Colorlight X16 LED Video Processor16-Port Flagship — 8.88M Pixels, 4K Input, Seven-Picture Display
Colorlight X16 professional LED display controller: 8.88 million pixel loading through sixteen gigabit outputs, HDMI 2.0 4K@4096×2160 input with 4× DVI and 2× SDI-3G, seven-picture display, seamless switching, broadcast-quality scaling and HDCP 2.2 — supplied by Excelled, a trusted LED screen manufacturer for global B2B buyers.
What Is the Colorlight X16 LED Video Processor?
The X16 LED video processor is the flagship of the Colorlight X-series: 8.88 million pixels of loading, sixteen gigabit Ethernet outputs, and a digital front end of 1× HDMI 2.0 (4096×2160@60Hz, HDCP 2.2), 4× DVI (1920×1200@60Hz) and 2× SDI-3G (1080P).
Built for high-end rental displays and high-resolution walls, it splices and scales inputs at broadcast quality, displays seven pictures with freely adjustable position and size, switches sources seamlessly, and carries Genlock in/loop for multi-unit frame synchronization. The front panel pairs a 3.5-inch LCD with the full key set — BRIGHT, BLACK, LOCK, MODE, FREEZE and per-source selection — and configuration runs in Colorlight’s iSet software.
• Loading capacity: 8.88 million pixels; max width/height 8192 px.
• Outputs: 16× gigabit Ethernet.
• Inputs: HDMI 2.0 (4096×2160@60Hz, HDCP), 4× DVI (1920×1200@60Hz), 2× SDI-3G (1080P).
• Display: seven pictures with free position and size; seamless switching.
• HDCP 2.2; Genlock + Genlock Loop; LAN/USB IN/USB OUT control.
• Software: iSet.
Pixel Capacity
8.88 million pixels – maximum 8192 width or height
Gigabit Outputs
Sixteen gigabit Ethernet ports for the largest single-controller loads
HDMI 2.0 Input
4096×2160 at 60Hz with HDCP 2.2 support
Seven-Picture Display
Seven pictures with freely adjustable position and size, seamless switching
Colorlight X16 LED Video Processor Specifications
All values below are taken from the official Colorlight X16 user manual. Download the full manual PDF for iSet installation and LCD operation details.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Professional LED display controller (processing + splicing + sending) |
| Loading Capacity | 8.88 million pixels; maximum width/height 8192 pixels |
| HDMI Input | 1× HDMI 2.0, EIA/CEA-861 standard, 4096×2160@60Hz, HDCP supported |
| DVI Inputs | 4× DVI, VESA standard, 1920×1200@60Hz, HDCP supported |
| SDI Inputs | 2× SDI-3G, 1920×1080P |
| Output Ports | 16× gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Processing | Splicing and scaling per screen resolution; broadcast-quality scaling; seamless switching between signals |
| Windows | Seven-picture display; location and size adjustable freely |
| HDCP | HDCP 2.2 |
| Synchronization | Genlock signal input and Genlock loop output for display image synchronism |
| Control | LAN (network control), USB IN (PC configuration), USB OUT (cascading) |
| Front Panel | 3.5-inch LCD, knob, function keys (OK / ESC / Bright / Black / Lock), selection keys (HDMI / DVI1-4 / SDI1-2 / Mode / Freeze), power switch |
| Adjustment | Brightness and chromaticity adjustment; improved gray-scale at low brightness |
| Compatibility | All Colorlight receiving cards, multifunction cards and optical fiber transceivers |
| Software | iSet (download from www.colorlightinside.com) |
| Power | AC 100–240V |
Evidence note: all figures cross-checked against the official Colorlight X16 user manual (www.colorlightinside.com). Input-resolution limits vary by signal standard per the table above.
Why the X16 Runs Rental-Grade Walls on One Controller
Sixteen Ports, One Rack Unit
8.88M pixels across sixteen gigabit ports means a single X16 replaces two mid-class controllers on rental walls — one device to program, one firmware to maintain, and half the truck space in the flight case.
Seven Pictures With Broadcast Scaling
Seven independently placed pictures with broadcast-quality scaling cover the layouts rental clients actually ask for: main feed, sponsor loop, two camera PiPs, clock and graphics. The MODE key stores and recalls the full scene set.
Genlock In and Loop
Genlock input plus loop output chains multiple X16 units frame-aligned — the feature that separates a clean multi-controller wall from one with visible stutter at the seams.
X16 Pixel Capacity Calculator: Will Your Wall Fit?
The X16 fits 8.88M px with 8192 px maximum width or height. Check before quoting.
Example 2 — Does not fit: a 8192×1152 wall = 9,437,184 px — over budget. Result: split across two X16 units with Genlock chaining.
General rule: pixel total ≤ 8.88M, width/height ≤ 8192. Send us your cabinet files for a free load check.
When Should You NOT Choose the X16?
• Your wall is under 5.24M px and needs 4K + multi-window — the Colorlight X8m matches at lower cost.
