USER GUIDE Dock & Play Radio with Vehicle Kit
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . .4 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Onyx EZ Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . .8 Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Features Thank you for purchasing the XM Onyx EZ with Vehicle Kit! XM Onyx EZ has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-ityourself installation. • View artist name, song title, and channel information on the large color display. • Store your favorite channels for one touch access. • Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content.
Introduction Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience. It is your responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills, and physical ability required to properly perform an installation. SiriusXM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third party products.
Introduction Warning! • Opening the case may result in electric shock. • If the liquid crystal fluid comes in contact with your skin, wipe the skin area with a cloth and then wash the skin thoroughly with soap and running water. If the liquid crystal fluid comes into contact with your eyes, flush the eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical care. If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water, and induce vomiting.
Introduction What’s in the Box? menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Onyx EZ Radio direct PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock Dash Mount Aux In Cable Screws (4) Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps Cable Routing Adapter PowerConnect Power Adapter 6 Magnetic Mount Antenna Antenna & Dash Mount Alcohol Preparation Pads
Introduction Onyx EZ Functions Up and Down Buttons Press to preview and tune to channels through the channel lineup; also press to scroll through lists and highlight menu items. Left and Right Buttons Press to search for channels by category. Power Button Press to turn Radio on and off. Select Button Press to confirm selection of highlighted items in a menu or list.
Introduction PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Color-Coded Connections The color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect. Just match the colors on the cable ends to the colors on the dock to see what goes where. Rear View AUDIO AUDIO (Green) Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter (sold separately). 8 ANT PWR ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna. FM PWR (Red) Connection for PowerConnect Power Adapter.
Introduction Wire Guide The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has a wire guide at the top rear that can help you to organize the cables and wires connected to the dock. If you need to bring a cable or wire from one side of the dock to the other, utilize the wire guide by looping the cable though the wire guide as shown.
Vehicle Installation WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install Onyx EZ while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation. Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing Onyx EZ in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag.
Vehicle Installation Option 3 A. menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 0 9 direct Option 4 Option 5 B. B.
Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount Follow the instructions on the next several pages for the mounting method you have selected. NOTE! The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with Onyx EZ is compatible with the T-slot style Dash and Vent Mounts. If you have an existing Dash Mount or Vent Mount in your vehicle, you can continue to use it with this dock, and skip this step. Installing the Dash Mount: CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove.
Vehicle Installation be tilted in different directions. Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob. Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate 4. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws. 5. Before you attach the Dash Mount to the dash, skip ahead and finish the remainder of the vehicle installation so that the cables are attached to the dock. PWR AUDIO FM ANT 6.
Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: IMPORTANT! To make the cable connections easier, wait until after you have connected all the cables to the dock before you attach the Vent Mount to a vent. 1. Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Onyx EZ Radio. 2. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount.
Vehicle Installation 3. Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws. 4. Before you attach the Vent Mount to the vent, skip ahead and finish the remainder of the vehicle installation so that the cables are attached to the dock. PWR AUDIO FM ANT Note! For greater clarity, the next illustration does not show the dock attached to the Vent Mount, however, the dock should be attached before continuing. 5.
Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle, on a horizontal surface that will always face the sky. The antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle. To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna: 1. Choose the best location for your antenna considering your vehicle type.
Vehicle Installation SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof as shown. Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading edge of the trunk as shown. Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna just above the front windshield as shown. IMPORTANT! Consult a professional installer if your vehicle roof or hood is non-metallic (i.e., fiberglass), or you have difficulty finding a location for your antenna. 2.
Vehicle Installation 3 If you are installing the antenna at the roof edge, or hood edge, install the Cable Routing Adapter to direct the antenna cable downward.
Vehicle Installation 4 Place the antenna in the location you selected. Follow the Tips and Cautions shown on the next several pages. TIP! Mount the antenna on the roof (for most vehicles) or trunk (for convertibles) where it has a clear view of the sky in all directions.
Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna inside the vehicle, for example, on the dashboard. CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna on any of the vehicle’s front, back or side pillars. CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to a roof rack. Adjust the rack so it’s further away from the antenna or move the antenna closer to the center of the roof.
Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.
