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Getting Started
Installing the Home Kit
If you will be connecting the Home Kit to your PC computer, locate the dock in the vicinity of
the computer so that the USB cable can be connected between the dock and the computer.
The dock should also be located where the cable from the windowsill antenna can reach the
dock.
ANT
DC 5V LINE IN LINE OUT
USB (To PC USB Port)
LINE OUT (To Amplified Speakers or Home Stereo System)
LINE IN (From PC Sound Card Speaker Connector)
DC 5V (AC Power Adapter)
ANT (To Windowsill Antenna)
Figure 2
Figure 2
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Connecting the AC Power Adapter
Plug the AC power adapter into a working wall outlet, and connect the power cord of the
adapter to the DC 5v connection on the rear of the home dock. (Figure 2)
Installing the Windowsill Antenna
Before installing the windowsill antenna, read this entire section.
To ensure strong reception of the SIRIUS signal in your home, it is important that the window-
sill antenna be oriented correctly. Note the following antenna placement considerations:
BEST reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on the roof. The antenna
is waterproof. This position will afford the best view of the sky for best reception. When
placed in this location, an antenna extension cable may be required.
BETTER reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside a window, or by
mounting it to the side of the house. In either case, try to achieve the best possible clear
view of the sky.
GOOD reception can be achieved by placing your antenna in a window. Try to achieve
a clear unobstructed view of the sky. If your location is in major metropolitan area, the
antenna may be located inside the home because terrestrial transmitters are used to boost
signal strength.
From the map shown in Figure 3, determine your location and aim the portion of the antenna
with the logo toward the location indicated by the X on the map.
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