User Guide
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . 7 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 onyX Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 5
Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the onyX! The onyX has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Large color display: View artist name, song title, and channel information on a color display. • Customize your display: Choose the backlight color theme that matches your mood or your vehicle dash lights. • Personalize your radio: Choose the trim ring that reflects your taste or complements your vehicle interior.
Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes. • Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140ûF or below -4ûF, or above 60ûC or below -20ûC). • Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not touch the device with wet hands.
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.
What’s in the Box? menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 onyX Radio 9 0 Dash Mount direct PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Aux In Cable Trim Rings Trim Ring Removal Tool PowerConnect Power Adapter Magnetic Mount Antenna Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps Antenna & Dash Mount Alcohol Preparation Pads 9
Introduction onyX Functions Up and Down Arrows Scroll through lists and preview channels; also highlight menu options. Left and Right Arrows Search for channels by category. Power Button Turn radio on and off. Select Button Press to confirm selection for channel and menu items. menu FM jump 1 2 3 Number Buttons Select your favorite channels; also enter a channel number. 10 4 5 6 7 Trim Ring Changeable decorative Trim Ring.
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). ANT PWR ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna. 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.
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Vehicle Installation Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing the onyX in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag. The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the display screen.
Option 3 A. menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 0 9 direct Option 4 Option 5 B. menu FM jump menu FM 1 1 jump 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct direct B.
Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount. IMPORTANT! When you install the chosen mount, do not attach the dock to the mount. All cables should be attached to the dock prior to connecting the dock to the mount. Installing the Dash Mount: CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove.
3 Knob The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions. Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob. Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate 4 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly. 5 Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds. IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the mount.
Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: Extended Vent Clamps 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio. Short Vent 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle Clamps are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount. If so, remove the shorter vent clamps and install the longer ones into the Vent Mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent clamps as shown.
3 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2). 4 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2), and adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole (3). 1 2 3 Dash Dash Dash HOOKED PUSH Vent Foot Louver Vent Vent TILT ADJUSTMENT HOLES To remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent. Then lift up until disengaged from the rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mount.
Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount 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 20 Choose the best location for your antenna considering your vehicle type. Pay particular attention to any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and how frequently you may use them.
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. 2 Clean the surface of the selected mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
Vehicle Installation 3 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.
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.
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.
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 27
Vehicle Installation Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable under trim.
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. Hide any excess cable in the trim.
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.
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. 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.
Vehicle Installation • Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof: 1. Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the windshield. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding. Route the antenna cable around and down the windshield to the lowest point. 2.
5. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 37. • SUV: 1. Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim.
Vehicle Installation 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. 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.
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. 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). 5.
Vehicle Installation windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather 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.
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. 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 audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, decide on one of the following audio connection options: • Option 1: Best: Use the Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection. Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer.
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 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle’s stereo system. ANT PWR FM menu FM 1 3 Insert the dock into the mount. 4 Insert your onyX into the dock. 5 Power on your onyX by pressing the Power button. 6 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 display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press to scroll to menu and then press and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. Signal Indicator SATELLITE TERRESTRIAL 7 Ensure onyX is tuned to channel 1.
Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions 1 2 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock. AUDIO ANT PWR FM 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. menu FM 1 3 Insert the dock into the mount. 4 Insert your onyX into the dock. 5 Power on your onyX by pressing the Power button. 6 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
Vehicle Installation strength. You can also press menu to scroll to and and then press highlight Signal Indicator. Press the Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. Signal Indicator SATELLITE TERRESTRIAL 7 Ensure onyX is tuned to channel 1. Upon power up, onyX should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated.
Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Insert the dock into the mount. 2 Insert your onyX into the dock. menu FM 1 2 3 jump 4 5 3 Power on your onyX by pressing the Power button. 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. There should at least be one bar on the lower left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength.
Vehicle Installation 5 You’ll first need to find an available FM channel. An available FM channel is one that’s not being used by an FM radio station in your area. When you tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk or music. We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel: a. Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at www.xmradio.com/ fmchannel. Go to the website and enter your zip code.
radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM channel. NOTE! If you are using the Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit instead of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock which came with your onyX, you will have to disable AUX Detect. Refer to “Using the Vehicle Dock From the Universal Xpress Car Kit” on page 96, and complete the additional instructions before continuing with the next step. The audio connection will be through your vehicle’s FM radio, but it is not PowerConnect. 90.
Vehicle Installation and to tune in steps of .2, i.e., and 99.3 to 99.5. Press to tune in steps of 1, i.e., 99.3 to 100.3. Press the Select button to select the FM channel. v. Start Using is highlighted. Press the Select button. 9 vi. The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen. The onyX will tune to the FM channel. You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s FM radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! You are now ready to activate your onyX.
verify that both the onyX and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 7 & 8). Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area (step 5). Verify that nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock. Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 102 for additional help. Option 4: FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) Installation The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer.
