Colorlight X4 LED Video ProcessorProfessional LED Display Controller — 2.3M Pixels, 4 Gigabit Ports, 1U Box
Colorlight X4 professional LED display controller: 2.3 million pixel loading through four gigabit outputs, five inputs (SDI, HDMI, DVI, VGA, CVBS), 1920×1200@60Hz, HDCP 1.4 and a 1U standard box — supplied by Excelled, a trusted LED screen manufacturer for global B2B buyers.
What Is the Colorlight X4 LED Video Processor?
The X4 LED video processor is the four-port member of the Colorlight X-series: the same five-input front end as the X2 — SDI, HDMI, DVI, VGA, CVBS at 1920×1200@60Hz — with 2.3 million pixels of loading across four gigabit Ethernet outputs with arbitrary splicing.
The 1U standard box carries the X-series panel: 1.8-inch LCD, knob, BRIGHT/BLACK/TAKE/PART/FREEZE function keys and per-source selection keys. It draws 20W, weighs 2kg, and runs from -25°C to +80°C.
• Loading capacity: 2.3 million pixels; max width 4096 px, max height 2560 px.
• Outputs: 4× gigabit Ethernet with arbitrary splicing.
• Inputs: SDI (1080P), HDMI/DVI (1920×1200@60, HDCP), VGA (to 1920×1200@60), CVBS (PAL/NTSC).
• Dual USB2.0 for high-speed configuration and cascading; HDCP 1.4.
• Size: 1U standard box; 20W; 2kg; -25°C to +80°C.
Pixel Capacity
2.3 million pixels – 4096 max width, 2560 max height
Gigabit Outputs
Four gigabit Ethernet ports with arbitrary splicing across the wall
Video Inputs
SDI, HDMI, DVI, VGA and CVBS with arbitrary switching and free zoom
Rack Form Factor
1U standard box, 20W consumption, 2kg – built for AV racks
Colorlight X4 LED Video Processor Specifications
All values below are taken from the official Colorlight X4 specification (V1.2, 2017/11/10). Download the full datasheet PDF for the complete hardware tables.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Professional LED display controller (video processing + sending) |
| Loading Capacity | 2.3 million pixels; maximum width 4096 px, maximum height 2560 px |
| Input Ports | SDI×1 (1080P), HDMI×1 (EIA/CEA-861, 1920×1200@60Hz, HDCP), DVI×1 (VESA 1920×1200@60Hz, HDCP), VGA×1 (to 1920×1200@60Hz), CVBS×1 (PAL/NTSC) |
| Output Ports | 4× gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) with arbitrary splicing |
| Switching / Zoom | Arbitrary switching of video input; image zoomed freely |
| Splicing | Splicing and cascading among several controllers with strict synchronization |
| Adjustment | Brightness and chromaticity adjustment; improved gray-scale at low brightness |
| HDCP | HDCP 1.4 |
| USB | Dual USB2.0 (USB_IN for PC configuration, USB_OUT for cascading) |
| Front Panel | 1.8-inch LCD, knob, function keys (OK / ESC / BRIGHT / BLACK / TAKE / PART / FREEZE), selection keys (DVI / HDMI / SDI / VGA / CVBS) |
| Audio | Audio input (transmitted to multifunction card) |
| Size / Power | 1U standard box; AC 100–240V; 20W rated; 2kg |
| Working Temp | -25°C to +80°C |
| Compatibility | All Colorlight receiving cards, multifunction cards and optical fiber transceivers |
Evidence note: all figures cross-checked against the official Colorlight X4 specification V1.2 (www.colorlightinside.com). Input-resolution limits vary by signal standard per the table above.
Why the X4 Is the Rack-Standard Mid-Wall Controller
Four Ports, One 1U Slot
The X4 doubles the X2’s outputs while keeping the 1U footprint and 20W draw — the controller AV racks already have a slot for. Four ports mean shorter daisy chains and per-quadrant fault isolation on mid-size walls.
Same Panel, Same Workflow as the X2
Operators trained on the X2 move to the X4 without retraining: identical LCD, knob and FUNCTION key layout, same LEDVISION workflow. Site upgrades stay boring — which is exactly what AV teams want.
