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Sirius XM RAdio OnyX User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Dock & Play Radio with Vehicle Kit...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Onyx? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 3: Compatibility

    Compatibility The XDPIV2 Vehicle Dock included with your Onyx is compatible with the AMPS dash and vent mounts included with your Onyx, as well as the T-Slot dash and vent mounts (previously included with Onyx) . The AMPS mounting accessories are not compatible with the previous version of the Vehicle Dock, XDPIV1 .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 .

  • Page 5: Safety And Care Information

    . SiriusXM shall have no liability for damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third party products . It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction .
  • Page 6 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 .

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    Introduction What’s in the Box? menu jump direct Dash Mount PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock Onyx Radio Aux In Cable Vent Mount and Extended Vent Clamps Screws (4) Cable Routing Adapter PowerConnect Power Magnetic Mount Antenna & Dash Mount Adapter Antenna Alcohol Preparation Pads...

  • Page 8: Onyx Functions

    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 .

  • Page 9: Powerconnect Vehicle Dock

    Introduction 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)
  • Page 10 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 .

  • Page 11: Vehicle Installation

    . Several examples of Onyx mounted in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount .
  • Page 12 Vehicle Installation Option 3 Option 4 Option 5...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Choose A Location For Your

    Follow the instructions on the next several pages for the mounting method you have selected . NOTE! The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with Onyx is compatible with the T-slot style Dash and Vent Mounts . If you have an existing Dash Mount or Vent Mount in your vehicle, you can continue to use it with this dock, and skip this step .
  • Page 14 Vehicle Installation 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. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws . 5.
  • Page 15 1. Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy Extended Vent Clamps enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Onyx Radio . 2. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are Short Vent recessed, you may need to use the longer Clamps vent clamps with the Vent Mount .
  • Page 16 Vehicle Installation 3. Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws . 4. 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 .

  • Page 17: Step 3: Mount The Magnetic 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 .
  • Page 18 Vehicle Installation 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 .
  • Page 19 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 . Without Cable With Cable Routing Adapter Routing Adapter Installed Installed Cable Routing Adapter orientation Place the antenna Slide the Cable Routing...
  • Page 20 Vehicle Installation 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 .
  • Page 21 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 .
  • Page 22 Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna . Mount it at least 3 inches away .

  • Page 23: Step 4: Route The Magnetic Mount

    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...
  • Page 24 Vehicle Installation 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...
  • Page 25 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...
  • Page 26 Vehicle Installation 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...
  • Page 27 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 .
  • Page 28 Vehicle Installation 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 .

  • Page 29: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation logos . Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable . 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 .

  • Page 30: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Vehicle Installation opening . 3. 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 .

  • Page 31: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Vehicle Installation under 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 . 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 .

  • Page 32: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation towards the front of the vehicle . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath . Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors .

  • Page 33: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Vehicle Installation stripping around the door opening . Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping . Run the cable inside of the weather stripping to the bottom of the door opening .

  • Page 34: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    Vehicle Installation 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 .

  • Page 35: Step 6: Connect The Audio

    FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) (sold separately) . The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects Onyx to your vehicle’s FM radio . To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought your Radio, or go to www .siriusxm .com/accessories .
  • Page 36 Vent Mount to the vehicle vent . 4. Insert your Onyx into the dock . 5. Power on your Onyx by pressing the Power button . 6. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky .
  • Page 37 Dash or Vent Mount . Then the installation is complete . TERRESTRIAL 10. The audio level output of Onyx can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle . Refer to “Set Audio Level”...
  • Page 38 Vent Mount to the vehicle vent . 4. Insert your Onyx into the dock . 5. Power on your Onyx by pressing the Power button . 6. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky . Verify that you are receiving the XM signal .
  • Page 39 Dash or Vent Mount . Then the installation is complete . TERRESTRIAL 10. The audio level output of Onyx can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle . Refer to “Set Audio Level”...
  • Page 40 1. If you are using the vent mounting method, attach the Vent Mount to the vehicle vent . 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 .
  • Page 41 Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107 .9 . 6. Ensure Onyx is tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel . Upon power up, Onyx should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated .
  • Page 42 . The audio connection will be through your vehicle’s FM radio, but it is not PowerConnect . 8. Set your Onyx to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 7: 90. 1...
  • Page 43 FM radio to the FM channel and then set your Onyx to transmit on the same FM channel (steps 7 & 8) . If the signal reception is good, showing at least two bars in the lower left corner of the display, but there is no XM audio, verify that both Onyx and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 7 &...

  • Page 44: Subscribe

    Subscribe You can follow either the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board activation guide to activate your Onyx and subscribe to the XM service . General activation and subscription process: Subscribe to the XM service by following these steps: 1.
  • Page 45 “Navigation Basics” on page 47 . Activation guide: For your convenience, Onyx has an on-board activation guide . You can activate your radio and subscribe to the XM service by using this guide, where you will be guided step-by-step through the subscription process . To access and use the guide, simply follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 46: Using 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...

  • Page 47: Navigation Basics

    Using your Onyx 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 .
  • Page 48 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 .

  • Page 49: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Using your Onyx 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 .
  • Page 50 Using Your Onyx Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number Direct Tune buttons . Enter channel # 1. To directly tune to a channel press 6 2 _ direct . 2. Use the number buttons 0-9 to enter...

  • Page 51: Favorite Channels

    Using your Onyx automatically tune to the traffic/weather The Spectrum channel . Since a channel may broadcast the traffic and weather reports of more Tom Petty than one city, you may have to wait a few minutes for the broadcast of your selected I Should Have Known It city .
  • Page 52 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 .

  • Page 53: Fm Presets

    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” on page 40 for more information .) To use a different FM preset: 1.

