Samsung XM2go User Manual

user guide

Satellite Radio with MP3

Quick Start

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Quick Start

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

2. Set up your Helix (page 20).

3. Activate your XM subscription (page 18).

4. Listen to and record live XM* (pages 26 and 33).

5. Listen to recorded content (page 37).

6. Buy songs from XM+Napster (page 55).

7. Manage your songs and playlists from
your computer (page 56).

*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.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Helix Controls.......................................... 13

Using This Guide...................................... 15

Helix Display............................................ 16

Remote .................................................... 17

Subscribing to XM........................ 18

Using Your Helix Alone ............ 20

Setup ...................................................... 20

Live XM .................................................. 26

TuneSelect™............................................ 29

Info Extras .............................................. 31

Recording XM ........................................ 33

Listening to Recorded XM Content

(My Music) .......................................... 37

Organizing Your Music ............................ 38

Using Helix with a PC ................ 48

System Requirements .............................. 48

Setup ...................................................... 49

Registering with XM+Napster ................ 51

What Can You Do with XM+Napster? .... 54

Exploring ................................................ 54

Purchasing Music .................................... 55

Organizing Your Music ............................ 56

Disconnecting Your Helix from the PC .... 60

Listening to XM Radio Online (XMRO).... 61

Using Your CDs or MP3/WMA Files ........ 62

Updating Helix Firmware ........ 64

Using XM+Napster.................................. 64

Using the Update Tool ............................ 65

Using the Web..........................................65

Settings .............................................. 66

FM Modulator ........................................ 66

Aiming the Antenna ................................ 69

Audio ...................................................... 70

Display .................................................... 71

Channel Access ...................................... 73

Clock and Sleep Timer ............................ 75

Vehicle Mode............................................76

Memory Partition .................................... 77

Restoring Factory Defaults ...................... 78

Customer Support........................ 80

Troubleshooting ...................................... 80

Specifications .......................................... 83

Patent Information ..................................85

FCC Statement ........................................86

Warranty ................................................ 88

Introduction

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Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung Helix™. It’s the next-generation XM2go

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radio, with an XM receiver, built-in antenna, and storage for XM, MP3, or WMA music files in
one portable device.

Enjoy 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 Helix 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.

Manage all your music – XM tracks, songs you purchase from Napster, and MP3/WMA files
you rip from your CDs – with the easy-to-use XM+Napster program 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!

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Helix, Undocked

 Listen to live and recorded XM* content

 Play MP3 and WMA files

 Manage your tracks, favorite channels, and playlists

 Listen on the go

Helix + Cradle + Antenna

 Listen to live and recorded

XM* content

 Play MP3 and WMA files

 Manage your tracks, favorite

channels, and playlists

 Listen in your car or home

*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.

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Helix + Cradle + Antenna + PC

 Manage content using Helix or your PC

 Listen to XM Radio Online

 Purchase music from XM+Napster and upload it to your Helix

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Safety Instructions

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

Helix Digital Audio 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 Helix near water.

Do not let any foreign matter spill into Helix.

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 Helix yourself.

Do not subject Helix to severe impact.

Do not place heavy objects on Helix.

Do not subject Helix 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.

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Earbuds and Headphones

To avoid damaging your hearing:

 Using earbuds or headphones for an extended time can cause serious damage to your

hearing.

 If you are exposed to a sound louder than 85 dB for an extended time, your hearing may

be adversely affected. The louder the sound, the more seriously your hearing may be
impaired. Ordinary conversations are about 50-60 dB; road noise levels are about 80 dB.

 We strongly advise you to set the volume level to medium, which is usually less than 2/3 of

the maximum.

 If you hear ringing in your ear(s), lower the volume or stop using the earbuds or

headphones.

To avoid risk of traffic accidents:

 Do not use earbuds or headphones while operating a bicycle, automobile, or motorcycle.

Not only is it dangerous, it may be prohibited by law in some areas.

 Pay attention! Using earbuds or headphones while crossing traffic can lead to serious

accidents.

 For your safety, make sure the earbud or headphone cable does not get in the way of your

arm or other surrounding objects while you’re walking or exercising.

Environmental Information

 Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging, batteries, and

electronic appliances.

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

unnecessary materials.

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

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

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

electric shock.

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What’s in the Box

Helix

(YX-M1)

Battery

(AH43-00007A)

Home dock/cradle

(YA-CD100)

Earbuds

(EP-360)

Remote

(YA-RC100)

Home XM antenna

(AH42-00024A)

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What’s in the Box

RCA audio cable

(AH39-00901A)

Also included:

User guide

(AH81-02210A)

XM+Napster install CD

(AH59-01733A)

USB cable

(AH39-00902A)

AC power

adapter

(AH61-02211A)

Carrying

case/holster

(AH61-02213A)

Travel power

cable

(AH61-02212A)

3. Plug adapter into cradle and
wall socket.When you insert
Helix into a cradle, wait for
the beep before powering on.

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Charging the Battery

Charge the battery for at least 8 hours before using Helix for the first time,
or if you have not used it for several months. Be sure to charge the battery
in a place where the temperature is between 32°F and 113°F (0°C to 45°C).

1. Open battery compartment.

2. Insert battery into player.

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Helix Controls

Power button – Slide

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

Display button –

Change what’s showing
on the display.

XM button –

Start here; press to
access channels,
playlists, menus, and
confirm selections.

Mode – Switch

between “Live XM”
or “My Music”
(recorded content).

Arrow buttons –

Select menu entries,
change channels.

Display

Volume

Earbud jack

USB jack

Play/Pause

Left arrow button –

Pressing the left arrow button
allows you to “back out” of
or exit most menus.

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Helix Controls

When you dock Helix in its home cradle,
both the display and arrow buttons rotate
by 90° so that “up” really points up!

Using This Guide

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. You will see a menu whose last option is “Settings.” Press the down arrow button several
times to highlight “Settings,” then press the XM button to select it.

3. You will see another menu whose third option is “Setup.” Again, press the down arrow
button to highlight “Setup,” and press the XM button to select it.

4. You will see another menu; one of the options is “Antenna Aiming.” Press the down arrow
button to highlight “Antenna Aiming,” and press the XM button to select it.

Not all of the menu items described in this guide may appear on your Helix display. For
example, if you have not created any playlists, you will not see “Playlists” if you press the

XM button while listening to “My Music.”

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 NOTE: In most instances, pressing the left arrow button allows you to “back out” of

any menu.

