XM Satellite Radio SKYFi3 User Manual
Important: This manual contains important safety and operating information. Please read, understand,
and follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death, and/or
damage to your SKYFi3, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or property.
XM Satellite Radio Digital Audio Player
with vehicle kit
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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.
The SKYFi3 Satellite Radio Receiver incorporates an FM transmitter and is
therefore classified as an intentional transmitter. Changes or modifications
to the unit not expressly approved by Delphi can void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Warning: The FCC and FAA have not certified the Delphi SKYFi3
Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation). Therefore, Delphi cannot support this type of application
or installation.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death
Need help?
Call us at 1.877.GO.DELPHI
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 4 :00 p.m Eastern Time
Note: Extended seasonal hours may be available.
Thank you for purchasing a Delphi SKYFi3®. We’ve designed many thoughtful features into this radio to ensure that your level of listening enjoyment is
the very best it can be.
In the event that you have questions or trouble getting started with your
new radio, please do not return to the store. Call us first! We can help.
Please install the latest software update. You may also refer to the Software
Update insert and the Troubleshooting section of the user guide for more
information.
Technical Support is also available at www.shopdelphi.com/skyfi3support
All features and functions are subject to change without notice.
To ensure you have the latest features and satellite service compatibility,
please visit http://fwupdt.xmradio.com/ to check for any updates for the
product. Delphi recommends that you check for any updates before using
the SKYFi3. You will need the Radio ID of your SKYFi3. You can find this number on the bottom of the receiver and on the box.
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Activating Your SKYFi
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1. Set up your player, car cradle, and antenna.
2. Turn the unit on and make sure it is in “Live XM” mode.
3. Use the arrow buttons to find channel 0, then push the Select button to
choose it. You should see an 8-character XM Radio ID on the display (the
XM Radio ID should also be on the bottom of your SKYFi3 and on the
package).
4. Write the XM Radio ID here:
Note: Please check your ID code carefully. There is no “I” (eye), “o” (oh), “S” or “F” used.
You may wish to double-check your ID code on the outside of your tuner box.
5. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service by contacting XM at
http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1.800.XM.RADIO
(1.800.967.2346). You will need your XM Radio ID and 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 busy periods, you
may need to keep your SKYFi3 on for up to an hour to complete your activation process. When you can access the full channel lineup on your SKYFi3,
you’re done.
Controls
Display
Earbud
Jack
Volume
Hold
Slide the switch
down to lock the
controls.
Mode/Power
Press to change modes:
Live XM, My Music, and
Aux. Press & Hold to
power on and off.
USB Connector
For connecting SKYFi3 to your PC
Arrow Keys
Select menu entries,
change channels, skip
through songs, change
categories, and more...
Menu
Display the main
menu of functions:
Record, Bookmarks,
Favorites, My
Music, Settings.
Play/Pause
Display
Press to change the
display appearance.
Press & Hold to
change the display
from vertical to horizontal orientation.
MicroSD
Slot
Main Connector
For connecting SKYFi3 to car, home
cradles, and additional accessories.
TO TURN ON THE UNIT: Press & Hold the Mode/Power button.
Use the left arrow key to exit or go to the previous menu.
