Seamless Ultra-Fine Pitch LED Video Walls

Seamless Ultra-Fine Pitch LED Video Walls

Table of Contents Introduction: What Is DirectView LED Technology? 2 DirectView LED Fundamentals Comparing LED to Other Technologies What to Consider 3 9 10 Examples Summary Additional Information 12 14 16 Top 3 Trends in Conference Rooms 2

Introduction Direct View LCD Video Wall Displays are the next generation of indoor large format displays that feature incredible image quality in a seamless, bezel free design. Narrow pixel pitch LED video wall displays use an array of lightemitting diodes, or LED s, as pixels for a video display. The seamless design adapts to nearly any size area and configuration, which makes it an excellent choice for many environments including control rooms, conference and board rooms, corporate lobbies, universities and museums, retail and public digital signage. 3

Introduction: Advantages of LED Video Walls Advantages of Direct View LED Video Walls Why are customers upgrading to Direct View LED Video Walls? Seamless design means no bezels Size and shape of the video wall can be designed to fit nearly any size space or indoor environment Uniform color across the video wall, incredible color saturation and brightness creates jawdropping images and video Great viewing angles for larger audiences and longer viewing time for public displays with heavy foot traffic 4

Introduction: Direct View LED 101 Question: What comprises each pixel in a Ultra-Fine Pitch LED display? Answer: Each LED contains: SMD (Surface Mount Device) LED SMD is a package containing a Red, a Green and a Blue LED SMD LEDs (Surface Mount Device) Each SMD LED = 1 Pixel RGB (Red, Green, Blue) Die Single SMD LED 5

Introduction: Direct View LED 101 Question: What is the name for Direct View LED Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with SMD LED s mounted on it? Answer: A Tile or Module LED Tile or PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Question: What is the name for a Direct View LED unit comprised of multiple LED modules and including housing, driver board, video input board and power supply? Answer: A Cabinet Cabinet 6

Introduction: Direct View LED 101 Question: What term is used to describe the pixel density of a Direct View LED video wall? Answer: Pitch Pitch = Distance in milimeters between centers of each SMD LED (or pixel) So P2.0 LED display = 2mm Pitch = 2 milimeters between the centers of each pixel Question: What pitches are considered Ultra-Fine Pitch? Pitch = Distance between center for Pixels in mm Answer: Ranges from 3mm and smaller Note: There are no industry standards and resolutions for Ultra-Fine Pitch Direct View LED tiles and cabinets. All manufacturers have different tile sizes and resolutions, as well as different cabinet sizes and resolutions. The maximum pitch considered narrow pitch or fine pitch continues to decline. 7

Introduction: Direct View LED 101 Question: How do you estimate minimum viewing distance for a particular pitch? Answer: Depends who you ask Some vendors understate this distance. Divide by 2 rule: 4.0 mm pitch / 2 = 2 m or 6.5 ft 1.5 mm / 2 =.75 m or 2.5 ft Retina distance is the purist s answer. Distance at which person with 20/20 vision does NOT see pixels. 4.0 mm = 45 ft or 15 m 1.5 mm = 17 ft or 5.6 m True answer depends on content, application, personal perception (and budget!) Many consider the rule of 10: 4 mm x 10 = 40 ft / 13.3 m viewing distance 1.5 mm x 10 = 15 ft / 5 m viewing distance 8

Comparing Technologies Indoor Video Wall Technology Comparison Rear Projection DLP Ultra Narrow Bezel LCD Direct View LED Very small bezel (<1mm) Highly reliable High pixel density Best static image performance Low brightness 12-40 deep Off-axis viewing compromises Higher cost Good value/lower cost High brightness Good off-axis viewing High pixel density Best for touch interactivity 3.6 to 8 installed depth Good but lower lifetime Small but prominent bezel (3.7mm, moving to 1.4mm) Less saturated colors No bezel (seamless) Very uniform Very good viewing angles High brightness Long life Depth varies, rear access common Lower pixel density High cost for increased pixel density 9

Considerations When Planning & Designing LED Video Wall Displays When considering LED Direct View technology for video wall applications, there are three key factors: The first is Pixel Density which can affect viewing distance and image quality. The smaller the pixel pitch and tighter pixel density, the better the image will look at close distances. Which brings us to the second key factor, Viewing Distance. It is important to know the shortest distance from the viewer to the video display so your designer or AV integrator can select the best pixel pitch and components for the system that will produce optimal image quality. The third factor is Cost Per Meter 2. There are many ways to calculate the cost of an LED video wall. Especially with so many different vendors and non standard tile and cabinet sizes. Always make sure to calculate the actual cost per meter 2. 10

Other Considerations Efficient and Easy Installation & Service Other factors to consider are system installation and service costs. Direct View LED video wall cabinet mounting brackets should provide multiple axis adjustment points that fine tune each display for a smooth, seamless appearance. Also front service access reduces additional installation costs for additional wall framing construction. Also consider an off-board electronic architecture that moves the system power supplies, controllers, and media players away from the video wall display. This reduces the need to mount electronic hardware behind the display, which dramatically reduces fan noise and heat at the display. This also provides easy access for service and maintenance to the electronic components, which helps keep service and maintenance at a minimum. In addition, off-board electronics allows for redundant power supply, video source and cabling that ensures uninterrupted system operation. LED video wall cabinets come in different sizes. A larger cabinet, like a 54 diagonal, allows for better alignment and faster installation since there are fewer factory aligned panels to install. 11

Examples Companies around the world have made innovative use of Planar and Leyard display technologies to communicate more effectively and reach audiences with brilliant, rich colors and crisp imagery. Here are some examples of installations based on highresolution displays and video walls. See more case studies showcasing successful Planar and Leyard projects at casestudies.planar.com. 12

Other Considerations Indoor Applications & Environments Control Room Broadcast Public Venues Retail Corporate Museums Education Hospitality Gaming Sports Venues 13

Summary Direct View LED Video Walls are increasing in popularity for control rooms, digital signage applications, and any space where there is a need to communicate with high visibility and impact. The Market leading Leyard TVH and Leyard TW Series or the Planar DirectLight LED Video Wall System family can be optimized for a wide range of indoor environments including well-lit public spaces and corporate lobbies, as well as light-controlled conference rooms, auditoriums and control rooms. Moreover, Planar and Leyard LED video walls are suitable for demanding 24x7 indoor applications with an architecture designed to make installation and service faster, easier and more precise. 14

Additional Information Planar, a Leyard company, is a global leader in display and digital signage technology, providing premier solutions for the world's most demanding environments. Retailers, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses, utilities and energy firms, and home theater enthusiasts all depend on Planar to provide superior performance when image experience is of the highest importance. Planar video walls, direct view LED offerings, large format LCD displays, interactive touch screen monitors and many other solutions are used by the world s leading organizations in applications ranging from digital signage to simulation and from interactive kiosks to large-scale data visualization. Planar is headquartered in Oregon, USA and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leyard Optoelectronic Co., Ltd (China: Shenzhen 300296), a global leader in display and visualization technologies with over 300 patents and marquee installations globally. For more information, visit www.planar.com.