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 colorful LCD/TV 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
NTI-Z Series Systems work? We make it simple for you. All you have to do is create
your media 'content' and set up your
environment on the Z-Series Digital Signage Server
(DSS).
Display spreadsheets, menus, pictures, a
website, or a full looping advertisements to your customers.
What do you mean by
'media content' ?
The term 'content' represents the information that you are displaying on your
digital signs. It could be simple text, a schedule, a picture or a video. Media content is created
easily with the MS PowerPoint software included with the system, or
you may use any other PC based program to create your content.
How do I update the
content on the displays?
Simple. Let's say you need to make a change on
digital sign #5. Just open the software (PowerPoint for example), make
your modifications, and save. Content will automatically refresh on display
#5 on the next loop of the media, and the best part is, you can
make the changes live!
What sets our
DS-Z Series systems
apart from any other DS system? We have designed a cutting edge system for Digital Signage based on
the most current technologies allowing up to 11 digital signs to be controlled
with a single PC based system. 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 and
recurring fees.
An NTI Z-Series digital signage system
is simple to use, manage and there are NO recurring fees. Once you buy the
equipment you own it.
How far away can my
content displays be from the DS Server?
All of our systems come standard with 100' video extension cables, (if you
don't need them we can deduct from the cost). 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 one of a kind, we have designed them to be easy to use and maintain. A huge advantage over older
technologies in digital signage.
What is different about our systems?
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 11 displays. Cost effective.
Complex. You usually have to hire someone to set
it up.
Setup
Easy. You can do it yourself.
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.
Displays limited to about 350' away.
Maximum Distance
Displays can be mounted up to 600' from
DSS Server.
No
Multiple displays with a
single PC
YES
Low $
Return on Investment
Very High $$$$$
2G flash drive
Storage Capacity
Comes standard with 500G upgradeable to 2000G + on
fast PC
hard drives
Limited
Expandability
Yes
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!
Linux
Operating System
Window XP or Vista
Must be created and then decoded.
Decoding of content
Not Required. Display content in native formats.
No
Software Included
Yes
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?
Yes. 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 11 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.
Can I display
PowerPoint animations and video on different displays?
Yes but there are a couple of Microsoft limitations:
PowerPoint animations
and transitions on different displays playing at the same time, may
experience some latency. Note this is a Microsoft PowerPoint software
limitation not our system. For best results limit advanced transition
effects and animations to one display.
You cannot span a
video across multiple displays
If you require more advanced editing
software we can recommend one for you,
give us
a call.
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
content creation 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 need at least one existing or new TV to display your content.
Discuss your project with your NTI sales rep if you have special
requirements. We have a solution for any scenario.
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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