ARG ARG-PVS15 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
PERSONAL VIEW SCREEN
FITNESS ENTERTAINMENT SOLUTIONS
MODEL NO.: ARG-PVS15
HDTV
HDMI
PC
INPUT
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party Responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

DEAR ARG CUSTOMER,
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing ARG’s Personal View Screen. This
device is specially designed for health clubs. It is Easy to mount, Convenient to
operate, has High-quality LED panel & provides High-fidelity audio enjoyment. All of
ARG’s high quality products are designed to provide many years of reliable service;
they are uncomplicated to use so anyone can operate them with ease and
confidence. I am certain that after using your newly purchased product you will join
ARG’s long list of satisfied customers.
This manual contains basic product information to ensure trouble free operation, so
please take time to read through this manual thoroughly before using your new PVS.
If for any reason you have additional questions you can call our headquarters toll-
free at (888)-468-4552 and talk to one of our professional Sales Team Members who
will be happy to help you Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00AM and
5:00PM Central Standard Time; you can also email ARG at [email protected] or
visit our website at www.argaudio.com for additional resources and product options.
Everyone at ARG is firmly committed to our motto, which isn’t just a tagline, it’s our
assurance that ARG’s high quality products will meet your expectations for many
years to come.
Every word...every sound…heard. Understood.
Again, on behalf of everyone at ARG, Thank you!
Rick Allerdings, President

CONTENTS
Important Safety & Cautions Instructions p.4-5
Installing the wall-mount bracket p. 6
TV components p. 6
Package contents p. 6
Front p. 6-7
Back p. 7-8
Wired Controller p. 8
Making Connections p. 9-10
Setup/Installation Menu p. 10
Adjusting the picture p. 10-11
Adjusting the sound p. 11-12
Setting Main Setup Menu p. 12
Turning Parental Controls On/Off p. 12-13
Time setting p. 13
Using Closed Caption p. 13-14
Menu setting p. 14-15
Restore Default p. 15
Channel Setup p. 15-16
Maintenance p. 16
Product Specifications p. 16-17
Troubleshooting p. 17-19
Warranty p. 20

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 PVS, please read the following
precautions carefully before using the product.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this device near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not place the device in direct sunlight.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. 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.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15. The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

Cautions
Lightning
For added protection for your device receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet
and disconnect any antenna or cable system. 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 such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
Handling the LCD Panel
The Panel is made of glass. Do not drop it or hit, jolt, or press hard against the
Panel. If the screen breaks, be careful of broken glass.
If the panel is broken, make absolutely sure that you do not touch inside of the
panel.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,
personal injury, or other hazards. Ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that 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, let the PVS stay in its new
surroundings for about an 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 telephone warning
To avoid interference with your picture and sound quality, operating problems, or
even damage, keep your cordless and cellular telephones away from the PVS.

Installing a wall-mount bracket
Secure the wall-mount bracket (provided) to the back of your PVS using the screws.
The versa mount is universal 75*75mm globally.
TV Components
Package contents
. Personal View Screen
. Wall Mount Bracket
. Wired Controller
. Component Cable
. RJ45 Coiled Cable (use to connect PVS and Wired Controller)
. Power Cable
Front

ITEM
DESCRIPTION
MENU Button
Press to open the PVS Setup Menu.
VOL- Button
Press to decrease the volume.
VOL+ Button
Press to increase the volume.
AUTO Button
Press to select the signal input. You can select
TV/DOCK/HDMI/VGA
POWER Button
Press to turn on/off the PVS. *As our PVS is specially designed,
in order to keep the PVS powered on, please insert the
headphone into the wired controller to turn on the PVS. To
power off the device, simply unplug the headphone.
Back
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
#
Inputs & Outputs
Description
1
DC Input
Connect to the power cord
2
USB Port
Max. Charging Current is 5V2Amp
3
HDMI Input
High-definition multimedia interface input
receives digital audio and uncompressed
digital video from an HDMI device or
uncompressed digital video from a DVI
device.
4
PC Input/VGA
For use when connecting a personal
computer or software update

5
Video Input
Standard component (Y Pb Pr) video input
6
Audio Input
Audio L & Audio R
7
RJ45 Jack
Connect to the wired controller with coiled
cable(included)
8
TV Signal Input
Supports Digital ATSC signal
Illustration of the Wired Controller (Part Number ARG-CTLR19)
1. Input Button (press to change the input source)
2. Menu Button (press to open PVS setup menu)
3. Channel UP Button
4. Channel DOWN Button
5. Volume UP Button
6. Volume DOWN Button
7. Back Button (press to go the last viewed channel)
8. Numbers 0 to 9 (press to enter channel numbers)
9. Decimal Button (press to select digital sub-channels)
10. Enter Button (press to confirm selections)
11. RJ45 Connector (connect cable to the back of the PVS)
12. 3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack (Plug headphone into the headphone jack to turn on
the PVS; Unplug the headphone, the PVS powers off in several seconds )

