Smart Technologies 4000i User Manual 2
Installation
Guide
Interactive Whiteboard
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SMART Board 4000i
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equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Important Information
Please read this manual carefully before setting up and using the Rear Projection SMART
Board 4000i interactive whiteboard. With proper care, your 4000i should provide years of
trouble-free service.
WARNING
WARNING
The projector inside the cabinet is a high-brightness light source. Do not stare
into this beam of light or view it directly. It’s especially important that you
prevent children from staring directly into the beam of light.
Le projecteur qui se trouve à l’intérieur de l’armoire est une source de lumière
à luminosité élevée. Ne fixez pas et ne regardez pas dans la direction du
faisceau lumineux. Empêchez les enfants de regarder dans la direction du
faisceau lumineux.
El proyector que se encuentra en el interior de la cabina es una fuente de luz
de alta luminosidad. No mire fija ni directamente al haz de luz. Evite que los
niños fijen la vista en el haz de luz.
Der Projektor im Schrank stellt eine Lichtquelle mit hoher Intensität dar.
Blicken Sie nicht direkt in den Lichtstrahl. Verhindern Sie, dass Kinder direkt in
den Lichtstrahl blicken.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, évitez d’exposer ce
produit à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o de descarga, no exponga este producto a
la lluvia o la humedad.
Um das Risiko eines Feuers oder eines Stromschlags zu reduzieren, darf das
Produkt weder Regen noch Nässe ausgesetzt werden.
WARNING for
European
Customers
The 4000i should only be used with European TN and TT power
distribution systems.
The 4000i is not suitable for older, IT-type power distribution systems
found in some European countries. “This system (IT-type) is widely used
isolated from earth, in some installations in France, with impedance to
earth, at 230/400V, and in Norway, with voltage limiter, neutral not
distributed, at 230V line-to-line.” (IEC 60950:1999)
Contact qualified personnel if you’re uncertain of the type of power
system available where you’re installing your 4000i.
Important Information i
AVERTISSEMENT
pour les clients
européens
Le 4000i doit être utilisé uniquement avec les systèmes de distribution
d’alimentation européens TN et TT.
Le 4000i ne convient pas aux systèmes de distribution d’alimentation
plus anciens de type IP utilisés dans certains pays européens. « Ce
système (type IT) est largement utilisé isolé de la terre, dans certaines
installations en France, avec une impédance à la terre, à 230/400V, et
en Norvège, avec limiteur de tension, neutre non distribué, à 230V ligne
à ligne. » (IEC 60950:1999)
Si vous avez des doutes sur le type de système d’alimentation
disponible lors de l’installation de votre 4000i, contactez un personnel
qualifié.
ADVERTENCIAS
Para los clientes
europeos
WARNUNG
für europäische
Kunden
La 4000i sólo se podrá utilizar con los sistemas eléctricos TN y TT
europeos.
Este modelo no está disponible para antiguos sistemas eléctricos de
tipo IT que aún se utilizan en algunos países europeos. “Este sistema
(IT) tiene una utilización muy extendida como núcleo aislado de tierra;
en algunas instalaciones en Francia, con impedancia de tierra, a 230/
400 V; y en Noruega, con limitador de tensión, a 230 V entre
conductores.” (CEI 60950:1999)
Si no está seguro del tipo de sistema eléctrico que posee, póngase en
contacto con personal cualificado a la hora de instalar su modelo 4000i.
Das 4000i darf nur mit europäischen TN- und TT-Netzverteilern
verwendet werden.
Das 4000i eignet sich nicht für ältere Netzverteiler vom Typ IT, die in
manchen europäischen Ländern zu finden sind. „Dieses System (ITTyp) wird, von der Erdung isoliert, in einigen Installationen in Frankreich
mit Impedanz zu Erde bei 230/400 V und in Norwegen mit
Spannungsbegrenzer, neutral, nicht verteilt, bei 230 V Leitung zu
Leitung verwendet.“ (IEC 60950:1999)
Wenden Sie sich an qualifiziertes Personal, wenn Sie sich nicht sicher
sind, welches Stromsystem dort zur Verfügung steht, wo Sie Ihr 4000i
installieren.
