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SMART Board™ 680iv Interactive whiteboard system Configuration and user’s guide...
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Product registration If you register your SMART product, we’ll notify you of new features and software upgrades. Register online at smarttech.com/registration. Keep the following information available in case you need to contact SMART Support. Serial number: Date of purchase: 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.
Important information Before you install and use your SMART Board™ 680iv 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.
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I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N Do not leave cables on the floor where they can be a tripping hazard. If you must run a cable over the floor, lay it in a flat, straight line and secure it to the floor with tape or a cable management strip of a contrasting color.
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I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N If you need to lean the interactive whiteboard against a wall before you mount it, make sure it remains in an upright position, resting on the pen tray brackets, which can sustain the weight of the interactive whiteboard.
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I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N When transporting your SMART product, repack it with as much of the original packaging as possible. This packaging was designed with optimal shock and vibration protection. If your SMART product requires replacement parts, make sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by SMART Technologies or parts with the same characteristics as the original.
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 680iv 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)
Contents Important information Safety warnings, cautions and important information Environmental requirements Chapter 1: About your interactive whiteboard system SMART Board 680iv interactive whiteboard system features Included accessories Optional accessories Chapter 2: Installing your interactive whiteboard system Choosing a location Choosing a height...
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C O N T E N T S Transporting your interactive whiteboard system Appendix A: Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system Web page management Connecting your room control system to the SMART V25 projector Projector programming commands Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Appendix B: Hardware environmental compliance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations (WEEE directive) Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS directive)
Pens Eraser Optional accessories Your SMART Board 680iv interactive whiteboard system combines the wall-mounted, short-throw SMART V25 projector with a SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboard. This chapter describes the features of your interactive whiteboard and provides information about product parts and accessories.
Ink Aware application. SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboard Your SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboard includes many features of earlier SMART Board interactive whiteboards, such as a resistive touch screen and a pen tray. Other features of your interactive whiteboard include the following:...
SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboards. SMART V25 projector The SMART V25 projector system includes a projector for use with SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboards and a sturdy support system for many different environments. The features of the projector system include the following: A wall-mounted projector that uses DLP®...
C H A P T E R 1 About your interactive whiteboard system A secure mounting and installation system that includes An optional projector lock ring to prevent removal of the projector from the boom A safety tether Templates and instructions for positioning the system in a safe manner Included accessories The following accessories are included with your interactive whiteboard system.
C H A P T E R 1 About your interactive whiteboard system Optional accessories You can add a variety of accessories to your interactive whiteboard to best meet your specific needs. Purchase these items from your authorized SMART reseller (smarttech.com/where) when you order your interactive whiteboard system or later.
Routing the cables Installing SMART software Consult the SMART Board 680iv interactive whiteboard system installation document included with your product for instructions on how to install your product and use the mounting template. I M P O R T A N T Use the instructions included with your SMART V25 projector to install your interactive whiteboard and projector.
C H A P T E R 2 Installing your interactive whiteboard system Choosing a location Choose a location for your interactive whiteboard system that’s far from bright light sources, such as windows and strong overhead lighting. Bright light sources can cause distracting shadows on your interactive whiteboard and can reduce the contrast of the projected image.
Installing your interactive whiteboard system Securing the projector to the boom To learn how to secure the SMART V25 projector to the boom, see the included installation instructions for the SMART Board 480iv and 680iv interactive whiteboard system (smarttech.com/kb/153153). Installing your audio system Your SBA-V projection audio system comes with two SBA-V speakers and mounting brackets.
C H A P T E R 2 Installing your interactive whiteboard system Routing the cables When connecting cables from a SMART V25 projector to your interactive whiteboard, make sure that all cables pass along the top of the interactive whiteboard wall-mounting bracket and then down the side of the interactive whiteboard.
C H A P T E R 2 Installing your interactive whiteboard system Installing SMART software You must install SMART software on the computer connected to your interactive whiteboard system to access all of its features. Download SMARTsoftware from smarttech.com/software. These pages list the minimum hardware requirements for each software version.
