Connecting power, cables and devices

Connect the supplied power cable from the AC power inlet on the bottom of the display to a power outlet.

The display requires a network connection for downloading software and firmware updates, and a number of the iQ apps require a network connection as well. You can connect to a network using a Wi-Fi connection or one of the RJ45 jacks on the display (pictured). For more information about the display’s network connection and configuration, see Connecting to a network.

If an AM50 appliance with an Intel Compute Card or a SMART OPS PC module is installed in the accessory slot, you can access an embedded Windows 10 experience from the display.

You can connect cables to the display so that users can connect and use room computers, guest laptops or other devices, such as Blu-ray disc players.

SMART recommends the following varieties of cable:

Using cables that exceed these maximum lengths may produce unexpected results, degraded picture quality or degraded USB connectivity.

SMART software should be installed on any computers users connect to the display. For information on installing SMART software and viewing a connected computer’s input on the display, see Connecting and using computers.

You can connect an external display to an SBID-7000-V2 model using the HDMI 2.0 out connector on the side connector panel (pictured). The external display will show the same image as the SBID‑7000‑V2 model. This is useful when you’re using the SBID‑7000‑V2 model in an auditorium or other large space where it would be beneficial to have a second display.

The display includes two 10 W speakers, which are designed to provide sound at the front of a room. You might want to connect the SBA-100 projection audio system (see SBA-100 projection audio system) or a third-party external audio system if you’re providing sound in a larger space.

You can connect an external audio system to the display using the stereo 3.5 mm out connector (pictured). Alternatively, you can connect an external audio system directly to a room computer.

In addition to the stereo 3.5 mm out connector, the display provides a Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) out connector. S/PDIF is a digital audio transmission medium. You need an audio receiver that supports S/PDIF to decode this connection to analog for use with an external sound bar or other audio system.

A room control system enables users to control a room’s lighting, audio system and, possibly, the display. Some installations may require you to integrate the display with a room control system.

You can use the display’s RS-232 connector to connect a third-party external control system to the display (see Remotely managing your display).

The following diagrams and table present the connectors on SBID-7000-V2 models’ connector panels:

The following diagram and table present the connectors on SBID-7000-V2 models’ convenience panels:

The following diagram and table present the connectors on SBID-7000 models’ connector panels:

The following diagram and table present the connectors on SBID-7000 models’ convenience panels:

The following diagram and table present the connectors on the iQ appliance:

There are additional connectors on the bottom of the display (see Mounting multiple displays and Remotely managing your display).