Multi-video output Multi-screen
SMP-8100 SMP-2400 SMP-2200

Multi-video output One SMP player, driving multiple screens and video walls

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Flexie Solution
Multi-screen digital signage in a lobby, with the video wall and portrait screens each playing different content

One player, many screens, each showing the right content

The CAYIN SMP player offers several video outputs, so you can show different content on each screen, the same on all of them, or one picture stretched across every screen.

  • Distinct mode lets neighbouring screens play for different audiences or aisles, while clone mode puts the same message on screens facing several directions at once.
  • Extended mode spreads one continuous visual across a whole row of screens, ideal for brand walls and large displays.
  • The SMP-8100 supports one 4K UHD or up to four Full HD outputs, the SMP-2400 two to three screens and the SMP-2200 two screens, all with mainstream and custom resolutions.
  • When you need a bigger picture, connect the SMP-8100 to a video wall controller or tiling-capable displays to build a large wall from several flat panels.

Suitable digital signage players

SMP-8100, SMP-2400, SMP-2200

How multi-video output works

CAYIN CMS Server Optional,central management CMS-SE CMS-WS Manage layoutsand playlists Connectsevery SMPplayer SMP player Four HDMI outputs One SMP player formsa 2x2 seamless video wall SMP player Multiple video outputs One SMP player drives a whole video wall SMP player Distinct mode,own schedules One player, several independentlandscape and portrait screens SMP player Four HDMI Video wallcontroller With a controller or tiling displays,a large video wall One CAYIN CMS server manages every SMP player centrally, and each player drives several screens or a video wall on its own.

Data flow. The CAYIN SMP player offers several video outputs and sends content to multiple landscape and portrait screens in single, clone, extended or distinct mode. One SMP player forms a 2x2 seamless video wall directly from four HDMI outputs, can also drive a whole video wall by splitting its outputs, or run several independent screens in distinct mode. Connected to a video wall controller or tiling-capable displays, it builds a large wall from several flat panels. The CAYIN CMS server manages every player's layouts and playlists centrally.

See multi-video output in action

Four HDMI outputs that widen what you can do

The SMP player supports one 4K UHD or up to four Full HD outputs, controls several portrait or landscape screens at once and accepts mainstream and custom resolutions. Four signal output modes make display combinations far more flexible.

SMP player single mode

Single mode

One output maps to one screen playing a single programme. Best for standalone screens spread across different spots.

SMP player clone mode

Clone mode

Every output plays the same picture, showing one message at once on screens facing several directions.

SMP player extended mode

Extended mode

One picture stretches across several screens for a continuous visual, ideal for a brand wall.

SMP player distinct mode

Distinct mode

Each output plays its own content and schedule, ideal for neighbouring screens aimed at different audiences.

Where multi-video output fits

Multi-screen signage in a shopping mall, with each counter and aisle screen playing its own content

Retail and QSR

One player drives several counter and aisle screens, each showing its own products, menus and promotions.

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Side-by-side information screens in an airport terminal showing flights, routes and traveller notices

Transit interchanges

Side-by-side screens show timetables, routes and traveller notices, all managed from one player.

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A row of screens in an office-tower lobby playing a continuous brand visual in extended mode

Corporate lobbies

Extended mode spreads a brand video across the whole row of lobby screens for one continuous visual.

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A video wall built from several panels at a large event venue

Stadiums and large events

A video wall builds one big picture from many panels to hold every eye in a wide open venue.

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Landscape and portrait screens mixed in a museum space, each playing its own guide content

Museums and exhibitions

Landscape and portrait screens mix freely, and each area's screen plays its own guide content.

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Several operations-room screens showing the same dashboard in sync in clone and extended mode

Control rooms and operations centres

Clone and extended mode show the same dashboard and live feeds in sync across several screens.

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Customer stories

Multi-screen signage at the Gold Dragon jewellery store in Yaowarat, Bangkok
Jewellery retail · Thailand

Gold Dragon in Yaowarat, Bangkok gives each counter its own story with multi-screen

One player controls several screens across the store, and each counter's screen shows its own product line and promotions.

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Side-by-side information screens at Chaozhou bus transfer station
Public transport · Taiwan

Chaozhou bus transfer station splits timetables and traveller information across side-by-side screens

Neighbouring screens each show departures, routes and notices, so travellers spot what they need at a glance.

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Row of digital signage screens in the FCCI Insurance Group lobby
Corporate lobby · United States

FCCI Insurance Group runs one continuous brand visual across the whole row of lobby screens

Extended mode spreads a single video over several screens, so visitors see a complete brand story the moment they walk in.

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Multi-screen guide signage at the National Museum in Kraków
Museum · Poland

The National Museum in Kraków guides by area with landscape and portrait screens

Each area's screen plays its own guide content, with landscape and portrait mixed to follow the flow of the space.

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Manage every screen from one server

Every SMP player carries its own layout and playlist and can output several video signals with no server. To manage many screens, many sites or a large video wall, update content in one place and assign playlists to each output, add a CAYIN CMS server: one server manages every player.

CMS-SE

CMS-SE

Robustie Solution

Content management software installed on your own server, keeping content and layout data on your network.

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CMS-WS

CMS-WS

Flexie Solution

Cloud content management server with no hardware to run. Manage players and assign each screen's content from anywhere.

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Frequently asked questions

How many screens can one SMP player drive?

Depending on the model, one SMP player drives two to four screens at once. The SMP-8100 has four independent HDMI outputs and is best for four screens and video walls; the SMP-2400 supports two to three screens and the SMP-2200 two.

What is the difference between single, clone, extended and distinct mode?

In single mode, one output maps to one screen. In clone mode, every screen shows the same picture. In extended mode, one picture stretches across all screens. In distinct mode, each output plays its own content and schedule.

Can every screen output Full HD?

The SMP-8100 supports one 4K UHD or up to four Full HD outputs, the SMP-2400 two to three screen outputs and the SMP-2200 two screens. All models support mainstream and custom screen resolutions.

Can I mix portrait and landscape screens?

Yes. You can freely combine several landscape and portrait screens to fit your needs, and design a matching layout for each screen.

What equipment do I need to build a video wall?

The SMP-8100 builds a 2x2 video wall directly from its four HDMI outputs. For a larger wall, connect the SMP-8100 to a video wall controller or tiling-capable displays to assemble a large wall from several flat panels.

Does multi-video output need multiple players?

No. One SMP player outputs several video signals and controls two to four screens at once, the most economical way to build multi-screen signage.

Can different screens run their own schedules?

Yes. In distinct mode, each output is an independent display area where you can design a layout, set a playlist and schedule updates on its own.

Do I need a CMS server?

A single player runs on its own. To manage many screens or sites, update content in one place and assign playlists to each output, add a CAYIN CMS server: one server manages every player centrally.

How is multi-video output different from a video wall controller?

Multi-video output is a feature of the player itself: one SMP player sends two to four signals straight to several screens. A video wall controller is an external device that splits and scales one signal across more panels, for walls larger than four screens.

Can multi-screen signage show YouTube, web pages or live data?

Yes. Each output can play 4K UHD video, YouTube video, HTML5 pages, images and text tickers, and show live content such as RSS feeds, weather or exchange rates.

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