Settings Auto Recordings Auto Recordings are content that your XMp3i has recorded automatically for you. The XMp3i learns your listening habits and automatically records XM programming from the five channels you listen to most frequently. You can turn off this feature if desired. 88 1 Press menu. 2 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Settings and press Select. 3 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Channel Access and press Select.
Vehicle Settings NOTE! The Vehicle Settings menu item only appears if the XMp3i is in a Vehicle Dock. The settings apply only when the XMp3i is in a Vehicle Dock. In Vehicle Settings, there are three options: • FM Channels: Set and select FM channel presets. When using the PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock, this option is enabled if there is no connection to the AUDIO connector on the Vehicle Dock.
Settings 4 FM Channels will be highlighted. Press Select. 5 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight the storage location (FM 1 to FM 5) you want to set and press Select. You can choose among the following options: • If the chosen storage location is empty (denoted by “---“), or if the storage location contains the FM preset currently being used (denoted by “current”), then the FM channel tuning screen is displayed.
IMPORTANT! You’ll first need to find a suitable FM channel that is unused or available in your area. To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list: 1 Press and hold Select. You will be prompted to set your vehicle radio to the displayed FM channel. 2 If you want to select a different FM channel preset, Press and hold Select again. Repeat until the desired FM channel preset is selected. To turn Automatic Power On or Off 1 Press menu.
Settings 92 3 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Vehicle Settings and press Select. 4 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Power Off and press Select. 5 Each press of Select sequences through the choices, Off, 60 Minutes, 90 Minutes, 120 Minutes, and 180 Minutes.
Line Out Level Line Out Level is used to adjust the XMp3i’s volume level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use, such as a CD player, other FM stations, a TV, or an MP3 player. Do not use the Line Out Level as a volume control. Use the volume control on the device that the XMp3i is connected to instead. 1 Press menu. 2 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Settings and press Select. 3 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Line Out Level and press Select.
Settings Antenna Aiming Your XMp3i can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received. This is useful if you are troubleshooting signal reception problems. 94 1 Press menu. 2 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Settings and press Select. 3 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Antenna Aiming and press Select. 4 The Antenna Aiming screen will remain displayed until you dismiss it by pressing back.
Set Time In Set Time there are three options: • Time Zone: Select the time zone you are in for an accurate clock. • Daylight Savings: Select whether Daylight Savings Time is observed in your location. • Hour Mode: Select whether the clock is displayed in 12-hour or 24hour mode. To select your Time Zone 1 Press menu. 2 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Settings and press Select. 3 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Set Time and press Select.
Settings 4 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Daylight Savings and press Select. 5 Each press of Select will toggle between Off and On. To select a 12 or 24 Hour Mode for the clock display 96 1 Press menu. 2 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Settings and press Select. 3 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Set Time and press Select. 4 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Hour Mode and press Select. 5 Each press of Select will toggle between 12 hour display mode and 24 hour display mode.
Restore Defaults In Restore Defaults, there are two options: • Restore Settings: This erases all personal settings on your XMp3i and restores the factory defaults, but does not delete your recorded or downloaded content. Personal settings include TuneSelects, Favorite Channels, Scheduled Recordings, and Info Extras. • Restore and Erase: This option erases all personal settings, XM recordings, and stored content.
Settings 98 3 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Restore Defaults and press Select. 4 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Restore and Erase and press Select. 5 Turn the Control Wheel to highlight Yes and press Select.
Memory Usage Memory usage displays how much of the memory in your XMp3i is currently being used: • XM Singles: This is the songs you have recorded from XL Live. • Other Content: These are channel recordings from Live XM, scheduled recordings from Live XM, and MP3, WMA, and audio book files you have downloaded to your XMp3i using the XM2go Music Manager software. • SD Card: This is the MP3 and WMA files stored on the microSD card in your XMp3i. To display the Memory Usage 1 Press menu.
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Using your XMp3i with a PC Introduction The XM2go Music Manager runs on Microsoft® Windows®-based personal computers and allows you to: • Manage your music: create and customize playlists of XM recordings or your personal MP3 or WMA files on your XMp3i. • Schedule recordings on your XMp3i. • View XM’s Online Program Guide: discover new music and programs by seeing what’s available on all XM channels for the next week. • Rip CDs to MP3 or WMA files so you can download them to your XMp3i.
PCs running Microsoft Windows Vista® must meet the following requirements: • CPU: 800 MHz or higher for Vista Home; 1 GHz or higher for other Vista editions • Hard drive: at least 100 MB free disk space • RAM: at least 512 MB for Vista Home; at least 1 GB for other Vista editions • High-speed Internet connection • Windows Media Player 11 (loaded at time of installation if not present) Setup and Installation Download the XM2go Music Manager software and installation instructions from: http://www.xmradio.
Using your XMp3i with a PC My Music The XM2go Music Manager helps you organize recorded XM content, your MP3 and WMA files, and audio book files on your XMp3i. • View your XM recordings, including the artist name, song title, the channel it was recorded from, and song length. • View your personal music (MP3 and WMA file) collection, including the artist name, song title, album, and song length. • View, create, and modify playlists, and add songs to playlists.
