Embedded PC Applications
In combination with a DGE graphics engine, the V15 provides everything you need to enjoy online music and videos, browse the Internet, and even review digital documents without a separate computer. With Microsoft® Internet Explorer® embedded, you have full access to the entire World Wide Web including sites that use Flash® or Java™. Windows Media® Player ensures broad compatibility for playing most types of digital media. Adobe® Acrobat® Reader and Microsoft PowerPoint®, Word, and Excel® document viewers complete the online experience, allowing you to download and view documents and presentations.

In addition, VNC Viewer support delivers enhanced cross-platform interaction with computers over the network or Internet, allowing remote access and control of desktop applications to unleash a host of possibilities for system integration and multimedia presentation.

HD Streaming Video^[3]
High-definition streaming video capability makes it possible to view security cameras and other video sources over the network right on the touch screen. Native support for H.264^[3] and MJPEG formats allows the V15 and DGE^[3] to display live video images from Web cameras and servers such as the Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer^[1]. And, through the embedded Web browser and media player, they support a wide variety of other streaming and downloadable video formats, enabling access to all kinds of content from media servers and Web sites like YouTube® and Netflix®^[5].

HDMI® and Analog Video^[2]
In addition to handling streaming video, the V15 can simultaneously display up to two fully-scalable, full-motion video windows, each supporting SD or HD video and high-resolution computer signals from external sources. All connections are made at the DGE using conventional BNC, HDMI, and VGA type cables.^[2]

HDCP Support
Industry-leading support for HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) ensures seamless compatibility with content-protected DVD, Blu-ray Disc®, digital HDTV, and multimedia computer sources.

IP Intercom^[6]
V-Panels support 2-way voice communication via a choice of IP or Crestron Home (CH) CAT5 wired intercom. Crestron IP intercom eliminates the need for dedicated audio wiring, enabling 2-way speech and room monitoring over Ethernet with other compatible Crestron touch screens. Wired analog intercom is also supported through a dedicated CAT5 audio connection between the DGE and a C2N-IADS30X24^[1] or other CH CAT5 switcher or processor.^[6]

Speakers and Microphone
Built-in front-firing speakers provide clear audio for listening to multimedia and monitoring external AV sources, as well as for intercom in combination with the integrated microphone. Customized WAV files can also be used to add dimension to the touch screen graphics with personalized sounds, button feedback, and voice prompts.

Keyboard/Mouse Options
On-screen keyboard and mouse capabilities enable complete control of the embedded Web browser and other applications, and can also be used to control computers running TouchPoint™ Virtual Mouse & Keyboard Software (VMK-WIN). A USB port is also provided on the V15, allowing for the connection of a physical keyboard and mouse.

Real-Time Annotation
Whether conducting a high-level boardroom meeting, training seminar, or watching sports in your home theater, annotation helps put the fine point on any presentation. Built-in annotation provides the ability to illustrate your thoughts on-the-fly, letting you draw and write over high-definition video and computer images, and sketch out ideas on a whiteboard screen, without leaving the podium or your favorite chair while other viewers watch on the big screen.

Remote Annotation
Remote annotation capability allows multiple touch screen users to draw with their fingertips over the same video image or whiteboard screen, enabling enhanced interaction between several participants in a courtroom, classroom, or council chamber.

Presentation Output^[2]
Through an HDMI or DigitalMedia connection at the DGE, the V15 screen image can be sent to additional display devices, allowing videos, PowerPoint presentations, annotation, and other on-screen media to be shared with a live audience.^[2]

DigitalMedia™^[2]
DigitalMedia (DM®) connectivity opens up new ways to configure a touch screen control system. For instance, using a DM switcher such as the DM-MD8X8^[1], multiple V15 touch screens can be connected to a single DGE, providing a simple, cost-effective way for multiple participants to view and control the same graphical interface. DigitalMedia also provides a versatile means for distributing touch screen content to additional display devices and sound systems to serve a larger audience.^[2]

The V15 features a DM CAT type input, supporting the direct connection to a Digital Graphics Engine model DGE-1 or DGE-2. It can also connect to any DM switcher or transmitter equipped with a DM CAT output. A single DigitalMedia cable carries all video, audio, Ethernet, USB, control, and power signals up to 450 ft (137 m).^[4]

DVPHD Integration
In addition to the DGE-1 and 2, V-Panel is also compatible with the award-winning DVPHD High-Definition Digital Video Processor^[1], enabling the display of up to 8 simultaneous video windows along with HD touch screen graphics and annotation. The DVPHD supports high-definition video and computer signals from a wide variety of digital and analog sources. Its DVI output connects to the V15 via a DM CAT transmitter or DigitalMedia switcher.^[4,7]