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DAO-02-E-067 The SKYFi name, XM name, and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. Delphi Corporation 1441 West Long Lake Road Troy, Michigan 48098-5090 U.S.A. Customer Service: [1] 877.GO DELPHI www.delphi.com Printed on Recycled Paper ©2002 Delphi Corporation.
DAO-02-E-067 The SKYFi name, XM name, and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. Delphi Corporation 1441 West Long Lake Road Troy, Michigan 48098-5090 U.S.A. Customer Service: [1] 877.GO DELPHI www.delphi.com Printed on Recycled Paper ©2002 Delphi Corporation.
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Your SKYFi Receiver gives you for purchasing a SKYFi™ Receiver by Delphi. Your SKYFi Receiver must be used with a SKYFi adaptor kit, such as the SKYFi Home Kit or SKYFi Vehicle Kit. SKYFi Home Kit SA10004 SKYFi Vehicle Kit SA10002 Welcome Thank you access to over 100 XM® Satellite Radio channels of music, news, and information. These kits are available at retailers where SKYFi main units are sold.
Your SKYFi Receiver gives you for purchasing a SKYFi™ Receiver by Delphi. Your SKYFi Receiver must be used with a SKYFi adaptor kit, such as the SKYFi Home Kit or SKYFi Vehicle Kit. SKYFi Home Kit SA10004 SKYFi Vehicle Kit SA10002 Welcome Thank you access to over 100 XM® Satellite Radio channels of music, news, and information. These kits are available at retailers where SKYFi main units are sold.
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... a professional installer. 3. Set up your vehicle. The receiver's eightcharacter XM Satellite Radio ID number will appear on the wheel. Select Channel 0. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service. 2 To quickly begin enjoying XM Satellite Radio, follow all installation instructions may result in personal injury or damage to your SKYFi or to others or in injury to you have...
... a professional installer. 3. Set up your vehicle. The receiver's eightcharacter XM Satellite Radio ID number will appear on the wheel. Select Channel 0. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service. 2 To quickly begin enjoying XM Satellite Radio, follow all installation instructions may result in personal injury or damage to your SKYFi or to others or in injury to you have...
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Section 2 SKYFi Receiver display screen While tuned to three bars) Figure 2. See figure 2. Your SKYFi display can be customized. SKYFi Receiver display screen. See the Basic Operations section, beginning on page 7. Channel category Channel name and number Artist name Song title Keypad mode (DIRECT, Preset A, or Preset B) Signal strength indicator (zero to an XM channel, the SKYFi 5 default display contains information about that channel and the SKYFi settings.
Section 2 SKYFi Receiver display screen While tuned to three bars) Figure 2. See figure 2. Your SKYFi display can be customized. SKYFi Receiver display screen. See the Basic Operations section, beginning on page 7. Channel category Channel name and number Artist name Song title Keypad mode (DIRECT, Preset A, or Preset B) Signal strength indicator (zero to an XM channel, the SKYFi 5 default display contains information about that channel and the SKYFi settings.
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... the preset you would like to regularly. 2. The channel name and number will highlight and the audio will allow you to tune across only the XM as a preset. channels you listen to set. Tune in Section 4, Setting channel presets "Menu Commands and Settings." This 1. Select either Preset A...corner of the display. Press and hold the number key correspon- Set/select channel presets Selecting channel presets Tune to a channel Your SKYFi Receiver can store up and down the channel list using the Channel Skip/Add function described in the channel you want to register ...
... the preset you would like to regularly. 2. The channel name and number will highlight and the audio will allow you to tune across only the XM as a preset. channels you listen to set. Tune in Section 4, Setting channel presets "Menu Commands and Settings." This 1. Select either Preset A...corner of the display. Press and hold the number key correspon- Set/select channel presets Selecting channel presets Tune to a channel Your SKYFi Receiver can store up and down the channel list using the Channel Skip/Add function described in the channel you want to register ...
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...the display will time out and return to the channel you want to leave your favorite XM channels as explained in the two below it channel lineup. 4. Section 3 You can use your SKYFi to scan through the 3. Press or repeatedly (or press and channel within the given... category. 2. search will automatically enter channel search and display the current interested in appears. Your SKYFi will time out after several seconds. If you do not select a channel, category until a category you are listening to keys until either...
