VOLVO 850 1996 Service Manual

1996 Volvo 850
pg. 1:25 Audio system SC-710 (certain models), general description
The following pages describe the use of your SC-710 Cassette Radio and C\
D remote control


1. On/off (push)
2. Anti-theft LED
3.
l Volume (turn)
l Balance (pull and turn)
4. CD mode selector
5. Bass control
6. Treble control
7. Fader control
8.
l Preset buttons
l CD -Disc No. selector
9. Waveband selectors (FM)
10. Waveband selectors (AM)
11.
l Auto seek memory
l CD - Previous track DOWN
12.
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l Seek tuning
l CD - Next track UP
13.
l Manual tuning up/down
l CD - Music search DOWN
l CD - Music search UP
14.
l Rewind/Forward
l Tape direction selector PROG
15. Display
16. Cassette slot
17. CD -Random play
18. Cassette Eject
19. Dolby B button

CD = Applicable only when in CD mode and connected to a CD changer
pg. 1:26 - SC-710 Anti-theft code

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Anti-theft code

The radio features anti-theft circuitry. If the set is removed from the \
vehicle or if the battery power is
disconnected, a special code must be entered to enable operation of the \
set. Refer to the radio code card
supplied with your vehicle or ask your retailer for the correct code . \
When the car is parked with the ignition key removed, the anti-theft LED\
will flash

To enter the code

After installation or when the set has been disconnected from power, the\
set displays "CODE" when it is
switched on. Enter the 4-digit code using the preset buttons. If the cor\
rect code is entered the set is ready
to use. If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code a\
gain from the beginning.

Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been entered "EEEE" is displayed. Enter the cor\
rect code.
After three unsuccessful coding attempts the set will lock and remain lo\
cked for two hours.
"OFF" is displayed. During this waiting period:
l The battery must be connected
l The ignition key must be turned to position I
l The unit must be turned on
Make sure the headlights are turned off to help prevent battery drain. \
Enter the code again once this time has elapsed.
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A - On/off switch

Push the button to switch on the radio.

B - Volume control

Turn the button clockwise to increase the volume. The volume control is \
electronic and has no end stop.

C - Waveband selector

The desired waveband is set by pressing one of the waveband selector but\
tons. The frequency and
waveband is shown on the display. NOTE: There are two FM wavebands and o\
ne AM waveband. This
makes it possible to store 2 x 6 FM stations and 6 AM stations in memory\
.

D - Setting frequency selection

The radio can be used in most parts of the world by changing the frequen\
cy selection intervals as
follows:
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Depress and hold preset button 5 and turn the radio ON. "USA" will flash\
on the display. Each time
button 5 is pressed, the frequency selection will change from "USA" to "\
AUS", etc. When the correct
country name is displayed, wait 5 seconds and the radio will be ready fo\
r use.

E - Manual tuning

Press the left side of the tune button to tune to lower frequencies and \
the right side to tune to higher
frequencies. The tuned frequency is displayed.
ST will be displayed to indicate stereo FM reception. pg. 1:28 Radio - SC-710

A - Seek tuning

Press the SEEK button to seek for higher frequencies. The radio seeks th\
e next audible station and stops
there.
If you wish to continue the seek tuning, press the SEEK button again.

B - Preset programming
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1. Tune to the desired frequency.
2. Depress and hold a preset button. The audio will cut out. Keep the bu\
tton depressed until the audio
comes on again (approx. 2 seconds).
3. The frequency is now stored on this preset button.

C - Preset buttons

To select a pre-programmed radio frequency, depress the preset button. T\
he set frequency will be
displayed. pg. 1:29 Radio - SC-710

A - Automatic programming (Auto seek)

This function automatically seeks and stores up to 8 strong AM or FM sta\
tions. This is especially useful
when travelling in areas where radio stations are unfamiliar.
1. Depress and hold the "auto-seek" button for at least 1 second (AUTO \
will be displayed ). A number of
strong stations (max. 8) on the chosen waveband are now automatically \
stored in the auto seek memory.
If there are no audible stations, "---" is displayed.
2. Press the "AUTO" button (for less than 1 second) to obtain another \
autostored station. A new
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autostored station will be selected each time the button is pressed mome\
ntarily.

B - Bass control

Adjust the bass by sliding the control up or down (up to increase, down\
to decrease). A "detent"
indicates "equalized" bass.

C - Treble control

Adjust the treble by sliding the control up or down (up to increase, do\
wn to decrease). A "detent"
indicates "equalized" treble. pg. 1:30 Radio - SC-710

A - Fader control

Adjust front/rear speaker balance by sliding the control up or down.
Up to direct more sound to the front speakers, down to direct more sound\
to the rear speakers.
The "detent" indicates "equalized" front/rear balance position.
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B - Balance control

Pull out the "volume" knob and adjust the left/right balance by turning \
the knob counter-clockwise or
clockwise.
The "detent" indicates "equalized" left/right balance position.




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pg. 1:31 Cassette deck

A - Cassette slot

The cassette is inserted with the open side to the right (side 1 or A o\
f the cassette upwards). When the
cassette is inserted, the radio is disengaged and the cassette will star\
t to play automatically. " TAPE
"
or " TAPE
" is displayed to indicate which side of the tape is being played. When\
one side of the tape
has been played, the unit will automatically play the other side (auto-\
reverse). The cassette can be
inserted or ejected even when the unit is switched off.

B - Reversing the tape (PROG)

Press the two buttons to play the other side of the tape.
The side of the tape being played will be displayed.

C - Fast winding

The tape is advanced with "
" and rewound with " ".
Fast winding can be stopped by pressing the opposite button.
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D - Dolby B button

Press this button when you use tapes recorded with the Dolby B noise red\
uction system. The Dolby
Symbol
will be indicated in the display.
pg. 1:32 Cassette deck

A - Cassette eject

If the button is pressed the tape will stop and the cassette will be eje\
cted. The radio will be automatically
engaged. The radio or CD will engage automatically (depending on which \
mode was activated before
the tape was played). pg. 1:33 CD - Remote (certain models)
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