Sirius XM RAdio OnyX Plus SXPL1V1 Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

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What’s in the Box? 

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Specifications

Important Legal Information

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 63 mm (H) x 17 mm (D) 

  Weight: 

3.4 oz (96 g)

PowerConnect Vehicle Dock

  Dimensions: 

4.0 in (W) x 2.4 in (H) x 1.2 in (D) 

   

102 mm (W) x 61 mm (H) x 31 mm (D) 

  Weight: 

1.6 oz (46 g) 

  Audio Connector: 

1/8 in (3.5 mm) female 

  Antenna Connector: 

SMB male

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)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: REQUIRED SUBSCRIPTION

Hardware and subscription sold separately, and activation fee required. Other fees and taxes may apply. 

Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer 

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.

!

FCC Statement: 

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.

*The phone number shown above 

  may differ from the one shown on 

  your Onyx Plus. All numbers are valid.

Decide on one of the following in-box audio connection options. You can also refer to “Connect the Audio” 

in the Onyx Plus User Guide (with Vehicle Kit) for additional audio connection options, such as a cassette 

adapter or the FM Direct Adapter (FMDA) (both sold separately). Go to 

www.siriusxm.com/guides

 for the 

User Guide

.

Option 1: Best:

 Use the provided 

Aux In Cable

if your vehicle’s stereo system has an auxiliary 

input jack.

A. 

Plug one end of the cable into the 

green

 

AUDIO

 connector on the 

Power

Connect 

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

B. 

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

C. 

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

D. 

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

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

TIP!

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

dealer.

Option 2: Good: 

Use the 

Power

Connect

 feature of Onyx Plus. 

Power

Connect plays the XM audio through 

your vehicle’s FM radio.

A. 

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

station.

B. 

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

NOTE!

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

of the 

Power

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

to disable AUX Detect. Refer to “Using the Vehicle Dock From the Universal Xpress 

Car Kit” of the Onyx Plus User Guide (with Vehicle Kit), and complete the additional 

instructions before continuing with the next step. Go to 

www.siriusxm.com/guides. 

The audio connection will be through your vehicle’s FM radio, but it is not 

Power

Connect.

C. 

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

selected on your vehicle’s FM radio:

i. 

Press 

menu

 and then press

 

down

 

 to scroll to and highlight 

FM 

Settings. 

Press the 

Select button

.

ii. 

FM Channels

 will be highlighted.

 

If it is not highlighted, press

 

down

 

 to 

scroll to and highlight

 FM Channels

. Press the 

Select button

.

iii.

 Press

 

down

 

 to scroll to and highlight 

FM2

. Press the 

Select button

.

iv. 

Press

 left 

 

or 

right

 

 

to tune in steps of .2, or press

 

up

 

 

or 

down

 

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

Press the 

Select button

 to select the FM channel.

v. 

Start Using

 will be highlighted. Press the 

Select button

.

vi. 

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

and hold 

menu

 to return to the main display screen.

D. 

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

satisfied with the sound quality, go back to Step 1 “Find a Location for Onyx 

Plus and Mount It” on the opposite side and finish installing the Dash or Vent 

Mount. Then the installation is complete.

E. 

If you are not satisfied, move to the 

next FM channel on your list and repeat 

the process. Continue until you have 

found an FM channel with which you are 

satisfied.

AUDIO

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PWR

FM

2

3

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FM

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99.3

MATCH FM CHANNELS

Edit FM Channel 2

99.3 FM

and Select to confirm

Press arrow keys to tune

FM Channel 2

Start Using
Edit Channel

FM Channels

current

FM 1
FM 2
FM 3
FM 4
FM 5

97.9
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Connect the Audio 

CAUTION:

 Do not attempt to install, activate, or adjust any of the 

setting options described in this Quick Start Guide unless your 

vehicle is parked in a safe location.

Onyx Plus Radio

Power

Connect™ Vehicle Dock

Magnetic Mount 

Antenna

Antenna & Dash Mount 

Alcohol Preparation Pads

Power

Connect Power 

Adapter

Aux In Cable

Cable 

Routing Adapter

When listening to a channel, 

information about the 

channel and what is currently 

playing is displayed.

The Onyx Plus User Guide is 

available at  

www.siriusxm.com/guides

.

Onyx Plus Main Display

Subscribe

You can follow either the general activation and subscription process or use the on-board 

activation guide to activate your Onyx Plus and subscribe to the XM service.

General activation and subscription process:

A. 

Make sure your Onyx Plus is turned on, receiving 

the XM signal, and tuned to XM channel 1 so that 

you can hear XM audio.

