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Designing Video Wall Solutions NEC Confidential
Designing Video Wall Solutions Massive 8 x 7 Video Wall in NYC NEC Confidential
Questions to Ask… 1) What’s the Video Wall going to be used for? Lobby signage, NOC, Presentation System, Rental Unit 2) One large image (across the entire video wall) or multiple sources (one per screen)? 3) What sources will you be using? PC, Sat or CATV, Blu. Ray DVD? 4) Will there be a control system (AMX, Crestron, PC controller)? 5) Who will be using or managing the video wall after it is installed? 6) If you’re intending to wall mount the video wall, is the existing wall structurally sound? Are you willing to add or reinforce the existing wall structure? 7) Do you currently have electric outlets at the location, or can you have outlets added? 8) LCD monitors come with different bezel widths, which one looks best for the budget you have? (See next slide for comparison) NEC Confidential
LCD Projector vs. LCD Video Wall LCD Projector (not NEC) NEC LCD Video Wall in NYC Projected image is very dim compared to the LCD Video Wall. These pictures were both taken through a glass window to show the effectiveness of each technology when glare or a bright environment is an issue. NEC Confidential
4 x 4 is Bigger and has better image resolution (more pixels) than a 103” plasma. 4 x 4 = 184 inches diagonal NEC Confidential
4 x 4 is Bigger and has better image resolution (more pixels) than a 103” plasma. NEC Confidential
4 x 4 bezel comparison X 462 UN P 461 NEC Confidential
NEC Display Differentiators § Key NEC Differentiators • Expansion Slot (X-Series, P-Series) • Modular design for application specific solution and “future proofing” the system • NEC cards and 3 rd Party Partner Cards available • Built-in Ethernet Control (X-Series, P-Series, V-Series) • As an alternative to RS 232 control interface, displays can be controlled through Ethernet RJ-45 interface • GUI control can generate email alerts in the unlikely event of a problem with power supply, fans, overheating, or inverters • New Display Wall Calibration Software/Kit • Displays can be easily calibrated for perfect color & brightness uniformity across the video wall • Display. Port Input (X-Series, P-Series) • Latest Digital Input connection supporting high resolution PC/Video signals with long cable support. • Latching connector for secure installation • NEC now offers the widest range of connectivity NEC Confidential
Video Wall must haves
Basic 3 x 3 video wall BOM (Showing One Large Image) Model Description Qty X 462 UN, 46" Ultra Narrow Bezel LCD Public Display Monitor 1366 x 768, (WXGA), with AV function, 3 Year Warranty 9 SB-L 008 WU NEC DVI Daisy Chain Board with 6 ft DVI cable 9 KT-46 UN-CC Display Wall Calibrator Kit includes sensor, software 1 KT-RC X 46 UN Remote Control and Ambient Light Sensor Kit. Recommended: One kit per tile matrix. (IR daisy chain cables are included with each X 461 UN) 1 Optional KT-46 UN-OF X 46 UN Over Frame Bezel Kit; Match kit number to highest number in the tile matrix 3 Cabling Control TBD DB 9 F-F Null modem cable for RS-232 daisy chain 9 DVI Signal Extender TBD DVI Over CAT 6 Extender (200 ft) 1 Mounting TBD Pull-Out Wall Mounts 9 TBD Spacers if needed 9 Media Player PC/Media Player TBD DVI Output PC or Media player (One Large Image Across all monitors) 1 Software TBD 1 3 x 3 Video wall NEC Confidential
NEC Expansion Slot Options §Available modules to enhance your application and “Future Proof” your display §NEC Card Options include: v New DTV/IPTV Tuner Module v Single Board Computers (SBC) v HD-SDI Module v DVI daisy chain Module § 3 rd Party Card Options include: v SBC Modules v Video over CAT 5/6 Receiver Modules v Media Player module NEC Confidential
Video Wall Solutions Using external DVI source and L 008 -WU DVI Daisy Chain Card Simple Wiring/Signal Diagram: 2 WX 2 H Video wall using NEC P 461 (Rear View) DVI-DVI Daisy Chain up to 9 screens max DVI Cable Media Player Note that digital signage software is not specified NEC Confidential
Video Wall Solutions Using Plug-in SBC (Single Board Computer) and L 008 -WU DVI Card Simple Wiring/Signal Diagram: 2 WX 2 H Video wall using NEC P 461 (Rear View) DVI-DVI Daisy Chain up to 9 screens max Single Board PC DVI Cable L 008 -WU DVI Daisy Chain Card Note that digital signage software is not specified NEC Confidential
