Samsung NeXus 25 User Manual

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 400 Valley Road Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

www.samsung.com

AH81-02185A

XM respects copyrights. This device is for personal use only. XM Programming stored on the device cannot be transferred off the unit. Download legally. Buy digital music from XM+Napster.

YP-X5X

YP-X5Z

Quick Start

Contents

1. Charge battery for at least 8 hours (page 12).

2. Set up your player (page 18).

3. Activate your XM subscription (page 17).

4. Listen to and record live XM* (pages 24 and 28).

5. Listen to recorded content on the go (page 32).

6. Manage your songs and playlists from your computer (page 51).

7. Buy songs from XM+Napster (page 50).

*Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. Recorded music not for use in commercial establishments. Installation cost and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. XM products, programming, services, and fees are subject to change, at any time, without notice. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XM-RADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. ©2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

Quick Start

Introduction...................................... 4

Features.................................................... 4

Safety Instructions.................................... 7

What’s in the Box.................................... 10

Charging the Battery .............................. 12

Player Controls ...................................... 13

Using the Controls .................................. 14

Player Display.......................................... 15

Remote .................................................... 16

Subscribing to XM........................ 17

Using Your Player Alone .......... 18

Setup ...................................................... 18

Live XM .................................................. 24

Recording XM.......................................... 28

Listening to Recorded XM Content.......... 32

Organizing Your Music ............................ 33

Using Your Player with a PC .. 42

System Requirements .............................. 42

Setup ...................................................... 43

Registering with XM+Napster ................ 46

What Can You Do with XM+Napster? .... 49

Exploring ................................................ 49

Purchasing Music .................................... 50

Organizing Your Music ............................ 51

Disconnecting the Player from the PC .... 55

Listening to XM Radio Online (XMRO).... 56

Using Your CDs or MP3/WMA Files ........ 57

Updating NeXus Firmware...... 60

Settings .............................................. 62

FM Frequency.......................................... 62

Audio ...................................................... 64

Display .................................................... 65

Channel Access........................................ 66

Time ........................................................ 67

Memory Partition .................................... 68

Restoring Factory Defaults ...................... 69

Customer Support........................ 70

Troubleshooting ...................................... 70

Specifications .......................................... 73

Patent Information .................................. 75

FCC Statement ........................................ 76

Warranty.................................................. 77

Contents

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Introduction

Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung NeXus™– our newest digital audio player plus XM®Satellite Radio.

Like any digital audio player, you can enjoy listening to your music anywhere you go. But NeXus offers more: dock the player into a home or vehicle cradle, plug in the XM Passport and an antenna, and access XM’s 160 channels from coast to coast, with over 80,000 hours of entertainment each month. XM offers musical choice, variety, and discovery – worlds beyond your own collection – plus a wide range of news, sports, talk, comedy, kids, and entertainment channels. Hear XM live, or save XM programming on your NeXus to listen at your leisure.

We’ve also teamed up with Napster, a leading provider of online music. Imagine discovering a new artist on XM and then, with just a few clicks of a mouse, buying high-fidelity tracks and albums by that artist and similar artists. It’s that simple.

We also provide you with the XM+Napster program that lets you manage all your music – XM tracks, songs you purchase from Napster, and MP3/WMA files you rip from your CDs – on one integrated package on your Microsoft®Windows®PC.

One device, all the music you could ever hope for, and the easiest way to find the music you want – now that’s a music experience!

Introduction

NeXus, Undocked

 Listen to recorded XM content and MP3/WMA files

 Manage your music

NeXus + Cradle + Antenna

 Listen to live XM*, recorded XM*, and MP3/WMA files

 Listen at home or in your car (Car Accessory Kit YA-CP200

sold separately); you only have to carry your NeXus player and the XM Passport between locations

 Manage your music

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Introduction

NeXus + Cradle + Antenna + PC

 Manage your music using NeXus or the PC

 Listen to XM Radio Online

 Purchase music from XM+Napster and transfer purchased music to your NeXus player

Introduction

Safety Instructions

NeXus Digital Audio Player

Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to the player.

Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or above 60°C or below -20°C).

Do not expose to moisture. Do not use this product near water.

