Colorlight Z6 Pro LED Video ProcessorBroadcast-Class Controller — 8.8M Pixels, 10G Fiber, 3D-LUT, HDR10, XR
Colorlight Z6 PRO-G2 professional LED display controller: 8.80 million pixel loading through four 10G fiber outputs with automatic backup, swappable 4K input cards (12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2), four-window display, HDR10/HLG, 3D-LUT color, Genlock and XR frame multiplexing — supplied by Excelled, a trusted LED screen manufacturer for global B2B buyers.
What Is the Colorlight Z6 Pro LED Video Processor?
The Z6 Pro (Z6 PRO-G2) is Colorlight’s new-generation broadcast-class controller for high-end stage rental, XR virtual production and film shooting. It combines video splicing, video processing and sending in one chassis: 8.80 million pixels of loading through 4× 10G fiber outputs (two main, two automatic backup), and four swappable 4K input card slots for 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.2 cards at up to 4096×2160@60Hz.
Its cinematic color tooling — 3D-LUT, Color Magic (HSV-based multi-color adjustment) and Color Curve — plus HDR10/HLG display, low latency (one frame minimum), frame multiplexing for multi-camera virtual-background shooting, frame-rate multiplication up to 6×, and Bi-level/Tri-level Genlock put it in a different class from the X-series.
• Loading capacity: 8.80 million pixels; max 8192×8192.
• Outputs: 4× 10G fiber (2 main + 2 auto backup); total 13.10M px across main+backup.
• Input cards: 12G-SDI / HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.2, 4 slots, 4096×2160@60Hz, 8/10-bit.
• Color: 3D-LUT, Color Magic, Color Curve; HDR10 + HLG.
• XR: frame multiplexing, frame-rate multiplication to 6×, Genlock (Bi/Tri-level).
• Frame rates: 23.98Hz–240Hz input and output.
Pixel Capacity
8.80 million pixels – 8192 x 8192 maximum, on 10G fiber
Fiber Outputs
Four 10G fiber ports (2 main + 2 automatic backup), single-mode 2km
Cinematic Color
3D-LUT, Color Magic (HSV) and Color Curve for film-grade adjustment
Virtual Production
Frame multiplexing for multi-camera XR shooting and frame-rate multiplication to 6x
Colorlight Z6 Pro LED Video Processor Specifications
All values below are taken from the official Colorlight Z6 PRO-G2 specification (V1.4). Download the full datasheet PDF for the complete signal format tables.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | New-generation professional LED display controller (splicing + processing + sending) |
| Loading Capacity | 8.80 million pixels; maximum 8192 px width, 8192 px height |
| Fiber Outputs | 2× 10G main fiber + 2× 10G automatic backup; total load 13.10M px; single-mode 1310nm, 2km; Neutrik opticalCON DUO (NO2-4FDW-A) and LC-LC; 9/125μm PC/UPC fiber |
| Input Card Slots | 4 slots for 4K input cards: HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, 12G-SDI; up to 4096×2160@60Hz per card; 8bit/10bit signals; 23.98Hz–240Hz |
| 12G-SDI Card | SMPTE 2082/2081/424M/292M; SD/HD/3G/6G-SDI compatible; 4096×2160@60Hz max; deinterlacing display |
| HDMI 2.0 Card | 4096×2160@60Hz, 600MHz clock; custom to 8192×1000 / 1000×8192; EDID setting |
| DP 1.2 Card | 4096×2160@60Hz, 600MHz clock; custom to 8192 px width/height; EDID setting |
| Windows | Up to 4-window display |
| Processing | Cropping; broadcast-level switching; seamless switching; low latency (one frame minimum, per-signal selectable); HDR10 and HLG with wide gamut; frame multiplexing for multi-camera virtual background; frame-rate multiplication automatic/custom to 6×; better grayscale at low brightness; Genlock |
| Color Adjustment | Color Curve (RGB + overall brightness per grayscale level); Color Magic (HSV multi-color transformation); 3D-LUT with strength setting; hue/saturation/contrast/brightness compensation; per-Ethernet-group brightness; precise color temperature with individual RGB |
| Control | USB (control and cascading), RS232 (DB9), LAN TCP/IP (also Art-net) |
| Front Panel | LCD, knob, function keys (OK/ESC/Bright/Black/Lock, 1–5 preset modes, Mode, F1 main interface, F2 signal list, F3 signal selection), power button |
| Rear | LAN (Neutrik NE8FBH), RS232 (DB9), USB IN/OUT, GENLOCK (Bi-level/Tri-level) + GENLOCK LOOP, 4 input card slots, 10G FIBER 1/2 + BACK-UP, POWER IN/OUT (Neutrik NAC3PX-TOP, 100-240V 50/60Hz, 6A max / 4A max) |
Evidence note: all figures cross-checked against the official Colorlight Z6 PRO-G2 specification V1.4 (www.hdwell.cn / colorlightinside). Board assemblies vary per configuration — the input card mix is ordered per project.
