ARG ARG-PVS15 Guide

Audio Resource Group, Inc. • 405 Main Ave W, Unit 4G • West Fargo, ND 58078 • ©2013 Audio Resource Group, Inc. • All Rights Reserved •
www.argaudio.com
Fitness Entertainment Solutions
Personal Viewing Screen
Model: ARG-PVS15/ARG-PVS19
Manual and User Guide
ARG-OM-015-2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions Page 3
Cautions Page 4
Attaching to Stand or Mounting Bracket Page 5
Package Contents Page 5
Set-Up Instructions Page 6
Initial Channel Setup and Operation Page 8
Front View Page 10
Back View Page 11
Wired Controller Page 12
General Connections Page 13
Setup/Installation Menu Page 14
Adjusting the Picture Page 14
Adjusting the Sound Page 15
Main Setup Menu Page 16
Turning Parental Controls On/Off Page 16
Time Setting Page 17
Using Closed Caption Page 17
Menu Setting Page 18
Restore Default Page 19
Channel Setup Page 19
Maintenance Page 20
Product Specifications Page 21
Troubleshooting Page 22
Warranty Page 23

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. To ensure your safety and
prolong the service life of your Personal Viewing Screen (PVS), please read the following
precautions carefully before using the product.
1. Read and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Follow all instructions.
4. Do not use this device near water. Avoid direct contact with liquids of any kind.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
7. Do not place the device in direct sunlight.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when not in use for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing may be required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way or performs in an abnormal fashion.
(Examples may include, but not be limited to: unit has been dropped or suffered an
impact, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit, the unit has been
exposed to rain or moisture.
14. The device should be protected from exposure to dripping or splashing: do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as water bottles or drink containers directly on the device.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE

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CAUTIONS
Lightning
Unplug the PVS from the power outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system
during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time. This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from lightning and
power line surges.
Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overheated power
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching power lines or circuits…contact with them might be fatal.
Handling the LCD Panel
The LED and LCD panels are made of glass. Do NOT drop, hit, jolt, or press hard
against the panel. If the screen breaks, beware of sharp edges or broken glass.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses
replacement parts have the same characteristics as the original part as specified by
the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,
personal injury, or other hazards. Ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine the PVS is in correct operating condition after any service
or repair to this device.
Condensation
Moisture will form on the PVS if it is brought from cool surroundings into a warm
room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, the PVS’s
performance may be impaired. To prevent this, allow the PVS to set in new
surroundings for one hour before switching on, or make sure that the room
temperature rises gradually. Condensation may also form during the summer if the
PVS is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the
locations of the PVS.
Mobile Communication Devices
Phones and other mobile communication devices can cause interference with the
picture and/or sound quality. If you experience undesirable performance by this
appliance in close proximity to one of these devices, please relocate the device away
from the PVS a great enough distance to eliminate the undesired condition.

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ATTACHING to STAND or MOUNTING BRACKET
Secure the mounting bracket supplied with your stand or factory mount to the back of the
PVS using the (4) M4 x 0.7 x 6mm screws provided with the PVS. (Longer screws may be
required if the mount you are using is made with a heavy gauge steel. Usually 8mm long screws
will work; longer screws are often included with the mount or stand. If not, purchase them locally
or contact ARG for replacements.)
The bolt/screw mounting pattern is VESA 100 mm standard.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Personal Viewing Screen (PVS15/PVS19)
AC Cord/AC-DC power supply w/cord (PS014)
Coaxial Cable (CA012)
RJ45 Coiled Cable to connect PVS and Wired Controller (CA009)
PVS Wired Controller with on/off button (PVSC)
(6) M4 x 0.7 x 8mm screws (SCR032)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Television Stand (TM001)
Stand Extension Kit (TM017)
PVS Energy-Saving Wired Controller with auto on/off upon headphone insertion
(PVSC002)
iPod®adapter with cable with charging function (CA013)
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the power cord until AFTER all other connections
have been completed! All connections must be made BEFORE the power is cycled
in order for the TV to recognize and properly initialize the wired remote control unit
or any accessories connected to the PVS.
1. Attach PVS to stand or mount per the instructions included with the stand or mount.
(Screws are included for your convenience)
2. Connect the cable to TV signal source. All on-air and most cable or satellite TV
systems use a coaxial line that connects to the antenna terminal of the TV.
(Threaded F-connector) This is marked on the back of the PVS with ANT. Screw
the coaxial cable snugly onto this terminal to ensure a proper picture and sound.
NOTE: Video signal strength must be within the range of 0 +/- 8 dB for optimum TV
performance. Too high or low of a signal will result in poor picture quality and erratic
TV performance. If the signal provider requires the use of a converter box that does
NOT have a coaxial output, connect the source to the PVS via the component A/V
cables or with an HDMI cable. The RCA component AV connectors are marked
Y,Pb,Pr and L/R. The HDMI connector is marked with HDMI.
3. Mount and Connect the Remote Control Unit. The ARG remote control is designed
to be mounted with most makes and models of cardio equipment. To mount the
control unit, first slide the cable ties through the appropriate holes in the mounting
bracket on the underside of the controller. (Top to bottom if mounting it to a
horizontal bar; side to side if mounting to a vertical bar.)
Wrap the cable ties around one of the bars on the equipment in an appropriate
position. Take note how the equipment will be used and make sure the placement
of the controller will not interfere with the function or the range of motion of the
equipment.

