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1-800-63-VOLVO (1-800-638-6586)
In Canada:
1-800-263-0475
Technician certification
In addition to Volvo factory training, Volvo supports certification by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence
(A.S.E.). Certified technicians have demonstrated a high degree of competence in specific areas. Besides passing
exams, each technician must also have worked in the field for two or more years before a certificate is issued. These
professional technicians are best able to analyze vehicle problems and perform the necessary service procedures to
keep your Volvo at peak operating condition.
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VOLVO S80
Chapter 10 - Audio systems
pg. 157 Audio systems
Introduction158
HU-650 overview159
HU-850 overview160
Audio functions HU-650/HU-850161
Radio functions HU-650/HU-850163
CD player HU-650168
Internal CD changer - HU-850169
External CD changer (option) - HU-650/HU-850170
Cassette deck HU-650171
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II HU-850172
Audio systems - specifications174
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)175
pg. 158 Introduction
The audio system in your car is operated with the buttons and knobs in the system's front panel. Certain functions,
such as adjusting the volume, changing radio stations or tracks on a CD, etc, can also be controlled with the optional
steering wheel-mounted keypad.
The audio system is available in two versions:
HU-650
Features: AM/FM radio, single-disc CD player, cassette player, 4x25W output, six speakers.
HU-850
Features: AM/FM radio, integrated 6-disc CD changer, 4x50W or 4x70W output plus 25W Dolby Pro Logic II, eleven
speakers.
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Compact disc care
· Keep the discs clean. Wipe them with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth, working from the center outwards. If necessary,
dampen the cloth with a neutral soap solution. Dry thoroughly before using.
· Keep the discs clean. Wipe them with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth, working from the center outwards. If necessary,
dampen the cloth with a neutral soap solution. Dry thoroughly before using.
· Never use cleaning spray or antistatic liquid. Use only cleaners specifically made for CDs.
· Use discs of the correct size only (3.5" discs should never be used). The discs should conform to the norms EN60908
(IEC60908).
· Do not put tape or labels on the disc itself.
· Volvo does not recommend the use of plastic outer rings on the disc.
· Condensation may occur on discs/optical components of the changer in cold winter weather. The disc can be dried
with a clean, lint-free cloth. Optical components in the CD changer may, however, take up to one hour to dry off.
· Never attempt to play a disc which is damaged in any way.
· When not in use, the discs should be stored in their covers. Avoid storing discs in excessive heat, direct sunlight or
dusty locations.
Cassettes
· Store cassettes in their cases.
· Do not touch the tape surface with your fingers.
· Tapes should not be exposed to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
· Keep tapes away from oil, grease and other contaminants.
· For optimal tape deck performance Volvo does not recommend the use of C-120 tapes.
· Take up slack using a pen or a pencil before inserting a cassette in the cassette slot.
Cassette cleaning
We recommend the use of the Volvo Cleaning Cassette available as a genuine Volvo accessory. Regular use improves
sound quality, cleans vital parts and prevents tape tangle.
pg. 159 Audio system HU-650 - overview
1. On/off - press
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Volume - turn
2. Selector knob for:
Stored radio stations
Press to store a station
CD changer - selecting disc (option)
3. Selector knob:
Radio _ FM, AM
Cassette
CD
CD changer (option)
Press to open the main menu.
4. Fader - press and turn
Balance - press to release the control, pull and turn to adjust
5. Exit (exit the menu)
6. Scan function (automatically search for radio stations)
7. Navigations buttons (seek/change radio station or CD track)
8. CD eject
9. CD slot
10. CD random play
11. FM
12. AM
13. CD player
14. Automatically search for radio stations
15. Bass - press and turn
Treble - press to release the control, pull and turn to adjust
16. Tape direction selector
CD changer (option) - random play
17. Cassette opening
18. Cassette eject
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1. On/off - press
Volume - turn
2. Bass - press and turn
Treble - press to release the control, pull and turn to adjust
3. Fader - press and turn
Balance - press to release the control, pull and turn to adjust
4. Center volume - press and turn
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Effect channel volume - press, pull and turn
5. Selector knob for:
Stored radio stations
CD - changer (option), selecting a disc
6. Source/Menu
Press to open main menu
Turn to select FM, AM, CD,
CD changer (option), selecting a disc
7. Exit (exit the menu)
8. Scan function (automatically search for radio stations)
9. Navigations buttons (seek/change radio station or CD track)
10. CD eject
11. Dolby Pro Logic II
12. 2 channel stereo
13 3 channel stereo
14. CD slot
15. CD random play
16. AM
17. FM
18. CD player
19. Automatically search for radio stations
20. Display
pg. 161 Audio functions HU-650/HU-850
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.
