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Connect
the
Home
Dock
and
Dock
the
Radio
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Place
&
Aim
the
Indoor/Outdoor
Home
Antenna
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the
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Select a
location
in close
proximity
to
your
stereo system
or
powered
speakers,
and
also where
the
cable
from
the
Indoor/Outdoor
Home
Antenna can reach
the
Ho
me
Dock
. The location
should
be
easily accessible
and
provide
good
visibility
of
the
display,
but
should
not
be
located
where it
will
be
in direct
sunlight
,
which
will reduce the visibi
lity
of
the
display screen.
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, Connect
th
e
Indoor/Outdoor
Home
Antenna
to
the
sliv
er ANT
connecto
r
at
the
rear
of
the
Home
Dock
.
B. Connect
the
Home
Power
Adapter
to
the
red Power
connector
at
the
rear
of
the
Home
Dock. and
plug
it
into
a wall out
let
.
c . Place your Onyx In
the
Home
Dock.
D. Power on your OnyK
by
pressing
the
P
ower
butt
on.
A. Check the si
gnal
strength
indicator
on
the
Radio's screen.
If
there are
2
or
3 bars
of
sign.al strength,
continue
with
step
3. If not, continue w1th
step
B
below.
a. Access the Sign
al
I
nd
icator
screen
by
pressing menu and
then
pressing
to
scroll
to
and
highlight
Si
gna
l Ind
icat
or. Press
the
Se
l
ect
bu
tto
n.
C. Try
experimenting
with
the
Indoor/Outdoor
Home
Antenna
to get
a feel for
the
reception
in
your
location
.
If
either
the
Satellite
or
the
Terrestrial signal
bar
(or
both)
are
more
than half filled.
you
are receiving a
good
signal end
done
aiming
the
antenna. Press and
hold
menu
to
exit
the
Signal I
nd
icator
screen. The radio should
be
tuned
to
channell.
the
XM
Preview channel.
Continuewithstep3
.
D.
If
you are
not
yet
receiving a
good
signal,
move
the antenna
around
the
room
or
from
room
to
room
.
Aim
it
at
different
windows,
try
moving
the
antenna closer
to
a window. ideally
one
that
is
facing
due
south
Not
sure which
way
is
south? Think
about
where the sun rises
(in
tl"le east)
and sets (in the west). Then stand so
that
east is
to
your
left
and
you"ll
be
facing south. Is there a
window
in
the
direction you·re facing? Place the
antenna on the windowsill making
su
re it faces the glass
and
not
the
window
frame.
If
you are receiving a
good
Satellite
or
Terrestrial signal
(or
both),
you're
done
aiming
the
antenna. Press and hold
me
nu
to
exit
the
S
ig
nal
In
di
cat
or
screen. The radio
should
be
tuned
to
channel
I.
the
XM
Preview
channel. Continue
with
step
3.
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The
Home
Dock
can
be
connected
to
your
stereo system,
or
to
a set
of
powered
speakers.
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A..
Take
the
provided
Stereo
Audio
Cable and
connect
the single
connecto
r
to
the
green
AUDIO
connector
at the rear
of
the
Home
Dock
.
B. Connect
the
white
left
and red
right
Stereo
Audio
Cable connectors
("L
and
"R
" are also
on each respective
tip)
to
any available
input
other
than PHONO
on
your
stereo system.
(If
your
stereo's
inputs
are marked red i!lnd black.
connect
the
white
plug
to
the
black
input.)
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T
urn
the
stereo system
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you
are receiving
the
XM
signal,
you
should hear the
XM
audiofromchannell
.
E. The
audio
level
of
your Radio can also
be
adjusted, if necessary. Refer
to
MSet
Audio
Level"
on p
age
39
of
the User Guide
to
adjust
the
audio
level. Go
to
www
.slrlusxm.c
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guldes
for
the
User Guide
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A..
Connect
the
powered
speakers
to
the
green
AU
DIO
connector
at
the
rear
of
the
Home
Dock.
B. Plug
the
powered
speakers i
nto
a
wall
outlet
.
C. Turn On
the
powered
speakers.
D.
If
you
have connected everything
If
you
were unable
to
find an
indoor
location
for the antenna.
you
will
need
to
place it
outdoors.
Refer
to
"Step 2: Place and
Aim
the
Indoor/Outdoor
Home
Antenna"
on page
13
of
the User
Guide
for
outdoor
location
options.
Go
to
www
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com/g
u
ldes
for the User Guide.
co
rrectly, and you are receiving
the
XM
signal,
you
should hear
the
XM
audio
from
channell.
E. The
audio
level
of
your
Radio can also
be
adjusted,
if
necessary. Refer
to
"Set
Audio
Level"
on
page
39
of
the
User Guide
to
adjust
the
aud
io level.
