Antex electronic XM-100 - Manual (Page 8)

XM-100 Commercial Satellite Audio Receiver 8
For Indoor installation on a flat surface:
a) Set antenna on its base on a flat horizontal surface.
b) Turn the base of the antenna so that the XM logo is
facing to the south if you are in the eastern half of the
U.S. and to the south/southeast if you are in the
western half of the U.S.
c) 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. Exit
signal strength Mode by pressing the power button.
d) If necessary, experiment with different antenna
locations near a south-facing window or outside.
For Outdoor installation or indoor wall mounting:
The antenna can also be attached vertically to an external
or internal wall if that is more convenient than placing it on
a horizontal surface.
a) Holding your antenna up, find a wall location that
ensures a strong signal.
b) Attach antenna to the wall using four screws.
c) Tilt the antenna fully back on the base, place the
antenna base on the four screw heads with the
antenna pivot at the top, and pull down approximately
1/4 inch until the base is firmly secured. Note that the
XM logo will be upside down when the antenna is
properly installed.
d) 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 XM programming on
channel 1 and can proceed to activating the XM-100.
If there is a problem with the antenna connection, the XM-
100’s front panel display will read ―Check Antenna.‖ If the
antenna does not have a clear path to the satellites, the