Yamaha RX-497 User Manual

XM Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with 
millions of listeners across the United States broadcasting 
live daily. The XM Satellite Radio channel lineup includes 
more than 150 digital channels of choice from coast to 
coast: 67 commercial-free music channels, featuring hip 
hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues; 64 
channels of premier sports, talk, comedy, children’s and 
entertainment programming; and more than 26 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 29. For further information on XM Satellite Radio 
services, visit 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, visit the XM 
Satellite Radio website at “http://www.xmradio.com”.

Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold 
separately. Premium Channel available at additional monthly 
cost. Installation 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. 
Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at 
xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United 
States.
© 2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other 
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Connect the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna 
accessory (sold separately) to the XM jack on the rear of 
this unit. (For details, refer to 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, visit the XM Satellite Radio website at 
“http://www.xmradio.com” or consult your local retailer that 
sells XM Ready products.

• To ensure the optimal reception of the XM Satellite Radio 

signals, the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory 
must be placed at or near a southerly facing window with no 
obstacles in the path to the sky. You can mount it indoors or 
outdoors.

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