Troubleshooting Steps for ShowConnect Mini

 

  1. Secure all data and power connections for ShowConnect Mini, (connected to TV Monitor, wall outlet and Ventus modem box)
  • Connections for ShowConnect Mini at the TV Monitor:
    • Wall Power Outlet  < > Show Connect Mini < > HDMI Cable < > HDMI Port on TV Monitor
  • Comm Connection for ShowConnectMini:
    • VSAT IDU or Ventus Modem < > CAT6 Cable < > LAN Port on Show Connect Mini

      

  1. Unplug the ShowConnect Mini. (verify TV screen goes blank)
  2. Plug the ShowConnect Mini back in.
  3. If you see the following sequence of screens, the terminal is loading properly: CLUB KENO logo is displayed, Michigan Logo floating on the TV.

No Signal

  1. Check connections TV/Show Connect Mini (ensure it is connected to the TV Monitor, wall outlet, and Ventus Modem box).
  2. Verify TV is in video mode
  3. VerifyShow Connect Mini is powered on

Only one out of multiple TV’s not working

  1. Check connections on that particular monitor
  2. Check connections to ShowConnect Mini (ensure it is connected to the TV Monitor, Wall Outlet and Ventus Modem box)
  3. Verify TV is on correct HDMI input.

 

Intermittent Night Shows

  • When the ShowConnect Mini is not connected to the TV Monitor, outlet or ventus modem box, the "Night Shows" appear.
  •  If  Night Shows is visible during wagering hours it could be a communications issue.  Check the lottery terminal for a possible communications error message.
  • If there no apparent communication problems, follow the TV Monitor troubleshooting steps.
  1. Secure all data and power connections into terminal and ShowConnect Mini (tv monitor, wall outlet, and ventus nodem box).
  2. Unplug the Show Connect Mini (verify terminal screen goes blank) & Reset the ShowConnect.
  3. Plug the Show Connect Mini back in.
  4. If Screens display in order:  We may assume the problem is fixed.  

 

TV Black, Grey, or Blank Screen

  1. Verify TV is powered on.
  2. Verify power by:
  •  Check outlet
  • Check breakers

NOTE:  If there has been a power outage at the location, power reset ShowConnect.