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  • Page 1 User Guide Onyx EZ Radio & Vehicle Kit...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Onyx EZ Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Onyx EZ with Vehicle Kit! The Onyx EZ has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Hear SiriusXM through your existing vehicle radio with easy, do-it- yourself installation . • View artist name, song title, and channel information on the large display .
  • Page 4: Safety And Care Information

    Introduction Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device . SiriusXM Canada Inc . disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes . • Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 60˚C or below -20˚C, or above 140˚F or below -4˚F) .
  • Page 5 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 6: What's In The Box

    Introduction What’s in the Box? menu jump direct PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Onyx EZ Radio Dash Mount Vent Mount Screws (4) and Extended Aux In Cable Vent Clamps PowerConnect Magnetic Mount Antenna & Dash Mount Antenna Power Adapter Alcohol Preparation Pads...
  • Page 7: Onyx Ez Functions

    Introduction Onyx EZ Functions Up and Down Arrows Left and Right Arrows Scroll through lists and Search for channels by preview channels; also category . Power Button highlight menu options . Turn radio on and off . Select Button Press to confirm selection for channel and menu items .
  • Page 8: Powerconnect Vehicle Dock

    Introduction PowerConnect Vehicle Dock Colour-Coded Connections The colour-coded Power Connect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect . Just match the colours on the cable ends to the colours on the dock to see what goes where . Rear View AUDIO ANT (Silver) PWR (Red)
  • Page 9 Introduction Wire Guide The Power Connect 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 10: Vehicle Installation

    . Several examples of the Onyx EZ 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 11 Vehicle Installation Option 3 Option 4 Option 5...
  • Page 12: Step 2: Install The Dash Or Vent Mount

    Vehicle Installation Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount Follow the instructions on the next several pages for the mounting method you have selected . NOTE! The PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with the this Vehicle Kit 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 13 Vehicle Installation necessary for your particular vehicle . When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob . Dock Mounting Plate Knob Adhesive Foot 4. Attach the Adhesive Mount to the Power Connect Vehicle Dock using the 4 provided screws . 5.
  • Page 14 Vehicle Installation Installing the Vent Mount: IMPORTANT! To make the cable connections easier, wait until after you have connected all the cables to the dock before you attach the Vent Mount to a vent . Extended Vent Clamps 1. Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio .
  • Page 15 Vehicle Installation 3. Attach the Vent Mount to the Power Connect 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 16: Antenna

    Vehicle Installation Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna The Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, but will not damage the vehicle . To install the Magnetic Mount Antenna: 1.
  • Page 17 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 18 Vehicle Installation 3. 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 19 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 20 Vehicle Installation CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna . Mount it at least 7 .5 cm (3 inches) away .
  • Page 21: 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26 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 27: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation 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 28: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Front of the Roof: 1. Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber molding around the windshield . Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath the molding .
  • Page 29: Adapter

    Vehicle Installation SUV: 1. Feed the antenna cable underneath the rubber weather stripping of the rear tailgate window/door and route the cable along the rear hatch . Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping .
  • Page 30 Vehicle Installation Convertible: 1. Bring the antenna cable from the antenna into the trunk at the front edge of the trunk lid . Keep any bends in the cable loose . Tape or tie the cable along the inside of the trunk lid to the trunk lid hinge strut . 2.
  • Page 31: Step 5: Connect The Magnetic Mount

    Vehicle Installation Pickup Truck: 1. Use a blunt plastic putty knife or similar blunt tool to lift the rubber molding around the windshield and tuck the antenna cable underneath it . 2. Continue tucking the cable underneath the windshield molding around the windshield to the lowest corner .
  • Page 32 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 Power Connect AUDIO Vehicle Dock . 2. Insert the Power Connect Power Adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket .
  • Page 33: Step 6: Connect The Audio

    . Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer, or go to shop .siriusxm .ca . • Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the Onyx EZ . PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio .
  • Page 34 . If the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen . jump 6. Ensure Onyx EZ is tuned to channel 1 . Upon power up, Onyx EZ should tune direct...
  • Page 35 Dash or Vent Mount . Then the installation is complete . 10. The audio level output of the Onyx EZ can be increased or decreased as necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle . Refer to “Set Audio Level”...
  • Page 36 . If the signal reception is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen . 6. Ensure Onyx EZ is tuned to channel 1 . Upon power up, Onyx EZ should tune jump to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated . If it’s not on channel 1,...
  • Page 37 Dash or Vent Mount . Then the installation is complete . 10. The audio level output of the Onyx EZ 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 Vehicle Installation Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions 1. Insert your Onyx EZ into the dock . 2. Power on your Onyx EZ by pressing the Power button . 3. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky .
  • Page 39 Universal Xpress Car Kit” on page 72, and complete the additional instructions before continuing with the next step . 8. Set your Onyx EZ to transmit on the same FM channel that you have selected in step 7: Press menu .
  • Page 40 Onyx EZ to transmit on the same FM channel (steps 7 & 8) . If the signal reception is good, but there is no XM audio when tuned to channel 1, verify that both the Onyx EZ and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the...
  • Page 41 Vehicle Installation same FM channel (steps 7 & 8) . Also ensure the chosen FM channel is a suitable one to use in your area (step 5) . Verify that nothing is plugged into the AUDIO connector on the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 75 for additional help .
  • Page 42: Activation

    2. Make a note of your XM Radio ID . You can find it on channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box, and on the label on the back of your Onyx EZ . NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F .
  • Page 43 Activation Activation guide: For your convenience, Onyx EZ 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 44: Using Your Onyx Ez

    Using Your Onyx EZ The Main Display When listening to a channel, information about the channel is displayed . The Spectrum Channel Number Channel Name Tom Petty Artist Name or Talk Show Host I Should Have Known It or Sports Teams/Score...
  • Page 45: Navigation Basics

    Using Your Onyx EZ Navigation Basics Power Button Pressing the Power button turns the Onyx EZ On or Off . Navigation Buttons Use the Left, Right, Up, and Down buttons to navigate through various features and functions of Onyx EZ .
  • Page 46 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 47: Listening To Satellite Radio

    Using Your Onyx EZ Listening to Satellite Radio Tune 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 48 Using Your Onyx EZ Direct Tune A channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons . 1. To directly tune a channel press direct . Direct Tune Enter channel # 6 2 _ 2. Use the number buttons 0-9 to enter the channel number and wait a moment until the channel is tuned, or press the Select button to immediately tune to the channel .
  • Page 49 Using Your Onyx EZ Jump Pressing the jump button tunes the channel to which you were previously listening . Return to Main Display Screen Pressing and holding menu in most instances will return you to the main display screen . In some cases, you may need to follow the instructions on the display...
  • Page 50 Using Your Onyx EZ Favourite Channels You can set up to 10 of your favourite channels so you can easily access them . Each favourite channel can be assigned to a number button . To assign a favourite channel to a number...
  • Page 51 Using Your Onyx EZ Scanning Channels in a Category You can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before the next channel is automatically tuned . If you want to stay tuned to the channel being played and stop the scan, just press the Select button .
  • Page 52: Fm Presets

    FM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them . Use FM presets when you use PowerConnect to listen to your Onyx EZ through your vehicle’s FM radio . (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions”...
  • Page 53: Special Features

    Special Features Parental Controls Your Onyx EZ has a parental control feature which will allow you to lock access to channels, or lock access to an entire category . A 4-digit code controls access to the locked channel or locked category .
  • Page 54 Special Features the next digit . (Press 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 . Enter Parental Code iii . The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed .
  • Page 55 Special Features 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 . (Press if you need to go back and edit a previous digit .) 4.
  • Page 56 Special Features To change your code: 1. Press menu . 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls . Press the Select button . 3. You will be prompted to enter your existing 4-digit code . For each digit, press one of the 0-9 keys and then press to advance to the next digit .
  • Page 57 . All locked channels become unlocked and will remain unlocked until you turn the Onyx EZ Off, and back On . In the category list, the previously locked channels will show an unlocked...
  • Page 58: Configuring Your Onyx Ez

    Configuring Your Onyx EZ Radio ID Your Onyx EZ has an alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies the radio . This ID is used during the activation process . To display the Radio ID: Radio ID 1. Press menu . 2. Radio ID will be highlighted . If it is not...
  • Page 59: Area

    Find Available FM Channels in Your Area Before attempting any of the procedures below, you should park your vehicle in a safe location . Do not attempt to set up your FM channels or any Onyx EZ function while driving .
  • Page 60 . If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and Onyx EZ . Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in .
  • Page 61: Set And Select An Fm Channel

