VOLVO 850 1996 Workshop Manual

1996 Volvo 850

A - CD mode selector

Press "CD" to actuate the CD mode. The disc/track last listened to will \
continue to play. If the CD-
changer cartridge * is empty, "---- will be displayed. If a selected dis\
c does not exist, the disc number
and "5---" will be displayed and the next disc will be automatically sel\
ected.

* The functions pertaining to the CD-changer are only applicable if the \
unit has been connected to the
Volvo CD-changer which is sold separately as an accessory, or on certain\
models, standard on the car.

B - Disc number selector

Depress one of the preset buttons (1-6) to select the disc number desi\
red. The selected disc number and
track number will be displayed.

C - Music search

Press the TUNE button to search within a track. While the button is depr\
essed the playing time for this
track will be displayed.
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pg. 1:34 CD - Remote (certain models)

A - Changing the selected track number

Press the CD
(SEEK) button to select the next track.
Press the CD
(AUTO) button to select the previous track.
The chosen disc number and track number will be displayed.
B - Playing-time display

When the CD button is pressed the playing time for the current track is \
displayed for 5 seconds.
pg. 1:35 CD - Remote (certain models)
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A - Random choice

Press "RND" to actuate the random mode. From a disc chosen at random, 4 \
tracks will be played (also
chosen at random). A new disc will then be played in the same way. "RND\
" will be displayed when this
function is engaged.

B - To re-enter the Radio mode

To re-enter Radio mode, push one of the waveband selector buttons. pg. 1:36 Technical specifications
SC-710

Output: 4 x 20 W (10% dist.)
Output impedance: 4 Ohms
System voltage: 12 Volts, negative ground
Fuse: 10 A
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Radio

System: PLL (Phase Lock Loop) system with tuned RF (Radio Frequency)\
front end and automatic wide
band gain control. Electronic suppression circuitry (noise killer).
Frequency range:
FM 87.9 - 107.9 MHz
AM 530 - 1710 kHz
Sensitivity:
FM 1.3 V
AM 15 V
Stereo separation: 35 dB

Cassette deck 4-track, 2 channel stereo

Tape speed: 4.76 cm/sec.
Channel separation 40 dB
Frequency range 30 - 15000 Hz
S/N (120 V) 50 dB
Wow and Flutter less than 0.06%
Pinch off
"Dolby" and the double D symbol
are the trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laborator\
ies Licensing Corporation.




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1996 Volvo 850
pg. 1:37 Premium Sound system SC 811 (certain models), general descrip\
tion
The following pages describe the use of your SC-811 Cassette Radio and C\
D remote control


1.
l On/off (turn)
l Volume (turn)
l Pause/Mute (push)
l Balance (pull)
2. CD mode selector
3. Bass control
4. Treble control
5. Fader control
6. Waveband selectors (FM)
7. Waveband selectors (AM)
8. Preset buttons, CD-Disc No. selector
9. Auto seek memory (FM)
10. Dolby B button
11.
l Manual tuning
l Seek tuning (push)
12. Tape direction selector REV, CD-Random play
13. Cassette eject
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14. Display
15. Cassette slot
16. TP -Next song
CD -Next track UP
17. TP -Fast forward
CD -Music search UP
18. TP -Rewind
CD -Music search DOWN
19. TP -Previous song REPEAT
CD -Previous track DOWN
20. Tape mode selector

TP = Applicable only in tape mode
CD = Applicable only when in CD mode and connected to a CD changer pg. 1:38 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 correct code is \
entered, "on" is displayed and the
set is ready to use.
If you enter an incorrect code you must enter the correct code again fro\
m the beginning.

Incorrect code

If an incorrect code has been entered "rPt" is displayed. Enter the corr\
ect 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
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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.
pg. 1:39 Radio - SC-811

A - On/off switch and volume control

Turn the button clockwise to switch on and to increase the volume.

B - 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 two AM wavebands. This makes it pos\
sible to store 2 x 6 FM
stations and 2 x 6 AM stations in memory.

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C - Setting frequency selection

The radio can be used in most parts of the world by changing the frequen\
cy selection intervals as
follows:
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.
When "USA" is chosen, the FM band will search for stations in 200 kHz in\
tervals and AM will search in
10 kHz intervals.

D - Manual tuning

Turn the knob counter-clockwise to tune to lower frequencies and clockwi\
se to tune to higher
frequencies. The tuned frequency is displayed. pg. 1:40 Radio-SC-811

A - Seek tuning
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Push the tuning knob to seek for higher frequencies. The radio seeks the\
next audible station and stops
there. If you wish to continue the seek tuning, press the tuning knob ag\
ain.

B - Preset programming

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. 1:41 Radio SC - 811

A - Automatic programming (Auto seek)
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