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Table of Contents
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Contents
Activating Your SKYFi3 .................................. 2
Controls ......................................................... 3
About Delphi ................................................. 6
About XM ...................................................... 6
Getting Started ............................................. 7
Some Important Reminders......................... 7
Features ......................................................... 8
Controls - SKYFi3 Player ............................. 10
Controls - SKYFi3 in Your Vehicle ................11
Using SKYFi3 in Your Vehicle ...................... 12
Display - Symbols and Icons ..................... 16
Display - Live XM Mode ............................. 17
Display - My Music Mode .......................... 18
Remote Control ........................................... 20
Using Your SKYFi3 with an External
Audio Source .............................................. 21
Updating SKYFi3 Firmware ........................ 22
The Firmware Update Tool ......................... 22
Listening to Live XM .................................. 24
Selecting Channels ..................................... 24
Selecting Channels with the Car Cradle ... 25
Channel Browsing ...................................... 25
Direct Entry .................................................. 26
Favorites ...................................................... 27
Category Browsing ..................................... 28
Playing Live XM .......................................... 29
Replaying XM Content ............................... 29
Recording Live XM ..................................... 31
Recording a Single Song............................ 31
Recording a Channel .................................. 32
Scheduling a Recording Session ............... 32
Listening to My Music ................................ 34
Accessing Your Music ................................. 35
Organizing Your Music ................................ 37
Playlists ........................................................ 37
Deleting Songs ............................................ 39
Locking Songs ............................................. 39
Selecting Multiple Songs ........................... 40
Personalizing Your SKYFi3 ..........................41
Making any FM Radio an XM Radio .......... 41
Menu Functions - Quick Reference ............ 42
Display Settings .......................................... 44
Audio Settings............................................. 45
TuneSelect™ ............................................... 46
Info Extras ................................................... 47
Channel Access ........................................... 49
Erase Memory ............................................. 50
Resetting Factory Defaults ......................... 50
Using SKYFi3 and Your PC .......................... 51
System Requirements ................................ 51
Setup ............................................................ 52
Registering For XM+Napster ..................... 54
XM+Napster Features................................. 55
Other Things You Should Know ................. 58
Care .............................................................. 58
Accessories (sold separately) .................... 58
Troubleshooting .......................................... 59
Specifications .............................................. 63
Model Numbers .......................................... 64
Contacting Technical Support..................... 64
Warranty ......................................................65
Delphi Limited Consumer Warranty
United States of America ........................... 65
Delphi Limited Consumer Warranty
Canada ......................................................... 68
The Delphi SKYFi3 is the best XM satellite radio featuring the best combination of performance and safety when used in the vehicle along with portable
listening capabilities. SKYFi3 is best in class in the vehicle—yet completely
portable for stored music listening.
• Plug-n-Play architecture with integrated XM tuner provides live XM listening when docked to a number of compatible Delphi accessories.
• Vehicle-centric design featuring vertical or horizontal orientation and the
largest display among all plug-n-play satellite radios.
• 30 minute pause-replay feature—the first and only XM portable satellite
radio with this feature!
• Stores 10 hours of XM programming and up to 500 songs with optional
MicroSD cards. The first and only XM portable satellite radio to offer
MicroSD card compatibility.
• Portable playback mode—listen to stored XM or MicroSD card content
without running out of battery (with flexible recharging capabilities).
• XM+Napster allows XM subscribers to listen to more than 70 XM music
channels on the XM Radio Online service and access Napster’s massive
catalog for on-demand listening, purchasing and downloading.
• Info Extras and Stock Ticker bring you personalized stock information,
sports scores and more!
• TuneSelect™ alerts you when your favorite song is being played on any
XM channel.
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Getting Started
About Delphi
Delphi is a world leader in mobile electronics, vehicle components, and
audio technology. Delphi created the first in-dash car radio in 1936 and continues its strong tradition of innovation in the audio industry. Now Delphi
technology has helped make satellite radio a reality, and Delphi continues to
expand its in-vehicle and consumer electronics technologies. With its exciting line of satellite radio products, Delphi offers a broad portfolio of products to answer a wide variety of information and entertainment needs—in
the vehicle, home, office, or virtually anywhere.
About XM
XM Satellite Radio is the nation’s leading provider of satellite radio*. XM
broadcasts over 170 digital channels of totally new music, news, sports
and children’s programming direct to cars and homes via satellite and
its extensive repeater network, which supplements the satellite signal to
ensure seamless transmission. Subscribers pay a monthly fee for the XM
service. Exclusive programming on XM includes Major League Baseball®
games for every team, all season long. XM is broadcast via satellite from
coast to coast, so you can listen to XM continuously as you travel across the
country.
*To receive the XM service, you must subscribe to XM. Available in the continental United States and Canada
only. Satellite radio reception depends on the ability of the antenna to receive a signal. The signal may not be
available in buildings or if obstructed (e.g., by mountains, trees, bridges, etc).
Getting Started
Some Important Reminders
We know you are eager to begin using your SKYFi3. Please take a moment
to review the following:
This product’s software can be updated and all features and functions are
subject to change without notice. Please check for online updates for your
SKYFi3.
SKYFi3 uses a MicroSD card (sold separately) to store digital audio files
(MP3/WMA). Delphi recommends using SanDisk brand SD cards for the
best performance. SKYFi3 accepts MicroSD cards up to 2 GB in capacity.
Please make sure your battery is fully charged (three hours) before using
your SKYFi3 on battery power.
Warning: This manual contains impor-
tant safety and operating information. Please
read, understand, and follow the instructions
in this manual. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury, death, and/or damage to your
SKYFi3, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or
property.
