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- Page 1 Home Signal Distribution Kit SXHDK2 Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ........... . 3 Safety and Care Information . -
Page 3: Introduction
SiriusXM satellites and terrestrial (ground) transmitters when mounted outdoors on a home or other building, wall, pole, or roof . The antenna has been approved by Sirius XM Radio Inc . to receive the SiriusXM signal under a variety of conditions within the SiriusXM North American coverage area . -
Page 4: Safety And Care Information
Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device . Sirius XM Radio Inc . disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes . -
Page 5: What's In The Box
Introduction What’s in the Box? TO SPLITTER SXHDK1 Satellite Radio & TV Combiner System Combiner (Outdoor) TO COMBINER SXHDK1 Satellite Radio & TV Combiner System Splitter (Indoor) SYSTEM SELECT Power G. RG-174 Adapter Cable A. Outdoor Home Antenna H. U-Bolts (2) B. -
Page 6: Sxm Combiner And Sxm Splitter Port Identification
Introduction SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter Port Identification For a successful installation, the various cables used in the installation process described later in this manual must be connected to the correct ports on the SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter . The following illustration identifies the SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter, and the 3 ports on each . -
Page 7: Cable Tv Or Satellite Tv Installation
Introduction SXM Splitter (Side View) SAT TV Cable TV SYSTEM SELECT SWITCH POWER CONNECTOR The System Select Switch should be in the Cable TV position for cable TV, AT&T U-verse, Verizon FiOS, and off-air TV signals, and in the SAT TV position for DirecTV and DISH Network . -
Page 8: Cable Tv Installation
Cable TV Installation The installation instructions in this section are for cable TV . If you have satellite TV, turn to page 15 . Installation Considerations In order to install the antenna you will need to purchase several lengths of RG-6 antenna cables to complete your installation . - Page 9 Cable TV Installation A CATV splitter takes the Cable TV service that comes into your home and splits the signal so that Cable TV service can be connected to two or more TVs in the different rooms in your home . In this manual, the CATV splitter is depicted as a 4-port splitter, however, the existing CATV splitter in your home may have 2, 3, 4, or more ports .
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Page 10: Installation For Exposed Catv Wiring
Cable TV Installation SXM Splitter to the Satellite Radio and note that this particular cable length should not exceed 50 ft . Also include the length of cable from the CATV wall outlet to the SXM Splitter if your home has hidden wiring . The sum of these cable lengths should not exceed 150 ft. - Page 11 Cable TV Installation SXM Splitter System Select Switch CATV CATV Splitter Set to Cable TV EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES Other Rooms RG-6 50’ MAX RG-174 Adapter Cable Combiner Splitter RG-6 6” RG-6 RG-6 ’ Vicinity of CATV Splitter Room where Satellite Radio is being Installed EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLING Begin by installing the Outdoor Home Antenna (page 33) .
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Page 12: Installation For Hidden Catv Wiring
Cable TV Installation Installation for Hidden CATV Wiring For homes having hidden wiring, cables will be needed for the following: 1. A length of RG-6 cable to go from the Outdoor Home Antenna to the location of the SXM Combiner . 2. - Page 13 Cable TV Installation SXM Splitter System Select Switch CATV CATV Splitter Set to Cable TV RG-6 EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLES Other Rooms CATV WALL 50’ MAX RG-174 OUTLET Adapter Cable Combiner Splitter RG-6 6” RG-6 RG-6 150’ Vicinity of CATV Splitter Room where Satellite Radio is being Installed EXISTING CATV RG-6 CABLING IN WALLS...
- Page 14 Cable TV Installation Fifth: Connecting the Cable and the Boot to the Antenna Take the RG-6 cable that you purchased to connect to the antenna and thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber boot .
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Page 15: Installation Considerations
Satellite TV Installation The installation instructions in this section are for satellite TV . If you have cable TV, turn to page 8 . Installation Considerations Multiswitches, TV Signal Splitters, DishPro Adapters If your Satellite TV system is using multiswitches (SWM and legacy), TV signal splitters, DishPro adapters (DISH Network), or other devices, all these devices will prevent the Satellite Radio signal from passing through them;... -
Page 16: Satellite Tv Installation
Satellite TV Installation Installation Overview Depending upon your particular configuration, you may decide to combine the Satellite TV and Satellite Radio signals on the roof near the Satellite TV dish, or if a multiswitch is present (SWM or legacy), to combine the signals before or after the multiswitch . -
Page 17: Simple Configuration Overview (Single Lnb, No Multiswitch)
Satellite TV Installation Simple Configuration Overview (Single LNB, No Multiswitch) A simple configuration without a multiswitch might look like the following illustration . The Satellite Radio signal and the Satellite TV signal are combined into one and use the existing Satellite TV cable run from the roof SATELLITE DISH OUTDOOR HOME ANTENNA SATELLITE RADIO... - Page 18 Satellite TV Installation all the way into the room inside the home where the Satellite Radio and Satellite TV receiver are located . The signals are then split and connected to each device . The benefit of the SXM Combiner/Splitter in this scenario is avoiding having to run an additional cable for the Satellite Radio from the roof all the way into a room in the interior of the home .