4000i
4000i
4000i
ii Important Information
Other Warnings and Safety Precautions
For operating safety and to avoid damaging the unit, follow these warnings and precautions.
• Move the cabinet with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces can
overturn the cabinet.
• When you transport the 4000i, only ship the cabinet in the upright position and never
lay the screen facedown. In addition, ensure that the projector is secure, or remove
and repackage it in the original packaging.
• If you transport the 4000i over a distance, we strongly urge you to completely
repackage it using the original packaging. This packaging was designed with optimal
shock and vibration protection. If the original packaging is no longer available, pack all
components with as much padding as reasonably possible to ensure that they are not
exposed to excessive vibration or shock.
• If you need to disassemble or assemble the cabinet, we strongly recommend that you
obtain assistance to do this.
• Do not touch the rear surface of the interactive whiteboard or apply isopropyl alcohol,
water or acetone. If any of these fluids come into contact with this surface, the
diffusion coating on the rear of the interactive whiteboard will be damaged, resulting in
a permanent deterioration in display quality.
• If you inadvertently smudge the rear surface of the interactive whiteboard, wipe it
carefully with a soft cloth and alcohol-free glass cleaner. Do not spray the glass
cleaner directly onto the surface; spray it lightly on the cloth, and then gently dab the
rear surface of the interactive whiteboard until the marks are removed.
• The 4000i uses digital cameras that are located inside the screen frame. These
cameras could be damaged if excess glass cleaner flows into the crack between the
frame and the writing surface.
• Avoid setting up and using the 4000i in an area with excessive levels of dust, humidity
or cigarette smoke, or where it’s exposed to extreme heat or cold. The operating
temperature range is from 41°F to 85°F (5°C to 29°C) with up to 80% humidity (noncondensing). The shipping and storage range is from -4°F to 95°F (-20°C to 35°C)
with up to 80% humidity (non-condensing).
• Lock the casters after you set up the cabinet, so it remains stationary while in use.
• Unplug the cabinet during electrical storms or if you won't use it for an extended
period of time.
• Use safe practices when you’re plugging the power cable. For example, plug it in with
dry hands and don’t insert it into a dusty outlet. Unplug the cabinet before you install
or service any components.
• This product comes with a grounding-type power plug and a cable that’s specific for
the country in which you purchased it. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician
to replace the outlet.
• Use the power supply that came with the 4000i. Also, do not modify its power cable.
Handle it carefully and avoid excessive bending. Route the power cable so it’s unlikely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it. 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 contrasting color.
Important Information iii
• If you require replacement parts, ensure the service technician uses the replacement
parts specified by SMART Technologies Inc. or parts with the same characteristics as
the original.
• The projector that comes with the 4000i includes a lamp component that contains
mercury. If you replace the lamp, don’t put the old one in the trash. Instead, consult
the regulations for properly and safely disposing of it in your area.
• Don’t use glass cleaner on the lens of the projector. See Maintaining and
Troubleshooting the 4000i on page 49 for detailed cleaning information or read the
Epson® PowerLite 9300i Multimedia Projector User’s Manual.
