Smart Technologies SMART Board 800i5-SMP Configuration And User's Manual

Smart Technologies SMART Board 800i5-SMP Configuration And User's Manual

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  • Page 1 SMART Board® 800i5 and 800i5-SMP Interactive whiteboard systems Configuration and user’s guide Read this guide on your smart phone or other mobile device.
  • Page 2 FCC warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 3: Important Information

    Important information Before you install and use your SMART Board® 800i5 interactive whiteboard system, read and understand the safety warnings and precautions in this user’s guide and the included warnings document. These safety warnings and precautions describe the safe and correct operation of your interactive whiteboard system and its accessories, helping you to prevent injuries and equipment damage.
  • Page 4 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Two people are required to mount your SMART product because it may be too heavy for one person to safely maneuver. When you lift your interactive whiteboard, you and your assistant should stand on either side of the screen, supporting its weight at the bottom while balancing the top with your other hands.
  • Page 5 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N You must connect the USB cable that came with your SMART Board interactive whiteboard to a computer that has a USB compliant interface and that bears the USB logo. In addition, the USB source computer must be compliant with CSA/UL/EN 60950 and bear the CE mark and CSA and/or UL Mark(s) for CSA/UL 60950.
  • Page 6 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Viewing 3D content may cause sickness, including nausea, dizziness, headache, eyestrain, blurred vision or numbness. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop viewing 3D content immediately.
  • Page 7 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N There are no projector menu options on the ECP. Keep your remote control in a safe place because the ECP is not a substitute for the remote control. Do not disconnect cables from the ECP to connect peripheral devices because you could disconnect controls for your interactive whiteboard.
  • Page 8 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Service   W A R N I N G There are no user-serviceable parts inside the pen tray. Only qualified personnel should disassemble the pen tray’s printed circuit boards, and this procedure must be done with proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection.
  • Page 9: Environmental Requirements

    I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Environmental requirements Before you install your SMART Board 800i5 interactive whiteboard system, review the following environmental requirements. Environmental Parameter requirement Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) from 0' to 6000' (0 m to 1800 m) 41°F to 86°F (5°C to 30°C) from 6000' to 9800' (1800 m to 3000 m) Storage temperature...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important information Safety warnings, cautions and important information Environmental requirements Chapter 1: About your interactive whiteboard system SMART Board 800i5 interactive whiteboard system features Included accessories Optional accessories Chapter 2: Installing your interactive whiteboard system Choosing a location Choosing a height Securing your interactive whiteboard system Routing the cables Installing SMART software...
  • Page 12 C O N T E N T S Accessing the service menu Transporting your interactive whiteboard system Appendix A: Remotely managing your system through a network interface Web page management Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Appendix B: Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface Connecting your room control system to the ECP Projector programming commands Appendix C: Remote control code definitions...
  • Page 13: Chapter 1: About Your Interactive Whiteboard System

    Chapter 1 About your interactive whiteboard system SMART Board 800i5 interactive whiteboard system features SMART Board 800 series interactive whiteboard SMART UF75 or SMART UF75w projector Extended Control Panel (ECP) Included accessories Remote control Pens Eraser VGA connection kit SMART Board 800i5 interactive whiteboard system accessories RCA connector pod SMART Board 800i5-SMP interactive whiteboard system accessories SMART GoWire™...
  • Page 14: Smart Board 800I5 Interactive Whiteboard System Features

    C H A P T E R 1 About your interactive whiteboard system SMART Board 800i5 interactive whiteboard system features Your SMART Board 800i5 interactive whiteboard system uses the short-throw, high-offset SMART UF75 or SMART UF75w projector. The throw distance of the SMART UF75 or SMART UF75w projectors is half that of the SMART UF65 projector, resulting in a shorter boom and reduced shadows on the projected image.
  • Page 15: Smart Uf75 Or Smart Uf75W Projector

    C H A P T E R 1 About your interactive whiteboard system Other features of your interactive whiteboard include: A modular pen tray that automatically detects when you pick up a pen tray pen or the eraser Pen tray buttons that activate the pens’ colors and the on-screen keyboard, right-click, Orientation and Help functions A durable hard-coated surface that is optimized...
  • Page 16: Included Accessories