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Figure 4
Figure 3 1
Pull the cable ties tightly around the bar so that the controller does not rotate (figure1).
Cut the ends of the ties to eliminate excess (figure2). (Note: A typical treadmill installation
is shown below for reference in this manual. Equipment may differ from the one shown here
and placement of the remote control unit will vary.)
Connect one end of the coiled CAT-5 cable to the RJ-45 terminal located on the
underside of the remote control unit (figures 3 and 4)The other end should be plugged
into the terminal marked RJ45 on the PVS.
4. Plug the power supply into the terminal on the back of the PVS marked, DC +12V.
Then connect the plug to a standard A/C 110V power outlet. This must be the
FINAL step to ensure the TV recognizes and properly initializes the wired remote
control unit or any accessories connected to the PVS. Figures 5 and 6 display how
the controller should look when completed.
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 2
Figure 5
Figure 6

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INITIAL CHANNEL SETUP AND OPERATION
1. Turn on the master power switch located on the right side of the LCD screen toward
the bottom of the screen.
2. Set the signal source and scan the channels available on your system by following
the instructions below:
Press Menu button on the lower right side of the PVS to enter the setup menu.
Press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button on the wired remote control to access
the Channel Setup menu (the channel setup menu is denoted with the GLOBE icon
as highlighted above).
To navigate through the menu options, press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button
to highlight a setting. Press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to adjust the
setting or open a setting menu. If another menu opens, press Volume UP or Volume
DOWN button to adjust the setting. Press the menu button on the side of the PVS to
exit the menu screen altogether.
First select the signal source: Select Air or Cable
Next, perform the Auto Scan. If you DO NOT perform this step, the PVS will not
recognize the channels you have available; it will only show the ARG logo on the
display.
Go down to the Auto Scan tab, select yes and ENTER.
The TV will now scan all of the channels available in the area. This may take a few
minutes, especially for digital channels. A bar display will indicate progress. Please be
patient as stopping the scan process will result in a reduced number of channels
available for viewing. When finished, the TV will tune to the lowest receivable channel.
It is now ready to use.

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3. Familiarize yourself with the remote control unit. Check for proper operation of the
wired remote control unit. The functions are described below:
The channel up and down arrows change the channel up or down.
The volume up and down arrows change the volume up or down.
The Input button toggles between the various video input sources: TV,
Component, HDMI, etc.
The number keypad allows direct access to channels by entering the number
of the channel you want to watch. To operate, press the channel numbers
including the decimal point for the digital channels, then press enter.
Press the back button, and the channel will go back to the previous channel.
Press again to return to the first channel. This allows for one-touch switching
between two programs.
The “PWR” button turns the unit on and off.
The phones arrow points to the headphone jack located on the side of the
unit just below the keypad. Plug headphones into the jack to hear the sound
from your personal audio equipment.
If system is not functioning properly, turn the PVS off for one minute, then turn it back
on to re-initialize the system. This will in most cases reset any malfunctions with the
PVS. If you continue to have problems, please check the troubleshooting guide located
at the end of this manual. If not resolved or issue not covered in troubleshooting guide,
please call your dealer or contact Audio Resource Group.

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FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
INPUT Button: Press to open the PVS Setup Menu
MENU Button: Press to select the signal input: TV/Dock/HDMI/VGA
VOL Button: Press to increase volume
VOL Button: Press to decrease volume
CH Button: Press to go to a higher channel
CH Button: Press to go to a lower channel
STANDBY: Press to turn on/off the PVS

