Radio/Audio System Description Chevrolet
Chevrolet radios include the following components and features:
• | An electronically tuned receiver (ETR) |
• | A vacuum fluorescent display |
• | A digital clock display |
Radio Description
• | ETR AM/FM Stereo/Cassette |
• | ETR AM/FM Stereo/Cassette
with Theftlock™ |
• | ETR AM/FM Stereo/Compact
Disc with Theftlock™ |
FM Stereo
The following actions occur when a factory-equipped audio system with
an FM stereo radio receives an FM stereo broadcast:
• | The radio switches to stereo operation. |
• | An indicator on the radio illuminates. |
Stereo operation means that the radio is separating the stereo broadcast
back into the two original channels. The two channels are the LEFT channel
and the RIGHT channel. Stereo sound is more realistic than non-stereo sound.
FM is normally static-free, but any of the following factors may limit
reception:
• | Distance from the transmitter |
Buildings or other obstructions may cause the following conditions:
If reception is poor, turning to a different station that is stronger
will bring improvement.
AMAX Stereo Certification
All optional radios are AMAX certified. AMAX certified receivers can
reproduce the fidelity sound that is transmitted by all AM stations but not
received on all AM radios.
AMAX certification includes some of the following improvements:
• | Adjustable receiver bandwidth: |
- | Wide bandwidth for high fidelity |
- | Narrow bandwidth for cutting out interference |
• | Reception of more frequencies |
• | External antenna capability |
The range of most AM stations is greater than FM, especially at night.
The longer range can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM is also
subject to noise pickup from storms or power lines. AMAX certification reduces
many of these types of conditions.
Radio/Audio System Description Pontiac
Pontiac radios include the following components and features:
• | An electronically tuned receiver (ETR) |
• | A vacuum fluorescent display |
• | The seek and scan tuning |
• | A digital clock display |
Radio Description
• | ETR AM/FM Stereo/Cassette with Graphic Equalizer
and Theftlock™ |
• | ETR AM/FM Stereo/Compact Disc with Graphic Equalizer
and Theftlock™ |
FM Stereo
The following actions occur when a factory-equipped audio system with
an FM stereo radio receives an FM stereo broadcast:
• | The radio switches to stereo operation. |
• | An indicator on the radio illuminates. |
Stereo operation means that the radio is separating stereo broadcast
back into the two original channels. The two channels are the LEFT channel
and the RIGHT channel. Stereo sound is more realistic than non-stereo sound.
FM is normally static-free, but any of the following factors may limit
reception:
• | Distance from the transmitter |
Buildings or other obstructions may cause the following conditions:
If reception is poor, turning to a different station that is stronger
will bring improvement.
AMAX Stereo Certification
All optional radios are AMAX certified. AMAX certified receivers can
reproduce the fidelity sound that is transmitted by all AM stations but not
received on all AM radios.
AMAX certification includes some of the following improvements:
• | Adjustable receiver bandwidth: |
- | Wide bandwidth for high fidelity |
- | Narrow bandwidth for cutting out interference |
• | Reception of more frequencies |
• | External antenna capability |
The range of most AM stations is greater than FM, especially at night.
The longer range can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM is also
subject to noise pickup from storms or power lines. AMAX certification reduces
many of these types of conditions.