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Summary of Contents for Sirius Satellite Radio 14255
- Page 1 Home Signal Distribution Kit for Satellite TV Plus SIRIUS For Use With a Single SIRIUS Receiver Installation Guide...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Box ConTenTS ......4 ToolS ReqUIReD ..... . . 4 CaUTIon anD WaRnInGS . -
Page 4: Box Contents
Box Contents Open the box and verify that all the items shown below are included with the kit. If any items are missing, please contact your dealer or retailer immediately. Keep your purchase receipt and the packaging materials should you need to return or ship the kit. -
Page 5: Combiner And Splitter Port Identification
Combiner and 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 Combiner and Splitter. The following illustration identifies the ports on each de- vice. -
Page 6: Installation Overvie W
Installation overvie w Depending upon your particular configuration, you may decide to combine the satellite TV and SIRIUS signals on the roof near the satellite TV dish, or if a multiswitch is present, to combine the signals before or after the multiswitch. The following sections explain the various configurations: —... -
Page 7: Simple Configuration (Single Lnb, No Multiswitch)
Simple Configuration (Single LNB, No Multiswitch) A simple configuration without a multiswitch might look like the following illustra- tion. The SIRIUS signal and the satellite TV signal are combined into one and use the existing satellite TV cable run from the roof all the way into the room in- side the home where the SIRIUS radio and satellite TV receiver are located. -
Page 8: Materials Required
WITHOUT DISHPRO ADAPTER: WITH DISHPRO ADAPTER: COMBINER COMBINER COMMON COMMON CABLE RUN CABLE RUN SPLITTER SPLITTER SIRIUS SIRIUS RECEIVER RECEIVER RECVR/TUNER RECVR/TUNER Materials Required In order to install the SIRIUS antenna and the Combiner and 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 9 The following tables provide maximum overall cable runs and suggested maxi- mum cable lengths. Maximum lengths for the overall cable runs must be ob- served. (The actual cable runs in your installation may be less than the maximum lengths shown.) maximum overall Cable Run length...
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Page 10: Before Multiswitch Configuration
Before Multiswitch Configuration This configuration is only used when the multiswitch is not located on the roof. In this configuration the SIRIUS signal and the satellite TV signal are combined on one common cable on the roof. The combined signal is then carried from the roof to the multiswitch where the signal is split back into separate signals before the multiswitch. -
Page 11: Materials Required
WITHOUT DISHPRO ADAPTER: WITH DISHPRO ADAPTER: COMBINER COMBINER COMMON COMMON CABLE RUN CABLE RUN MULTISWITCH MULTISWITCH SPLITTER SPLITTER RECVR/TUNERs SIRIUS RECEIVER RECVR/TUNERs SIRIUS RECEIVER Materials Required In order to install the SIRIUS antenna and the Combiner and Splitter, you will need to purchase several lengths of RG-6 cables to complete your installation. - Page 12 The following tables provide maximum overall cable runs and suggested maxi- mum cable lengths. Maximum lengths for the overall cable runs must be ob- served. (The actual cable runs in your installation may be less than the maximum lengths shown.) maximum overall Cable Run length...
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Page 13: After Multiswitch Configuration (Multiswitch On The Roof)
after Multiswitch Configuration (Multiswitch on the Roof) When the multiswitch is located on the roof (either integrated in the satellite dish or externally mounted), the SIRIUS signal and satellite TV signal from the output of the multiswitch are combined on one common cable. The combined signal is carried from the roof all the way into the room inside the home where the SIRIUS radio and satellite TV receiver/tuner are located, where the signals are then split and connected to each device. - Page 14 The next diagram shows the same configuration as the previous illustration. You can see that one output of the multiswitch is connected to the input of the Combiner, and that there are no devices such a splitter or DishPro adapter in the common cable run between the Combiner and Splitter.
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Page 15: Materials Required
Materials Required In order to install the SIRIUS antenna and the Combiner and 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. RG-6 cable is typically sold in lengths of 10, 25, or 50 ft., with “F”... - Page 16 maximum overall Cable Run length SIRIUS: Cable No. 1 + Common + Cable No. 5 = 250 feet Typical Satellite TV: Cable No. 2 + Common + 200 feet Cable No. 3 = Satellite TV Dish network using legacy Receiver/Tuner with Select: DishPro Adapter: 100 Feet...
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Page 17: After Multiswitch Configuration (Multiswitch Inside The Home)
After Multiswitch Configuration (Multiswitch Inside the Home) When the multiswitch is located inside the home, a cable from the SIRIUS anten- na needs to be installed and run to the vicinity of the multiswitch inside the home. There the SIRIUS signal and satellite TV signal from the output of the multiswitch are combined on one common cable. -
Page 18: Materials Required
The next diagram shows the same configuration as the previous illustration. You can see that one output of the multiswitch is connected to the input of the Combiner, and that there are no devices such a splitter or DishPro adapter in the common cable run between the Combiner and Splitter. - Page 19 RG-6 EXISTING CABLE RG-174 Multiswitch Adapter Cable RG-6 Splitter Combiner RG-6 RG-6 COMMON EXISTING RG-6 CABLING The following tables provide maximum overall cable runs and suggested maxi- mum cable lengths. Maximum lengths for the overall cable runs must be ob- served.
