Most stereos accept phono plugs.
XM radio is a satellite broadcast service that beams transmissions to XM radio players. If you connect an XM radio player to your stereo, you can listen to satellite radio wherever your home entertainment center is set up. At some point, you will have to set up an account with XM. There are several pricing tiers available. Choose the one the matches your budget and listening needs. Once your account is set up, you will be able to access hundreds of channels of talk, sports and music.
Instructions
1. Turn on your stereo, but lower the volume all the way to avoid damaging the speakers.
2. Connect your XM radio player to the stereo. Use an audio cable that matches the XM radio player's audio outputs on one end, and the stereo's audio inputs on the other end. Typically, an XM radio player will accept either two phono plugs (also called RCA or "red-and-whites") or a stereo 1/8 inch phone plug (which looks just like a headphone plug). Stereos often have phono jacks, but they rarely have 1/8 inch phone jacks. You can purchase adapters and connection cables to match your needs at most retail electronics stores.
3. Turn on your XM radio player. If it is not receiving a satellite signal (typically indicated by a reception symbol on the radio player's screen), move the antenna to a location that has a direct line of sight to the sky.
4. Raise the volume of your stereo slowly until you hear the XM broadcast. If you have not activated your XM account yet, the broadcast you are hearing will tell you do so. Typically, you will have to call the provided number, give them your credit card information and choose a service plan. They will then send an activation signal to your XM radio player, which will allow you to access all the channels.
5. Tune to other stations after XM activates your account. Your XM radio will allow you to save preset stations, or you can tune manually by pressing the channel up or down buttons.
6. Check the cable connections and antenna position if you do not hear any sounds. Make sure to lower the volume before disconnecting any plugs, or you may damage your speakers. If you still cannot hear anything, call the support number that came with your XM radio. They will help you determine whether the problem is with your stereo or the XM radio player.
Tags: radio player, your radio, your stereo, your account, your radio player, inch phone