Sirius XM RAdio XMHSKTX1, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...XM Wireless Home Signal Kit Installation Guide ...

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Page 3: ...Signal Receiver Antenna 9 Set up the Signal Transmitter 10 Having Trouble Finding the XM Signal 16 Accessory Extra Signal Receiver Antennas 20 Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 25 Operating Cautions 26 Caring for the XM Wireless Home Signal Kit 27 Product Registration 28 FCC and IC Statement 29 ...

Page 4: ...4 Introduction ...

Page 5: ...fortlessly walk around your home or office to find the XM signal and extend it throughout your home or office The XM Wireless Home Signal Kit works with your existing XM radio to wirelessly extend the XM signal throughout your home or office even through walls and floors so your XM radio s can be conveniently located without the need to run extension cables between your XM radio s and your XM Home...

Page 6: ...6 What s in the Box Signal Transmitter Window Mount Signal Receiver Antenna Signal Transmitter 9 Volt Battery Signal Transmitter Power Adapter Introduction ...

Page 7: ...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 All three lights are blue The Signal Transmitter is on and has an excellent XM signal External Antenna Indicator This light is green when you plug in an XM Home Antenna Power External XM Home Antenna Cord Manager Press the cords into this slot s...

Page 8: ...8 Setup ...

Page 9: ...doors 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 NOTE Multiple Signal Receiver Antennas may be operated off of one XM Wireless Home Signal Kit Transmitter Additional Signal Receiver Antennas are sold separately Audio Cable Signal Receiver Antenna Power Adapter ...

Page 10: ...ndoors through floors ceilings or walls The signal extension distance depends on obstructions between the Signal Transmitter and Signal Receiver Antenna Obstructions such as walls floors ceilings furniture or people may reduce the transmission distance and or result in a weakened XM signal Step 1 Insert the Signal Transmitter 9 Volt Battery into the Signal Transmitter NOTE The battery will last up...

Page 11: ...l 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 More signal indicator lights will come on as the signal strength increases The stronger the XM signal strength the better TIP As you walk around indoors give the Signal Transmitter s indicator lights five seconds ...

Page 12: ...t 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 Window Mount with Suction Cups ...

Page 13: ... 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 Power Adapter Jack ...

Page 14: ...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 ...

Page 15: ...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 ...

Page 16: ...acing 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 ...

Page 17: ...17 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 ...

Page 18: ...18 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 ...

Page 19: ...19 Outdoors 1 3 8 in 1 1 8 in 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 ...

Page 20: ...gnal 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 ...

Page 21: ...21 Troubleshooting ...

Page 22: ...nd place or mount the XM Home Antenna on a table or wall indoors or outdoors where you receive a strong XM signal Follow mounting instructions included with the XM Home Kit or XM Sound System A strong signal to the Signal Transmitter 2 3 blue lights are on but a weak intermittent XM signal at the radio ie the sound fades in or out Ensure the Signal Transmitter and Signal Receiver Antenna are not m...

Page 23: ...eiver Antenna is connected correctly 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 If you are using an XM Sound System make sure the sound is not muted Be sure your XM radio is activated If you are connected to a stereo system be sure the audio is on and the volu...

Page 24: ...24 Other Information ...

Page 25: ...ter 3 5 oz 97 g without 9V battery 5 1 oz 143 g with 9V battery Signal Receiver Antenna 0 5 oz 14 g Inputs and Outputs Signal Transmitter Antenna Input RF SMB plug connector Signal Receiver Antenna Antenna Input Output RF SMB jack connector output 5 V DC 80 mA maximum input through RF SMB connector DC Power DC Power Socket 5 V DC 330 mA maximum including external antenna Power Adapter 5 2 VDC 1 6 ...

Page 26: ...ating Near Other Wireless Devices Your XM radio may experience audio mutes when the XM Wireless Home Signal Kit is operated near other wireless devices such as phones pagers wireless computer peripherals wireless LANS etc In addition The XM Wireless Home Signal Kit may interfere with the operation of these wireless devices If it is determined other wireless devices are interfering with the Signal ...

Page 27: ...s 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 Avoid placing your XM Wireless Home Signal Kit in a setting where air cannot circulate around it Refrain from consuming food or drinks near your XM Wireless Home Signal Kit Spilling food or drinks on the Signal Transmitter or Signal Recei...

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Page 29: ...interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the installation instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...

Page 30: ...30 Notes Other Information ...

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Page 32: ...XMHSKTX1 043009 XM and related logos are registered trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc All other trademarks are property of their respective owners ...