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8816DM Roady Card Keys
6/25/04
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Roady Home Stand Installation
1. Insert the unit into the Roady Home
Stand and press the power button.
2. If the display reads "ANTENNA,"
check that the antenna connection
is secure and completely pushed in.
Next, change channels (from 0 to 1
or from 1 to 0 if the receiver is not
authorized yet). If the "ANTENNA"
message remains, power down the
radio, unplug the antenna, and
look for any obvious damage. If no
damage is detected, reconnect the
antenna, turn the unit back on, and
change channels again. If the message
still appears, contact your retailer.
3. If the display reads "NO SIGNAL,"
your antenna needs to be reposi-
tioned. See the next section for
more information.
Figure 3. Attach unit to the Roady Home Stand as shown.
XM Home Antenna Set-up
You can install your antenna either indoors
or outdoors, following these steps:
The position of your antenna must be
optimized to receive the strongest possible
Indoor installation on a flat surface
signal and consistent, mute-free reception.
1. Set the antenna flat against its base
Your unit has a basic signal-strength
on a flat (horizontal) surface.
indicator visible at the top of the display
2. Turn the base of the antenna so that
screen during normal listening. It has
the XM logo is facing south if you
from zero to three vertical bars; three
are in the eastern half of the U.S., or
bars represent the strongest signal.
to the south/southeast if you are in
the western half.
The supplied antenna is a high-gain
3. If necessary, experiment with different
antenna that can receive XM's signal
from one of XM's satellites and/or,
locations until you receive the
strongest signal.
depending on where you live, XM's
terrestrial repeaters. For best results,
Your antenna comes with 20 feet of
the antenna should be positioned near
cable. If that is not sufficient to locate
a south-facing window or outdoors with
the antenna where there is a strong XM
a clear view of the southeastern sky. In
signal, purchase a 50-foot cable extension
some cases, it will be possible to
(Delphi model number SA10006) from
receive XM's signal through standard
your retailer. Up to two extensions can
home walls or a roof.
be used together for up to 120 total
feet of cable. Note: Using more than 120
feet may result in sugnal degredation.
Outdoor installation or
3. Tilt the antenna fully back on the base,
indoor wall mounting
place the antenna base on the four
The antenna can also be attached
screw heads with the antenna pivot
vertically to an external or internal wall
on tip, and pull down approximately
if that is more convenient than placing it
1/4 inch until the base is firmly
on a horizontal surface.
secured. Note that the XM logo will
1. Holding your antenna up, find a wall
be upside down when the antenna is
location that provides a strong signal.
properly installed.
You can use an extension cord to
4. Tilt the antenna away from the wall/base
temporarily locate your Roady Home
until the signal strength is optimized.
Stand outdoors while optimizing the
antenna location.
Note: Do not cut the antenna cable and
2. Attach four screws to the wall using the
attempt to splice it or attach alternative
connectors or cable. The cable and connectors
screw-locator pattern in figure 4. Use
used in your Roady Home Kit are specially
screws with head sizes small enough
chosen and attached at the factory to ensure
to fit in the center of each of the four
that they will work with XM's unique frequency
holes but large enough not to pop
band. Use an XM-approved extension kit
out of the elongated sections. Leave
(Delphi model number SA10006) with your
1/8 inch of the screw shanks behind
unit. Failure to do so could damage the unit.
the heads sticking out of the wall.
Warning: Take note of all electrical wiring and heating ducts near where you are installing the antenna. Use extreme caution when cutting or
drilling around these areas. Always wear protective eyewear when using tools. If using a ladder, follow manufacturer's instructions.
1.4 in. (35 mm)
Figure 4.
Photocopy this
diagram of the
screw-locator
pattern on the
bottom of your
XM Antenna to
use as a template
for wall attachment.
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