iv Important Information
Contents
Important Information ............................................................................................ i
List of Figures ..................................................................................................... vii
List of Tables ...................................................................................................... viii
Getting to Know the 4000i .................................................................................... 1
Setting Up the 4000i .............................................................................................. 8
Finalizing the Installation ................................................................................... 32
Other Warnings and Safety Precautions ............................................................. iii
The Pen Tray and the Control Panel .................................................................... 3
Storage Options .................................................................................................... 4
The Connection Panel .......................................................................................... 5
The Power and Laptop Umbilical Connections ..................................................... 6
The Epson 9300i Projector ...................................................................................7
Positioning the 4000i ........................................................................................... 8
Installing the Laptop Shelf .................................................................................... 9
Installing the Optional Videoconferencing Shelf ................................................. 10
Removing the Rear Access Panel ..................................................................... 14
Installing the Projector ........................................................................................ 15
Installing the Internal Computer .......................................................................... 22
Connecting a Guest Laptop ................................................................................ 23
Connecting a VCR or DVD Player (Optional) .....................................................25
Connecting a Printer to the Internal Computer (Optional) .................................. 27
Connecting the Internal Computer to a Network ................................................. 28
Connecting an External Sound System (Optional) .............................................29
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector (Optional) ..................................... 30
Powering up the 4000i ....................................................................................... 31
Adjusting the Projected Image ............................................................................ 32
Customizing the A/V Mute Screen ...................................................................... 35
Configuring the Computer and Projector Settings .............................................. 36
Installing SMART Board Software ...................................................................... 37
Configuring the Interactive Whiteboard ............................................................. 38
Orienting the Interactive Whiteboard ..................................................................39
Matching the Computer’s Resolution to the Projector’s Resolution ................... 40
Contents v
Using the 4000i .................................................................................................... 41
Starting the 4000i ............................................................................................... 41
Understanding the Control Panel LEDs .............................................................. 43
Adjusting the Volume .......................................................................................... 43
Adjusting the Projector Settings ......................................................................... 44
Changing the Display Source .............................................................................45
Changing Video Display Sources .......................................................................46
Using the Guest Laptop ...................................................................................... 46
Using the SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard .............................................. 47
Shutting Down the 4000i .................................................................................... 48
Maintaining and Troubleshooting the 4000i ..................................................... 49
Cleaning the Cabinet, the Mirror and the Interactive Whiteboard ....................... 49
Cleaning the Projector ........................................................................................ 50
Replacing the Projector Lamp and Air Filter ......................................................53
Connecting the Laptop Umbilical Cables to the Connection Panel ....................53
Adjusting the Projector Settings ......................................................................... 55
Adjusting the Front Doors ................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 57
Appendix A: Disassembling and Reassembling the Cabinet ......................... 61
Disassembling the Cabinet ................................................................................. 61
Reassembling the Cabinet ................................................................................. 68
Appendix B: Understanding the Cabling in the 4000i ...................................... 75
Customer Support ............................................................................................... 79
Contacting SMART Technical Support ............................................................... 79
General Inquiries ................................................................................................ 79
Returning Defective Merchandise ...................................................................... 80
Registration ........................................................................................................ 80
Sending Feedback .............................................................................................. 80
Obtaining More Information on the 4000i ........................................................... 80
Index ..................................................................................................................... 81
vi Contents
List of Figures
The Major Components of the 4000i ........................................................................... 2
The Pen Tray and the Control Panel ........................................................................... 3
The Storage Features of the 4000i ............................................................................. 4
The Connection Panel ................................................................................................. 5
The Power and Laptop Connections ........................................................................... 6
The Location of the Guest Laptop Shelf and J-Hook .................................................. 9
The Installed Videoconferencing Shelf ...................................................................... 10
