17th September 2018 Which display and videowall solution?
Buying the right Large Format Display and videowall solution for your customers can be a potential minefield. Far too often customers end up with displays which are unsuitable for their environment, either not staying on for long enough, being too dim for their intended use, or simply just unreliable. Here’s some help from our experts at Exertis Medium.Large Format Display (LFD) screens typically include screens from 32″ all the way up to 98″, with some manufacturers even showing 100″+ earlier this year. For business use, there are some key specifications and factors that need to be considered when selecting the right screens. Application, operating hours, resolution, brightness, signage software, physical environment and control are all essential considerations. Once these have been established, cost is also important. We will focus on the key players within the display market: NEC, LG, Samsung, Philips and DynaScan.

Standard Essential

From an entry level and best value perspective, the SE3KD range from LG is a safe bet and has a wide range of sizes from 32″ to 65″. For an entry level product the SE range is jam packed with features which makes it a sound purchase for multiple environments.

The display features an 11.9mm super thin bezel, as well as a detachable logo at the screen base, and well organised cable management terminals. Cable management for displays is often an expected feature, but more often than not, one that is given little thought, so it is nice to see that LG have given it the attention it deserves.

The screen is 18/7 on and can be used in both portrait and landscape orientations. You can even customise the start up screen and it benefits from USB content sharing too!

OLED

LG is the only manufacturer to offer OLED in the commercial market. Their OLED screens offer near perfect colour as well as absolute blacks with no light bleed thanks to the self-lighting pixels. Their paper slim commercial formats are wide ranging, offering standard and in-glass wallpaper, dual-flat, fixed curve Open Frame and dual view Curved Tiling.

Signage

For many years now, Samsung has been at the forefront of Digital Signage displays. They are one of the few manufacturers that produce both an extensive range of System on Chip (SOC) LFDs as well as a powerful signage software in MagicInfo.

Whether you are looking to utilize landscape or portrait, or a single screen or a multi-screen display wall, there is a superb range to choose from when deciding what is best for your display environment. Screen sizes range from 32″ to 98″ and offer incredible image quality coupled with an enviable content management system for the distribution of content. To provide an added layer of security, convenience and providing complete control, MagicInfo CMS is installed on your local on-premise server and can be easily accessed by multiple users through a web browser. One of the other key advantages with MagicInfo is the one-off license fee per display model, which doesn’t tie you into lengthy contracts and the inevitable renewal fees.

4k UHD

The new Q-Line Series from Philips complements their existing 4k line up of large screens. From 49″ all the way up to 65″, the Q-Line series all come with 4k Ultra HD as standard, as well as SmartPlayer and Android on every screen.

With Android OS integrated into the display, you can work with the most developed OS on the planet and save your own app directly into the display. Or, choose from the large library of Android apps and play content from there.

Uniquely with Philips, each of their large format displays also come with 3-year de-install/ re-install onsite warranty as standard, which gives that extra piece of mind should something go wrong.

High Bright

For high bright displays and particularly retail window displays, clarity and reliability are paramount. The range of displays from Dynascan are designed for just these environments and offer the world’s brightest line of LCD displays, intended to operate in very high ambient light conditions. With brightness ratings from 2500 nits and as high as 7,000 nits, the screens can be installed in bright locations such as storefront windows – even those in direct sunlight – and are able to overcome the competing ambient light. Their screens are also available in dual sided configurations (55″).

DynaScan displays are an extremely popular choice for retail and transportation hub use. They are designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with advanced heat management systems. Built with security in mind, they offer rugged, metal construction and the ability to lockout remote control functions. DynaScan displays really must be seen to fully appreciate their brightness and clarity, and of course, we can arrange an onsite demonstration for you or your customers to test the suitability for the environment.

Videowall

For large format videowall, recent advances in display technology means that today, there is a broad choice available in the market. Adaptable, scalable and modular, NEC’s 46″ and 55″ Ultra Narrow LCD displays offer unlimited flexibility in creating a compelling video wall experience. Professional features ensure outstanding uniformity and a perfectly synchronised image across the entire wall. NEC’s Modular Touch System, with versatile ‘ShadowSense’ frames, transforms multiple screens into a huge interactive canvas. NEC’s Open Modular Intelligence platform enables computing power to be embedded into the display for a neat, seamless and upgradable solution.

DvLED video walls from NEC also offer compelling opportunities to impress and engage audiences with bright, high resolution imagery. As the only display manufacturer able to offer dvLED, NEC is uniquely placed to provide integrators and end users with this superior solution. Through a clear understanding of the context, and by working hand-in-hand with NEC, we can recommend and supply the perfect-fit, visual solution to meet the specific needs of the application, ensuring a secure future-proof investment.

Brackets & Mounts

Your display will require a mounting solution! Bracket manufactures, such as Peerless, have introduced impressive innovations in their range which not only increase the speed of install but offer hassle free servicing access too.

For example, the Quick Release (QR) range from Peerless enables quick and easy access to remove a video wall screen in the event of servicing or failure. It also offers multiple adjustment points upon install to ensure perfect alignment even on uneven walls.

Peerless also have an impressive range of indoor display kiosks (compatible with all of our LFD brands) where wall mounting isn’t the preferred solution. One of the unique features offered by Peerless is the ability to customise each kiosk with custom colour finishes, vinyl logos and wraps.

Our AV staff at Exertis Medium are trained to give reliable advice. Should you have a requirement, give us a call and we will happily give you the direction you need.