SXM-100 Commercial Satellite Audio Receiver
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b)
Bring up the signal strength menu by holding down the
power button for 4 seconds and optimize signal
strength using the instructions in the next section. Tilt
the antenna away from the wall/base until the signal
strength is optimized. Exit signal strength Mode by
pressing the power button.
3.
Power on your sound system and turn the amplifier to a
low volume.
4.
If the system is working, you will hear SXM programming
on channel 1 and can proceed to activating the SXM-100.
If there is a problem with the antenna connection, the
SXM-100’s front panel display will read “CHECK ANTENNA”.
If the antenna does not have a clear path to the satellites,
the front panel display will read “NO SIGNAL”. Reposition
the antenna until signal strength is optimized and you hear
audio.
5.
Activate the unit following the “Activating the SXM-100”
instructions on page 10.
Optimizing Signal Strength
For robust operation, signal strength received from the
antenna must be optimized. Optimum alignment of the
antenna may be achieved using the signal strength menu.
Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds, a display
similar to the one below will appear.
SAT indicates the received SXM satellite signal quality. The
higher the SAT percentage number the better.
TER indicates the signal quality received from a terrestrial
repeater, if there is one. Acceptable values for this number
may be anywhere from 100% if a repeater is nearby, to 0% if
only the satellite signals are available – higher is better.
Position and rotate the antenna for the optimum balance
(highest readings) for SAT. Obstructions such as trees or tall
SAT TER
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