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Delphi Limited Consumer Warranty

Delphi Product and Service Solutions
(“Delphi”) warrants all Portable XM
Satellite Radio Accessory Products sold by
Delphi (each “Product”) to be free of
defects in material and workmanship, 
subject to the following conditions:

The duration of Delphi’s warranty with
respect to each product is limited to one 
(1) year from the date of sale to the original
consumer purchaser.

No other express warranties are made with
respect to any Product. All implied warranties,
including warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose are limited
to the warranty period set forth above. This
warranty is not transferable and applies
only to the original consumer purchaser of
the Product.

Delphi will, as its sole obligation under this
warranty, replace or repair, at its option,
any Product that does not conform to this
warranty. Products may be repaired or
replaced with new or with refurbished
items. This limited warranty does not cover
defects in appearance, cosmetic or decora-
tive items, including any non-operative
parts. Under no circumstances will Delphi
be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages under this warranty or any
implied warranties. These remedies are the
customer’s exclusive remedies for breach
of warranty. This limited warranty only
extends to customers who purchase the
Products in the United States.

Delphi will not be responsible for damage
resulting from any (i) deviation from
Delphi’s operating instructions as printed in
Delphi’s catalog or on any packaging,
labels, or other literature provided with a
Product, (ii) installation of a Product in a
manner which is inconsistent with Delphi’s
written instructions, (iii) alteration or 
modification of a Product, (iv) misuse, 
(v) neglect, (vi) abuse, (vii) accident, (viii)
normal wear and tear, (ix) commercial use,
(x) improper storage, (xi) environmental
conditions, including excessive temperature
or humidity, (xii) service by anyone other
than a Delphi authorized repair facility,
(xiii) other improper application, installation
or operation of the Product, or (xiv) defects
or malfunctions of which Delphi is not
advised within ten (10) days of the expiration
of the limited warranty period.

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Page 9: ...or Kit Setup 15 Warranty 18 Warning This manual and the SKYFi2 Satellite Radio Receiver User Guide contain important safety and operating information Please read and follow the instructions in these manuals Failure to do so could result in personal injury death and or damage to your SKYFi2 Receiver accessories and or to your vehicle or other property ...

Page 10: ...y to operate this equipment Important The FCC and FAA have not certified the Delphi XM SKYFi2 Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft neither portable nor permanent instal lation Therefore Delphi cannot support this type of application or installation 2 Cassette audio adaptor Vehicle swivel mount SKYFi2 Cradle Vent mount 12V power adaptor XM Vehicle Antenna Figure 1 SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor...

Page 11: ... Caution Connect only appropriate input devices to the SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit Connecting any incorrect input devices may damage the system and or the external electronic device It is recommended that you use only the 12V to 6V conversion power adaptor that came with your SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit ...

Page 12: ... Better Best 4 The SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit offers you many ways of connecting your SKYFi2 to your vehicle s radio All options provide excellent sound quality and stereo separation Review and consider your own unique situation when choosing from the three options ...

Page 13: ...old separately can provide audio input through the vehicle s antenna lead Some vehicles may require special antenna lead adaptors Wireless FM Modulator For the ultimate ease of installation SKYFi2 has a built in wireless FM modulator that allows you to hear XM programming on any nearby FM radio This FM modulator is turned on whenever the cassette adaptor or any other audio cable is unplugged from ...

Page 14: ...na 12V power adaptor and audio connector or cassette adaptor if used to the SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor cradle with the SKYFi2 Receiver inserted Plug the 12V power adap tor into the cigarette lighter and place the XM Antenna on the roof of your vehicle Make sure you are outdoors and not surrounded by tall buildings or trees Turn on both your vehicle s radio and SKYFi2 Receiver Tune the SKYFi2 Receiver ...

Page 15: ...he main piece Clip the assembly onto the vent and then posi tion the pivoting kickstand at the bottom The orientation of the clips must match each other and may need to be rotated in one of two possible orientations depending on the design of the air vent being used Be careful when installing and removing the vent mount clips to prevent damaging the vent fins 5 The SKYFi2 Vehicle Adaptor Kit has t...

Page 16: ... a circular adhesive pad and adhere to the vehicle s surface Make sure you accurately place the pad on the first try since in many cases it will bond almost immediately For best results do not touch or apply pressure to the vehicle mount for 72 hours motion or back and forth Dry the area with a clean dry cloth Repeat the cleaning process Allow to air dry thoroughly Clean the same surface with the ...

Page 17: ...vel mount figures 3 and 4 7 Reassemble the system as in step 2 8 Attach the antenna as explained on page 11 and route the antenna cable as described on page 13 Figure 3 Vent mount To vehicle dashboard Figure 4 Attach vehicle mount to back of SKYFi2 as shown ...

