Sirius XM RAdio Onyx Plus User manual

Dock & Play Radio
USER GUIDE
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................3
Features ...........................3
Safety and Care Information..........4
What’s in the Box? ..................6
Onyx Plus Functions.................7
Home Dock.........................8
Remote Control Functions ...........9
Remote Control Battery Replacement 10
Step 1: Connect the Home Dock and
Dock the Onyx Plus 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
Subscribe ................... 20
Using Your Onyx Plus ..........22
The Main Display ...................22
Navigation Basics ..................23
Listening to Satellite Radio ..........26
Album Art .........................31
Parental Controls...................32
TuneMix ...........................37
TuneScan......................... 40
TuneStart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Pause & Replay ................... 45
Song/Artist Alerts ..................47
Game/Score Alerts .................52
Sports Ticker ......................59
Where Else Can You Use Your
Onyx Plus? ..................65
Configuring Your Onyx Plus.... 66
Radio ID.......................... 66
Channel Tuning ....................67
Brightness........................ 68
Audio Level....................... 69
Alerts ............................ 70
Parental Controls.................. 70
Feature Settings .................. 70
Parental Controls...................72
Signal Indicator ....................72
Factory Settings ...................73
Demo Mode .......................74
FM Presets ........................82
Auto Shut Off......................83
Using the Vehicle Dock From the
Universal Xpress Car Kit .......... 84
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off .........85
AUX Detect........................87
Troubleshooting ..............89
Product Specifications .........93
Patent and Environmental
Information ................ 94
FCC Statement ...............95
Copyrights and Trademarks.... 96
Owners Record ...............97
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
Template ...................98

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Features
Thank you for purchasing the SiriusXM Onyx Plus with Home Kit!
SiriusXM Onyx Plus has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:
~ Add SiriusXM to a home audio system or set of powered speakers* with easy, do-
it-yourself set-up
~ Full color display featuring album art, channel logos and graphics
~ Use the remote control to conveniently operate your radio from across the room
~ Store up to 20 of your favorite channels for one-touch access
~ Pause, rewind and replay live satellite radio plus all your Smart Favorite channels
~ Start songs from the beginning when you tune to a Smart Favorite music channel
with TuneStart™
~ Create your own music channel that is a blend of your Smart Favorite music
channels with TuneMix™
~ Scan and select songs that have already played on your Smart Favorite music
channels with TuneScan™
~ Enjoy SiriusXM Xtra Channels - 20+ channels of additional music, sports,
entertainment and SiriusXM Latino, a collection of Spanish language channels**
~ Listen in multiple vehicles, outdoors, at the office - all with just one subscription
~ Get alerts so you won’t miss any of your favorite artists, songs, games, and scores***
~ Catch up on the latest sports scores with Sports Ticker***
~ Lock and unlock channels with mature content
~ Jump back to the previous channel with One-Touch Jump™
~ Access traffic and weather for the city of your choice with the press of a button
~ Includes Home Kit – add optional accessories for your vehicle, office or outdoors
~ Works on the XM network
Please read the entire User Guide before Using Your Onyx Plus!
*Requires audio system or powered speakers with auxiliary input.
**Access to Xtra channels depends on subscription package. Subscription sold separately.
***Game and Score Alerts, and Sports Ticker, depend on the subscription package, which must include
the play-by-play channels of the desired sports leagues. Subscription sold separately.
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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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Introduction
Home Dock
Indoor/
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Antenna
Stereo Audio
Cable
Home Power
Adapter
Remote Control
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Onyx Plus Functions
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Power/FM Button
Press to turn Radio on
and off; Press and hold to
quickly access FM channel
presets (Vehicle Dock only).
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 items in lists.
Menu/Alerts Button
Press to access advanced
features and configuration
options; when in
configuration options,
press and hold to return to
main display screen; Press
and hold to save a Song,
Artist, or Game alert.
