Installation Guide Rear Projection SMART Board™ 4000i Interactive Whiteboard
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Important Information Please read this manual carefully before setting up and using the Rear Projection SMART Board™ 4000i interactive whiteboard. WARNING The projector inside the unit is a high brightness light source. Don’t look directly into the beam of light. Prevent children from looking directly into the beam. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, don’t expose this product to rain or moisture.
ii • Don’t touch the rear surface of the screen or apply isopropyl alcohol, water or acetone to it. These fluids will damage the diffusion coating, resulting in a permanent deterioration in display quality. • If you inadvertently smudge the rear surface of the screen, dab it carefully with a soft cloth and alcohol-free glass cleaner. Don’t spray glass cleaner directly on the back of the screen; spray it lightly on the cloth and then gently dab the rear surface until the marks are removed.
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About the 4000i The 4000i is a Rear Projection SMART Board interactive whiteboard cabinet with an integrated liquid crystal display (LCD) projector and a 66" (167.6 cm) diagonal interactive screen. A mirror system in the cabinet reflects the projected image onto the back of the interactive whiteboard screen, eliminating the shadows that may occur in a front projection system.
Pen Tray Features Eraser Pen Tray Pens Control Panel Pen Tray Pen Tray Buttons Using a pen tray pen, you can write over the computer image with digital ink. You can use SMART Board software to change any of these pens to highlighters, assign a new color, or alter their width. You can also change the eraser’s size. The top pen tray button opens the SMART Keyboard for on-screen typing. The bottom button makes your next contact with the interactive whiteboard a right-click.
Connection Panel You can use the connection panel to make a variety of external connections to the 4000i cabinet. 1 7 3 6 8 5 2 3 4 1. Printer (Female) – Enables connection to an external printer. See page 9 for more information. 2. Network – Enables connection to a network. See page 10 for more information. 3. VCR/DVD Audio OUT – These cables are already linked with an RCA cable to the Audio IN jacks on the connection panel. Keep the right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound. 4.
Main Power Input and Power Outputs The Main Power IN and Power OUT connections are located to the right of the connection panel (when you face the rear of the cabinet). NOTE: The power connections on your 4000i may be arranged differently from what is illustrated in this diagram. Main Power IN Laptop Power OUT Computer and Peripherals Power OUT (×4) Main Power IN – Provides power power to the 4000i cabinet from a wall receptacle. Laptop Power OUT – Provides power to a guest laptop.
Setting Up the 4000i Use this section of the manual to learn how to: • position the 4000i (this page) • install and connect the computer (page 6) • connect a VCR or DVD player (page 7) • connect a printer (page 9) • connect a guest laptop (page 10) • connect a network (page 10) • connect an external sound system (page 10) Positioning the 4000i 1. Remove the interactive whiteboard from its shipping carton. 2. Unlock the casters by pressing up on the caster-lock tab. 3.
5. Open the cabinet’s front doors. Unbuckle and remove the strap that secures the small mirror located in the middle of the speaker panel, below the projector platform. Remove this strap. Installing and Connecting a Computer To install and connect a computer 1. While facing the front of the cabinet, slide the computer into place at the right-hand side of the cabinet, above the computer straps. Use the straps to secure the computer.
NOTE: You can remove the 4000i’s rear access panel if you need greater access to the computer’s connection panel. To remove the rear access panel, loosen the two captive thumbscrews at the top of the rear access panel. Rotate the top of the rear access panel toward you and then pull it up, releasing it from the cabinet. Reattach the rear access panel to the back of the cabinet after you turn on the projector and internal computer. Captive Thumbscrew Captive Thumbscrew Rear Access Panel 3.
If you want to connect both a VCR and a DVD player to the projector, you must use the composite video cable for the VCR and the S-video cable for the DVD player. If both are connected, pressing the VCR/DVD Player button alternates the display source between the VCR and the DVD player. There is a three-second delay before the alternate display source appears.
To link the VCR and DVD player audio connections 1. If there is a tape in the VCR, remove it. 2. Connect standard RCA audio cables (not supplied) from the DVD player’s RCA Audio (or Audio OUT) outputs to the VCR’s RCA Audio (or Audio IN) inputs. Keep the right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound. 3. Connect the RCA audio cables bundled inside the cabinet to the VCR’s RCA Audio (or Audio OUT) outputs. Keep the right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound.
Connecting the 4000i to a Network Connect a standard male-to-male RJ45 network cable (not supplied) from the network cable outlet to the Network IN receptacle on the connection panel. Network IN Printer Network Audio OUT Output Audio IN L R VCR/DVD Audio OUT Computer 2 Serial Computer 2 Inputs Connecting an External Sound System Connect standard RCA audio cables (not supplied) from the external sound system’s RCA Audio Inputs to the two Audio OUT (L/R) jacks on the connection panel.
