How To: Build a Cheap Alternative to Digital Signage. Mount an LCD TV in Portrait Mode.

This video displays a brief overview of our current digital signage set-up. I was looking to find an alternative to expensive “all in one” digital signs. The products used to achieve this alternative are listed below…

– Samsung LN40B500P3F 40″ LCD TV
– AVF LCD554PB LCD Mount
– Mediasonic HM5 media player

Many 40″ LCD TVs have a 400mm x 400mm square VESA pattern. Thus the pattern supports mounting in portrait mode. I have used a universal articulating mount and simply flipped the TV.

The video that we display is simply a video file constructed on its side. It is being played by a Mediasonic HM5 media player. This media player plays many popular video formats. It is a low power alternative to running a computer alongside our LCD. It simply loops the video file 24 hours a day.

I will have a video review of the Mediasonic HM5 in the near future.
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3 thoughts on “How To: Build a Cheap Alternative to Digital Signage. Mount an LCD TV in Portrait Mode.

  1. Good example of a low cost setup. If you have an extra Windows PC laying around Mango Signs offers a free plan for some more advanced features, such as scheduling capabilities and free templates. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

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