XM Satellite Radio XMp3 User Manual Download

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Introduction

Features

The XMp3: Record What You Love, Listen When You Want!™

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Live or recorded XM content at your fingertips. Spin the wheel to quickly

tune to your favorite XM channels.

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Have to step away for a few minutes? Pause and replay up to 30 minutes

of XM programming.

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Record up to 5 channels simultaneously, so you’ll always have something

to listen to. Schedule a recording time, or let the XMp3 radio learn your

listening habits and automatically record your favorite channels for you.

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Find out what’s playing now or in the future with XM’s programming

guide.

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TuneSelect and GameSelect find your favorite artists or sports events on

any XM channel.

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Upload MP3 files, WMA tracks, and Audible.com books from your PC. Manage

your collection and playlists with the XM2go Music Manager software.

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Store MP3 or WMA files on a removable microSD memory card (sold

separately).

Summary of Contents for XMp3

Page 1: ...User Guide ...

Page 2: ...Quick Start 1 Charge the battery page 13 2 Set up your XMp3 radio page 21 3 Activate your XM subscription online or by calling 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 page 25 4 Press the menu button You should see this screen ...

Page 3: ... and GameSelect 39 Info Extras 41 Using Your XMp3 Radio with a PC 43 System Requirements 44 Setup and Installation 45 My Music 46 Record XM 47 Bookmarks 48 napster com 49 My Books 50 audible com xm 51 Info 52 Updating the XMp3 Radio Firmware 53 Disconnecting XMp3 Radio from a PC 53 Settings 54 EQ Settings 55 Change Display 55 Edit Alerts 56 Info Extras 56 Channel Access 57 Auto Recordings 58 Line ...

Page 4: ...4 Introduction ...

Page 5: ...ve something to listen to Schedule a recording time or let the XMp3 radio learn your listening habits and automatically record your favorite channels for you Find out what s playing now or in the future with XM s programming guide TuneSelect and GameSelect find your favorite artists or sports events on any XM channel Upload MP3 files WMA tracks and Audible com books from your PC Manage your collec...

Page 6: ...ign matter spill into the radio Store in dusty areas Expose to chemicals such as benzene thinners liquid or aerosol cleaners Expose to direct sunlight fire flame or other heat sources for a prolonged period Try to repair or disassemble the radio yourself Opening the case power adapter or home stand may cause electric shock Drop hit or bend your radio Place heavy objects on your radio DO Use only t...

Page 7: ...es and or to your vehicle or other property Place your XMp3 radio where it won t interfere with your vehicle s safety features such as airbags Failing to correctly place the device may result in injury to you and others if it becomes detached during an accident and or obstructs the deployment of an airbag Environmental Information Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packagin...

Page 8: ...ds or headphones for a long time and or at high volume can cause serious damage to your hearing If you hear ringing in your ears STOP listening immediately Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher and higher volumes what sounds normal may be dangerously loud TO ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL Start the volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the volume until you ...

Page 9: ...he battery you will see When the battery is exhausted you will see a red battery icon When you use your XMp3 radio for the first time charge the battery until the battery icon turns green Then use your XMp3 radio until the battery is exhausted This charge discharge cycle calibrates the battery level meter so that it accurately reports the state of the battery Batteries gradually wear down and requ...

Page 10: ...ecycled Contact your local recycler for details Never dispose of batteries in a fire or in water as they may explode To insert or remove the battery see page 13 for more information Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Applicable to California U S A ...

Page 11: ...1 What s in the Box XMp3 Radio Remote Control Home Stand Battery USB Cable XM Home Antenna AC Power Adapter Also Included User Guide and Getting the Most From your XM Radio Guide Earbuds RCA Audio Cable ...

Page 12: ...t 3 hours before using your XMp3 radio for the first time or if you have not used it for several months 1 Open battery compartment 2 Insert the battery into the XMp3 radio 3 Carefully replace the battery door sliding in place 4 Connect the XMp3 radio to the home stand 5 Plug the power adapter into the home stand and to a wall socket ...

Page 13: ...t Press to confirm selections Control Wheel Give it a spin Back Return to previous screen Press and hold to return to the previous channel Menu Go to My Music Library access advanced features and configu ration options or info extras information Keypad Enter channel numbers Options TuneSelect bookmarks add channel to favorites set channel to auto re cord and view programs for channel Headphone Jac...

