2012 VOLVO XC90 phone

10 Audio
Auxiliary equipment
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NOTE
Any Bluetooth media players used must
support Audio/Video Remote Control Pro-
file (AVRCP) and Advanced Audio Distribu-
tion Profile (A2DP). The player must use
AVRCP version 1.3 and A2DP 1.2. If older
versions of these standards are used, cer-
tain features (e.g., scan or random) may not
function.
Not all cell phones or media players are fully
compatible with the vehicle's Bluetooth sys-
tem. A list of compatible devices is available
at you Volvo retailer or at www.volvo-
cars.us.
Listening to streaming audioTurn SELECTOR to select BT as the sound
source.
The
/ buttons can be used to fast-
forward/back or change tracks:
•Press briefly to change tracks.
•Press and hold to go fast-forward/back.
The buttons in the steering wheel keypad can
be used in the same way.
Auxiliary sound level
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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 3.5 mm miniplug at both
ends.4. Set your music player's headphone vol-
ume to three-quarters using the player's
volume controls.
5.
Select
AUX VOLUME in the menu and
press ENTER.
6.
Adjust the volume with SELECTOR (1) or
with the up/down arrows (2) and press
ENTER.
7. If there is distortion, lower your music play-
er's headphone volume until the distortion
goes away.
Finally, exit the menu and adjust the audio vol-
ume to a comfortable level.
NOTE
This cannot be done with the steering wheel
keypad.

10 Audio
CD player/changer
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264* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Playing a CD
CD player
If a CD is in the slot and the audio system is in
CD mode when it is switched on, the CD will be
played automatically. Otherwise, to play a CD:
1. Insert a CD into the slot (2).
2. Select the CD mode using the
SELECTOR control (4) or the CD button
(1).
CD changer*The CD changer can hold up to six discs.
If a CD position in the changer containing a disc
is selected, and the audio system is in CDmode when it is switched on, the CD will play
automatically. Otherwise, to play a CD:
1. Select an empty position using the station
setting buttons 1 – 6.
INSERT DISC will be
displayed. Be sure this text is displayed
before inserting a disc. The numbers of
positions already containing discs are
shown in the display.
2. Insert a CD into the slot (2).
3. Select the CD mode using the
SELECTOR control (4) or the CD button
(1).
Ejecting CDs
CD player
Press the EJECT button (3) to eject the CD.
CD changer
Ejecting one disc
A short press on the EJECT button (3) will
eject the CD that is currently playing.
NOTE
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.
Ejecting all discsA long press on the EJECT button (3) starts
the EJECT ALL function.
The text
EJECTING ALL will be displayed and
the entire magazine will be emptied disc by
disc.
PauseTo pause CD playback, turn the volume all the
way down. "CD paused" will be displayed.
This will not occur if someone in the rear seat
is listening to the CD through the optional
headphones.
Play will resume when the volume is turned up
again.
Audio filesIn addition to playing normal music CDs, the
CD player/changer can also play discs con-
taining files in mp3 or wma format.
NOTE
Certain discs that are copy protected can-
not 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 files. The length of
time that this takes depends on the quality of
the disc.

10 Audio
Bluetooth® hands-free connection
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Introduction
System overview
Cell phone
Location of the microphone
Center console control panel and display
Bluetooth® hands-freeThis feature makes it possible to set up a wire-
less connection between a BluetoothŸ-ena-
bled cell phone and the vehicle’s audio system.
This enables the audio system to function as a
hands-free connection and allows you to
remote-control a number of the phone’s func-
tions. The microphone used by this system is
located in the roof lining near the sun visor (2).The buttons and other controls on the cell
phone can always be used regardless of
whether or not the phone is connected to the
hands-free system.
NOTE
Not all cell phones are fully compatible with
the hands-free system. A list of compatible
phones is available at your Volvo retailer or
at www.volvocars.us
WARNING
Never use the hands-free feature or any
other device in your vehicle in a way that
distracts you from the task of driving safely.
Distraction can lead to a serious accident.
Overview of Bluetooth® controls
Center console control panel
VOLUME: the buttons on the steering
wheel keypad can be also be used.
Display
ENTER: press to answer an incoming call,
make menu selections or activate the
phone from standby mode.
PHONE: press to turn standby on/off.
EXIT: press to end a call, reject an incom-
ing call, go back in the menu system, can-
cel a selection or to erase numbers/letters
that have been entered.