Vehicle Installation Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Before you begin routing the antenna cable, read these general instructions for how to route and hide the antenna cable. Then route your antenna cable according to the instructions which follow for your specific type of vehicle.
Vehicle Installation Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping.
Vehicle Installation Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit, along existing wiring harness Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin 24
Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable under trim.
Vehicle Installation Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Pull carpet or mat back Coil excess cable under carpet or mat Bring cable out from trim Bring cable out from trim and route under carpet to dashboard or console TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids. Use things typically found around the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door.
Vehicle Installation Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof: 1. Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the rear window. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the rear window and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, we recommend consulting a professional installer. 2.
Vehicle Installation logos. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. 5. Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately). 6. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location.
Vehicle Installation opening. 3. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties. 4. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock. 5.
Vehicle Installation under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. 3. Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls. Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately). 4.
Vehicle Installation towards the front of the vehicle. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable. 4. Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console.
Vehicle Installation stripping around the door opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening. 4. Pull the cable out of the weather stripping at the bottom of the door opening and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls.
Vehicle Installation Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. AUDIO ANT PWR FM 2. Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. 3. Plug the PowerConnect Power Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock.
Vehicle Installation Step 6: Connect the Audio To play XM audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, decide on one of the following audio connection options: • Option 1: Best: Use the provided Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection or jack. Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer.
Vehicle Installation Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions 1. Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. AUDIO ANT PWR FM 2. Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack of your vehicle’s stereo system. 3. If you are using the vent mounting method, attach the Vent Mount to the vehicle vent. menu FM 1 2 3 jump 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct 4. Insert your Onyx EZ into the dock. 5. Power on your Onyx EZ by pressing the Power button. 6.
Vehicle Installation 7. Ensure Onyx EZ is tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel. Upon power up, Onyx EZ should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio” on page 48 to learn about how to tune a channel. 8. Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it to play from the auxiliary input source. You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s stereo system. You are now ready to activate your Onyx EZ. 9.
Vehicle Installation Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1. Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. 2. Insert the Cassette Adapter into the vehicle’s cassette deck. You may need to turn on your vehicle’s stereo system in order to do so. AUDIO ANT PWR FM 3. If you are using the vent mounting method, attach the Vent Mount to the vehicle vent. menu 4. Insert your Onyx EZ into the dock. FM 1 2 3 jump 4 5 5.
Vehicle Installation display screen. 7. Ensure Onyx EZ is tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel. Upon power up, Onyx EZ should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio” on page 48 to learn about how to tune a channel. 8. Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it to play from the auxiliary input source. You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s stereo system. You are now ready to activate your Onyx EZ. 9.
Vehicle Installation Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1. If you are using the vent mounting method, attach the Vent Mount to the vehicle vent. 2. Insert your Onyx EZ into the dock. 3. Power on your Onyx EZ by pressing the Power button. menu FM 1 2 3 jump 4 5 6 7 8 9 4. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky. Verify that you are receiving the XM signal.
Vehicle Installation Finder at www.siriusxm.com/ fmchannel. Go to the website and enter your zip code. The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area. For convenience, write down or print out the list. Signal Indicator - SATELLITE + - TERRESTRIAL + OR b. Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM radio. Locate and create a list of channels that aren’t being used by any FM radio station. Write down the list.
Vehicle Installation instructions before continuing with the next step. The audio connection will be through your vehicle’s FM radio, but it is not PowerConnect. 8. Set your Onyx EZ to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 7: 90.1 menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct MATCH FM CHANNELS i. Press menu. ii. Press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button. iii. FM Channels will be highlighted.
Vehicle Installation vi. Start Using is highlighted. Press the Select button. vii. The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen. Onyx EZ will tune to the FM channel. 9. You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s FM radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, the installation is complete. You are now ready to activate your Onyx EZ. 10. Go back to “Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount” on page 12 and finish installing the Dash or Vent Mount.
Subscribe You can follow either the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board activation guide to activate your Onyx EZ and subscribe to the XM service. General activation and subscription process: Subscribe to the XM service by following these steps: 1. Make sure your Onyx EZ is turned on, tuned to XM Preview channel 1, and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the XM audio. 2. Make a note of the XM Radio ID.
