Connecting and using computers
Installing SMART software on computers you want to connect to the displayFor education models only
The SPNL‑6000‑V3/SBID‑6000, SPNL‑6000‑V2 and SPNL‑6000‑V1 models come with a one-year subscription for SMART Learning Suite (including SMART Notebook software and SMART Learning Suite Online). You can download SMART Notebook software from smarttech.com/downloads and install it on the Intel Compute Card or a room computer.
For pro models only
The SPNL‑6000P models come with one room license and ten personal licenses of SMART Meeting Pro software. You can download SMART Meeting Pro software from smarttech.com/downloads and install the room license on the Intel Compute Card or a room computer and the personal licenses on up to ten users’ laptops.
You can purchase additional copies of SMART software to install on other computers. Contact your authorized SMART reseller (smarttech.com/where) for more information.
Note
In addition to SMART Notebook software or SMART Meeting Pro software, you need to install the following software on any computers you connect to the display:
Software | Description |
|---|---|
SMART Product Drivers | Enables the Intel Compute Card or connected computers to detect input from the display |
SMART Ink | Enables you to write and draw in digital ink over applications, files, folders, websites and any other open window |
Setting the resolutions and refresh rates of computers you want to connect to the displayThe following table presents the recommend resolutions and refresh rates for the display’s input sources:
Model | HDMI 1 | HDMI 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
SPNL‑6000‑V3/SBID‑6000 models | |||
SPNL‑6365‑V3/ | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6375-V3 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6265‑V3/ | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6275‑V3 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6065‑V3/ | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6075‑V3 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6000‑V2 models | |||
SPNL‑6365‑V2 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6375 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6265‑V2 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6275 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6065‑V2 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6075 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6000‑V1 models | |||
SPNL‑6055 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | [N/A] | [N/A] |
SPNL‑6065 | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | [N/A] | [N/A] |
SPNL‑6000P models | |||
SPNL‑6365P | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6375P | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6265P | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6275P | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6065P | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
SPNL‑6075P | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 1920 × 1080 at 60 Hz | 3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz |
If possible, set any connected computers to these resolutions and refresh rates. See the connected computers’ operating system documentation for instructions.
About resolutionsSMART Board 6000 and 6000 Pro series interactive displays support full high definition (FHD) 1080p and 4K ultra high definition (4K UHD) resolutions, provided the source device meets the minimum requirements for such resolutions.
Resolution | Pixels | Details |
|---|---|---|
FHD (1080p) | 1920 × 1080 (2.1 megapixels) | Most modern video devices (computers, laptops, DVD players and Blu‑ray disc players) support FHD resolutions. Check a device’s specifications to see which resolutions it supports. SMART recommends a digital HDMI or DisplayPort connection for best results with FHD. Although an analog VGA connection might support FHD, the video quality may be degraded, particularly if the VGA cable is longer than 16' (5 m). |
4K UHD | 3840 × 2160 (8.3 megapixels) | A 4K UHD display has greater pixel density than an FHD display. A 4K UHD display can show up to four times as much visual information as FHD displays. Notes
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SMART advises against the use of an analog video connection for displaying FHD or 4K UHD because analog video connections can not display high-resolution images with adequate picture quality. If you want to use FHD or 4K UHD resolutions and the source device supports only an analog video connection, you will likely need to upgrade the source device.
About refresh ratesDisplays can support different refresh rates, typically 30 Hz or 60 Hz. Higher refresh rates can result in smoother, flicker-free video. This is most evident when using 4K UHD.
Most computers support a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Using the highest frame refresh rate possible will provide a better experience when using the display, provided the connected device supports the refresh rate. If it doesn’t, you may need to set the device’s display settings to a lower refresh rate.
Connecting computers to the displayYou can connect computers with SMART Learning Suite to the display (as shown below) and then view the computers’ input on the display.
Notes
To interact with content, connect a USB cable to the appropriate USB Type-B receptacle on the connector panel (as shown in the above diagram).
Your organization’s installers might have connected cables to the display and run the cables behind a wall or under the floor to a desk or table where you can place your computer.
SMART recommends that you use the display’s HDMI in and USB connectors (rather than those on the iQ appliance) for the best performance. You may encounter limitations if you use the connectors on the iQ appliance.
Connecting a computer to an AM30 iQ appliance requires a recent version of the appliance.
If you want to share content from a copyright-protected source (such as a Blu-ray player), connect the device to the display’s connector panel rather than to the iQ appliance.
Viewing a connected computer’s inputUse the Input app to view a connected computer’s input on the display.
To view a connected computer’s input
Connect the computer to the display.
Press
on the front control panel until HDMI1, HDMI2 or DisplayPort is selected.
Using SMART software on connected computersAfter you’ve connected a computer to the display, you can use the SMART software to present content and enable collaboration.
For information on SMART software, see the following pages in the Support section of the SMART website: