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Storing stations automatically
This function automatically searches for and stores up to 10 strong AM o\
r 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 the\
ir frequencies.
To use the AUTO function:
- Select radio mode using the AM or FM buttons, or by turning the SOURCE\
knob.
- Start the search by pressing AUTO for more than 2 seconds.
- AUTO appears in the display and a number of stations with strong signa\
ls
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Radio functions HU-650/HU-850
(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.
- Press the AUTO button or the arrow keys on the optional steering wheel\
controls briefly to select the
stored stations.
When the radio is in auto-store mode, AUTO is shown in the display. AUTO\
disappears when you
return to the normal radio mode.
Return to the normal radio mode by pressing the AM, FM, or EXIT button. \
To return to the Auto-store mode, press the AUTO button briefly.
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RBDS functions HU-650/HU-850
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS
This feature, which may not be available in your area, functions only wi\
th FM broadcasts. The radio in
your vehicle is equipped with an advanced system allowing information fr\
om broadcasters to be
transmitted visually, as text, together with the audio signal. This info\
rmation is then decoded by the
radio and made available for several new and unique features.
The RBDS or Radio Broadcast Data System operates in the FM band only, an\
d the information
transmitted is supplied exclusively by participating broadcasters. Volvo\
has no control over the accuracy
of the data or information.
Coverage by local broadcasters may be limited at this time, but as the t\
echnology and benefits grow, you
will find the radio in your vehicle is equipped to take advantage of thi\
s system.
PI (Program Information) Seek:
When an FM station has been stored as a preset, the radio also stores RB\
DS program information if it is
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available. When the preset is selected at a later time, the radio tries \
to access updated program
information. In weak signal areas, there may be a delay before the stati\
on becomes audible. During this
delay, "PI seek" will be displayed and there will be no sound.
PI seek can be interrupted by pressing EXIT.
Radio text
Certain RBDS stations broadcast program information, which can be shown \
in the display. The text will
be shown twice in the display.
To start this function:
Press the FM button for several seconds.
To deactivate this function:
Press FM briefly. Station information will be shown twice in the display\
.
Alarm
Alarms bulletins are transmitted automatically by certain RBDS stations.\
The function cannot be
deactivated.
"Alarm!" is shown in the radio display when an alarm message is sent. Th\
e function is used to warn
motorists of serious accidents, etc.
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RBDS functions HU-650/HU-850
Program type/station format - PTY
The PTY function allows you to find stations whose programs suit your ta\
ste. Use the PTY function to
select among the different station formats shown in the list.
To select a station format:
- Select radio mode using the FM button, or by turning the SOURCE knob. \
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select PTY and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select a station format from the list and press \
SOURCE to confirm the
selected station format. The PTY (station format) of the selected stat\
ion is now shown in the display.
NOTE: Not all RBDS radio stations have PTY designations.
Station formats Format Display text
Off PTY OFF
News NEWS
Current affairs AFFAIRS
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Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the
keys to search within a track or the entire disc. The search
continues for as long as the buttons are held in.
NOTE: The corresponding keys on the optional steering wheel keypad cannot be \
used for fast forward/
back.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order (shuffle).
l Select CD mode and press the RND button. RND is shown in the display as \
long as the function is
activated.
l Press RND again to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
l Press SCAN to start the function.
l Press SCAN again or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an enti\
re track.
CD eject
Press the button (no. 11 in the illustration on
page 227) to eject the disc.
NOTE:
l For reasons of traffic safety, the ejected CD must be removed within 12 \
seconds or it will be
automatically drawn back into the slot and the CD player will resume pla\
ying the most recently selected
track.
l See page 226 for information on caring for compact discs.
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HU-850 - internal CD changer
Starting the CD changer
The HU-850 is equipped with an internal, 6-disc CD changer.
Please refer to the illustration on
page 228 for the location of the buttons referred to on this page.
To load discs into the changer:
- Press the CD button or turn the SOURCE knob to CD.
- Select an empty position by pressing one of the preset buttons. The di\
splay shows which positions are
empty. LOAD DISC must be displayed before a disc is inserted into the pl\
ayer.
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- Insert a disc.
If there are discs in the player when CD mode is selected, the changer w\
ill resume playing the disc and
track that were most recently played.
Selecting a disc position (number)
Use the station setting buttons 1-6 to select the disc to be played. The\
number of the disc and the track
being played are shown in the display.
Changing tracks
Briefly press the
keys (or the corresponding keys on the optional steering wheel keypad)\
to
skip to the previous or next track. The track number is shown in the dis\
play.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the
keys to search within a track or the entire disc. The search
continues for as long as the buttons are held in.
