Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of this Audiovox product which allows you to use the FLO TV ™ service.
Table of Contents Page Warning and Safety Information FCC Information Important Notice 4 4 4 Copyrights and Trademarks 5 Activation/Subscription Information 6 Technical Information FLO TV Introduction 5 7 FLO TV Operation 8 Are You Covered? 10 Remote Control Battery Replacement 11 Remote Control Functions 13 Getting Around in FLO TV 16 Settings Menu 20 Are You Subscribed? 9 What’s on my FLO TV? Remote Control Operation How is FLO TV Programming Rated? FLO TV Program Guide 11 12
Warning and Safety Information FCC Information This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation and is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Copyrights and Trademarks © 2009 Audiovox Corporation. All rights reserved. FLO, FLO TV and the FLO TV logo are trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated in the United States and may be registered in other countries. AUDIOVOX is a registered trademark of Audiovox Corporation. ADVENT is a registered trademark of Audiovox Corporation. MACROVISION is a registered trademark of ROVI Corporation.
Activation/Subscription Information Your FLO TV module will need to be activated before you can begin enjoying the FLO TV service. Activation takes place after you subscribe to the FLO TV service. To activate the FLO TV module, call 1-888-99FLOTV (1-888-9935688). You may also activate on line at www.flotv.com. You must be over the age of 13 to activate your subscription. You will need the following information before you can activate your subscription: 1. Activation Instructions Card 2.
FLO TV Introduction Please refer to the following as an overview to use the FLO TV service: 1. Turn the vehicle ignition key to the ON position. Turn on your Vehicle Entertainment System (VES) and select the source input to which the FLO TV service is connected. (Note: Watching the FLO TV service for an extended period of time with the engine OFF will run down the vehicle’s battery.) 2.
FLO TV Operation You can operate the FLO TV module with either the wireless (RF) or wired remote control. Hold the wireless remote 6 to 8 inches from your body for best operation. When FLO TV is powered on, the following screen will be displayed until the receiver tunes to a channel: Upon power up, the FLO TV service will default back to the last viewed channel. If the above screen does not appear press the (Mode) key on the remote control to switch back to FLO TV.
Are You Subscribed? In order for you to watch the FLO TV service you must be subscribed. To verify if you are subscribed to the FLO TV service press the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key on the remote to tune to any channel. If you are not subscribed to a specific channel, that channel’s screen will be displayed. (Note: Screen background in this example has diagonal bars in it) If you are not subscribed to any channels, a screen similar to the one above will inform you.
Are You Covered? FLO TV service coverage is available in many metropolitan areas and travel corridors within the United States. Please visit the FLO TV web site (www.flotv.com) to check the coverage maps in your area. If you are travelling in an area that is not covered by the FLO TV network or travel out of the areas covered by the FLO TV network the following screen will be displayed: Once you have returned to an area covered by the FLO TV network, FLO TV programming will resume.
What’s on my FLO TV? Please visit www.flotv.com to get an up to date listing of all channels and shows available on the FLO TV service. Remote Control Battery Replacement Remote Control Battery Installation 1. Slide the cover off the battery compartment. 2. Insert two AAA batteries into the battery holder. Be sure to observe the correct polarity. 3. Slide the battery cover into position on the remote control.
Remote Control Operation The FLO TV Module comes with two remote controls, one a wireless RF (Radio Frequency) battery operated remote and the other a wired remote control (which is located in the glove box or center console). The wired remote is used in the event that the wireless remote control is lost, misplaced or the batteries in the wireless remote control are dead. The wireless remote control is RF (Radio Frequency) and should be held 6 to 8 inches from the body for best range.
Remote Control Functions Symbol Function Use for channel changing (up/down), navigating menus, and selecting items Use to select a channel or setting Information key –use to display program information. Channel Guide – use to select the channel guide Back key – takes the user back one screen when in the Menu, Show Information, Show Description, or Guide.
How is FLO TV Programming Rated? Parental controls are built into FLO TV so that you can filter the program and movie content that can be watched on the FLO TV service. Below is a ratings chart based on content type for TV program material and movie material: TV Ratings TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G RV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Movie ratings information, if provided, is available in the FLO TV programming guide.
Notes o Unrated content (NR) does not have a rating exposed in the user interface, and the rating string value will be blank when this occurs. o FLO TV blocks or allows unrated programs based on whether the unrated program is allowed to play with Parental Controls enabled. o Specific programs identified as most restrictive must challenge the user to enter the PIN, even if parental controls are turned on at the least restrictive level.
