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XM Outdoor Home
Antenna
Installation Guide
Outdoor Home Antenna
At SiriusXM, our customers' satisfaction with the performance of their
Radios is extremely important to us. In this guide, we have prepared
a series of instructions and tips for you to show you the best methods
for selecting a location for your antenna, how to install it, and how to
connect it to your SiriusXM Radio.
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- Page 1 XM Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Guide Outdoor Home Antenna At SiriusXM, our customers’ satisfaction with the performance of their Radios is extremely important to us. In this guide, we have prepared a series of instructions and tips for you to show you the best methods for selecting a location for your antenna, how to install it, and how to connect it to your SiriusXM Radio.
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Page 2: Step 1: Mount The Antenna
XM Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions Step 1: Mount the Antenna If you are using one of the Home Signal Distribution Kits, follow the kit-specific additional installation instructions included with the kit. Choose a mounting location for the antenna that has the best possibility of receiving the signal from the SiriusXM satellite in the south sky. - Page 3 XM Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions Mount the Outdoor Home Antenna on a wall, or on the roof of the house, or on a pole or satellite dish mast. Wall Mounting: Use the provided screws to mount the base of the antenna to a wall on your home.
- Page 4 XM Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions Pole Mounting: Use the provided U-bolt hardware to mount the base of the antenna to a pole or satellite antenna mast. Note: When mounting the Outdoor Home Antenna to a satellite TV antenna mast be sure that the satellite TV antenna does not obstruct the Outdoor Home Antenna’s...
- Page 5 XM Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions Step 2: Adjust the Antenna Adjust the antenna’s pod (where the SiriusXM logo appears) so it is level and horizontal relative to the sky. The antenna has two adjustments to accomplish this: • Tilting the angle of the pod itself (1) • Adjusting the pod support arm (2)
- Page 6 XM Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions Step 3: Connect the Antenna to the SiriusXM Radio or Home Dock Follow the one of the two methods described below to connect the antenna to your Radio or Home Dock depending on the type of Outdoor Home Antenna you are using:...
- Page 7 XM Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions Method 2: Connecting the Outdoor Home Antenna that comes with the Home Signal Distribution Kits to your Radio or Home Dock: Note: Please review and follow the installation instructions included with the Home Signal Distribution Kit you purchased before connecting it to your Radio or Home Dock.
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Page 8: Step 4: Verify Signal Reception
XM Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions Step 4: Verify Signal Reception Turn your Radio ON and access the Signal Indicator (or Antenna Aiming) screen. (Consult your Radio’s User Guide for instructions on accessing the screen.) The Signal Indicator screen shows the strength of both the satellite (SAT) signal and the terrestrial (ground) signal (if available). - Page 9 XM Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions Signal Distribution Accessories For You to Consider 50 ft. Antenna Extension Cable: If the cable attached to the antenna is not long enough, you can use a 50’ long antenna extension cable (sold separately) to extend the antenna cable.
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