Volvo VR400 Operations Instructions

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General Information 1General InformationDo Not Remove this manual from thevehicle. The manual contains importantoperational and safety information tha

2 General InformationSystem OverviewFour models of the radio are available:•Model VR 100 – AM/FM/MechanicalCassette•Model VR 200 – AM/FM/Logiccassette

General Information 3Using the RadioNote: Before using the manual, check to seewhat radio model is in your vehicle. Somesystem features described may

4 General InformationTo unlock the radio, enter the four-digitsecurity code found on the removable label,follow these instructions:Turn SELECT to scro

General Information 5Power ON/OFFPress the VOLUME knob to turn ON/OFF.LanguageTo select the desired Radio Data System(RDS) Program Type Function (PTY)

6 General InformationCountry Frequency SelectionDifferent countries broadcast on differentsets of radio frequencies. Selections can bemade from differ

General Information 7ClockDisplaying the TimeWhen the ignition is on, the time of day isdisplayed, even when the radio is off. Whenthe ignition is off

8 General InformationSetting Time of DayTo change the time of day;Press and hold the SELECT button for 3seconds.Turn the SELECT button to showTIMESET,

General Information 9Alarm Clock and TimerVR 200, VR 300 and VR 400Setting the Alarm ClockTo set the alarm clock;Press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds.T

10 General InformationTurn the SELECT button to change the hour.Press the SELECT button until minutes flash.Turn the SELECT button to change minutes.A

General Information 11Alarm Clock ON/OFF/SnoozeTo turn the alarm ON or OFF, press andhold the SELECT knob for 3 seconds until12/24 is displayed, then

12 General InformationAlarm VolumeThe alarm volume is adjusted by pressingand holding the SELECT knob for 3 secondsuntil 12/24 is displayed.Turn the S

Audio Controls 13Audio ControlsThe bass and treble audio settings apply to allradio modes (AM/FM, or WX, cassette andCD). A separate set of the follow

14 Audio ControlsBalance ControlTo adjust the left/right balance;1 Press AUD repeatedly to display BAL.2 Turn VOLUME to adjust Balance.ORTurn SELECT t

Audio Controls 15Fade ControlTo adjust fade control;Press AUD repeatedly to display FADE.Turn VOLUME to adjust sound betweenfront and back speakers.OR

16 Audio ControlsTreble ControlTo adjust treble control;Press AUD repeatedly to display TREB.Turn VOLUME to adjust TREBLE.W3005831ORTurn SELECT knob t

Audio Controls 17Bass ControlTo adjust bass control;Press AUD repeatedly to display BASS.Turn VOLUME to adjust BASS.W3005831ORTurn SELECT to adjust BA

18 Audio ControlsMidrange Control(Model VR 400 only)To adjust midrange control;1 Press AUD repeatedly to display MID.2 Turn VOLUME to adjust MIDRANGE.

Audio Controls 192 or 4 Speaker SelectDepending on the radio speaker installationin your vehicle, 2 or 4 speaker output can beselected. To change this

ForewordThis manual contains information about the safe operation of your radio.It is extremely important that this information is read and understood

20 Audio ControlsRoom Simulation (Model VR 400 Only)One of five acoustic settings can be chosen,simulating different listening environmentsand providi

Audio Controls 21To select a Room Simulation;1 Press AUD until RSIM is displayed.2 Turn VOLUME to select sound effect.OR3Turn the SELECT knob to selec

22 Audio ControlsSpeed-Dependent Volume(Model VR 400 withSteering Wheel Controls Only)The Model VR 400 can automatically adjustthe volume based on you

Audio Controls 23Press SELECT to choose level of volume.change to “N” (off), “l” (low setting, “2”(medium setting) or “3” (high setting).Note: The vol

24 Tuning the RadioBand SelectDifferent bands of entertainment andinformation services are available from thefollowing models: AM, FM or WX.To select

Tuning the Radio 25Tune1 In any tuner mode (AM, FM or WX),Press TUNE.2 Turn SELECT to tune manually.If you reach the end of a frequency band, theradio

26 Tuning the RadioSeek Sensitivity-FM and AM(U.S. Frequency bands only)In FM and AM tuner modes, the sensitivityof the Seek function can be adjusted

Tuning the Radio 27ScanDuring a Scan, the radio searches for thenext station, pauses on it for a few seconds,and then searches again for the next stat

28 Tuning the RadioAlternate Frequency Switching (AF)With the AF feature, the radio automaticallyswitches to another station or frequency, ifavailable

Tuning the Radio 29If TP is turned ON and the radio is nottuned to a station broadcasting trafficannouncements, it will begin to SEEK astation that br

30 Tuning the RadioProgram Type Function (PTY)To select a particular type of musicprogramming (Jazz, Sports, Country, etc.)1 Press PTY to display PTY

Tuning the Radio 31North American PTY listingCODE TYPE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH0 NO PROGRAM TYPE NONE AUCUN NINGUNO1 NEWS NEWS INFOS NOTICIAS2 INFORMATI

32 Tuning the RadioCODE TYPE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH30 EMERGENCY TEST TEST TEST PBA_EMRG*31 EMERGENCY ALERT ALERT!ALERTEALARMA!Note: PTY’s that are mar

Tuning the Radio 33Program Type ScanIf PTY is not active, press the PTY button.Then press and hold the UP/DOWN rockerbutton until a beep is heard and

34 Tuning the RadioRadio Text (RT)(VR 200, VR 300 and VR 400)The Radio Text function allows you toread any text messages transmitted by thecurrently t

Tuning the Radio 35NEWS Program Button(Model VR 400 only)When this feature is active, theradio will automatically interrupt thecurrent programming to

36 PresetsPresetsYou can enter presets for your favorite radiostations on each of the radios different bands.Model VR 100 has 12 FM, 12 AM and 6WX pre

Presets 37Accessing the Preset StationsPress MODE until desired band is displayed(AM, FM or WX)Turn SELECT to choose preset station.Note: If currently

38 PresetsAuto-Store PresetsTo automatically store the strongest 18stations available (12 stations for ModelVR 100) as presets (AM, FM or WX):Press AU

Presets 39Emergency Broadcast(Alert)The feature will interrupt the current modeand switch to an emergency radio broadcast.The radio will display “ALER

ContentsGeneralInformation...1GeneralInformation...

