SiriusXM XDNX1V1 User's Guide

USER GUIDEDock & Play Radiowith Vehicle Kit

10Wire GuideThe 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. I

11WARNING! DO NOT attempt to install Onyx while driving. Park your vehicle in a safe location before beginning installation.Step 1: Choose a Location

12B.A.B.Option 3Option 4Option 5234567890directjumpFMmenu1jumpFMmenu234567890direct1jumpFMmenu234567890direct1Vehicle Installation

13Step 2: Install the Dash or Vent MountDepending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mount.IMPORTANT! When you

143 The dock mounting plate can be tilted in different directions. Adjust as necessary for your particular vehicle. When the orientation is correct,

15Installing the Vent Mount:1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and Radio.2 If the vent lou

163 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

17Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount AntennaMount the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside of your vehicle, on a horizontal surface that will always fa

18 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

193 If you are installing the antenna at the roof edge, or hood edge, install the Cable Routing Adapter to direct the antenna cable downward.Place th

20TIP! 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.4 Place t

21CAUTION! 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, b

22CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 3 inches away.Vehicle Installation

23Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna CableBefore you begin routing the antenna cable, read these general instructions for how to route and hide

24Route cable out from under rear windshieldmoulding and tuck into weatherstrippingaround trunk openingPull weatherstrippingfrom trunk openingTuck cab

25Bring cable out of weatherstripping and into trunkRoute cable along trunkwall and into cabin throughgap or conduit, along existingwiring harnessRout

26Use a blunt plastic puttyknife or similar blunt toolto lift edge of interiortrim and tuck cableunder trim. Continuetowards front of vehicleRoute cab

27TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids. Use things typically found around the home, li

28Sedan/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 win

29marked 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 unde

3Table of ContentsIntroduction ... 4Features ...4Safety and Care Information ...5What’s in the Box? ...

30bottom 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

31plastic trim just enough to tuck the cable under underneath. Avoid side airbag locations on back pillars and above the doors. Airbag locations are m

323 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

33molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening. Lift the weather stripping from the opening and tuck the cable inside it, the

34Step 5: Connect the Magnetic Mount Antenna and PowerConnect Power Adapter1 Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna into the silver ANT connector on the Pow

35Step 6: Connect the AudioTo play XM audio through your vehicle’s stereo or FM radio, decide on one of the following audio connection options:•Optio

36Option 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the dock.2 Plug the other end

37press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.7 Ensure Onyx is tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel. Upon power up, Onyx should tu

38Option 2: Cassette Adapter Installation Instructions1 Plug the Cassette Adapter into the green AUDIO connector on the dock.2 Insert the Cassette A

39is good, press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.7 Ensure Onyx is tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel. Upon power up, Onyx

4FeaturesThank you for purchasing the XM Onyx with Vehicle Kit!XM Onyx has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:•Hear SiriusXM

40Option 3: PowerConnect Installation Instructions1 Attach the dock to the mount.2 Insert your Onyx into the dock.3 Power on your Onyx by pressing

41a. Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder at www.siriusxm.com/fmchannel. Go to the website and enter your zip code. The Channel Finder will suggest a li

42NOTE! 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 wi

43234567890directjumpFMmenu190.1MATCH FM CHANNELSthe Select button.vii. The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the display screen. Onyx will

44Option 4: FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) InstallationThe FMDA needs to be installed by a professional installer. Professional installation can help improv

45You can follow either the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board activation guide to activate your Onyx and subscribe to th

46subscription process, but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your Radio remain on until subscribed. Once subscribed, the Radio will receive a

47The Main DisplayWhen listening to a channel, information about the channel and what is currently playing is displayed.Tom PettyI Should Have Known I

48Navigation BasicsPower ButtonPressing the Power button turns Onyx On or Off.Navigation ButtonsPressing Left, Right, Up, and Down navigates through v

49Menu ButtonPressing menu displays various options to make setup and feature changes. Pressing menu when in menu options returns to the previous menu

5Safety and Care Information IMPORTANT! Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience. It is your responsibility to determ

50Listening to Satellite RadioTune to a channel: 1 Press and release and to immediately tune to the next or previous channel.2 Press and hold