To connect a guest laptop 1. Connect the included bundle of laptop connection cables to the corresponding receptacles on the 4000i’s rear panel. Laptop video input Printer Network Laptop sound input Audio OUT Output Laptop serial input Audio IN L R VCR/DVD Audio OUT Computer 2 Serial Computer 2 Inputs 2. Connect the other end of the laptop connection cables to the appropriate receptacles on the guest laptop. NOTE: Most modern laptops have USB 2.0 receptacles instead of a DB9 serial receptacle.
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Finalizing the Installation Use this section of the manual to learn how to: • configure the computer settings (this page) • select the projector’s picture settings (page 14) • adjust the projected image (page 14) • install SMART Board software on the connected computer (page 17) • configure the computer port (page 18) • orient the interactive whiteboard (page 18) NOTE: Turn the 4000i and host computer on before proceeding (see Turning On the 4000i on page 19).
Selecting the Projector’s Picture Settings The projectiondesign F20 projector has two picture quality settings. If you turn eco mode off, the projector displays its brightest image, but this setting also reduces the life of the lamp. To display an acceptable image without reducing the lamp’s life, turn eco mode on. To select the projector’s picture setting 1. Press MENU on the projector’s remote control. 2. Select the dynamic menu. 3.
To move the image up or down 1. Loosen the upper thumbscrews on both sides of the small mirror. Don’t loosen the lower pivot. 2. Gently push the mirror away from you to lower the image, or pull it towards you to raise the image. Upper Thumbscrew Pivot (Do not loosen) 3. When you’ve finished adjusting the mirror, tighten the thumbscrews. To adjust the focus Gently and slowly turn the projector’s lens until the projected image appears clearly on the 4000i’s screen.
To adjust the image laterally (side to side) 1. Loosen the two knobs on the bottom left side of the mounting plate and slide the projector to the left or right. If the projector won’t slide after you’ve loosened the two knobs, try slightly loosening the spring-loaded knob on the right side of the projector plate. This right side knob also controls the projector’s tilt (see To adjust roll on page 16), so be careful to only loosen this knob enough to allow the plate to slide. Loosen these two knobs. 2.
To adjust the image size 1. Using the TR20 torx key included in the accessory kit, loosen the three bolts that attach the projector to the projector plate. Loosen these three bolts. 2. Slide the projector backward to increase the image size or forward to reduce the image size. 3. Tighten the three bolts you loosened in step 1.
1. Turn the computer and the projector on. IMPORTANT If you’re using a USB adapter to connect the interactive whiteboard to the computer and the computer can’t find an appropriate driver, unplug the USB adapter from the computer, install SMART Board software and then reconnect the USB adapter. If the Found New Hardware wizard appears, browse to the SMART Board software CD so that the wizard can locate the correct driver. 2. Close all open applications on the computer. 3.
Basic Operations Use this section of the manual to learn how to: • start the 4000i (this page) • switch the 4000i to Standby mode (page 21) • turn off the 4000i (page 22) • work with the interactive whiteboard (page 22) • change the projector’s display source (page 24) • adjust the volume (page 25) CAUTION The air vents that cool the 4000i’s projector and computer are located at the back of the unit.
To start the 4000i Use the following table to restore the 4000i to a fully operational state. What You See What You Should Do The screen is black and the Lamp On LED is blinking intermittently (short flashes between long pauses) The projector is in Standby mode (with the lamp off). The No Input message appears and the Lamp On LED is steadily illuminated Press the Lamp On button on the control panel. The Lamp On LED indicator blinks quickly as the lamp warms up.
Switching the 4000i to Standby Mode CAUTION The projector inside the 4000i has been designed for use under normal operating conditions only. Normal operating conditions are defined as product use that does not exceed eight hours per day and 260 days per year. Exceeding these operating conditions could cause projector damage. Damage caused by such extended use won’t be covered by the product warranty.
To switch the 4000i to Standby mode 1. Log off the computer at the end of a session or shut down the computer at the end of the day. 2. Press the Lamp Off button to switch the projector to Reversible Standby mode for three minutes. Lamp Off The projector lamp remains on for three minutes so that you can immediately restore the projected image by pressing any button on the control panel. After three minutes have elapsed, the lamp cools down for 60 seconds and then turns off.
