Sharp PNV601 Video Wall Applications

Grant's Perspective on ... applications for the Sharp PNV601 video wall.

I wanted to expand on last week's post that talked about the Sharp demonstration of the PNV601 video wall monitor. This 60" monitor has the world's thinnest bezel and has a really bright yet even image.

What video wall applications are there?

1 - Utility Control Centers require very large screen viewing areas so that they can visually monitor their pipeline or transmission lines over a very large geographical area. Perhaps a 2 monitor high x 5 monitor wide display would provide the aspect ratio required to display the very important information.  Or a 3 high x 5 wide and with the addition of a video processor would accommodate many video sources and provide a mix of various video windows placed where and when required.

2 - Shopping Malls can use a video wall to inform shoppers about mall events, entertain them with a feed of important cultural events (think back to the Vancouver gold medal hockey game) and it is a revenue generating opportunity as stores can advertise. A 5 x 5 (25 monitors) wall would work well in this application to provide one giant live video screen for live events like fashions shows, multiple images for advertising, and a combination of the two where part of the screen is live video and surrounding smaller images for advertising.

3 - Corporate Reception Foyers could configure a 1 x 2 video wall as a part of their digital signage solution.

4 - Trade Displays that incorporate a video wall as a part of their booth would really attract attention! A simple 2 x 2 while fitting within the booth is not only flashy to get attention but also practical to present idea’s or display media materials.


5 – Clubs – someone somewhere will utilize a video wall for the dance floor to blow away that Saturday Night Fever system.  Probably already done somewhere…..


Below is a video shot at a trade show showing the video wall and the video floor. At the 1:21 mark a person walks onto the monitors.



If you can think of other applications (theme parks, smaller arenas), feel free to add a message to this post!

Grant