Making Connections
(1)Connecting the power cord
. Connect the power cord to the DC INPUT jack on the back of your PVS, then
connect the other end of the cable to a power outlet.
(2)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 your PVS,
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, then press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button
to select TV. Press ENTER.
.ATSC Modulation: Air: 8-VSB; Cable: 64QAM, 256QAM
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
(3)Connecting a standard AV device
. Make sure the PVS and the external device are powered off.
.Connect a component cable (included) into the VIDEO INPUT & AUDIO INPUT
jacks on the back of your PVS, then connect the other end of the cable to the AV
OUTPUT jacks 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, then press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button
to select DOCK. Press ENTER.
. YPbPr/YCbCr Support Formats: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
(4)Connecting an HDMI device
. Make sure the PVS and the external device are powered off.
. Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT jack on the back of your
PVS, then connect the other end of the cable 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, then press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button
to select HDMI. Press ENTER.
. Supported Formats: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
(5)Connecting a computer
. Make sure the PVS and the PC are powered off.

. Connect a VGA cable to the VGA INPUT jack on the back of your PVS, then plug
the other end of the cable into the VGA jack on the computer.
. Press INPUT on the wired controller or the AUTO switch on the side of TV to
display the Input source menu, then press Channel UP or Channel DOWN button
to select VGA. Press ENTER.
. PC-RGB Format: Up to 1920*1080@60Hz Color: 16bit, 24bit, 32bit
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.
. 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:
Picture Mode –Selects the picture mode, Vivid, Standard, Sports, Theater, Energy
Savings, or Custom.
Contrast –Adjusts the contrast.
Brightness –Adjusts the brightness.
Color –Adjusts the color.
Tint –Adjusts the tint. This function is available in the NTSC system.
Sharpness –Adjusts the sharpness.

Advanced Video –Adjust the color temper, zoom, noise reduction, adaptive contrast
submenu. For more information, see “Adjusting advanced video settings”below:
Color Temp. –You can select Personal, Normal, Cool, or Warm.
Zoom Mode –You can select Wide, Zoom, Cinema, or Normal Mode.
Noise Reduction –You can select Off, Weak, Middle, Strong, or Auto.
Adaptive Contrast –You can 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.

. 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 –You can select On or Off.
AVC –You can select On or Off.
Digital Output –You can select PCM or RAW.
Audio Language –You can 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, your PVS automatically changes the
Sound Mode or Custom.
3) Setting 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, then press Volume UP or Volume DOWN
button to enter into Password Setting. Press the number buttons to enter the
password. The Parental Control menu opens (see picture below). Press Channel UP
or Channel DOWN button to select System Lock, 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.
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. You can select:
. Sleep Timer –You can 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 –You can select Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic, Eastern, Central or
Mountain.
. DST(Daylight Saving Time) –You can select On or Off.
Note: When daylight saving time is On, the clocks are set one hour ahead of local
standard time.
When Daylight Saving Time is ON, the clocks are set one hour ahead of local
standard time.
c. Using Closed Caption

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. You can select:
. CC –You can select On or Off.
. Basic Selection –You can select CC1, CC2, CC3, Text1, Text2, Text3 or Text4.
. Advanced Selection –You can select Service1, Service2, Service3, Service4,
Service5 or Service6.
. Option –You can 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, then press Volume UP or Volume DOWN
button to adjust the setting. You can select:
. Transparency –You can select 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%.
. Menu Language –You can select English, French or Spanish.
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, then press Volume UP or Volume
DOWN button to enter into Submenu. You can select:
“Are you Sure”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. You can select:
Air/Cable –You can select Air or Cable.
Auto Scan –You can select Yes or No and press Enter to confirm.
Favorite –You can enter your favorite mode and channel number, channel name,
and the favorite menu item would occur and press Enter to set.
Show/Hide –You can enter the channel number, channel name to the show/hide list.
Channel No. –You can enter the wanted channel number.
DTV Signal –It shows the current DTV signal strength.
Maintenance
Cleaning the cabinet
Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the PVS with a soft cloth lightly
dampened with lukewarm water. Do not use a solvent or alcohol to clean the PVS.
Do not spray insecticide near the PVS. Such chemicals may cause damage and
discoloration to the exposed surfaces.
Product Specifications
Item
Description
Panel
15.6”TFT-LCD
Color Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display with an
integral Light Emitting Diode (LED) backlight system
Max. Resolution
1366 * 768
Contrast Ratio
500:1
Video Input
TV(analog)
Video System
NTSC
Sound System
M, N
Receive Channels
Air: 2-69; Cable: 1-135
ATSC
Modulation
Air: 8-VSB; Cable: 64 QAM, 256

