pg. 161 Radio functions HU-650/HU-850

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 - Active Sound Control
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 your area.

pg. 162 CD player HU-650

Starting the CD player
Please refer to the illustration on page 153 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. 8 in the illustration on page 153) 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 152 for information on caring for compact discs.

pg. 163 HU-850 - internal CD changer

Starting the CD changer
The HU-850 is equipped with an internal, 6-disc CD changer.
Please refer to the illustration on page 154 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 the PRESET knob. 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 PRESET knob 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 152 for information on caring for compact discs.

pg. 164 External CD changer (option)





External CD changer
The optional 10-CD changer is mounted in the cargo compartment.

Please refer to the illustrations on pages 153 and page 154 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 PRESET knob 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 down.

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.

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.

pg. 165 Cassette deck HU-650





Cassette deck - inserting a cassette
Slide a cassette into the slot with the tape to the right (side 1 or A upwards). The ignition key must be in position I or II before a cassette can be inserted. "TAPE A" or "TAPE B" is displayed. When one side has finished playing the unit will automatically begin playing the other side. If a cassette is already inserted in the cassette deck select cassette play by turning the "SOURCE" knob.

Changing tape direction
Press the "REV" button if you wish play the other side of the tape. The side being played is displayed.


Tape eject button

Tape eject
If you press this button the tape stops and the cassette is ejected. To select a new mode (radio, CD) turn the "SOURCE" button. A cassette can be ejected even if the ignition is switched off.

Dolby B Noise reduction
The function is preset. To switch the function off, hold down the " " button until the Dolby symbol in the display goes out. Press the same button again to reactivate the function.

Scanning
SCAN plays the first ten seconds of each track. Press SCAN or EXIT to play the entire track.


Fast winding
The tape can be wound forward with " " and backwards with " ". During fast winding "FF" (forward) respectively "REW" (backward) is displayed. Fast winding is interrupted if you press the button again.

Next/Previous track
If you press " " button the tape automatically winds forward to the next track. If you press " " button the tape automatically rewinds to the previous track. This feature requires at least a 5 second break between tracks. If you have the key pad in the steering wheel you can also use these arrows in the same way.

See page 152 for information on caring for cassettes.

pg. 166 Dolby Surround Pro Logic II - HU-850 only

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.

pg. 167 Dolby Surround Pro Logic II - HU-850



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.

pg. 168 Audio systems - specifications

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.

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