Volume control - ALARM
If a CD is playing when the radio receives an alarm bulletin (available in certain areas only), the CD player enters
pause mode. The bulletin is broadcast at the volume selected for this type of message.
After the bulletin has been completed, the audio system reverts to the originally selected sound source (radio or CD),
which is played at the volume that was selected for that source.
If the bulletin volume is adjusted while the bulletin is being broadcast, this new volume is saved and used for
subsequent bulletins.
Bass
Adjust the bass by pressing the button to extend the control and turning it to the left (less bass) or to the right (more
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bass). A "detent" indicates "equalized" bass. Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Treble
Adjust the treble by pressing the button to extend the control, pulling it out as far as possible, and then turning it to the
left (less treble) or to the right (more treble). A "detent" indicates "equalized" treble. Press the button back in when you
have made the adjustment.
MID EQ level
This function is used to fine-tune the balance of sound in the speakers. To set the level:
1. Press SOURCE.
2. Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
3. Turn the SOURCE knob, select AUDIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
4. Turn the SOURCE knob, select MID EQ LEVEL and press SOURCE.
5. Turn the SOURCE knob, select the desired level and press SOURCE.
6. Press EXIT.
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Fader - Balance front/rear
Adjust front/rear speaker balance by pressing the button to extend the control and turning it to the left (more sound
from the rear speakers) or to the right (more sound from the front speakers). A "detent" indicates "equalized" balance.
Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
Balance right/left
Adjust left/right speaker balance by pressing the button to extend the control, pulling it out as far as possible and then
turning it to the left (more sound from the left speakers) or to the right (more sound from the right speakers). A
"detent" indicates "equalized" balance. Press the button back in when you have made the adjustment.
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Selecting a sound source
The sound source (e.g. AM, FM, etc) can be selected in two ways:
· Use the sound source buttons (see the right illustrations above).
· Turn the SOURCE knob (see illustration above) to select a sound source (AM, FM, cassette, or CD). Press the knob
to select the AM or FM band of your choice.
The sound source selected will be shown in the display.
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Scan
Press the SCAN button to start the station scan function. When a station is found, scanning stops for approximately 10
seconds, after which scanning will continue.
Press the SCAN or EXIT button when a station has been found if you would like to listen to that station and to
discontinue the scan function.
Station seek up/down
Press
to start the seek function. The radio seeks the next audible station and tunes it in. Repeat the procedure
to continue the seek function.
Manual station search
Press
and hold it down. MAN will be shown in the display. The radio scans slowly in the selected direction
and will increase the scanning speed after a few seconds. Release the button when the desired frequency appears in the
display.
The frequency can be fine-tuned by short presses on the
keys.
The system will remain in manual search mode for 5 seconds after the button is released, after which it will return to
seek mode.
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Audio system controls on the steering wheel
Steering wheel key pad (option)
If the vehicle is equipped with the key pad in the steering wheel press the right or left arrow to switch between preset
stations.
pg. 164 Radio functions HU-650/HU-850
Storing stations
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press the knob. Choose a number by turning the knob. Press again to store the station.
Preset
To choose a preset station, turn button to the stored number. The currently selected station is displayed.
Storing stations automatically
This function automatically searches for and stores up to 10 strong AM or FM stations in a separate memory. If more
than ten stations are found, the ten strongest ones are stored. This function is especially useful in areas in which you
are not familiar with radio stations or their frequencies.
To use the AUTO function:
1. Select radio mode using the AM or FM buttons.
2. Start the search by pressing AUTO for more than 2 seconds.
3. AUTO appears in the display and a number of stations with strong (max. 10) from the selected frequency band will
be stored in the auto-store memory. If there are no stations with sufficient signal strength, NO STATION is displayed.
4. Press the AUTO button or the arrow keys on the optional steering wheel controls briefly to select the stored stations.
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