Sirius XM Radio SXPL1 Onyx PLUS User Manual Onyx Plus Users Manual p 82 to 114
Sirius XM Radio Inc. Onyx PLUS Onyx Plus Users Manual p 82 to 114
Contents
Onyx Plus Users Manual p 82 to 114
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Special Features
twice. The first press selects all teams and the second press deselects
all the teams in the league. The Ticker box next to each team will have
a black background with white letters indicating that no teams are
selected for the Sports Ticker.
6. Press and hold menu/alerts to return to the main display screen.
To turn the Sports Ticker on or off
1. Press menu/alerts.
2. Press to scroll to and highlight Alerts. Press the Select button.
3. Press to scroll to and highlight Sports Alerts/Ticker. Press the
Select button.
4. Press to scroll to and highlight Sports Ticker.
5. Press and release the Select button to toggle the Sports Ticker on or
off.
6. Press and hold menu/alerts to return to the main display screen.
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SiriusXM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your
Onyx Plus 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 Your Home, Office, etc. – With a Home Kit, you can play your Onyx
Plus through your existing stereo system or powered speakers.
•In Your Other Vehicles – With Vehicle Kits, you can enjoy your Onyx Plus
in other vehicles.
•In Almost Any Location You Like – With a portable Sound System you
have the freedom to listen to your Onyx Plus 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.siriusxm.com/accessories.
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Radio ID
Your Onyx Plus has an 8 character alphanumeric ID which uniquely
identifies your Radio. This ID is used during the subscription process.
To display the Radio ID:
1. Press menu/alerts.
2. Radio ID will be highlighted. If it is not
highlighted, press to scroll to and
highlight Radio ID. Press the Select
button. The Radio ID will be displayed.
3. Press and hold menu/alerts to return
to the main display screen.
Radio ID
Your Radio ID is:
A234B456
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Channel Tuning
Channel tuning controls the way channels are displayed when tuning to
channels through the channel line up. There are two different channel
tuning modes, Tune by Channel and Tune by Category. The default setting
is Tune by Channel.
•Tune by Channel: Channels are displayed in ascending or descending
numerical order, regardless of their category. The numerical channel
numbers are shown when channels in a category are viewed in list
mode.
•Tune by Category: Channels are grouped and displayed according to
their category such as Rock, Pop, Christian, etc., regardless of numerical
channel number. Once you have scrolled through all the channels in a
category, the channels in the next category are shown.
To configure Channel Tuning:
1. Press menu/alerts.
2. Press to scroll to and highlight Channel Tuning. Press the Select
button.
3. Press to scroll to and highlight Tune by Channel or Tune by
Category. Press the Select button.
4. Press and hold menu/alerts to return to the main display screen.
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FM Settings
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 Plus function while driving.
PowerConnect allows you to listen to SiriusXM through your existing vehicle
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 vehicle’s FM radio to an available channel, you should only hear static
or silence – not talk or music.
Once you have found an available FM channel, you’ll need to tune Onyx
Plus and your vehicle’s radio to the same FM channel to receive XM audio
through your vehicle’s radio.
We recommend one of the following methods to find an available FM channel:
1. Use the SiriusXM FM Channel Finder
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 list of available FM channels in your area. For convenience,
write down or print out the list.
Tune Onyx Plus to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it’s not
activated). Turn on your vehicle’s FM radio. Pick the first FM channel on
your Channel Finder list and tune the FM radio to that channel. If you
do not hear a local FM station broadcast, then tune Onyx Plus to the
same FM channel. (Refer to “Set and Select an FM Channel” on page
88.) 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.
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OR
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 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. Once
you have created your list of available FM channels, you will need to find
the one that provides the best match for Onyx Plus.
Tune Onyx Plus to a favorite XM channel (or to channel 1, if it’s not
activated). Pick the first FM channel on your list and tune the FM radio
to that channel. Then tune Onyx Plus to the same FM channel. (Refer to
“Set and Select an FM Channel” on page 88.) 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 Plus. It is possible that some type of inaudible interference is
present that prevents reception of the XM 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 Plus. 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.
