LED & LCD video walls engineering notes, UAE

01Overview

Start with the content and the people viewing it.

A welcome film, a presentation and a detailed dashboard place different demands on a wall. The closest viewer helps determine pixel pitch; the farthest viewer and the smallest important detail help determine image size. We review both before selecting the display technology.

The physical surface and the system that composes the image are separate decisions. LED cabinets determine size and native resolution; their sending controller maps video to the receiving electronics. An LCD wall has visible seams and needs an output for each panel. A compositor adds source windows and layouts when the brief requires them.

These three reference configurations describe intended functions and example quantities. They are starting points for project design, not fixed purchase packages or completed installations. Component compatibility and complete-system performance still require project verification.

Intended outcomes: content sized for its viewers; a surface that can be serviced; documented source routes and operating settings.

For operator roles, KVM and shared operational workflows, see Control rooms & command centres. For publishing and scheduling across screens, see Digital signage & retail displays. Sound, conferencing and teaching workflows are developed under Meeting & conference rooms and Learning & presentation spaces.

Stage use needs a separate live-production and mounting brief. Studio use needs tests with the actual cameras, shutter settings, working light and content. These indoor reference walls do not establish suitability for outdoor, touring or camera-critical use.

For camera-critical LED, see TV studios. For stage sound, lighting and guest production, see Concert & event venues.

02Where it is used06 environments

Real environments, real priorities.

Application register
No.	Environment	Who uses it	Work and content	What matters most	Typical systems
A01	Interior lobby	Visitors and reception staff	Welcome films and brand content	Content geometry, ambient light and daily operation	VW-01 with one content source
A02	Briefing or presentation space	Presenters and guests	Slides, demonstrations and source changes	Readable text and a defined guest connection	VW-02 with two selectable sources
A03	Large brand zone	Visitors and content team	A larger continuous image	Exact cabinet grid, distribution and service access	VW-02 with a prepared canvas
A04	Information room	Staff and supervisors	Two information sources in saved layouts	Window sizes and clear separation from panel seams	VW-03 with a compositor
A05	Meeting or teaching room	Participants and presenters	Shared material on a large surface	Viewing positions and the room AV interface	A wall subsystem within the room design
A06	Retail or exhibition interior	Visitors and content managers	Promotions and directories	Light levels, content production and approved schedules	A wall with separately specified content management

03Typical configurations

Three starting points, compared.

Compare all 3 configurations

Configuration

Compact LED wall

VW-01

Show one prepared source on a 2.56 × 1.44 m LED surface. Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending.

Explore VW-01

Large LED wall

VW-02

Fill a 5.12 × 2.88 m LED surface and select between two agreed sources. Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending.

Explore VW-02

LCD wall with source windows

VW-03

Place two captured sources in saved layouts across four LCD panels. Reference design; final panel and compositor build pending.

Explore VW-03

Intended use

Welcome or presentation content from one source

Larger brand or presentation surface with source selection

Two information sources in saved layouts

Display surface

4 × 3 indoor LED cabinets

8 × 6 indoor LED cabinets

2 × 2 landscape FHD LCD panels

Example size

2.56 × 1.44 m

5.12 × 2.88 m

Four 55-inch panels; final envelope follows panel dimensions and installation gaps

Native pixels

1376 × 774; 1,065,024 pixels

2752 × 1548; 4,260,096 pixels

3840 × 2160 across four panels; visible seams remain

Sources in the base example

One content PC

One content PC and one client presentation device

Two client PCs through two capture inputs

Processing

One combined scaler and LED sending controller

One combined scaler and larger LED sending controller

One compositor with capture, four display outputs and layout software

Display connections

Four LED data runs, one per cabinet column

Eight LED data runs, one per cabinet column

Four separate HDMI outputs, one per panel

Everyday operation

Local content operation and brightness adjustment

Select either source and recall approved settings

Recall and adjust approved two-source layouts

Service provision

Front service and a project-specific spare-parts plan

Four service mounts and a proposed spare panel

Base boundary

One full-surface source; content scheduling is separate

One selected full-surface source; additional simultaneous windows require design

Two captured sources; IP decoding, KVM and resilience are separate

Delivery status

Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

Reference design; final panel and compositor build pending

Compact LED wall

VW-01

Show one prepared source on a 2.56 × 1.44 m LED surface. Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending.

