Volvo VR100 Operating instructions

PRESETVOLUME

ANTITHEFT

DISP AUTO PTY

RPT

TP

D.SCN

RND

SCN TUNE NEWS

AUD

MODE

SELECT

VR 400

DOLBY DNR

R-D-S-R-D-S- EON

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

RADIO

VR100, VR200, VR300, VR4 00

PRESET

VOLUME

ANTITHEFT

AUD

MODE

SELECT

VR 100

(TP) RT AF <PTY> RPT RND ALARM AMF M(1) WEST

LOUD AS

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DISP AUTO TUNELOUD TP PTY

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ANTITHEFTANTITHEFT

VR100

PRESET

VOLUME

AUD

MODE

SELECT/

VR 200

(TP) RT AF <PTY> RPT RND ALARM AMF M(1) WEST

LOUD AS

DISCH

DISP TUNE

R-D-S-R-D-S- E O N

DOLBY DNR

AUTO PTY

RPT

TP

D.SCN

RND

SCN

ANTITHEFT

PRESET

VOLUME

AUD

MODE

SELECT

VR 300

(TP) RT AF <PTY> RPT RND ALARM AMF M(1) WEST

LOUD AS

DISCH

DISP AUTO TUNE

R-D-S-R-D-S- E O N

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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PTY

RPT

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VR200

VR400

VR300

Foreword

This manual contains information about the safe operation of your radio.

It is extremely important that this information is read and understood

before the radio is operated. Please keep the manual in the vehicle at

all times.

Note: It is important that this manual stays with the vehicle when it is

sold. Important cautions and safety information must be passed on to the

new customer. The manual contains important usage and instructional

information.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and

Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. should be informed immediately if

you believe that the vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, injury

or death.

Contact NHTSA by calling the Auto Safety Hotline at 1 (800) 424–9393

or 1 (888) 327–4236. Send written complaints to: NHTSA, U.S.

Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590.

Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.

Greensboro, NC USA

Order number: PV776-20183276

.

Contents

GeneralInformation...........................................................................1

Icons.................................................................................................1

SystemOverview................................................................................2

UsingtheRadio................................................................................3

SecurityCode................................................................................3

Language.......................................................................................5

CountryFrequencySelection........................................................6

DisplayIllumination......................................................................6

Clock................................................................................................7

DisplayingtheTime......................................................................7

SettingtheClock...........................................................................7

SettingTimeofDay.......................................................................8

AlarmClockandTimerVR200,VR300andVR400.................9

AlarmClockON/OFF/Snooze....................................................11

AlarmVolume..............................................................................12

OneHourTimer...........................................................................12

AudioControls..................................................................................13

AudioControls.................................................................................13

VolumeControl............................................................................13

BalanceControl...........................................................................14

FadeControl................................................................................15

TrebleControl..............................................................................16

BassControl................................................................................17

MidrangeControl(ModelVR400only).....................................18

Loudness(VR100Only).............................................................18

2or4SpeakerSelect...................................................................19

RoomSimulation(ModelVR400Only)....................................20

Speed-DependentVolume(ModelVR400withSteering

WheelControlsOnly)..................................................................22

TuningtheRadio...............................................................................24

BandSelect.......................................................................................24

WeatherBand.................................................................................24

Tune................................................................................................25

Seek................................................................................................25

Scan................................................................................................27

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

AlternateFrequencySwitching(AF)...........................................28

TrafficProgram(TP)...................................................................28

TrafficAnnouncementVolume....................................................29

ProgramTypeFunction(PTY).......................................................30

ProgramTypeInterrupt................................................................32

ProgramTypeSeek......................................................................32

ProgramTypeScan......................................................................33

Variants/RegionFunction............................................................33

RadioText(RT)(VR200,VR300andVR400)........................34

NEWSProgramButton(ModelVR400only)..............................35

Presets................................................................................................36

Presets...............................................................................................36

StoringPresetStations.................................................................36

AccessingthePresetStations......................................................37

PresetScan(VR200,VR300andVR400).................................37

Auto-StorePresets.......................................................................38

EmergencyBroadcast(Alert).......................................................39

UsingtheCassettePlayer.................................................................40

CassetteSelect..................................................................................40

CassetteTighteningandErrorDetection(VR200andVR400).40

ChangeCassetteSide...................................................................41

StopandEject..............................................................................42

Pause(ModelVR100Only).......................................................42

FastForward/Rewind...................................................................43

RadioMonitorFunction..............................................................44