Record XM Schedule Recordings of XM content on your XMp3i, using the XM2go Music Manager. • Save time by recording up to five channels at the same time. • View all scheduled recordings, including the duration of the recording. • View XM’s Online Programming Guide to see what’s playing on XM.
Using your XMp3i with a PC Bookmarks Bookmarks are an easy way to flag your favorite songs for later reference while listening to your XMp3i. • View songs you have bookmarked on your XMp3i and link to Napster.com to purchase them. • Add your music library to the XMp3i with a standard or high capacity microSD card. We recommend storing your MP3 files on a microSD card since you can only record XM content to the XMp3i. Recorded content cannot be transferred to a microSD card.
napster.com Napster enables you to purchase and own songs you heard and bookmarked on your XMp3i. • Connect to Napster directly from the XM2go media manager. • Easy access to a library of millions of songs. • Add your music library to your XMp3i with a standard or high capacity microSD card. NOTE! We recommend storing your MP3 files on a microSD card since you can only record XM content to the XMp3i. Recorded content cannot be transferred to a microSD card.
Using your XMp3i with a PC My Books View the authors, titles, and length of audio books saved on your XMp3i. • Link to http://www.audible.com/xm to see available audio books.
audible.com/xm Audible.com is your source for the internet’s largest selection of premium digital audio. • Link to http://www.audible.com/xm to see available audio books. • Choose from over 40,000 downloadable audio books, including the latest best sellers and timeless classics. • Download audio books to your XMp3i (or other compatible devices) and listen at the gym, on your commute, anywhere, anytime.
Using your XMp3i with a PC Info View Information about your XMp3i such as model and Radio ID. • Personalize the name of your XMp3i. • View the amount of XM content storage used/available, and personal music storage used/available on your XMp3i. • View the amount of personal music storage/used on your microSD card. • View XM’s Online Programming Guide to see what’s playing on XM.
Updating the XMp3i Firmware Occasionally we make improvements to the XMp3i’s software to add features or improve performance. To be sure your XMp3i is taking advantage of the latest software it is recommend you attempt to update your XMp3i at least once a year. Updating the software can be done two ways: 1 Visiting http://xmradio.com/XMp3update and following the directions there. 2 Using the XM2go Music Manger Software. Click on the HELP option, and then click Check for Updates.
Disconnecting the XMp3i from a PC To disconnect your XMp3i from your PC, you must follow these steps: 3 Click on “Eject” on the lower left-hand corner of the XM2go Music Manager screen. 4 XM2go Music Manager will sync with your XMp3i, and then inform you that you can disconnect your XMp3i. 5 Unplug the USB cable from either the PC or your XMp3i. NOTE! Do not use Windows’ “Safely Remove Hardware” button as it does not properly sync the XM2go Music Manager with your XMp3i.
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Troubleshooting XMp3i has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a problem, try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure. • Make sure you have installed the XMp3i as described in this User Guide. 114 If you see this on the screen: Try this: No signal Make sure the XM antenna is not obstructed. Check Antenna Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly and securely plugged into the Home Dock. Make sure the cable is not bent or broken.
If you see this on the screen: Try this: All Recording Features Not Available Activate your XM subscription to be able to record XM programming on your XMp3i. This Channel Not Available for Recording Do nothing. Recording is restricted by the content owners. This Program Not Available for Recording Do nothing. Recording is restricted by the content owners.
Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: There is no power or the XMp3i shuts off quickly. Check the battery level, it may be low. Charge the battery for 8 hours. You do not receive all the XM channels you subscribed to. Check that you have not skipped any channels. If you still do not receive all channels, your XMp3i may not be properly activated. Contact XM Listener Care. No audio or poor audio.
If this happens: Try this: Your XMp3i cannot see any files on the microSD card. Check that the microSD card is unlocked. Your XMp3i still cannot see any files on the microSD card. Check whether the microSD card is too full. There must be at least 32 MB of free space available on the microSD card for XMp3i to use it successfully. Your XMp3i does not communicate with your PC. Check power and USB connections between your XMp3i and your PC. Be sure to use the supplied USB cable.
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Product Specifications XMp3i Radio Power Requirements Operating Temperature Audio Output Dimensions Weight: Storage Capacity Audio Connector Power Connector 5.2 V DC, 1.6 A (max) -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) 2 x 12mW @ 32 Ohm 2 in (width) x 3.6 in (height) x 0.6 in (depth) 51 mm (width) x 92 mm (height) x 15 mm (depth) 3.1 oz (88 g) with battery 2.4 oz (69 g) without battery 2 GB internal microSD™ removable (up to 16 GB) 3.5 mm female 4.8 mm female Battery Type Capacity 3.
Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/ or make available any technology incorporated in this product. Furthermore, the AMBEª voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Copyrights and Trademarks ©2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, “XM” and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. “BBC” and “Radio One” are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under license. BBC logo © BBC 1996. Radio 1 logo © BBC 2001. Cosmopolitanª is a registered trademark of Hearst Communications, Inc. Elvis Radio logo © EPE Reg. U.S. Pat & TM off. IndyCar (and Design) are registered trademarks of Brickyard Trademarks, Inc.
Owners Record Owner’s Record The Radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label on the back of the XMp3i. Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
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