XM Satellite Radio onyX XDNX1UG, XDNX1V1, onyX XDNX1 User Manual

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User Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Safety and Care Information . . . . . . . . . . .7

What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

onyX Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock . . . . . . . . . . 11

Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Step 1: Choose a Location for Your

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount . 16 Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount

Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount

Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect

Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Step 6: Connect the Audio. . . . . . . . . . . 38

Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using Your onyX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

The Main Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Navigation Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Listening to Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . 55

FM Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Color Themes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Trim Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Where Else Can You Use

Your onyX? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Configuring Your onyX . . . . . . . . . .77

Radio ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Find Available FM Channels in Your

Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Set and Select an FM Channel. . . . . . . . 82

Jump Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Set Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Set Audio Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Demo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Using the Vehicle Dock From the

Universal Xpress Car Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Turn FM Transmitter On/Off. . . . . . . . . . 98

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . 107

Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . .109

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Introduction

Features

Congratulations on your purchase of the onyX!

The onyX has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:

• Large color display: View artist name, song title, and channel information on a color display.

• Customize your display: Choose the backlight color theme that matches your mood or your vehicle dash lights.

• Personalize your radio: Choose the trim ring that reflects your taste or complements your vehicle interior.

• Improved audio connection options: Use either the included Aux In Cable, or the new PowerConnect technology to receive audio through your vehicle’s stereo system.

• Enhanced real-time channel guide: Browse programs, artists, and songs playing on other channels, without having to change the channel you are on.

• Favorite channel presets: Save and enjoy fast access to up to 10 of your favorite channels.

• FM preset button: Store and quickly access FM channels that give you the best audio reception when using PowerConnect.

• One-Touch Jump™: Directly access traffic or weather of the 20 most congested cities, or use it to go back to the previous channel to which you were listening.

• Parental controls: Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content.

Please read the entire user guide before using your onyX!

Safety and Care Information

IMPORTANT! Always read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to your device. SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. disclaims all responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes.

• Do not expose to extreme temperatures (above 140ûF or below -4ûF, or above 60ûC or below -20ûC).

• Do not expose to moisture. Do not use device near or in water. Do not touch the device with wet hands.

• Do not let any foreign matter spill into device.

• Do not store in dusty areas.

• Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use

liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.

• Do not expose to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time, and do not expose to fire, flame, or other heat sources.

• Do not try to disassemble and/or repair device yourself.

• Do not drop your device or subject it to severe impact.

• Do not place heavy objects on device.

• Do not subject device to excessive pressure.

• If the LCD screen is damaged, do not touch the liquid crystal fluid.

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. If the liquid crystal fluid is ingested, flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water, and induce vomiting. Seek medical care.

• Make sure that you insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter all the way into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.

• If you are using PowerConnect as your audio connection option, it is advisable not to insert a multi-outlet adapter into the same vehicle cigarette lighter or power adapter socket to simultaneously power other devices. Some multi-outlet adapters can prevent the PowerConnect feature from working properly.

• When using this product, it is always important to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Not doing so could result in personal injury, death, and/ or damage to your device, accessories, and/or to your vehicle or other property.

• Vehicle installation and radio configuration functions should not be performed while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation.

• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Your device should be placed in your vehicle where it will not interfere with the function of safety features, e.g., deployment of airbags. Failure to correctly place device may result in injury to you or others, if the unit becomes detached during an accident and/or obstructs the deployment of an airbag.

What’s in the Box?

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onyX Radio

Aux In Cable

Trim Rings

Trim Ring Removal Tool

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PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

Dash Mount

Vent Mount

and Extended

Vent Clamps

PowerConnect Power

Adapter

Magnetic Mount

Antenna

Antenna & Dash Mount

Alcohol Preparation Pads

Introduction

onyX Functions

Up and Down Arrows

Scroll through lists and preview channels; also highlight menu options.

Number Buttons

Select your favorite channels; also enter a channel number.

Left and Right Arrows

Search for channels by category.

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Trim Ring

Changeable decorative Trim Ring.

Direct Button

Press first before entering the channel number, to directly tune to a channel.

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Power Button

Turn radio on and off.

Select Button

Press to confirm selection for channel and menu items.

Menu Button

Access advanced features and configuration options; also press and hold to

return to main display screen.

FM Button

Access and cycle through FM presets.

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Directly access traffic and weather of the 20 most congested cities; or use it to go back to the previous channel to which you were listening.

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.

AUDIO ANT PWR FM

Rear View

AUDIO (Green) Connection for Aux In Cable or optional Cassette Adapter (sold separately).

ANT (Silver) Connection for the Magnetic Mount Antenna.

PWR (Red) Connection for PowerConnect Power Adapter.

FM (Blue) Connection for optional FM Direct Adapter (sold separately).

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.

Wire Guide

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Step 1: Choose a Location for Your Radio

When installing the onyX in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not block your vision, interfere with the controls, or obstruct the air bag. The location should be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, and should not be located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the display screen.

Several examples of the onyX mounted in a vehicle are shown: A is the on dash method using the Dash Mount, and B is the vent clip method using the Vent Mount.

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Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent Mount

Depending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount.

IMPORTANT! When you install the chosen mount, do not attach the dock to the mount. All cables should be attached to the dock prior to connecting the dock to the mount.

