CONTENT EQUIPMENT ..............................2 WHAT YOU NEED ............................3 GYMTECH MUSIC-TV PLAYER ........................3 TV-SCREENS ..............................4 PROJECTOR ..............................4 PROJECTOR SCREEN ............................ 4 AUDIO SYSTEM ............................. 5 INTERNET ..............................5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............................6 AV GUIDE ............................... 6 PREPARATIONS ..............................7 INTRODUCING FIVE PREPARATIONAL STEPS .....................
1 TB 24/7 hard disk drive (HDD). The Player comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 embedded and the fully configured Studio Fitness Music-TV software. The Player is pre-loaded with all content (i.e. no streaming) and whenever new content is available, the player will automatically download and store it locally on the hard drive.
TV-SCREENS The TV-screens are the output device, which shows the content from the player. Basically you can connect any TV-screen to the player, however we recommend that you only buy TV-screens of good quality. The better quality of the TV-screen, the better quality of the images shown on the screen.
Most use a pre-installed audio system. INTERNET The Gymtech Music-TV player need continuous access to the internet as changes and updates are provided online. Without internet access, operating stability cannot be guaranteed, new content cannot be downloaded and support cannot be provided.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW To illustrate how the above-mentioned items are connected, a technical drawing of the general principles of the Gymtech Music-TV system is included below: AV GUIDE To help you select the right hardware, we have outlined a few details and suggestions below:...
INTRODUCING FIVE PREPARATIONAL STEPS Knowing what hardware you need and having chosen the perfect setup for your gym/gyms, it is time to start planning the installation. Below, we have listed five steps that will help you be fully prepared for the installation. In the case that you already have TV-screens or a projector and projector screen installed, only steps 1, 4, and 5 are relevant but we do recommend going through all steps.
Make sure to establish power sockets as close to the above items as possible. Besides power, a cabled internet connection should be established as close to the player as possible. STEP 5: CHECK YOUR CABLES You need the following cables to install the Gymtech Music-TV player: DVI-I, VGA cable or HDMI cable (Video cable) ...
READY TO INSTALL? A well-executed installation is crucial to get the most out of your Gymtech Music-TV. With that, our recommendation is always to go through all preparations listed above and to have professional people perform the installation. Below, we go through the cabling for the player and the projector. We also provide quick tips for the actual installation.
You need to place the following cables: power cable, video cable (Use DVI-I to VGA/HDMI adapter if needed), audio cable, and internet cable (see below). 2: MOUNTING THE PROJECTOR Depending on the choice of projector and the ceiling height in your gym, the choice of ceiling mounting will vary.
Finally, we suggest you test (and potentially adjust) the sound. VIDEO DISTRIBUTION The Gymtech Music-TV player comes with two video outputs eg. DVI-I (Main output) and Displayport v1.2 (secondary output). We recommend our customers to use the main output DVI-I due to it being easier to setup as well as delivering both an analog and digital video signal depending on preference and peripheral adapter.
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HDMI over IP + Easy to implement or remove screens on the fly + Uses ordinary Ethernet networking cables (RJ45 CAT 5e/6) + Max cable length up to 100 meters for Ethernet cables + Easy to install Ethernet cables + Possibility to add multiple transmitting units + Future proof + Stronger network infrastructure - Multiple screens require multiple receivers (1 receiver per.
HDMI over Coax + Easy to implement or remove screens on the fly + Uses ordinary coax cables + Max cable length up to 500 meters for coax cables + Easy to install coax cables - Same price range as ”HDMI over IP” - Analog signal can easily be affected by EM fields, thereby loosing quality - Multiple screens require multiple receivers (1 receiver per.
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