    C H A P T E R 1 About your interactive whiteboard system An alert broadcast feature that enables administrators to send notification messages to network-connected projector systems for immediate on-screen display DLP Link™ technology that ensures compatibility with the emerging 3D content ecosystem Protected cable routing through a cable cover that limits tampering and clutter A secure mounting and installation system that includes the following: An optional projector padlock ring to prevent removal of the projector from the boom...
  • Page 17: Eraser

    C H A P T E R 1 About your interactive whiteboard system Eraser The eraser resembles a rectangular chalkboard eraser. You can use a substitute object, as long as it has a similar shape, reflects infrared light and doesn’t scratch or mark the interactive whiteboard surface. VGA connection kit The VGA connection kit allows you to connect a laptop to your interactive whiteboard system using a VGA cable.
  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    C H A P T E R 1 About your interactive whiteboard system If you are using a laptop that doesn’t have SMART Meeting Pro software installed, connect the laptop to the interactive whiteboard using your SMART GoWire cable. The SMART Meeting Pro icon appears in the notification area on your laptop once you connect the cable. CAT 5 USB extender The CAT 5 USB extender (Part No.
  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Installing Your Interactive Whiteboard System

    Chapter 2 Installing your interactive whiteboard system Choosing a location Choosing a height Securing your interactive whiteboard system Locking the pen tray to your interactive whiteboard Securing the projector to the boom Routing the cables Installing SMART software Consult the SMART Board 800i5 interactive whiteboard system installation document included with your product for instructions on how to install your product.
  • Page 20: Choosing A Height

    C H A P T E R 2 Installing your interactive whiteboard system best presentation alignment, mount your interactive whiteboard system in a location that’s central to your audience’s viewing direction. For mobile or adjustable installation options, contact your authorized SMART reseller.  ...
  • Page 21: Securing Your Interactive Whiteboard System

    C H A P T E R 2 Installing your interactive whiteboard system Securing your interactive whiteboard system This section explains how to secure the different components of your interactive whiteboard system. Locking the pen tray to your interactive whiteboard To learn how to lock the pen tray to your interactive whiteboard, see the SMART Board 800 series interactive whiteboard user’s guide (smarttech.com/kb/144817).
  • Page 22: Installing Smart Software

    C H A P T E R 2 Installing your interactive whiteboard system   I M P O R T A N T Do not connect the power cable to a power outlet until you have connected all the cables to the projector and ECP.
  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Using Your Interactive Whiteboard System

    Chapter 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Using your projector Using your remote control Replacing the remote control battery Using the remote control buttons Adjusting projector settings Focusing the image Adjusting the image Projector connection diagram Using your interactive whiteboard Using the Extended Control Panel (ECP) Using the RCA connector pod Using the SMART GoWire cable...
  • Page 24: Replacing The Remote Control Battery

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Replacing the remote control battery Follow this procedure to replace the remote control battery.   W A R N I N G Reduce the risk associated with a leaking battery in the projector’s remote control by following these practices: Use only the specified type of coin-cell battery.
  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control Buttons

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Using the remote control buttons The projector remote control enables you to access on-screen menus and change projector settings. Use the Power button on the remote control or ECP to put the projector into Standby mode or to turn it on.
  • Page 26: Adjusting Projector Settings

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system   N O T E The Mute, Volume Up and Volume Down buttons work only if there is an audio source and speaker system connected to the projector for the currently selected input source. Adjusting projector settings The remote control’s Menu button enables you to access the on-screen display to adjust the projector settings.
  • Page 27 C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes V-position Moves the vertical position of the Don’t adjust this setting unless you’re source video up or down from -5 to 5 advised to by SMART Support. (relative to the projected image).
  • Page 28 C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes Projector Functions menu 3D On/Off Turns the DLP Link technology 3D The default is off. feature on or off. 3D Format Displays the current 3D format Interleaved breaks down the image (Interleaved or Under-over).
  • Page 29 C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image output to The default is Fill Screen. Fill Screen, Match Input or 16:9. Fill Screen produces an image that fills the entire screen by stretching and scaling the source video to match the projector’s native resolution and aspect ratio.
  • Page 30 C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes Set to Default? Resets projector settings to their If you select Yes, all projector settings default values. reset to their defaults, reversing any menu changes you made. This action is irreversible.
  • Page 31 C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes DHCP Displays the status of the network’s The default is on. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol On enables a DHCP server on the (DHCP) as On or Off. network to automatically assign an IP address to the projector.
  • Page 32 C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes Location Displays the projector’s location as set You can set the projector’s location by an administrator (maximum 16 using the remote management features characters). (see Remotely managing your system through a network interface on page 61 and Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface on...
  • Page 33: Focusing The Image

