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Other Things You Should Know
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Other Things You Should Know
If you see this on the display:
You should:
Updating
XM is updating your SKYFi
3
with the latest encryption
code. Simply wait a few seconds until the update is
done. – OR – You may be attempting to tune to a chan-
nel that is blocked or that you cannot receive with your
subscription package. To receive that channel, contact
XM Satellite Radio at 1.800.967.2346.
--(no artist or title)
No program information such as artist name or song
title exists.
Channel
You are attempting to tune to a channel that is not
available.
All Recording Features Not
Available
Activate your XM subscription to enable you to store
XM programming on your SKYFi
3
.
This Channel Not Available for
Recording
Some programming cannot be recorded due to restric-
tions placed by the content owners.
This Program Not Available for
Recording
Some programming cannot be recorded due to restric-
tions placed by the content owners.
Connect to XM Antenna Within
## Days to Avoid Interruption in
Listening to XM Recordings
You must dock your SKYFi
3
in its cradle, with the
antenna connected, and power it on for at least 8 hours
a month. This authenticates your XM subscription and
ensures that you can continue to enjoy your recorded
XM content and live XM programming.
Please connect to XM Antenna
to Confirm Valid Subscription
Dock your SKYFi
3
in its cradle and connect the antenna.
Activation Required for
Playback
Activate your XM service by contacting XM at
http://activate.xmradio.com or calling 1.800.XM.RADIO
(1.800.967.2346).
If this happens:
You should:
There is no power or your
SKYFi
3
shuts off quickly
Your SKYFi
3
battery may be low. Charge the battery by
docking SKYFi
3
in the cradle and plugging in the power
adapter.
SKYFi
3
shuts off unexpectedly
Check whether you set the sleep timer, and set it to
“Off” if desired. SKYFi
3
remembers the sleep timer set-
ting even when you turn the player off.
You do not receive all the XM
channels you have subscribed
to
Check that you have not skipped any channels. If you
still do not receive all channels, your SKYFi
3
may not be
activated. Contact XM Satellite Radio.
No audio.
Check all connections.
No song title or artist name is
displayed
Nothing is wrong with your SKYFi
3
. That informa-
tion may be in the process of being updated. Some
channels, such as news and sports, may not have such
information.
No audio when listening to
SKYFi
3
through an FM radio
Check that your SKYFi
3
and radio are tuned to the same
frequency. Make sure that your SKYFi
3
is in the car
cradle. Make sure your headphones are not plugged in.
Audio fades or has static when
listening through an FM radio
You might be hearing interference from another FM
station. Set your SKYFi
3
and your radio to a different
FM frequency.
Audio sounds too soft or is
distorted when listening to an
FM radio
Raise or lower the FM Audio Level until the sound
quality improves.
XM Instant Traffic and Weather
channels sound different from
other channels
Nothing is wrong with your SKYFi
3
. These channels
sound different because they are broadcast in a differ-
ent audio mode.
Controls do not respond
Check whether the power switch is in the ‘hold’ posi-
tion. If so, slide it to the center position to unlock the
controls.