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BACK VIEW
# IN/OUTPUTS
PURPOSE
1. USB Port
Max. Charging Current is 5V @ 2A. This port functions with a
media player as a charging point ONLY. Media files
CANNOT be transferred or viewed by connecting to this port.
2. HDMI Input
High-definition multimedia interface input receives digital audio
and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or
uncompressed digital video only from a DVI device with
converter
3. VGA In
For factory use only
4. Video Inputs
Standard component (YPbPr) video input (RCA jacks)
5. Audio Inputs
Audio Left & Audio Right (RCA Jacks)
6. RF Input
7. RJ45 Jack
Supports Digital ATSC signal (F-connector) Requires signal of
0 +/- 8 dB.
Connect to the wired controller with included coiled cable
8. DC Input
Connect to the Power Cord
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WIRED CONTROLLER (Part Number PVSC)
1. Video Button (press to change the input source) 7. Back Button (press to go to the last viewed channel)
2. Power Button (press to turn the PVS on or off) 8. Numbers 0 to 9 (press to enter channel numbers)
3. Channel Up Button 9. Decimal Button (press to select digital sub-channels)
4. Channel Down Button 10. Enter Button (press to enter selections)
5. Volume Up Button 11. RJ45 Connector (to connect cable to back of PVS)
6. Volume Down Button 12. 3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack (plug headphone into
headphone jack to turn on the PVS. After unplugging
the headphone, the PVS powers off in several seconds.)
HEADPHONE JACK REPLACEMENT
It is normal for the contacts in the headphone jacks to wear out periodically.
To remove the worn jack: press on the small arrow located on the back side of the controller
and slide the jack module in the direction of the arrow. Note: The headphone jack module can,
in most cases, be replaced without removing the controller from the cardio machine.
To Install: guide the grooves of the new jack module into the tabs of the controller. Push the
jack module back into the controller until it clicks into place.

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GENERAL CONNECTIONS
1. Connecting a Digital ATSC signal:
Make sure the PVS and the external device are powered off
Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the RF TUNER on the back of the PVS and then
connect the other end to the satellite TV jack.
Press INPUT on the wired controller or the AUTO switch on the side of TV to display the
Input Source Menu and then press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to select TV.
Press ENTER.
ATSC Modulation: Air: 8-VSB; Cable: 64QAM, 256QAM Required signal: 0 +/- 8 dB
Video System: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Audio System: AC-3, MPEG1/2 Layer I and II
Basic Functions: Closed Caption & V-chip
Receive channel: Air:2-69; Cable: 1-135
2. Connecting a Standard AV Device or Apple®Product:
Make sure the PVS and the external device are powered off
Connect a component cable (not included) into the VIDEO INPUT & AUDIO INPUT
jacks on the back of the PVS and then connect the other end of the cable to the AV
OUTPUT jack on the external device or Apple®Product. Apple® is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
If you wish your PVS to have the ability to charge the media player or external device,
plug the USB plug into the USB port on the back of the PVS. The port will supply a
MAX charging current of 5V @ 2A.
Press INPUT on the wired controller or the AUTO switch on the side of TV to display the
Input source menu and then press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to select
DOCK. Press ENTER.
YPbPr/YCbCr Support Formats: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
3. Connecting an HDMI device
Make sure the PVS and the external devices are powered off
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT jack on the back of PVS and
then connect the other cable end to the HDMI OUT jack on the external device
Press INPUT on the wired controller or the AUTO switch on the side of TV to display the
Input source menu and then press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to select
HDMI. Press ENTER.
Supported Formats: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
4. Connecting the Power Cord: Connect the power cord to the DC INPUT jack on the back of
the PVS and then connect the other end of the cable to a power outlet.

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SETUP/INSTALLATION MENU
1) Adjusting the Picture
Press Menu button to enter PVS Setup menu.
Press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to access the Picture menu (the picture
menu is denoted with the CAMERA icon as highlighted above).
Press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to highlight a setting. Then press Volume
UP or Volume DOWN button to adjust the setting or open a setting menu. If another
menu opens, press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to adjust the setting. Options:
Picture Mode –Select the picture mode: Vivid, Standard, Sports, Theater, Energy
Savings, or Custom
Contrast –Adjusts contrast
Brightness –Adjusts brightness
Color –Adjusts color
Tint –Adjusts tint: this function is available in the NTSC system.
Sharpness –Adjusts sharpness
Advanced Video –Adjusts color temperature, zoom, noise reduction, and adaptive
contrast submenu (see next page for additional information).

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Color Temp –Select Personal, Normal, Cool, or Warm
Zoom Mode –Select Wide, Zoom, Cinema, or Normal Mode
Noise Reduction –Select Off, Weak, Middle, Strong, or Auto
Adaptive Contrast –Select On or Off
Press MENU one or more times to return to or close the main menu
2) Adjusting the Sound
Press Menu button to enter PVS Setup menu.
Press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to access the Sound menu (the sound menu
is denoted with the HEADPHONE icon as highlighted above).