Installing the Dash Mount:

CAUTION! The adhesive used on the Dash Mount may be difficult to remove. Do not install this mount on leather surfaces (contact your vehicle dealer if you are unsure about your dash surface), and make sure the air temperature is at least 60ûF (15ûC) during installation. If it’s not at least 60ûF, turn on the heater in your vehicle to bring the temperature up to 60ûF.

1 Locate a flat surface for the Dash Mount. Make sure there is ample

room for the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and onyX Radio when installed.

2 Set the orientation of the Dash 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” on page 14:

•Option 1 & Option 3 should be oriented as I.

•Option 2 should be oriented as II.

I II

3 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions.

Knob Adhesive Foot Dock Mounting Plate

Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the orientation is correct, tighten the knob.

4 Clean the surface with the

alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.

5 Peel off the adhesive liner.

Position, press, and hold the Dash Mount in place for 30 seconds.

IMPORTANT! Allow the Dash Mount adhesive to cure (dry) for a minimum of 2-4 hours before using the mount. The best adhesion occurs after 24 hours.

TIP! To remove, carefully lift the adhesive pad with your fingers or a spoon. Warming the pad with a hair dryer for several minutes will help soften the adhesive.

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Slide Short Vent Clamps Out

Remove End Cap

Extended Vent Clamps

Installing the Vent Mount:

1 Locate a vent with horizontal

louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and radio.

2 If the vent louvers in your vehicle

are recessed, you may need to use the longer vent clamps with the Vent Mount. If so, remove the shorter vent clamps and install the longer ones into the Vent Mount. Be sure to observe the orientation of the vent clamps as shown.

Short Vent

Clamps

Slide Extended Vent Clamps In Replace End Cap

3 Push the Vent Mount onto the vehicle vent as shown (1) until it

hooks on the rear of the vent louver (2).

4 Rest the foot against the bottom of the vent (2), and adjust the

tilt of the Vent Mount by repositioning the foot to a different adjustment hole (3).

1 2 3

Dash

HOOKED

Vent

TILT

ADJUSTMENT

HOLES

Dash

PUSH

Foot

Dash

Vent

Louver

To remove the Vent Mount, push the mount into the vent. Then lift up until disengaged from the rear of the vent louver, and remove the Vent Mount.

Vent

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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 Choose the best location for your antenna considering

your vehicle type. Pay particular attention to any accessories that you may have like luggage racks and how frequently you may use them.

Sedan/Coupe: We recommend mounting the antenna just above either

the front windshield or the back window as shown.

Magnet

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.

2 Clean the surface of the selected

mounting location using the alcohol preparation pad and let it dry thoroughly.

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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.

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.

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CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.

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

Feed cable under rubber moulding around window

rubber window moulding

Tuck the cable under the

moulding around the window

Route cable out from under rear windshield

Route cable through weatherstripping

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moulding and tuck into weatherstripping around trunk opening Avoid sharp bends by running cable through weatherstripping for several inches

Pull weatherstripping from trunk opening

Tuck cable into weatherstripping.

several inches to avoid sharp bends

Pull cable out of weatherstripping and route through trunk to cabin

Route cable out of window moulding and into weatherstripping around trunk opening

Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunk

Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin

Route cable along trunk wall and into cabin through gap or conduit, along existing wiring harness

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Use a blunt plastic putty

knife or similar blunt tool

to lift edge of interior

trim and tuck cable

under trim. Continue

towards front of vehicle

Route cable under trim or upholstery

Continue routing cable under trim or carpet towards front of vehicle

Route cable from trunk under interior trim, into cabin and towards front of vehicle

Continue routing cable under carpet or console to radio location

Coil excess Pull carpet or mat back

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. Use things typically found around the home, like electrical tape, to secure cables in areas so that hinges do not pinch the cable with the door. Hide any excess cable in the trim.

cable under

carpet or mat

Bring cable out from trim

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• 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. Route the antenna cable around and down the window to the lowest point. If your rear window does not have rubber molding, we recommend consulting a professional installer.

2. Route the antenna cable out of the window molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the trunk opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, then replace the weather stripping. To avoid sharp bends in the cable, run the cable inside the weather stripping for a few inches, then remove the cable from the weather stripping inside the trunk. Keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could damage it.

3. Route the cable out from the rubber weather stripping and along the trunk wall. Continue routing the cable into the vehicle cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.

4. Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, 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.

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. Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately).

6. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock.

7. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 37.

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•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. Route the antenna cable around and down the windshield to the lowest point.

2. At the lowest corner of the windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather 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.

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. Secure the excess cable with wire ties.

4. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock.

5. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 37.

•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. Pull the cable out from weather stripping and route it into the cabin under the interior trim. Avoid hinges or gears that could crimp or cut the cable.

2. Route the cable through the SUV’s main cabin area under the interior trim, 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.

3. Bring the cable out from the trim near the front of the cabin and route it under

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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. Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately).

4. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock.

5. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 37.

•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. Allow enough slack in the cable so the trunk lid can easily open and close and keep the cable away from hinges, gears, etc., that could crimp or cut it. Route the cable along the trunk wall and into the cabin through a conduit or along an existing wiring harness.

3. Route the cable through the main cabin area under the interior trim, 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.

4. 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. Secure the excess cable with wire ties (purchased separately).

5. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock.

6. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 37.

•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.

3. At the lowest corner of the

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windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather 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. 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. Secure the excess cable with wire ties.

5. Bring the end of the cable out at the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock location. Leave yourself enough cable so you can easily connect it to the antenna connector of the dock.

