Overview of the
I. Connect the XM Reference Tuner to your home audio equipment.
II.Position the
III. Activate your XM Satellite Radio subscription.
XM TUNER SET-UP
Set up your XM Reference Tuner as follows:
1. Connect your XM Reference Tuner’s audio output to your
2.Be sure to maintain consistency by matching
and
3.Connect the XM
labeled “ANTENNA” on the rear panel of the XM Reference Tuner.
4.You may wish to connect your XM Reference Tuner to your television via the Yellow Connector of the (supplied)
5.The Power Cord of the XM Reference Tuner must be plugged into a standard 120V home outlet. You may also plug the Power Cord of the XM Reference Tuner into the switched AC Outlets of your
After powering up, if the display reads “ANTENNA,” check that the antenna connection is | 2 | |
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secure and completely pushed in. Next, change channels (from 0 to 1, or from 1 to 0 if the | ||
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Tuner is not activated yet). If the “ANTENNA” message remains, power down the Tuner, unplug |
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the antenna and look for any obvious damage. If no damage is detected, reconnect the antenna, |
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turn the unit back on and change channels again. If the message still appears, contact your |
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retailer or Polk Audio Customer Service at |
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Using The Remote |
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1. The Remote Control included with your XM Reference Tuner does not control system |
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volume. The |
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control the system volume. (If the XM Reference Tuner signal is too high or too low, use the |
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Line Level Out menu command on Pg. 9 to adjust the audio signal level of the |
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XM Reference Tuner.) |
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2. Install the batteries (included) as shown in Figure 2. |
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3. If the remote control’s range begins to shorten, replace both batteries with new ones. |
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4. Direct sunlight or light from a |
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on the XM Reference Tuner front panel to not function properly. If this happens, move the XM |
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Reference Tuner out of this direct light. |
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About the |
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The |
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compatible 3rd party control systems. Polk Audio recommends that this connection only be |
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used by experienced professional system installers. DO NOT connect the |
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to a computer. This connection IS NOT compatible with personal computers. |
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XM HOME ANTENNA SET UP
Aiming your XM | 3 |
If the XM Reference Tuner display says, “NO SIGNAL,” the antenna needs to be | FIGURE |
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repositioned. In addition, even if you are receiving the XM signal, it is recommended that you optimize the position of your XM
consistent reception.
Your XM Reference Tuner display has two different
I. Basic Signal-Strength Indicator
Your XM Reference Tuner display has a basic
II. Antenna Aiming signal-strength indicator
1.A
2.Press the MENU button on the face of the XM Reference Tuner and select the “Antenna Aiming” option. A screen similar to Figure 4 will appear.
3.Adjust the antenna location until the maximum number of “SATELLITE” bars is filled in. Your XM Reference Tuner will receive programming as long as either the satellite or terrestrial signal has two bars filled in; selecting a position with the maximum number of “SATELLITE” bars displayed will ensure a consistently strong signal.
4.Press the MENU button once to return to the menu screen. Press the MENU button again to return to the normal play screen.
Positioning The High-Gain Home Antenna
The antenna that comes with your XM Reference Tuner is a
To position your antenna, first connect your XM Reference Tuner to your audio system as described earlier. Next, position the antenna until you receive the strongest possible satellite signal. If the satellite signal is not available, you can optimize for the terrestrial signal (where available).
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