Sirius XM RAdio Onyx EZ Quick Start Manual

1 Pick a Spot for Your Radio
Select either the Dash Mount method or the Vent Mount method for your Onyx EZ. You will need a phillips-head screwdriver to complete the installation.
IMPORTANT! To make the cable connections easier, wait until after you have connected all the cables to the dock before you attach the dock to the dash or to a vent.
Dash Mount Method:
F. Peel off the adhesive liner. Position, press, and hold the Dash Mount
in place for 30 seconds. Allow the adhesive cure for 2-4 hours.
IMPORTANT: The air temperature needs to be at least 60° F to install the Dash Mount. If needed, turn on the heater
in your vehicle.
A. Select a flat surface for the Dash Mount with ample room for Onyx EZ. Avoid mounting on leather
surfaces. Choose a location that doesn't interfere with the driver's vision or access to driving controls, one G. You can tilt the dock mounting plate in your preferred direction.
that won't interfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment, and makes your Radio easily (Note that for clarity the illustration does not show the Vehicle
accessible for operation. (Airbag locations are typically marked with "SRS" logos.) Dock attached to the Dash Mount.)
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Vent Mount Method:
A. Select a vent with ample room for the Onyx EZ, one that won't interfere with the deployment of airbags or
other safety equipment, and makes your Onyx EZ Radio easily accessible for operation. (Airbag locations are
typically marked with "SRS" logos.)
B. Orient the adhesive foot so that Onyx EZ is easily accessible. Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive
foot to position 1 or 2, and then tighten it.
Knob Adhesive Foot
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C. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle
B. Some vents have recessed louvers. If yours are recessed, remove the regular vent clamps and install the
Dock using the 4 provided screws.
extended vent clamps.
D. 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.
E. 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.
C. Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4
provided screws.
D. 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.
E. Once the cables have been attached to the dock, install the Vent
Mount onto the vehicle vent. (Note that for clarity the illustrations
below do not show the Vehicle Dock attached to the Vent Mount.)
Dock Mounting Plate
i. Insert the vent mount into the vent opening.
ii. Push until hooked on the rear of the vent louver. Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent.
iii. If necessary, adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different tilt adjustment
hole.
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Dash Dash
HOOKED
PUSH
Vent Vent
Foot
Louver
2 Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna
Choose the best location for the antenna considering your vehicle type. Refer to the antenna
placement tips and cautions in the User Guide beginning on page 20.
• Sedan or Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna just above either the front
windshield or the back window.
• Pickup Truck: We recommend mounting the antenna just above the front windshield.
• Convertible: We recommend mounting the antenna at the leading
edge of the trunk.
• SUV: We recommend mounting the antenna at the rear of the roof.
CAUTION! STOP and read the more specific instructions in the User Guide
for all types of vehicles — or get someone who knows vehicles to help — if you
don't understand what to do. You might accidentally do damage to your ride.
Feed the antenna wire under the rubber molding around the front or rear
windshield, and into the seal around the trunk or door. For a convertible, the
cable can be routed directly into the trunk.
TIP! Use a tool like a blunt plastic putty knife, a credit card, a plastic knife, or
a similar blunt tool to help hide wires along the windshield trim.
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Hide the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cable Inside the
Vehicle
Dash
The best place to hide your antenna cable depends on your type of vehicle.
When the antenna is mounted at the rear of the vehicle, it's usually easiest
to run the cable from the rear to the front toward the radio by routing the
Vent
cable along the interior trim where it meets the carpet, gently pushing it
behind the edges of the trim. Bring the cable out from the trim and route it
under the carpet toward the dashboard.
When the antenna is mounted at the front of the vehicle, bring the cable
into the rubber weather stripping around the door to the bottom of the door
opening. Bring the cable out of the weather stripping 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.
Plug the antenna into the silver ANT
connection on the rear of the dock.
TIP! A dry vehicle is nice. Avoid
AUDIO ANT PWR FM OUT
damaging or compromising the
window, door, and trunk seals.
TIP! For more help, refer to the
detailed antenna cable routing
instructions for your type of vehicle,
in the User Guide beginning on page
22.
