Sirius XM RAdio Onyx Quick Start Manual page 62

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Using Onyx With a Vehicle Dock

Tune Onyx to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it's not activated).

Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel.

Then tune Onyx to the same FM channel. (Refer to "Set and Select an FM

Channel" on page 59.) You should hear the XM channel through your

vehicle's radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you're done! If

this FM channel doesn't work well for you, work down the list until you find

an FM channel that allows you to hear XM clearly.

NOTE! You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with

Onyx. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that

prevents reception of the XM broadcast. Your only options are to use another FM

channel or a different audio connection method.

TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily

commute, you may need to use different FM channels along your route for best

performance. If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM channels as

presets on your FM radio and Onyx. Then you simply select and match the best

channel for the area you are in.

TIP! It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities

than in most suburban or rural locations. A direct audio connection using the

Aux In Cable, Cassette Adapter, or professional installation is your best solution

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.

NOTE! The performance of FM radios are different, based on manufacturer and

vehicle style. Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter used by

Onyx. This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using the Aux In

Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle. Professional

installation can also resolve almost any performance issue.

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