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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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1 CONTENTS Section 1 Getting Started: Activating SKYFi 2 Section 4 Menu Commands and Settings 11-12 Section 2 SKYFi Receiver SKYFi Receiver Controls 4 SKYFi Display Screen 5 SKYFi Remote Control 6 Section 3 Basic Operations Turning SKYFi On and Off 7 Basic Channel Selection 7-10 Enlarging Display Text 10 Save and Recall Artist Name and Song Title 10 Section 5 Reference Taking Care of Your SKYFi 13 Replacing SKYFi Remote Control Batteries 13 Technical Information 14 Troubleshooting 15-16 Contacting Customer Service 16 Section 6 Warranty 17-18
1 CONTENTS Section 1 Getting Started: Activating SKYFi 2 Section 4 Menu Commands and Settings 11-12 Section 2 SKYFi Receiver SKYFi Receiver Controls 4 SKYFi Display Screen 5 SKYFi Remote Control 6 Section 3 Basic Operations Turning SKYFi On and Off 7 Basic Channel Selection 7-10 Enlarging Display Text 10 Save and Recall Artist Name and Song Title 10 Section 5 Reference Taking Care of Your SKYFi 13 Replacing SKYFi Remote Control Batteries 13 Technical Information 14 Troubleshooting 15-16 Contacting Customer Service 16 Section 6 Warranty 17-18
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... number will appear on the wheel. You can also activate your XM Radio ID. Warning: When using the installation instructions included in the SKYFi Home Kit, SKYFi Vehicle Kit, or other kit, or with the help of a professional installer. 3. Set up your SKYFi Receiver using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on...
... number will appear on the wheel. You can also activate your XM Radio ID. Warning: When using the installation instructions included in the SKYFi Home Kit, SKYFi Vehicle Kit, or other kit, or with the help of a professional installer. 3. Set up your SKYFi Receiver using this product it is always important to keep your eyes on...
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Category search Scroll wheel Enter button Power button SKYFi Receiver. Section 2 3 Control keys Number keys Figure 1.
Category search Scroll wheel Enter button Power button SKYFi Receiver. Section 2 3 Control keys Number keys Figure 1.
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... seconds if no channels are used to recall information. Select presets (when in DIRECT entry mode) by entering its number. Turns the SKYFi Receiver on or off. Press menu to select a channel directly (when in Preset A or Preset B mode) by category. Switches between... normal display, large channel number, and scrolling text. SKYFi Receiver SKYFi Receiver controls The SKYFi unit has eight control buttons, a scroll wheel, and 10 number keys. Continued presses step through and select a channel or a menu ...
... seconds if no channels are used to recall information. Select presets (when in DIRECT entry mode) by entering its number. Turns the SKYFi Receiver on or off. Press menu to select a channel directly (when in Preset A or Preset B mode) by category. Switches between... normal display, large channel number, and scrolling text. SKYFi Receiver SKYFi Receiver controls The SKYFi unit has eight control buttons, a scroll wheel, and 10 number keys. Continued presses step through and select a channel or a menu ...
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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. SKYFi Receiver display screen. Your SKYFi display can be customized. See the Basic Operations section, beginning on page 7. See figure 2. Section 2 SKYFi Receiver display screen While tuned to three bars) Figure 2.
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. SKYFi Receiver display screen. Your SKYFi display can be customized. See the Basic Operations section, beginning on page 7. See figure 2. Section 2 SKYFi Receiver display screen While tuned to three bars) Figure 2.
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...channel-selection methods should be used in DIRECT entry mode) by entering the number of the preset. Figure 3. SKYFi Remote Control Turns the SKYFi Receiver on the display screen for later recall. Enters channel search and selects among different channel/menu options on the ...channel navigation screen, the display button toggles between DIRECT entry, Preset A, and Preset B. SKYFi Remote Control. The enter button is ...
...channel-selection methods should be used in DIRECT entry mode) by entering the number of the preset. Figure 3. SKYFi Remote Control Turns the SKYFi Receiver on the display screen for later recall. Enters channel search and selects among different channel/menu options on the ...channel navigation screen, the display button toggles between DIRECT entry, Preset A, and Preset B. SKYFi Remote Control. The enter button is ...
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...settings. corner of the current settings are saved. If A or B appears, 7 press until the display says DIRECT. Press on the SKYFi Receiver or SKYFi entering its number, using the number last channel listened to and recall the previous keys. Enter channel number using a preset key, or ...by DIRECT should appear in DIRECT entry mode. receiver will ensure that SKYFi is in the upper right Remote Control. This will automatically tune in to the 2. Basic Operations Basic channel selection Select...
...settings. corner of the current settings are saved. If A or B appears, 7 press until the display says DIRECT. Press on the SKYFi Receiver or SKYFi entering its number, using the number last channel listened to and recall the previous keys. Enter channel number using a preset key, or ...by DIRECT should appear in DIRECT entry mode. receiver will ensure that SKYFi is in the upper right Remote Control. This will automatically tune in to the 2. Basic Operations Basic channel selection Select...