When the Wall Outgrows 2.3M
Beyond 4096×2560, the X-series ladder continues: the X8m (5.24M px, 4K input, 8 ports) and X16 (8.88M px, 16 ports, seven pictures) run the same ecosystem.
X4 Pixel Capacity Calculator: Will Your Wall Fit?
The X4 fits walls up to 2,304,000 pixels (4096×2560). Check before quoting.
Example 2 — Does not fit: a 2560×1600 wall = 4,096,000 px — over budget. Result: move up to the Colorlight X8m (5.24M px, 8 ports, 4K input).
General rule: pixel total ≤ 2.3M, width ≤ 4096, height ≤ 2560. Send us your cabinet files for a free load check.
When Should You NOT Choose the X4?
• Your wall is under 1.3M px with 2 ports — the Colorlight X2 costs less.
• You need 4K input — the X8m and X16 take 4096×2160@60Hz.
• You need multi-window layouts — the X8m runs up to 6 windows, the X16 seven pictures.
• You need 10G fiber outputs — the Colorlight Z6 Pro owns that class.
The X4 is the rack-standard mid-wall controller — below its class the X2 saves money, above it the X8m/X16 scale up.
Colorlight X-Series Selection Tree
How to Connect the X4 Controller
Four connections plus a port map; the LCD and knob handle daily operation.
- Power: AC 100–240V.
- Source: SDI/HDMI/DVI/VGA/CVBS into the matching rear input.
- Outputs: CAT5E/CAT6 from the four RJ45 ports to receiving card chains — label each cable with its port number.
- Configuration: USB A/B to USB_IN; USB_OUT cascades the next controller.
Video: third-party tutorial related to the Colorlight control system.
X4 Setup with LEDVISION — Step by Step
Configuration runs in Colorlight’s LEDVISION software; daily operation stays on the front panel.
- Step 1 — Install LEDVISION from www.colorlightinside.com.
- Step 2 — Connect: USB A/B to USB_IN, power on.
- Step 3 — Detect: LEDVISION finds sender and receiving cards.
- Step 4 — Sending device setting: X4 parameters and the four-port allocation.
- Step 5 — Screen parameters: cabinet files and screen resolution.
- Step 6 — Connection parameters: map the receiving card chain per port.
- Step 7 — Verify: send test patterns; check splicing and switching.
- Step 8 — Backup: save the configuration for field replacement.
Video: third-party tutorial related to the Colorlight control system.
X4 Common Issues & Diagnostic Procedures
Straight answers from our support engineers’ most frequent Colorlight X4 tickets.
Q1 How many pixels can the X4 control?
2.3 million pixels with a maximum width of 4096 pixels and maximum height of 2560 pixels, through four gigabit Ethernet outputs.
Q2 Does the X4 support arbitrary splicing?
Yes – the four outputs splice arbitrarily, and the image can be zoomed freely.
Q3 What inputs does the X4 support?
SDI (1080P), HDMI and DVI (1920×1200@60Hz with HDCP), VGA (to 1920×1200@60Hz) and CVBS (PAL/NTSC).
Q4 Can the X4 cascade with other controllers?
Yes – splicing and cascading among several controllers with strict synchronization.
Q5 What is the X4 power consumption?
20W rated on AC 100-240V, in a 1U standard box weighing 2kg.
Q6 What software configures the X4?
Colorlight LEDVISION, connected over USB to the USB_IN port.
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 |
| Small sync walls | Mid walls, 4-port cascades | 4K multi-window walls | High-end rental, 16-port loads |
X4 Alternatives: Colorlight vs NovaStar
| Product | Brand / Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Colorlight X4 | Colorlight — mid-wall controller | 2.3M px, 4 ports, 1U rack form factor |
| Huidu HD-VP410 | Huidu — 3-in-1 processor | 1920×1200 walls with 4 ports |
| NovaStar VX4S-N | NovaStar — all-in-one controller | 2.6M px, 4 ports, 5 inputs |
| NovaStar MCTRL660 | NovaStar — sending box | 2.3M px, 4 ports, LCD knob HMI |
Excel LED Configuration Support for the X4
Excelled supplies the X4 pre-configured with your cabinet files — resolution, four-port allocation and receiving card chains 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 X4 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.
Explore more: LED Display Products • Colorlight X2 • Colorlight X8m • NovaStar VX4S-N • LEGIDATECH Official Website