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NOTE! The SiriusXM 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 Plus. This is why we recommend a direct audio connection using the Aux
In Cable or Cassette Adapter if they can be used in your vehicle. Professional
installation can also resolve almost any performance issue.
Set and Select an FM Channel
Onyx Plus 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 hear
SiriusXM through your existing vehicle 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! Onyx Plus 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/alerts.
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 scroll to
and highlight FM Channels. Press the
FM Channels
current
FM 1
FM 2
FM 3
FM 4
FM 5
97.9
99.3
103.7
_ _ _
_ _ _
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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
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 to highlight Start
Using and press the Select button.
Skip to step 7.
5 Press and to tune to the desired
FM channel in steps of .2, i.e., 99.3 to
99.5. Press and to tune to the
desired 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
Set your vehicle radio to the
above channel to enable audio.
99.3 FM
Edit FM Channel 2
99.3 FM
and Select to confirm
Press arrow keys to tune
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to step 7. Otherwise, Start Using will be highlighted. Press the Select
button.
NOTE! You can also set an FM preset without having to start using it right
away. Just press menu/alerts and exit the screen.
7 The chosen FM channel will be confirmed on the display screen and
Onyx Plus 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.
To quickly select an FM preset:
1. Press and hold Power/FM to display
the FM preset list showing the current
FM preset.
2. Press or to highlight the FM
preset, or use the number keys to
select the corresponding FM preset,
for example, pressing 3 will select FM3.
Press the Select button. The Radio will
tune to the selected FM channel. If the
preset is the one you want, press
menu/alerts or wait for the
confirmation screen to time out.
3. Set your vehicle’s FM radio to the
same FM channel.
FM Channels
current
FM 1
FM 2
FM 3
FM 4
FM 5
97.9
99.3
103.7
_ _ _
_ _ _
103.7 FM
Set your vehicle radio to the
above channel to enable audio.
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Brightness
To change the brightness of the display screen:
1. Press menu/alerts.
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/alerts to return
to the main display screen.
Set Brightness
and Select to confirm
Press arrow keys to adjust
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Audio Level
The audio level of Onyx Plus can be adjusted when an audio connection
is made between the dock and the vehicle’s stereo system. Audio level
is used to adjust Onyx Plus’s volume level to match the volume of other
audio sources you may use, such as a CD player, other FM stations, or an
MP3 player.
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:
1. Press menu/alerts.
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/alerts to return
to the main display screen.
Set Audio Level
and Select to confirm
Press arrow keys to adjust
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Alerts
Refer to “Song/Artist Alerts” on page 70, “Game/Score Alerts” on page
74, and “Sports Ticker” on page 79 for detailed information.
Parental Controls
Refer to “Parental Controls” on page 58 for detailed information.
Feature Settings
Tune Start
Refer to “TuneStart” on page 67 for detailed information.
Album Art
Refer to “Album Art” on page 57 for detailed information.
Tune Mix/Scan
Refer to “TuneMix” on page 63 and “TuneScan” on page 65 for
detailed information.
Traffic/Weather
Traffic and Weather can be configured for the city of your choice from a list
of 22 of the most congested cities. You can also select whether an audible
beep on or off occurs when the traffic/weather channel is tuned. Some
traffic/weather channels serve multiple cities and if the traffic/weather
broadcast of your selected city is not immediately available, a message will
be displayed at the bottom of the screen to indicate that a traffic/weather
report is pending. The audible beep will sound when the traffic/weather
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channel is tuned.
To configure the traffic/weather city:
1. Press menu/alerts.
2. Press to scroll to and highlight
Feature Settings and press the Select
button.
3. Press to scroll to and highlight
Traffic/Weather and press the Select
button.
4. Set Location will be highlighted. Press
the Select button.
5. A list of cities will be displayed. Press
to scroll to and highlight your
desired location and press the Select
button.
6. The Traffic/Weather screen will
display the location you selected. Press and hold menu/alerts to return
to the main display screen.
