Sirius XM RAdio XM Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna 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.
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
XM Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna
Installation Guide
Placed Outdoors

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Step 1: Place the Antenna
Place the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna outdoors on a window ledge, porch, table, or
patio, where it has a clear, unobstructed view of the south sky (A, in illustration below).
You could also attach it to a soffit of the house with the antenna having a straight up
view of the sky (B, in illustration below) or attach it on a south facing wall of the house
(C, in illustration below), provided that the antenna has a clear, unobstructed view of the
south sky. Mounting options B and C use the mounting points on the antenna’s base to
attach the antenna to the house.
Not sure which way is south? Think about where the sun rises (in the east) and sets (in
the west). Then stand so that east is to your left and you’ll be facing south.
There should NOT be any obstructions such as bushes, trees, other homes or buildings,
overhangs, soffits, chimneys, gables, dormers, etc, blocking the antenna’s view of the
south sky. Be aware that depending upon where you place the antenna, your own home
may block the antenna’s view of the satellite.
Step 1: Place the Antenna
SOUTH
A.
C.
B.
SOFFIT

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If you placed the antenna outdoors on a flat surface, keep the clamshell closed and orient
the body of the antenna to face south. Continue with Step 2.
If you attach the antenna to the soffit or wall of the house using the mounting points on
the antenna’s base, you will need four screws (not included) with a 1/4” head (e.g., an M3
screw), and which are suitable for the material onto which you are affixing the antenna,
(e.g., wood, metal, etc.).
The screws should be spaced 1-3/8” apart horizontally and 1-1/8” vertically.
Step 1: Place the Antenna
1-3/8 in
1-1/8 in
OUTDOORS
SOUTH

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If you have mounted the antenna on a soffit with a straight up view of the sky, skip to
Step 3 that describes how to connect the antenna to your Radio or Home Dock.
Step 1: Place the Antenna

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Step 2: Aim the Antenna
Open the antenna clamshell so that it is halfway between the horizontal and vertical
positions as shown.
Orient the antenna so that the shaded surface shown is facing south, in the direction of
the satellite.
Step 2: Aim the Antenna

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Step 3: Connect the Antenna to Your SiriusXM Radio or Home Dock
Connect the antenna cable to the ANT connection on the Radio or Home Dock.
ANTAUDIO POWER
Step 3: Connect the Antenna

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Step 4: 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).
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.
SOUTH
Step 4: 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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