Livio Radio LVC02A User manual

User Guide
Version 1.1
LVC02A

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Bluetooth Internet Radio Car Kit by Livio User Guide
MADE FOR
• iPod touch® (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)
• iPhone® 4
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone 3GS
“Made for iPod,”and “Made for iPhone,” mean that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has
been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is
not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone,
may affect wireless performance.
iPhone, iPod touch and iTunes are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
QUICK START 4
WHAT’S WHAT DIAGRAM 6
USING THE LIVIO CAR INTERNET RADIO APP 9
PHONE OPERATIONS 12
BLUETOOTH OPERATIONS 12
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 13
SPECIFICATIONS 16
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17
WARRANTY 17

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Thank you for purchasing your new Bluetooth Internet Radio Car
Kit. You now have access to Internet radio, hands-free calling, music
streaming and remote control capabilities for any music application on
your Smartphone.
In addition, the Bluetooth Internet Radio Car Kit comes with the premium
version of Livio Car Internet Radio application that gives you access to more
than 45,000 AM/FM and Internet-only radio stations from around the world
for seamless and safe integration into the vehicle without monthly fees.
The Kit also has a built-in USB charger to charge your phone or any other
USB device, an AUX input to connect your MP3 player and an AUX output to
connect to your factory stereo (if available in your vehicle).
Feel free to call us with questions, comments or suggestions:
1-877-97-LIVIO
Or send an e-mail with your comments or suggestions to:
[e-mail]
You can also visit us on the web, where you’ll find plenty of instructional
videos and product support:
www.livioradio.com/help
Happy listening!
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT LIVIO
We love radio. Really, it’s the driving force behind our work. Like our products
themselves, we’re a hip and laid-back bunch. No frills. No crazy features. No
cumbersome junk. We do our jobs so you don’t have to, and we find ways to
bring online audio to more people, in more places.
Thank you for your purchase and enjoy!
ABOUT RADIOTIME
RadioTime is the leading radio tuner that powers Internet services and
devices by connecting them to radio broadcast DJs, talk personalities, and
sports programming. Listeners easily access free, live, local, and global radio
programming through RadioTime service. Its service enhances other products
and services by powering them with thousands of radio channels and
programming. RadioTime, founded in 2002, is based in Dallas, Texas. More
information is available at www.radiotime.com.
TECHNOLOGIES INSIDE
1. Bluetooth Hands-Free (HFP): Wirelessly connects to your
mobile phone for hands-free calling.
2. Bluetooth Stereo Audio Receiver (A2DP): Wirelessly connects
to your mobile phone for easy music streaming.
3. FM Transmitter (FM-RDS Transmit): Wirelessly transmits audio
and data (artist/title/station) information to any FM radio that can
receive RDS.
4. Line Input (AUX Input): Receives a stereo audio signal from any
connected audio player (MP3, CD, etc).
5. Line Output (AUX Output): Sends a variable stereo audio
output to any car stereo equipped with a 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo
auxiliary (AUX) input. Use with the included 3.5mm AUX cable.
6. USB Charging: Provides 5V 1A charge that will charge most USB
chargeable devices like phones and other electronic devices.

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QUICK START
BEFORE CONNECTING, PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE SAFETY SECTION
OF THIS USER GUIDE.
FASTEST WAY TO GET THE KIT UP AND RUNNING:
1. Connect and power up
a. Connect the Kit to your car’s 12V adapter and press the power
switch on the end of the power adapter to turn it on.
b. If the Kit has never been paired to a device before, the Kit will
be flashing red and green indicating it is ready to connect (pair)
with your mobile phone. Proceed to Step 2 for Bluetooth setup.
c. If the Kit has previously been paired to a device, press the red
END CALL button on the Kit and hold for approximately 3
seconds. The Kit will flash green and red indicating it is ready to
connect (pair) with your mobile phone.
2. Setting up Bluetooth on your phone (Bluetooth Pairing)
a. Apple product users:
From the home screen on your Apple product, select:
Settings -> General -> Bluetooth -> livio_lvc02a.
3. Install the Livio Car Internet Radio app on your phone.
a. Apple product users:
If the app is not already installed on your device, it will
automatically prompt you to download it when Bluetooth
pairing is complete. If you have already downloaded the app,
press the LAUNCH button on the Kit (three dots) to start the
app.

