Home Signal Distribution Kit
SInstallationXHDK Guide 2 Table of Contents
Introduction ...... 3 Safety and Care Information...... 4 What’s in the Box? ...... 5 SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter Port Identification...... 6 Cable TV or Satellite TV Installation?...... 7 Cable TV Installation ...... 8 Installation Considerations ...... 8 Installation for Exposed CATV Wiring ...... 10 Installation for Hidden CATV Wiring...... 12 Installation Considerations ...... 15 Satellite TV Installation ...... 16 Installation Overview...... 16 Simple Configuration Overview (Single LNB, No Multiswitch) ...... 17 Before Multiswitch Configuration Overview ...... 21 After Multiswitch Configuration Overview (Multiswitch on the Roof)...... 25 After Multiswitch Configuration Overview (Multiswitch Inside the Home)...... 28 Antenna Installation...... 33 Troubleshooting ...... 44 Product Specifications...... 45 Patent and Environmental Information ...... 45
FCC Statement ...... 46 Copyrights and Trademarks...... 47
2 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Home Signal Distribution Kit for Cable or Satellite TV Plus Satellite Radio The Home Signal Distribution Kit for Cable or Satellite TV Plus Satellite Radio will allow you to connect a Sirius or XM Radio using your existing TV RG-6 wiring . This allows you great flexibility as to where you locate the Outdoor Home Antenna and where you locate your Satellite Radio . A short adapter cable is included for adapting the RG-6 cable to your Satellite Radio . This kit is compatible with DirecTV® (legacy & SWM), DISH® Network, cable TV, AT&T™ U-verse®, Verizon™ FiOS®, and off-air TV signals . In this Installation Guide, DirecTV and DISH Network are referred to as satellite TV . All others are referred to as cable TV or CATV . The Outdoor Home Antenna is a high-performance antenna, specifically designed to receive signals from the SiriusXM satellites and terrestrial (ground) transmitters when mounted outdoors on a home or other building, wall, pole, or roof . The antenna has been approved by Sirius XM Radio Inc . to receive the SiriusXM signal under a variety of conditions within the SiriusXM North American coverage area . The antenna should be mounted according to the instructions in this manual to ensure the best quality reception of the SiriusXM signal . All necessary mounting hardware for a variety of mounting options is included with the kit . And for the latest information about this and other SiriusXM products and accessories, visit www .siriusxm com. or your favorite retailer . Please read the entire Installation Guide before installing your Home Signal Distribution Kit for Cable or Satellite TV Plus Satellite Radio.
3 Introduction
Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device . Sirius XM Radio Inc . disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes . • Review this installation manual before beginning the installation process . Installation of the Outdoor Home Antenna, SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter requires experience in mechanical and electrical procedures, and may involve using a ladder to reach the soffit or roof of the home or building . A phillips-type screwdriver and a 3/8 in . wrench is needed for installation, and, depending upon the type of installation, a power drill with a 3/32 in . drill bit may also be required . If you are not comfortable or experienced with the installation procedures, SiriusXM recommends that you have a professional install the kit and wiring for you . • Be sure not to cut, damage, or puncture the external jacket of the antenna cables during the installation procedure . Damage to the antenna cable can cause the SiriusXM signal to be degraded or unavailable, and can also cause water to intrude into the antenna cable causing the cable to fail . • Do not expose devices to chemicals such as benzene and thinners . Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners . Clean with a soft damp cloth only . • Do not expose devices to fire, flame, or other heat sources . • Do not try to disassemble and/or repair devices yourself . • Do not drop the devices or subject them to severe impact . • Do not place heavy objects on devices . • Do not subject devices to excessive pressure .
4 Introduction
What’s in the Box?
TO SPLITTER
SXHDK1 Satellite Radio & TV Combiner System C Combiner (Outdoor)
TV SXM A IN IN H
TO COMBINER
SXHDK1 Satellite Radio & TV Combiner System D Splitter (Indoor) SYSTEM SELECT
V TV SXM Power SAT TV CAT OUT OUT
I E J
F K
G B L
A. Outdoor Home Antenna G. RG-174 Adapter Cable B. Antenna Base H. U-Bolts (2) C. SXM Combiner & Screws (2) I. Mounting Brackets (2) D. SXM Splitter & Screws (2) J. Hex Lock Nuts (4) E . AC Power Adapter K. #10 Screws (4) F. Rubber Cable Boot L. Cable Tie
5 Introduction
SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter Port Identification For a successful installation, the various cables used in the installation process described later in this manual must be connected to the correct ports on the SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter . The following illustration identifies the SXM Combiner and SXM Splitter, and the 3 ports on each . This diagram should be used for reference during installation . The SXM Splitter must be used nearest to the Satellite Radio.
TO SXM SPLITTER TO SXM COMBINER
TO SPLITTER TO COMBINER
SXHDK1 SXHDK1 Satellite Radio & TV Combiner System Satellite Radio & TV Combiner System Combiner (Outdoor) Splitter (Indoor) SYSTEM SELECT TV SXM TV SXM IN IN Power SAT TV CAT V OUT OUT
TV IN SXM IN TV OUT SXM OUT
SXM COMBINER SXM SPLITTER
6 Introduction
SXM Splitter (Side View) SAT TV Cable TV
SYSTEM SELECT SWITCH POWER CONNECTOR
The System Select Switch should be in the Cable TV position for cable TV, AT&T U-verse, Verizon FiOS, and off-air TV signals, and in the SAT TV position for DirecTV and DISH Network .
Cable TV or Satellite TV Installation? Instructions for cable TV begin on page 8, and for satellite TV begin on page 15 . Once you have read the instructions and purchased the necessary cables for your installation, you can begin by installing the Outdoor Home Antenna as described beginning page 33 .
7 Cable TV Installation
The installation instructions in this section are for cable TV . If you have satellite TV, turn to page 15 . Installation Considerations In order to install the antenna you will need to purchase several lengths of RG-6 antenna cables to complete your installation . The following illustration shows a typical home installation .
O TDOOR OME A TE A SATELLITE RADIO
Adapter Cable