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Sirius XM RAdio Onyx EZ User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Dock & Play Radio HOME KIT INCLUDED...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Onyx EZ Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . .8 Set and Select an FM Channel .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Features Thank you for purchasing the XM Onyx EZ with Home Kit! XM Onyx EZ has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Add SiriusXM to a home audio system or powered speakers with easy, do-it-yourself set-up .

  • Page 5: Safety And Care Information

    Introduction 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 .
  • Page 6 Introduction 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 .

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    Introduction What’s in the Box? menu jump direct Onyx EZ Radio Home Dock info display menu direct mute jump Indoor/ Stereo Audio Home Power Remote Control Outdoor Home Adapter Cable Antenna...

  • Page 8: Onyx Ez Button Functions

    Introduction Onyx EZ Button 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 .

  • Page 9: Home Dock

    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 . Rear View AUDIO POWER ANT (Silver) AUDIO (Green) POWER (Red) Connection for...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Functions

    Introduction Remote Control Functions Power Button Arrow Buttons Up/Down Press to turn Radio Press to preview and tune to on and off . channels through the channel lineup; also press to scroll through lists and highlight Not Used menu items . Arrow Buttons Left/Right Select Button Press to search for channels...

  • Page 11: 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 EZ 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 .
  • Page 12 Home Dock, and plug it into a wall outlet . AUDIO POWER C . Dock the Onyx EZ Radio Place your Onyx EZ Radio into the Home Dock and press the Power button to turn it on .

  • Page 13: Step 2: Place And Aim The Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna

    Satellite or Terrestrial signal strength (or both), press and hold menu to exit the Signal Indicator screen . Onyx EZ should be tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel . Signal Indicator Continue with the step 3 on page 18 .
  • Page 14 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 EZ may enter demo mode . Demo mode is a feature for retail display purposes, and Onyx EZ will automatically exit demo mode once it begins to receive a good signal .
  • Page 15 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 . SOUTH To mount the antenna, you will need four screws (not included) with a 1/4”...
  • Page 16 Home Installation etc .) . The screws should be spaced OUTDOORS 1-3/8” apart horizontally and 1-1/8” vertically . Refer to the template on “Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna Template” on page 62 . Once you have found a suitable location for the antenna, route the antenna cable to the Home Dock .
  • Page 17 . Exit the Signal 866-635-2349 Indicator screen by pressing and holding menu . If Onyx EZ is displaying channel 1, siriusxm.com the XM Preview channel, with two to three bars of signal strength displayed at the...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Connect The Home Dock To A Stereo System Or Powered

    Home Installation 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 .
  • Page 19 Home Installation 3. 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 . 4. If you have connected everything correctly, and you are receiving the XM signal, you should hear the XM audio from channel 1 .

  • Page 20: Step 4: Subscribe

    Home Installation Step 4: Subscribe You can either follow the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board activation guide to activate your Onyx EZ and subscribe to the XM service . General activation and subscription process: 1. Make sure your Onyx EZ is turned on, tuned...
  • Page 21 Brightness 1. Turn Onyx EZ on and press the menu button . 2. Activate Radio will be highlighted . Press the Select button . 3. Follow the directions on each successive screen until you complete the...

  • Page 22: Using Your Onyx Ez

    Using Your Onyx EZ 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 23: Navigation Basics

    Using Your Onyx EZ Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns Onyx EZ On or Off . Navigation Buttons Pressing Left, Right, Up, and Down navigates through various features and functions of Onyx EZ . • Left or Right button: Displays the channel categories such as Rock, Pop, Sports, Talk/News, etc .
  • Page 24 Using Your Onyx EZ 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 25: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Using Your Onyx EZ 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 26: Direct Tune

    Using Your Onyx EZ 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 direct . Enter channel # 2. Use the number buttons 0-9 to...

  • Page 27: Favorite Channels

    To listen to a favorite channel: 1. Press the number button between 0-9 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel . Onyx EZ will tune to that channel . TIP! When you are at the main display screen, press to see your list of favorite channels .
  • Page 28 You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before Onyx EZ 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 29: Parental Controls

    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 EZ 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 30 Special Features i . 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 .
  • Page 31 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 .
  • Page 32 Special Features unlock a locked channel or category, simply highlight the locked 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 .
  • Page 33 . If your code is correct the channel will be tuned . All locked channels become unlocked and remain unlocked until you turn Onyx EZ Off, and back On . In the category list, the previously locked channels will...
  • Page 34 — all with a single subscription . • In Your Other Vehicles – With Vehicle Kits, you can enjoy your Onyx EZ in other vehicles . • In Your Office, Other Homes, etc . – With additional Home Kits, you can play your Onyx EZ through an existing stereo system or powered speakers where you work, or in other homes .

