ENG xm_samsung keys 2/24/06 3:11 PM Page I Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 400 Valley Road Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com AH81-02185A 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, and NeXus are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
/24/06 3:11 PM Page 2 Quick Start Contents 1. Charge battery for at least 8 hours (page 12). Introduction ...................................... 4 Purchasing Music .................................... 50 2. Set up your player (page 18). Features.................................................... 4 Safety Instructions.................................... 7 What’s in the Box .................................... 10 Charging the Battery .............................. 12 Player Controls ...............
ENG xm_samsung keys 2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 4 Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung NeXus™ – our newest digital audio player plus XM® Satellite Radio. NeXus, Undocked Like any digital audio player, you can enjoy listening to your music anywhere you go. But NeXus offers more: dock the player into a home or vehicle cradle, plug in the XM Passport and an antenna, and access XM’s 160 channels from coast to coast, with over 80,000 hours of entertainment each month.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 6 Introduction NeXus + Cradle + Antenna + PC Introduction Safety Instructions ENG ENG xm_samsung keys Manage your music using NeXus or the PC NeXus Digital Audio Player Listen to XM Radio Online Purchase music from XM+Napster and transfer purchased music to your NeXus player Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to the player.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 8 Introduction Earbuds and Headphones Battery Charger Safety Follow traffic safety instructions Caution: Opening the case may result in electric shock. Do not use the earbuds while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle. It’s not only dangerous, but against the law. Protect your ears Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume. Stop using the player or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.
ENG xm_samsung keys 2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 10 Introduction Introduction ENG What’s in the Box What’s in the Box XM Passport Battery Home XM antenna AC power adapter NeXus player (NeXus 25: YP-X5X, NeXus 50: YP-X5Z) RCA audio cable Also included: User guide USB cable Earbuds (EP-360) 10 Introduction Remote Carrying case/holster XM+Napster install CD Home dock/cradle (YA-CD200) Introduction 11
3/28/06 3:01 PM Page 12 Introduction Introduction Charging the Battery Player Controls Charge the battery for at least 8 hours before using your player for the first time, or if you have not used it for several months. When charging, make sure the ambient temperature is between 32°F and 113°F (0°C to 45°C). 1. Open battery compartment. 2. Insert battery into player. Power button – Slide left to turn power on or off.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 14 Introduction Using the Controls Throughout this guide, you will see instructions such as “Select XM Settings Setup Antenna Aiming.” This tells you to perform the following actions: 1. Press the XM button. 2. The displayed menu’s last option is “Settings.” Press the down arrow button to highlight “Settings,” then press the XM button to select it. 3. The next displayed menu’s third option is “Setup.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 16 Introduction Subscribing to XM Before you can listen to or record XM content, you must activate your player. Remote Power button Left arrow button – Pressing the left arrow button also allows you to “back out” of any menu you have selected Mode – “Live XM” or “My Music” (recorded content) Bookmark – Tag interesting songs or tracks 1. Set up your player, cradle, power adapter, and antenna (page 18 or page 20).
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 18 Using Your Player Alone Using Your Player Alone 3. Connect NeXus to your audio system. Connect power adapter and home antenna. Point antenna toward the southern sky through a window. Setup: At Home ENG ENG xm_samsung keys 4. To optimize signal reception, you may mount the home antenna outdoors, facing south. Make sure the antenna is not blocked by buildings or trees. 1. Insert XM Passport into home cradle. 18 Using Your Player Alone 2. Insert player into home cradle.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 20 Using Your Player Alone Setup: In a Vehicle (requires Car Accessory Kit, sold separately) Using Your Player Alone 2. Insert XM Passport and player into car cradle. 3. Connect car cradle to antenna cable and power adapter. ENG ENG xm_samsung keys Every vehicle is different; for your safety, follow all instructions carefully. Consult a professional installer if you have questions.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 22 Using Your Player 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). Using Your Player Alone 5. To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your NeXus and its cradle.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 24 Using Your Player Alone Using Your Player Alone Live XM Selecting Channels NOTE: You must dock your NeXus in its cradle, with the XM Passport, power adapter, and antenna connected, and power it on at least 8 hours a month. This authenticates your XM subscription and ensures that you can continue to enjoy your recorded XM content and live XM programming. If you do not dock your NeXus as described, you will lose access to your recorded content and live XM programming.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 26 Using Your Player Alone Favorite Channels Categories You can save your favorite channels in an easily accessible list. XM channels are organized into categories, or genres, such as “Rock,” “Jazz,” or “News.” To find a channel by category: 1. While you’re tuned to a channel, press the XM button. 26 Using Your Player Alone 2. Select Favorite Channels Add Channel. 1. Press the right arrow button one or more times. The category name appears in the display.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 28 Using Your Player Alone Recording XM Your NeXus enables you to record XM content for personal, non-commercial use. You may record XM content while listening to live XM or by scheduling a recording session. You can then listen to recorded XM content on the go. You can also personalize your XM content by creating playlists for every mood and occasion.* To record XM content, you must dock NeXus in its cradle, insert XM Passport, and attach the antenna and power adapter.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 30 Using Your Player Alone You can choose to schedule a session for “Today,” “Everyday,” or a specific “Date.” Set start and stop times using the up and down arrow buttons. If the session length exceeds the available memory, you will record over the oldest XM tracks in the memory, so you’ll always have the latest content. Using Your Player Alone 4. Choose Edit Session to change the session’s options. ENG ENG xm_samsung keys 5. To delete a session, choose Cancel Session.
