2009 Volvo S60 Owner's Manual - Page 223

10 Audio RBDS functions HU-650/HU-850 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 information 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 information transmitted is supplied exclusively by participating broadcasters. Volvo has no control over the accuracy of the data or information. 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. Radio text Certain RBDS stations broadcast program information, which can be shown in the display. The text will be shown twice in the display. 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. 10 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. NOTE Not all RBDS radio stations have PTY designations. Alarm Alarms bulletins are transmitted automatically by certain RBDS stations. The function cannot be deactivated. Station formats Format Off News Current affairs Information Sports Education Drama Art and culture Science Display text PTY OFF NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATION DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE Alarm! is shown in the radio display when an alarm message is sent. The function is used to warn motorists of serious accidents, etc. PI (Program Information) Seek: When an FM station has been stored as a preset, the radio also stores RBDS program information 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. 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. 223