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Nationwide • Since 2006

  • Professional AV Equipment Sales
  • Nationwide AV Design
  • Integration & Support

Creation Networks
AV Experts

Nationwide • Since 2006

  • AV Sales
  • Design
  • Integration
  • Support

Professional AV Equipment Sales • Nationwide AV Design, Integration & Support | Creation Networks

Creation Networks — nationwide AV experts since 2006. Professional audio-visual equipment sales, AV system design, integration, and support for video conferencing, control systems, audio, and displays.

Planar Outdoor LED Displays | Luminate & LA Series IP65 Video Walls (52 products)

Planar Outdoor LED Displays

IP65-rated LED that stays legible in direct sun and survives the weather.

Outdoor LED is a different engineering problem to indoor: the display has to punch through daylight, shed water under pressure, tolerate temperature swings and stay serviceable when it is mounted three storeys up a façade. Planar's outdoor range spans 1.3mm fine-pitch MicroLED for close-viewing plazas right through to 10mm DOOH billboard cabinets at 7,500 nits, all rated IP65 — dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets.

Outdoor Product Families

  • Luminate Ultra W Series — Planar's premium outdoor line: fine-pitch MicroLED at 1.3, 1.6 and 2.0mm, comfortable to view from as close as 8 feet. 3,000 nits, IP65, with a GOB (glue-on-board) protective coating filling the gaps between LEDs for ruggedness and weather resistance. Complete walls at 115in, 145in, 173in and 231in in Full HD or 4K, 16:9. Under 4in installed depth (ADA), front installation and front service, driven by WallDirector VC. 3-year LED Standard Limited Warranty. Also excellent in very bright indoor spaces such as glazed atria.
  • Luminate Pro Series — outdoor rental/staging and fixed install at 2.5 and 2.9mm, at up to 4,000-4,500 nits and IP65, with a minimum viewing distance around 14 feet. Front or rear service access with all electronics in a single rear compartment, quick-lock single-person handling, hang, stack or wall-mount, retractable 90-degree corner guards and built-in curving blocks to 7.5 degrees of faceting. 3-year LED Standard Limited Warranty.
  • LA Series — outdoor fixed-install and DOOH cabinets at 4.0, 6.0 and 10.0mm, at up to 7,500 nits. IP65 on both cabinets and modules, engineered for extreme temperatures and harsh weather, in lightweight high-strength aluminium with front or rear service. Available as single cabinets and in pre-configured 2x2, 2x3, 3x2, 3x3, 4x2 and 4x3 arrays. 2-year Standard LED Warranty.
  • LN Series outdoor — modular outdoor cabinets at 2.9, 3.9 and 4.8mm rated up to IP65, in 500x500mm and 500x1000mm formats, including outdoor rental variants with hang or stack rigging and -10 to +10 degrees of per-cabinet angular adjustment for concave and convex walls.
  • CarbonLight CLM mesh — thin, lightweight mesh LED at 5.9, 6.9 and 10.4mm in mesh and solid-back variants, rated for indoor or outdoor, temporary or fixed, for transparent-look architectural façades and stage work.

Why Specify Planar Outdoor LED

  • Brightness matched to the application — 3,000 nits for shaded plazas and close viewing, 4,500 for outdoor events, 7,500 for south-facing billboards in direct sun
  • IP65 throughout — dust-tight and protected against powerful water jets, on modules as well as cabinets on the LA Series
  • GOB weather protection on Luminate Ultra W — a transparent compound fills the gaps between emitters, adding impact and moisture resistance to a fine-pitch MicroLED surface
  • Fine pitch outdoors — Luminate Ultra W reads cleanly from 8 feet, which most outdoor LED cannot do, making it viable for plaza-level and wayfinding placements
  • Front or rear service depending on family, so the maintenance plan can match the mounting reality
  • Complete pre-engineered walls at 115in to 231in on Luminate Ultra W, and pre-configured multi-cabinet arrays on LA Series
  • Under 4in depth on Luminate Ultra W, keeping ADA compliance where the display fronts a walkway

Typical Applications

  • Stadium and arena exterior displays, concourses and marquees
  • DOOH advertising, billboards and transit signage
  • Building façades and architectural media walls
  • Outdoor concerts, festivals and touring production
  • Campus and civic plazas, wayfinding and public information
  • Drive-through menu boards and dealership forecourts
  • High-ambient-light indoor spaces — glazed atria, sun-facing lobbies