The Rear Access Panel ............................................................................................ 14
The Computer Cables ...............................................................................................22
The Laptop Umbilical Cable Connectors ...................................................................23
Connecting the SMART USB Adapter to a Guest Laptop ......................................... 24
Connecting the Laptop Umbilical Cable to a Network Cable .................................... 24
Connecting a VCR or DVD Player ........................................................................... 26
Connecting a Printer ................................................................................................. 27
Connecting to a Network Outlet ................................................................................28
Connecting a Room Sound System .......................................................................... 29
Connecting an External Projector ............................................................................. 30
The Location of the Main Power Inlet ........................................................................ 31
Adjusting the Projected Image Size .......................................................................... 32
The LEDs on the Control Panel ................................................................................ 43
Changing the Display Source .................................................................................... 45
The SMART Board Tools .......................................................................................... 47
The Laptop Connections on the Connection Panel ................................................... 53
The Laptop Umbilical Cables (Connection Panel End) ............................................. 54
Connecting the AC Power Cable from the Laptop Umbilical ..................................... 54
Adjusting a Door Hinge ............................................................................................. 56
The Location of the Safety Screw in the Handhold ................................................... 67
The Location of the Underside Safety Screw ............................................................ 67
Cable Schematic ....................................................................................................... 75
List of Figures vii
List of Tables
States of the Projector ................................................................................................. 7
Startup Scenarios ...................................................................................................... 42
Switching Sources with the 4000i ............................................................................. 45
Interpreting the Lamp Status LED ............................................................................. 58
Troubleshooting Image Problems ............................................................................. 59
Troubleshooting Remote Control and the USB Cable Problems .............................. 59
Troubleshooting Touch and Control Problems .......................................................... 60
Schematic Cable Summary ....................................................................................... 76
Cable Summary ........................................................................................................ 78
viii List of Tables
Getting to Know the 4000i
The Rear Projection SMART Board 4000i interactive whiteboard is a slim cabinet with an
integrated LCD projector and a 66" (167.6 cm) interactive whiteboard (measured on the
diagonal), which is specially designed for enhanced rear projection clarity. The 4000i features:
• an integrated projection system that includes an Epson PowerLite 9300i projector with
2500 ANSI lumen brightness, SXGA+ resolution and high contrast ratio for uniform
brightness and clarity
• a touch-sensitive, high contrast screen that you can use to control your computer and
write in electronic ink over any active application
• a SMART pen tray (including four styluses and an eraser) and a control panel with
easily accessible projector and volume controls so you can control the visual and
audio aspects of your presentation right at the interactive whiteboard
• full guest-laptop (or any external computer) support with connection cables and a
conveniently mounted shelf for your laptop
• SMART Board software with many annotation and presentation tools, including
SMART Notebook software, so you can deliver a dynamic and interactive
presentation
• an integrated audio system that includes two-way speakers with tweeters
• a wireless keyboard
• an easily accessible rear connection panel so you can integrate a guest laptop,
network cables, a printer, a VCR, a DVD player, a second projector and a room audio
system
• locking front doors so you can secure the projector and computer inside the cabinet.
(On shipment, the keys are tie wrapped to the projector mounting bracket.)
• minimal floor space requirements and casters so you can easily move the 4000i
through any standard doorway for true room-to-room mobility
The digital-vision touch (DViT™) technology in the 4000i uses digital cameras to track the
position of objects on the screen. Each of these specialized digital cameras, one in each
corner of the screen, is calibrated to recognize the position of a pen tray tool or your finger on
the screen surface, and to translate that position into coordinates. SMART Board software
interprets these coordinates and integrates this information with your active application so you
can truly interact with your displayed file.
To enable rear-projection capability, a mirror in the cabinet redirects the projected image from
your computer, VCR, DVD player or guest laptop onto the back of the interactive screen,
without the distracting shadows of a front-projection system. You can then perform any normal
computer operation, such as opening or closing an application, scrolling through a file, or
opening your browser, just by touching the screen surface.
This guide includes instructions on setting up (page 8), finalizing (page 32), using (page 41)
and maintaining (page 49) the 4000i. You can also use this guide if you need to disassemble
and then reassemble the cabinet (page 61) or if you want to learn about the internal wiring and
cables of the unit (page 75).
Getting to Know the 4000i 1
Lockable
Casters (x4)
Interactive
Screen
Speakers (x2)
Lockable Doors
Connection Panel
SMART Pen Tray and
Control Panel
Manual Pocket
Figure 1: The Major Components of the 4000i
You can purchase optional components for the 4000i, such as a videoconferencing shelf to
house your videoconferencing camera, and a room control module to integrate the 4000i with
a room control system.
2 Getting to Know the 4000i
The Pen Tray and the Control Panel
The pen tray contains the following tools:
• the eraser, for removing electronic ink
• four styluses, for creating different colored annotations in electronic ink over any
application
• two pen tray buttons, one to activate the SMART Keyboard and one to create a
right-click
• the control panel
You can customize any of these tools with SMART Board software.
NOTE: The 4000i comes with styluses that have black tips, which are better detected by the
digital cameras than any other kind of stylus. If you need to purchase a different stylus, choose
one that has a dark tip.