6. Continue with “Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter” on page 37.

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 Vehicle Dock.

2 Insert the PowerConnect Power Adapter

into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket.

3 Plug the PowerConnect Power

Adapter into the red PWR connector on the dock.

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Step 6: Connect the Audio

To play audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, decide on one of the following audio connection options:

• Option 1: Best: Use the Aux In Cable if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary input connection. Refer to your vehicle’s owners manual to find the location of the auxiliary input jack, or consult the vehicle dealer.

TIP! The auxiliary input jack may be located on the face plate of the vehicle radio, on the back of the radio, anywhere on the front dash panel, inside the glove compartment, or inside the center console in between the front seats.

• Option 2: Better: Use a Cassette Adapter if your vehicle has a built- in cassette player. Cassette Adapters are sold separately and can be purchased from an electronics retailer, or go to xmradio.com/accessories.

• Option 3: Good: Use the PowerConnect feature in the onyX. PowerConnect plays the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio.

• Option 4: Best: Use the FM Direct Adapter. If none of the previous three audio connection options will work in your vehicle, then you will need to use the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) (sold separately). The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer and directly connects the onyX to your vehicle’s FM radio. To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought your radio, or go to xmradio.com/accessories.

Follow the installation instructions in the next several sections for the audio connection option that you have selected.

Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions

1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector

on the dock.

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2 Plug the other end into

the auxiliary input jack connection of your vehicle’s stereo system.

3 Insert the dock into the

mount.

4 Insert your onyX into

the dock.

5 Power on your onyX by pressing the Power

button.

6 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna

has a clear view of the sky. Verify that you are receiving the XM signal. There should at least be one bar on the lower left corner of the main

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display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press menu and then press and highlight Signal Indicator. Press the 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 the main display screen.

7 Ensure onyX is tuned to channel 1.

Upon power up, onyX should tune to channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio” on page 55 to learn about how to tune a channel.

8 Turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it to play input from the

auxiliary input source.

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

are now ready to activate your onyX.

10 The audio level output of the onyX can be increased or decreased as

necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 89.

If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1, be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i.e., auxiliary input source (step 8). Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard (step 10). Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 102 for additional help.

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Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions

1 Plug the Cassette

Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock.

2 Insert the Cassette

Adapter into the vehicle’s cassette deck. You may need to turn on your vehicle’s stereo system in order to do so.

3 Insert the dock into the

mount.

4 Insert your onyX into the

dock.

5 Power on your onyX by pressing the Power

button.

6 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna

has a clear view of the sky. Verify that you are receiving the XM signal. There should at least be one bar on the lower left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal

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strength. You can also press menu and then press highlight Signal Indicator. Press the 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 the main display screen.

7 Ensure onyX is tuned to channel 1.

8 If you haven’t done so, turn on your vehicle’s stereo system. Set it to

play input from the cassette source.

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

are now ready to activate your onyX.

10 The audio level output of the onyX can be increased or decreased as

necessary to match the audio levels of other sources in your vehicle. Refer to “Set Audio Level” on page 89.

If the signal reception is good, but there is no audio when tuned to channel 1, be sure the vehicle’s stereo system is set to the correct source, i.e., cassette source (step 8). Also be sure that the audio level is set high enough to be heard (step 10). Refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 102 for additional help.

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Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions

1 Insert the dock into the

mount.

2 Insert your onyX into the

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3 Power on your onyX

by pressing the Power button.

4 Be sure the vehicle is outside and the antenna

has a clear view of the sky. Verify that you are receiving the XM signal. There should at least be one bar on the lower left corner of the main display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press menu and then

to scroll to and highlight Signal

press

Indicator. Press the Select button. The Satellite and

Signal Indicator

Terrestrial bars show the strength of the signal being received. If the signal reception

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is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen. You are ready to make

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the audio connection.

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5 You’ll first need to find an available FM channel. An available FM

channel is one that’s not being used by an FM radio station in your area. When you tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk or music. We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel:

a. Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at www.xmradio.com/

fmchannel. Go to the website and enter your zip code. The Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area. For convenience, write down or print out the list.

b. Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM

radio. Locate and create a list of channels that aren’t being used by any FM radio station. Write down the list. Once you have created your list of available FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match for onyX.

TIP! You’ll need to use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through every FM channel one-by-one. Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio. Start at 88.1 and use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through each FM channel one-by-one (88.1 followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels that aren’t being used by a local FM radio station. Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107.9.

6 Ensure onyX is tuned to channel 1. Upon power up, onyX should tune to

channel 1 by default, when it’s not yet activated. If it’s not on channel 1, refer to “Listening to Satellite Radio” on page 55 to learn about how to tune a channel.

7 Pick the first FM channel on your list from step 5. Turn on your vehicle’s FM

radio (if you have not already done so) and tune it to this FM channel.

NOTE! If you are using the Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit instead of the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock which came with your onyX, you will have to disable AUX Detect. Refer to “Using the Vehicle Dock From the Universal Xpress Car Kit” on page 96, 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 PowerConnect.

90.1

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

jump

direct

MATCH FM CHANNELS

8 Set your onyX to transmit on the same FM channel that you have

selected in step 7:

i. Press menu. ii. Press

to scroll to and highlight FM Settings and press the

Select button.

iii. FM Channels will be highlighted. If it is not highlighted, press

to scroll to and highlight FM Channels. Press the Select button.

iv. Press to scroll to and highlight the storage location FM 2

and press the Select button.

v. Tune to the available FM channel you found in step 7. Press

Vehicle Installation

and to tune in steps of .2, i.e.,

99.3 to 99.5. Press to tune in steps of 1, i.e., 99.3 to

100.3. Press the Select button to select the FM channel.

v. Start Using is highlighted.

