Desktop docking station, Installing the windowsill antenna, Soloist universal sound system – Directed Electronics Soloist Desktop Docking Station User Manual

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Desktop Docking Station

Soloist Universal Sound System

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 windowsill 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 posi-

tion 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 an-

tenna may be located inside the home because terrestrial

transmitters are used to boost signal strength.

From the map shown here, determine your location and

aim the portion of the antenna with the logo toward the

location indicated by the X on the map.

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.