Sony VSP-BZ10 User manual

The VSP-BZ10 is a simple digital signage player for easy and effective delivery of visual messages.
Small in size and low on power consumption, the VSP-BZ10 is packed with useful features and functions.
It adopts a high-performance hardware video decoder used to provide both high-quality HD image
delivery and the reliability required for digital signage applications.
The player has full HD video display capability which allows it to deliver information-rich content at an
affordable cost.
Whether used as a stand-alone sneakernet digital signage player or networked with multiple units, the
VSP-BZ10 works to get your message out.
VSP-BZ10
Digital Signage Player

Bursting With Presentation Functions
Text overlays can be created and edited using the
management software. VSP-BZ10 also supports RSS
feeds with the included RSS Navigator software.
Both types of software allow the user to select the
required text elements such as font, font size, and
background color.
Note: RSS feeds are supported after version1.10
Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) Compatibility
Text Overlays and RSS Feeds Interrupt Playback Function
Compatible with PowerPoint®and Flash Files
Transition Effects
Fully HD-compatible (1,920 x 1,080) output realizes
high-image information transmission.
Note: Motion image files need to be encoded at 30 fps.
The VSP-BZ10 is a fully HD-compatible output digital signage player with a small footprint and low power consumption that enables
easy configuration of a digital signage solution.
Wide XGA
(1,366 x 768 pixels)
Full HD
(1,920 x 1,080 pixels)
Cross-fade image
The user can set the
duration (playing time)
of interrupt content for
interrupt playback.
RSS navigator
Image size/format,
output folder settings, etc.
The included signage
animation converter can be
used to convert PowerPoint or
Flash files* into MPEG2 files for
registration.
*External links in Flash files cannot be
referenced.
A switching effect can be inserted between adjacent
still images in the playlist. Selection may be made
from two settings: cross-fade and fade-in/out. Fast or
slow speed settings may also be selected.
With a series of interconnected players residing on
the same network, motion and still-image content
can also be displayed as interrupt playback, instead
of the content intended for scheduled playback.
Using the interrupt playback function enables prompt
display of content such as an emergency message
or information update, depending on the situation. It’s
also possible to only replace the text overlays, using
the text overlay interrupt playback function.
The player can support control and monitoring
functionalities with select Sony®public display
products and also consumer BRAVIA products.
•RequiresanoptionalControl
TerminalBox(CBX-H10).
•Fordetailsonsupported
models, contact your
dealer.
Compact Body Packed With Abundant Functions.
Fully HD-compatible Digital Signage Player.
Control and Monitoring of BRAVIA®
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Note: When using Signage Animation
Converter,Microsoft®PowerPoint
2007 or later is required to convert
PowerPoint files, and Adobe®Flash
Player 8 is required to convert Flash
files.

Simple Operation and Expandability
Small Footprint, Low Power Consumption
USB Sneakernet Compatibility
Dedicated Management Software Included
Enables Flexible System Configuration
USB2.0
USB2.0 ,
SDHCCard*
Network
USB memory can be used to distribute and update
content, schedules, etc.
The included management software can be used to
make the necessary settings for content distribution
to players, content registration, creation of playlists
and playback schedules, and schedule distribution to
players. In addition, the management software is
capable of controlling up to ten players.
The included management software can be selected
to match the style used. In addition, flexible system
configuration is enabled by phased introduction of
one stand-alone unit to ten units.
*SDHCClass10
The compact, lightweight body takes up
little space. Power consumption is
approximately 8 W.
*When not uploading by USB.
A vertical placement stand accessory is
included, enabling setup to match the
installation environment.
TheSDHCClass10memorycardisused
for storage. A removal-prevention slot
cover is included as an accessory.
* The memory card is required to use this unit, and is sold
separately.
Tasks such as checking content,
and creating or editing playlists
can be performed on the
playlist screen.
Management software Management software Distributable by
freemanagement software
for up to 10 players
Contentregisteredinthe
management software is
displayed on the
my-collection folder screen.
SDHC

Management Software
Usage Environment
Specifications
Part Names
OS: Microsoft®Windows®XPProfessionalService
Pack 3 (32-bit)/Microsoft®Windows Vista®Business
Service Pack 2 (32-bit/64-bit)/ Microsoft®Windows®
7ProfessionalServicePack1(32-bit/64-bit),CPU:1
GHz or higher (2 GHz or higher recommended)
processor, Memory: 1 GB or higher RAM (2 GB or
higher recommended), HDD free space: 100 MB or
more* in system drive
*If not installed, Microsoft®.NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1
should be installed at the same time as the management
software, and this requires a maximum free space of 700 MB.
Standby button
Cable tie holder
mounting hole
REMOTE OUT
terminal
AV OUT terminal
(via HDMI cable)
AUDIO OUT terminal
USB terminalINFO button
12 V terminal
LAN
(network) terminal
(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
RGB OUT (analog)
terminal
Anti-theft
keyhole
ACCESS indicator
SDHC Memory
card slot (covered)
General
External dimensions (W x H x D) 7 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 5 7/16 inches (200 x 33 x 139 mm) (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approximately 1 3/4 lbs (800 g)
Power requirements DC12V,suppliedfromincludedACadapter(100-240V,50/60Hz)
Power consumption Approx. 8W *1
Maximum : Approx.14W
Operating temperature 32to104˚F(0to+40°C)
Storage temperature -4to131˚F(-20to+55°C)
Compatible File Format
Video MPEG2-PS (MP@ML,Audio MPEG1 Layer2)
MPEG2-TS (MP@HL,Audio MPEG1 Layer2)
H.264(BP@L3,MP@L4,HP@L4,AudioAAC)
Graphic JPEG, PNG, BMP
Audio MP3,AAC,WAV
Inputs/Outputs
Video output Digital:AV OUT for HDMI cable x1,Analog: RGB: High-density D-Sub, 15-pin x 1
Audio output Stereo mini-jack x 1
Memory card slot SDHCClass10x1
USB Hi-Speed USB x1 (based on USB 2.0)
Remote RS-232C:D-Sub9-pinx1
Network
RJ-45x1(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Miscellaneous
LAN indicator Link (Green)/Act (Orange)
Cablelength Lessthan100m(Category5e)
Output Modes
HDMI AUTO, HD15 1080/60p, HD15 1080/50p, HD15 720/60p, HD15 720/50p
Accessories
Installationmanualx1,Startupguidex1,Operationcheckedmedialistx1,Cabletieholderx1,Vertical
placementstandx1,CD-ROM(PCapplicationinstaller,Mainunitusermanual,PCapplicationusermanual,Spec.
sheet)x1,Warrantybookletx1,ACadapterx1,Powercablex1
*1: When not uploading by USB.
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