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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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.

Both remotes can be used
to fully operate the
service and are used to
access FLO TV channels,
system settings and
subscription modifications
and changes.

FLO TV

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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.
Path ends at full screen TV

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0

Number keys – use to select
favorite channels and for PIN
entry for parental controls

Settings key– allows the
viewer to toggle on/off the
FLO TV settings menu

Mode key– toggles between
FLO TV and an auxiliary A/V
source (Note: Your system
may not have an auxiliary
source)

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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

type for TV program material and movie material:

service. Below is a ratings chart based on content

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. Audio content can be restricted as
well based on the chart below:

Audiocast Ratings

Clean

Explicit

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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.

o Specific programs identified as least restrictive must

NOT challenge the user to enter the PIN, even if
parental controls are turned on at the most restrictive
setting.

o If the correct PIN is entered, the restrictive content

can be displayed.

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Getting Around in FLO TV

Watching the
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:

FLO TV

service limits the channel

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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.

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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. The following information
generally is displayed:

o FLO TV Logo
o Current Time
o Current Day
o Guide Day
o Guide Time
o Channel Logo
o Program Title
o Parental Block Icon (lock symbol)
o More Icon 

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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.

• Guide Day refers to the day within the guide data the user is
currently viewing.

• Guide Time refers to the time within a particular day of
guide data the user is currently viewing. These values
change as the user scrolls right and left through guide data.

• Current Day and Current Time are independent of Guide
Day and Guide Time.

The More  Icon is visible when a show’s length extends

beyond the bounds of the current guide view. They are
visible when going forward in time and going back in time.

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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. The following screen will be
displayed:

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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.

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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.)

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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.

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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. Use the ▼ (down arrow) key
to highlight Favorite Channels and press the OK key.

The following screen will appear which lists each channel
available on the
▼ (down arrow) key to highlight a channel and press a
numeric key to set the highlighted channel to a favorite.
In the example below, the Nickelodeon channel is set to
the number 1 key.

FLO TV

service. Use the ▲ (up arrow) or

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Once you are back watching the
press a number key to quickly access your favorite
channels. Up to 10 channels can be programmed with the
numeric keypad (0-9).

FLO TV

service you can

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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.)

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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.)

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Legal Information

Use the ▼ (down arrow) key to highlight Legal
Information. This information governs the terms and
conditions of your use of the

network. To see the full text and the privacy policy go

TV

to www.flotv.com

.

FLO TV

service and the

FLO

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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
Service will return to normal
when you are back in the
coverage area.

FLO TV

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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.

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Troubleshooting (cont’d)

Problem Root Cause Solution

Poor or No Video Vehicle’s Rear Seat

Entertainment
System Video Input
not selected

Wireless Remote
Control does not
work

Batteries installed
incorrectly

Batteries are dead Replace the two AAA

Change the source
inputs on the
vehicle’s rear seat
entertainment system
until the FLO TV
signal is displayed.

Verify that the two
AAA batteries are
installed properly per
the polarity markings.

batteries.

Engine noise
(whine, pops,
static) can be
heard when FLO
TV is in AUX mode

Ground loops in
the system wiring
generate noise

Customer Care
Call

1-888-99FLOTV (1-888-993-5688)

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Use only battery
powered devices such
as portable media
players or use ground
isolation products to
eliminate noise.

Specifications

Power 12 VDC
Current Draw 200 mA Max
Video Output 1 V
Video Format NTSC
Audio Output 200 mVRMS

75 ohms

p-p

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Notes

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Notes

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