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129 8001 1.00
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  • Page 1 129 8001 1.00 English Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 Funkwerk Dabendorf reserves the right to modifi cations in the course of technological progress and deviations from the delivery scope! All rights reserved! Reproduction, in whole or in part, is only permitted with the prior written consent of Funkwerk Dabendorf GmbH!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.1.1 Vehicle 6.1.2 Mobile phone 6.1.3 Muting (radio mute switch) 6.1.4 Convertingting the EGO FLASH into an already-installed Funkwerk hands-free car kit 6.1.5 Add-on speakers / Car audio telephone connection 6.1.6 Car audio line-in Installation locations 6.2.1 Checking cable lengths 6.2.2...
  • Page 4 On / Off function 7.4.3 Enter Bluetooth ® 7.4.4 Hands-free mode 7.4.5 Automatic coupling The menus 7.5.1 User management 7.5.2 Call 7.5.3 Contacts list 7.5.4 Call lists 7.5.5 Voicemail 7.5.6 7.5.7 Music player 7.5.8 Dictation function 7.5.9 Settings 7.5.10 Voice control EGO FLASH...
  • Page 5 SOFTWARE UPDATE SERVICE SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL DATA CERTIFICATION CONFORMITY STATEMENT HOTLINE...

  • Page 6: List Of Illustrations

    Installation procedure Fig. 08 Type-dependent pin allocation Fig. 09 Plug wiring scheme Fig. 10 Connection system Fig. 11 a/b Changing power supply wiring Fig. 12 Connecting external loudspeakers Fig. 13 Connecting the electronics box Fig. 14 Status bar EGO FLASH...

  • Page 7: Introduction / Foreword

    Before installation in your car, please make sure that your mobile phone is fully compatible with EGO FLASH. If you are uncertain, please consult your dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. Our service team will also be happy to help you with any information you may require.

  • Page 8: Safety Notes

    9. Interference with on-board electronics – Despite the extreme protection against interference, incorrect installation can lead to interference with the vehicle electronic systems. Please read the vehicle manufacturer’s notes to this effect! 10. Appropriate use – The EGO FLASH is intended exclusively for use in vehicles with Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery/Package Contents

    Scope of delivery / package content Electronics box Control unit with integrated OLED display Microphone ISO-cable for connection to the car electrical system Self-adhesive pad Quick Guide Safety manual Phone book Fig. 01: Scope of Delivery PLEASE MAKE SURE THE CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE is complete. If any parts are missing, please don‘t hesitate to contact our service hotline team: +49 (0) 3377 - 316 233, Mon.–Thurs 7.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m., Fri.

  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    6.1.1 Vehicle The EGO FLASH may only be installed in vehicles with 12 V, with the negative terminal connected to the chassis. If no car audio is installed, an add-on speaker will be required. For the installation of the optional charging cradle, you will require a model-specifi...

  • Page 11: Add-On Speakers / Car Audio Telephone Connection

    (block connector C), a 0.14 in jack socket or a RCA input socket. An appropriate adapter lead is required for the connection between the EGO FLASH line-out and the line-in version of your audio system. If your car audio system has no line-in option, you can employ the optionally available Stereo Mute Box for stereo reproduction in combination with your car’s front speakers.

  • Page 12: Selection Of Site For Installing The Microphone

    Unsuitable for the microphone: Alternatively, the microphone may be Close to the speakers (less than 31 in), under the dashboard, attached to the sun in the air stream from open windows or air vents. visor with the clip provided. EGO FLASH...

  • Page 13: Selection Of Site For Installing The Control Unit With Integrated Display

    6.2.4 Selection of site for installing the control unit with integrated display Suitable for the control console: In the space above the DIN installation shaft, close to the steering wheel (in an easily accessible and visible position) Unsuitable for the control console: Airbag infl...

  • Page 14: Mounting The Microphone

    6.3.3 Mounting the control unit with integrated display Defi ne the mounting location The control console is mounted on a smooth service by means of the self-adhesive pad provided. Make sure that the location is within easy reach of the intended user. EGO FLASH...

  • Page 15: Connection Scheme

    In order to access the phone input of your car audio system, the speaker output of your EGO FLASH must be connected to the phone input of your car audio system. The purple and green leads of the ISO cable must be connected to the car audio phone input for this option.

  • Page 16: Fig. 06 Connecting The Mini-Iso-Connector

    Furthermore, please read the section with information on connecting the mute lead of the ISO connection cable, “6.5.1 Checking the mute input”. Fig. 06: Connection for the mini ISO connection cable EGO FLASH...

  • Page 17: Installation Of The Iso Connecting Cable

    Fig. 07: Installation procedure Connect yellow mute lead to Connect EGO FLASH ISO connectors to car one of the three mute inputs wiring harness ISO connectors (see table) When the installation is completed, reconnect the grounding cable to the negative pole of the battery.

