Sirius XM RAdio Outdoor Home Antenna Kit Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Outdoor Home Antenna Kit for Satellite Radio Installation Guide...
- Page 2 If you experience problems with the operation or performance of your SiriusXM product, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER. Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-746-7961 and speak to one of our service representatives.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety and Care Information . -
Page 6: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Outdoor Home Antenna Kit for Satellite Radio The Outdoor Home Antenna Kit for Satellite Radio will allow you to connect a Sirius or XM Radio to the Outdoor Home Antenna, using standard RG-6 antenna cable wire, the same cable used in cable TV installations. This allows you great flexibility as to where you locate the Outdoor Home Antenna and where you locate your Radio. -
Page 7: 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 8: What's In The Box
Introduction What’s in the Box? F . Mounting Brackets (2) A . Outdoor Home Antenna G . Hex Lock Nuts (4) B . Antenna Base H . #10 Screws (4) C . Rubber Cable Boot Cable Tie D . RG-174 Adapter Cable E . -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Materials Required and Installation Considerations In order to install the Outdoor Home Antenna you will need to purchase a length of RG-6 antenna cable to complete your installation. The following illustration shows a typical home installation. OUTDOOR HOME ANTENNA SATELLITE RADIO Adapter Cable... - Page 11 A cable will be needed for the following: • A length of RG-6 cable to go from the Outdoor Home Antenna to the location of the Satellite Radio. (150 ft . maximum length .) Outdoor Home Antenna RG-174 Radio Adapter Cable RG-6 Cable 150’...
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Page 12: Antenna Installation
Installation Antenna Installation A successful antenna installation consists of four steps: First, assembling the antenna; Second, determining a location for the antenna; Third, choosing a mounting option; and Fourth, adjusting and aiming the antenna. Please read the following four sections before beginning the antenna installation so that you understand the entire installation process. - Page 13 Next, the antenna arm with the pod needs to be attached to the antenna base. Refer to the illustration on page 14 and attach the antenna arm to the antenna base: 1 Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the screw B from the antenna arm. 2 The mounting bracket C on the antenna base has two sides.
- Page 14 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 15 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 16 Installation No obstructions to the south sky 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 17 Signal Indicator SATELLITE RG-174 Adapter Cable RG-6 TERRESTRIAL Outdoor Home Antenna to connect to a Sirius Radio, refer to the section “Aiming At Different Sirius Satellites” on page 28. 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...
- Page 18 Installation previous section by locating the antenna too high under the eaves or soffit of the home or building. INCORRECT CORRECT CORRECT VIEW OF THE SKY UNOBSTRUCTED UNOBSTRUCTED IS OBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE SKY VIEW OF THE SKY BY THE SOFFIT AND GUTTER 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 holes...
- Page 19 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 20 Installation 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 21 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 22 Installation 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. As shown in the following illustration, there are two possible adjustments that may be made on the antenna to accomplish this: tilting the antenna pod itself (1), and adjusting the antenna support arm (2), as shown.
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Page 23: Cable Installation
Cable Installation Once the Outdoor Home Antenna is mounted according to the previous instructions, you can continue with the cable portion of the installation: 1 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. - Page 24 Installation 3 Route the remainder of the antenna cable into the home or building to where you are locating the Satellite Radio. When routing the antenna cable, be careful not to pinch, squash, kink, or crimp the cable, or cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cable.
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Page 28: Aiming At Different Sirius Satellites
Aiming At Different Sirius Satellites Note that this section applies only if you are using the Outdoor Home Antenna for a Sirius Radio. It does not apply for XM Radios. If you cannot obtain a clear view of the south sky in your location, you can aim the antenna at different Sirius satellites. - Page 29 • Area 3: Install the antenna where it has a clear view of the sky facing NORTH or NORTHWEST . • Area 4: Install the antenna where it has a clear view of the sky facing WEST or NORTHWEST . • Area 5: You will need a clear view of the sky facing STRAIGHT UP .
- Page 30 Aiming At Different Sirius Satellites No obstructions to the sky within the area facing North to Northeast NORTH Once you have determined the direction in which you must have a clear view of the sky, continue with “Third: Antenna Mounting Options” on page 17.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting
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. If This Happens Try this: Radio displays “Antenna Error” or Check the antenna cable connections to be sure “Check Antenna”... -
Page 34: 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) -40° to +185° F (-40° to +85° C) Temperature... -
Page 35: Patent Information
Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or make available ® any technology incorporated in this product. Furthermore, the AMBE voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital... - Page 36 • 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 37 Copyrights and Trademarks © 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc. “Sirius”, “XM”, and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio. All other trademarks, service marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
- Page 39 This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser only. Sirius XM Radio Inc., at its sole option, will repair or replace the product with a new or reconditioned product without charge for parts and labor. Products replaced under this warranty become the property of SiriusXM.
- Page 40 Sirius XM Radio Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 1.888.539.7474 1.800.967.2346 © 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Outdoor Home Antenna Kit for Satellite Radio (SXAUDS1) 111013b...
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