Stairmaster 8 Series PVS Operating instructions

Brand: Stairmaster

Model: 8 Series PVS

Type: Operating instructions

Assembly

MANUAL

8/10-Series PVS

Core Health & Fitness

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8/10-Series PVS Install Instructions

Applies to: 8/10-Series PVS

Tools Required*:

• #2 Phillips Screwdriver

• 5mm Allen Key

*Please note that some additional tools will be required for HDMI cable routing.

Route the HDMI cable through the machine, before beginning the PVS installation.

See below for routing paths:

8-FC

8-G

8-UB

8-RB

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8-VS

8-CT

8-RDE

8-TR(x)

10-TRx

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Please note that while the images below show a PVS installation onto a treadmill, the steps are

valid for ALL units.

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.

TECH TIP: Take a picture of the connections

before removing them.

2. Use a #2 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 #2 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 #2 phillips screwdriver to remove the eight

(8) screws securing the PVS rear shroud, then

remove the PVS shroud. Next, use a #2 phillips

screwdriver to remove the four (4) screws shown

right. 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 of the

console, then use a #2 phillips screwdriver to

remove the screw securing the blank cover to the

console.

10. Replace the blank cover removed in Step 6 with

the PVS controller then secure using the same

screw removed in Step 6.

11. Use the diagram (right) and the table below

to connect the PVS cabling to the appropriate

location:

(1) PVS Power to supplementary power cable from

unit.

(2) PVS Controller (installed in Step 7).

(3) 3.5mm Audio Cable to hotbar OR USB panel.

(4) USB Port (used for software updates).

(5) HDMI In

(6) Coax In

NOTE: The RJ45 jack on the right of the PVS is not

used.

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12. Reinstall the front of the console.

For units with Gen 1 hotbar, go to Page 7 to continue installation.

For units with Gen 2 hotbar, go to Page 9 to continue installation.

For units without a hotbar, go to Page 11 to continue installation.

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Headphone Jack - Units with Gen 1 Hotbar

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 3.5mm audio cable from the PVS (3)

to the hot bar audio cable.

2. Remove the phillips screw on the underside of

the hot bar that holds the cover in place and pull

out the cover..

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, then

reinstall 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 with Gen 2 Hotbar

1. Connect the headphone cable from the PVS (3)

to the hot bar cable.

2. Use a #2 phillips screwdriver to remove the PCB-

from the Gen 1 hotbar insert, then install it into

Gen 2 hotbar insert.

3. Use a 3mm allen key to remove the M4 x 16mm

socket head cap screw securing the headphone

cap into the hotbar, then remove the headphone

cap.

4. Install the Gen 2 hotbar insert built in Step 1 into

the hotbar, then use a 3mm allen key to secure

the insert using the same socket head cap screw

from Step 2.

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5. Remove the 2 Phillips screws on the USB panel

and remove the panel from the console. Discon-

nect the USB cable from the USB board.

6. Connect the USB cable and HDMI cable to the

new panel, apply the overlay to the panel, then

reinstall panel into the console.

7. 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. Use a #2 phillips screwdriver to remove the two

screws from original USB panel, remove the

panel, then disconnect the USB cable from the

USB board.

2. Connect the USB cable and HDMI cable to the

new panel, connect the headphone jack to the

panel using the small Phillips screw, then apply

the overlay to the panel. Finally, install the panel

into the console.

3. Use the headphone extension cable to connect

the headphone jack on the panel to the PVS.

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 3.5mm audio cable (3) from the screen.

5. Carefully close the console and refer to the

owner’s manual for programming and operation

instructions.

From Screen

To Panel

Stairmaster 8 Series PVS Operating instructions

Stairmaster 8 Series PVS Operating instructions

Stairmaster 8 Series PVS Operating instructions

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