Denon's new DN-V755 Network AV Player provides the flexibility to achieve this, enabling: the display of schedules or directories, interspersed with marketing material; the creation of interactive kiosks; the ability to integrate messages into dynamic signage; the ability to upload new training and educational videos, and messages to be programmed into a loop, for delivery according to a preset schedule. They can even interact with users and be updated with new information and graphics at a moment's notice. The DN-V755 can be controlled from a remote (either on- or off-site) or directly from the front panel without the need for a computer.
The DN-V755 Network AV Player dispenses with the expensive programming involved when combining a computer with audio visual equipment. Complex networks of displays, audio, video, computer equipment and specialised software are now a thing of the past - as are the additional fees incurred by system programmers and media subscription services (not to mention the cost of continually keeping the message updated).
One of the features of the DN-V755's is its brand new, user-friendly embedded web interface for off-site playback, scheduling and maintenance, which provides an easy-to-navigate environment without the need to install further computer software. All aspects of designing and scheduling playlists and managing of the device's settings can now be accomplished by utilising three simple onboard web pages. Playlists are built up and maintained by simply pointing and clicking on the required content.
This logical 40Gb hard-drive based AV player is capable of playing back hours of DVD quality video, CD quality .wav or .mp3 audio, and JPEG pictures in any combination and at whatever time required. Behaving just like a website, the DN-V755 allows media to be added by dragging and dropping any files onto the desktop for instant playback.
The DN-V755 allows the user to provide digital signage that changes automatically (or on command) and target messaging based on time of day, proximity, motion and/or touch screen.
Finally, video, audio, still photography and slides can all be arranged, combined, and easily displayed on the DN-V755, which recognises the most common media file formats. Industry standards such as MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 video, popular audio formats WAV and MP3 - in a host of sampling frequencies and bit rates - and JPEGs can all be played on the DN-V755. Auto Scaling will automatically reduce or enlarge the dimensions of the JPEG image to fit the screen, rendering the process effortless.
Operated from a laptop or desktop, by placing a DN-V755 at each satelliteoffice, playlists can be programmed, played and controlled on every screen throughout a network. The DN-V755 also has its own IP address - all that's required is a network access to quickly update and run playlists. Users can link directly into the DN-V755 through a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN).
(Chris Henry)
