This document describes the setup and configuration of the Precor Personal Viewing System (PVS) for North American and Pro:Idiom versions. It is intended for system administrators and registered service technicians, not for equipment users or non-administrative staff.
Function Description
The Precor PVS is a personal viewing system designed to provide entertainment, primarily television, to users of Precor exercise equipment. It allows for the configuration of various settings to optimize the user experience and facility management. The system supports both North American and Pro:Idiom versions, with specific features tailored to each. The Pro:Idiom version is designed to handle encrypted channels, commonly found in hospitality and commercial environments.
Important Technical Specifications
The manual does not explicitly list detailed technical specifications such as display resolution, power consumption, or physical dimensions. However, it implies the following:
- Software Version: The system runs on a specific software version (e.g., 303751-xxx xxx) which can be updated via USB.
- Channel Support: Supports both ATV (analog television) and DTV (digital television) signals. The Pro:Idiom version specifically handles encrypted channels.
- Audio Output: Features headphone detection, allowing for private listening.
- Input/Output: Includes a USB port for software updates.
- Control Interface: Utilizes a keypad with dedicated buttons for channel, volume, source, power, and system setup functions.
Usage Features
The PVS offers a range of features to customize the viewing experience and manage the system:
Keypad Orientation and Functions:
The keypad serves dual purposes: primary functions for TV operation by the user and alternate functions for system setup.
- Channel (Up/Down): For users, changes channels. In setup, scrolls up/down through sub-categories.
- Volume (Up/Down): For users, adjusts volume. In setup, scrolls right/left across main categories; Volume Down acts as a Back key.
- TV Status: Indicates TV on (green) or off (red).
- Direct Channel Access (1-0): Allows users to select specific channel numbers.
- — (Dash): In setup, saves settings and exits the menu.
- CC/Mute: For users, controls closed captions/mute. In setup, enters a selection.
- Source: For users, changes input source. In setup, returns to the previous menu.
- Power (On/Off): Turns the PVS on or off.
Main Menu Access:
To access the Main Menu for system configuration:
- Turn on the PVS by pressing Power On/Off.
- Press CC + Volume Up + Channel Down simultaneously.
- Note: If no button is pressed within 30 seconds (default), the PVS returns to normal viewing mode.
- Use Volume Up/Down to select a Main Menu category.
- Use Channel Up/Down to navigate the sub-menu.
- Press CC/Mute to make a selection.
- Press Source to return to the previous menu.
- Press Dash (-) to save settings and exit the menu.
Main Menu Categories:
The Main Menu is organized into several categories:
- Channel: Manages channel-related settings.
- Picture: Adjusts display characteristics.
- Audio: Configures audio preferences.
- Time: Sets time zone.
- Setup: Contains advanced system settings.
- Input: Default is Cable + Air. Precor recommends using Auto Scan for complete channel selection.
- Auto Scan: Searches for ATV and/or DTV signals and saves discovered channels. For Pro:Idiom versions, it detects and adds all encrypted channels.
- Show/Hide: Allows administrators to select which channels are available to users. Hidden channels are not deleted and can still be accessed by direct keypad input. For Pro:Idiom, this hides channels not desired in the facility.
- To show/hide: Use Channel Up/Down to navigate, press CC to hide (indicated by Ø), press CC again to show.
- Digital Strength: Displays the digital signal strength for the currently tuned TV channel.
- Picture Mode: Options include Standard, Dynamic, Personal, Soft. Default is Standard.
- Personal mode allows adjustment of contrast, brightness, sharpness, tint, and color.
- Color Mode: Options include Normal, Warm, Cool. Default is Normal.
- Aspect Ratio: Options include 4:3, 16:9. Default is selected by PVS.
- Audio Language: Selects the primary audio language for users. Options are English (default), French, and Spanish.
- Time Zone: Selects the time zone for users. Options include Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii.
- Menu Language: Sets the language for the menu interface. Options are English (default), French, and Spanish.
- OSD Time Out: Configures how long the On-Screen Display (OSD) remains visible. Options: 5, 15, 30 (default), 45, 60 seconds.
- Closed Caption:
- Basic: Options include Off (default), CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 mode. Default is CC1.
- Advanced Service: Options include Off, Service1 (default), Service2, Service3, Service4, Service5, Service6 mode.
- Restore Default: Restores all settings to factory default.
- Headphone Detect: Enables or disables headphone detection. Default is Disabled.
- USB Update: Used to update the PVS software.
- Software Version: Displays the current software version (e.g., 303751-xxx xxx).
Maintenance Features
USB Update:
This feature allows for updating the PVS software using a USB flash drive.
- Procedure:
- Turn on the PVS.
- Insert the USB flash drive before entering the Setup Menu.
- In the Setup Menu, select USB Update.
- Select F/W File, then press CC.
- Note: If the USB is not properly inserted, "No Device" will display.
- Select the USB drive, then press CC.
- After approximately 30 seconds, the TV will turn off, indicating the upload is complete.
- Important: Do not turn off the TV power or remove the USB flash drive during the update.
- Remove the USB flash drive.
Restore Default:
This setting, found in the Setup Menu, allows administrators to revert all PVS settings to their factory default configurations, which can be useful for troubleshooting or reconfiguring the system.
The document emphasizes that changes made in the System Setting mode are stored in the equipment and persist even after a loss of power, ensuring consistent operation.
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