Subscribe and you can tune to channels in your subscription plan. or to tune to other channels, and or to browse the different Press categories of channels. Learn what all the buttons do by turning to “Navigation Basics” on page 46. Activation guide: For your convenience, Onyx EZ has an on-board activation guide. You can activate your radio and subscribe to the XM service by using this guide, where you will be guided step-by-step through the subscription process.
Using Your Onyx EZ The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed.
Using your Onyx EZ Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns Onyx EZ On or Off. Navigation Buttons Pressing Left, Right, Up, and Down navigates through various features and functions of Onyx EZ. • Left or Right button: Displays the channel categories such as Rock, Pop, Sports, Talk/News, etc. Repeated presses cycle through the categories one at a time. Also, decreases or increases the settings of various menu options such as Brightness, Audio Level, etc.
Using Your Onyx EZ Menu Button menu Pressing menu displays various options to make setup and feature changes. Pressing menu when in menu options returns to the previous menu option screen until menu options is exited. Pressing and holding menu returns to the main display screen in most instances. FM Button FM Pressing FM provides easy tuning of FM presets for optimized PowerConnect performance. Repeatedly pressing FM displays and cycles through the list of preset FM channels one at a time.
Using your Onyx EZ Listening to Satellite Radio Tune to a channel: 1. Press and release channel. and to immediately tune to the next or previous and to quickly scroll through the channels. Release 2. Press and hold to tune to the channel that is displayed. View a category: Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste. Rock 1. To view channels in a category in list mode press or . 22 Pearl Jam Radio 2.
Using Your Onyx EZ Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. 1. To directly tune to a channel press direct. Direct Tune Enter channel # 62_ 2. Use the number buttons 0-9 to enter the channel number and wait a moment until the channel is tuned, or press the Select button to immediately tune to the channel. Return to Main Display Screen Pressing and holding menu in most instances will return you to the main display screen.
Using your Onyx EZ automatically tune to the traffic/weather channel. Since a channel may broadcast the traffic and weather reports of more than one city, you may have to wait a few minutes for the broadcast of your selected city. If Jump is set to Last Channel, pressing jump will immediately tune to the previous channel to which you were listening. 28 The Spectrum Tom Petty I Should Have Known It Boston Pending Pressing jump while a jump is pending will cancel the jump.
Using Your Onyx EZ 2. Press and hold a number button between 0-9 that you want to assign to that favorite channel. An advisory with the channel number and name will be displayed on the screen confirming that the channel has been assigned. To listen to a favorite channel: 1. Press the number button between 0-9 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel. Onyx EZ will tune to that channel. TIP! When you are at the main display screen, press to see your list of favorite channels.
Using your Onyx EZ 2. Scroll down to highlight the last item in the category which will be Scan and the category name. 3. Press the Select button. The scan will begin. 4. Press the Select button to stop the scan, and to continue to listen to the channel currently being played, or press or to return to the channel you were listening to before you began the scan. FM Presets FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them.
Using your Onyx EZ 4. Set your vehicle’s FM radio to the same FM channel. IMPORTANT! You need to ensure that your vehicle’s FM radio is tuned to the same FM channel. TIP! To configure the list of preset FM channels, you need to find available FM channels in your area. Refer to”Find Available FM Channels in Your Area” on page 61. Next, refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 63. 103.7 FM Set your vehicle radio to the above channel to enable audio.
Special Features Parental Controls Onyx EZ has a parental control feature which allows you to lock access to channels, or lock access to an entire category. A 4-digit code controls access to the locked channel or locked category. When you browse a category, the number of the locked channel will be shown but not the artist and song/program information. Instead, a lock icon and the word “Locked“ is shown.
Special Features select digits) and then press to advance to the next digit. (Press if you need to go back and edit a previous digit.) ii. When you have selected all 4 digits of your code press the Select button. iii. The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed. For your records, write down the code you have selected. Press the Select button. Continue with step 3. • If you had previously selected a 4-digit code you will be prompted to enter your code: i.
Special Features To lock (or unlock) channels or categories: 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls. Press the Select button. 3. You will be prompted to enter the 4-digit code. For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys (or press or to select digits) and then press to advance to the next digit. (Press if you need to go back and edit a previous digit.) 4. When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select button. 5.