Page 14: ...item The back button brings you to the previous screen If you re lost press the back button several times until you get to an XM channel or the song you re listening to Pressing and holding the back button will do the same thing Display Battery Level Indicates that you are listening to live or recorded content Clock Indicates that the power switch is set in the hold position Channel Number Artist ...

Page 15: ...Battery Charging Battery Charged green Battery Low red Hold controls locked To unlock slide the power switch down to the middle position Mute to unmute press both volume up and volume down buttons at the same time Repeat Shuffle MP3 or WMA song loaded onto the microSD card ...

Page 16: ...lect set to alert on artist s name TuneSelect set to alert on song title XM signal strength MicroSD card is being read Do not eject the microSD card until this icon disappears red GameSelect set to alert and channel added to channel list see channel skip add Scheduled recording via View Programs or XM Highlights Schedule to Alert via View Programs or XM Highlights Scheduled recording via Schedule ...

Page 17: ...nd view programs for channel XM Button Select Press to confirm selections Back Return to previous screen Press and hold to return to the previous channel Jump Switches between current channel and previous channel Menu Go to My Music Library access advanced features and configuration options or info extras information Number Keys Enter a channel directly and Change channels or control volume for au...

Page 18: ... insert the card press it down until it clicks into place To remove it press down and it will eject Do not remove the card if you see this symbol in red on the display NOTE A microSD card is for your library of MP3s and WMAs you cannot store any recorded XM content on your microSD card WARNING Do not remove microSD Card during scanning Be sure you insert the microSD card correctly ...

Page 19: ...ightness This tells you to do the following 1 Press the menu button 2 Turn the wheel clockwise until the Settings Icon is highlighted 3 Press the XM button to select Settings 4 Turn the wheel to get to Change Display press the XM button again to select 5 Press the XM button to toggle through the brightness choices ...

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Page 21: ...21 Setup ...

Page 22: ...dapter audio cable and XM home antenna 3 Connect your XMp3 radio to your home or office audio system antenna line out Setup antenna The XM home antenna plugs into the jack labeled antenna line out The audio cable plugs into the line out jack 5V DC The home power adapter plugs into the 5V DC jack ...

Page 23: ...3 4 Place the XM home antenna in or near a south facing window for optimal indoor reception 5 To optimize signal reception you can mount the XM home antenna outdoors facing south Outdoors Outdoors South ...

Page 24: ...24 While Traveling You can connect the power adapter directly to your XMp3 radio Setup ...

Page 25: ...25 Activation ...

Page 26: ...battery compartment NOTE The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I O S or F 3 Activate your service Online Go to activate xmradio com OR By phone call 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 4 When your service is activated your XMp3 radio will receive all channels This usually takes 10 to 15 minutes but may take up to an hour Your XMp3 radio must remain on until activated If you have not yet activated you...

Page 27: ...27 Using Your XMp3 Radio ...

Page 28: ...you see Live XM at the top of the display skip to the step 3 Otherwise press the menu button Turn the wheel to highlight the yellow live XM icon then press the XM button to select it 3 Turn the wheel to highlight All Channels Press the XM button to select it You should see a list of XM channels 4 Turn the wheel to scroll through the channel list 5 When the channel you want to listen to is highligh...

Page 29: ...ou want to listen to Press the XM button to select that digit Repeat for all the digits of that channel number 3 When you ve entered a valid channel number your XMp3 radio will tune to that channel within 2 seconds OR Press the keys on the remote that correspond to the channel number ...

Page 30: ... that category Use the wheel and XM button to tune to your desired channel 4 To briefly listen to each channel in a category select Scan category name then press the XM button Favorite Channels You can save up to 99 of your favorite channels in an easily accessible list 1 While you re tuned to a channel press options 2 Select Add to Favorites To listen to your favorite channels 1 Press menu 2 Spin...

Page 31: ...u can and you won t have to miss a second of live XM simply pause by pressing the button and you can walk away up to 30 minutes Press the button to resume playing To repeat the previous song press If you are more than 5 seconds into the current song press twice to repeat the previous song Turn the wheel to see a list of songs that you missed from newest to oldest Press the or buttons to skip to th...

Page 32: ...hedule a recording session by setting the date time and channel You can also schedule recording sessions using the XM2go Music Manager application Lastly your XMp3 radio automatically records content from the channels you listen to the most so you ll always have something to hear To record a song or channel immediately 1 While listening to a song press the rec button which is the bottom portion of...