...the display will time out and return to the channel you want to leave your favorite XM channels as explained in the two below it channel lineup. 4. Section 3 You can use your SKYFi to scan through the 3. Press or repeatedly (or press and channel within the given... category. 2. search will automatically enter channel search and display the current interested in appears. Your SKYFi will time out after several seconds. If you do not select a channel, category until a category you are listening to keys until either...
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...entry or by using Section 4 Brightness + Contrast This control allows you can also be added back to prevent them from receiving a channel, call XM Customer Care at 1-800-852-9696. They can change this to adjust the bright- Pressing enters the menu section of your display. a preset ...key. list to the list later. To completely lock SKYFi from being accessible audio system connected to change each of the fol- lowing options using the section, acts as pressing level output if it...
...entry or by using Section 4 Brightness + Contrast This control allows you can also be added back to prevent them from receiving a channel, call XM Customer Care at 1-800-852-9696. They can change this to adjust the bright- Pressing enters the menu section of your display. a preset ...key. list to the list later. To completely lock SKYFi from being accessible audio system connected to change each of the fol- lowing options using the section, acts as pressing level output if it...
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...lighter/auxiliary power to provide you move out of an obstructed area such as you with a clear view of time. 3. If you are using SKYFi at the outlet. • Make sure the cigarette lighter/auxiliary power socket is clean and free of range. Make sure antenna is correctly attached ...end cap, then it does • Check the adaptor fuse by unscrewing not appear to another channel. Turn the SKYFi Receiver off and back on the display: NO SIGNAL Cause: The XM signal is out of corrosion. If required, replace with an internal fuse that antenna cable is power at home,...
...lighter/auxiliary power to provide you move out of an obstructed area such as you with a clear view of time. 3. If you are using SKYFi at the outlet. • Make sure the cigarette lighter/auxiliary power socket is clean and free of range. Make sure antenna is correctly attached ...end cap, then it does • Check the adaptor fuse by unscrewing not appear to another channel. Turn the SKYFi Receiver off and back on the display: NO SIGNAL Cause: The XM signal is out of corrosion. If required, replace with an internal fuse that antenna cable is power at home,...
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Also, this happens: You can only receive XM channels 0 and 1 Cause: Your SKYFi Receiver is wrong with your SKYFi Receiver, contact Delphi at 1.877.GO DELPHI (1.877.463.3574) Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time, or visit www.delphi.com. 16 Section 5 Make sure the channel has not been skipped (...see the "Channel Skip/Add" function covered on page 11. 1. The audio sounds distorted The audio level is too low You cannot tune in to block that you have not asked XM to a channel...
Also, this happens: You can only receive XM channels 0 and 1 Cause: Your SKYFi Receiver is wrong with your SKYFi Receiver, contact Delphi at 1.877.GO DELPHI (1.877.463.3574) Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern Standard Time, or visit www.delphi.com. 16 Section 5 Make sure the channel has not been skipped (...see the "Channel Skip/Add" function covered on page 11. 1. The audio sounds distorted The audio level is too low You cannot tune in to block that you have not asked XM to a channel...
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Please read and follow the instructions in personal injury or damage to your SKYFi or to the power of X™ Warning: This manual and the SKYFi Operating Guide contain important safety and operating information. Failure to do so could result in these manuals. SKYFi™ InsGtaullaidtieon Home and Vehicle Kits Contents: SKYFi Home Kit Set-up 1 XM Home Antenna Set-up 3 SKYFi Vehicle Kit Set-up 7 SKYFi Car Cradle Installation 9 XM Vehicle Antenna Installation 14 Radio to your vehicle.
Please read and follow the instructions in personal injury or damage to your SKYFi or to the power of X™ Warning: This manual and the SKYFi Operating Guide contain important safety and operating information. Failure to do so could result in these manuals. SKYFi™ InsGtaullaidtieon Home and Vehicle Kits Contents: SKYFi Home Kit Set-up 1 XM Home Antenna Set-up 3 SKYFi Vehicle Kit Set-up 7 SKYFi Car Cradle Installation 9 XM Vehicle Antenna Installation 14 Radio to your vehicle.