Available memory or signal strength –

Green portion indicates amount of storage taken up
by locked XM songs (page 40). In “Live XM” mode,
you will see a signal strength indicator instead.

Indicates XM channel,
playlist, or MP3 genre.

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Helix Display

play

reverse or fast-forward through track

pause

skip to previous or next track

PC track (MP3 or WMA file)

track assigned to a playlist

PC track assigned to a playlist

XM track is locked

repeat track

play tracks randomly

Additional symbols:

Battery charge

Mode – (((XM))) shows

you’re listening to live XM.
(((My Music))) shows
you’re listening to stored
XM content or MP3/WMA
tracks.

H – ”H” indicates that the

power switch is set in the
“hold” position.

Clock

Channel number

Artist name

Song title

Progress bar – Shows

total track length and cur­rent location within a track
while playing songs in
“My Music.”

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Remote

Power button

Left arrow button –

Pressing the left arrow button
allows you to “back out” of
or exit most menus.

Volume

Record – Record a song

or channel.

Bookmark – Tag interesting

songs or tracks.

Numeric keypad – Select

XM channels by channel
number.

Mode – “Live XM” or

“My Music” (recorded
content).

XM button – Access

menus and confirm
selections.

Arrow buttons –

Select menu entries, change
channels.

Pause/Mute – Pause

playback or mute live XM.

Favorites – Go to

favorite channels.

Jump – Switch to previous

channel you listened to.

Display – Change what’s

showing on the display.

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Subscribing to XM

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

1. Set up your Helix, cradle, power adapter, and antenna (page 20 or page 22). Make sure
Helix can receive the XM signal.

2. Place Helix in the “Live XM” mode (page 26).

3. Find the 8-character XM Radio ID, which is printed on the package or in the battery com­partment underneath the battery. 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 Helix, you’re done!

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Setup

At Home

1. Insert Helix into home
cradle.

2. Connect Helix to your
audio system as shown. If
your audio system does
not have a line-level input,
use Helix’s built-in FM
transmitter (page 66).
Connect power adapter
and home antenna. Point
antenna toward the south­ern sky through a window.

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

To AC power adapter

To your audio system’s
line input or AUX input

To home antenna

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While Traveling

If you’re traveling, you can connect the power adapter directly to Helix
using the travel power cable.

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Setup

In a Vehicle
(requires Car Accessory Kit YA-CP100, 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 Helix through your car stereo by using Helix’s built-in FM transmitter.
Simply find an unused FM frequency on the stereo and set Helix 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.

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2. Insert Helix into car cradle.

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

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 surfaces 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Live XM

Turn on your Helix. Subscribe to XM (page 18) if you haven’t done so already.

If you see “XM” at the top of the display, you’re listening to XM content that is currently
being broadcast from the satellites.

If you see “My Music” on the display, you’re listening to recorded XM or MP3/WMA tracks.
Press the MODE button to switch to “Live XM.”

 NOTE: You must receive a live XM signal for at least 8 hours a month (which may be

split over several listening sessions). This authenticates your XM subscription and ensures
that you can continue to enjoy your recorded XM content and live XM programming. If you
do not dock your Helix as described, you will lose access to your recorded content and live
XM programming.

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Selecting Channels

Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of channels.

– OR –

Press the number keys on the remote that correspond to the channel number.

– OR –

1. Press the left arrow button on your Helix. You will see a virtual keypad on the display.

2. Use the arrow buttons to select the
digits corresponding to the channel
number. Press the XM button after
highlighting each digit.

3. When you’ve entered a valid channel
number, your Helix will tune to that
channel within 2 seconds.

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Favorite Channels

You can save your favorite channels in an easily accessible list.

1. While you’re tuned to a channel, press the XM button.

2. Select Favorites  Add Channel.

3. Once you’ve saved your favorites, you can quickly access the list. From the “Live XM”
screen, simply press the right arrow button to see your “Favorites” list. Press the up and
down arrow buttons, then the XM button to select the desired channel.

4. To remove a channel from the “Favorites” list, select XM  Favorites  Edit

Channels  (channel name)  Remove Channel.

Categories

XM channels are organized into categories, or genres, such as “Rock,” “Jazz,” or “News.”

To find a channel by category:

1. Press the right arrow button one or more times. The category name appears in the
display.“Favorites” is your first category if you have designated any channel as a
“favorite channel.”

2. When you’ve found the category you want, press the up or down arrow buttons to select
a channel.

3. Press the XM button to tune to that channel.

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TuneSelect

™

TuneSelect™finds your favorite artist or song whenever they’re currently being played on any
XM channel.

1. When you hear one of your favorite songs, select XM  Bookmark.

2. You should see the following menu:

3. When any song or artist on your TuneSelect list is currently playing on any other XM chan­nel, Helix will beep and flash “Artist/Song Found” on the display. Switch to that channel by
pressing the XM button.

4. To edit the TuneSelect list, select XM  Settings  Preferences  TuneSelect 
Edit List. Choose song or artist and follow the directions on the display.

5. To turn TuneSelect on or off, select XM  Settings  Preferences  TuneSelect 
Alert and choose the desired setting.

Select either “TuneSelect Artist” or
“TuneSelect Song” to add the artist or
song to your TuneSelect list.

What’s a “bookmark”? See page 45.

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TuneSelect also allows you to type an artist name or song title even if the song isn’t currently
playing on your Helix.

1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  TuneSelect  Edit List  Add
TuneSelect.

2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to choose the artist or song title field.

3. Press the XM button. You will see a virtual keyboard. Type in the artist name or song title.

4. Select “Enter” when you’re finished, or select “Exit” to cancel.

5. Select “Accept” to add that name or title to your TuneSelect list.You can also select
“Change” or “Cancel.”

 NOTE: The artist name and song title fields are case-sensitive.

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Info Extras

XM Satellite Radio broadcasts information such as sports scores, stocks, and other features
from time to time.

To choose sports or teams:

1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  Info Extras  Sports.

2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight (in yellow) a sport or team.

3. Press the XM button to select that sport or team. The name of the sport or team will turn

green.

4. You may select more than one sport or team to display. Your chosen selections are shown

in blue. To remove a selection, go to that entry and press the XM button; the entry will
change color from blue to gray.

5. When you’re finished, press the left arrow button repeatedly until you return to the normal

display. Or just wait several seconds for Helix to return to its home screen automatically.

To select stocks*:

1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  Info Extras  Stock Ticker  Add

Stocks.

2. You will see a virtual keyboard that will allow you to enter a stock

symbol.

3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the first letter in the stock sym-

bol. Choose that letter by pressing the XM button.