Page 33: ... time NOTE The priority for recordings is as follows 1 individual song 2 channel recording 3 scheduled recordings and 4 auto recordings Auto Recording Your XMp3 radio learns your listening habits and automatically records up to 30 hours of XM programming from the five channels you listen to most frequently To automatically record programs in this manner make sure that XMp3 radio is docked and is p...

Page 34: ...annels in this manner To remove channels from the auto record list select rec Remove Auto Rec Listening to Recorded Content Recorded XM MP3 and WMA files audiobooks they re all in one place 1 Select menu My Music Library 2 Choose Recorded XM MP3s and WMAs or My Books 3 If you choose Recorded XM you ll see this screen Using your XMp3 Radio ...

Page 35: ...and audiobooks onto your XMp3 radio You can upload MP3 WMA files from your PC directly to your XMp3 radio using a USB cable and the XM2go Music Manager You can also store MP3 WMA files directly on a microSD memory card When you view the library of MP3 WMA files on XMp3 radio these types of files are indicated by this symbol Try to store most of your MP3 WMA files on the microSD card This lets your...

Page 36: ...at is currently playing simply select options Bookmark Song You can then view these bookmarks at a later time using the XM2go Music Manager application on your PC The XM2go Music Manager also makes it easy for you to purchase the songs that you ve bookmarked You can purchase the songs from napster com Using your XMp3 Radio ...

Page 37: ...t 2 Choose to add the song to an existing playlist or to a new playlist To create a new playlist select New Playlist You will see an alphabetic keyboard that allows you to spell the name of the playlist NOTE You cannot make playlists using both MP3 WMA files and XM recorded content Turn the control wheel to highlight a letter press the XM button to select it Shift displays lower case characters an...

Page 38: ...orded XM or menu My Music Library MP3s and WMAs 2 Select Playlists 3 Select a playlist name and highlight a song within that playlist 4 Select options Remove from Playlist A playlist may hold only one of these content types Recorded XM content MP3 WMA files uploaded to your XMp3 radio using a PC MP3 WMA files stored on the microSD card You cannot create a playlist that for example mixes recorded X...

Page 39: ...ying information about that song artist and channel 3 Press the XM button to change channels and hear that song or artist If you don t do anything the alert will go away after 6 seconds You can do the same thing with sports games just select options GameSelect Your XMp3 radio might find more than one TuneSelect or GameSelect entry in that case you ll be able to choose which one to listen to by tur...

Page 40: ...the screen GameSelect alerts may be set or disabled in a similar manner TuneSelect alerts you when it finds this artist name TuneSelect alerts you when it finds this song title No alerts set for this song title or artist Using your XMp3 Radio ...

Page 41: ...l and XM button to select the sports you re interested in Depending on the sport you may see a list of team choices as well 3 Select a sport or team by highlighting that entry Press the XM button a check mark will appear in front of that sport or team Not interested in that team Press the XM button again to remove the check mark You can select several sports or teams by repeating this step 4 When ...

Page 42: ...first letter position Press the XM button to confirm Turn the wheel until I appears in the second letter position then press the XM button to confirm Do the same thing for the remaining letters 4 You can delete stock symbols by choosing Erase Stocks during step 2 then following directions on your XMp3 radio s screen 5 When you re done with the stock list press back to exit Using your XMp3 Radio ...

Page 43: ...43 Using Your XMp3 Radio with a PC ...

Page 44: ...Rip CDs to MP3 or WMA files Bookmark and purchase songs from compatible online music services including Napster Listen to and purchase audiobooks from Audible com Manage up to 5 compatible XM radios System Requirements PCs running Microsoft Windows XP must meet the following requirements Service Pack 2 SP2 or higher CPU 400 MHz or higher Hard drive at least 100 MB free disk space RAM at least 256 ...

Page 45: ...editions Hard drive at least 100 MB free disk space RAM at least 512 MB for Vista Home at least 1 GB for other Vista editions High speed Internet connection Windows Media Player 11 loaded at time of installation if not present Setup and Installation Download the XM2go Music Manager software and instructions from www xmradio com xm2gomusicmanager ...

Page 46: ... artist name song title the channel it was recorded from and song length View your personal music MP3s and WMA files collection including the artist name song title album and song length View create and modify playlists and add songs View XM s Online Programming Guide to see what s playing on XM Using your XMp3 Radio with a PC ...

