Russound ST2-XM User Manual

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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)

75 ohm 
to 300 ohm
balun

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. 

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.