SMART Board 7000 series Installation And Maintenance Manual page 27

CHAPTER 2
INSTALLING THE DISPLAY
Factor Considerations
Visibility
Lighting
Acoustics
Environment and
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The display's screen is clearly visible to all users in the room. SMART
recommends users sit within a 178° viewing area:
NOTE
The viewing area depends on the display's resolution and a variety of
other factors. For more information, see the knowledge base article,
Recommended viewing distances and viewing angles for
SMART Board interactive flat
The location is not near bright light sources, such as windows or strong
overhead lighting.
Light sources can cause glare on the display's screen, reducing its
visibility.
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To reduce light interference, install blinds or shades on windows or
skylights and install switches to dim or turn off any lights shining
directly on the display's screen. Keep in mind that sunlight can come
through windows at different angles at different times of the year.
The room has good acoustics (see
or 7000 Pro for the best audio
The location meets the environmental requirements in the display's
specifications (see More information on page 8).
The display isn't subjected to strong vibrations or dust.
Ventilation systems don't blow air directly on the display.
There is adequate ventilation or air conditioning around the display so
that heat can flow away from it and the mounting equipment.
SMART recommends at least 2" (5 cm) of space on all sides of the
display for proper airflow.
If you plan to install the display in a recessed area, there is at least 4" (10
cm) of space between the display and the recessed walls to enable
ventilation and cooling.
panels.
Configuring your SMART Board 7000
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