Signage Video Specifications

Samsung signage devices provide rich capabilities for video playback, using the available audio and video decoders. This topic describes the media formats supported by Samsung signage displays, and the limitations on their support.

Large Format Display (LFD)

Samsung's large-format digital displays provide professional-grade image quality with superior contrast ratio and best-in-industry brightness and color uniformity

23SIGNAGE_STANDARD

File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Resolution	Frame Rate (fps)	Bit Rate (Mbps)	Audio Codec
*.avi *.mkv *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.mov *.3gp *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp *.flv *.vob *.svi *.m2ts *.mts	AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS	H.264 BP/MP/HP	3840x2160	60	80	AC3 LPCM ADPCM(IMA, MS) AAC HE-AAC WMA DD+ MPEG(MP3) MPEG-H AC-4 OPUS G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
			1920x1080	120
		HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10)	3840x2160		100
		Motion JPEG		30	30
		MPEG-4 SP/ASP	1920x1080	120	70
		Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
		MPEG-2
		MPEG-1			60
		Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3		30	20
		Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
		H.263 Sorenson
		VP6
		AV1	3840x2160	120	80
*.webm	WebM	VP9 (Profile 0/2)		60		Vorbis
			1920x1080	120
		VP8		60	70
		AV1	3840x2160	120	80
*.rmvb	RMVB	RV8/9/10 (RV30/40)	1920x1080	60	70	RealAudio 6

Table 1. 23SIGNAGE_STANDARD  video specifications

General Limitations

• Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
• Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
• Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
• Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
• Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
• Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.
• Videos playing on the panel can be shown at lower frame rates than the original sources.

Video Decoder Limitations

• H.264 FHD: Level 4.2 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
• H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
• HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
• HEVC UHD: Level 5.2 supported, seamless resolution change supported with Level 5.1 up to 3840x2160.
• HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
• VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
• GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.

Audio Decoder Limitations

• WMA 1: Not supported.
• WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
• WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
• QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
• MPEG-H: Only supported on target devices for South Korea.
• Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
• DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
• Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

23SIGNAGE_BASIC

File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Resolution	Frame Rate (fps)	Bit Rate (Mbps)	Audio Codec
*.avi *.mkv *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.mov *.3gp *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp *.flv *.vob *.svi *.m2ts *.mts	AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS	H.264 BP/MP/HP	3840x2160	30	80	AC3 LPCM ADPCM(IMA, MS) AAC HE-AAC WMA DD+ MPEG(MP3) MPEG-H AC-4 OPUS G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
		HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10)	3840x2160	60	100
		Motion JPEG	1920x1080		30
		MPEG-4 SP/ASP		120	70
		Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
		MPEG-2
		MPEG-1			60
		H.263 Sorenson			70
		AV1	3840x2160	60	40
*.webm	WebM	VP9 (Profile 0/2)			80	Vorbis
		VP8	1920X1080	120	70
		AV1	3840x2160	60	40
*.rmvb	RMVB	RV8/9/10 (RV30/40)	1920x1080	120	70	RealAudio 6

Table 2. 23SIGNAGE_BASIC  video specifications

General Limitations

• Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
• Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
• Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
• Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
• Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
• Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.
• Videos playing on the panel can be shown at lower frame rates than the original sources.

Video Decoder Limitations

• H.264 FHD: Level 4.2 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
• H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported.
• HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
• HEVC UHD: Level 5.1 supported.
• HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
• VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
• GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.

Audio Decoder Limitations

• WMA 1: Not supported.
• WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
• WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
• QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
• MPEG-H: Only supported on target devices for South Korea.
• Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
• DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
• Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

22SIGNAGE_STANDARD

File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Resolution	Frame Rate (fps)	Bit Rate (Mbps)	Audio Codec
*.avi *.mkv *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.mov *.3gp *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp *.flv *.vob *.svi *.m2ts *.mts	AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS SVAF	H.264 BP/MP/HP	4096x2160	60	60	AC3 LPCM ADPCM(IMA, MS) AAC HE-AAC WMA DD+ MPEG(MP3) MPEG-H AC-4 OPUS G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
			3840x2160
			1920x1080	120
		HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10)	4096x2160	60	80
			3840x2160	120
		Motion JPEG		30
		MVC	1920x1080	60	20
		MPEG-4 SP/ASP
		Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
		MPEG-2
		MPEG-1
		Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3		30
		Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
		H.263 Sorenson
		VP6
		AV1	3840x2160	60	40
*.webm	WebM	VP9 (Profile 0/2)			80	Vorbis
		VP8	1920x1080		20
		AV1	3840x2160		40
*.rmvb	RMVB	RV8/9/10 (RV30/40)	1920x1080		20	RealAudio 6

Table 3. 22SIGNAGE_STANDARD  video specifications

General Limitations

• Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
• Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
• Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
• Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
• Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
• Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.

Video Decoder Limitations

• H.264 FHD: Level 4.2 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
• H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
• HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
• HEVC UHD: Level 5.2 supported, seamless resolution change supported with Level 5.1 up to 3840x2160.
• HEVC 8K : Level 6.1 supported. (8K only)
• HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
• VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
• GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.
• MVC: Partially supported.

Audio Decoder Limitations

• WMA 1: Not supported.
• WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
• WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
• RealAudio 10: Lossless not supported on target devices for China and Hong Kong.
• QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
• MPEG-H: Only supported on target devices for South Korea.
• Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
• DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
• Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

Interactive Whiteboard Display (IWB)

Samsung's interactive whilteboard displays provide development environment for rich content and dynamic interaction in academic or business settings.

22IWB_STANDARD

File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Resolution	Frame Rate (fps)	Bit Rate (Mbps)	Audio Codec
*.avi *.mkv *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.mov *.3gp *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp *.flv *.vob *.svi *.m2ts *.mts	AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS SVAF	H.264 BP/MP/HP	4096x2160	60	60	AC3 LPCM ADPCM(IMA, MS) AAC HE-AAC WMA DD+ MPEG(MP3) MPEG-H AC-4 OPUS G.711(A-Law, µ-Law)
			3840x2160
			1920x1080	120
		HEVC (H.265 - Main10)	4096x2160	60	80
			3840x2160	120
		Motion JPEG		30
		MPEG-4 SP/ASP	1920x1080	60	20
		Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
		MPEG-2
		MPEG-1
		Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3		30
		Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
		H.263 Sorenson
		VP6
		AV1	3840x2160	120	40
*.webm	WebM	VP9 (Profile 0/2)		60	80	Vorbis
		VP8	1920x1080		20
		AV1	3840x2160	120	40
*.rmvb	RMVB	RV8/9/10 (RV30/40)	1920x1080	60	20	RealAudio 6

Table 4. 22IWB_STANDARD  video specifications

General Limitations

• Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
• Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
• Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
• Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
• Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
• Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.
• Videos playing on the panel can be shown at lower frame rates than the original sources.

Video Decoder Limitations

• H.264 FHD: Level 4.2 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
• H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
• HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
• HEVC UHD: Level 5.2 supported, seamless resolution change supported with Level 5.1 up to 3840x2160.
• HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
• VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
• GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.

Audio Decoder Limitations

• WMA 1: Not supported.
• WMA 9 Pro: Lossless and Voice not supported.
• WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
• QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
• MPEG-H: Only supported on target devices for South Korea.
• Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
• DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
• Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.