NextMusicSearch(VR200andVR400)...................................45

PreviousMusicSearch(VR200andVR400).............................46

CancelingaNext/PreviousMusicSearch....................................46

DolbyNoiseReduction(VR200andVR400)............................47

TapePlayerCare..........................................................................48

CassetteTapeCare.......................................................................49

CassetteCleanIndicator..............................................................49

CompactDisc(CD)Player...............................................................50

CDSelect.....................................................................................50

CDEject......................................................................................50

NextTrack...................................................................................51

PreviousTrack.............................................................................51

FastForward................................................................................52

FastReverse.................................................................................52

RepeatPlayFunction...................................................................52

RandomPlayFunction................................................................53

ScanTracksFunction(CDPlayer)...............................................53

UsingtheCDChanger......................................................................54

UsingtheCDChanger(CDX)(CDXnotcompatiblewithRadio

ModelVR100).................................................................................54

CDChangerSelect......................................................................54

CDSelect.....................................................................................54

RepeatTrackFunction.................................................................54

RepeatCDFunction....................................................................55

RandomTrackFunction..............................................................55

RandomCD/TrackFunction........................................................57

ScanTracksFunction..................................................................58

ScanCDsFunction......................................................................59

InfraredRemote................................................................................60

InfraredRemote(Accessory)............................................................60

PowerON/OFF............................................................................60

Volume.........................................................................................60

Mute.............................................................................................60

RadioSelect.................................................................................61

RadioTune...................................................................................61

RadioSeek...................................................................................61

RadioPresets...............................................................................61

CassetteSelect.............................................................................61

CDSelect(Single,IntergratedCD)..............................................62

TrackSelect.................................................................................62

CDChangerSelect......................................................................62

CDSelect.....................................................................................62

SteeringWheelControls...................................................................63

SteeringWheelControls..................................................................63

Volume.........................................................................................63

RadioManualTune.....................................................................63

RadioSeek...................................................................................63

CassetteFastForward/Rewind.....................................................64

CDTrackSelect...........................................................................64

CDSelect.....................................................................................64

AdditionalInputs/Outputs.............................................................65

AdditionalInputs/Outputs................................................................65

SwitchedAuxiliaryOutputs........................................................65

Low-LevelAudioOutputs...........................................................65

AuxiliaryAudioInput.................................................................66

Index...................................................................................................69

Warning Label Information

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CONCERNING LABELS

BE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND ALWAYS FOLLOWED.

The following types of labels are used throughout this manual:

Note: A note defines an operating procedure,

practice, condition, etc., which is essential to

the proper operation of the vehicle. CAUTION

A caution label directs the operator’s

attention to unsafe practices where

personal injury is not likely but property

damage could occur. The caution label is

ablack type on a white background with

ablack border.

General Information 1

General Information

Do Not Remove this manual from the

vehicle. The manual contains important

operational and safety information that is

needed by all drivers and owners of this

vehicle.

Note: Illustrations in this manual are used

for reference only and may differ slightly

from the actual vehicle, however, key

components of the radio are represented

as accurately as possible.

Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. reserves

the right to make changes at any time or

to change specifications or design without

notice and without incurring obligation.

Icons

ICONS MEANING

AUD AUDIO

AUTO AUTOMATIC

DISP DISPLAY

PTY/RPT PROGRAM TYPE FUNCTION/REPEAT

TP/D.SCN TRAFFIC PROGRAM/DISC SCAN

RND/SCN RANDOM/SCAN

2 General Information

System Overview

Four models of the radio are available:

•Model VR 100 – AM/FM/Mechanical

Cassette

•Model VR 200 – AM/FM/Logic

cassette with external CD changer

capability

•Model VR 300 – 1–Din AM/FM/CD

player with external CD changer

capability

•Model VR 400 – 2–Din AM/FM/Logic

Cassette/CD player with external CD

changer capability

In addition to the front panel controls for

these radios, most models can also be

controlled using an optional remote wireless

control or optional steering wheel-mounted

controls

General Information 3

Using the Radio

Note: Before using the manual, check to see

what radio model is in your vehicle. Some

system features described may not apply to

your radio.

Security Code

The radio is protected by a security code.

•Vehicles built after April 4, 2003: The

security code is found in two locations

listed below:

(1) An adhesive label is underneath the

ashtray, on top of the ashtray bracket.

The security code cannot be changed.

See illustration for location of code.

To access, remove the top fuse tray

cover and the front relay cover, then the

ashtray can be removed.

(2) There is a copy in the spare fuse bag,

which is inside the owner’s information

package provided from the factory.