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MENU: press to access the menu system.
Press the arrow keys to go up or down
among menu alternatives.
Search: go forward or back when entering
text/numbers.
Alphanumeric keys and menu shortcuts.
Getting started
Use the controls in the center console (3) or the
buttons in the steering wheel keypad to
access, navigate and make selections in the
hands-free system’s menus (see page 272).
Activating/deactivatingA short press on the PHONE button in the cen-
ter console activates the hands-free system.
The text
PHONE will appear at the top of the
display to indicate that the audio system is in
telephone mode.
The
symbol indicates that the hands-free
system is active.
A long press on the PHONE button deactivates
the hands-free system and disconnects the
cell phone.
Connecting cell phonesThe procedure for connecting a cell phone var-
ies, depending on the phone itself, and onwhether or not the phone has been previously
connected.
If this is the first time the phone is to be con-
nected to the hands-free system, proceed as
follows:
Alternative 1–using the vehicle's menus
1.
Activate the cell phone’s Bluetooth
® func-
tion (refer to the phone’s owner’s manual if
necessary) or go to www.volvocars.com
2.
Activate the vehicle’s Bluetooth
® hands-
free system by briefly pressing the
PHONE button.
>
Add phone will be displayed. If one or
more cell phones are already registered
in the system, they will also be dis-
played.
3.
Select
Add phone.
> The audio system will search for cell
phones that are in range. This search
takes approximately 30 seconds. Any
phones detected will be displayed with
their Bluetooth
® names. The hands-free
system’s Bluetooth® name will appear
in the cell phone’s display as My Volvo
Car.
4. Select one of the cell phones shown in the
audio system’s (center console) display.5. Using the cell phone’s keypad, enter the
digits shown in the audio system’s display.
Alternative 2–using the cell phone’s menus
1. Activate the hands-free system by briefly
pressing the PHONE button in the center
console. If there is a cell phone connected,
disconnect it from the hands-free system.
2. Perform a search using the cell phone’s
Bluetooth
® function (consult the cell
phone’s owner’s manual if necessary).
3.
Select
My Volvo Car in the list of devices
shown in the cell phone’s display.
4. When prompted, enter the PIN code 1234
in the cell phone.
5.
Connect to
My Volvo Car from the cell
phone.
The cell phone will be registered and will be
connected automatically to the audio system
while the text
Synchronizing is displayed. For
more information on synchronizing a cell
phone, see page 271.
When a connection has been established, the
symbol and the cell phone’s Bluetooth®
name will be displayed. The cell phone can
now be controlled from the audio system.

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Making a call1.
Ensure that PHONE is shown at the top of
the center console display and that the
symbol is visible (by pressing briefly on
PHONE on the center console).
2. Dial the desired phone number or use the
phone book (see page 271).
3.
Press ENTER.
End the call by pressing EXIT.
Disconnecting the cell phoneThe cell phone is automatically disconnected
from the audio system if it is moved out of
range. For more information about connec-
tions, see page 269.
The cell phone can be manually disconnected
from the hands-free system by pressing
PHONE. The hands-free system is also deac-
tivated when the ignition is switched off (or if
the driver’s door is opened on vehicles equip-
ped with the optional keyless drive).
When the cell phone is disconnected from the
hands-free system, a call in progress can be
continued using the cell phone’s own speaker
and microphone.
NOTE
Certain cell phones may require confirma-
tion from the phone’s keypad when a call is
transferred from hands-free to the cell
phone.
Handling calls
Incoming calls
Press ENTER to answer a call, even if the
audio system is currently in e.g., CD or FM
mode.

