This manual describes the Matrix 5x, 7xe, and 7xi treadmill consoles, providing guidance on their operation, features, and maintenance. The consoles are designed for fitness enthusiasts, offering a range of workout programs, entertainment options, and user-friendly interfaces.
General Console Description
All Matrix consoles (5x, 7xe, 7xi) are shipped in two pieces: the base and the console. They are inspected before packaging. Users should carefully unpack the unit and dispose of the box material. A thin protective sheet of clear plastic on the console overlay should be removed before use.
Serial Number Locations
To identify the specific unit for service or reference, serial numbers are located on barcode stickers. Users are instructed to find these stickers and enter the console serial number and frame serial number in the provided spaces. The manual also includes checkboxes for model identification: T5x, T5xGT, T7xe, T7xi, and MATRIX TREADMILL. This information is crucial when calling for service.
T5x Console Description
The T5x console features a straightforward interface with physical buttons for various functions.
Function Description:
The T5x console provides a range of workout programs and controls for adjusting treadmill settings.
Usage Features:
- WORKOUT KEYS (A): Simple program view and selection buttons. A Fitness Test button cycles through available tests.
- GO (B): One Touch Start to begin a workout immediately.
- ENTER (C): Confirms program settings.
- UP/DOWN INCLINE (D): Adjusts incline and makes program selections.
- UP/DOWN SPEED (E): Adjusts speed and makes program selections.
- UP/DOWN TIME (F): Adjusts workout duration and makes program selections.
- EMERGENCY STOP / IMMOBILIZATION (G): Stops all functions and immobilizes the unit. It must be returned to its original position for normal operation.
- STOP (H): Ends the workout and displays summary data.
- PAUSE (I): Pauses the workout. Pause duration can be set in manager or engineering mode.
- NUMBER KEYPAD (J): Used for workout data input during setup and speed adjustment during a workout.
- COOL DOWN (K): Initiates Cool Down mode. Cool down time depends on workout length: 2 minutes for workouts 19 minutes or shorter, and 5 minutes for workouts 20 minutes or longer.
- FAN (L): Allows selection of fan speed (three operating speeds).
- TOGGLE DISPLAY (M): Cycles between four rows of workout information in the LED window. Holding the button for 3 seconds enables automatic cycling.
- LANGUAGE (N): Selects the console language.
- RFID SENSOR (O): Wireless login access location (optional add-on feature).
- Technical Specifications (RFID): Supported standards include ISO 14443 A, ISO 15693, ISO 14443 B, Sony Felica, Inside Contact-less (HID iClass), and LEGIC RF, with a carrier frequency of 13.56 MHz.
T5x GT Console Description
The T5xGT treadmill is specifically designed for Group Training settings, featuring one-touch speed and incline controls for quick adjustments.
Function Description:
Optimized for group training, allowing members to easily follow coaching cues and make rapid adjustments to speed and incline.
Usage Features:
- INTENSITY BUTTONS (A):
- Pre-workout: Press to customize low/medium/high intensity presets.
- During workout: Press to automatically adjust speed to your presets. Default presets are used if not customized.
- INCLINE QUICK KEYS (B): Adjusts incline during a workout.
- SPEED QUICK KEYS (C): Adjusts speed during a workout.
- FAN (D): Allows selection of fan speed (three operating speeds).
- PAUSE (E): Pauses the workout. Pause duration can be set in manager or engineering mode.
- STOP (F): Ends the workout and displays summary data.
- GO (G): One Touch Start.
- Manager Mode Access: To access manager mode, press and hold the '1' buttons for speed and incline for 4 seconds. Navigate menus using handlebar toggles.
T7xe Console Description
The T7xe features a fully integrated touch screen display, providing comprehensive workout information and an interactive interface.
Function Description:
Offers a wide array of workout programs and entertainment options through a touch screen, with on-screen explanations for all features.
Usage Features:
- GO (A): One Touch Start.
- STOP (B): Ends the workout and displays summary data.
- INCLINE TOGGLES (C): Adjusts incline during a workout.
- SPEED TOGGLES (D): Adjusts speed during a workout.
- COOL DOWN (E): Puts the treadmill into Cool Down mode. Cool down time is 2 minutes for workouts 19 minutes or shorter, and 5 minutes for workouts 20 minutes or longer.
- EMERGENCY STOP / IMMOBILIZATION (F): Stops all functions and immobilizes the unit. Must be returned to its original position for normal operation.
T7xe Entertainment Zone:
- VOLUME UP/DOWN (G): Adjusts headphone volume.
- CHANNEL UP/DOWN (H): Selects channels on the integrated console TV.
- HOME (I): Returns to the home screen.
- LAST CHANNEL (J): Cycles between the current and previous channels.
- CC/MUTE (K): Mutes sound and toggles closed captioning.
- DISPLAY MODE (L): Cycles through display modes.
- NUMBER KEYPAD (M): For easy number inputs.
- RFID SENSOR (N): Wireless login access location (optional add-on feature).
T7xi Console Operation
The T7xi console shares many features with the T7xe but emphasizes its fully integrated touch screen and enhanced user experience.