Press the Select button.

vi. The FM channel you selected

will be confirmed on the display screen. The onyX will tune to

the FM channel.

9 You should hear XM channel 1

through your vehicle’s FM radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! You are now ready to activate your onyX.

10 If the selected FM channel doesn’t

work well for you, work down the list of FM channels until you find one that allows you to hear XM clearly. Each time, you will need to tune your vehicle’s FM radio to the FM channel and then set your onyX to transmit on the same FM channel (steps 7 & 8).

If the signal reception is good, but there is no XM audio when tuned to channel 1,

and

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 FM 4 FM 5

FM Channels

97.9

current

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

99.3 FM

Set your vehicle radio to the

above channel to enable audio.

verify that both the onyX and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the 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 102 for additional help.

Option 4: FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) Installation

The FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer. Professional installation can help improve your radio’s reception and significantly reduce the visibility of wires. To learn more, check with the retailer where you bought your radio, or go to xmradio.com/accessories.

Activation

Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, plus Sports, News, Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate your onyX.

1 Make sure your onyX is properly installed, turned on, and receiving the

XM signal so that you can hear the audio on channel 1.

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.

NOTE! The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.

3 Activate your service:

•Online: Go to www.xmradio.com and click on “ACTIVATE RADIO” in the top right corner

•By phone: Call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)

TIP! You can follow the built in activation wizard in your onyX. If your radio has not been activated, press menu and the first item in the list will be Activate Radio. Press the Select button. A series of screens will guide you through the activation process. Follow the instructions on each screen. Press the Select button to advance to the next screen, or menu to cancel and return to the main display screen.

The next few screens will help you activate your satellite radio. Please press Select to continue with the activation of your radio, or press menu to cancel activation at this time.

Press Select to continue

4 When your service is activated, your onyX will receive all channels to

which you have subscribed. At this time, if you press

or , you can

scroll and tune other channels. Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your radio remain on until activated.

Welcome

Using Your onyX

or Sports Teams/Score

The Main Display

When listening to a channel, information about the channel is displayed.

Channel Number

54 Lithium

Smashing Pumpkins

Bullet With Butterfly Wings

Antenna Signal

Strength

or Talk Show Schedule

or Game Time/Game Details

Channel Name

Artist Name or Talk Show Host

Song Title

Navigation Basics

Power Button

Pressing the Power button turns the onyX On or Off.

Navigation Buttons

Use the Left, Right, Up, and Down buttons to navigate through various features and functions of onyX.

• Left

• Up

or Right button: Displays the channel categories such as

Rock, Pop, Sports, Talk/New etc. Repeated presses cycle through the categories one at a time. Decreases or increases the settings of various menu options such as Brightness, Audio Level, etc.

or Down button (press and release): Immediately tunes to

the next or previous channel in the channel lineup. Scrolls through lists and highlights an item in the list.

or Down button (press and hold): Continuously scrolls

through any list. While on the main display screen, continuously scrolls through the channel lineup and briefly displays the information of each channel. When the button is released, radio tunes to the last channel it had scrolled to in the channel lineup.

Select Button

The Select button selects a highlighted item in a list and confirms settings.

Using Your onyX

...

Menu Button

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.

FM Button

Provides easy tuning of FM presets for optimized PowerConnect performance. Repeatedly pressing FM displays and cycles through the list of preset FM channels one at a time. The radio automatically tunes to the displayed FM channel. Pressing and holding FM accesses the FM Settings menu. It is not available when Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter is used for audio connection.

Jump Button

Depending on how it is configured, pressing jump either tunes to the channel broadcasting traffic and weather conditions of a selected city, from a list of the 20 most congested cities, or tunes to the previous channel that was being played.

Direct Button

Pressing direct prompts for the entry of a channel number using the number buttons. Once the channel number is entered, the radio directly tunes to the new channel.

Number Buttons

Each number button stores a favorite channel in its button location and provides one touch access to it afterward. Number buttons also directly tune to a channel when the channel number is entered after pressing direct.

1 0

jump

direct

Listening to Satellite Radio

Tune a channel:

1 Press and release and to immediately tune to the next or

previous channel.

2 Press and hold and to quickly scroll through the channels.

Release to tune to the channel that is displayed.

View a category:

Channels are organized into categories to make it easier for you to find the ones that suit your taste.

To view a category press

1 Scroll through the category

2 Press the Select button to

and , and find the

using channel you want.

select the channel, or press

for the previous or next

category.

TIP! To briefly listen to each channel in the category, scroll to and highlight Scan at the end of the category list and press the Select button. Refer to “Scanning Channels in a Category” on page 59 to learn more about Scan.

or .

Rock

Lithium

Fiona Apple/Fast As You

Margaritaville55

Ken Boothe/Freedom Str

Jam_ON56

String Cheese In/Round T

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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.

Jump

Depending upon how you configure the mode, jump will either go to the traffic and weather channel of a selected city, from a list of the 20 most congested cities, or go to the last channel to which you were listening.

TIP! By default jump is configured to tune to a traffic/weather channel. To select a city for traffic and weather, or to configure jump to tune to the last channel listened to, refer to “Jump Settings” on page 86.

