Direct View LED Screens

What Are Direct View LED Screens?

Direct View LED screens use the LEDs themselves to create the image. Unlike LCD screens, they do not need a separate LCD panel or backlight. As a result, DV-LED displays can create seamless digital LED video walls without the visible bezels found between LCD panels. For some indoor projects, LCD video walls may offer a more cost-effective alternative, especially where a small bezel between panels is acceptable.

Pixel Pitch and Viewing Distance

The resolution of a Direct View LED screen is determined by the spacing between each LED pixel, known as the pixel pitch. The smaller the pixel pitch, the higher the resolution. A smaller pitch also means viewers can stand closer to the display while still seeing a clear image. As a simple guide, each 1mm of pixel pitch generally equals around 1 metre of comfortable viewing distance. So, a 3mm pixel pitch is usually suitable for viewing from around 3 metres away.

Indoor and Outdoor DV-LED Displays

DV-LED digital screens can be specified for indoor or outdoor use and can be produced to very large sizes. Indoor Direct View LED screens are ideal for reception areas, retail displays, showrooms, events and control rooms, while outdoor DV-LED displays can be used for external advertising, public spaces and high-brightness digital signage.

Modular LED Screens for Custom Sizes

Direct View LED screens use a modular design, so W&Co can build them to suit a wide range of sizes, shapes and display areas. A media player usually sends content to a sending box, which then distributes the image to each LED cabinet and module to create one complete digital display.

How Direct View LED Works

Direct View LED displays use modular LED cabinets. Each cabinet contains smaller LED modules and many individual LED pixels. A media player or video source sends content to an LED controller, also known as a sending box. The controller processes the signal and organises how the image appears across the full display. It then sends the correct part of the image through data cables to each cabinet and module, so every section works together to create one complete seamless digital LED screen.

For a more detailed explanation of the benefits, read our article on the advantages of Direct View LED screens.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What are Direct View LED screens?
A: Direct View LED screens are digital LED displays made from individual LED pixels that combine to create one seamless image. They are used for digital LED video walls, large-format displays and high-impact digital signage.

Q: What does DV-LED mean?
A: DV-LED stands for Direct View LED. It means the LEDs themselves create the image, rather than using a separate LCD panel with a backlight.

Q: What is pixel pitch on a DV-LED display?
A: Pixel pitch is the distance between each LED pixel. A smaller pixel pitch gives a higher resolution and is suitable for closer viewing distances.

Q: Can DV-LED displays be used outdoors?
A: Yes. DV-LED displays can be specified for indoor or outdoor use, with outdoor versions designed for brightness, weather resistance and external display environments.

Q: Are DV-LED displays better than LCD video walls?
A: DV-LED displays are often better where a seamless display is required because they do not have the visible bezels found between LCD video wall panels. LCD video walls may still be a more cost-effective option for some indoor projects.

Q: What are digital LED video walls used for?
A: Digital LED video walls are used for retail feature walls, showrooms, events, control rooms, reception areas, public spaces and large indoor or outdoor advertising displays.