Radio, Stereo, and Compact Disc: Description and Operation: Overview

Audio System

OVERVIEW
The audio system is available in three versions:
- Jaguar 400W Base Audio
- Jaguar 600W High Line Sound System
- Bowers & Wilkins 1200W Premium Sound System
A range of audio systems are available combining radio and CD/DVD functions, Sirius Satellite Radio or DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting receiver, MP3 disc compatibility, RDS, PTY and TA functions. The Integrated Audio Module (IAM) is a combined radio tuner, CD/DVD player and incorporates a 40GB hard drive for use by the audio for storing music and also stores the operating system and files for the navigation system.
Front and rear auxiliary panels (rear panel only fitted if rear entertainment system is present) allow for the connection of a range of portable audio devices to the car's audio system. The front and rear auxiliary panels are controlled through the Integrated Audio Module (IAM) and the rear seat entertainment module respectively, with play back through the car's speaker system. This system allows the user to import their personal portable media player to interface with the car, including iPod and other MP3 players, or USB mass storage devices such as memory sticks. MP3 players can also be controlled through the Touch-screen if they are configured as mass storage devices.
The chosen audio device can be plugged into the car using the auxiliary panels. The interface includes a 3.5mm auxiliary jack-plug socket, a 12-volt power supply, a dedicated iPod connector with charging function, plus a USB2 connector which allows connectivity for a wide variety of USB devices. The USB port also provides a charging function although it does not support a USB hub. The maximum charging current supplied is 500mA. The user can connect an iPod and USB device at the same time, changing the source via the Touch-screen. The non selected source will still charge.
The Jaguar 400W base audio system is the basic audio system which comprises of an IAM with an 8 channel audio amplifier and 12 speakers.
The Jaguar 600W Hi Line Sound System contains a 12-channel Class-D, Digital Signal Processor (DSP) amplifier featuring Audyssey MultiEQ(R) audio equalization and Dynamic Volume Control (DVC) and a 14 speaker system, which includes 2 parcel shelf mounted sub-woofers.
The Bowers & Wilkins 1200W Surround Sound System additions include a 15-channel Class-D, DSP amplifier featuring Audyssey MultiEQ(R) audio equalization and Dynamic Volume Control with user selectable Dolby(R) Pro Logic(R) IIx and DTS Neo:6, together with a 20 speaker Surround Sound Speaker System, which also includes 2 parcel shelf mounted sub-woofers.
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is available for most European markets and gives access to digital radio channels for better sound quality and enhanced functionality depending on local service availability. The DAB module is located in the luggage compartment. The system receives reception signals from the following sources to ensure optimum signal strength:
- DAB L-band antenna located in the Sigma pod antenna module
- DAB band III antenna located in the heated rear window.
For NAS vehicles the digital format adopted is satellite radio which specifically links to the Sirius network. The system operates in the S-band frequency range, and as a result of the use of satellite transmission, has the ability to provide CD (compact disc) quality audio broadcasts over very large areas (typically continents). The satellite radio receiver is located in the luggage compartment. The system receives reception signals from the satellite radio antenna incorporated in the Sigma Pod Module, which is located in the upper centre of the rear screen.
Primary user control of the audio system is via the ICP and the Touch Screen Display (TSD) which are located in the center of the instrument panel.