51Direct TuneA channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. 1 To directly tune to a channel press direct.2

52Favorite ChannelsYou can set up to 10 of your favorite channels so you can easily access them. Each favorite channel can be assigned to a number but

53Scanning Channels in a CategoryYou can scan a category and listen to each channel for 10 seconds before Onyx automatically tunes to the next channel

54FM PresetsFM presets make it easy to quickly access stored FM channels and choose a new FM channel from them.Use FM presets when you use PowerConnec

55Color ThemesYou can change the color of the display screen to one of 6 color themes: Blue, Red, Amber, Yellow, Silver, or Teal. You can choose the d

56Trim RingsYour 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

571 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 pressu

584 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 c

59Parental ControlsOnyx has a parental control feature which allows you to lock access to channels, or lock access to an entire category. A 4-digit co

6Warning!•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

60You 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 i

614 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 hig

62be displayed to the left of the channel or category you locked. (To unlock a locked channel or category, simply highlight the locked channel or cate

63(Press if you need to go back and edit a previous digit.)8 The Code Confirmation screen will be displayed. For your records, write down the code

64SiriusXM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your Onyx to your lifestyle and enhance your listening experience. With these acces

65Radio IDYour Onyx has an 8 character alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies your Radio. This ID is used during the subscription process.To display

66Find Available FM Channels in Your AreaBefore attempting any of the procedures below, you should park your vehicle in a safe location. Do not attemp

67an FM channel that allows you to hear XM clearly. OR2 Manually tune through your local FM channels Manually tune through your local F

68TIP! 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

69Set and Select an FM ChannelOnyx allows you to easily store (i.e., preset) up to 5 different FM channels. At any time, you can select any one of the

7What’s in the Box?234567890directjumpFMmenu1Onyx RadioPowerConnect™ Vehicle DockMagnetic Mount AntennaAntenna & Dash Mount Alcohol Preparation Pa

70the storage location contains the FM preset currently being used (denoted by “current”), then the FM channel tuning screen is displayed. ii. If th

71confirmed on the display screen and Onyx will tune to that FM channel.8 Set your vehicle’s FM radio to same FM channel.IMPORTANT! You’ll first need

72Jump SettingsThe jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather for the city of your choice from a list of 22 of the most con

73button.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 Sett

745 Press and hold menu to return to the main display screen.Set Audio LevelThe audio level of Onyx can be adjusted when an audio connection is made

75Signal IndicatorFor best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an unobstructed view of the XM satellites. In large cities, there are te

76Factory SettingsThe factory settings menu has two choices, AUX Detect and Restore Defaults.AUX DetectAUX Detect allows Onyx to automatically detect

773 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

78Restore DefaultsYou can clear all of your personal settings, such as favorite channels, FM presets, etc., and return the Radio to its original out-o

79Demo ModeYour 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

8Onyx Functions234567890directjumpFMmenu1Power Button Press to turn Radio on and off.Left and Right Buttons Press to search for channels by category.U

80Select 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.Auto Shut Of

81Using the Vehicle Dock From the Universal Xpress Car KitIf you have chosen to use the Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit rather than the

82Turn FM Transmitter On/OffTurning the FM Transmitter On applies only if you are using the older model Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car Kit

83To 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

84Onyx 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. •Mak

85If you see this on the screen: Try this:Loading •Your Onyx is acquiring audio or program information This message usually goes away in a few secon

86If this happens: Try this:No audio when using the Aux In Cable or Cassette Adapter•Check all cables between your Onyx and your vehicle’s stereo sys

87TroubleshootingIf this happens: Try this:No audio when using PowerConnect or FMDA•Check that your Onyx and your vehicle’s FM radio are tuned to the

88System 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 Vrms (max)Onyx R

89Patent and Environmental InformationPatent Information It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse e

9PowerConnect Vehicle DockColor-Coded ConnectionsThe color-coded PowerConnect Vehicle Dock makes it simple to connect. Just match the colors on the ca

90The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this devi

91© 2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc. “Sirius”, “XM” and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. “BBC” and “R

92The Radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label on the back of Onyx.Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided

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