To turn the audible beep on or off:
1. When at the Traffic/Weather screen, press to scroll to and highlight
Audible Beep.
2. Press the Select button to toggle the Audible Beep on or off. Press and
hold menu/alerts to return to the main display screen.
Traffic/Weather
Press Select to change settings
Audible Beep
Set Location
on
ATL
Set Location
Atlanta
Baltimore
Boston
Chicago
Dallas
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Parental Controls
Refer to “Parental Controls” on page 58 for detailed information.
Signal Indicator
For best reception, your Magnetic Mount Antenna should have an
unobstructed view of the XM satellites. In large cities, there are terrestrial
transmitters (ground repeaters) to help increase the signal coverage.
Your Onyx Plus can display the strength of the satellite and terrestrial
signals being received.
To display the signal strength:
1. Press menu/alerts.
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/alerts to return
to the main display screen.
Signal Indicator
S
ATELLIT
E
TERRESTRIA
L
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Auto Shut Off
Onyx Plus will automatically shut off after 8 hours of inactivity, i.e., when no
buttons have been pressed. This feature prevents the vehicle battery from
being discharged if you forget to turn your Onyx Plus off.
When Onyx Plus is about to shut off, the message Auto Shut Off, Started
auto shut off due to inactivity is displayed, followed by Press any button to
cancel. If you wish to continue listening, press any button.
To enable or disable Auto Shut Off
1. Press menu/alerts.
2. Press to scroll to and highlight Auto Shut Off and press the Select
button.
3. Repeatedly press the Select button toggles between enabled and
disabled.
4. Press and hold menu/alerts to return to the main display screen.
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Factory Settings
The factory settings menu has two choices, AUX Detect and Restore
Defaults.
AUX Detect
AUX Detect allows Onyx Plus 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.
IMPORTANT! If you are using the
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock which came
with your Onyx Plus, AUX Detect should
remain enabled.
If you are using the older model Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress
Car Kit, and plan to use PowerConnect or FMDA as the audio connection
option, you will need to disable AUX Detect. Please read the additional
instructions, “Using the Vehicle Dock From the Universal Xpress Car Kit”
on page 102. Once AUX Detect is disabled, you’ll have to turn the FM
Transmitter On. Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 103.
To disable AUX Detect:
Do this only when using the older model Vehicle Dock:
1. Press menu/alerts.
2. Press to scroll to and highlight Factory Settings and press the
Select button.
Factory Settings
AUX Detect
Restore Defaults
enabled
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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.
5. If you want to cancel press menu/
alerts to return to Factory Settings.
AUX Detect will remain enabled.
6. AUX Detect will show as disabled.
Press and hold menu/alerts to return to the main display screen.
To enable AUX Detect
Do this when the Radio is transferred to the PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
from an older model Vehicle Dock:
1. Press menu/alerts.
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/alerts to return to the main display screen.
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Disable only if using vehicle dock
from Universal Xpress Car Kit.
Otherwise, leave it enabled.
Disable AUX Detect?
or menu to cancel
Press Select to confirm
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Restore Defaults
You can clear all of your personal settings, such as favorite channels, FM
presets, etc., and return the Radio to its original out-of-the-box settings.
To reset Onyx Plus to factory defaults:
NOTE! Restoring defaults permanently removes all personal settings.
1. Press menu/alerts.
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 Plus to the default
settings, press the Select button to
confirm.
5. If you want to cancel, press menu/
alerts to return to Factory Settings.
or menu to cancel
Are You Sure?
All settings will be erased.
Press Select to confirm
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Demo Mode
Your Onyx Plus 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 Onyx Plus in
demo mode.
The ability for Onyx Plus to enter demo mode is enabled by default. If you
don’t want Onyx Plus 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/alerts.
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/alerts to return to
the main display screen. If you have selected enabled continue with
step 5.
Demo Mode
Status
Enter Demo Mode
enabled
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Started auto shut off
due to inactivity.
Auto Shut Off
Press any button to cancel
Demo Mode
Entering Demo Mode.