Display Source Button
Active Display Source LEDs
Controls for Volume, Brightness and Contrast
Lamp Status LED
Projector Standby
Button
Instructions
Eraser
Styluses
Pen Tray Buttons
Control Panel
Figure 2: The Pen Tray and the Control Panel
The control panel contains:
• a Display Source button for changing the input source (see page 45)
• light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicate the active display source (see page 43)
• buttons for adjusting the volume of the internal sound system for each source (see
page 43)
• buttons for adjusting the visual display for each source (see page 44)
• an LED for indicating the state of the projector’s lamp (see page 43)
• a button for putting the projector into standby mode (see page 41 and page 48)
Getting to Know the 4000i 3
NOTE: After you press a control panel button to change the display source, wait a few
seconds while the projector synchronizes the video signal. Don’t press any other control panel
buttons until the image appears. If you press the control panel buttons in quick succession
while the projector is still processing your commands, the projector might become
unresponsive.
Storage Options
The 4000i houses the projector in the middle of the cabinet. You can house your internal
computer on the right side of the projector, and use the other side for another compact device.
Your 4000i also comes with:
• a laptop shelf that’s designed to support a guest
laptop (or a VCR/DVD player). You
can mount this shelf on either side of the cabinet. For instructions on installing the
shelf, see page 9.
• a keyboard holder for storing the wireless keyboard when it’s not in use
• a manual pocket for storing the guides that come with the 4000i
You can also purchase a large or small videoconferencing shelf that’s designed to hold a
videoconferencing camera unit conveniently at either side of the cabinet.
Not Shown: An Optional
Videoconferencing Shelf
Computer Storage
(on Either Side of the
Projector)
Manual Pocket
Guest Laptop Shelf
Figure 3: The Storage Features of the 4000i
4 Getting to Know the 4000i
Keyboard Holder
The Connection Panel
A
The connection panel is a convenient location for connecting the laptop umbilical and other
peripheral device and data source cables. While the guest laptop cables are already
connected for you, you can supply and connect the cables for a printer, a network connection,
a VCR, a DVD player and an external audio and video device. The connection panel includes:
• a DB25 (female) printer port (1) for connecting a printer that’s dedicated to the internal
computer (see page 27)
• a standard RJ45 network port (2) for connecting the internal computer to a room
network outlet (see page 22)
• a 15-pin (female) RGB video port (3), for connecting an external projector or monitor
(RGB output only) that allows you to display the video externally (see page 30)
• RCA Composite video (female) input port (4) for connecting the video cable from a
VCR (see page 25)
• a mini-DIN S-video (female) port (5) for connecting the video cable from a DVD player
(see page 25)
• a 15-pin (female) RGB video port (6) used by the laptop umbilical RGB video cable
(labeled Computer 2 Video) (see page 53)
• a 3.5 mm (female) input jack (7) used by the laptop umbilical audio cable (labeled
Computer 2 Audio) (see page 53)
• two RCA (female) input jacks (8) for connecting the VCR or DVD player’s red and
white RCA audio connectors (see page 25). You can only connect one audio source
to correspond with either the composite or the S-video video source.
• two RCA (female) output jacks (9) for connecting the red and white RCA audio cables
to a room sound system (see page 29) that can play the audio from the selected input
source
• a DB9 (male) RS-232 serial port (10) used by the laptop umbilical RGB cable (labeled
Computer 2 Serial) (see page 53). Read the section entitled Using the Guest Laptop
on page 46 for more information. If you need to establish a USB connection, use the
SMART USB adapter from the accessory kit.
1
Printer/Network
2
9
Outputs
3
Computer 2
Compu ter 2
Serial
Serial
8
10
7
4
Auxiliary
Inputs
S-Video
S-video
Computer 2 Inputs
6
5
Figure 4: The Connection Panel
Getting to Know the 4000i 5
The Power and Laptop Umbilical Connections
N
The power connections are at the back of the 4000i, beside the connection panel. Here, you
can connect:
• the Main Power IN cable (with the country-specific cable), to supply power to the
4000i (see page 31)
• the Laptop Power OUT cable, using a country-specific end (from the accessory power
kit) for the laptop umbilical cable (see page 23)
• the computer and peripherals IEC Power OUT (x4) cables. These ports in the power
bar are covered by the rear access panel. The power cable extensions from the
projector and the internal computer are connected for you. However, you can use the
remaining ports for connecting the power cables from your peripherals.
