Sirius XM RAdio OnyX Plus SXPL1V1 Quick Start Manual

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Knob Adhesive Foot

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

Dock Mounting Plate

Vent Mount Rear View

Insert Round End

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Find a Location for Onyx Plus and Mount it

Select either the Dash Mount method or the Vent Mount method for your Onyx Plus. You will need a phillips-head screwdriver to complete the installation.

IMPORTANT! To make the cable connections easier, wait until after you have connected all the cables to the dock before you attach the dock to the dash or to a vent.

Dash Mount Method:

IMPORTANT: The air temperature needs to be at least 60°F to install the Dash Mount. If needed, turn on the
heater in your vehicle.

A. Select a flat surface for the Dash Mount with ample room for Onyx Plus. Avoid mounting on leather

Vent Mount Method:

A. Select a vent with ample room for Onyx Plus, one that won’t interfere with the deployment of airbags

or other safety equipment, and makes Onyx Plus easily accessible for operation. (Airbag locations are
typically marked with “SRS” logos.)

surfaces. Choose a location that doesn’t interfere with the driver’s vision or access to driving controls,
one that won’t interfere with the deployment of airbags or other safety equipment, and makes Onyx
Plus easily accessible for operation. (Airbag locations are typically marked with “SRS” logos.)

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B. Some vents have recessed louvers. If yours are recessed, remove the regular vent clamps and

install the extended vent clamps.

Slide Clamp to Left

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Installation

Repeat to Replace

Right Clamp

B. Orient the adhesive foot so that Onyx Plus is easily accessible. Loosen the knob and adjust the

adhesive foot to position 1, 2, or 3, and then tighten it.

Slide Left Clamp to

Hole in Center

Pull Clamp Out

Towards You

of the Extended

Clamp in the

Center Hole

Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna

A. Mount the Magnetic Mount Antenna outside your vehicle, on a clean and dry horizontal surface

that will always face the sky.

B. Choose the location for the antenna according to your type of vehicle. Center it between the

left and right sides, and away from other antennas.

(above front windshield or rear window)

Sedans and Coupes

(above front windshield)

Pickups

C. Install the Cable Routing Adapter to direct the antenna

cable downward, if mounting on an edge.

TIP: Use the Alcohol Prep Pad to clean the surface.

Convertibles

(leading edge of trunk)

SUVs

(rear of roof)

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Route the Antenna Cable

NOTE:

These instructions are for a sedan or coupe where the
antenna is mounted above the front windshield. The Onyx Plus User
Guide (with Vehicle Kit) has detailed antenna cable routing
instructions for all types of vehicles. Go to www.siriusxm.com/
guides for the User Guide.

A. Tuck the antenna cable under the windshield rubber

molding and run it to the nearest corner.

B. Route the cable out of the molding and into the rubber

weather stripping around the door opening.

C. Lift the weather stripping. Tuck and run the cable inside it to the bottom of

the door opening. Replace the weather stripping.

D. Pull the cable out and route it to Onyx Plus.

E. Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna connector into the silver ANT connector

at the rear the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock.

TIP: Include enough slack in your routing to accommodate open doors or the hood
lid. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location and keep it away from any vehicle
pedals or controls.

Radio

Location

AUDIOANT PWR FM

C. Attach the Dash Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle

Dock using the 4 provided screws.

D. Before you attach the Dash Mount to the dash, skip ahead and

finish the remainder of the vehicle installation so that the cables
are attached to the dock.

E. Once the cables have been attached to the dock, clean the

mounting surface in the vehicle with the alcohol preparation pad
and let it dry thoroughly.

F. Once the surface is dry, remove the adhesive liner. Press and hold

the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds. Allow the adhesive to
cure for 2-4 hours.

G. You can tilt the dock

mounting plate in your
preferred direction.

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Connect the PowerConnect Power Adapter

A. Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter into your

Round End Orientation

C. Attach the Vent Mount to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock using the 4

vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket. Plug the
other end into the red PWR connector on the rear of the
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock.

AUDIOANT PWRFM

provided screws.

D. 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.

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E. Once the cables have been attached to the dock, install the Vent

Mount onto the vehicle vent. (Note that for clarity the illustrations

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below do not show the Vehicle Dock attached to the Vent Mount.)

i. Insert the vent mount into the vent opening.
ii. Push until hooked on the rear of the vent louver. Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent.

B. Use the wire guide on the top of the dock to organize the

wires connected to the dock.

iii. If necessary, adjust the tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different tilt

adjustment hole.

Verify Signal Reception

A. Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna has a clear view of the sky.