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Page 20: Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures This installation section is broken into several sections. The first section de- scribes how to install the SIRIUS antenna and is the same for all configurations. After installing the antenna, follow the Combiner/Splitter installation procedure section for your particular configuration. SIRIUS antenna Installation Procedure A successful antenna installation consists of three steps: first, determining a location for the antenna;... - Page 21 NORTH WEST EAST HORIZON SOUTH Use the above map and find the area you are located in (1 to 5). 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 2: You will need a location with a clear view of the sky facing noRTH or noRTHeaST...
- Page 22 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.
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Page 23: Antenna Mounting Options
Antenna Mounting Options There are three possible mounting options for the outdoor 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. Roof mount: Mounting the antenna on the roof of a home or building. -
Page 24: Mast Mount
MOUNTING HOLES The antenna mounting bracket should be oriented in a vertical position as shown, and mounted directly to the roof of the building or home using the provided #10 screws. 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. -
Page 25: Adjusting And Aiming The Antenna
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 26 HORIZONTAL LEVEL Antenna Pod Adjustment Screw Adjustment Screw Slightly loosen the adjustment screws and position the antenna so that the top of the antenna pod is level, with the top of the pod horizontal to the sky as shown. When the antenna is adjusted correctly, tighten the adjustment screws but be careful not to overtighten them.
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Page 27: Simple Configuration Installation Procedure (Single Lnb, No Multiswitch)
Simple Configuration Installation Procedure (Single LNB, No Multiswitch) Once the antenna has been mounted according to the previous instructions, you can continue with the installation of the Combiner and Splitter: Be sure that the satellite TV receiver/tuner is plugged into an AC outlet. Take the RG-6 cable which you purchased to connect to the SIRIUS anten- na and thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber boot. - Page 28 Disconnect the cable from the satellite dish LNB and connect it to the ComBIneD oUT port on the Combiner (SR2261) as shown. (Refer to page 5 for the Combiner port identification.) Using another of the RG-6 cables which you purchased, connect it between the satellite dish LNB and the DBS In port on the Combiner (SR2261) as shown.
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Page 29: Before Multiswitch Configuration Installation Procedure
Before Multiswitch Configuration Installation Procedure Once the antenna has been mounted according to the previous instructions, you can continue with the installation of the Combiner and Splitter: Be sure that the satellite TV receiver/tuner is plugged into an AC outlet. Take the RG-6 cable which you purchased to connect to the SIRIUS anten- na and thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber boot. - Page 30 Disconnect the cable from the satellite dish LNB and connect it to the ComBIneD oUT port on the Combiner (SR2261) as shown. (Refer to page 5 for the Combiner port identification.) Using one of the RG-6 cables which you purchased, connect it between the satellite dish LNB and the DBS In port on the Combiner (SR2261) as shown.
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Page 31: After Multiswitch Configuration Installation Procedure (Multiswitch On Roof)
after multiswitch Configuration Installation Procedure (Multiswitch on Roof) Once the antenna has been mounted according to the previous instructions, you can continue with the installation of the Combiner and Splitter: Be sure that the satellite TV receiver/tuner is plugged into an AC outlet. Take the RG-6 cable which you purchased to connect to the SIRIUS anten- na and thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber boot. - Page 32 Disconnect the cable from the multiswitch and connect it to the ComBIneD oUT port on the Combiner (SR2261) as shown. (Refer to page 5 for the Combiner port identification.) Using one of the RG-6 cables which you purchased, connect it between the multiswitch and the DBS In port on the Combiner (SR2261) as shown.
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Page 33: After Multiswitch Configuration Installation Procedure (Multiswitch Inside Home)
after multiswitch Configuration Installation Procedure (Multiswitch Inside Home) Once the antenna has been mounted according to the previous instructions, you can continue with the installation of the Combiner and Splitter: Be sure that the satellite TV receiver/tuner is plugged into an AC outlet. Take the RG-6 cable which you purchased to connect to the SIRIUS anten- na and thread one end of the cable through the opening in the end of the rubber boot. - Page 34 Disconnect the cable from the multiswitch and connect it to the ComBIneD oUT port on the Combiner (SR2261) as shown. (Refer to page 5 for the Combiner port identification.) Using one of the RG-6 cables which you purchased, connect it between the multiswitch and the DBS In port on the Combiner (SR2261) as shown.
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
Temperature Range .................-40°C to +85°C Copyrights & Trademarks © 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. ® SIRIUS and the SIRIUS Dog Logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Inc. DISH Network, and the Dish Pro and Dish Pro Plus logos are registered trademarks of EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. -
Page 36: Sirius Satellite Radio
SIRIUS Satellite Radio 11 avenue of the americas new york, ny 1000 (888) 539-7474 www.sirius.com The Home Signal Distribution Kit for Satellite TV Plus SIRIUS 110806a...
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