Colorlight VX20 Configuration Guide: Setup & Specs

The VX20 drives up to 13 million pixels at 8-bit/60 Hz, falling to 9.8 million at 10-bit/60 Hz. Its maximum width of 16,384 and height of 8,192 pixels are separate limits, not a combined canvas size. Higher frame rates reduce capacity further. See Colorlight’s VX20 specification V1.3, pages 7–9.

Choose the mode for the job:

• Video Processor: Enables scaling and composition; Colorlight specifies one frame of controller delay.
• Fiber Optic Transceiver: Receives fiber data and feeds 20 Ethernet outputs.
• Bypass: Sends one source pixel-for-pixel, with zero frames of controller processing delay. This does not mean zero end-to-end system latency.

Input depth can reach 8/10/12-bit, while output supports 8/10-bit. HDR and supported formats depend on the input port. Control is available through the touchscreen, iSet, or a web browser on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Check these VX20 hardware details before planning cables and rack space. Port functions below follow the current manufacturer specification.

The front panel combines a 5-inch touchscreen, navigation knob, and dedicated source, layer, and transition buttons.

Use LAN1/LAN2 for control; the numbered Ethernet ports carry LED output data. They serve different purposes.

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 482.6 × 88.0 × 412.1 mm; 2U without rubber feet.
• Weight: 5.65 kg net; 9.10 kg gross.

• Supply: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz.
• Listed power consumption: 92 W; this excludes the LED wall.

Source: VX20 specification, page 17.

Back up an existing configuration first. Record cabinet resolution, receiving-card type, and cable order. Menu labels may vary with firmware; use the matching manual from Colorlight’s downloads.

1. Connect sources to HDMI, DP, or SDI inputs, and the screen to numbered Ethernet outputs or a compatible fiber transceiver.
2. Connect a preview monitor to HDMI OUT and the control PC to LAN1/LAN2.
3. Connect power last, switch on, and select the required work mode.

1. Read the VX20’s current IP address on its touchscreen; do not assume a factory address.
2. Put the PC on the same subnet with a different, unused IP address.
3. Enter the VX20 address in the browser. If unreachable, check the control cable, subnet, and duplicate addresses.

1. Select the input connected to the source.
2. Match source resolution, frame rate, and color depth to the port’s supported formats.
3. Confirm a stable input preview before assigning it to a layer. HDMI/DP support custom EDID; SDI does not.

1. Load the cabinet supplier’s correct receiving-card parameters and map cabinets in physical cable order.
2. Check each port’s load: up to 650,000 pixels at 8-bit/60 Hz. Recalculate for higher depth or frame rate.
3. For fiber, FIBER1 maps ports 1–10 and FIBER2 maps 11–20. Check mapping with a test pattern.

1. Use HDR10/HLG only with compatible source content and equipment; HDMI 1.4 inputs do not support HDR.
2. Crop and scale the selected layer to the screen, then add PiP if needed.
3. Check the touchscreen’s Main/PIP status and preview; verify colors and edges on the physical display.

1. Save the tested layout as a clearly named preset.
2. Recall it in preview and check sources before using Cut or Take to send it to PGM.
3. Export a configuration backup as well. A saved preset is not a substitute for a recoverable system configuration.

• No image: Check source preview, selected layer, brightness, Freeze/blackout state, and output cabling.
• Wrong cabinet order: Compare port mapping with physical wiring.
• Persistent fault: Record firmware and symptoms before contacting support. Back up before any approved update or factory reset.

Configure and rehearse these functions before a live event.

1. Dual Canvas Views

• PVW & PGM: Edit in preview, then use Cut for an immediate switch or Take for a transition.
• PGM Only: Edits affect the live screen immediately.

2. Multi-Layer Display

Colorlight advertises three simultaneous 4K images; V1.3 describes six DL layers. Check the installed firmware and source formats before planning a composition. Official VX20 feature overview.

3. Customizable Display Elements

• BKG: Choose an image or Solid Color, then set RGB values as illustrated below.
• OSD: Select stored text, then adjust Start X/Y, speed, direction, and opacity. Screenshot values are examples, not required settings.
• Logo: Overlay a PNG logo up to 512 × 512 pixels and adjust transparency.

4. Redundancy Solutions

• Ethernet loop: Configure and test the backup route.
• Fiber: FIBER3/4 back up or copy FIBER1/2. Match optical modules and test failover; redundancy does not guarantee uninterrupted operation.

These are potential uses; confirm source compatibility and screen capacity for each project:

1. Stage rentals: Rehearsed presets for concerts and performances.
2. Commercial events: Presentations with preview before switching.
3. Exhibitions: Multiple sources and custom screen layouts.
4. Broadcast studios: SDI sources and genlock where required.
5. Retail: Content from an external playback source.
6. Sports arenas: Video feeds and LED advertising displays; score generation requires a separate source.

A successful VX20 setup starts with verified receiving-card parameters, correct port mapping, and compatible input formats. Test presets and backup paths before going live. For software selection, see our Colorlight software download guide and confirm compatibility with your device firmware.