Page 18: ...sharp tools that could damage the vehicle s interior 2 If the pad fails to loosen warm it with a hair dryer for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the adhesive Be careful not to apply too much heat which could damage the mounting surface Repeat step 1 3 If any adhesive remains on the dashboard surface the adhesive can easily be removed by rubbing your thumb or finger across it 4 As necessary use a mild hous...

Page 19: ...least 12 x 12 of surface area and a minimum of 6 from a window or sunroof Figure 5 shows three typical mounting locations Due to the small size of this antenna there are many possible locations for installation depending on the vehicle Improper positioning of the antenna could cause brief interruptions in the signal reception Figure 5 The design flexibility of your XM Antenna allows mounting on ma...

Page 20: ... compromise between installation location and reception quality must be assumed by the user If the vehicle has roof racks or skid ribs you may mount the antenna off center If the vehicle is a hard or soft top convertible then the antenna can be mounted on the metal trunk lid at least 4 from the rear window Ensure that the antenna does not interfere with the opening or closing of the convertible to...

Page 21: ... metal open ing use a rubber grommet to prevent damage For antennas mounted at the front or middle of the roof route the cable along the door jamb and into the vehi cle See figure 6 In some vehicles you may route the cable through the same grommet that carries power window and power lock wires 13 Front or Middle Mounting Option Figure 6 Route XM Antenna through windshield as shown ...

Page 22: ...o not try to force it through instead route the cable under the weather seal near the bottom of the door For antennas mounted at the rear of the roof route the cable into the trunk as shown in figure 7 Always use the weather seal at the lowest part of the trunk to reduce water leaks Use pre existing wiring channels when possible ...

Page 23: ...nd Note See SKYFi2 User Guide for important user information Caution Connect only the appropriate input devices to the SKYFi2 Home Adaptor Kit jacks Connecting any incorrect input device may damage the system and or the external elec tronic device It is recommended that you use only the AC power adaptor that came with your SKYFi2 Home Adaptor Kit If you need to use a different adaptor it must be a...

Page 24: ...n on your SKYFi2 Receiver and the stereo Tune to XM channel 1 You should be able to hear the XM Preview channel If not check all connections Note The Delphi SA10006 Antenna Extension Cable sold separately is designed to work with the SKYFi2 Home Adaptor Kit and provides an additional 50 feet of cable length to the standard XM Home Antenna Figure 9 Connect the SKYFi2 Home Stand to power antenna and...

Page 25: ...n until you press the menu button again so you have plenty of time to aim the antenna Slowly turn and tilt the antenna The satellite and terrestrial signal bars will change Find the position that gives the strongest signal strength at least two bars on either satellite or terrestrial 4 Once you are convinced you have determined the proper position to receive the best possible signal press the menu...

Page 26: ...nce cosmetic or decora tive items including any non operative parts Under no circumstances will Delphi be liable for any incidental or consequential damages under this warranty or any implied warranties These remedies are the customer s exclusive remedies for breach of warranty This limited warranty only extends to customers who purchase the Products in the United States Delphi will not be respons...

Page 27: ...of purchase indicating the date of purchase amount paid and place of purchase Customers who fail to provide such proof of purchase will be charged for the repair replacement of any Product How state law relates to the warranty Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties or the exclusion or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages So the above limi tation...

Page 28: ...r Service 1 877 GO DELPHI www delphi com Printed on Recycled Paper 2004 Delphi Corporation All rights reserved DPSS 04 E 065 The SKYFi2 name XM name TuneSelect and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 29: ...Fi2 Installation Guide contain important safety and operating information Please read and follow the instructions in these manuals Failure to do so could result in personal injury death and or damage to your SKYFi2 Receiver accessories and or to your vehicle or other property ...

Page 30: ...ic news and information from coast to coast 2 XM subscription required for reception of XM service Not available in Alaska or Hawaii The Delphi XM SKYFi2 Satellite Radio Receiver incorporates an FM transmitter and is therefore classified as an intentional trans mitter Changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Delphi can void your authority to operate this equipment Important T...

Page 31: ... better visibility More versatile vehicle mounting options than previous model Caution Your SKYFi2 must be used with the enclosed connecting devices or other approved accessories to ensure maximum performance Do not modify or alter wires or connections in any way Shortening wires or connections may prevent proper functioning of the electrical circuit which may damage your receiver and will void yo...

Page 32: ...ffice or anywhere About XM One big idea can change everything And XM Satellite Radio is one big idea Radio to the Power of X America s most popular satellite radio service offers over 130 digital channels of sheer variety music sports talk comedy drama news traffic and weather kids programming and more All 68 XM music channels are 100 per cent commercial free and XM s instant traffic and weather c...