• You need 10G fiber outputs — the Colorlight Z6 Pro owns fiber distribution with backup.
• You need broadcast 3D-LUT / HDR color tooling — the Z6 Pro carries 3D-LUT, Color Magic and HDR10/HLG.
• You run analog CVBS/VGA sources — the X16 is digital-input only; the X4/X2 keep CVBS and VGA.
The X16 is the 16-port flagship — below its class the X8m saves budget, above it the Z6 Pro trades ports for fiber and broadcast color.
Colorlight X-Series Selection Tree
How to Connect the X16 Controller
Sixteen output ports and seven digital inputs — pre-name every port before load-in.
- Power: AC 100–240V.
- Sources: HDMI 2.0 for 4K, four DVI and two SDI-3G for 2K/HD feeds.
- Outputs: CAT5E/CAT6 from up to sixteen gigabit ports to receiving card chains — label each cable by cabinet position.
- Sync: Genlock input from the sync source; Genlock loop to the next unit.
- Control: LAN for network control, USB IN for PC configuration, USB OUT for cascading.
Video: third-party tutorial related to the Colorlight control system.
X16 Setup with iSet — Step by Step
Configuration runs in Colorlight’s iSet software; daily operation stays on the 3.5-inch LCD panel.
- Step 1 — Install iSet from www.colorlightinside.com.
- Step 2 — Connect: USB or LAN to the X16, power on.
- Step 3 — Detect: iSet finds senders and receiving cards.
- Step 4 — Video source setting: HDMI 2.0 / DVI / SDI parameters.
- Step 5 — Sender setting: X16 parameters and sixteen-port allocation.
- Step 6 — Screen connection: map receiving card chains per port.
- Step 7 — Layouts: configure the seven pictures, positions and sizes; save presets.
- Step 8 — Verify and backup: test patterns, then save the full configuration.
Video: third-party tutorial related to the Colorlight control system.
X16 Common Issues & Diagnostic Procedures
Straight answers from our support engineers’ most frequent Colorlight X16 tickets.
Q1 How many pixels can the X16 control?
8.88 million pixels with a maximum width or height of 8192 pixels, through sixteen gigabit Ethernet outputs.
Q2 Does the X16 support 4K input?
Yes – the HDMI 2.0 input accepts up to 4096×2160 at 60Hz with HDCP support.
Q3 How many pictures can the X16 display?
Seven pictures, with position and size adjustable freely, plus seamless switching between signals.
Q4 Does the X16 support genlock?
Yes – a Genlock input and Genlock loop output synchronize the display image across multiple units.
Q5 What software configures the X16?
Colorlight iSet, available from www.colorlightinside.com.
Q6 Which HDCP version does the X16 support?
HDCP 2.2 per the official user manual.
Colorlight X-Series Comparison: X2 vs X4 vs X8m vs X16
Four controllers, four wall classes. Data below comes from each model’s official specification.
| Parameter | X2 | X4 | X8m | X16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading Capacity | 1.3M px (2560 max) | 2.3M px (4096×2560) | 5.24M px (16384×8192) | 8.88M px (8192 max) |
| Output Ports | 2× gigabit | 4× gigabit | 8× gigabit | 16× gigabit |
| Inputs | SDI/HDMI/DVI/VGA/CVBS | SDI/HDMI/DVI/VGA/CVBS | DP1.2+HDMI2.0+4×HDMI1.4+U-disk | HDMI2.0+4×DVI+2×SDI |
| Max Input | 1920×1200@60Hz | 1920×1200@60Hz | 4096×2160@60Hz | 4096×2160@60Hz |
| Windows | Single | Single | Up to 6 windows | Seven-picture display |
| HDCP | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Small sync walls | Mid walls, 4-port cascades | 4K multi-window walls | High-end rental, 16-port loads |
X16 Alternatives: Colorlight vs NovaStar
| Product | Brand / Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Colorlight X16 | Colorlight — 16-port flagship | 8.88M px rental walls, 7 pictures |
| Colorlight X8m | Colorlight — Ultra-4K controller | 5.24M px multi-window with genlock |
| NovaStar VX1000 | NovaStar — flagship all-in-one | 6.5M px, 10 ports, 4x SDI + Genlock |
| NovaStar MCTRL4K | NovaStar — flagship sending box | 10.4M px, 16 ports, 4K + 3D |
Excel LED Configuration Support for the X16
Excelled supplies the X16 pre-configured with your cabinet files — sixteen-port allocation, seven-picture layouts and preset scenes are bench-tested before shipping. Tell us your pixel pitch and cabinet model, and our engineers return a configuration file plus a load calculation. Combined with matching LED control systems, the controller arrives deployment-ready.
Colorlight X16 LED Video Processor is available now from Excelled — your trusted partner for LED control systems and complete display solutions. Every unit ships pre-configured, bench-tested, and backed by our global warranty and engineering support team.
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