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 screen.

Using Your onyX

Favorite Channels

You can set up to 10 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them. Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number button.

To assign a favorite channel to a number button:

1 Tune to the desired channel.

2 Press and hold the number button

0-9 you want to assign to that favorite channel.

To listen to a favorite channel:

1 Press the number button 0-9 that

was assigned to the desired favorite channel.

TIP! When you are at the main display screen, press to see your list of favorite channels. Scroll to highlight a favorite and press the Select button to listen to that channel.

Favorite Saved

26 The Pulse

saved as

Favorite 1

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.

To scan a category:

1 Press or until the desired category is displayed.

2 Scroll down to highlight the last item in the category which will be

Scan and the category name.

3 Press the Select button. The scan will begin.

4 Press the Select button to stop the scan, and continue to listen to

the channel currently being played, or press the channel you were listening to before you began the scan.

or to return to

Pop

BBC Radio 1

Green Day/American Idio

Pop2K 30

David Archuleta/Crush (’

Scan Pop>

Scanning

70s on 7

Bee Gees/You Should Be

80s on 8 8

The Hooters/And We Dan

90s on 9 9

Oasis/Champagne Super

Using Your onyX

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 vehicle’s FM radio. (Refer to “Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions” on page 43 for more information.)

through your

To start using a different FM preset:

1 Press FM to display the current FM

preset.

2 To display and select the next FM

preset, press FM. The radio will tune to the displayed FM channel. If the preset is the one you want, press menu or wait for the screen to timeout.

3 Repeatedly pressing FM will cycle

through the FM presets.

4 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to the

same FM channel.

IMPORTANT! You need to ensure that your vehicle’s FM radio is tuned to the same FM channel.

99.3 FM

Set your vehicle radio to the

above channel to enable audio.

103.7 FM

Set your vehicle radio to the

above channel to enable audio.

TIP! To configure the list of preset FM channels, you need to find available FM channels in your area. Refer to”Find Available FM Channels in Your Area” on page 79. Next, refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 82.

Special Features

Color Themes

You can change the color of the display screen to one of 6 color themes: Blue, Red, Amber, Yellow, Silver, or Teal. You can coordinate the color theme with your vehicle dash lights and with the Trim Ring of your choice for your onyX. The default color theme is blue.

To change the color theme:

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and highlight

Color Theme. Press the Select button.

3 Press or to highlight the

desired color theme. The onyX will immediately change to the selected color theme.

4 Press the Select button to confirm

the selected color theme.

5 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.

Press arrow keys to choose

Select Theme

Blu

and Select to confirm

Trim Rings

Your onyX has a changeable Trim Ring to style the radio to your liking. The Trim Ring surrounds the Select button on the radio. A total of three trim rings are included with your onyX, including the one that is already installed in the onyX Radio.

To remove and replace the Trim Ring:

The Trim Ring can be removed by using the Trim Ring Removal Tool. Placing this tool against the Trim Ring, and with mild pressure while turning the tool, it will loosen or tighten the Trim Ring depending upon which direction you

Special Features

turn the tool.

1 Place the Trim Ring Removal Tool on the Trim Ring on the radio. Use

care to align the tool so it’s centered on the Trim Ring.

2 Using mild pressure to keep the tool against the Trim Ring, rotate the

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

jump

direct

tool counter-clockwise until it will not rotate any further.

3 The Trim Ring is now loose. Turn the onyX over and the Trim Ring

should fall out. If it does not, gently tap the back of the radio until it does.

4 Turn the radio face up again and insert the new Trim Ring into the

radio.

5 Align the Trim Ring Removal Tool on the Trim Ring on the radio.

Use care to align the tool so it’s centered on the Trim Ring.

jump

Using mild pressure to keep the tool against the Trim Ring, rotate

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

direct

the tool clockwise until it will not rotate any further. The new Trim Ring is now installed.

Special Features

Parental Controls

Your onyX 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.

When you browse a category, the locked channel number or locked category will be shown but not the artist and song/show information. Instead, a lock icon you scroll through the channels using the locked channels are skipped and not displayed.

and the word “Locked“ is shown. If

and ,

Lithium

Live/Selling the Drama

Locked55

Rock

If you attempt to tune to a locked channel, either by using direct tune or through the category list, you’ll be prompted to enter your 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 will remain unlocked until you turn the onyX Off, and back On. In the category list, the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon

To turn Parental Controls On (or Off):

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and highlight Parental Controls. Press the Select

button.

•If this is the first time you want to turn on Parental Controls, Parental

Jam_ON56

Phish/Backwards Down

Controls will be highlighted. Press the Select button. You will be prompted to select a 4-digit code:

i. For each digit, press one of

the 0-9 keys and then press

to advance to the next digit. (Press to go back and edit a previous digit.)

ii. When you have selected all

4 digits of your code press the Select button.

iii. The Code Confirmation

screen will be displayed. For your records, write down the code you have selected. Press the Select button. Continue with step 3.

•If you had previously selected a 4-digit code you will be prompted to enter your code:

i. For each digit, press one of

the 0-9 keys and then press

to advance to the next digit. (Press to go back and edit a previous digit.)

ii. When you have selected all

4 digits of the code press

if you need

Enter Parental Code

Press OK to confirm

Code Confirmation

Your Parental Code is:

3287

You will need this code to change

or turn off Parental Controls

Press Select to continue

Special Features

the Select button.

