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Digital Signage

Scenarios

A/V
1 Distribution
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In commercial-use A/V distribution scenarios, the main purpose is to broadcast video
content to multiple displays located in different areas. This content can be anything from
promotional campaigns and advertisements to information about new products, services or
schedules. Digital signage systems in transportation hubs, for example, often have displays mounted vertically or
horizontally on pillars throughout the hub, while in 3C stores, installations usually require multiple displays of ATEN Suggested Solution:
different brands set up in a convenient way to facilitate quality comparisons between them. Seamless Matrix Switch
• Seamless switching between sources @ <0.5 seconds
Challenges: • Matrix functionality with video wall processor
• Deliver synchronized, high quality A/V content to all displays simultaneously • Matrix cascade to support larger video wall screens
• Provide higher compatibility with different brands of display (EDID) • 4K video quality
• Support 4K video distribution • Video extension over fiber up to 20km
• Transmit perfect video quality and content without data loss
• Switch different source inputs seamlessly without blanking or noise
• Provide a convenient method to control A/V content to save human resources
Complex A/V
ATEN Suggested Solution:
HDBaseT Splitter/Matrix with Extender 3 with Control
• 4K uncompressed video quality
• ATEN EDID Expert design More complex digital signage scenarios are usually a combination of A/V distribution and
• Complete HDBaseT solution with various AV in/out options video wall solutions. These require easy operation and control of multiple devices and
• Stable transmission with low interference equipment types, along with remote monitoring and access functionalities. These complex digital signage
scenarios, such as in hospitality environments, use multiple video source players to display content on multiple
screens which are located in different places. These kinds of installations need to be set up to display play news,
entertainment and sports events, for example, in real time, and so require flexibility and convenience when it
Video comes to switching input sources.
2 Walls
Challenges:
• Provide real-time delivery of high quality video content to multiple displays at the same time
In video wall digital signage scenarios, large 4K video displays are located in prominent • Provide high compatibility to support different displays (EDID)
places, such as in the entrance lobbies of buildings or as a feature in showrooms. They need • Transmit source content to the video wall and a projector simultaneously
to have an attractive configuration with no gaps between individual screens in order to • Support de-embedded audio from HDMI signal to audio amplifier and speaker
attract and maintain the attention of passers-by. Video walls in retail and other commercial environments are • Support the remote switching of various video and audio inputs and power on/off of related equipment by a
used to show advertisements, play special promotions and to deliver all kinds of information to customers. handheld device with authorization protocols
Therefore, solutions need to be able to broadcast bright, high quality video content for extended periods from • Support easy source switching by employees and customers
a centrally controlled source.
ATEN Suggested Solution:
Challenges: Modular Matrix Switch with Control system
• Centralize high quality video source content and simultaneously transmit to video wall displays
• Provide various video wall layouts and flexibility to adjust them with a user-friendly interface • Mobile control of all ATEN devices and related equipment (cameras, conferencing equipment, lighting, blinds, etc.)
• Support 4K video walls • Flexibility to support multiple video interfaces and formats
• Support various video wall configurations (4x4, 12x4, etc.) • ATEN EDID Expert design
• Transmit perfect video quality and content without data loss • Stable transmission of uncompressed high quality video with low interference
• Switch different source inputs seamlessly without blanking or noise
• Provide stable transmission

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