SKYFi2 ™ Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide Warning: This manual and the SKYFi2 Installation Guide contain important safety and operating information. Please read and follow the instructions in these manuals. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your SKYFi2 Receiver, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.
Please note that the power cable that has been supplied with your device is supplied with permanently attached ferrite beads. It is the responsibility of the user to use the power cable with the ferrite beads.
SKYFi2 improves upon the awardwinning SKYFi Satellite Radio Receiver by offering these new features: • Built in FM modulator. Listen to XM through any vehicle FM radio. • 30 Minute Replay. Pause and replay up to 30 minutes of live XM broadcast. • TuneSelect. Find your favorite songs by song title or artist name if they’re currently playing on any XM channel. • Personalized stock and sports tickers. Track your favorite stocks and sports scores on your SKYFi2’s display while listening to your favorite music.
About Delphi Delphi is a worldwide 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.
Contents Getting Started Activating Your SKYFi2 . . . . . . . . . 6 SKYFi2 Receiver Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Basic Operations Turning SKYFi2 On and Off . . . . . 10 Selecting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Changing the Display . . . . . . . . . 12 Memorizing Song Information . . 13 Advanced Features Listening to XM Using Your Vehicle’s FM Radio . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Getting Started Activating Your SKYFi2 To quickly begin enjoying XM Satellite Radio with your SKYFi2, follow these simple steps: 1. Set up your SKYFi2 Receiver using the installation instructions included in the SKYFi Home Adapter Kit, SKYFi Vehicle Adapter Kit, Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Adapter Kit, any of the available audio systems, or with the help of a professional installer.
SKYFi2 Receiver Receiver Controls Menu button Selects and changes configuration options. Search button Changes search mode between search by category or search by scanning. Pause and replay up to 30 minutes of live XM broadcast. Scroll wheel Previews channels; also selects various menu options. Display button Displays additional information on screen such as stocks or sports scores. XM button Confirms selected channel or menu option. Power button Memory button Powers SKYFi2 on and off.
Indicates that internal FM modulator is turned on and set to an FM frequency Display Screen 8 SKYFi2 Receiver While tuned to an XM channel, the SKYFi2 default display contains information about that channel and the SKYFi2 settings. See figure 2. Your SKYFi2 display can be customized. See the Basic Operations section, beginning on page 10.
Remote Control Power button + buttons Immediately select a different channel (and control volume in some audio systems). 30 Minute Replay buttons Pause and replay up to 30 minutes of live XM broadcast. Jump button Switches between current and previous channel. Channel button Previews channels; also selects various menu options. Preset/direct button Selects between direct channel entry or up to 30 presets. XM button Confirms selected channel or menu option.
Basic Operations Warning: When using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or damage to your SKYFi2 Receiver, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property. Basic Operations Turning SKYFi2 On and Off 1. To turn on: press 2. To turn off: press 2 seconds. . and hold for If SKYFi2 is installed in a vehicle, you may use the ignition key to power SKYFi2 on or off.
Using Presets There are 30 presets in all: Each bank (A, B, and C) holds 10 presets. Press the “preset/direct” button to select the proper bank. Use these banks to organize your favorite channels or to create separate preset banks for additional users to enjoy. To set a channel preset: 1. Tune to the desired channel. 2. Press the “preset/direct” button until the appropriate “Preset” icon (preset bank A, B, or C) appears in the display. 3.
Changing the Display Press the “display” button to select any one of four screens. 12 Basic Operations Display Option 1 Display Option 2 Display Option 3 Display Option 4 Default display Scrolls information extras at bottom of screen Figure 4. SKYFi2 screen displays.
Memorizing Song Information 13 Basic Operations SKYFi2 can remember the artist name and title of the song or programming you are currently listening to. 1. Press and release the “memory” button to save the information of the current song or program. SKYFi2 can remember up to 20 entries, after which any new information that is saved will replace the oldest entry in memory. 2. To recall saved information, press and hold the “memory” button for 3 seconds.
Advanced Features Listening to XM Using Your Vehicle’s FM Radio 14 Advanced Features SKYFi2 has a built-in FM modulator that transmits the XM audio signal to any vehicle FM radio. You can use the FM modulator in your vehicle cradle only. You will first need to determine if your installation will require the use of the FM modulator or the use of the cassette adaptor.
In the rare situation that you cannot find an acceptable open FM frequency, consult a professional audio installer.You may improve the audio quality by using the Delphi FM Direct Adapter (SA10112), sold separately. Adjusting the Audio Level The factory default setting should work well in most situations. However, if you hear distortion, you should decrease the audio level.
Auto On 16 Advanced Features Normally, SKYFi2 turns on whenever it receives power. If SKYFi2 is wired to a power source that is always on, you should disable the “Auto-On” option: 1. Press the “menu” button. 2. Use the scroll wheel (or remote) to select “Auto-On.” Press the “XM” button to confirm selection. 3. Select “Off.” Press the “XM” button to confirm selection. 4. Press the “menu” button to return to the main menu and then again to return to normal operation.
Aiming the Home Antenna For the best reception possible, aim the home antenna using the following method: 1. Press the “menu” button. 2. Use the scroll wheel (or remote) to select “Antenna Aiming.” Press the “XM” button to confirm selection. 3. Slowly turn and tilt the antenna. The “Satellite” and “Terrestrial” signal bars will change. Find the position that gives the strongest signal strength on either “Satellite” or “Terrestrial.” 4.
