SMART MX Series - Connecting Cables for Room Computers, Guest Laptops and Other Input Sources; Using Recommended Cables

CHAPTER3
CONNECTING POWER, CABLES AND DEVICES
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IMPORTANT
Do not use the RJ45 jack on the iQ appliance to connect to a network.
Connecting cables for room computers,
guestlaptops and other input sources
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.
Using recommended cables
SMART recommends the following varieties of cable:
Cable type Maximum length Recommendation
HDMI 23' (7 m)
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Use only certified HDMI cables that have been
tested to support the performance standard you
require.
VGA 23' (7 m) Use VGA cables with all pins in their connectors fully
populated and wired.
Stereo 3.5 mm 20' (6 m) [N/A]
USB 16' (5 m) Use a USB extender if the distance between the
computer and the display is greater than 16' (5 m).
For more information, see USB extenders on page7.
Using cables that exceed these maximum lengths may produce unexpected results, such as
degraded picture quality or degraded USB connectivity.
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The performance of cables longer than 23' (7 m) is highly dependent on the cable’s quality.