2009 SAAB 9-5 Owners Manual

105 Saab 9-5 Audio System
Connecting and activating a
portable player1 Connect the unit to the audio system via
the AUX input.
2 Press the CD AUX button to activate the
portable player.
General functionsSetting time and dateCars without CD changer
1 Press the Clock button.
2 Press the pushbutton under the menu
option you wish to change.
3 Press the pushbutton again to increase
time or date one increment at a time. You
can also adjust time and date by press-
ing the SEEK, FWD or REV button.Cars with CD changer
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the pushbutton under the clock
symbol in the display.
3 Press the pushbutton under the menu
option you wish to change.
4 Press the pushbutton again to increase
time or date one increment at a time. You
can also adjust time and date by press-
ing the SEEK, FWD or REV button.
Setting time and date
WARNING
Adjustments should be made when the
car is stationary so that attention to traffic
is not reduced, increasing the likelihood
of an accident.
IB4708
AUX input at the bottom right of the audio
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1 In the clock menu, press the pushbutton
under the arrow symbol in the display.
2 Specify whether time should be
displayed with the 12-hour or 24-hour
system and in which order date is to be
indicated by pressing the pushbutton
under the desired menu option.
Time and date display
Speed dependent volume
compensationAs vehicle speed increases, ambient noise
also increases. If you do not wish to contin-
ually adjust the volume, the audio system
can automatically adjust volume based on
an increase or decrease in vehicle speed.
Select one of four settings:

Off
(no compensation)

Low
(low compensation)

Med
(medium compensation)

High
(maximum compensation)
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the pushbutton under the menu
option AUTO VOLUME
.
3 Press the pushbutton under the desired
speed compensation.
Speed dependent volume compensation
NOTICEThe menu option RDS has no
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Sound systemThe sound system is called harman/kar-
don® Sound System. Loudness is con-
trolled automatically by the audio system,
boosting the highest and lowest frequency
ranges to enhance the sound image when
the volume is set to a low level. Sound
reproduction is therefore excellent what-
ever the volume setting.
The 9-5 SportCombi has 8 speakers as
there is only one subwoofer in the luggage
compartment.harman/kardon® Sound System
The harman/kardon® Sound System
system has 9 speakers: three mounted in
the instrument panel fascia (the center
speaker further enhances the sound
image), one in each door and two subwoof-
ers in the parcel shaft. The subwoofers
enhance reproduction of the lowest bass
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108 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemTechnical data
Specifications in accordance with EIA Interim Standard.
THD = Total Harmonic Distortion
To n e c o n t r o l s
Bass _____________ ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ____________ ±8 dB at 16 kHz
Power output
harman/kardon®
Sound System __ 200 W
150 W at 1% THD
and 13.5 V
Radio module
Radio system ______ PLL frequency syn-
thesizer tuner.
Number of presets
FM/AM/XM
TM
3_ 6 x 6
Frequency range
FM ___________ 87.7 - 107.9 MHz
AM ___________ 530 - 1710 kHzTuning steps
Automatic tuning _ FM 200 kHz
AM 10 kHz
Manual tuning ___ FM 200 kHz
AM 10 kHz
Frequency range
(FM) __________40 – 11000 Hz
±1 dB
Distortion (FM) _____ < 0.5%
CD player and CD changer
1-bit system and 8 x
oversampling
Frequency range ___ 20 – 20000 Hz
±1 dB
Distortion _________ <0.005%
Dynamics _________ >85 dB
CD changer capacity 6 discs
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109 Saab 9-5 Audio System
AntennasThe audio system has two antennas incor-
porated in the rear window: one for FM and
one for AM.
The XM
TM
Satellite Radio antenna3 is
located on the roof of the vehicle. Keep this
antenna clear of snow and ice build up for
clear radio reception.
 Roof loads can negatively affect telecom-
munication, GPS reception and the
performance of the XM
TM
system3.
 If sun film is fitted to the rear window, it
must be a pure-plastic variety to maintain
good radio reception. Ensure that the film
does not contain any metal.
Multipath propagationMultipath propagation occurs when radio
waves from an FM transmitter are reflected
by a large building, or the like, causing them
to arrive slightly later than the direct waves.
This can create interference to radio recep-
tion. See also "Diversity antenna".
Diversity antenna3To improve radio reception when the topog-
raphy is a problem, a second FM antenna,
known as a diversity antenna, can be fitted
in the rear window. Consult a Saab dealer
for further information.
NOTICERefrain from placing hard or sharp
objects on the rear parcel shelf, to avoid
damaging the antenna leads.
IB4470
IB4471
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110 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemShadow effectBecause FM radio waves travel in straight
lines from the transmitter, a shadow effect
can occur when tall buildings or hills
obstruct the propagation path from the
transmitter to the car.
Cross modulationIf the radio is tuned to a weak transmitter in
the vicinity of a stronger one, the car’s
antennas will receive signals from both.
Such interference is apparent when the
unwanted broadcast can be heard faintly in
the background.
Radio waves, FM/AMFM radio waves radiate in straight lines from
the transmitter. Because such waves do not
follow the curvature of the Earth, their
strength becomes weaker the further they
travel. That is why a large number of trans-
mitters is needed to provide good reception.
AM waves, on the other hand, are reflected
off the ionosphere, thus greatly extending
their range.
IB4472
IB4496
IB388
AM
FM
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Sources of FM interferenceInterference to FM reception can be caused
by the electrical systems in other vehicles,
particularly if the signal from the transmitter
is weak.
Sources of AM interferenceAM reception is prone to interference, e.g.
from electrical systems in other vehicles,
high-tension power lines and lightning.
IB4473
IB4474
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112 Saab 9-5 Audio SystemError codesThe audio system has a built-in diagnostics
function. If a fault is detected, a error code
is generated to help workshop technicians
to diagnose the fault. Below are the codes
for some faults that you might be able to rec-
tify yourself.
Security lockThe audio system is equipped with an elec-
tronic security lock. The special code is
unique to the car in which the audio system
is fitted.
Each time the audio system is switched on,
a check is made to ensure that the code is
correct. If not, the following will appear on
the display:
Locked
If the audio system is to be transferred to
another car (Saab 9-5), a Saab dealer must
be contacted to provide the right code for
the audio system.
NOTICEProceed with care if rectifying a fault. If in
doubt, contact a workshop. We recom-
mend that you contact an authorized
Saab dealer.
Error code Possible cause
Check CD  CD is dirty, scratched,
loaded wrong-side-up
or defective.
 The CD may be
improperly burned.
WARNING
The CD player/CD changer is classified
as Class 1 laser equipment.
 Service and repair work must only be
carried out by authorized technicians.
 If the casing is damaged, hazardous
laser radiation can occur.NOTICEAll work on the audio system must be car-
ried out by a workshop. We recommend
that you contact an authorized Saab
dealer.
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