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...by plugging the input cable supplied with your SKYFi Home Kit as follows: 1. Note: See SKYFi Operating Guide for important user information SKYFi Home Kit components. Set up Your SKYFi™ Home Kit contains the following components: SKYFi Home Stand 6V A/C power adaptor XM® High-gain Home Antenna Audio cable ...connectors to the input jacks on the audio equipment you want to the jack labeled "ANT" on the SKYFi Home Stand. 4. Connect the XM Antenna to use with SKYFi. It is recommended that came with the speakers directly into the home stand and press the power button. ...
...by plugging the input cable supplied with your SKYFi Home Kit as follows: 1. Note: See SKYFi Operating Guide for important user information SKYFi Home Kit components. Set up Your SKYFi™ Home Kit contains the following components: SKYFi Home Stand 6V A/C power adaptor XM® High-gain Home Antenna Audio cable ...connectors to the input jacks on the audio equipment you want to the jack labeled "ANT" on the SKYFi Home Stand. 4. Connect the XM Antenna to use with SKYFi. It is recommended that came with the speakers directly into the home stand and press the power button. ...
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... normal listening (figure 3). To access and use . Use SKYFi's signal-strength meter to help you to optimally aim your XM Antenna and to receive the strongest possible signal and consistent, mute-free reception. 3 XM Home Antenna Set-up Basic signal-strength indicator Antenna Aiming signal...-strength indicator Aiming your XM Antenna as either the satellite or terrestrial signal has two bars filled in; SKYFi will appear. 2. It has from zero to figure 4 will receive programming as long as described in ....
... normal listening (figure 3). To access and use . Use SKYFi's signal-strength meter to help you to optimally aim your XM Antenna and to receive the strongest possible signal and consistent, mute-free reception. 3 XM Home Antenna Set-up Basic signal-strength indicator Antenna Aiming signal...-strength indicator Aiming your XM Antenna as either the satellite or terrestrial signal has two bars filled in; SKYFi will appear. 2. It has from zero to figure 4 will receive programming as long as described in ....
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.... Figure 4. 3. In some cases, it for a terrestrial mended that the antenna be possible to receive the satellite signal. receive XM's signal from one of the southeastern sky in this higher-resolution display screen. The "Antenna Aiming" function allows you satellite signal. ...Home Kit is a high-gain antenna that comes with the SKYFi home system as described earlier in order to receive XM's signal through standard home walls or a roof. Press the menu button once to return to Positioning the...
.... Figure 4. 3. In some cases, it for a terrestrial mended that the antenna be possible to receive the satellite signal. receive XM's signal from one of the southeastern sky in this higher-resolution display screen. The "Antenna Aiming" function allows you satellite signal. ...Home Kit is a high-gain antenna that comes with the SKYFi home system as described earlier in order to receive XM's signal through standard home walls or a roof. Press the menu button once to return to Positioning the...
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... a 50-foot cable extension (Delphi model number SA10006) from the wall/base where there is a strong XM signal, purchase Aiming" screen. Use screws with different 1. Turn the base of the antenna so that cord to temporarily locate your SKYFi the XM logo will be upside down approximately ...1/4 inch outside. If necessary, experiment with head sizes 2. Tilt the antenna away from your SKYFi retailer. 2. The antenna can be attached vertically 1/8 inch of ...
... a 50-foot cable extension (Delphi model number SA10006) from the wall/base where there is a strong XM signal, purchase Aiming" screen. Use screws with different 1. Turn the base of the antenna so that cord to temporarily locate your SKYFi the XM logo will be upside down approximately ...1/4 inch outside. If necessary, experiment with head sizes 2. Tilt the antenna away from your SKYFi retailer. 2. The antenna can be attached vertically 1/8 inch of ...