3 At the “Parental Controls” screen, Parental Controls will be

highlighted. Press the Select button to turn parental control On (or press the Select button to turn parental control Off).

4 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.

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 if you need to go back and edit a previous digit.)

4 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select button.

5 If Parental Controls is shown as Off, press the Select button to turn it

On, otherwise continue with the next step.

6 At the “Parental Controls” screen, Press to scroll to and highlight

Locked Channels. Press the Select button.

7 A list of all the categories and the channels in each category will be

displayed. Press category you want to lock. Press the Select button. A lock icon be displayed to the left of the channel or category you locked. (To unlock a locked channel or category, simply highlight the locked

and to scroll to and highlight a channel or

to advance to the next digit. (Press

will

channel or category and press the Select button. The lock icon will

Locked Channels Locked Categories

disappear indicating the channel or category is unlocked.)

Locked Channels

Rock

Deep Tracks

Hair Nation

xL Liquid Metal

SIRIXM U

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.

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 next digit. (Press digit.)

if you need to go back and edit a previous

Locked Channels

Rock

Deep Tracks Hair Nation xL Liquid Metal SIRIXM U

to advance to the

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4 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select button.

5 If Parental Controls are shown as Off, press the Select button to turn

it On, otherwise continue with the next step.

6 At the “Parental Controls” screen, Press to scroll to and highlight

Change My Code. Press the Select button.

7 You will be prompted to enter a new 4-digit code. For each digit, press

one of the 0-9 keys and then

to advance to the next

press digit. (Press back and edit a previous digit.)

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.

if you need to go

Code Confirmation

Your Parental Code is:

3287

You will need this code to change

or turn off Parental Controls

Press Select to continue

To listen to a locked channel:

There are two ways to tune to a channel which has been locked. The first is by directly tuning the locked channel, and the second is to select the locked channel from a category list.

1 Directly tune or select the locked channel:

To directly tune a locked channel:

i. Press direct and enter the channel number using the 0-9

keys.

To select a locked channel from the category list:

i. Press

ii. Press

2 You will be prompted to enter your existing 4-digit code. For each

digit, press one of the 0-9 keys and then press the next digit. (Press digit.)

3 When you have entered all 4 digits of the code press the Select

button. If your code is correct the channel will be tuned. All locked

channels become unlocked and will remain unlocked until you turn the onyX Off, and back On. In the category list, the previously locked channels will show an unlocked icon

or to display the category list of the locked channel

you wish to tune.

to scroll to and highlight the locked channel. Press

the Select button.

to advance to

if you need to go back and edit a previous

Where Else Can You Use Your onyX?

SIRIUS | XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your onyX Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience. With these accessories, you can effortlessly take your Satellite Radio listening experience from your vehicle to your home or office or on the go — all with a single subscription.

• In the Home, Office, etc. – With a Home Kit, you can play your onyX over an existing home, office, or other stereo system

• In Other Vehicles – With a Vehicle Kit, you can enjoy your onyX in more than one vehicle.

• In Almost Any Location You Like – With a desktop or portable Sound System you have the freedom to listen to your onyX where and when you want, from your kitchen or den, to the office, to outside on the deck, or at a picnic.

For more information on XM accessories or to purchase an accessory, please visit your local retailer or www.xmradio.com/accessories.

Configuring Your onyX

Radio ID

Your onyX has an alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies the radio. This ID is used during the activation process.

To display the Radio ID:

1 Press menu.

2 Radio ID will be highlighted. If it is

not highlighted, press and highlight Radio ID. Press the Select button. The Radio ID will be displayed.

3 Press and hold menu to return to the

main display screen.

Radio ID

Your Radio ID is:

to scroll to

A234B456

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 function while driving.

PowerConnect allows you to listen to XM audio through your vehicle’s FM radio. You will first need to find an available FM channel, which is a channel that is not being used by an FM radio station in your area. When you tune your FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static or silence – not talk or music.

Once you have found an available channel, you need to tune onyX’s built-in transmitter to the same channel to receive XM sound through your vehicle’s radio.

We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel:

1 Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder

Use the SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder at www.xmradio.com/

fmchannel. Go to the website and enter your zip code. The

Channel Finder will suggest a list of available FM channels in your area. For convenience, write down or print out the list.

Tune onyX to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it’s not

yet 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. If you do not hear a local FM station broadcast, then tune the onyX to the same FM channel. (Refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 82.) You should hear the XM channel through your

Configuring Your onyX

vehicle’s radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! If this FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear XM clearly.

2 Manually tune through your local FM channels

Manually tune through your local FM channels on your vehicle’s FM radio.

Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio. Start at 88.1 and use the ‘Manual’ tune function on your vehicle’s FM radio to tune through each FM channel oneby-one (88.1 followed by 88.3 etc.) to locate channels that aren’t being used by a local FM radio station. Write down each FM channel that has only static or silence on it, until you reach 107.9. Once you have created your list of available FM channels, you will need to find the one that provides the best match for onyX.

Tune onyX to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it’s not yet

activated). Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio to that channel. Then tune the onyX to the same FM channel. (Refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 82.) You should hear the XM channel through your vehicle’s radio. If you are satisfied with the sound quality, you’re done! If this FM channel doesn’t work well for you, work down the list until you find an FM channel that allows you to hear XM clearly.

NOTE! You may find an FM channel with static or silence that does not work with onyX. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is present that prevents reception of the onyX broadcast. Your only options are to use another FM channel or a different audio connection method.