*Quotes are provided by ComStock, Inc. and cover most stocks listed on the NYSE,
AMEX, or NASDAQ. Market information is delayed by approximately 25 minutes.

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4. Continue selecting letters by using the arrow and XM buttons.

5. Select “Enter” when you’ve entered the entire stock symbol. Your Helix is smart enough to
automatically complete some stock symbols.

6. You can track up to 20 stock symbols.When you’ve entered all your desired stock symbols,
select “Exit.”

7. Press the left arrow button repeatedly (or simply wait a few seconds) until your Helix
returns to normal operation.

To display Info Extras, press the DISPLAY button several times until you see sports scores or
a stock ticker at the bottom of the display.

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Recording XM

Your Helix enables you to record XM content for personal, non-commercial use. You may
record XM content while listening to live XM or by scheduling a recording session. You can
then listen to recorded XM content on the go. You can also personalize your XM content by
creating playlists for every mood and occasion.*

Recording a Single Song

1. While you’re listening to live XM, select XM  Record  Record Song. Don’t worry
if you miss the beginning of the song; your Helix captures the entire song even if you start
up to 10 minutes after the song begins, as long as you’re already tuned to that channel.

By selecting “Record Song,” you instruct your Helix to stop recording at the end of the
song.

2. You can continue recording the channel you’re listening to by selecting XM  Record 
Rec Channel.

3. To stop recording at any time, select XM  Record  Stop Recording. If you
change channels, Helix automatically stops recording.

SHORTCUT: To immediately start recording at any time, press and hold the XM button
until you see the “Recording …” message appear on the display.

*XM content cannot be exported from the Helix digital audio player. If you wish to own a complete, high-fidelity
version of digital content on demand, you should purchase content from XM+Napster. This may allow you to store the
content on multiple devices depending upon the digital rights management of such content.

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Recording a Channel

1. While you’re listening to live XM, select XM  Record  Rec Channel. You will record
the channel you’re currently listening to.

2. To stop recording at any time, select XM  Record  Stop Recording. If you change
channels, Helix automatically stops recording.

3. You can choose to stop recording at the end of the song you’re currently listening to by
selecting XM  Record  Record Song.

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Scheduling a Recording Session

You can set Helix to record XM at a later time. When you schedule a recording session,
remember that Helix must be able to receive a live XM signal when the session begins.

1. To schedule a recording session, select XM  Record  Schedule Rec  New
Session.

2. The “Scheduled Rec” display allows you to set various options. Use the up and down
arrow buttons to adjust each entry. Press the left or right arrow buttons to move to the
previous or next option.

Helix informs you if there is a scheduling conflict such as overlapping sessions.

You can choose to schedule a session for
“Today,” ”Everyday,” or a specific “Date.”

Set start and stop times using the up and
down arrow buttons. If the session length
exceeds the available memory, you will
record over the oldest XM tracks in the
memory, so you’ll always have the latest
content.

Choose the channel you want recorded.
You can enter the channel number using
the remote’s numeric keys.

Choose “OK” to save the session or
“CANCEL” to start over.

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 NOTE: Scheduled recording sessions will begin only if Helix is docked in a home cradle or in

a boombox with AC power. Your Helix can be powered off or on. Make sure your Helix can
receive a strong XM signal!

3. To edit an existing session, select XM  Record  Schedule Recording. You will see
a list of sessions. Highlight the session you wish to edit.

You may not see all the sessions that you scheduled in the past. Sessions that have expired
are automatically removed from the list.

4. Choose Edit Session to change the session’s options.

5. To delete a session, choose Cancel Session.

At the scheduled time, your recording session will begin and change channels if needed.
Remember that when you schedule a recording session, you are instructing Helix to switch to
the desired channel.

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Listening to Recorded XM Content
(My Music)

When you see “My Music” at the top of the display, you’re listening to XM content that you
have recorded and any MP3/WMA files you have transferred to your Helix.

1. To switch to “My Music” from “Live XM,” press the MODE button.

2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to view a list of songs that you have stored on Helix.
Highlight the song you want to listen to, then press XM  Play to start playing from
that song.

3. You can press the right arrow button to skip to the next song. Press the left arrow button
to skip to the previous song.

4. While you’re listening to a song, you can also press and hold the right arrow button to
fast-forward through that song. Press and hold the left arrow button to reverse through
the song.

 NOTE: In order to access your XM content you have recorded on Helix, you must (1)

maintain an active XM Satellite Radio subscription, and (2) receive the live XM signal at least
8 hours a month.

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Organizing Your Music

Finding Your Music

All songs and tracks that are stored in your Helix are normally played in the order that they
were recorded or transferred into your Helix. You can also sort the selections by artist,
category, or channel.

1. While listening to recorded tracks in “My Music,” select XM  Find.

2. Choose how to view your stored music. For example, to sort your stored music by artist,
select Artists.

3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of artists. Press the XM
button to select an artist.

View all songs on your Helix.

You can also sort songs by artists, by categories,
by channels, or by recording sessions.

4. Once you’ve selected an artist, you will see a list of songs by that artist that you have
recorded.

5. Select the song you want to hear using the arrow and XM buttons. Select XM  Play to
begin playing that song.

6. To return to the list of artists, select XM  Find  Artists and select another artist as
in steps 3 and 4.

7. You can also sort your tracks by categories or by channels. WMA and MP3 songs show the
category or genre that they are assigned to using their ID3 tags, which may or may not be
the same as the XM category.WMA and MP3 songs are also assigned to a channel named
“MP3/WMA.”

8. To view all the songs stored in your Helix, select XM  Find  All Songs.

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SHORTCUT: As soon as you’ve highlighted a song, simply press the right arrow button to start
playback.

Shows the artist’s songs in the order they
were recorded.

Opens the Edit window, allowing you to add an
artist to a playlist, lock or unlock all the artist’s
songs, or delete all the artist’s songs.

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Locking and Unlocking XM Content

When you record XM, your Helix records over the oldest XM tracks first. This ensures that you
always hear the latest XM content. You can “lock” a song or track to prevent Helix from
recording over it. Locked songs occupy memory on your Helix and reduce your available
recording time. Remember that you can buy high-fidelity songs or albums from XM+Napster
that can be stored either on your Helix or on your PC.