The laptop umbilical are a convenient bundle of cables for connecting a laptop computer (see
page 23). This bundle includes the following connectors:
• a power cable, so a guest presenter doesn’t have to rely on battery power
• an RJ45 network cable, which you can connect to a room outlet (with the included
adapter) to provide network access to guest presenters
• a 3.5 mm audio cable, so the sound from the laptop can be heard through the
speakers in the 4000i and through any connected room audio system
• a 15-pin male RGB video cable, so the video from the laptop displays on the
interactive whiteboard
• a DB9F RS-232 serial cable, so you can control the interactive whiteboard from a
laptop (as long as you have SMART Board software running on the laptop)
Main Power IN
Power
etwork
Video
Audio
Serial
Power Outlets for
the Computer and
the Peripherals
Laptop
Power
Figure 5: The Power and Laptop Connections
6 Getting to Know the 4000i
The Epson 9300i Projector
The 4000i comes with an Epson 9300i multimedia projector for you to install in the cabinet.
This projector has been selected for its high resolution and its uniform brightness and clarity.
Also, its lamp has a life expectancy of 7,000 hours.
This projector has a native resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels. To take advantage of this high
resolution, a connected computer should have a graphics card or driver that supports this
resolution. Your computer can support this resolution setting as long as you’ve installed a
recently released graphics card or you’ve a graphics controller program running. An example
of a graphics card that supports this resolution is the NVIDIA card from NVIDIA® Corporation,
and an example of a graphics controller program is the PowerStrip application, which is
available from EnTech Taiwan. If you use a graphics controller program, set the computer’s
resolution setting to 1400 x 1050 pixels by following the instructions that come with the
program. While the projector scales all resolutions from 640 x 480 pixels and higher, some
resolutions may not properly display and the image quality will be lower if you don’t use the
optimal resolution of 1400 x 1050.
The 9300i projector comes with a remote control with an On/Off button to conserve battery life.
Like other projectors, the 9300i can be in various states during the course of a day (see
Table 1). For example, the projector puts itself in Standby mode if it doesn’t receive a video
signal for 30 minutes. To determine what state the projector is in, look at the LEDs in the
4000i’s control panel and use Table 1. If you need more information on these LEDs, see
page 43. If you need more information on using the control panel, see page 45.
Projector
State
Standby The projector is effectively off.
Powering Up The lamp is warming up. The
On The lamp is on and the
Reversible
Standby
Powering
Down
Comments
The interactive white-board is
blank. The fan may be running.
interactive whiteboard displays
the A/V mute image. (You can
change what’s displayed on
this
A/V mute screen. See page 35
or page 63 and 64 of the
projector’s guide.)
projector is ready for use. The
interactive whiteboard displays
the image from the selected
source.
The lamp is on. The interactive
whiteboard displays the A/V
mute screen.
The lamp is cooling off. The
interactive whiteboard displays
the A/V mute screen.
Length of Time
in This State
Indefinitely Flashing very
40–100 seconds Flashing
Indefinitely Glowing
Five minutes Flashing
50 seconds Flashing
Lamp Status
LED
slowly
slowly
steadily green
quickly
slowly
Active Display
Source LEDs
None lit
None lit
Current source
LED lit
None lit
None lit
Table 1: States of the Projector
Getting to Know the 4000i 7
Setting Up the 4000i
To set up the Rear Projection SMART Board 4000i interactive whiteboard, you must install the
projector and an internal computer, and power up the 4000i. If you have other devices in your
setup, read the applicable pages of this section to learn how to install these peripherals. This
section of the guide describes how to:
• position the 4000i cabinet (this page)
• install the guest laptop shelf (page 9)
• install the optional videoconferencing shelf (page 11)
• remove the rear access panel (page 14)
• install the projector (page 15)
• install the internal computer (page 22)
• connect a guest laptop (page 23) (optional)
• install another video device, such as a VCR, DVD player or document camera
(page 25) (optional)
• connect a printer (page 27) (optional)
• connect to a network (page 28) (optional)
• connect an external sound system (page 29) (optional)
• connect an external projector or monitor (page 30) (optional)
• power up the 4000i (page 31)
No matter what peripherals you install, you must finalize your installation before you can use
the 4000i. Read the next section of this guide (page 32) for that information.
