Personalized Audio: Satellite Radio System

Visteon's Satellite Radio System is an integrated solution that allows automotive manufacturers to offer consumers the opportunity to subscribe to either SIRIUS or XM satellite radio services. This advanced system offers excellent sound quality that will please the most demanding audiophile and both providers offer a large selection of channels that will satisfy any consumer's tastes.

Personalized Radio
The Satellite Radio System gives automotive manufacturers the opportunity to provide consumers with the opportunity to enjoy an extremely wide range of programming in their vehicles. With hundreds of available channels, programming is roughly divided between music and news/sports/talk formats. Consumers will enjoy satellite radio's varied and often eclectic mix of programming and its high level of new programming content.

Compatible System

The Satellite Radio System is compatible with both major providers, XM and SIRIUS.

Unlike traditional broadcast markets, which offer several stations with almost identical formats, satellite providers XM and SIRIUS will help consumers find the station that's right for them. With such a wide range of programming, there are stations to fit even the most specific consumer tastes. Eclectic choices such as show tunes, bluegrass and alternative, along with more mainstream stations that provide oldies, rock and dance music, provide a great amount of consumer choice. In addition to music, CSPAN and other outlets offer thorough news, talk and sports coverage. Spanish-language programming is also available.

With Visteon's Satellite Radio System, manufacturers can provide consumers with a showroom experience that allows them to get inside the vehicle and imagine themselves on the road listening to the station that fits their personality and provides the information they need.

Nationwide Networks
Satellite networks are analogous to the networks used for mobile phones. Combining satellites with a terrestrial network of ground-based transmitters ensures coverage over the entire Continental United States. And to prevent against occasional drop outs when traveling through short blockages such as tunnels or under overpasses, Visteon's system provides a four second diversity buffer that assures signal continuity.

The Visteon Satellite Radio System consists of:

  • A small, external antenna
  • Reciever module
  • Radio head unit
  • Harness

Integrated, User-Friendly System
The Satellite Radio System, which is integrated into the vehicle audio system, is as easy to use as any traditional in-dash audio system. The head unit uses a clear LED display to show the channel name, channel number, artist and song title. Consumers can switch between satellite, traditional broadcast radio and CD audio, using clearly marked and accessible buttons.

Manufacturers looking to provide consumers with a user-friendly personalization tool can trust Visteon. As a market share leader in the production of original equipment automotive radios, Visteon specializes in working with automotive manufacturers to develop audio solutions that differentiate brands in the showroom.

Additional Information
Product Specifications - Satellite Radio System
Product Specifications - HD Radio™ System