Function Description:
A fully integrated touch screen display provides all necessary workout information and entertainment. The interface is highly interactive, with on-screen explanations for all features and programming.
Getting Started:
- USER button: Touch to sign in with an XID.
- GUEST button: Touch to work out anonymously.
- REGISTER button: Touch to create a new XID.
- Help (i) icon: For help or more information.
- Language icon: To change language.
User Sign-In:
- Enter XID and touch the checkmark.
- Enter PASSCODE and touch the checkmark.
- RFID Login: Consoles with RFID have a symbol (()) in the lower-right corner. To log in, touch an RFID tag to this symbol.
- Technical Specifications (RFID): Supported standards include ISO 14443 A, ISO 15693, ISO 14443 B, Sony Felica, Inside Contact-less (HID iClass), and LEGIC RF, with a carrier frequency of 13.56 MHz.
Go Screen:
- GO button: Touch to begin working out immediately.
- WORKOUT CATEGORY button: Touch to customize a workout.
Register a New User:
- Registration is easy for those without an XID account.
- Follow on-screen prompts to create a free account.
- Review information and select "I ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS" to review the terms.
- Touch the checkmark to complete registration. The account becomes active, and the user is signed in.
Program Setup:
- After selecting a WORKOUT CATEGORY, choose a PROGRAM from the list.
- Help (i) icon: For more information on a selected program.
- Use SLIDER CONTROLS to adjust program settings.
- Press GO to begin the workout.
- Note: Workouts and features vary based on model type, console configurations, software versions, and purchased options.
Home Screen (T7xe/T7xi)
The home screen provides quick access to various functions and displays key workout statistics.
Usage Features:
- USERNAME or GUEST: Shown in the upper left corner.
- Workout Statistics Toggle: Touch the icon to change WORKOUT STATISTICS displayed at the bottom of the screen.
- Home Screen Return: Touch the icon to return to the home screen from an app.
- Audio Controls: Touch the icon to adjust VOLUME, pair a BLUETOOTH device, or change AUDIO SOURCE (TV, My Media, Virtual Active, etc.).
- Intensity/Speed/Incline Adjustment: Touch the up/down arrows to increase or decrease intensity level, speed, or incline.
- Keypad Input: Touch the icon to use the keypad for setting intensity level, speed, or incline. Press the checkmark to confirm.
- Reset Intensity/Speed/Incline: Touch the icon to change intensity level, speed, or incline back to the previous setting.
- Pause/Resume Workout: Touch the icon to temporarily pause, then touch it again to resume. Speed, incline, and intensity levels will be reset after resuming.
- End Workout (while paused): Touch the icon to end the workout.
- Workout Duration Adjustment: Touch the plus/minus buttons to increase or decrease workout duration.
- Cool Down Mode: Touch the icon to enter cool down mode. Cool down lasts a few minutes, reducing workout intensity for recovery.
- Screen Lock: Touch the icon to lock the screen, preventing accidental touches. Touch again to unlock.
- Fan Control: Touch the icon to turn the fan on. There are three fan speeds (low, medium, high).
Apps and Entertainment (T7xe/T7xi)
The T7xe and T7xi consoles offer a wide range of applications and entertainment options to enhance the user experience.
Workout Apps:
- SIMPLE: Displays workout stats in 3 customizable windows.
- TRACK: Displays a 400m (1/4 mile) track. The split feature tracks fastest laps and improves time.
- VIRTUAL ACTIVE: Shows workout info and Virtual Active courses. Users can escape ordinary workouts by walking or running through exotic destinations.
- TARGET HEART RATE: Tracks progress while working out to a Target Heart Rate program.
- FITNESS TEST: Tracks progress while working out to a Fitness Test program.
- SPRINT 8: Tracks progress while working out to a Sprint 8 program.
- CHANGE WORKOUT: Selects a different workout without stopping the current one.
Entertainment and Connectivity:
- MY MEDIA: Connects and controls audio and video files on-screen via USB port or Bluetooth.
- TV: Watches live TV.
- WEATHER: Gets local weather information.
- WEB BROWSER: Accesses the world wide web.
- FACILITY CALENDAR: Views facility event schedules and other information.
- YOUTUBE: Browses and watches YouTube videos.
- FACEBOOK: Browses Facebook page.
- TWITTER: Accesses Twitter feed.
- NETFLIX: Browses and watches Netflix videos. A Netflix account is required.
- HULU: Browses and watches Hulu videos. A Hulu account is required.
- MYFITNESSPAL: Helps users lose weight with MyFitnessPal, a calorie counter.
Note: Workouts and features vary based on model type, console configurations, software versions, and purchased options.
FCC Compliance
The manual includes an FCC compliance statement, indicating that the equipment has been tested and found to comply with Class B digital device limits under part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Maintenance Features (FCC):
- Interference Resolution: If the equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, users are encouraged to:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the receiver's.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
- Modifications: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
- RF Radiation Exposure:
- The transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
- The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment and should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and the user's body.
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