Owner's Manual

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channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107.9. Once
you have created your list of available FM channels, you will need to find
the one that provides the best match for Onyx EZ.
Tune Onyx EZ to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it’s not activated).
Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel.
Then tune Onyx EZ to the same FM channel. (Refer to “Set and Select an
FM Channel” on page 46.) You should hear the XM channel through your
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.
NOTE! You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work
with Onyx EZ. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is
present that prevents reception of the XM broadcast. Your only options are to
use another FM channel or a different audio connection method.
TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily
commute, you may need to use different FM channels along your route for
best performance. If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM
channels as presets on your FM radio and Onyx EZ. 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.
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. Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter
used by Onyx EZ. This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using
the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle.
Professional installation can also resolve almost any performance issue.
Using Onyx EZ With a Vehicle Dock