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Page 2: Quick Start
Quick Start 1. Charge battery for at least 8 hours (page 12). 2. Set up your player (page 18). 3. Activate your XM subscription (page 17). 4. Listen to and record live XM* (pages 24 and 28). 5. Listen to recorded content on the go (page 32). 6. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Purchasing Music ........50 ........4 Organizing Your Music ......51 Features............ 4 Disconnecting the Player from the PC ..55 Safety Instructions........7 Listening to XM Radio Online (XMRO) ..56 What’s in the Box ........10 Charging the Battery ...... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung NeXus ™ – our newest digital audio player plus XM ® Satellite Radio. Like any digital audio player, you can enjoy listening to your music anywhere you go. But NeXus offers more: dock the player into a home or vehicle cradle, plug in the XM Passport and an antenna, and access XM’s 160 channels from coast to coast, with over 80,000 hours... - Page 5 Introduction NeXus, Undocked Listen to recorded XM content and MP3/WMA files Manage your music NeXus + Cradle + Antenna Listen to live XM*, recorded XM*, and MP3/WMA files Listen at home or in your car (Car Accessory Kit YA-CP200 sold separately); you only have to carry your NeXus player and the XM Passport between locations Manage your music...
- Page 6 Introduction NeXus + Cradle + Antenna + PC Manage your music using NeXus or the PC Listen to XM Radio Online Purchase music from XM+Napster and transfer purchased music to your NeXus player Introduction...
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Do not subject the player to excessive pressure. Do not touch the charger with wet hands. Do not store in dusty areas. Please be aware that Samsung claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes. Introduction... -
Page 8: Environmental Information
Introduction Earbuds and Headphones Follow traffic safety instructions Do not use the earbuds while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle. It’s not only dangerous, but against the law. Protect your ears Do not turn up the volume too high. Doctors warn against prolonged exposure to high volume. -
Page 9: Battery Charger Safety
Introduction Battery Charger Safety Caution: Opening the case may result in electric shock. Caution: The uninsulated parts inside the power adapter and cradle may cause electric shock or fire. For your safety, please do not open these components. Do not let metallic objects such as necklaces or coins come into contact with the power adapter plugs or battery terminal. -
Page 10: What's In The Box
Introduction What’s in the Box XM Passport Battery NeXus player (NeXus 25: YP-X5X, NeXus 50: YP-X5Z) Earbuds Home dock/cradle Remote (EP-360) (YA-CD200) Introduction... - Page 11 Introduction What’s in the Box Home XM antenna AC power adapter RCA audio cable Also included: User guide XM+Napster install CD Carrying USB cable case/holster Introduction...
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Page 12: Charging The Battery
Introduction Charging the Battery Charge the battery for at least 8 hours before using your player for the first time, or if you have not used it for several months. When charging, make sure the ambient temperature is between 32°F and 113°F (0°C to 45°C). 1. -
Page 13: Player Controls
Introduction Player Controls Earbud jack Power button – Slide left to turn power on or off. Slide right to “hold” controls, preventing you from accidentally pressing Display a button. Arrow buttons – Select menu entries, change channels, XM Passport cycle through categories, skip to next or previous songs, and more Pause Pause/Mute... -
Page 14: Using The Controls
Introduction Using the Controls Throughout this guide, you will see instructions such as “Select XM ¨ Settings ¨ Setup ¨ Antenna Aiming.” This tells you to perform the following actions: 1. Press the XM button. 2. The displayed menu’s last option is “Settings.” Press the down arrow button to highlight “Settings,”... -
Page 15: Player Display
Introduction Player Display Available memory – Black portion indicates Battery charge amount of storage available. White portion indicates “Live XM” or Mode – amount of storage taken up by locked XM songs “My Music” (recorded (page 35). “!” indicates that there is less than 3 content) minutes of storage available. -
Page 16: Remote
Introduction Remote Mode – “Live XM” or Power button “My Music” (recorded content) Left arrow button – Pressing the left arrow button Access also allows you to “back out” XM button – menus and confirm of any menu you have selected selections Volume Arrow buttons –... -
Page 17: Subscribing To Xm
Subscribing to XM Before you can listen to or record XM content, you must activate your player. 1. Set up your player, cradle, power adapter, and antenna (page 18 or page 20). Make sure the XM Passport is inserted in the cradle and that the player can receive the XM signal. 2. -
Page 18: Using Your Player Alone
Using Your Player Alone Setup: At Home 1. Insert XM Passport into 2. Insert player into home cradle. home cradle. Using Your Player Alone... - Page 19 Using Your Player Alone 3. Connect NeXus to your audio system. Connect power adapter and home antenna. Point antenna toward the southern sky through a window. 4. To optimize signal recep- tion, you may mount the home antenna outdoors, facing south. Make sure the antenna is not blocked by buildings or trees.
