Audio Output Settings

The FitnessOnDemand GROUP5 system will output audio via the audio outputs from the media hub. By default, the audio will be output via the HDMI connection, sending the audio to your connected display device. We recommend using this default setting. If you are using external speakers such as a soundbar, the most efficient setup is to connect the speaker or receiver to the audio output connections from your TV.

Media Hub Audio Outputs

If you need to connect your audio system to the media hub directly, there are a few audio output connections available. You will find a 3.5mm audio jack (labeled "Headphone jack" below) and a SPDIF optical port.

Audio Settings

HDMI

Simply plug in your display device to the HDMI port and both video and sound will play through the display. You can connect external audio devices to the audio output of your display device.

3.5mm

Using the 3.5mm audio output is extremely simple. Once you connect an audio device to the 3.5mm port the media hub will default to that connection. 

Note: The media hub will output audio at 75% when using the 3.5mm headphone jack. You will need to adjust accordingly on your audio device to compensate. If the audio is not loud enough, consider connecting your audio equipment to the audio output connections on your display instead.

SPDIF Optical

Once you connect an audio device to the optical port on the media hub, the audio output settings on the hub will need to be adjusted.

1. Using the FOD remote, press the Home button to exit the FOD app
2. Use the arrow keys to select the Gear icon and press OK
3. Navigate to Sound & Notification
4. Select Sound Devices Manager at the bottom of the screen
5. Choose Spdif Passthrough
6. Press the Home button again to exit out of Settings
7. Select the Power icon on the bottom and reboot your media hub

Note: The reboot after adjusting the audio setting is required. The FOD app will not function properly until the media hub is rebooted.

BlueTooth

For a commercial implementation of any hardware, a wired connection will be more reliable. We recommend using one of the above wired connection options if possible. However, the FitnessOnDemand media hub is equipped with Bluetooth and will work with a Bluetooth speaker.

1. Using the FOD remote, press the Home button to exit the FOD app
2. Use the arrow keys to select the Gear icon and press OK
3. Navigate to Bluetooth
4. Press OK to enable Bluetooth
5. Make sure your Bluetooth speaker is discoverable
6. Choose your speaker from the list and follow any onscreen pairing instructions

Note: Bluetooth speakers may need to be re-paired when the FitnessOnDemand media hub and/or the speaker is rebooted.

Volume

The first time you turn on your media hub the volume will be set to 100% by default (75% when using the 3.5mm audio output). After the devices are paired you will find volume controls on the iPad on the top-right. These controls can be used to adjust the output volume on the media hub by any user. If you have any issues with the volume on the media hub, please make sure that the sound is turned up via the kiosk controls in the FOD app.

iPad Volume

The iPad's speaker is used when watching video previews directly on the iPad. The volume can be adjusted in the control center.

1. Tap Admin on the top-right
2. Enter the passcode 2411
3. Press the iPad's physical Home button to exit the FOD app
4. Swipe down from the top-right of the screen (where you see the battery percentage) to open the Control Center
5. Drag the  up or down to adjust the volume.
6. Tap elsewhere on the screen to close the Control Center and tap the FOD app.