TIP! If you regularly drive from one location to another, such as your daily commute, you may need to use different FM channels along your route for best

performance. If this is the case, we recommend saving the best FM channels as presets on your FM radio and onyX. Then you simply select and match the best channel for the area you are in.

TIP! It will be much more difficult to find available FM channels in large cities than in most suburban or rural locations. A direct audio connection using the Aux In Cable, Cassette Adapter, or professional installation is your best solution if you drive in or near large metropolitan areas.

NOTE! The SIRIUS | XM FM Channel Finder relies on data from the Federal Communications Commission. The data may not reflect the latest stations in your area. In addition, local geography and weather conditions can impact reception, so your results may be different from the list.

NOTE! The performance of FM radios are different, based on manufacturer and vehicle style. Some may not work well with the type of FM transmitter used by onyX. 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.

Configuring Your onyX

Set and Select an FM Channel

The onyX 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 to your vehicle’s FM radio. Having a choice of 5 FM presets also makes it easy to switch to the appropriate FM channel as you travel from one area to another. Each FM preset is stored in its own storage location. You can easily add or edit the FM preset in any one of the 5 storage locations.

IMPORTANT! The onyX and the vehicle’s FM radio need to be tuned to the same FM channel in order to hear the audio.

TIP! The FM 1 storage location is preset with FM channel 97.9.

To set and select an FM preset:

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and highlight

FM Settings and press the Select button.

3 FM Channels will be highlighted. If it

is not highlighted, press to and highlight FM Channels. Press the Select button.

4 Press to scroll to and highlight the storage location (FM 1 to

FM 5) you want to set and press the Select button. You can choose

to scroll

FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 FM 4 FM 5

FM Channels

97.9

99.3

103.7 _ _ _ _ _ _

current

among the following options:

i. If the chosen storage location is empty (denoted by “---“), or

if the storage location contains the FM preset currently being used (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. Press the Select button. The FM channel tuning screen is displayed.

iii. If the chosen storage location has an FM preset that is not

currently being used, and you want to start using it, press highlight Start Using and press the Select button. Skip to step

5 Press and to tune the

desired FM channel in steps of .2, i.e., 99.3 to 99.5. Press

to tune the desired

and channel in steps of 1, i.e., 99.3 to

100.3. Press the Select button to select the FM channel.

6 If you are editing the storage

location that has the “current” FM preset, skip to step 7. Otherwise, Start Using will be highlighted. Press the Select button.

NOTE! You can also preset an FM channel in a storage location without having to start using it right away. Just press menu and exit the screen.

Edit FM Channel 2

99.3 FM

Press arrow keys to tune

and Select to confirm

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7 The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and the

onyX will tune to that FM channel.

8 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same

FM channel.

IMPORTANT! You’ll first need to find a suitable FM channel that is unused or available in your area.

99.3 FM

Set your vehicle radio to the

above channel to enable audio.

To quickly select an FM channel from the preset list:

1 Press FM to display the current

FM preset.

2 To display and select the next

FM preset, press FM. The radio will tune to the displayed FM channel. If the preset is the one you want, press menu or wait for the screen to timeout.

3 Repeatedly pressing FM will

cycle through the FM presets.

Set your vehicle radio to the

above channel to enable audio.

99.3 FM

4 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to

same FM channel.

103.7 FM

Set your vehicle radio to the

above channel to enable audio.

Configuring Your onyX

Jump Settings

The jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather channel of one of the 20 most congested cities, or to jump back to the last channel to which you were listening. When configured for traffic/weather, you’ll need to select a desired city from the list.

To configure jump:

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and highlight

JUMP Settings and press the Select button.

3 Mode will be highlighted with either

Last Channel or Traffic/Weather.

If you want to change the mode, press the Select button. Otherwise, just leave it as shown. (Repeatedly pressing the Select button toggles between the choices.)

4 If you have selected Last Channel, press and hold menu to return to the

main display screen. If you have selected Traffic/Weather continue with step 5.

5 Press to scroll to and highlight Set Location and press the Select

button.

Mode Set Location

JUMP Settings

Traffic/Weather

_ _ _

6 A list of cities will be displayed. Press to scroll to and highlight

your desired location and press the Select button.

7 The JUMP Settings screen will display the location you selected.

Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.

Set Location

Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Dallas

JUMP Settings

Mode

Traffic/Weather

Set Location

ATL

Configuring Your onyX

Set Brightness

To change the display’s brightness:

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and highlight

Brightness and press the Select button.

3 Press to decrease or to increase

the brightness of the display.

4 Press the Select button to confirm

the brightness setting.

5 Press and hold menu to return to the

main display screen.

Set Brightness

Press arrow keys to adjust

and Select to confirm

Set Audio Level

The audio level of the onyX 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’s you may use, such as a CD player, other FM stations, or an MP3 player.

Do not use the audio level as a volume control. Use the volume control on your vehicle’s stereo instead.

To adjust the audio level:

volume level to match the volume of other audio sources

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and

highlight Audio Level and press the Select button.

3 Press to decrease or to

increase the audio level.

4 Press the Select button to

confirm the new audio level.

5 Press and hold menu to return

to the main display screen.

Set Audio Level

Press arrow keys to adjust

and Select to confirm

Configuring Your onyX

Signal Indicator

For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the XM satellites. In large cities, there are terrestrial transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage.

Your onyX can display the received strength of the satellite and terrestrial signals being received.

