Wired Troubleshooting Manual - Cardio Theatre Exercise
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1. After repairing the Coax Cable reset the circuit breaker or replace the fuse with a 5mm x 20mm 2 Amp Slo Blo Fuse NOTE Circuit breakers must be allowed to cool at least 2 minutes before resetting Coax Cable not Ensure that the Home Run the Coax Cable connecting the first Monitor Box on a line to connected the Amplifier is connected securely at both the Amplifier and the first Monitor Box Display on only the first portion of a Coax Line Return to Coax Cabling Return to Top Open Connection Inspect the Coax Cable look for a loose or disconnected BNC Connector It will most likely be found at or just prior to the first Monitor Box with a blank display http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 9 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Defective I Connector Inspect the T Connectors at the first Monitor Box with a blank display and the one prior to it Replace these T Connectors with known good ones Defective Coax Cable If you have checked the connections and the T Connectors between the first Monitor Box with a blank display and the one prior to it replace the Coax Cable between these two Monitor Boxes Several Monitor Boxes in the middle of a line do not work NOTE This is typically not caused by the Coax Cabling however it appears so It is in fact caused by a single defective Monitor Box Return to Coax Cabling Return to Top Defective Monitor Box In some cases a single defe2. 1601 Floor Monitors are equipped with a tuning circuit To tune a 1601 Floor Monitor insert a small flat blade screw driver into the hole just off center on the side of the Floor Monitor engaging the rotary adjustment While listening turn the adjustment fully clockwise you will not have sound Slowly turn the adjustment counter clockwise until sound locks in Note the position where sound first came in and continue adjusting counter clockwise until the sound drops out Note where the sound dropped out Now center the adjustment between the points where sound came in and where it dropped out Adusiment Hole Adjustment Disconnect the T Connector at the Floor Monitor then disconnect and inspect both ends of the Coiled Cable for damaged pins or corrosion Replace if necessary See No Display for instructions No sound or sound only on one side Defective Coiled Cable Return to Monitor Box Return to Top Disconnect the T Connector at the Floor Monitor then disconnect and inspect both ends of the Coiled Cable for damaged pins or corrosion Replace if necessary http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 14 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Defective Upper Monitor Check the Upper Monitor Box by gently wiggling the Headphone Jack Connector while listening If the sound is intermittent the Upper Monitor Box is in need of service Channel numbers cycles improperly Return to Monitor
3. Box Return to Top Amplifier not set If the channels displayed on an Upper Monitor Box displays 1 8 on a 16 Channel Amplifier or vise versa either the Amplifier has not been set properly or the Monitor Box must be reset To set the Amplifier turn the main power switch off for approximately 30 seconds Turn power back on while depressing the channel up button to set the Amplifier to 16 channel mode or depressing the channel down button to set the Amplifier to 8 channel mode Setting a 16 Chanel Amp Setting an 8 Chanel Amp To reset the Upper Monitor Box disconnect the T Connector for approximately 30 seconds and then reconnect it Intermittent change to Channel Number 1 Return to Monitor Box Return to Top http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 15 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Loose or defective T Check the T Connector on the Floor Monitor If the connector is loose tighten it If it is not Connector loose replace the T Connector NOTE This will occur most often when the Floor Monitor is attached to the cardio vascular equipment Therefore we recommend attaching the Floor Monitors to the floor Defective Floor Monitor lf the channel number continues to change intermittently after the Floor Monitor is attached to or under the floor and the T Connector has been replaced the unit must be sent in for repair according to the instructions listed here Members receive a sting in th
4. Wired Troubleshooting Manual Wired Troubleshooting Manual Congratulations on your choice of this product Its superior sound reproduction will provide enjoyment and entertainment We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the quality components our company builds We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the information in this guide before attempting repairs to your Cardio Theater system Contents Before you begin Troubleshooting Basics Troubleshooting Where to Look Main Amplifier Troubleshooting Coax Cabling Troubleshooting Monitor Box Troubleshooting BEFORE YOU Yegin turn top j Components referred to in this guide A model 800 or 1600 Amplifier amp upper Monitor Floor Monitor T Connector http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 1 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Coax Cable Coiled Cable Wire Ties Power Cord BNC Bullet Connector TROUBLESHOOTING PAEA return to top Preventive Maintenance e Protect the Floor Monitors and Coax Cabling If the Floor Monitors and Coax Cabling are not installed under the floor insure that the Floor Monitors are at least secured to the floor either with screws or a cloth double sided tape DO NOT ATTACH THE FLOOR MONITORS TO THE CARDIO EQUIPMENT If the Coax Cable is not installed under the floor or in a conduit system the cable must be covered with Wiremold Should you need assistance locating Wiremold please contact Cardio Theat
