Sirius XM RAdio Onyx User manual

Onyx
Radio & Vehicle Kit
User Guide

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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 ............. 13
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your
Radio ............................ 14
Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount .16
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount
Antenna......................... 20
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount
Antenna Cable ................... 25
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and PowerConnect Power
Adapter ..........................37
Step 6: Connect the Audio........... 38
Activation ................... 49
Using Your Onyx ...............51
The Main Display ................... 52
Navigation Basics .................. 53
Listening to Satellite Radio .......... 55
FM Presets ........................ 60
Special Features .............. 63
Colour Themes..................... 64
Parental Controls .................. 65
Configuring Your Onyx .......... 71
Radio ID ...........................72
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area .............................73
Set and Select an FM Channel.........75
Set Brightness ......................79
Set Audio Level .................... 80
Signal Indicator .....................81
Factory Settings ................... 82
Demo Mode ....................... 85
Using the Vehicle Dock From the
Universal Xpress Car Kit ........... 87
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off..........88
Troubleshooting................91
Product Specifications ..........97
Patent Information ................. 99
Environmental Information .......... 99
Owner’s Record ...................102

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Introduction

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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 colour display.
• Customize your display: Choose the backlight colour theme that matches
your mood or your vehicle dash lights.
• Enhanced real-time channel guide: Browse programs, artists, and songs
playing on other channels, without having to change the channel you are
on.
• Favourite channel presets: Save and enjoy fast access to up to 10 of your
favourite channels.
• FM preset button: Store and quickly access FM channels that give you the
best audio reception when using PowerConnect.
• Parental controls: Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content.
Please read the entire user guide before using your Onyx!
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Safety and Care Information
IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to
yourself and/or damage to your device. 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 60˚C or below
-20˚C, or above 140˚F or below -4˚F).
• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water.
• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.
• Do not store in dusty areas.
• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and
do not expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.
• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.
• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.
• Do not place heavy objects on device.
• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.
• If the LCD screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid.

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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. Seek medical care.
• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter all the way
into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.
• Do not insert several devices into the same power socket.
• Use the PowerConnect Power Adapter and Vehicle Dock away from water
sources to avoid fire or electric shock.
• Do not touch the device with wet hands.
• When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the
road and hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury,
death, and/or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle
or other property.
• Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not be
performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before
beginning installation.
Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the
function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place
device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during an
accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.
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What’s in the Box?
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Onyx Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Magnetic Mount
Antenna
Antenna & Dash Mount
Alcohol Preparation Pads
PowerConnect Power
Adapter
Aux In Cable
Dash Mount
Vent Mount
and Extended
Vent Clamps
Screws (4)

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Onyx Functions
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Power Button
Turn radio on and off.
Left and Right Arrows
Search for channels by
category.
Up and Down Arrows
Scroll through lists and
preview channels; also
highlight menu options.
Menu Button
Access advanced features
and configuration options;
also press and hold to
return to main display
screen.
Select Button
Press to confirm
selection for channel and
menu items.
FM Button
Access and cycle through
FM presets.
Jump
Jump back to the
previous channel to
which you were listening.
Direct Button
Press first before
entering the channel
number, to directly
tune to a channel.
Number Buttons
Select your favourite
channels; also enter a
channel number.
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AUDIOANT PWRFM
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Colour-Coded Connections
The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has colour-coded connectors to assist you in
connecting the cables to the correct connector.
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for Aux In
Cable or optional
Cassette Adapter
(sold separately).
Rear View
PWR (Red)
Connection for
PowerConnect
Power Adapter.
FM (Blue)
Connection for
optional FM Direct
Adapter (sold
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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.
Wire Guide
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Vehicle Installation

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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.
Several examples of the Onyx mounted in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash
method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent
Mount.
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Option 1 Option 2
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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 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. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces (contact
your automobile dealership if you are unsure about your dash
surface), and make sure the air temperature is at least 60°F
(15°C) during installation. If it’s not at least 60°F, turn on the
heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60°F.
1. Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure there is ample
room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Onyx Radio when
installed.
2. Set the orientation of the Dash Mount before adhering it. Loosen the
knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in “Step
1: Choose a Location for Your
Radio” on page 11.
•Option 1 & Option 3
should be oriented as I.
•Option 2 should be oriented
as II.
3. The dock mounting plate can
be tilted in different directions. Adjust as necessary for your particular
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vehicle. When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob.
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.
6. Once the cables have been attached to the
dock, clean the mounting surface in the
vehicle with the alcohol preparation pad and
let it dry thoroughly.
7. 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. The
best adhesion occurs after 24 hours.
TIP! To remove the Dash Mount, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers
or a spoon. Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften
the adhesive.
AUDIO ANT PWR FM
Knob Adhesive Foot
Dock Mounting Plate

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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 Radio.
2. If the vent louvers in your vehicle 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.
Slide Short Vent Clamps OutRemove End Cap
Slide Extended Vent Clamps In Replace End Cap
Extended Vent Clamps
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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.
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. 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).
6. 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).
TIP! 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.
PUSH
Dash
Vent
Louver
Vent Vent
Dash Dash
HOOKED
TILT
ADJUSTMENT
HOLES
FOOT
1 2 3
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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. 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.
Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna just above either
the front windshield or the back window as shown.
Vehicle Installation
Magnet