B. 

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

by selecting 

Radio ID

 in menu items, by tuning to 

channel 0, on a label on the bottom of the gift box, 

and on the label on the back of your Onyx Plus.

      

NOTE!

 The XM Radio ID does not use 

 the letters I, O, S, or F.

C. 

To subscribe: 

• 

Online: Go to 

www.siriusxm.com/activatenow 

to access or set up an online 

account, subscribe to the service, and activate your Radio.

 OR

• 

By phone: Call 

1-866-635-2349

.

Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes after you have completed the subscription process, 

but may take up to an hour. We recommend that your Radio remain on until subscribed. Once 

subscribed, the Radio will receive and you can tune to the channels in your subscription plan.
Press 

up

 

 

or 

down

 

 to tune to other channels, and 

left 

 

or 

right

 

 

to browse the 

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

Activation guide:

For your convenience, Onyx Plus has an on-board activation 

guide. You can activate your radio and subscribe to the XM 

service by using this guide, where you will be guided step-by-

step through the subscription process. To access and use the 

guide, simply follow these steps:

A. 

Turn Onyx Plus on and press the 

menu button

.

B. 

Activate Radio

 will be highlighted. Press the 

Select 

button

.

C. 

Follow the directions on each successive screen 

until you complete the subscription process. 

Dash Mount

Screws (4)

Vent Mount and 

Extended Vent Clamps

Self installation instructions and tips are provided for your convenience. It is your 

responsibility to determine if you have the knowledge, skills and physical ability 

required to properly perform an installation. SiriusXM shall have no liability for 

damage or injury resulting from the installation or use of any SiriusXM or third 

party products. It is your responsibility to ensure that all products are installed 

in adherence with local laws and regulations and in such a manner as to allow 

a vehicle to be operated safely and without distraction. SiriusXM product 

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

Sirius XM Radio Inc.

1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020

1.866.635.2349 

siriusxm.com

© 2013 Sirius XM Radio Inc.

SXPL1V1QSG 130724a

866-635-2349

siriusxm.com

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A

Activate Radio
Radio ID

Channel Tuning

FM Settings

Brightness

Menu

2

3

4

5

6

7

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9

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b / #

alerts

twx

FM

menu

t-mix
t-scn   

1

PLUS

Onyx Plus Button Functions

Tom Petty

You Wreck Me

....NYM 1/NYY 1, t3rd, Ch 180....BOS

NYC     Pending

25

A1

Antenna Signal

Strength

Sports Ticker

Informational

Icons

Channel Number

Channel Name/Logo

Informational

Messages

Album Art

Favorite Channel Indicator

Artist Name

or Talk Show Host

or Sports Teams/Score

Song/Program Title

or Talk Show Schedule

or Game Time/Game Details

Pause and Replay

Timebar

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

b / #

alerts

twx

FM

menu

t-mix
t-scn   

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PLUS

Power/FM Button

 

Press

 to turn Radio on and off; 

Press and hold

 to quickly 

access FM channel presets.

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 items in lists.

Menu/Alerts Button

 

Press

 to access advanced features and configuration options; 

when in configuration options, press and hold to return to 

main display screen; 

Press and hold

 to save a Song, Artist, 

or Game alert.

Select Button

 

When in a menu or list, 

press

 to confirm selection of 

highlighted item; when in TuneMix or TuneScan, 

press

 to 

end TuneMix/Scan and continue playing the currently tuned 

channel, or 

press and hold

 to end Tune Mix/Scan and return 

to the previously tuned channel.

TuneMix/TuneScan Button

 

Press

 to begin TuneMix; 

Press and hold

 to begin TuneScan.

Jump/Traffic Weather Button

 

Press

 to go back to the previous channel to which you were 

listening; 

Press and hold

 to directly access traffic and weather 

for the city of your choice.

Banks/Direct Button

 

Press

 to switch between favorite channel banks (A/B); 

Press 

and hold

 to enter a channel number using the number 

buttons and directly tune to the channel.

Number 

Buttons 

0-9

 

Press

 to tune to 

a stored favorite 

channel; 

Press 

and hold

 to 

store a favorite 

channel. Also 

used to enter 

channel numbers when the Direct button 

is pressed.
Channels stored in buttons 

1 - 9

 in banks A 

& B are smart favorites used for enhanced 

pause and replay, and for advanced music 

features TuneStart, TuneMix, and TuneScan.
Channels stored in button 

0

 in banks A & B 

are regular favorites.

Pause and Replay Buttons 

Pause, rewind, and replay live radio 

and smart favorite channels.

Dock & Play

 Radio

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