Press & Hold Select
for 10 seconds to exit
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.
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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 Plus 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 Plus.
When you are using the Universal Xpress Vehicle
Dock, the screen will initially display “AUX Connected”
when you power on your Onyx Plus. 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 97,
and disable AUX Detect.
2. Turn the FM Transmitter in Onyx Plus On. Refer to “Turn FM Transmitter
On/Off” on page 103, 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 97,
and disable AUX Detect.
TIP! The FM Transmitter must be off. To verify that the FM Transmitter is off,
refer to “Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 103.
2. Continue with the installation.
Audio enabled through
auxiliary line. FM turned OFF.
AUX Connected
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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 97. Once you have
disabled AUX Detect, the FM Settings menu will be accessible.
To turn the FM Transmitter On:
1. Press menu/alerts.
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
Onyx Plus and the FM radio in your vehicle to the same FM channel.
TIP! Onyx Plus is programmed with FM channel 97.9 as the default setting.
FM Settings
FM Transmitter
FM Channels
on
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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 Onyx Plus off, if it was previously turned on.
1. Press menu/alerts.
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/alerts to exit.
FM Settings
FM Transmitter
FM Channels
off
Please connect an AUX cable
or no audio will be available.
Press Select to confirm
Turn OFF FM?
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Onyx Plus has been designed and built to be trouble-free but if you
experience a problem, try this:
•Check that all connections are firm and secure.
•Make sure the vehicle power socket is clean and free of corrosion.
•Make sure you have connected Onyx Plus as described in this User
Guide. Verify that the PowerConnect Power Adapter is plugged into the
vehicle’s cigarette lighter or power adapter socket, and that the LED
on the PowerConnect Power Adapter is lit (on). If not, your vehicle may
need to be running to provide power to the socket.
If you see this on the screen:
Try this:
Acquiring Signal •Make sure that the vehicle is outdoors with a
clear view of the sky.
•Make sure the Magnetic Mount Antenna is
mounted outside of the vehicle.
•Move the antenna away from any obstructed
area. For example, if you are parked in an
underground garage, you should receive a signal
after leaving the garage.
Check Antenna Connection •Make sure that the antenna cable is firmly
and securely plugged into the PowerConnect
Vehicle Dock. Make sure the cable is not bent or
broken.
•Turn Onyx Plus Off, then On, to reset this
message.
•If the message persists, most likely the Magnetic
Mount Antenna cable has been damaged.
Replace the antenna.
Channel Off Air •The channel you’ve selected is not currently
broadcasting. Tune to another channel.
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If you see this on the screen:
Try this:
Loading •Your Onyx Plus is acquiring audio or program
information This message usually goes away in
a few seconds.
Updating •Your Onyx Plus is updating with the latest
encryption code. Wait until the update is done.
•You may be trying to tune to a channel that is
blocked or unavailable. Tune to another channel.
—•No program information, such as artist name,
song title, or channel exists.
If this happens: Try this:
You do not receive all the
channels to which you
subscribed
•Ensure that you have subscribed to the service by
following the steps in “Subscribe” on page 45.
•Go to www.siriusxm.com/refresh and follow the
directions to refresh your Radio.
•Call 1-866-635-2349 for further assistance.
Audio sounds too soft •Raise the volume of your stereo system or
increase the audio level of your Onyx Plus until
the sound quality improves. Refer to “Audio
Level” on page 92.
No audio when using the Aux In
Cable or Cassette Adapter
•Check all cables between your Onyx Plus and
your vehicle’s stereo system for a firm and
secure connection.
•Ensure you have selected the proper input
source on your vehicle’s stereo system.
•Increase the audio level of Onyx Plus. Refer to
“Audio Level” on page 92.
•If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with
the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM
Transmitter in Onyx Plus is turned Off.
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Troubleshooting
If this happens: Try this:
Audio fades or has static when
listening
•Check all cables for a firm and secure connection.
•If you are using PowerConnect to listen via your
vehicle’s FM radio, and the problem persists,
it most likely is interference from another
commercial or broadcast FM station. You will
need to find an unused or available FM channel
in your area. Refer to “Find Available FM
Channels in Your Area” on page 86.
