XM Satellite Radio Digital Audio Player with vehicle kit Important: This manual contains important safety and operating information. Please read, understand, and follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your SKYFi3, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or property.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The SKYFi3 Satellite Radio Receiver incorporates an FM transmitter and is therefore classified as an intentional transmitter.
Activating Your SKYFi3 Controls 1. Set up your player, car cradle, and antenna. 2. Turn the unit on and make sure it is in “Live XM” mode. Earbud Jack Display 3. Use the arrow buttons to find channel 0, then push the Select button to choose it. You should see an 8-character XM Radio ID on the display (the XM Radio ID should also be on the bottom of your SKYFi3 and on the package). 4. Write the XM Radio ID here: Note: Please check your ID code carefully.
Table of Contents Contents Activating Your SKYFi3. ................................. 2 Controls.......................................................... 3 About Delphi.................................................. 6 About XM....................................................... 6 Getting Started.............................................. 7 Some Important Reminders......................... 7 Features.......................................................... 8 Controls - SKYFi3 Player...............
Getting Started About Delphi Getting Started Delphi is a world leader in mobile electronics, vehicle components, and audio technology. Delphi created the first in-dash car radio in 1936 and continues its strong tradition of innovation in the audio industry. Now Delphi technology has helped make satellite radio a reality, and Delphi continues to expand its in-vehicle and consumer electronics technologies.
Getting Started Getting Started Features SKYFi3 Player SKYFi3 in Your Vehicle • Listen to Live XM when docked in the car or home cradle (home kit sold separately). • Listen to Live XM, recorded XM content and digital audio files (MP3/WMA). • Organize and manage your music. • Organize and manage your music. • Listen to recorded XM content and digital audio files (MP3/WMA). • Use station pre-sets via favorites keys. • Plug in external audio sources to play through your SKYFi3’s FM Transmitter.
Getting Started Getting Started Controls - SKYFi3 Player Earbud Jack MicroSD Slot Controls - SKYFi3 in Your Vehicle Direct or Favorite F/D Display Press the center of this key to cycle through favorites or direct mode. Volume Arrow Keys Play/Pause Mode/Power 1 REC 6 7 2 3 SET 9 8 4 0 5 F/D Select menu entries, change channels, skip through songs, change categories, and more... Hold Slide down to lock controls. Press to change modes: Live XM, My Music, Aux.
Getting Started Getting Started Using SKYFi3 in Your Vehicle Placing the Antenna Your SKYFi3 can be mounted in your vehicle in either portrait or landscape orientation. Because all vehicles are different, there are many acceptable methods of mounting the antenna and routing the cable. Changing Display Orientation Make sure the antenna is placed on a clean, dry surface that is free of all debris.
Getting Started Getting Started Mounting Your SKYFi3 Vent Mount Swivel Mount Find an air vent that is strong enough to hold your SKYFi3 and its cradle. Clip the vent mount on to the vent by pulling back on the spring arms. Find a suitable location on the dash of your vehicle; the mount uses a strong adhesive and could be difficult to reposition after installation. Do not install this mount on a leather surface. Make sure the air temperature is at least 60°F.
Getting Started Getting Started Display - Symbols and Icons Display - Live XM Mode Menu Items Signal Strength Signal Strength 0 to 3 bars 16 Battery Charging Edit Song Battery Full EQ Settings Battery Low Find Channel Access Info Extras Channel Live XM Scheduled Recording My Music Keypad Hold Organize My Music (MP3/WMA) Playlists Play Random Random Repeat Song Repeat Song Settings Stored XM Song Locked TuneSelect Direct / Favorites Indicator Channel Icon Channel Name Battery
Getting Started Getting Started Display - My Music Mode Changing Display Appearance (Live XM Only) Available Memory Pressing the Display button toggles between regular and large font size. Black portion indicates amount of storage available. White portion indicates amount of storage taken up by locked XM songs. “!” indicates that there is less than 3 minutes of storage available.
Getting Started Getting Started Remote Control Using Your SKYFi3 with an External Audio Source Remember to pull out the clear plastic tab from the battery compartment before using the remote. To remove the battery from the remote, use your thumb to press the center of the battery tray and pull it out. Replace the battery with the equivalent size and voltage, taking care to insert it with the positive (+) side up.
Updating SKYFi3 Firmware Updating SKYFi3 Firmware Updating SKYFi3 Firmware You can check for firmware updates at any time by plugging your device into your computer and going to http://FWUPDT.xmradio.com. You can also link to this page by clicking the “XM Firmware Update Client” button on the CD’s XM+Napster menu. Download the Firmware Update Tool to your PC Desktop for easy access, then double-click the icon to run the tool. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the latest firmware to your device.
