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5/4/2006 4:07 PM Page 2 Contents Quick Start 1. Charge battery for at least 8 hours (page 12). Introduction ...................................... 4 2. Set up your Helix (page 20). Features .................................................... 4 Safety Instructions .................................... 7 What’s in the Box .................................... 10 Charging the Battery .............................. 12 Helix Controls .......................................... 13 Using This Guide...........
5/4/2006 4:09 PM Page 4 Introduction Introduction Helix, Undocked Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung Helix™. It’s the next-generation XM2go® radio, with an XM receiver, built-in antenna, and storage for XM, MP3, or WMA music files in one portable device. Enjoy XM’s 170 channels from coast to coast, with over 80,000 hours of entertainment each month.
5/4/2006 4:11 PM Page 6 Introduction Introduction Helix + Cradle + Antenna + PC Manage content using Helix or your PC Listen to XM Radio Online Purchase music from XM+Napster and upload it to your Helix Safety Instructions ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your Helix. Helix Digital Audio Player Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or above 60°C or below -20°C).
/4/2006 4:12 PM Page 8 Introduction Introduction Earbuds and Headphones Battery Charger Safety To avoid damaging your hearing: Caution: Opening the case may result in electric shock. Using earbuds or headphones for an extended time can cause serious damage to your hearing. If you are exposed to a sound louder than 85 dB for an extended time, your hearing may be adversely affected. The louder the sound, the more seriously your hearing may be impaired.
5/4/2006 4:14 PM Page 10 Introduction Introduction What s in the Box Helix (YX-M1) Battery (AH43-00007A) What s in the Box Earbuds (EP-360) AC power adapter (AH61-02211A) Travel power cable (AH61-02212A) ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.
5/4/2006 5:25 PM Page 12 Introduction Introduction Charging the Battery Helix Controls Charge the battery for at least 8 hours before using Helix for the first time, or if you have not used it for several months. Be sure to charge the battery in a place where the temperature is between 32°F and 113°F (0°C to 45°C). ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp USB jack Earbud jack Display Mode – Switch between “Live XM” or “My Music” (recorded content). XM button – 2. Insert battery into player. 1.
5/4/2006 4:18 PM Page 14 Introduction Introduction Helix Controls Using This Guide ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp Throughout this guide, you will see instructions such as “Select XM Settings Setup Antenna Aiming.” This tells you to perform the following actions: When you dock Helix in its home cradle, both the display and arrow buttons rotate by 90° so that “up” really points up! 1. Press the XM button. 2. You will see a menu whose last option is “Settings.
5/4/2006 4:20 PM Page 16 Introduction Introduction Helix Display Remote Available memory or signal strength – Green portion indicates amount of storage taken up by locked XM songs (page 40). In “Live XM” mode, you will see a signal strength indicator instead. Indicates XM channel, playlist, or MP3 genre. Battery charge Power button Mode – (((XM))) shows you’re listening to live XM. (((My Music))) shows you’re listening to stored XM content or MP3/WMA tracks.
XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp 5/4/2006 4:21 PM Page 18 Subscribing to XM ENG Before you can listen to or record XM content, you must activate your Helix. 1. Set up your Helix, cradle, power adapter, and antenna (page 20 or page 22). Make sure Helix can receive the XM signal. 2. Place Helix in the “Live XM” mode (page 26). 3. Find the 8-character XM Radio ID, which is printed on the package or in the battery compartment underneath the battery. Or select XM channel 0 to view the Radio ID.
5/4/2006 4:23 PM Page 20 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Setup To AC power adapter While Traveling If you’re traveling, you can connect the power adapter directly to Helix using the travel power cable. At Home 3. To optimize signal reception, you may mount the home antenna outdoors, facing south. Make sure the antenna is not blocked by buildings or trees. 20 Using Your Helix Alone To home antenna DISPLAY 2. Connect Helix to your audio system as shown.
5/4/2006 4:24 PM Page 22 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Setup 2. Insert Helix into car cradle. In a Vehicle (requires Car Accessory Kit YA-CP100, sold separately) 3. Connect car cradle to antenna cable and power adapter. ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp Every vehicle is different; for your safety, follow all instructions carefully. Consult a professional installer if you have questions. You can listen to your Helix through your car stereo by using Helix’s built-in FM transmitter.
