VEHICLE ANTENNA
MOUNTING
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3.
Without Tail Installation:
Follow instructions above, but locate antenna at edge of rear window.
Figure 1 and 2 are examples of proper antenna location (with and without tail).
Note:
If the vehicle has a roof rack or skid ribs, it is necessary to mount the antenna off-center,
away from barriers that could interfere with reception.
4.
Refer to the Sirius Magnetic Mount Satellite Radio Antenna Installation Manual provided for details
related to the antenna Installation for your specific vehicle type. Additional instruction and trouble
shooting recommendations can be found in the XTR7CK Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide.
Warning:
Make sure not to cut, damage or puncture the external jacket of the cable during
installation procedure. Damage to the cable can cause signal to be degraded or unavailable
and can also cause water to wick up into the antenna causing the antenna to fail.
Rear Window
Figure 2
Roof
Rear Window
Figure 1
Roof
HOME ANTENNA
MOUNTING
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Your new Satellite Radio Antenna has a strong magnetic mounting to hold the antenna in place and to
allow for easy installation in your home or vehicle.
1.
Antenna Installation:
Place the magnetic Satellite Radio Antenna on top of the Antenna Mounting
Home Bracket (see Figure 3).
2.
Antenna Placement:
Position the Antenna Mounting Home Bracket in a suitable location preferably
close to a window.
3.
Antenna Aiming:
When using the XACT Sirius XTR Receiver indoors, it is important to locate the antenna in an acceptable
location. Refer to installation guides (XTR7CK Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide and XS072 Home
Docking Station Installation Guide) for more information.
a.
Press and release the MENU Button.
b.
Use the Channel Switch to highlight "Signal Indicator". Press SEL.
c.
Two 10 segment horizontal bar graphs will be displayed (SAT and TER) with a "-" sign to the left and a
"+" sign to the right. SAT indicates satellite signal and TER indicates terrestrial signal - if available.
Figure 3
HOME ANTENNA
MOUNTING
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d.
Adjust the antenna for the maximum signal reception possible.
To exit this function, press SEL or MENU.
Sirius Satellite Map
Due to the paths of Sirius satellites over the US, the best location for the antenna in your home depends
on where you live. Use the map below as a general placement guideline.
Area 1 : Place the antenna at an EAST - facing window.
Area 2 : Place the antenna OUTSIDE, away from any overhead obstructions.
Area 3 : Place the antenna at a NORTH WEST - or WEST - facing window.
Area 4 : Place the antenna at a WEST - or NORTH - facing window.
Area 5 : Place the antenna at a NORTH - facing window.
Area 6 : Place the antenna at a NORTH - or EAST - facing window.
Additional Home Kits, Vehicle Kits and other Accessories may be
purchased directly from our web site
www.getxact.com
or
call 1-866-466-XACT (9228).
Please refer to to the enclosed user guides for further details.
