VueTronic LED Glossary
Anamorphic Creative
Anamorphic LED Ads are 3D-style videos designed to look like they’re coming off the screen. They grab attention instantly and often go viral online and various social media platforms. It turns a digital display from a message board into a landmark destination feature. Often used on a corner or L-shaped structure for maximum effect.
Aspect Ratio & 16:9
Aspect Ratio refers to the proportional relationship between a display’s width and height,
expressed as two numbers separated by a colon (e.g., 16:9, 4:3, 1:1). A 16:9 ratio is most common for LED video displays as it matches HD and 4K content formats. Maintaining the correct aspect ratio prevents image distortion or letterboxing. VueTronic recommends 16:9 where possible for content compatibility as it is the global standard for HD images and video.
Atlas & Altas PRO Series LEDs
VueTronic’s Atlas and Atlas Pro-Series feature premium die-cast aluminum cabinets available in black or white. They weigh 32kg/m² and are the most modern cabinets available.
- Lightweight construction
- Modern, ultra-slim profile
- Excellent head dissipation
- Delivered framed, wired, bench-tested, *ready-to-install*
Brightness Control
VueTronic LED displays use automatic ambient light sensors to automatically increase or decrease brightness levels throughout the day.
Bezel
A bezel is the visible outer edge or border that fills the gap between adjacent panels. A bezel free VueTronic LED wall delivers a virtually seamless viewing experience.
Cabinet
A cabinet is the structural enclosure that contains the LED modules and electronics. VueTronic cabinets are engineered with precision manufacturing for seamless alignment and front-service access for easy maintenance and long-term performance. VueTronic keeps spare parts inventoried specifically for each display.
BrightSign Software
VueTronic displays can run any software of choice. We default to BrightSign software as BrightSign is the global market leader in digital signage media players, offering the most reliable, secure and sophisticated solid-state media players on the market today. Free to use on your network or use BSN.cloud for access from anywhere in the world for a nominal subscription fee. More information can be found at www.brightsign.biz.
- Upload videos, images, and HTML content
- Create playlists and schedules
- Update screens remotely
- Monitor player health and connectivity
- Manage one screen or thousands of displays.
Colour Calibration
The process of adjusting LED modules to ensure uniform colour and brightness across the display. Critical for premium installations and brand consistency.
Certifications
VueTronic displays are compliant with all required Canadian certifications.
Content Strategy
The planning and scheduling of what appears on the display to maximize engagement and ROI. Don’t just put your logo on it!
Connectivity
VueTronic LED displays can be connected several ways. Fiber-Optic, Cat5/6 cables for new installs are most reliable, Wi-Fi Bridge and Cellular modem connections are also available.
Control System
The complete hardware and software system that delivers, processes, and displays content on the LED screen, including media players, sending cards, receiving cards, and related components.
Contrast Ratio
The difference between the brightest white and the darkest black a display can produce. Higher contrast = more vibrant visuals.
Digital Billboard
Typically Billboards are 10’x 20’ digital displays that run on-premise or third-party advertising.
CMS (Content Management System)
VueTronic displays can run any software of choice. We typically default to BrightSign – a global leader in digital media players, offering the most reliable, secure, and sophisticated solid-state media players on the market today. Other CMS’s are available, based on client requirements.
Digital Superboard
A superboard is larger than a billboard, 14’ x 48’ digital displays that attract third-party advertising.
Digital Out of Home (DOOH)
A term used for digital media used for advertising in public spaces outside the home. Often referred to as billboard advertising, however this type of sign that generates third-party advertising revenue will need a permit according to the bylaw in your municipality.
Displax
Displax is a technology company specialising in multitouch film technology that turns any glass into an interactive touchscreen. VueTronic are certified Displax technologists.
Diode
A diode is a tiny electronic component that emits light when electricity passes through it. In LED displays, the diodes are typically Red (R), Green (G), and Blue (B) = RGB. These three colors combine to produce millions of different colors.
Dynamic Content
Content that changes or updates automatically based on automation, real-time data such as time of day, temperature, stock quotes, or other factors like live social media feeds.
