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SiriusXM Portable Radio
SiriusXM Internet Radio
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
My Library
Add-On Dock/Kit
Rechargeable Battery
Lynx SiriusXM Portable Radio
Lynx SiriusXM Portable Radio: The Lynx SiriusXM Portable Radio gives you
access to SiriusXM Satellite & Internet Radio. With Lynx, you can listen to
SiriusXM Internet Radio anywhere there is a WiFi hotspot and Internet access. You also get
coast-to-coast SiriusXM Radio coverage with the addition of a
vehicle kit (LV1)
or
home kit (LH1); both sold separately. You can even add your own personal
songs to the Lynx with a microSD card (sold separately). In addition, The Lynx
SiriusXM Portable Radio supports Bluetooth audio streaming.
Note: SiriusXM Satellite Radio operates
on the XM Network. If you already have a Sirius or XM Satellite
Radio subscription, a multiple ratio discount (MRD) can be
applied. Call 1.855.260.LYNX (5969) for an account department
specific to the Lynx.
SiriusXM Subscription/Activation: The Lynx allows you to connect
to SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Internet Radio, or both. Connecting to both
services provides you with the complete experience, giving you access to all of the
features Lynx has to offer. Whether you're in your home, in your vehicle (optional
vehicle kit required), out walking or jogging (recorded content only), or within
range of a Wi-Fi network, you'll always have a variety SiriusXM content available.
Note: Most of the channels are the same
on the SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Internet Radio channel
lineups, however, there are exclusive channels found on both
the Satellite and Internet Radio services. The
SiriusXM
All Access package (subscription required) provides access
to SiriusXM Satellite and Internet Radio. Other
SiriusXM Packages also available.
SiriusXM Xtra Channels: The Xtra Channels are an additional 20+ new channels
of music, sports, entertainment and a collection of channels dedicated to
Spanish language programming. The Xtra channels are currently available as part
of the SiriusXM Satellite Radio and SiriusXM Internet Radio lineups. Check out
more new SiriusXM
channels.
High Definition Touchscreen Display: The Lynx SiriusXM Portable
Radio features a 3.5" high-resolution WVGA (800 x 480) color touchscreen
display. Using your finger, you can tap the interactive screen icons to display
and select items. By Swiping your finger across the screen left or right, and up
or down, you are able browse through lists. Tap, hold, and drag your finger
across the screen to move scroll bars and sliders, as well as favorite channel
icons. You can manually adjust the overall brightness of the 3.5" touchscreen
display, or set the brightness to 'Auto' to have the Lynx adjust the brightness
according to the ambient light.
Show Finder Feature: The Show Finder is where you can find and discover
all the shows on SiriusXM. Locate shows for both Satellite Radio and Internet
Radio by channel, by category, or by name, and view show descriptions and
schedules in the program guide (all shows are listed alphabetically). The Show
Finder lists shows that are currently broadcasting and that will be broadcast
during the next 7 days. Highlighted Shows are an easy way to find new and
exciting shows that the SiriusXM programming department has highlighted. If you
find an upcoming show you'd like to listen to, set an alert to be notified when
the show begins to play, or set a recurring alert to be notified every time the
show plays. In Show Finder, you can also manage your saved shows and show
alerts.
Note: The Show Finder has an off-line mode that keeps a copy of the
last show guide downloaded from the last satellite or Internet connection. The show guide
will be available for up to 7 days. You will be notified that the Show Finder
guide may be out of date and recommend that you connect to SiriusXM Satellite
Radio or Internet Radio to get the latest information.
Display Screens: The Lynx SiriusXM Portable Radio provides
various display screens to indicate channel and content information.
- Now Playing Screen: The Now Playing screen is where you see
what's currently playing. You can browse and change channels, pause, rewind
and replay live radio, create and manage favorite channels, and learn more
about the current song or show and artist. You can also set show and sports
alerts for future events.
- Action Panel: The Action Panel is where you can explore and learn
more about the channel and show to which you are listening. Within the
Action Panel, you can view show schedules, find future episodes, and set an
alert for a particular episode, or for all episodes of the show.
- Learn More: Learn More is where you can find additional
information about the channel, about the currently playing show, and find
and explore other channels with shows similar to the one to which you are
currently tuned.