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They are organized into two differ- right corner of the display. *When SKYFi is registered. The channel name and number will highlight and the audio will allow you to tune across only the XM as a preset. buttons on the remote.* Preset B, each with 10 channels corresponding 8 Section...Commands and Settings." 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 channels. Skip channels in the lineup using the Channel Skip/Add function described ...
They are organized into two differ- right corner of the display. *When SKYFi is registered. The channel name and number will highlight and the audio will allow you to tune across only the XM as a preset. buttons on the remote.* Preset B, each with 10 channels corresponding 8 Section...Commands and Settings." 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 channels. Skip channels in the lineup using the Channel Skip/Add function described ...
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... wheel or the remote keys to display each preset. Your SKYFi Receiver will remember if you press a 1. seconds. Press to the default information, press and hold for each saved artist name/song title. Press while on those ... to continuously saved will immediately to switch to be You can be saved at once, display the information on a normal play screen screen information. 3. Your SKYFi display can be reconfigured to a larger-text channel-number names/song titles can save the current search so that is channels. 2. To recall saved artist...
... wheel or the remote keys to display each preset. Your SKYFi Receiver will remember if you press a 1. seconds. Press to the default information, press and hold for each saved artist name/song title. Press while on those ... to continuously saved will immediately to switch to be You can be saved at once, display the information on a normal play screen screen information. 3. Your SKYFi display can be reconfigured to a larger-text channel-number names/song titles can save the current search so that is channels. 2. To recall saved artist...
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...it is not a volume 11 on the receiver or the keys and Channel Skip/Add from receiving a channel, call XM Customer Care at 1-800-852-9696. ness and contrast of entering memory Use this to adjust the SKYFi Receiver audio- To completely lock SKYFi from the factory setting. While in the...prevent them from being accessible audio system connected to back out of the fol- and holding . with the SKYFi scroll wheel or the remote Receiver. Here, you to your SKYFi ing you can change this when you to the list later. Following are the settings that can skip ...
...it is not a volume 11 on the receiver or the keys and Channel Skip/Add from receiving a channel, call XM Customer Care at 1-800-852-9696. ness and contrast of entering memory Use this to adjust the SKYFi Receiver audio- To completely lock SKYFi from the factory setting. While in the...prevent them from being accessible audio system connected to back out of the fol- and holding . with the SKYFi scroll wheel or the remote Receiver. Here, you to your SKYFi ing you can change this when you to the list later. Following are the settings that can skip ...
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...back of your outside of extreme heat. • Avoid placing SKYFi in personal injury or damage to your Lithium battery, available at most retailers that SKYFi Receiver or to keep SKYFi out of direct sunlight or other sources of your SKYFi and any solvents, chemicals, or and slide it out. door.... • Do not allow liquids to spill on the battery, 13 • Do not use sprays near your SKYFi. • It...
...back of your outside of extreme heat. • Avoid placing SKYFi in personal injury or damage to your Lithium battery, available at most retailers that SKYFi Receiver or to keep SKYFi out of direct sunlight or other sources of your SKYFi and any solvents, chemicals, or and slide it out. door.... • Do not allow liquids to spill on the battery, 13 • Do not use sprays near your SKYFi. • It...
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Technical information Dimensions SKYFi Receiver 4.65 in W x 2.91 in H x 1.26 in D (118 mm x 74 mm x 32 mm) SKYFi Remote Control 1.50 in W x 4.33 in H x .79 in D (38 mm x 110 mm x 20 mm) Weight SKYFi Receiver 6.70 oz (190 g) SKYFi Remote Control 1.52 oz (43 g) 14 Inputs/Outputs (when connected to car cradle or home stand) Antenna (car cradle 2 RF SMB connectors (FAKRA keyed, Tan/Curry and Green) Antenna (home stand 1 RF SMB connector Power P13 connector, 6V DC 1 mA maximum Audio output 3.5 mm diameter ministereo jack Section 5
Technical information Dimensions SKYFi Receiver 4.65 in W x 2.91 in H x 1.26 in D (118 mm x 74 mm x 32 mm) SKYFi Remote Control 1.50 in W x 4.33 in H x .79 in D (38 mm x 110 mm x 20 mm) Weight SKYFi Receiver 6.70 oz (190 g) SKYFi Remote Control 1.52 oz (43 g) 14 Inputs/Outputs (when connected to car cradle or home stand) Antenna (car cradle 2 RF SMB connectors (FAKRA keyed, Tan/Curry and Green) Antenna (home stand 1 RF SMB connector Power P13 connector, 6V DC 1 mA maximum Audio output 3.5 mm diameter ministereo jack Section 5
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... only. You should disappear as soon as you are using the A/C adaptor in the back of the sky. Turn the SKYFi Receiver off and back on the display: NO SIGNAL Cause: The XM signal is properly seated in the cigarette lighter/auxiliary power to power your home or office, make sure your car... channel selected is designed and built in 15 its cradle or stand. for service. Section 5 Troubleshooting • Make sure the adaptor is firmly seated Your SKYFi Receiver is not currently broadcasting. Make sure all connectors are using...