Special Features channel or category and press the Select button. The lock icon will disappear indicating the channel or category is unlocked.) 8. You can continue to lock and unlock as many channels or categories as you wish. When you are finished, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. To change your code: 1. Press menu. to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls. Press the Select 2. Press button. 3. You will be prompted to enter your existing 4-digit code.
Special Features previous digit.) 8. The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed. For your records, write down the code you have selected. Press the Select button. 9. Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. To listen to a locked channel: There are two ways to tune to a channel which has been locked. The first is to directly tune to the locked channel, and the second is to select the locked channel from a category list. 1.
Where Else Can You Use Your Onyx EZ? SiriusXM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Onyx EZ to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience. With these accessories, you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go — all with a single subscription. • In Your Home, Office, etc. – With a Home Kit, you can play your Onyx EZ through your existing stereo system or powered speakers.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Radio ID Your Onyx EZ has an 8 character alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio. This ID is used during the subscription process. To display the Radio ID: Radio ID 1. Press menu. 2. Radio ID will be highlighted. If it is not to scroll to and highlighted, press highlight Radio ID. Press the Select button. The Radio ID will be displayed. 3. Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any of the procedures below, you should park your vehicle in a safe location. Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any Onyx EZ function while driving. PowerConnect allows you to listen to SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio. You will first need to find an available FM channel, which is a channel that is not being used by an FM radio station in your area.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ OR 2. Manually tune through your local FM channels Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM radio. Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio. Start at 88.1 and use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through each FM channel one-by-one (88.1 followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels that aren’t being used by a local FM radio station. Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107.9.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas. NOTE! The SiriusXM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal Communications Commission. The data may not reflect the latest stations in your area. In addition, local geography and weather conditions can impact reception, so your results may be different from the list. NOTE! The performance of FM radios are different, based on manufacturer and vehicle style.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ not highlighted, press the Select button. to scroll to and highlight FM Channels. Press 4. Press to scroll to and highlight the storage location (FM 1 to FM 5) you want to set and press the Select button. You can choose among the following options: i. If the chosen storage location is empty (denoted by “---“), or if the storage location contains the FM preset currently being used (denoted by “current”), then the FM channel tuning screen is displayed. ii.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ that has the “current” FM preset, skip to step 7. Otherwise, Start Using will be highlighted. Press the Select button. NOTE! You can also set an FM preset without having to start using it right away. Just press menu and exit the screen. 7 The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and Onyx EZ will tune to that FM channel. 8 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Jump Settings The jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather for the city of your choice from a list of 22 of the most congested cities, or to jump back to the last channel to which you were listening. When configuring for traffic/weather, you’ll need to select your city. To configure jump: 1. Press menu. to scroll to and highlight 2. Press JUMP Settings and press the Select button. JUMP Settings Mode Last Channel 3.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ to scroll to and highlight your desired location and press the Select button. 7. The JUMP Settings screen will display the location you selected. Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. Set Brightness or Contrast To change the display’s brightness or contrast: Set Location Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Detroit Set Brightness 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Display Settings and press the Select button. 3.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Set Audio Level The audio level of Onyx EZ can be adjusted when an audio connection is made between the dock and the vehicle’s stereo system. Audio level is used to adjust Onyx EZ’s volume level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use, such as a CD player, other FM stations, or an MP3 player. Do not use the audio level as a volume control. Use the volume control on your vehicle’s stereo instead. To adjust the audio level: 1. Press menu. to scroll to and highlight 2.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Signal Indicator For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the XM satellites. In large cities, there are terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage. Your Onyx EZ can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received. To display the signal strength: 1. Press menu. to scroll to and highlight 2. Press Signal Indicator and press the Select button. 3.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Factory Settings The factory settings menu has two choices, AUX Detect and Restore Defaults. AUX Detect AUX Detect allows Onyx EZ to automatically detect a connection made to the AUDIO connector of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock by an Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter. AUX Detect is enabled by default. Factory Settings AUX Detect enabled Restore Defaults IMPORTANT! If you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock which came with your Onyx EZ, AUX Detect should remain enabled.