0707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:28 PM user guide Satellite Radio with MP3 Page 1
/7/06 2:28 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 the Controls ..........
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 4 Introduction Introduction Features Helix, Undocked 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.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 6 Introduction Introduction Helix + Cradle + Antenna + PC Safety Instructions ENG 10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng Manage content using Helix or your PC Helix Digital Audio Player Listen to XM Radio Online Purchase music from XM+Napster and upload it to your Helix Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your Helix. Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or above 60°C or below -20°C).
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 8 Introduction 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 Caution: The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may cause electric shock or fire. For your safety, please do not open these components.
10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 10 Introduction Introduction Helix (YX-M1) Battery Earbuds (EP-360) AC power adapter ENG What’s in the Box What’s in the Box Travel power cable RCA audio cable Also included: User guide XM+Napster install CD Remote (YA-RC100) 10 Introduction Home dock/cradle (YA-CD100) DRAFT Home XM antenna USB cable Carrying case/holster DRAFT Introduction 11
2/7/06 2:29 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 10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng USB jack Earbud jack Power button – Slide down to turn power on or off. Slide up to “hold” controls, preventing you from accidentally pressing a button.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 14 Introduction Introduction Helix Controls Using the Controls ENG 10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 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.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 16 Introduction Introduction Helix Display Remote Available memory or antenna strength – Green portion indicates amount of unlocked storage available. Black portion indicates amount of storage taken up by locked XM songs (page 39). 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.
707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 18 Subscribing to XM 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.
2/7/06 2:29 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 1. Insert Helix into home cradle. 2. Connect Helix to your audio system as shown. If your audio system does not have a line-level input, use Helix’s built-in FM transmitter (page xx). Connect power adapter and home antenna. Point antenna toward the southern sky through a window.
2/7/06 2:29 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 10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 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.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 24 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). Using Your Helix Alone 5. To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your Helix and its cradle.
2/7/06 2:29 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.
2/7/06 2:29 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. 3. Once you’ve saved your favorites, you can quickly access the list.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 30 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone To select stocks*: Info Extras XM Satellite Radio broadcasts information such as sports scores, stocks, and other features from time to time. 1. Press XM Settings Preferences Info Extras Stock Ticker Add Stocks. To choose sports or teams: 2. You should see a virtual keyboard that will allow you to enter a stock symbol. 1. Press XM Settings Preferences Info Extras Sports. 2.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 32 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Recording a Channel Recording XM Your Helix 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.* Recording a Single Song 1.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 34 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Scheduling a Recording Session 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. 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. ENG 10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 1.
10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 36 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Organizing Your Music 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. 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. 1.
10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 38 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone 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. ENG Locking and Unlocking XM Content Shows the artist’s songs in the order they were recorded. When you record XM, your Helix records over the oldest XM tracks first. This ensures that you always hear the latest XM content.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 40 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix 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. You can remove entries from a playlist.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 42 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix Alone Playlists – Playing Playlists – Other Options 1. Select XM Playlists (playlist name) Select. Normally, the songs in a playlist appear in the order that they were added. 2. Choose a song you want to hear and press the XM button. 3. You will see the following options: ENG 10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng To rearrange the songs in a playlist: 1. Select XM Playlists (playlist name) Edit Playlist Arrange Songs. 2.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 44 Using Your Helix Alone Using Your Helix 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.
10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 46 Using Your Helix Alone ENG To delete multiple songs from “My Music”: 1. Select XM Organize Songs. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a song. 3. Press XM Select Song. The song’s name will be displayed in green. 4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight another song, and press the XM button to select that song. Do this for all the songs you want to remove. 5. Select XM Delete Yes. 6.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 48 Using Helix with a PC Using Helix with a PC System Requirements The PC system must meet the following requirements: Intel® Pentium®-class CPU Microsoft Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 operating system* At least 64 MB of RAM At least 13 MB of available hard disk space for XM+Napster application Setup ENG 10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng To connect your Helix to your PC: 1.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 50 Using Helix with a PC Using Helix with a PC 4. Reboot your PC if necessary, then restart the XM+Napster program. 5. Set up Helix as shown and plug the USB cable into the PC. WARNING: Only use the USB supplied in the package. Other USB cables may not allow your Helix to charge its battery or communicate with your PC. 6. Your PC should recognize Helix. Close any file folders that appear on your screen. You can manage the contents of Helix entirely by using the XM+Napster program.
2/7/06 2:29 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 have 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.
2/7/06 2:29 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.
2/7/06 2:29 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.
2/7/06 2:29 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.
2/7/06 2:29 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.
2/7/06 2:29 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.
2/7/06 2:29 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 Your PC must be connected to the Internet If you have installed and use XM+Napster, it automatically checks the firmware when you connect Helix to your PC.
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2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 68 Settings Settings FM Modulator FM Frequency Set the FM frequency that Helix transmits on. ENG 10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng Your Helix contains a built-in FM modulator (or FM transmitter) that allows you to listen to whatever your Helix is playing using an ordinary FM radio. All you have to do is set your Helix and the FM radio to the same frequency. 1. Dock Helix to the home cradle or car cradle. 2. Find an unused FM frequency on your FM radio. Note that FM frequency.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 70 Settings Settings FM Level Aiming the Antenna 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). For optimal reception of XM’s live satellite signal, your Helix antenna should have an unobstructed view of the XM satellites in the southern sky. In large cities, XM also has a network of ground repeaters to help increase the signal coverage. 1.
10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 72 Settings Settings 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: ENG Audio 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.
10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 74 Settings Settings Channel Access 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. Direct Tune 1. Select XM Settings Preferences Change Display Display Appearance Stock Ticker.
10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 76 Settings Channel Skip/Add Clock and Alarm You can simplify the list of channels that you see when you press the up and down arrow buttons. To skip a channel: Time ENG Settings 1. Select XM Settings Preferences Channel Access Channel Skip/Add. 1. The time is automatically set using the XM signal. Select XM Settings Setup Set Time Set Clock Select Time Zone to set the correct time zone for your location. 2.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 78 Settings Settings Alarm Vehicle Mode Your Helix has an alarm that can be set to sound at a certain time. 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. To prevent your battery from being drained, choose one of the following settings: 1.
2/7/06 2:29 PM Page 80 Settings Settings Memory Partition Restoring Factory Defaults The internal storage in Helix can store recorded XM content and MP3/WMA files.
2/7/06 2:30 PM Page 82 Customer Support Customer Support Troubleshooting 82 Troubleshooting ENG 10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng If you see this on the display: You should: If this happens: You should: No Signal Something is blocking the XM signal. Move your Helix away from the obstructed area (e.g., an underground garage). There is no power or your Helix shuts off quickly. Your Helix battery may be low. Charge the battery by docking your Helix in the cradle and plugging in the AC adapter.
10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:30 PM Page 84 Customer Support Customer Support Troubleshooting 84 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.
2/7/06 2:30 PM Page 86 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 1.4 oz Battery Type: CR2032 Voltage: 3 V Model Numbers 86 Helix player YX-M1 Remote YA-RC100 Home kit YA-CD100 Car accessory kit YA-CP100 Battery 990216 Earbuds EP-360 Customer Support DRAFT ENG 10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng Technology.
2/7/06 2:30 PM Page 88 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.
2/7/06 2:30 PM Page 90 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.
10707xm Helix User Manual-Eng 2/7/06 2:30 PM Page 92 DRAFT Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 400 Valley Road Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com 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.
