The CommBox Classic S5 has a power button on the front of the screen, to turn the CommBox on and off.
You can plug devices into the front inputs
- USB-C – for connecting audio, touch input, media and charging [Thunderbolt 3.1, USB 3, 4k@60Hz]
- HDMI – for CommBox and audio for devices with an HDMI port [4k @60Hz]
- Touch – for enabling touch to pass between a device (like a laptop) and the CommBox, as well as media and external devices such as a camera [USB 3.0]
- USB – for a USB device such as a camera, mouse & keyboard or USB stick
- USB - for a USB device such as a camera, mouse & keyboard or USB stick
You can also plug devices into the side inputs. The CommBox Classic S5 has the following inputs on the side.
- USB 2.0 Type-B Touch
- SD Card slot x 1
- USB 3.0 x 2 – for USB storage & cameras
- HDMI out - supports 4K @60Hz
- HDMI 1 – supports 4K @60Hz
- HDMI 2 - supports 4K @60Hz
- Display port – for connecting a video source like a computer
- USB-C – for connecting audio, touch input, media and charging [Thunderbolt 3.1, USB 3, 4k@15Hz]
- VGA – supports 1080p FHD
The CommBox Classic S5 has the following inputs on the Bottom.
- AUDIO IN – to supply audio for the VGA input 3.5mm
- AUDIO OUT – 3.5mm stereo output
- USB 2.0 - for wireless mouse & keyboard and firmware updates
- SPDIF – digital optical audio out
- LAN x2 – The Classic S5 has an internal network switch that will pass network through
- RS232 – DB9 connector for control
Depending on the input, when you plug in the device, the screen will automatically switch to that input and the content will be visible on the CommBox. For example, when you connect an Apple TV via HDMI to the CommBox, then the Apple TV home screen will be visible.
In the case of a USB thumb drive, you can access the files two ways:
- Click on the USB indicator at the top of screen
- Open the Files app and go to the USB drive to access the files.
- CommBox OS Experience: From the Home screen or Launcher
- Google Certified: From the All Apps launcher
