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Mini Joystick Interface
This mini joystick can be used to control the OSD or to invoke preset functions with any Digital View LCD controller / driver board – it can even be used to replace the normal OSD … [more]
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Samsung’s 21.6″ Square Panel
We have been testing Samsung’s 21.6” square LED (LCD) panel with our controllers – this seems to be an excellent display for interior designers to build concepts around. The super narrow bezels mean that the … [more]
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Display Standards
The ICDM (International Committee for Display Metrology) and SID (Society for Information Display) have published a very comprehensive set of standards for measuring display characteristics. It is very impressive and available for free download at http://www.icdm-sid.org/, … [more]
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SID 5-7 June: Fiber connection…
At the SID display exhibition in Boston 5-7 June we will be announcing the latest HD-SDI interface now with a fiber interface, the HD-3000SF. In addition to the standard BNC connectors the HD-3000SF also supports … [more]
Digital Signage
Viewrinal, an idea that keeps going…
Back in 2001 Captive View (a Digital View joint venture) launched a washroom media product called the Viewrinal, an LCD display built into a urinal. The Viewrinal was successfully installed in a number of venues, … [more]
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Color & LCD Panels
Color is an involved topic but in the context of LCD panel selection there are generally two main parameters specified: Color depth: This represents how many colors a panel is technical capable of showing within … [more]
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LCD Controller Recommendations – Digital Signage
If you are planning a digital signage display system the following LCD controllers are a great place to begin: SVX-1920, the most popular choice as it offers a significant number of functions and control options … [more]
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Updated Resellers Page
The Digital View reseller web page has been updated, all resellers are now shown on a single page to make it easier to find a local supplier. This can be seen at: http://www.digitalview.com/resellers
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Names for Display Resolutions
Various display resolutions have been given names, the list below shows what I feel are the most common names with the respective resolutions – there are are plenty more but they are not in common … [more]
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Veritas et Visus – display newsletters
If you are looking for information about displays and related technologies Veritas et Visus newsletters are a good place to start. See: http://www.veritasetvisus.com/ In addition to commentary the newsletters also include new product announcements and relevant … [more]
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SID 2012 – Boston
Digital View have been exhibiting at SID since 1996 – this year it is being held in Boston from 5-7 June 2012 and we will be there again. This year we will be showcasing new … [more]
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Ambient Light – Panel Settings
The ‘Autobright+’ sensor board (pictured) changes LCD contrast and black-level to preset levels according to ambient light conditions. It also recognizes RS-232 commands for remote control of these settings. This kind of setting adjustment is useful for … [more]
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Inverter & LED Driver Suppliers
Digital View works with the following inverter and LED driver manufacturers: Endicott Research Group Applied Concepts JKL Components Quantum Engineering Corp Microsemi More details are provided on the website at www.digitalview.com/inverter-partners
Displays
LCD Panel Viewing Angle
Updated: Oct 28, 2019: Despite all the advances in LCD display technology viewing angle is still an important topic, panel viewing angles are still poor, good, better and best, but none are 100% perfect. The … [more]
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In What Ways Do LCD Display Systems Differ?
In the commercial and professional market display systems differ in many significant respects and are far from the commoditization of the consumer monitor market. The differences are both external and internal: Panel choice: Brightness and … [more]
Content
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum kindly sent over some photos of recent installations using Digital View VideoStream media players and VideoFlyers.
General
Updated LCD Controller Summary
The Digital View LCD Controller summary on the website has been completely revised and a downloadable version also made available. This summary makes comparison more straightforward than the previous presentation. Each of the items on the … [more]
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New Controller Summary
The Digital View LCD controller page has been completely rewritten with a new summary together with a version for download. This can be seen here.
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LCD Panel Brightness
LCD panel brightness is normally expressed in terms of Nits or Candelas/meter2 (cd/m2), they are equivalent, and refers to the manufacturers measurement under the following conditions: After the backlight has had time to warm up to reach … [more]