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Press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to highlight a setting. Then press Volume UP or
Volume DOWN button to adjust the setting or open a setting menu. If another menu opens,
press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to adjust the setting. You can select:
Sound Mode –You can select Standard, News, Music, Movie, Sports or Custom.
Bass –Adjusts the low sounds
Treble –Adjust the high sounds
Balance –Adjusts the balance between the left and right channels.
Surround –Select On or Off
AVC –Select On or Off
Digital Output –Select PCM or RAW
Audio Language –Select English, French or Spanish
Press MENU one or more times to return to or close the main menu.
Note: If you adjust the Treble, Bass, or Balance, the PVS automatically changes from Sound to Custom
Mode
3) Main Setup Menu
a. Turning Parental Controls On/Off
Press Menu button to enter PVS Setup menu.
Press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to access the Main Setup menu.
Press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to highlight Parental Controls and then
press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to enter into Password Setting. Use the
numbered keys to enter password opening the Parental Control menu (see picture right).
Press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to select System Lock and then press
Volume UP or Volume DOWN to select On or Off. To change the Unrated Lock; US;
Canada; RRT Setting; or Reset RRT option, the System Lock must be set to On.

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b. Time Setting
Press Menu button to enter PVS Setup menu. Press Volume UP or Volume DOWN
button to access the Main Setup menu.
Press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to highlight Time menu, then press
Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to enter into Submenu.
Press Channel UP or Channel Down, Volume UP or Volume Down buttons to adjust
the setting. Select:
Sleep Timer –Select 5 Min, 10 Min, 15 Min, 30 Min, 45 Min, 60 Min, 90 Min,
120 Min, 180 Min, 240 Min or Off.
Time Zone –Select Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic, Eastern, Central or
Mountain
DST (Daylight Saving Time) –Select On or Off
Note: When daylight saving time is On, the clocks are set one hour ahead of local standard
time.
c. Using Closed Caption

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Press Menu button to enter PVS Setup menu
Press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to access the Main Setup Menu
Press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to highlight Closed Caption menu, then press
Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to enter into Submenu
Press Channel UP or Channel Down, Volume UP or Volume Down buttons to adjust the
setting. IMPORTANT: The closed captioning function will NOT display on the screen until it is
fully initialized and active. It takes about 10 seconds for the CC display to appear on the
screen. This delay is a normal process of the PVS and should NOT be considered a
malfunction. If closed captioning does NOT appear at any point or presents a caption box with
no words, you may have selected a caption format option that does not exist in your area or be
tuned to a channel that does not broadcast closed captioning. Your local signal provider can
supply a list of channels that broadcast captions and the formats options available in your area.)
Options:
CC –Select: On or Off
CC Format Selection –Select: CC1, CC2, CC3, Text1, Text2, Text3 or Text4.
(Please note that not all formats are available in all areas. Ask your local signal provider for the CC formats available
to your location.)
Advanced Selection –Select: Service1, Service2, Service3, Service4, Service5 or Service6
Option (Only applicable when receiving digital broadcasts): –Select: Mode, Font Style, Font
Size, Font Edge Style, Font Edge Color, FG Color, BG Color, FG Opacity or BG Opacity
d. Menu Setting
Press Menu button to enter PVS Setup menu.
Press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to access the Main Setup menu.
Press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to highlight Menu Settings menu and then press
Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to adjust the setting. Options:
Transparency –Select 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%
Menu Language –Select English, French or Spanish

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e. Restore Default
Press Menu button to enter PVS Setup menu
Press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to access the Main Setup menu
Press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to highlight Restore Default menu and
then press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to enter into Submenu. Display shows,
“Are You Sure?” Options: Yes or No. Press Enter button to confirm.
4) Channel Setup Menu
Press Menu button to enter PVS Setup menu
Press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to access the Channel Setup menu.
Press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button to highlight a setting. Then press Volume
UP or Volume DOWN button to adjust the setting or open a setting menu. If another
menu opens, press Volume UP or Volume DOWN button to adjust the setting.

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Options: Air/Cable –Select Air or Cable
Auto Scan –Select Yes or No and press Enter to confirm
Favorite –Select your favorite mode and channel number, channel name, and the
favorite menu item and press Enter to set
Show/Hide –Enter the channel number, channel name to the show/hide list
Channel No. –Enter the desired channel number
DTV Signal –Displays the current DTV signal strength
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Cabinet: Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the PVS with a
slightly water-dampened, soft cloth. Do not use a solvent or alcohol to clean the PVS. When
using anti-bacterial sprays and wipes in the vicinity of the PVS, take care that they do NOT
come in contact with the unit as these chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the
exposed surfaces.