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Failure to do so could damage the unit. 1.4 in (40 mm) are specially chosen and attached at the factory to ensure that they will work with your SKYFi Home Kit 1.6 in (35 mm) Figure 5. Use an XM- The cable and connectors used in your SKYFi system. Note: Do not cut the antenna cable and 6 attempt to use as a template for wall attachment. approved extension kit (Delphi model number SA10006) with XM's unique frequency band. Photocopy this diagram of the screw-locator pattern on the bottom of your XM Antenna to splice it or attach alternative connectors or cable.
Failure to do so could damage the unit. 1.4 in (40 mm) are specially chosen and attached at the factory to ensure that they will work with your SKYFi Home Kit 1.6 in (35 mm) Figure 5. Use an XM- The cable and connectors used in your SKYFi system. Note: Do not cut the antenna cable and 6 attempt to use as a template for wall attachment. approved extension kit (Delphi model number SA10006) with XM's unique frequency band. Photocopy this diagram of the screw-locator pattern on the bottom of your XM Antenna to splice it or attach alternative connectors or cable.
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...otherwise damaged. 4. With power connected, check to ensure it may require special tools as well as knowledge of vehicle mechanical procedures. Turn SKYFi off, wait 10 seconds, then the connectors click. end of the antenna cable are receiving 2. Recheck antenna connections. 3. Note: ...Before making a because you are inside a building or in its cradle. XM Vehicle Antenna Installation • Firmly push the end connectors of the • If you are receiving an "ANTENNA" error 14 Pre...
...otherwise damaged. 4. With power connected, check to ensure it may require special tools as well as knowledge of vehicle mechanical procedures. Turn SKYFi off, wait 10 seconds, then the connectors click. end of the antenna cable are receiving 2. Recheck antenna connections. 3. Note: ...Before making a because you are inside a building or in its cradle. XM Vehicle Antenna Installation • Firmly push the end connectors of the • If you are receiving an "ANTENNA" error 14 Pre...
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...adhesive pad, but you will secure the antenna to create a more permanent mount. Route XM Vehicle Antenna wiring as shown. Follow the surface preparation instructions on a nonmetallic roof using food or drinks near the SKYFi Receiver. Figure 11. The antenna can be mounted on pages 9 and 10. 17... Final installation 1. Verify that will experience a slight reduction in the SKYFi Vehicle Kit can also be used to a metal roof under normal driving conditions. Spilling food or drinks into the unit could damage it....
...adhesive pad, but you will secure the antenna to create a more permanent mount. Route XM Vehicle Antenna wiring as shown. Follow the surface preparation instructions on a nonmetallic roof using food or drinks near the SKYFi Receiver. Figure 11. The antenna can be mounted on pages 9 and 10. 17... Final installation 1. Verify that will experience a slight reduction in the SKYFi Vehicle Kit can also be used to a metal roof under normal driving conditions. Spilling food or drinks into the unit could damage it....
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...may not cause harmful interference, and may where necessary. approved by Delphi could void the user's 5. Slide the SKYFi Receiver into the car cra- When you reach the SKYFi Car Cradle, authority to firmly lock your SKYFi in following two conditions: (1) This device window molding. This ...device complies with part 15 of obstruction, and that neither cable is subject to the 3. while driving. (2) this equipment. verify that may help if it is needed, purchase a TERK® XM 15-foot...
...may not cause harmful interference, and may where necessary. approved by Delphi could void the user's 5. Slide the SKYFi Receiver into the car cra- When you reach the SKYFi Car Cradle, authority to firmly lock your SKYFi in following two conditions: (1) This device window molding. This ...device complies with part 15 of obstruction, and that neither cable is subject to the 3. while driving. (2) this equipment. verify that may help if it is needed, purchase a TERK® XM 15-foot...
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All rights reserved. DAO-02-E-068 The SKYFi name, XM name, and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Delphi Corporation 1441 West Long Lake Road Troy, Michigan 48098-5090 U.S.A. Customer Service: [1] 877.GO DELPHI www.delphi.com Printed on Recycled Paper ©2002 Delphi Corporation.
All rights reserved. DAO-02-E-068 The SKYFi name, XM name, and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Delphi Corporation 1441 West Long Lake Road Troy, Michigan 48098-5090 U.S.A. Customer Service: [1] 877.GO DELPHI www.delphi.com Printed on Recycled Paper ©2002 Delphi Corporation.