Audio OutputHeadphone jack
ConnectivityWi-Fi
Memory8 GB

Summary

Introduction to Lynx

Lynx Buttons and Controls

Identifies buttons and controls on the Lynx device with detailed explanations.

Battery

Covers battery installation and charging procedures for the Lynx device.

Home Screen

Describes the three Home screens and how to navigate them for selecting functions.

Listening Modes

Explains various ways to listen to SiriusXM content, including Satellite, Internet, and My Library.

Satellite Radio

Details SiriusXM Satellite Radio features like Radio Replays and Tune Start.

Internet Radio

Describes how to listen to SiriusXM Internet Radio via Wi-Fi connection.

My Library

Explains accessing recorded shows, channels, replays, and personal music.

Shows & On Demand

How to find and discover shows on SiriusXM, manage alerts, and record shows.

Bluetooth Connect

Guide to pairing and connecting Bluetooth devices like headphones and speakers.

Settings

Overview of configuring, managing, and adjusting Lynx device behavior and settings.

Browser

How to use the web browser to view websites on the Internet.

Satellite Radio Now Playing Screen

Describes elements of the Satellite Radio Now Playing screen.

Internet Radio Now Playing Screen

Describes elements of the Internet Radio Now Playing screen.

Status Bar Icons

Explains the status icons displayed in the Now Playing screen's status bar.

Audio Options

Describes the three ways to listen to audio: internal speaker, headphones, or Bluetooth.

microSD Card (Optional)

Details the optional microSD card functionality and its installation.

Formatting the SD Card

Instructions on how to format a new microSD card for use with the Lynx.

Audio File Compatibility

Lists the supported audio file formats and playlist formats for Lynx.

Channel Tuning

Spectrum Channel Tuning

Explains how to use Spectrum to preview and tune to channels.

Channel List Tuning

Describes how to use the Channel List to find and tune to channels.

Direct Channel Tuning

How to tune to a channel by directly entering its number.

Using the Sort and Filter Options

Explains how to sort and filter channel lists and spectrum preview cards.

Favorite Channels (Presets)

Favorite Channels

Defines favorite channels and how Lynx stores them.

Saving Favorite Channels

Step-by-step guide to saving a channel as a favorite.

Replacing Favorite Channels

Instructions on how to replace an existing favorite channel with a new one.

Deleting Favorite Channels

How to remove a favorite channel from the Lynx device.

Rearranging Favorite Channels

Guide on how to change the order of favorite channels within pages.

Control Functions

Tune Start

Explains the Tune Start feature for starting songs from the beginning.

Tune Scan

Describes the Tune Scan feature for previewing favorite channels.

Tune Mix

How to play songs from favorite music channels in a shuffled format.

Featured Favorites

Explains Featured Favorites, curated channel groups from SiriusXM.

Back

Explains the function of the Back button for navigation.

Home

Describes the Home button's function to access the main screen.

Now Playing

Explains the Now Playing button for current content information.

Pause and Replay (Play/Pause, Fast-Forward, Rewind)

Details how to pause, rewind, and replay live radio content.

Traffic & Weather /Jump

How to configure and use Traffic & Weather or Jump features.

Action Panel

How to use the Action Panel to explore shows, set alerts, and record.

Learn More

Accessing detailed information about channels, shows, and artists.

Alert

Setting alerts for shows to be reminded when they begin.

Edit

Using Edit to manage Radio Replays and set Preferred Channels.

Start Now

How to start playing a show from its beginning.

Record

How to record channels or shows for later playback.

Download

How to download SiriusXM On Demand shows.

My Shows

Managing your personal collection of shows and alerts.

Shows & On Demand

What is Shows & On Demand

Overview of finding, browsing, and managing SiriusXM shows.

Finding a Show

Methods to find shows by search, channel, category, or name.

Search Shows

How to use the search function to find specific shows.

On Demand

Accessing and downloading shows that have already aired.

On Demand Shows by Channel

Browsing On Demand shows by selecting a specific channel.

On Demand Shows by Category

Finding On Demand shows by selecting a specific category.

On Demand Shows By Name

Searching for On Demand shows alphabetically by name.

My Shows

Managing your personal collection of saved shows and alerts.

Shows by Channel

Finding shows by browsing through available channels.

Shows by Category

Browsing shows by selecting a specific category.

Shows by Name

Finding shows alphabetically by their name.

Setting a Show Alert

How to set reminders for specific or all episodes of a show.

Managing Alerts

Modifying or deleting existing show alerts.

My Library

My Recorded Shows

Accessing and managing shows that have been recorded.

My Recorded Channels

Accessing and managing recordings of specific channels.

My Downloads

Viewing and managing downloaded show episodes.

Radio Replays

Explains how Radio Replays save and store content from favorite channels.

Turning Radio Replays On/Off

How to enable or disable the Radio Replays feature.

My Music

How to add, manage, and play personal music and playlists.

Connecting to your PC or Mac

How to connect Lynx to a computer for managing music and playlists.