1. While you’re listening to a song in “My Music,” press the up or down arrow buttons to
view the list of songs.

2. Highlight the song you want to lock.

3. Select XM  Edit Song  Lock Song.

4. The locked song is indicated with a padlock symbol to the left of the song title.

5. To unlock a song, highlight the song in the list and select XM  Edit Song  Unlock
Song.

You can also lock all songs by an artist, in a category, or in a channel.To lock all songs by an
artist:

1. Select XM  Organize  Artists  (artist name)  Lock Artist.

2. All songs by this artist are displayed with a padlock symbol to the left of the song title.

If you add a song to a playlist, that song is automatically locked.

SHORTCUT: To lock the song you’re currently listening to, press and hold the XM button,
then select Lock Song.

Playlists – Adding Songs

You can create one or more custom lists, called playlists. Each playlist is an index of songs
that play in a certain order. You can create a “morning drive” playlist, a “workout” playlist, a
“best of” playlist, and more.

1. To add a song to a playlist, first select a song using the up or down arrow buttons. The
song may be a recorded XM track, an MP3 track, or a WMA track, including songs pur­chased through XM+Napster.

2. Select XM  Edit Song  Add to Playlist.

3. You can choose to add the song to an existing playlist or to create a new playlist. To
choose an existing playlist, simply highlight and select the playlist name.To create a new
playlist, choose New Playlist and use the virtual keyboard to name that playlist.

4. The display confirms by showing “(playlist name) (song title) Added.”

5. Adding a song to a playlist automatically locks that song.

You can add a song to more than one playlist or a song to the same playlist more than once.

You can also add all songs by an artist to a playlist: select XM  Organize  Artists 
(artist name)  Add to Playlist. You can also add all songs in a particular XM channel
or category to a playlist.

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SHORTCUT: When you’re in “My Music,” you can add the recorded XM song that you’re
currently hearing to a playlist by pressing and holding the XM button, then selecting Add
to Playlist.

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Playlists – Removing Entries

You can remove entries from a playlist. Remember that removing a song from one playlist
does not remove it from any other playlist, and does not delete that song from Helix.

To remove one or more songs from a playlist:

1. Select XM  Playlists  (playlist name)  Edit Playlist  Remove Songs.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a song.

3. Press XM  Select. The song’s name will change to green.

4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight another song, and press the XM button
to select that song. Do this for all the songs you want to remove; these songs are
displayed in blue.

5. Select XM  Remove Song(s)  Ye s.

6. Helix confirms by displaying “Songs Removed.”

SHORTCUT: Instead of steps 3 and 4, press the right arrow button to select the song you want
to remove.

Playlists – Playing

1. Select XM  Playlists  (playlist name)  Select.

2. Choose a song you want to hear and press the XM button.

3. You will see the following options:

4. To exit a playlist and return to all songs, select XM  Find  All Songs.

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Play songs in the order listed in the
playlist, starting from the selected song.

Play songs in random order, starting from
the selected song. To cancel random play,
select a song but choose “Play” instead
of “Random.”

Repeat the selected song. To cancel
repeat play, select a song but choose
“Play” instead of “Repeat Song.”

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Playlists – Other Options

Normally, the songs in a playlist appear in the order that they were added.

To rearrange the songs in a playlist:

1. Select XM  Playlists  (playlist name)  Edit Playlist  Arrange Songs.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a song.

3. “Pick up” that song by pressing the XM button. The song title changes to green.

4. Move the song using the up and down arrow buttons.

5. “Put down” the song by pressing the XM button. The song title changes back to yellow.

6. Repeat steps 2-5 for any song you want to move. When you’re finished, press the left
arrow button repeatedly until you return to normal operation.

To rename a playlist:

1. Select XM  Playlists  (playlist name)  Edit Playlist  Rename Playlist.

2. Use the virtual keyboard to change the name of the playlist.

3. Select “Enter” when you’re finished, or “Exit” if you don’t want to save your changes.

 NOTE: You can also manage the playlists on your Helix by using the XM+Napster application

on your PC.

Bookmarking Songs

“Bookmarks” are a great way to remember interesting songs. You can view all your book­marks through the XM+Napster application, look up information about the artist or album, or
purchase a complete, high-fidelity version of the song that you may play on multiple devices
through XM+Napster. You may also purchase songs by the same artist (or similar artists)
through XM+Napster.

To bookmark a song in “My Music”:

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons until you highlight the song you want to
bookmark.

2. Select XM  Edit Song  Bookmark Song.

3. Helix confirms by displaying “Info Added.”

To bookmark a song in “Live XM”:

1. Select XM  Bookmark  Bookmark Only.

2. Helix confirms by displaying “Info Added.”

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SHORTCUT: To bookmark the song that you’re currently listening to in “My Music,” press
and hold the XM button, then select Bookmark Song.You can only bookmark live or
recorded XM tracks, not MP3 or WMA tracks.

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Deleting Songs

When you’re no longer interested in a song or track, you can delete it from your Helix.
“Deleting” a song permanently erases it from memory, and is different from “removing” a
song from a playlist.

To delete one song from “My Music”:

1. Press the up or down arrow buttons until you highlight the song you want to delete.

2. Select XM  Edit Song  Delete  Ye s.

3. Helix confirms the song is erased by displaying “Song Deleted.”

SHORTCUT: To delete the song you’re currently listening to, press and hold the XM button,
then select Delete.

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To delete multiple songs from “My Music”:

1. Select XM  Organize  Songs.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a song.

3. Select XM  Select Song. The song’s name will be displayed in green.

4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight another song, and press the XM button
to select that song. Do this for all the songs you want to remove.

5. Select XM  Delete  Ye s.

6. Helix confirms that the songs are erased by displaying “Songs Deleted.”

SHORTCUT: Instead of steps 3 and 4, press the right arrow button to select the song you
want to delete.

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System Requirements

The PC system must meet the following requirements:

 Intel

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Pentium®-class CPU

 Microsoft Windows XP Home,Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 operating system*

 At least 64 MB of RAM

 At least 13 MB of available hard disk space for XM+Napster application

 Internet Explorer 5.1 or higher

 Windows Media Player 9 or higher; Windows Media Player 10 recommended for Windows XP

 Active Internet connection; we recommend a broadband (cable, DSL, or fiber) connection for

optimal performance

*The following operating systems are not supported: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows Me, and Mac OS.

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Setup

To connect your Helix to your PC:

1. If you haven’t done so already, disconnect your Helix and its cradle from your PC.

2. Insert the XM+Napster CD into your computer’s CD or DVD drive.

3. The software should start automatically. You should see the following screen on your PC:

Click here to begin the
installation.

Click here when you’re
finished with the
installation procedure.

