EGO Flash Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 129 8000 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! EGO FLASH...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mobile Telephone ................................10 6.1.3 Muting (radio muting) ................................ 10 6.1.4 Converting the EGO FLASH into an already-installed Funkwerk hands-free car kit ............ 10 6.1.5 Add-on speakers / Car audio telephone connection ......................11 6.1.6 Car audio line-in input ............................... 11 Installation locations ............................11...
  • Page 4 6.5.3 Additional external speakers ............................19 Connecting the components to the electronics box ..................20 6.7. Connection of the EGO iDapter to the electronics box .................22 Operating instructions ....................23 Features ................................23 7.1.1 Overview of features ................................23 Symbols ................................23 7.2.1 Key functions ..................................
  • Page 5 Software update ......................42 Service .......................... 43 Spares parts and accessories ..................46 10.1 Anschlusskonzept des EGO Mute Kabel .......................47 Technical data ....................... 49 Certification ........................49 Conformity statement ....................50 Hotline ........................... 52...
  • Page 6 Type-dependent pin allocation ..................17 Fig. 10a: Plug wiring scheme ......................17 Fig. 10b: Connection system ......................17 Fig. 11: Type-dependent pin allocation (EGO mute cable) ............18 Fig. 11a: Plug wiring scheme EGO mute cable ................18 Fig. 11b: Connection system EGO mute cable ................18 Fig. 12a/b: View after changing cables .....................19...
  • Page 7: Introduction / Preface

    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 professional workshop. Our service team will also be happy to help you with any information you...
  • Page 8: Safety Notes

    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! Appropriate use – The EGO FLASH is intended exclusively for use in vehicles with Bluetooth mobile phones and A2DP ®...
  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery / Package Content

    ISO adapter cable Supplied version 2 Electronics box Control unit with integrated OLED display Microphone Self-adhesive pad Quick Guide / Safety manual EGO mute cable ISO-Profi box Supplied version 3 Electronics box Control unit with integrated OLED display ABENDORFER ADIO...
  • Page 10: Installation Guide

    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-specific mounting that may be purchased from a specialist dealer.
  • 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...
  • Page 12: Selection Of The Point Of Installation For The Microphone

    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 inflation space, potential head impact zones, out of reach of driver’s reach EGO FLASH...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation  DAMAGE TO ESSENTIAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS! Essential vehicle components or wiring can be damaged when drilling mounting holes or screwing in self-threading screws. Please make sure there is always sufficient space behind the screw holes and drilled holes! Fig. 05: 6.3.1 Mounting the electronics box Electronics box dimensions...
  • Page 14: Mounting The Control Unit With Integrated Display

    During calls, the car radio output is switched to the phone input by the mute input 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 Fig.
  • Page 15: Ego Mute Cable

    NOTE: If your car audio system has different phone connection options from those mentioned here, please consult a qualified pro- fessional for installation of the system. Furthermore, please read the section with information on connecting the mute lead of the ISO connection cable, “6.5.1 Checking the mute input”. 6.4.2 EGO mute cable Fig. 07: ISO- Profi box ...
  • Page 16: Installation Of The Iso Connecting Cable

    EGO FLASH 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 17: Fig. 10: Type-Dependent Pin Allocation

    Fig. 10: Fig. 10a: Socket contact housing Wiring of power supply connectors Type-dependent Plug wiring scheme Radio model Wire colour Function pin allocation Mute Audi, Socket wiring from Plug wiring from Volkswagen, the rear (see table) the rear blue Ignition (15) Grundig Permanent positive (30) brown...
  • Page 18: Fig. 11: Type-Dependent Pin Allocation (Ego Mute Cable)

    Fig. 11a: Socket contact housing Wiring of power supply connectors Type-dependent Plug wiring scheme Radio model Wire colour Function pin allocation (EGO EGO mute cable mute cable) Mute Audi, Socket wiring from Plug wiring from Volkswagen, the rear (see table)
  • 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 po- wered by battery alone (without the recharger), as interfering impulses may otherwise cause damage to the electronic box line-in. EGO FLASH...
  • Page 21: Fig. 14: Electronics Box Connection

    The electronics box line-out must be connected to the car audio line-in. Depending on the car audio line-in configuration, 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: Connection Of The Ego Idapter To The Electronics Box

    6.7. Connection of the EGO iDapter to the electronics box Before the EGO iDapter is connected to the Ego Look/Flash, a Bluetooth update to software version 8.1 or higher must be performed. Following this, the EGO iDapter can be attached to the Ego Look/Flash as described in the connection diagram.
  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    Can be buddied with up to 10 mobile phones 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...
  • Page 24: Key Functions

     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...
  • Page 25: Symbols In The Status Bar

    7.2.2 Symbols in the status bar Field strength symbol – indicates the current strength of the reception field SMS symbol – indicates text messages received Arrow symbol – indicates missed calls Indicates the user’s initials Battery symbol – indicates the battery Fig.
  • Page 26: Speller

    The speller allows phone numbers or names to be composed from individual letters or numbers. It is available for vari- ous functions of the EGO FLASH, such as for dialing a phone number or to create a contacts list entry. Operation of the speller is explained below: →...
  • Page 27: On / Off Function

    EGO FLASH from the list of devices found by your mobile phone. During the coupling process, your mobile phone will prompt you to enter a PIN or password. At this point, please enter the series of numbers shown on the display of the EGO FLASH. After a short time, the mobile phone should inform you that coupling was successful.
  • Page 28 The settings are saved. You can end the call by pressing the key. Call setup Call setup from the EGO FLASH is only possible if there is an existing Bluetooth connection between the EGO FLASH and the mo- ®...
  • Page 29: The Menus