Chapter 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Using your projector Using your remote control Focusing the image Adjusting the image SMART V25 projector connection diagram Using your interactive whiteboard This chapter describes the basic operation of your interactive whiteboard system and explains how to set up your remote control, retrieve system information, access the projector’s image adjustment options and integrate your interactive whiteboard system with peripheral devices.
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C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Use only the specified type of coin-cell battery. Orient the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–) terminals according to the markings on the remote control. Remove the battery when the remote control is unused for an extended period. Do not heat, disassemble, short or recharge the battery, or expose it to fire or high temperatures.
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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 to put the projector into Standby mode or turn it on. You can also use the Input button on the remote control to switch sources on the projector.
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C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system I M P O R T A N T Keep your remote control in a safe place because you are unable to access projector menu options using any other means.
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C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes White Peaking Adjusts the image color brightness A value closer to 0 creates a natural from 0 to 10 while providing more image and a value closer to 10 vibrant white shades.
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C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes Default menu 3D On/Off Turns the 3D feature on or off. The default is off. 3D Format Displays the current 3D format Interleaved breaks down the image (Interleaved or Under-over).
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C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image output to Fill Fill Screen produces an image that Screen, Match Input or 16:9. fills the entire screen with stretching and scaling.
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C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes Network menu Network Activates the network features. Status Displays the current network status (Connected, Disconnected or Off). DHCP Displays the status of the network’s On automatically assigns the DHCP Dynamic Host Condition Protocol server’s IP address to the projector.
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C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Setting Notes Language menu Language Selects language preference. Projector menu support is available in English (default), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish and Swedish.
C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Focusing the image To focus the projected image, adjust the focus ring on the projector lens. To focus the image Rotate the focus ring right or left until the image is in focus.
Adjusting the image Refer to these notes when adjusting the projected image as described in the included installation instructions for the SMART Board 480iv and 680iv interactive whiteboard system (smarttech.com/kb/153153). Project a computer image set to the proper resolution while adjusting the image. If you don’t have a computer, use the projector’s default background so that you can see the full projected...
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Network (for web page management and SNMP access) N O T E S To connect your SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboard, see the SMART Board 600 and D600 Series Interactive Whiteboard Installation and User’s Guide (smarttech.com/kb/001414). To connect accessories to your SMART Board interactive whiteboard, refer to the documents included with the accessories and consult the SMART Support website...
C H A P T E R 3 Using your interactive whiteboard system Using your interactive whiteboard Refer to the SMART Board 600 and D600 series Interactive Whiteboard Installation and User’s Guide (smarttech.com/kb/001414) for more information on using your interactive whiteboard. When you connect your SMART Board interactive whiteboard system to a computer with SMART software, you can access the full capabilities of your interactive whiteboard.
HD and SD signal format compatibility Video system signal compatibility Connecting peripheral sources and outputs This chapter provides information on integrating your SMART Board 680iv interactive whiteboard system with peripheral devices. Video format compatibility SMART V25 projectors have a native video format and various video format compatibility modes.
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C H A P T E R 4 Integrating other devices Video format compatibility The following table lists the projector’s compatible VESA RGB video formats by resolution, which you can adjust by using the aspect ratio commands described in Default menu on page 18. Resolution Mode Aspect ratio...
C H A P T E R 4 Integrating other devices HD and SD signal format compatibility The following table lists the projector’s high definition and standard definition format signal compatibility, which you can adjust by using the aspect ratio commands described in Default menu on page 18.
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C H A P T E R 4 Integrating other devices N O T E 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.
Replacing the projector lamp Removing and replacing the projector lamp module Resetting the lamp timer This chapter includes methods for properly cleaning and preventing damage to your SMART Board 680iv interactive whiteboard system. Maintaining your interactive whiteboard For information on maintaining your interactive whiteboard, see the SMART Board 600 and D600 Series Interactive Whiteboard Installation and User’s Guide (smarttech.com/kb/001414).
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. Removing and replacing the projector lamp module If the lamp fails, or if a replacement message appears on the SMART V25 projector screen, have a qualified person replace the projector lamp module.
