Planar video wall helps University of Nevada students get fit

A video wall of 6×2, composed of 12 pantallas LCD Clarity Matrix de Planar System, has been installed in the gymnasium of the University of Nevada to accompany students while they do sports.

Planar Systems has installed a large video wall in the gymnasium of the University of Nevada in Las Vegas (UNLV) that shows news and different television programs while students do sports.

To configure this 6-inch video wall×2, that are located in an area that is viewed from any point in the gym (UNLV Student Recreation and Wellness Center), have been used 12 pantallas Clarity Matrix LCD.

“Have a means that accompanies students while they run along the treadmill watching a game or a cooking show, makes time fly by and keeps students motivated to continue. These are a reflection of our commitment to technology and what digital media can offer.”, comments Erin Farrar, director of UNLV Campus Recreation Services.

Functionality and simplicity

UNLV chose the Clarity Matrix LCD solution from Planar Systems for its video wall due to its design, ease of maintenance and optimal visual performance.

Its ultra-thin bezel 3,7 mm was one of the characteristics that UNLV most appreciated, since it makes the spaces between screens almost invisible and the entire video wall is practically homogeneous. What is important when attention should be focused on the work at hand and not on the display.

Besides, Clarity Matrix offers a distributed design, so that its components, such as power supplies and controllers, are located in a remote rack room. By not having to install power outlets behind each LCD screen, the university achieved cost savings and that the installation will be carried out more quickly.

To install the Clarity Matrix video wall, UNLV used Planar EasyAxis Mounting System solution, which facilitated the alignment of the 12 LCD screens that make it up. The mounting system makes it easy to place each one evenly, virtually no time required for re-positioning and adjustment, while offering maximum visual impact.

Features such as a shine 800 nits, a contrast ratio of 3.500:1, resolution of 1920 x 1080, and a viewing angle of 178 degrees were also taken into account by UNLV. Besides, The video screen can be configured so that each screen shows different programming or multiple screens show the same content, providing an image with vibrant colors and high sharpness and uniformity. Clarity Matrix also features LED backlight technology to deliver deep blacks and optimal contrast..

Other functionalities offered by this model are its scalability and ease of maintenance.. If UNLV wants to increase the size, it can do so by inserting new rows or columns without requiring additional electrical infrastructure..

For maintenance, the screens can be easily accessed individually from the front without having to dismantle the entire structure. This makes it easy to modify or fix a cable or component..

“With its image quality and its simplicity when installing and maintaining, coupled with its reliability 24×7, Clarity Matrix is ​​a great option for LCD video walls, whether to use in advertising applications, for data visualization or to help college students achieve their goals.”, comments Jennifer Davis, Vice President of Marketing and Product Strategy at Planar Systems.

Available in sizes 46 y 55 inches, Clarity Matrix can be purchased in a wide variety of brightness options and bezel widths, with multi-touch capability and 3D technology.