Caution: Use your SKYFi3 only with the
enclosed components or approved accessories.
Do not modify wires or other connectors in
any way; you could cause a malfunction, which
could damage your SKYFi3 and will void your
warranty.
Warning: When using this product it
is always important to keep your eyes on
the road and your hands on the wheel. Not
doing so could result in injury and/or death
to yourself or to others and/or in property
damage. Do not use the earbuds while driving
an automobile or riding a bicycle - it is both
dangerous and against the law.
Caution: Refrain from using food or
drinks near your SKYFi3. Spilling food or drinks
on the unit can damage it. Also, improperly
installing the antenna cable can cause leaks,
which can damage your SKYFi3 and/or your
vehicle.
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Features
SKYFi3 in Your Vehicle
• Listen to Live XM, recorded XM content and digital audio files
(MP3/WMA).
• Organize and manage your music.
• Use station pre-sets via favorites keys.
• Plug in external audio sources to play through your SKYFi3’s FM
Transmitter.
Line In
Line Out
SKYFi3 Player
• Listen to Live XM when docked in the car or
home cradle (home kit sold separately).
• Organize and manage your music.
• Listen to recorded XM content and digital audio
files (MP3/WMA).
• Portable Live XM with Wearable Live kit (sold
separately).
SKYFi3 and Your PC
• Transfer music to your SKYFi3 player.
• Organize and manage your music
using SKYFi3 or your PC.
• Purchase music from XM+Napster.
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Controls - SKYFi3 Player
Display
Earbud
Jack
Volume
Hold
Slide down to
lock controls.
Mode/Power
Press to change modes:
Live XM, My Music, Aux.
Press & Hold to power on
and off.
USB Connector
Arrow Keys
Select menu entries,
change channels, skip
through songs, change
categories, and more...
Menu
Display the main
menu of functions:
Record, Favorites,
Bookmarks, Settings, My Music.
Play/Pause
Display
Press to change the
display appearance.
Press & Hold to
change from vertical
to horizontal
orientation.
MicroSD
Slot
Power
Main Connector
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7
RE
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8
4
9
SET
5
0
F/D
Controls - SKYFi3 in Your Vehicle
Number Keys
Select the number
keys by pushing
the upper or lower
corner of the keys.
Direct or Favorite
F/D
Press the center of this key
to cycle through favorites
or direct mode.
Set
SE
T
Press the center of
this key to save the
current channel as a
favorite.
Record
RE
C
Press the center of
this key to record the
current song.
Press & Hold the Display button to change the display
orientation (portrait and landscape).
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Using SKYFi3 in Your Vehicle
Your SKYFi3 can be mounted in your vehicle in either portrait or landscape
orientation.
Changing Display Orientation
Your SKYFi3 display can be changed from portrait to landscape orientation
by pressing and holding the Display button.
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4
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SET
5
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F/D
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F/D
Your SKYFi3 will default to the last orientation used in the
car cradle.
Landscape orientation
Portrait Orientation
Placing the Antenna
Because all vehicles are different, there are many acceptable methods of
mounting the antenna and routing the cable.
Make sure the antenna is placed on a clean, dry surface
that is free of all debris.
For best reception, place the antenna on the vehicle’s
metallic roof, at least 6” from any window or sun roof.
For safety, do not run the antenna wire across any
metal edges, through windows, or near seat tracks.
Look for foam rubber trunk and door seals for insulation. If crossing a door seal, it is recommended that
this be done at the bottom or low point of the vehicle.
If necessary, use products such as adhesive or cable
tie mounts to control the antenna wire route.
If the car is a soft-top convertible, you may mount the antenna on the metal
trunk lid. It should be at least 4” from the rear window. Ensure that the
antenna and cable don’t interfere with the opening or closing of the
convertible top and trunk.
option
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option
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Caution: Use your SKYFi3 only with the enclosed components or approved accessories. Do not modify
wires or other connectors in any way; you could cause a malfunction, which could damage your SKYFi3 and
will void your warranty.
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Mounting Your SKYFi
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Swivel Mount
Find a suitable location on the dash of your vehicle; the mount uses a
strong adhesive and could be difficult to reposition after installation. Do not
install this mount on a leather surface. Make sure the air temperature is at
least 60°F. Clean the mounting surface with the surface preparation cleaning
kit, following the directions on the package.