Why the Z6 Pro Belongs on Film Sets, Not Just Walls
Fiber With Automatic Backup
Copper gigabit tops out around 100 meters; the Z6 Pro pushes 10G over single-mode fiber to 2km — with two automatic backup ports carrying the same signal. A cut primary fiber fails over silently, which is what live broadcast demands.
3D-LUT and Color Magic
The color toolset — 3D-LUT with adjustable strength, HSV-based Color Magic, per-level Color Curve — is the same class of tooling found in broadcast grading. LED walls on camera match the reference monitor, not just the content.
Built for XR Shooting
Frame multiplexing fuses multiple video signals for multi-camera virtual-background capture, frame-rate multiplication runs to 6×, and Bi/Tri-level Genlock keeps cameras and wall in the same time domain — the three features that decide whether a volume works on set.
Z6 Pro Pixel Capacity Calculator: Will Your Volume Fit?
The Z6 Pro fits 8.80M px per unit with a 13.10M px total across main and backup outputs. Check before quoting.
Example 2 — Does not fit: an 8192×1080 wall = 8,847,360 px — just over. Result: split across two units with Genlock, or re-check the exact cabinet resolution with our engineers.
General rule: pixel total ≤ 8.80M per unit (13.10M across main+backup), width/height ≤ 8192. Send us your cabinet files for a free load check.
When Should You NOT Choose the Z6 Pro?
• Your wall is under 5.24M px with copper cabling — the Colorlight X8m matches at lower cost.
• You need 16 gigabit ports and seven pictures — the Colorlight X16 owns that layout.
• Your site has no fiber infrastructure and no broadcast color requirement — the X-series copper chain is simpler to deploy.
• You need U-disk media playback — the X8m’s USB port covers stored playback; the Z6 Pro is a signal processor.
The Z6 Pro earns its class on fiber distribution, broadcast color and XR workflows — for standard walls, the X-series delivers more ports per dollar.
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How to Connect the Z6 Pro Controller
Fiber distribution plus four input cards — plan the fiber plant and card mix before load-in.
- Power: Neutrik NAC3PX-TOP power input (100–240V, 6A max); power output cascades the next unit (4A max).
- Sources: fit up to four input cards (12G-SDI / HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.2) per project.
- Outputs: single-mode 9/125μm fiber from the two 10G main ports to the receiving card distribution; two backup ports carry the same signal.
- Sync: Genlock in (Bi-level/Tri-level) and loop out for multi-unit or camera sync.
- Control: LAN (TCP/IP or Art-net), RS232 DB9, USB-B cascade in/out.
Video: third-party tutorial related to the Colorlight control system.
Z6 Pro Setup — Step by Step
The LCD knob menu covers daily operation; full configuration runs from the PC over USB or LAN.
- Step 1 — Power up and let the LCD boot.