Positioning the 4000i
After you’ve removed and unpacked the cabinet from its shipping carton (following the
Unpacking Instructions), wheel the system to an appropriate location for setting it up. This
location should be within reach of a power outlet and have sufficient space around the cabinet
so you can comfortably access all sides.
When the 4000i is in this location, lock the casters by pressing the caster tab locks on the
wheel. If you need to unlock the casters, press the other side of this tab.
LockUnlock
NOTE: As a safety precaution, and for greater ease of use, you should keep the casters
locked while you install devices and use the 4000i.
8 Setting Up the 4000i
Installing the Laptop Shelf
You can install the laptop shelf on either side of the cabinet. You should install the shelf before
you install the computer, because it’s easier to remove the plastic hole covers when the
computer is not inside the cabinet. If you install the shelf on the right-hand side (when you face
the interactive whiteboard), take care not to knock the infrared (IR) receiver that’s installed on
the lower corner of the screen.
You can also attach the J-hook to the handle recess so you can route the umbilical cables
through this hook to the guest laptop shelf. You’ll find this hook in the accessory kit.
One Location for the J-hook
One Location for the Guest Laptop Shelf
NOTE: The IR receiver isn’t
shown in this illustration.
Figure 6: The Location of the Guest Laptop Shelf and J-Hook
To install the guest laptop shelf
1. Locate the two laptop shelf keyholes and the single thumbscrew hole on the side of
the cabinet. Remove the plastic hole covers.
Two Keyholes
Thumbscrew Hole
NOTE: The IR receiver isn’t
shown in this illustration.
2. Push the two protruding bolts on the edge of the shelf into the two keyholes, and then
push the shelf firmly down.
NOTE: The IR receiver isn’t
shown in this illustration.
3. Push the captive thumbscrew at the bottom of the shelf into the thumbscrew hole and
tighten.
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To attach the J-hook
1. Insert the J-hook into the handle recess that’s on the same side of the cabinet as the
guest laptop shelf, and flip it into place.
NOTE: For clarity, this illustration
doesn’t show the guest laptop shelf.
2. Route the guest laptop umbilical cables through the hook.
Umbilical Cables
J-hook
Installing the Optional Videoconferencing Shelf
If you’ve ordered the optional videoconferencing shelf (either the large or the small one), you
can install it on either side of the cabinet. The mounting arm of the shelf provides a convenient
hidden channel for the camera cabling.
Mounting Arm
Figure 7: The Installed Videoconferencing Shelf
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To install the videoconferencing shelf
1. Choose the side on which you want to mount the shelf. Also select which of the three
height options you want to use.
2. Using the hex-head screwdriver that comes with your videoconferencing shelf kit,
remove the three 1/4-20 x 1/2" fasteners as shown. Note that one of these fasteners is
a safety screw.
Safety Screw
CAUTION
Do not move the cabinet until you replace the safety screw (step 6).
3. Remove the caps and plug from the mounting arm at the location where you want to
mount the shelf. Feed the cables for the videoconferencing camera through the large
hole, down the channel and out through the lower mounting point.
NOTE: The cables shown in this
illustration may not match your
videoconferencing camera.
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4. If you’re installing the mounting arm on the same side as the IR receiver, detach the
receiver and leave it temporarily dangling.
5. Carefully slide the mounting arm onto the side of the cabinet, ensuring that the cables
remain in the channel and are not pinched.
NOTE: For clarity, this illustration
doesn’t show the cables.
6. Use the three supplied 1/4-20 x 3/4" fasteners (from the videoconferencing shelf kit) in
place of the 1/4-20 x 1/2" fasteners (removed in step 1) to secure the mounting arm to
the cabinet. When you do this, you replace the safety screw, so you can now safely
move the cabinet.
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7. Hook the shelf to the keyholes in the mounting arm, tightening the thumbscrew to
secure the shelf.
8. You can use the J-hook to manage the cables along the side of the cabinet. If you
haven’t already installed the J-hook, clip it to the handle on the side of the 4000i. Then
route the cables through it to the connection panel at the rear of the cabinet.
