2008 VOLVO C30 Owners Manual

3. MODE - select a sound source
4. TUNING dial
5. SOUND button
Selecting a sound source
Press AM/FM (2) repeatedly to toggle between FM1, FM2, and AM.
Press MODE (3) repeatedly to toggle between the CD player and the optional external sound source AUX or the
optional Sirius satellite radio.
The currently selected sound source will be shown in the display.
AUX
The AUX (auxiliary) port, located under the center armrest, can be used to connect for example, an mp3 player.
If the player is being charged through a 12-volt socket while it is connect to the AUX port, sound quality may be
impaired.
The volume of the external sound source AUX may be different from the volume of the internal sound sources such as
the CD player or the radio. If the external sound source's volume is too high, the quality of the sound may be impaired.
This can be prevented by adjusting the external sound source's input volume.
1. While playing the radio or a CD, lower the audio volume to about one -quarter.
2. Switch to AUX mode on the audio system.
3. Connect the headphone output from your music player to the AUX input using a cable with a stereo 3.5mm mini-
plug at both ends.
4. Set your music player's headphone volume to three-quarters using the player's volume controls.
5. Press Menu on the audio system, and navigate to AUX Volume or AUX Input Volume.
6. Turn the volume knob to raise or lower the AUX Input Volume until you hear music at a comfortable level.
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7. If there is distortion, lower your music player's headphone volume until the distortion goes away.
8. Finally, exit the menu and adjust the audio volume to a comfortable level.
Volume
Use the volume dial (1) or the buttons in the optional steering wheel keypad to adjust the volume level. The volume
level is also adjusted automatically according to the vehicleÕs speed, see page 232
for more information on this
function.
Steering wheel keypad
The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad can be used to control the audio system. The steering wheel keypad can
be used to adjust volume, shift between preset stations and change CD tracks. Press one of the two left-hand buttons
briefly to change to the next/previous preset radio station, or to go to the next/previous track on a CD. Press and hold
down these buttons to search within a track on a CD.
Daytime/twilight display
In daylight the information is displayed against a light background. In darkness it is displayed against a dark
background.
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USB/iPOD connector (option)

An auxiliary device, such as an iPOD or a USB flash drive can be connected to the audio system via the connector in
the center console storage compartment.
A sound source must be chosen, depending on the device that has been connected:
1. Use MODE to select iPOD or USB. The text CONNECT DEVICE will be displayed.
2. Connect the device to the connector in the center console storage compartment (see the illustration).
The text LOADING will be displayed while the system indexes the files on the device. This may take a short time.
When indexing has been completed, track information will be displayed, and the desired track can then be selected.
Tracks can be selected in two ways:
Turn the Tuning knob (no. 4 in the illustration on page 228) clockwise or counterclockwise
Use the right or left arrow keys on the navigation control (no. 5 in the illustration on page 233) to select the desired
track. The arrow keys on the steering wheel keypad can also be used in the same way.
NOTE
The system supports playback of files in the most common versions of formats such as mp3, wma, and wav.
However, there may be versions of these formats that the system does not support.
USB flash drive
To simplify the use of a USB flash drive, it is advisable to only store music files on the drive. It will take considerably
longer for the system to index the files on the drive if it contains anything other than compatible music files.
MP3 player
Many mp3 players have a file indexing system that is not supported by the vehicle's audio system. In order to use an
mp3 player, the system must be set to USB Removable device/Mass Storage Device.
iPod
An iPod receives current and its battery is charged through the connecting cord. However, if the iPOD's battery is
completely drained, it should be recharged before the iPOD is connected to the audio system.
NOTE
When an iPOD is used as a sound source, the vehicle's audio system has a menu structure similar to the one in the
iPOD. See the iPOD's manual for detailed information.
For further information, refer to the accessory manual USB/iPOD Music Interface .
Sound settings
Optimal sound reproduction
The audio system is calibrated for optimal sound reproduction through the use of digital signal processing. This
calibration takes into account the speakers, amplifier, cabin
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acoustics, the seating position of the listener, etc., for each combination of vehicle and audio system. There is also
dynamic calibration that takes into account the setting of the volume control, radio reception, and the vehicle's speed.
The sound settings described in this manual, such as BASS, TREBLE, and EQUALIZER are only intended to enable
the user to adapt sound reproduction to his/her personal preferences.
1. Press SOUND (5). Press this button repeatedly until you come to the setting that you wish to change.
2. Turn the TUNING dial (4) to make the desired setting.
The following settings can be made:
BASS -set the bass level
TREBLE -set the treble level
BALANCE -set the left/right sound balance
FADER -set the front/rear sound balance
CENTER
1-make settings for the center speaker
SURROUND
1-make settings for surround sound
1Dynaudio Sound System only
Surround sound
Surround sound settings are used to balance sound levels throughout the vehicle. Surround settings for the various
sound sources are made separately.
NOTE
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is only available on the Dynaudio Sound system.
When listening to FM radio stations, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II functions best in areas with strong reception. If
reception is weak, selecting 2 or 3-channel stereo may provide better sound quality.
The Dolby symbol will be appear in the display when Dolby Pro Logic II is activated.
There are three alternative settings:
Pro Logic II
3-channel
Off (normal 2-channel stereo)
Activating/deactivating Surround sound
1. Press MENU followed by ENTER .
2. Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER .
3. Select Surround FM/AM/CD/AUX and press ENTER.
4. Select PRO LOGIC II , 3-channel stereo or OFF and press ENTER .
Equalizer Front/Rear

