1996 VOLVO 850 buttons

1996 Volvo 850
pg. 1:11 Clock, Ambient temperature sensor (certain models)

Resetting the clock

The digital clock can be reset by pressing one of the two buttons (A an\
d B) with a pointed object such as
the tip of a pen.
h = hours
m = minutes
Maintain the pressure on the buttons for more than four seconds to chang\
e the time more quickly.

Ambient temperature sensor

This sensor indicates the temperature slightly above the road surface. A\
n amber warning lamp (C) lights
up when the temperature is in the range of 23 - 35° F (-5 - +2° C\
). Please note that this lamp does not
indicate a fault with your car.
At low speeds or when the car is not moving, the temperature readings ma\
y be slightly higher than the
actual ambient temperature due to the heat generated by the engine.

Display alternatives

If buttons A and B are pressed down simultaneously, it is possible to sh\
ift between four different display
alternatives, as follows:

Press 1st time: 12 hour clock and °F
Press 2nd time: 24 hour clock and °F
Press 3rd time: 12 hour clock and °C
Press 4th time: 24 hour clock and °C

NOTE: If your battery has been disconnected, the display will default to\
the 24 hour clock and degrees
centigrade.
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1996 Volvo 850
pg. 1:25 Audio system SC-710 (certain models), general description
The following pages describe the use of your SC-710 Cassette Radio and C\
D remote control


1. On/off (push)
2. Anti-theft LED
3.
l Volume (turn)
l Balance (pull and turn)
4. CD mode selector
5. Bass control
6. Treble control
7. Fader control
8.
l Preset buttons
l CD -Disc No. selector
9. Waveband selectors (FM)
10. Waveband selectors (AM)
11.
l Auto seek memory
l CD - Previous track DOWN
12.
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1996 Volvo 850

Anti-theft code

The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the \
vehicle or if the battery power is
disconnected, a special code must be entered to enable operation of the \
set. Refer to the radio code card
supplied with your vehicle or ask your retailer for the correct code . \
When the car is parked with the ignition key removed, the anti-theft LED\
will flash

To enter the code

After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the\
set displays "CODE" when it is
switched on. Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons. If the cor\
rect code is entered the set is ready
to use. If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code a\
gain from the beginning.

Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been entered "EEEE" is displayed. Enter the cor\
rect code.
After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain lo\
cked for two hours.
"OFF" is displayed. During this waiting period:
l The battery must be connected
l The ignition key must be turned to position I
l The unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain. \
Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
pg. 1:27 Radio - SC-710
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1. Tune to the desired frequency.
2. Depress and hold a preset button. The audio will cut out. Keep the bu\
tton depressed until the audio
comes on again (approx. 2 seconds).
3. The frequency is now stored on this preset button.

C - Preset buttons

To select a pre-programmed radio frequency, depress the preset button. T\
he set frequency will be
displayed. pg. 1:29 Radio - SC-710

A - Automatic programming (Auto seek)

This function automatically seeks and stores up to 8 strong AM or FM sta\
tions. This is especially useful
when travelling in areas where radio stations are unfamiliar.
1. Depress and hold the "auto-seek" button for at least 1 second (AUTO \
will be displayed ). A number of
strong stations (max. 8) on the chosen waveband are now automatically \
stored in the auto seek memory.
If there are no audible stations, "---" is displayed.
2. Press the "AUTO" button (for less than 1 second) to obtain another \
autostored station. A new
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1996 Volvo 850
pg. 1:31 Cassette deck

A - Cassette slot

The cassette is inserted with the open side to the right (side 1 or A o\
f the cassette upwards). When the
cassette is inserted, the radio is disengaged and the cassette will star\
t to play automatically. " TAPE
"
or " TAPE
" is displayed to indicate which side of the tape is being played. When\
one side of the tape
has been played, the unit will automatically play the other side (auto-\
reverse). The cassette can be
inserted or ejected even when the unit is switched off.

B - Reversing the tape (PROG)

Press the two buttons to play the other side of the tape.
The side of the tape being played will be displayed.

C - Fast winding

The tape is advanced with "
" and rewound with " ".
Fast winding can be stopped by pressing the opposite button.
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A - CD mode selector

Press "CD" to actuate the CD mode. The disc/track last listened to will \
continue to play. If the CD-
changer cartridge * is empty, "---- will be displayed. If a selected dis\
c does not exist, the disc number
and "5---" will be displayed and the next disc will be automatically sel\
ected.

* The functions pertaining to the CD-changer are only applicable if the \
unit has been connected to the
Volvo CD-changer which is sold separately as an accessory, or on certain\
models, standard on the car.

B - Disc number selector

Depress one of the preset buttons (1-6) to select the disc number desi\
red. The selected disc number and
track number will be displayed.

C - Music search

Press the TUNE button to search within a track. While the button is depr\
essed the playing time for this
track will be displayed.
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A - Random choice

Press "RND" to actuate the random mode. From a disc chosen at random, 4 \
tracks will be played (also
chosen at random). A new disc will then be played in the same way. "RND\
" will be displayed when this
function is engaged.

B - To re-enter the Radio mode

To re-enter Radio mode, push one of the waveband selector buttons. pg. 1:36 Technical specifications
SC-710

Output: 4 x 20 W (10% dist.)
Output impedance: 4 Ohms
System voltage: 12 Volts, negative ground
Fuse: 10 A
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1996 Volvo 850
pg. 1:37 Premium Sound system SC 811 (certain models), general descrip\
tion
The following pages describe the use of your SC-811 Cassette Radio and C\
D remote control


1.
l On/off (turn)
l Volume (turn)
l Pause/Mute (push)
l Balance (pull)
2. CD mode selector
3. Bass control
4. Treble control
5. Fader control
6. Waveband selectors (FM)
7. Waveband selectors (AM)
8. Preset buttons, CD-Disc No. selector
9. Auto seek memory (FM)
10. Dolby B button
11.
l Manual tuning
l Seek tuning (push)
12. Tape direction selector REV, CD-Random play
13. Cassette eject
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