Stunning video wall allows Volvo to make a difference at its Manhattan store

Technology prevails in the new dealership, with a vehicle design room equipped with virtual reality and five audio zones. But the most impressive thing is its video wall, in configuration 5×7, integrated by ClearOne View Pro solution, allowing custom video sizes and remote management,

When Volvo bought space on 11th Avenue ‘Auto Row’ in New York City, where showrooms for major automakers extend from the street 40 until the 60, The objective was set to build an attractive center where the brand image prevails and was so impressive as to make passersby stop in front of its window..

With a huge video wall, formed by 35 panels, in configuration 5×7, a vehicle design room with virtual reality, five audio zones, a coffee lounge inspired by Swedish design and an advanced solution for IP-based video delivery ClearOne View Pro, allowing custom video sizes and remote management, Volvo's showcase is different from the rest of its competition's showrooms.

According to Nick Ehr, integration company owner Broadcast Systems, based in Florida, Volvo knew the capabilities and aesthetic appeal they wanted, but beyond that, decisions about equipment and system design were left to professionals. “Volvo wanted this space to represent the brand with captivating designs and today that requires integrating advanced AV technologies.. “Their most visible need was the video wall that can be seen from the sidewalk.”.

Since a design 5×7 results in non-standard aspect ratio and pixel count, a scalable and flexible video distribution system was required, “and we knew ClearOne could offer it. The dynamic capabilities of the ClearOne View Pro solution made it the ideal choice, with custom resolutions, content scaling and splitting the video wall into any number of custom sized frames, even through the bezels”, Ehr adds..

Another crucial requirement of the project was reliability and remote accessibility., especially because the integration company is located 3.200 kilometers from the workplace.

“During the 18 During the months of the project, we traveled to New York every month to attend meetings and ensure that every detail was taken into account and all concerns were addressed.”, Ehr added.. “We upload the software to the server, so all ClearOne parts talk to the server. I can now access it remotely to check the temperature of all the screens, and if something gets hot, the system immediately sends us an email. We can update the firmware, the energy cycle, adjust color temperature or add fonts.”

The video distribution solution uses a single ClearOne View Pro E120 encoder to send signal to 35 View Pro D210 decoders, one for each panel of the video wall.

ClearOne View Pro Panorama and Console software allows operators to manage displays in any way, size or resolution, which is increasingly important as companies opt for custom LCD and Led displays that do not have standard pixel count or aspect ratio.

Broadcast Systems has also installed a tool that allows the integrator to adjust the color temperature and image specifications of the video wall. The wide range of custom capabilities ensures that every future need can be met with a minimum of labor or hardware changes. The ClearOne system also manages content from two additional flat-screen HDTVs in the showroom.

The View Pro line of IP-based media streaming offers businesses of any size the opportunity to add HD video and media distribution to their existing data infrastructure..

Advanced decoding and encoding algorithms eliminate the need for additional data lines and costly construction, reducing cost and installation time for organizations looking to upgrade their office digital media capabilities and quality, commercial premises or public space.

With various components for rack mounting, as well as the most compact decoding options in the industry, offering H.264 compression, color of 24 bits, resolution up to 1080p 60 fps, ultra low latency, video windows and advanced content control, The View Pro line is optimal in scalability and maximizes the potential of any network of digital displays, whether in a new build or renovation environment.