LED Video Walls, Processing and Display Calibration

BAV 115 is a foundational course designed for technicians entering the professional audiovisual field, focusing on LED video wall systems. It covers the fundamental architecture of LED displays, including module types, cabinet assembly, and interconnectivity. The curriculum delves into video processing units, signal flow management, and advanced control protocols. Students will gain proficiency in various calibration methodologies, from basic gamma adjustments to sophisticated color uniformity and brightness matching across large-scale installations. Practical troubleshooting techniques, routine maintenance procedures, and best practices for system deployment are emphasized, preparing students for real-world challenges in operating and maintaining high-performance LED video walls in diverse environments.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

BAV 105 BAV 110

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to LED Video Display Technology and Componentslecture

02Lesson 2: LED Module Types, Cabinet Assembly, and Physical Integrationlecture

03Lesson 3: Signal Flow, Control Systems, and Data Distribution for LED Wallslecture

04Hands-on Lab: LED Wall Physical Assembly and Basic System Setuplab

05Lesson 5: Video Processing Units and Scaling Techniqueslecture

06Lesson 6: Understanding Display Parameters: Resolution, Aspect Ratio, and Refresh Ratelecture

07Lesson 7: Introduction to Display Calibration Principles and Toolslecture

08Hands-on Lab: Basic Brightness, Contrast, and Color Temperature Adjustmentlab

09Lesson 9: Advanced Calibration: Uniformity, Gamma, and Color Space Matchinglecture

10Lesson 10: System Redundancy, Error Detection, and Data Backup Strategieslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Advanced Multi-Point Calibration and System Optimizationlab

12Lesson 12: Troubleshooting Methodologies for LED Wall Systemslecture

13Lesson 13: Preventative Maintenance and System Longevitylecture

14Capstone Service Project: Design, Setup, and Calibrate a Multi-Cabinet LED Wall Systemassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to LED Video Display Technology and Components","Week 2: Lesson 2: LED Module Types, Cabinet Assembly, and Physical Integration","Week 3: Lesson 3: Signal Flow, Control Systems, and Data Distribution for LED Walls","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: LED Wall Physical Assembly and Basic System Setup","Week 5: Lesson 5: Video Processing Units and Scaling Techniques","Week 6: Lesson 6: Understanding Display Parameters: Resolution, Aspect Ratio, and Refresh Rate","Week 7: Lesson 7: Introduction to Display Calibration Principles and Tools","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Basic Brightness, Contrast, and Color Temperature Adjustment","Week 9: Lesson 9: Advanced Calibration: Uniformity, Gamma, and Color Space Matching","Week 10: Lesson 10: System Redundancy, Error Detection, and Data Backup Strategies","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Advanced Multi-Point Calibration and System Optimization","Week 12: Lesson 12: Troubleshooting Methodologies for LED Wall Systems","Week 13: Lesson 13: Preventative Maintenance and System Longevity","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Design, Setup, and Calibrate a Multi-Cabinet LED Wall System"]