Russound Antenna Connections, ST2-XMSETUP AND CONNECTIONS, XM Antenna, XM Signal Strength Mode

ST2-XM SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

XM Antenna

Connect the included XM antenna for XM recep- tion to the back panel of the XM module. The antenna comes with 20 feet of cable. If this length is not sufficient, there are aftermarket antenna kits available for custom lengths. Position the antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal from a satellite or ter- restrial signal.

The antenna may also be attached to an exter- nal wall by sliding the slots on the back of the antenna onto four screws mounted on an exteri- or wall. Establish the best receiving position for the antenna before attaching it to the wall.

XM Signal Strength Mode

To test the XM reception, turn the unit on. When the XM radio is powered for the first time, the XM service will start playing XM Channel 1, a preview/promotional channel. Verify that Channel 1 is playing by pressing the Tune Up/Tune Down buttons. Enter Signal Strength Mode by pressing and holding the ST/MONO button on the ST2-XM front panel. The display shows one of the follow- ing:

GOOD SIGNAL Signal strength good MARGINAL SIG Signal strength marginal

POOR SIGNAL	Signal strength poor
NO SIGNAL	Loss of signal

Adjust the antenna until GOOD SIGNAL is dis- played. Press ST/MONO to exit Signal Strength Mode.

75 ohm

to 300 ohm balun

Connecting an Indoor and Outdoor Antenna

The diagram above depicts a typical setup using the ST2-XM Tuner with the included XM antenna, FM antenna and AM loop antenna. Also shown are two outdoor antenna options (not included).

(Not to scale)

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