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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Table of Contents Introduction ....4 Setup and Installation....45 Quick Start My Music..

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Features The XMp3: Record What You Love, Listen When You Want!™ • Live or recorded XM content at your fi ngertips. Spin the wheel to quickly tune to your favourite XM channels. • Have to step away for a few minutes? Pause and replay up to 30 minutes of XM programming.

  • Page 4: About Xm

    Introduction About XM Safety Instructions XM is North America’s number one satellite radio company. Broadcasting live daily from IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. XM Satellite Radio claims no responsibility for damage from data loss studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto, and Montreal, XM’s 2008 lineup includes 130 digital channels of choice from coast due to breakdown, repair or other causes.
  • Page 5 ONCE YOU ESTABLISH A COMFORTABLE SOUND LEVEL: Leave the volume at that level; do not increase it over time. Pioneer and the Consumer Electronics Association recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. Sustained sound levels above 85 decibels can be dangerous without...
  • Page 6 3 feet are around 90 decibels.) Pioneer disclaims all liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage as a result of To insert or remove the battery see page 13 for more information.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    Introduction What’s in the Box? Charging the Battery The battery comes from the factory with a small amount of charge. Charge the battery for at least 8 hours before using your XMp3 radio for the fi rst time, or if you have not used it for several months.

  • Page 8: Xmp3 Radio Controls

    Introduction XMp3 Radio Controls The functions of the controls may change depending on what you’re doing at the time. In Headphone Jack and microSD Card general, remember that: Slot • Turning the wheel highlights diff erent icons or moves up or down a list. Press Power/Hold Switch Slide down to turn on the XM button to select the highlighted item.

  • Page 9: Additional Symbols

    Introduction Additional symbols microSD card is in the device, has been scanned and is safe to Live XM be removed (green) Song included on a playlist My Music Library MP3 or WMA song loaded onto the microSD card that has Auto Recordings been added to a playlist TuneSelect set to alert on artist’s name...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Functions

    Introduction Remote Control Functions MicroSD Memory Card Turn your XMp3 radio off before inserting or removing the microSD memory card (sold Power Button separately at www.xmradio.ca/microsd or at your local retailer). Arrow Buttons 30-Minute Replay Buttons To insert the card press it down until it clicks into place. To remove it, press down and it will Select menu entries, Pause and replay up to 30 eject.

  • Page 11: Using This Guide

    Introduction Using this Guide Throughout this guide, you will see instructions such as Select menu → Settings → Change Display → Brightness. This tells you to do the following: Press the menu button. Turn the wheel clockwise until the Settings Icon is highlighted. Press the XM button to select Settings.

  • Page 12: Setup

    Setup Setup for Home or Office Place the XM home antenna in or near a south facing window for optimal Insert your XMp3 radio into the home stand. indoor reception. Connect the power adapter, audio cable, and XM home antenna. To optimize signal reception, you may mount the XM home antenna Connect your XMp3 radio to your home or office audio...

  • Page 13: While Traveling

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

  • Page 14: Activation

    Activation Subscribing to XM Before you can listen to any of XM’s 130 channels, you must fi rst activate your XMp3 radio. Make sure your XMp3 radio is receiving the XM signal in live mode so that you can hear the audio on Channel 1. Make a note of your XM Radio ID.

  • Page 15: Using Your Xmp3 Radio

    Using your XMp3 Radio Live XM Turn the wheel to highlight a digit corresponding to the channel number that you want to listen to. Press the XM button to select that digit. Repeat for all the digits of that channel number. NOTE! Be sure to listen to live XM for at least 8 hours in a 30-day period.

  • Page 16: Pause And Replay Live Xm

    Using your XMp3 Radio You should see a list of your favourite channels. Turn the wheel to highlight the Categories desired channel then press the XM button to select it. XM channels are organized into channel categories, or genres, such as “Rock, ” “Jazz, ” or “News. ” To To remove a channel from your “Favourites”...

  • Page 17: Recording Xm

    Using your XMp3 Radio Select rec → Schedule Recording or Menu → Live XM → Schedule To return to live XM select menu → All Channels✌ or All Categories, or Favourite Channels. Recording. You can also press several times or enter the channel number using the keypad or from the replay list select Go to Live XM.

  • Page 18: Listening To Recorded Content

    Using your XMp3 Radio To designate a specifi c channel to be auto-recorded: You can view all songs in your library of recorded XM content, or sort by artist, category, channel name, and so on. You’ll see similar menus when Tune to that channel.

  • Page 19: Program Guide

    Using your XMp3 Radio Program Guide Playlists To see what will be playing on a particular channel: You can create one or more custom lists, called playlists. A playlist is simply a collection of recorded tracks that play in a certain order. Create a “morning commute” playlist, a “workout” While listening to live XM, select options →...

  • Page 20: Tuneselect And Gameselect

    Using your XMp3 Radio TuneSelect and GameSelect To delete a playlist: Select menu → My Music Library → Recorded XM or menu → My TuneSelect fi nds your favourite artists or songs and alerts you whenever they are being played on Music Library →...

