Sony VSPNS7 VSP-NS7 User Manual

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DIGITAL SIGNAGE PLAYER

Selectable Output Resolution and Aspect
Ratio - Support up to 1920 x 1080 Full HD*

The VSP-NS7 allows operators to select the image

resolution and aspect ratios that best meet their

operational needs.  WXGA (1360 x 768), which is

supported by most of Sony public displays, is included

in selectable resolution modes.  And full HD (1920 x

1080) is also selectable, which is accepted by Sony’s

line-up of full HD public displays.  Furthermore, SXGA

(1280 x 1024) and XGA (1024 x 768) are also available.

* The VSP-NS7 can display graphics up to a 1920 x 1080 resolution

and video up to a 1280 x 720 resolution.

Versatile Content Presentation 

The VSP-NS7 is capable of producing up to five image

layers for display, including graphics, video, and text.

What’s more, the VSP-NS7 has the flexibility to present

video stored on its HDD or accept live streaming

video over a network from a Sony SNC-RZ50N network

camera, which can then be played out along with 

the other layers.  Also, in addition to the audio

accompanying the video, an extra audio channel is

available.  This can be used to play out background

music or a narration independent of the playlist.

Excellent Video Quality

The VSP-NS7 can present crisp, clear, and vivid images in

both HD and SD formats.  It supports Microsoft

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Media video in the 720P HD and SD formats and MPEG-

2 video in the SD format.  It also supports MPEG-4 streaming

video in the SD format applied from an SNC-RZ50N

network camera.

High-quality Graphics and Text

The VSP-NS7 supports a variety of graphics including 

full-color bitmap, JPEG, Adobe Flash, and web (IE6)*.  

The desired web page can be displayed as a

graphics layer simply by designating its URL, and this

can be automatically reloaded at a preset interval.

Two graphics layers, such as a web page and a Flash

file, can be displayed simultaneously on the same

screen.  In addition, text can be set in any color and

at any location on the screen, and can be either

scrolling, flashing, or still. 

* To use a web page as a graphic layer, the VSP-NS7 must be

connected to the Internet.

Live Streaming Video via a Network Camera

The VSP-NS7 can accept live streaming video and

audio from an SNC-RZ50N network camera, which

can be played out along with other content layers for

more versatile digital signage productions.  For

example, an information display at a football stadium

can stream live footage from restaurants and souvenir

shops, while also displaying information about the

football match, such as ticket packs, text commentary,

and graphical updates - all on the same screen.

Simulated images

Seamless Playback 

Thanks to its pre-load processing system, the VSP-NS7 offers a

seamless playback feature.  This processing system allows

content to be pre-processed in the buffer ready for playback,

while the former content is being played back.  As a result,

even content with large data such as video, Flash content,

and web pages can be played back seamlessly, without

delays.

Portrait and Landscape Modes

Portrait mode and landscape modes are available to

meet customers’ application needs.  In portrait mode*, the

displayed images can be rotated 90° counterclockwise.

* When the VSP-NS7 is set to portrait mode with a display resolution of 

1920 x 1080, it cannot support Microsoft Windows Media video in the 

720P HD format.

Device Control

The VSP-NS7 has an auto-power-control function.  Thanks

to a built-in timer, the VSP-NS7 can automatically turn itself

on or off, according to the time schedule of a playlist.  

In addition, operators can control public displays such as

Sony’s GXD and FWD Series models when connected to

the VSP-NS7 via an RS-232C interface.  The display settings

available via this interface include power ON/OFF, input

selection, picture mode selection, and audio level.

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