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4. Aiming your XM Home Antenna
If the Xpress display says "NO SIGNAL," the antenna
needs to be repositioned. In addition, even if you
are receiving the XM signal, it is recommended that
you optimize the position of your XM Antenna as de-
scribed in this section enabling you to receive the
strongest possible signal and consistent, mute-
free reception. Your Xpress display has two different
signal-strength indicators which will help you opti-
mize the antenna's position: The first is a basic sig-
nal strength indicator visible at the upper right cor-
ner of the display screen during normal listening. It
has from zero to four vertical bars; four bars repre-
sent the strongest signal. The other is a higher-reso-
lution signal-strength indicator screen which allows
you to optimally aim your XM Antenna.This screen
shows Terrestrial and Satellite indications in a hori-
zontal bar graph presentation, with a minus (-) sign
on the left and a plus (+) sign on the right.
To access and use this screen, refer to the Xpress
Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide (128-7454).
Adjust the antenna location until the maximum
number of "Satellite" bars is displayed. The Xpress
will receive programming as long as either the
satellite or terrestrial signal has at least two bars
displayed. Selecting a position with the maximum
number of "Satellite" bars displayed will ensure a
consistently strong signal.
a. Positioning the XM Antenna
The antenna supplied with the Xpress Home
Kit is a high-gain type that can receive XM's
signal from one of XM's satellites and/or,
depending on where you live, XM's terrestrial
repeaters. It is recommended that the
antenna be positioned near a south-facing
window or outdoors with a clear view of the
southeastern sky in order to receive the
satellite signal. In some cases, it will be
possible to receive XM's signal through
standard home walls or a roof. To position
your antenna, first set up the home system as
described earlier in this installation guide.
Next, position the antenna until you receive the
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