2008 VOLVO C70 Owners Manual

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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Listening to satellite radio
The 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 239
for information on the standard radio functions).
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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" below).
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
1. Select Sirius radio mode as described above.
2. Press ENTER .
3. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll through the list of categories.
4. Press ENTER or the right arrow key to select a category.
5. Use the left or right arrow keys to select a channel in the currently chosen category.
6. Press ENTER to listen to a channel.
NOTE
The category "All" is default, which enables you to scroll through the entire list of available satellite channels.
The channel categories are automatically updated several times a year. This takes approximately two minutes and
will interrupt normal broadcasting. A message will be displayed while updating is in progress. Information on
channel or feature updates is available at www.sirius.com
.
Selecting a channel
There are three ways of tuning in a channel:
Using the left and right arrow keys
By turning the tuning control
Through direct channel entry
Direct channel entry
The Sirius satellite channels are numbered consecutively throughout all of the categories. To access a channel directly:
1. Press MENU and scroll to "Direct channel entry."
2. Use the numerical keypad to enter the channel's number.
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3. Press ENTER. The radio will tune to this channel, even if it belongs to a category other than the currently selected
one.
NOTE
The numbers of skipped or locked channels will not be displayed.
If a channel is locked, the access code must be entered before the channel can be selected. See "Unlocking a
channel" on page 243
.
Scanning
SCAN automatically searches through the list of satellite channels. See page 240
for more detailed information.
Storing a channel
A total of 20 satellite channels can be stored; 10 stations each for Sirius 1 and Sirius 2. See page 239
for detailed
information on storing stations.
A long press on one of the number keys stores the currently tuned channel on that key.
A short press on a number key while the radio is in Sirius 1or 2 mode will tune to the preset satellite channel stored
on that button, regardless of the currently selected channel category.
Song Seek and Song Memory
The Song Seek and Song Memory functions provide both audio and visual notification when Sirius is broadcasting
your favorite songs. Song Seek enables you to store the name of the song for future advance notification when that
song is being played. The Song Memory feature makes it possible to view all of the current songs that are stored in
memory.
Song memory
Up to ten songs can be saved in the system's memory.
1. Press MENU .
2. Scroll to "Add song to song mem." and follow the instructions shown in the display.
If a new song is selected when the memory is full, you will be prompted to press ENTER to delete the last song on
the list.
NOTE
The remaining songs in the list will move down one position, and the newly added song will be placed at the top of
the list.
Song seek
When a satellite radio channel plays one of the songs stored in the song memory, the listener will be alerted by a text
message and an audible signal.
Press ENTER to listen to the song or EXIT to cancel.
To activate/deactivate the song seek function:
1. Press MENU
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2. Scroll to "Song seek"
3. Press ENTER to activate or deactivate the function.
NOTE
When the song has ended, the radio will remain tuned to the channel on which the song was played.
Radio text
The text that is displayed about the song that is currently playing can be changed. Use the AUTO button or the menu
to display the Artist, Title, Composer, or switch radio text off.
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Advanced settings
This menu function enables you to make settings on certain Sirius satellite radio functions. To access this menu:
1. Press MENU .
2. Scroll to Sirius menu.
3. Select Advanced Sirius settings.
WARNING
Settings should be made when the vehicle is at a standstill.
The following settings can be made in the Sirius menu.
Songs can be added to the song list
Channel skip settings can be made
Channel lock settings can be made
The channel access code can be displayed or changed
Your Sirius ID can be displayed
Skip options
This function is used to remove a channel from the list of available channels.
Skip current
1. Select CHANNEL SKIP LIST and press ENTER .
2. Select a category in the list and press ENTER .
3. Skip channels in the list presented by pressing ENTER or right arrow key.
Unskip all channels
This permanently removes all channels from the skip list and makes them available for selection.
Temp. unskip all ch.
This function will temporarily unskip all channels and make them available for selection. The channels remain on the
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skip list and will again be skipped the next time the ignition is switched on.
Channel lock
Access to specific channels can be restricted (locked). A locked channel will not provide audio, song titles, or artist
information.
NOTE
All channels are initially unlocked.
Locking a channel:
1. Select "Sirius ID" in the menu and select LOCK OPTIONS and press ENTER .
2. Select CHANNEL LOCK LIST and press ENTER
3. Enter the channel access code and press ENTER .
4. Select a category in the list and press ENTER .
5. Lock channels in the list presented by pressing ENTER or right arrow.
The channel is now locked and a checked box will be displayed to indicate this. It will be necessary to enter the
channel access code1 in order to listen to a locked channel.