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Activation Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, plus Sports, News, Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate your onyX. 1 Make sure your onyX is properly installed, turned on, and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the audio on channel 1. 2 Make a note of your XM Radio ID. You can find it on channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box, and on the label on the back of your onyX. NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.
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Using Your onyX The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel is displayed.
Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the onyX On or Off. Navigation Buttons Use the Left, Right, Up, and Down buttons to navigate through various features and functions of onyX. • Left or Right button: Displays the channel categories such as Rock, Pop, Sports, Talk/New etc. Repeated presses cycle through the categories one at a time. Decreases or increases the settings of various menu options such as Brightness, Audio Level, etc.
Using Your onyX 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 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.
Listening to Satellite Radio Tune a channel: 1 Press and release previous channel. 2 Press and hold and to quickly scroll through the channels. Release to tune to the channel that is displayed. and to immediately tune to the next or View a category: Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste. To view a category press or . 1 Scroll through the category and , and find the using channel you want.
Using Your onyX Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. 1 To directly tune a channel press direct. Direct Tune Enter channel # 62_ 2 56 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.
Jump Depending upon how you configure the mode, jump will either go to the traffic and weather channel of a selected city, from a list of the 20 most congested cities, or go to the last channel to which you were listening. TIP! By default jump is configured to tune to a traffic/weather channel. To select a city for traffic and weather, or to configure jump to tune to the last channel listened to, refer to “Jump Settings” on page 86.
Using Your onyX Favorite Channels You can set up to 10 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them. Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button. To assign a favorite channel to a number button: 1 Tune to the desired channel. 2 Press and hold the number button 0-9 you want to assign to that favorite channel. Favorite Saved 26 The Pulse saved as Favorite 1 To listen to a favorite channel: 1 Press the number button 0-9 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel.
Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before the next channel is automatically tuned. If you want to stay tuned to the channel being played and stop the scan, just press the Select button. To scan a category: 1 Press 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.
Using Your onyX FM Presets FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them. Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect to listen to your onyX through your vehicle’s FM radio. (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions” on page 43 for more information.) To start using a different FM preset: 1 Press FM to display the current FM preset. 2 To display and select the next FM preset, press FM. The radio will tune to the displayed 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 79. Next, refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 82.
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Special Features Color Themes You can change the color of the display screen to one of 6 color themes: Blue, Red, Amber, Yellow, Silver, or Teal. You can coordinate the color theme with your vehicle dash lights and with the Trim Ring of your choice for your onyX. The default color theme is blue. To change the color theme: 1 Press menu. 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Color Theme. Press the Select button. 3 Press or to highlight the desired color theme.
Trim Rings Your onyX has a changeable Trim Ring to style the radio to your liking. The Trim Ring surrounds the Select button on the radio. A total of three trim rings are included with your onyX, including the one that is already installed in the onyX Radio. 1 2 3 4 5 me n 6 7 u FM 8 9 jum 0 p dir ec t To remove and replace the Trim Ring: The Trim Ring can be removed by using the Trim Ring Removal Tool.
Special Features turn the tool. 1 Place the Trim Ring Removal Tool on the Trim Ring on the radio. Use care to align the tool so it’s centered on the Trim Ring.
tool counter-clockwise until it will not rotate any further. 3 The Trim Ring is now loose. Turn the onyX over and the Trim Ring should fall out. If it does not, gently tap the back of the radio until it does. 4 Turn the radio face up again and insert the new Trim Ring into the radio. 5 Align the Trim Ring Removal Tool on the Trim Ring on the radio. Use care to align the tool so it’s centered on the Trim Ring.
Special Features Parental Controls Your onyX has a parental control feature which will allow 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 locked channel number or locked category will be shown but not the artist and song/show information. Instead, a lock icon and the word “Locked“ is shown.
Controls will be highlighted. Press the Select button. You will be prompted to select a 4-digit code: i. For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys 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. Enter Parental Code 0 0 0 0 Press OK to confirm iii. The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed. For your records, write down the code you have selected.
Special Features the Select button. 3 At the “Parental Controls” screen, Parental Controls will be highlighted. Press the Select button to turn parental control On (or press the Select button to turn parental control Off). 4 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. 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.
channel or category and press the Select button. The lock icon will disappear indicating the channel or category is unlocked.) Locked Channels 8 Locked Categories Locked Channels Locked Channels Rock Deep Tracks Hair Nation xL Liquid Metal SIRIXM U Rock Deep Tracks Hair Nation xL Liquid Metal SIRIXM U 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.
Special Features 4 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select button. 5 If Parental Controls are shown as Off, press the Select button to turn it On, otherwise continue with the next step. 6 At the “Parental Controls” screen, Press to scroll to and highlight Change My Code. Press the Select button. 7 You will be prompted to enter a new 4-digit code. For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys and then press to advance to the next Code Confirmation digit.
To listen to a locked channel: There are two ways to tune to a channel which has been locked. The first is by directly tuning the locked channel, and the second is to select the locked channel from a category list. 1 Directly tune or select the locked channel: To directly tune a locked channel: i. Press direct and enter the channel number using the 0-9 keys. To select a locked channel from the category list: i. Press or to display the category list of the locked channel you wish to tune.
