Other Things You Should Know

Other Things You Should Know

If you see this on the display:

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 chan-

 

nel 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.

 

 

--(no artist or title)

No program information such as artist name or song

 

title exists.

 

 

Channel

You are attempting to tune to a channel that is not

 

available.

 

 

All Recording Features Not

Activate your XM subscription to enable you to store

Available

XM programming on your SKYFi3.

 

 

This Channel Not Available for

Some programming cannot be recorded due to restric-

Recording

tions placed by the content owners.

 

 

This Program Not Available for

Some programming cannot be recorded due to restric-

Recording

tions placed by the content owners.

 

 

Connect to XM Antenna Within

You must dock your SKYFi3 in its cradle, with the

## Days to Avoid Interruption in

antenna connected, and power it on for at least 8 hours

Listening to XM Recordings

a month. This authenticates your XM subscription and

 

ensures that you can continue to enjoy your recorded

 

XM content and live XM programming.

 

 

Please connect to XM Antenna

Dock your SKYFi3 in its cradle and connect the antenna.

to Confirm Valid Subscription

 

 

 

Activation Required for

Activate your XM service by contacting XM at

Playback

http://activate.xmradio.com or calling 1.800.XM.RADIO

 

(1.800.967.2346).

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If this happens:

You should:

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no power or your

Your SKYFi3 battery may be low. Charge the battery by

 

 

SKYFi3 shuts off quickly

docking SKYFi3 in the cradle and plugging in the power

 

 

 

adapter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SKYFi3 shuts off unexpectedly

Check whether you set the sleep timer, and set it to

 

 

 

“Off” if desired. SKYFi3 remembers the sleep timer set-

 

 

 

ting even when you turn the player off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You do not receive all the XM

Check that you have not skipped any channels. If you

 

 

channels you have subscribed

still do not receive all channels, your SKYFi3 may not be

 

 

to

activated. Contact XM Satellite Radio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No audio.

Check all connections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No song title or artist name is

Nothing is wrong with your SKYFi3.That informa-

 

 

displayed

tion may be in the process of being updated. Some

 

 

 

channels, such as news and sports, may not have such

 

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No audio when listening to

Check that your SKYFi3 and radio are tuned to the same

 

 

SKYFi3 through an FM radio

frequency. Make sure that your SKYFi3 is in the car

 

 

 

cradle. Make sure your headphones are not plugged in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio fades or has static when

You might be hearing interference from another FM

 

 

listening through an FM radio

station. Set your SKYFi3 and your radio to a different

 

 

 

FM frequency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio sounds too soft or is

Raise or lower the FM Audio Level until the sound

 

 

 

distorted when listening to an

quality improves.

 

 

FM radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XM InstantTraffic and Weather

Nothing is wrong with your SKYFi3.These channels

 

 

channels sound different from

sound different because they are broadcast in a differ-

 

 

other channels

ent audio mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controls do not respond

Check whether the power switch is in the ‘hold’ posi-

 

 

 

tion. If so, slide it to the center position to unlock the

 

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controls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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XM Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Digital Audio Player manual Information No audio when listening to

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