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  • Page 1 Integrator’s and User’s Guide Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written consent of SMART Techologies Inc. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor.
  • Page 3 Avoid exposing the unit to extreme heat or cold. The operating temperature range for the Expression IM integration module is 41° ° ° ° F to 85° ° ° ° F (5 ° ° ° ° C to 29 ° ° ° ° C) with up to 90% humidity non- condensing.
  • Page 4 Cleaning the Expression IM Integration Module Clean the Control Panel at regular intervals by spraying a standard glass cleaner onto a soft cloth and wiping the Control Panel. Do not spray the cleaner directly onto the Control Panel. Important Information...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Changing the Display Source ..............20 Adjusting the Volume................... 20 Switching the Projector to the VCR/DVD Player.......... 20 Using the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Via a Guest Laptop ..21 Tips and Laptop Troubleshooting..........24 General Tips ....................24 Troubleshooting for Guest Laptop Users............. 24 Customer Support ................

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Expression Im Integration Module

    Getting to Know Your Expression IM Integration Module The Expression IM integration module can be installed in custom furniture to integrate your choice of multimedia equipment in one location. It consists of a Connection Panel, Control Panel, main power inlet and IEC power outlets.
  • Page 8 Use an RCA composite audio cable to transfer from the VCR to the projector video input via the sound from the VCR to the Expression IM speakers. Expression IM integration module. 11 RCA L/R Audio Input: To VCR/DVD Audio Output...

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    • audio, video, network and serial cable connections for the guest laptop • power for the guest laptop or other external device Control Panel Control Panel on Expression IM Integration Module Expression IM Integrator’s and User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 Control Panel Features Main Power Switch SMART Board Cable for Guest Laptop When this switch is turned on, all Expression IM This RS232 DB9 serial cable can be used to peripherals are powered up. connect a guest laptop to a SMART Board interactive whiteboard.

  • Page 11: Main Power Inlet And Iec Power Outlets

    VCR, DVD player and printer. Country-specific power cords are provided. Four IEC Power Outlets Main Power Inlet Main Power Inlet and Power Outlets on Expression IM Integration Module Expression IM Integrator’s and User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: Integrating The Expression Im Integration Module

    SMART Board interactive whiteboard (pages 14−18) Connecting an Internal Computer Locate the bundle of cables attached to the Expression IM integration module. Connect the cables to the internal computer as explained in the table on page 7. 1 RJ45 Network Connector 2 USB Connector 3 3.5 mm Stereo Connector...
  • Page 13 To connect the SMART Board cable: You can connect the SMART Board cable to either a serial or USB port on the internal computer. However, to connect to a serial port on a Macintosh computer, you’ll need a Macintosh Serial Adapter.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Keyboard And Mouse

    Connect a DB15 video cable from the projector video input to the DB15 RGB video output in the Connection Panel. If you have a SMART Board interactive whiteboard and want to enable on-screen projector controls, connect a standard RS232 serial cable from the projector DB9 serial data port to the RS232 serial output in the Connection Panel.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Printer

    Connect one end of the DB25 printer cable to the parallel port on the printer and the other end to the Printer port on the Connection Panel. AUDIO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO RS232 SMART BOARD VIDEO SOURCE 1 IN PRINTER SOURCE 2 IN Printer Port S-VIDEO LAPTOP COMPUTER Connection Panel Expression IM Integrator’s and User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Vcr Or Dvd Player

    VCR/DVD player to the two RCA L/R audio inputs in the Source 2 In section of the Connection Panel. Be careful to keep your right and left channel connections correct, or the sound may not be produced in stereo. Refer to the figure on page 11. Expression IM Integrator’s and User’s Guide...
  • Page 17 Plug the VCR/DVD power cord into a power adapter cord, and then into one of the power outlets adjacent to the Connection Panel. The power adapter cord is included in the power kit. Four IEC Power Outlets Expression IM Integrator’s and User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord The power for the Expression IM integration module is provided by a single power cord. Connect the supplied IEC country-specific power cord to the main power input and plug the pronged end into an appropriate wall outlet. The IEC country-specific power cord is located in the power kit.

