55" Displays

55” Displays

1)      GPO US’ SV55 series is the heart of our 55” LCD Video Wall lineup.  Showcasing a beautiful LED back-lit LCD panel, 5.5mm combined bezel gap, and the option of a 450nit or 700 nit model, all 55” video walls also boast Full HD (1920x1080) native resolution.  Onboard processing and support of daisy-chaining assists in reducing head-end processing.  In addition to our standard video wall lineup, our ‘Superior Video Wall’ lineup features compatibility with our Auto Condition Reporting (ACR) system.  GPO US’ proprietary “Swing-Out” and Slide Bracket mounts offer varying levels of accessibility for service and troubleshooting in addition to providing unmatched maintenance of alignment over the course of an installation’s lifetime.  Landscape and Portrait modes are both supported and with either orientation, side covers are included to serve as a “trim kit”, which creates a sleek, finished look.  Side covers also lock the screens into place on the x-axis, preventing any alignment drift.  All 55” video wall models may be combined with GPO US’ Slide Brackets, Swing-Out mounts, and floor stands locking rear door option.  GPO US’ broadcast-specific model (SV55M-BV) is ideal for on-camera applications with presets for gamma curve, dimming and color temperature.

2)      GPO US has a wide range of “standalone” Commercial-Grade LCDs. 

Our Standard, High Bright, and LED-backlit solutions all feature the following options:

- Open Frame (DN55L-O): No rear cover or front bezel- ideal for placement in a wall pocket, fixture, kiosk housing, etc.

- Standalone (DN55L): Standard DID (Digital Information Display) for commercial and industrial use.  Embedded speakers included.  This is simply a standard, high-grade digital signage monitor with black, metal housing.

- Touch-DID (DT55L): Dual Infrared touch (third-party PC required for touch functionality).  Additional touch points available upon request.  Embedded speakers included.  Consider this a blank touch template from which to develop/implement your own interactive signage.

- Built-in-PC (DP55L): PC with dual-core processor, Embedded Windows 7, embedded speakers.  Ready for digital signage suites and includes LAN port for network updating- WiFi option available.

- All-in-One (DA55L): PC with dual-core processor, Embedded Windows 7, embedded speakers, and Dual IR touch.  This display is ready for wayfinding applications, interactive signage/menus and more.  Simply load signage software on the embedded PC.

3)      Our E-Whiteboards are perfect for collaborative settings such as boardrooms and classrooms.  These commercial-grade E-Whiteboards include software which allows for touch interactivity via finger, stylus or virtually any other implement on the screen (each models features 5mm thick protective glass).  EV55LR-EN has an optional IR touch feature and ACR monitoring functionality.    Embedded PC’s are optional- the default configuration assumes the use of a third-party PC.

4)      GPO US’ Kiosks are perfect for a wide range of applications: mobile or stationary menus, wayfinding and ad space in shopping malls, and as welcome/informational signage at trade shows.  55” kiosks can be configured with an LCD panel in either portrait or landscape orientation.  All kiosk models are available in either a 450nit or 700nit brightness level to more closely match the ambient lighting of specific installation locations.  GPO US has several options for you to choose from:  Standard (plug-and-play multimedia player), Touch Kiosk (Dual IR touch) and Built-in PC.  Touch and Embedded PC features can be combined to create and “All-In-One” model.  Standard kiosks feature high-definition multimedia players with optional network connectivity (via LAN).  Our Touch Kiosk features dual IR touch, which can be upgraded for additional touch points upon request.  Smaller LCDs can also be placed below the main 55” display in order to rotate dynamic logos, for example.  There is such a wide range of custom capabilities that if it isn’t outlined here, there’s a good chance we can do it anyway!

5)      Touch table displays are becoming increasingly popular in collaborative work environments, retail outlets, museums and educational settings.  Our DU55F-EN “U-Table” touch table has the option of pre-loaded content and games which engage users of all ages.  DU55F-EN features Full HD (1920x1080) resolution, 450nit brightness level, and 10-point touch with protective glass.  Rubber bumpers are used to surround this slick table for safety.  Embedded PCs available upon request.