Page 47: ...ntent directly from your XMp3 radio or with the XM2go Music Manager Save time by recording up to five channels at the same time View all scheduled recordings including the duration View XM s Online Programming Guide to see what s playing on XM ...

Page 48: ... Napster com to purchase them Add your music library to the XMp3 radio with a standard or high capacity microSD card We recommend storing your MP3 files on a microSD card since you can only record XM content onto the XMp3 radio it cannot be transferred to a microSD card View XM s Online Programming Guide to see what s playing on XM Using your XMp3 Radio with a PC ...

Page 49: ...Mp3 radio Easy access to a library of millions of songs Add your music library to the XMp3 radio with a standard or high capacity microSD card We recommend storing your MP3 files on a microSD card since you can only record XM content onto the XMp3 radio it cannot be transferred to a microSD card ...

Page 50: ...50 My Books View the authors titles and length of audible books saved on your XMp3 radio Link to audible com xm to see available audible books Using your XMp3 Radio with a PC ...

Page 51: ...rgest selection of premium digital audio Choose from over 40 000 downloadable audiobooks including the latest best sellers and timeless classics Download content to your XMp3 radio or other compatible devices and listen at the gym on your commute anywhere anytime ...

Page 52: ... of your XMp3 radio View the amount of XM content storage used available and personal music storage used available on your XMp3 radio View the amount of personal music storage used on your microSD card View XM s Online Programming Guide to see what s playing on XM Using your XMp3 Radio with a PC ...

Page 53: ...cted to an external power source Your PC must be connected to the Internet Visit http fwupdt xmradio com and follow the directions Disconnecting the XMp3 Radio from a PC To disconnect your XMp3 from your PC you must follow these steps 1 Click on Eject on the lower left hand corner of the XM2go Music Manager screen 2 XM2go Music Manager will sync with your XMp3 radio then inform you that you can di...

Page 54: ...54 Settings ON ...

Page 55: ... Pop Rock Classical and more The EQ setting is not available when listening to XM through your vehicle s FM radio To change the audio quality use the tone or EQ controls of the FM radio Change Display Control the display appearance by selecting menu Settings Change Display You have the following options Brightness select between high medium or low screen brightness Backlight determines how long th...

Page 56: ... whether you get an alert based on an artist name or song title 1 Select menu Settings Edit Alerts Edit TuneSelect 2 Highlight and select an artist name or song title Press the XM button 3 You should see options that let you choose to be alerted on an artist name or song title You can also turn off or delete the alert for an individual song or artist In a similar manner you can enable or disable G...

Page 57: ...ess the XM button to toggle between On and Off Setting this to On means that your XMp3 radio automatically tunes to a channel Skipping a Channel If you don t want to scroll through all XM channels to get to the ones you want you can easily remove channels from the list that displayed on the screen To remove channels from the channel list 1 Select menu Settings Channel Access Channel Skip Add 2 You...

Page 58: ...s the XM button to select Off xL channels will no longer appear on the channel list Select On to be able to view the xL channels Auto Recordings You can turn all auto recording off by selecting menu Settings Auto Recording press the XM button to toggle between Off and On Line Out Level When you connect your XMp3 radio to a home stereo or to your vehicle s stereo using a cassette adapter or the veh...

Page 59: ...r car stereo instead Aiming the Antenna For best reception your XM antenna should have an unobstructed view of the XM satellites in the southern sky In large cities XM s network of repeaters helps increase signal coverage Your XMp3 radio can help you aim the antenna for best reception 1 Select menu Settings Antenna Aiming 2 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the level of your current signal 3...

Page 60: ...ime Hour Mode Your XMp3 radio has a sleep timer which automatically shuts off the unit after a period of time Select menu Settings Set Time Sleep Timer Choose between 15 30 45 or 60 minutes choose Off to disable the sleep timer Restoring Factory Defaults To restore all your XMp3 radio settings and preferences to a factory fresh state 1 Select menu Settings Restore Defaults 2 Choose Restore Setting...

Page 61: ...t menu Settings Memory Usage to view memory status on your XMp3 radio XM Singles represents songs recorded individually from live XM channels Other Content represents channel recordings from live XM scheduled recordings and WMA MP3 audiobook files transferred to your XMp3 radio using a PC SD Card represents WMA or MP3 files that are stored on a microSD card plugged into your XMp3 radio ...

