Sirius XM RAdio Outdoor Home Antenna Kit User manual

At SiriusXM, our customers’ satisfaction with the performance of their
Radios is extremely important to us. In this guide, we have prepared
a series of instructions and tips for you to show you the best methods
for selecting a location for your antenna, how to install it, and how to
connect it to your SiriusXM Radio.
SIRIUS Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna
Installation Guide
Placed Indoors – Facing Alternate Satellite
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna

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SIRIUS Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions: Placed Indoors – Facing Alternate Satellite
Step 1: Do You Live in a Major Metropolitan Area?
Step 1 will provide quick instructions to determine
if you can receive the terrestrial repeater signal.
Otherwise, begin with Step 2.
SiriusXM has terrestrial repeaters in major
metropolitan areas. These ground-based repeaters
transmit the SiriusXM signal into your home or
office, eliminating the need to aim the antenna at
a satellite. Follow these instructions for a quick
test to see if you can receive the terrestrial signal.
1. Place the antenna in a convenient location
inside of your home.
2. Open the antenna clamshell so that it is halfway
between the horizontal and vertical positions as
shown.
3. Connect the antenna cable to the ANT connection
on the Radio or Home Dock.
4. Turn your SiriusXM Radio ON and access
the Signal Indicator (or Antenna Aiming)
screen. (Consult your Radio’s User Guide
for instructions on accessing the screen.)
The Signal Indicator screen shows the
strength of both the satellite (SAT)
signal and the terrestrial (ground) (TER)
signal. The strength of the terrestrial
(ground) signal may vary, or there
may be none if you are not in a major
metropolitan area.
If you’re receiving a terrestrial (ground)
(TER) signal, try experimenting with the
antenna to get a feel for the reception in
your location. Move the antenna around
the room, from room to room, and aim it
toward different windows. In major metropolitan
areas, you might find that you get great reception in
several locations without worrying too much about
aim and placement. If you find a location where
there’s good terrestrial signal strength, place the
antenna there. The installation is complete.
ANTAUDIO POWER
Step 1: Terrestrial Installation

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Step 2: Find the Direction in Which to Aim Your Antenna
You’ll need to determine the direction in which you will aim the antenna at the satellites.
Using the map below, find your location and the corresponding area number (1 to 5).
From the following chart, determine in which direction your antenna needs to be aimed.
If you’re located in area: You need to aim your antenna:
1(USA) EAST or NORTHEAST
2 (USA) NORTH or NORTHEAST
3 (USA) NORTH or NORTHWEST
4 (USA) WEST or NORTHWEST
5(USA) STRAIGHT UP at the sky (may require outdoor placement)
Remember this direction. Your antenna will need to have a clear view of the sky in this direction.
Example: Imagine you live in Area 2. You determined from the chart that your antenna will
need to be aimed North or Northeast toward the Xon the map in northern Minnesota. The
exact direction is determined by your specific location in Area 2 relative to the Xon the map:
If you live in Texas, you will need to aim in a more Northerly direction, whereas if you live in
southern California, you will need to aim in a more Northeast direction.
HORIZON
SKY
SOUTH
WEST EAST
NORTH
1
23
4
5
Step 2: Find the Direction In Which to Aim
SOUTH
WEST
Aimed Northeast Aimed Northwest
Aimed WestAimed East
1
23
4
5
EAST
NORTH
Aimed Northerly Aimed Northerly

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SIRIUS Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions: Placed Indoors – Facing Alternate Satellite
Step 3: Place the Antenna
Find a suitable window in your home that faces the direction in which you need to aim
your antenna.
• This window needs to have a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.
• There should NOT be any blinds or curtains between the antenna and the glass
window pane.
• There should NOT be any metal screens or bars on the window.
• There should NOT be any buildings, shrubs, trees, roof overhangs, or anything else
obstructing the antenna’s view of the south sky (see below).
Place the antenna on the windowsill of a suitable
window that faces in the direction in which you
need to aim your antenna.
Step 3: Place the Antenna
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Note: If placing the antenna on the windowsill
results in the antenna directly facing the window’s
frame, place a book or other flat object under the
antenna to prop the antenna up so that it is facing
the glass window pane.
The surface of the antenna shown below in gray should
be facing the window pane and should be pointed in the
direction in which you need to aim your antenna.
Step 2: Place the Antenna

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SIRIUS Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions: Placed Indoors – Facing Alternate Satellite
Step 4: Aim the Antenna
Open the antenna clamshell so that it is halfway between the horizontal and vertical
positions as shown.
1. The shaded surface of the antenna shown should be pointed in the direction in which
you need to aim your antenna.
Step 4: Aim the Antenna

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SIRIUS Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Instructions: Placed Indoors – Facing Alternate Satellite
Step 5: Connect the Antenna to Your SiriusXM Radio or Home Dock
Connect the antenna cable to the ANT connection on the Radio or Home Dock.
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Step 5: Connect the Antenna

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Step 6: Verify Signal Reception
Turn your SiriusXM Radio ON and access the Signal Indicator (or Antenna Aiming)
screen. (Consult your Radio’s User Guide for instructions on accessing the screen.)
The Signal Indicator screen shows the strength of
both the satellite (SAT) signal and the terrestrial
(ground) (TER) signal (if available).
We need to fine tune the aim of the antenna to
optimize signal reception. While watching the
Signal Indicator screen, rotate the antenna left
or right in small increments, as shown, until the
highest possible satellite (SAT) signal strength is
achieved.
While continuing to watching the Signal Indicator
screen, adjust the tilt angle in small increments,
toward the horizontal or vertical positions, as
shown, until the highest possible satellite (SAT)
signal strength is achieved. The installation is
complete.
Step 6: Verify Signal Reception

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Signal Distribution Accessories For You to Consider
50 ft. Antenna Extension Cable: If the cable attached to the antenna is not long enough,
you can use a 50’ long antenna extension cable (sold separately) to extend the antenna
cable.
Accessories
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