  • Page 21: Info Extras

    Using your XMp3 Radio Info Extras When you’re done, press back to exit the screen. XM broadcasts information such as sports scores and stock quotes. This information can be TuneSelect alerts you when it displayed at the bottom of your XMp3 radio’s screen. finds this artist name.
  • Page 22 Using your XMp3 Radio Choosing a stock is a similar process: Select menu → Settings → Info Extras → Stocks. Select Add Stocks. To add the symbol for XM Satellite Radio, “XMSR, ” turn the wheel until “X” appears in the first letter position. Press the XM button to confirm. Turn the wheel until “M”...

  • Page 23: Using Your Xmp3 Radio With A Pc

    Using your XMp3 Radio with a PC The XM2go Music Manager runs on Windows-based personal computers and allows you to: PCs running Microsoft® Windows® Vista must meet the following requirements: • Manage your music: create and customize playlists of XM recordings or your personal MP3 •...

  • Page 24: My Music

    Using your XMp3 Radio with a PC My Music Record XM The XM2go Music Manager helps you organize recorded XM content and your MP3s. Schedule Recordings of XM content directly from your XMp3 radio, or with the XM2go Music Manager. •...

  • Page 25: Bookmarks

    Using your XMp3 Radio with a PC Bookmarks napster.com Bookmarks are an easy way to fl ag your favourite songs while listening to your XMp3 radio. Napster enables you to purchase and own songs you heard and bookmarked on your XMp3 radio.

  • Page 26: My Books

    Using your XMp3 Radio with a PC My Books audible.com/xm View the authors, titles, and length of audible books saved on your XMp3 radio. Audible is your source for the internet’s largest selection of premium digital audio. • Link to audible.com/xm to see available audible books. •...

  • Page 27: Info

    Using your XMp3 Radio with a PC Info Disconnecting XMp3 from a PC View Information about your XMp3 radio such as model and radio ID. To disconnect your XMp3 from your PC, you must follow these steps: Click on “Eject” on the lower left-hand corner of the XM2go Music Manager screen.

  • Page 28: Settings

    Settings You can manage your XMp3 radio settings by selecting menu → Settings. The list of settings will vary depending on whether you’re using your XMp3 radio in a portable mode, docked into a vehicle cradle, in a home stand, or in a sound system. EQ Settings Change the tone by selecting menu →...

  • Page 29: Edit Alerts

    Settings Edit Alerts Channel Access If you use TuneSelect, your XMp3 radio alerts you when your favourite song or artist is playing on Direct Tune any live XM channel. You can control how these alerts work. Normally, as you scroll through live XM channels using the wheel, your XMp3 radio displays the To turn all alerts on or off : channel, artist name, and song title, which allows you to preview the information before tuning to that channel.

  • Page 30: Auto Recordings

    Settings You can always access a skipped channel by entering its channel number directly. the volume of other audio sources. Select menu → Settings → Line Out Level. Blocking xL Channels Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the audio level. A channel logo that contains “xL”...

  • Page 31: Clock And Sleep Timer

    Settings You’ll see several confirmation screens. If you change your mind, simply select Clock and Sleep Timer No. Alternatively, press back to exit this set of menus and return to normal operation. The time is automatically set using the XM signal. Select menu → Settings → •...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting XMp3 has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a problem, try this: • Check that all connections are fi rm and secure. • Remove its battery, wait at least 30 seconds, then re-insert it. If you see this on the screen: Try this: No signal...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting If you see this on the screen: Try this: If this happens: Try this: Updating XM is updating your XMp3 radio with the latest encryption code. XMp3 radio shuts off unexpectedly. Check whether you’ve set the sleep timer, and set it to “Off , ” if Wait until the update is done.
  • Page 34 If this happens: Try this: XM Instant Traffi c and Weather Do nothing. These channels use a diff erent audio technology channels sound diff erent from other than the other XM channels. channels. Battery level meter does not match Fully charge the battery, then use your XMp3 radio until the the expected charge or playback time.

  • Page 35: Other Information

    Other Information Product Registration Product Specifications Visit us at the following site: http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca XMp3 Radio Register your product. We will keep the details of your purchase on file to Dimensions 51 mm (W) X 92 mm (H) X 15 mm (D) help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as 2 in (W) X 3.6 in (H) X 0.6 in (D) loss or theft.

  • Page 36: Patent Information

    You are prohibited from any export of the content XMp3 Radio GEX-XMP3-C and/or data (or derivative thereof ) except in compliance with applicable export laws, rules XMp3 Car Kit CD-XMPCAR1-C and regulations.

  • Page 37: Fcc And Ic Statement

    The user is cautioned that changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by XM Satellite Radio Inc. can void the Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. (POC) warrants that XMP3 products distributed by POC in user’s authority to operate this device.
  • Page 38 Pioneer, accident, misuse or abuse, damage due to lightning or to power surges, subsequent damage from leaking, damage from inoperative batteries, or the use of batteries not conforming to those specifi ed in the owner’s manual.
  • Page 39 RECORD THE PLACE AND DATE OF PURCHASE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For additional information on this product and its warranty, please contact: Model No. __________________________________ Customer Service Department Serial No. ___________________________________ Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. 300 Allstate Parkway Purchase Date _______________________________ Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2,...
  • Page 40 Notes:...
  • Page 41 300 Allstate Parkway Markham, ON L3R 0P2 1-877-283-5901 http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca XM, XMp3, XM2go, and related logos are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2008 Pioneer Electronics Of Canada, Inc. All rights reserved.

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