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NTI DS-Z Series Digital Signage
FAQ
What is
Digital Signage?
Digital signage
is a form of advertising in which content and messages displayed on an
electronic screen, LCD/TV known as a Digital Sign, typically with the goal of delivering targeted messages
to consumers. Digital signage offers superior return on investment (ROI)
over traditional advertising media. The content displayed on digital signage
screens can range from simple text and still images to full-motion video,
with or without audio using digital signage software.
Digital Signage is also known as
Electronic Signs, Electronic Displays,
Electronic Billboards, Dynamic Digital Signs, Narrowcasting, Datacasting,
Electronic Display Networks, Digital In-Store Merchandising, Out-of-Home
Media Networks, Employee TV, Captive Audience Networks, or Digital Media
Networks.
How can Digital Signage
help my business?
It can help by substantially promoting your products and services like
never before on vibrant, colorful LCD screens. Attract customers attention
quickly and effectively. This is the newest form of digital advertising. The
world is going all 'digital', so keep your business right on the cutting
edge of technology.
How do
our DS Systems work?
Create
your media 'content' in one of the formats shown below and set up your
environment on the Digital Signage Server
(DSS)
. Digital signage software is included to manage and schedule your media
content...that's it !
Display spreadsheets, menus, a
website, pictures, or a full advertisement in one of the supported formats.
What do you mean by
'media content' ?
The term 'content' represents whatever you would like to display on your
digital signs. It could be something as simple as text, a picture or a fully
animated video. Media content is created outside of the software
included with our systems.
What media formats does
eSign software support?
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Still image: BMP, GIF,
JPG, PNG, TIF
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Video:
MPG, AVI, WMV, ASF, QuickTime*
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Audio: MP3, MID, WAV,
MPA, AIF
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Websites: local content
or http URL website
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Office: DOC, XLS (saved
as HTML)
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Adobe: SWF*, PDF*, FLV**
How do I update the
content on the displays?
Simple. For example, let's say you need to make a change on
digital sign #5. Just open the eSign software control panel, make
your modifications, and save. Content will automatically refresh on display
#5 on the next loop of the media timeline. And the best part is, you can
make the changes live!
Is everything included?
We provide everything you will need to set up your system based on your
communication with us regarding your project. You will provide the media
content to be used on the DS system. You can purchase displays from us or you can use existing HDTVs or LCDs if you have them already.
Detail instructions are included and our technicians are standing by to take
your call if you have any questions.
What sets our
DS-Z Series systems
apart?
We have designed a completely new cutting edge system for Digital Signage based on
the most current technologies allowing up to 7 digital signs to be controlled
with a single DS Server. Something that has never been done before,
until now. Typical digital signage systems require
multiple, very expensive decoder boxes at
each LCD display location as well as additional complex equipment. Our DSS Systems
use simple video extension modules (VEM) to extend video to content displays.
The VEMs are very easy
to set up and much more cost effective utilizing one powerful DSS Server
to manage multiple indoor displays from one
convenient location up to 600 feet away! Or an external sign if it is in a weatherproof
enclosure.
How far away can my
content displays be from the DS Server?
All of our systems come standard with 100' video extension cables. We also
offer optional Long Range VEM modules to extend digital signage content up
to 600' away. One transmit/receive pair of modules would be needed
for each display extended through standard CAT5 network cable (customer
provided).
Wireless video extension is available up to 300' LOS!
How do your systems
compare to others?
See for yourself below in this example, there really is NO comparison.
Our systems are easy to learn, use and maintain. A huge advantage over older
technologies in digital signage.

What is different about our systems?
