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  • Page 1 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Including Model with Personal Entertainment Player (PEP)
  • Page 4 Copyright © June 2013 Precor Incorporated. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Trademark Note Precor, AMT, EFX, and Preva are registered trademarks of Precor Incorporated. Other names in this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 5 Preva Business Suite, the accompanying printed materials, any copies of such software, and all data collected via the Preva Business Suite, are exclusively owned by Precor or its suppliers, as the case may be. Precor is widely recognized for its innovative, award-winning designs of exercise equipment.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Safety Precautions Important: Save these instructions for future reference. Read all instructions in the documentation provided with your exercise equipment, including all assembly guides, user guides, and owner’s manuals, before installation of this device. Note: This product is intended for commercial use. Always follow basic safety precautions when using this equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage.
  • Page 8 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C  Do not allow children, or people unfamiliar with the operation of this equipment, on or near it. Do not leave children unsupervised around the equipment. Make sure all users wear proper exercise clothing and ...
  • Page 9 Important Safety Instructions SPACING—The below minimum spacing  recommendations are based on a combination of the ASTM (U.S.) voluntary standards and EN (European) regulations as of October 1, 2012, for access, passage around, and emergency dismount: Treadmills—a minimum of 0.5 m (19.7 in.) on each ...
  • Page 10 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C  Maintain the equipment to keep it in good working condition, as described in the Maintenance section of the owner’s manual. Inspect the equipment for incorrect, worn, or loose components, and then correct, replace or tighten prior to use.

  • Page 11: Hazardous Materials And Proper Disposal

    The batteries within self-powered equipment contain materials that are considered hazardous to the environment. Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries. If you plan to dispose of your equipment, contact Precor Commercial Products Customer Support for information regarding battery removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.

  • Page 12: Safety Approvals For Cardiovascular Equipment

    Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following applicable safety standards. Cardiovascular Type Equipment: CAN/CSA, IEC, EN 60335-1 (Household and similar ...

  • Page 13: Industry Canada

    CE compliance is claimed to the following directives: 2004/108/EC EMC Directive  2006/95/EC LVD Directive  2002/95/EC RoHS Directive  Directive compliance has been verified to the following standards: EN 55022  EN 55024  EN 60335-1   EN 60065 (P80 and PVS)

  • Page 14: Electrical Recommendations: 120 V And 240 V Treadmills

    Precor treadmills must be connected to a 20 amp individual branch circuit that can be shared only with one PVS. If you need additional help with the power connections contact your Precor authorized dealer.

  • Page 15: Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills

    Do not attempt to service the equipment except for maintenance tasks. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. For more information regarding customer support numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit the Precor web site at http://www.precor.com.
  • Page 16 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Attaching the Entertainment Option ..........26 Treadmill: Rewiring the Equipment ..........33 Installing the Cables and Screen Mount ........35 Setting Up the PVS ..............47 About PVS System Settings ............. 49 Viewing the System Settings (US Models) ......... 52...
  • Page 18 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C About the Personal Entertainment Player (PEP) ..... 61 Using the PVS and the PEP .............. 62 Replacing the iPod Cable ..............63 Troubleshooting the PVS ............67 Maintenance ................71 Cleaning the PVS Screen ..............

  • Page 19: Beginning The Assembly

    Important: Assemble the equipment according to the guidelines in this manual to ensure that you do not void the Precor Limited Warranty. Any damage caused during installation is not covered by the Precor Limited Warranty.

  • Page 20: Hardware Kit

    Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Hardware Kit The hardware kit shipped with this equipment contains the fasteners and other hardware components shown in the following table. If the equipment includes a Personal Entertainment Player (PEP), there will be additional components as noted.
  • Page 21 Beginning the Assembly Table 2. PVS Hardware Kit Hardware Hardware Name Quantity Buttonhead screws, M4 x 10mm Coaxial television cable Tie wraps 2.5 mm hex wrench Power supply with AC cord and power cable (based on region) Table 3. Controller Hardware Kit...