Listening to Live XM Listening to Live XM Listening to Live XM Selecting Channels with the Car Cradle Selecting Channels Favorites / Direct Entry 3 SET 9 8 1 REC 6 7 1 REC 6 7 2 3 SET 9 8 4 Turn on the player. You are currently listening to XM content if you see “Live XM” on the display. If you do not see “Live XM,” toggle the Mode button to switch to “Live XM” mode.
Listening to Live XM Listening to Live XM Listening to Live XM Direct Entry Favorites Using the Display Keypad Your favorite channels can be saved in an easily accessible list. Your SKYFi3 has three banks of favorites (A, B, and C). You can save 10 items in each list. 1. Press & Hold the left arrow button to access a number pad on the display. 1. Press the Menu button and scroll to “Favorites.” 2. Press the Play/Pause button and scroll to “Add Channel.
Listening to Live XM Listening to Live XM Accessing Your Favorites Playing Live XM Your favorites can be accessed using the SKYFi3 player, the remote control, or the car dock keys. Once you select a channel, SKYFi3 will begin playing the content that is being broadcast on that channel. You can pause Live XM at any time by pressing the Play/Pause button. Press the Play/Pause button again to continue playing the content.
Listening to Live XM Recording Live XM While in the 30-minute buffer, you can: Recording Live XM • Skip from Song to Song - Press the left and right arrow buttons to skip to the previous and next songs in the order that they played. Your SKYFi3 can record XM content while you are listening to Live XM or by scheduling a recording session. When listening to Live XM, you can record the current song or begin recording the current channel.
Recording Live XM Recording Live XM Using the Car Dock To record a song using the keys on the car dock, simply press the REC button. Recording will stop at the end of the song. You can continue recording the current channel by pressing the REC button again. Press the REC button a third time to stop recording at any time. Recording a Channel Set start and stop times using the up and down arrow buttons. 1.
Listening to My Music Listening to My Music Listening to My Music To listen to recorded XM content or other stored music (see “Using SKYFi3 with your PC”), switch your SKYFi3 to My Music mode by pressing the Mode button. NOTE: Please make sure your battery is fully charged (three hours) before using your SKYFi3 on battery power. 1. Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through a list of your songs in the order that they were recorded. 2. Press the Menu button to display the Menu.
Listening to My Music Listening to My Music Changing Artists Organizing Your Music 1. Press the Menu button, scroll to “Find” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. Playlists 2. Scroll to “Artists” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. Playlists contain a list of songs that are organized to play in a certain sequence. You can add a song to more than one playlist. To add a song to a playlist, first select a song from any song list. 3.
Listening to My Music Listening to My Music Playing Songs in a Playlist 4. Scroll to “Remove Songs” and press the Play/Pause button to see the list of songs in the playlist. 1. To select a playlist to play, press the Menu button, scroll to “Playlists” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. 5. Scroll to the desired song and press the Menu button to select it. 6. Scroll to “Remove Song” and press the Play/Pause button to select it.
Listening to My Music 1. From any song list in “Playlist,” “All Songs,” “Artists,” “Categories,” etc., highlight the song you want to lock using the up and down arrow buttons. 2. Press the Menu button, scroll to “Edit Song,” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. 3. Scroll to “Lock Song” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. Personalizing Your SKYFi3 You can easily adapt your SKYFi3 to suit your listening habits. Simply press Menu to see the options you can customize.
Personalizing Your SKYFi3 Menu Functions - Quick Reference Menu Functions - Quick Reference (continued) Menu functions may be different from the list below based on how your SKYFi3 is docked and what playing mode is selected. My Music Mode Main Menu • Playlist - play, add, delete or rename a playlist (not shown if no playlist is available). • Find - access your music by artist, category, channel, and recording session. • Organize - select multiple songs for deletion, to lock, or to add to a playlist.
Personalizing Your SKYFi3 Personalizing Your SKYFi3 Display Settings Audio Settings Brightness EQ Set 1. Press the Menu button, scroll to “Settings” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. You can set the tone quality of your SKYFi3 player to match the type of music you are listening to. 2. Scroll to “Preferences” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. 3. Scroll to “Change Display” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. 1.
Personalizing Your SKYFi3 TuneSelect™ Info Extras TuneSelect can alert you whenever one of your favorite songs or artists is playing on any XM channel. Stock Ticker 1. Press the Menu button, scroll to “Settings” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. 2. Scroll to “Preferences” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. 3. Scroll to “TuneSelect” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. You can track up to 20 stock symbols and see their prices and movements right on the SKYFi3’s display.