Do not let any foreign matter spill into the player.

Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.

Do not expose to direct sunlight or heat sources for a prolonged period.

Do not try to disassemble and/or repair the player yourself.

Do not subject the unit to severe impact.

Do not place heavy objects on the player.

Do not subject the player to excessive pressure.

Do not touch the charger with wet hands.

Do not store in dusty areas.

Please be aware that Samsung claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes.

Introduction

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Introduction

Earbuds and Headphones

Follow traffic safety instructions

 Do not use the earbuds while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle. It’s not only

dangerous, but against the law.

Protect your ears

 Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to

high volume.

 Stop using the player or turn the volume down if you have ringing in your ears.

 Take care so that the earbud cable is not caught by your arm or other objects while

walking or exercising.

Environmental Information

Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging, batteries, and electronics appliances.

Your player is packaged with cardboard, polyethylene, etc., and does not contain any unnecessary materials.

Introduction

Battery Charger Safety

Caution: Opening the case may result in electric shock.

Caution: The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may cause electric

shock or fire. For your safety, please do not open these components. Do not let metallic objects such as necklaces or coins come into contact with the power adapter plugs or battery terminal.

Caution: To avoid electric shock, use the power adapter only with an outlet that matches

the shape of the adapter’s plug.

Caution: Make sure that you insert the adapter’s plug all the way into the outlet.

Caution: To avoid the risk of fire, do not charge longer than 12 hours.

Caution: Do not plug several devices into the same electrical outlet.

Important: Always read and understand the user guide to help prevent problems.

Warning: Use the power adapter and cradle away from water sources to avoid fire or

electric shock.

Introduction

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Introduction

What’s in the Box

(NeXus 25: YP-X5X, NeXus 50: YP-X5Z)

NeXus player

Earbuds

(EP-360)

Introduction

XM Passport

Remote

Battery

Home dock/cradle

(YA-CD200)

What’s in the Box

Home XM antenna

USB cable

AC power

adapter

Carrying

case/holster

RCA audio cable

Also included:

User guide

XM+Napster install CD

Introduction

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Charging the Battery

Charge the battery for at least 8 hours before using your player for the first time, or if you have not used it for several months. When charging, make sure the ambient temperature is between 32°F and 113°F (0°C to 45°C).

Introduction

1. Open battery compartment.

2. Insert battery into player.

3. Plug adapter into cradle and wall socket.

Player Controls

Introduction

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Power button – Slide left to

turn power on or off. Slide right to “hold” controls, preventing you from accidentally pressing a button.

Arrow buttons – Select

menu entries, change channels, cycle through categories, skip to next or previous songs, and more

Left arrow button –

Pressing the left arrow button also allows you to “back out” of any menu you have selected

Home cradle

Audio, power, and antenna connections

IR window – Point the

remote here

Earbud jack

Display

XM Passport

Pause/Mute – Pause

playback or mute live XM

Volume

XM button – Start here;

press to access channels, playlists, menus, and confirm selections

Digital antenna jack

USB jack

Introduction

Using the Controls

Throughout this guide, you will see instructions such as “Select XM  Settings  Setup  Antenna Aiming.” This tells you to perform the following actions:

1. Press the XM button.

2. The displayed menu’s last option is “Settings.” Press the down arrow button to highlight “Settings,” then press the XM button to select it.

3. The next displayed menu’s third option is “Setup.”Again, press the down arrow button to highlight “Setup,” and press the XM button to select it.

4. The last menu’s second option is “Antenna Aiming.” Press the down arrow button to highlight “Antenna Aiming,” then the XM button to select it.

Not all of the menu items described in this guide may appear on your NeXus display. For example, if you have not recorded any XM content and have not stored any MP3 or WMA files, you will not see “My Music” if you press the XM button while listening to live XM.

 NOTE: Remember that pressing the left arrow button generally allows you to “back out”

of any menu.

Introduction

Player Display

Available memory – Black portion indicates amount of storage available.White portion indicates amount of storage taken up by locked XM songs (page 35). “!” indicates that there is less than 3 minutes of storage available. In “Live XM” mode, you will see a signal strength indicator instead.

