Planar LX55U-L 55"G3 Clarity Matrix 1920x1080 500 nit LCD vide wall - 998-0221-01

Product Overview

The Planar Clarity Matrix G3 LX55U-L (998-0221-01) is a 55-inch Full HD landscape LCD video wall display. SKU 998-0221-01 is the earlier revision of the G3 55-inch landscape panel, functionally equivalent to revision 998-0241-01 in core performance: 500 nits, 3.7mm tiled bezel, off-board electronics, and 24/7 rating. It is a mature production unit with equivalent field support and Leyard WallDirector software integration.

Product Description

SKU 998-0221-01 delivers the same Clarity Matrix G3 platform performance as revision 998-0241-01: 500 nits LED backlight, 1920x1080 Full HD resolution, 3.7mm tiled bezel width for a near-seamless tiled canvas, and off-board electronics that minimize wall depth while isolating service access. Planar Big Picture Plus processing provides 4K signal input at up to 60Hz with cross-wall and zone scaling. Leyard WallDirector software handles installation commissioning, real-time health monitoring, and remote management. The 55-inch panel size reduces total panel count versus 46-inch configurations, lowering cost and complexity for large video wall deployments. Hot-swappable redundant power supplies maintain display operation during power supply events in 24/7 environments.

Key Features

• 55-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) landscape LCD video wall panel
• Clarity Matrix G3 platform (SKU revision 998-0221-01)
• 500 nits brightness, LED backlight
• 3.7mm tiled bezel width
• Off-board electronics architecture
• Hot-swappable redundant power supplies
• Leyard WallDirector software included
• Planar Big Picture Plus: 4K input at 60Hz, cross-wall scaling
• 4x HDMI 2.0 video inputs
• 178° viewing angle
• 8ms response time
• 24/7 continuous operation rated
• ERO protective glass option available

Typical Applications

• Control room and operations center video walls (NOC, SOC, EOC)
• Corporate headquarters and boardroom display walls
• Broadcast studio and production monitoring walls
• Higher education auditoriums and large lecture halls
• Retail flagship and brand immersion environments
• Government and defense agency operations centers

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does SKU 998-0221-01 differ from 998-0241-01?

Both are 55-inch Clarity Matrix G3 landscape panels with identical core specifications: 500 nits, 3.7mm tiled bezel, off-board electronics, 24/7 rating. SKU 998-0221-01 is the earlier production revision; 998-0241-01 is the later revision incorporating component-level updates. Performance is equivalent for video wall deployments.

Is this panel compatible with existing Clarity Matrix G3 installations?

Yes. All Clarity Matrix G3 LX55U-L panels are interoperable within the G3 platform, managed by Leyard WallDirector, and share the same EasyAxis mounting system. Mixing revisions within an array is supported by Planar.

What content sources does Planar Big Picture Plus support?

Big Picture Plus processing supports 4K input at up to 60Hz via HDMI 2.0. It handles content scaling across the full video wall or defined zones, enabling simultaneous display of multiple sources in split-screen layouts without a separate video wall processor in standard configurations.

How many panels are needed for a 2x2 and 3x3 array with 55-inch panels?

A 2x2 array requires 4 panels (approximately 110-inch diagonal canvas). A 3x3 array requires 9 panels (approximately 165-inch diagonal canvas). These are standard configurations supported out of the box by WallDirector. Larger arrays are achievable with additional panels and processing.

What is the service procedure for a failed panel in a 24/7 environment?

The off-board electronics design allows the signal processing and power electronics to be serviced or swapped without removing the display panel from the wall in most cases. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies cover the most common failure mode (PSU) without any service call. For panel replacement, Planar's Advance Exchange service ships a replacement unit proactively to minimize downtime.