•If you are using PowerConnect, and you cannot
solve the audio problem, try connecting the
audio using the Aux In Cable or a Cassette
Adapter. (Refer to page 37 and page 39.)
If you cannot use those solutions, consider using
an FM Direct Adapter. (Refer to page 44.)
No audio when using
PowerConnect or FMDA
•Check that your Onyx Plus and your vehicle’s FM
radio are tuned to the same FM channel.
•For PowerConnect, ensure you are using the
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and PowerConnect
Power Adapter.
•If you are using the Vehicle Dock that came with
the Universal Xpress Car Kit, ensure that the FM
Transmitter in Onyx Plus is turned On. Refer to
“Turn FM Transmitter On/Off” on page 103.
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If this happens: Try this:
No song title or artist name is
displayed
•The information may not be available or updates
may be in progress.
Traffic and Weather channels
sound different from other
channels
•These channels use a different audio technology
than other channels so they often sound
different from other channels.
The demo is playing •Your Magnetic Mount Antenna is not connected
or you are not receiving the signal. Check that
the antenna is connected properly and is not
obstructed.
•Press and hold the Select button for 10 seconds
to exit Demo Mode.
•You can disable Demo Mode. Refer to “Demo
Mode” on page 100.
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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 Vrms (max)
Onyx Plus Radio
Dimensions: 4.5 in (W) x 2.4 in (H) x 0.7 in (D)
115 mm (W) x 61 mm (H) x 17 mm (D)
Weight: 3.4 oz (95 g)
PowerConnect Vehicle Dock
Dimensions: 4.0 in (W) x 2.4 in (H) x 1.2 in (D)
102 mm (W) x 63 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
PowerConnect 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)
Product Specifications
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Patent and Environmental Information
Patent Information
It is prohibited to, and you agree that you will not, copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise access and/or
make available any technology incorporated in this product. Furthermore,
the AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is
protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights,
and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The software is licensed
solely for use within this product. The music, talk, news, entertainment,
data, and other content on the Services are protected by copyright and
other intellectual property laws and all ownership rights remain with the
respective content and data service providers. You are prohibited from
any export of the content and/or data (or derivative thereof ) except in
compliance with applicable export laws, rules and regulations. The user of
this or any other software contained in a Sirius XM Radio Inc is explicitly
prohibited from attempting to copy, decompile, reverse engineer, hack,
manipulate or disassemble the object code, or in any other way convert the
object code into human-readable form.
Environmental Information
Follow local guidelines for waste disposal when discarding packaging and
electronic appliances.
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate (Applicable to California, U.S.A.)
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The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sirius
XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This 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 interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the affected receiver.
• Increase the separation between the SiriusXM equipment and the affected
receiver.
• Connect the SiriusXM equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the affected receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The FCC and FAA have not certified this Satellite Radio Receiver for use in
any aircraft (neither portable nor permanent installation). Therefore, Sirius XM Radio
Inc. cannot support this type of application or installation.
FCC Statement
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www.siriusxm.com/channellineup for updates. All programming/channel
lineup/XM service subject to change or preemption. All other marks and
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Hardware and subscription sold separately, and activation fee required. Other
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Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. Prices and programming are subject to
change. Service automatically renews into the subscription Package you
choose (which may differ from the Package which arrived with the Radio),
for additional periods of the same length, and automatically bills at the
then current rates, after any complimentary trial or promotional period
ends, until you call us at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. XM U.S. Satellite service
available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA and
DC, while SiriusXM Internet Radio is available throughout our satellite area
and also AK, HI and PR.
Copyrights and Trademarks
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Copyrights and Trademarks
The Radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located
on the label on the back of Onyx Plus.
Record the XM Radio ID in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call your dealer regarding this product.
Radio Model Number: SXPL1
XM Radio ID:___________________________
Owners Record
Sirius XM Radio Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
1.866.635.2349
siriusxm.com
© 2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc.
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