Sirius ® Radio Operations - JVC KD-AR8500 Instructions Manual

SIRIUS
®
About SIRIUS radio
SIRIUS is a satellite radio that can deliver
digital-quality sound.
SIRIUS has 65 music channels which are
all commercial-free, 50 channels of sports,
news, and entertainment programs.
You can enjoy and control the SIRIUS
radio digital entertainment channels
from the receiver by connecting the JVC
SIRIUS radio DLP—Down Link Processor
(optionally purchased) to the CD changer
jack on the rear.
GCI (Global Control Information) update:
• If channels are updated after subscription,
updating starts automatically.
"Channels Updating XX%* Completed"
appears and no sound can be heard.
• Update takes a few minutes to complete.
• Do not press any button or perform
any operation until updating has been
completed.
Before operating your SIRIUS radio:
• For connection, see Installation/Connection
Manual (separate volume).
• Refer also to the Instructions supplied with
your SIRIUS radio.
* Changes every 20% of update until
completed (ex. 20%, 40%, 60%).
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radio operations
Before you can listen to JVC DLP, activate
your SIRIUS subscription after connection:
• If the power is turned off before subscription
is completed, repeat the procedure from the
beginning.
1 Turn on the power.
2
SOURCE
JVC DLP starts updating all the SIRIUS
channels. (See GCI update on the left
column.)
• Once completed, JVC DLP tunes in to
the preset channel, CH184 (channel for
subscription guidance).
3 Check your Sirius ID, see page 39.
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).
"Subscription Updated Press Any Key to
Continue" appears on the display once
subscription has been completed.
When you update subscription or change
your subscription plan, follow the procedure
above.
• However, JVC DLP does not tune in to
CH184 this time. Tune in to CH184 manually
for updating your subscription.