Colorlight · Professional LED display controller
Colorlight X8: Specifications, Features & Model Comparison
A model-specific technical and purchasing guide for the Colorlight X8, covering its real system role, loading class, interfaces, software generation, related models and replacement considerations.
概要
Colorlight X8 Key Specifications
5.0 million pixels
Published / model-reference loading class.
8 × Gigabit Ethernet
LED-side output architecture.
Canvas / Resolution
Up to 8192 px width / 8192 px height in legacy specification references
| 品目 | Colorlight X8 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Professional LED display controller |
| Loading Capacity | 5.0 million pixels |
| LED Outputs | 8 × Gigabit Ethernet |
| Canvas Rule | Up to 8192 px width / 8192 px height in legacy specification references |
| Video Inputs | 4× DVI + 2× SDI |
| Lifecycle / Revision | 従来型のプロフェッショナル用コントローラー |
Model-specific intent
Why Buyers Search for Colorlight X8
Users searching Colorlight X8 normally need exact loading capacity, input/output architecture, software/firmware compatibility and a comparison with adjacent models. The sections below keep those questions model-specific instead of reusing a generic controller description.
Functions
Colorlight X8 Features That Matter in Real Projects
Video switching, splicing and scaling
Model-specific capability or lifecycle point to consider when selecting or replacing X8.
Five-layer display
Model-specific capability or lifecycle point to consider when selecting or replacing X8.
Preset modes for repeatable setups
Model-specific capability or lifecycle point to consider when selecting or replacing X8.
LAN plus USB configuration/cascade and Genlock interfaces are documented in legacy X8 material
Model-specific capability or lifecycle point to consider when selecting or replacing X8.
iSet V3.5 added X8 sender support
Model-specific capability or lifecycle point to consider when selecting or replacing X8.
Selection comparison
Colorlight X8 vs Related Models
| 特集 | X8 | X7 | X16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product role | Professional LED display controller | Multimedia / professional LED processor-controller | Professional LED display controller |
| Loading | 5.0 million pixels | 5.2 million pixels | 10.4 million pixels |
| LED outputs | 8 × Gigabit Ethernet | 8 × Gigabit Ethernet | 16 × Gigabit Ethernet |
| Canvas rule | Up to 8192 px width / 8192 px height in legacy specification references | Up to 8192 px width / 4096 px height in published family references | 8192 px width / 4096 px height |
| Inputs | 4× DVI + 2× SDI | Professional multi-signal inputs; verify against X7 V1.6/V1.7 document | 2× SDI, 1× HDMI 2.0, 4× DVI |
Compatibility
Before Replacing or Buying a Colorlight X8
Check Screen Resolution
Total pixels are not enough. Confirm width, height and per-port cabinet mapping against the model's canvas and output rules.
Check Hardware Revision
Older Colorlight products can have multiple PCB and firmware branches. Record the exact label before firmware updates or replacement.
Check Receiving Cards
Keep the existing receiving-card model, cabinet file and mapping information before changing the sender/controller.
Software & downloads
Software, Firmware & Manual for Colorlight X8
Colorlight's current support center separates iSet, LEDVISION (discontinued), LEDUpgrade, documents and firmware. For older X/Z controllers, the correct software and firmware depend on the hardware generation. Do not flash firmware from a similarly named model.
For this model, verify the exact document/firmware branch against the controller label before deployment.
For model-specific documents or firmware guidance, send your controller label and hardware revision with your request.
System workflow
How Colorlight X8 Fits Into an LED Display
1 · Video Source
Feed the supported HDMI/DVI/DP/SDI or legacy source appropriate to this exact model.
2 · Video Processing
Use the model's supported scaling, switching, cropping, PIP or splicing functions—not features borrowed from another X/Z model.
3 · LED Output
Map the Gigabit Ethernet outputs to receiving cards while staying inside total and per-port loading rules.
よくある質問
Colorlight X8 FAQ
What is the loading capacity of Colorlight X8?
5.0 million pixels. Canvas width/height and per-port limits must also be respected.
How many LED outputs does Colorlight X8 have?
8 × Gigabit Ethernet.
What video inputs does Colorlight X8 support?
4× DVI + 2× SDI.
Can Colorlight X8 replace another Colorlight controller?
Not automatically. Compare loading capacity, canvas limits, physical inputs, output mapping, receiving cards, firmware generation and configuration software first.
Which Colorlight models should I compare with X8?
X7, X16, Z6 are the most useful adjacent models for this page’s comparison intent.
Need Colorlight X8 or a Compatible Replacement?
Send the controller label, LED screen resolution, receiving-card model and cabinet mapping. Highcolor can check the required control-system configuration before quotation.
システムの詳細を送信する →