Sirius XM RAdio Onyx EZ User manual

USER GUIDE
Dock & Play Radio
HOME
KIT INCLUDED

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................4
Features ...........................4
Safety and Care Information..........5
What’s in the Box? ..................7
Onyx EZ Button Functions ...........8
Home Dock.........................9
Remote Control Functions ..........10
Home Installation ............. 11
Step 1: Connect the Home Dock
and Dock the Onyx EZ Radio .......11
Step 2: Place and Aim the
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna ....13
Step 3: Connect the Home Dock to a
Stereo System or Powered
Speakers ........................18
Step 4: Subscribe ................. 20
Using Your Onyx EZ ...........22
The Main Display ...................22
Navigation Basics ..................23
Listening to Satellite Radio ..........25
Parental Controls...................29
Configuring Your Onyx EZ ......35
Radio ID...........................35
Jump Settings .....................36
Set Brightness or Contrast ..........37
Set Audio Level ....................38
Signal Indicator ....................39
Factory Settings ..................40
Demo Mode .......................41
Using Onyx EZ With a Vehicle
Dock.......................43
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area ........................... 43
Set and Select an FM Channel ...... 46
FM Presets ....................... 48
Auto Shut Off..................... 49
Using the Vehicle Dock From the
Universal Xpress Car Kit .......... 49
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off ........ 50
To turn the FM Transmitter Off: ......51
AUX Detect........................52
Troubleshooting ............. 54
Product Specifications .........57
Patent and Environmental
Information .................58
Copyrights and Trademarks.... 60
Owners Record ...............61
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
Template ...................62

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Features
Thank you for purchasing the XM Onyx EZ with Home Kit!
XM Onyx EZ has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:
•Add SiriusXM to a home audio system or powered speakers with easy,
do-it-yourself set-up.
•Use the remote control to conveniently operate your Radio from across
the room.
•Browse other channels while listening to the current one.
•View artist name, song or program title, and channel information on the
large color display.
•Store your favorite channels for one-touch access.
•One-Touch Jump™ to the previous channel to which you were listening,
or to the traffic and weather for the city of your choice.
•Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content.
•Listen at home, in the office, in multiple vehicle or outdoors - all with just
one subscription.
•Home Kit included - add accessories for your vehicle, office or outdoors.
Please read the entire User Guide before Using Your Onyx EZ!
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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. 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.
•Make sure that you insert the Home Power Adapter’s plug all the way
into the outlet.
•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.
• If you use this Radio in your vehicle, installation, service activation, and
Radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving. Park
your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation, or configuring
the radio.
•This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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What’s in the Box?
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FM
menu
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Onyx EZ Radio Home Dock
Indoor/
Outdoor Home
Antenna
Stereo Audio
Cable
Home Power
Adapter
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mute
info menu
fm direct
display
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jump fav
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Remote Control
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Onyx EZ Button Functions
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 (Vehicle Dock
only).
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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Home Dock
Color-Coded Connections
The color-coded Home 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.
ANTAUDIO POWER
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Indoor/
Outdoor Home
Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for
stereo system or
powered speakers.
POWER (Red)
Connection for
Home Power
Adapter.
Rear View
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Remote Control Functions
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5
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9
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mute
info menu
fm direct
display
0
jump fav
+
Not Used
Power Button
Press to turn Radio
on and off.
Not Used
Arrow Buttons Up/Down
Press to preview and tune to
channels through the channel
lineup; also press to scroll
through lists and highlight
menu items.
Arrow Buttons Left/Right
Press to search for channels
by category.
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.
Not Used
Jump Button
Press to go back to the
previous channel to which
you were listening; or
press it to directly access
traffic and weather for the
city of your choice.
Not Used
Number Buttons
Press to tune to a
stored favorite channel,
press and hold to store
a favorite channel; also
enter a channel number.
—/ FM Button
FM: Press to access
and cycle through FM
presets (Vehicle Dock
only).
— :Not used. + / Direct Button
Direct: Press first before
entering the channel
number, to directly tune to
a channel.
+ : Not used.
Mute Button
Press to silence XM audio.
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Home Installation
There are several parts to setting up your Home Kit. Follow these 4 steps
for an easy installation.
