Funkwerk EGO LOOK Operating Manual
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130 8001 1.07
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  • Page 1 130 8001 1.07 English Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 Funkwerk Dabendorf reserves the right to modifi cations in the course of technological progress and deviations from the deli- very scope! All rights reserved! Reproduction, in whole or in part, is only permitted with the prior written consent of Funkwerk...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mobile phone ..................................10 6.1.3 Muting (radio mute switch) ..............................10 6.1.4 Converting the EGO LOOK into a previously installed Funkwerk hands-free car kit ............. 10 6.1.5 Add-on speakers / Car audio telephone connection ......................10 6.1.6 Car radio line-in ................................. 11 Installation locations ............................11...
  • Page 4 Connecting the EGO iDapter to the electronics box ..................24 Operating instructions ....................25 Features ................................25 7.1.1 Overview of features ................................25 Controls ................................25 Getting started with the EGO LOOK controller ....................27 Symbols ................................28 7.4.1 Symbols in the status bar ..............................28 7.4.2 Speller Symbols ................................. 28 7.4.3...
  • Page 5 7.7.2 Settings....................................37 7.7.3 iPod Player ..................................40 7.7.4 Music player ..................................40 7.7.5 Contacts list ..................................41 7.7.6 Call history ..................................42 7.7.7 Messages ................................... 43 Voice control ..............................43 Software update ......................46 Service .......................... 47 Accessories and spares parts ..................50 10.1 Connection Concept EGO mute cable ......................51 Technical specifications ....................
  • Page 6 Fig. 13a/b: View after changing cables .....................21 Fig. 14: Connecting external loudspeakers .................22 Fig. 15: Connecting electronics box .....................23 Fig. 15a: Connecting EGO iDapter ....................24 Fig. 16: Status bar ........................28 Fig. 17: Connection Concept EGO mute cable ................51 EGO LOOK...
  • Page 7: Introduction / Foreword

    Congratulations on your new EGO! The EGO LOOK combines functionality with a brilliant visual effect. This is evident in its beautiful design, in the numerous functions, and primarily in its color display. The high-resolution display is generously sized and provides you with all the important information such as contact list entries, SMS (text) messages, and more.
  • 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 LOOK is intended exclusively for use in vehicles with Bluetooth mobile phones and A2DP ®...
  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery / Package Content

    Scope of delivery / package content Supplied version 1 [1] Electronics box [2] Display and base [3] Radio controller including battery (CR2477 type) [4] Microphone [5] Adhesive pad for the base [6] Quick Guide / Safety manual [7] ISO adapter cable Supplied version 2 [1] Electronics box [2] Display and base...
  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    6.1.1 Vehicle The EGO LOOK 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: Car Radio Line-In

    (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 LOOK 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...
  • Page 12: Selection Of Site For Installing The Microphone

    Unsuitable for the microphone: the microphone may be Close to the speakers (less than 31 in), under the dashboard, in the attached to the sun visor with the clip provided. air stream from open windows or air vents. EGO LOOK...
  • Page 13: Selection Of Site For Installing The Radio Controller

    6.2.4 Selection of site for installing the radio controller Fig. 05: The following locations are suitable for the radio controller: Installation location of the radio controller In the area above the DIN installation slot, in the vicinity of the steering wheel (at a location within the driver’s reach).
  • Page 14: Installation

    Peel off the protective backing from the self-adhesive strip. Hold the microphone holder at a distance of several millimetres (about a quarter of an inch) above the desired mounting location. Re-check the positioning. Re-positioning after mounting is no longer possible. Place the microphone holder on the mounting location and fix by applying short and light pressure. EGO LOOK...
  • Page 15: Inserting The Battery In The Radio Controller

    Attaching the microphone Attach the microphone by sliding it into the holder and position the microphone head towards the direction of speech. 6.3.3 Inserting the battery in the radio controller CAUTION! Danger of explosion in the case of incorrectly changing the battery! Disposal of used batteries according to manual! Rotate the lower portion of the controller clockwise and the upper portion counterclockwise to open the controller.
  • Page 16: Connection Scheme

    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 LOOK 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 17: Ego Mute Cable

