Sirius XM RAdio Onyx User manual

USER GUIDE
Dock & Play Radio
with Vehicle Kit

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Table of Contents
Compatibility..................3
Introduction ...................4
Features ...........................4
Safety and Care Information..........5
What’s in the Box? ..................7
Onyx Functions .....................8
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock..........9
Vehicle Installation ............ 11
Step 1: Choose a Location for Your
Radio ............................11
Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount 13
Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount
Antenna .........................17
Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount
Antenna Cable ...................23
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount
Antenna and PowerConnect Power
Adapter ........................ 34
Step 6: Connect the Audio ..........35
Subscribe ................... 44
Using Your Onyx ............. 46
The Main Display .................. 46
Navigation Basics ..................47
Listening to Satellite Radio ......... 49
FM Presets ........................53
Special Features ............. 54
Color Themes..................... 54
Parental Controls...................55
Where Else Can You Use Your
Onyx? ..................... 60
Configuring Your Onyx .........61
Radio ID...........................61
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area ............................62
Set and Select an FM Channel ...... 64
Jump Settings .....................67
Set Brightness .................... 68
Set Audio Level ................... 69
Signal Indicator ................... 70
Factory Settings ...................71
Demo Mode .......................74
Auto Shut Off......................75
Using the Vehicle Dock From the
Universal Xpress Car Kit ...........76
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off .........77
Troubleshooting ..............79
Product Specifications .........83
Patent and Environmental
Information ................ 84
FCC Statement ...............85
Copyrights and Trademarks.....86
Owners Record ...............87

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Table of Contents Compatibility
The XDPIV2 Vehicle Dock included with your Onyx is compatible with
the AMPS dash and vent mounts included with your Onyx, as well as the
T-Slot dash and vent mounts (previously included with Onyx). The AMPS
mounting accessories are not compatible with the previous version of the
Vehicle Dock, XDPIV1.
The XDPIV2 Vehicle Dock can be identified by a label, and the four AMPS
mounting points, both on the rear of the dock.
Rear View
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Mounting
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Label XDPIV2
T-Slot
Model: XDPIV2
2
1
T-Slot Style Mounts
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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-it-
yourself installation.
•Choose the display color that matches your dash lights.
•Browse other channels while listening to the current one.
•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.
•One-Touch Jump™ to traffic and weather for the city of your choice
from a list of 22 of the most congested cities, or to the previous channel
to which you were listening.
•Listen in multiple vehicles, at home, in the office or outdoors - all with
just one subscription.
•Vehicle Kit included — add accessories for your home, office, or other
vehicles.
Please read the entire User Guide before using your Onyx!
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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. It is your
responsibility to ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local
laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow a vehicle to be
operated safely and without distraction. SiriusXM product warranties do not
cover the installation, removal or reinstallation of any product.
•Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140°F or below -4°F, or
above 60°C or below -20°C).
•Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not
touch the device with wet hands.
•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.
•If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option, it is
advisable not to insert a multi-outlet adapter into the same vehicle
cigarette lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other
devices. Some multi-outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect
feature from working properly.
• When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the
road and hands on the steering 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, service activation, and Radio configuration functions
should not be performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location
before beginning installation.
•This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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
Magnetic Mount
Antenna
Antenna & Dash Mount
Alcohol Preparation Pads
PowerConnect Power
Adapter
Aux In Cable
Cable
Routing Adapter
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PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock Dash Mount
Screws (4)
Vent Mount and
Extended Vent Clamps

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Onyx Functions
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Power Button
Press to turn Radio on
and off.
Left and Right Buttons
Press to search for
channels by category.
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.
Menu Button
Press to access
advanced features and
configuration options;
in configuration options,
press and hold to return
to main display screen.
Select Button
Press to confirm
selection of highlighted
items in a menu or list.
FM Button
Press to access and
cycle through FM
presets.
Jump Button
Press to directly access
traffic and weather for
the city of your choice;
or press it to go 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
Press to tune to
a stored favorite
channel, press and
hold to store a
favorite channel;
also enter a channel
number.
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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
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ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Magnetic
Mount Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for Aux In
Cable or optional
Cassette Adapter
(sold separately).
PWR (Red)
Connection for
PowerConnect
Power Adapter.
FM (Blue)
Connection for
optional FM
Direct Adapter
(sold separately).
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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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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. 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 Onyx mounted in a vehicle are shown: Ais the on dash
method using the Dash Mount, and Bis the vent clip method using the Vent
Mount.
A.
A.
Option 1 Option 2
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B.
A.
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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
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be tilted in different directions. Adjust as necessary for your particular
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
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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
Short 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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PWR FM
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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. 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.
Magnet
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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. Clean the surface of the selected mounting
location using the alcohol preparation pad
and let it dry thoroughly.
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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.
Place the antenna
wire into the groove
of the Cable Routing
Adapter
Slide the Cable Routing
Adapter down the antenna
wire and press it into the
antenna until it is flush with
the bottom of the antenna
Without Cable
Routing Adapter
Installed
With Cable
Routing Adapter
Installed
Cable Routing
Adapter orientation
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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.
4 Place the antenna in the location you selected. Follow the Tips and
Cautions shown on the next several pages.
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