Planar installs an irregular format video wall at the National Geographic Museum in Washington

The National Geographic Museum in Washington shows the expeditions, adventures and investigations that he has carried out on an irregular video wall of 12 Planar Clarity Matrix MX46HD panels whose content is offered through 12 BrightSign XD1030.

For more than a century you could explore the world through National Geographic magazine and in recent years this has extended to its website and, recently, in an interactive version for tablet. From this year you can also follow his documentaries and productions in the exhibition held at the National Geographic Museum in Washington.

The exhibition pays tribute to the 125 years of work of society explorers, photographers and scientists. Y, to meet this goal, In the museum, a large video wall has been installed in an irregular format made up of 12 paneles LCD (4×3 ) Clarity Matrix MX46HD de Planar whose content is powered by 12 digital signage players BrightSign XD1030.

The installation and design of this original video wall was carried out by Avitecture, I created an attractive design to capture the attention of visitors. “We wanted to create an original way of presenting nature. Instead of presenting it in a rectilinear box, “We opted for a composition where the lyrical beauty of each scene stands out and accentuates,” explains Thomas Oelberger., one of the designers of the museum exhibition. “The configuration tools it incorporates allow us to change the contents with great simplicity. We can create high resolution images for 12 panels or do it in parts. It allows us great flexibility.”

Clarity Matrix provides functionalities such as its off-board electronics that allow certain components, such as controllers and power supplies, can be taken to another location. In the museum they are located in a rack room equipped with a Middle Atlantic WRK-24MDK y dos APC Smart UPS X2000VAs. This prevents the screen from heating up and eliminates the need for low temperatures in the exhibition hall.. “It also makes troubleshooting in the AV rack easier.”, without having to interrupt visitors in the exhibition hall. This is a great advantage that the Planar system provides”, comment said Bill Apter, Avitecture Special Projects consultant.

Given the environment in which it was to be installed, The Clarity Matrix video wall incorporates ERO technology (Extended Ruggedness and Optics). It is a glass surface, which is attached to the front surface of the screen, to provide it with robustness and protect it from damage that could occur given the high traffic in the museum. ERO technology also improves perceived contrast and prevents ambient light effects., offering a higher quality viewing experience. Another advantage is that it provides an easy upgrade path to turn Clarity Matrix into an interactive touch screen..

The Clarity Matrix video wall incorporates Planar's EasyAxis mounting system that simplifies installation and even in unusual configurations like that of the National Geographics Museum “we raised the panels quickly and easily and the alignment was adjusted in a matter of minutes”, comments Bill Apter of Avitecture.