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... only. Listen to recorded content (page 37). 6. Manage your computer (page 56). *Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. Activate your Helix (page 20). 3. Channels with an XL. Charge battery for at any time, without notice. Recorded music not for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XM-RADIO. XM products, programming, services...
... only. Listen to recorded content (page 37). 6. Manage your computer (page 56). *Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. Activate your Helix (page 20). 3. Channels with an XL. Charge battery for at any time, without notice. Recorded music not for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XM-RADIO. XM products, programming, services...
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Contents ENG Introduction 4 Features 4 Safety Instructions 7 What's in the Box 10 Charging the Battery 12 Helix Controls 13 Using This Guide 15 Helix Display 16 Remote 17 Subscribing to XM 18 Using Your Helix Alone 20 Setup 20 Live XM 26 TuneSelect 29 Info Extras 31 Recording XM 33 Listening to Recorded... XM Content (My Music 37 Organizing Your Music 38 Using Helix with a PC 48 System Requirements 48 Setup 49 Registering with XM+Napster 51 What Can You Do with XM+Napster? .... 54 Exploring ...
Contents ENG Introduction 4 Features 4 Safety Instructions 7 What's in the Box 10 Charging the Battery 12 Helix Controls 13 Using This Guide 15 Helix Display 16 Remote 17 Subscribing to XM 18 Using Your Helix Alone 20 Setup 20 Live XM 26 TuneSelect 29 Info Extras 31 Recording XM 33 Listening to Recorded... XM Content (My Music 37 Organizing Your Music 38 Using Helix with a PC 48 System Requirements 48 Setup 49 Registering with XM+Napster 51 What Can You Do with XM+Napster? .... 54 Exploring ...
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To avoid risk of traffic accidents: I Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging, batteries, and electronic appliances. I If you are about 80 dB. I For your safety, make sure the earbud or headphone cable does not get in your ear(s), ...
To avoid risk of traffic accidents: I Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging, batteries, and electronic appliances. I If you are about 80 dB. I For your safety, make sure the earbud or headphone cable does not get in your ear(s), ...
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Caution: To avoid electric shock, use the power adapter only with the power adapter plugs or battery terminal. Do not let metallic objects, such as necklaces or coins, come into the same electrical outlet. ENG Introduction Battery Charger Safety Caution: Opening the case may cause electric shock or fire. Caution: Do not plug...
Caution: To avoid electric shock, use the power adapter only with the power adapter plugs or battery terminal. Do not let metallic objects, such as necklaces or coins, come into the same electrical outlet. ENG Introduction Battery Charger Safety Caution: Opening the case may cause electric shock or fire. Caution: Do not plug...
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Introduction What's in the Box Helix (YX-M1) Battery (AH43-00007A) Earbuds (EP-360) Remote (YA-RC100) 10 Introduction Home dock/cradle (YA-CD100) Home XM antenna (AH42-00024A)
Introduction What's in the Box Helix (YX-M1) Battery (AH43-00007A) Earbuds (EP-360) Remote (YA-RC100) 10 Introduction Home dock/cradle (YA-CD100) Home XM antenna (AH42-00024A)
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Introduction Charging the Battery Charge the battery for several months. Insert battery into cradle and wall socket. Open battery compartment. 2. Plug adapter into player. 12 Introduction 3. Be sure to charge the battery in a place where the temperature is between 32°F and 113°F (0°C to 45°C). 1. When you insert Helix into a cradle, wait for the beep before using Helix for the first time, or if you have not used it for at least 8 hours before powering on.
Introduction Charging the Battery Charge the battery for several months. Insert battery into cradle and wall socket. Open battery compartment. 2. Plug adapter into player. 12 Introduction 3. Be sure to charge the battery in a place where the temperature is between 32°F and 113°F (0°C to 45°C). 1. When you insert Helix into a cradle, wait for the beep before using Helix for the first time, or if you have not used it for at least 8 hours before powering on.
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...repeat track play reverse or fast-forward through track pause skip to previous or next track PC track (MP3 or WMA file) 16 Introduction Battery charge Mode - (((XM))) shows you're listening to live XM. (((My Music))) shows you will see a signal strength indicator instead.... Shows total track length and current location within a track while playing songs in the "hold" position. Introduction Helix Display Available memory or signal strength - H - Clock Channel number Artist name Song title track assigned to a playlist PC track assigned to stored...
...repeat track play reverse or fast-forward through track pause skip to previous or next track PC track (MP3 or WMA file) 16 Introduction Battery charge Mode - (((XM))) shows you're listening to live XM. (((My Music))) shows you will see a signal strength indicator instead.... Shows total track length and current location within a track while playing songs in the "hold" position. Introduction Helix Display Available memory or signal strength - H - Clock Channel number Artist name Song title track assigned to a playlist PC track assigned to stored...
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...your player on for reference: IIIIIIII The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F. 4. partment underneath the battery. Activate your Helix. 1. When you can access the full channel lineup on the package or in the "Live XM" mode (page 26). 3. Find... the 8-character XM Radio ID, which is printed on your Helix, cradle, power adapter, and antenna (page 20 or page 22). Set up to an hour. Record the Radio ID here ... at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346). Place Helix in the battery com-
...your player on for reference: IIIIIIII The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F. 4. partment underneath the battery. Activate your Helix. 1. When you can access the full channel lineup on the package or in the "Live XM" mode (page 26). 3. Find... the 8-character XM Radio ID, which is printed on your Helix, cradle, power adapter, and antenna (page 20 or page 22). Set up to an hour. Record the Radio ID here ... at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346). Place Helix in the battery com-
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... necessary, then launch the XM+Napster program from the PC" (page 60). 50 Using Helix with you, you must disconnect Helix from the PC by using the home cradle, home antenna, and AC power adapter. Set up Helix as shown and plug the USB cable into the PC. WARNING: Only use the USB... cable supplied in "Disconnecting Your Helix from the shortcut on your screen. Other USB cables may not allow your Helix to charge its battery or communicate with a PC 4. Close any file...