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ 3. AUX Detect should be highlighted and show as enabled. Press the Select button to toggle the setting. 4. A warning screen will be displayed. Press the Select button to confirm that you want to disable AUX Detect. 5. If you want to cancel press menu to return to Factory Settings. AUX Detect will remain enabled. Disable AUX Detect? Disable only if using vehicle dock from Universal Xpress Car Kit. Otherwise, leave it enabled. Press Select to confirm or menu to cancel 6.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Restore Defaults You can clear all of your personal settings, such as favorite channels, FM presets, etc., and return the Radio to its original out-of-the-box settings. To reset Onyx EZ to factory defaults: NOTE! Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings. 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button. 3. Press to scroll to and highlight Restore Defaults and press the Select button. 4.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Demo Mode Your Onyx EZ has a demo mode that starts playing when, for a prolonged period of time (more than 5 minutes), the Radio either detects it’s not connected to the antenna, or the antenna stops receiving a signal. It disappears when the antenna is connected properly or when the Radio starts receiving a signal. You can also exit demo mode at any time, by pressing and holding the Select button for 10 seconds. If desired, you can also manually put Onyx EZ in demo mode.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Select button. The demo mode will start in 10 seconds. 6. To exit demo mode at any time, press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds. Demo Mode Entering Demo Mode. Press & Hold Select for 10 seconds to exit Auto Shut Off Onyx EZ will automatically shut off after 8 hours of inactivity, i.e., when no buttons have been pressed. This feature prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged if you forget to turn your Onyx EZ off.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ To enable or disable Auto Shut Off: 1. Press menu. 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Auto Shut Off and press the Select button to enable or disable Auto Shut Off. 3. Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Using the Vehicle Dock From the Universal Xpress Car Kit If you have chosen to use the Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit rather than the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with your Onyx EZ Radio, you will need to complete some additional installation steps. When you have completed these additional steps, you can continue with the installation of your Onyx EZ.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ Turn FM Transmitter On/Off Turning the FM Transmitter On applies only if you are using the older model Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit, and plan to use SureConnect or FMDA as the audio connection option. You’ll have to turn On the FM Transmitter under the FM Settings menu. However, before you can access the FM Settings menu, you first need to disable AUX Detect. Refer to “AUX Detect” on page 70.
Configuring Your Onyx EZ To turn the FM Transmitter Off: If you are using the older model Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit, and plan to use the Aux In Cable or a Cassette Adapter as the audio connection option, you’ll have to turn the FM Transmitter under the FM Settings menu in Onyx EZ Off, if it was previously turned On. 1. Press menu. to scroll to and highlight FM 2. Press Settings and press the Select button. 3. FM Transmitter will be highlighted.
Troubleshooting Onyx EZ has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you experience a problem, try this: • Check that all connections are firm and secure. • Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion. • Make sure you have connected Onyx EZ as described in this User Guide. Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket, and that the LED on the PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit (on).
Troubleshooting 80 If you see this on the screen: Try this: Loading • Your Onyx EZ is acquiring audio or program information This message usually goes away in a few seconds. Updating • Your Onyx EZ is updating with the latest encryption code. Wait until the update is done. • You may be trying to tune to a channel that is blocked or unavailable. Tune to another channel. — • No program information, such as artist name, song title, or channel exists.
Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: Audio fades or has static when listening • Check all cables for a firm and secure connection. • If you are using PowerConnect to listen via your vehicle’s FM radio, and the problem persists, it most likely is interference from another commercial or broadcast FM station. You will need to find an unused or available FM channel in your area. Refer to “Find Available FM Channels in Your Area” on page 61.
Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: No song title or artist name is displayed • The information may not be available or updates may be in progress. Traffic and Weather channels sound different from other channels • These channels use a different audio technology than other channels so they often sound different from other channels. The demo is playing • Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected or you are not receiving the signal.
Product Specifications System Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Audio Output: Onyx EZ Radio Dimensions: Weight: PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions: Weight: Audio Connector: Antenna Connector: PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions: Weight: Input / Output: Cable Length: Vehicle Antenna Type: Connector: Cable Length: Aux In Cable Connectors: Cable Length: 9-16 V DC, 500 mA (max) -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) 1.0 Vrms (max) 4.5 in (W) x 2.4 in (H) x 0.7 in (D) 115 mm (W) x 61 mm (H) x 17 mm (D) 3.
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FCC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirius XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device. 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Owners Record The Radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label on the back of Onyx EZ. Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
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