Press EXIT to reject a call.
Automatic answerThis function means that incoming calls will be
answered automatically. Activate or deactivate
the function in the menu system underPhone
menu
Call optionsAuto. answer.
Call settingsWhile a call is in progress, press MENU or
ENTER on the center console to access the
following functions:
•Mute microphone: mute the audio sys-
tem’s microphone.
•Transf call to cell: transfer the call from
hands-free to the cell phone.
•Phone book: this feature enables you to
search for a stored telephone number.
NOTE
•On certain cell phones, the connection
is broken when the mute function is
used, which is normal. If this happens,
the hands-free system will prompt you
to reconnect.
•A new call cannot be initiated while
another call is in progress.
Sound settings
Call volumeCall volume can be adjusted while a call is in
progress using the buttons in the steering
wheel keypad.
Audio system volumeWhen PHONE is displayed, volume for the
audio system can be adjusted in the normal
way with the audio system's VOLUME control.
In order to adjust volume during a phone call,
the audio system must be switched to one of
the other modes (FM, CD, etc).
Audio system sound can be automatically
muted when a phone call is received in
Phone Menu…
Phone settings…
Sounds and volume…Mute radio and
adjust the volume with the
/ keys on the
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Ringing volume
Go to Phone Menu…Phone settings…
Sounds and volume…Ring volume
and adjust the volume with the
/ keys on
the center console.
Ringing tonesThe hands-free system’s integrated ringing
tones can be selected in Phone Menu…
Phone settings…Sounds and volume…
Ring signals…Ring signal 1, etc.
NOTE
The connected cell phone’s ring tone may
not be switched off when one of the hands-
free system's ringing tones is used.
If you prefer to use the connected cell phone’s
ring tone1, go to Phone Menu…Phone
settings…
Sounds and volume…Ring
signals…
Use cell phone signal
More information about registering
and connecting cell phones
A maximum of 5 cell phones can be registered
in the hands-free system. Registration only
needs to be done once for each phone. After
registration, the cell phones can then be found
in the list of registered phones. Only one cell
phone can be connected to hands-free at a
time. Phones can be unregistered in Phone
Menu…
Bluetooth…Remove phone
Automatic connectionWhen the hands-free system is active and the
most recently connected cell phone is within
range, it is detected automatically. When the
audio system searches for the most recently
connected phone, this phone’s name appears
in the display. To manually connect a different
cell phone, press EXIT.
Manual connectionTo connect a phone other than the one that
was most recently connected or to switch
between cell phones that are already regis-
tered in the hands-free system:
Put the audio system in telephone mode and
follow the instructions in the display or change
the connected cell by going into the menu sys-
tem under Phone Menu…
Bluetooth…
Connect phone or Change phone.
Phone book
In order to use the hands-free system’s phone
book (list of contacts), PHONE must be dis-
played at the top of the center console display
and the
symbol must be visible.
The audio system stores a copy of the phone
book of each registered cell phone. The phone
book is automatically copied each time a
phone is connected. This function can be acti-
vated in Phone settings…
Sync ph book.
Searches for contacts are only made in the
phone book of the currently connected cell
phone.
NOTE
If a particular cell phone does not support
copying of the phone book, List is emptywill be displayed when copying has been
completed.
If the phone book contains information about
someone who is trying to call you, this infor-
mation will be shown in the display.
Searching for contactsThe easiest way to search for a contact in the
phone book is to press and hold any of the
buttons 2–9 in the center console (no. 8 in the
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illustration on 268. This starts a search based
on the first letter on the button that has been
pressed.
The phone book can also be accessed by
pressing the navigation buttons
/ on the
center console or by pressing
/ on
the steering wheel keypad. A search can also
be made in the phone book’s search menu in
Phone book…
Search:
1. Enter the first letter of the contact’s name
and press ENTER or simply press ENTER.
2. Select the desired contact and press
ENTER to make a call to that person.
Voice mail numberThe phone number to your voice mail can be
changed in the menu Phone settings…
Call options…Voice mail no.. If no number
has been stored, this menu can be accessed
by a prolonged press on button 1. Once a
phone number has been stored, press and
hold 1 to dial this number.
Call listsLists of calls in a particular cell phone are cop-
ied to the hands-free system each time that
phone is connected. These lists are then upda-
ted while the phone is connected. Press
ENTER to show the most recently dialed num-bers. Other call lists can be found under
Call
register….
NOTE
Certain cell phones display the list of the
most recently dialed numbers in reverse
order.
Entering textText is entered by using the number buttons in
the center console. Press a button once to
enter the first letter on the button, twice to enter
the second letter, etc. Continue to press the
button to display other characters.
Press EXIT briefly to erase a character. Press
and hold EXIT to erase all of the characters that
have been entered. Use the
/ buttons on
the center console to navigate among the char-
acters.
Bluetooth® menus
1. Call register…
1.1. Last 10 missed calls
1.2. Last 10 received calls
1.3. Last 10 dialed calls
2. Call register…
2.1. Search2.2. Copy fr. cell phone
3. Bluetooth…
3.1. Change phone
3.2. Remove phone
3.3. Connect fr. cell phone
3.4. Car Bluetooth info
4. Call options…
4.1. Automatic answer
4.2. Voice mail number
5. Phone settings…
5.1. Sounds and volume…
5.1.1. Ring volume
5.1.2. Ring signals…
5.1.3. Mute radio
5.2. Synchronize phone book