TuneSelect 18 Advanced Features TuneSelect notifies you when a favorite song or artist is playing on a channel other than the one you are currently listening to. You can choose to search for songs either by song title or by the artist name, configurable in the menu under TuneSelect. To add a song to the TuneSelect list: 1. Press the “menu” button and select the “TuneSelect” option. You can choose “Select by Song” (factory default) or “Select by Artist.
Stock Ticker SKYFi2 can track up to 20 of your favorite stock symbols, displaying the price and daily movement on the screen.* To add a stock symbol: 1. Press the “menu” button. 2. Use the scroll wheel (or remote) to select “Stock Ticker.” Press the “XM” button to confirm. 3. Select “Add Stocks.” 4. Use the scroll wheel (or remote) to select each letter in the desired stock symbol. Press the “XM” button after each letter.
Advanced Features To delete a stock symbol: 1. Press the “menu” button. 2. Use the scroll wheel (or remote) to select “Stock Ticker.” Press the “XM” button to confirm. 3. Select “Erase Stocks.” 4. SKYFi2 gives you a choice of deleting individual or all symbols. Use the scroll wheel (or remote) and the “XM” button to make your choice. 5. Press the “menu” button to return to the main menu and then again to return to normal operation.
4. To exit 30-Minute Replay and return to the live XM broadcast, press and hold the button until SKYFi2 displays “LIVE” at the top of the screen. To pause a song: 1. Press the button. The word “PAUSE” appears in the display. 2. To resume playback from where you had paused, press the button again. 3. To return to the live XM broadcast, press and hold the button until SKYFi2 beeps and displays “LIVE” at the top of the screen.
Direct Tune 22 Advanced Features Normally, you can use the scroll wheel (or the remote’s up and down buttons) to preview the artists and song titles on other channels. You must press the “XM” button to tune to the desired channel. To change this so that you do not have to press the “XM” button and SKYFi2 behaves like an FM radio or television, change the “Direct Tune” option to “On.” 1. Press the “menu” button. 2. Use the scroll wheel (or remote) to select “Direct Tune.” Press the “XM” button to confirm.
To scan all channels: 1. Press the “menu” button. Select “Search Mode,” then select “Search by Scanning. Return to normal operation by pressing the “menu” button. 2. Press the “preset/direct” button to select direct mode. 3. Press the “search” button. SKYFi2 each channel for 5 seconds, then advances to the next channel. 4. Press the “search” button again to stop scanning. Note: When searching, SKYFi2 does not play any channel that you skipped using the “Channel Skip/Add” feature.
Skipping Channels While Tuning 24 Advanced Features You can choose to skip over certain channels when using the scroll wheel. 1. Press the “menu” button. 2. Use the scroll wheel (or remote) to select “Channel Skip/Add.” Press the “XM” button to confirm. 3. SKYFi2 displays a list of channels. In front of each channel is a “+” (meaning the channel is not skipped) or a “-“ (meaning the channel is skipped). 4. To skip a channel, use the scroll wheel (or remote) to highlight that channel.
Setting the Clock Restoring Factory Defaults This feature erases all of your personal settings in the presets, TuneSelect, memory, Stock Ticker, and Sports Ticker, and resets all other settings to the original factory configuration. 1. Press the “menu” button. 2. Using the scroll wheel (or remote), select “Set Factory Defaults.” Press the “XM” button to confirm. 3. Select “Yes” to restore the factory default settings. Press the “XM” button to confirm.
Setting the Display Screen Mode 26 Advanced Features You may change the appearance of the display to suit your preference, or to improve visibility in bright sunlight or cold weather by disabling the scrolling text to allow information to be viewed without scrolling. 1. Press the “menu” button. 2. Use the scroll wheel (or remote) to select “Display Screen Mode.” Press the “XM” button to confirm. 3.
Reference Care of Your SKYFi2 There are various accessories available for your SKYFi2. Consult your local retailer or www.delphi.com or www.xmradio.com for availability. Vehicle Adapter Kit by Delphi (SA10102) Use the Vehicle Kit to install SKYFi2 in another vehicle. Includes an antenna, 12V power adapter, cradle, and various mounts. Home Adapter Kit by Delphi (SA10103) Allows you to use SKYFi2 in your home or office. Includes a high-gain home antenna, an AC power adapter, home stand, and audio cable.
Troubleshooting 28 Reference SKYFi2 is designed and built to provide you with trouble-free performance without the need for servicing. If it does not appear to be functioning properly, follow these troubleshooting steps first to try to remedy the situation yourself: 1. Attach all connections firmly and securely. 2. Make sure the cigarette lighter/auxiliary power socket is clean and free of corrosion. 3.
You should: You do not receive all XM channels you have subscribed to. Contact XM Satellite Radio (see page 6). Audio sounds distorted. Reduce audio output level (see page 15). Audio is too soft. Increase audio output level (see page 15). You cannot tune to a channel. Check that you have not chosen to skip that channel (see page 24). If the problem persists, contact XM Satellite Radio at 1.800.967.2346.
Contacting Technical Support and Customer Service 30 Reference For additional information in solving problems with your SKYFi2, contact Delphi at 1.877.GO DELPHI (1.877.463.3574). • Customer Service: Monday—Friday, 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Eastern Time • Technical Support: Monday—Friday, 8:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m. Eastern Time Customer service and technical support are also available at www.delphi.com. Technical Information Dimensions SKYFi2 Receiver: 4.65 in. W x 2.91 in. H x 1.26 in.
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