Precor Media Adapter User Manual
Precor Media Adapter User Manual

Precor Media Adapter User Manual

Networked fitness for p82 and p62 consoles

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Networked Fitness
Media Adapter Guide
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  • Page 1 Networked Fitness Media Adapter Guide Equati on 1: E nglis h...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features of the Media Adapter P82 and P62 consoles About Channel Types ............................. 7 Signal path comments ..........................7 Use the channel editor ............................ 8 Configure receivers ............................8 Connect receivers ............................8 Create the Channel List ..........................9 Configure consoles Attach HDMI and remote control cables to consoles ................
  • Page 6: Features Of The Media Adapter P82 And P62 Consoles

    (Refer to the receiver list accompanying this Guide for the receiver brands and models we support.) The only control mechanism that these receivers have in common is an infrared (IR) remote control. Because of this, the Media Adapter acts as the remote control for each receiver that is certified to work with it.
  • Page 7: About Channel Types

    About Channel Types With the addition of the Media Adapter, the P82 and P62 consoles support an extremely wide variety of television (TV) and video formats. In addition, working with an external receiver, the console can support some formats in more than one way. For example, some receivers can accept a combination of satellite and cable channels.
  • Page 8: Use The Channel Editor

    Note The Channel Editor is available from the Precor FTP site. If you have a Precor Connect account, read the Tech Tip, TT.P80.201310rev01. If you do not have a Precor Connect account, contact Precor Customer Service for download information.
  • Page 9: Create The Channel List

    After the external receivers have been installed and set up, configuring P82 or P62 consoles to recognize them involves the following tasks: • Activating the Media Adapter on each networked fitness console • Building the channel list on the first console •...
  • Page 10: Attach Hdmi And Remote Control Cables To Consoles

    When you remove the access cover from the back of each P82 or P62 consoles, you will see two cables that are part of the console, as shown in the following figure and table. Figure 2: Me dia Ada pter connectors withi n the P80 console Media Adapter connector identification Connector Function...
  • Page 11: Install Receivers In Junction Boxes

    On the Start menu, click Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs. Scroll through the list of installed programs to find Precor Channel Editor version, where version is the version number of the software you want to remove.
  • Page 12: Use The Ribbon

    On the All Programs menu, click Precor Channel Editor. Use the ribbon The Precor Channel Editor consists of a channel table and a command ribbon, as shown in the following figure. The editor also provides shortcut keys for the more commonly used buttons on the ribbon.
  • Page 13: Precor Channel Editor Ribbon Buttons

    DELETE About … Display information about the Precor Channel Editor. Exit Close the Precor Channel Editor and return to None Windows. Note If you exit the Precor Channel Editor using the standard ALT+F4 shortcut, your changes may not be saved.
  • Page 14: Define A Channel Entry

    Import and export the channel guide file Precor typically recommends that you start with one of the P82 or P62 consoles in your facility. After you have installed the channel guide file on the first networked fitness console and tested it there, export it to a USB drive to distribute it to the other P82 or P62 consoles in your facility.
  • Page 15 On the System Settings menu, touch TV Settings, then Export/Import Channel Names. When the box is lit, touch Export to USB. The channel guide file is saved on your USB drive in the /precor folder. 10. Touch OK to return to the System Settings menu.
  • Page 16: Activate The Media Adapter

    Activate the Media Adapter By default, the networked fitness console is configured to use its internal tuner instead of the Media Adapter option. Before you can import your finished channel list file, you must activate the Media Adapter. To configure the console to accept signals from the Media Adapter: On the Welcome screen, press and hold Volume Down.
  • Page 17: Service The Media Adapter

    Service the Media Adapter The following sections contain information about how to correct problems with the Media Adapter and how to obtain service. Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with the Media Adapter, please check the common solutions in the following table before contacting Precor Customer Support or your Precor dealer.
  • Page 18: Notes

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  • Page 20 Network Fitness Media Adapter Guide | P/N 303072-102 rev B, ENU ©2017 Precor Incorporated | March 2017...

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