Follow the directions indicated on the screen. If you have any questions about the
XM+Napster software, see the XM+Napster FAQs at http://napster.xmradio.com.

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4. Reboot your PC if necessary, then launch the XM+Napster program from the shortcut on
your desktop.

5. Set up Helix as shown and plug the USB cable into the PC. You can also connect the USB
cable directly between your PC and Helix without using the home cradle, home antenna,
and AC power adapter.

6. Your PC should recognize Helix. Close any file folders that appear on your screen. You can
manage the contents of Helix entirely by using the XM+Napster program.

7. When taking your Helix with you, you must disconnect Helix from the PC by following the
procedure described in “Disconnecting Your Helix from the PC” (page 60).

WARNING: Only use the USB cable supplied in the package. Other USB cables may not allow
your Helix to charge its battery or communicate with your PC.

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Registering with XM+Napster

Choose either the XM+Napster Light service or the XM+Napster service. XM+Napster Light
allows you to buy individual songs or albums whenever you want. XM+Napster lets you
stream music to your PC for an additional monthly subscription.

XM+Napster XM+Napster Light

Manage XM content and MP3/WMA
files on your Helix

Transfer MP3/WMA files from your PC
to your Helix

Buy individual songs or albums to keep
forever, burn to CD, and transfer onto
your Helix

Additional monthly subscription with
XM+Napster required

Download and listen to all the Napster
music you want on your PC

Listen to 75+ XM channels on your PC
from XM Radio Online

Community and music discovery tools

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To register, follow these steps:

1. Click File/Sign In on the XM+Napster application. Click on the link for new members.

2. Follow the directions indicated on the registration screen.You must provide your active XM
Radio ID and billing ZIP code to register.

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3. If you choose XM+Napster, you must provide a valid credit card. Registering for
XM+Napster Light does not require a credit card; you only need one when you purchase
individual songs or albums. Simply select “Start XM+Napster Light” instead of entering
your billing information.

For XM+Napster, enter your
credit card information.

For XM+Napster Light, simply
click here.

4. The next time you use XM+Napster, sign in with your user name and password to access
the XM+Napster service. You can also use the XM+Napster software offline, without
signing in, and still retain the ability to manage your Helix.

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What Can You Do with XM+Napster?

Using XM+Napster, you can:

 Manage songs, playlists, and recording sessions on your Helix

 Transfer MP3 and WMA files between Helix and your PC

 Explore and purchase music from XM+Napster’s enormous online store

 Listen to XM Radio Online

Exploring

Explore XM+Napster’s online store and community,
with over 1.5 million songs, 100,000 albums, and
80,000 artists.

Search by entering an artist
name, song title, or album.

Drag and drop
tracks or albums
onto the
“playlist/radio”
pane to play
them on your PC.

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Purchasing Music

The XM+Napster store allows you to stream, download, or buy songs or albums.

 Stream – Listen to a song while your PC is connected to the Internet.

 Download – Store music on your PC. You can listen to these songs any time,

even if your PC is offline.

 Buy – Purchase the track or album. You can transfer these songs to your

Helix at any time.

“download” – Available to buy,

download, or stream from XM+Napster

“buy only” – Only available to buy, or to

sample a 30-second clip from XM+Napster

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Organizing Your Music

The “Folder” pane lets you view the
tracks stored on Helix or on your
PC, playlists, recording sessions,
bookmarks, and more. Click on the
desired folder to see its contents on
the main pane.

Drag and drop purchased tracks into the “transfer” pane to
move them from your PC to your Helix.

The main pane shows the
contents of a folder.

View and manage all the XM
content you recorded, WMA,
and MP3 tracks on your Helix
and your PC.

Drag and drop tracks or albums
onto the “playlist/radio” pane
to play them on your PC.

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Recording Sessions

View and edit your Helix recording sessions by selecting Library/Helix/XM Recordings
on the XM+Napster application.

Enter the options for the recording session.

Create a new recording session or
choose an existing session.

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Playlists

You can manage your Helix playlists using XM+Napster. Simply dock your Helix, then select
Library/Helix/Playlists. You can create new playlists, or edit or delete any playlists that
are stored in your Helix.

You can also create and manage playlists for any music content stored on your PC. Select
Library/My Playlists.

To add a track to any playlist, select that track on the main pane and drag it to the playlist
name in the “Folder” pane. Alternatively, right-click on the track name, then select the playlist
you want to add the track to.

You can move a PC playlist onto your Helix by dragging that playlist name into the
Library/Helix/Playlists line.When you move tracks and playlists onto your Helix, you may
have to purchase that content from XM+Napster, if you have not done so already.

Helix playlists

PC playlists

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Transferring Between PC and Helix

To transfer a track or playlist from your PC to your Helix, drag and drop the track or playlist
into the “transfer” pane on the lower right-hand side of the XM+Napster application.

You can only transfer songs that you have purchased from XM+Napster or songs that you
have ripped from your audio CDs. Helix only recognizes file names that use single-byte char­acters; double-byte and multi-byte character sets (Asian languages such as Chinese, Korean,
or Japanese) are not supported.

WARNING: Though you can transfer non-MP3/WMA files to your Helix using Windows, those
files cannot be played as audio files. Furthermore, do not attempt to format the Helix storage;
doing so may cause damage to the device.

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Disconnecting Your Helix from the PC

Before you remove your Helix from its dock or unplug the USB cable from the dock or the PC,
you must disconnect using one of the following methods:

 In Windows: right-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon , which is on the

right side of the Windows taskbar. Select “USB Mass Storage Device,” and click on Stop.

 On XM+Napster: click on the Disconnect Device icon

or select File/Disconnect portable device.

If you want to connect Helix to your PC again, re-insert Helix into its cradle.

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Listening to XM Radio Online (XMRO)

XM Radio Online gives you access to over 75 channels of the same amazing programming
you hear on XM Satellite Radio, plus 10 select AOL Radio channels for even more choice.

To access XM Radio Online, click on Home/Radio/XM Radio Online. Then simply choose
your desired channel from the channel list.

Save favorite channels in the preset buttons (at the top of the screen) by dragging a channel
onto the desired button. Note that these presets are not the same as the “Favorite Channels”
on your Helix.

You can enjoy XM Radio Online anywhere you have a PC and a high-speed connection.
Remember that you cannot save or transfer XMRO programming onto your Helix.

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Using Your CDs or MP3/WMA Files

Ripping Your CDs

Use the XM+Napster application to rip tracks from a CD into your Napster library.

1. Insert an audio CD into your PC’s CD drive.

2. Click on Library, then click on the CD icon in the “Folders” pane. You will see a listing of
the CD tracks in the main pane.

