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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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Depress and hold preset button 5 and turn the radio ON. "USA" will flash\
on the display. Each time
button 5 is pressed, the frequency selection will change from "USA" to "\
AUS", etc. When the correct
country name is displayed, wait 5 seconds and the radio will be ready fo\
r use.
E - Manual tuning
Press the left side of the tune button to tune to lower frequencies and \
the right side to tune to higher
frequencies. The tuned frequency is displayed.
ST will be displayed to indicate stereo FM reception. pg. 1:28 Radio - SC-710
A - Seek tuning
Press the SEEK button to seek for higher frequencies. The radio seeks th\
e next audible station and stops
there.
If you wish to continue the seek tuning, press the SEEK button again.
B - Preset programming
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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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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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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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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 correct code is \
entered, "on" is displayed and the
set is ready to use.
If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code again fro\
m the beginning.
Incorrect code
If an incorrect code has been entered "rPt" is displayed. Enter the corr\
ect 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
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C - Setting frequency selection
The radio can be used in most parts of the world by changing the frequen\
cy selection intervals as
follows:
Depress and hold preset button 5 and turn the radio ON. "USA" will flash\
on the display. Each time
button 5 is pressed, the frequency selection will change from "USA" to "\
AUS", etc. When the correct
country name is displayed, wait 5 seconds and the radio will be ready fo\
r use.
When "USA" is chosen, the FM band will search for stations in 200 kHz in\
tervals and AM will search in
10 kHz intervals.
D - Manual tuning
Turn the knob counter-clockwise to tune to lower frequencies and clockwi\
se to tune to higher
frequencies. The tuned frequency is displayed. pg. 1:40 Radio-SC-811
A - Seek tuning
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Push the tuning knob to seek for higher frequencies. The radio seeks the\
next audible station and stops
there. If you wish to continue the seek tuning, press the tuning knob ag\
ain.
B - Preset programming
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. 1:41 Radio SC - 811
A - Automatic programming (Auto seek)
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