To display the signal strength:

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and highlight

Signal Indicator and press the Select button.

3 The Satellite and Terrestrial bars

show the strength of the signal being received.

4 Reposition the antenna if you are

having trouble receiving the signal. Be sure your vehicle is outside with an unobstructed view of the sky.

5 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.

Signal Indicator

ATELLIT

TERRESTRIA

Factory Settings

The factory settings menu has two choices, AUX Detect and Restore Defaults.

AUX Detect

AUX Detect allows the onyX Radio 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

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. Please read the additional instructions, “Using the Vehicle Dock From the Universal Xpress Car Kit” on page 96. Once AUX Detect is disabled, you’ll have to turn the FM Transmitter On. Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 98.

To disable AUX Detect:

(Do this only when using the older model Vehicle Dock.)

IMPORTANT! If you are using the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock which came with your onyX Radio, AUX Detect should remain enabled.

1 Press menu.

Factory Settings

AUX Detect Restore Defaults

enabled

Configuring Your onyX

2 Press to scroll to and highlight Factory Settings and press the

Select button.

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.

If you want to cancel press menu to

return to Factory Settings. AUX Detect will remain enabled.

5 AUX Detect will show as disabled.

Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.

To enable AUX Detect

(Do this when radio is transferred to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock from an older model Vehicle Dock.)

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and highlight Factory Settings and press the

Select button.

3 AUX Detect will be highlighted and show as disabled. Press the Select

button again to toggle the setting to enabled.

4 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.

Disable AUX Detect?

Disable only if using vehicle dock

from Universal Xpress Car Kit.

Otherwise, leave it enabled.

Press Select to confirm

or menu to cancel

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 to factory defaults:

NOTE! Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings.

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and

highlight Factory Settings and press the Select button.

3 Press to scroll to and

highlight Restore Defaults and press the Select button.

4 A warning screen will be

displayed. If you are certain that you want to reset your onyX to the default settings, press the Select button to confirm.

If you want to cancel, press menu to return to Factory Settings.

Are You Sure?

All settings will be erased.

Press Select to confirm

or menu to cancel

Configuring Your onyX

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. 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 the onyX in demo mode.

The ability for onyX to enter demo mode is enabled by default. If you don’t want onyX to ever enter the demo mode, you can disable the demo feature. You can enable it again at another time if desired.

To enable or disable the demo mode:

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and highlight

Demo Mode and press the Select button.

3 Status will be highlighted. Press

the Select button to toggle the setting between enabled or disabled. (Repeatedly pressing the Select button toggles between the choices.)

4 If you have selected disabled, press and hold menu to return to the

main display screen. If you have selected enabled continue with step 5.

Status Enter Demo Mode

Demo Mode

enabled

5 Press 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 seconds.

Demo Mode

Entering Demo Mode.

Press & Hold Select

for 10 seconds to exit

Configuring Your onyX

Using the Vehicle Dock From the Universal Xpress Car Kit

If you have chosen to use the Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit rather than the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock included with your onyX radio, you will need to complete some additional installation steps. When you have completed these additional steps, you can continue with the installation of your onyX.

When you are using the Universal Xpress Vehicle Dock, the screen will initially display “AUX Connected” when you power on your onyX. Ignore this message. Once you have completed the steps below, it will not be displayed again.

If you are connecting the audio through your vehicle’s FM radio (SureConnect or FMDA):

1 Disable the AUX Detect feature. Refer to “AUX Detect” on page 91, and

disable AUX Detect.

2 Turn the FM Transmitter in the onyX On. Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter

On/Off” on page 98, and turn the FM Transmitter On.

3 Continue with the installation.

If you are connecting the audio using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter:

1 Disable the AUX Detect feature. Refer to “AUX Detect” on page 91, and

disable AUX Detect.

AUX Connected

Audio enabled through

auxiliary line. FM turned OFF.

TIP! The FM Transmitter must be Off. To verify that the FM Transmitter is Off, refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 98.

2 Continue with the installation.

Configuring Your onyX

Turn FM Transmitter On/Off

Turning the FM Transmitter On applies only if you are using the older model Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit, and plan to use SureConnect or FMDA as the audio connection option.

You’ll have to turn On the FM Transmitter under the FM Settings menu. However, before you can access the FM Settings menu, you first need to disable AUX Detect. Refer to “AUX Detect” on page 91. Once you have disabled AUX Detect, the FM Settings menu will be accessible.

To turn the FM Transmitter On:

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and highlight FM

Settings and press the Select button.

3 FM Transmitter will be highlighted.

Press the Select button to toggle the setting from Off to On.

4 The FM Channels menu item will now

be accessible, allowing you to tune the onyX and the FM radio in your vehicle to the same FM channel.

TIP! onyX is programmed with FM channel 97.9 as the default setting.

FM Transmitter

FM Channels

FM Settings

To turn the FM Transmitter Off:

If you are using the older model Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car 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 the onyX Radio Off, if it was previously turned On.

1 Press menu.

2 Press to scroll to and

highlight FM Settings and press the Select button.

3 FM Transmitter will be

highlighted. Press the Select button to toggle the setting from On to Off.

4 A warning message will be

displayed advising you to connect the Aux In Cable. Press the Select button to confirm that you want to turn off the FM Transmitter.

5 Press and hold menu to exit.

FM Settings

FM Transmitter

FM Channels

Turn OFF FM?

Please connect an AUX cable

or no audio will be available.

Press Select to confirm

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