Other Connections; Using Xm Radio; Connecting Your Xm Radio Receiver - Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K Operating Instructions Manual

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Other connections

Chapter 10:
Other connections
Caution
• Before making or changing the connections,
switch off the power and disconnect the
power cord from the power outlet.
Plugging in components should be the last
connection you make with your system.
• Do not allow any contact between speaker
wires from different terminals.
• You can use speakers with a nominal
impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please
see Switching the speaker impedance on
page 65 if you plan to use speakers with an
impedance of less than 8 Ω).

Using XM Radio

XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary
variety of commercial-free music, plus the best
in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is
broadcast in superior digital audio from coast
to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to
hip hop, XM has something for every music
fan. XM's dedication to playing the richest
selection of music is matched by its passion for
live sporting events, talk radio, up-to-the-
minute news, stand-up comedy, children's
programming, and much more. For U.S.
customers, information about XM Satellite
Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com.
For Canadian customers, information about
XM Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.
Note
1 Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Premium Channel available at additional monthly cost. In-
stallation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All
fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking
is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmra-
dio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States.
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Connecting your XM Radio receiver

After purchasing an XM Mini-Tuner (sold
separately), you will also need to activate the
XM Radio digital radio service to receive
1
broadcasts.
IN AUX
FM UNBAL
Ω
75
IN CD
OPT
2
(TV/ SAT)
IN DVR /
VCR
AM
OPT
LOOP
1
ANTENNA
OUT
(CD)
VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL IN
IN
TV /
IN SAT
XM
DVD
IN
/LD
IN
ASSIGNABLE FRONT
IN
DIGITAL IN
D V D
COAX
5.1CH
INPUT
2 PLAY
IN
(DVR/VCR)
CD-R
IN
/ TAPE
COAX
/ MD
1
(DVD/LD)
OUT REC
L
AUDIO
This receiver
1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM
Radio jack on the rear of this receiver.
You will also need to activate the XM Radio service.
2 Press XM RADIO (SHIFT+FM) to switch to
the XM RADIO input.
For best reception, you may need to move the
XM Mini-tuner antenna near a window (the
southernmost window should produce the
best results).
MONITOR OUT
OUT
DVR /
OUT VCR
IN
TV /
SAT
MONITOR
IN
OUT
DVD
SUB
/LD
WOOFER
IN
PREOUT
S-VIDEO
SATELLiTE
RADiO
SATELLiTE RADiO
XM Mini-Tuner