A decade ago, during the era of Screen Display 1.0, traditional screens had relatively limited functionalities. LED video processing systems at that time only required sufficiently high resolutions and basic signal conversion capabilities. If your video processor had features like fade in/out, picture-in-picture, or picture-outside-picture, it was considered quite impressive and could be defined as a mid-to-high-end device.
With the continuous advancement in technology, narrow pixel pitch LED displays have emerged, swiftly dominating the display market. However, the introduction of this new technology caught some traditional video processor manufacturers off guard, leaving them struggling to find suitable solutions. They had to resort temporarily to LCD splicers, but this makeshift solution led to a series of issues: inconsistent color display, poor splicing quality, inaccurate frame rate calculation, and more. Additionally, as the number of signal sources increased, users began demanding greater flexibility in screen layouts. These changes necessitated more powerful and comprehensive video processing equipment.
In such a landscape, a splicing processor specially designed for narrow pixel pitch LED displays becomes critically important. It facilitates arbitrary stacking and roaming of all windows, discarding limitations on the number of output windows, and offers freedom in displaying all input signals. More significantly, it seamlessly switches channel signals and even entire template scenarios. Such a device indeed qualifies as high-end.
Today, narrow pixel pitch LED displays have found widespread use across various domains of our lives, with high-resolution products gradually becoming more commonplace. Whether in home theaters, stage lighting, video conferences, security surveillance, or command dispatching, we are relishing the perfect audio-visual experience delivered by ultra-high-definition imagery. Businesses are vigorously promoting the convenience and ease brought by video processing equipment. You might still have some ambiguity regarding the concept of 'narrow pixel pitch', but the era of narrow pixel pitch displays has quietly assimilated into our lives. In this era, who can rightfully claim the throne as the king of LED video processing systems?
In the era of narrow pixel pitch displays, user experience is considered a crucial factor, with functionality becoming the core of processing devices. For mid-to-high-end processing equipment, they typically boast the following key features:
1. **4K Ultra High-Definition Signal Processing Capability**:
LED display systems are no longer limited to point-to-point displays; there's a growing demand for 4K ultra-high-definition resolutions. With pixel specifications continually increasing, screens with resolutions surpassing 1920*1080 are becoming more prevalent. In the professional audiovisual field, products with 4K specifications are rapidly advancing. Insufficient input signal resolution significantly impacts screen clarity. To achieve ultra-high-definition effects on large LED displays, adopting a 4K input solution is crucial. It effectively addresses the image blurring caused by enlarging spliced images, thereby enhancing the visual experience.
2. **Zero-Latency Image Output**:
With the increasing use of multiple screens, users demand greater convenience and accuracy in signal retrieval and switching. The need for one-touch switching and the prevention of misoperations has introduced the 'signal preview' feature, offering users an effortless solution. This feature enables users to directly select and adjust windows, instantly view input signal content, and perform linked switching. Additionally, utilizing gigabit network cards in conjunction with mobile visual control technology, users can achieve visual control on any computer within a local area network, further enhancing operational convenience and flexibility.
3. **Seamless Transition**:
In the era of fine-pitch LED displays, merely achieving seamless transitions for simple signals is far behind the trend. Users now anticipate complete seamless transitions throughout the entire scene template switch process, without any visual disruptions such as blackouts, flickers, or delays. Achieving seamless template switching has become a hallmark of excellence for mid-to-high-end LED video processing systems.
4. **Multi-Channel Independent Image Adjustment Capability**:
In scenarios involving multiple display methods like LCDs, LEDs, and projections, or when managing a large volume of signals, noticeable discrepancies in display effects among different images may arise, making it challenging to individually adjust each image. The feature of multi-channel independent adjustment effortlessly resolves this issue. With its targeted image processing capability, it harmonizes and unifies the display effects of various images, enhancing the overall coherence of the picture.
5. **Spatial Color Calibration**:
Spatial color calibration stands as a vital function within video processing systems, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of displayed content colors. This functionality allows users to perform color calibration tailored to different spatial environments and display devices, ensuring that visuals maintain the same accurate color representation across various scenarios. Through spatial color calibration, users can adjust and optimize the color rendition of display devices, resulting in a clearer, more vivid, and authentic visual experience.
6. **Hot Backup of Input Signals**:
The hot backup of input signals represents a critical function, especially as the use of LED video processing devices in live events continues to increase. Imagine being on-site presenting a project and suddenly facing a situation where the primary signal for broadcasting vanishes due to an unexpected failure. Such incidents can create awkward moments on-site. The intelligent hot backup feature enables the assignment of multiple backup signals for the primary broadcast signal. In the event of an unexpected loss of the primary signal, the backup signal promptly takes over and is transmitted to the LED display screen, ensuring the seamless continuation of visuals. This functionality not only ensures the reliability of live events but also provides a reliable solution for unforeseen circumstances, guaranteeing the coherence and stability of the displayed content.
Apart from the mentioned functionalities, high to mid-tier devices should possess an array of essential features such as PMC (Pixel Mapping Correction), PMD (Pixel-level Motion Detection), area color adjustment, graphic overlay, edge feathering, and more. These functions play a crucial role in enhancing display effects, color correction, motion handling, and image processing.
When purchasing video processing equipment, the key lies in its ability to address your specific challenges. Considering your needs and application scenarios, a comprehensive evaluation of the device's functionalities, performance, stability, support services, and other factors is necessary to ensure the chosen equipment meets your actual requirements and delivers the desired functionalities and performance.
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