Video Wall Troubleshooting

Who is Monitoring Your Monitoring Center Displays?

While video walls are increasingly seen in public spaces, corporate lobbies and retail environments, their origins lie primarily in command & control/security environments.  These mission-critical video walls often monitor assets and personnel in remote locations, and are required to run 24/7/365.  Emergency Operations Centers, for example, constantly monitor first responders and the constantly evolving circumstances on the ground.  However, the very display hardware used in this surveillance is rarely monitored to the same extent. 

Auto Condition Reporting (ACR)

GPO US’ Auto Condition Reporting (ACR) program allows users to keep tabs on video walls in remote locations and reduces the need for on-site diagnostics and troubleshooting.   GPO US’ “Superior” video wall series features compatibility with our SM100 “Smart Controller”, which provides an LED status readout showing the condition of inputs, power supply, and panel on a particular monitor.  Each Smart Controller connects to a given video wall array via RS-232 daisy-chain, so only one Smart Controller is required per video wall.  The Smart Controller also features a LAN port, which connects to a router and offers remote monitoring of displays status from anywhere in the world with internet connectivity. 

This leads to a significantly reduced diagnostic turn-time and eliminates the need to remove screens for troubleshooting purposes.  If the Smart Controller is connected to a router via the LAN port, GPO US service technicians will be able to offer assistance in diagnosing potential service issues remotely.  Lastly, if a customer grants GPO US access to their local network, GPO US’ remote server will gather usage data for a full history of each display, offering further insight into usage patterns and conditions leading up to a failure.

Benefits of ACR

The main benefit of ACR is its remote monitoring function.  Users can monitor display system statuses from anywhere in the world such as central offices, control rooms or even on Android mobile devices. Additionally, ACR records the duration of usage and activity of input signals.  As mentioned above, this information can be accessed thru simple network connectivity.  Lastly, the LED indicator lights on the displays’ Drive Electronics Kit (DEK) can be used for quick onsite diagnostics on the part of the user.  This reduces maintenance costs and has your unit up and running in virtually no time at all. 

Disruptive Onsite Troubleshooting

In the event of a display failure, camera feeds, maps and other source “windows” often need to be rearranged to avoid the “dead” space on the video wall, meaning valuable real estate is being sacrificed- quite disruptive, indeed.  This can be exacerbated by the diagnostics process, as panels may need to be removed from the wall for further evaluation and view of adjacent panels may be blocked in the process.  The intrusion of service technicians into command & control workspace is never welcome but is regrettably a necessity when remote diagnostics (typically via phone, telepresence or email) fail.

These sometimes invasive diagnostic processes have been mitigated to some extent by video wall designs which remove drive electronics (power supply, controller board) entirely from the rear of LCD panels.  However, this presents another set of challenges as the rack room housing these off-boarded components can reside hundreds of feet from the video wall panels.  This drives up cost significantly and can pose problems when racks are placed in excess of 300’ from panels.

All-Slide DEK

GPO US’ All-Slide DEK (Drive Electronics Kit) does away with the need to remove panels in the majority of service cases.  The DEK contains a power supply, controller board and LVDS & power inverter interface in a small box which resides on the backend of the panel in GPO US’ 46” “EN-S” video wall series.  This design eliminates run distance issues associated with rack-mounted controllers and power supplies. 

In the event of a board failure, simply enter GPO US’ Swing-out mount (or third-party push-and-pull mount) into its service position.  From there, the DEK may be removed from the rear of the panel by loosening two thumbscrews and pulling the DEK downward from the rear of the LCD panel.  A replacement DEK is then inserted in the place of the malfunctioning DEK and thumbscrews re-tightened.  This entire operation can be done in 5-10 minutes without removal of a single LCD panel.

