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SIRIUS

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radio operations

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%).

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

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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.