Dwell Time
The amount of time a person spends viewing the creative content on a digital sign, measuring the exposure and engagement of the messaging.
Energy Efficiency
VueTronic LED displays are designed to minimize energy consumption while maintaining exceptional brightness and performance. Features that reduce operating costs:
- Automatic ambient light sensors
- Nighttime dimming
- High-efficiency power supplies
- Advanced control systems
- Common-cathode designs on select models.
Electronic message centre (EMC)?
EMC (Electronic Message Center): Text or simple graphics display; programmable but limited color, usually monochrome red/amber. Sometimes referred to as reader-boards. VueTronic doesn’t offer these, we replace them with full color/motion LED displays.
All electrical digital signs are EMCs, but not all EMCs are LED displays.
Front Service
All VueTronic displays are front service for easy access and maintenance.
FS Series LEDs
VueTronic’s FS Series. Very customizable modules, perfect for retrofitting out-dated signage. Solid manufacturing with a built-in cooling fans. They weigh 48kg/m². A great product for wall-mounts that require ample airflow.
- Robust steel construction
- Integrated cooling fans
- Highly customizable dimensions
- Delivered framed, wired, bench-tested, *ready-to-install*
Heat Dissipation
How effectively the display manages heat. Proper thermal design increases lifespan and reliability.
Golden Ratio
Golden Ratio is a design concept used to create balanced and aesthetically proportional digital display signage.
Installation & Power
Installation involves safe structural mounting, weatherproofing, grounding, and correct power provisioning. LED displays typically require 110–240V AC power, converted to DC internally. Proper ventilation, surge protection, and service access are essential.
Input Sources
Golden Ratio is a design concept used to create balanced and aesthetically proportional digital display signage.
Kiosk
A stand alone, often interactive, digital signage unit designed for public access, such as check-in, click and collect, or wayfinding.
IP Rating (Ingress Protection)
An internationally recognized standard that defines a display’s resistance to dust ad water ingress. VueTronic displays have a IP65/IP66 ratings.
LED (Light Emitting Diode)
Light Emitting Diode displays are made up of thousands or millions of tiny LED lights that form the image or video on the screen. Each LED is a semiconductor that emits light when an electric current passes through it. An LED display is composed of pixels, and each pixel is made up of three subpixels – one red, one green and one blue (RGB).
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
A common type of flat panel display technology (TV), often used for simple indoor applications. Often used for indoor menu-boards and loop-generated content.
LED Frame
An LED frame is the structural support system that surrounds and holds the LED display. It provides mounting stability, alignment, protection, and installation support for the LED panels or cabinets that make up the display. VueTronic displays come framed in a robust steel cabinet, wired, bench-tested, and ready-to-install.
LED Display
An LED display is a digital screen made of light-emitting diodes that produce bright, high-resolution images and video for advertising, communication, and branding. VueTronic supplies fully manufactured LED display solutions designed for fast installation and long-term performance across Canada.
LED Strip Lighting
LED Strip Lighting refers to flexible linear lighting used for decorative or accent purposes.
Typically used for channel letters, backlighting, or architectural features.
LED Lifespan
Typically rated at 100,000+ hours to 50% brightness. Actual lifespan depends on usage, environment, and quality.
Media Player
The hardware device that delivers content to the LED display. VueTronic signs can run any CMS software of choice. Our default media player is BrightSign.
Nits/Brightness
A measure of light intensity emitted by a display, often measured in nits ( or candelas per square meter, or cd/m² ).
Module Design
LED displays are made from modular panels, which can be combined to create displays of various sizes. This modularity makes them scalable and customizable for different applications, from small indoor screens to large outdoor billboards.
Module
A small, replaceable section of an LED display containing pixels, typically magnetically mounted for front service.
Mounting
VueTronic LED displays will be mounted according to your spec drawings. The LED frames can be custom engineered for architectural designed, curved, freestanding, hanging pole or wall-mounded structures.
Motion
The use of animated or changing content on a digital display that captures attention. Movement naturally attracts the human eye, especially in peripheral vision, making digital signage more noticeable than static signs.
NovaStar
NovaStar provides both sending controllers and receiving cards, making it one of the most widely used end-to-end control systems in the global LED display industry.