  • Page 19: Connecting An External Sound System

    VCR and DVD player to an external room sound system. AUDIO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO RS232 SMART BOARD VIDEO To External Audio Inputs SOURCE 1 IN PRINTER SOURCE 2 IN S-VIDEO LAPTOP COMPUTER Connection Panel Expression IM Integrator’s and User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Smart Board Interactive Whiteboard

    Windows operating system): Connect the SMART Board DB9 serial connector from the Expression IM integration module to a serial port on your computer as explained on pages 6−7. Insert the SMART Board software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The SMART Board software setup program should start automatically.
  • Page 21 Connect the long DB9 end of the serial cable to the DB9 connector in the SMART Board section of the Connection Panel. Insert the male end of the keyboard adapter into the power outlet in the SMART Board section of the Connection Panel. Finally, insert the keyboard adapter’s power plug into the power plug socket on the back of the long DB9 connector.
  • Page 22 Connect the long DB9 end of the serial cable to the DB9 connector in the SMART Board section of the Connection Panel. Insert the male end of the keyboard adapter into the power outlet in the SMART Board section of the Connection Panel. Finally, insert the keyboard adapter’s power plug into the power plug socket on the back of the long DB9 connector.
  • Page 23 Turn on your Macintosh computer. The Ready Light on the SMART Pen Tray will turn red, indicating that it is receiving power from the keyboard port or external power supply. Ready Light Insert the SMART Board software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically launch the installation program.
  • Page 24 Follow the on-screen instructions. Once you’ve completed SMART Board software installation, the SMART Board icon will appear in the menu bar and the Ready Light on the Pen Tray will turn from red to green. The green light indicates that the interactive whiteboard is now touch sensitive.

  • Page 25: Using The Expression Im Integration Module

    Before you turn off the Expression IM integration module via the Main Power switch, shut down the computer and let the projector cool down.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Guest Laptop

    To connect a guest laptop, turn the laptop off, make the connections explained on the previous page and turn the laptop back on. Then either install the full SMART Board software or run the Mini-Board driver (Windows operating system only) as explained on pages 21−23.

  • Page 27: Using The Smart Board Interactive Whiteboard Via A Guest Laptop

    (Refer to page 19.) If you want to save information on the laptop, you must install the full version of SMART Board software. This option gives you access to all SMART Board software features, but it requires approximately 8.6 MB of disk space.
  • Page 28 To copy the SMART Board software installation files onto floppy disks: If your laptop doesn’t have a CD-ROM drive, use the internal computer to copy the SMART Board software installation files onto floppy disks. Insert the SMART Board software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the internal computer.
  • Page 29 To create a Mini-Board driver disk from the SMART Board software CD: Insert the SMART Board software CD into the internal computer’s CD-ROM drive. The SMART Board software CD interface will appear. Click the Exit button, as you won’t be installing the software.

  • Page 30: Tips And Laptop Troubleshooting

    Tips and Laptop Troubleshooting General Tips • Before you turn off the Expression IM integration module via the Main Power switch, shut down the computer and let the projector cool down. • Once the projector is installed and running, you can use its remote control to put it into standby mode before turning off the Expression IM integration module.
  • Page 31 Click the Connect button under Serial Ports in the Boards tab. Then under Automatic, click the Detect SMART Hardware button. Your ports will be searched for the presence of an attached SMART Board interactive whiteboard until the correct port is located.

  • Page 32: Customer Support

    Registration A User Registration Card has been shipped with your Expression IM integration module. To facilitate user support and to receive news and updates, fill in and mail the card to SMART Technologies Inc. Expression IM Integrator’s and User’s Guide...
  • Page 33 You can also register online via the SMART Web site at www.smarttech.com/products/ registration. By registering, you provide us with the information we need to serve you better. If you’ve indicated that you would like to receive information on product upgrades, we will e-mail you so that you always have the most recent information on the newest software and tools developed for use with your Expression IM integration module.

  • Page 34: Appendix A: Expression Im Connections

    Composite Video ™ X-Port 10 To VCR Switch Audio To SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard Internal Laptop Computer To Network Computer 15 W Speakers Audio Out (Line Level) Audio Mixer To Printer Amplifier Auto-Switch (Optional) Expression IM Integrator’s and User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Index

    Connecting, 19–20 Functional Diagram, 28 Installing SMART Board Software, 21–23 Guest Laptop, 4, 19–20 Troubleshooting Tips, 24–25 Internal Computer, 6–7 Using SMART Board Software on the Internal Computer, 20 Cleaning Instructions, ii Connecting IEC Power Outlets, 5 DVD Player, 10–11...
  • Page 36 Internal Computer, 6–7 14–16 SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard to Connection Panel, 14–18 SMART Board Software Installing on Guest Laptop, 21–23 Installing on Internal Computer, 14–18 Mini-Board Driver, 22 SMART USB Mini-Adapter Cable, 7, 15, 17 Expression IM Integrator’s and User’s Guide...
  • Page 37 Suite 600, 1177 – 11th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB CANADA T2R 1K9 Support: 1.866.518.6791 or outside North America +1.403.228.5940 Main Switchboard: 1.888.42.SMART or outside North America +1.403.245.0333 Fax (24 hours): 403.245.0366 support@smarttech.com www.smarttech.com Printed in Canada 99-00344-00 REV A1...

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