Unlocking a channel
A channel's access code1 is required to unlock a channel.
Unlock all channels
This permanently removes all channels from the locked list and makes them available for selection.
Temp. unlock all ch.
This function will temporarily unlock all channels and make them available for selection. The channels remain on the
locked list and will again be locked the next time the ignition is switched on.
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CHANGE CODE
This function makes it possible to change the channel access code. The default code is 0000.
To change the code:
1. Select CHANGE CODE and press ENTER .
2. Enter the current code and press ENTER .
3. Enter the code and press ENTER.
4. Confirm the new code and press ENTER .
If an incorrect code is entered, the text WRONG CODE! is displayed.
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If you have forgotten the access code:
1. Select "SIRIUS ID" in the Sirius settings menu and press ENTER.
2. Press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds.
3. The current code will be displayed.
Your Volvo retailer can also provide you with assistance.
SIRIUS ID
This function displays the 12-digit Sirius activation ID.
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CD player/CD changer (option)
CD function controls
1. 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 change CD tracks/fast forward/back
2. Buttons for selecting a disc in the optional CD changer
3. CD eject button
4. CD slot
5. MODE button
6. TUNING dial for selecting tracks
Playing a CD
Single CD player
Start the CD player by pressing the MODE button (5) and inserting a disc in the slot (4). If there is already a disc
inserted, it will begin to play.
NOTE
If a CD is in the slot when the audio system is in CD mode, the CD will be played automatically.
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CD changer
The CD changer can hold up to six discs.
1. Start the CD changer by pressing the MODE button (5).
2. Select an empty position using the 1-6 buttons or the up/down keys on the MENU NAVIGATION control. The
display shows which positions are empty.
3. Insert a disc into the slot (4).
NOTE
Ensure that INSERT DISC is displayed before inserting a disc.
If a CD position in the changer containing a disc is selected, and the audio system is in CD mode when it is
switched on, the CD will play automatically.
CD eject
Single CD player
Press the eject button (3) to eject the disc.
CD changer
This function makes it possible to eject a single disc, or to eject all of the discs in the changer.
Press the eject button (3) briefly to eject the disc that is currently playing.
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A longer press (more than two seconds) starts the process of ejecting all of the discs in the changer.
NOTE
The EJECT ALL function can only be used while the vehicle is at a standstill and will be cancelled if the vehicle
begins to move.
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 enter pause mode. Press the CD button to restart the disc.
CD Pause
When the audio system volume is turned off completely, the CD player will pause and will resume playing when the
volume is turned up again.
Audio files
In addition to playing normal music CDs, the CD player/changer can also play discs containing files in mp3 or wma
format.
NOTE
Certain discs that are copy protected cannot be read by the player.
When a disc with audio files is inserted in the player, the player scans the disc's folders before it begins playing the
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files. The length of time that this takes depends on the quality of the disc.
Navigating the disc and playing tracks
If a disc with audio files is in the CD player, press ENTER to display a list of folders on the disc.
Use the up and down arrows in the navigation control (see the illustration on page 234
) to move among the folders on
the disc. Audio files have the
symbol and folders containing these files have the symbol. Press ENTER to play a
selected folder or a file.
When the music file has been played, the player will continue to play the rest of the files in the current folder. When
all of the files in the folder have been played, the player will automatically go to the next folder and play the files in it.
Press the left or right arrow key on the navigation control if the entire name of the current track does not fit in the
display.
Changing tracks
Briefly press the left or right arrow keys on the MENU NAVIGATION control to skip to the previous or next
track/file.
NOTE
The TUNING dial (6) (turn clockwise to go to the next track/file, or counterclockwise to go to the previous
track/file) or the optional steering wheel keypad can also be used for this purpose.
Fast forward/back
Press and hold down the left or right arrows keys in the MENU NAVIGATION control (or the corresponding keys on
the optional steering wheel keypad) to search within a track/file or the whole disc. The search continues for as long as
the buttons are held down.
Random play
This function plays the tracks/files on a CD (or on all of the CDs if the vehicle is equipped with the optional CD
changer) in random order (shuffle).
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Activating/deactivating the random function-CD player
If a normal CD is being played:
1. Press MENU followed by ENTER .
2. Select Random and press ENTER .
If a CD with audio files is being played:
1. Press MENU followed by ENTER .
2. Select Random and press ENTER .
3. Select Disc or Folder and press ENTER .
Activating/deactivating the random function-CD changer
If a normal CD is being played:
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