Nits
Nits are a unit of measurement used to describe the brightness of a display. In LED display technology, nits indicate how much light a screen emits.
Pixel
A pixel is a group of diodes that form a complete light point.
Pixel Pitch
Pixel pitch is the distance in millimeters between LED pixels. A smaller pixel pitch means higher resolution, as more pixels can fit into a given area, creating sharper and more detailed images. Buying the tightest pixel pitch the budget will allow will help future-proof the investment over the lifetime of the sign – approximately a decade or 100,000+ hours to 50% brightness depending on usage and environment.
Pixel Resolution
The total number of pixels that make up an LED display. Used for image detail and output quality. The term is often used interchangeably with the pixel matrix.
Pixel Matrix
Pixel matrix is the total number of pixels arranged horizontally and vertically across an LED display, expressed as width × height. The pixel matrix is the physical grid of pixel columns and rows.
Receiving Card
A core LED control component that receives data from the sending card and converts it into signals that control the LED modules. VueTronic displays include NovaStar receiving cards.
Power Consumption
Power consumption is the amount of electricity an LED display uses, directly affecting operating costs, electrical requirements, and long-term return on investment. VueTronic provides electrical load information and installation guidance for every project.
Redundancy
Backup power and control systems.
Refresh Rate (Hz)
The number of times per second the display updates the image (e.g., 1920Hz, 3840Hz). Higher refresh rates reduce flicker and are critical for video, camera recording, and broadcast environments.
Sixteen-Nine (16:9)
16:9 is an aspect ratio commonly used for televisions, commercial displays, and LED videowalls. It means the measurement of the display is 16 units wide for every 9 units of height and is a modern media standard measurement.
Sending Card
Transmits content data to the display. VueTronic displays include NovaStar sending cards.
Taurus Software
VueTronic displays utilize any software of choice. We default to BrightSign but also utilize a software called Taurus which is an app-based software that gives you the ability to upload content and manage the sign with a smartphone or tablet. No connectivity is necessary, you only need to be near the sign to upload and manage the content.
Sustainability
LED displays are a sustainable marketing tool. With a long product life span, automatic dimming, endless messaging with zero waste, and recyclable components at end-of-life. VueTronic displays are a great sustainable choice – better for your business, better for the planet.
Traffic Count
Traffic count is the number of cars that pass your location every day. The higher the traffic, the more people your messages reach – which increases the value of your digital display and its advertising potential.
Touch Screen
A display that allows users to interact directly with the content by touching the screen, enabling features like wayfinding and interactive menus. VueTronic offers touch screen products.
Transparent LED Screens
Transparent screens are designed to turn any window into a digital display while still allowing light to pass through. The screen is made with thin LED strips spaced apart that is applied to the inside of the window. From the outside, passers by see the bright full images, while from the inside you can still see out.
Video Wall
A fine pitch LED video wall is a high-res LED display designed with a very small pixel pitch, allowing for sharper image quality at a close viewing distance. VueTronic’s Stage Backdrop at Cook County Saloon in Edmonton is a great example. This is a 6’ x 20’, 2.6mm pixel pitch, stage backdrop that can toggle from the stage to the dancefloor, to drink/event promotions or sponsorship activations:
Viewing Distance
Viewing distance simply means how close someone can stand to the screen before they start seeing the individual LED dots. The smaller the pixel pitch, the closer people can be, while the image still looks smooth and sharp. A smaller pitch = higher resolution and closer viewing distance. Larger pitch = wider spacing for long-distance viewing.
Viewing Angle
The maximum angle at which the display can be viewed without significant loss of brightness or colour accuracy. Measured horizontally and vertically (e.g. 140° H / 120° V).
Weight
VueTronic’s FS Series modules weigh 48kg/m² and our Atlas Series modules weigh 32kg/m².
Warranty
VueTronic offers one of the best warranty programs in the industry:
- 1-year Parts & Labour
- 10-year parts
- Manufacturer warranty on control computer
- Lifetime phone and technical support of our sign
Spare parts inventoried at VueTronic headquarters for your exact sign.