QAM
Video System
MPEG –2 MP@ML
Audio System
AC-3, MPEG1/2 Layer I and II
Basic Functions
Closed Caption & V-chip
Receive Channels
Air: 2-69; Cable: 1-135
CVBS
1.0Vp-p +/-5%
YPbPr
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
PC / VGA
Format
Up to 1920*1090@60Hz
Color
16bit, 24bit, 32bit
HDMI
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Power
Adapter
12V
To Panel
3.3V, 5V, 12V
Manage
Low power consumable mode: standby ≤0.5w
Terminals
Input
TV Input
1 IEC75Ω
PC / VGA Input
1D-SUB 15PIN terminal blue
color
YPbPr Input
3RCA terminal green, blue, red
color
HDMI Input
1 HDMI terminal
Audio Input
Left/Right audio track input
USB
1 USB terminal
OSD
Language
English, Spanish, French
Accessories
Power Adapter, Wired Controller, Component Cable, RJ45 coiled
Cable
Troubleshooting
a. No power
Check if the power cord is connected, the wired controller is connected and the
headphone is plugged into the headphone jack.
b. No Picture or Sound

Check all cable connections. Make sure that the PVS is turned On.
c. Picture is Ok, but No Sound
Make sure headphones are fully inserted into the controller headphone jack.
Check the volume level and mute setting. Replace the headphone jacks on the
controller. Please contact your dealer or ARG direct for replacement headphone
jack modules. These jacks are designed to be easily replaced.
d. Sound is OK, but no color
Check the color setting and adjust it.
e. Overlapped Images
Make sure that the antenna is installed correctly.
f. Picture has snow
Check the antenna and its connection. If there are problems, correct them. If all
connections are tight, the problem might be with a faulty antenna or cable.
Check signs that may disrupt the image.
g. Stripes on picture
Check for interference from other electronic devices, such as radios and
televisions, and keep magnetic or electronic devices away.
h. Bad stereo or SAP sound
A long broadcast distance or interference from radio waves can cause bad sound
reception.
i. “Unsupported Mode”appears on the screen
Check the resolution and frequency of your computer, and adjust it to the
optimum resolution for the PVS.
j. “No Signal”appears on the screen
Make sure that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PVS.
k. Image is not clear
Adjust the phase control.
l. Image is not centered
Adjust the horizontal control.
m. Poor sound quality through headphones
Make sure that the input source is selected correctly.
Make sure headphone plug is fully inserted into the controller headphone jack.
Make sure the Coiled Cable connecting the PVS and the controller is properly
connected at both ends and the cable is not damaged.
n. PVS does not respond to the commands operated from the controller
Make sure the Coiled Cable connecting the PVS and the controller is properly
connected at both ends and the cable is not damaged.
Check the RJ45 jack on the back of the controller for corrosion, foreign matter or
damage. Try cleaning the jack with a cotton swab.

Replace the non-functioning controller with a new one or the one that you know
works. Please contact your dealer or ARG for a replacement.
Troubleshooting –Digital Broadcasting
a. Digital channel signal strength is low
. Check the antenna cable. Check that the antenna is correctly setup
b. Digital channel is scrambled
It is subscription channel. Contact the service provider.
c. Audio only
The channel has audio contents only.
Headphone jacks 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. 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.

Warranty
Audio Resource Group, Inc (ARG) provides TWO years warranty from the purchase
date. During the warranty period, if the material and workmanship of the product is
determined to be defective by our repair center, we will: (1) repair the product with
new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the product at no charge with new or rebuilt
comparable products or parts.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage of the product or if the serial
number or model number affixed to the product has been removed, defaced,
changed, altered or tampered with. This warranty does not cover installation or
signal reception problems.
Warranty only applies to the original buyer. Warranty is void if products have been
damaged due to modification, repair, or misuse by unauthorized personnel. ARG,
Inc. is not liable, without limitation to any person or entity, for any direct, incidental,
consequential damages or medical expenses caused by any use, defect, failure or
malfunction of the product. The terms of the warranty are governed by the laws of
the state of North Dakota, USA. Only with prepaid shipping and a return
authorization number will returned products be accepted by ARG, Inc. Contact ARG,
Inc at 888-468-4552 for more information.
If you are experiencing difficulty with your system, call Toll-Free for Customer
Service: 1-888-468-4552
If it is necessary to return your system for service, please contact your Customer
Service Representative for a Return Authorization Number prior to shipping.
Mail to: ARG, Inc.
ATTN: Repair Department
PO Box 39
440 Ramsland Avenue (for UPS Shipments only)
Hannaford, ND58448
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]