Briefly press the
keys (or the corresponding keys on the optional
steering wheel keypad) to skip to the previous or
next track. The track number is shown in the display.
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS
This feature, which may not be available in your area, functions only with FM
broadcasts. The radio in your car is equipped with
an advanced system allowing information from broadcasters to be transmitted visually, as
text, together with the audio signal. This information is then decoded by the radio and
made available for several new and unique features.
The RBDS or Radio Broadcast Data System operates in the FM band only, and
the information transmitted is supplied
exclusively by participating broadcasters. Volvo has
no control over the accuracy of the data or information.
Coverage by local broadcasters may be limited at this time, but as the technology and
benefits grow, you will find the radio in your car
is equipped to take advantage of this system.
PI (Program Information) Seek:
When an FM station has been stored as a preset, the radio also stores RBDS
program information if it is available. When the
preset is selected at a later time, the radio tries
to access updated program information. In weak signal areas, there may be a delay before
the station becomes audible. During this delay,
"PI seek" will be displayed and there will be
no sound.
PI seek can be interrupted by pressing EXIT.
Radio text
Certain RBDS stations broadcast program information, which can be shown in
the display. The text will be shown twice in the display.
To start this function:
Press the FM button for several seconds.
To deactivate this function:
Press FM briefly.
Station information will be shown twice in the display.
Alarm
Alarms bulletins are transmitted automatically by certain RBDS stations. The function
cannot be deactivated.
"Alarm!" is shown in the radio display
when an alarm message is sent. The function is
used to warn motorists of serious accidents, etc.
Program type/station format -PTY
The PTY function allows you to find stations whose programs suit your taste. Use the
PTY function to select among the different station formats shown in the list.
To select a station format:
1. Select radio mode using the FM button,
or by turning the SOURCE knob.
2. Press the SOURCE knob, select PTY and press SOURCE.
3. Turn the SOURCE knob, select a station format from the list and press SOURCE
to confirm the selected station format. The PTY (station format) of the selected
station is now shown in the display.
NOTE: Not all RBDS radio stations have PTY designations.
Station formats
| Format | Display text |
| Off | PTY OFF |
| News | NEWS |
| Current affairs | AFFAIRS |
| Information | INFO |
| Sports | SPORT |
| Education | EDUCATION |
| Drama | DRAMA |
| Art and culture | CULTURE |
| Science | SCIENCE |
| Entertainment | VARIED |
| Pop music | POP M |
| Rock music | ROCK M |
| Easy listening | EASY M |
| Light classics | LIGHT M |
| Classical music | CLASSICS |
| Other music | OTHER M |
| Weather | WEATHER |
| Finance | FINANCE |
| Religious programs | RELIGION |
| Travel | TRAVEL |
| Leisure | LEISURE |
| Jazz music | JAZZ |
| Country music | COUNTRY |
| National music | NATION M |
| Oldies | "OLDIES" |
| Folk music | FOLK M |
| Documentary | DOCUMENT |
Automatic Frequency update (AF)
The AF function tunes to the strongest transmitter for the current station, if
that station supports alternative frequencies. AF
is OFF by default.
To activate/deactivate AF:
1. Select radio mode using the FM button,
or by turning the SOURCE knob.
2. Press SOURCE.
3. Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
4. Turn the SOURCE knob, select RADIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
5. Turn the SOURCE knob, select AF ON/OFF (flashing text) and press SOURCE.
6. Press EXIT.
To reactivate the function, follow the procedure above and select AF ON in step 5.
Resetting RBDS functions
RBDS functions can be returned to their factory settings as follows:
1. Select radio mode using the FM button,
or by turning the SOURCE knob.
2. Press SOURCE.
3. Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
4. Turn the SOURCE knob, select RESET TO DEFAULT and press SOURCE.
5. Press EXIT.
ASC - speed compensated volume
The audio system's volume is adjusted automatically according to the speed of
the vehicle. There are three settings available:
low, medium, or high.
To activate ASC:
1. Select radio mode using the FM button,
or by turning the SOURCE knob.
2. Press SOURCE.
3. Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
4. Turn the SOURCE knob, select AUDIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
5. Turn the SOURCE knob, select ASC LEVEL (flashing text) and
press SOURCE.
6. Turn the SOURCE knob to select LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, or OFF and
press SOURCE.
7. Press EXIT.
NOTE: Please be aware that there are
certain RBDS menu selections, for example EON, TP search, News, etc, that may not be available
in North America.
Starting the CD player
Please refer to the illustration on page 171 for the location of the buttons referred to on
this page.
1. Insert a disc into the player.
2. Press the CD button or turn the SOURCE knob to CD.
Changing tracks
Briefly press the keys (or the corresponding keys on the optional
steering wheel keypad) to skip to the previous or
next track. The track number is shown in the display.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the keys (or the corresponding keys on the optional
steering wheel keypad) to search within a track or
the entire disc. The search continues for as long
as the buttons are held in.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order (shuffle).
• Select CD mode and press the RND button. RND is shown in the display
as long as the function is activated.
• Press RND again to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
• Press SCAN to start the function.
• Press SCAN again or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
CD eject
Press the button (no. 11 in the illustration on page 171) to eject the disc.
NOTE:
• For reasons of traffic safety, the
ejected CD must be removed within 12 seconds or it will be automatically drawn back
into the slot and the CD player will resume playing the most recently selected track.
• See page 170 for information on caring
for compact discs.
Starting the CD changer
The HU-850 is equipped with an internal, 6-disc CD changer.
Please refer to the illustration on page 172
for the location of the buttons referred to on
this page.