5/4/2006 4:26 PM Page 24 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone 4. To install the swivel mount, first find a suitable location. The swivel mount’s adhesive is very strong and may be difficult to remove. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces, and make sure the air temperature is at least 60°F (15°C). 5. To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your Helix and its cradle.
5/4/2006 4:28 PM Page 26 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Live XM Selecting Channels NOTE: You must receive a live XM signal for at least 8 hours a month (which may be Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of channels. split over several listening sessions). This authenticates your XM subscription and ensures that you can continue to enjoy your recorded XM content and live XM programming.
5/4/2006 4:29 PM Page 28 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Favorite Channels TuneSelect You can save your favorite channels in an easily accessible list. TuneSelect™ finds your favorite artist or song whenever they’re currently being played on any XM channel. 1. While you’re tuned to a channel, press the XM button. 2. Select Favorites Add Channel. 1. When you hear one of your favorite songs, select XM Bookmark. 3. Once you’ve saved your favorites, you can quickly access the list.
5/4/2006 4:31 PM Page 30 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone TuneSelect also allows you to type an artist name or song title even if the song isn’t currently playing on your Helix. 1. Select XM Settings Preferences TuneSelect Edit List Add TuneSelect. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to choose the artist or song title field. 3. Press the XM button. You will see a virtual keyboard. Type in the artist name or song title. 4.
5/4/2006 4:32 PM Page 32 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone 4. Continue selecting letters by using the arrow and XM buttons. 5. Select “Enter” when you’ve entered the entire stock symbol. Your Helix is smart enough to automatically complete some stock symbols. Recording XM 6. You can track up to 20 stock symbols. When you’ve entered all your desired stock symbols, select “Exit.” Your Helix enables you to record XM content for personal, non-commercial use.
5/4/2006 4:34 PM Page 34 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Recording a Channel Scheduling a Recording Session 1. While you’re listening to live XM, select XM Record Rec Channel. You will record the channel you’re currently listening to. You can set Helix to record XM at a later time. When you schedule a recording session, remember that Helix must be able to receive a live XM signal when the session begins. 2. To stop recording at any time, select XM Record Stop Recording.
5/4/2006 4:36 PM Page 36 Using Your Helix Alone 3. To edit an existing session, select XM Record Schedule Recording. You will see a list of sessions. Highlight the session you wish to edit. Using Your Helix Alone Listening to Recorded XM Content (My Music) ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp When you see “My Music” at the top of the display, you’re listening to XM content that you have recorded and any MP3/WMA files you have transferred to your Helix. 1.
5/4/2006 4:37 PM Page 38 Using Your Helix Alone Organizing Your Music Using Your Helix Alone Finding Your Music Shows the artist’s songs in the order they were recorded. All songs and tracks that are stored in your Helix are normally played in the order that they were recorded or transferred into your Helix. You can also sort the selections by artist, category, or channel.
5/4/2006 4:39 PM Page 40 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Locking and Unlocking XM Content Playlists – Adding Songs When you record XM, your Helix records over the oldest XM tracks first. This ensures that you always hear the latest XM content. You can “lock” a song or track to prevent Helix from recording over it. Locked songs occupy memory on your Helix and reduce your available recording time.
5/4/2006 4:41 PM Page 42 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Playlists – Removing Entries Playlists – Playing You can remove entries from a playlist. Remember that removing a song from one playlist does not remove it from any other playlist, and does not delete that song from Helix. 1. Select XM Playlists (playlist name) Select. To remove one or more songs from a playlist: 3. You will see the following options: ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp 2.
5/4/2006 4:42 PM Page 44 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Playlists – Other Options Bookmarking Songs Normally, the songs in a playlist appear in the order that they were added. “Bookmarks” are a great way to remember interesting songs. You can view all your bookmarks through the XM+Napster application, look up information about the artist or album, or purchase a complete, high-fidelity version of the song that you may play on multiple devices through XM+Napster.
5/4/2006 4:44 PM Page 46 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Deleting Songs To delete multiple songs from “My Music”: When you’re no longer interested in a song or track, you can delete it from your Helix. “Deleting” a song permanently erases it from memory, and is different from “removing” a song from a playlist. 1. Select XM Organize Songs. To delete one song from “My Music”: 46 ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a song. 3.