Explore VW-01

Intended use: Welcome or presentation content from one source
Display surface: 4 × 3 indoor LED cabinets
Example size: 2.56 × 1.44 m
Native pixels: 1376 × 774; 1,065,024 pixels
Sources in the base example: One content PC
Processing: One combined scaler and LED sending controller
Display connections: Four LED data runs, one per cabinet column
Everyday operation: Local content operation and brightness adjustment
Service provision: Front service and a project-specific spare-parts plan
Base boundary: One full-surface source; content scheduling is separate
Delivery status: Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

Large LED wall

VW-02

Fill a 5.12 × 2.88 m LED surface and select between two agreed sources. Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending.

Explore VW-02

Intended use: Larger brand or presentation surface with source selection
Display surface: 8 × 6 indoor LED cabinets
Example size: 5.12 × 2.88 m
Native pixels: 2752 × 1548; 4,260,096 pixels
Sources in the base example: One content PC and one client presentation device
Processing: One combined scaler and larger LED sending controller
Display connections: Eight LED data runs, one per cabinet column
Everyday operation: Select either source and recall approved settings
Service provision: Front service and a project-specific spare-parts plan
Base boundary: One selected full-surface source; additional simultaneous windows require design
Delivery status: Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

LCD wall with source windows

VW-03

Place two captured sources in saved layouts across four LCD panels. Reference design; final panel and compositor build pending.

Explore VW-03

Intended use: Two information sources in saved layouts
Display surface: 2 × 2 landscape FHD LCD panels
Example size: Four 55-inch panels; final envelope follows panel dimensions and installation gaps
Native pixels: 3840 × 2160 across four panels; visible seams remain
Sources in the base example: Two client PCs through two capture inputs
Processing: One compositor with capture, four display outputs and layout software
Display connections: Four separate HDMI outputs, one per panel
Everyday operation: Recall and adjust approved two-source layouts
Service provision: Four service mounts and a proposed spare panel
Base boundary: Two captured sources; IP decoding, KVM and resilience are separate
Delivery status: Reference design; final panel and compositor build pending

Reference configurations. Example quantities require project selection, compatibility checks and system acceptance tests. The LCD pixel total is the sum of four panel rasters. Bezel compensation changes image mapping and may hide content at the seams; it does not add physical pixels.

Follow the signal path for your configuration.

VW-01

Compact LED wall

Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

One content PC presents a prepared welcome film, brand image or presentation on a compact indoor wall.

VW-01 · Cabinet map diagram VW-01 · Compact LED wall diagram Discuss VW-01

VW-01 · Reference drawing

VW-01 · Cabinet map

Front-view example: four columns, three cabinets per column.

Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

VW-01 · Cabinet map

Pixel map · authored engineering elevationOpen SVG ↗

Typical 4 by 3 LED cabinet elevation with port numbers, logical receiver groups and canvas dimensions.

Text description of VW-01 · Cabinet map

Front-view example: four columns, three cabinets per column.
Typical 4 by 3 LED cabinet elevation with port numbers, logical receiver groups and canvas dimensions.

Typical architecture · not a project drawing

VW-01 · Reference drawing

VW-01 · Compact LED wall

One source, one combined LED controller and four cabinet-column data routes.

Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

Signal flow

Signal flow. Devices, connections and conditions follow the drawing.Open SVG ↗

Devices, connections & design conditions 2 connections

One source, one combined LED controller and four cabinet-column data routes.
Reference VW-01 flow showing HDMI, four LED data routes, separate IP control and supported status feedback, and power distribution.

source: Content PC × 1 HDMI 1920 × 1080p60 Prepared wall canvas
controller: Combined LED controller × 1 Scaler + sender; one selected source 4 loaded outputs; 60 Hz / 8 bit No automatic backup in baseline
wall: LED surface × 12 cabinets 4 × 3 · 2.56 × 1.44 m 1376 × 774 canvas 4 logical column chains 12 included receiver / PSU sets Physical card model / count TBD

source → controllerHDMI
controller → wallLED DATA × 4

Control & power

Signal flow. Devices, connections and conditions follow the drawing.Open SVG ↗

Devices, connections & design conditions 5 connections

One source, one combined LED controller and four cabinet-column data routes.
Reference VW-01 flow showing HDMI, four LED data routes, separate IP control and supported status feedback, and power distribution.

controller: Combined LED controller × 1 Scaler + sender; one selected source 4 loaded outputs; 60 Hz / 8 bit No automatic backup in baseline
wall: LED surface × 12 cabinets 4 × 3 · 2.56 × 1.44 m 1376 × 774 canvas 4 logical column chains 12 included receiver / PSU sets Physical card model / count TBD
service: Support laptop × 1 Setup and supported status Local authorised access
network: Control LAN switch × 1 INF: shared infrastructure LED DATA bypasses this switch
power: Power distribution × 1 set Protected supply: display + rack Cabinet power / circuits TBD

wall → controllerSupported receiver status; verify supplied assembly
service ↔ networkIP
network ↔ controllerControl / status
power → wallDisplay mains
power → controllerRack mains

Typical architecture · not a project drawing

Workflow, boundaries and intended result

Composition

Twelve LED cabinets with their receiving electronics and power supplies, one combined scaler/sending controller, one content PC and one support laptop. Four data home runs feed the four columns; eight inter-cabinet links continue those chains. A mounting assembly, site installation infrastructure and a matched-spares plan complete the example.

Content path

The wall canvas is 1376 × 774. A standard HDMI source timing carries the prepared canvas, with agreed crop or scaling settings. Native canvas size and HDMI transport resolution are documented separately.

Boundaries

The base example uses one full-surface source. It does not include a multi-source compositor, CMS, ambient-light sensor, sound system or backup signal path. LED power demand remains subject to the selected cabinet specification. The proposed receiver arrangement must be confirmed with the cabinet supplier.

Intended result

Staff can start the agreed content, set the approved brightness and restore the documented configuration after maintenance.

Example equipment for VW-01

Example quantities for the selected configuration; final selection follows the approved design. A catalogue listing does not confirm stock, delivery time or complete-system compatibility.

LED cabinets, including receivers and power supplies: 12
LED displays and controllers
LED displays and controllers
Combined LED scaler/sending controller: 1
LED displays and controllers
LED displays and controllers
Content PC supplied / client source PCs: 1 / 0
Agree source ownership and HDMI format
Support laptop or control workstation: 1
LED setup or LCD layout client
LED data home runs / inter-cabinet links: 4 / 8
Cabinet-specific connections and cable lengths
HDMI input / output cable assemblies: 1 / 0
Validate the full cable route at the selected timing
Surface support assembly: 1
Structural and service-access design
Shared installation infrastructure: 1 allocation
Control switch, rack, power distribution and installation cabling, counted once per selected wall
Planned service spares: Matched LED parts; quantities agreed
Confirm supply revision and storage arrangements

VW-02

Large LED wall

Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

A larger indoor brand or presentation surface switches between a content PC and a client presentation device.

VW-02 · Cabinet map diagram VW-02 · Large LED wall diagram Discuss VW-02

VW-02 · Reference drawing

VW-02 · Cabinet map

Front-view example: eight columns, six cabinets per column.

Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

VW-02 · Cabinet map

Pixel map · authored engineering elevationOpen SVG ↗

Typical 8 by 6 LED cabinet elevation with port numbers, logical receiver groups and canvas dimensions.

Text description of VW-02 · Cabinet map

Front-view example: eight columns, six cabinets per column.
Typical 8 by 6 LED cabinet elevation with port numbers, logical receiver groups and canvas dimensions.

