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Sirius XM RAdio Onyx Plus User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    USER GUIDE Dock & Play Radio VEHICLE KIT INCLUDED...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vehicle Installation ... . 12 Onyx Plus? ....91 Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Configuring Your Onyx Plus .
  • Page 3 Table of Contents FCC Statement ....120 Copyrights and Trademarks ..121 Owners Record ....122...

  • Page 4: Compatibility

    Compatibility The XDPIV2 Vehicle Dock included with your Onyx Plus is compatible with the AMPS dash and vent mounts included with your Onyx Plus, 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 5: Introduction

    Features Thank you for purchasing the SiriusXM Onyx Plus with Vehicle Kit! SiriusXM Onyx Plus has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • View program and channel information on a full color display featuring album art, channel logos and graphics • Store up to 20 of your favorite channels for one-touch access...

  • Page 6: 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 7 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.

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    Introduction What’s in the Box? menu alerts t-mix t-scn b / # Dash Mount PowerConnect™ Vehicle Dock Onyx Plus Radio Aux In Cable Screws (4) Vent Mount and Cable Extended Vent Clamps Routing Adapter PowerConnect Power Magnetic Mount Antenna & Dash Mount...

  • Page 9: Onyx Plus Functions

    Introduction Onyx Plus Functions Up and Down Buttons Left and Right Buttons Power/FM Button Press to preview and tune Press to turn Radio on Press to search for to channels through the channels by category. and off; Press and hold to channel lineup;...

  • Page 10: 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) FM (Blue)
  • Page 11 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 12: Vehicle Installation

    Several examples of Onyx Plus mounted in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash method using the Adhesive Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount.
  • Page 13 Vehicle Installation Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Install The Adhesive Or Vent

    60°F. 1. Locate a flat surface for the Adhesive Mount. Make sure there is ample room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Onyx Plus Radio when installed. 2. Set the orientation of the Adhesive Mount before adhering it. Loosen the knob and adjust the adhesive foot for the location you selected in “Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio”...
  • Page 15 Vehicle Installation Dock Mounting Plate Knob Adhesive Foot 4. Attach the Adhesive Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws. 5. Before you attach the Adhesive Mount to the dash, skip ahead and finish the remainder of the vehicle installation so that the cables are attached to the dock.
  • Page 16 1. Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy Extended Vent Clamps enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Onyx Plus Radio. 2. If the vent louvers in your vehicle are Vent Mount recessed, you may need to use the longer Rear View vent clamps with the Vent Mount.
  • Page 17 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 18: 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 19 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 20 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 wire into the groove...
  • Page 21 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 22 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 23 Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 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 30: Antenna And Powerconnect Power

    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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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. Airbag locations are marked with “SRS” logos. Be careful not to crimp or cut the cable.

  • Page 34: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    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. 4.

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 Plus 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 37 3. If you are using the vent mounting method, attach the Vent Mount to the vehicle vent. 4. Insert your Onyx Plus into the dock. 5. Power on your Onyx Plus by pressing the Power button. 6. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 38 Vent Mount. Then the installation is complete. 10. The audio level output of Onyx Plus can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle. Refer to “Audio Level” on page 100.
  • Page 39 3. If you are using the vent mounting method, attach the Vent Mount to the vehicle vent. 4. Insert your Onyx Plus into the dock. 5. Power on your Onyx Plus by pressing the Power button. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 40 Vent Mount. Then the installation is complete. 10. The audio level output of Onyx Plus can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle. Refer to “Audio Level” on page 100.
  • Page 41 1. If you are using the vent mounting method, attach the Vent Mount to the vehicle vent. 2. Insert your Onyx Plus into the dock. 3. Power on your Onyx Plus by pressing the Power button. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 42 Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107.9. 6. Ensure Onyx Plus is tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel. Upon power up, Onyx Plus should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated.
  • Page 43 The audio connection will be through your vehicle’s FM radio, but it is not PowerConnect. 8. Set your Onyx Plus to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 7: 99. 3...
  • Page 44 FM radio to the FM channel and then set your Onyx Plus 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 Plus and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the same FM channel (steps 7 &...

