Audiovox ONYX User Manual

User Guide

18 19Vehicle InstallationInstalling the Vent Mount:1 Locate a vent with horizontal louvers sturdy enough to hold your PowerConnect Vehicle Dock and r

20 21Step 3: Mount the Magnetic Mount AntennaThe Magnetic Mount Antenna contains a strong magnet which will stick to any metal part of your vehicle, b

22 23TIP! 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.3 Plac

24 25CAUTION! Don’t mount the antenna close to another antenna. Mount it at least 7.5 cm (3 inches) away.Step 4: Route the Magnetic Mount Antenna Cabl

26 27Route cable out from under rear windshieldmoulding and tuck into weatherstrippingaround trunk openingPull weatherstrippingfrom trunk openingTuck

28 29TIP! Always be careful to include enough slack in your cable to accommodate open doors or trunk lids. Use things typically found around the home,

30 31Vehicle Installation• Sedan/Coupe With Antenna Placed at the Rear of the Roof:1. Feed the antenna cable from the antenna underneath the rubber

32 33•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

34 35the carpet toward the dashboard or console. Coil any excess cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, keeping it away from any vehicl

36 37windshield, route the cable out of the windshield molding and into the rubber weather stripping around the door opening. Lift the weather strippi

3Table of ContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Safety and Care

38 39Vehicle InstallationOption 1: Aux In Cable Installation Instructions1 Plug one end of the Aux In Cable into the green AUDIO connector on the doc

40 41display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press menu and then press to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press

42 43display screen that denotes antenna signal strength. You can also press menu and then press to scroll to and highlight Signal Indicator. Press t

44 455 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. W

46 47to select the FM channel.vi. Start Using is highlighted. Press the Select button.vii. The FM channel you selected will be confirmed on the displa

48 49Activation

50 51ActivationUsing Your onyX Before you can enjoy Commercial-Free Music, plus Sports, News, Talk & Entertainment, you need to activate your onyX

52 53Using Your onyXThe Main DisplayWhen listening to a channel, information about the channel is displayed.Smashing PumpkinsBullet With Butterfly Win

54 55Using Your onyXMenu ButtonPressing menu displays various options to make setup and feature changes. Pressing menu when in menu options returns to

56 57Direct TuneA channel can be tuned directly by entering the channel number using the number buttons. 1 To directly tune a channel press direct.Di

4 5Introduction

58 59Using Your onyXFavourite ChannelsYou can set up to 10 of your favourite channels so you can easily access them. Each favourite channel can be ass

60 61FM 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 PowerCon

62 63Special Features

64 65Special Features Colour ThemesYou can change the colour of the display screen to one of 6 colour themes: Blue, Red, Amber, Yellow, Silver, or Tea

66 67Special Featuresturn 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 t

68 69Special FeaturesParental ControlsYour onyX has a parental control feature which will allow you to lock access to channels, or lock access to an e

70 71Special Featuresthe Select button.3 At the “Parental Controls” screen, Parental Controls will be highlighted. Press the Select button to turn pa

72 734 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 tu

74 75Where Else Can You Use Your onyX?

76 77Where Else Can You Use Your onyX?XM offers a variety of accessories that allow you to adapt your onyX Radio to your lifestyle and enhance your li

6 7FeaturesCongratulations on your purchase of the onyX!The onyX has these exciting features to enhance your overall experience: • Large color displa

78 79Configuring Your onyX Radio IDYour onyX has an alphanumeric ID which uniquely identifies the radio. This ID is used during the activation process.T

80 81activated). 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 “

82 83Set and Select an FM ChannelThe onyX allows you to easily store (i.e., preset) up to 5 different FM channels. At any time, you can select any one

84 857 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

86 87Jump SettingsThe jump button can be configured to either jump to the traffic and weather channel for the 20 most congested cities, or to jump back

88 89Set BrightnessTo change the display’s brightness: 1 Press menu.2 Press to scroll to and highlight Brightness and press the Select button. 3

90 91Factory SettingsThe factory settings menu has two choices, AUX Detect and Restore Defaults.AUX DetectAUX Detect allows the onyX Radio to automati

92 93Restore DefaultsYou can clear all of your personal settings, such as favourite channels, FM presets etc. and return the radio to its original out

94 95Demo 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

96 97Using 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

8 9Warning!• 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 c

98 99Turn FM Transmitter On/OffTurning the FM Transmitter On applies only if you are using the older model Vehicle Dock from the Universal Xpress Car

100 101Troubleshooting

102 103onyX 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.

104 105If 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 stere

106 107Product Specifications

108 109Product SpecificationsDimensions onyX 115 mm (W) X 61 mm (H) X 18 mm (D) 4.5 in (W) X 2.4 in (H) X 0.71 in (D)Weight onyX 93 g (3.

110 111The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by XM Radio Inc. can void the user’s authority to operate this device

112Owner’s Record The radio model number is located below and the XM Radio ID is located on the label on the back of the onyX.Record the XM Radio ID i

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10 11onyX Functions23 4 5 6 7 8 9 0directjumpFMmenu1Power ButtonTurn radio on and off.Left and Right ArrowsSearch for channels by category.Up and Down

12 13Vehicle InstallationWire GuideThe PowerConnect Vehicle Dock has a wire guide at the top rear that can help you to organize the cables and wires c

14 15Step 1: Choose a Location for Your RadioWhen installing the onyX in your vehicle, choose a location where it will not block your vision, interfer

16 17Vehicle InstallationStep 2: Install the Dash or Vent MountDepending on your situation, you can either choose to use the Dash Mount or the Vent Mo