Typical architecture · not a project drawing

VW-02 · Reference drawing

VW-02 · Large LED wall

Two selectable sources and eight separately checked LED outputs.

Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

Signal flow

Signal flow. Devices, connections and conditions follow the drawing.Open SVG ↗

Devices, connections & design conditions 3 connections

Two selectable sources and eight separately checked LED outputs.
Reference VW-02 flow showing two HDMI inputs, a combined LED controller, eight column data routes, control feedback and power.

source: Content PC × 1 HDMI 3840 × 2160p60 Prepared wall canvas
client: Client source × 1 HDMI 1920 × 1080p60
controller: Combined LED controller × 1 Scaler + sender; one selected source 8 loaded outputs; 60 Hz / 8 bit No automatic backup in baseline
wall: LED surface × 48 cabinets 8 × 6 · 5.12 × 2.88 m 2752 × 1548 canvas 8 logical column chains 48 included receiver / PSU sets Physical card model / count TBD

source → controllerHDMI
client → controllerHDMI
controller → wallLED DATA × 8

Control & power

Signal flow. Devices, connections and conditions follow the drawing.Open SVG ↗

Devices, connections & design conditions 5 connections

Two selectable sources and eight separately checked LED outputs.
Reference VW-02 flow showing two HDMI inputs, a combined LED controller, eight column data routes, control feedback and power.

controller: Combined LED controller × 1 Scaler + sender; one selected source 8 loaded outputs; 60 Hz / 8 bit No automatic backup in baseline
wall: LED surface × 48 cabinets 8 × 6 · 5.12 × 2.88 m 2752 × 1548 canvas 8 logical column chains 48 included receiver / PSU sets Physical card model / count TBD
service: Support laptop × 1 Setup and supported status Local authorised access
network: Control LAN switch × 1 INF: shared infrastructure LED DATA bypasses this switch
power: Power distribution × 1 set Protected supply: display + rack Cabinet power / circuits TBD

wall → controllerSupported receiver status; verify supplied assembly
service ↔ networkIP
network ↔ controllerControl / status
power → wallDisplay mains
power → controllerRack mains

Typical architecture · not a project drawing

Workflow, boundaries and intended result

Composition

Forty-eight LED cabinets with receiving electronics and power supplies, one combined scaler/sending controller, one content PC, one client source and one support laptop. Eight data home runs feed eight cabinet columns, with forty inter-cabinet links. Mounting, site infrastructure and a matched-spares plan follow the larger load and service area.

Content path

The content PC uses a 3840 × 2160 HDMI transport with an agreed crop for the 2752 × 1548 wall canvas. The second source uses a tested presentation timing and scales to the wall. The base workflow selects one source at a time.

Boundaries

This canvas exceeds a 3.9-million-pixel controller. The example requires a larger controller and a separate check of all eight loaded outputs. Spare outputs do not provide complete wall redundancy. Additional source windows, fibre links, camera synchronisation and a resilient signal chain are separately designed options.

Intended result

The approved content fills the larger surface with a documented pixel and port map, and staff can change between the two agreed sources.

Example equipment for VW-02

Example quantities for the selected configuration; final selection follows the approved design. A catalogue listing does not confirm stock, delivery time or complete-system compatibility.

LED cabinets, including receivers and power supplies: 48
LED displays and controllers
LED displays and controllers
Combined LED scaler/sending controller: 1, sized for the larger canvas
LED displays and controllers
LED displays and controllers
Content PC supplied / client source PCs: 1 / 1
Agree source ownership and HDMI format
Support laptop or control workstation: 1
LED setup or LCD layout client
LED data home runs / inter-cabinet links: 8 / 40
Cabinet-specific connections and cable lengths
HDMI input / output cable assemblies: 2 / 0
Validate the full cable route at the selected timing
Surface support assembly: 1
Structural and service-access design
Shared installation infrastructure: 1 allocation
Control switch, rack, power distribution and installation cabling, counted once per selected wall
Planned service spares: Matched LED parts; quantities agreed
Confirm supply revision and storage arrangements

VW-03

LCD wall with source windows

Reference design; final panel and compositor build pending

Two client PCs provide information that staff place in saved layouts on a four-panel wall.

