Chapter 1. Introduction; Introduction Of Dsa-2100A; Features Of Dsa-2100A - Advantech DSA-2100A Series User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Introduction of DSA-2100A

Advantech DSA-2100A is an application-ready digital signage player with advanced
playback capabilities. DSA-2100A receives media contents such as video, graphics, and
text, stores the content on its internal hard-disk drive, and displays the contents according
to either a pre-defined play-list or commands through network input. DSA-2100A features
the most advanced decoding and graphic processing function. It outputs either digital or
analog video signals for modern, high definition display devices such as plasma, LCD, and
projectors. It is the ideal networked digital content player for advertising, presentations,
training, and other media applications.

1.2. Features of DSA-2100A

1. Rich Content Presentation & Maximum Advertising Efficiency
Advantech Digital Signage solutions support MPEG 1/2/4, DivX 5, MP3, etc. for video and
audio, JPEG and BMP format for graphics, and scrolling text with multiple languages. We
offer user-definable layout templates with up to 7 display zones to deliver maximized
advertising efficiency for our customers. Insertion of emergency events with user-defined
priorities is supported along with versatile messaging.
2. Advanced Playback & Flexible Scheduling Capability
Advantech Digital Signage solutions deliver premier display quality; both HDTV (16:9) and
VESA (4:3) display format are supported. Apart from pre-scheduled events, instant
scheduling is also supported for emergency event insertion.
3. Optimized Internal Storage Utilization and Content Management
Advantech Digital Signage solutions are equipped with a 40 GB hard disk drive that can
store up to 18 hours of compressed video at a bit rate of 4 MB per second. The media
content can be encrypted before transmission to ensure security and prevent viruses,
worms, and spyware. Playback, operation, and transmission logs and reports are available
for advertisement billing and error tracking.
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