1998 VOLVO S90 reset

1998 Volvo S90
A- On/off switch

Push the button to switch on the
radio. Press the button to turn
the radio off.

B- Volume control

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 bands. The frequency
and waveband is shown on the
display.

NOTE: There are two FM
wavebands and one AM
waveband. This makes it
possible 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 frequency 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 for use.
E- Manual tuning

Press the left side 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.
Radio SC-813 (cont.) pg. 135
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A- Seek tuning up/down

Press the left side tune button to
tune to lower frequencies and
the right side to tune to higher
frequencies. The radio seeks the
next audible station and stops
there. If 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 preset
button. The audio will cut out.
Keep the button 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. The set frequency
will be displayed.
Radio SC-813 (cont.) pg. 136
A- Automatic programming
(Auto)

Please note that this function
will not interfere with pre-
stored stations on buttons 1-6.
This function automatically
seeks and stores up to 8 strong
AM or FM stations.
This is especially useful when
travelling in areas where radio
stations are unfamiliar.
1. Depress and hold the
"AUTO" button for at least 1
second .A number of strong
stations (max. 8) on the chosen
waveband are now
automatically stored in the
memory.The lowest frequency station is
heard. 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 station will be selected
each time the button is pressed
momentarily.

B- Bass control

Adjust the bass by sliding the
control up or down (up to
increase, down to decrease). A
"detent" indicates "equalized"
bass.
C- Treble control

Adjust the treble by sliding the
control up or down (up to
increase, down to decrease). A
"detent" indicates "equalized"
treble.
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the "TAPE" button.
CD - Changer (option) pg. 141
A- CD changer mode
selector

Press "CHGR" to actuate the
CD changer 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 displayed 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, or
on certain models, standard
on the car.
If no CD-changer is
connected to the unit
"EEEE" will be displayed if
you happen to choose CHGR
mode. B- Disc number selector

Depress one of the preset
buttons (1-6) to select the disc
number desired. The selected
disc number and track number
will be displayed.
C- Music search

Press the "
"or "
"button to search within a track.
While the button is depressed the
playing time for this track will be
displayed.
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Chapter 10 - (cont.)
Audio system SC-816 Premium Sound System (certain models)
pg. 145
The following pages describe the use of your SC-816

1. On/off (push)
2.
l Volume (turn)
l Pause/Mute (push)
l Balance (pull)
3. CD mode selector - Active
sound control (single)
4. CD changer selector
5.
l Tape mode selector
l Tape direction selector
PROG
6. Bass control
7. Treble control
8. Fader control
9.
l Preset buttons
l CD-Disc No. selector 10. Dolby B NR button
11. CD-random play
12. Cassette eject
13. Not in use
14. Scan
15. Auto seek memory
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.
Anti-theft code pg. 146
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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
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
use.
If you enter an incorrect code
you must enter the correct code
again from the beginning.
Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been
entered "EEEE" is displayed.
Enter the correct 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 (please refer to page 20 for
information on turning the
headlights off).
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Enter the code again once this
time has elapsed.
Radio SC-816 pg. 147
A- On/off switch

Push the button to switch on the
radio. Press the button to turn
the radio off.

B- Volume control

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 bands. The frequency
and waveband is shown on the
display.

NOTE: There are two FM
wavebands and one AM D- Setting frequency
selection

The radio can be used in most
parts of the world by changing
the frequency 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 for use. E- Manual tuning

Press the left side 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.
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waveband. This makes it
possible to store 2 x 6 FM
stations and 6 AM stations in
memory.
Radio SC-816 (cont.) pg. 148
A- Seek tuning up/down

Press the left side tune button to
tune to lower frequencies and
the right side to tune to higher
frequencies. The radio seeks the
next audible station and stops
there. If 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 preset
button. The audio will cut out.
Keep the button 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. The set frequency
will be displayed.
Radio SC-816 (cont.) pg. 149
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A- CD changer mode selector

Press "CHGR" to actuate the CD changer mode. The disc/
track last listened to will continue to play. If the CD-
changer cartridge* is empty, "0-00" will be displayed. If
there is no cartridge in the changer "- - - -" will be
displayed. If a selected disc does not exist, the disc number
and "-00" will be displayed and the next disc will be
automatically selected. B- Disc number
selector

Depress one of the
preset buttons (1-
6) to select the
disc number
desired. The
selected disc
number and track
number will be
displayed. C- Music search

Press the "
"or
"
"button to
search within a
track. While the
button is depressed
the playing time for
this track will be
displayed.
*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.
If no CD-changer is connected to the unit "EEEE" will
be displayed if you happen to choose CHGR mode.
CD - Changer (option) pg. 158
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