3. Click the Rip icon on the bottom of the main pane. By default, the tracks will be
encoded into the WMA format at 128 kbps. You can change this setting by clicking

File/Options/CD Options.

Importing Tracks into XM+Napster

If you have already created MP3 or WMA files in your computer, you can import them into
your Napster library.

1. Click File/Import Tracks to My Library … .

2. Follow the directions on the screen.

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Burning CDs

Transfer MP3 and WMA files onto a recordable CD or DVD. Please note that the content
recorded from XM cannot be burned onto a CD or DVD or otherwise transferred off your
Helix.

1. Insert a recordable CD or DVD into your PC’s CD/DVD drive.

2. Click Library.

3. Pull up the Burn screen at the bottom of the main pane.

4. Drag and drop tracks into the “Burn” pane.

5. When you’ve finished selecting tracks, click Burn Disc.

Using Helix with a PC

For more information, please see the XM+Napster FAQs at http://napster.xmradio.com.

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Updating Helix Firmware

Occasionally we make improvements to the Helix firmware, which is the software that makes
your Helix work. Updating the firmware is a quick and easy process.

Remember that:

 Your Helix must be docked in its cradle with a power adapter and must be connected to

your PC. You cannot update the firmware if Helix is not docked and powered.

 Your PC must be connected to the Internet.

Using XM+Napster

If you have installed and use XM+Napster, it automatically checks the firmware when you
connect Helix to your PC. XM+Napster notifies you when it’s necessary to update the
firmware. Simply follow the instructions.

Don’t worry if you miss a firmware update. XM+Napster will always check whether your Helix
needs an update or not.

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Using the Update Tool

If you don’t use XM+Napster, you can
update the Helix firmware manually.

1. Insert the XM+Napster CD in your PC’s
CD-ROM or DVD drive. The XM+Napster
software should start automatically.

2. Click on Browse CD.

3. Click on Utils, then click on
XMFirmwareUpdateClient.

4. Follow the instructions on the PC
screen.

You can run this firmware update tool at
any time. If the firmware needs to be
updated, the tool will install it automati­cally. If the firmware is already up-to-date,
nothing happens.

Using the Web

Point your Web browser to http://fwupdt.xmradio.com and follow directions.

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FM Modulator

Set the FM frequency that Helix
transmits on.

Turn the FM modulator on or off
manually – or automatically when
inserted into a home or car cradle.

Adjust the volume level of the
FM transmission.

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FM Frequency

Your Helix contains a built-in FM modulator (or FM transmitter) that allows you to listen to
whatever your Helix is playing using an ordinary FM radio. All you have to do is set your
Helix and the FM radio to the same frequency.

1. Dock Helix to the home cradle or car cradle.

2. Find an unused FM frequency on your FM radio. Note that FM frequency.

3. Select XM  Settings  FM Modulator  FM Frequency.

4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to choose the same FM frequency as in step 2. You
should hear XM programming over your FM radio when your Helix and radio frequencies
match.

5. Press the XM button to confirm your selection.

FM Mode

Choose one of these settings:

AUTO FM transmitter turns on when you dock Helix in the car or home cradle. FM

transmitter turns off automatically when you undock Helix. Helix always
returns to AUTO when powered off.

ON Turns on the FM transmitter. When you use your Helix in handheld mode, you

must manually turn on the FM transmitter and plug in the earbuds or travel
power cable (which acts as an FM antenna).

OFF Turns off the FM transmitter. Make sure you select this option when you’re

on an airplane.

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FM Level

When listening to your Helix using the FM modulator, you can adjust its volume level to
match other audio sources (your CD player, other FM stations, or MP3 player).

1. Select XM  Settings  FM Modulator  FM Level.

2. Press the left arrow button to decrease the volume level or the right arrow button to
increase the volume level.

3. Press the XM button to confirm your selection.

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Aiming the Antenna

For optimal reception of XM’s live satellite signal, your Helix antenna should have an
unobstructed view of the XM satellites in the southern sky. In large cities, XM also has a
network of ground repeaters to help increase the signal coverage.

Your Helix can help you aim the home antenna to pull in the strongest possible signal.

1. Select XM  Settings  Setup  Antenna Aiming.

2. Slowly turn and tilt the antenna. The signal bars on the display will change.

3. The antenna aiming screen remains as long as it’s needed to help you position the antenna.
When you’ve found the best position, press the left arrow button repeatedly to exit the
Settings menu.

4. Select XM channel 1. You should be able to listen to the XM Preview Channel.

Move the antenna around until
either “Satellite” or “Terrestrial” is
at least half strength.

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Audio

Tone

You can adjust the audio tone quality to suit the kind of music you’re listening to.

1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  Set Tone.

2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select either “Bass” or “Treble.” Adjust the tone
settings by pressing the left or right arrows.

3. Press the XM button to save your setting and exit the tone control menu.Then press the
left arrow button repeatedly until you return to normal operation.

Line Out Level

If you connect Helix to another stereo system, you can adjust Helix’s audio level to match
other audio sources. This is not a volume control; use the volume control on your stereo
instead.

1. Select XM  Settings  Setup  Line Out Level.

2. Use the left or right arrow buttons to decrease or increase the audio level.

3. Press the XM button to confirm your selection.Then press the left arrow button repeatedly
until you return to normal operation.

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Display

Brightness and Contrast

To change the screen’s brightness and contrast:

1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  Change Display  Brightness.

2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to adjust brightness.

3. Press the XM button to confirm your selection.Then press the left arrow button repeatedly
until you return to normal operation.

Backlight Timer

Your Helix screen remains lit for a short time after you press a button.To adjust this time period:

1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  Change Display  Backlight Timer.

2. Press the up and down arrow buttons to select the desired time period.

3. Press the XM button to confirm your selection.

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Stock Ticker

If you created a stock ticker, you will see stock symbols and their prices displayed at the
bottom of Helix’s display. You can control the way the ticker is displayed.

1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  Change Display  Display
Appearance  Stock Ticker.

2. Select Scrolling to see the ticker move across the screen from right to left. Select By
Pages to view the ticker as if you’re flipping pages of a book.

3. Press the XM button to confirm your selection.

Info Extras

If you choose sports or other Info Extras features, you will see sports scores and other infor­mation displayed at the bottom of Helix’s display. You can control the way this information is
displayed.

1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  Change Display  Display
Appearance  Info Extras.

