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Dock & Play Radio + Vehicle Kit User Guide...
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If you experience problems with the operation or performance of your SiriusXM product, DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER. Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-746-7961 and speak to one of our service representatives.
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-it-yourself installation. • Choose the display color that matches your dash lights, and personalize with the trim rings.
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.
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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.
What’s in the Box? menu jump Dash Mount direct OnyX Radio PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Cable Aux In Cable Routing Adapter Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps Trim Rings Trim Ring Removal Tool Antenna & Dash Mount PowerConnect Power Magnetic Mount Alcohol Preparation Pads Adapter Antenna...
Introduction OnyX Functions Up and Down Buttons Left and Right Buttons Power Button Press to preview and tune Press to search for Press to turn Radio on to channels through the channels by category. and off. channel lineup; also press to scroll through lists and highlight menu items.
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 ANT (Silver) PWR (Red) AUDIO (Green) FM (Blue) Connection for...
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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 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.
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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 Clean the surface with the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.
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Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: Extended Vent Clamps 1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio. 2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle are Short Vent Clamps recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount.
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4 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). Dash Dash Dash HOOKED PUSH Vent Vent Vent Foot Louver 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.
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.
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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...
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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. With Cable Without Cable Routing Adapter Routing Adapter Installed Installed Cable Routing Adapter orientation Place the antenna wire Slide the Cable Routing into the groove of the...
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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.
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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.
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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. Use a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or a similar blunt tool to lift the rubber window moulding...
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Route cable out from under rear windshield moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through Pull weatherstripping weatherstripping for several inches from trunk opening Tuck cable into weatherstripping. Route cable through weatherstripping several inches to avoid sharp bends Pull cable out of weatherstripping and route through trunk to cabin Route cable out of window...
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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...
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Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift edge of interior trim and tuck cable Route cable under under trim. Continue trim or upholstery towards front of vehicle Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into cabin and towards front...
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Vehicle Installation Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location Coil excess cable under Pull carpet carpet or mat or mat back 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.
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Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof: 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.
Vehicle Installation 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.
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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 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.
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. 4 Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under the carpet toward the dashboard or console.
Vehicle Installation 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. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicle pedals or controls.
Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter 1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the PowerConnect AUDIO Vehicle Dock. 2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.
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.
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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.
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Vehicle Installation 7 Ensure OnyX is tuned to channel 1, Signal Indicator the XM Preview channel. Upon power up, OnyX should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If SATELLITE it’s not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio”...
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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 3 Attach the dock to the mount.
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Vehicle Installation hold menu to return to the main display screen. 7 Ensure OnyX is tuned to channel 1, Signal Indicator the XM Preview channel. Upon power up, OnyX should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If SATELLITE it’s not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio”...
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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.
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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. b.
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have to disable AUX Detect. Refer to “Using the Vehicle Dock From the Universal Xpress Car Kit” on page 88, 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. 90.
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Vehicle Installation 99.5. Press to tune in steps of 1, i.e., 99.3 to 100.3. Press the Select button to select the FM channel. vi. Start Using is highlighted. Press the Select button . vii. The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen. OnyX will tune to the FM channel.
Subscribe Subscribe to the XM service by following these steps: 1 Make sure your OnyX is turned on, and receiving the XM signal so that you can hear the XM audio. 2 Make a note of your XM Radio ID. You can find it by selecting Radio ID in menu items, by tuning to channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box, and on the label on the back of your OnyX.
Using Your OnyX The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed. The Spectrum Channel Number Channel Name Tom Petty Artist Name or Talk Show Host I Should Have Known It or Sports Teams/Score Antenna Signal Song/Program Title...
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.
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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.
Listening to Satellite Radio Tune to a channel: 1 Press and release to immediately tune to the next or previous channel. 2 Press and hold to quickly scroll through the channels. Release to tune to the channel that is displayed. View a category: Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste.
Using Your OnyX Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. Direct Tune 1 To directly tune to a channel press Enter channel # direct. 6 2 _ 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...
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. Favorite Saved 2 Press and hold a number button between 0-9 that you want to assign to that...
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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 until the desired category is displayed.
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”...
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.
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. 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. 2 Using mild pressure to keep the tool against the Trim Ring, rotate the tool counter-clockwise until it will not rotate any further.
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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.
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 Rock the locked channel will be shown but not the artist and song/program information.
For each digit, press one of the 0-9 Enter Parental Code keys and then press to advance to the next digit. (Press if you need to go back and edit a previous digit.) 0 0 0 ii. When you have selected all 4 digits of your code press the Select button.
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Special Features 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.
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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.
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Special Features 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 —...
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: Radio ID 1 Press menu. 2 Radio ID will be highlighted. If it is not Your Radio ID is: highlighted, press to scroll to and...
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.
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Configuring Your OnyX 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.
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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. In addition, local geography and weather conditions can impact reception, so your results may be different from the list.
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.
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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. If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not currently being used, and you want to start using it, press to highlight Start Using and press the Select button.
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Configuring Your OnyX To quickly select an FM preset: 1 Press FM to display the current FM preset. 99.3 FM 2 To display and select the next FM preset, press FM. OnyX will tune to Set your vehicle radio to the the displayed FM channel.
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.
Configuring Your OnyX to scroll to and highlight your Set Location desired location and press the Select Atlanta button. 7 The JUMP Settings screen will display Baltimore the location you selected. Press and Boston 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.
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.
Factory Settings The factory settings menu has two choices, AUX Detect and Restore Defaults. AUX Detect Factory Settings AUX Detect allows OnyX to automatically AUX Detect enabled detect a connection made to the AUDIO connector of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Restore Defaults by an Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter.
Configuring Your OnyX button to toggle the setting. 4 A warning screen will be displayed. Disable AUX Detect? Press the Select button to confirm that you want to disable AUX Detect. Disable only if using vehicle dock 5 If you want to cancel press menu to from Universal Xpress Car Kit.
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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.
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.
6 To exit demo mode at any time, press Demo Mode and hold the Select button for 10 seconds. 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: No audio when using the Aux In • Check all cables between your OnyX and your Cable or Cassette Adapter vehicle’s stereo system for a firm and secure connection. • Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle’s stereo system.
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If this happens: Try this: No audio when using • Check that your OnyX and your vehicle’s FM radio PowerConnect or FMDA are tuned to the same FM channel. • For PowerConnect, ensure you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and PowerConnect Power Adapter.
Product Specifications System Power Requirements: 9-16 V DC,500 mA (max) Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1.0 V rms (max) OnyX Radio Dimensions: 4.5 in (width) x 2.4 in (height) x 0.7 in (depth) 115 mm (width) x 61 mm (height) x 17 mm (depth) Weight: 3.4 oz (95 g) PowerConnect Vehicle Dock...
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 ™...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING! The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver for use in any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation). Therefore, SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. cannot support this type of application or installation.
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Owners Record The Radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label on the back of OnyX. Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product. Radio Model Number: XDNX1 XM Radio ID:___________________________...
This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser only. Sirius XM Radio Inc., at its sole option, will repair or replace the product with a new or reconditioned product without charge for parts and labor. Products replaced under this warranty become the property of SiriusXM.
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