Select Button
When in a menu or list,
press to confirm selection
of highlighted item; when
in TuneMix or TuneScan,
press to end TuneMix/Scan
and continue playing the
currently tuned channel, or
press and hold to end Tune
Mix/Scan and return to the
previously tuned channel.
TuneMix/TuneScan Button
Press to begin TuneMix;
Press and hold to begin
TuneScan.
Jump/Traffic Weather
Button
Press to go back to the
previous channel to which
you were listening; Press
and hold to directly access
traffic and weather for the
city of your choice.
Pause and Replay
Buttons
Pause, rewind, and
replay live radio
and smart favorite
channels.
Banks/Direct Button
Press to switch
between favorite
channel banks (A/B);
Press and hold to
enter a channel
number using the
number buttons and
directly tune to the
channel.
Number Buttons
Press to tune to a stored
favorite channel; Press and
hold to store a favorite
channel. Also used to enter
channel numbers when the
Direct button is pressed.
Channels stored in buttons
1 - 9 in banks A & B are smart
favorites used for enhanced
pause and replay, and for
advanced music features
TuneStart, TuneMix, and
TuneScan.
Channels stored in button 0
in banks A & B are regular
favorites.
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Introduction
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.
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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.
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Introduction
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Pause and Replay Buttons
Pause, rewind, and replay live
radio and smart favorite
channels.
Power Button
Press to turn Onyx Plus on and off.
Menu/Alerts Button
Press to access advanced features
and configuration options; When
in configuration options, press and
hold to return to main display screen;
press and hold to save a Song, Artist,
or Game alert.
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.
TuneScan
Press to begin TuneScan.
Select Button
When in a menu or list, press to
confirm selection of highlighted
item; When in TuneMix or TuneScan,
press to end TuneMix/Scan and
continue playing the currently
tuned channel, or press and hold
to end Tune Mix/Scan and return to
the previously tuned channel.
Banks Button
Press to switch between favorite
channel banks.
Jump/Traffic Weather
Button
Press to go back to the previous
channel to which you were
listening; Press and hold to directly
access weather traffic for the city of
your choice.
TuneMix
Press to begin TuneMix.
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
Press to access and cycle through
FM presets; Press and hold to
display the FM settings menu
(Vehicle Dock only).
Direct Button
Press to enter a channel number using
the number buttons and directly tune
to the channel.
Mute Button
Press to silence the XM audio.
Remote Control Functions
IMPORTANT!
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Introduction
Remote Control Battery Replacement
The Remote Control has a child resistant battery compartment which
requires a pointed object to open the battery compartment. A paper clip is
recommended, as shown.
To Replace the Battery:
1. Press the paper clip or
other object into the
lock release opening
on the Remote Control,
and slide the battery
compartment cover off
of the Remote Control.
2. Slide the battery
out of the battery
compartment.
3. Replace with a new
battery. Observe the
correct orientation of the
battery; the + positive side
of the battery should be
facing up.
4. Replace the battery
compartment cover.
Paper Clip
Lock Release
Battery
Compartment
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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 Plus
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.
We will work on the location
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 Plus Radio
Place your Onyx Plus Radio into the Home Dock
and press the Power button to turn it on.
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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 “Audio Level”
on page 69 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 Plus 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
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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 Plus may enter demo mode. Demo
mode is a feature for retail display purposes, and Onyx Plus 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 74.
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 98.
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
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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 Plus 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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1. 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.
2. If you have connected everything correctly, and you are receiving the
XM signal, you should hear the XM audio from channel 1.
3. The audio level of your Radio can also be adjusted, if necessary.
Refer to “Audio Level” on page 69 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 “Audio Level” on page 69 to adjust the audio level. The
installation is complete.
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You can follow either the general activation and subscription process or use
the on-board activation guide to activate your Onyx Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus
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
Subscribe
*The phone number shown
above may differ from the
one shown on your Onyx
Plus. All numbers are valid.