2. Select Scrolling to see the ticker move across the screen from right to left. Select By
Pages to view the ticker as if you’re flipping pages of a book.

3. Press the XM button to confirm your selection.

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Channel Access

Direct Tune

Normally, as you scroll through live XM channels using the up and down arrow buttons, you
can preview the channel list before selecting one channel. Helix does not switch to that
channel until you push the XM button. You can change this so that Helix automatically
tunes to the channel that you’re previewing.

1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  Channel Access  Direct Tune.

2. Select Direct Tune On.

3. Press the XM button to confirm your selection.Then press the left arrow button repeatedly
until you return to normal operation.

To return Helix to its default behavior, select Direct Tune Off.

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Channel Skip/Add

You can simplify the list of channels that you see when you press the up and down arrow
buttons. To skip a channel:

1. Select XM  Settings  Preferences  Channel Access  Channel
Skip/Add.

2. You will see a list of channels. Press the XM button to skip a channel.You’ll see the
Channel Skip icon displayed beside the channel name.You can choose to skip more
than one channel.

3. To add a channel that has been skipped, highlight that channel then press the XM button.

4. Press the left arrow button when you’re finished.

5. Helix confirms by displaying “Channel List Updated.”

You can still tune to a channel directly by using the virtual keypad to enter its channel number.

Channel skip/add should not be used as a form of parental control. To completely block
access to an XM channel, contact XM Listener Care at 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346).

Clock and Sleep Timer

Time

1. The time is automatically set using the XM signal. Select XM  Settings  Setup 
Set Time  Set Clock  Select Time Zone to set the correct time zone for your

location.

2. Your Helix automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time. To turn this feature off,
select XM  Settings  Setup  Set Time  Set Clock  Daylight Savings
Time  No.

3. To display time in 12- or 24-hour format, select the desired format through XM 

Settings  Setup  Set Time  Set Clock  12/24 Hour Mode.

Sleep Timer

Your Helix has a sleep timer that can automatically shut off the unit after a period of time.

1. Select XM  Settings  Setup  Set Time  Sleep Timer.

2. Select the desired time period.

3. Press the XM button to confirm the selection.Your Helix will remember this setting the
next time you turn on your Helix.

The sleep timer resets to “Off” every time you turn Helix off.

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Vehicle Mode

If you listen to your Helix in a vehicle, you’ve probably plugged the power adapter into the
cigarette lighter socket. In some vehicles, the cigarette lighter is turned on or off with the
ignition key; in other vehicles, the cigarette lighter is powered all the time.To prevent your
battery from being drained, choose one of the following settings:

1. Select XM  Settings  Setup  Set Time  Vehicle Mode.

2. Choose one of the following settings:

3. The setting is saved even if you turn Helix off. The vehicle mode setting is only active when
you use the car cradle.

OFF Choose this option if the cigarette lighter

is always powered. You must turn Helix

Auto ON/OFF on or off using its own power switch.

ON Choose this option if the ignition key

switches the cigarette lighter on and off.

Delayed Power Off OFF or Another option if the cigarette lighter is

60-180 minutes always powered: Helix automatically turns

off 60 to 180 minutes after you turn it on.

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Memory Partition

The internal storage in Helix can store recorded XM content and MP3/WMA files. By default,
the storage is divided 50/50, but you can select different memory partitions:

To change the memory partition:

1. Dock your Helix into the home cradle and connect the AC power adapter.

2. Select XM  Settings  Setup  Memory Partition.

3. Highlight the desired setting and press the XM button.

4. Confirm by selecting Yes , or cancel by selecting No.

CAUTION: When you change the memory partition, you will erase all your stored XM content
and MP3/WMA tracks from your Helix.

setting typical storage for content typical storage for PC

recorded from XM (MP3 and WMA) tracks

50/50 XM/PC files 25 hours 8 hours

100% XM 50 hours 0 hours

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Restoring Factory Defaults

To restore all Helix settings and preferences to a “factory fresh” state:

1. Select XM  Settings  Setup  Factory Defaults.

2. You should see this display:

3. Confirm by selecting Yes, or cancel by selecting No.

Restore just the settings to
factory defaults.

Restore settings to factory
defaults and erase all music.

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Troubleshooting

If your Helix does not work the way you expect, first consult this troubleshooting guide. To
reset your Helix, remove the battery then re-insert it.

If you see this on the display: You should:

No Signal Something is blocking the XM signal. Move your Helix away

from the obstructed area (e.g., an underground garage).

Antenna Plug the antenna into the home or vehicle cradle.

Make sure the antenna wire is not bent or broken.

Off Air The channel you’ve selected is not currently broadcasting.

Tune to another channel.

Loading Your Helix is acquiring audio or program information from the XM

signal. This message should disappear in a few seconds in good signal
conditions.

Updating XM is updating your Helix with the latest encryption code. Simply wait

a few seconds until the update is done. – OR – You may be attempting
to tune to a channel 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 Helix.

This Channel Not Available for Recording Some programming cannot be recorded due to restrictions placed by

the content owners.

This Program Not Available for Recording Some programming cannot be recorded due to restrictions placed by

the content owners.

Connect to XM Antenna Within ## Days You must receive a live XM signal for at least 8 hours a month.This
to Avoid Interruption in Listening to authenticates your XM subscription and ensures that you can
XM Recordings continue to enjoy your recorded XM content and live XM programming.

Please connect to XM Antenna to Select “Live XM” and make sure you get a strong signal.
Confirm Valid Subscription

Activation required for playback Activate your XM subscription.

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If this happens: You should:

There is no power or your Helix shuts Your Helix battery may be low. Charge the battery by docking your
off quickly. Helix in the cradle and plugging in the AC adapter.

Helix shuts off unexpectedly. Check whether you set the sleep timer, and set it to “Off” if desired.

Check whether “Vehicle Mode/Delayed Power Off” is set, and set it to
“Off” if desired. Helix remembers the “Vehicle Mode” setting even
when you turn the device off.

You do not receive all the XM channels you Check that you have not skipped any channels (page 74). If you still do
have subscribed to. not receive all channels, your Helix may not be activated. Contact XM

Satellite Radio.

No audio. Check all connections between your Helix and your stereo system.

No song title or artist name is displayed. Nothing is wrong with your Helix. That information 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 Helix through Check that your Helix and your radio are tuned to the same FM
an FM radio. frequency.

Audio fades or has static when listening You might be hearing interference from another FM station. Set your
through an FM radio. Helix and your radio to a different FM frequency.

Audio sounds too soft or is distorted when Raise or lower the FM audio level until the sound quality improves.
listening to an FM radio.

