Colorlight X1 LED Display Controller Overview
The Colorlight X1 is a professional controller for smaller LED displays. It receives HDMI or DVI video, processes the image, and sends display data through two Gigabit Ethernet outputs to compatible Colorlight receiving cards. Its total loading capacity is 1.31 million pixels.
Choose the X1 when you need to switch between HD sources, scale or crop an image to fit an LED screen, or cascade multiple controllers. The maximum input resolution is 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz. The display canvas can be up to 4096 pixels wide or 2560 pixels high, subject to the 1.31 million pixel total capacity; those axis limits do not mean a 4096 × 2560 screen can be driven by one X1.
Key Features
- Video inputs: one HDMI and two DVI connections, with source switching, scaling and cropping.
- LED outputs: two Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports for a total load of up to 1.31 million pixels.
- Control: USB IN connects to a computer for configuration; USB OUT supports cascading to another controller.
- Image adjustment: brightness, chromaticity and improved grayscale performance at low brightness.
- System integration: supports screen offset and works with Colorlight receiving cards, multifunction cards and optical fiber transceivers, according to the X1 specification.
Colorlight X1 Specifications
| Specification | Colorlight X1 |
|---|---|
| Video inputs | 1 × HDMI; 2 × DVI |
| Maximum input resolution | 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz |
| LED outputs | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| Total loading capacity | 1.31 million pixels |
| Maximum width / height | 4096 / 2560 pixels, within the total capacity |
| Control connections | USB IN for PC configuration; USB OUT for cascading |
| Chassis and power | 1U enclosure; AC 100–240 V; rated power consumption 8 W |
| Working temperature | −20 to 60 °C |
How to Choose the Right Screen Size
Calculate your screen’s pixel count as width × height and keep it within the X1’s 1.31 million pixel capacity. Then check the 4096-pixel width and 2560-pixel height limits separately. For example, a 1280 × 720 screen has 921,600 pixels and is within these published limits; final receiver-card mapping and port allocation still need to be configured for the actual installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many video sources can the Colorlight X1 connect?
It has one HDMI input and two DVI inputs. The controller supports switching among these sources and scaling or cropping the selected image.
Does 4096 × 2560 describe the X1’s supported screen size?
No. Those are separate maximum width and height values. A single X1 can load up to 1.31 million pixels in total, so both the overall pixel count and each axis limit must be respected.
What does the USB OUT port do?
USB OUT cascades to the next controller. USB IN connects to a PC for parameter configuration.
Conclusion
The Colorlight X1 combines three HD video inputs, image scaling and cropping, and two Gigabit Ethernet outputs for LED screens within its 1.31 million pixel capacity. Check your screen’s pixel count and receiving-card layout against the specification and user manual below before ordering or installing.
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