Go
to
www.slrlusxm.co
m/g
uldes
for
the
User Guide.
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Subscribe
You can either fol
low
the general act
ivation
and
subscription
process
or
use
the
on·board
activation
guide
to
activate your Onyx and subscribe
to
the
XM
service.
Gen
er
ifl
ifCtlvitt
lo
n
ifnd
subscript
ion
process:
A..
Make sure
your
Onyx
is
turned on, receiving
the
XM
signal, and
tuned
to
XM
channell
so
that
you
can hear
XM
audio.
a.
Make a
note
of
your
XM
Radio 10. You can find it
by
selecting Rad
io
10 in menu items. by
tuning
to
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
10
does
not
uH
the let
ter
s
1.
0.
S,
or F.
c.
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subscri
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account
subscribe
to
the
service, and
activate
your
Radio.
OR
By phone: Call 1
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9.
Activation
usually takes
10
to
IS minutes
afte
r
you
have
completed
the
subscription process.
but
may
take
up
to
an hour. We
recommend
that
your
Radio remain on
until
subscribed. Once subscribed.
the
Radio will receive
and
you
can
tune
to
channels in
your
subscr
ipt
ion
pl
an.
Press
.&
or
to
tune
to
other
channels. and
4
or
.
to
browse
the
different
categories
of
channels. Learn
what
all
th
e
button
s
do
on
the
opposite side
of
this Quick Start Guide.
A
ctlvll
tlo
ng
ulde:
For your convenience,
Onyx
has an
on·board
activation
guide. You can
activate
your
radio and
subscribe
to
the
XM
service
by
using this
guide
.
where
YC>U
will
be
guided
step-by-step
through
the
subscription
process.
To
access and use
the
gu
ide. simply
follow
these steps:
A. Turn Onyx on and press
the
menu b
utto
n.
B. Act
lvll
te Rad
io
will
be
highlighted
. Press
the
Sele
ct
bu
tto
n.
C.
Follow
the
directions
on each successive screen urttil you
complete
the
subscription
process.
Onyx
Main
Display
Remote
Control
Functions
0 "
1l11port~nt
Legal
lnforl11ation
When
li
ste
ning
to
a
chan
nel, in
format
io
n
about
th
e
channel
and
w
hat
is
currently
playing
is
di
spla
ye
d.
Channel Number
I
Channel Name
I
-
Artist
Name
I
Antenna Signal
Strength Song/Program Title
or
Talk Show Schedule
or
Game Time/Game Details
or
Talk Show Host
or
Sports Teams/
Score
Onyx
Button
Functions
Up
and
Down
Buttons
Press to
pr
evi
ew
and
tune
to
channe
ls
through
t
he
chan
nel lin
eup;
also
pres
s to
scroll
through
li
s
ts
and
h
ighligh
t
menu
item
s.
Number
Buttons
Pre
ss
to
tune
to
a sto
red
favorit
e
channe
l,
press a
nd
ho
ld
to
sto
re a
favorite
channe
l;
also
enter
a
cha
nn
el
number.
Left
and
Right
Buttons
Press to
sear
ch
for
channels
by
catego
ry.
Direct
Button
Press first b
efcr
e
e
nt
eri
ng
th
e
chan
nel
number,
to
directly
tun
e to a
channel
.
Power
Button
Press
to
t
urn
On
yx
on
and
off
.
Select
Button
Press
to
confirm
select
ion
of
highlighted
items
in a
menu
or
list.
Not
Used
-
/FM
Button
FM: Press
to
access
a
nd
cycle
thr
ough
FM
presets
(Veh
i
cle
Do
ck
on
l
y).
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ot
used
.
Number
Buttons
Pre
ss
to
tune
to
a stor
ed
favorite
channel,
press
and
ho
ld
to
store
a
f
avorite
c
hannel
;
also
ente
r a
ch
ann
el
numbe
r.
Jump
Button
Press
to
directly
acces
s
traf
fic
and
wea
t
her
fo
r
the c
it
y of
yo
ur
cho
i
ce
;
or
press
it
to
go
ba
ck to
the
previous
ch
anne
l
to
w
hi
ch
you
wer
e li
st
eni
ng.
Power
Button
Press to
turn
On
yx
on
and
off.
Select
Button
Press to
co
nf
i
rm
sel
ec
ti
on
of
highl
i
ghted
it
em
s in a m
en
u
or
lis
t.
Menu
Button
Press to access
ad
vanced
featur
es and
c
onfigurat
i
on
option
s;
in
co
n
figurat
ion
optio
ns,
press a
nd
hold
to
return
to
m
ain
display
screen
.
FM
Button
Pr
e
ss
to
access
and
cycle
th
ro
ugh
FM
pr
ese
ts.
