Star Trac StairMaster PVS 8 Series Configuration guide

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8-Series PVS Install Instructions
Applies to: 8-Series PVS
This document contains the procedure for installing the 8-Series PVS onto Star Trac and Stairmaster
8-Series cardio equipment.
Tools Required:
• Phillips Screwdriver
• 5mm Allen Key
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws
securing the front of the console to the console
rear shroud. Take note of console connections,
disconnect wiring from mast to console, and
remove console front.
TIP: Use a cell phone to take a picture of the
connections before removing them.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two (2)
screws securing the top cover to the upper inside
rear shroud, then remove the top cover. Save the
screws for use in connecting the new PVS top
cover in Step 4.
3. Slide the console top cover onto the PVS bracket.

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4. Use a 5mm allen key to secure the PVS bracket
to the console mast using four (4) M8 x 20mm
screws. Connect black/white power cable
from mast to red/black cable from the PVS
bracket then connect the male 3.5mm audio
jack from the mast to the female 3.5mm audio
jack extension from the PVS bracket. Finally,
connect the coax cable from the mast to the coax
cable from the PVS bracket and use a Phillips
screwdriver to secure the PVS top cover to the
console rear shroud.
5. Slide the PVS bracket grommet down the PVS
bracket and into position so a seal is made
between the PVS bracket and the rear console
shroud.
6. Slide the PVS grommet down onto the PVS
bracket.
7. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight
(8) screws securing the PVS rear shroud, then
remove the PVS shroud. Next, use a Phillips
screwdriver to remove the four (4) screws shown
above. Re-use the screws to secure the PVS to the
PVS bracket.

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8. Reinstall Back PVS Shroud and align the PVS
grommet.
9. To install the controller, remove the front cover to
the main console, then remove the unused panel
for install.
10. Screw in the PVS controller.
11. Connect PVS controller to back of PVS using the
RJ45 cable (2) (looks like a telephone wire) that
connects to the left RJ45 jack in the PVS.
Note: The RJ45 jack on the right of the PVS is not
used.

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12. Reinstall the console face.
Headphone Jack - Units with Hotbars
For Star Trac treads 8-TRx, 8-TR, 8-TC, and the Stairmaster 8-G Stepmill after installing the PVS, you
must install the headphone jack in the hotbar. The following steps must be completed after primary
installation of the PVS and controller.
1. Connect the headphone cable from the PVS to
the hot bar cable
2. Remove the phillips screw on the underside of
the hot bar that holds the cover in place and pull
out the cover..

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3. Insert the headphone jack and use the Phillips
screw to fasten in place.
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4. Remove the 2 Phillips screws on the USB
panel and remove the panel from the console.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB board.
5. Connect the USB cable and HDMI cable to the
new panel. Apply the overlay to the panel. Install
panel into the console.
6. Carefully close the console and refer to the
owner’s manual for programming and operation
instructions.

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Headphone Jack - Units without Hotbars
For units without hot bars including the 8G, 8-UB, 8-RB, the following steps must be completed after
primary installation of the PVS and controller. The headphone jack goes directly into the console
with a new bar replacing the existing USB/HDMI bar.
1. Remove the original panel by removing the 2
screws from the original USB panel. Disconnect
the USB cable from the USB board.
2. Connect the USB cable and HDMI cable to the
new panel. Also connect the headphone jack to
the panel using the small Phillips screw. Apply
the overlay to the panel. Install panel into the
console.
3. Use the headphone extension cable to connect
the headphone jack on the panel to the screen.
Connect the angled side of the cable to the panel
jack.

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4. Connect the straight side of the same cable to
the cable from the screen.
From Screen
To Panel
5. Carefully close the console and refer to the owner’s manual for programming and operation instructions.