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- Page 1 CATV Home Signal Distribution Kit for Cable TV Plus SIRIUS For Use With a Single SIRIUS Receiver Installation Manual...
- Page 2 SIRIUS satellites and terrestrial (ground) trans- mitters when mounted outdoors on a home or other building, wall, pole, or roof. The antenna has been approved by Sirius Satellite Radio to receive the SIRIUS signal under a variety of conditions within the SIRIUS North American coverage area.
- Page 3 Tools Required A phillips-type screwdriver and a 3/8 in. wrench is needed for installation. De- pending upon the type of installation, a power drill with a 3/32 in. drill bit may also be required. Caution and Warnings WARNING: Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cables during the installation procedure.
- Page 4 Materials Required and Installation Considerations In order to install the antenna you will need to purchase several lengths of RG-6 antenna cables to complete your installation. The following illustration shows a typical home installation. SATELLITE OUTDOOR ANTENNA SATELLITE RADIO Adapter Cable MASTER BEDROOM BEDROOM...
- Page 5 ers have the CATV wiring built into the walls with a CATV connection point in the room wall. For homes having exposed wiring, cables will be needed for the following: A length of RG-6 cable to go from the SIRIUS outdoor antenna to the loca- tion of the first Diplexer (SRD2).
- Page 6 The cables which must be purchased are depicted in the following illustration as solid black, while existing cables are shown as gray. CATV CATV Splitter RG-6 EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES Other Rooms CATV WALL 50’ MAX RG-174 Diplexer OUTLET Diplexer Adapter Cable SRD-2VB SRD2...
- Page 7 Antenna Installation A successful antenna installation consists of three steps: First, determining a location for the antenna; Second, choosing a mounting option; and Third, ad- justing and aiming the antenna. Please read the following three sections before beginning the antenna installation so that you understand the entire installation process.
- Page 8 NORTH WEST EAST HORIZON SOUTH Use the above map and find the area you are located in (1 to ). Then find the direction in which you need to have a clear view of the sky: Area 1: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing EAST or NORTHEAST or SOUTHEAST Area : You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or NORTHEAST...
- Page 9 No obstructions to the sky within the area facing North to Northeast NORTH Once you have determined a possible mounting location for your area, it is recommended that you put the antenna in place temporarily and connect the antenna to your SIRIUS receiver as shown in the following illustration. Using the Antenna Aiming or Signal Indicator feature of your receiver, verify that your an- tenna is receiving a good SIRIUS signal.
- Page 10 Wall Mount The antenna mounting bracket should be oriented in a vertical position (as shown) and mounted directly to the wall of the building or home using the pro- vided #10 screws. MOUNTING HOLES Remember to avoid blocking the antenna’s view of the sky as described in the previous section by locating the antenna too high under the eaves or soffit of the home or building.
- Page 11 Once you have determined a suitable mounting location, use the mounting bracket as a template and mark the roof with the location of the four screw holes in the mounting bracket. Then, using a 3/32 in. drill bit, drill pilot holes in the roof for the screws.
- Page 12 Slide one of the U-bolts through the holes at the top of the mounting bracket. Then slide one of the mounting brackets over the two legs of the U-bolt. Next, screw the hex nuts on each leg until they are snug. Do not yet tighten the hex nuts beyond finger tight.
- Page 13 Continue with the next section for installations with exposed wiring, or the section following for installations with hidden wiring. Cable and Diplexer Installation for Exposed Wiring Once the antenna is mounted according to the previous instructions, you can continue with the cable and Diplexer portion of the installation: Take the RG-6 cable which you purchased to connect to the antenna and thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber boot.
- Page 14 Identify the existing CATV able run between the CATV splitter and TV that you intend to use as the cable to carry the SIRIUS signal. Disconnect the cable from the identified port on the CATV splitter and connect it to the IN/OUT port on the first Diplexer (SRD2) as shown.
- Page 15 Disconnect the other end of the identified existing CATV cable run from the TV in the room where the SIRIUS receiver will be located. Connect this end of the cable to the IN/OUT port on the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) as shown.
- Page 16 Connect another of RG-6 cables you purchased between the SIRIUS RA- DIO port on the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) and the F connector end on the supplied RG-174 Adapter cable as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer identification.) Connect the other end of the Adapter Cable to the ANT con- nection on your SIRIUS receiver.
- Page 17 Cable and Diplexer Installation for Hidden Wiring Once the antenna is mounted according to the previous instructions, you can continue with the cable and Diplexer portion of the installation: Take the RG-6 cable which you purchased to connect to the antenna and thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber boot.
- Page 18 Identify the existing CATV cable run that you intend to use as the cable to carry the SIRIUS signal. This cable run leads to a CATV wall outlet in the room where the SIRIUS receiver will be located. Disconnect the cable from the identified port on the CATV splitter and connect it to the IN/OUT port on the first Diplexer (SRD2) as shown.
- Page 19 Disconnect the existing CATV cable run from the CATV wall outlet in the room where the SIRIUS receiver will be located. Connect this end of the cable to the CATV port on the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer identification.) CATV CATV Splitter EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES...
- Page 20 Connect another of RG-6 cables you purchased between the SIRIUS RA- DIO port on the second Diplexer (SRD-2VB) and the F connector end on the supplied RG-174 Adapter cable as shown. (Refer to page 3 for the Diplexer identification.) Connect the other end of the Adapter Cable to the ANT con- nection on your SIRIUS receiver.
- Page 21 Troubleshooting SIRIUS receiver displays “Antenna Error” or “Check Antenna” message. Check the antenna cable connections to be sure they are connected tightly. SIRIUS receiver displays “No Signal” or “Acquiring Signal” message. The receiver is not receiving a good SIRIUS signal. Check that the antenna has a clear view of the sky, and that the antenna is pointed in the direction of the SIRIUS satellites.
- Page 22 Notes: Home Distribution Kit Installation Manual...
- Page 23 Notes: Home Distribution Kit Installation Manual...
- Page 24 11 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 1000 () - www.sirius.com (Home Signal Distribution Kit for Cable TV Plus SIRIUS 082206b) © 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. ® “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
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