Jump
Button
Press to
dire
c
tly
acce
ss
traf
fic
and
weather
for
th
e
city
of
your
choice:
or
pre
ss
it
to
go ba
ck
to
t
he
pr
eviou
s cha
nn
el
to
wh
ich
you
were
liste
nin
g.
Arrow
Buttons
Up/Down
Pre
ss
to
preview
and
tun
e
to
channels
th
r
ough
th
e
channel lin
eup;
also
pr
ess
to
sc
ro
ll
thr
oug
h lis
ts
an
d
hi
gh
lig
ht
m
enu
it
ems
.
Arrow
Buttons
Left/Right
Pre
ss
to
search
for
ch
annels by
catego
ry.
Not
Used
Menu
Button
Press
to
access
advance
d
features and
conf
i
gu
r
ati
on
op
tion
s;
in co
nfi
gu
rati
on
op
tions, press
and
hold
to
r
eturn
to main
displa
y
screen.
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Direct
Button
Di
rect
: Pre
ss
first
be
fo
re
e
nt
e
rin
g
the
chan
nel
nu
mber
,
to
direct
ly t
une
to
a cha
nn
e
l.
+
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used.
Mute
Button
Press
to
sil
enc
e
XM
audio
.
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Used
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Onyx Radio
Dimensions:
We
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Home
Dock
Dimensio
ns:
Weight:
Audio Connec
to
r:
Antenna Connec
to
r:
4.5 in
(W
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2.4 in (H)
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0.7 in
(D)
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(W)
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(H
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mm
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SMB
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/
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Home Antenna
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3.5
mm) stereo male
to
RCA
left
&
rig
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9ft
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Dock & Play Radio + Home Kit
User Guide
If you experience problems with the operation
or performance of your SiriusXM product,
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR RETAILER.
Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-746-7961
and speak to one of our service representatives.
3
Table of Contents
Introduction....................5
Features ............................6
Safety and Care Information ...........7
What’s in the Box? ...................9
Onyx Functions .....................10
Home Dock......................... 11
Remote Control Functions ............12
Home Installation ..............13
Step 1: Connect the Home Dock and
Dock the Onyx Radio ...............14
Step 2: Place and Aim the
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna ......16
Step 3: Connect the Home Dock to a
Stereo System or Powered Speakers . 21
Step 4: Subscribe .................. 23
Using Your Onyx .............. 25
The Main Display ................... 26
Navigation Basics ...................27
Listening to Satellite Radio .......... 29
Special Features .............. 33
Color Themes...................... 34
Trim Rings ........................ 35
Parental Controls .................. 38
Where Else Can You Use Your
Onyx? ..................... 43
Configuring Your Onyx ......... 45
Radio ID .......................... 46
Jump Settings ..................... 47
Set Brightness..................... 48
Set Audio Level .................... 49
Signal Indicator .................... 50
Factory Settings ....................51
Demo Mode ....................... 52
Using Onyx with a Vehicle Dock . 55
Find Available FM Channels in Your
Area ............................ 56
Set and Select an FM Channel........ 59
FM Presets.........................61
Auto Shut Off...................... 62
Using the Vehicle Dock From the
Universal Xpress Car Kit ........... 62
Turn FM Transmitter On/Off.......... 63
To turn the FM Transmitter Off: ...... 64
AUX Detect........................ 65
Troubleshooting................67
Product Specifications ..........71
Patent Information ..................73
Environmental Information ...........73
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
Template .........................77
SiriusXM 90-Day Limited
Warranty................... 79
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5
Introduction
6
Features
Thank you for purchasing the XM Onyx with Home Kit!
XM Onyx has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience:
 Add SiriusXM to a home audio system or powered speakers with easy, do-it-
yourself set-up.
 Choose from six different display colors to suit your environment, and
personalize with the trim rings.
 Use the remote control to conveniently operate your Radio from across the
room.
 Browse other channels while listening to the current one.
 View artist name, song or program title, and channel information on the large
color display.
 Store your favorite channels for one-touch access.
 One-Touch Jump™ to the previous channel to which you were listening, or to
the traffic and weather for the city of your choice.
 Easily lock and unlock channels with mature content.
 Listen at home, in the office, in multiple vehicle or outdoors - all with just one
subscription.
 Home Kit included - add accessories for your vehicle, office or outdoors.
Please read the entire User Guide before using your Onyx!
Introduction
7
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 140˚F or below -4˚F, or
above 60˚C or below -20˚C).
 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.
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Warning!
 Opening the case may result in electric shock.
 Make sure that you insert the Home Power Adapter’s plug all the way into
the outlet.
 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.
 This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Introduction
9
Whats in the Box?