- Step 2 — Configure the screen: resolution and receiving card parameters.
- Step 3 — Input cards: set EDID per HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.2 card; verify 12G-SDI standards.
- Step 4 — Windows: up to 4 windows with cropping and seamless switching.
- Step 5 — Color: load the 3D-LUT, tune Color Curve and Color Magic per project.
- Step 6 — HDR: enable HDR10/HLG for wide-gamut content.
- Step 7 — XR settings: frame multiplexing and frame-rate multiplication to 6×; Genlock mode.
- Step 8 — Presets: save scene presets (1–5 keys) and backup the configuration.
Video: third-party tutorial related to the Colorlight control system.
Z6 Pro Common Issues & Diagnostic Procedures
Straight answers from our support engineers’ most frequent Colorlight Z6 Pro tickets.
Q1 How many pixels can the Z6 Pro control?
8.80 million pixels per unit with a maximum of 8192 pixels in width and height, through four 10G fiber outputs (two main, two automatic backup).
Q2 What input cards does the Z6 Pro support?
12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.2 4K input cards – four slots, each up to 4096×2160 at 60Hz with 8-bit or 10-bit signals.
Q3 Does the Z6 Pro support HDR?
Yes – HDR10 and HLG display with wide color gamut are supported.
Q4 What is frame multiplexing for XR?
Frame multiplexing fuses multiple video signals for multi-camera virtual-background shooting, with frame-rate multiplication up to 6x and Genlock synchronization.
Q5 How far can the fiber outputs run?
The built-in single-mode 1310nm modules transmit 2km over 9/125 micron fiber with PC/UPC connectors.
Q6 Does the Z6 Pro have backup outputs?
Yes – two 10G backup fiber ports automatically back up the main FIBER1/2 signals with identical physical parameters.
Colorlight Controller Comparison: X2 vs X8m vs X16 vs Z6 Pro
Four controller classes from the same ecosystem. Data below comes from each model’s official specification.
| Parameter | X2 | X8m | X16 | Z6 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading Capacity | 1.3M px | 5.24M px | 8.88M px | 8.80M px (13.10M w/ backup) |
| Outputs | 2× gigabit | 8× gigabit | 16× gigabit | 4× 10G fiber + backup |
| 4K Input | — | DP1.2/HDMI2.0 | HDMI2.0 | 4 card slots (12G-SDI/HDMI2.0/DP1.2) |
| Windows | Single | Up to 6 | Seven pictures | Up to 4 |
| Color Tooling | Brightness/chromaticity | Gamut + color temp | Brightness/chromaticity | 3D-LUT + Color Magic + HDR10/HLG |
| XR / Broadcast | — | Genlock | Genlock in/loop | Frame multiplexing, 6x FRC, Bi/Tri Genlock |
| Small sync walls | 4K multi-window walls | Rental 16-port loads | Fiber, film & XR stages |
Z6 Pro Alternatives: Colorlight vs NovaStar
| Product | Brand / Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Colorlight Z6 Pro | Colorlight — broadcast controller | Fiber distribution, 3D-LUT, HDR, XR stages |
| Colorlight X16 | Colorlight — 16-port flagship | 8.88M px rental walls on copper |
| NovaStar MCTRL4K | NovaStar — flagship sending box | 10.4M px, 16 ports, 4K + 3D |
| NovaStar VX1000 | NovaStar — flagship all-in-one | 6.5M px, 10 ports, 4x SDI + Genlock |
Excel LED Configuration Support for the Z6 Pro
Excelled supplies the Z6 Pro pre-configured with your cabinet files and input card mix — fiber port allocation, 3D-LUT, HDR and XR settings are bench-tested before shipping. Tell us your pixel pitch, cabinet model and input format, and our engineers return a configuration file plus a load calculation. Combined with matching LED control systems, the controller arrives deployment-ready.
Colorlight Z6 Pro 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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