Sirius Satellite Radio SCH1 - Manual (Page 6)

 SC-H1 SIRIUS Connect Tuner Installation Guide
AUDIO
OU
T
8 PIN
OPTICA
L
R
L
DC 5V
AN
T
AUDIO OUTPUT L/R
(OPTIONAL, CABLE
NOT INCLUDED)
OPTICAL LINK
(OPTIONAL, CABLE
NOT INCLUDED)
DIN CABLE
TO SIRIUS-READY
RECEIVER
WINDOWSILL
ANTENNA
INDICATOR
LIGHT
AC ADAPTER
(OPTIONAL, AC ADAPTER IS
USED ONLY IF POWER IS NOT
SUPPLIED VIA DIN CABLE)
antenna is located in a place where it will
have a clear view of the SIRIUS satellites
in the sky. Obstructions such as bushes,
trees, other homes or buildings, overhangs,
soffits, chimneys, gables, dormers, etc.,
will impair or prevent the antenna from
receiving a signal.
The best reception is obtained if the
antenna is located outside, and where
the pod portion of the antenna (where the
SIRIUS logo is printed) has a clear 360
degree view of the sky.
If you cannot obtain a clear 360 degree
view of the sky outdoors, or you will be
locating the antenna indoors, then you will
need to place the antenna in a window (or
outdoor location) which has a clear view
of the sky in the direction of the satellites,
and aim the antenna in the direction of the
satellites, as shown in the diagram on the
previous page.
Use the map in the diagram on the
previous page to find the area in which you
are located (1 to 5). Then find the direction
in which you need to have a window (or
outdoor location) with a clear view of the
sky:
Area 1: You will need a window/location
with a clear view of the sky
facing EAST or NORTHEAST or
SOUTHEAST
Area 2: You will need a window/location
with a clear view of the sky facing
NORTH or NORTHEAST
Area 3: You will need a window/location
with a clear view of the sky facing
NORTH or NORTHWEST
Area 4: You will need a window/location
with a clear view of the sky facing
WEST or NORTHWEST or
SOUTHWEST
Area 5: You will need a clear view of
the sky facing STRAIGHT UP
(Antenna cannot be located
indoors)
For example, suppose you live in Area
. You determined that your antenna
will need to have a window (or outdoor
location) with a clear view of the sky facing
North or Northeast. The exact direction
is determined by your specific location in
Area  relative to the X on the map; If you
live in Texas, you will need a more North
facing clear view of the sky whereas if you
live in southern California, you will need a
more Northeast facing clear view of the
sky.
(In major US cities, you may be able to
receive the SIRIUS signal from the SIRIUS
ground repeaters, which would allow you to
place the antenna away from a window if
the signal is strong enough.)
When you have installed the antenna in a
suitable location, check the signal strength
display of your SIRIUS-ready receiver to
verify that you are receiving a suitable
signal. (Consult the user guide of your
specific receiver for instructions on how
to access the signal strength display.)
A minimum of 3 bars of either satellite
(SAT) or terrestrial (TER) signal strength
is required for consistent reception. If you
are not obtaining at least three bars, try
adjusting the antenna by changing the
aiming in small increments to see if you can
obtain better signal reception.