  • Page 45: Subscribe

    Subscribe You can follow either the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board activation guide to activate your Onyx Plus and subscribe to the XM service. General activation and subscription process: Subscribe to the XM service by following these steps: 1.
  • Page 46 “Navigation Basics” on page 48. Activation guide: For your convenience, Onyx Plus 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 47: Using Your Onyx Plus

    Using Your Onyx Plus The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed. In addition, other information may also be displayed. Channel Name/Logo Album Art Channel Number Favorite Channel Indicator...

  • Page 48: Navigation Basics

    Using Your Onyx Plus Navigation Basics Power/FM Button Pressing Power/FM turns Onyx Plus On or Off. Pressing and holding Power/ FM provides easy tuning of FM presets for optimized PowerConnect performance. It is not available when an Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter is used for the audio connection.
  • Page 49 Using Your Onyx Plus Plus Menu/Alerts Button menu Pressing Menu/alerts displays various options to make setup and feature alerts changes. Pressing menu/alerts when in menu options returns to the previous menu option screen until menu options is exited. Pressing and holding menu/ alerts when in menu options returns to the main display screen in most instances.
  • Page 50 30 minutes, or for as long as Onyx Plus has been powered on. Smart favorites are also used for the TuneStart, TuneMix, and TuneScan features.

  • Page 51: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Release to tune to the channel that is displayed. Onyx Plus can be set to tune channels in numerical order, or to tune channels in category order, i.e., pop channels, then rock channels, etc., when...
  • Page 52 Using Your Onyx Plus Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. 1. To directly tune to a channel press b/#. 2. Use the number buttons 0-9 to enter the channel number and wait a moment...
  • Page 53 Using Your Onyx Plus weather reports of more than one city, you may have to wait a few minutes for the broadcast of your selected city. Pressing and holding jump/twx while a traffic/weather report is pending will cancel the traffic/weather report. Pressing jump/twx after the Radio has tuned to the traffic/weather channel will return back...
  • Page 54 1. Select the bank by pressing b/#. 2. Press the number button between 0-9 that was assigned to the desired favorite channel. Onyx Plus will tune to that channel. TIP! When you are at the main display screen, press left to see your list of favorite channels.
  • Page 55 You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before Onyx Plus 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 56: Fm Presets

    FM channel from them. Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect or the FMDA to listen to your Onyx Plus through your vehicle’s FM radio. (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions” on page 41 for more information.) To use a different FM preset: 1.

  • Page 57: Album Art

    Special Features Album Art Onyx Plus can display album art for the currently playing song on music channels. Album art is on by default, but you can choose not to have album art displayed. Album Art is displayed when available. This means that for some songs album art may not be available, some channels may display album art more consistently than others, while other channels may not display album art.

  • Page 58: Parental Controls

    Special Features Parental Controls Onyx Plus has a parental control feature which allows you to lock access to individual channels, or lock access to an entire category. A 4-digit code controls access to the locked channel or locked category. Locked channels are skipped (not shown) if you tune channels using up and down .
  • Page 59 Special Features to select digits) and then press right to advance to the next digit. (Press left if you need to go back and edit a previous digit.) ii. When you have selected all 4 digits of your code press the Select button.
  • Page 60 Special Features To lock (or unlock) channels or categories: 1. Press menu. 2. Press down 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 down or up to select digits) and...
  • Page 61 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 62 Special Features 8. The Code Confirmation screen will be 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.

  • Page 63: Tunemix

    TuneMix: • TuneMix plays songs which have aired on your smart favorite music channels. This means that when Onyx Plus is powered on, it needs a few minutes to accumulate songs to play. If TuneMix has too few songs, it may abort prematurely.
  • Page 64 9. (TuneMix does not use favorite channel button 0.) Refer to “Favorite Channels” on page 53 to learn how to save favorite channels. Press t-mix/t-scn to begin. Onyx Plus will display the TuneMix icon to show that the radio is in TuneMix mode, and TuneMix will begin playing.
  • Page 65 Special Features TuneMix, press and hold the Select button. TuneMix will terminate if you tune another channel, if you press jump , if you press and hold t-mix/t-scn to enter TuneScan mode, or if you press banks/direct (b/#) when TuneMix is in bank mode. To configure TuneMix for Bank or All Channels: 1.