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes MPU Version Displays the projector microprocessor unit (MPU) firmware version in x.x.x.x format. Network Version Displays the projector’s network If you haven’t enabled the Network communications processor firmware and VGA Out setting, this setting is version in x.x.x.x format.
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Image

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Adjusting the image Refer to these notes when adjusting the projected image as described in the included SMART Board 880i5 and 885i5 interactive whiteboard system installation guide (smarttech.com/kb/154546) or SMART Board 880i5-SMP or 885i5-SMP interactive whiteboard system installation guide (smarttech.com/kb/170130).
  • Page 35 C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Connector Connect to: Power Mains power supply 3.5 mm phone jack audio input (×2) Audio sources associated with primary and secondary computers 3.5 mm phone jack audio output Speakers (not included) USB B Computer (for service access only)
  • Page 36: Using Your Interactive Whiteboard

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system   N O T E S To connect your interactive whiteboard, see the SMART Board 880i5 and 885i5 interactive whiteboard system installation guide (smarttech.com/kb/154546) or SMART Board 880i5- SMP or 885i5-SMP interactive whiteboard system installation guide (smarttech.com/kb/170130).
  • Page 37 C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system   N O T E Low Power mode reduces your interactive whiteboard system’s power consumption when it is in Standby mode. To set the projector system to enter Low Power mode automatically whenever it enters Standby mode, hold down the Power and Input buttons at the same time for five seconds.
  • Page 38: Using The Rca Connector Pod

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system   N O T E Use an SBX8 series control cable (Part No. SB8-CTRL) to convert the 4-pin connector to a DB9 RS-232 connector for use with a third-party room control system. An SBX8 series control cable is included with SMART Board 800i5-SMP interactive whiteboard systems.
  • Page 39: Using The Smart Gowire Cable

    C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Using the SMART GoWire cable The SMART GoWire cable is a USB to USB connection that enables you to use SMART Meeting Pro software on computers where the application isn’t installed.  ...
  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Integrating Other Devices

    Chapter 4 Integrating other devices Video format compatibility Native video format Video format compatibility SMART UF75 projector SMART UF75w projector HD and SD signal format compatibility SMART UF75 projector SMART UF75w projector Video system signal compatibility SMART UF75 projector SMART UF75w projector Connecting peripheral sources and outputs This chapter provides information on integrating your SMART Board 800i5 interactive whiteboard system with peripheral devices.
  • Page 42 C H A P T E R 4 Integrating other devices Video format compatibility The following tables list the projectors’ compatible VESA RGB video formats by resolution, which the projector adjusts automatically when you use the aspect ratio commands described in Adjusting projector settings on page 14.
  • Page 43 C H A P T E R 4 Integrating other devices SMART UF75w projector Resolution Mode Aspect Refresh Match Input Match Input ratio rate (Hz) appearance appearance (16:10 aspect (16:9 aspect ratio mode) ratio mode) 720 × 400 720×400_85 85.039 Letterbox Letterbox 640 ×...
  • Page 44: Hd And Sd Signal Format Compatibility

    C H A P T E R 4 Integrating other devices HD and SD signal format compatibility The following tables list the projectors’ high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) format signal compatibility, which the projector adjusts automatically when you use the aspect ratio commands described in Adjusting projector settings on page 14.
  • Page 45: Video System Signal Compatibility

    C H A P T E R 4 Integrating other devices Video system signal compatibility The following tables list the projectors’ video system signal compatibility, particularly for signals delivered over S-Video and Composite video connectors, which the projector adjusts automatically when you use the aspect ratio commands described in Adjusting projector settings on page 14.
  • Page 46: Connecting Peripheral Sources And Outputs

    C H A P T E R 4 Integrating other devices Connecting peripheral sources and outputs Follow these instructions if you have a peripheral device to connect to your interactive whiteboard system.   N O T E S Measure the distance between the projector and the peripheral device you want to connect. Make sure each cable is long enough, has plenty of slack and can be placed safely in your room without presenting a trip hazard.
  • Page 47 C H A P T E R 4 Integrating other devices 2. Connect a VGA cable from the laptop computer to the VGA connection kit. Connect an HDMI cable from the laptop computer to the projector. 3. Press the Input button on the ECP or remote control to switch input sources to the laptop computer.
  • Page 49: Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Interactive Whiteboard System