- Page 19 Satellite TV Installation Materials Required In order to install the Outdoor Home Antenna and the SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter, you will need to purchase several lengths of RG-6 cables to complete your installation . The length of the cables needed is dependent upon your particular configuration .
- Page 20 Satellite TV Installation The following tables provide maximum overall cable runs and suggested maximum cable lengths . Maximum lengths for the overall cable runs must be observed . (The actual cable runs in your installation may be less than the maximum lengths shown .) Maximum Overall Cable Run...
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Page 21: Before Multiswitch Configuration Overview
Satellite TV Installation Before Multiswitch Configuration Overview This configuration is only used when the multiswitch is not located on the roof . In this configuration the Satellite Radio signal and the Satellite TV signal are combined on one common cable on the roof . The combined SATELLITE DISH OUTDOOR HOME ANTENNA SATELLITE RADIO... - Page 22 Satellite TV Installation signal is then carried from the roof to the multiswitch where the signal is split back into separate signals before the multiswitch . The benefit of the SXM Combiner/Splitter in this installation is avoiding having to run an additional cable for the Satellite Radio from the roof to the interior of the home .
- Page 23 Satellite TV Installation Materials Required In order to install the Outdoor Home Antenna and the SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter, you will need to purchase several lengths of RG-6 cables to complete your installation . The length of the cables needed is dependent upon your particular configuration .
- Page 24 Satellite TV Installation The following tables provide maximum overall cable runs and suggested maximum cable lengths . Maximum lengths for the overall cable runs must be observed . (The actual cable runs in your installation may be less than the maximum lengths shown .) Maximum Overall Cable Run...
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Page 25: After Multiswitch Configuration Overview (Multiswitch On The Roof)
Satellite TV Installation After Multiswitch Configuration Overview (Multiswitch on the Roof) When the multiswitch is located on the roof (either integrated in the satellite dish or externally mounted), the Satellite Radio signal and Satellite TV signal from the output of the multiswitch are combined on one common cable . The combined SATELLITE DISH MULTISWITCH OUTDOOR HOME ANTENNA... - Page 26 Satellite TV Installation signal is carried from the roof all the way into the room inside the home where the Satellite Radio and Satellite TV receiver/tuner are located . There the signals are then split and connected to each device . The benefit of the SXM Combiner/ Splitter in this scenario is avoiding having to run an additional cable for the Satellite Radio from the roof all the way into a room in the interior of the home .
- Page 27 Satellite TV Installation in the common cable run between the SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter . If a DishPro adapter is needed, it must be installed after the SXM Splitter as shown . The following tables provide maximum overall cable runs and suggested maximum cable lengths .
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Page 28: After Multiswitch Configuration Overview (Multiswitch Inside The Home)
Satellite TV Installation After Multiswitch Configuration Overview (Multiswitch Inside the Home) When the multiswitch is located inside the home, a cable from the Outdoor MULTISWITCH INSIDE HOME SATELLITE DISH OUTDOOR HOME ANTENNA SATELLITE RADIO Adapter Cable MULTISWITCH COMMON CABLE RUN SXM COMBINER SXM SPLITTER... - Page 29 Satellite TV Installation Home Antenna needs to be installed and run to the vicinity of the multiswitch inside the home . There the Satellite Radio signal and Satellite TV signal from the output of the multiswitch are combined on one common cable . The combined signal is carried all the way into the room where the Satellite Radio and Satellite TV receiver/tuner are located .
- Page 30 Satellite TV Installation WITHOUT DISHPRO ADAPTER: WITH DISHPRO ADAPTER: COMBINER COMBINER MULTISWITCH MULTISWITCH COMMON COMMON CABLE RUN CABLE RUN SPLITTER SPLITTER RECVR/TUNER RECVR/TUNER SATELLITE SATELLITE RADIO RADIO RECVR/TUNERs RECVR/TUNERs...
- Page 31 Satellite TV Installation Materials Required In order to install the Outdoor Home Antenna and the SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter, you will need to purchase several lengths of RG-6 cables to complete your installation . The length of the cables needed is dependent upon your particular configuration .