234567890
direct
jump
FM
menu
1
Onyx Radio
Trim Rings Trim Ring Removal Tool
Home Dock
Indoor/Outdoor
Home Antenna Stereo Audio
Cable
Home Power
Adapter
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
mute
info menu
fm direct
display
0
jump fav
+
Remote Control
10
Onyx Functions
234567890
direct
jump
FM
menu
1
Power Button
Press to turn Radio on
and off.
Left and Right Buttons
Press to search for
channels by category.
Up and Down Buttons
Press to preview and tune
to channels through the
channel lineup; also press
to scroll through lists and
highlight menu items.
Menu Button
Press to access advanced
features and configuration
options; in configuration
options, press and hold
to return to main display
screen.
Select Button
Press to confirm
selection of highlighted
items in a menu or list.
FM Button
Press to access and
cycle through FM presets
(Vehicle Dock only).
Jump Button
Press to go back to
the previous channel
to which you were
listening; or press it to
directly access traffic
and weather for the city
of your choice.
Direct Button
Press first before
entering the channel
number, to directly
tune to a channel.
Number Buttons
Press to tune to
a stored favorite
channel, press and
hold to store a
favorite channel;
also enter a channel
number.
Trim Ring
Changeable
decorative
Trim Ring.
Introduction
11
Home Dock
Color-Coded Connections
The color-coded Home 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.
ANTAUDIO POWER
ANT (Silver)
Connection for
the Indoor/
Outdoor Home
Antenna.
AUDIO (Green)
Connection for
stereo system or
powered speakers.
POWER (Red)
Connection for
Home Power
Adapter.
Rear View
12
Remote Control Functions
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
mute
info menu
fm direct
display
0
jump
+
fav
Not Used
Power Button
Press to turn Radio on
and off.
Not Used
Arrow Buttons Up/Down
Press to preview and tune to
channels through the channel
lineup; also press to scroll
through lists and highlight
menu items.
Arrow Buttons Left/Right
Press to search for channels by
category.
Menu Button
Press to access advanced
features and configuration
options; in configuration
options, press and hold to
return to main display screen.
Select Button
Press to confirm selection of
highlighted items in a menu
or list.
Not Used
Jump Button
Press to go back to the
previous channel to which
you were listening; or press
it to directly access traffic
and weather for the city of
your choice.
Not Used
Number Buttons
Press to tune to a stored
favorite channel, press
and hold to store a
favorite channel; also
enter a channel number.
/ FM Button
FM: Press to access and
cycle through FM presets
(Vehicle Dock only).
: Not used. + / Direct Button
Direct: Press first before
entering the channel
number, to directly tune to
a channel.
+ : Not used.
Mute Button
Press to silence XM audio.
Introduction
13
Home Installation
14
Home Installation
There are several parts to setting up your Home Kit. Follow these 4 steps for an
easy installation.
Step 1: Connect the Home Dock and Dock the Onyx Radio
When installing the Home Dock in your home, choose a location in close proximity
to your stereo system or powered speakers, and also where the cable from the
Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna can reach the Home Dock. The location should
be easily accessible and provide good visibility of the display, but should not be
located where it will be in direct sunlight, which will affect the visibility of the
display screen.
A. Connect the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
Once you have selected a location, connect the antenna to the silver ANT
connector at the rear of the Home Dock.
We will work on the location and
aiming of the antenna in the next
step. ANTAUDIO POWER
15
B. Connect the Home Power Adapter
Connect the Home Power Adapter to the red Power connector at the rear of the
Home Dock, and plug it into a wall outlet.
C. Dock the Onyx Radio
Place your Onyx Radio into the Home Dock and press
the Power button to turn it on.
ANTAUDIO POWER
234567890
direct
jump
FM
menu
1
16
Step 2: Place and Aim the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna
To begin, try experimenting with the Indoor/Outdoor Home Antenna to get a feel
for the reception in your location. In major metropolitan areas, you might find that
you get great reception in several locations without worrying too much about aim
and placement. If two to three bars of signal strength are being displayed at the
lower left corner of the screen, continue with
step 3 on page 21.
If there is not at least two bars of signal
strength displayed, refer to “Signal Indicator”
on page 50 and access the Signal Indicator
screen to see a visual indication of signal
strength. Move the antenna around the room
or from room to room. Aim it from different
windows. If you find a location where you are
receiving good Satellite or Terrestrial signal
strength (or both), press and hold menu to exit
the Signal Indicator screen. The radio should
be tuned to channel 1, the XM Preview channel.
Continue with the step 3 on page 21.
If you are unable to find a location where you
are receiving good Satellite or Terrestrial
signal strength, try some of the suggestions
which follow.
Signal Indicator
S
ATELLITE
TERRESTRIA
L
800-643-2112
siriusxm.com
1 XM Preview
Home Installation
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