Sirius Satellite Radio Operations

This function is available when a Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver is connected through the. dedicated connection. This unit requires the following receiver:

~• SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver: SC-C1

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Note:

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SIRIUS satellite radio is a subscription service.

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Please contact Sirius Radio to begin or alter

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your subscription:

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Internet: www.sirius.com

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Telephone: 888-539-SIRIUS (747487)

Confirming your Radio ID

.SIRIUS

1.Touch the [Search] key to display the Key Pad screen.

2.Touch the [0] key, then touch the [ENT] key. Your Radio ID (12-digits number) will be displayed.

3.To return to the Sirius Radio, enter a new channel to resume.

Selecting a Satellite Radio mode

1.Press the [MODE] or [SOURCE] button until SIRIUS is displayed or select 'SIRIUS'in the main menu. You can reach the main menu by pressing the [MENU] button on your unit. The system changes to the Sirius Satellite Radio mode.

Displaying channel labels

1. Touch the [LIST] button and the next four channels are displayed for your ease of viewing.

2. Touch the [LIST] button again to return to the main display screen.

Selecting your presets

1.Press the [BAND] button or touch the [Band] key to enter the preset memory menu. You can save up to 20 presets for your favorite channels for quick access.

Information displayed during reception

The following information is displayed when the satellite radio cannot be received normally.

When the receiver is turned on the first time or after a reset: "UPDATING" followed by a percentage of completion.

When a channel is being tuned in (no signal is yet received): "ACQUIRING SIGNAL"

A channel without a broadcast has been selected: "INVALID CHANNEL"

A channel not covered by your contract:

" CALL 888-539-SIRIUS"

Call (888)539-747487 to activate your radio

When a channel is out of air time: "OFF AIR"

When the antenna is disconnected or has been damaged: "ANTENNA ERROR"

Channel selection

Channels are selected with the [ ........ ] or [~ ~ ]

buttons.

*For details, see the following operation descriptions.

Note:

The audio output is muted and other button operations are not accepted during channel selection.

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VRX485VD, MAX385VD specifications

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