Yamaha RX-V557 Owner's Manual

XM Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with 
millions of listeners across the U.S., broadcasting live 
daily. XM’s channel lineup includes more than 130 digital 
channels of choice from coast to coast: 68 commercial-
free music channels, featuring hip hop to opera, classical 
to country, bluegrass to blues; 33 channels of premier 
sports, talk, comedy, children’s and entertainment 
programming; and more than 20 channels of the traffic 
and weather information for major metropolitan areas 
nationwide.

Because XM Satellite Radio is a subscription service, you 
will need to set up an account and activate service with 
XM using your XM Satellite Radio ID number. To check 
your ID number, follow “Activating XM Satellite Radio” 
on page 42. For further information on XM Satellite Radio 
services, see the XM Satellite Radio website at 
“http://www.xmradio.com”.

• The XM Satellite Radio service is only available in the 48 

contiguous United States (not available in Alaska and Hawaii).

• XM Connect and Play digital antenna accessory and monthly 

subscription are sold separately. For details, see the XM 
Satellite Radio website at “http://www.xmradio.com”. 

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Connect the XM Connect and Play digital antenna 
accessory (sold separately) to the XM jack on the rear of 
this unit. (For details, see the operating instructions 
provided with the XM Connect and Play digital antenna 
accessory). 

• For information on obtaining the XM Connect and Play digital 

antenna accessory, see the website at 
“http://www.xmradio.com” or visit your local retailer that sells 
XM Ready products. 

• To ensure optimal reception of XM’s satellite signal, the XM 

Connect and Play digital antenna accessory should be placed at 
or near a southerly facing window with nothing obstructing its 
path to the sky. You can mount it indoors or outdoors.