5. a brief description of the problem the return name and address e Ship to the address above Units received for repair will be shipped Federal Express 2nd Day Delivery within 5 working days of receipt TROUBLESHOOTING 7 o pf smew The Cardio Theater system has three major areas The Main Amplifier The Coax Cabling and the Monitor Boxes Determine where to look by observing the quantity of Monitor Boxes affected All Monitor Boxes on All Output Lines All or Most Monitor Boxes ona A Single Monitor Box Affected See Affected See Single Output Line Affected See Monitor Box Troubleshooting Main Amplifier Troubleshooting Coax Cable Troubleshooting retum te top MAINC Helpful Hints e Ventilation http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 3 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual lf the Main Amplifier is in a cabinet or stereo rack provide for proper ventilation The Main Amplifier requires a minimum one inch 1 clearance on each side for proper ventilation e TV Audio Inputs When using TV s with variable audio outputs turn the volume all the way up before adjusting the volume settings at the Main Amplifier This will send the strongest possible signal to the Main Amplifier and should anyone else adjust the volume on the TV s at a later date they would only be reducing the volume Common Problems e Volume Settings lf there is no sound or volume is low for a specific channel on all Monitor B
6. aged pins or corrosion Replace if necessary Replace the Floor Monitor by disconnecting the T Connector and then the Coiled Cable in sequence Replace the defective Floor Monitor with a working unit Connect the Coiled Cable prior to reconnecting the T Connector then check for proper operation Defective Upper Monitor Replace the Upper Monitor by disconnecting the T Connector at the Floor Monitor and Coiled Cable at the Upper Monitor Replace the defective Upper Monitor with a working unit Connect the Coiled Cable to the Upper Monitor prior to reconnecting the T Connector to the Floor Monitor then check for proper operation 999 or 1999 on the Display Note 999 or 1999 are error codes indicating that the Monitor Box is connected and receiving power but can t tune to the signal from the Amplifier Return to Monitor Box Return to Top http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 13 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Connection Sequence Tuning Defective Coiled Cable Defective Upper or Floor Monitor In most cases a 999 or 1999 is caused by connecting the Upper and Floor Monitor out of sequence To correct this check that the Coiled Cable is connected to both the Upper and Floor Monitors then reset the Monitor Box by disconnecting the T Connector at the Floor Monitor for approximately 30 seconds and then reconnecting it Only if you have 1601 Floor Monitors
7. ctive Floor Monitor on the line will cause several intermittent Monitor Boxes to display 999 or 1999 and not function NOTE The defective Floor Monitor may appear to be functioning properly To locate the defective Floor Monitor disconnect the first Floor Monitor on the line at the T Connector Check the Monitor Boxes that were displaying 999 or 1999 If they are still displaying 999 or 1999 reconnect that Floor Monitor and disconnect the next Floor Monitor on line Continue doing so by removing checking and replacing each Floor Monitor in sequence until by removing one of the Floor Monitors those Monitor Boxes displaying 999 or 1999 work The Floor Monitor you removed to cause the others to work is the defective Floor Monitor Send this Floor Monitor into the Service Center for repair according to instructions listed here Only the last few Monitor Boxes on an Output Line work NOTE The last Floor Monitor on each Output Line MUST have a Terminator on it for the system to operate Return to Coax Cabling Return to Top http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 10 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Loose or missing Ensure that the Terminator is installed on the last Floor Monitor on each Coax Line as Terminator shown here Defective Terminator Replace the Terminator with a known good one All Monitor Boxes have a display of 999 or 1999 Cause Remedy Return to Coax Cabl
8. e ear while exercising Return to Monitor Box Return to Top Static Electricity The Cardio Theater system is a low voltage digital system that is incapable of delivering a shock What is happening is that the member is actually experiencing a static charge similar to walking across the carpet and feeling a pop when you reach for a light switch on the wall This situation occurs most often on treadmills when the member is exercising without holding on to the hand rails Static builds in the member as a result of the exercise eventually discharging to the nearest ground i e the headphone in the ear Treadmills by nature produce static electricity however you can reduce the possibility of shock by A Check the anti static device on the treadmill Most treadmills already incorporate an anti static device Contact the manufacturer for information about their anti static device and how to check it B Adjust the humidity since static electricity is caused by dry conditions it is advisable to slightly raise the humidity in the room by atmospheric control if available or by temperature http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 16 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM
9. er Sales at 1 800 Cardio 1 or 404 848 0233 DO NOT LEAVE THE COAX CABLE UNCOVERED e Draw A Layout After completing the installation draw a layout of the installation showing the order in which the Cardio pieces are connected to each line from the Amplifier It is a good idea to keep the layout with this Guide e Assign a specific person to maintain the Cardio Theater system This will reduce confusion when working with the system and speed repairs should they be needed e Perform regular walk through inspections Perform weekly maintenance including a visual inspection of T Connectors Coiled Cables and Audio http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 2 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Connections to the Main Amplifier a check of the audio levels set at the Main Amplifier and a random check of the Cardio Monitors A simple check of this type can generally reveal any small area requiring correction e Retain This Guide Keep this Guide in a designated location for easy reference Further Assistance service Center 1 800 776 6695 or 503 645 8881 The Service Center can be reached Monday through Friday 7 00 am to 4 00 pm Pacific Time Our shipping address is Cardio Theater Service Center 21420 D NW Nicholas Ct 13 Hillsboro OR 97124 Repair Service In the event any portion of the product must be returned for service e Pack the Unit in a well padded heavy corrugated box e Enclose
10. f the TV Double check this connection Defective Audio Cable To verify the condition of the audio cable re attach it to a known good input on the back of the Amplifier If the condition now exists on the new input and you verified the sound at the component the audio cable is defective Defective Headphones Use a pair of good headphones No PA Sound Before you begin The Cardio Theater system requires a switched input to pins 1 and 2 of the PA input at the back of the Main Amplifier and a line level input to pins 3 and 4 Return to Main Amplifier Return to Top Impedance mismatch An impedance matching device must be installed between the paging system and the Cardio Theater system by a qualified technician Input signal not setup While engaging the PA system i e shorting pins 1 and 2 on the PA input to the Cardio Theater system adjust the input signal according to the input signal set up on Page 12 of the Instruction Manual NOTE The channel number on the display blanks out Helpful Hints e Visual Inspection Most cabling issues can be resolved by a simple visual inspection of the Coax Cables e Proper Installation http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 7 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual To ensure proper installation connect the Monitor Boxes in a Daisy Chain fashion using premade Cardio Theater Coax Cabling e Cover Cabling Ensure that the Coax Cabling is covered either
11. hecking the audio cable set up the Amplifier according to the procedure on Page 12 of the Instruction Manual Poor Quality Sound at Main Amplifier Return to Main Amplifier Return to Top Poor reception on While listening to the audio at the component TV Tuner Tape etc tune in the signal component NOTE If the external speakers on TV s were turned ON to check tuning remember to turn them OFF and set the volume level to the highest setting when finished Amplifier not set up lf the Amplifier volume is set too high the sound will be distorted NOTE If the red LED s on the input signal bar graph are lighting set the input volume according to the input signal set up on Page 12 of the Instruction Manual No Sound on either side of headphones Cause Remedy Return to Main Amplifier Return to Top No input signal Check for sound at the component TV Tuner Tape etc http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 6 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Audio Cable not Check the audio cable from the component to the Cardio Theater Amplifier Ensure that the connected cable is connected at both ends When connecting to a TV tape or CD player ensure the cable is connected to Line Out or Audio Out When connecting to a tuner or receiver ensure that the cable is connected to Line Out or Tape Out NOTE Often the audio cable will be mistakenly connected to _ video in or audio in on the back o
12. in a sub floor or in an above floor conduit system such as Wiremold Common Problems e Output Line with a short If all Monitor Boxes on an output line have blank displays visually inspect the line for damage then check the fuse or circuit breaker for that output line at the back of the Amplifier e Terminator If all but the last few 2 or 3 Monitor Boxes on a line display 999 or 1999 check that the Terminator is installed on the last Monitor Box Only the last few Monitor Boxes on an Output Line work Display on only the first portion of a Coax Line All Monitor Boxes have a Display of 999 or 1999 Several Monitor Boxes in the middle of an Output Line do not ee work No Display on any Monitor Box on a Coax Line No Display on any Monitor Box on an Output Line Cause Remedy Return to Coax Cabling Return to Top No power at Amplifier Ensure that the power is on at the Main Amplifier The power LED should be on http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 8 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Blown Fuse or Circuit Check the fuse or circuit breaker for the Coax Line affected The fuse or breaker is located Breaker approximately 1 1 2 above the output on the Amplifier a Breaker If the fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped FIRST visually inspect the Coax Line for damage i e pinched or crushed Coax Cable broken BNC Connectors loose T Connectors crushed Monitor Boxes etc