- Page 20 Consult a professional installer if you have questions. You can listen to your Samsung NeXus through your car stereo by using the FM transmitter built into the optional car cradle. Simply find an unused FM frequency on your car stereo and set NeXus to transmit on that same frequency.
- Page 21 Using Your Player Alone 2. Insert XM Passport and 3. Connect car cradle to antenna cable and player into car cradle. power adapter. to antenna (optional) audio output for cassette adapter or RCA cable to DC adapter Using Your Player Alone...
- Page 22 Using Your Player Alone 4. To install the swivel mount, first find a suitable location. The swivel mount’s adhesive is very strong and may be difficult to remove. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces and make sure the air temperature is at least 60°F (15˚C). Clean the mounting surface with the surface preparation kit.
- Page 23 Using Your Player Alone 5. To install the vent mount, find a horizontal vent that is strong enough to hold your NeXus and its cradle. To remove the vent mount, push it into the vent and lift upwards slightly to release the mount’s hooks from the vent vane.
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Page 24: Live Xm
Using Your Player Alone Live XM You must dock your NeXus in its cradle, with the XM Passport, power adapter, and NOTE: antenna connected, and power it on at least 8 hours a month. This authenticates your XM subscription and ensures that you can continue to enjoy your recorded XM content and live XM programming. - Page 25 Using Your Player Alone 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 the player. You will see a virtual keypad on the display. 2.
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Page 26: Favorite Channels
Using Your Player Alone 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 Favorite Channels ¨ Add Channel. 3. To remove a channel from the “Favorites” list, select XM ¨ Favorite Channels ¨ Edit Channels ¨... - Page 27 Using Your Player Alone 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”...
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Page 28: Recording Xm
Using Your Player Alone Recording XM Your NeXus 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.* To record XM content, you must dock NeXus in its cradle, insert XM Passport, and attach the antenna and power adapter. - Page 29 Using Your Player Alone Recording a Channel 1. While you’re listening to live XM, select XM ¨ Record ¨ Record Channel. You will record the channel you’re currently listening to. 2. To stop recording immediately, select XM ¨ Record ¨ Stop Recording. If you change channels, NeXus automatically stops recording.
- Page 30 Using Your Player Alone 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.
- Page 31 Using Your Player Alone 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 if NeXus is docked. NeXus may be powered on or off, but you must attach the power adapter. Remember that when you schedule a recording session, you are instructing NeXus to switch to the desired channel.
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Page 32: Listening To Recorded Xm Content
Using Your Player Alone Listening to Recorded XM Content (My Music) You are listening to XM content that you have recorded when you see “My Music” at the top of the display. 1. To switch to “My Music” from “Live XM,” select XM ¨ My Music. 2. -
Page 33: Organizing Your Music
Using Your Player Alone Organizing Your Music Finding Your Music All songs and tracks that are stored in your NeXus are normally played in the order that they were recorded or transferred into the player. You can also sort the selections by artist, category, channel, or recording session. - Page 34 Using Your Player Alone 3. Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of artists. Press the XM button to select an artist. Shows the artist’s songs in the order 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.
- Page 35 Using Your Player Alone Locking and Unlocking XM Content When you record XM, your NeXus 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 NeXus from recording over it.
- Page 36 Using Your Player Alone 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”...
- Page 37 Using Your Player Alone Playlists – Removing Entries After creating a playlist, you can edit it by rearranging its entries or by removing entries. Remember that removing a song from one playlist does not remove it from any other playlist, and does not delete that song from NeXus.
- Page 38 Using Your Player Alone 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: Play songs in the order listed in the playlist, starting from the selected song.
- Page 39 Using Your Player Alone Playlists – Renaming 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 “OK” when you’re done. Using Your Player Alone...