9. If you detached the IR receiver in step 3, reattach it to the bottom of the mounting arm.
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Removing the Rear Access Panel
You must remove the rear access panel before you can install devices inside the cabinet, such
as the internal computer and the projector. After you install these devices, replace the rear
access panel to keep your equipment secure.
Rear Access Panel
Figure 8: The Rear Access Panel
To remove the rear access panel
1. Loosen the two captive thumbscrews at the top of the rear access panel.
Captive Thumbscrews
2. Tilt the top of the rear access panel toward you and then pull it upwards, releasing it
from the cabinet.
TIP
To return the rear access panel to the cabinet, perform these steps in reverse
order.
14 Setting Up the 4000i
Installing the Projector
To install the projector, attach the mounting bracket to the cabinet, attach the projector to the
mounting bracket, connect the cable extensions, and finally angle the projector towards the
large mirror inside the cabinet.
TIP
When you unpack your projector, you should keep the box and packing
material in case you ever need to transport the projector.
To install the projector
1. If you haven’t already done so, remove the projector mounting bracket from its
shipping location and the box. To do this, cut the straps that secure the projector for
shipment.
2. Pull apart the loop in each of the two rubberized clamps from the projector accessory
kit until each clamp fits around the mounting bracket.
Loop
3. Slip the two clamps around the tube of the mounting bracket so that the flange on the
clamp is aimed towards the mounting bracket.
Position the clamps
approximately here
Clamps
Mounting Bracket
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4. From the back of the 4000i (with the rear access panel removed), put the mounting
bracket on the bottom of the cabinet. When you do this, rest the arms of the mount on
the floor behind the 4000i.
Mounting Bracket
Arms of the Mounting Bracket
5. Align the holes in the clamps with the holes on the bottom of the cabinet and insert
two of the 1/4-20 hex socket screws from the accessory kit into these holes. To do
this, use a 3/16" hex key. However, don’t tighten these screws yet.
Align the screws in
the clamps with
these holes
When you complete this step, your unit will look like this:
Attached Clamps
Back View
NOTE: For clarity,
this illustration
doesn’t show the
mounting bracket.
Front View
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6. Slightly loosen the four protruding screws that are on the bottom of the projector.
7. Set the projector on the flat plate of the mounting bracket with the four protruding
screws on the bottom of the projector slipping through the large part of the keyhole
slots in the plate. Also ensure that the slots on the bottom of the projector fit around
the tabs on the plate.
Slots
Protruding
Keyhole Slots
Screws
Tabs
Plate
NOTE: For clarity, this illustration shows
the mounting bracket out of the cabinet.
8. Slide the screws into the narrow sections of the keyholes. (You’ll tighten these screws
after you’ve adjusted the projector’s position in step 14.)
Slide the screws into the
narrow part of the keyholes
NOTE: For clarity, this illustration shows
the mounting bracket out of the cabinet.
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When you complete this step, your unit will look like this:
Back View
Front View
9. Locate the projector cable bundle that’s on the left side of the cabinet (when you’re
facing the front of the unit) and connect:
– the 15-pin male connector of the RGB video cable labeled RGB2 to the projector
port labeled Computer 2
– the 15-pin male connector of the RGB video cable labeled RGB1 to the projector
port labeled Computer 1
– the mini-DIN connector of the S-video cable labeled S-video IN to the projector
port labeled S-Video
– the RCA plug of the composite video cable labeled Video IN to the projector’s
yellow Video jack
– the DB9F end of the RS-232 cable labeled PC Control to the Control port
– the 15-pin male connector of the RGB video cable labeled RGB OUT to the
projector port labeled Monitor Out
Computer 2 RGB Port
Computer 1 RGB Port
S-video Port
Control Port
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Composite
Video Jack
Monitor OUT Port
10. Connect the power cable labeled Projector AC to the projector’s Power port. The
other end should be connected to the power bar inside the 4000i.
Power Port
11. With the projector attached to the mounting bracket, gently tilt the mounting bracket
up so that the threaded inserts on the arms align with the holes in the underside of the
connection panel bracket.
Connection Panel Bracket
Threaded Inserts
in the Arm
Arms of the
Mounting Bracket
NOTE: For clarity, this
illustration doesn’t show the
side panel or any cables.
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