Discuss VW-03

A compositor captures two sources and drives each of four panels.

Signal flow

Signal flow. Devices, connections and conditions follow the drawing.Open SVG ↗

Devices, connections & design conditions 5 connections

A compositor captures two sources and drives each of four panels.
Reference VW-03 flow showing two HDMI capture inputs, four HDMI panel outputs, layout control, panel status and power.

sources: Client sources × 2 A → capture IN1 B → capture IN2 HDMI 1920 × 1080p60 each
compositor: Compositor build × 1 Chassis + capture card × 1 Four-output graphics card × 1 Layout licence set × 1 Two sources in agreed layouts
d1: D1 · OUT1 1920 × 1080p60
d2: D2 · OUT2 1920 × 1080p60
d3: D3 · OUT3 1920 × 1080p60
d4: D4 · OUT4 1920 × 1080p60

sources → compositorHDMI × 2
compositor → d1OUT1
compositor → d2OUT2
compositor → d3OUT3
compositor → d4OUT4

Control & power

Signal flow. Devices, connections and conditions follow the drawing.Open SVG ↗

Devices, connections & design conditions 5 connections

A compositor captures two sources and drives each of four panels.
Reference VW-03 flow showing two HDMI capture inputs, four HDMI panel outputs, layout control, panel status and power.

compositor: Compositor build × 1 Chassis + capture card × 1 Four-output graphics card × 1 Layout licence set × 1 Two sources in agreed layouts
d3: D3 · OUT3 1920 × 1080p60
d4: D4 · OUT4 1920 × 1080p60
control: Layout workstation × 1 Recall / adjust saved layouts Separate from the source PCs
network: Control LAN switch × 1 Client + compositor + 4 panels Supported status; not KVM
power: Power distribution × 1 set Panels + compositor + controls MEP circuit design required

control ↔ networkIP
network ↔ compositorLayouts / status
network ↔ d3Panel IP / status × 4
power → d4Panel mains × 4
power → compositorRack mains

Typical architecture · not a project drawing

Workflow, boundaries and intended result

Composition

Four identical FHD LCD panels, four service mounts, one compositor chassis with one capture card and one four-output graphics card, one layout-software licence set and one control workstation. Two HDMI input cables connect the client sources; four HDMI output cables connect the panels. Site infrastructure and one proposed matching spare panel are scheduled separately.

Content path

Each source is captured at the agreed 1920 × 1080/60 timing. Four independent 1920 × 1080/60 outputs form the 2 × 2 desktop. Layouts can show the two sources together or enlarge a selected source, with important text kept clear of the seams.

Boundaries

Four display outputs do not imply four captured sources or a particular IP-stream capacity. The chassis, cards, drivers and software licences must be specified as one compatible build. KVM, alarm workflows, IP decoding, remote access and failover are separate requirements. A spare panel is a service provision, not automatic recovery.

Intended result

Staff can recall the approved layouts, see both sources and identify a missing input or disconnected panel through the agreed checks and supported diagnostics.

Example equipment for VW-03

Example quantities for the selected configuration; final selection follows the approved design. A catalogue listing does not confirm stock, delivery time or complete-system compatibility.

LCD video-wall panels / service mounts: 4 / 4
Specify matching panels and mounting interfaces
Compositor chassis / capture card / four-output card: 1 / 1 / 1
Video wall processors; confirm exact input, output and software functions
Video wall processors
Layout software licence set: 1
Confirm licence features and supported system build
Content PC supplied / client source PCs: 0 / 2
Agree source ownership and HDMI format
Support laptop or control workstation: 1
LED setup or LCD layout client
HDMI input / output cable assemblies: 2 / 4
Validate the full cable route at the selected timing
Surface support assembly: 1 plus four mounts
Structural and service-access design
Shared installation infrastructure: 1 allocation
Control switch, rack, power distribution and installation cabling, counted once per selected wall
Planned service spares: 1 matching spare panel proposed
Confirm supply revision and storage arrangements

05Reference architectureInteractive

How a typical system fits together.