While listening to “Live XM,” this box shows the channel name. During “My Music,” this box indicates whether you’re viewing all songs, or songs by a particular artist, channel, category, or recording session.

Additional symbols:

play

reverse or fast-forward through track

pause

skip to previous or next track

PC track (MP3 or WMA file)

Battery charge

Mode – “Live XM” or

“My Music” (recorded content)

H – “H” indicates that the

power switch is set in the “hold” position.

Clock

Artist name

Song title

Progress bar – Shows

total song length and current location within song during playback.

track assigned to a playlist

PC track is assigned to a playlist

XM track is locked

repeat track

play tracks randomly

Introduction

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Introduction

Subscribing to XM

Remote

Power button

Left arrow button –

Pressing the left arrow button also allows you to “back out” of any menu you have selected

Volume

Record – Press and release to

start recording a song, or to stop recording. Press and hold to start recording a channel. If you’re already recording a channel, pressing and holding this button ends recording after the current song.

Bookmark – Tag interesting

songs or tracks

Numeric keypad – Select

XM channels by channel number

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Mode – “Live XM” or

“My Music” (recorded content)

XM button – Access

menus and confirm selections

Arrow buttons –

Select menu entries, change channels, cycle through categories, skip to next or previous songs, and more

Pause/Mute – Pause

playback or mute live XM

Favorites – Go to

favorite channels

Before you can listen to or record XM content, you must activate your player.

1. Set up your player, cradle, power adapter, and antenna (page 18 or page 20). Make sure the XM Passport is inserted in the cradle and that the player can receive the XM signal.

2. Place NeXus in the “Live XM” mode (page 24).

3. Find the 8-character XM Radio ID, which is printed on the XM Passport and on the package. Or select XM channel 0 to view the Radio ID. Record the Radio ID here for reference:

    

The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.

4. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service online at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346). You will need a major credit card.

XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup.Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods, you may need to keep your player on for up to an hour. When you can access the full channel lineup on your player, you’re done!

Subscribing to XM

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Using Your Player Alone

Setup: At Home

1. Insert XM Passport into home cradle.

Using Your Player Alone

2. Insert player into home cradle.

3. Connect NeXus to your audio system. Connect power adapter and home antenna. Point antenna toward the southern sky through a window.

4. To optimize signal reception, you may mount the home antenna outdoors, facing south. Make sure the antenna is not blocked by buildings or trees.

Using Your Player Alone

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Using Your Player Alone

Setup: In a Vehicle

(requires Car Accessory Kit, sold separately)

Every vehicle is different; for your safety, follow all instructions carefully. Consult a professional installer if you have questions.

You can listen to your Samsung NeXus through your car stereo by using the FM transmitter built into the optional car cradle. Simply find an unused FM frequency on your car stereo and set NeXus to transmit on that same frequency.

1. Mount antenna to the roof or trunk of the vehicle. During installation, make sure you are outdoors and the antenna is not obstructed by tall buildings.

Using Your Player Alone

2. Insert XM Passport and player into car cradle.

3. Connect car cradle to antenna cable and power adapter.

to antenna

(optional) audio output for cassette adapter or RCA cable

to DC adapter

Using Your Player Alone

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Using Your Player Alone

4. To install the swivel mount, first find a suitable location. The swivel mount’s adhesive is very strong and may be difficult to remove. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces and make sure the air temperature is at least 60°F (15˚C).

Clean the mounting surface with the surface preparation kit. Peel away the adhesive liner and firmly press the swivel mount to the surface for 30 seconds. Allow 24 hours before using the mount.

You can adjust the tension of the mount with a screwdriver.

If you need to remove the mount, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon. Warming with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive.

Using Your Player Alone

5. To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your NeXus and its cradle. To remove the vent mount, push it into the vent and lift upwards slightly to release the mount’s hooks from the vent vane.

6. Find an unused FM frequency on your car stereo.

7. Set your NeXus to the same FM frequency. (Refer to the section marked “Settings,” “FM Frequency.”)

8. Tune NeXus to XM channel 1.You should be able to hear XM through your car stereo.

Using Your Player Alone

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