Brief description
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The Saab Audio System is a complete sound system for the car, including radio reception and a number of other functions.
The audio system is equipped with an electronic theft protection system that interacts with the car by means of the audio system being “married” to the car and accordingly linked to the car in which it was first installed. Each time the audio system is turned on a check is carried out to make sure the correct audio system is being used.
The audio system is available in three models: Popular, Premium and Prestige.
Each system contains the following units:
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Main unit:
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Radio
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CD Player/changer
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Satellite radio receiver (349)
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SID, control module (541)
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Amplifier (Premium and Prestige only)
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Speakers
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Antenna system
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Steering wheel controls
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| Head unit |
The head unit is mounted in the centre console. The radio and CD player/changer are built into the head unit. On the head unit there is a display and control buttons for controlling the different functions of the audio system.
The head unit communicates with the various other units and systems via the car's bus and wiring harnesses.
| Radio |
The radio section of the audio system is an AM/FM receiver with PLL frequency synthesis for exact station tuning. The frequency bands of the radio are pre-programmed in the factory to suit the different markets. In the event of a loss of power (e.g. due to disconnection of the battery) the programmed settings are not lost.
| CD Player/CD changer |
In the head unit there is either a CD player or a CD changer installed.
The CD player/CD changer is front loading with an indicator that shows when a CD is loaded. The CD player's disc drawer accommodates 1 compact disc (dia.8 or 12 cm). The CD changer's magazine accommodates 6 compact discs.
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The head unit of the audio system has its own display to show the current settings for the chosen source.
| Amplifier |
The Premium and Prestige audio systems both have external amplifiers. The amplifier in the Prestige system has a higher output power than the Premium. It is available in two models, one for the 4D and one for the 5D.
Premium has 7 output channels and Prestige 9 output channels for speakers. The two additional output channels on the Prestige system are for bass speakers in the parcel shelf on the 4D or on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment on 5D.
The amplifier has a separate power supply. It is not connected to the bus.
| Speakers |
The Premium and Prestige audio systems have side and centre speakers in the dashboard and speakers in the front and rear doors. The Prestige system also includes bass speakers in the parcel shelf on 4D cars and one bass speaker on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment on 5D cars.
The Popular audio system has side speakers in the dashboard and speakers in the rear doors.
| Antenna system AM/FM (4D) |
There are two different types of antenna system for radio reception:
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Antenna system 1 consists of an AM and an FM antenna with an antenna amplifier. System 1 is fitted to the car as standard in the EU and PA markets.
Antenna system 1 is also used for a make of radio different to that used by Saab in the Saab Audio System. |
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Antenna system 2 consists of an AM, an FM1 and an FM2 antenna with an antenna amplifier. System 2 is fitted as standard in cars for the US and JP markets.
Antenna system 2 can only be used for the main units of the Premium and Prestige systems. |
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The antennas are fitted to the rear window. The AM antenna forms a separate loop and the FM antennas are integrated with the heating element on the rear window. The rear window is the same for both antenna systems, which allows the option of upgrading from antenna system 1 to 2.
The antenna amplifier is powered from the head unit and the amplified antenna signal is supplied to the radio via a coaxial cable.
| Antenna system AM/FM (5D) |
There are two different types of antenna system for radio reception:
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Antenna system 1 is intended for audio system: Popular, Premium and Prestige and comprises:
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an AM and FM antenna with antenna amplifier and coaxial cable for connecting between the amplifier and the head unit.
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Antenna system 2 is intended for audio systems: Premium and Prestige and comprises:
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an AM and FM antenna with antenna amplifier and coaxial cable for connecting between the amplifier and the head unit.
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an FM antenna with antenna amplifier and a coaxial cable for connecting between the two antenna amplifiers.
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The AM/FM antenna is located in the rear right side window and its antenna amplifier in the roof above the rear right side window.
The FM antenna is located in the rear left side window and its antenna amplifier in the roof above the rear left side window.
The antenna system can be upgraded to antenna system 2 on markets where antenna system 1 is fitted as standard.
The antenna amplifier is powered from the head unit and the amplified antenna signal is supplied to the radio via a coaxial cable.
| Satellite radio reception (certain markets) |
Within the audio system there is a receiver for satellite radio reception which is located under the parcel shelf in four door cars or under the forward luggage compartment floor in five door cars. The antenna is located on the roof and is a combined antenna for radio, telephone and GPS.
| Steering wheel controls |
The steering wheel is fitted with special switches to enable the most important functions of the audio system to be operated simply and reliably.
The switches are connected to the SID control module which senses the switch positions and transmits information, via the bus, to the head unit.
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