  • Page 66: Tunescan

    TuneScan: • TuneScan plays songs which have aired on your smart favorite music channels. This means that when Onyx Plus is powered on, it needs a few minutes to accumulate songs to play. If TuneScan has too few songs, it may abort prematurely.
  • Page 67 Special Features • SiriusXM’s programming rights regulate the songs which play in TuneScan. Songs which have been skipped three times may not be played again during the current listening session. • Certain music channels are not eligible for TuneScan due to the way in which they are broadcast.
  • Page 68 Special Features TuneScan, press and hold the Select button. TuneScan will terminate if you tune to another channel, if you press menu/ alerts, jump , or play/pause , if you press t-mix/t-scn to enter TuneMix mode, or if you press banks/direct (b/#) when TuneScan is in bank mode. To configure TuneScan for Bank or All Channels: 1.

  • Page 69: Tunestart

    In order for a TuneStart to occur, the beginning of the song must be present in the TuneStart memory. If Onyx Plus is powered on after a song has already begun to be broadcast, a TuneStart will not be possible for that song.
  • Page 70 Special Features To turn TuneStart off or on: 1. Press menu/alerts. 2. Press down to scroll to and highlight Feature Settings. Press the Select button. 3. Tune Start will be highlighted. Press the Select button to toggle between off and on. 4.

  • Page 71: Pause & Replay

    Pressing places the Radio into Pause & Replay mode. TIP! Turning Onyx Plus off removes the temporarily stored content from the Radio. To Play/Pause: 1. Press and release to pause the live broadcast. At this point the Radio will mute and continue to store live audio.
  • Page 72 Special Features highlight a song or program and press the Select button to play it. Choosing Go to Live exits Pause & Replay mode and resumes playing the live broadcast. To listen to the previous track: 1. Press and release to rewind to the beginning of the current song or program.

  • Page 73: Song/Artist Alerts

    Special Features Song/Artist Alerts You can set your Onyx Plus to alert you when the following events occur: • Song Alert: Alerts can be set for your favorite songs, so that whenever the song begins to play on any music channel, you will be alerted and given the opportunity to tune to the channel.
  • Page 74 Special Features alerts can be a mixture of Song, Artist, Game, and Score alerts, depending upon what alerts you have saved. You can browse through the multiple alerts by pressing down or up to scroll to and highlight an alert, and press the Select button to tune to the channel.
  • Page 75 • Delete alert (del): Song or Artist alerts can be permanently deleted. • Switch alert (sw): Onyx Plus remembers both the Song and the Artist for each saved alert, although you will only receive an alert for one or the other depending upon which you have selected.
  • Page 76 Special Features appear and press the Select button to confirm the switch or press menu/alerts to cancel. del: Delete the alert. Wait 2 seconds for the confirmation screen to appear and press the Select button to confirm the deletion or press menu/alerts to cancel.
  • Page 77 Special Features To turn the audible alert beep on or off: If you do not wish to hear an audible alert beep when a Song or Artist Alert occurs, you can turn it off. You will still continue to receive the visual alert. 1.

  • Page 78: Game/Score Alerts

    SiriusXM broadcasts the games, you can set your Onyx Plus to alert you when the following events occur: • Game Alert: Alerts can be set for your favorite sports teams so that whenever...
  • Page 79 Special Features Game/Score Alerts can be saved while you are tuned to a channel where a game is being broadcast, or you can preselect teams through the menu options. There is no limit on the number of sports teams which can be saved for Game/Score Alerts.
  • Page 80 Special Features • Game and Score Alerts normally do not occur if you are tuned to the channel which is broadcasting the game in which the selected team is playing. However, it’s possible that the same game may be broadcast on multiple SiriusXM channels simultaneously.
  • Page 81 Special Features Press the Select button to select the team for Game/Score Alerts. The text will change from white letters to black letters to indicate the teams has been selected for Game/Score Alerts. 4. If you also want to add the team to the Sports Ticker, press down and press the Select button.
  • Page 82 Special Features and a Ticker box. (Refer to “Sports Ticker” on page 85 for more information about the Sports Ticker.) Pressing and releasing down or up navigates through each Alert and Ticker box, highlighting the Alert or Ticker box in blue, Pressing and holding down or up navigates through the teams.
  • Page 83 Special Features you wish to select teams in other leagues. 9. Press and hold menu/alerts to return to the main display screen. To quickly select (or deselect) all teams in a league for Game and Score Alerts: All teams in a league can be selected at once for Game/Score Alerts by using the All Teams selection at the beginning of the list of teams.
  • Page 84 Special Features background with white letters indicating that no teams are selected for alerts. 6. Press and hold menu/alerts to return to the main display screen. To turn Game and Score Alerts on or off and setting the audible alert beep on or off: 1.