40 Using the Cassette PlayerCassette SelectModel VR 100Insert a cassette into the radio and it willautomatically begin to play. “TAPE_A” or“TAPE_B” is

Using the Cassette Player 41To turn CASSETTE TIGHTENING andERROR DETECTION back ON;Press and hold TUNE until BAD TAPEDETECTION is displayed.Change Cas

42 Using the Cassette PlayerStop and EjectModel VR 200 and VR 400To stop play, press the EJECT button. Theradio returns to the last selected mode. Pre

Using the Cassette Player 43Fast Forward/RewindModel VR 100To activate Fast Forward or Rewind, pressthe Fast Forward >> or Rewind button <<

44 Using the Cassette PlayerRadio Monitor FunctionThe Radio Monitor function allows theradio to be heard while fast forwarding orrewinding a cassette.

Using the Cassette Player 45Next Music Search(VR 200 and VR 400)Most cassettes have blank space betweeneach selection. Use Next Music Search tofind or

46 Using the Cassette PlayerPrevious Music Search(VR 200 and VR 400)To rewind to the previous blank space on thecassette;Press the UP/DOWN arrow to di

Using the Cassette Player 47Dolby Noise Reduction(VR 200 and VR 400)Enabling the Dolby B-type noise reductionfunction during cassette playback willred

48 Using the Cassette PlayerTape Player CareThe tape player must be cleaned after every35 hours of use.Clean the player with a scrubbing-action,non-ab

Using the Cassette Player 49Cassette Tape CareDO NOT use cassettes that are deformed,dirty or contaminated. Cassette tapes thatare not properly stored

Scan...27RDS(RadioDataSystemFeatures)...

50 Compact Disc (CD) PlayerCompact Disc (CD) PlayerCD SelectInsert a CD in the radio’s CD slot and itwill automatically begin to play. The tracknumber

Compact Disc (CD) Player 51Next TrackTo skip forward to higher track numbers;Turn SELECT clockwise to skip forward.Continue to hold the knob and the p

52 Compact Disc (CD) PlayerFast ForwardTo activate Fast Forward;Press and hold the UP/DOWN rocker buttonsto FAST FORWARD. After 3 seconds, theCD begin

Compact Disc (CD) Player 53Random Play FunctionTo repeat the current track;Press RND/SCN to activate function.Press RND/SCN again to cancel function.S

54 Using the CD ChangerUsing the CD Changer (CDX)(CDX not compatiblewith Radio Model VR 100)CD Changer SelectPress MODE until CDX is displayed.The las

Using the CD Changer 55Repeat CD FunctionTo replay the current CD;Press PTY/RPT twice.The RPT icon and the flashing CDX iconRPT are displayed.To cance

56 Using the CD ChangerTurn SELECT button to display RND/SCN.Press SELECT to choose 1.After 5 seconds the selection is saved.Press RND/SCN to activate

Using the CD Changer 57Random CD/Track FunctionTo play chosen tracks randomly from allCDs;Press and hold SELECT until 12/24 isdisplayed.Turn SELECT bu

58 Using the CD ChangerPress RND/SCN to activate function.The RND icon is displayed.Press RND/SCN again to cancel function.Scan Tracks FunctionThe Sca

Using the CD Changer 59Scan CDs FunctionThe Scan CDs function plays the first 10seconds of the first track of each CD in thechanger. To activate this

CDEject...50NextTrack...

60 Infrared RemoteInfrared Remote(Accessory)The Infrared Remote can be used to controlall models except Model VR 100.Power ON/OFFPress the POWER butto

Infrared Remote 61Radio SelectPress the MODE button to change from aplayback mode (cassette, CD, CD changer)to the radio mode.The radio plays the last

62 Infrared RemoteCD Select(Single, Intergrated CD)Press the cassette/CD button until “CD” isdisplayed. The CD begins to play whereit left off, and th

Steering Wheel Controls 63Steering Wheel ControlsThe Steering Wheel Controls allow youto keep your hands on the wheel whilecontrolling many radio func

64 Steering Wheel ControlsCassette FastForward/RewindWhile in cassette mode, press the>> buttonto fast forward the cassette or press the<<

Additional Inputs / Outputs 65Additional Inputs/OutputsNote: The features below are applicableonly with certain optional equipment. See anauthorized V

66 Additional Inputs / OutputsAuxiliary Audio InputAll radios except Model VR 100 have 2monaural external audio inputs. Input #1can be used for applic

Additional Inputs / Outputs 67Selecting Speakers for Auxiliary AudioNavigation audio can be directed to the leftor right front speaker. To select the

Index 69IndexAAccessing the Preset Stations... 37Additional Inputs / Outputs... 65Alarm Clock and Timer...

RadioSeek...63CassetteFastForward/Rewind...

70 IndexRandom CD/Track Function... 57Random Play Function... 53Random Track Function... 55Repeat

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