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Typical DS Systems |
COMPARE |
NTI DS-Z Series
Systems |
| Decoder box required at EACH display location. Very
expensive. |
Decoder boxes required |
Not required. Our PC based
system supports up to 7 displays. Cost effective. |
| Complex. You usually have to hire someone to set
it up. |
Setup |
Easy. You can do it yourself. |
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1360x768 |
Max Resolution per display |
2048x1536 |
| Can be complicated. Your presentations must be
'decoded' prior to use. |
Ease of Use |
Simple. Create your own media. Configure to
desired display with included software. |
| Content must be created at a different location,
converted to a special format and manually brought to EACH
display one at a time to update the decoder boxes separately. Often
requires paying someone to get content updated. When you want to
update you have to do this all over again. |
Ease of Updating Content |
Simple, Fast. You can do it yourself. Create
your media content and attached to desired display.
eSign Digital Signage
software included with scheduling software. |
| Displays limited to about 350' away. |
Maximum Distance |
Displays can be mounted up to 600' from
DSS Server. |
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No |
Multiple displays with a
single PC |
YES |
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Low $ |
Return on Investment |
Very High $$$$$ |
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2G flash drive |
Storage Capacity |
Comes standard with 500G upgradeable to 2000G + on
fast PC
hard drives |
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Limited |
Expandability |
Yes |
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None. Digital sign only |
Versatility |
Yes. utilize Control PC for
other uses. Can combine LCD/TV type display to toggle between
your TV signal and Digital Signs! |
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Linux |
Operating System |
Window XP or Vista |
| Must be created and then decoded. |
Decoding of content |
Not Required. Display content in native formats. |
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No |
Software Included |
eSign
Control Panel and Project Manager |
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No |
Complete
packages available |
Yes |
Will I get a high return
on my investment?
Absolutely. NTI's Z-Series digital signage
systems provide maximum return on investment on every level. The
multi-display design of the system allows a business owner to utilize a
single system to control many digital signs. Every effort has been made
by our engineers to ensure that you are getting a highly versatile yet
user friendly system. Save thousands of dollars over years by
eliminating expensive printing costs. Change your advertising
'electronically', as often as you like eliminating the need to have to
reprint signs over and over again.
Will
an NTI Digital Signage System work in my business?
Absolutely. the Z-Series systems are designed for virtually every industry on the
planet. If you have special requirements you can speak directly with our
design
engineers. We have a solution for every scenario and environment as
all of our systems are customizable.
How many displays can I
have?
Our DS-Z Series Systems range from 1 to 7 displays plus 1 control monitor. One control monitor
is included with all of our systems. You do not have to use all displays
with any system. For example a Z-5 provides support for up to
5 displays but you can connect 2, 3, or 4 displays and add the 5th when you
are ready.
Can I displays
something different on every display?
Yes you can with our systems. Or you can display the same content on
several or all displays, it is your choice. For example, if you purchase a
DS-Z7 seven display system, you could have 4 displays with the same content
and 3 with different content, our systems are very versatile to meet any
installation objectives.
Can I have AUDIO on
every display?
Only when Content display is an LCD/HDTV and toggled over to television
which has its own audio, not for PC based video content as a computer only
has one audio output.
How far away can I
mount my displays from the DSS Control Server?
Up to 100' with included extension cables.
Optional
video extension modules (VEM) are available for up to 600'
away. Wireless options available up to 300' (los) .
Can I use my existing
LCDs or HDTVs?
Yes. If you already have LCDs or , LCD/HDTVs,
CONVERT them into Digital Signage with our Z-Series
systems!
Can I toggle between TV
and a Digital Sign on my LCD/TV?
Yes. Since most LCD/TVs have both VGA and television inputs, you can easily
toggle your video source on your TV between and digital signage. Business
owners, display the superbowl during game time, when the game is over switch
back to your digital sign.
What is included?
All DS-Z Series systems come standard with all of the hardware and
digital signage software necessary to set up your multi display digital signage solution.
Simply connect to your existing displays via standard VGA connections found
on most all LCDs and LCD/TVs, and our systems will do the rest.
What will I need?
You will create your own media content (see above) and import into the eSign
software. For special projects or environments please feel free to call and
speak to one of our representatives. When others tell you it can not be
done, that is when you call NTI. We have a solution for almost any
situation.
Are these systems
customizable?
Each Digital Signage System is built specifically to suite the customers
needs and environment so all of our systems are customizable. We can also
build your system in a rack mount chassis if needed (additional charge
applies)
Still have Questions?
Call us today toll free at 800-346-0732
and speak to one of our very knowledgeable representatives, we will be happy
to assist you or to help determine which components you need for your
project.
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