1996 VOLVO 850 CD changer

1996 Volvo 850
pg. 1:59 CD - Single

A - CD slot

With the audio system on, insert a disc into the slot with the label sid\
e up. When the CD is inserted, the
radio is disengaged and the CD will start to play automatically.
The CD can be inserted or ejected even when the unit is switched off.

When the CD has been inserted into the player, the "DISC IN" light will \
always be ON even if the radio,
tape deck or CD changer are in use.

B - CD mode selector

Press "CD" to actuate the CD mode. The track last listened to will conti\
nue to play. If the CD-player is
empty, "No CD" will be displayed.

C - CD eject

If the button is pressed the CD will stop and the disc will be ejected. \
The radio will be automatically
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engaged. The radio, tape or CD changer will engage automatically (depen\
ding on which mode was
activated before the CD was played).

NOTE: If the CD eject button is pressed and the disc is not removed with\
in 12 seconds, the disc will not
be drawn into the CD player again. pg. 1:60 CD - Single

A - Music search

Press the "
" or " " button to search within a track. While the button is depressed the pl\
aying
time for this track will be displayed.

B - Changing the selected track number

Press "
" for forward selection or " " for backwards selection. The chosen track number will be
displayed.

C - Playing- time display
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There are two ways to re-enter Radio mode:
l Push one of the waveband selector buttons
l Push the "AUTO" button"

D - To re-enter Tape mode

If a cassette is already inserted, the tape deck will re-engage if the "\
TAPE" button is pressed.

E - To re-enter CD mode

If the CD function has been disconnected and the CD has not been ejected\
, the CD mode can be re-
entered by pressing the "CD" button.

F - To re-enter CD changer mode

If the CD changer function has been disconnected, the CD changer mode ca\
n be re-entered by pressing
the "CHGR" button.
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A - CD changer mode selector

Press "CHGR" to actuate the CD changer mode. The disc/track last listene\
d to will continue to play. If
the CD-changer cartridge* is empty, "---" will be displayed. If a select\
ed disc does not exist, the disc
number and "5--" will be displayed and the next disc will be automatical\
ly selected.
* 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 certai\
n models, standard on the car.
If no CD-changer is connected to the unit "EEEE" will be displayed if yo\
u happen to choose CHGR
mode.

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

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If a cassette is already inserted, the tape deck will re-engage if the "\
TAPE" button is pressed.

E - To re-enter CD mode

If the CD function has been disconnected and the CD has not been ejected\
, the CD mode can be re-
entered by pressing the "CD" button.

F - To re-enter CD changer mode

If the CD changer function has been disconnected, the CD changer mode ca\
n be reentered by pressing
the "CHGR" button. pg. 1:65 Technical specifications
SC-815

Power output: 4 x 20 W (10% dist.)
Output impedance: 4 Ohms
System voltage: 12 Volts, negative ground

Radio

System: PLL (Phase Lock Loop) system with tuned RF (Radio Frequency)\
front and end automatic wide
band gain control. Electronic suppression circuitry (noise killer).

Frequency range: FM 87.9-107.9 MHz
AM 530-1710 kHz

Sensitivity: FM 1.1µV
AM 20 µV

Stereo separation 35dB
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CD remote changer

The CD changer, which is available separately, is loaded with a cartridg\
e containing 6 discs. Extra
cartridges are available at your Volvo retailer.
Insert the discs into the cartridge, label (A) up.
Insert the cartridge and close the cover.
Eject the cartridge by pressing the eject button (B).
Remove the discs by depressing the lock tabs (C).

Operating tips :

l Before using a new disk for the first time, remove any burrs in the cent\
er/outer edge by running the
stem of a pen or similar object around the hole/edge of the disc.
l Use high quality discs only.
l Keep the discs clean. Wipe them with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth, wor\
king from the center outwards.
If necessary, dampen the cloth with a neutral soap solution. Dry thoroug\
hly before using.
l Never use cleaning spray or anti-static liquid. Use only cleaners specif\
ically made for CD's.
l Use discs of the correct size only (3.5" discs should never be used). \
l Do not put tape or labels on the disc itself.
l Volvo does not recommend the use of plastic outer rings on the disc.
l Condensation may occur on discs/optical components of the changer in col\
d winter weather. The disc
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can be dried with a clean, lint-free cloth. Optical components in the CD\
changer may, however, take up
to one hour to dry off.
l Never attempt to play a disc which is damaged in any way.
l When not in use, the discs should be stored in their covers. Avoid stori\
ng discs in excessive heat,
direct sunlight or dusty locations.
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Sending signals

The FM waves do not follow the earth's surface nor do they bounce off th\
e atmosphere. For this reason
their range is limited. The AM waves follow the earth's surface and refl\
ect against the atmosphere,
giving them a wide range.
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