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Chapter 10 - Audio systems
pg.129 Audio systems
HU-611 overview130
HU-801 overview131
Functions132
Specifications144
General information145
HomeLink¨ Unversal Transceiver (option)146
NOTE: The text on the face of the radio, describing the button functions, may vary slightly depending on which audio
system you have in your car.
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1. On/off - press
Volume - turn
2. Selector knob for:
Stored radio frequencies
CD changer - selecting disc
3. Selector knob:
Radio
Cassette
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CD
CD changer
TV (option on certain models)
4. Fader - press and turn
Balance - press, pull and turn
5. Radio - Station seek up/down
Cassette - selecting next/previous track
CD - Selecting next/previous track
6. Radio - Manual station selection
Cassette - Fast winding forward/backward
CD - Fast forwards/backward
7. CD eject
8. CD slot
9. CD random play
10. Active Sound Control (ON or OFF)
11. Scan function
12. Dolby B Noise Reduction
13. Automatic presetting of radio stations
14. Bass - press and turn
Treble - press, pull and turn
15. Tape direction selector
16. Cassette opening
17. Cassette eject
18. Display
pg.131 Audio system HU-801 - overview
1. On/off - press
Volume - turn
2. Bass - press and turn
Treble - press, pull and turn
3. Fader - press and turn
Balance - press, pull and turn
4. Center volume - press and turn
Effect channel volume - press, pull and turn
5. Selector knob for:
Stored radio frequencies
CD - selecting disc
6. Selector knob:
Radio
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Internal CD changer
CD
Station scan - press
TV (option on certain models)
External CD changer (option)
7. Radio - Station seek up/down
CD - Selecting next/previous track
8. Radio - Manual station selection
CD - Fast forward/backward
9. CD eject
10. Dolby Pro Logic - switching on
11. 2 channel stereo
12 3 channel stereo
13. CD slot
14. CD random play
15. Program type
Active Sound Control (ON or OFF)
16. News
17. Traffic information
18. Automatic presetting of radio
stations
19. Display
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Switch on/off
Press the knob to switch on or turn off the radio.
Volume control
Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume. Volume control is electronic and does not have an end stop. If you have
a key pad in the steering wheel, increase or decrease the volume with the + or- buttons.
Bass
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"detent" indicates "equalized" balance. Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
A - Setting station
Press the left side of the button to select lower frequencies and the right side for higher frequencies. Set frequencies are
displayed.
B - Station seek up/down
Press the left side (lower frequency) or right side (higher frequency) of the button to start the seek function. The radio
seeks the next audible station and tunes it in. Repeat the procedure to continue the seek function.
Audio system controls on the steering wheel
Station seek up/down
If you have a key pad in the steering wheel press the right or left arrow to switch between preset stations.
Scan function
Press the SCAN button (HU-611) or the SOURCE button (HU-801) to start the station scan function. When a station
is found, scanning stops for several seconds, after which scanning will continue.
Press the SCAN or SOURCE button when a station has been found if you would like to listen to that station and to
discontinue the scan function.
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A - Automatic station preset
This function seeks and stores up to 10 strong AM or FM stations in a separate memory. This function is especially
useful in areas where you are not familiar with the radio stations.
1. Press in the "AUTO" button. A number of strong signal stations (max. 10) from the currently selected waveband are
now stored automatically in the memory. An "A" and "AUTO" is displayed. If there is no station with sufficient signal
strength "NO STATION" is displayed.
2. Turn "1-20/DISC" button if you wish to change to another of the auto-stored stations.
Another auto-stored station is selected with each turn.
Programming stations
1. Tune in the desired frequency.
2. Press the "1-20/DISC" button. Select a number by turning forwards or backwards. Press again to store the selected
frequency and station.
Preset
To choose a pre-set station, turn "1-20/DISC" button to the stored number. The currently selected station is displayed.
Radio Data System (RDS, also referred to as RBDS) - HU -801 only
The HU -801 radio in your car is equipped with an advanced system allowing information from broadcasters to be
transmitted visually, as text, together with the audio signal. This information is then decoded by the radio and made
available for several new and unique features. The RDS or Radio Data System operates in the FM band only, and
the information transmitted is supplied exclusively by participating broadcasters. Volvo has no control over the
accuracy of the data or information. Please refer to the following pages regarding specific descriptions and operation
of these functions.
Volvo was among the first to pioneer this technology throughout Europe and it is slowly making its way to North
America. Coverage by local broadcasters may be limited at this time, but as the technology and benefits grow, you will
find the radio in your car is equipped to take advantage of this system.
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Traffic information (TP) - HU-801 only
This feature may not be apply in your area and only functions with FM broadcasts.
Push the "TP" button for traffic information from RDS stations. "TP" is displayed when the function is connected.
When the unit is in Cassette or CD mode, the FM radio function will seek in the background for a station with a strong
signal broadcasting traffic information. If a cassette or CD are playing when the radio receives a traffic bulletin, that
function is interrupted and the bulletin is broadcast with the volume pre-selected for traffic information.
When the bulletin is finished the unit immediately returns to the previously set volume and continues playing the
cassette or CD.
· Traffic information can only be heard when
is displayed.
· If only TP is displayed, this indicates that no traffic information is being received at the time.
· If you do not wish to listen to an ongoing traffic bulletin, press the "TP" button. The TP function will remain active
and the radio will continue to monitor traffic information.
· To turn the TP function off, press the TP button. TP is no longer shown in the display.
News on/off - HU-801 only
This feature may not be apply in your area and only functions with FM broadcasts.
Press the "NEWS" button to activate the news function. The text NEWS is displayed. Press the "NEWS" button again
if you want to switch off the function.
As soon as a news broadcast begins, the news program will interrupt the Cassette, CD or CD changer.
If you do not wish to listen to the news program, press the "NEWS" button again. The news function will remain active
and the radio will continue to monitor news programs.
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Index
pg.162 Index
A
ABS..........17
ABS - warning light..........25
Accessory lights..........27
Adjusting the steering wheel..........32
Advanced User Mode (AUM) - radio..........137
Air conditioning..........41, 42, 43, 45
Air pump system..........110
Air vents..........40
Airbag (SIPS)..........8
Airbag (SRS)..........4
Alarm..........60, 61
Alarm - "panic" function..........60
ALR/ELR..........14
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..........17
Anti-lock Brake System - warning light..........25
Antifreeze..........80, 110
Approach lighting..........56
Ashtrays..........34
Audio systems..........129
..cassette deck..........141
..CD player..........139
..HU -611 - overview..........130
..HU -801 - overview..........131
..radio..........134
..specifications..........144
AUM (Advanced User Mode) - radio..........137
Automatic car washing..........105
Automatic locking..........58
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)..........14
Automatic transmission
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