To load discs into the changer:
1. Press the CD button or turn the SOURCE knob to CD.
2. Select an empty position by pressing one of the preset buttons. The display
shows which positions are empty. LOAD DISC must be displayed before a disc is
inserted into the player.
3. Insert a disc.
If there are discs in the player when CD mode is selected, the changer will resume playing
the disc and track that were most recently played.
Selecting a disc position (number)
Use the station setting buttons 1-6 to select the disc to be played. The number of the disc
and the track being played are shown in the display.
Changing tracks
Briefly press the keys (or the corresponding keys on the optional
steering wheel keypad) to skip to the previous or
next track. The track number is shown in the display.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the keys (or the corresponding keys on the optional
steering wheel keypad) to search within a track or
the entire disc. The search continues for as long
as the buttons are held in.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order (shuffle).
• Select CD mode and press the RND button. RND is shown in the display
as long as the function is activated. Random tracks from randomly selected discs will
be played.
• Press RND again to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
• Press SCAN to start the function.
• Press SCAN again or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
Scan only works on the selected disc.
CD eject
This function makes it possible to eject a single disc, or to eject all of the discs in
the changer.
• Press the eject button briefly to eject
the disc that is currently playing.
• A longer press (more than two
seconds) starts the process of ejecting all of the discs in the changer.
NOTE:
• The EJECT ALL function can only be used while the vehicle is at a standstill
and will be cancelled if the vehicle begins to move.
• For reasons of traffic safety, you have
12 seconds in which to remove the ejected disc. After that, the disc
automatically reinserts into the player, and the CD
player will resume playing the most recently selected track.
• See page 170 for information on caring
for compact discs.
External CD changer
The optional 10-CD changer is mounted in the cargo compartment.
Please refer to the illustrations on pages 171 and 172 for the location of the buttons
referred to on this page.
Turn the SOURCE knob to select the external CD changer.
To load discs into the changer:
1. Slide the cover on the CD change open.
2. Press the eject button on the CD changer.
3. Pull the magazine out of the changer and insert the disc(s).
4. Press the magazine back into the changer and slide the cover back into place.
If there are discs in the player when CD mode is selected, the changer will resume playing the disc and track that were most recently played.
Selecting a disc position (number)
Use the station setting buttons 1-6 to select the disc to be played.
Continue to press button 6 to select discs 7-10.
The number of the disc and the track being played are shown in the display.
Changing tracks
Briefly press the keys (or the corresponding keys on the optional
steering wheel keypad) to skip to the previous or
next track. The track number is shown in the display.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the keys (or the corresponding keys on the optional
steering wheel keypad) to search within a track or
the entire disc. The search continues for as long
as the buttons are held in.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order (shuffle).
• Select CD mode and press the RND button. RND is shown in the display
as long as the function is activated. Random tracks from randomly selected discs
will be played.
• Press RND again to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
• Press SCAN to start the function.
• Press SCAN or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire track.
Scan only works on the selected disc.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is a further development of the previous version of
the system and provides enhanced sound quality. The improved sound is particularly
apparent to passengers in the rear seat.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II, together with a center speaker in the dashboard, offers you
a sound experience very close to a live performance. The normal left-right stereo
channels are divided to left-center-right. In
addition, surround sound is produced by the rear speakers. This surround sound mirrors
the ambience of a concert hall.
NOTE:
• Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is
optimized for CD mode.
• 3 channel stereo is recommended for
AM and FM broadcasts.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and the Dolby icon are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby Pro Logic
II Surround System is manufactured
under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
To select Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode during CD playback, press " PL II". "Dolby Pro Logic
II" is displayed. Press "OFF" to return to 2 channel stereo.
3 Channel stereo
To select 3 channel stereo mode press
"3-CH". "3 ch" is displayed. Press "OFF" to return to
2 channel stereo.
Center level
This function is used to set the level of the center speaker in the dashboard. To set
the level:
1. Press SOURCE.
2. Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
3. Turn the SOURCE knob, select AUDIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
4. Turn the SOURCE knob, select CENTER LEVEL and press SOURCE.
5. Turn the SOURCE knob, select the desired level and press SOURCE.
6. Press EXIT.
Surround level
This function is used to set the level of the of the rear speakers. To set the level:
1. Press SOURCE.
2. Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
3. Turn the SOURCE knob, select AUDIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
4. Turn the SOURCE knob, select SURROUND LEVEL and press SOURCE.
5. Turn the SOURCE knob, select the desired level and press SOURCE.
6. Press EXIT.
HU-650
Output: 4 x 25 W
Impedance: 4 Ohm.
Voltage required: 12 V, negative ground
External amplifier: 4 x 50 W or 4 x 75 W (option)
Radio
Frequency range:
AM 530 - 1710 kHz
FM 87.7 - 107.9 Mhz
Subwoofer
Internal amplifier 150 W
HU-850
Output: 1 x 25 W (center speaker)
Impedance: 4 Ohm.
Voltage required: 12 V, negative ground
External amplifier: 4 x 50 W or 4 x 75 W
HU-850 must be connected to an external amplifier.
Radio
Frequency range:
AM 530 - 1710 kHz
FM 87.7 - 107.9 Mhz
Alarm
"Alarm!" is displayed when an alarm message is sent. The function
is used to warn the driver of a serious accident or disaster situation.
CAUTION:
The optional supplementary amplifier (HU-850) may be
mounted under the front passenger's seat. If the floor of the car has
become soaked for any reason, do not turn on the radio. This would
cause damage to the amplifier. Contact a Volvo retailer.
Low battery voltage
If the level of battery voltage is low, a message will be displayed.
The car's energy conservation function may switch off the
audio system. Recharge the battery by starting the engine.