13. ing Return to Top Branch in Coax Cabling If the Coax Cabling is installed or has been modified to include a branch the branch must be removed The Cardio Theater system was designed to work with all Monitor Boxes connected in a Daisy Chain fashion Malfunctioning Amplifier If the fuse has been blown or the circuit breaker has been tripped numerous times for a Output single output cumulative damage may occur to that output at the Amplifier If an output is suspected to be malfunctioning connect the Coax Cable to an alternate output at the back of the Amplifier ee lf all Monitor Boxes still display 999 or 1999 a problem remains in the Coax Cabling lf Monitor Boxes on the Coax Line now work the output of the Amplifier has been damaged and the Amplifier must be sent into the Service Center for repair according to the instructions on Page 3 M ON ITO R 43 OX return to top http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 11 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Before you begin know your Monitor Box style 1601 Upper Monitor 1801 Upper Monitor 2001 Upper Monitor Headphone Jack on the right side Headphone Jack on the bottom p r 1601 Floor Monitor 1801 Floor Monitor 2001 Floor Monitor Helpful Hints e Connection Sequence When connecting new or replacement Monitor Box sets connect the Upper Monitor to the Floor Monitor with the Coiled Cable prior to connecting the T Connector e Proper Insta
14. lectronic device is susceptible to poor or dirty a Power Spike power If the problem is recurring after having cycled the power install a surge protector Internal Power Supply Should the Internal Power Supply fail the unit must be returned to the Service Center for Failure repair No Bar Graph or Sound at Amplifier Return to Main Amplifier Return to Top No audio from source Confirm that there is sound coming from the source by plugging headphones into the source if possible If the source is a TV ensure that the external speakers are off and the volume is turned all the way up If the source is a tuner confirm that it is tuned properly If the source is a tape or CD player confirm that it is in the play mode with a music selection inserted in the unit http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 5 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Audio Cable not Check the audio cable connecting the component to the Cardio Theater Amplifier Ensure connected that the cable is connected at both ends When connecting to a TV tape or CD player ensure the cable is connected to Line Out or Audio Out When connecting to a tuner or receiver ensure that the cable is connected to Line Out or Tape Out NOTE Often the audio cable will be mistakenly connected to video in or audio in on the back of the TV Double check this connection Amplifier not set up After checking and adjusting the component and c
15. llation If the Floor Monitors can t be installed under the floor they must be attached to the floor rather than attaching them to the cardio vascular equipment Common Problems e Display shows 999 or 1999 In most cases this is caused by the Connection Sequence as discussed To reset the Monitor Box simply disconnect the T Connector for approximately 30 seconds and then reconnect it e No sound or sound on one side only lf a Monitor Box has no sound or sound on one side only it is most likely that the Headphone Jack is wearing out To check the Headphone Jack connect headphones and while listening wiggle the Headphone Jack Connector if the sound is intermittent the Upper Monitor needs to be sent in for repair http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 12 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual No Display Channel numbers cycle improperly 999 or 1999 on the Displa Intermittently changes to Channel Number 1 No sound or sound only on one side Members receive a sting in the ear while exercising No Display Cause Return to Monitor Box Return to Top T Connector not Reconnect the T Connector to the Floor Monitor connected Defective T Connector Replace the T Connector and discard the old one Defective Coiled Cable Defective Floor Monitor Disconnect the T Connector at the Floor Monitor then disconnect and inspect both ends of the Coiled Cable for dam
16. oxes check the volume setting for that channel at the Main Amplifier and at the audiovisual component e Audio Cables to the Main Amplifier No sound or sound only on one side generally can be traced to the audio cables between the audio visual components and the Main Amplifier Check the audio cables for broken or loose connections at the Main Amplifier and at the audio visual components No Power at Main Amplifier Poor Sound Quality at Main Amplifier Power LED Lights but no Bar Graph or Display No Sound on either side of headphones No Bar Graph or Sound at Amplifier No P A Sound No Power At Main Amplifier Return to Main Amplifier Return to Top Power Cord not Plug the power cord into a good outlet Be sure the power cord is connected into the back connected of the amplifier http www cardiotheater com wired_ts html 4 of 16 4 10 2004 8 40 10 AM Wired Troubleshooting Manual Power Cord cut or WARNING Do not attempt to repair damaged power cords Call the Service Center for a damaged replacement Main Line Fuse Blown Replace the Main Line fuse with a 5mm x 20mm 2 Amp Slo Blo fuse Spare Fuse Main Line Fuse Main Line Fuse Power LED Lights but no Bar Graph or Display Before proceeding Turn the main power switch off for 30 seconds and then back on This will clear most power related problems Cause Return to Main Amplifier Return to Top Amplifier has been hit by The Cardio Theater Amplifier like any e
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