  • Page 18: Fig. 08 Type-Dependent Pin Allocation

    Radio model Wire colour Function Mute Blaupunkt Permanent positive (30) blue Ignition (15) brown Ground (31) Socket contact housing Radio model Wire colour Function Mute Philips Permanent positive (30) blue Ignition (15) Fig. 10: brown Ground (31) Connection system EGO FLASH...

  • Page 19: Checking The Installation

    6.5.2 Checking the installation When the ISO connection cable is correctly installed, a call remains active until the call is ended, even if the ignition has already been turned off beforehand. The system switches off automatically when the call has been ended. If the system switches to off immediately switches off,then exchange the ignition lead (blue) with the power supply lead (red) as shown in Fig.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Components To The Electronics Box

    IMPORTANT: Only connect the device (MP3 player, iPod™, etc.) to the electronics box line-in with a jack cable when it is being powered by battery alone (without the recharger), as interfering impulses may otherwise cause damage to the electronic box line-in. EGO FLASH...

  • Page 21: Fig. 13 Connecting The Electronics Box

    The electronics box line-out must be connected to the car audio line-in. Depending on the car audio line-in confi guration, one of the following cables is required: → Connection cable 0.14 in stereo jack to 0.14 in stereo jack (l = 4.92 ft) →...

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    NOTE: Depending on the software, individual functions may not be available! Features 7.1.1 Overview of features The hands-free EGO FLASH system supports the Bluetooth ® hands-free profile. The EGO FLASH is the practical all-rounder for phoning in the car and offers the following range of functions: →...

  • Page 23: Symbols

    Symbols The control unit of the EGO FLASH features an OLED display and a total of 6 keys. The illustration below gives a quick overview of the keys. The functions of the individual keys are explained in this section. 7.2.1 Key functions →...

  • Page 24: Symbols In The Status Bar

    Functions in brief: Reduce volume, navigate menu and speller, end screensaver NOTE: The EGO FLASH features a screen saver. After 60 seconds of inactivity, the display automatically switches off. Pressing any key will switch the display back on. Pressing a key in this case does not perform any function, but merely switches the display back on.

  • Page 25: Speller Symbols

    The speller allows phone numbers or names to be composed from individual letters or numbers. It is available for various functions of the EGO FLASH, such as for dialing a phone number or to create a contacts list entry.

  • Page 26: Getting Started

    Take enough time to familiarize yourself with the use of the EGO FLASH in combination with your mobile phone. First of all, make a few calls to determine the ideal volume and the best voice pickup direction before using the EGO FLASH in traffi...

  • Page 27: On / Off Function

    7.4.2 On / Off function The fi rst time you use your EGO FLASH, you must start the EGO FLASH by turning the ignition key. You will see the starting logo and the main display screen. If no connection to a mobile phone exists or no user is found, the functionality of the main menu is restricted.

  • Page 28: Automatic Coupling

    7.4.5 Automatic coupling If the phone is already connected with the EGO FLASH, the EGO FLASH will try to couple to this phone. If the search is successful, a connection is automatically established. A search is always performed for the most recently connected mobile phone.
  • Page 29 The “Music player” menu allows you to playback songs and to control them as usual with Play, Pause, Stop, Forward, and Reverse. The playback device can be coupled to the EGO FLASH under “Options”. For details, see the “Music player”...
  • Page 30 Main menu structure for the EGO FLASH User management Settings Music player Dictation function Contacts list Call lists Messages New user Ringtone Playback New recording Search Missed call Read message → → → → → → → User 1 - Melody...

  • Page 31: User Management

    7.5.1 User management Symbol: The EGO FLASH allows you to manage up to 10 user profi les; you can quickly and easily switch between these profi les while using the EGO FLASH. Individual information saved for each user includes the following: →...

  • Page 32: Call

    If there is an existing Bluetooth ® connection between the EGO FLASH and a mobile phone, you can use the hands-free function of the EGO FLASH. If there is no connection, you cannot use the hands-free function. You must fi rst establish a ® Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 33 Call setup Call setup from the EGO FLASH is only possible if there is an existing Bluetooth ® connection between the EGO FLASH and the mobile phone. You may set up a call with voice-activated dialing or through the menu.
  • Page 34 During a phone call, you may switch to private mode by selecting the “Private mode” menu item and pressing the key. Conversation is now possible only via the mobile phone. At this moment, communication via the EGO FLASH is prevented, and the other occupants in the car cannot hear the conversation. Pressing the key again quits private mode.
  • Page 35 → Call waiting If the call waiting feature in your mobile phone and the EGO FLASH is switched on, while you are FLASHing to another person, incoming calls from third parties are signaled. The name or number of the third calling party is displayed, if possible.

  • Page 36: Contacts List

    Synchronize The contacts list from the mobile phone or SIM card can be downloaded to the EGO FLASH unit under the “Synchronize” menu item. Both contact lists may also be synchronized. Once a contacts list has been selected, it is confi rmed with key.

