Sirius Satellite Radio SIRIUS S50 - Manual (Page 7)

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Connecting the AC Power Adapter
Plug the AC power adapter into a working wall outlet, and connect the power cord of the
adapter to the DC 5v connection on the rear of the home dock. (Figure 2)
Installing the Windowsill Antenna
Before installing the windowsill antenna, read this entire section.
To ensure strong reception of the SIRIUS signal in your home, it is important that the window-
sill antenna be oriented correctly. Note the following antenna placement considerations:
BEST reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on the roof. The antenna
is waterproof. This position will afford the best view of the sky for best reception. When
placed in this location, an antenna extension cable may be required.
BETTER reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside a window, or by
mounting it to the side of the house. In either case, try to achieve the best possible clear
view of the sky.
GOOD reception can be achieved by placing your antenna in a window. Try to achieve
a clear unobstructed view of the sky. If your location is in major metropolitan area, the
antenna may be located inside the home because terrestrial transmitters are used to boost
signal strength.
From the map shown in Figure 3, determine your location and aim the portion of the antenna
with the logo toward the location indicated by the X on the map.
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Key:
Area 1: Aim the antenna East, Northeast, or Southeast
Area 2: Aim the antenna North or Northeast
Area 3: Aim the antenna North or Northwest
Area 4: Aim the antenna West, Northwest or Southwest
Area 5: Aim the antenna Straight Up at the sky
Route the antenna cable to the dock. Be sure you avoid any obstructions that could crimp,
kink, or twist the cable. Use protective grommets wherever rough openings are encountered.
If the antenna is installed outdoors, route the cable from the antenna location to the interior
of the home, working the cable through the basement, under a window sill, etc., and make
adjustments to take up cable slack as necessary.
Connect the antenna cable to the ANT connection on the rear of the dock. (Figure 2)
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