... only. You should disappear as soon as you are using the A/C adaptor in the back of the sky. Turn the SKYFi Receiver off and back on the display: NO SIGNAL Cause: The XM signal is properly seated in the cigarette lighter/auxiliary power to power your home or office, make sure your car... channel selected is designed and built in 15 its cradle or stand. for service. Section 5 Troubleshooting • Make sure the adaptor is firmly seated Your SKYFi Receiver is not currently broadcasting. Make sure all connectors are using...
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...channel No song title or artist name displays You should: Contact XM as described under "Menu Commands and Settings: Line Out Level" on page 11). 2. This is normal on your SKYFi Receiver, contact Delphi at 1.877.GO DELPHI (1.877.463.3574) Monday - Make sure the channel has ...Standard Time, or visit www.delphi.com. 16 Section 5 Reduce audio output level as described in solving problems with your SKYFi unit. Nothing is not activated. Also, this happens: You can only receive XM channels 0 and 1 Cause: Your SKYFi Receiver is wrong with your receiver. Contacting Customer Service For ...
...channel No song title or artist name displays You should: Contact XM as described under "Menu Commands and Settings: Line Out Level" on page 11). 2. This is normal on your SKYFi Receiver, contact Delphi at 1.877.GO DELPHI (1.877.463.3574) Monday - Make sure the channel has ...Standard Time, or visit www.delphi.com. 16 Section 5 Reduce audio output level as described in solving problems with your SKYFi unit. Nothing is not activated. Also, this happens: You can only receive XM channels 0 and 1 Cause: Your SKYFi Receiver is wrong with your receiver. Contacting Customer Service For ...
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 19 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Delphi could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 19 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Delphi could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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If the message still appears, contact your SKYFi Home Stand as shown. 2 2 5. Next, change channels (from 0 to 1 or from 1 to your retailer. 3 1 Figure 2. If the "ANTENNA" message remains, power down the radio, unplug the antenna, and look for any obvious damage. ized yet). Connect accessories to 0 if the receiver is detected, reconnect the antenna, turn the unit back on, and change channels again. If no damage is not author- nection is secure and completely pushed in. After powering up, if the display reads "ANTENNA," check that the antenna con-
If the message still appears, contact your SKYFi Home Stand as shown. 2 2 5. Next, change channels (from 0 to 1 or from 1 to your retailer. 3 1 Figure 2. If the "ANTENNA" message remains, power down the radio, unplug the antenna, and look for any obvious damage. ized yet). Connect accessories to 0 if the receiver is detected, reconnect the antenna, turn the unit back on, and change channels again. If no damage is not author- nection is secure and completely pushed in. After powering up, if the display reads "ANTENNA," check that the antenna con-
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... strength during normal listening (figure 3). Figure 3. It has from zero to receive the strongest possible signal and consistent, mute-free reception. Use SKYFi's signal-strength meter to help you to optimally aim your XM Antenna and to be repositioned. SKYFi will appear. 2. 3 XM Home Antenna Set-up Basic signal-strength indicator Antenna Aiming signal-strength...
... strength during normal listening (figure 3). Figure 3. It has from zero to receive the strongest possible signal and consistent, mute-free reception. Use SKYFi's signal-strength meter to help you to optimally aim your XM Antenna and to be repositioned. SKYFi will appear. 2. 3 XM Home Antenna Set-up Basic signal-strength indicator Antenna Aiming signal-strength...
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Press again to return to The antenna that the antenna be possible to receive the satellite signal. Next, position the anten- a south-facing window or outdoors with the SKYFi home system as described earlier in order to receive XM's signal through standard home walls or a roof. In some cases, it for a terrestrial mended that comes...
Press again to return to The antenna that the antenna be possible to receive the satellite signal. Next, position the anten- a south-facing window or outdoors with the SKYFi home system as described earlier in order to receive XM's signal through standard home walls or a roof. In some cases, it for a terrestrial mended that comes...
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...the same direction and manner as shown in only one direction. SKYFi viewing position for the primary correctly place the SKYFi Receiver may result in a circular motion or back and forth. Put your vehicle where it or SKYFi could block your car to minimize glare or direct sunlight on ... interfere with the function of safety features, e.g., deployment of the components as with the towelette in figure 7 (page 8). Warning: The SKYFi Receiver should be placed in the same direction again and then repeat this position should be chosen to allow the optimum er, power source, and...
...the same direction and manner as shown in only one direction. SKYFi viewing position for the primary correctly place the SKYFi Receiver may result in a circular motion or back and forth. Put your vehicle where it or SKYFi could block your car to minimize glare or direct sunlight on ... interfere with the function of safety features, e.g., deployment of the components as with the towelette in figure 7 (page 8). Warning: The SKYFi Receiver should be placed in the same direction again and then repeat this position should be chosen to allow the optimum er, power source, and...