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When connected to the Kit, the Kit will temporarily unlock
the Livio app, giving you access to more than 45,000 stations.
When your phone is NOT connected to the Kit, the app will
not be able to access the full station list unless you have paid
for the upgrade. All stored presets and favorites will still be
available on your device, however, even if you have not paid
for the upgrade.
4. Sending music to your car
a. Turn the knob on the Kit to select an unused FM frequency or
press and hold the knob for 2-3 seconds to automatically scan
to an unused FM frequency.
b. Tune your FM stereo into the same frequency shown on the Kit.
c. To adjust the master output volume of the Kit, press the knob
(FM frequency will change to the volume) and adjust the
volume output from 0-15.
NOTE: TO SWITCH TO EUROPEAN FM MODES (EVEN NUMBER STATIONS)
PRESS AND HOLD THE KNOB FOR FIVE SECONDS. THE SCREEN WILL
THEN DISPLAY “US” AND “EU.” ROTATE THE KNOB TO SELECT THE
DESIRED FM FREQUENCY TYPE. THE US MODE INCLUDES ODD NUMBERS
(.1, .3, .5, ETC.). THE EU MODE INCLUDES ALL NUMBERS. (.1, .2, .3, ETC).
That’s it! You’re ready to rock! Always drive safely and avoid
distractions.

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WHAT’S WHAT DIAGRAM
1. Knob: Controls volume, manual station entry, scan and switching
between US and EU modulation.
2. Pause: Press to temporarily stop the audio. Press Play button to
resume audio.
3. Previous or Rewind: Skip backwards through stations in the
Presets and Favorites Menus.
4. Blank: Not used at this time.
5. Next or Fast-forward: Skip forward through stations on the
Presets and Favorites Menus.
6. End Call: End call button.
7. Microphone: This is where the hidden noise-canceling
microphone is located for voice activation and phone calls.
8. Start Call Button: Press to activate the voice dialing function on
your phone. Double-press to activate the re-dial function. When a
call is coming in to your phone, press to answer the call.
9. Scan (Livio app only): Press to find a station similar to the one
currently playing.
10. Tag (Livio app only): Put the name and artist of the song

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currently playing in the Tag Menu list to e-mail, share with friends
or purchase directly from iTunes®.
11. Launch Livio App: Press to launch Livio Car Internet Radio app.
Note that the auto launch command only works from the home
screen (as permitted by Apple iOS). Press and hold for 3 seconds
to toggle the auto launch when the Kit is powered on.
12. Play Button: Sends the play command to your device to play
music.
13. LED Display: Displays the FM station being used for transmission
or volume of the Kit.
14. Stop Button: Sends the stop command to your device to stop
music.
15. USB Charging Port: Charge your phone or other USB-powered
devices by connecting them through this port.
16. Charging/Software Update Switch: To enable charging by the
Kit, the lightning bolt must be selected.
17. A/B Software Select Switch: For the Kit to work with an Apple
product, the switch must be positioned on side ‘B.’ Side ‘A’ is not
used at this time.
18. Gooseneck Release Button: Press and slide down to remove the
Kit from gooseneck as shown on the diagram. When reattaching
the Kit to the gooseneck, be careful not to break the gold power
pins. If you are forcing it, please check the diagram again. The Kit
will not work if it is not connected to the gooseneck.
19. Line Output (AUX Output): Sends a variable stereo audio
output to any car stereo equipped with a 1/8” (3.5mm) stereo
auxiliary (AUX) input. Connect to your stereo with the included
AUX cable.
20. Line Input (AUX Input): Receives a stereo audio signal from any
connected audio player (MP3, CD, etc).
21. Base of Gooseneck: Secures the Kit.

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22. Fuse Removal: To replace fuse, unscrew the end counter
clockwise and remove fuse. Fuse type is on the last page of this
user guide.
23. Gooseneck: Allows for flexible viewing angles.
24. Power Button: When you turn off your vehicle, if the 12V power
supply does not shut off automatically, you will need to turn off
the power switch on the Kit manually. Most vehicles will shut off
the power supply on their own but the car battery may drain if
you leave the Kit on while the vehicle is shut off. You can easily tell
if there is power by the blue power on light on the base of the Kit.