Sirius Satellite Radio SR-H550 - Manual (Page 13)

SR-H550 User Guide
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“DC12V IN” receptacle on the back of the
Receiver.
10.Plug the adapter into a 110VAC wall
receptacle. The front panel STANDBY LED will
light red.
11. You are now ready to enjoy SIRIUS
programming within your home.
Testing Antenna Signal Strength
The stronger the signal strength, the less likely it
is that you will experience an interruption of the
audio. In the menu options of the Receiver (refer
to page 25), there is an antenna aiming display
which shows two bar graphs indicating signal
strength. This can be a useful tool for positioning
the antenna in an optimal location for maximum
signal reception.
4. Turn the Receiver and listen for audio. If no
audio is heard, aim the antenna in different
directions until audio output is heard. This is
the desired antenna aiming position.
5. After determining the optimum antenna aiming
position, turn the Receiver off, disconnect the
power adapter from the wall outlet receptacle,
and disconnect the antenna cable.
6. Plan the routing of the antenna cable to the
Receiver. Be sure you avoid any obstructions
that could crimp, kink, or twist the cable. Use
protective grommets wherever rough openings
are encountered.
7. If the antenna is mounted outside, rou te the
cable from the antenna position to the interior
of the home, working the cable through the
basement, under a window sill, etc., and make
adjustments and take up slack whenever
necessary.
8. Plug the antenna cable into the ANTENNA
connector on the back of the Receiver.
9. Plug the DC Adapter cable jack into the