Channel Tuning: The Lynx SiriusXM Portable Radios offers several ways
to tune in SiriusXM Satellite and Internet Radio channels.
- Spectrum Channel Tuning: Spectrum Channel Tuning displays a
preview card for each channel, which shows details about what is playing on
the channel. You can explore other channels without changing the channel to
which you are currently listening. Swipe the Now Playing screen left or
right across the middle of the screen to display this feature.
- Channel List Tuning: The Channel List
displays a scrollable list of channels, along with the currently
playing content for each channel. Channel List Tuning mode lets
you select a channel by channel #, name, or category in an easy
to view list.
- Direct Tune: Channels can be tuned directly by entering the
channel number from the on-screen numerical keypad. Direct Tune will no
allow you to tune an invalid channel number.
- Sort/Filter Options: Custom sort and filter
options allow you to customize your channel tuning experience. The
Sort function allows you to browse and view channels by channel
Category, numerically by channel number (123), or by alphabetically
by channel name (ABC) . The Filter option allows you to easily
view All channels, only your Favorite channels, or by using a
Custom category list.
- Favorite Channels: Favorite channels are
channels you have saved for quick access (presets). You can
store up to 25 of your favorite channels for easy, one-touch
tuning. Store up to 5 favorites on 5 different favorite pages.
Broadcast Timeline: SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Internet Radio let you go
back on any channel to select and listen to previously broadcast programming.
The Broadcast Timeline graphically displays the time on the Now Playing screen.
The furthest point to the right represents live radio broadcast, and the
furthest point to the left represents programming previously broadcast. The
round marker shows you where you are listening in time relative to the Broadcast
Timeline.
Built-in Memory: The Lynx features a large on-board memory that holds
up to 200 hours of SiriusXM content. The unit's built-in memory lets you
pause/replay live SiriusXM content, store your favorite channels as presets, set
alerts, and record select Sirius Satellite Radio content.
Show Alert: You can set alerts for your favorite shows. You can choose
to be alerted for the Next Episode, or for all Episodes. The Lynx will then
automatically remind you that a shows is about to begin, so you can easily tune
to it. The My Shows category is then populated with channels that are currently
playing any of the shows for which you have set alerts in Show Finder. You can
select up to 100 show alerts.
Built-in Bluetooth: The Lynx SiriusXM Portable Radio supports
Bluetooth stereo audio streaming (Profiles: A2DP and AVRCP). Bluetooth audio
streaming lets you move freely around the room with the Lynx Radio, while
wirelessly streaming SiriusXM Internet Radio content. The Lynx is compatible
with most Bluetooth stereo audio devices such as speakers, headphones, select
car stereos, and home stereo units. The available LH1 Home Dock (sold separately)
also supports Bluetooth audio streaming, so you can stream Sirius Satellite Radio
content.
Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth
technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible,
function improperly, or may not support all features when used
with the Lynx. The Lynx is not compatible with Bluetooth
hands-free (HF Profile) devices.
Built-in Speaker: The Lynx has a small internal speaker on the top
(next to the Power button), through which you can listen to SiriusXM radio
content.
Headphone Output: The Lynx SiriusXM Portable Radio is fitted with a
3.5mm headphone output jack to connect a set of headphones for private
listening. When a headset is connected to the unit, the built-in speakers are
muted. You can also use the 3.5mm headphone output to connect the device to your
home receiver's Aux input.
Parental Controls: Parental Controls allow you to lock access to all
mature content channels, designated as "xL" channels, with a lock code. These
channels are displayed in lists as locked, and can be tuned by entering a 4
digit lock code.
Airplane Mode: Airplane mode turns off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
connections. Also, be sure to turn Airplane Mode off before inserting the Lynx
into the LH1 Home Dock.
Firmware/Software Updates: SiriusXM may send firmware/software updates
periodically and Lynx will automatically alert you when an update is available.
The Lynx need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network with Internet access in order
to check for and receive firmware/software updates.
SiriusXM Internet Radio
SiriusXM Internet Radio: SiriusXM Internet Radio provides the ability
to listen to SiriusXM using a Wi-Fi connection in your home, office, or anywhere
there is a Wi-Fi hotspot to which you can connect; and which is connected to the
Internet. When you activate your SiriusXM Internet Radio subscription you will
create a username and password that allow Lynx to connect and receive service.
