Cardio Theater xTV-9T Product manual

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xTV-9T
Cardio Theater xTV-9T Transmitter
Installation and Maintenance Guide

Installation and Maintenance Guide: Important Safety Guidelines 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Guidelines
Always follow basic safety precautions when using this
equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage.
• Read all precautions in this guide before installing and using
the equipment. Follow any labels on the equipment.
• Use the power adapter provided with the equipment. Plug the
power adapter into an appropriate, grounded power outlet as
marked on the equipment.
• Route power cords so that they are not walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them.
• Ensure that the equipment has adequate ventilation. Do not
place anything on top of or over the equipment. Do not use on
a cushioned surface that could block the ventilation openings.
• Keep the equipment away from water and moisture.
• Locate the equipment away from sources of heat, such as
radiators, heat registers, and stoves. Avoid temperature
extremes.
• Avoid dropping anything on or spilling anything inside the
equipment, because doing so can damage the electronics.
Regulatory Information
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The Cardio Theater xTV-9T Transmitter has been tested and
found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 C of CFR 47,
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
The xTV-9T Transmitter generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the owner’s manual instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Per FCC rules, changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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Installation and Maintenance Guide: Table of Contents 2
Table of Contents
Important Safety Guidelines .................................................1
Regulatory Information .................................................................. 1
Before You Begin .....................................................................3
Obtaining Service ........................................................................... 3
Preparations ..............................................................................4
Unpacking the Equipment ............................................................ 4
Installation Requirements .............................................................. 4
Installing the Transmitter ...................................................... 6
Maintaining and Troubleshooting ..................................... 10
Cleaning the Transmitter .............................................................10
Troubleshooting the Transmitter ...............................................10
Limited Warranty .................................................................... 13

Installation and Maintenance Guide: Before You Begin 3
Before You Begin
With the Cardio Theater®xTV wireless system, fitness facilities can
add entertainment to exercise rooms without the high cabling costs
usually associated with entertainment systems. The xTV wireless
system gives people the choice of listening to music, radio, or
programs shown on TVs while they exercise. The person simply
plugs a stereo headphone into a receiver, selects the desired
entertainment, and exercises while listening to high-fidelity sound.
An xTV wireless system consists of one or more xTV-9T Transmitters,
one for each TV and audio component, and a number of xTV-9R
Receivers installed on exercise equipment throughout the room.
Because the xTV-9T Transmitter supports 32 different frequencies,
facilities can install up to 32 transmitters to support a wide variety of
entertainment options.
This guide explains how to install and maintain an xTV-9T
Transmitter. For proper installation, please read this guide thoroughly
and follow the instructions.
Note: For information about the xTV-9R Receivers, refer to the
xTV-9R Receiver Installation and Maintenance Guide.
Important: If you have Cardio Theater LCS or Broadcast Vision
installed at the facility, contact Cardio Theater Technical Support.
The xTV-9T Transmitter uses the same frequencies as these
products; it is important to avoid frequencies that are already being
used to assure good audio quality and proper operation.
Obtaining Service
Do not attempt to service the xTV-9T Transmitter except as described
in this guide. For information about product operation or service, refer
to the Cardio Theater web site at www.cardiotheater.com or contact
an authorized dealer. For information about product operation or
service, contact an authorized Cardio Theater Technical Support
Representative at 1-800-776-6695 or [e-mail].
Representatives are available to serve you from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm,
Monday through Friday, U.S.A. Pacific Time.
Returning Equipment to Cardio Theater
To return equipment to Cardio Theater for any reason, you must
contact Cardio Theater Technical Support and obtain a Return
Authorization Number (RMA). When requesting the RMA number,
explain why you are returning the equipment, for example you
ordered too many receivers and the extra receiver can be returned to
stock, or the equipment needs repairs.
Important: Equipment must be shipped with an RMA number in
order for Cardio Theater to process it. Any equipment received
without an RMA number will be returned to the sender.

Installation and Maintenance Guide: Preparations 4
Preparations
Remember to read and follow the instructions in this guide. If you do
not install the xTV-9T Transmitter according to these instructions,
you could void the Limited Warranty.
Unpacking the Equipment
The transmitter is shipped with the following items:
• One or more xTV-9T Transmitters as ordered
• Plastic screw driver used to set channel number,
1 per transmitter
• AC adapter for your country, 1 per transmitter
• RCA audio cable, 1 per transmitter
• Numbered signs to post near TVs and audio components
• These installation instructions
If any items are missing, contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the equipment or contact Cardio Theater Technical
Support.
Installation Requirements
Review the following installation requirements before assembly:
• You can install up to thirty-two transmitters, depending on the
infrastructure and radio frequency activity in the area.
• To ensure the best range and audio quality possible for the
transmitter(s), select a location for installing them without any
major internal obstructions, such as metal support posts, between
transmitters and receivers installed on the exercise equipment.
Transmitters and receivers should also be installed so they are
within 150 feet (46 meters) of each other and are in direct line of
sight.
• Cardio Theater recommends that you group audio components
together to minimize cabling. Also, install the transmitters and
other audio components in a central location for better
transmission coverage.
• If you are installing more than one transmitter, you must place
them at least 12 inches (31 cm) apart. Do not stack transmitters
on top of each other. If transmitters are placed too closely
together, the facility may experience poor sound quality.
• If the audio components are stacked in a cabinet, make sure the
equipment has adequate ventilation to avoid overheating.
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Installation and Maintenance Guide: Preparations 5
• Place the antenna on the transmitter so it is vertical. In addition,
the antenna should not touch or come near other transmitting
antennas or metal objects. Be sure to route cabling and power
cables away from the antenna, so they do not cause interference.
• Each transmitter requires a unique channel number. Channel
numbers on transmitters determine their frequencies. There is no
correlation between channel numbers on transmitters and channel
numbers shown on receivers when they are programmed.
• If you discover that some of the 900 MHz frequencies (see
Table 1) are used by outside non-controllable sources, you can set
the transmitter to avoid those frequencies. However, this will
reduce the number of channels available for you to use when
installing transmitters. If the outside non-controllable source
generates a powerful signal, it may also cause static interference
with the wireless system, reducing audio quality.
• With new xTV wireless installations, we recommend installing the
receivers on the equipment first, then installing the transmitters.
Doing so will allow installers to check the sound quality of the
transmitters throughout the room.
• The receiver automatically acquires the available channels from the
installed transmitters and assigns them to channel numbers,
starting with the lowest transmitting channel to the highest
transmitting channel, regardless of which channels are used. To
avoid confusion with people using the wireless system, you want
receivers to logically select TV and audio components based on
their placement. So, on the receiver, channel 1 would select the
first TV, channel 2 would select the second TV, and so on. To
support this logical usage, transmitters need to be installed in
channel order.
• Transmitters use Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuitry to
provide consistent sound levels to people using the receivers.
With this feature, once the sound level on TVs and other audio
components have been adjusted, the wireless system should not
experience sound fluctuations, which have been inherent in other
types of entertainment systems. To support this feature, the sound
level from the connected TV and audio components must be set to
a reasonable, median level. If the incoming sound level is set too
low, people may hear an excessive amount of background noise
while using the receivers. If the incoming sound level is set too
high, it may sound distorted through the receivers.

