Audiovox FLO TV AVXMMF1 User Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of this Audiovox
product which allows you to use the
FLO TV
™ service.
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Table of Contents
Page
Warning and Safety Information 4
FCC Information 4
Important Notice 4
Copyrights and Trademarks 5
Technical Information 5
Activation/Subscription Information 6
FLO TV Introduction 7
FLO TV Operation 8
Are You Subscribed? 9
Are You Covered? 10
What’s on my FLO TV? 11
Remote Control Battery Replacement 11
Remote Control Operation 12
Remote Control Functions 13
How is FLO TV Programming Rated? 14
Getting Around in FLO TV 16
FLO TV Program Guide 18
Settings Menu 20
Parental Controls 20
Favorite Channels 24
Subscription Information 26
System Information 27
Legal Information 28
Troubleshooting 29
Customer Care 31
Specifications 32
Notes 33
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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. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
It is unlawful in most states for a person to drive a motor vehicle
which is equipped with a television viewer or screen that is
located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of
the driver’s seat, or that is visible, directly or indirectly, to the
driver while operating the vehicle. In the interest of safety, this
device should never be installed or operated where its video
content will be visible, directly or indirectly, by the operator of
the motor vehicle.
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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.
Technical Information
The
FLO TV
is multicast from terrestrial towers. Coverage will vary and
reception is dependent upon the FLO TV module in your vehicle
being within range of the towers. Coverage area can be viewed
on the FLO TV web site (www.flotv.com
The FLO (Forward Link Only) TV service is transmitted over the
FLO TV
vehicle. Along with the television program material, data is
transmitted for the program guide and is updated on a regular
basis. If you are out of the coverage area the program guide will
be updated when the vehicle returns to the coverage area.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
™ service operates on UHF channel 55 (720 MHz) and
).
™ network and received by the FLO TV module in your
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Activation/Subscription Information
Your FLO TV module will need to be activated before you can begin
enjoying the
subscribe to the
To activate the FLO TV module, call 1-888-99FLOTV (1-888-993-
5688). You may also activate on line at www.flotv.com
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. Device ID Number
3. Authorization Code
4. A valid credit card – AMEX/MC/VISA (have your credit card
information ready when you call) Note: The credit card will be
used to verify your account and will not be charged if service was
included with your product purchase.
5. An active email address
6. Billing information (Home/business address linked to your credit
card)
To locate your Device ID and Authorization Code turn on your Video
Entertainment System (VES) in your vehicle and set the source of the
VES to view FLO TV. Press the
access the Settings Menu. Press the ▼ (down arrow) key to highlight
Subscription Information and press the
Your Device ID and Authorization Code will be displayed on the VES
screen. Write these numbers down before calling FLO TV.
The FLO TV module is activated over the air. When you are calling,
your vehicle must be within the coverage area and running. Keep the
vehicle on and powered for about ten minutes after you have
activated the unit with
place. Test your FLO TV to make sure that you are subscribed and all
channels work prior to shutting off the vehicle.
FLO TV
service. Activation takes place after you
FLO TV
service.
(Settings) key on the remote to
(OK) key on the remote.
FLO TV
Services for the activation to take
. You must
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FLO TV Introduction
Please refer to the following as an overview to use the
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
Watching the
with the engine OFF will run down the vehicle’s battery.)
2. The VES screen will show the FLO TV splash screen and then
the FLO TV preview channel or the last channel that was
being viewed.
3. If you are not subscribed, subscribe to the
calling 888-99-FLOTV or
ID and Authorization Code of the FLO TV module are
required for subscription. Press the
remote to access the Settings Menu. Press the ▼ (down
arrow) key to highlight Subscription Information and press
the (OK) key on the remote. Your Device ID and
Authorization Code will be displayed on the VES screen.
4. Press the ▲ (up arrow) or ▼ (down arrow) key on the remote
to change channels.
5. Press the
Channel Guide.
6. The arrow keys (▲d◀ ▶) on the remote allow for navigation
through the Channel Guide.
7. Press the
channel/show from the Channel Guide.
8. Press the (Information) key on the remote to display the
program information related to the current program.
9. Press the
TV user settings menu (e.g. Parental Control, etc.).
10. The (Mode) key on the remote allows the user to switch
between the
one is connected.
11. Visit www.flotv.com
FLO TV
(Guide) key on the remote to access the FLO TV
(OK) key on the remote to select a desired
(Settings) key on the remote to access the FLO
FLO TV
FLO TV
service for an extended period of time
on line at www.flotv.com The Device
service and an auxiliary A/V source if
for more info.
service is connected. (Note:
(Settings) key on the
FLO TV
FLO TV
service by
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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
last viewed channel. If the above screen does not appear
press the (Mode) key on the remote control to switch back
to FLO TV.
FLO TV
service will default back to the
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Are You Subscribed?
In order for you to watch the
subscribed. To verify if you are subscribed to the
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)
FLO TV
service you must be
FLO TV
If you are not subscribed to any channels, a screen similar to
the one above will inform you.
Some channels may not be available for viewing if they are
not included in the
subscribed to.
FLO TV
service package you are
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Are You Covered?
FLO TV
areas and travel corridors within the United States. Please
visit the FLO TV web site (www.flotv.com
coverage maps in your area.
If you are travelling in an area that is not covered by the
TV
network the following screen will be displayed:
service coverage is available in many metropolitan
) to check the
network or travel out of the areas covered by the
FLO
FLO TV
Once you have returned to an area covered by the
network, FLO TV programming will resume. If you are
planning a trip, check the FLO TV web site (www.flotv.com
see if your route is within the
FLO TV
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network coverage area.
FLO TV
) to
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.
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