5/4/2006 4:45 PM Page 48 Using Helix with a PC Using Helix with a PC System Requirements Setup The PC system must meet the following requirements: To connect your Helix to your PC: ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp Intel Pentium -class CPU 1. If you haven’t done so already, disconnect your Helix and its cradle from your PC. Microsoft Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 operating system* 2. Insert the XM+Napster CD into your computer’s CD or DVD drive.
5/4/2006 4:47 PM Page 50 Using Helix with a PC Using Helix with a PC 4. Reboot your PC if necessary, then launch the XM+Napster program from the shortcut on your desktop. Registering with XM+Napster 5. Set up Helix as shown and plug the USB cable into the PC. You can also connect the USB cable directly between your PC and Helix without using the home cradle, home antenna, and AC power adapter. Choose either the XM+Napster Light service or the XM+Napster service.
5/4/2006 4:49 PM Page 52 Using Helix with a PC To register, follow these steps: 1. Click File/Sign In on the XM+Napster application. Click on the link for new members. 2. Follow the directions indicated on the registration screen. You must provide your active XM Radio ID and billing ZIP code to register. Using Helix with a PC 3. If you choose XM+Napster, you must provide a valid credit card.
5/4/2006 4:50 PM Page 54 Using Helix with a PC Using Helix with a PC What Can You Do with XM+Napster? Purchasing Music Using XM+Napster, you can: The XM+Napster store allows you to stream, download, or buy songs or albums. Manage songs, playlists, and recording sessions on your Helix Stream – Listen to a song while your PC is connected to the Internet.
5/4/2006 4:52 PM Page 56 Using Helix with a PC Using Helix with a PC Organizing Your Music The “Folder” pane lets you view the tracks stored on Helix or on your PC, playlists, recording sessions, bookmarks, and more. Click on the desired folder to see its contents on the main pane. The main pane shows the contents of a folder. 56 Using Helix with a PC View and manage all the XM content you recorded, WMA, and MP3 tracks on your Helix and your PC.
5/4/2006 4:53 PM Page 58 Using Helix with a PC Using Helix with a PC Playlists Transferring Between PC and Helix You can manage your Helix playlists using XM+Napster. Simply dock your Helix, then select Library/Helix/Playlists. You can create new playlists, or edit or delete any playlists that are stored in your Helix. To transfer a track or playlist from your PC to your Helix, drag and drop the track or playlist into the “transfer” pane on the lower right-hand side of the XM+Napster application.
5/4/2006 4:55 PM Page 60 Using Helix with a PC Using Helix with a PC Disconnecting Your Helix from the PC Listening to XM Radio Online (XMRO) Before you remove your Helix from its dock or unplug the USB cable from the dock or the PC, you must disconnect using one of the following methods: XM Radio Online gives you access to over 75 channels of the same amazing programming you hear on XM Satellite Radio, plus 10 select AOL Radio channels for even more choice.
5/4/2006 4:57 PM Page 62 Using Helix with a PC Using Helix with a PC Using Your CDs or MP3/WMA Files Burning CDs Use the XM+Napster application to rip tracks from a CD into your Napster library. Transfer MP3 and WMA files onto a recordable CD or DVD. Please note that the content recorded from XM cannot be burned onto a CD or DVD or otherwise transferred off your Helix. 1. Insert an audio CD into your PC’s CD drive. 1. Insert a recordable CD or DVD into your PC’s CD/DVD drive. 2.
5/4/2006 4:58 PM Page 64 Updating Helix Firmware Updating Helix Firmware Occasionally we make improvements to the Helix firmware, which is the software that makes your Helix work. Updating the firmware is a quick and easy process. Remember that: Your Helix must be docked in its cradle with a power adapter and must be connected to your PC. You cannot update the firmware if Helix is not docked and powered. Your PC must be connected to the Internet.
5/4/2006 5:00 PM Page 66 Settings Settings FM Modulator (For use with optional Car Accessory Kit YA-CP100, sold separately) Set the FM frequency on which Helix transmits. FM Frequency (for use with optional Car Accessory Kit YA-CP100, sold separately) ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp Your Helix contains a built-in FM modulator (or FM transmitter) that allows you to listen to whatever your Helix is playing using a car FM radio.
