Audiovox FLO TV User manual

Installation Manual

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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.
Technical Information
The
FLO TV service operates on UHF channel 55 (720 MHz) and 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 network and received by the FLO
TV module in your 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.

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Safety Precautions
Installation of the FLO TV product requires careful planning and preparation. Be extremely careful of
the airbags in vehicles and not to have any FLO TV component or wire harness interfere with them.
Keep wiring away from any air bag wiring (usually identified by yellow connectors and yellow wire
jackets). Damage to air bag wiring can result in personal injury to vehicle occupants.
When connecting power and ground in a vehicle, insure that the ACC wire is fused at the point where it
is connected to the vehicle ACC wiring. Failure to do so can result in damage to the vehicle if a short
circuit develops between the vehicle connection point and the FLO TV product.
Do not install any FLO TV component (e.g. wired remote control) where it may obstruct the driver’s
view through the windshield, or any of the vehicle’s indicator displays.

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FLO TV Kit Contents
The following items are included with your purchase of the FLO TV kit.
FLO TV Module FLO TV Antenna
Wired Remote Control with Antenna Wireless RF Remote Control

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Main Wire Harness RCA Male to Male Harness
NOTE:
The FLO TV kit also includes an antenna tail, antenna tape pad, owner’s manual, this
installation manual, and a hardware kit that includes four wire ties.
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Connectors and Controls
The illustration below details the FLO TV Module connectors for quick reference.
FLO TV Module Connectors
FLO TV Antenna Connector Antenna connection for the FLO TV antenna
Main Wire Harness Connector 14 Pin connector which provides input power to the
FLO TV Module along with Audio and Video Input and
Output.
Wired Remote Control
Connector
8 Pin connector for the connection of the Wired
Remote Control.
FLO TV Antenna
Connector Wired Remote Control
Connector
Main Wire Harness Connector

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Vehicle Preparation
1. Read the manuals to become familiar with the electrical requirements and connections of the
FLO TV kit.
2. Prepare the vehicle by removing any interior trim necessary to gain access to the vehicle’s
wiring as well as areas where the interconnecting wire harnesses will be located.
3. Locate an accessory power source (+12VDC present when the ignition key is in the accessory or
run positions. 0VDC should be present when the ignition key is in the OFF position), and a good
ground location. Generally, these wires can be located at the ignition switch or fuse box.
NOTE:
Ensure that the fuse on the wire harness remains intact during the installation and is
connected directly to the accessory power source. Removal of the fuse may result in
vehicle wiring damage.
4. Run the wire harnesses throughout the vehicle as required. (Examples of suggested wiring
configurations are detailed on the following pages.)
5. Be sure that all wiring is protected from sharp edges and is routed in such a manner that it will
not be pinched when fully installed.
6. Be sure to leave enough slack in the wiring at each component to allow for sufficient working
room.

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Wiring Diagrams
An overview of the FLO TV kit wiring diagram for connection to a Factory Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES) is shown in Figure 1 below.
Figure 1 – FLO TV Wiring Diagram with Factory VES & A/V Input

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To connect the FLO TV kit to a Factory Vehicle Entertainment System (VES), via the connectors
between the Factory VES and A/V input, follow the diagram shown in Figure 2. This installation is
possible if mating connectors between the Factory VES and Factory A/V input are available.
Figure 2 – FLO TV Wiring Diagram with Mating Connector Input