The education resources and the technology you need to set up high-performance digital signage and AV distribution systems. video system, whether you’re considering digital signage for an SMB application or planning a fully integrated signage and AV distribution system for a large enterprise. T First is an educational section explaining video standards, formats, and the types of components. We also provide tips and lists of questions to ask when designing each part of your network. Next is a comprehensive catalog of what you’ll likely need to set up digital signage or AV distribution for compelling results. This includes digital signage platforms, displays, AV extenders, splitters, switches, converters, cabling, and many other product solutions. Don’t see what you need? Just give us a call. Digital Signage • Small and medium businesses • Global corporations • K–12 and higher ed • Healthcare providers Command and Control • Emergency services • Industrial control rooms • Military command and control • Medical monitoring systems his guide simplifies the job of having to choose compatible parts for a 16 Digital signage can become a tangled web of technologies if not understood completely. Before starting any signage project, be sure to have a clear idea of how the various parts of digital signage interact with one another. Learn about the 7 Key Elements of Digital Signage on pages 16 –17. Tech Support 030 - 241 77 99 | Sales 030 - 241 77 77 | On-Site Services 030 - 241 77 44
Product solutions inside this guide 18 Many technologies comprise the digital signage product ecosystem. See how all these technologies relate to another on pages 18 –19. AV Distribution Tutorials __________2 – 15 Video Formats ___________________ 2 – 3 Distribution Methods ____________ 4 – 5 Distribution Components _______6 – 13 Display Methods ___________________14 Display Configurations _____________15 Product Solutions_________________16 – 89 Introduction ___________________16 – 21 Digital Signage _________________22 – 37 Digital Video Extenders ________38 – 47 Analog Video Extenders ________48 – 57 Baluns _________________________57 – 59 Video Splitters _________________60 – 63 Video Switches _________________64 – 71 Training and Simulation • Flight simulators • Corporate training • R&D visualization • Classroom learning Hands-on sessions Learn more about solutions during one of our hands-on sessions. Sign up for our next workshop. We regularly hold workshops to inform you of the latest technology developments. These sessions are organized for small groups, encouraging discussion and providing a personal demonstration of our solutions. Are you interested in attending a workshop? Contact us for upcoming workshop dates: workshop@blackbox.nl For more information and our online store, visit www.blackbox.nl How-to videos Getting started with digital signage? Watch our videos at www.blackbox.nl/videos How-to videos. AV/Broadcasting Studios • Graphics studios • Broadcast engineering • Video post-production • Corporate media distribution Video Scalers, Converters, & Adapters ___________________72 – 79 Legacy Solutions _______________80 – 83 Meeting Room Solutions _______84 – 85 Cables _________________________86 – 88 Power Protection __________________89 Index ____________________________ 90 – 92 Resources White papers Download various white papers at www.blackbox.nl FREE, live 24/7 Tech Support Talk with an expert at 030-241 77 99 or e-mail techsupport@blackbox.nl 1
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