Appendix G: Application Notes - Crestron CNX-DVP4 Operation Manual

Digital Video Processor

Appendix G: Application Notes

92 • Digital Video Processor: CNX-DVP4
Crestron CNX-DVP4 and Smart Technologies Sympodium combine to form a
unique presentation solution.
The combination of the Crestron CNX-DVP4 Digital Video Processor and the Smart
Technologies Sympodium answers the call for increased functionality in less space,
and does it at a reduced cost.
The Sympodium from Smart Technologies provides a 15" color touchscreen surface
that allows presenters to annotate over any computer-generated graphics image. By
incorporating a Crestron CNX-DVP4
the benefit of complete AV control and graphics onscreen as well as annotation
without the need of a separate touchpanel. This is especially advantageous where
counter space may be limited, or where a single user interface is desired.
The Crestron CNX-DVP4 interfaces directly to the sympodium providing a control
system processor and touchscreen interface in one. Using the CNX-DVP4, the GUI
displayed on the sympodium looks just like a Crestron Isys™ touchpanel with all of
the additional benefits of the CNX-DVP4 like transition and translucence effects.
Full operation of the sympodium is conducted using a stylus.
Best of all, in addition to its astounding graphics, the CNX-DVP4 also provides for
display of up to 4 high-performance, fully scalable video and computer windows
within the control GUI. And with 4 onboard com ports, the CNX-DVP4 can add
dramatic expansion capability to the sympodium by enabling both Smart annotation
and Crestron "Touch-The-PC" mouse driver capability for four separate computer
sources at a time!
Smart Sympodium with CNX-DVP4
Smart Sympodium
DVI/RGB Input Serial Port
DVI/RGB Touchscreen
Output Mouse
Crestron CNX-DVP4
DVI/RGB
Com 1
Input 1
VGA Output Com Port
PC w/Smart Board
Software
The Crestron Isys™ TPS-TPI, in combination with any 2-Series control processor,
can provide similar control functionality while permitting display of a single
computer window and up to two video windows. This solution allows annotation and
"Touch-The-PC" control for only one computer at a time.
Crestron CNX-DVP4
or TPS-TPI with the Sympodium, the user has
Cresnet to
touchpanels
and other devices
as needed
DVI/RGB
Inputs 2 - 4
DVI/RGB Signals RS-232 Interfaces
from up to 3 more up to 3 more
Computers or Computers or
Other Sources Other Sources
Operations Guide – DOC. 8170A
Ethernet
Connectivity
Available
if Needed
NET LAN
Video Inputs
Com 2 - 4
1 - 4
Up to 8
Video Signals
(no annotation)