    Chapter 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system Maintaining your interactive whiteboard Cleaning the projector Focusing and adjusting the projector image Replacing the projector lamp Removing and replacing the projector lamp module Resetting the lamp hours This chapter includes methods for properly cleaning and preventing damage to your SMART Board 800i5 interactive whiteboard system.
  • Page 50: Focusing And Adjusting The Projector Image

    C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system Before you clean the projector, press the Power button twice on the ECP or remote control to put the system in Standby mode, and then allow the lamp to cool for at least 30 minutes.
  • Page 51: Replacing The Projector Lamp

    C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system Replacing the projector lamp This section provides detailed instructions for replacing the projector lamp module. Removing and replacing the projector lamp module Eventually the lamp will dim and a message will appear reminding you to replace it. Make sure you have a replacement lamp module before proceeding with the following instructions.
  • Page 52 C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system When replacing the projector lamp module: Put the projector into Standby mode and wait 30 minutes for the lamp to cool completely. Do not remove any screws other than those specified in the lamp replacement instructions.
  • Page 53 C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system 4. Remove the lamp cover from the projector, and then put it in a safe place.   T I P If the cover is difficult to remove, insert a flat screwdriver or small coin into the slot on the bottom of the lamp cover to gently pry the cover open.
  • Page 54 C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system To put the new lamp module into the projector 1. Remove the new lamp module from its packaging. 2. Carefully place the lamp module into the projector using the handle on the top of the module. Hold the lamp module vertically and guide it into its slot.
  • Page 55: Resetting The Lamp Hours

    C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system 4. Activate the projector’s alert e-mails and lamp warnings if they’ve been deactivated (see E-mail alerts on page 68 and Control panel on page 62). Resetting the lamp hours After you replace the lamp module, you need to access the projector service menu and reset the lamp hours.
  • Page 57: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Your Interactive Whiteboard System

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Before you start Locating status lights Locating serial numbers Determining you interactive whiteboard system’s status Resolving interactive whiteboard issues Resolving operation issues Resolving connection issues Resolving controller module issues Resolving projector issues Resolving projector errors Your projector stops responding The “Projector Overheated”, “Fan Failure”...
  • Page 58: Before You Start

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system This chapter provides basic troubleshooting information for your interactive whiteboard system. For issues not covered in this chapter, consult the SMART Support website (smarttech.com/support) or contact your authorized SMART reseller (smarttech.com/where). Before you start Before you troubleshoot your interactive whiteboard system or contact your authorized SMART reseller or SMART Support for assistance, you need to do the following:...
  • Page 59 C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system The SMART UF75 or SMART UF75w projector serial number is located on the top of the projector.   T I P You can also access the projector’s serial number through the on-screen menu. For more information, see Adjusting projector settings on page 14.
  • Page 60: Determining You Interactive Whiteboard System's Status

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Determining you interactive whiteboard system’s status Use the following table to determine the status of your interactive whiteboard system: Projected Touch and Status and related image pen control troubleshooting Projector Projector...
  • Page 61: Resolving Interactive Whiteboard Issues

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Projected Touch and Status and related image pen control troubleshooting Projector Projector ECP light Ready light Power light Service light Solid amber Flashing red None There’s an issue with the projector lamp.
  • Page 62: Resolving Projector Issues

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Confirm that the ECP cable harness’s DB9M RS-232 connector is properly connected to the Control connector on the projector. Confirm that the USB cable, which is located on the underside of the pen tray, is properly connected from the interactive whiteboard to the ECP.
  • Page 63: Your Projector Stops Responding

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Your projector stops responding If your projector stops responding, perform the following procedure. To restart an unresponsive projector 1. Put the projector into Standby mode, and then wait 30 minutes for it to cool down. 2.
  • Page 64: The "Lamp Failure" Message Appears

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system The “Lamp Failure” message appears If the “Lamp Failure” message appears, one of the following issues is occurring: The lamp is overheating, likely due to blocked air vents. The lamp has reached the end of its life.
  • Page 65: Resolving Image Issues

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Resolving image issues To resolve common image issues, complete the following tasks: Ensure the computer or other video source is on and set to display a resolution and refresh rate supported by the projector (see Video format compatibility on page 29).
  • Page 66: Partial, Scrolling Or Incorrectly Displayed Image

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image   N O T E S The following procedure applies to Windows XP operating systems on desktop computers only. This procedure may vary depending on your version of Windows operating system and your system preferences.
  • Page 67: Frozen Image