You can also use the same username and password to enjoy SiriusXM Internet Radio
on your computer or other compatible device.
Wi-Fi Certified: The Lynx offers built-in WiFi and is designed to work
with most Wi-Fi Hotspots. Lynx supports all consumer-grade authentication and
encryption standards and employs a custom browser to allow logging in to captive
portals. The Lynx is Wi-Fi b/g/n certified. This means it is designed to be
compatible with wireless access points that support 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n
(2.4GHz only) configurations.
SiriusXM Internet Radio Programming: SiriusXM Internet Radio
delivers over 130 channels of SiriusXM programming, including channels available
only on SiriusXM Internet Radio to the Lynx as well as to your PC or Mac, most
smartphones, and other supported internet enabled devices. One subscription grants
you access to multiple broadband connected devices so you can always have SiriusXM
with you wherever you go.
Note: Check out
SiriusXM.com/InternetRadio for the latest channel listings.
Start Now: The Start Now feature lets you go back in time up to 5
hours to select and listen to previously broadcast programming, when connected
to SiriusXM Internet Radio.
Pause and Replay: You can pause SiriusXM Internet Radio for up to five hours
and replay the stored content. Note that for
music channels, you can only rewind 1 song, and skip forward 5 songs per hour.
Fast Forward/Rewind: You can move quickly through previously broadcast
programming to get to what you want to hear.
Album Art/Artist Info: SiriusXM Internet Radio provides album art and
read artist bios (when available).
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
SiriusXM Satellite Radio: SiriusXM Satellite Radio provides
the ability to listen to SiriusXM broadcast from satellites stationed in space,
via an antenna. The optional
Home
Kit (LH1) can be used to listen to SiriusXM Satellite Radio at your home or
office. The optional
Vehicle
Kit (LV1) is required for SiriusXM Satellite Radio in your car.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Programming: The SiriusXM Lynx
Portable Radio supports SiriusXM programming with access to XM & Sirius
Satellite Radio stations. You can receive more than 150 channels of exclusive
programming directly from SiriusXM, via the
SiriusXM
Select package (subscription required). Here is a partial list of available
channels - Howard Stern, Oprah, NFL, NASCAR, ESPN, Elvis Radio, Foxxhole,
HairNation, Fox News, CNN, & many more.
Note: SiriusXM Satellite Radio operates
on the XM Network. If you already have a Sirius or XM Satellite
Radio subscription, a multiple ratio discount (MRD) can be
applied. Call 1.855.260.LYNX (5969) for an account department
specific to the Lynx.
TuneStart: When you tune to a Favorite music channel, Tune
Start begins playing the current song from the beginning so that you can enjoy
the complete song.
Note: If you tune away from a Favorite channel while a song is
playing, and then tune back to the channel while the same song is playing,
the song will continue to play from live.
Pause Live Radio: You can pause live radio and rewind so you can hear it
again, or skip forward to hear what's next. You can pause SiriusXM Satellite
Radio up to 30 minutes before you start losing what you haven't listened to yet.
Radio Replays: Radio Replays, when enabled, will automatically record
the SiriusXM Satellite Radio channels you have stored as Favorites, up to 5
channels at a time. Radio Replays are blocks of SiriusXM content that Lynx has
recorded and saved for you from your favorite channels, while you were listening
to Satellite Radio. Lynx saves Radio Replays from the channels in the currently
selected favorite channel page on the Now Playing screen.
It takes a minimum of 15 minutes of listening to SiriusXM Satellite Radio for
Lynx to begin saving Radio Replays. This ensures that you have enough content to
enjoy when listening to Radio Replays. The more channels you save as favorite
channels, the more channels you will have that are eligible for Radio Replays.
Simply rotate the favorite channel page on the Now Playing screen every so
often, so that Lynx will save Radio Replays from your other favorite channels.
Certain channels are not eligible for Radio Replays.