    6.4.2 EGO mute cable Fig. 09: ISO- Profi box  NOTE: An MP3can be played using Bluetooth via the connection of the line out at the automobile radio! For calls with the cell phone in connection with a hands-free system in the automobile, the loudspeakers of the automobile radio are switched off by the radio mute change- over.
  • Page 18: Installing The Iso Connection Cable

    EGO LOOK Connect yellow mute lead to Connect EGO LOOK 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 19: Fig. 11: Setting The Pin According To Device Type

    Fig. 11: Fig. 11a: Socket contact housing Wiring of power supply connectors Setting the Connector assignments Radio model Wire colour Function PIN according Socket wiring from Plug wiring from to device type the rear (see table) the rear Mute Audi, Volkswagen, blue Ignition (15)
  • Page 20: Fig. 12: Setting The Pin According To Device Type (Ego Mute Cable)

    Radio model Wire colour Function EGO mute cable 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) ISO-Profi brown Ground (31) EGO LOOK...
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 LOOK...
  • Page 23: Fig. 15: Connecting Electronics Box

    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 24: Connecting The Ego Idapter To The Electronics Box

    Connecting 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 connected to the Ego Look/Flash as described in the connection diagram.
  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    → Can be buddied with up to 10 mobile phones Controls The EGO LOOK controller has three buttons. The picture to the right gives a brief overview of the device’s buttons. This section explains the functions of the individual buttons.
  • Page 26  NOTE: The EGO LOOK has a screensaver. After 60 seconds of inactivity, the brightness of the display is reduced. The display becomes brighter again after any button is pressed. At the same time, the button pressed performs the associated function. The brightness of the screensaver can be selected via the Settings menu.
  • Page 27: Getting Started With The Ego Look Controller

    LED between the buttons is illuminated. → The controller has now been activated with the EGO LOOK and can be used. After changing the battery, it is unnecessary to perform the activation again.
  • Page 28: Symbols

    Battery symbol – indicates the battery capacity of the mobile phone 7.4.2 Speller Symbols Symbol for confirming input Symbol to delete the last character Symbol for changing to numeric input Symbol for changing to lowercase letters Symbol for changing to uppercase letters EGO LOOK...
  • Page 29: Symbols For Menu Options

    Symbol for changing to special characters Symbol for exiting the speller 7.4.3 Symbols for menu options Activated option. This symbol appears in front of an activated menu item. Deactivated option. This symbol appears in front of a menu item when it may be activated as an option. 7.4.4 Contact list number types Symbol for personal telephone numbers Symbol for mobile telephone numbers...
  • Page 30: Speller

    Getting started Take enough time to familiarize yourself with the use of the EGO LOOK 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 LOOK in traffic.
  • Page 31: Activating The Controller

    7.6.3 On / Off function The first time you use your EGO LOOK, you need to start it by switching on the ignition. You will see the start logo followed by the main screen. If the EGO LOOK is not connected to a mobile telephone, or if no user is found, the functionality of the main menu is limited.
  • Page 32: Calling

    7.6.7 Calling If there is a Bluetooth link between the EGO LOOK and a mobile telephone, you can use the hands-free capability of your EGO ® LOOK. You can dial a number using voice dialing, the menu, or directly on the mobile telephone.
  • Page 33 You can also switch into Private mode during a telephone call by selecting the „Private mode“ item and confirming with the rotary knob. The call now only uses the mobile telephone. Communication by way of the EGO LOOK is not possible at this moment and anyone else in the vehicle cannot listen to the conversation.
  • Page 34: The Menus

    → Settings General settings for the EGO LOOK 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 35 Main menu structure for the EGO LOOK User management Settings Music player Dictation function Contacts list Call history Messages New user Ringtone Playing Playback Search Missed Read message → → → → → → → User 1 - Melody - Pause...
  • Page 36: User Management

    7.7.1 User management Symbol: The EGO LOOK allows you to manage up to 10 user profiles; you can quickly and easily switch between these profiles while using the EGO LOOK. Individual information saved for each user includes the following: → Contacts list →...
  • Page 37: Settings