Managing Music and Playlists

Steps to manage music and playlists on the microSD card via computer.

Recording

Channel Recording (Immediate)

How to start an immediate recording of the current channel.

Channel Recording (Scheduled)

How to schedule a channel recording for a future date and time.

Show Recording

How to schedule the recording of a specific show or all its episodes.

Starting a Channel Recording (Immediate)

Step-by-step guide to initiate an immediate channel recording.

Listening to a Channel Recording

How to access and play previously recorded channels.

Cancelling a Channel Recording in Progress

Ways to cancel a channel recording that is currently active.

Deleting Channel Recordings

How to remove specific or all recordings associated with a channel.

Scheduling a Channel Recording (Scheduled)

Detailed steps to schedule a channel recording.

Changing or Deleting a Scheduled Channel Recording

How to modify or delete scheduled channel recordings before they start.

Scheduling a Show Recording

Steps to schedule a show recording, either single or all episodes.

Cancelling a Show Recording in Progress

Ways to cancel a show recording that is currently active.

Deleting Show Recordings

How to remove specific show episodes or all recordings for a show.

Scheduled Recording Priority

How to set recording priorities to resolve conflicts.

Browser

Browser

Overview of the Lynx web browser and its capabilities.

Bluetooth® Setup

Pairing and Connecting a Bluetooth Device with Lynx

Step-by-step guide to pair and connect Bluetooth devices to Lynx.

Unpair (Disconnect) a Bluetooth Device

How to remove a previously paired Bluetooth device from Lynx.

Lynx Bluetooth Behavior

How Lynx manages and connects to Bluetooth devices.

Lynx LH1 Home Kit

Connecting Lynx to the LH1 Home Dock via Bluetooth.

Wi-Fi® Setup

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

Steps to connect Lynx to a available Wi-Fi network.

Manually Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

How to connect to a Wi-Fi network with a hidden name (SSID).

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Using a Static IP Address

How to configure Lynx with a static IP address for Wi-Fi connection.

Managing Wi-Fi Networks

How to forget or modify saved Wi-Fi network settings.

Connecting to the Internet from behind a Captive Portal

Instructions for connecting to Wi-Fi networks with a captive portal login.

Settings

My Account

View Radio ID, subscription status, and login information.

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

Configure and manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connections, and airplane mode.

My Content

Configure features like Tune Start, Radio Replays, and Featured Favorites.

Game Alert

Set and manage alerts for favorite sports teams and games.

Parental controls

Lock mature content channels using a lock code.

Hidden channels

Hide channels from spectrum and lists.

To lock all mature content channels

Steps to set a 4-digit lock code to lock mature content channels.

To unlock all mature content channels

Steps to enter the lock code to unlock mature content channels.

To change your lock code

How to change the existing lock code for parental controls.

Hidden Channels

How to hide or unhide channels from display.

Display, Audio & Power

Configure display, audio, and power settings for Lynx.

System Sounds

Manage sounds and touch screen feedback.

Time

Set local time zone and choose 12 or 24-hour clock format.

About Lynx

View information like Radio ID, system updates, and battery status.

Reset & Erase

Reset Lynx to factory settings and delete content.

Application Tour

Interactive tour to learn Lynx features and functions.

Demo Mode

Non-interactive tour of Lynx features.

User Guide & FAQs

Access user guides and frequently asked questions.

Subscription/Activation

Subscription/Activation Activate your SiriusXM Satellite Radio Subscription

Steps to subscribe and activate SiriusXM Satellite Radio service.

Activate your SiriusXM Internet Radio Subscription

Steps to activate SiriusXM Internet Radio service via Wi-Fi.

Accessories

LH1 Home Kit

Details the LH1 Home Kit components and features for home use.

LV1 Vehicle Kit

Details the LV1 Vehicle Kit components and features for vehicle use.

BB2 Portable Speaker Dock

Details the BB2 Portable Speaker Dock features for portable audio.

Troubleshooting

Advisory Messages

Explanations for various advisory messages displayed on Lynx.

Problem Troubleshooting

Solutions for common problems encountered with Lynx.

Lynx does not show any of my Bluetooth devices.

Troubleshooting steps when Bluetooth devices are not detected.

Lynx does not find my Wi-Fi network.

Steps to resolve issues where Lynx cannot find Wi-Fi networks.

Tune Start does not work.

Steps to fix issues when the Tune Start feature is not functioning.

Tune Scan does not work

Steps to resolve problems with the Tune Scan feature.

Tune Mix does not work

Troubleshooting steps for when Tune Mix is not working.

I don’t receive any Show Alerts. I don’t receive any Game Alerts.

Steps to resolve issues with not receiving show or game alerts.

I forgot my Lock Code.

How to reset the lock code if it is forgotten.

I can’t seem to connect to an open Wi-Fi access point, such as at my hotel or airport.

Steps to connect to open Wi-Fi networks, like hotel or airport access points.

My Lynx does not stay connected to my Wi-Fi access point

How to ensure a stable connection to your Wi-Fi access point.

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