5/4/2006 5:02 PM Page 68 Settings Settings FM Level When listening to your Helix using the FM modulator, you can adjust its volume level to match other audio sources (your CD player, other FM stations, or MP3 player). 1. Select XM Settings FM Modulator FM Level. 2. Press the left arrow button to decrease the volume level or the right arrow button to increase the volume level. 3. Press the XM button to confirm your selection. Aiming the Antenna ENG XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.
5/4/2006 5:03 PM Page 70 Settings Settings Audio Display Tone Brightness and Contrast You can adjust the audio tone quality to suit the kind of music you’re listening to. To change the screen’s brightness and contrast: 1. Select XM Settings Preferences Set Tone. 1. Select XM Settings Preferences Change Display Brightness. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select either “Bass” or “Treble.” Adjust the tone settings by pressing the left or right arrows. 2.
5/4/2006 5:05 PM Page 72 Settings Settings Stock Ticker If you created a stock ticker, you will see stock symbols and their prices displayed at the bottom of Helix’s display. You can control the way the ticker is displayed. 1. Select XM Settings Preferences Change Display Display Appearance Stock Ticker. 2. Select Scrolling to see the ticker move across the screen from right to left. Select By Pages to view the ticker as if you’re flipping pages of a book. 3.
5/4/2006 5:07 PM Page 74 Settings Settings Channel Skip/Add You can simplify the list of channels that you see when you press the up and down arrow buttons. To skip a channel: 1. Select XM Settings Preferences Channel Access Channel Skip/Add. 2. You will see a list of channels. Press the XM button to skip a channel. You’ll see the Channel Skip icon displayed beside the channel name. You can choose to skip more than one channel. 3.
XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp 5/4/2006 5:08 PM Page 76 Vehicle Mode Memory Partition If you listen to your Helix in a vehicle, you’ve probably plugged the power adapter into the cigarette lighter socket. In some vehicles, the cigarette lighter is turned on or off with the ignition key; in other vehicles, the cigarette lighter is powered all the time.
XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp 5/4/2006 5:10 PM Page 78 Settings ENG Restoring Factory Defaults To restore all Helix settings and preferences to a “factory fresh” state: 1. Select XM Settings Setup Factory Defaults. Restore just the settings to factory defaults. Restore settings to factory defaults and erase all music. 2. You should see this display: 3. Confirm by selecting Yes, or cancel by selecting No.
5/4/2006 5:12 PM Page 80 Customer Support Customer Support Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If your Helix does not work the way you expect, first consult this troubleshooting guide. To reset your Helix, remove the battery then re-insert it. If you see this on the display: You should: No Signal Something is blocking the XM signal. Move your Helix away from the obstructed area (e.g., an underground garage). Antenna Plug the antenna into the home or vehicle cradle.
XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp 5/4/2006 5:13 PM Page 82 Customer Support Customer Support Troubleshooting ENG Specifications If this happens: You should: Helix Player Helix does not communicate with your PC. Check the power and USB connections between the cradle and your PC. Be sure to use the supplied USB cable; any others may prevent your Helix from charging or communicating properly with your PC. Remove your Helix from its cradle, then re-insert. Dimensions 56 mm (W) x 94 mm (H) x 16 mm (D) 2.
5/4/2006 5:15 PM Page 84 Customer Support Customer Support Patent Information Specifications Remote Dimensions 39 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 12 mm (D) 1.5 in (W) x 3.7 in (H) x 0.47 in (D) Weight 40 g 1.
5/4/2006 5:16 PM Page 86 Customer Support Customer Support FCC Statement 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.
5/4/2006 5:18 PM Page 88 Customer Support Customer Support Warranty Samsung warrants MP3 players to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase by the consumer.
XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp 5/4/2006 5:20 PM Page 90 Customer Support Customer Support ENG e. Accidents, acts of God, lightning, water, fire, public disturbances, improper ventilation or any cause beyond the control of Samsung. f. Unauthorized modifications carried out for the product to comply with local or national technical standards in countries for which the Samsung product was not originally designed. g.
XM Helix ENG_UG KEYS.qxp 5/4/2006 5:20 PM Page 92 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 400 Valley Road Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com AH81-02210A XM respects copyrights. This device is for personal use only. XM Programming stored on the device cannot be transferred off the unit. Download legally. Buy digital music from XM+Napster. The XM name, related logo, TuneSelect, and Helix are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