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system 4. Optionally, reset the projector as described in Resetting the projector on page 58 to adjust the frequency and tracking to their original values.   I M P O R T A N T This action resets all values to their defaults.
  • Page 68: Resolving Audio Issues

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Use the instructions in the included SMART Board 880i5 or 885i5 interactive whiteboard system installation guide (smarttech.com/kb/154546) or SMART Board 880i5-SMP or 885i5-SMP interactive whiteboard system installation guide (smarttech.com/kb/170130) to eliminate most image alignment issues.
  • Page 69: Resolving Ecp Issues

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Resolving network communication issues If you don’t have network access, perform the following procedure to troubleshoot your system. To resolve network communication issues 1. Ensure that your network cable is properly connected to the RJ45 connection on the projector’s connection panel.
  • Page 70: Retrieving Your Password

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Retrieving your password If you forget the projector’s password, you can retrieve it by accessing the projector service menu directly from the projector or from the password settings menu on your projector’s web page (see Password settings on page 68).
  • Page 71: Transporting Your Interactive Whiteboard System

    C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Transporting your interactive whiteboard system Save your original SMART Board interactive whiteboard packaging so that it’s available if you need to transport your interactive whiteboard system. When required, repack it with all of the original packaging.
  • Page 73: Appendix A: Remotely Managing Your System Through A Network Interface

    Appendix A Remotely managing your system through a network interface Web page management Accessing web page management Home Control panel Control panel II 3D settings USB Control settings Network settings E-mail alerts Password settings Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) This appendix includes detailed instructions on how to remotely manage your SMART Board 800i5 interactive whiteboard system settings through a network interface.
  • Page 74: Home

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through a network interface   N O T E You can view the projector’s IP address by accessing the projector’s Network Settings menu page (see Network settings on page 66). To use the management web page 1.
  • Page 75 A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through a network interface Submenu setting Description Volume Adjusts the projector’s volume from -20 to 20. Mute Turns on or turns off the mute settings. Select On to mute the projector’s sound and Off to turn off mute.
  • Page 76 A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through a network interface Submenu setting Description Lamp Mode Adjusts lamp brightness to Standard or Economy. Standard displays a high-quality, bright image. Economy increases the lamp life by decreasing the brightness of the image. Auto Power Off Sets the length of the auto power off countdown timer between 1 and 240 minutes.
  • Page 77: 3D Settings

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through a network interface Submenu setting Description High Speed Fan Adjusts the speed of the projector’s fan. Select High or Normal.   N O T E Use the High setting when the projector’s temperature is high or the altitude is above 6000' (1800 m).
  • Page 78: Usb Control Settings

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through a network interface USB Control settings This menu allows you to associate a video source with a USB receptacle on the ECP. Submenu setting Description USB1 Source Enables touch for the selected video source (VGA-1, VGA-2, HDMI or Disabled) by associating the video source with the room computer USB receptacle (USB1) on the ECP.
  • Page 79 A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through a network interface Submenu setting Description Read-Only Community Sets a password that is required for each SNMP get request to the device.   N O T E The default for Read-Only Community is public. Read/Write Community Sets a password that is required for each SNMP set request to the device.
  • Page 80: E-Mail Alerts

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through a network interface E-mail alerts This menu enables you to enter your preferred address for receiving e-mail alerts and adjust related settings. Submenu setting Description E-mail Alert Selects Enable to turn on or Disable to turn off the E-mail Alert function.
  • Page 81: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through a network interface   N O T E S The first time you enable the password settings, the default password value is four numbers, for example, 1234. The maximum allowable password length is four numbers or letters.
  • Page 83: Appendix B: Remotely Managing Your System Through An Rs-232 Serial Interface

    Appendix B Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface Connecting your room control system to the ECP Serial interface settings Projector programming commands Projector power state controls Command inventory Value-based command methods Absolute values and adjustment values Video source specification values Power state controls Source selection controls General source controls...
  • Page 84: Serial Interface Settings

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface   N O T E On projectors with the RS-232 connector labeled Control 9v (rather than Control), pin 1 functions as a +9V DC power source only for use with older model ECPs such as the ones shipped with SMART UF55 projectors.
  • Page 85: Projector Programming Commands

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface 3. Configure your serial interface settings using the values from the table in the previous section, and then press ENTER. An “invalid cmd= ? for help” message appears, and the > character appears as a command prompt on the following line.
  • Page 86: Value-Based Command Methods

