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Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information Troubleshooting Specifications
XM
NOTE
Keep the power cord unplugged until the XM Mini-Tuner and Home
Dock connection have been completed.
XM Connector
• The AVR-989 is an XM Ready® receiver. You can receive XM®
Satellite Radio by connecting to the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock
(includes home antenna, each sold separately) and subscribing to the
XM service.
• Plug the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock into the XM connector on
the rear panel.
• Position the Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window to
receive the best signal.
For details, see “Listening to XM Satellite Radio Programs” (vpage
52 ~ 54).
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of
the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock.
XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock
• The XM name and related logo are registered trademarks of XM
Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
• XM Ready® is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
All rights reserved.
NOTE
Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner
connection have been completed.
SIRIUS Connector
• The AVR-989 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready® receiver. You can
receive SIRIUS® Satellite Radio by connecting to the SiriusConnect
Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service.
• Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel.
• Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south-facing window to
receive the best signal.
For details, see “Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs”
(vpage 54, 55).
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of
the SiriusConnect Home Tuner.
SiriusConnect Home Tuner
©2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo,
and channel names and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite
Radio Inc.
When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform
the setting “Input Setup” – “Assign” – “Digital In” from the menu.
(vpage 38).
b When connecting
digital audio

n Positioning the Antenna

For a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be positioned
correctly. Use the following map to determine which area you are in
and position the antenna accordingly.
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SOUTH
NORTH
WEST
SKY
EAST
HORIZON
Area 1 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the east, northeast, or
southeast, either through a window or outside.
Area 2 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the north or northeast,
either through a window or outside.
Area 3 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the north or northwest,
either through a window or outside.
Area 4 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the west, northwest, or
southwest, either through a window or outside.
Area 5 : Put the antenna outside and point it straight up. The antenna
cannot be used indoors.
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