1996 VOLVO 850 radio

1996 Volvo 850
pg. 1:43 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 1" or
"TAPE 2" is displayed to indicate which side of the tape is being played\
. When one side of the tape is
being played. When one side of the tape has been played the unit will au\
tomatically play the other side
(auto-reverse). The cassette can be inserted or ejected even when the \
unit is switched off.

B - Reversing the tape (rev)

Press the button 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 "ff" and rewound with "rew". The tape side ind\
icator in the display will flash
rapidly during fast winding. Fast winding can be stopped by pressing the\
button again.
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If you press the "power-volume" knob the tape is stopped, the unit is si\
lent and "PAUSE" is displayed.
To restart the tape press the knob again. pg. 1:45 Cassette deck

A - Cassette eject

If the button is pressed the tape will stop and the cassette will be eje\
cted. The radio will be automatically
engaged. The radio or CD will engage automatically (depending on which \
mode was activated before
the tape was played).

B - To re-enter Radio mode

There are three alternative ways to re-enter Radio mode:
l Push one of the waveband selector buttons
l Push the auto seek button
l Push one of the preset buttons
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When the unit re-enters Radio mode, the cassette will not be ejected.

C - To re-enter Tape mode

If the Tape function has been disconnected and the cassette has not been\
ejected, the Tape mode can re-
entered by pressing the "tape" button. pg. 1:46 CD - Remote (certain models)

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 disc does not exist, the disc number and "5--" will be dis\
played and the next disc will be
automatically 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.
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C - To re-enter the Radio mode

There are two ways to re-enter Radio mode:
l Push one of the waveband selector buttons
l Push the autostore 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.
pg. 1:49 Technical specifications
SC-811
Technical specifications

Output: 4 x 25 W (10% dist.)
Output impedance: 4 Ohms
System voltage: 12 Volts, negative ground

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

Radio

Frequency range:
FM 87.9 - 107.9 MHz
AM 530 - 1710 kHz
Sensitivity:
FM 1.1 V
AM 15 V
Stereo separation: 35dB

Cassette deck
4-track, 2 channel stereo
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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 reta\
iler for the correct code.
When the car is parked with 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 the set is entered the set is ready to us\
e.
If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code again fro\
m the beginning.
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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 locked 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. 1:52 Radio - SC-815

A - On/off switch

Push the button to switch on the radio. Press the button slightly longer\
to turn the radio off.

B - Volume control

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Turn the button clockwise to increase the volume. The volume control is \
electronic and has no end stop.

C - Waveband selector

The desired waveband is set by pressing one of the waveband selector ban\
ds. The frequency and
waveband is shown on the display.
NOTE: There are two FM wavebands and one AM waveband. This makes it poss\
ible to store 2 x 6 FM
stations and 6 AM stations in memory.

D - 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.

E - Manual tuning

Press the left side tune button to tune to lower frequencies and the rig\
ht side to tune to higher
frequencies. The tuned frequency is displayed.

ST will be displayed to indicate stereo FM reception. pg. 1:53 Radio - SC-815
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A - Seek tuning up/down

Press the left side tune button to tune to lower frequencies and the rig\
ht side to tune to higher
frequencies. The radio seeks the next audible station and stops there. I\
f you wish to continue the seek
tuning, press the tune button again.

B - Preset programming

1. Tune to the desired frequency.
2. Depress and hold a prest button. The audio will cut out. Keep the but\
ton depressed until the audio
comes on again (approx. 2 seconds).
3. The frequency is now stored on this present button.

C - Preset buttons

To select a pre-programmed radio frequency, depress the preset button. T\
he set frequency will be
displayed. pg. 1:54 Radio - SC-815
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