ENG xm_samsung keys 2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 32 Using Your Player Alone Organizing Your Music You are listening to XM content that you have recorded when you see “My Music” at the top of the display. All songs and tracks that are stored in your NeXus are normally played in the order that they were recorded or transferred into the player. You can also sort the selections by artist, category, channel, or recording session. 2.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 34 Using Your Player Alone 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of artists. Press the XM button to select an artist. Shows the artist’s songs in the order recorded. Opens the Edit window, allowing you to add an artist to a playlist, lock or unlock all the artist’s songs, or delete all the artist’s songs.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 36 Using Your Player Alone Using Your Player Alone Playlists – Adding Songs Playlists – Removing Entries You can create one or more custom lists, called playlists. Each playlist is an index of songs that play in a certain order. You can create a “morning drive” playlist, a “workout” playlist, a “best of” playlist, and more. After creating a playlist, you can edit it by rearranging its entries or by removing entries.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 38 Using Your Player Alone Using Your Player Alone Playlists – Playing Playlists – Renaming 1. Select XM Playlists (playlist name) Select. To rename a playlist: 2. Choose a song you want to hear and press the XM button. 1. Select XM Playlists (playlist name) Edit Playlist Rename Playlist. 3. You will see the following options: 2. Use the virtual keyboard to change the name of the playlist.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 40 Using Your Player Alone Using Your Player Alone Bookmarking Songs Deleting Songs “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. You may also purchase songs by the same artist (or similar artists) through XM+Napster.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 42 Using Your Player with a PC Using Your Player with a PC System Requirements Setup The PC system must meet the following requirements: To connect your NeXus to your PC: Intel® Pentium®-class CPU Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2, Windows XP Professional SP2, or Windows 2000 SP4 ENG ENG xm_samsung keys 1. If you haven’t done so already, disconnect your NeXus and its cradle from your PC. operating system* 2. Insert the XM+Napster CD into your computer’s CD or DVD drive.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 44 Using Your Player with a PC 4. Reboot your PC if necessary, then restart the XM+Napster program. 5. Set up NeXus as shown and plug the USB cable into the PC. Using Your Player with a PC 6. Your PC should recognize NeXus. Close any file folders that appear on your screen. You can manage the contents of NeXus entirely by using the XM+Napster program. ENG ENG xm_samsung keys 7.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 46 Using Your Player with a PC 46 Using Your Player with a PC Registering with XM+Napster To register, follow these steps: Choose either the XM+Napster Light service or the XM+Napster service. XM+Napster Light allows you to buy individual songs or albums whenever you want. XM+Napster lets you stream music to your PC for an additional monthly subscription. 1. Click File / Sign In on the XM+Napster application. Click on the link for new members.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 48 Using Your Player with a PC Using Your Player with a PC 3. If you choose XM+Napster, you must provide a valid credit card. Registering for XM+Napster Light does not require a credit card; you only need one when you purchase individual songs or albums. Simply select “Start XM+Napster Light” instead of entering your billing information.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 50 Using Your Player with a PC Purchasing Music Organizing Your Music The XM+Napster store allows you to stream, download, or buy songs or albums. The “Folder” pane lets you view the tracks stored on NeXus or on your PC, playlists, recording sessions, bookmarks, and more. Click on the desired folder to see its contents on the main pane. Stream – Listen to a song while your PC is connected to the Internet. Download – Store music on your PC.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 52 Using Your Player with a PC Using Your Player with a PC Recording Sessions Playlists View and edit your NeXus recording sessions by selecting Library / NeXus / XM Recordings on the XM+Napster application. You can manage your NeXus playlists using XM+Napster. Simply dock your NeXus in its cradle, then select Library / NeXus / Playlists. You can create new playlists or edit or delete any playlists that are stored in your NeXus.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 54 Using Your Player with a PC Using Your Player with a PC Transferring Between PC and NeXus Disconnecting the Player from the PC To transfer a track or playlist from your PC to your NeXus, drag and drop the track or playlist onto the “transfer” pane on the lower right-hand side of the XM+Napster application.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 56 Using Your Player with a PC Listening to XM Radio Online (XMRO) Using Your CDs or MP3/WMA Files 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 choices. Ripping Your CDs To access XM Radio Online, click on Home / Radio / XM Radio Online. Then simply choose your desired channel from the channel list. 1. Insert an audio CD into your PC’s CD drive.