B. Verify that you are receiving the XM signal. The Onyx Plus Radio should be tuned to XM channel 1, the XM

Preview channel. There should at least be two bars on the lower left corner of the screen that denotes
antenna signal strength. If not, be sure that you have mounted the antenna on the outside of the vehicle, as
shown in step 2, and that the vehicle is parked outdoors with a clear view of the sky. Move the vehicle away
from any obstructed area, for example, if you are parked in a garage, or parked near a large structure.

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C. You can also press menu and then press down to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the

Signal Indicator

ATELLIT

TERRESTRIA

Press menu to exit

Select button. The Satellite and Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal
reception is good, press and hold menu to return to XM channel 1, the XM Preview channel.

Dash

Vent

Louver

PUSH

FOOT

Dash

HOOKED

Vent

TILT

ADJUSTMENT

HOLES

Dash

Vent

C. Place Onyx Plus into the dock and press the Power button.

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Channel Name/Logo

Album Art

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Onyx Plus Main Display

What’s in the Box?

KIT INCLUDED

VEHICLE

QUICK START GUIDE

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. 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. SiriusXM product
warranties do not cover the installation, removal or reinstallation of any product.

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Decide on one of the following in-box audio connection options. You can also refer to “Connect the Audio”
in the Onyx Plus User Guide (with Vehicle Kit) for additional audio connection options, such as a cassette
adapter or the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) (both sold separately). Go to www.siriusxm.com/guides for the
User Guide.

Option 1: Best: Use the provided Aux In Cable,
if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary
input jack.

A. Plug one end of the cable into the green

Power

AUDIO connector on the

Connect

Vehicle Dock and the other end into the auxiliary input jack on the vehicle’s stereo system.

B. Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system and set it to play from the auxiliary input source.

Dock & Play Radio

C. You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s stereo system.

D. Go back to Step 1 “Find a Location for Onyx Plus and Mount It” on the opposite side and finish

installing the Dash or Vent Mount. Then the installation is complete.

TIP! Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle
dealer.

Option 2: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature of Onyx Plus.

Power

Connect plays the XM audio through

your vehicle’s FM radio.

A. Find and make a list of all available FM channels in your area that are not being used by an FM radio

station.

B. Pick the first FM channel on your list. Tune your vehicle’s FM radio to this FM channel.

NOTE! If you are using the Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit instead

Power

of the
to disable AUX Detect. Refer to “Using the Vehicle Dock From the Universal Xpress
Car Kit” of the Onyx Plus User Guide (with Vehicle Kit), and complete the additional
instructions before continuing with the next step.
The audio connection will be through your vehicle’s FM radio, but it is not

Power

C. Set your Onyx Plus to transmit on the same FM channel that you have

selected on your vehicle’s FM radio:

i. Press menu and then press down to scroll to and highlight FM

Settings. Press the Select button.

ii.

FM Channels will be highlighted. If it is not highlighted, press
scroll to and highlight FM Channels. Press the Select button.

iii. Press

Connect Vehicle Dock which came with your Onyx Plus, you will have

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down

to scroll to and highlight FM2. Press the Select button.

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FM 1
FM 2
FM 3
FM 4
FM 5

FM Channels

97.9
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Edit FM Channel 2

99.3 FM

current

iv. Press left or right to tune in steps of .2, or press up or down

to tune in steps of 1 to select the available FM channel you have chosen.
Press the Select button to select the FM channel.

v. Start Using will be highlighted. P

ress the Select button.

vi. The selected FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen. Press

and hold menu to return to the main display screen.

Press arrow keys to tune

and Select to confirm

FM Channel 2

Start Using
Edit Channel

D. You should hear XM channel 1 through your vehicle’s FM radio. If you are

satisfied with the sound quality, go back to Step 1 “Find a Location for Onyx
Plus and Mount It” on the opposite side and finish installing the Dash or Vent
Mount. Then the installation is complete.

E. If you are not satisfied, move to the

next FM channel on your list and repeat
the process. Continue until you have
found an FM channel with which you are
satisfied.

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MATCH FM CHANNELS

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:

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A. Make sure your Onyx Plus is turned on, receiving

the XM signal, and tuned to XM channel 1 so that
you can hear XM audio.

B. Make a note of your XM Radio ID. You can find it

by selecting Radio ID in menu items, by tuning to

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siriusxm.com

channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box,
and on the label on the back of your Onyx Plus.

NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use

the letters I, O, S, or F.

C. To subscribe:

*The phone number shown above
may differ from the one shown on
your Onyx Plus. All numbers are valid.

•Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow to access or set up an online
account, subscribe to the service, and activate your Radio.

OR

•By phone: Call 1-866-635-2349.

Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes after you have completed the subscription process,
but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your Radio remain on until subscribed. Once
subscribed, the Radio will receive and you can tune to the channels in your subscription plan.

Press up

or down to tune to other channels, and left or right to browse the

different categories of channels. Learn what all the buttons do in the panel below.

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-by­step through the subscription process. To access and use the
guide, simply follow these steps:

A. Turn Onyx Plus on and press the menu button.
B. Activate Radio will be highlighted. Press the Select

button.

C. Follow the directions on each successive screen

Activate Radio
Radio ID

Channel Tuning
FM Settings
Brightness

Menu

until you complete the subscription process.

Onyx Plus Button Functions

Up and Down Buttons

Press to preview and tune to channels through
the channel lineup; also press to scroll through
lists and highlight items in lists.

Number
Buttons
0-9

Press to tune to
a stored favorite
channel; Press
and hold to
store a favorite
channel. Also
used to enter
channel numbers when the Direct button
is pressed.

Channels stored in buttons 1 - 9 in banks A
& B are smart favorites used for enhanced
pause and replay, and for advanced music
features TuneStart, TuneMix, and TuneScan.

Channels stored in button 0 in banks A & B
are regular favorites.

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Left and Right Buttons

Press to search for channels by
category.

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Pause and Replay Buttons

Pause, rewind, and replay live radio
and smart favorite channels.

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Power/FM Button

Press to turn Radio on and off; Press and hold to quickly
access FM channel presets.

Select Button

When in a menu or list, press to confirm selection of
highlighted item; when in TuneMix or TuneScan, press to
end TuneMix/Scan and continue playing the currently tuned
channel, or press and hold to end Tune Mix/Scan and return
to the previously tuned channel.

Menu/Alerts Button

Press to access advanced features and configuration options;
when in configuration options, press and hold to return to
main display screen; Press and hold to save a Song, Artist,
or Game alert.

TuneMix/TuneScan Button

Press to begin TuneMix; Press and hold to begin TuneScan.

Jump/Traffic Weather Button

Press to go back to the previous channel to which you were
listening; Press and hold to directly access traffic and weather
for the city of your choice.

Banks/Direct Button

Press to switch between favorite channel banks (A/B); Press
and hold to enter a channel number using the number

buttons and directly tune to the channel.

When listening to a channel,
information about the
channel and what is currently

Favorite Channel Indicator

Channel Number

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playing is displayed.

The Onyx Plus User Guide is
available at

or Sports Teams/Score

www.siriusxm.com/guides.

or Talk Show Schedule

or Game Time/Game Details

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or Talk Show Host

Song/Program Title

Antenna Signal

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Tom Petty

You Wreck Me

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Informational

Messages

Informational

Icons

Pause and Replay
Timebar
Sports Ticker

Specifications

System

Power Requirements: 9-16 V DC,500 mA (max)
Operating Temperature: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Audio Output: 1.0 V

Onyx Plus Radio

Dimensions: 4.5 in (W) x 2.4 in (H) x 0.7 in (D)
115 mm (W) x 63 mm (H) x 17 mm (D)
Weight: 3.4 oz (96 g)

Power

Connect Vehicle Dock

Dimensions: 4.0 in (W) x 2.4 in (H) x 1.2 in (D)
102 mm (W) x 61 mm (H) x 31 mm (D)
Weight: 1.6 oz (46 g)
Audio Connector: 1/8 in (3.5 mm) female
Antenna Connector: SMB male

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device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the installation instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

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Power

Connect Power Adapter

Dimensions: 3.7 in (W) x 1.7 in (H) x 1.3 in (D)
94 mm (W) x 43 mm (H) x 34 mm (D)
Weight: 2.4 oz (69 g)
Input / Output: 9-16 V DC / 5 V DC, 1.5 A
Cable Length: 4 ft 7 in (1.4 m)

Vehicle Antenna

Type: XM Magnetic Mount
Connector: SMB female, right angle
Cable Length: 23 ft (7.0 m)

Aux In Cable

Connectors: 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo male to
1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo male
Cable Length: 4 ft (1.2 m)

CAUTION: Do not attempt to install, activate, or adjust any of the
setting options described in this Quick Start Guide unless your
vehicle is parked in a safe location.

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Antenna & Dash Mount

Alcohol Preparation Pads

Power

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Adapter

Aux In Cable

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Onyx Plus Radio

Connect™ Vehicle Dock

Cable

Routing Adapter