Step 1: Connect the Home Dock and Dock the Onyx EZ Radio
When installing the Home Dock in your home, choose a location in close
proximity to your stereo system or powered speakers, and also where the
cable from the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna can reach the Home Dock.
The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the
display, but should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which
will affect the visibility of the display screen.
A. Connect the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
Once you have selected a location, connect the antenna to the silver ANT
connector at the rear of the Home Dock.
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and aiming of the antenna in
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B. Connect the Home Power Adapter
Connect the Home Power Adapter to the red Power connector at the rear
of the Home Dock, and plug it into a wall outlet.
C. Dock the Onyx EZ Radio
Place your Onyx EZ Radio into the Home Dock and
press the Power button to turn it on.
ANTAUDIO POWER
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Step 2: Place and Aim the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
To begin, try experimenting with the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna to get a
feel for the reception in your location. In major metropolitan areas, you might
find that you get great reception in several locations without worrying too
much about aim and placement. If two to three bars of signal strength are
being displayed at the lower left corner of the screen, continue with step 3
on page 18.
If there is not at least two bars of signal
strength displayed, refer to “Signal
Indicator” on page 39 and access the
Signal Indicator screen to see a visual
indication of signal strength. Move the
antenna around the room or from room
to room. Aim it from different windows. If
you find a location where you are receiving
good Satellite or Terrestrial signal strength
(or both), press and hold menu to exit the
Signal Indicator screen. Onyx EZ should be
tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel.
Continue with the step 3 on page 18.
If you are unable to find a location where
you are receiving good Satellite or
Terrestrial signal strength, try some of the
suggestions which follow.
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Other Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna Installation Suggestions
NOTE! If the signal reception is low, intermittent, or Acquiring Signal is
displayed, after a period of time Onyx EZ may enter demo mode. Demo
mode is a feature for retail display purposes, and Onyx EZ will automatically
exit demo mode once it begins to receive a good signal. To exit demo mode
immediately, press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds. Demo mode
can be disabled, if desired, by following the instructions in “Demo Mode” on
page 41.
Try moving the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna closer to a window, ideally
one that is facing due south.
Not sure which way is south?
Think about where the sun rises
(in the east) and sets (in the
west). Then stand so that east is
to your left and you’ll be facing
south. Is there a window in the
direction you’re facing? Move the
antenna closer to the window.
TIP! Still not sure which way is south or where to place your Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna? Look up your location on an online mapping website that
offers satellite views of street addresses where you can easily see which way
is south, and what window may offer an unobstructed view of the sky.
Another easy method is to start at any window, then work from window
to window in a simple pattern to find the window gives the best signal
strength. Note that the antenna must also have an unobstructed view, with
no trees or buildings blocking its aim. If the antenna is aimed through a
window, be aware that blinds, screens, or any other non-glass elements
such as thermal insulation can sometimes cause reception issues. If this
is the case, you may want to use another window or place the antenna
outside of the window.
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If you find a window that gives you good signal strength, you can place the
antenna on the windowsill. The antenna may need to be placed on something
to raise it above the level of the window
frame.
If you don’t have a window where you receive
a consistent signal, or placing the antenna
in a window is not a practical solution for
you, BETTER reception can be achieved by
placing the antenna outside on a window
ledge, porch, table, or patio. The location you
choose should provide the antenna with a
clear view of the southern sky.
If none of the previous solutions work
for you, then the BEST reception can
be achieved by mounting the antenna
outdoors, with a clear view of the
southern sky.
Note that you will want to consider
any potential hazards when you
choose the mounting location,
and possibly consider professional
installation. Sirius XM Radio Inc. is
not liable for any damages.
To mount the antenna, you will
need four screws (not included)
with a 1/4” head (e.g., an M3
screw), and that are suitable for the
material onto which you are affixing
the antenna, (e.g., wood, metal,
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etc.). The screws should be spaced
1-3/8” apart horizontally and 1-1/8”
vertically. Refer to the template on
“Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
Template” on page 62.
Once you have found a suitable
location for the antenna, route the
antenna cable to the Home Dock.
Be sure you avoid any obstructions
that could crimp, kink, or twist the
cable. Use protective grommets
wherever rough openings are encountered.