The corresponding keys on the optional steering wheel keypad cannot be u\
sed for fast forward/back.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order (shuffle).
l Select CD mode and press the RND button. RND is shown in the display as \
long as the function is
activated. Random tracks from randomly selected discs will be played.
l Press RND again to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
l Press SCAN to start the function.
l Press SCAN again or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an enti\
re track.
Scan only works on the selected disc.
CD eject
This function makes it possible to eject a single disc, or to eject all \
of the discs in the changer.
l Press the eject button briefly to eject the disc that is currently playi\
ng.
l A longer press (more than two seconds) starts the process of ejecting \
all of the discs in the changer.
NOTE:
l The EJECT ALL function can only be used while the vehicle is at a stands\
till and will be cancelled if
the vehicle begins to move.
l For reasons of traffic safety, you have 12 seconds in which to remove th\
e ejected disc. After that, the
disc automatically reinserts into the player, and the CD player will res\
ume playing the most recently
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Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the
keys to search within a track or the entire disc. The search
continues for as long as the buttons are held in.
The corresponding keys on the optional steering wheel keypad cannot be u\
sed for fast forward/back.
Random play
This function plays the tracks on a CD in random order (shuffle).
l Select CD mode and press the RND button. RND is shown in the display as \
long as the function is
activated. Random tracks from randomly selected discs will be played.
l Press RND again to stop random play.
Scan
This function plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.
l Press SCAN to start the function.
l Press SCAN or EXIT to stop the scan function and listen to an entire tra\
ck.
Scan only works on the selected disc.
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Dolby Surround Pro Logic II - HU-850 only
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is a further development of the previous ver\
sion of the system and provides
enhanced sound quality. The improved sound is particularly apparent to p\
assengers in the rear seat.
NOTE: Dolby Surround Pro Logic II, together with a center speaker in the dash\
board, offers you a
sound experience very close to a live performance. The normal left-right\
stereo channels are divided to
left-center-right. In addition, surround sound is produced by the rear s\
peakers. This surround sound
mirrors the ambience of a concert hall.
NOTE:
l Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is optimized for CD mode.
l When listening to FM radio stations, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functio\
ns best in areas with strong
reception. If reception is weak, selecting 2 or 3-channel stereo may pro\
vide better sound quality.
l 3 channel stereo is recommended for AM and FM broadcasts.
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Dolby Surround Pro Logic II and the Dolby icon are trademarks of Dolby \
Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Dolby Pro Logic II Surround System is manufacture\
d under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Selecting Dolby Surround Pro Logic II
To select Dolby Surround Pro Logic II mode during CD playback, press "
". "Dolby Pro Logic
II" is displayed. Press "OFF" to return to 2 channel stereo.
3 Channel stereo
To select 3 channel stereo mode press "3-CH". "3 ch" is displayed. Press\
"OFF" to return to 2 channel
stereo.
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Center level
This function is used to set the level of the center speaker in the dash\
board. To set the level:
- Press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select AUDIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select CENTER LEVEL and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select the desired level and press SOURCE.
- Press EXIT.
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Surround level
This function is used to set the level of the of the rear speakers. To s\
et the level:
- Press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select ADVANCED MENU and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select AUDIO SETTINGS and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select SURROUND LEVEL and press SOURCE.
- Turn the SOURCE knob, select the desired level and press SOURCE.
- Press EXIT.
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Audio systems - specifications
HU-650
Output: 4x25 W
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Voltage required: 12 V, negative ground
External amplifier: 4x50 W or 4x75 W
Radio frequency range:
AM: 530 - 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7 - 107.9 MHz
HU-850
Output 1x25 W center speaker
Impedance: 4 Ohm
Voltage required: 12 V, negative ground
External amplifier
1: 4x50 W or 4x75 W
Radio frequency range
AM: 530 - 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7 - 107.9 MHz
1. The HU-850 must be connected to an external amplifier.
Alarm
"Alarm!" is displayed when an alarm message is sent. The function is use\
d to warn the driver of a
serious accident or disaster situation.
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CAUTION!
The optional supplementary amplifier (HU-850) may be mounted under the\
front passenger's seat. If
the floor of the vehicle has become soaked for any reason, do not turn o\
n the radio. This would cause
damage to the amplifier. Contact a Volvo retailer.
Low battery voltage
If the level of battery voltage is low, a message will be displayed. The\
vehicle's energy conservation
function may switch off the audio system. Recharge the battery by starti\
ng the engine.
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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (option)
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® is an advanced system that can be programmed to learn the c\
odes of three different remote
controlled-devices (e.g., garage door openers, remote lighting, entry d\
oor lock). HomeLink®'s sun visor-
mounted transceiver, powered by your vehicle's electrical system, may th\
en be used in place of your
hand-held remote controls.
NOTE: For your security, the HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is designed t\
o not function if you lock
your vehicle from the outside.
Programming the transceiver
- The ignition switch must be turned to the "accessory" position (II) \
before programming the
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.
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