This function is used to fine-tune the sound level for different frequencies separately.
NOTE
This function is only available on certain sound systems.
To adjust the equalizer settings:
1. Press MENU followed by ENTER .
2. Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER .
3. Select EQUALIZER FRONT/REAR and press ENTER.
The column in the display indicates the sound level for the current frequency.
Adjust the level with the TUNING dial (4), or use the Up/Down arrows. Additional frequencies can be selected
with the Right/Left arrows.
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Save the settings by pressing ENTER or exit without saving by pressing EXIT .
Automatic sound control
The audio system's volume is adjusted automatically according to the speed of the vehicle. There are three settings
available, which determine the level of volume compensation:
LOW
MEDIUM*
HIGH
* Default setting.
To set the automatic sound level:
1. Press MENU followed by ENTER .
2. Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER .
3. Select AUTO. VOLUME CONTROL in the menu and press ENTER.
4. Select LOW , MEDIUM, or HIGH and press ENTER .
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Radio function controls

1. AM/FM1/FM2 selection
2. Station preset buttons
3. TUNING dial for selecting radio stations
4. SCAN
5. MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL -press the up or down arrow keys to scroll in a menu, or the keys on the
left/right sides of the control to search for or change radio stations/CD tracks
6. EXIT -press to cancel a menu selection or a selected function
7. AUTO -search for and store the strongest radio stations in the area in which you are driving
Searching for stations
There are two ways to manually tune a radio station:
1. Turn the TUNING dial (3) to the desired frequency.
2. Press the left or right arrow key on the MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL and hold it down. 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 left/right arrow keys.
Storing preset stations
Manually storing a station
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and hold the preset button under which the station is to be stored. The audio system sound will be interrupted
for a few seconds and STATION STORED will appear in the display.
NOTE
A total of 30 stations can be stored; 10 stations each in AM, FM1 and FM2.
Automatically storing a station
Pressing AUTO (7) automatically searches for and stores up to ten 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 a waveband using the AM/FM button (1).
2. Start the search by pressing AUTO until AUTO STORING appears in the display.
When the search is completed, AUTO STORING will no longer be displayed If there are no stations with sufficient
signal strength, NO AST FOUND is displayed.
The auto-stored stations can be selected using the preset buttons (2).
Press EXIT (6) to terminate the automatic storing function.
When the radio is in auto-store mode, AUTO is shown in the display. AUTO disappears when you return to normal
radio mode, which can be done by briefly pressing AM/FM (1), EXIT (6), or AUTO (7).
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To return to the Auto-store mode, press the AUTO button briefly and select a stored station by pressing one of the
preset buttons (2).
Saving auto-stored stations in the preset memory
An auto-stored station can be saved in the memory for manually preset stations.
1. Press AUTO (7) briefly.
2. Auto is displayed.
3. Press one of the preset buttons (2) under which the station is to be stored. Hold down the button until STATION
STORED is displayed.
The radio will then exit auto-store mode and the stored station can be selected by pressing the preset button.
Scanning
SCAN (4) automatically searches through the selected waveband for strong AM or FM stations. When the radio finds a
station, that station will be played for approximately 8 seconds, after which scanning resumes.
Activating/deactivating SCAN
1. Select radio mode using the AM/FM button (2).
2. Press SCAN to activate the function. SCAN is shown in the display.
3. Press the SCAN or EXIT button to deactivate the scan function and listen to the selected station.
Storing a station found with SCAN
A station can be stored as a preset while the SCAN function is activated.
Press one of the preset buttons (2) under which the station is to be stored. Hold down the button until STATION
STORED is displayed.

The SCAN function will be deactivated and the station can be selected by pressing the preset button.
Radio text
Certain stations broadcast program information, which can be shown in the display.
To start this function:
1. Select FM1 or FM2 and press the MENU button.
2. Press ENTER .
3. Select RADIOTEXT in the menu and press ENTER .
To deactivate this function, select RADIOTEXT again and press ENTER.
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Sirius satellite radio (option)
Listening to satellite radio
The optional Sirius satellite system consists of a number of high elevation satellites in geosynchronous orbit.
NOTE
The digital signals from the Sirius satellites are line-of-sight, which means that physical obstructions such as
bridges, tunnels, etc, may temporarily interfere with signal reception.
Avoid any obstructions, such as metallic objects transported on roof racks or in a ski box, or other antennas that
may impede signals from the SIRIUS satellites.
Selecting Sirius radio mode
1. Press Power to switch on the audio system (see page 233
for information on the standard radio functions).
2. Press the MODE button repeatedly until Sirius 1 or 2 is displayed.
Activating Sirius radio
1. Tune to a satellite channel that has no audio, which means that the channel is unsubscribed and the text " CALL 888-
539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE " is displayed (see also "Selecting a channel" in the right column).
2. Call Sirius at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474).
3. When asked for the Sirius ID number press AUTO to display this number. It is also possible to retrieve the Sirius ID
from the MENU.
4. " UPDATING SUBSCRIPTION " will be displayed while the subscription is being updated, after which the display
will return to the normal view.
SIRIUS ID
The SIRIUS ID is required when contacting the Sirius Call Center. It is used to activate your account and when making
any account transactions. The SIRIUS ID is sometimes referred to as the Electronic Serial Number (ESN).
Selecting a channel category