Satellite radio operations
This unit is satellite (SAT) Radio Ready—compatible with
both SIRIUS Satellite radio and XM Satellite radio.
Before operating your satellite radio:
• For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual
(separate volume).
• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with your SIRIUS
Satellite radio or XM Satellite radio.
• "SIRIUS" and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks
of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
• XM and its corresponding logos are registered trademarks
of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
• "SAT Radio," the SAT Radio logo and all related marks are
trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc., and XM Satellite
Radio, Inc.
Listening to the satellite radio
Connect either one of the following (separately purchased)
to the CD changer jack on the rear of this unit.
• SIRIUS satellite radio interface—KS-SRA100, for
listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio through any SIRIUS
Satellite radio tuner.
• JVC Smart Digital Adapter—XMDJVC100, for listening
to the XM Satellite radio through XMDirect™ Universal
Tuner Box.
GCI (Global Control Information) update:
• If channels are updated after subscription, updating
starts automatically.
"UPDATING" flashes and no sound can be heard.
• Update takes a few minutes to complete.
• During update, you cannot operate your satellite radio.
Activate your SIRIUS subscription after
connection
1
2
The SIRIUS satellite radio starts updating all the SIRIUS
channels.
Once completed, SIRIUS Satellite radio tunes in to the
preset channel, CH184.
3 Check your SIRIUS ID, see page 17.
4 Contact SIRIUS on the internet at <http://activate.
siriusradio.com/> to activate your subscription, or
you can call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS
(7474).
"SUB UPDT PRESS ANY KEY" scrolls on the display once
subscription has been completed.
Activate your XM subscription after
connection
• Only Channel 0, 1, and 247 are available before
activation.
1
2
The XMDirect™ Universal Tuner Box starts updating
all the XM channels. "Channel 1" is tuned in
automatically.
3 Check your XM Satellite radio ID labeled on the
casing of the XMDirect™ Universal Tuner Box, or
tune in to "Channel 0" (see page 27).
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