  • Page 22: Efx: Rewiring The Equipment

    Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C EFX: Rewiring the Equipment A PVS requires new cables to support its functionality. Note: Use the cable retaining features when available to keep the cords from interfering with the machinery.
  • Page 23 Beginning the Assembly 2. Remove the four screws that secure the back console plate. Set the fasteners and back console plate aside. Figure 5: Back console plate removal 3. Remove the entertainment option cover. Tabs exist on either side of the cover. Press the tabs to release the cover.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cables

    Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Installing the Cables It is easier to rout the cables required for the PVS is you first remove the display console. CAUTION: Do not remove the console until have disconnected the heart rate cable and the communication cable.
  • Page 25 Beginning the Assembly To install the cables: Tape the ends of the cables together (the female coaxial connection to the power cable), to make it easier to feed the cables through the equipment. Figure 10: Cable taping 2. Remove the two Phillips-head screws that secure the upper boot.
  • Page 26 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C 3. Feed the taped cables back up through the neck tube and out the side hole. Continue to feed the taped cables down through the upright support, following the same route as the existing RJ45 cable.
  • Page 27 Beginning the Assembly To replace the console and route the cables: Grasp the cables at the top of the neck and pull them to the left side. 2. Place the console on the neck of the equipment frame so that the tabs on the back hook onto the bracket frame. Figure 14: Location of tabs on console 3.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Entertainment Option

    Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Attaching the Entertainment Option CAUTION: Do not try to access the tab found beneath the heart rate electronics board. To attach the entertainment option for the PVS: Separate the display console face from the console. Start at the top and work toward the bottom, pressing the five tabs to release it.
  • Page 29 Beginning the Assembly 3. Connect the 5-wire entertainment option cable to the display console. See above figure. 4. Reattach the display console face by aligning the tabs and applying pressure to the display face. Make sure the audio cable has a little slack in the "pocket" to ensure it stays in place.
  • Page 30 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C 6. If you purchased the optional Personal Entertainment Player (PEP) feature, attach the RCA cable to the RCA video connector on the back of the integrated controller. Figure 20: RCA cable attachment...
  • Page 31 ³⁄₁₆-inch hex key. Torque to 70 inch-pounds. Figure 23: PVS bracket positioning 6. Attach the transition cover. Insert the base of the cover first and apply pressure to the upper portion. It should easily snap it into place.
  • Page 32 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Attaching the PVS to the EFX To attach the PVS to the EFX: Place the screen face down on a clean work surface so you have easy access to the back plate. Remove the screw at the top of the PVS cover and set it aside.
  • Page 33 Coaxial For US: A narrow (adapter) coaxial cable is cable pre-attached to the PVS. From the controller, feed the main coaxial cable between the back of the screen and the bracket. Turn the end of the cable connector to secure the two cables together.
  • Page 34 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C 5. Replace the back plate. Insert the base tabs first and then, apply pressure to engage the side tabs. Replace the Phillips-head screw. Do not apply more than 6 inch-pounds of torque.

  • Page 35: Treadmill: Rewiring The Equipment

    To expose the wiring and connections inside the display console and install the PVS: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the nine screws that secure the display console back cover. Set the fasteners aside.
  • Page 36 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C 2. To remove the display console back cover, pull in on one side as you pull the cover down toward the floor. This should flex the cover and enable you to slide it past the fasteners on the upright support.