Peel away the adhesive liner and firmly
press the swivel mount to the surface for 30
seconds. For best results, do not touch or
apply any pressure to the vehicle mount for
24 hours.
To remove the mount, lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon.
You may warm it with a hair dryer for 2 to 3 minutes to help soften the
adhesive. Remove any leftover adhesive from the dash surface by rubbing
with your finger, or use a mild cleaner as recommended by your vehicle’s
manufacturer.
Caution: Never use a commercial heat gun or paint-stripping gun. This could result in damage
to the unit or to your vehicle.
You can adjust the tension of the swivel mount by turning the tightening
wheel. The base of mount can be rotated to accommodate vertical and
horizontal surfaces.
ANT
5V DC
Vent Mount
Find an air vent that is strong enough to hold your SKYFi3 and its cradle.
Clip the vent mount on to the vent by pulling back on the spring arms.
To remove the mount, pull back on the spring arms and release the mount’s
hooks from the vent vanes. Carefully extract the mount. The mount can be
installed on horizontal or vertical vanes by turning the mount’s base.
Carefully insert the SKYFi3 player into the cradle. Connect the power and
antenna.
Caution: DO NOT attempt to rotate your SKYFI3 while mounted with the vent mount. Doing so could
damage your vent louvers.
Caution: If your vehicle maintains power to the 12 volt power recepticle after the vehicle is shut off (the
red light on the power adapter stays lit), your SKYFI3 will continue to draw power from the vehicle’s battery.
You can enable the delayed power off feature (found in the “Settings” menu under “Date and Time”) to make
the SKYFI3 turn off after a selected period of time.
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Display - Symbols and Icons
Signal Strength
Battery Charging
Battery Full
Battery Low
Channel Access
Channel
Scheduled Recording
Keypad Hold
My Music (MP3/WMA)
Play
Random
Repeat Song
Stored XM Song Locked
Menu Items
Edit Song
EQ Settings
Find
Info Extras
Live XM
My Music
Organize
Playlists
Random
Repeat Song
Settings
TuneSelect
Display - Live XM Mode
Signal Strength
0 to 3 bars
Battery Level
and charging
status
Listening/User
Mode
Clock
Channel
Icon
Channel
Name
Channel
Number
Info Extras
and Stock and
Sports Tickers
Scrolls from
right to left
Song Title
Artist
Name
Direct /
Favorites
Indicator
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Display - My Music Mode
Listening/User
Mode
Clock
Available Memory
Black portion indicates amount of
storage available. White portion
indicates amount of storage
taken up by locked XM songs. “!”
indicates that there is less than 3
minutes of storage available.
Battery Level
and charging
status
Artist
Name
Song Title
Title Bar
Shows whether
you are
viewing:
• All Songs
• Artist
• Category
• Channel
• Session
Song Position
Song Length
Changing Display Appearance (Live XM Only)
Pressing the Display button toggles between regular and large font size.
When in large text mode, the artist and title information will scroll. Large
text is only available when in Live XM mode.
Elapsed
Time
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Remote Control
Mode Mute
Menu
Fav/Dir
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4 5 6
7 8 9
Disp 0 Rec
Volume
Jump
+
-
Power
Menu
Display the main
menu of functions:
Record, Favorites,
Bookmarks, Settings, My Music.
Mode
Press to change modes:
Live XM, Aux and My
Music
Arrow Keys
Select menu entries,
change channels, skip
through songs, change
categories, and more...
Power
Play/Pause
Volume
Mute
Jump
Return to previous
channel.
Fav/Dir
Select between direct
entry or favorites
Numbers
Enter channels
directly or select
favorites.
Display
Press to change the display appearance. Press &
Hold to change the display
from vertical to horizontal
orientation.
Record
Remember to pull out the clear plastic tab from the battery compartment
before using the remote. To remove the battery from the remote, use your
thumb to press the center of the battery tray and pull it out. Replace the
battery with the equivalent size and voltage, taking care to insert it with the
positive (+) side up.
Using Your SKYFi3 with an External Audio Source
You can use your SKYFi3 with an external audio source by attaching it to the
line in jack on the car cradle. Press Mode to switch to “Aux” mode and hear
audio from the external source.
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2
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REC
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4
9
SE
T
5
0
F/D
Vehicle
Cradle
External
Audio Source
(external
audio source
and cable not
included)
Line In
Antenna
and Power
Line Out
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