Connecting room computers and guest laptops

1. Connect a device to the display’s USB Type-C, HDMI, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Display Port, or VGA connectors.

   Note 

   To enable touch control of the device, connect a USB cable to the associated USB connector. Devices connected to the USB Type-C connector don’t require an additional USB connection to enable touch.

2. Select the source using one of the following methods:

   Using the Side Toolbar menu	Using the remote control
   Open the Side Toolbar menu by sliding either of the Side Toolbar menu handles (located on either side of the screen) toward the center of the screen. Tap the Input Select icon.	Press the Input Select button on the remote control.

   The Input Selection dialog box appears.

   Note 

   Three dots ••• appear below inputs (USB Type-C, HDMI, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, OPS and DP) with a connected device.

3. Tap the computer’s input source or use the navigation keys on the remote control to select the input source and then press the OK button.

   The device’s output appears on the display’s screen.

   Tip 

   You can configure the display to automatically switch to the newest input, lock the current source, or choose other priorities or input options.

   For more information, see Source settings.

This table presents the recommend resolutions and refresh rates for the display’s inputs:

If possible, set connected computers to these resolutions and refresh rates. See the computers’ operating system documentation for instructions.

About resolutions

SMART Board GX 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.

SMART Board GX (V2) 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, DVI or Display Port 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  Some video hardware described as “4K” or “UHD” may be capable of displaying a 3840 × 2160 image but will not perform well with video at the same resolution. SeeMinimum requirements for Ultra High Definition or 4K on your interactive flat panel SMART software may have additional requirements. Seesmarttech.com/downloads

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 rates

Displays 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.

SMART recommends the following varieties of cable:

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

The HDMI, VGA, and Display Port connectors on the side connector panel (back of the display) all share a single USB Type-B receptacle on this panel. This means the touch system can be used with only one device connected to these video inputs.

You can use USB drives, peripherals, and other devices with a computer connected to the display using the USB receptacles on the display.

1. Connect a device to the display’s HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, USB Type-C 1, USB Type-C 2, Display Port, or VGA connectors.

   Note 

   To enable touch control of the device, connect a USB cable to the associated USB connector. Devices connected to the USB Type-C connector don’t require an additional USB connection to enable touch.

2. Select the source using one of the following methods:

   Using the Input settings menu	Using the remote control
   Open the Toolbar by tapping one of the side Toolbar buttons (on either sides of the screen). Tap the Input icon. Tip  Tap the More icon to find the Input icon if it doesn’t appear in the Favorite widgets list in the Toolbar. SeeToolbar.	Press the Input icon.

   Note 

   A green circle appears around the currently selected input (PC, Android, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, Type-C1, Type-C2, DP, or VGA). Inputs with a connected source have a green dot beside the input name, rather than a gray dot. The input name also appears in green text rather than gray when an input is connected.

3. Tap the computer’s input or use the navigation keys on the remote control to select the source and then press the OK button.

   The device’s output appears on the display’s screen.

   Tip 

   You can rename inputs, enable or disable inputs , configure the display to turn on when an active video signal is connected, and automatically switch the input when an active video signal is connected.

   SeeInput and output.

This table presents the recommend resolutions and refresh rates for the display’s inputs:

If possible, set connected computers to these resolutions and refresh rates. See the computers’ operating system documentation for instructions.

About resolutions

SMART Board GX 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.

SMART Board GX (V2) 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.

SMART Board GX (V3) 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, DVI or Display Port 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  Some video hardware described as “4K” or “UHD” may be capable of displaying a 3840 × 2160 image but will not perform well with video at the same resolution. SeeMinimum requirements for Ultra High Definition or 4K on your interactive flat panel SMART software may have additional requirements. Seesmarttech.com/downloads

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 rates

Displays 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.

SMART recommends the following varieties of cable:

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

The HDMI, VGA, and Display Port connectors on the rear connector panels (back of the display) all share a single USB Type-B receptacle on the rear, side panel. This means the touch system can be used with only one device connected to these video inputs.

The touch system can still be used with a device connected to USB Type-B receptacle even when one of the video connectors is connected to another display.

You can use USB drives, peripherals, and other devices with a computer connected to the display using the USB receptacles on the display.