SSV-101 SignStream Media Player

• Includes one SSV-ATSC Modulator Card
• Hosts up to 300 minutes of ATSC-format content
• Includes SignStream Media Express Web-driven software
• Rack-mount (1 RU) enclosure

The SSV-101 SignStream Media Player is a network appliance for broadcasting a single HDTV digital signage channel and display control commands over standard RF coax. Hosting one SSM-ATSC HDTV Modulator Cards, the SSV-101 plays HD media from an 80 GB hard drive with Windows XP Pro that stores up to 300 minutes of ATSC content. The compact Media Player fits within a single rack space.

SignStream Media Express software runs media playlists and display control scheduling from XML data files. When the playlist for one card is changed, the card restarts the list to the first file - other cards operate without interruption. The server can restart all playlists approximately 45 seconds after a Windows soft restart is initiated. SignStream media is stored in the form of 1080i ATSC MPEG2 Transport Streams. One or more SSM-ATSC Modulator Cards output the streams as both an off-air HD ATSC channel (14-22,) and analog NTSC channel (2-13, 95-99), or as cable frequencies. While the HD output is formatted for 16:9 aspect ratio, the 4:3 analog channel can be formatted for cropped, letterbox, or full-screen presentation.

Integrated media/display control Events can be launched manually or run by schedule. An Alerts page can interrupt programming for emergency alerts, running appropriate videos, powering on displays, and changing channels.

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