Getting Around in FLO TV Watching the FLO TV service limits the channel information or pop-ups occurring while viewing the program as shown below: If you want to see what channel you are on, press the (Info) key and the following screen and information will appear: 16
Information displayed: o Channel Logo o Program Title o Program Start Time o Program End Time o Program rating Pressing the (Info) key again will display more information about the channel being viewed as shown below: Information displayed: o Channel Logo o Program Title o Program Start Time o Program End Time o Program Rating o Episode Title o Episode Summary Pressing the (Info) key will return the viewer to the full screen.
FLO TV Program Guide You can access the FLO TV program guide by pressing the (Guide) key which displays the program guide: The FLO TV program guide is a matrix of programs and their start times, organized by channel. A user can view the guide and tune to a currently playing program or view program descriptions for future programs.
Notes • Programs that are blocked due to Parental Controls display the locked icon. • The channel logo column is not selectable. • The guide loops vertically when you press the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key. • The guide is bounded horizontally by time. The user cannot navigate into the past or beyond the amount of guide data available. • Current program tuned is designated by darker cell color and vertical right color bar when not in focus.
Settings Menu Press the (Settings) key to enter the Settings Menu and the following screen will be displayed: Parental Controls In the Settings Menu, the first selection is Parental Controls, which is highlighted in light gray. Press the OK key to access the parental controls menu.
Use the X (right arrow) key to highlight the parental on/off control and press OK to enable it or disable it. Once enabled, press the OK key and you will be prompted to create a PIN (Personal Identification Number) as shown in the following screen: Use the remote control keypad to enter a 4 digit PIN. When the fourth digit is entered the following screen will appear to confirm the new PIN.
Re-enter the same 4 digit PIN to confirm the PIN number. The following screen will be displayed: (NOTE: Write the PIN down in a secure location. If it is lost you will have to call 1-888-99FLOTV to reset the PIN. The PIN cannot be reset online. Do not share your PIN with the person whose access to programming is being restricted.
Once you have set your PIN, you can now change the ratings limit on TV, Movies and Audio content. To change the ratings: Use the T (down arrow) key to highlight TV Rating, Movie Rating or Audio Limit or Restricted Channels and press the OK key on the remote control. The following screen will appear: Use the X (right arrow) and W (left arrow) key to change the TV rating. Once you get to the rating you want, press the OK key to select it. Press the (Back) key to return to TV viewing.
Favorite Channels Up to 10 channels can be programmed into the numeric keys on the remote. Once they are programmed, pressing any one of them tunes your FLO TV to the channel that you have pre-programmed to the number key. If you have not pre-programmed favorites, when you press a numeric key, you will be prompted by the info bar at the bottom of the screen asking you if you want to add the channel to your favorites: To program favorite channels press the (Settings) key to access the settings menu.
Once you are back watching the FLO TV service you can press a number key to quickly access your favorite channels. Up to 10 channels can be programmed with the numeric keypad (0-9).
Subscription Information In the Settings Menu, use the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key to highlight Subscription Information and press the OK key, the following screen will be displayed: This screen tells you the basic information of your FLO TV system. (Note: The Authorization Code and Device ID will be different from the above screen, which is for reference only.
System Information In the Settings Menu, use the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key to highlight System Information and press the OK key, the following screen will be displayed: This screen tells you the signal strength of the FLO TV signal. If you are having reception problems, go to this page to see if the FLO TV signal is available at your location. (Note: The Device ID will be different from the above screen, which is for reference only.
Legal Information Use the ▼ (down arrow) key to highlight Legal Information. This information governs the terms and conditions of your use of the FLO TV service and the FLO TV network. To see the full text and the privacy policy go to www.flotv.com.
Troubleshooting FLO TV Screen Observed Explanation You are not subscribed and are not able to access any channel except the FLO TV channel. Unable to access any channel; you are out of the coverage area. You are either out of the coverage area or your FLO TV module has not updated the program guide information. The FLO TV Service will return to normal when you are back in the coverage area.
Troubleshooting (cont’d) FLO TV Screen Observed Explanation You are in a fringe coverage area; programming will return to normal when you are back in the coverage area. You are out of the coverage area; programming will return to normal when you are back in the coverage area. Contact the car dealer or the retailer where this product was installed or purchased.
Troubleshooting (cont’d) Problem Root Cause Solution Poor or No Video Vehicle’s Rear Seat Change the source Entertainment inputs on the not selected entertainment system System Video Input vehicle’s rear seat until the FLO TV signal is displayed. Wireless Remote Batteries installed Verify that the two Control does not incorrectly AAA batteries are work installed properly per the polarity markings. Batteries are dead Replace the two AAA batteries.
Specifications Power 12 VDC Current Draw 200 mA Max Video Output Video Format Audio Output 1V p-p NTSC 75 ohms 200 mVRMS 32
Notes 33
Notes 34
