Owner's manual

AM/FM/XM Tuner Card Crestron Adagio
®
ATC-AMFMXM
The supplied AM antenna is connected as shown in the following illustration.
AM Antenna Connection
CONNECTOR END OF AM ANTENNA
INSULATED CENTRAL
CONDUCTOR
SHIELD
(CONNECT TO: )
(CONNECT TO: )
Antenna Orientation
AM
Once your antennas have been connected, it may be necessary to orient the AM loop
antenna so that the flat surface of the loop antenna faces the metropolitan area
originating the broadcast signals. This is particularly necessary when signals are
weak. If you are not aware of the source or directions of the signals to which you
will listen, simply rotate the loop antenna in clear space for maximum signal
strength. The supplied antenna has a folding stand that allows you to place the
antenna on a flat surface.
FM
The recommended FM antenna is an outdoor type commonly available in electronics
stores. Use of the supplied indoor FM antenna is recommended only if you cannot
use an outdoor antenna. Outdoor antennas are particularly important in rural areas,
some distance from FM radio signal sources. The FM antenna supplied with your
tuner is a T-type and it should be stretched horizontally in space that is as clear as
possible. Some reorientation may be necessary if signals in your area are weak. Best
results can usually be achieved if the length of the antenna faces the metropolitan
area from which the FM signals you wish to receive originate. The supplied antenna
has a fitting at its end that will enable you to fasten it in place.
XM
For XM operation, your antenna should be oriented toward the southern sky, where
the satellite is located. If the antenna is placed outdoors, it should be in an area where
there are no obstacles within 20 to 60 degrees of elevation facing the southern sky.
The antenna should be placed on a flat surface that is parallel to the ground. If the
antenna is placed where obstacles such as buildings or trees are in the path to the
satellite, the antenna may not receive radio waves from the satellite. Certain areas
provide satellite radio ground repeaters that retransmit satellite radio signals.
Extension cables are available from your dealer or from Crestron.
The following antennas are supplied with your AM/FM/XM Tuner Card:
AM Loop Antenna FM T-Type Antenna XM Antenna
8 • AM/FM/XM Tuner Card: ATC-AMFMXM Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6462A