Sirius Satellite Radio SR-H550 manual Antenna Placement

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Antenna Placement

view of the sky.

Consult the map for the direction in which to point the antenna. Aim the portion of the antenna with the logo on it toward the location indicated by the X on the map. To ensure strong reception in your home, observe the following antenna placement considerations:

1.BEST reception can be achieved by placing the antenna outside on the roof. The antenna is waterproof. This position will afford the best view of the sky for best reception. When placed in this location, an antenna extension cable may be required.

2.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.

3.GOOD reception can be achieved by placing your antenna in or near a window, since terrestrial transmitters are used in major metropolitan areas to boost signal strength. In these cases, the antenna can be placed inside the home. Try to achieve a clear unobstructed

Area 1: Aim East, Northeast, or Southeast

Area 2: Aim North or Northeast

Area 3: Aim North or Northwest

Area 4: Aim West, Northwest or Southwest

Area 5: Aim Straight Up

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SR-H550 User Guide

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Contents Sirius Satellite Radio Home Receiver SR-H550 Table of Contents Factory Default Safety Precautions FCC WarningCleaning the Receiver Sirius SR-H550 Satellite Radio Home Receiver Box Contents SR-H550 Receiver Controls and Features Preset Number Buttons 1-10 Sets and selects preset channelsRemote Control Installing Batteries in the RemoteDirect CH+ Disp Memo CAT SEL CAT+ Menu Band Installing Your Sirius Receiver Installation/Wiring PrecautionsIntroduction Cabling Interconnections Connection Diagram Installing/Positioning the AntennaAntenna Placement Testing Antenna Signal Strength Operating the Receiver Activating your Sirius SubscriptionSirius Channel Up/Down Buttons and ENT/SEL Button Category Buttons Up/Down ButtonsMemory Memo Button S-SEEK Function Basic Operation Content Listing Options Look Ahead Direct Tuning Setting/Using Channel Preset ButtonsPreset List Mode Display Button DispMemory Button S-Seek Function Storing Song Titles or Sports GamesReplace/Cancel Options Viewing Programmed Information Stored in Memory Deleting a Artist/Song/Sports Team Stored in Memory Activating the S-Seek Alert OptionGiants @ Cowboys Add or Skip Factory Default Lock Options Menu Display OperationsSirius ID Game AlertDisplay Settings Confirm Tone OptionsAdd or Skip Lock OptionsLock/Unlock Default Code Function Edit CodeAudio Level Options Antenna AimingSR-H550 User Guide Clock FormatTime Zone Daylight Savings Time DST ObservanceAlarm Clock Set Alarm Default = OffAlarm Time Program AlertSleep Mode Time/Day ChannelProgram Alert On/Off Between Program Alert On or Program AlertFactory Default Troubleshooting Problem Cause and Suggested SolutionSpecifications Month Limited Warranty SR-H550 User Guide Sirius ID SR-H550 Rev , April