VOLVO XC90 2012 Owner´s Manual

10 Audio
Auxiliary equipment
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Auxiliary connector
AUX socket (3.5 mm)
Audio switch AUX/RSE*
If the vehicle is equipped with Rear Seat Enter-
tainment (RSE)*, an audio switch is located in
the tunnel console for switching from AUX and
RSE. The switch has two positions:
CAUTION
The cover over the cup holders should be
open when a device is connected to the
AUX socket.
•AUX: sound from an auxiliary device is
heard from the audio system's speakers
•RSE: sound from the RSE system is heard
from the audio system's speakers
AUX*The AUX (auxiliary) port can be used to con-
nect a device such as an MP3 player.
Turn the SELECTOR control (see the illustra-
tion on page 246) to choose
AUX.
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.
USB
USB connector in glove compartment
If you connect an iPodŸ, MP3 player or a USB
flash drive to the optional USB connector, this
device can be controlled using the vehicle's
audio controls.
NOTE
Be sure that the device and/or cable are in
the glove compartment before closing the
glove compartment door.
1.
Select USB with the SELECTOR button.
>
Connect device will be displayed.

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2.
Connect the iPodŸ, MP3 player or USB
flash drive to the USB connector (see the
illustration).
>
The text
Loading will be displayed while
the system loads the files (folder struc-
ture) on the device. This may take a
short time.
When the information has been loaded, infor-
mation about the tracks on the device will be
displayed.
The
/ buttons can be used to fast
forward/reverse or change tracks:
•Press briefly to change tracks.
•Press slightly longer to fast forward/
reverse.
The arrow keys on the steering wheel keypad
can also be used in the same way.
NOTE
•The system supports a number of
iPodŸ models produced in 2005 or later.
•In order to help avoid damage to the
USB socket, it will be switched off if
there is a short circuit or if the con-
nected device uses too much current
(which can happen if the device does
not comply with the USB standard). The
USB socket will reactivate the next time
the ignition is switched on if the problem
no longer exists. If the problem persists,
contact a trained and authorized Volvo
service technician.
USB flash driveTo 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 any-
thing other than compatible music files.
NOTE
•The system supports removable media
that uses the USB 2.0 standard and the
FAT32 file system. It can index up to
1,000 folders and a maximum of 254
sub-folders/files for each folder. How-
ever, the highest folder level can sup-
port up to 1,000 sub-folders/files.
•When using a longer type of USB
device, connecting it with a USB
adapter cable will help reduce mechan-
ical wear on the USB socket and on the
device.
BluetoothŸ streaming audio (BT)The vehicle's audio system is equipped with
BluetoothŸ, which makes it possible to play
streaming audio files from a BluetoothŸ device
such as a cell phone or personal digital assis-
tant (PDA). Navigation and control of the device
can be done through the vehicle's center con-
sole control panel or the steering wheel key-
pad. On certain external devices, it is also pos-
sible to change tracks from the device itself.
In order to listen streaming audio, BT must be
selected as a sound source (see page 249) and
a Bluetooth
Ÿ device must be connected
(paired) with the audio system. See page 269
for more information.

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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.

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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.

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Navigating the disc and playing tracksIf 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 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 auto-
matically go to the next folder and play the files
in it.
NOTE
Press or if the entire name of
the current track does not fit in the display.
Changing tracks
CD player/CD changer
1.
Briefly press or to go to the
next/previous track or file. The steering
wheel keypad can be used in the same
way.2.
Press and hold down
or to
search within a track/file. The search con-
tinues as long as the buttons are
depressed. The steering wheel keypad can
be used in the same way.
SCANThis function plays the first ten seconds of
each track or file1.
1.
Press SCAN to begin scanning the tracks
or files on the currently selected CD.
2.
Press EXIT/CLEAR or SCAN to interrupt
the scan function and listen to an entire
track or file.
Random play
CD player
This function plays the tracks or files on a CD
in random order (shuffle).
If a normal music CD is being playedSelect RANDOM in the menu and press
ENTER.
If a CD with mp3 or wma files is being
played
Select DISC or FOLDER in the menu and
press ENTER.
CD changerThis function offers two alternatives for playing
the tracks on the disc(s) in the CD changer in
random order (shuffle).
•SINGLE DISC (random order on the cur-
rently selected disc)
•ALL DISCS (random order on all of the
CDs in the changer)
If a normal music CD is being played
•Select RANDOM in the menu and press
ENTER.
•Select SINGLE DISC or ALL DISCS and
press ENTER.
NOTE
Press to play the next randomly selected
track. This can only be done on the currently
selected disc.
If a CD with mp3 or wma files is being
played
Select SINGLE DISC or FOLDER In the menu
and press ENTER.
This function is deactivated when a new disc is
selected.
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DisctextCertain CDs contain information about the
disc, such as the titles of the tracks, etc. This
information can be shown in the display by
activating the
DISCTEXT function.
1.
Press the MENU button.
2.
Select
DISCTEXT in the menu and press
ENTER.
3. Any information that may be stored on the
disc will be displayed.
To deactivate this function, select
DISCTEXTand press ENTER.
Compact disc care
•Do not put tape or labels on the disc itself.
They could become stuck in the player.
•Use CD standard EN 60908 discs only.
Discs not meeting this standard may cause
problems with system (poor sound). CDR
discs can cause listening problems due to
the quality of the disc or recording equip-
ment used.
•DualDisc: The audio side of a DualDisc
(combined CD/DVD) does not meet CD
specifications and may not play in your
audio system.
•Keep the discs clean. Wipe them with a
soft, clean, lint-free cloth, working from the
center outwards. If necessary, dampen thecloth with a neutral soap solution. Dry thor-
oughly before using.
•Never use cleaning spray or antistatic liq-
uid. Use only cleaners specifically made for
CD's.
•Use discs of the correct size only (3.5"
discs should never be used).
•Volvo does not recommend the use of
plastic outer rings on the disc.
•Condensation may occur on discs/optical
components of the changer in cold winter
weather. The disc can be dried with a
clean, lint-free cloth. Optical components
in the CD changer may, however, take up
to one hour to dry off.
•Never attempt to play a disc which is dam-
aged in any way.
•When not in use, the discs should be
stored in their covers. Avoid storing discs
in excessive heat, direct sunlight or dusty
locations.

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Menu structure
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FM Menu1. Radio Text
2. Audio Settings
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1. Surround
2. Equalizer Fr
3. Equalizer Rr
4. Reset All
AM MenuSee Audio Settings i the FM Menu.
CD Menu1. Random
2. Disc Text
3. Audio Settings
See Audio Settings in the FM Menu.
AUX Menu (option)1. AUX input vol
2. Audio Settings
See Audio Settings in the FM Menu
1Certain audio systems

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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
center console.