  • Page 37: Installing The Cables And Screen Mount

    Beginning the Assembly 4. At the base of the display console back cover, remove the snap-out tab to allow room for the audio cable. Use a flathead screwdriver to push the tab out of the display console back cover. You can discard the snap-out tab. Figure 32: Snap-out tab removal Installing the Cables and Screen Mount To make it easier to feed the cables through the equipment...
  • Page 38 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C To install the new cables: Feed the taped cables through the large, rectangular opening at the top of the display console. Continue to feed the taped cables down through the upright support, following the same route as the existing RJ45 cable.
  • Page 39 Beginning the Assembly 3. For the treadmill only, slide the screen mount down through the frame of the treadmill. To attach the upper part of the screen mount, use one washer with each socket head screw. Partially tighten. CAUTION: Avoid touching the heart rate cable or the heart rate electronics board.
  • Page 40 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C 6. Secure the locking tab and bracket using a hex head bolt. Partially tighten. Repeat process to secure bracket on opposite side. Figure 39: Secure the bracket and locking tab 7.
  • Page 41 Beginning the Assembly 2. Hold the integrated controller above the display console. Feed the audio cable up through the opening in the top of the display console and connect it to the integrated controller. Let the end of the audio cable with the ferrite clamp hang loose for now.
  • Page 42 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C 4. Reattach the display console face by aligning the tabs and applying pressure to the display face. Important: Rest the integrated controller on top of the display console while you realign the cables and install the transition cover.
  • Page 43 Place the screen face down on a clean work surface so you have easy access to the back plate. Remove the screw at the top of the PVS cover and set it aside. Figure 46: Back plate screw location 2. Place your fingers at the base of the panel and pull up to remove it.
  • Page 44 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C 4. Fit the mounting bracket against the back of the PVS. Move the cables to ensure they are not pinched. Secure the PVS using four buttonhead screws. Torque to 19 inch-pounds using a 2.5 mm wrench.
  • Page 45 Beginning the Assembly Installing the Headphone To install the headphone jack: Feed the audio cable through the break out in the display console cover. Figure 50: Audio cable path 2. Attach the ferrite clamp on the audio cable to the display console near the headphone jack, being sure to allow enough slack to attach the headphone jack.
  • Page 46 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C 4. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to reattach the display console back cover with the nine fasteners removed earlier. Figure 52: Console back cover removal and replacement 5. Attach the stereo plug to the headphone jack.
  • Page 47 Replace the Phillips-head screw. Do not apply more than six inch-pounds of torque. Note: You may want to test the PVS before replacing the back plate. Figure 55: Back plate attachment Testing the PVS...
  • Page 48 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C...

  • Page 49: Setting Up The Pvs

    The keys on the console cap are labeled for users, but they have different functions if you are an administrator setting up the PVS. Use the procedures in this chapter to set up U.S. models of the PVS. For European models, please refer to...
  • Page 50 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C In the following figure, the top label is for non-PEP models. The second label is for models that include the PEP feature. Figure 56: Standard PVS Figure 57: PVS with PEP...

  • Page 51: About Pvs System Settings

    Setting Up the PVS About PVS System Settings Master Reset Programming After you install the PVS hardware and complete all power and cable/antenna connections, the controller must be programmed to support the TV. To perform a master reset, buttons must be pushed in sequence. Two buttons together indicate that those buttons need to be pressed simultaneously and held for a minimum of 3 seconds.
  • Page 52 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Number Action Result Press Channel Up Flashing LED on the controller and Volume Up indicates programming device mode and the mute icon appears. Press Power Resets the factory defaults. The volume bar appears indicating a master reset has occurred.
  • Page 53 Setting Up the PVS Closed Caption with Hp Detection This feature activates Closed Caption when headphones are unplugged from the jack. Headphone detection controller quick keys Number Action Result Press Channel Up and The mute icon appears. Volume Up together.

  • Page 54: Viewing The System Settings (Us Models)

    Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Viewing the System Settings (US Models) Important: The information provided in this section is intended for system administrators and registered service technicians. Please do not share it with equipment users or non-administrative staff.
  • Page 55 Setting Up the PVS Configuring the Channel Settings Use the Channel settings to manage your TV channel list. Table 5. Channel settings Setting Purpose Auto Tuning Searches for all available analog and digital stations. Manual No function in current release.
  • Page 56 0 - 100 Color 0 - 100 Tint R50 - G50 0 (middle) Configuring the Audio Use the Audio settings to adjust the sound setup for the PVS. Table 7. Audio settings Setting Values Default Value Sound Mode Standard Standard...
  • Page 57 Headphone See topics below table for more Auto Power detail. Auto Power If power to the PVS is interrupted while this setting is On, the PVS activates itself automatically and returns to the last selected channel when power is restored.
  • Page 58 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Auto Caption When this setting is On and Closed Captioning is active, connecting a set of headphones removes the caption text from the screen. The caption text returns when the headphones are disconnected.
  • Page 59 Setting Up the PVS Table 9. Lock settings Setting Purpose Values Default Value Lock Activates the Lock feature and optionally specifies a preset permission level. Provides the ability to 0000 Password modify the Lock password. Confirm Important: You must enter the new password in both fields to put it into effect.