Page 62: ...62 Troubleshooting ...

Page 63: ...he antenna cable is firmly and securely plugged into the home stand Make sure the cable is not bent or broken Turn XMp3 off then on to reset this message Off Air The channel you ve selected is not currently broadcasting Tune to another XM channel No program information such as artist name song title or channel exists Loading Your XMp3 radio is acquiring audio or program information from the XM sig...

Page 64: ...d by the content owners This Program Not Available for Recording Do nothing Recording is restricted by the content owners Connect to XM Antenna Within 30 Days to Avoid Interruption in Listening to XM Recordings You must receive a live XM signal for at least 8 hours a month to authenticate your XM subscription Please Connect to XM Antenna to Confirm Valid Subscription Select Live XM and make sure y...

Page 65: ...ectors on your XMp3 radio and your stereo system for a firm and secure connection No song title or artist name is displayed The information may not be available or updates may be in progress No audio when listening to XMp3 radio through an FM radio Check that your XMp3 radio and your radio are tuned to the same FM frequency Audio fades or has static when listening through your vehicle s FM radio S...

Page 66: ...ates the battery level meter Your XMp3 radio cannot see any files on the microSD card Check that the microSD card is unlocked Your XMp3 radio still cannot see any files on the microSD card Check whether the microSD card is too full There must be at least 32 MB of free space available on the microSD card for XMp3 radio to use it successfully Your XMp3 radio does not communicate with your PC Check p...

Page 67: ...67 Other Information ...

Page 68: ...e latest products and technologies 3 Download owner s manuals order product catalogues research new products and much more IMPORTANT The serial number of this device is located on the back of this unit Serial No ___________________________ XMp3 Radio Customer Service Information Because your satisfaction is important to us we encourage you to use the toll free Listener Care Center number for any q...

Page 69: ...B Audio Output 3 5 mm mini stereo jack Antenna Connector Home and Car RF SMB Battery Type rechargable lithium ion Voltage 3 7 V Capacity Up to 4 hours Live XM Up to 16 5 hours playback Standby time 30 days for a fully charged battery External Power Voltage 5 2V DC Current 1600 mA Polarity Music File Formats MP3 and WMA fixed bitrates 32 48 64 96 128 160 192 256 320 kbps MP3 and WMA variable bitrat...

Page 70: ...CD XMPCAR1 XMp3 Home Car Kit CD XMHOME1 XMp3 Antenna Headphones CD XMHEAD1 XMp3 Leather Case CD XMCASE1 Remote Control Dimensions 40 mm W X 119 mm H X 15 4 mm D 1 5 in W X 4 7 in H X 0 60 in D Weight 60g Battery Type CR2032 Voltage 3V Other Information ...

Page 71: ... protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the respective content and data service providers You are prohibited from any export of the content and or data or derivative thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws rules and regulations The user of this or any other software contained in an XM Radio is explicitly prohibited from att...

Page 72: ...n a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the installation instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television rec...

Page 73: ...C THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER OF THIS PIONEER PRODUCT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR DEALER IN THE U S A OR CANADA YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SALES RECEIPT OR OTHER VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOWING THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR IF RENTED YOUR RENTAL CONTRACT SHOWING THE PLACE AN...

Page 74: ...R INCIDENTAL DAMAGES PIONEER DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PRODUCT LISTED ABOVE WHEN IT IS USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS OR IN ANY INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO POWER IN EXCESS OF ITS PUBLISHED POWER RATING THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE CABINET OR ANY APPEARANCE ITEM USER ATTACHED ANTENNA ANY DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ALTE...

Page 75: ...W LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN CANADA EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS WARR...

Page 76: ...Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act 15 U S C 2301 et seq To use the Complaint Resolution Program call 1 800 421 1404 and explain to the customer service representative the problem you are experiencing steps you have taken to have the product repaired during the warranty period and the name of the authorized Distributor Dealer from whom the Pioneer product was purchased After the comp...

Page 77: ...77 PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC P O BOX 1760 LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA 90810 1 800 421 1404 http www pioneerelectronics com ...

Page 78: ...he XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio com Prices and programming are subject to change SIRIUS U S Service available only in the 48 contiguous United States D C and Puerto Rico XM U S Service available only in the 48 contiguous United States and D C Service available in Canada see siriuscanada ca or xmradio ca 2010 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc SIRIUS XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks...

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