ENG xm_samsung keys 2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 58 Using Your Player with a PC ENG Importing Tracks into XM+Napster If you have already created MP3 or WMA files in your computer, you can import them into your Napster library. 1. Click File / Import Tracks to My Library … . 2. Follow the directions on the screen. WARNING: Though you can transfer files other than MP3 or WMA types to your NeXus, those files cannot be played as audio files.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 60 Updating NeXus Firmware Occasionally we make improvements to the NeXus firmware, which is the software that makes your NeXus player work. Updating the firmware is a quick and easy process. Remember that: Your NeXus must be docked in its cradle with a power adapter and must be connected to your PC. You cannot update the NeXus firmware by connecting the NeXus player directly to your PC; you must use the USB port on the cradle.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 62 Settings FM Frequency When listening to your NeXus through your vehicle’s FM radio, set your NeXus player and the FM radio to the same frequency. The NeXus FM transmitter only works with the Car Accessory Kit (sold separately). 1. Find an unused FM frequency on your FM radio. 2. Select XM Settings FM Frequency. 3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to choose the proper frequency. You should hear XM programming over your FM radio when your NeXus and radio frequencies match. 4.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 64 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 EQ Set. 1. Select XM Settings Preferences Change Display Brightness & Contrast. 2. You will see a list of tone characteristics. Use the up, down, and XM buttons to select the one you prefer. 3. Press the XM button to confirm your selection. 2.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 66 Settings Settings Channel Access Time Direct Tune 1. In “Live XM,” the time is automatically set using the XM signal. Otherwise, you can set the time by selecting XM Settings Setup Set Time Set Clock Set Date & Time. Press the up and down arrow buttons to set the correct value for each field. Press the XM button to advance to the next field. Normally, as you scroll through live XM channels, you can preview what’s playing on each channel before you select it.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 68 Settings Settings Memory Partition Restoring Factory Defaults The internal storage in NeXus can store recorded XM content and MP3/WMA files. By default, the storage is divided 50/50, but you can select different memory partitions: To restore all NeXus settings and preferences to a “factory fresh” state: device setting typical storage for content recorded from XM typical storage for PC (MP3 and WMA) tracks NeXus 25 50/50 XM/PC files 100% XM 12.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 70 Customer Support Troubleshooting 70 Customer Support Troubleshooting ENG ENG xm_samsung keys If you see this on the display: You should: If this happens: You should: No Signal Something is blocking the XM signal. Move your NeXus away from the obstructed area, e.g. an underground garage. There is no power or your NeXus shuts off quickly. Your NeXus battery may be low. Charge the battery by docking your NeXus in the cradle and plugging in the AC adapter.
ENG xm_samsung keys 2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 72 Customer Support Troubleshooting 72 Customer Support ENG Specifications If this happens: You should: NeXus Player NeXus 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 NeXus from charging or communicating properly with your PC. Connect your NeXus directly to the PC or to a powered USB hub; do not use an unpowered USB hub.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 74 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) Battery Type: CR2032 Voltage: 3 V Model Numbers NeXus 25 player 74 YP-X5X NeXus 50 player YP-X5Z Remote YA-RC200 Home cradle YA-CD200 Car accessory kit YA-CP200 Battery 990208 Earbuds EP-360 Customer Support Customer Support ENG ENG xm_samsung keys Technology.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 76 Customer Support Customer Support FCC Statement Warranty This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 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.
2/24/06 3:11 PM Page 78 Customer Support Warranty Conditions 1. The warranty is only valid upon presentation of the proof of purchase consisting of original invoice or sales slip confirmation, indicating the date of purchase, retailer’s name, model, serial number, and product number. Samsung reserves the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the product from the retailer. 2.