    ® menu item. 7.7.2 Settings Symbol: The “Settings” menu is highly complex, since many settings for the EGO LOOK can be carried out under this menu item. The following settings can be carried out: → Ring tone → Brightness → Call settings →...
  • Page 38 If this option is activated, rotating the knob counterclockwise signifies advancing in the menu or the contact list. Delay time You may determine how long the EGO LOOK should remain active after switching off the ignition. The delay time may be set in steps between 0 and 30 minutes.
  • Page 39 Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to adjust the microphone sensitivity. For example, if the microphone is located too far from or too close to the driver. The EGO LOOK has 10 possible sensitivity settings available. The sensitivities are shown to the right of the display as bars. There are a total of five bars where one bar indicates two steps.
  • Page 40: Ipod Tm Player

    The activation can only be performed if the accessory device „EGO iDapter“ was also purchased. The iPod player can also be activated if a mobile phone is not paired with the EGO LOOK. To be able to play back music from the iPod an iPod must be connected to the EGO iDapter cable.
  • Page 41: Contacts List

    EGO LOOK. In order to play back music, the EGO LOOK must be coupled to an A2DP-capable device (such as a mobile phone with A2DP, an iPod™ or an MP3-Player with A2DP adapter). Connection / coupling Under the “Option” menu item, a “New device” may be coupled, or an already coupled device may be connected. A total of 10 devices may be coupled, whereas only one device may be active.
  • Page 42: Call History

    Synchronizing In the „Synchronize“ item, you can download the contact lists of the mobile telephone or from the SIM card into the EGO LOOK memory. Both contact lists can be synchronized, too. Once you have selected a contact list, you confirm this with the rotary knob.
  • Page 43: Messages

    Symbol: The EGO LOOK 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 44 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 LOOK responds with “Please repeat” and offers you the chance to repeat the command.
  • Page 45 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 LOOK explains which commands are possible for specific functions at the time they are called up.
  • Page 46: Software Update

    Software update The software for your EGO LOOK can be updated to the latest version via Bluetooth . In order to receive the most current soft- ® ware, please visit our website at www.egohandsfree.com. A detailed description of the update procedure is included with the software.
  • Page 47: Service

    -capable with a dongle/adapter. If an MP3 player without A2DP is ® used, a jack cable can be used to connect it to the EGO LOOK. 8. Do EGO units have an external antenna port? In combination with the optional charging cradle and the associated base plate, the mobile phone can be connected to the...
  • Page 48 Poor Bluetooth connection ® EGO LOOK or remove (metallic) obstructions if needed The mobile phone is not within range. Place the mobile phone within the range of the EGO LOOK The Bluetooth interface is Switch your mobile phone’s Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 49 EGO iDapter cable not completely connected Reconnect cable to iPod Press the reset button on the rear of your EGO LOOK display for System no longer reacts to approx. 2 seconds using a paper clip. After a short wait time, the EGO...
  • Page 50: Accessories And Spares Parts

    ® by Funkwerk Dabendorf. The charging cradle holds your mobile phone firmly 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. In addition, the external antenna connection ensures outstanding reception and transmission.
  • Page 51: Connection Concept Ego Mute Cable

    Features: - Remote control of the iPod via EGO system - Volume control via EGO system - Navigation through the track lists in the iPod - Automatic charging of the iPod iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. 10.1 Connection Concept EGO mute cable ...
  • Page 52 Replacement parts: Electronics box Display Controller Microphone Set of connecting cables Adapter cable EGO mute cable + ISO-Profi box ABENDORFER ADIO I S O - P R O F I ADIO PEAKER EGO LOOK...
  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Outer dimensions of the electronics box 5.138 in x 2.126 in x 0.886 in External dimensions: Display without base 3.039 in x 3.039 in x 0.906 in External dimensions: Controller 1.843 in x 1.843 in x 1.244 in Control unit cable lengths 6,56 ft Operating voltage...
  • Page 54: Conformity Statement

    ® Funkwerk Dabendorf GmbH Märkische Straße D-15806 Dabendorf Confirms that the hands-free system “EGO LOOK” complies with the fundamental requirements and other relevant regulations of the EU Directive 1999/5/EC. 0681 FCC / IC 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 undesired operation.
  • Page 55  NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Funkwerk Dabendorf may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. ...
  • Page 56: 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–Friday from 8.00 a.m.
  • Page 57 A Funkwerk AG company 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!

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