  • Page 85: Sports Ticker

    Special Features Sports Ticker Sports Ticker shows status of games in progress including current score, and the final score for games which have ended within the last 24 hours. For games in progress, it also shows the channel number if the game is being broadcast by SiriusXM. The Sports Ticker is displayed on the main display screen, and depending upon how many teams have been selected, the Sports...
  • Page 86 Special Features To save a team for the Sports Ticker while listening to a game: 1. While tuned to the channel where the game is being broadcast press and hold menu/alerts. 2. You will be prompted to select the team for the Game/Score Alert. Highlight your choice by pressing or up and press the Select...
  • Page 87 Special Features To preselect (or deselect) teams for the Sports Ticker: 1. Press menu/alerts. 2. Press down to scroll to and highlight Alerts. Press the Select button. 3. Press down to scroll to and highlight Sports Alerts/Ticker. Press the Select button. 4.
  • Page 88 Special Features 7. Press and hold down to scroll to and highlight the team for which you want to set an alert. Use down or up to place the blue highlight on an Ticker box (blue background, white letters) and press the Select button.
  • Page 89 Special Features 5. All Teams will be highlighted, and the Alerts box will be highlighted in blue. Press down to highlight the Ticker box in blue. To select all teams for the Sports Ticker: Press the Select button. The Ticker box next to each team will now have a white background with black letters indicating that the teams are selected for alerts.
  • Page 90 Special Features highlight Sports Ticker. 5. Press and release the Select button to toggle the Sports Ticker on or off. 6. Press and hold menu/alerts to return to the main display screen.

  • Page 91: Where Else Can You Use Your Onyx Plus

    • In Your Home, Office, etc. – With a Home Kit, you can play your Onyx Plus through your existing stereo system or powered speakers. • In Your Other Vehicles – With Vehicle Kits, you can enjoy your Onyx Plus in other vehicles.

  • Page 92: Configuring Your Onyx Plus

    Configuring Your Onyx Plus Radio ID Your Onyx Plus has an 8 character alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio. This ID is used during the subscription process. To display the Radio ID: 1. Press menu/alerts. 2. Radio ID will be highlighted. If it is not...

  • Page 93: Channel Tuning

    Configuring Your Onyx Plus Channel Tuning Channel tuning controls the way channels are displayed when tuning to channels through the channel line up. There are two different channel tuning modes, Tune by Channel and Tune by Category. The default setting is Tune by Channel.

  • Page 94: Fm Settings

    FM channels in your area. For convenience, write down or print out the list. Tune Onyx Plus 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 95 FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match for Onyx Plus. Tune Onyx Plus 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 96 Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter used by Onyx Plus. 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.
  • Page 97 Configuring Your Onyx Plus scroll to and highlight FM Channels. Press the Select button. 4. Press down 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 98 Configuring Your Onyx Plus to step 7. Otherwise, Start Using will be highlighted. Press the Select button. NOTE! You can also set an FM preset without having to start using it right away. Just press menu/alerts and exit the screen.

  • Page 99: Brightness

    Configuring Your Onyx Plus Brightness The Brightness of the Onyx Plus display can be adjusted for optimal viewing. To change the brightness of the display screen: 1. Press menu/alerts. 2. Press down to scroll to and highlight Brightness and press the Select button.

