Carousel Server

Web Enabled Digital Signage System

Carousel brings a new level of capability, price, and ease of use to the digital signage market. The Carousel Server is a complete package of both hardware and software that can provide up to three separate channels of dynamic digital signage. Content can be uploaded, screens can be created, and Carousel can be programmed from any location with an internet connection.

Why use the Carousel Server?

Manage all of your signs from a single location
Includes one channel of display
Add up to two more channels using optional Carousel players
“Zero training” user interface gets you going quickly
Built in intelligence makes scheduling easy
You can use existing content from RSS feeds*, web cams, video, flash, and image
Communicate instantly with your audience through emergency messaging
Interface to event management systems means that when the information is changed in your event management database, it is automatically changed on Carousel’s displays*
Reduces communications costs by eliminating traditional production, distribution and installation of signs and schedules
Delivers your messages to the right place, at the right time, to the right people

Carousel Server Specs

Network:	10/100/1000base-TX
Power:	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption:	200w nominal
Dimensions:	19" x 22" x 3.5" (2RU)
Weight:	34lbs. (Shipping)
Audio Input:	3.5mm stereo
Audio Output:	3.5mm stereo
Video Input:	Optional
Video Outputs:	DVI VGA: 15-pin female Composite: RCA, 75Ω
Resolutions:	NTSC 4x3 16x9 9x16
Carousel Players:	Up to 2 additional Carousel Players
User Accounts	Unlimited
Video Playback	WMV Quicktime MPEG-2
Multimedia Playback	Adobe Flash Microsoft Powerpoint Ltd**
Warranty:	1 year, parts and labor

*Optional plug-in and/or hardware required
**Requires Powerpoint 2003 or 2007. Powerpoint 2007 has limited functionality. Contact Tightrope for more information

Key Features

Web based user interface using Safari, Firefox or Internet Explorer
Multi-zone display for exciting, active content
Emergency messaging capability with multiple levels of authorization
High definition output
Plays Flash, multiple video formats, RSS feeds* and image files
Comes with dozens of pre-defined templates, or you can create your own.
Can import PowerPoint slides and presentations*
Plays “Live” internet feeds full screen or in a window
Built in intelligence for scheduling bulletins and feeds
Interfaces with popular event management systems such as Dean Evans and Resource25*
Displays “Live” TV signals full screen or in a window*