- Page 32 Satellite TV Installation The following tables provide maximum overall cable runs and suggested maximum cable lengths . Maximum lengths for the overall cable runs must be observed . (The actual cable runs in your installation may be less than the maximum lengths shown .) Maximum Overall Cable Run...
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Page 33: Antenna Installation
Antenna Installation A successful Outdoor Home Antenna installation consists of five steps: First, assembling the antenna; Second, determining a location for the antenna; Third, choosing a mounting option; Fourth, adjusting and aiming the antenna; and Fifth, attaching the cable and Rubber Cable Boot to the antenna . - Page 34 Antenna Installation Next, the antenna arm with the pod needs to be attached to the antenna base . Refer to the illustration on page 42 and attach the antenna arm to the antenna base: 1. Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the screw B from the antenna arm . 2.
- Page 35 Antenna Installation BASE Incorrect Incorrect Remove Screw Correct Correct Verify the correct orientation of the antenna arm and antenna base Slide the antenna arm over the antenna base mounting bracket Re-insert screw Align the and tighten screw hole...
- Page 36 Antenna Installation Second: Determining a Location for the Antenna For correct operation and best reception of the SiriusXM signal, it is important that the Outdoor Home Antenna is located in a place where it will have a clear view of the satellite in the sky . Obstructions such as bushes, trees, other homes or buildings, overhangs, soffits, chimneys, gables, dormers, etc ., will impair or prevent the antenna from receiving a signal .
- Page 37 Antenna Installation No obstructions to the south sky SOUTH facing south . 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 Radio as shown in the following illustration . Using the Antenna Aiming or Signal Indicator feature of your Radio, verify that your antenna is receiving a good signal .
- Page 38 Antenna Installation Signal Indicator SATELLITE RG-174 Adapter Cable RG-6 TERRESTRIAL specific instructions on how to access the feature .) Third: Antenna Mounting Options There are three possible mounting options for the Outdoor Home Antenna, and the antenna mounting location you have chosen may determine which mounting methods you can use: • Wall Mount: Mounting the antenna directly on the side of a home or building .
- Page 39 Antenna Installation soffit of the home or building . Once you have determined a suitable mounting location, use the mounting bracket as a template and mark the wall with the location of the four screw INCORRECT CORRECT CORRECT VIEW OF THE SKY UNOBSTRUCTED UNOBSTRUCTED IS OBSTRUCTED...
- Page 40 Antenna Installation Roof Mount When mounting the antenna on the soffit of a home or building, mount the antenna as close as possible to the peak of the roof . It can be mounted on the chimney or on the soffit of the home or building . Do not mount it directly on the roof surface to avoid leaks .
- Page 41 Antenna Installation of roof cement or caulk to insure a watertight installation . Screw the bracket to the mounting surface using the provided #10 screws . Mast Mount The Outdoor Home Antenna can be mounted on most any mast or pole which does not exceed 2 inches in diameter using the provided U-bolts and mounting brackets .
- Page 42 Antenna Installation in the antenna base as shown . 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 .
- Page 43 Antenna Installation hex nuts are equally tight . Tighten the hex nuts enough so that the antenna is secured to the mast or pole, but do not overtighten them . Fourth: Adjusting and Aiming the Antenna The pod portion of the antenna (where the logo is printed) needs to be adjusted and aimed so that it is level and horizontal to the sky .
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Page 44: Troubleshooting
Antenna Installation as shown . When the antenna is adjusted correctly, tighten the adjustment screws but be careful not to overtighten them . Troubleshooting Your Signal Distribution Kit has been designed and built to be trouble-free, but if you experience a problem, try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure . -
Page 45: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Outdoor Home Antenna Radome 3 .5 in x 2 .875 in (90 mm x 75 mm) Arm Length 8 .0 in (203 mm) Weight 1 .75 lbs (794 g) Temperature -40° to +185° F (-40° to +85° C) Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile,... -
Page 46: Fcc Statement
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help . WARNING! The FCC and FAA have not certified Satellite Radio Receiver use in any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation) . Therefore, Sirius XM Radio Inc . cannot support this type of application or installation . -
Page 47: Copyrights And Trademarks
Copyrights and Trademarks © 2014 Sirius XM Radio Inc . “Sirius”, “XM” and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc . and its subsidiaries . All other trademarks, service marks and logos are the property of their respective owners . - Page 48 Sirius XM Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas siriusxm.com New York, NY 10020 1.866.635.2349 © 2014 Sirius XM Radio Inc . SXHDK2 140610a...
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