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NTRODUCTION
Overview
Welcome to the world of the SmartPanel, the perfect control system for small projector
installations.
The SmartPanel is the right choice for permanent single projector installations because it is cost-
effective and easy to configure.
The Panel provides users with a simple, reliable way to control a projector.
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Unlike a remote control, the Panel is never lost, pointed the wrong way, or in need of
batteries. The Panel replaces cryptic feature names and menus of rarely used functions
with simple, point-of-connection controls.
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Users are always provided with feedback about the status of the projector.
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The control system behavior is simple and uniform, regardless of projector model. Once
familiar with the Panel, users can control different projector models at the same site with no
additional training.
The Panel provides installers with a pre-programmed and easily configured solution to simple
control tasks.
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Modules provide high quality patch points for common projector sources.
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The Panel’s modular design and two form factors allows it to be custom tailored for every
installation.
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Configurable relays are provided to control common external devices such as switchers
and powered screens.
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No programming is necessary, only configuration with an easy-to-use Windows™ utility. All
the software needed to configure the Panel is included, and updates and additional utilities
are provided on the SP Controls website.
This guide gives you everything you need to successfully install and configure the SmartPanel.
All we assume is that you are familiar with the projector you’ve chosen, and that you have done
small projector installations before.
From all of us at SP Controls, thanks for your interest and business. We hope that the
SmartPanel makes your job easier by simplifying installations, while satisfying your end users on
all fronts – cost, ease of use, and reliability.
Note: The SmartPanel is not a switcher; it is strictly a control system. Your design should rely on
switching built into your projector or external switchers.