  • Page 100: Audio Level

    Audio level is used to adjust Onyx Plus’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 101: Alerts

    Configuring Your Onyx Plus Alerts Refer to “Song/Artist Alerts” on page 73, “Game/Score Alerts” on page 78, and “Sports Ticker” on page 85 for detailed information. Parental Controls Refer to “Parental Controls” on page 58 for detailed information. Feature Settings TuneStart Refer to “TuneStart”...
  • Page 102 Configuring Your Onyx Plus channel is tuned. To configure the traffic/weather city: 1. Press menu/alerts. 2. Press down to scroll to and highlight Feature Settings and press the Select button. 3. Press down to scroll to and highlight Traffic/Weather and press the Select button.

  • Page 103: Parental Controls

    Configuring Your Onyx Plus Parental Controls Refer to “Parental Controls” on page 58 for detailed information. 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.

  • Page 104: Auto Shut Off

    Configuring Your Onyx Plus Auto Shut Off Onyx Plus will automatically shut off after 8 hours of inactivity, i.e., when no buttons have been pressed. This feature prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged if you forget to turn your Onyx Plus off.

  • Page 105: Factory Settings

    IMPORTANT! If you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock which came with your Onyx Plus, AUX Detect should remain enabled. If you are using the older model Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit, and plan to use PowerConnect or FMDA as the audio connection option, you will need to disable AUX Detect.
  • Page 106 Configuring Your Onyx Plus 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 you want to disable AUX Detect.

  • Page 107: 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 Plus to factory defaults: NOTE! Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings. 1. Press menu/alerts.

  • Page 108: Demo Mode

    Radio starts receiving a signal. You can also exit demo mode at any time, by pressing and holding the Select button for 10 seconds. If desired, you can also manually put Onyx Plus in demo mode.
  • Page 109 Configuring Your Onyx Plus 5. Press down to scroll to and highlight Enter Demo Mode and press the Select button. The demo mode will start in 10 seconds. 6. To exit demo mode at any time, press and hold the Select button for 10...

  • Page 110: Using The Vehicle Dock From The Universal Xpress Car Kit

    1. Disable the AUX Detect feature. Refer to “AUX Detect” on page 105, and disable AUX Detect. 2. Turn the FM Transmitter in Onyx Plus On. Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 111, and turn the FM Transmitter on.

  • Page 111: Turn Fm Transmitter On/Off

    4. The FM Channels menu item will now be accessible, allowing you to tune Onyx Plus and the FM radio in your vehicle to the same FM channel. TIP! Onyx Plus is programmed with FM channel 97.9 as the default setting.
  • Page 112 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 Plus off, if it was previously turned on. 1. Press menu/alerts.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Onyx Plus 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 114 • Call 1-866-635-2349 for further assistance. Audio sounds too soft • Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase the audio level of your Onyx Plus until the sound quality improves. Refer to “Audio Level” on page 100. No audio when using the Aux In • Check all cables between your Onyx Plus and...
  • Page 115 If you cannot use those solutions, consider using an FM Direct Adapter. (Refer to page 44.) No audio when using • Check that your Onyx Plus and your vehicle’s FM PowerConnect or FMDA radio are tuned to the same FM channel.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting If this happens: Try this: The demo is playing • Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected or you are not receiving the signal. Check that the antenna is connected properly and is not obstructed. • Press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds to exit Demo Mode.
  • Page 117 A and B. In bank mode, save at least three smart favorite music channels in bank A or bank B. • Onyx Plus has not been powered on long enough to accumulate enough songs for TuneMix/Scan. Wait a few minutes and try again.

  • Page 118: Product Specifications

    Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1.0 V rms (max) Onyx Plus 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 (96 g)

  • Page 119: Information

    (or derivative thereof ) except in compliance with applicable export laws, rules and regulations. The user of this or any other software contained in a Sirius XM Radio Inc is explicitly prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the object code into human-readable form.

  • Page 120: Fcc Statement

    • 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 121: 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 122: 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 Plus. 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: SXPL1 XM Radio ID:___________________________...
  • Page 124 Sirius XM Radio Inc . 1221 Avenue of the Americas siriusxm .com New York, NY 10020 1 .866 .635 .2349 © 2013 Sirius XM Radio Inc . SXPL1V1UG 130925a...

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