If the antenna is installed outdoors, route
the cable from the antenna location to the
interior of the home, working the cable
through the basement, under a window sill,
etc., and make adjustments to take up cable
slack as necessary. Reconnect the antenna
to the silver ANT connector at the rear of
the Home Dock.
TIP! If your Indoor/Outdoor Home
Antenna’s cable isn’t long enough, visit
www.siriusxm.com/accessories, or your
favorite retailer, and consider a 50 ft.
Home Antenna Extension Cable or a
Wireless Home Signal Repeater.
Verify that the antenna is pointed south, and that the antenna’s view of the
sky is not blocked by a tree, a building, a bridge, or anything else. Try various
locations until you find one where are receiving a good signal.
1-3/8 in
1-1/8 in
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The Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna’s reception can also be tweaked by
opening or closing the antenna clamshell, and turning the antenna. While
observing the signal strength, make small adjustments to the angle of tilt
of the clamshell until the highest possible signal strength is achieved. If you
have not wall-mounted the antenna, turn the antenna slightly to the right
or left and observe if the signal strength increases. For each tweak, allow a
few seconds in each position to determine if the signal strength increases.
If either the Satellite or the Terrestrial signal
bar (or both) are more than half filled,
you are receiving a good signal and are
done aiming the antenna. Exit the Signal
Indicator screen by pressing and holding
menu. If Onyx EZ is displaying channel 1,
the XM Preview channel, with two to three
bars of signal strength displayed at the
lower left of the screen, continue with the
next step, otherwise, continue trying other
locations for the antenna.
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Step 3: Connect the Home Dock to a Stereo System
or Powered Speakers
The Home Dock can be connected to your stereo system, or to a set
of powered speakers. If you are connecting to a stereo system, see the
following section. If you are connecting to a set of powered speakers, see
“To Connect the Home Dock to Your Powered Speakers” on page 19.
To Connect the Home Dock to Your Stereo System
The Home Dock can be connected to your stereo system through the AUX
In or LINE In connection of your stereo system, using the provided Stereo
Audio Cable.
1. Take the provided Stereo Audio Cable and connect the single 1/8” (3.5
mm) connector to the green AUDIO connector at the rear of the Home
Dock.
2. Connect the white left and red right Stereo Audio Cable connectors (“L”
and “R” are also on each respective tip) to any available input other than
PHONO on your stereo system. (If your stereo’s inputs are marked red
and black, simply connect the white plug to the black input.)
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3. Turn the stereo system On, and make sure you select the correct input
on your stereo system for the AUX In or LINE In connection.
4. If you have connected everything correctly, and you are receiving the
XM signal, you should hear the XM audio from channel 1.
5. The audio level of your Radio can also be adjusted, if necessary. Refer
to “Set Audio Level” on page 38 to adjust the audio level. The
installation is complete.
To Connect the Home Dock to Your Powered Speakers
The Home Dock can be connected directly to a set of powered speakers.
1. Connect the 1/8” (3.5 mm) connector from the powered speakers to
the green AUDIO connector at the rear of the Home Dock.
2. Plug the powered speakers into a wall outlet.
3. Turn On the powered speakers.
4. If you have connected everything correctly, and you are receiving the
XM signal, you should hear the XM audio from channel 1.
5. The audio level of your Radio can also be adjusted, if necessary. Refer
to “Set Audio Level” on page 38 to adjust the audio level. The
installation is complete.
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Step 4: Subscribe
You can either follow the general activation and subscription process or use
the on-board activation guide to activate your Onyx EZ and subscribe to
the XM service.
General activation and subscription process:
1. Make sure your Onyx EZ 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. You can find
it:
•by selecting Radio ID in menu items
•on channel 0 (zero)
•on a label on the bottom of the gift box
•on the label on the back of your Onyx EZ
NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.
3. To subscribe:
•Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow to access or set up an
online account, subscribe to the service, and activate your Radio.
OR
•By phone: Call 1-866-635-2349.
Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes after you have completed the
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.
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*The phone number shown
above may differ from the
one shown on your Onyx EZ.
All numbers are valid.
866-635-2349
siriusxm.com
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