Onsite visits during installation

GPO offers optional onsite supervision for every new installation.  We assist with color matching/calibration and configuration of your new video wall.  Here at GPO US, we guide you every step of the way.  Typically, one GPO US technician travels to your location and ensures that your video wall is properly color balanced and aligned with fine tune adjustments made prior to final commissioning.  We help prevent potential ventilation issues, other potentially hazardous environmental conditions and problematic implementation of system design.   This has proven invaluable for many of our installations.   If “Superior” video walls are purchased with Smart Controllers for ACR monitoring, onsite installation assistance is strongly recommended to ensure proper function of the ACR system for first-time buyers.

Phone Tests

Call our Toll free line at 855-GPO-CORP during business hours and a GPO US representative is available to assist you with any questions you may have.  While other companies may put you through self automated messages, GPO US has a representative on the phone to guide you through color calibration, technical video wall information, and installation. 

4k

Origin of 4k

4k, when referred to as ‘Ultra HD’, typically refers to a resolution featuring four times the pixels of Full HD (1920x1080): 3,840 pixels wide and 2,160 pixels high.  With larger display sizes, 4k provides more detailed and less pixilated images than Full HD (FHD).  4k can deliver vastly superior image quality and mitigate visible pixel structures on the screen.  What does this really mean for viewers?  Full HD content is still more readily available than 4k content and can be upscaled on monitors with native 4k resolution for overall better picture quality.  If 4k content is available, it can be shown in its native resolution for unparalleled sharpness and clarity.  As 4k content becomes more common, the demand for native 4k displays is bound to increase.

Why 4k?

Many in the AV industry have been working with complex HD content for quite some time in the context of video wall installations.  The current trend points to an increasing demand for single displays supporting 4k.  One major benefit to this is the complete absence of bezels. 

Conference rooms, control centers, and collaborative work environments are continuously being updated as computers with graphics cards supporting 4k are increasingly incorporated.  Some in pro AV question the necessity of 4k, save for the odd medical or workstation application.  However, we must keep in mind that invention can be the mother of necessity.  As the average end-user has now been exposed to 4k, we can anticipate even less-demanding applications such as advertising begin to incorporate 4k.  In short, even users without a true need for 4k will likely demand it as it begins to supplant Full HD as the industry standard for large-format displays. 

Content, Content, Content

Media player and graphics card manufacturers are focusing more and more on supporting 4k output via the familiar, now-ubiquitous DisplayPort and HDMI formats.  Video card manufacturers currently offer solutions supporting 4k, and PC developers are forecasting a huge boost in 4k support thru notebooks and laptops by next year.  Additionally, windowing processor manufacturers have begun to support 4k resolutions by offering Dual-link DVI inputs and outputs. 

What are we using 4k for?  4k video is still growing and content that is engaging, rich, and artistic will make 4k stand out in comparison to standard HD displays.  While the medical field is perhaps the best-known early adopter of 4k technology, high-end retail and corporate lobby spaces increasingly incorporate 4k content on both video walls and 4k-native displays.

Be Ahead of the Competition

Like many AV trends in the past, 4k appears to be on the verge of a true breakthrough.  Unlike the passing fad of 3D, it appears that 4k is here to stay.  In contrast to the 3D “wave” that has crested and fallen within the last few years, 4k does not require any additional equipment or place any new demands on the viewing public.  It may seem as if the 4k breakthrough we speak of here is a long way off but continued developments in content, content delivery and display hardware indicate otherwise.  4k displays have already begun to show significant reductions in pricing. 

Are you ready for 4k?  We can’t answer that question for you.  But when 4k does reach its new heights, don’t say we didn’t warn you.  GPO US can help you find the right 4k display hardware and make informed recommendations on sources, content and more to ensure that you are ready.

Find out more about GPO US 4k: http://gpous.com/xe/index.php?mid=display&document_srl=7011#specs