- Page 40 Using Your Player Alone Bookmarking Songs “Bookmarks” are a great way to remember interesting songs. You can view all your book- marks 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.
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Page 41: Deleting Songs
Using Your Player Alone Deleting Songs When you’re no longer interested in a song or track, you can delete it from your NeXus. “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. -
Page 42: Using Your Player With A Pc
Using Your Player with a PC System Requirements The PC system must meet the following requirements: Intel ® Pentium ® -class CPU Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2, Windows XP Professional SP2, or Windows 2000 SP4 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;... -
Page 43: Setup
Using Your Player with a PC Setup To connect your NeXus to your PC: 1. If you haven’t done so already, disconnect your NeXus and its cradle from your PC. 2. Insert the XM+Napster CD into your computer’s CD or DVD drive. 3. - Page 44 Using Your Player with a PC 4. Reboot your PC if necessary, then restart the XM+Napster program. 5. Set up NeXus as shown and plug the USB cable into the PC. Use only the USB cable supplied in the package. Other USB cables may not WARNING: allow your NeXus to charge its battery or communicate with your PC.
- Page 45 Using Your Player with a PC 6. Your PC should recognize NeXus. Close any file folders that appear on your screen. You can manage the contents of NeXus entirely by using the XM+Napster program. 7. When taking your NeXus with you, you must disconnect NeXus from the PC by following the procedure described in “Disconnecting the Player from the PC”...
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Page 46: Registering With Xm+Napster
Using Your Player with a PC 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... - Page 47 Using Your Player with a PC 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 display. You must have your active XM Radio ID and billing ZIP code to register.
- Page 48 Using Your Player with a PC 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.
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Page 49: What Can You Do With Xm+Napster
Using Your Player with a PC What Can You Do with XM+Napster? Using XM+Napster, you can: Manage songs, playlists, and recording sessions on your Samsung NeXus Transfer MP3 and WMA files between NeXus and your PC Explore and purchase music from XM+Napster’s enormous online store... -
Page 50: Purchasing Music
– Store music on your PC. You can listen to these songs anytime, Download even if your PC is off-line. – Purchase the track or album. You can transfer these songs to your Samsung NeXus at any time. “buy only” – Only available to buy or to “download”... -
Page 51: Organizing Your Music
Using Your Player with a PC Organizing Your Music The “Folder” pane lets you View and manage all the Drag and drop tracks view the tracks stored on XM content you recorded, or albums onto the NeXus or on your PC, playlists, WMA, and MP3 tracks on “playlist/radio”... - Page 52 Using Your Player with a PC Recording Sessions View and edit your NeXus recording sessions by selecting Library / NeXus / XM Recordings on the XM+Napster application. Create a new recording session Enter the options for the recording session. or view an existing session. Using Your Player with a PC...
- Page 53 Using Your Player with a PC Playlists You can manage your NeXus playlists using XM+Napster. Simply dock your NeXus in its cradle, then select Library / NeXus / Playlists. You can create new playlists or edit or delete any playlists that are stored in your NeXus. You can also create and manage playlists for any music content stored on your PC.
- Page 54 Using Your Player with a PC Transferring Between PC and NeXus To transfer a track or playlist from your PC to your NeXus, drag and drop the track or playlist onto 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.
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Page 55: Disconnecting The Player From The Pc
Using Your Player with a PC Disconnecting the Player from the PC Before you remove your NeXus 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. -
Page 56: Listening To Xm Radio Online (Xmro)
Using Your Player with a PC 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 choices. To access XM Radio Online, click on Home / Radio / XM Radio Online. -
Page 57: Using Your Cds Or Mp3/Wma Files
Using Your Player with a PC 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. - Page 58 Using Your Player with a PC 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.