  • Page 60: Viewing The System Settings (Eu Model)

    Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Viewing the System Settings (EU Model) Important: The information provided in this section is intended for system administrators and registered service technicians. Please do not share it with equipment users or non-administrative staff.
  • Page 61 Setting Up the PVS Setup Use the Channel settings to manage your TV channel list. Table 10. Channel settings Setting Purpose Auto Tuning Select Yes, No, or SECAM L Search. Use the Search option to search for all available stations based on your signal format.
  • Page 62 Select a language for the audio. Subtitle Language Select a language for subtitles. Country Select your country code. Time Use the Time settings to set the internal clock in the PVS and other time-related items. Table 14. Time settings Setting Purpose Clock Select the date, time, and time zone for your facility.

  • Page 63: About The Personal Entertainment Player (Pep)

    Chapter About the Personal Entertainment Player (PEP) The Personal Entertainment Player (PEP) option for the PVS allows your members to integrate their iPod with the exercise equipment and the PVS during their workouts. While your members are using the PEP, they can do the following things: ...

  • Page 64: Using The Pvs And The Pep

    Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Using the PVS and the PEP The following procedures discuss how to use the Personal Viewing System (PVS) and its Personal Entertainment Player (PEP) option. Refer to them to help clarify PVS and PEP operation for your members as needed.

  • Page 65: Replacing The Ipod Cable

    Play button on the device. Note: While you are working out, keep your iPod device resting flat in the tray on the PVS. This protects the device from vibration and movement. 5. During your workout, use the device controls or the PVS controls to adjust playback.
  • Page 66 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C 2. Use a small flathead screwdriver to depress the tab on the tray mount and slide the tray off the tray mount. Figure 59: Location of tab on tray mount 3.
  • Page 67 About the Personal Entertainment Player (PEP) 5. Slide the white connector end of the new cable through the tray and attach it to the receptacle in the PEP. You should hear an audible click from the connector when it snaps securely into place. 6.
  • Page 68 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting The Pvs

    Chapter Troubleshooting the PVS Use this section to troubleshoot issues with PVS functionality. Table 16. Troubleshooting Issue What to Do No power Make sure the power light is lit on the • console cap. Check the power adapter to see if the •...
  • Page 70 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Issue What to Do No picture Make sure the PVS screen is fully • plugged into a power outlet. Push the Power On/Off button. • Try a different channel to rule out •...
  • Page 71 Check that the connection between the • heard or viewed iPod device and the PVS is secure. If a through the PVS protective cover is installed on the (PEP-equipped models device, remove the cover and only) reconnect the device.
  • Page 72 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C Issue What to Do Users can select the Check that the connection between the • iPod device for iPod device and the PVS is secure. If a viewing, but no video...

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    If the equipment uses an optional power adapter, disconnect the adapter. Cleaning the PVS Screen Precor recommends that you clean the PVS at least one time per day. To remove dust and dirt from the PVS: Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl ...
  • Page 74 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C  Wipe all other exposed surfaces with a soft cloth that you have moistened with a mixture of mild soap and water. Precor recommends a solution of 30 parts of water to 1 part of Simple Green®...

  • Page 75: Limited Warranty For Precor Entertainment Products

    TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty. Precor Incorporated (“Precor”) warrants all new Precor products to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for the warranty periods set forth below. The warranty periods commence on the invoice date of the original purchase. This warranty applies only against defects discovered within the warranty period and extends only to the original purchaser of the product.
  • Page 76 Precor owner’s manual specifications, or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance as outlined in the owner’s manual. Precor does not pay for labor outside of the United States and Canada. Warranties outside the United States and Canada may vary. Please contact your local...
  • Page 77 Normal wear and tear, consumables and cosmetic items, including, but not limited to the following: labels. Repairs performed on Precor products missing a serial number or with a serial tag that has been altered or defaced. Service calls to correct installation of the product or instruct owners on how to use the product.
  • Page 78 Installing and Operating the Personal Viewing System (PVS) for Display C...
  • Page 80 Precor Incorporated PVS for Display C OM CX30632-241 rev D, en 20031 142nd Avenue NE Warranty P/N 301650-101 P.O. Box 7202 June 2013 Woodinville, WA USA 98072-4002...

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