Chapter 1. Introduction; General Introduction; Features Of Dsa-2101/2102 Series; Specifications - Advantech DSA-2101 Series User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. General Introduction

Advantech DSA-2101/2102 series consists of application-ready digital signage players
with advanced playback capabilities. DSA-2101/2102 receives media contents such as
video, graphics, and text, stores the content on its internal storage drive, and displays the
contents according to either a pre-defined play-list or commands through network input.
DSA-2101/2102 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-2101/2102 Series

1. Rich Content Presentation & Maximum Advertising Efficiency
Advantech Digital Signage solutions support MPEG 1/2/4, DivX 5, MP3, etc. of video
and audio formats, JPEG and BMP format for graphics display, and multiple language
support for scrolling text. 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 internal storage drive. 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.

1.3. Specifications

Content Format Support
Video
Audio
Graphic
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MPEG-1, MPEG-2 MP @ ML up to 14 Mbps MPEG-4 ASP, DiVX,
MP3
2 channels, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Layers I, II and III (MP3), 16-bit
PCM, bit rate up to 384 kbps, sample rate up to 48 kHz
32-bit color with transparency BMP, JPEG
Variable scrolling speed and position
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