Planar LX55U-P 55"Matrix G3 1920x1080 500 nit LCD video wall PORTRAIT - 998-0233-00

Product Overview

The Planar Clarity Matrix G3 LX55U-P (998-0233-00) is a 55-inch 1920x1080 LCD video wall panel configured for portrait orientation. Part of the Clarity Matrix G3 LX family, it delivers 500 nits of brightness, ultra-narrow bezels as small as 1.7mm tiled, and mission-critical off-board electronics — designed for vertical-format video wall installations where content or the physical environment demands portrait mounting.

Product Description

The LX55U-P is one of three mounting-orientation variants in the Clarity Matrix G3 LX55U line. Where the LX55U-L is configured for standard landscape installations and the LX55U-V provides VESA-compatible landscape mounting, the LX55U-P is specifically engineered for portrait-format video walls — tall, vertical arrays seen in broadcast tickers, retail column wraps, lobbies with architectural portrait framing, and data center status boards. It shares the same core G3 LX platform: off-board Remote Power Supply (RPS) with n+1 hot-swappable redundancy, Leyard WallDirector software for centralized monitoring and layout management, Planar EasyAxis Mounting System at 3.6-inch installed depth, and Big Picture Plus video processing supporting 4K at 60Hz across the wall. The portrait orientation is factory-configured — this is not a standard landscape panel rotated post-installation.

Key Features

• 55-inch LCD panel factory-configured for portrait orientation
• 1920x1080 resolution with 500 nits brightness
• Ultra-narrow tiled bezel width: 3.7mm to 1.7mm
• Off-board RPS with n+1 hot-swappable redundant power supplies
• Planar EasyAxis Mounting System — 3.6-inch installed depth
• Leyard WallDirector software for centralized configuration and monitoring
• Big Picture Plus processing: 4K at 60Hz, Picture-in-Picture, quad-view
• HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 connectivity
• Designed for 24/7 mission-critical operation
• Optional Planar ERO optically-bonded glass for rugged installations

Typical Applications

• Retail column wraps and vertical brand display arrays
• Broadcast studio ticker and vertical scorecard walls
• Lobby feature walls with architectural portrait framing
• Transportation hub departure and arrival portrait boards
• Data center and NOC status displays in vertical formats
• Corporate atrium and stairwell digital art installations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the LX55U-P, LX55U-L, and LX55U-V?

All three are 55-inch Clarity Matrix G3 LX panels with identical core specifications. The LX55U-L is configured for standard landscape installation with Planar's proprietary mounting system. The LX55U-V is landscape-oriented with VESA-compatible mounting for use with third-party mounts. The LX55U-P is factory-configured for portrait orientation and cannot be field-converted to landscape use.

Can I mix the LX55U-P with landscape panels in the same video wall?

No. Portrait and landscape panels use different mounting orientations and are not designed to be mixed within the same tiled video wall array. Portrait configurations should use all LX55U-P panels.

Is the portrait orientation achieved by field rotation or factory configuration?

The LX55U-P is factory-configured for portrait use. The bezel geometry, electronics orientation, and mounting hardware are designed specifically for vertical deployment — this is not a landscape panel rotated in the field.

Does the LX55U-P support 4K content?

Individual panels are 1920x1080. However, the Clarity Matrix G3 system's Big Picture Plus video processing supports 4K at 60Hz signals scaled across the full video wall, including portrait arrays.

What management software is included?

Leyard WallDirector software is included, providing web-based configuration, layout management, source drag-and-drop, and health monitoring for all connected video wall components.