Installing the XHD2H1 XM Direct Home Tuner

Installing the XHD2H1 XM Direct Home Tuner

Step 1: Connect the XM Direct Home Tuner 

When installing the XM Direct Home Tuner in your home, choose a location in close proximity to your home audio system and also where the cable from the Indoor/ Outdoor Antenna can reach the XM Direct Home Tuner. Make sure the location has proper ventilation to avoid over-heating.

Connect XM Direct Home Tuner to your stereo: Connect your XM Direct Home Tuner to your XM-Ready home audio system. With power to your XM-Ready home audio system turned off, simply connect the end of the XM Direct Home Tuner cable to the port on the back panel of your XM-Ready home audio system labeled “XM.”

Connect the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna: Once you have selected a location, connect the antenna to the ANT IN connector at the rear of the XM Direct Home Tuner. (After completing a few additional steps, we will work on the location of the antenna.)

Selecting your XM-Ready home audio system’s XM input: Turn on your XM-Ready home audio system and make sure to select the correct input for your XM Direct Home Tuner. Please refer to your home audio system’s manual for more information.

Step 2: Install the Indoor/Outdoor Antenna

To begin, try experimenting with the Home Antenna to get a feel for the reception in your location. Move the antenna around the room or from room to room. Aim it from different windows. In major metropolitan areas, you might find that you get great reception in several locations without worrying too much about aim and placement.

Refer to your XM-Ready home audio system’s User Guide for instructions, and access the Signal or Signal Indicator screen to see a visual indication of signal strength. If you're receiving a good Satellite and Terrestrial signal strength, you're done. If not, try some of the suggestions which follow.

Other Indoor/Outdoor Antenna Installation Suggestions:

• If you find you are getting a signal, but it’s inconsistent, try moving the Indoor/ Outdoor Antenna closer to a window, ideally one that is facing due south.
• Not sure which way is south? Think about where the sun rises (in the east) and sets (in the west). Then stand so that east is to your left and you'll be facing south. Is there a window in the direction you're facing? Move the antenna closer to the window. TIP! Still not sure which way is south or where to place your Home Antenna? Look up your location on an online mapping Web site that offers satellite views of street addresses where you can easily see which way is south, and what window may offer an unobstructed view of the sky.
• Another easy method is to start at any window, then work from window to window in a simple pattern to find the window gives the best signal strength. Note that the antenna must also have an unobstructed view. No trees or buildings blocking its aim. If the antenna is aimed through a window, be aware that blinds, screens, or any other non-glass elements such as thermal insulation can sometimes cause reception issues. If this is the case, you may want to use another window or place the antenna outside of the window.
• If you find a window that gives you good signal strength, you can place the antenna on the windowsill. The antenna may need to be placed on something to raise it above the level of the window frame.
• If you don't have a window where you receive a consistent signal, or placing the antenna in a window is not a practical solution for you, BETTER reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on a window ledge, porch, table, or patio. The location you choose should provide the antenna with a clear view of the southern sky.
• If none of the previous solutions work for you, then the BEST reception can be achieved by mounting the antenna outdoors, with a clear view of the southern sky.
• Note that you will want to consider any potential hazards when you choose the mounting location, and possibly consider professional installation. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. is not liable for any damages.

To mount the antenna, you will need four screws (not included) with a 1/4” head (e.g., an M3 screw), and that are suitable for the material onto which you are affixing the antenna, (e.g., wood, metal, etc.). The screws should be spaced 1-3/8” apart horizontally and 1-1/8” vertically.

Once you have found a suitable location for the antenna, route the antenna cable to the XM Direct Home Tuner. 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. TIP! If your Indoor/Outdoor Antenna’s cable isn't long enough, visit xmradio.com/accessories, or your favorite retailer, and consider a 50 ft. Indoor/ Outdoor Antenna Extension Cable or a Wireless Home Signal Repeater.

If the signal is good for either Satellite or Terrestrial (or both), and you are hearing the audio from the home audio system, the installation is complete.

If the signal reception is low, or intermittent, try another location for the antenna. Verify that the antenna is pointed south, and that the antenna’s view of the sky is not blocked by a tree, a building, a bridge, or anything else. Adjust until you are receiving a good signal.

The Indoor/Outdoor Antenna’s reception can also be tweaked by opening or closing the antenna clamshell, and turning the antenna. While observing the signal strength, make small adjustments to the angle of tilt of the clamshell until the highest possible signal strength is achieved. If you have not wall mounted the antenna, turn the antenna slightly to the right or left and observe if the signal strength increases. For each tweak, allow a few seconds in each position to determine if the signal strength increases.

If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio, verify that the XM Direct Home Tuner has a good connection to the XM input on the back of your audio system. Also, be sure that the system is set to the XM tuner input source and the volume is raised to an audible level.

Step 3: Activate your XM Direct Home Tuner

Before you can enjoy commercial-free music, plus live sports, news, talk & exclusive entertainment, you need to activate your XM Direct Home Tuner.

1. Make sure your XM Direct Home Tuner is properly installed, turned on, and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the audio on channel 1.
2. Make a note of your XM Radio ID. You can find it on channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box, and on the label on the bottom of your XM Direct Home Tuner. NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.
3. Activate your service:
   • Online: Go to www.xmradio.com and click on“ACTIVATE RADIO” in the top right corner OR
   • By phone: Call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346).
4. When your service is activated, your XM Direct Home Tuner will receive all channels to which you have subscribed. At this time, if you press the channel up or channel down buttons on your home audio system, you can scroll and tune other channels. Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your home audio system remain on until activated.

For more detailed information, please refer to your Owner's Manual.

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