10 Simple Steps for Successful Video Walls Projects Part One Presenter: Horacio Alzate Product Manager, Latin America

Video Wall Installations: The Sky is the Limit

Imagine the Possibilities

Why Video Walls? The WOW factor! Photos courtesy of YCD Multimedia - DIESEL JEANS & UNIQLO Deliver in store impact

Photos courtesy of RiseVision Video walls are scalable. 4x4 = 184 inches diagonal Constructed to fit your space… Why Video Walls?

Video walls are scalable. And can adjust for even the largest Network Operation Center! Why Video Walls?

Photo courtesy of MGM Properties Video walls get your message out. Large Scale Messaging Systems Why Video Walls?

Above photo courtesy of FourWinds Interactive Video walls are flexible Single image video wall using internal processing Why Video Walls?

Video walls are flexible Outdoor video wall using custom outdoor rated enclosures Why Video Walls?

Video walls can be modular and portable. Why Video Walls?

Pictures courtesy of ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’ - Roundabout Theatre The Sky is the Limit!

10 Simple Steps for Steps for Successful Video Wall Projects

Step #1 Determine the needs. Pinpoint what the video wall is going to be used for, or potentially used for. This is the first essential step in ensuring that your system is designed to meet your client’s communication goals. Examples: Digital Signage, Branding, Advertising, Promotion, Wayfinding, Interactive Exhibit/Kiosk, Network Ops Center, Command & Control Security, R&D, Super HD Visualization System.

Retail - Branding Step 1: Determine the Needs Photo courtesy of YCD Multimedia - DIESEL JEANS

Conference Room or Classroom Step 1: Determine the Needs

Step #2 Determine the number of images that will be shown at one time. For example, do you need just one large image from a computer across the entire video wall, or will you want to show multiple sources (one source per screen), or even something in between? Will the sources come from Digital Signage Software, BluRay DVD, Satellite Video, RSS Feed, Stock Market Data Feed, Multiple Computers, etc.

Basic Single Source / Single Image Video Wall

TileMatrix allows for a 1080p image to stretch across the entirety of the wall Each display must be getting the same feed (through daisy chain or DA) Setup is through the display’s On Screen Menu Built into every single NEC V/P/X series display TileMatrix

Concept Final Installed Solution Video wall capable of showing multiple sources

Video Wall Processor and Tile Matrix Combo 4x4 X462UN w/DVI Daisy Chain Module

Step #3 Content is King! Make sure to talk to about the content to be shown, and how it will look on the video wall. Non-uniform configurations (i.e. 3x1, 3x2 as opposed to a 2x2, 3x3 or 4x4) will have a stretched image if content design is not discussed at the very beginning and internal processing is used.

Content is King! If TileMatrix is used, content aspect ratio is key for scaling Content to the right was designed to 9x32 aspect and compressed down to a 1080 x 1920 image. TileMatrix then scaled the image correctly Could also set this up as a 2x2 and only design the content for 540 x 1920 instead of 1080 x 1920

Content is King!

Pictures courtesy of ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’ - Roundabout Theatre

Go Native. The best overall picture quality and clarity can be only be achieved if the content matches the screen’s native resolution (ex.1366x768 or 1920x1080). All hardware/software must be matched to work together. Can be accomplished by use of Video Wall Processors or Multihead Video Cards Step #4

Using one output per screen at native resolution will give you Best Image Clarity and Quality Photos courtesy of RiseVision

Native Resolution Examples Photos courtesy of Erwin Penland

Step #5 Choose Professional Grade products Designed for harsh public environments. Rated for 24/7/365. Cooling Fans. Robust Inputs. Take ambient light into account! Make sure that the screens can be easily color calibrated. Calibrating for proper Color, Brightness and Contrast uniformity is very important in keeping the video wall looking great. Make sure to include this in your project.

Display Bezel Width Comparison P462 X463UN

Choose Professional Products BeforeAfter Color Calibration

XUN Series products X463UN, X462UNV, X551UN X463UN/X551UN: 700 nits X462UNV: Launching August 1 st, 450 nits Products designed specifically for video wall projects LED Direct-lit Backlighting Ultranarrow Bezel Mechanical Design As small as 5.5mm between panels Application: Video Walls

XUN Series products Carrying handles to aide in installation Integrated temperature sensors and cooling fans Dual Digital video output terminals DisplayPort and DVI_D NEC Display Wall Calibrator Application: Video Walls

Consider Remote Control and Monitoring –Enables easy setup and configuration of the video wall. –Gives the ability to remotely control and manage the system. –Sends health status and warnings via alerts. Choose Professional Products

XUN Series products All in one video wall solution. Power Supply, Panel, Video Wall Processor all built-in! Easy solution…less points of failure, less components in wall design, less setup time No extra cabling necessary to connect processor and power supply to panel Built-in cooling fans and temperature sensors ensure extended usage by analyzing internal temperature ratings and adjusting fan speed when necessary TileMatrix built into displays Location of cooling fans Location of temperature sensors

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10 Simple Steps for Successful Video Walls Projects Part 2 Presenter: Horacio Alzate Product Manager, Latin America

Where we’re at so far… Determine the Needs Determine how many images are necessary for the wall Content is King! Go Native! Choose Professional Grade Products

Step #6 Choose the appropriate mounting system. 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? Also, make sure to design the wall with ease of access and maintenance in mind. “Flying” the video wall might be a better option for larger systems.

Step 6: Choose Mounting System Is the existing wall structurally sound? Are you willing to add or reinforce the existing wall structure? Will you be able to access for maintenance?

Will you be able to access for maintenance? Step 6: Choose Mounting System

Will you be able to access the video wall for maintenance? Step 6: Choose Mounting System

Step #7 Keep it Cool! Large video walls produce quite a bit of heat. Proper cooling or ventilation should be considered as part of your budget.

Step 7 : Keep it Cool! Ambient Temperature should be monitored to ensure that the wall fits within operating and storage requirements Keep proper spacing around the video wall monitors. Turn the internal fans to ON and High Speed. Add External Fans or Cooling Vents to recessed space for proper ventilation.

Step 7 : Keep it Cool! Features: Internal Temperature Sensors / Fans 3 temperature sensors within the display collect information that link to fans which turn on when certain temperature thresholds are hit. Fans can also always be ‘On’ at a low or high speed. If cooling fans are set to ‘Auto’, each sensor threshold can be adjusted manually

Step #8 Determine Electrical Requirements Determine the appropriate electrical requirements for the displays including the components that you’ll be using for the video wall system. Make sure to also include Power Conditioning and Surge Protection.

Step 8: Determine Electrical Requirements What are the appropriate electrical requirements for the screens and all the components? Power Consumption: Single X462UN 46” = 330W (max) = 1127 BTU/hr Single X463UN 46” = 140W (max) = 477 BTU/hr 2x2 X462UN Video Wall Power Consumption = 1320W (max) = 4504 BTU/hr 2x2 X463UN Video Wall Power Consumption = 560W (max) = 1910 BTU/hr

Step #9 Have your video wall installed by professionals that know how to properly install video walls.

Step 9 : Professional Installation

Step #10 Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the video wall works for and looks great for a very long time. Make sure to budget for this.

Review Determine the Needs Determine how many images are necessary for the wall Content is King! Go Native! Choose Professional Grade Products Choose a Mounting Solution Keep it Cool! Determine Electrical Requirements Make sure you have professional installers Perform Preventative Maintenance to ensure longevity

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