BVE CAB-TRUE-SHOW User manual

Part #: CAB–TRUE-SHOW
The True Showrunner console can now control ANY cable, satellite or IPTV
set top box using the CAB (console adapter box) from Broadcastvision
Entertainment.
Benefits:
•Eliminates the hand-held battery operated remote control.
•Members can control the TV using cardio equipment console controls.
•An expensive head-end system is not required.
•Club operators can choose ANY cable, satellite or IPTV provider.
•TV channels are not restricted.
•Members can access all the channels available per your subscription.
•No troublesome wireless devices to manage.
•Proven Technology - Broadcastvision first offered a solution for set top box control
in 2011 and is the clear-cut market leader in this technology.
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BVE Technical Support
Tel: [phone] x 3 [e-mail]
The CAB ships pre-configured by BVE for the target STB at customer facility.
Normally no additional configuration steps are required. If the CAB does not work
for any reason please call technical support at 1(888)330-4283 ext.3 before leaving
the facility. BVE’s technical support staff is happy to help troubleshoot your
problems and get the CAB working properly.
The CAB contains 8 dip-switches internally. Normally these should all be in the OFF
position. To help solve specific deployment compatibility challenges, BVE Technical
Support may instruct that some of the switch positions be changed –see the
Troubleshooting section at the end of this manual for common settings or call
Broadcastvision technical support for additional assistance.
CAB Configuration
Note: The Broadcastvision CAB should always be installed after the cable/satellite
service has already been installed/activated and you have a picture on the screen. If
the Set Top Box (STB) is not available at the time of installation you can still run all of
the wires and hook up the CAB, but you will not be able to test the CAB to make sure
that it is changing channels on the STB.
CAB
10’ IR Emitter Cable
with 12’ feet of patch
cable (CABLE A)
Cable for
STB Control
(CABLE B)
Console
Adapter Box
(CAB)
Plug into
Console
(CABLE C)

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Installation Instructions
STEP 1 - Perform a TV channel scan. Once in Maintenance Mode, Select TV SET
UP and then BEGIN CHANNEL SCAN.Follow the on-screen prompts to complete
the channel scan.
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Installation Instructions
STEP 2 –Confirm that Audio and Video is working correctly on the unit.
STEP 3 - Set the channel number on the unit to match the channel number on
the cable or satellite box. This is usually channel 3 or 4. Delete the other
channels.
STEP 4 - Plug the CAB (CABLE C) into the CSAFE port on the back of the console.
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Installation Instructions
STEP 5 –Connect CABLE A and CABLE B into the CAB. CABLE A is a pair of cables
that can be used together or separately depending on the length required. The IR
cable is 10’.If you need additional length, you can use the coupler provided and the
extension cable that is 12’in length.
STEP 6 –Secure the CAB (using the double sided velcro) on the
outside of the console.
CAB
Installation
Overview
- Console
- CAB
- Cable/Satellite Box

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Installation Instructions
STEP 7 –Access the SET UP MENU on the True Console from the
MAIN MENU.Select CAB SETUP and follow the instructions.
Additional Info:
Cable or Satellite box located away from Cardio Equipment.
If the cable or satellite box will be located away from the cardio equipment, you
will need to run a cat5/6 cable from each piece of cardio equipment to the
cable/satellite box. We offer CAT5/6 adapters that allow you to connect either
female or male ends into the CAB for the IR transmission. If you are limited in
your cable runs, please contact Mark Blake at 888.330.4283 x 102 for more
information.

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Troubleshooting
Double button presses –Some set top boxes respond to more than one of the IR
codes that we send out. If you notice that pressing a channel button on the console
results in multiple presses, simply remove the 2 screws that hold the lid on the CAB
and turn on dip switch 2 and 4. If this does not solve the problem, call [phone]
ext.3 for further assistance.
No control over set top box
Check if CAB is getting power and channel commands from the console –CAB
contains internal LED power lights. Two indicator LEDs are located on either side of
the console-side connector inside the enclosure.
· GREEN - Power LED, on whenever the CAB is powered
· RED - Activity LED, flashes whenever the CAB receives and processes commands
The location of the LEDs is such that they should be visible through the enclosure
around the CAB connector to the console.
Incorrect IR emitter placement –If the IR emitter is not in the correct location on the
front of the box you may need to move it around until you find the location that
works.
Tip: Try initially holding the IR emitter away from the front of the STB initially then
continue pressing the channel button while “zeroing in” on the correct IR emitter
placement.
Set top box is in RF mode –change to IR mode –Many set top boxes can operate
with a hand-held remote in RF or IR mode. For the CAB to function, it is critical that
the STB accepts IR channel commands. To test if the STB is in RF mode, place your
hand over the hand-held remote control IR transmitter and see if the STB receives
channel change commands. If the answer is yes, the STB is in RF mode. Check online
for instructions to change the STB remote control mode from RF to IR.

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Troubleshooting (continued)
IR signal strength issue –In rare circumstances, the CAB may output too strong of an
IR signal for the set top box IR receiver. To test if the IR emitter is over-driving the set
top box receiver, pull the emitter away from the front of the set top box, and press
the channel button to see if the set top box now receives the channel.
No control over set top box (continued)
CAB not programmed for the correct set top box - Your CAB is defaulted for
Broadcastvision’s popular “Unicode” setting which provides control of the most
popular cable, satellite and IPTV set top boxes.
No Continuity between CAB and IR emitter –In some circumstances utilizing
the “Far” set top box scenario, the CAT5/6 cable between the set top box and
the CAB may not provide full continuity through wall plates etc. It may be
helpful to re-locate the STB at the base of the cardio and re-test. Or, it may be
helpful to temporarily run an alternate CAT5/6 cable from the CAB to the set top
box then re-test.
The CAB can be quickly configured on site to operate other popular set top boxes by
flipping dip switches inside the CAB enclosure as pictured below. All CABs are
shipped pre-programmed what we call unicode. Unicode works with most of the
well known providers. If for some reason the CAB is not operational, please call
Broadcastvision support at 888.330.4283 x 3 to determine the dip switch settings
for your cable, satellite, or IPTV provider.
Note: When the CAB is shipped pre-programmed, the dipswitch setting will be in the OFF position.