Volvo 2009 S60 - Manual (Page 223)

10 Audio
RBDS functions HU-650/HU-850
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Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS
This feature, which may not be available in your
area, functions only with FM broadcasts. The
radio in your vehicle is equipped with an
advanced system allowing information from
broadcasters to be transmitted visually, as
text, together with the audio signal. This infor-
mation is then decoded by the radio and made
available for several new and unique features.
The RBDS or Radio Broadcast Data System
operates in the FM band only, and the infor-
mation transmitted is supplied exclusively by
participating broadcasters. Volvo has no con-
trol over the accuracy of the data or informa-
tion.
Coverage by local broadcasters may be limited
at this time, but as the technology and benefits
grow, you will find the radio in your vehicle is
equipped to take advantage of this system.
PI (Program Information) Seek:
When an FM station has been stored as a pre-
set, the radio also stores RBDS program infor-
mation if it is available. When the preset is
selected at a later time, the radio tries to access
updated program information. In weak signal
areas, there may be a delay before the station
becomes audible. During this delay, "PI seek"
will be displayed and there will be no sound.
PI seek can be interrupted by pressing EXIT.
Radio text
Certain RBDS stations broadcast program
information, which can be shown in the display.
The text will be shown twice in the display.
To start this function:
Press the FM button for several seconds.
To deactivate this function:
Press FM briefly.
Station information will be shown twice in the
display.
Alarm
Alarms bulletins are transmitted automatically
by certain RBDS stations. The function cannot
be deactivated.
Alarm! is shown in the radio display when an
alarm message is sent. The function is used to
warn motorists of serious accidents, etc.
Program type/station format -PTY
The PTY function allows you to find stations
whose programs suit your taste. Use the PTY
function to select among the different station
formats shown in the list.
To select a station format:
1. Select radio mode using the FM button, or
by turning the SOURCE knob.
2. Turn the SOURCE knob, select PTY and
press SOURCE.
3. Turn the SOURCE knob, select a station
format from the list and press SOURCE to
confirm the selected station format. The
PTY (station format) of the selected station
is now shown in the display.
NOTE
Not all RBDS radio stations have PTY des-
ignations.
Station formats
Format Display text
Off PTY OFF
News NEWS
Current affairs AFFAIRS
Information INFO
Sports SPORT
Education EDUCATION
Drama DRAMA
Art and culture CULTURE
Science SCIENCE