... necessary, then launch the XM+Napster program from the PC" (page 60). 50 Using Helix with you, you must disconnect Helix from the PC by using the home cradle, home antenna, and AC power adapter. Set up Helix as shown and plug the USB cable into the PC. WARNING: Only use the USB... cable supplied in "Disconnecting Your Helix from the shortcut on your screen. Other USB cables may not allow your Helix to charge its battery or communicate with a PC 4. Close any file...
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You must turn Helix on and off using its own power switch. Select XM ¨ Settings ¨ Setup ¨ Set Time ¨ ...on . 3. Another option if the cigarette lighter is saved even if you turn Helix off with the ignition key; The setting is always powered: Helix automatically turns off 60 to your battery from being drained, choose one of the following settings: OFF Auto ON/OFF ... Mode If you listen to 180 minutes after you turn it on or off . To prevent your Helix in other vehicles, the cigarette lighter is only active when you use the car cradle. 76 Settings
You must turn Helix on and off using its own power switch. Select XM ¨ Settings ¨ Setup ¨ Set Time ¨ ...on . 3. Another option if the cigarette lighter is saved even if you turn Helix off with the ignition key; The setting is always powered: Helix automatically turns off 60 to your battery from being drained, choose one of the following settings: OFF Auto ON/OFF ... Mode If you listen to 180 minutes after you turn it on or off . To prevent your Helix in other vehicles, the cigarette lighter is only active when you use the car cradle. 76 Settings
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...an underground garage). Select "Live XM" and make sure you get a strong signal. Activate your Helix, remove the battery then re-insert it. If you see this troubleshooting guide. Your Helix is not currently broadcasting. Simply wait a few seconds in good signal conditions. You may be ... done. - Some programming cannot be recorded due to restrictions placed by the content owners. Make sure the antenna wire is updating your Helix with your subscription package. No program information, such as artist name or song title, exists. You must receive a live XM programming....
...an underground garage). Select "Live XM" and make sure you get a strong signal. Activate your Helix, remove the battery then re-insert it. If you see this troubleshooting guide. Your Helix is not currently broadcasting. Simply wait a few seconds in good signal conditions. You may be ... done. - Some programming cannot be recorded due to restrictions placed by the content owners. Make sure the antenna wire is updating your Helix with your subscription package. No program information, such as artist name or song title, exists. You must receive a live XM programming....
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..., slide it to an FM radio. Customer Support ENG Troubleshooting If this happens: There is no power or your Helix shuts off unexpectedly. No audio. Battery level meter does not match the expected charge or playback time. Check whether "Vehicle Mode/Delayed Power Off" is distorted... audio when listening to . The controls still refuse to a different FM frequency. You do not respond. Set your Helix and your Helix. Fully charge the battery, then use a different audio technology than the other channels. Customer Support 81 Nothing is wrong with your radio to respond...
..., slide it to an FM radio. Customer Support ENG Troubleshooting If this happens: There is no power or your Helix shuts off unexpectedly. No audio. Battery level meter does not match the expected charge or playback time. Check whether "Vehicle Mode/Delayed Power Off" is distorted... audio when listening to . The controls still refuse to a different FM frequency. You do not respond. Set your Helix and your Helix. Fully charge the battery, then use a different audio technology than the other channels. Customer Support 81 Nothing is wrong with your radio to respond...
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... Weight Storage capacity Music file formats Audio output Antenna connector (home and car cradles) Battery External power 56 mm (W) x 94 mm (H) x 16 mm (D) 2.2 in (W) x 3.7 in (H) x 0.6 in (D) 128 g 4.5 oz 1 GB (The capacity of the memory is used by the Helix firmware.) MP3 and WMA fixed bitrates: 32, 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256...
... Weight Storage capacity Music file formats Audio output Antenna connector (home and car cradles) Battery External power 56 mm (W) x 94 mm (H) x 16 mm (D) 2.2 in (W) x 3.7 in (H) x 0.6 in (D) 128 g 4.5 oz 1 GB (The capacity of the memory is used by the Helix firmware.) MP3 and WMA fixed bitrates: 32, 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256...
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Customer Support Specifications Remote Dimensions Weight Battery Model Numbers Helix player Remote Home kit Car accessory kit Battery Earbuds Home antenna AC adapter Travel power cable RCA audio cable USB cable Carrying case/holster CD-ROM User guide 84 Customer Support 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) 40 g 1.4 oz Type: CR2032 Voltage: 3 V YX-M1 YA-RC100 YA-CD100 YA-CP100 AH43-00007A EP-360 AH42-00024A AH61-02211A AH61-02212A AH39-00901A AH39-00902A AH61-02213A AH59-01733A AH81-02210A
Customer Support Specifications Remote Dimensions Weight Battery Model Numbers Helix player Remote Home kit Car accessory kit Battery Earbuds Home antenna AC adapter Travel power cable RCA audio cable USB cable Carrying case/holster CD-ROM User guide 84 Customer Support 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) 40 g 1.4 oz Type: CR2032 Voltage: 3 V YX-M1 YA-RC100 YA-CD100 YA-CP100 AH43-00007A EP-360 AH42-00024A AH61-02211A AH61-02212A AH39-00901A AH39-00902A AH61-02213A AH59-01733A AH81-02210A