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Page 60: Updating Nexus Firmware
Updating NeXus Firmware Occasionally we make improvements to the NeXus firmware, which is the software that makes your NeXus player work. Updating the firmware is a quick and easy process. Remember that: Your NeXus must be docked in its cradle with a power adapter and must be connected to your PC. -
Page 61: Using The Update Tool
Updating NeXus Firmware Using the Update Tool If you don’t use XM+Napster, you can update the NeXus 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. -
Page 62: Settings
Settings FM Frequency When listening to your NeXus through your vehicle’s FM radio, set your NeXus player and the FM radio to the same frequency. The NeXus FM transmitter only works with the Car Accessory Kit (sold separately). 1. Find an unused FM frequency on your FM radio. 2. -
Page 63: Aiming The Antenna
Settings Aiming the Antenna For optimal reception of XM’s live satellite signal, your NeXus antenna should have an unob- structed 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 NeXus can help you aim the home antenna to pull in the strongest possible signal. -
Page 64: Audio
Settings Audio Tone You can adjust the audio tone quality to suit the kind of music you’re listening to. 1. Select XM ¨ Settings ¨ Preferences ¨ EQ Set. 2. You will see a list of tone characteristics. Use the up, down, and XM buttons to select the one you prefer. -
Page 65: Display
Settings Display Brightness and Contrast To change the screen’s brightness and contrast: 1. Select XM ¨ Settings ¨ Preferences ¨ Change Display ¨ Brightness & Contrast. 2. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select “Brightness” or “Contrast.” 3. Press the left or right arrow buttons to adjust each level. 4. -
Page 66: Channel Access
Settings Channel Access Direct Tune Normally, as you scroll through live XM channels, you can preview what’s playing on each channel before you select it. The NeXus does not switch to that channel until you push the XM button. You can change this so that NeXus automatically tunes to the channel that you’re previewing. -
Page 67: Time
Settings Time 1. In “Live XM,” the time is automatically set using the XM signal. Otherwise, you can set the time by selecting XM ¨ Settings ¨ Setup ¨ Set Time ¨ Set Clock ¨ Set Date & Time. Press the up and down arrow buttons to set the correct value for each field. -
Page 68: Memory Partition
(MP3 and WMA) tracks NeXus 25 50/50 XM/PC files 12.5 hours 4 hours 100% XM 25 hours 0 hours NeXus 50 50/50 XM/PC files 25 hours 8 hours 100% XM 50 hours 0 hours To change the memory partition: 1. Select XM ¨ Settings ¨ Setup ¨ Memory Partition. -
Page 69: Restoring Factory Defaults
Settings Restoring Factory Defaults To restore all NeXus settings and preferences to a “factory fresh” state: 1. Select XM ¨ Settings ¨ Setup ¨ Restore Defaults. 2. You should see this display: Restore just the settings to factory defaults. Restore settings to factory defaults and erase all music. -
Page 70: Customer Support
Customer Support Troubleshooting If you see this on the display: You should: No Signal Something is blocking the XM signal. Move your NeXus away from the obstructed area, e.g. an underground garage. Check Antenna Plug the antenna into the home or vehicle cradle. Make sure the antenna wire is not bent or broken. - Page 71 Customer Support Troubleshooting If this happens: You should: There is no power or your NeXus shuts Your NeXus battery may be low. Charge the battery by docking your off quickly. NeXus in the cradle and plugging in the AC adapter. NeXus shuts off unexpectedly.
- Page 72 Customer Support Troubleshooting If this happens: You should: NeXus 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 NeXus from charging or communicating properly with your PC.
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Page 73: Specifications
1.9 in (W) x 3.4 in (H) x 0.67 in (D) Weight 130 g 4.4 oz Storage capacity Nexus 25: 512 MB Nexus 50: 1 GB Music file formats MP3 (64-320 kbps) WMA (64-192 kbps) WMA DRM (Secure WMA) XM content Audio output 3.5 mm mini-stereo jack... - Page 74 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) Battery Type: CR2032 Voltage: 3 V Model Numbers NeXus 25 player YP-X5X NeXus 50 player YP-X5Z Remote YA-RC200 Home cradle YA-CD200 Car accessory kit YA-CP200...
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Page 75: Patent Information
Customer Support Patent Information It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, Technology. 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. -
Page 76: Fcc Statement
Customer Support 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. -
Page 77: Warranty
Samsung Authorized Dealer or Authorized Service Center, if outside the time limit for returns imposed by the retailer. -
Page 78: Warranty Conditions
2. Samsung’s sole obligations are to the repair of the defective part, or at its discretion, replacement of the product (service exchange unit). - Page 79 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.
- Page 80 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 400 Valley Road Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsung.com AH81-02185A XM respects copyrights. This device is for personal use only. XM Programming stored on the device cannot be transferred off the unit. Download legally. Buy digital music from XM+Napster.