Additionally, the radio fades the speakers to full front, adjusts the volume to an initial audible
level, and sets an Auto Tone designed for optimal use with OnStar®. When the mute signal is no
longer pulled to ground, the radio returns to the mode it was in previously.
Component Description
Antenna System
The antenna system receives broadcast AM or FM stereo signals from free space and sends the
signals to the radio receiver for processing via a coaxial antenna cable. Good antenna grounding
is important for good radio reception.
Radio
The operator interfaces with the radio system through the radio display and controls. Through
these controls the operator is able to control system power, volume, fade, balance, bass, and
treble equalizations. Control on the integrated CD, MP3, or XM Satellite Radio system is also
available when equipped with these options. A VFD (vacuum florescent display) provides system
feedback to the operator.
The radio processes the AM and FM signals from the antenna system or the information from the
CD media, amplifies that information and sends the output to the speaker system.
The radio is located in the instrument panel center stack area and is fastened to the instrument
panel by fasteners. A rear bullet type guide pin is provided to aid in aligning the radio. An
electrical connection to the radio is a 30-way connector that is part of the I/P harness, antenna
lead connector, and an additional 16-way harness connector is present on OnStar® equipped
vehicles. Additional service length is provided in the radio harnesses to allow connection prior to
radio installation.
Radio amplifier outputs to the speakers are protected from damage should speaker leads become
shorted to ground or shorted to vehicle power. The radio will sense these conditions and shut
down the amplifier outputs in a non-destructive manner. After the short condition is removed, the
radio will return to normal operation.
UVA Radio
The UVA radio is a dual play radio that supports the playback of CDR, CDR/W and CDROM
media with software decoders for MP3 format.
Speakers
The base model speaker system consists of six speakers. Four 6-inch speakers are mounted in each
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