Matching Pitch and Brightness to the Site

Series Pixel pitch Brightness Closest comfortable view Best fit
Luminate Ultra W 1.3 / 1.6 / 2.0mm 3,000 nits ~8 ft Plazas, wayfinding, bright interiors
Luminate Pro 2.5 / 2.9mm Up to 4,500 nits ~14 ft Outdoor events, sports, cinema
LN Series outdoor 2.9 / 3.9 / 4.8mm Not published ~30-48 ft Exhibitions, modular outdoor rigs
LA Series 4.0 / 6.0 / 10.0mm Up to 7,500 nits ~40-100 ft Billboards, façades, DOOH
CarbonLight CLM 5.9 / 6.9 / 10.4mm Not published ~59-104 ft Transparent architectural mesh

The distances above apply Planar's 10x Rule — pixel pitch in millimetres times 10 is the approximate comfortable viewing distance in feet. Planar's own product pages quote more aggressive figures because manufacturers cite comfortable rather than acuity distance; use both as a sanity check and let us model your specific sightlines.

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Send us the site orientation, the viewing distances and whether the display faces direct sun, and we will specify pitch, brightness, IP rating and service access correctly the first time. Contact Us or call 1-888-230-3661.

Planar

Frequently Asked Questions — Planar LED Video Walls & Large Format Display Solutions

Expert answers from our visualization specialists on Planar’s premium LED video walls, LCD displays, fine-pitch LED, and control room visualization solutions trusted for mission-critical environments, broadcast, corporate, and entertainment applications.

What makes Planar a leader in video walls?

Planar is a globally recognized brand known for high-performance LED video walls, seamless LCD video walls, and professional-grade large format displays. They deliver superior image quality, reliability, and engineering excellence for demanding 24/7 environments.

What are the key benefits of Planar displays?
  • Exceptional Visual Performance: True-to-life colors and high contrast
  • Fine Pixel Pitch Options: From 0.9mm up to large-scale outdoor
  • 24/7 Reliability: Built for continuous mission-critical operation
  • Seamless Integration: Excellent for video walls and control rooms
What are Planar’s main product lines?

Planar offers the Clarity LED series, Matrix LCD video walls, DirectLight fine-pitch LED, and high-brightness professional displays designed for control rooms and large-scale installations.

Does Planar offer fine-pitch LED video walls?

Yes. Planar provides ultra-fine pixel pitch LED (as low as 0.9mm) for exceptional close-viewing clarity in command centers, broadcast studios, and corporate environments.

Where are Planar solutions commonly used?

Control rooms, command centers, broadcast studios, corporate lobbies, retail environments, simulation & training facilities, airports, and houses of worship.

What resolutions and brightness does Planar support?

Planar solutions support up to 8K resolution with high brightness levels (up to 2000+ nits), wide viewing angles, and excellent color uniformity across large video walls.

Are Planar video walls easy to maintain?

Yes. Most Planar LED systems feature front-service access, making module replacement fast and minimizing downtime.

Can Planar displays integrate with control systems?

Yes. Planar products are fully compatible with Crestron, Q-SYS, Extron, AMX, and other major AV control platforms via IP and serial control.

Does Creation Networks work with Planar?

Yes. We are an authorized Planar partner offering expert video wall design, structural engineering, professional installation, calibration, content management, and long-term support.

Contact us at 1-888-230-3661 for a consultation or project quote.

NATIONWIDE AV SERVICES

Nationwide Audiovisual Services, Design, Installation & Support

Creation Networks is a trusted nationwide partner for complete audiovisual solutions — delivering expert AV system sales, professional design, programming, installation, and ongoing support to organizations across the United States.

From Microsoft Teams Rooms and enterprise video conferencing to LED video walls, live streaming production, and hybrid collaboration systems, we provide end-to-end AV integration using premium, certified technology from industry leaders including Crestron, Q-SYS, Shure, Extron, and Absen.

Whether you operate a single location or manage facilities nationwide, Creation Networks ensures your AV systems are designed for reliability, scalability, security, and long-term performance — helping your organization communicate more effectively and operate at peak efficiency.

CREATION NETWORKS — A PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 2006

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