Colorlight X3 LED Display Controller Overview
The Colorlight X3 is a professional controller for LED displays. It accepts one HDMI and two DVI video sources, processes input resolutions up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz, and sends display data through four Gigabit Ethernet outputs. It supports source switching, scaling and cropping for installations that need a flexible screen layout.
The X3 can load up to 2.6 million pixels. Its maximum display width is 4,096 pixels and its maximum height is 2,560 pixels; the total pixel capacity and each dimension limit must all be met. These are LED display output limits, while 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz is the maximum video input resolution.
Key Features
- Video inputs: 1 × HDMI and 2 × DVI, with input up to 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz and HDCP 1.4 support.
- LED outputs: 4 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports with a combined loading capacity of up to 2.6 million pixels.
- Image control: source switching, scaling, cropping, screen offset, brightness and chromaticity adjustment, and improved grayscale performance at low brightness.
- Configuration and expansion: USB IN connects to a PC for setup; USB OUT supports cascading to another controller. Multiple controllers can be cascaded for larger installations.
- Colorlight ecosystem: the manufacturer specification states compatibility with Colorlight receiving cards, multifunction cards and optical fiber transceivers. Confirm the specific card and firmware combination for your installation.
Colorlight X3 Specifications
| Specification | Colorlight X3 |
|---|---|
| Video inputs | 1 × HDMI 1.4; 2 × DVI |
| Maximum input resolution | 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz |
| LED outputs | 4 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 |
| Loading capacity | Up to 2.6 million pixels; maximum width 4,096 pixels; maximum height 2,560 pixels |
| Control connections | USB IN for PC configuration; USB OUT for controller cascading |
| HDCP | HDCP 1.4 |
| Enclosure and power | 1U standard box; AC 100–240 V; rated power consumption 8 W |
| Working temperature | −20°C to 60°C (manufacturer specification V1.3) |
How to Select the X3 for an LED Screen
Check the LED canvas pixel count, width and height against all three output limits above. Then confirm that your source equipment can provide a supported HDMI or DVI signal. For systems with multiple controllers or long-distance transmission, plan the receiving cards, fiber transceivers and cabling as part of the complete Colorlight control system.
Colorlight X3 FAQ
How many LED output ports does the X3 have?
It has four Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 outputs. The combined loading capacity is up to 2.6 million pixels.
Can the X3 accept a 4K video input?
The manufacturer lists a maximum input resolution of 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz. A 4K input is not listed for this model.
What is the difference between the input resolution and LED screen capacity?
Input resolution describes the video signal accepted by the controller. LED screen capacity describes how many display pixels the controller can drive. For the X3, those limits are 1920 × 1200 at 60 Hz input and up to 2.6 million loaded LED pixels, subject to the width and height limits.
Documentation and Support
Review the manufacturer’s X3 documents before system design or installation:
- Colorlight X3 Professional LED Screen Display Controller Specification
- Colorlight X3 Professional LED Screen Display Controller User Manual
Need help matching the X3 to your LED screen? Contact us with your screen resolution, source format and receiving card model.
Conclusion
The Colorlight X3 fits LED display systems that need HDMI or DVI input, four Gigabit Ethernet outputs and a loading capacity up to 2.6 million pixels. Verify the source resolution and all LED canvas limits before ordering or configuring the system.