Using the pen tray buttons Press the top pen tray button to activate the on-screen SMART Keyboard. Press the bottom pen tray button to make your next contact with the interactive screen a right-click. You can also reconfigure these buttons to perform other functions. For more information on using and customizing the pen tray buttons, see SMART Board software Help. SMART Board tools SMART Board tools include all interactive features beyond basic touch control and pen tray button use.
LinQ software With LinQ software, you can link a laptop to a SMART interactive product. After you establish a connection, you can use LinQ software to show the laptop’s video output on the interactive screen. To establish a communication link between the 4000i and a laptop, you must: • install and open LinQ software on the laptop computer. • be connected to the same network as the 4000i’s internal computer. • start the mobile device manager software on the 4000i’s internal computer.
To switch to the internal computer Press the Internal Computer button on the control panel. To switch to a guest computer Press the Guest Laptop button on the control panel. Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, press and hold the Volume Up button on the control panel. To decrease the volume, press and hold the Volume Down button on the control panel. Volume Up Volume Down To restore the default volume level (no sound), press and hold both Volume buttons simultaneously.
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Maintaining the 4000i Use this section of the manual to learn how to: • clean the interactive whiteboard and other components (this page) • clean the projector (page 28) • replace the projector’s lamp (page 28) • restore the projector’s settings (page 29) • calibrate the cameras (page 29) Cleaning the Screen and Other Components Before you clean the interactive whiteboard, turn off the computer.
Cleaning the Projector Clean the projector and its lens periodically. To clean the projector 1. Shut down the computer and the projector. 2. Wipe the projector’s casing with a damp cloth. If necessary, use a mild detergent. Don’t use a strong detergent or a solvent such as alcohol or thinner. 3. Carefully wipe the lens with lens paper. CAUTION Be careful not to scratch or mark the lens. Replacing the Projector Lamp When the lamp reaches the end of its life, the projector’s power LED turns solid red.
Restoring Projector Settings Use the following procedure to restore the projector’s optimal settings that have been accidentally altered. IMPORTANT When you restore the projector’s optimal settings, the projected image on the 4000i’s screen is reversed because the projector’s default orientation isn’t correct for the 4000i’s mirror configuration. You must complete steps 4 through 6 in the procedure below with the screen text reversed to correct the projected image.
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Appendix A: Removing and Replacing the Projector To remove the projector, you must remove the 4000i’s rear access panel, disconnect the projector’s cables and detach the projector. CAUTION Do not touch the rear surface of the screen or apply isopropyl alcohol, water or acetone to it. These fluids will damage the diffusion coating, resulting in a permanent deterioration in display quality. To remove the projector 1. Turn off the 4000i following the instructions on page 22 of this guide.
5. Using the TR20 torx key included in the accessory kit, loosen and remove the three bolts that attach the projector to the projector plate. Set these bolts aside. Loosen these three bolts. NOTE: Don’t change the position of any other screws, bolts or knobs. 6. Lift the projector off the mounting plate and remove it from the cabinet. 7. Carefully place the projector on a flat surface.
Appendix B: Connecting Rack-Mount Equipment to the Projector Platform Use the clip-on nuts (included) to secure rack-mount equipment to the sides of the projector platform, just below the projector itself. The projector platform can accommodate rack-mount equipment with a width of 19" (48.3 cm). To connect rack-mount equipment to the projector platform 1. Attach the clip-on nuts from the accessory kit to the sides of the projector platform. 2.
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Index # D 4000i Introduction, 1 Maintaining, 27 Orienting, 18 Setting Up, 5 Starting, 19 Switching the 4000i to Standby Mode, 21 Using, 22 Display Source, 24 DVD Player Connecting, 7 Linking VCR and DVD Player Audio Connections, 9 Switching to the Connected DVD Player, 24 DViT Technology, 1 E A External Sound System, 10 Adjusting Projected Image, 14 Volume, 25 F Floating Tools, 23, 24 B I Basic Operations, 19 Image Adjustment, 14 Installing Internal Computer, 6 SMART Board Software, 17 Interactiv
O SMART Notebook Software, 23 Standby Mode, 21 Starting the 4000i, 19 Switching to Connected DVD Player, 24 Connected VCR, 24 Guest Laptop, 25 Orienting the 4000i, 18 P Pen Tray, 2 Pen Tray Buttons, 23 Pen Tray Pens, 22 Power Input, 4 Power Output, 4 Printer, 9 Projected Image Adjustment, 14 projectiondesign F20, 1 Projector Changing the Display Source, 24 Cleaning, 28 Introduction, 1 Optimal Projector Settings, 29 Removing, 31 Replacing the Filter, 28 Replacing the Lamp, 28 Replacing the Projector, 31 R
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