Page 33: ...o On 16 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast 16 Auto Off and Sleep Timer 16 Aiming the Home Antenna 17 TuneSelect 18 Stock Ticker 19 Info Extras 20 30 Minute Replay 20 Recall Last Channel 21 Direct Tune 22 Search 22 Skipping Channels While Tuning 24 Setting the Clock 25 Restoring Factory Defaults 25 Setting the Display Screen Mode 26 Reference Care of Your SKYFi2 27 Accessories 27 Troubleshooting...

Page 34: ...structions included in the SKYFi Home Kit SKYFi Vehicle Kit Delphi XM SKYFi Marine Kit any of the available audio systems or with the help of a professional installer 2 Press to turn on your SKYFi2 and verify that it is playing channel 1 the XM Preview channel 3 Select channel 0 The receiver s eight character XM Satellite Radio ID will appear on the display Write the ID here Note Carefully check y...

Page 35: ...us channel Search button Changes search mode between search by category or search by scanning Preset direct button Selects between direct channel entry or up to 30 presets Menu button Selects and changes configuration options Memory button Saves and recalls song information such as artist and song title Display button Displays additional information on screen such as stocks or sports scores Power ...

Page 36: ... be customized See the Basic Operations section beginning on page 10 Figure 2 SKYFi2 Receiver display screen Signal strength indicator zero to three bars Mode DIRECT Preset A Preset B or Preset C Additional information such as stocks or sports tickers Artist name Song title Channel number Channel name Category name or clock Indicates that internal FM modulator is turned on and set to an FM frequen...

Page 37: ...earch mode between search by category or search by scanning Mute button Mutes the audio buttons Immediately select a different channel and control volume in some audio systems Jump button Switches between current and previous channel Preset direct button Selects between direct channel entry or up to 30 presets Number keys Enter a channel directly or select your favorite presets Memory button Saves...

Page 38: ... 2 seconds If SKYFi2 is installed in a vehicle you may use the ignition key to power SKYFi2 on or off This will not affect SKYFi2 in any way Selecting Channels You may select channels by using the scroll wheel by pushing one of the pre set buttons or by keying in the channel number directly You can also use the equivalent buttons on the remote control Using the Scroll Wheel 1 Turn the scroll wheel...

Page 39: ... separate preset banks for additional users to enjoy To set a channel preset 1 Tune to the desired channel 2 Press the preset direct button until the appropriate Preset icon preset bank A B or C appears in the display 3 Press and hold the number key that corresponds to the preset you would like to set SKYFi2 beeps when the channel is stored To select a stored preset 1 Press the preset direct butto...

Page 40: ...n to select any one of four screens Display Option 4 Large display of artist and song title Display Option 3 Scrolls information extras at bottom of screen Display Option 2 Scrolls stock ticker at bottom of screen Display Option 1 Default display Figure 4 SKYFi2 screen displays ...

Page 41: ... the memory button to save the information of the current song or program SKYFi2 can remember up to 20 entries after which any new infor mation that is saved will replace the oldest entry in memory 2 To recall saved information press and hold the memory button for 3 seconds Turn the scroll wheel or use the up and down buttons on the remote to view the entire list of songs or programs ...

Page 42: ...8 7 88 9 106 7 106 9 107 1 107 3 107 5 107 7 and 107 9 4 Note the frequency that has no FM station or the least amount of interference 5 Turn on your SKYFi2 6 Press the menu button 7 Use the scroll wheel to select FM Frequency Press the XM button to confirm 8 Use the scroll wheel to select the frequency noted in step 4 Press the XM button to confirm 9 Press the menu button to return to the main me...

Page 43: ...etting should work well in most situations However if you hear distortion you should decrease the audio level If the XM audio level is too low compared to other sources such as CD cassette or other FM stations you may want to increase the audio level 1 Press the menu button 2 Use the scroll wheel or remote to select Audio Level Press the XM button to confirm 3 Use the scroll wheel or remote to sel...

Page 44: ...e Brightness and Contrast 1 Press the menu button 2 Use the scroll wheel or remote to select Brightness or Contrast Press the XM button 3 Use the scroll wheel or remote to select the desired level Press the XM button to confirm 4 Press the menu button to return to the main menu and then again to return to normal operation Auto Off and Sleep Timer You can set SKYFi2 to automatically shut off betwee...

Page 45: ...again to return to normal operation Aiming the Home Antenna For the best reception possible aim the home antenna using the following method 1 Press the menu button 2 Use the scroll wheel or remote to select Antenna Aiming Press the XM button to confirm selection 3 Slowly turn and tilt the antenna The Satellite and Terrestrial signal bars will change Find the position that gives the strongest signa...

Page 46: ... by Song factory default or Select by Artist Press the menu button to return to normal operation 2 While the song is playing press and hold the XM button for 2 seconds SKYFi2 will beep and display Artist Song Selected SKYFi2 s TuneSelect feature can remember up to 20 songs or artists not both when the list is full any new entry will replace the oldest song or artist in the list 3 When any song in ...

