1996 VOLVO 850 display

1996 Volvo 850

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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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 "rew" or "ff" button to search within a track. While the butto\
n is depressed the playing time for
this track will be displayed. pg. 1:47 CD - Remote (certain models)

A - Track number selector

Turn the knob to select the track number desired.

B - Changing the selected track number

Press "nxt" for forward selection or "rpt" for backward selection. The c\
hosen disc number and track
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number will be displayed.
C - Playing-time display

When this button is pressed the playing time for the current track is di\
splayed for 5 seconds. pg. 1:48 CD - Remote (certain models)

A - Random choice

Press "rev" 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 - Pause

If you press the "power-volume" knob, the disc is stopped, the unit is s\
ilent and "PAUSE" is displayed.
To restart the disc, press the knob again.
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14. Auto seek memory
15. Scan
16.
l Seek tuning up/down
l TP -Next/Previous song
l CD -Next UP/Previous DOWN track
17.
l Manual tuning
l TP -fast forward/Rewind
l CD -Music search UP/DOWN
18. CD eject (single)
19. CD slot
20. Cassette slot
21. Display
22. Waveband selector (AM)
23. Waveband selectors (FM)
24.
l Anti-theft LED
l Disc in LED (single)

TP = Applicable only in Tape Mode

CD = Applicable only when in CD mode and connected to a CD changer.
pg. 1:51 Anti-theft code
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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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