Retain this code for future reference.

•Vehicles built after March 3, 2003:

The security code is located on an

adhesive label underneath the ashtray,

on top of the ashtray bracket.

•Vehicles built before March 3, 2003:

The security code is located in the spare

fuse bag, which is inside the owner’s

information package provided from the

factory.

Note: Certain vehicles have optional

electronic devices that will automatically

enter the security code if power is interrupted.

When the radio power is first turned on after

power has been interrupted, “ID CHECK”

is displayed for 3 seconds, followed by

“LOCK”, then 0000 is displayed.

4 General Information

To unlock the radio, enter the four-digit

security code found on the removable label,

follow these instructions:

Turn SELECT to scroll to first number.

Press SELECT to select number.

Turn SELECT to scroll to second number.

Press SELECT to select number.

Turn SELECT to scroll to third number.

Press SELECT to select number.

Turn SELECT to scroll to fourth number.

Press SELECT to select number.

If the code is entered correctly, the radio will

switch to the last active mode (i.e. FM, CD,

etc.) and is ready to use.

If the code is entered incorrectly, you can try

2 more times. After 3 incorrect entries, the

radio will display “LOCK”.

Note: The radio can NOT be manually

turned off, it remains ON with a lock code

message.

Note: To unlock code: Leave the battery and

ignition ON and uninterrupted for one hour.

Note: If your security code is lost, contact

your local Volvo dealer.

General Information 5

Power ON/OFF

Press the VOLUME knob to turn ON/OFF.

Language

To select the desired Radio Data System

(RDS) Program Type Function (PTY)

display language, turn the radio OFF.

1 Press and hold TP for 2 seconds.

2 Turn SELECT to scroll through

available languages.

(English, Español, Français in US-selected

frequency bands).

After the desired language is displayed for 5

seconds, the setting is saved and the display

returns to the default.

6 General Information

Country Frequency Selection

Different countries broadcast on different

sets of radio frequencies. Selections can be

made from different country-specific radio

frequency bands.

To select a country frequency band, with the

radio ON;

Press and hold DISP for 3 seconds until the

current country frequency band is displayed.

Press MODE to scroll through available

bands.

AMERICAS > EUROPE > AUSTRALI >

JAPAN > ARGENTIN > SAUDI

The selected band will be saved after 5

seconds.

Note: When a new country is selected, all

preset stations from the previous country are

erased.

Display Illumination

All of the radio controls are illuminated for

nighttime viewing. Dimming the vehicle

interior lights will dim the radio controls

also.

General Information 7

Clock

Displaying the Time

When the ignition is on, the time of day is

displayed, even when the radio is off. When

the ignition is off, you can display the time

for 5 seconds.

Press DISP to display the time.

While the radio is on and in any mode, press

and release the DISP button to change the

display from the current display to the time

of day.

Note: If the radio is currently tuned to an

RDS broadcast, the DISP button may need

to be pressed several times to see the time

of day.

Setting the Clock

12–or 24–Hour Format

You can select either a 12-hour or 24-hour

style time display. To change the time

format,

Press and hold the SELECT button until

12/24 is displayed.

The number shown after 12/24 indicates

which format is selected (12-hour or

24-hour). To change this number, press the

SELECT knob. After 5 seconds, the setting

is saved and the display returns to default.

Note: When Non-European frequency is

selected, the 12-hour format is selected

automatically, however, it can be changed by

following the previous steps.

8 General Information

Setting Time of Day

To change the time of day;

Press and hold the SELECT button for 3

seconds.

Turn the SELECT button to show

TIMESET,

Press the SELECT button.

Turn the SELECT button to the correct hour.

Press SELECT until minutes flash.

Turn the SELECT button to correct minutes.

After 5 seconds, the setting is saved and the

display returns to the default.

General Information 9

Alarm Clock and Timer

VR 200, VR 300 and VR 400

Setting the Alarm Clock

To set the alarm clock;

Press and hold SELECT for 3 seconds.

Turn the SELECT button to show ASET.

Turn the SELECT button to the correct hour.

If the radio is set to the 12–hour format,

“AM” or “PM” is also displayed.

After AM or PM is chosen then ALARM N

or Yis displayed.

Press Yto set alarm, or Nif you do not want

to set alarm.

10 General Information

Turn the SELECT button to change the hour.

Press the SELECT button until minutes flash.

Turn the SELECT button to change minutes.

After 5 seconds, the setting is saved and the

display returns to the default.

Note: If the radio is in the 12-hour format,

make sure the setting correctly shows AM

or PM.

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