Page 47: ...k symbol 1 Press the menu button 2 Use the scroll wheel or remote to select Stock Ticker Press the XM button to confirm 3 Select Add Stocks 4 Use the scroll wheel or remote to select each letter in the desired stock symbol Press the XM button after each letter Note SKYFi2 has an embedded list of more than 9 000 regularly traded stock symbols that helps complete partial entries and prevents you fro...

Page 48: ...t addi tional information such as sports scores and other useful information features throughout the time you own and use your SKYFi2 To view the most recent list of available information press the menu button and select Info Extras Then just follow the instructions on the display to choose the type of Info Extras you are interested in personalize it to view as little or as much as you like and lo...

Page 49: ...o live broadcast 3 Pressing the button skips forward 4 To exit 30 Minute Replay and return to the live XM broadcast press and hold the button until SKYFi2 displays LIVE at the top of the screen To pause a song 1 Press the button The word PAUSE appears in the display 2 To resume playback from where you had paused press the button again 3 To return to the live XM broadcast press and hold the button ...

Page 50: ... or remote to select On Press the XM button to confirm 4 Press the menu button to return to the main menu and then again to return to normal operation Search SKYFi2 allows you to search channels by category scan through all presets or scan through all channels Select the search method through the menu To search by category 1 Press the menu button Select Search Mode then select Search by Category R...

Page 51: ...arch button again to stop scanning To scan all channels 1 Press the menu button Select Search Mode then select Search by Scanning Return to normal operation by pressing the menu button 2 Press the preset direct button to select direct mode 3 Press the search button SKYFi2 plays each channel for 5 seconds then advances to the next channel 4 Press the search button again to stop scanning Note When s...

Page 52: ...ote to highlight that channel Press the XM button to change the to a 5 To add a channel back use the scroll wheel or remote to high light that channel Press the XM button to change the to a 6 Press the menu button to return to the main menu and then again to return to normal operation Note You can still tune to skipped channels by entering the channel number in direct entry mode or by pressing a p...

Page 53: ...nfirm XM automatically sets the minutes 5 Press the menu button to return to the main menu and then again to return to normal operation Restoring Factory Defaults This feature erases all of your person al settings in the presets TuneSelect memory Stock Ticker and Sports Ticker and resets all other settings to the original factory configuration 1 Press the menu button 2 Using the scroll wheel or re...

Page 54: ...k background or black characters on white back ground using Background Mode or scrolling versus non scrolling using Scrolling Mode 4 Press the menu button to return to the main menu and then again to return to normal operation Warning Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury death and or damage to your SKYFi2 Receiver accessories and or to your vehicle or other property...

Page 55: ... the antenna cable by 50 feet Includes all necessary cables and connectors FM Direct Adaptor by Delphi SA10112 For geographic areas with many FM stations and few open FM channels the Delphi FM Direct Adaptor minimizes interference A professional installer can advise you whether this adaptor is suitable for your vehicle and driving conditions You may require additional antenna cable adaptors depend...

Page 56: ...ired replace If you see this on the display NO SIGNAL Cause the XM signal is being blocked ANTENNA Cause the XM antenna is not plugged into SKYFi2 OFF AIR Cause the channel selected is not currently broadcasting You should Move SKYFi2 s antenna away from the obstructed area e g an underground garage Make sure the vehicle antenna is mounted outside the vehicle or the home antenna is positioned near...

Page 57: ... skip that channel see page 24 If the problem persists contact XM Satellite Radio at 1 800 967 2346 Verify that you are authorized to receive that channel as part of your XM subscription and that you have not asked XM Satellite Radio to block that channel Nothing is wrong with your SKYFi2 That information may be in the process of being updated On some sports and news channels there is no title or ...

Page 58: ... will as its sole obligation under this warranty replace or repair at its option 30 R e f e r e n c e Contacting Technical Support and Customer Service For additional information in solving problems with your SKYFi2 contact Delphi at 1 877 GO DELPHI 1 877 463 3574 Customer Service Monday Friday 8 00 a m 4 30 p m Eastern Time Technical Support Monday Friday 8 00 a m 8 00 p m Eastern Time Customer s...

Page 59: ... than a Delphi authorized repair facility xiii other improper application installation or operation of the Product or xiv defects or malfunctions of which Delphi is not advised within ten 10 days of the expiration of the limited warranty period How you the Customer can get service To obtain warranty service you must return the defective Product with the original receipt to the original place of pu...

Page 60: ...Michigan 48098 5090 U S A Customer Service 1 877 GO DELPHI www delphi com Printed on Recycled Paper 2004 Delphi Corporation All rights reserved DPSS 04 E 064 The SKYFi2 name XM name TuneSelect and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc ...

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