Typical architecture · LED & LCD video walls

L2 · Selected layerProcessing & transport

How signals are routed and processed in a typical system of this kind.

Components and interfaces

Combined scaler/sending controllerHDMIVW-01/02; LED output sockets do not connect through the control-network switch
Dedicated LED data linksHDMIVW-01/02; LED output sockets do not connect through the control-network switch
Capture, compositor software and four HDMI display outputsHDMIVW-03; output count, input count and decoding capacity are separate checks

Documented scope · LED & LCD video walls

LED or LCD surface, with a documented pixel map.
Source connections, scaling and the required composition functions.
Data routes, controls and supported status reporting.
Mounting, power and cooling coordination, with service access.
Calibration, acceptance checks, settings and maintenance documentation.

Prepare for the first conversation

01Available wall width, height, location and a plan or photograph.
02Nearest and farthest viewing positions, smallest important text and example content.
03Day and evening lighting, including windows and direct sunlight.
04Source list, connection formats, protected content and simultaneous-window needs.
05Building structure information, finishes and available front or rear service space.
06Power, cooling, rack position and estimated signal-route lengths.
07Daily operating hours, failure tolerance and required recovery workflow.
08Content owner, IT interfaces, maintenance arrangements and budget priorities.

Share your video wall brief

06Design parametersTypical guidance · confirmed per project

What the design has to get right.

Design parameters
No.	Parameter	Guidance	Rule of thumb	Confirmed with
D01	Readability	Review the smallest important text from the farthest viewing position.	Use real content and an agreed image-size method; pitch alone cannot establish readability.	Users and content owner
D02	LED pitch and geometry	Check close viewing and the exact cabinet raster.	Calculate from pixels per cabinet; a rounded model name is not a geometry input.	Display supplier and AV designer
D03	LCD envelope and seams	Plan panel bodies, installation gaps and clearance together.	Do not turn bezel compensation into extra physical pixels or a gap-free image.	Panel supplier and fit-out team
D04	Processing capacity	Count inputs, simultaneous windows and every loaded output.	Check the selected frame rate, bit depth, topology and receiver configuration.	Processor supplier and integrator
D05	Source timing	Keep content canvas, HDMI timing and panel outputs distinct.	Save the approved EDID, crop, scale and output settings.	Content and IT teams
D06	Ambient light	Review brightness and reflections at the actual wall position.	Test day and evening scenes; indoor examples do not establish direct-sun suitability.	Client and lighting designer
D07	Mounting and mass	Add cabinets or panels, frame, cables and service loads.	A display-only mass is not a structural design load.	Structural engineer
D08	Power and cooling	Obtain maximum input, normal operation, inrush and heat data.	Size the complete installation from the supplied equipment; unknown data stays unknown.	Supplier and MEP engineer
D09	Service and spares	Demonstrate access to a module or panel.	Match spare revision and calibration records; document the replacement procedure.	Facilities team and supplier
D10	Availability	Identify what happens when an input, cable or controller fails.	Specify the failure coverage and test it; unused ports and cold spares are not automatic redundancy.	Client and integrator

Common mistakes

And how the design process prevents them.

M01
Mistake: Selecting a controller only from total pixels
Prevention: Check every output and the actual receiver topology at the operating mode.
M02
Mistake: Calling any four-output device a multi-source compositor
Prevention: Specify independent inputs, simultaneous windows, software and licences.
M03
Mistake: Publishing cabinet mass as the wall's total load
Prevention: Add support, cabling and service loads through the structural design.
M04
Mistake: Guessing power from brightness or surface area
Prevention: Obtain the power specification for the exact supplied cabinet.
M05
Mistake: Placing key text across LCD seams
Prevention: Review the final window layouts and bezel compensation with real content.
M06
Mistake: Assuming a refresh-rate figure guarantees camera performance
Prevention: Test the actual camera, shutter, working light and screen together.