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface   I M P O R T A N T When entering commands, ensure there is a 10 millisecond delay between characters for reliable operation.
  • Page 87: Video Source Specification Values

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface >set brightness-15 brightness=55 Video source specification values You can use the source input field described in Source selection controls on next page in a command to set an absolute value or adjustment value to a source other than the active source.
  • Page 88: Source Selection Controls

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface The following table describes the power state fields: Field Description Powering The projector is turning on. The projector is on. Cooling The projector is cooling. Confirm off Confirm off is a non-selectable power state that is returned during stage one of the two-button Off sequence.
  • Page 89 A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface Command Response get displaymode displaymode=[current display mode setting] get brightness brightness=[current brightness setting] get contrast contrast=[current contrast setting] get whitepeaking whitepeaking=[current whitepeaking setting] get degamma degamma=[current degamma setting] get red...
  • Page 90: Additional Vga Source Controls

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface   N O T E Typically, cc1 displays English (U.S.) subtitles, while cc2 displays other regional languages, such as French or Spanish, depending on television channel or media setup. Additional VGA source controls Your VGA source supports all the general source controls described in General source controls on page 76, as well as the commands listed in this section.
  • Page 91: Audio Controls

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface   N O T E Some of these commands are invalid with HDMI input and VGA video sources, and will return the response “invalidcmd=[command]”. These commands inform you of the current Composite video source settings.
  • Page 92: Network Controls

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface Network controls These commands control your projector’s network status and settings. These settings are located in the OSD, and are available even when the projector is in Standby mode. You must locally set the network and VGA out commands to on for the network abilities to work.
  • Page 93: System Controls

    A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface System controls These commands enable you to switch system settings and access system information. These commands inform you of the current system settings. These commands are unavailable when the projector is in Standby mode.
  • Page 94 A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface These commands inform you of the current system settings. These commands are available even when the projector is in Standby mode. Command Response get lamphrs lamphrs=[current lamp hours of operation] get syshrs...
  • Page 95 A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface Command Command target range Response set startupscreen [target] =smart startupscreen=[target] =usercapture =preview set language [target] =Chinese (Simplified) language=[target] =Chinese (Traditional) =Czech =Danish =Dutch =English =Finnish =French...
  • Page 96 A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your system through an RS-232 serial interface Command Command target range Response set emergencyalertmsg Enter a descriptor no more emergencyalertmsg=[description] [description] than 60 characters long. set emergencyalert [target] emergencyalert=[target] =off These commands control the current system settings.
  • Page 97: Appendix C: Remote Control Code Definitions

    Appendix C Remote control code definitions IR signal format: NEC1 Repeat Vendor code Key code format Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Input Power ( ) Menu Up ( ) Left ( ) Enter ( ) Right ( ) Down ( ) Hide Volume up ( )
  • Page 99: Appendix D: Hardware Environmental Compliance

    Appendix D Hardware environmental compliance SMART Technologies supports global efforts to ensure that electronic equipment is manufactured, sold and disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE directive) Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations apply to all electrical and electronic equipment sold within the European Union.
  • Page 100: Packaging

    A P P E N D I X Hardware environmental compliance product which contains a lithium ion battery or returning a lithium ion battery, call SMART Technologies RMA for information on the special shipping regulations. 1.866.518.6791, Option 4 (U.S./Canada) 1.403.228.5940 (all other countries) Packaging Many countries have regulations restricting the use of certain heavy metals in product packaging.
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    Index 3.5 mm audio connectors DHCP 66, 80 3D support display modes 66, 80 document cameras drywall dust accessories DVDs included optional alarms aspect ratios 29-30, 32-33, 64 audio e-mail alerts connections for controlling volume of 25, 63, 79 about muting 13, 79 lights and status of...
  • Page 102 I N D E X Low Power mode HD signal compatibility HDMI connections 23, 65, 76 MAC address head space clearance MAC support height mounting template Help button mute control 13, 79 humidity native video formats image network communication 23, 57, 66, 80 adjusting focusing resolving issues with...
  • Page 103 I N D E X replacing the lamp of SNMP routing cables from sound See audio securing to the boom startup screen troubleshooting subnet mask 66, 80 using your remote control with SVGA support video format compatibility for SXGA support quad VGA support temperatures, operating and storage transportation trap destination address...
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