Installation guide

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4. Aiming your XM Home Antenna
If the XR9 display says “NO SIGNAL,” the antenna
needs to be repositioned. In addition, even if you
are receiving the XM signal, it is recommended
that you optimize the position of your XM Antenna
as described in this section enabling you to
receive the strongest possible signal and
consistent, mute-free reception.
Your XR9 display has two different signal-strength
indicators which will help you optimize the
antenna’s position: The first is a basic signal
strength indicator visible at the upper right corner
of the display screen
during normal listening.
It has from zero to four
vertical bars; four bars
represent the strongest signal. The other is a
higher-resolution signal-strength indicator screen
showing Terrestrial and Satellite indications
which allow you to optimally
aim your XM Antenna.To
access and use this screen,
refer to the XR9 Satellite
Radio Receiver User Guide (128-7220).
Adjust the antenna location until the maximum
number of “Satellite” bars is displayed. The
XR9 will receive programming as long as either
the satellite or terrestrial signal has at least two
bars displayed. Selecting a position with the
maximum number of “Satellite” bars displayed
will ensure a consistently strong signal.
a. Positioning the XM Antenna
The antenna supplied with the XR9 Home Kit
is a high-gain type that can receive XM’s
signalfrom one of XM’s satellites and/or,
depending on where you live, XM’s terrestrial
repeaters. It is recommended that the
antenna be positioned near a south-facing
window or outdoors with a clear view of the
southeastern sky in order to receive the
satellite signal. In some cases, it will be
possible to receive XM’s signal through
standard home walls or a roof. To position
your antenna, first set up the home system as
described earlier in this installation guide.
Next, position the antenna until you receive the
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