Installation and Maintenance Guide: Installing the Transmitter 6
Installing the Transmitter
1. Determine where you will install each transmitter. If possible,
locate the transmitters where their signals will have no
obstructions (such as metal support posts) to the receivers
installed on the exercise equipment. In addition, the distance
between receivers and transmitters should not exceed 150 feet
(46 meters).
2. Determine the channel number you want to assign to each
transmitter. Each transmitter requires a unique channel number.
Transmitters should be installed in order of their channel number
to make the wireless system easier to use. See Table 1.
Note: Table 1 provides blank columns that installing technicians
can use to note setup information. Consider providing a brief
description of what entertainment each transmitter provides (or
is connected to) and indicate the associated receiver channel
that gets assigned.
Table 1: Site with up to 32 transmitters
Transmitter
Channel
Transmitter
Frequency
Description of Channel
(Write a brief description
for your site)
Receiver
Channel
1905.0
2906.2
3 923.6
4 924.4
5 925.6
6 910.6
7 911.8
8 913.4
9 914.2
10 915.4
11 917.0
12 917.8
13 919.0
14 920.6
15 921.4
16 922.6
17 905.6
18 906.6
19 907.6
20 908.8
21 910.0
22 911.2
23 912.4
24 913.8
25 915.0
26 916.2
27 917.4
28 918.4
29 919.6
30 921.0
31 921.8
32 923.0

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3. Set the channel number on the transmitter by adjusting the two
Channel Select dials on the back with the supplied plastic screw
driver.
Figure 1 shows how to adjust a dial with the provided tool. Refer
to Tables 2 and 3 to determine how to adjust each dial to select a
channel number, based on your country.
Important: You must set the transmitter to an appropriate
channel number for your country. If it is set improperly, you may
be liable for fines or other punishments by local authorities.
Consult Cardio Theater Technical Support if your country is not
covered in the tables.
Figure 1: Set a unique channel number for each transmitter
Different channel numbers will provide better reception based on
whether or not other equipment in the facility are using the same
frequency, or possible influences from the facility infrastructure.
During installation, you may need to change the channel number
based on the quality of the sound captured by the receivers.
Table 2: Allowed channel numbers for U.S. and Canada
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202
303
404
505
606
707
808
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11 1 1
12 1 2
13 1 3
14 1 4
15 1 5
16 1 6
17 1 7
18 1 8
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21 2 1
22 2 2
23 2 3
24 2 4
25 2 5
26 2 6
27 2 7
28 2 8
29 2 9
30 3 0
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Table 3: Allowed channel numbers for Australia
4. Place the transmitter where it will operate. Make sure that it is
located in a well-ventilated area with both the front and back
easily accessible.
You can place the transmitter on top of the TV or audio
component it will be transmitting, or in a rack nearby.
Important: If you are installing more than one transmitter, you
must place them at least 12 inches (31 cm) apart. Do not stack
transmitters on top of each other. If transmitters are placed too
closely together, they may interfere with each other’s signals.
5. Adjust the antenna on the transmitter so that it is vertical.
6. Plug the power cord on the AC adapter, packaged with the
transmitter, into the back.
Important: Make sure the power cord is not near the antenna,
or it could interfere with the audio signal.
7. Plug the AC adapter into a nearby power outlet.
8. Connect one end of the RCA audio cable to the TV or audio
source. Observe and follow the color code of the RCA audio
cable connectors. If available, connect the RCA cable to the Line
Audio Output connector on the TV or audio source.
The Line Audio Output connector is recommended because it
always provides a consistent sound level and cannot be modified
by users.
9. Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable to the transmitter.
Observe and follow the color code of the RCA audio cable
connectors.
Important: Make sure the RCA cable is not near the power
cable, or it could interfere with the audio signal.
10.If connecting to a TV, turn off its speakers using the appropriate
menu function.
Channel
Number
Set Left
Dial
Set Right
Dial
103
204
305
411
512
613
714
815
916
10 2 6
11 2 7
12 2 8
13 2 9
14 3 0
15 3 1
16 3 2