  • Page 54: Color Themes

    Color Theme . Press the Select button . Blue 3. Press to highlight the desired color theme . Onyx will immediately change to the selected color theme . 4. Press the Select button to confirm the selected color theme .

  • Page 55: Special Features

    4-digit code . When the correct code is entered, you’ll be able to tune to and listen to the channel . All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked until you turn Onyx Off, and back On . In the category list, the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon To turn Parental Controls On (or Off): 1.
  • Page 56 Special Features i . For each digit, press one of the Code Confirmation 0-9 keys (or press select digits) and then press Your Parental Code is: advance to the next digit . (Press 3287 if you need to go back and edit a previous digit .) You will need this code to change or turn off Parental Controls...
  • Page 57 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 (or press to select digits) and then press to advance to the next digit .
  • Page 58 Special Features channel or 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 .
  • Page 59 3 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code, press the Select button . If your code is correct the channel will be tuned . All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked until you turn Onyx Off, and back On . In the category list, the previously locked channels will...

  • Page 60: Onyx

    — all with a single subscription . • In Your Home, Office, etc . – With a Home Kit, you can play your Onyx through your existing stereo system or powered speakers .

  • Page 61: Configuring Your Onyx

    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 . Your Radio ID is: 2.

  • Page 62: Find Available Fm Channels In Your

    FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk or music . Once you have found an available FM channel, you’ll need to tune Onyx and your vehicle’s radio to the same FM channel to receive XM audio through your vehicle’s radio .
  • Page 63 Onyx . 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 .

  • Page 64: Set And Select An Fm Channel

    (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 .
  • Page 65 Configuring Your Onyx and highlight FM Channels . Press the Select button . 4. Press to scroll to and highlight the storage location (FM 1 to FM 5) you want to set and press the Select button . You can choose among the following options: i .
  • Page 66 Set your vehicle radio to the 2. To display and select the next FM above channel to enable audio. preset, press FM . Onyx will tune to the displayed FM channel . If the preset is the one you want, press menu or wait for the screen to time out .

  • Page 67: Jump Settings

    Configuring Your Onyx 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 .

  • Page 68: Set Brightness

    Configuring Your Onyx to scroll to and highlight your Set Location desired location and press the Select Atlanta button . Baltimore 7. The JUMP Settings screen will display the location you selected . Press and Boston hold menu to return to the main display screen .

  • Page 69: Set Audio Level

    . 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 .

  • Page 70: Signal Indicator

    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 .

  • Page 71: Factory Settings

    Defaults . AUX Detect Factory Settings AUX Detect enabled AUX Detect allows Onyx to automatically detect a connection made to the AUDIO Restore Defaults connector of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock by an Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter . AUX Detect is enabled by default...
  • Page 72 Configuring Your Onyx 3. AUX Detect should be highlighted and show as enabled . Press the Select Disable AUX Detect? button to toggle the setting . Disable only if using vehicle dock 4. A warning screen will be displayed .

  • Page 73: Restore Defaults

    4. A warning screen will be displayed . Press Select to confirm If you are certain that you want or menu to cancel to reset your Onyx to the default settings, press the Select button to confirm . 5. If you want to cancel, press menu to...

  • Page 74: Demo Mode

    . If desired, you can also manually put Onyx in demo mode . The ability for Onyx to enter demo mode is enabled by default . If you don’t want Onyx to ever enter the demo mode, you can disable the demo feature .

  • Page 75: Auto Shut Off

    . This feature prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged Started auto shut off if you forget to turn your Onyx off . due to inactivity. When Onyx is about to shut off, the message Auto Shut Off, Started auto shut...

  • Page 76: Using The Vehicle Dock From The Universal Xpress Car Kit

    1. Disable the AUX Detect feature . Refer to “AUX Detect” on page 71, and disable AUX Detect . 2. Turn the FM Transmitter in Onyx On . Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/ Off” on page 77, and turn the FM Transmitter On .

  • Page 77: Turn Fm Transmitter On/Off

    4. The FM Channels menu item will now be accessible, allowing you to tune Onyx and the FM radio in your vehicle to the same FM channel . TIP! Onyx is programmed with FM channel 97 .9 as the default setting .
  • Page 78 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 . 1. Press menu .

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    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 .
  • Page 80 • Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your vehicle’s stereo system . • Increase the audio level of Onyx . Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 69 . • If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM Transmitter in Onyx is turned Off .
  • Page 81 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and PowerConnect Power Adapter . • If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM Transmitter in Onyx is turned On . Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 77 .
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: No song title or artist name is • The information may not be available or updates displayed may be in progress . Traffic and Weather channels • These channels use a different audio technology sound different from other than other channels so they often sound channels different from other channels .

  • Page 83: Product Specifications

    -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1 .0 V rms (max) Onyx Radio Dimensions: 4 .5 in (W) x 2 .4 in (H) x 0 .7 in (D) 115 mm (W) x 61 mm (H) x 17 mm (D) Weight: 3 .4 oz (95 g)

  • Page 84: Information

    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 compression software included in this product is ®...

  • Page 85: Fcc Statement

    • Increase the separation between the SiriusXM equipment and the affected receiver . • Connect the SiriusXM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the affected receiver is connected . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help .

  • Page 86: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Hardware and subscription sold separately, and activation fee required . Other fees and taxes may apply . Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www .siriusxm .com . Prices and programming are subject to change . Service automatically renews into the subscription Package you...

  • Page 87: Owners Record

    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 .
  • Page 88 Sirius XM Radio Inc . 1221 Avenue of the Americas siriusxm .com New York, NY 10020 1 .866 .635 .2349 © 2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc . XDNX1HVKUG 121008b...

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