XM Instant Traffic and Weather channels Nothing is wrong with your Helix. These channels use a different
sound different from other channels. audio technology than the other XM channels.

Controls do not respond. Check whether the power switch is in the “hold” position.

If so, slide it to the center position to unlock the controls.

The controls still refuse to respond, the display Reset your Helix by removing and re-inserting the battery.
does not change, or the backlight does not
turn on or off.

Battery level meter does not match the Fully charge the battery, then use your Helix until the battery is
expected charge or playback time. exhausted. This calibrates the battery level meter.

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If this happens: You should:

Helix does not communicate with your PC. Check the power and USB connections between the cradle and your PC.

Be sure to use the supplied USB cable; any others may prevent your
Helix from charging or communicating properly with your PC.
Remove your Helix from its cradle, then re-insert.

Artist and song title information does not Helix may not correctly show the artist and song information
display correctly. (ID3 tags) of certain foreign songs.

You cannot transfer songs that you Helix is not compatible with the Napster To Go monthly subscription
downloaded with Napster To Go™ into Helix. service. To transfer songs from your PC to your Helix, you must

purchase individual songs or albums from XM+Napster Light or
XM+Napster.

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Specifications

Helix Player

Dimensions 56 mm (W) x 94 mm (H) x 16 mm (D)

2.2 in (W) x 3.7 in (H) x 0.6 in (D)

Weight 128 g

4.5 oz

Storage capacity 1 GB (The capacity of the built-in memory may be less than

indicated; a portion of the memory is used by the Helix
firmware.)

Music file formats MP3 and WMA fixed bitrates:

32, 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 kbps

MP3 and WMA variable bitrates:

64-128, 128-256, 160-320 kbps

Audio output 3.5 mm mini-stereo jack

Antenna connector (home and car cradles) RF SMB

Battery Type: lithium ion

Voltage: 3.7 V
Capacity: 1750 mAh

External power Voltage: 5 V DC

Current: 2000 mA
Polarity:

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Specifications

Remote

Dimensions 39 mm (W) x 95 mm (H) x 12 mm (D)

1.5 in (W) x 3.7 in (H) x 0.47 in (D)

Weight 40 g

1.4 oz

Battery Type: CR2032

Voltage: 3 V

Model Numbers

Helix player YX-M1

Remote YA-RC100

Home kit YA-CD100

Car accessory kit YA-CP100

Battery AH43-00007A

Earbuds EP-360

Home antenna AH42-00024A

AC adapter AH61-02211A

Travel power cable AH61-02212A

RCA audio cable AH39-00901A

USB cable AH39-00902A

Carrying case/holster AH61-02213A

CD-ROM AH59-01733A

User guide AH81-02210A

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Patent Information

Technology. It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack,
manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology incorporated in receivers compatible
with the XM Satellite Radio System or that support the XM website, the Online Service or any
of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE®voice compression software included in this product is
protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets
of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.You also agree not to upload, post, transmit or otherwise make
available any material that contains software viruses or any other computer code, files, or pro­grams designed to interrupt, disable, or limit the functionality of the XM website or the Online
Service. Furthermore, the music, talk, news, entertainment, data, and other content on the
Services are 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 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
or the XM website and all software used in connection with either is explicitly prohibited from
attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the object code, or in any
other way convert the object code into human-readable form. The software is licensed solely
for use within this product.

The product unit accompanying this user guide is licensed under certain intellectual property
rights of certain third parties. In particular, this product is licensed under the following U.S.
patents: 5,991,715, 5,740,317, 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,539,829, 5,606,618,
5,530,655, 5,777,992, 6,289,308, 5,610,985, 5,481,643, 5,544,247, 5,960,037, 6,023,490,
5,878,080, and under U.S. Published Patent Application No. 2001-44713-A1.

This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed con­tents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not cover any product unit
other than this product unit and the license does not extend to any unlicensed product unit or
process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination with
this product unit. The license only covers the use of this product unit to encode and/or decode
audio files conforming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No rights are granted
under this license for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3
or ISO/IEC 13818-3.

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FCC Statement

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.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the 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 reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Warranty

Samsung warrants MP3 players to be free of defects in material and workmanship for
a period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase by the consumer. If during
the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service, you should
return the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased, or to any Samsung
Authorized Dealer or Authorized Service Center, if outside the time limit for returns imposed
by the retailer. The liability of Samsung and its appointed maintenance company is limited to
the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit under warranty.

For further information relating to the Authorized Service Centers, contact 1-800-SAMSUNG
(1-800-726-7864).

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Warranty Conditions

1. The warranty is only valid upon presentation of the proof of purchase consisting of original

invoice or sales slip confirmation, indicating the date of purchase, retailer’s name, model,
serial number, and product number. Samsung reserves the right to refuse warranty service if
this information has been removed or changed after the original purchase of the product
from the retailer.

2. Samsung’s sole obligations are to the repair of the defective part, or at its discretion, replace-

ment of the product (service exchange unit).

3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by an Authorized Samsung Dealer/Service Center. No

reimbursement will be made for repairs carried out by non-Samsung Centers, and warranty
coverage will not be valid for any repairs or damage caused by such repairs.

4. Repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty does not give right to extension to

or a new starting of the period of warranty. Repair or direct replacement under the terms of
this warranty may be fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units.

5. The warranty is not applicable in cases other than defects in material and workmanship.

The warranty does not cover the following:

a. Periodic checks, maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts due to normal

wear and tear.

b. Abuse or misuse, including but not solely limited to the failure to use this product for its

normal purpose in accordance with Samsung’s instructions for usage and maintenance.

c. Use of the product in conjunction with accessories not approved by Samsung for use

with this product.

d. Failure of or damage to the product arising from incorrect installation or use inconsistent

with technical or safety standards, or failure to comply with product manual instructions.

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e. Accidents, acts of God, lightning, water, fire, public disturbances, improper ventilation or

any cause beyond the control of Samsung.

f. Unauthorized modifications carried out for the product to comply with local or national

technical standards in countries for which the Samsung product was not originally
designed.

g. Repairs performed by non-authorized service centers such as opening of the product by

a non-authorized person.

h. Products that have had model numbers, serial numbers, or product number on the

product altered, deleted, removed, or made illegible.

6. This warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights nor the consumer’s rights

to return the product to the retailer under the retailer’s return policy.

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

www.samsung.com

AH81-02210A

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.

The XM name, related logo, TuneSelect, and Helix are trademarks
of XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

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