    Set and Select an FM Channel Onyx EZ allows you to easily store (i .e ., preset) up to 5 different FM channels . At any time, you can select any one of these 5 FM presets to transmit audio from the Onyx EZ to your vehicle’s FM radio .
  • Page 62 99.3 FM and exit the screen . Set your vehicle 7. The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and the Onyx EZ radio to the above will tune to that FM channel . channel to enable 8.
  • Page 63 Configuring Your Onyx EZ To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list: 1. Press FM to display the current FM preset . 99.3 FM 2. To display and select the next FM preset, Set your vehicle press FM . The radio will tune to the displayed FM channel .
  • Page 64: Set Brightness Or Contrast

    Configuring Your Onyx EZ Set Brightness or Contrast To change the display’s brightness or contrast: 1. Press menu . Set Brightness 2. Press to scroll to and highlight Display Settings and press the Select button . 3. Press the Select button to change the...
  • Page 65: Set Audio Level

    Configuring Your Onyx EZ Set Audio Level The audio level of the Onyx EZ can be adjusted when an audio connection is made between the dock and the vehicle’s stereo system . Audio level is used to adjust the Onyx EZ’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 66: Signal Indicator

    XM satellites . In large cities, there are terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage . Your Onyx EZ can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received . To display the signal strength: 1.
  • Page 67: Factory Settings

    The factory settings menu has two choices, AUX Detect and Restore Defaults . AUX Detect AUX Detect allows the Onyx EZ Radio to automatically detect a connection made to the AUDIO connector of the Vehicle Dock by an Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter .
  • Page 68 Configuring Your Onyx EZ want to disable AUX Detect . 5. If you want to cancel press menu to return to Factory Settings . AUX Detect will remain enabled . 6. AUX Detect will show as disabled . Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen .
  • Page 69 4. A warning screen will be displayed . If you are certain that you want to reset your All settings will be Onyx EZ to the default settings, press the erased. Select button to confirm . 5. If you want to cancel, press menu to return to Factory Settings .
  • Page 70: Demo Mode

    Select button for 10 seconds . If desired, you can also manually put the Onyx EZ in demo mode . The ability for Onyx EZ to enter demo mode is Demo Mode enabled by default .
  • Page 71: Auto Shut Off

    Started auto shut off forget to turn your Onyx EZ off . due to inactivity When Onyx EZ is about to shut off, the message Auto Shut Off, Started auto shut Press any button off due to inactivity is displayed, followed by to cancel Press any button to cancel .
  • Page 72: Using The Vehicle Dock From The Universal Xpress Car Kit

    1. Disable the AUX Detect feature . Refer to “AUX Detect” on page 67, and disable AUX Detect . 2. Turn the FM Transmitter in the Onyx EZ On . Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 73, and turn the FM Transmitter On .
  • Page 73: Turn Fm Transmitter On/Off

    4. The FM Channels menu item will now be accessible, allowing you to tune the 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 74 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 the Onyx EZ Radio Off, if it was previously turned On . 1. Press menu .
  • Page 75: 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 the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion .
  • Page 76 PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . Make sure the cable is not bent or broken . • Turn Onyx EZ Off, then On, to reset this message . • If the message persists, most likely the Magnetic Mount Antenna cable has been damaged . Replace the antenna .
  • Page 77 Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM Transmitter in the Onyx EZ is turned Off, and increase the audio level of the Onyx EZ . Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 65 . Audio sounds too soft • Raise the volume of your stereo system or increase...
  • Page 78 • If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM Transmitter in the Onyx EZ is turned On . Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 73 . No song title or artist name is • The information may not be available or updates...
  • Page 79: Product Specifications

    -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) Audio Output: 1 .0 V rms (max) Onyx EZ 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 80: 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 ª...
  • Page 81: Fcc And Ic Statement

    FCC and IC Statement The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Radio Inc . can void the user’s authority to operate this device . This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and is certified to Industry Canada’s RSS-210 specifications .
  • Page 82: Copyrights And Trademarks

    © 2015 Sirius XM Canada Inc . “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc . and are used under license . “NFL” and the NFL Shield design are trademarks of the National Football League .
  • Page 83: Owners Record

    The radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label on the back of the 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 84 .ca Sirius XM Canada Inc . 135 Liberty St . - 4th floor Toronto, Ontario, M6K 1A7 1-877-438-9677 © 2015 Sirius XM Canada Inc . Onyx EZ User Guide 150102a...

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