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Introduction Reach your customers or staff with a simple Envisioning a better way to reach customers in a commercial setting? Trying to come up with an eye-catching way to provide information to the public? Then consider Digital Signage from Black Box. Replacing traditional billboards, point-of-sale displays, and other ”static” signage, digital signage has emerged as a great new way to catch the attention of an audience constantly on the move.
Introduction digital signage solution from Black Box! Digital signage gives you: • Real-time communication. Immediately stream the latest, most relevant information to the shopper— and instantly change content. • Greater reach. You risk not being noticed if you depend on static displays—particularly if you’re one of many advertisers trying to reach a prospective customer. Digital signage gives you the edge. With it, you can command a passing audience’s attention and communicate a message more clearly.
Digital Signage Players The Black Box Media Players are feature rich, hardened machines providing excellent reliability and functionality. Available in two versions, the players provide the ability to display and reproduce the following: Images (.jpg) Audio Movies (.mpg) Web page (.html) RSS news feeds Video Streaming PowerPoint (.ppt) Flash (.swf) These files are used to make up the various zones of the screen and are referred to as “content”.
Digital Signage Software Image Flyer Bring your displays to life! Image Flyer allows you to simultaneously entertain and communicate with your target audience using the most flexible easy-to-use digital signage player software available. Image Flyer includes the ability to create eye-catching screen content by simultaneously playing any type of media elements from the list below. Turn your screen into a true multimedia experience simply by adding new media elements to your screen.
Digital Signage Players For multi screen, multi site, database integrated solutions, Black Box have a range of players that allow you to simply control and update your players locally, remotely via the web or over the 3G mobile network, allowing control from anywhere in the world. Rich media is at the heart of the system with support for all the popular media formats in their native form without conversion, adding new levels of flexibility.
Digital Signage Players DSi DSi Media Player 4 New models added The Black Box DSi Media Player 4 is a 2U high, 19” rack mountable digital signage player capable of running up to eight screens with each display showing entirely different content. With support for a variety of media - stills, animation and movies in industry standard formats - you can continue using your preferred media creation tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, Premier, After Effects, or Flash.
Multimedia Extenders Black Box Explains Skewing effect. Within a CATx cable of a certain length, the individual pairs might have individual different lengths, caused by higher or lower twist ratios. There are two common cable standards: one with a 2 + 2 structure (two pairs of approximately length A and two pairs of approximately length B) and one with a 3 + 1 structure (3 pairs of approximately length A and one other pair of a different length B).
Multimedia Extenders Wizard Multimedia Extender Plus Distribute crisp, high impact video, CD quality audio and transparent RS-232 from a single PC to 64 displays up to 300m away. • Ideal for digital signage applications in retail outlets, airports, corporate environments and more. • Resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 supported. • Image compensation for crystal clear video and audio to 300m. • RS-232 connectivity enabling control of individual or multiple displays. • Scalable up to 64 outputs.
Multimedia Distribution Multi DVI Extenders over Fibre or CATx Distance, control, and flexibility—these DVI extenders are perfect for video/audio/serial applications of any size. Brand new product from top: AC1080A, AC1081A, and AC1085A from letf: AC1080A, AC1081A, and AC1085A • Flexible distribution and configuration—fit almost all network footprints. • Virtually unlimited extension capabilities in a daisychain configuration. • Pollable RS-232 models enable management of groups and single units.
Multimedia Distribution Remote Monitor and Speakers Remote Monitor and Speakers Video and Serial Data Cables Remote Monitor and Speakers Local Monitor and Speakers Video and Serial Data Cables Audio Cable Video and Serial Data Cables Media Player Single-mode Duplex Multi DVI Fibre Fibre Optic Cable Receiver, DVI/Stereo Audio Cable (EFN092) Audio/Pollable RS-232 Daisychainable Single-mode Duplex Multi DVI Fibre (AC1087A) Fibre Optic Cable Receiver, DVI/Stereo Audio Cable (EFN092) Audio/Pollable RS-232
LCD Screens NEC Screens Great picture quality and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). Black Box have partnered with NEC to offer the best commercial LCD screens available. Commercial LCD screens have hardened power supplies that are designed to be on up to 24 hours a day with continuous usage. They also benefit from the best quality LCD tablets ensuring up to 60,000 hours life time. If they are left on continuously, this equates to over 6 and half years.
LCD Screens NEC MULTEOS Screens Reach your audience as never before The new NEC MULTEOS 40 and 46 inch LCD public displays offer crystal clear pictures in 1080p high-definition as well as impressive design and the highest levels of quality and reliability. Developed specifically for business users, they can be found anywhere where standard CRT, LCD and Plasma TVs were once used, or where new digital signage systems have been installed.
LCD Screens Weather-Resistant LCD Screens Weather-resistant screens, perfect for year-round use outdoors or in damp, dusty or humid environments. • Ideal for a whole host of outdoor situations, including shopping centres, public transport, pub gardens, theme parks, spas, swimming pools and a whole lot more. • IP56 weather-resistant certified. • Supports S-video, Composite, VGA, Component and HDMI. • Anti-reflective surface. • Toughened glass. • Wide viewing angle of 178 .