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Where Else Can You Use Your onyX? SIRIUS | XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your onyX Radio 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 the Home, Office, etc.
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Configuring Your onyX Radio ID Your onyX has an alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies the radio. This ID is used during the activation process. To display the Radio ID: 1 Press menu. 2 Radio ID will be highlighted. If it is to scroll to not highlighted, press and 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.
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 function while driving. PowerConnect allows you to listen to XM audio through your vehicle’s FM 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 vehicle’s radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! If this FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear XM clearly. 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 oneby-one (88.
performance. If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and onyX. Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in. TIP! It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities than in most suburban or rural locations. A direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable, Cassette Adapter, or professional installation is your best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas.
Configuring Your onyX Set and Select an FM Channel The onyX allows you to easily store (i.e., preset) up to 5 different FM channels. At any time, you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to transmit audio from the onyX to your vehicle’s FM radio. Having a choice of 5 FM presets also makes it easy to switch to the appropriate FM channel as you travel from one area to another. Each FM preset is stored in its own storage location.
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. If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to edit it, Edit Channel is highlighted. Press the Select button. The FM channel tuning screen is displayed. iii.
Configuring Your onyX 7 The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and the onyX will tune to that FM channel. 8 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel. IMPORTANT! You’ll first need to find a suitable FM channel that is unused or available in your area. 84 99.3 FM Set your vehicle radio to the above channel to enable audio.
To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list: 1 Press FM to display the current FM preset. 2 To display and select the next FM preset, press FM. The radio will tune to the displayed FM channel. If the preset is the one you want, press menu or wait for the screen to timeout. 99.3 FM Set your vehicle radio to the above channel to enable audio. 3 Repeatedly pressing FM will cycle through the FM presets. 4 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel. 103.
Configuring Your onyX Jump Settings The jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather channel of one of the 20 most congested cities, or to jump back to the last channel to which you were listening. When configured for traffic/weather, you’ll need to select a desired city from the list. To configure jump: 86 1 Press menu. 2 Press to scroll to and highlight JUMP Settings and press the Select button.
6 A list of cities will be displayed. Press 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.
Configuring Your onyX Set Brightness To change the display’s brightness: 88 1 Press menu. 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Brightness and press the Select button. 3 Press to decrease or to increase the brightness of the display. 4 Press the Select button to confirm the brightness setting. 5 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.
Set Audio Level The audio level of the onyX can be adjusted when an audio connection is made between the dock and the vehicle’s stereo system. Audio level is used to adjust the onyX’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.
Configuring Your onyX 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 can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received. To display the signal strength: 90 1 Press menu. 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button.
Factory Settings The factory settings menu has two choices, AUX Detect and Restore Defaults. AUX Detect AUX Detect allows the onyX Radio 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 Radio, AUX Detect should remain enabled.
Configuring Your onyX 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button. 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. If you want to cancel press menu to return to Factory Settings. AUX Detect will remain enabled. 5 AUX Detect will show as disabled. Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.
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 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 or menu to cancel A warning screen will be displayed.
Configuring Your onyX Demo Mode Your onyX 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 the onyX in demo mode.
5 Press to scroll to and highlight Enter Demo Mode and press the 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.
Configuring Your onyX 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 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.
TIP! The FM Transmitter must be Off. To verify that the FM Transmitter is Off, refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 98. 2 Continue with the installation.
Configuring Your onyX 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 91. Once you have disabled AUX Detect, the FM Settings menu will be accessible.
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 the onyX Radio Off, if it was previously turned On. 1 Press menu. 2 Press to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select button. 3 FM Transmitter will be highlighted.
Troubleshooting 101
Troubleshooting onyX 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 the onyX 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).
If you see this on the screen: Try this: Channel Off Air • The channel you’ve selected is not currently broadcasting. Tune to another channel. Loading • Your onyX is acquiring audio or program information This message usually goes away in a few seconds. Updating • Your onyX 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.
Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter • Check all cables between your onyX and your vehicle’s stereo system for a firm and secure connection. • Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle’s stereo system. • If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM Transmitter in the onyX is turned Off, and increase the audio level of the onyX. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 89.
If this happens: Try this: No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA • Check that your onyX and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel. • For PowerConnect, ensure you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and PowerConnect Power Adapter. • If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM Transmitter in the onyX is turned On. Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 98.
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Product Specifications System Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Audio Output: 9-16 V DC,500 mA (max) -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) 1.0 Vrms (max) onyX Radio Dimensions: Weight: 115 mm (width) x 61 mm (height) x 17 mm (depth) 4.5 in (width) x 2.4 in (height) x 0.7 in (depth) 95 g (3.4 oz) PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions: Weight: FM Connector: Audio Connector: Antenna Connector: Power Connector: 102 mm (width) x 59 mm (height) x 31 mm (depth) 4.0 in (width) x 2.3 in (height) x 1.
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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 Owner’s Record The radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label on the back of the onyX. 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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