    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 30 → Settings General settings for the EGO FLASH can be entered under this menu item. These range from “Ringtone” to “Software update” to “Voicemail”. The exact breakdown can be found in the following overview, which depicts the menu structure. You can find more information in the “Settings”...
  • Page 31 Main menu structure for the EGO FLASH User management Settings iPod Player Music player Contacts list Call lists Messages New user Ringtone Playing Playback Search Missed Read message → → → → → → → User 1 - Melody - Pause...
  • Page 32: User Management

    7.5.1 User management Symbol: The EGO FLASH allows you to manage up to 10 user profiles; you can quickly and easily switch between these profiles while using the EGO FLASH. Individual information saved for each user includes the following: → Contacts list →...
  • Page 33: Settings

    7.5.2 Settings Symbol: The “Settings” menu is highly complex, since many settings for the EGO FLASH can be carried out under this menu item. The fol- lowing settings can be carried out: → Ringtone → Brightness → Call settings → Delay time →...
  • Page 34 In some circumstances, such as when the microphone is located very far from or very near to the driver, it may be necessary to adjust microphone sensitivity. There are 10 possible levels of sensitivity that may be selected for the EGO FLASH. The sensitivi ty is shown to the right of the display as a bar.
  • Page 35: Ipod Tm Player

    If the connected telephone has navigation functions, here you can set whether the navigation announcements are to be output over the EGO system. The radio is muted during this output. Key tones are also output from the telephone if the telephone ge- nerates these.
  • Page 36: Music Player

    The music player is activated through the main menu. The music player may also be activated without a mobile phone being couple to the EGO FLASH. In order to play back music, the EGO FLASH must be coupled to an A2DP-capable device (such as a mobile phone with A2DP, an iPod™...
  • Page 37: Contacts List

    This signals the current progress of the synchronization process. If downloading is successful, the entries can be found in the contacts list for the EGO FLASH. It remains possible to cancel the download manually with the key.
  • Page 38: Call Lists

    Symbol: The EGO FLASH supports the sending and receiving of text messages. The menu is structured in same form users are familiar with from their mobile phones. Messages received can be viewed under the “Incoming SMS” item. The sender of the message can be called back by phone using the “Call-back”...
  • Page 39: 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 com- mand to function. If the name is not recognized or found, the EGO FLASH responds with “Please repeat” and offers you the chance to repeat the command.
  • Page 40 To dial the phone number entered → “No / Back” To not dial the number entered → “Abort / Cancel“ Ends the dialogue without carrying out a function → “Help” Calls up Help and an explanation of possible commands EGO FLASH...
  • Page 41 “Help” As with “Cancel”, this command may be used at any time. If the “Help” command is selected, the EGO FLASH explains which com- mands are possible for specific functions at the time they are called up. “Redial / call again”...
  • Page 42: 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 soft- ® ware, please visit our website at www.fwd-online.de. A detailed description of the update procedure is included with the software.
  • Page 43: Service

    1. Is it possible to dial directly (without voice control) with the EGO unit? Yes, with all EGO units except EGO TALK, under the menu item “Contacts list / Options / Direct outward dialing”. 2. What are the exact dimensions of the EGO FLASH components? You can find the dimensions in the operating instructions under the “Technical data”...
  • Page 44: 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 45 EGO iDapter cable not completely connected Reconnect cable to iPod Simultaneously press the green button and the „up“ button for longer System no longer reacts to than 2 seconds. After a short wait time, the EGO FLASH initializes operation itself again...
  • Page 46: Spares Parts And Accessories

    Mobile phone safely and securely held in the charging cradle External antenna connection for excellent call quality EGO iDapter The EGO iDapter allows convenient integration of your iPod into the vehicle. You thus always have your favorite music with you and can charge the battery of the iPod at the same time.
  • Page 47: Anschlusskonzept Des Ego Mute Kabel

    Navigation through the track lists in the iPod Automatic charging of the iPod iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. 10.1 Anschlusskonzept des EGO Mute Kabel  IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note the pin assignment! (Seite 18, Abb. 11) Fig. 16:...
  • Page 48 Replacement parts: [1] Electronics box [2] Control unit with display [3] Microphone [4] Set of connecting cables [5] Adapter cable [6] EGO mute cable + ISO-Profi box EGO FLASH...
  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Technical data Outer dimensions of the electronics box 5.138 in x 2.126 in x 0.886 in Outer dimensions of control unit with display 3.039 in x 3.039 in x 0.906 in Control unit cable lengths 6,56 ft Operating voltage 11 V to 15 V Quiescent current consumption (ignition off) max.
  • Page 50: Conformity Statement

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ® Funkwerk Dabendorf GmbH Märkische Straße D-15806 Dabendorf Confirms that the hands-free system “EGO FLASH” complies with the fundamental requirements and other relevant regulations of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. 0681 EGO FLASH...
  • Page 51 FCC statements This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause un- desired operation.
  • Page 52: Hotline

    You can contact our Hotline Team at the following numbers: From Germany: Phone: 0800 - 0 393 393 From outside Germany: Phone: +49 (0) 3377 - 316 233 +49 (0) 3377 - 316 234 Fax: +49 (0) 3377 - 316 244 EGO FLASH...
  • Page 53 Funkwerk Dabendorf GmbH Märkische Straße 15806 Dabendorf Germany Phone +49 (0) 3377 316 - 0 +49 (0) 3377 316 - 300 Email info@fwd-online.de service@fwd-online.de Internet www.fwd-online.de A Funkwerk AG company. Funkwerk Dabendorf reserves the right to modifications 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!

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