07Design referencesEditions checked per project

The references we design to.

Equipment documentation and industry guides04

ANSI/AVIXA V202.01Display Image Size for 2D Content in Audiovisual SystemsReadability and image sizingCheck current edition
AVIXA V201.01Image System Contrast RatioContrast under the agreed room lightingCheck current edition
ANSI/AVIXA D402.02Audiovisual Systems Performance VerificationAgree tests and retain their resultsCheck current edition
AVIXA F502.02Rack Design for AV SystemsProcessor rack planning and documentationCheck current edition

08Integrations08 interfaces

Connected to the building and its IT.

I01
Content production
Canvas, safe-area and timing specification
Deliver assets that match the wall and avoid LCD seams.
I02
Client IT and sources
HDMI, EDID and management IP
Confirm device ownership, output timing and permitted support access.
I03
Building structure
Load schedule and mounting drawings
Approve the support and fixings for the complete installation.
I04
Fit-out and joinery
Elevation, section and service-clearance drawings
Keep ventilation and removal paths accessible after finishes are installed.
I05
MEP services
Circuit, inrush and heat schedules
Design power distribution and cooling for the selected equipment.
I06
Lighting and shades
Agreed room scenes
Check reflections and suitable display brightness in normal use.
I07
Signage CMS
Content-player interface; optional
Scheduling and publication belong to the selected CMS, not the LED receiver.
I08
Room controls or BMS
Documented IP or serial interface; optional
Agree commands, actual status, permissions and loss-of-connection behaviour.

09Equipment01 catalogue types

What a system of this kind is built from.

Video5 products

Video wall processorsIn the catalogue CatalogueAll 1,484 products, with the manufacturers' specifications and documents.Open the catalogue

10Delivery

From the brief to an accepted system.

Stage 01
Scope and architecture
Viewing and content brief; LED/LCD comparison; source, operation and service boundaries.
- Viewing and content brief
- LED or LCD comparison
- Source and service boundaries
Stage 02
Design and approval
Dimensioned elevation and section; pixel, port and input/output maps; structure, power and cooling requirements.
- Surface and pixel layout
- Input and output maps
- Structure, power and cooling data
Stage 03
Selection and supply
Agreed equipment and licence schedule; confirmed controller/receiver or compositor build; compatible spare-parts schedule.
- Agreed display and processing set
- Checked interface compatibility
- Matched spare-parts schedule
Stage 04
Installation and programming
Installed and labelled display system; configured source mapping and controls; saved calibration and operating settings.
- Installed and labelled wall
- Configured image mapping
- Saved brightness and colour settings
Stage 05
Commissioning and tests
Real-content readability and uniformity checks; input and output tests; service demonstration and agreed recovery tests.
- Real-content and uniformity checks
- Source and output test records
- Service and recovery checks
Stage 06
Handover
As-built drawings and configuration files; test records and spare inventory; operator and facilities training.
- Pixel maps and configuration files
- Spares and maintenance guide
- Operator and facilities training

Documented outcomes

01

Show one prepared source on a 2.56 × 1.44 m LED surface.

02

Fill a 5.12 × 2.88 m LED surface and select between two agreed sources.

03

Place two captured sources in saved layouts across four LCD panels.

11Acceptance

Verify the complete workflow.

VW-01

Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

Correct image orientation and crop on every cabinet; supported receiver status; approved brightness, gradients and real content; access to a service part. Structure and electrical sign-off by the responsible trades; thermal operation at agreed conditions; restart and settings restoration.

Record supplied: Cabinet/port map, saved settings, visual and measurement records, replacement procedure. Approved drawings, sign-offs, test report and open-item register.

These are planned project checks. The reference configuration has not passed physical system acceptance.

VW-02

Reference design; receiver compatibility and power data pending

All VW-01 checks across eight loaded outputs; both HDMI sources and their scaling; full-surface operation at the agreed mode; documented effect of a disconnected chain. Structure and electrical sign-off by the responsible trades; thermal operation at agreed conditions; restart and settings restoration.