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C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system 4. Using the screwdriver, loosen the screw from the boom end cap, and then remove and set aside the boom end cap and screw. 5. Loosen the locking screw and the knob on the projector mounting plate.
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C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system 6. Slide the projector mounting plate and projector off of the boom. N O T E Take care when sliding the projector mounting plate over the cables. 7.
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C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system To remove and replace the projector lamp module 1. Using the screwdriver, remove the two screws from the lamp cover. 2. Remove the lamp cover, and then set it and the two screws aside in a safe place. 3.
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C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system 5. Pull up on the lamp module’s handle, and then remove the lamp. 6. Put the old lamp module in a secure container and handle it gently until you recycle or dispose of it.
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C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system 10. Place the lamp protection film over the slot. 11. Replace the outer lamp cover, and then replace the screws holding the cover to the projector. To place the projector on the boom 1.
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C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system 3. Slide the projector mounting plate and projector onto the boom. N O T E Take care when sliding the projector mounting plate over the cables. 4.
You might need to adjust the projected image after you perform the previous procedures. For more information, see the included installation instructions for the SMART Board 480iv and 680iv interactive whiteboard system (smarttech.com/kb/153153) and Adjusting the image on page 23. Resetting the lamp timer After you replace the lamp, you need to access the projector service menu and reset the lamp hour counter.
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C H A P T E R 5 Maintaining your interactive whiteboard system 2. Scroll down to the Lamp Hour Reset field, and then press OK. Both Lamp Hour values (Standard and Economy) are reset to zero. C A U T I O N Do not use the Lamp Hour Reset feature unless you have just replaced the lamp.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Correcting image alignment issues Diagnosing issues using the interactive whiteboard system indicators and controls Interactive whiteboard indicators and controls Projector lights and status Projector error states Your projector doesn’t respond to commands The “Projector Overheated” message appears The “Fan Failure”...
Use the included installation instructions for the SMART Board 480iv and 680iv interactive whiteboard system (smarttech.com/kb/153153) to eliminate most image alignment issues. Diagnosing issues using the interactive...
C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Projector lights and status Two indicator lights (Power and Service) are located on the bottom of the SMART V25 projector. Specific light sequences convey information about the state of the projector, including errors. ...
C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Power light Service light Message Solid red The projector has a fan issue. It could shut down automatically. See The “Fan Failure” message appears on the next page to troubleshoot the projector.
C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system 3. Ensure that nothing is blocking the projector’s air intake and exhaust. 4. Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet, and then wait at least 60 seconds. 5.
C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system The “Lamp Failure” message appears If the lamp turns off during use or doesn’t turn on, 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.
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.
C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Resolving video issues If your projector has a frozen image, perform the following procedure. To resolve a frozen image 1. Ensure that the Hide Display feature is off. 2.
1. Ensure that the power cable is connected to the power outlet. 2. Ensure that your cables are correctly and securely connected as described in the included installation instructions for the SMART Board 480iv and 680iv interactive whiteboard system (smarttech.com/kb/153153). 3. Check the power cable and VGA connector pins to make sure they aren’t bent or broken.
C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system To resolve a partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Display. The Display Properties window appears. 3. Click the Settings tab. 4.
C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system To resolve your unstable or flickering image 1. Adjust the Tracking setting in the on-screen display. See Image Adjustment menu on page 16. 2. Optionally, reset the projector as described in Resetting the projector on page 54 to adjust the tracking to its original value.
Make sure that the knob and locking screw are tight. Confirm that all cables are held in place with the appropriate cable clip. Adjust the projected image. See the included installation instructions for the SMART Board 480iv and 680iv interactive whiteboard system (smarttech.com/kb/153153) and Adjusting the image on page 23.
C H A P T E R 6 Troubleshooting your interactive whiteboard system Accessing the service menu C A U T I O N To prevent tampering or unintentional changes, only system administrators should access the service menu. Do not share the service menu access code with casual users of your interactive whiteboard system.
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 61).
Before contacting SMART Technical Support, make note of your interactive whiteboard and projector serial numbers. For the location of the SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboard serial number, see the SMART Board 600 and D600 series Interactive Whiteboard Installation and User’s Guide (smarttech.com/kb/001414).