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Rear Seat Entertainment – Dual Screen (RSE)*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.273 Introduction
The RSE system can be used at the same time
as the vehicle’s audio system.
When the rear seat passengers play a DVD,
connect an external device to the RSE AUX
connectors, etc., and listen to the audio
through the cordless headphones, the driver
and front seat passenger can still use the vehi-
cle's audio system to listen to the radio, a CD,
music stored on an MP3 player, etc.
Please also refer to the Quick Guide provided
with the RSE system for additional information.
Electrical current - ignition keyThe RSE system can be activated with the igni-
tion in position I or II (see page 141 for infor-
mation on the ignition positions), or when the
engine is running. While the engine is being
started, a film or music that is currently being
played will pause momentarily and resume
playing when the engine has started.
When the RSE system has been used once
when the ignition is switched off, it will be then
be blocked for further use. RSE can be restar-
ted by turning the ignition key to position I.
NOTE
Using RSE for more than approximately
10 minutes with the engine switched off may
drain the vehicle’s battery and make it diffi-
cult or impossible to start the engine.
If this occurs, a message will be displayed
on the RSE system’s screens.
Music
Listening to a music CD1. Insert a CD into the RSE player’s slot with
the disc’s label facing upward.
> The CD will begin to play automatically.
2. Switch on the cordless headphones and
select CH A for the left screen or CH B for
the right screen.
> This will direct the sound to the head-
phones.
3. Adjust the headphone volume by using the
thumb wheel on the headphones.
To listen through the vehicle’s audio sys-
tem speakers, press MODE on the audio
system control panel and select
AUX.
Press
on the RSE remote to route the
sound through the speakers.
Selecting a folder on the CD1. Insert the CD in the player.2.
Press
.
3. Use the navigation buttons (the arrow keys
surrounding the OK button on the RSE
remote control) to highlight a folder and/or
a specific track.
4.
Press
to select a sub-folder.
Playback alternativesThe CD can be played in several different ways.
Use the navigation buttons to select one of the
alternatives.
With the dialogue box displayed:
1. Press the right navigation button to access
the menu to the right..
2. Use the navigation keys to select one of the
alternatives.
3.
Confirm your choice by pressing
.
Changing tracks on the CD
Change tracks on the CD by pressing
or . Hold the respective buttons
down for fast forward or reverse.
Pause1. Pause and restart the CD by pressing
.
2.
Stop the CD by pressing
.
3.
Press
again to eject the CD.