3 Connect the Audio to Your Vehicle's Stereo 5 PowerConnect
To listen to Onyx EZ through your vehicle's stereo system or FM radio, it must be receiving the XM signal. Be sure your If you have connected the audio in step 3 using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter, continue with step 6.
vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky. Connect your Onyx EZ to play it's audio through your
Tune the Onyx EZ and Vehicle FM Radio to the Same FM Channel:
vehicle's stereo system or FM radio using one of the following options:
Audio Quality GOOD BETTER BEST
• Best: Use the Aux In Cable if your vehicle's stereo system 1. Find an Available FM Channel in Your Area
has an auxiliary input connection. Plug one end of the Aux In
An available FM channel is one that's not being used by an FM radio station in your area. When
Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the Power Connect FM Direct Adapter (FMDA)
Vehicle Dock, and the other end into the auxiliary input jack you tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk
Aux In Cable
on the vehicle's stereo system. Refer to your vehicle's owners
or music. To find an available FM channel:
manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or
Cassette Adapter
consult the vehicle dealer. Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle's FM radio. Locate and create a list of
PowerConnect
• Better: Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built-in channels that aren't being used by any FM radio station. Write down the list. Once you have created
cassette player. Cassette Adapters are sold separately and your list of available FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match for Onyx
can be purchased from an electronics retailer, or go to xmradio.ca/accessories. Plug the Cassette Adapter
EZ.
TIP! You'll need to use the 'Manual' tune function on your vehicle's FM radio to tune through every FM channel
one-by-one. 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
AUDIO ANT PWR FM OUT AUDIO ANT PWR FM OUT used by a local FM radio station. Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach
107.9.
2. Tune your Vehicle's FM Radio
into the green AUDIO connector on the Power Connect
Vehicle Dock. Insert the Cassette Adapter into the a. Pick the first FM channel on your list.
vehicle's cassette deck.
b. Turn on your vehicle's FM radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM
• Good: Use the Power Connect feature in the Onyx EZ. Power Connect plays the audio through your vehicle's
FM radio. When you have finished step 4 (below), you'll first need to find an available FM channel in your area, channel.
and then you need to ensure that the Onyx EZ and your vehicle's FM radio are tuned to the same available FM
channel. (Step 5) 3. Set Your Onyx EZ to Transmit on the Same FM Channel
• Best: Use an FM Direct Adapter. If none of the above three audio connection options works in your
a. Press menu.
vehicle, you need to use the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA). The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional
installer and directly connects the Onyx EZ to your vehicle's FM radio. To learn more, check with the
b. Press
retailer where you bought your radio or go to xmradio.ca/accessories.
button.
c. FM Channels will be highlighted. If it is not highlighted, turn on the FM
transmitter by highlighting FM transmitter and pressing Select.
d. Once the FM Transmitter is On, select FM Channels and press
scroll to and highlight the storage location FM2 and press the Select
4 Finish the Installation and Power On
button.
e. Tune to the available FM channel you found in step 7. Press
Insert the Power Adapter into your vehicle's cigarette lighter or power
tune in steps of .2, i.e., 99.3 to 99.5. Press
adapter socket. Then plug it into the red PWR connector on the rear of
i.e., 99.3 to 100.3. Press the Select button to select the FM channel.
the dock. AUDIO ANT PWR FM OUT
f. Start Using is highlighted. Press the Select button.
Utilize the wire guide at the rear of
the dock to help organize the wire g. The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen.
and cables, and make your installation The Onyx EZ
neater. Wire Guide
Place the Onyx EZ into the dock. Press
the Power button to turn it On.
1 2 3 4 5
to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the Select FM Channels
FM 1 97.9
current
FM 2 _ _ _
FM 3 _ _ _
FM 4 _ _ _
to
FM 5 _ _ _
Edit FM Channel 2
and to
99.3 FM
and to tune in steps of 1,
Press arrow keys to
tune and Select to
confirm
will tune to the FM channel.
FM Channel 2
Start Using
Edit Channel
menu
FM
jump
6 7 8 9 0 direct
MATCH FM CHANNELS
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