USER GUIDE Dock & Play Radio with Vehicle Kit
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Onyx Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . 4 5 7 8 9 Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Features Thank you for purchasing the XM Onyx with Vehicle Kit! XM Onyx has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-ityourself installation. • Choose the display color that matches your dash lights, and personalize with the trim rings. • Browse other channels while listening to the current one. • View artist name, song title, and channel information on the large color display.
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 Radio Dash Mount direct PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock Cable Routing Adapter 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 7
Introduction Onyx 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. Select Button Press to confirm selection of highlighted items in a menu or list. menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 Number Buttons Press to tune to a stored favorite channel, press and hold to store a favorite channel; also enter a channel number.
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). 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 while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation. Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio When installing Onyx 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 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.
Vehicle Installation 3 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. Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate 4 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.
Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio. 2 Short Vent If the vent louvers in your vehicle are Clamps 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.
Vehicle Installation 3 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. 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. 4 Once the cables have been attached to the dock, push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2).
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.
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 25
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: 28 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.
Vehicle Installation 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. 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 bottom of the door 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.
Vehicle Installation 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. 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.
Vehicle Installation 3 Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, 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.
Vehicle Installation 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.
Vehicle Installation Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1 34 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 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 2 Plug the other end into the auxiliary input jack of your vehicle’s stereo system. 3 Attach the dock to the mount. PWR FM menu FM 1 2 3 jump 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct 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 press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. 7 8 9 Signal Indicator Ensure Onyx is tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel. Upon power up, Onyx 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 50 to learn about how to tune a channel. Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it to play from the auxiliary input source.
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 3 Attach the dock to the mount. 4 Insert your Onyx into the dock. FM menu FM 1 5 Power on your Onyx by pressing the Power button.
Vehicle Installation is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. 7 8 9 Ensure Onyx is tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel. Upon power up, Onyx 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 50 to learn about how to tune a channel. 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.
Vehicle Installation Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1 Attach the dock to the mount. 2 Insert your Onyx into the dock. 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 two bars on the lower left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength.
Vehicle Installation a. Use the SiriusXM FM Channel 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. 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 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 81, 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.
Vehicle Installation the Select button. vii. The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen. Onyx will tune to the FM channel. 90.1 menu FM jump 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct MATCH FM CHANNELS 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.
Vehicle Installation Option 4: FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) Installation The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer. Professional installation can help improve your Radio’s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires. To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought your Radio, or go to www.siriusxm.com/accessories.
Subscribe You can follow either the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board activation guide to activate your Onyx 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 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 subscription process, but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your Radio remain on until subscribed. Once subscribed, the Radio will receive and you can tune to channels in your subscription plan. Press or to tune to other channels, and or to browse the different categories of channels. Learn what all the buttons do by turning to “Navigation Basics” on page 47. Activation guide: For your convenience, Onyx has an on-board activation guide.
Using Your Onyx The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed.
Using Your Onyx Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns Onyx On or Off. Navigation Buttons Pressing Left, Right, Up, and Down navigates through various features and functions of Onyx. • 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 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 FM Button 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 Listening to Satellite Radio Tune to 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 Rock . 1 Scroll through the category using and , and find the 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 to a channel press direct. 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.
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 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.
Using Your Onyx Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before Onyx automatically tunes to the next channel. 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 or the FMDA to listen to your Onyx through your vehicle’s FM radio. (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions” on page 40 for more information.) To use 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.
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 choose the display color that matches your dash lights, and personalize with the trim rings. 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. Select Theme Blue 3 Press or to highlight the desired color theme.
Special Features 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 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 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. menu FM jump 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 9 8 7 0 d ire ct Using mild pressure to keep the tool against the Trim Ring, rotate the tool counter-clockwise until it will not rotate any further. menu FM jump 1 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 direct The Trim Ring is now loose. Turn Onyx over and the Trim Ring should fall out.
Special Features 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. 6 Using mild pressure to keep the tool against the Trim Ring, rotate the tool clockwise until it will not rotate any further. The new Trim Ring is now installed.
Special Features Parental Controls Onyx 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 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. Press the Select button. Continue with step 3.
Special Features 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. 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.) 4 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select button.
Special Features be displayed to the left of the channel or category you locked. (To unlock a locked channel or category, simply highlight the locked 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.
Special Features (Press if you need to go back and edit a 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.
Where Else Can You Use Your Onyx? SiriusXM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Onyx 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 through your existing stereo system or powered speakers.
Configuring Your Onyx Radio ID Your Onyx has an 8 character alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio. This ID is used during the subscription process. To display the Radio ID: 1 Press menu. 2 Radio ID will be highlighted. If it is not highlighted, press to scroll to and highlight Radio ID. Press the Select button. The Radio ID will be displayed. 3 Radio ID Your Radio ID is: A234B456 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.
Configuring Your Onyx 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 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 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 one-by-one (88.1 followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels that aren’t being used by a local FM radio station.
Configuring Your Onyx 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.
Configuring Your Onyx Set and Select an FM Channel 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 hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle 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. You can easily add or edit the FM preset in any one of the 5 storage locations.
Configuring Your Onyx 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 confirmed on the display screen and 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. To quickly select an FM preset: 1 Press FM to display the current FM preset. 2 To display and select the next FM preset, press FM. Onyx will tune to the displayed FM channel. If the preset is the one you want, press menu or wait for the screen to timeout.
Configuring Your Onyx 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: 72 1 Press menu. 2 Press to scroll to and highlight JUMP Settings and press the Select button.
Configuring Your Onyx 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. Set Location Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas Set Brightness To change the display’s brightness: 1 Press menu. 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Brightness and press the Select button.
Configuring Your Onyx 5 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. Set Audio Level The audio level of 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 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.
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: 1 Press menu. 2 Press to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator and press the Select button.
Configuring Your Onyx Factory Settings The factory settings menu has two choices, AUX Detect and Restore Defaults. AUX Detect AUX Detect allows Onyx 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, AUX Detect should remain enabled.
Configuring Your Onyx 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 6 Disable AUX Detect? Disable only if using vehicle dock from Universal Xpress Car Kit. Otherwise, leave it enabled.
Configuring Your Onyx 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.
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 Onyx in demo mode.
Configuring Your Onyx 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 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 off. Auto Shut Off Started auto shut off due to inactivity.
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.
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 76. Once you have disabled AUX Detect, the FM Settings menu will be accessible.
Configuring Your Onyx 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 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 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 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).
Troubleshooting If you see this on the screen: Try this: 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. — • No program information, such as artist name, song title, or channel exists.
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. • Increase the audio level of Onyx. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 74. • If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM Transmitter in Onyx is turned Off.
Troubleshooting 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 Onyx is turned On. Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 82.
Product Specifications System Power Requirements: Operating Temperature: Audio Output: Onyx Radio Dimensions: (depth) Weight: PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Dimensions: (depth) Weight: Audio Connector: Antenna Connector: PowerConnect Power Adapter Dimensions: (depth) Weight: Input / Output: 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 (width) x 2.4 in (height) x 0.7 in (depth) 115 mm (width) x 61 mm (height) x 17 mm 3.4 oz (95 g) 4.0 in (width) x 2.
Patent and Environmental Information Patent Information It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or make available any technology incorporated in this product. Furthermore, the AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
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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