Personalizing Your SKYFi3 Personalizing Your SKYFi3 Other Info Extras Channel Access XM Satellite Radio will broadcast information such as sports scores and other features at various times. Direct Tune To see what is available and change your Info Extras settings: 1. Press the Menu button, scroll to “Settings” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. Normally, as you press the arrow buttons, you can preview what’s playing on other XM channels before actually selecting a channel.
Personalizing Your SKYFi3 Using SKYFi3 and Your PC Erase Memory Using SKYFi3 and Your PC To erase all internal memory on your SKYFi3: System Requirements 1. Press the Menu button, scroll to “Settings” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. In order to use XM+Napster and the Firmware Update Tool, the minimum system requirements are: 2. Scroll to “Setup” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. 3. Scroll to “Erase Memory” and press the Play/Pause button to select it. 4.
Using SKYFi3 and Your PC Setup 1. Before you install XM+Napster, make sure that your radio is activated and that you know your Radio ID (page 2). You’ll need it to register for XM+Napster. 2. Make sure your SKYFi3 is not connected to your PC. 3. Insert the included CD into your computer’s CD drive. Choose the “XM+Napster Install” option from the main menu to view the installation menu. Using SKYFi3 and Your PC 4.
Using SKYFi3 and Your PC Using SKYFi3 and Your PC Registering For XM+Napster XM+Napster Features Once you install XM+Napster, register for XM+Napster Light or subscription XM+Napster service.
Using SKYFi3 and Your PC Using SKYFi3 and Your PC Transferring Content Using Digital Audio Files from CD You must have an optional (sold separately) MicroSD card installed into the SKYFi3 to transfer content. Convert (rip) tracks from an audio CD to your XM+Napster library: 1. Insert an audio CD into your CD drive. 1. Connect the SKYFI3 to your computer with the included USB Cable. a. b. 56 2. Click the “Library” button, then click on the CD listed in the folders pane.
Other Things You Should Know Other Things You Should Know Troubleshooting Care Your SKYFi3 should provide you with trouble-free performance without needing any servicing. If it does not appear to be working properly, first try to remedy the problem by following these steps: You should be able to use your SKYFi3 during most of your daily activities. However, you should remember: Caution: Refrain from using food or drinks near your SKYFi3. Spilling food or drinks on the unit can damage it.
Other Things You Should Know 60 Other Things You Should Know If you see this on the display: You should: If this happens: You should: Updating XM is updating your SKYFi3 with the latest encryption code. Simply wait a few seconds until the update is done. – OR – You may be attempting to tune to a channel that is blocked or that you cannot receive with your subscription package. To receive that channel, contact XM Satellite Radio at 1.800.967.2346.
Other Things You Should Know Other Things You Should Know Specifications If this happens: You should: The controls still do not respond, the display does not change, or the backlight does not turn on or off Reset your SKYFi by pressing and holding the volume button and pressing the mode button. Replay does not work with XM Instant Traffic and Weather Nothing is wrong with your SKYFi .
Other Things You Should Know Warranty Warranty Model Numbers SKYFi3 Receiver with Car Kit SA10224 SKYFi Home Kit SA10227 SKYFi3 Car Kit SA10226 SKYFi3 Wearable Live Kit SA10252 SKYFi3 Wearable Live Kit with Extended Life Battery SA10228 3 Contacting Technical Support For additional information regarding your SKYFi3, contact Delphi Technical Support at 1.877.GO.DELPHI (1.877.463.3574), 8:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday — Friday. 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Saturday and Sunday.
Warranty These remedies are the customer’s exclusive remedies for breach of warranty. This limited warranty only extends to customers who purchase the Products in the United States.
Warranty Delphi Limited Consumer Warranty - Canada Delphi Product and Service Solutions (“Delphi”) warrants all XM Satellite Radio Products sold by Delphi (each “Product”) to be free of defects in material and workmanship, subject to the following conditions: Subject to express the limitations with respect to the battery and ear bud components of any Product, the duration of Delphi’s warranty with respect to each Product is limited to one (1) year from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser.
Warranty How You (the Customer) Can Get Service To obtain warranty service during the first thirty (30) days after the date of purchase, you must return the defective Product with the original receipt to the original place of purchase. To obtain warranty service for all Products for the remainder of the limited warranty period, you must contact Delphi by phone at 1.877.GO.DELPHI (1.877.463.3574). If further clarification or additional information is required from Delphi, you may call Delphi at 1.877.GO.
Delphi Corporation 1441 West Long Lake Road Troy, Michigan 48098-5090 U.S.A. Customer Service: 1.877.GO.DELPHI www.delphi.com SKYFi3,The XM name,Tuneselect, and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2006 Delphi Corporation. All rights reserved DPSS-06-E-092 Version 1.