XM Wireless Home Signal Kit Installation Guide
Table of Contents What is the XM Wireless Home Signal Kit?............................................................. 5 What’s in the Box?.................................................................................................. 6 Set up the Signal Receiver Antenna....................................................................... 9 Set up the Signal Transmitter................................................................................10 Having Trouble Finding the XM Signal?..............
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Introduction What is the XM Wireless Home Signal Kit? • The XM Wireless Home Signal Kit is the industry’s first wireless indoor satellite signal accessory with a built in antenna and cordless signal locator feature, allowing you to effortlessly walk around your home or office to find the XM signal and extend it throughout your home or office.
Introduction What’s in the Box? Window Mount Signal Transmitter Signal Receiver Antenna Signal Transmitter Power Adapter 6 Signal Transmitter 9 Volt Battery
XM Wireless Home Signal Kit Transmitter Signal Strength Indicator These three lights represent the XM signal strength. External Antenna Jack Plug in an XM Home Antenna if you can’t get a strong XM signal. Bottom light is red: The Signal Transmitter is on but not receiving an XM signal. Bottom light is blue: The Signal Transmitter is on and has a low XM signal. Bottom two lights are blue: The Signal Transmitter is on and has a good XM signal.
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Setup Set up the Signal Receiver Antenna To begin using your XM Wireless Home Signal Kit, first, follow the instructions included with your XM Home Kit or XM Sound System to set up your XM radio indoors. Instead of using the XM Home Antenna supplied with your XM Home Kit or XM Sound System, connect the Signal Receiver Antenna to the “ANT IN” jack on your XM Home Dock or XM Sound System.
Setup Set up the Signal Transmitter Placement Tips The Signal Transmitter should be placed in a location receiving a strong XM signal (ie. near a southfacing window). For optimal reception, the Signal Transmitter should be placed as high as possible. NOTE! The Signal Transmitter will extend the XM signal indoors, through floors, ceilings or walls. The signal extension distance depends on obstructions between the Signal Transmitter and Signal Receiver Antenna.
When the battery is inserted properly, the bottom of the three signal strength indicator lights will be red to indicate it is receiving power, but no XM signal. If the Signal Transmitter is receiving an XM signal, the red light will change from red to blue. Step 2: Find the XM Signal. The Signal Transmitter will receive the XM signal when pointed in a Southern direction, preferably near a window. When the XM signal is being received, the lowest signal indicator light will be blue.
Setup Step 3: Alternate Window Mount. If you don’t have a windowsill or other surface to place the Signal Transmitter on, you can use the Window Mount to hold the Signal Transmitter. Attach the Window Mount to the glass using the suction cup feet.
Step 4: Remove the 9 Volt Battery and connect the Power Adapter Remove the 9 Volt Battery from the Signal Transmitter and connect the Power Adapter to the Signal Transmitter. Place the Signal Transmitter back in the same location with the best signal and plug the Power Adapter into a wall socket.
Setup Step 5: Return to your XM radio. Check your radio’s Antenna Aiming option in the menu options to be sure you are receiving the XM signal. Check the Antenna Aiming option in the Menu Options of your XM radio to verify that your radio is receiving a good signal. If the signal is good, you’re all done.
If your XM radio is not receiving a signal, but the Signal Transmitter is receiving one, check that there are not too many obstructions between the Signal Transmitter and the XM Home Dock or XM Sound System that has the Signal Receiver Antenna connected. You may need to repeat step 2. NOTE! Depending on your XM radio model, the antenna aiming screen may look different than the screen on the previous page.
Setup Having Trouble Finding the XM Signal? Can’t receive the XM signal indoors because you do not have a southern facing window, windowsill, table or convenient location to plug in and place the Signal Transmitter where it receives the XM signal? TIP! Use the XM Home Antenna included in your original XM Home Kit or XM Sound System to extend the XM signal even further by placing/mounting the XM Home Antenna either on a wall or outdoors.
You can mount the XM Home Antenna on an interior wall at a window so long as the antenna is facing south through the window.
Setup To optimize signal reception, you may mount the XM Home Antenna outdoors, facing south. Follow instructions included with your XM Home Kit or XM Sound System to mount the XM Home Antenna outdoors.
Outdoors You will need to attach four screws (not included) to the outside of your home as pictured to the left. This allows you to securely hang the XM Home Antenna to the screws.
Setup Accessory: Extra Signal Receiver Antennas You can use multiple XM radios with your XM Wireless Home Signal Kit by purchasing additional Signal Receiver Antennas. One XM Wireless Home Signal Kit Transmitter rebroadcasts the XM radio signal to multiple Signal Receiver Antennas, connected to various XM Home Kits or XM Sound Systems, located within range throughout the home. For more details on how to purchase additional Signal Receiver Antennas (Model # XMHSARX1), visit xmradio.com/ accessories.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If You’re Experiencing: No blue XM signal lights on the Signal Transmitter. You Should: Move the Signal Transmitter to new location, preferably near a south facing window. Make sure mobile phones or other similar devices are not being used in close proximity to the XM Wireless Home Signal Kit.
A strong signal to the Signal Transmitter (blue lights are on) but receiving a ‘no antenna’ or ‘no signal’ advisory message on your XM radio. Ensure the Signal Transmitter and Signal Receiver Antenna are not more than 75 feet apart. Inability to receive XM channels. Be sure your XM radio is activated. No audio. Check to see if another Signal Transmitter or wireless device is in the area. Move your Signal Transmitter. Move the Signal Transmitter to new location, preferably near a south facing window.
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Other Information Specifications Dimensions: Signal Transmitter: Signal Receiver Antenna: Weight: Signal Transmitter: 2.63 in. W x 3.94 in. D x 3.77 in. H (67 mm. W x 99 mm. D x 96 mm. H) 0.54 in. W x 0.39 in. D x 5.25 in. H (14 mm. W x 10 mm. D x 133 mm. H) 3.5 oz (97 g) without 9V battery 5.1 oz (143 g) with 9V battery Signal Receiver Antenna: 0.
Other Information Operating Cautions • Connect only appropriate input devices to the XM Wireless Home Signal Kit. Connecting an incorrect input device may damage the system and/or the external electronic device. • Connect only appropriate input devices to your Signal Receiver Antenna. Connecting an incorrect input device may damage the system and/or the external electronic device. It is recommended that you use ONLY the Signal Transmitter Power Adapter that came with your XM Wireless Home Signal Kit.
Caring for the XM Wireless Home Signal Kit • Use only a soft, dry cloth to clean the outside of your XM Wireless Home Signal Kit. • Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. • Do not allow liquids to spill on the unit. • Do not use sprays near your XM Wireless Home Signal Kit. • It is best to keep your XM Wireless Home Signal Kit out of sources of extreme heat.
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FCC and IC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. This device has been designed to operate with the antenna provided in the original packaging. Use of antenna other than the antenna provided will result in improper operation, and is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada.
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