Record supplied: Per-port loading report, two-source test record, calibration files, power and service documentation. Approved drawings, sign-offs, test report and open-item register.

These are planned project checks. The reference configuration has not passed physical system acceptance.

VW-03

Reference design; final panel and compositor build pending

Both captured sources together; four unique output quadrants; saved-layout recall; seam-safe text; panel matching and single-panel replacement. Structure and electrical sign-off by the responsible trades; thermal operation at agreed conditions; restart and settings restoration.

Record supplied: Output/capture schedule, driver and licence record, layout backup, colour checks and service demonstration. Approved drawings, sign-offs, test report and open-item register.

These are planned project checks. The reference configuration has not passed physical system acceptance.

12Inputs and FAQ

Before we begin.

What to send us, and practical answers before the project starts.

Should we choose LED or LCD?

We compare content, viewing positions, ambient light, available dimensions and maintenance needs. LED forms a continuous pixel surface from cabinets. LCD uses a fixed panel grid with visible seams. The processing and control workflow is selected separately for either technology.

Is the larger LED example a 4K wall?

VW-02 has a native raster of 2752 × 1548. It can be fed through an agreed 4K HDMI timing, but accepting that signal does not turn the physical surface into a 3840 × 2160 display.

How do you choose pixel pitch?

We review the nearest viewer, the farthest viewer and the actual content together. Pixel pitch helps determine visible pixel structure, while text size and layout determine whether information is readable. A sample viewed at the intended distance is more useful than a universal distance-to-pitch promise.

Can the wall show several sources at once?

VW-03 is designed for two captured sources in approved layouts. VW-01 uses one full-surface source; VW-02 selects between two. Additional simultaneous windows require a defined compositor or a verified processing mode with sufficient input and layer capacity.

How much power and support does it need?

The answer follows the selected cabinet or panel specification, total quantity, operating mode and support design. The two LED examples have calculated cabinet counts and masses, but their cabinet power data still needs supplier confirmation. The estimate identifies that gap instead of substituting a guessed wattage.

Will it look right on camera?

That requires a test with the intended cameras, shutters, frame rates, working light and content. An LED refresh-rate specification alone cannot establish freedom from bands or moiré. Camera-critical use is a studio or live-production design task.

What happens if a part fails?

The effect depends on the failed part and the specified signal and power paths. The base examples have single controllers and no automatic backup route. A project can add defined resilience and compatible spares, with tests for each agreed failure case.

What should we send to start?

Send the wall dimensions, viewing positions, example content and source list, together with photographs or drawings showing the structure and service space. Tell us the operating hours and whether source windows, filming or automatic recovery matter to the project.

13Reference complexes

A bigger picture, planned down to the pixel.

Start with the content and the people viewing it.

Real environments, real priorities.

Three starting points, compared.

Compact LED wall

Large LED wall

LCD wall with source windows

Compact LED wall

Large LED wall

LCD wall with source windows

Follow the signal path for your configuration.

VW-01 · Cabinet map

Signal flow

Control & power

Composition

Content path

Boundaries

Intended result

VW-02 · Cabinet map

Signal flow

Control & power

Composition

Content path

Boundaries

Intended result

Signal flow

Control & power

Composition

Content path

Boundaries

Intended result

How a typical system fits together.

What the design has to get right.

The references we design to.

Connected to the building and its IT.

Content production

Client IT and sources

Building structure

Fit-out and joinery

MEP services

Lighting and shades

Signage CMS

Room controls or BMS

What a system of this kind is built from.

From the brief to an accepted system.

Scope and architecture

Design and approval

Selection and supply

Installation and programming

Commissioning and tests

Handover

Show one prepared source on a 2.56 × 1.44 m LED surface.

Fill a 5.12 × 2.88 m LED surface and select between two agreed sources.

Place two captured sources in saved layouts across four LCD panels.

Verify the complete workflow.

Before we begin.

Related complexes.

Planning team video wall

Share your video wall brief.