  • Page 37: Voicemail

    If for some reason the text message is not sent, the EGO FLASH informs the user and jumps back to “Edit text” mode. If the mobile phone does not support the sending of SMS messages via Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 38: Dictation Function

    The desired device can be selected from there. If the music device does not support coupling from other devices, it is also possible to couple the EGO FLASH from the music device via the “Couple from device” menu item. In both cases, a four-digit PIN code is displayed by the EGO FLASH, which must be entered into the music device.

  • Page 39: Settings

    , the recording is deleted. 7.5.9 Settings Symbol: The “Settings” menu is highly complex, since many settings for the EGO FLASH can be carried out under this menu item. The following settings can be carried out: → Ringtone → Brightness →...
  • Page 40 If this option is activated, incoming calls are automatically answered after three rings. Delay time You may determine how long the EGO FLASH should remain active after switching off the ignition. The delay time may be set in steps between 0 and 30 minutes.
  • Page 41 There are 10 possible levels of sensitivity that may be selected for the EGO FLASH. The sensitivity is shown to the right of the display as a bar. A total of 5 bars can be seen, whereby each bar has two levels.
  • Page 42 7.5.10 Voice control The dialogue-guided voice control of the EGO FLASH allows you to select a name or number via voice input. While numerical selection allows you to directly announce a number, you also have the option to select the name directly from the contacts list.

  • Page 43: Voice Control

    This command may be used to select a name from the contacts list. The name must be contained in the contacts list for this command to function. If the name is not recognized or found, the EGO FLASH responds with “Please repeat”...
  • Page 44 → „+, *, #, 0, 1, …, 9“ For entering the number → “Delete all” To delete the entire phone number entered → “Delete / Correct / Change” To delete the last number/group of numbers entered EGO FLASH...
  • Page 45 “Show (number / name) dialed” This requires that numbers / names are included in the call list. If there is no entry, the EGO FLASH informs the user. After the command, all numbers / names dialed are shown on the display. Afterwards, the following commands are available to you: →...
  • Page 46 “Show calls received” This requires that numbers / names are included in the call list. If there is no entry, the EGO FLASH informs the user. After the command, all numbers / names that have been dialed are shown on the display. Afterwards, the following commands are available to you: →...
  • Page 47 Calls up Help and an explanation of possible commands “Help” As with “Cancel”, this command may be used at any time. If the “Help” command is selected, the EGO FLASH explains which commands are possible for specifi c functions at the time they are called up.
  • Page 48 Dialing is only possible when the mobile phone is logged in. An announcement will then inform you when dialing begins. “Abort / Cancel” With his command, the current dialogue is ended immediately without any function being carried out. EGO FLASH...

  • Page 49: Software Update

    Software update The software for your EGO FLASH can be updated to the latest version via Bluetooth ® . In order to receive the most current software, please visit our website at www.fwd-online.de. A detailed description of the update procedure is included with...

  • Page 50: Service

    Dealers → Dealer search. 7. What is the procedure for transferring data in order to playback music? Data transfer is possible with the EGO FLASH in two ways (Bluetooth ® and Line-in). It is possible to make an MP3 player and iPod™...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Poor Bluetooth ® connection EGO FLASH or remove (metallic) obstructions if needed The mobile phone is not within range. Place the mobile phone within the range of the EGO FLASH The Bluetooth ® interface is Switch your mobile phone’s Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 52: Spare Parts And Accessories

    ® hands-free systems by Funkwerk Dabendorf. The charging cradle holds your mobile phone fi rmly and allows you to recharge its batteries in your car and is an ideal accessory for drivers who are constantly on the road and often need their phones.
  • Page 53 Replacement parts: Electronics box Control unit with display Microphone Set of connecting cables Adapter cable Anrufliste...

  • Page 54: Technical Data

    Certifi cation 0681 Fully compliant with the EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC 03 5073 Model certifi cation according to EU Directive 72/245/EWG (2006/28/EC) “Electromagnetic compatibility in motor vehicles” ® Bluetooth ® is a registered brand name of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. EGO FLASH...

  • Page 55: Conformity Statement

    ® is a registered brand name of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Funkwerk Dabendorf GmbH Märkische Straße D-15806 Dabendorf Confi rms that the hands-free system “EGO FLASH” complies with the fundamental requirements and other relevant regulations of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. 0681...
  • Page 56 This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specifi c operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. EGO FLASH...

  • Page 57: Hotline

    Hotline Any questions, comments, or suggestions? Would you like some more detailed information? Do you need an adviser or service in your area? Just give us a call! Our service hotline is there to help you during the following times: Monday–Thursday from 7.00 a.m.
  • Page 58 Funkwerk Dabendorf GmbH Märkische Straße 15806 Dabendorf Germany Phone +49 (0) 3377 316 - 0 +49 (0) 3377 316 - 300 Email info@fwd-online.de Internet www.fwd-online.de A Funkwerk AG company...

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