Plasma Screens Panasonic High Definition Plasma Screens New, environmentally friendly Plasma Displays featuring outstanding picture quality. • Perfect for digital signage applications. • High definition with 1024 x 768 resolution for 42” and 1366 x 768 for 50 and 58” models. • 29 billion displayable colours and 3,072 shades of grey. • Ideal for schools, retail, corporate and much more. Panasonic Professional Plasma Displays are the first choice for commercial applications.
LED Screens Envisioning a better way to reach customers or an audience? What are the advantages of LED screens? Replacing traditional billboards, point-of-sale displays, scoreboards, and other ”static” signage, LED screens are fast become the norm for out-of-doors advertising and information boards. Whether it is at an airport or rock concert, shopping centre or sports stadium, we will all have seen LED screens at some stage or another.
LED Screens What is an LED screen? An LED screen is a display for showing visual information, similar to an LCD or Plasma screen, although usually on a much larger scale and often outdoors. However, where they differ to LCD or Plasma screens is that each pixel on the screen is made up of a cluster of tiny red, green and blue (RGB) LEDs which light up to make the correct colour.
Built-in PCs Panasonic Plasma Screens with built-in PCs The invisible hardened PC, in the display. Brand new product • High-performance processors for demanding applications. • Designed for 24/7 operation. • Powered from the display. • Optimal signal quality through direct digital connection. • Wide variety of interfaces (LAN, USB, Audio & RS-232). • Operating systems can be installed individually. • Space-saving with a whisper-quiet fan.
Case Study Park High School Solution The building required power and a CAT5e cabling infrastructure to be installed at each desired screen location. This included all containment, back boxes, patch panels and mains outlets. The Black Box Media Player 2 was chosen for its ability to mix media types and its ease of use. It allowed internal staff to manage the players from any location around the school and to remotely update and change the content each user had individual access rights for.
Mounting Kits Large Flat Screen Wall Mount Flat Screen Wall Mount 35kg 70kg Maximum Weight Maximum Weight 37” 94cm 61” 155cm Maximum Screen Size Maximum Screen Size * Suitable for use with DSS40, DSS40HD, DSS46, DSS46HD, DSSP50, DSS57 & DSSP58 *Suitable for use with DSS32 • • • • • • • • • Suitable for screens between 22” and 37”. Simple ‘hook-on’ installation. Mounts screen only 30mm from wall. Maximum distance between mounting holes: Vertical 250mm/ Horizontal 475mm.
HDMI/DVI Medium Flat Screen Wall Mount With Double Arm Extension Heavy Duty Large Flat Screen Wall Mount Dual Arm - Package 15° 15° 25kg 15° Tilt Range 70kg 15° Tilt Range Maximum Weight Maximum Weight 180° 180° Compatible with Collars Swivel Range Swivel Range 60” 153cm 32” 81cm Maximum Screen Size Maximum Screen Size *Suitable for use with DSS32 * Suitable for use with DSS40, DSS40HD, DSS46, DSS46HD, DSSP50, DSS57 & DSSP58 Double arm for maximum swivel. Tilts +/-15o up or down.
HDMI HDMI Extender Place your HDMI display up to 130 feet away! • Extend your HDMI LCD or plasma display connection up to 130 feet (39.6 m) or 65 feet (19.8 m) on each side of this digital signal booster. • Corrects the signal degradation that occurs in long HDMI cable runs. • Eliminates pixelation, sparkles, and the loss of video and audio that happens with HDMI cable connections longer than 15 feet (4.6 m). • Offers high-quality resolutions of 720p or 1366 x 768. • Provides up to 2.
HDMI/DVI PC Video/Component Video to HDMI Converter with Audio View your PC or DVD video on a high-definition display. • Use with HDMI plasma or LCD screens. • Works with Component video and VGA video. • Converts analogue VGA signals so you can display your PC’s video on a HDMI screen. • Also converts Component video Y-Pb-Pr signals from a legacy DVD player for a high-definition display. • Simply flip a switch to choose between VGA or Component video conversion. • Compliant with HDMI 1.0 specifications.
Video Cables VGA-RGBHV Cables Our VGA-RGBHV cable is the definition of quality video. • Attach a monitor with red, green, blue and horizontal and vertical sync inputs to a VGA port. Connect a high-definition graphics monitor to your CPU - and do it for a lot less than you would spend on a cable from anywhere else. With VGA-RGBHV Cable, you’ll get a high-quality cable for your high-resolution workstation. It’s specially designed to match RGBHV impedance standards.
Video Cables Premium HDMI Cables Transmit your digital video and audio signals over one cable! TM • Use to connect HDTV set-top boxes, digital TVs, DVD and Blu-Ray players, and other equipment with HDMI interfaces. • Premium support for high-bandwidth compressed video and multichannel digital audio. • Double shielding provides maximum performance and ensures clear video. • All have matched impedance.
Video formats and interfaces Black Box Explains Video formats and interfaces. Today’s video formats fall into two broad categories: those designed for broadcast video/television systems and those designed for computer graphics. The design requirements for these categories differ. Broadcast and television video formats must limit the transmission bandwidth required for the signal.
Video Formats and Interfaces images and greater colour depth. Meanwhile, VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standards have brought structure and interoperability to a market VGA female that was becoming a mixture of competing and often incompatible SVGA graphics cards. Here‘s a comparison of maximum resolutions with the various VGA formats: Format VGA (Video Graphics Array) Max.
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