  • Page 35: Configuring Your Onyx Ez

    Configuring Your Onyx EZ Radio ID Your Onyx EZ 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 .

  • Page 36: Jump Settings

    Configuring Your Onyx EZ 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 37: Set Brightness Or Contrast

    Configuring Your Onyx EZ 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 38: Set Audio Level

    . Audio level is used to adjust Onyx EZ’s volume level to match the volume of other audio sources you may use, such as a CD player, or an MP3 player, etc .

  • Page 39: Signal Indicator

    Configuring Your Onyx EZ Signal Indicator For best reception, your 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 EZ can display the strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received .

  • Page 40: Factory Settings

    ., enabled and return the Radio to its original out-of- Restore Defaults the-box settings To reset Onyx EZ to factory defaults: NOTE! Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings . 1. Press menu . 2. Press...

  • Page 41: Demo Mode

    Configuring Your Onyx EZ 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 .
  • Page 42 Configuring Your Onyx EZ 6. To exit demo mode at any time, press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds . Demo Mode Entering Demo Mode. Press & Hold Select for 10 seconds to exit...

  • Page 43: Dock

    Vehicle Dock . • If you purchase an XM Dock and Play PowerConnect Additional Vehicle Kit to use your Onyx EZ in your vehicle, follow the instructions included with the kit for installation . When those instructions refer you to the...
  • Page 44 FM channels in your area . For convenience, write down or print out the list . Tune Onyx EZ to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it’s not activated) . Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio . Pick the first FM channel on your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to that channel .
  • Page 45 Onyx EZ . Tune Onyx EZ 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 46: Set And Select An Fm Channel

    FM preset in any one of the 5 storage locations . IMPORTANT! Onyx EZ and the vehicle’s FM radio need to be tuned to the same FM channel in order to hear the audio .
  • Page 47 Using Onyx EZ With a Vehicle Dock (denoted by “current”), then the FM channel tuning screen is displayed . 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 .

  • Page 48: Fm Presets

    FM channel from them . Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect or the FMDA to listen to your Onyx EZ through your vehicle’s FM radio . To use a different FM preset: 1. Press FM to display the current FM preset .

  • Page 49: Auto Shut Off

    Using Onyx EZ With a Vehicle Dock Auto Shut Off Auto Shut Off is applicable only when Onyx EZ is in a Vehicle Dock . Onyx EZ will automatically shut off after 8 hours of inactivity, i .e ., when no buttons...

  • Page 50: Turn Fm Transmitter On/Off

    1. Disable the AUX Detect feature . Refer to “AUX Detect” on page 52, and disable AUX Detect . 2. Turn the FM Transmitter in Onyx EZ On . Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 50, and turn the FM Transmitter On .

  • Page 51: To Turn The Fm Transmitter Off

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

  • Page 52: Aux Detect

    Press Select to confirm AUX Detect AUX Detect allows Onyx EZ to automatically detect a connection made to the AUDIO connector of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock by an Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter . AUX Detect is enabled by default IMPORTANT! If you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock which came with your Onyx EZ, AUX Detect should remain enabled .
  • Page 53 Using Onyx EZ With a Vehicle Dock 3. AUX Detect should be highlighted and show as enabled . Press the Select button to toggle the setting . 4. A warning screen will be displayed . Press the Select button to confirm that Disable AUX Detect? you want to disable AUX Detect .

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Onyx EZ 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 you have connected the Home Dock as described in this User Guide .
  • Page 55 . • Ensure you have selected the proper input source on your stereo system, or try another source . • Increase the audio level of Onyx EZ . Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 38 .
  • Page 56 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 57: Product Specifications

    -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1 .5 V rms (max) Onyx EZ 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)

  • Page 58: 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 59 • 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 .

  • Page 60: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Copyrights and Trademarks © 2013 Sirius XM Radio Inc . “Sirius”, “XM” and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc . and its subsidiaries . “BBC” and “Radio One” are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under license .

  • Page 61: 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 EZ . Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided below . Refer to these numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product .

  • Page 62: Template

    Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna Template 1-3/8” 1-1/8”...
  • Page 64 Sirius XM Radio Inc . 1221 Avenue of the Americas siriusxm .com New York, NY 10020 1 .866 .635 .2349 © 2013 Sirius XM Radio Inc . XDNX1HKUG 130415a...

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