1996 VOLVO 850 audio

1996 Volvo 850

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1:191 Air vent
1:62 Turn signals, high/low beams,
1:15cruise control
1:83 Rear fog light, instrument lighting
1:64 Headlights, parking lights
1:1 - 1:55 Instruments
1:76 Windshield wiper/washer
1:97 Hazard warning flashers
1:198 Air mix
1:199 Air vents
1:19 - 1:2310 Heating and ventilation
3:4, 3:611 Passenger side SRS (air bag) hatch
1:25 - 1:70 12 Audio system
1:1713 Ash tray
4:914 Shiftlock override button
1:1615 Electrically-heated front seats (optional)
1:1716 Parking brake
1:2417 Electrically operated windows
2:7and side door mirrors
1:1718 Cigarette lighter
2:1019 Hood release
1:820 Front fog lights (optional)
1:821 Central locking button
1:1822 Adjustable steering wheel
1:723 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock
- 24 Space for additional equipment
1:3, 1:5, 1:9
25 Traction control system (optional)
2:9 26 Electrically operated sun roof (optional)
1:12 - 1:1427 Trip computer (optional)
1:928 Heated rear window/heated door mirrors
3:429 Horn/SRS

Some of the items below are available on certain models only.
pg. 1:2 Instruments
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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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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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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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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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D - Scan

Press this button to listen to each station for five seconds. Press it a\
gain to stop scanning.

E - Active Sound Control (ASC)

The ASC function automatically adjusts the volume level of the audio sys\
tem according to driving
speed.
To deactivate ASC depress the "CD" button until "ASC" is no longer displ\
ayed.
To activate ASC, depress the "CD" button until "ASC" is displayed (appr\
ox. 2 seconds).




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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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1996 Volvo 850
pg. 1:66 Audio systems, general information



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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