System controls Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) This appendix includes detailed instructions on how to set up your computer or room control system to remotely manage your SMART Board 680iv interactive whiteboard system settings through an RS- 232 serial interface.
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system Web page management You can access advanced setup features via the projector’s web page. This web page enables you to manage the projector from a remote location using any computer connected to your intranet. ...
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A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system Submenu setting Description Power Turns the projector on or puts it into Standby mode. Select the Power ON or Power OFF button. Volume Adjusts the projector’s volume from 0 to 40. Mute Turns the mute settings on or off.
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system Network settings This menu allows you to enable or disable Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) and to set the network-related addresses and names. Submenu setting Description DHCP Turns the network’s DHCP on or off.
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system 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.
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system Connecting your room control system to the SMART V25 projector By connecting a computer or room control system to the RS-232 serial interface of the SMART V25 projector, you can select video inputs, start up or shut down your interactive whiteboard system and request information such as projector lamp use, current settings and network addresses.
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A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system N O T E S Asynchronous mode is disabled by default in the projector. All commands should be in ASCII format. Terminate all commands with a carriage return. All responses from the projector are terminated with a command prompt.
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system Projector programming commands This section documents the projector programming commands. Projector power state controls SMART V25 projectors respond to commands only at certain power levels and times. There are five projector power states: Powering (startup) On (operating)
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system All absolute values you enter must be within the command target range, and all adjustment values must equal a number within the command target range. See the following example for adjusting projector brightness: >get brightness brightness=55 >set brightness=65...
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system The following table describes the power state commands: Command Description Turns on the projector. Starts the shutdown process. A dialog box appears with the message, “Press Power Button to Turn off Projector.” You must send a second Off command within 10 seconds to put the projector into Standby mode.
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system General source controls The following source controls apply to all input sources. These controls are unavailable when the projector is in Standby mode. You can specify custom color values for all inputs. These commands inform you of the current source settings.
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system Additional VGA source controls Your VGA source supports all the general source controls described in General source controls on the previous page, as well as the commands listed in this section. These settings are unavailable when the projector is in Standby mode or when the VGA sources are disconnected.
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system These commands inform you of the current composite video source settings. Command Response get saturation saturation=[current saturation setting] get tint tint=[current tint setting] get sharpness sharpness=[current sharpness setting] These commands control the appearance of your composite video source.
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system 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. Network controls These commands control your projector’s network status and settings.
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system 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.
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A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system These commands control the current system settings. These commands are unavailable when the projector is in Standby mode. See Value-based command methods on page 64 for setting absolute and adjustment commands.
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A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system Command Command target range Response set language [target] =Chinese (Simplified) language=[target] =Chinese (Traditional) =Czech =Danish =Dutch =English =Finnish =French =German =Greek =Italian =Korean =Japanese =Norwegian =Polish =Portuguese (Brazil) =Portuguese (Portugal) =Russian...
A P P E N D I X Remotely managing your interactive whiteboard system These commands control the current system settings. These commands are available even when the projector is in Standby mode. Command Command target range Response set restoredefaults [none] restoredefaults=done set lamphrs [target]...
Appendix B 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.
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 these 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.
Index 3.5 mm audio connectors DHCP 60, 70 document cameras dual-user capabilities dust accessories DVDs included optional alarms aspect ratios 27-29 audio e-mail alerts connections for EIP regulations controlling volume of 59, 69 electrostatic discharge muting 15, 69 emergency alerts resolving issues with emissions environmental requirements...
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I N D E X image native video formats adjusting network communication 24, 47, 60, 70 correcting alignment issues with focusing resolving issues with important information options indicator lights original packaging input selection 59, 66 installation choosing a height choosing a location packaging securing passwords...
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SD signal compatibility web page management serial interface See RS-232 serial WEEE directive whiteboard See interactive whiteboard interface serial number signal loss SMART Board interactive See interactive whiteboard whiteboard XGA support SMART V25 projector See projector SMTP SNMP sound See audio...
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