Note: Up to 8 hours of Radio Replays may be saved by
Lynx for each favorite channel, and they are continuously refreshed to keep
them current. Radio Replay content that you have listened to is erased when
you tune to other content, or turn Lynx off. If you don't listen to a
favorite channel for 30 days, the Radio Replay for that channel is
automatically deleted. Also, if you do not connect to Satellite Radio for 30
days, all Radio Replay content is deleted.
Preferred Channel: One favorite channel can be selected from
all your favorite channels to be the Preferred Channel. Radio Replays will always
be saved from the Preferred Channel, regardless of whether the channel is in the
currently selected favorite channel page on the Now Playing screen.
Featured Favorites: Discover new satellite radio channels easily with
SiriusXM Featured Favorites. Featured Favorites
are collections of channels that are grouped into unique favorite pages by SiriusXM
programming department. When available, they are added as special featured
favorite pages after your own personal favorite channel pages. Featured
Favorites are a great way to discover new channels. Lynx can support up to 25
features favorites.
Game Alert: SiriusXM broadcasts live play-by-play sporting events for
the following leagues; NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, College Football, Men's College
Basketball, and Women's College Basketball. You can set alerts to notify you
when your sports team is playing on these channels with Game Alert. The My Sports category is
then populated with channels that are currently playing any of the sporting
events for which you have set Game Alerts. You can select up to 100 teams for
game alerts.
Traffic & Weather: SiriusXM broadcasts traffic and weather
information for the most congested markets across the country. If you live in
one the broadcast traffic markets, you can assign the Traffic & Weather button
to that market. When you press the button, the channel will tune to your desired
traffic channel when the next traffic and weather broadcast for your selected
city begins. The button then works as a channel return button allowing you to
return to the last channel you were listening to.
My Library
My Library: The My Library is where you will find content that you can
listen to anytime, and when Satellite or Internet Radio is not available. You
can listen to Radio Replays which are blocks of content saved from your favorite
channels while in Satellite Radio mode, or listen to your own personal music
which you have added to the Lynx with an optional microSD memory card. The My
Music list can be sorted by Artist or by Song (listed alphabetically).
microSD Slot: The Lynx SiriusXM Portable Radio contains a microSD slot
for an optional microSD memory card (sold separately), used to store your own
personal music and playlists for playback through the Lynx. You can store your
own personal music collection on an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card in
either MP3 (CBR/VBR), AAC (LC/LTP), or HE-AAC (v1/v2). Lynx does not support playback of
DRM protected music content.
Note: There is no limitation to the size (capacity) of the microSD
card.
PC Or Mac Connection: The Lynx can be connected to your Windows or Mac
computer via the included USB cable. When the Lynx is connected to your
computer, an inserted memory card (sold separately) will be recognized as a
removal storage device. You can then copy and manage your personal songs and
playlists on the microSD card.
Add-On Dock/Kit
Home Dock. The Home Dock
(220SXIBH1,
sold separately) allows you to
connect the Lynx Portable Radio to your home stereo or powered speakers via a
stereo audio cable, or connect the Lynx to
another Bluetooth device. The LH1 Home Kit also includes an indoor/outdoor
satellite radio antenna and remote control.
Vehicle Kit. The LV1 Vehicle Kit
(220SXIV1,
sold separately) allows you to connect the Lynx Portable Radio to your car stereo
using Aux In, Bluetooth stereo streaming (A2DP), or the built-in PowerConnect FM
transmitter. The LV1 Vehicle Kit also includes a magnetic mount Satellite Radio
antenna.
Rechargeable Battery
Rechargeable Battery: The Lynx SiriusXM Portable Radio is powered by a
rechargeable lithium-ion battery (1150 mAH). Enjoy hours of your favorite
entertainment on a single battery charge. The lithium-ion battery is charged using
the included USB travel charger and USB cable. One end of USB cable plugs into
the Lynx's SiriusXM proprietary port, while the other end plugs into the USB
(type-A) port on the travel charger. The USB travel charger then plugs into an
AC wall outlet. The Lynx can also be charged via a USB port on your laptop or
computer, using the included cable.
Display Time Out: The Lynx's touchscreen display can be set to turn
off after the last time it was touched to save battery power. You can set this
time to Never, 30 seconds, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes.
Auto Off: You can set the Lynx to power itself off after a
predetermined amount of time. You can set this time to Never, 30 minutes, 1, 2,
or 3 hours.