Planar DirectLight Essential Series 136" 4K COB Complete LED Video Wall

About the Planar DirectLight Essential Series

The Planar DirectLight Essential Series is a line of fine pixel pitch LED video walls that deliver incredible visual performance tailored for budget-conscious indoor applications. Designed with COB (Chip-on-Board) technology, these displays offer higher pixel density and increased durability compared to traditional LED designs, for a high-quality viewing experience with improved brightness, deeper blacks and a high contrast ratio.

Product Overview

The Planar DirectLight Essential is a complete 136-inch 4K fine pitch LED video wall built on Chip-on-Board (COB) technology for high-traffic commercial interiors. This configuration ships as a deployment-ready package with 0.7mm pitch COB cabinets, a single power supply, the VC4-L video controller, and on-site spare modules. Its high contrast and durable COB surface make it a practical 4K LED video wall for lobbies, conference rooms, and broadcast environments. Creation Networks specifies, configures, and supports the system for commercial AV integration end to end.

Product Description

The DirectLight Essential Series is Planar's COB entry in the DirectLight portfolio, pairing higher pixel density with the increased durability of chip-on-board construction. This 136-inch build uses 0.7mm pitch cabinets in a 4x2 array to produce a true 4K direct view LED video wall for close viewing distances. COB technology integrates the LEDs beneath a hardened surface, improving resistance to impact and handling in active commercial spaces. A proprietary driver IC controls power and data to each COB LED to maintain brightness and color uniformity across the array. The Series delivers a 30,000:1 contrast ratio and a 3,840Hz refresh rate for clean reproduction on camera, which matters for a broadcast-ready conference room LED video wall. The package includes the VC4-L controller, a single power supply, mounting provisions, and spare modules to streamline deployment. Full front access supports installations with limited rear clearance. For larger 4K coverage, compare the 163-inch DirectLight Essential and other options in the Planar video wall collection at Creation Networks. Our team can match pixel pitch and controller capacity to your room geometry and content resolution before purchase.

Key Features

• Chip-on-Board (COB) LED — Higher pixel density and a hardened surface improve durability in high-traffic interiors.
• True 4K at 136 inches — 0.7mm pitch in a 4x2 cabinet array delivers UHD resolution for close-up viewing.
• 30,000:1 contrast ratio — Deep blacks and high dynamic range improve legibility and on-camera reproduction.
• 3,840Hz refresh rate — Flicker-free capture suits broadcast studios and recorded meetings.
• Uniformity-managed driver IC — Proprietary control maintains brightness and color consistency across the wall.
• Complete package — Includes VC4-L controller, single power supply, mounts, and spare modules.
• Full front access — Front serviceability supports flush and recessed installations.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Commercial meeting space
• Broadcast studio
• Training room
• Multi-purpose room

Technical Specifications

Series specifications sourced from Planar. Configuration details reflect the vendor build sheet; contact Creation Networks to confirm final values for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this package?
The system includes the 0.7mm COB cabinets for a 136-inch 4K wall, the VC4-L video controller, a single power supply, mounting provisions, and spare modules for field service.

Why choose COB over traditional SMD LED?
COB integrates the LEDs under a hardened surface, increasing pixel density and durability against impact and cleaning — useful in lobbies, conference rooms, and other high-traffic spaces.

How does it integrate with our AV system?
The included VC4-L controller drives content from standard AV sources and can be incorporated into broader control and signage platforms. Share your source and control requirements and we will confirm the signal path.

Is it suitable for on-camera use?
Yes. The 3,840Hz refresh rate and 30,000:1 contrast support flicker-free capture for broadcast studios and recorded meetings.

What warranty applies?
The DirectLight Essential Series carries a 3-year LED standard limited warranty. Creation Networks can confirm current terms and extended coverage options.

Do you provide installation support?
Yes. We support specification, configuration, and deployment for commercial AV integrators and end users, with assisted installation available separately.