Easy configuration via OSM - On Screen Menu NEC Confidential
Display Wall Color Calibration (part # KT-46 UN-CC) • • • Displays can be easily calibrated for color & brightness uniformity across the video wall. Highly recommend using digital inputs. Analog inputs (VGA, RGBVH, etc) show signal noise degradation. This will make it more difficult to calibrate for uniformity. NEC Confidential
Video Wall Mounts
Unistrut might be cheap…Installation Labor is Expensive! Unistrut is relatively inexpensive to use as a wall mount. However, it takes 4 technicians to service this video wall. Two people in the front on a lift, and two in the back with socket wrenches. NEC Confidential
Video Wall Mounting Solutions (3 rd Party) § Chief Manufacturing § Peerless Mounts NEC Confidential
Video Wall Floor Stand Solutions (3 rd Party) NEC Confidential
Video Wall Signal Flow / Wiring Examples
Simple DVI Daisy Chain Wiring/Signal Diagram: 3 Wx 3 H Video wall using NEC P 461 (Rear View) Media Player DVI Signal Booster DVI-1 x 4 DA 15’ DVI Cable Note that digital signage software is not specified NEC 6’ DVI Cable 50’ DVI Cable with Signal Booster
4 x 4 Video Wall using 52” LCD Monitors for Stadium Signage NEC Confidential
X 461 UN video wall capable of showing four sources or one large image across all NEC Confidential
X 461 UN video wall capable of showing four sources or one large image across all SB-L 007 WU HD/SDI Card Source #1 Source #2 Source #3 Source #4 Broadcast Switcher HD/SDI output NEC Confidential
X 461 UN Video Wall on TV NEC Confidential
X 461 UN video wall capable of showing one source per screen or one large image across all SB-L 007 WU HD/SDI Card Source #1 Source #2 Source #15 Source #16 Broadcast Switcher HD/SDI output NEC Confidential
3 x 3 Video Wall Video wall capable of showing one source per screen, or one large image across all, or any combination in between NEC Confidential
Video wall capable of showing one source per screen, or one large image across all, or any combination in between CATV#1 Source#2 Source#3 PC#1 Analog Video Matrix Switcher NEC Confidential
Massive Two Story Video Wall using 40” LCD NEC Confidential
Video Wall (Portrait Mounted Display Array - LCD 5220) NEC Confidential
Jet. Blue Digital Ring using (43) 40” LCDs NEC Confidential
Curved Video Walls NEC Confidential
Outdoor Video Walls Custom Outdoor Rated Enclosures NEC Confidential
Financial Exchange 4 x 4 LCD Video Wall NEC Confidential
Financial Exchange LCD TICKER NEC Confidential
Video Walls in Retail NEC Confidential
Video Walls in Retail (120) X 461 UN per store!!! NEC Confidential
Restaurant Advertising/Menu Board Displays After Before NEC Confidential
Live Performance Pictures courtesy of ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’ - Roundabout Theatre NEC Confidential
Network Operations Center Video Walls 7 x 4 video wall for 8 x 4 video wall for Emergency Operations Center Cable TV HQ NEC Confidential
Classroom or Presentation video wall NEC Confidential
New Product: X 461 UNV
X 462 UN vs. X 461 UNV § § Launching December 1 st Same chassis, same mechanical design Lacks Edge. Comp and Display. Port connection Difference in haze and brightness • X 462 UN: 500/700 brightness. 44% haze (same as P-Series) • X 461 UNV: 390/450 brightness. Haze comparable to E-Series § Power Consumption • X 462 UN: 200 W/330 W • X 461 UNV: 125 W/185 W—Much lower typical power consumption! NEC Confidential
Why offer this product? § Gives the customer the option for a lower cost video wall solution. • Reduces costs associated with video walls § ‘Green’ Product • Energy Efficient—Energy Star 5. 0 Compliant • Lower TCO NEC Confidential
TMX 4 D Bundle Solutions
Video Wall Bundles § Everything needed for a complete 2 x 2 video wall solution! • Displays • Mounting • Cabling • Warranty § 5 different bundles • P 401 -TMX 4 D • P 461 -TMX 4 D • P 521 -TMX 4 D • X 462 UN-TMX 4 D • X 461 UNV-TMX 4 D NEC Confidential
Wiring Diagram § Note that DVI daisy chaining can alter from below figure. • Depends on how each monitor ID is set NEC Confidential
Questions? Thank You. NEC Confidential