Colorlight S2 New Generation Controller
Colorlight S2 Sender, as a new generation sender, has updated core chips for significantly improved performance. It uses dual USB 2.0 interfaces for high-speed PC communication and supports cascading between multiple units, ideal for small displays.
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Colorlight S2 sending box is an advanced LED display controller designed to improve the performance and efficiency of LED screen systems. As the successor to previous models such as the T7 and iT7 sendboxes, the S2 features an updated core chip that greatly improves its capabilities. Its design focuses on providing seamless communication between the PC and the LED display, making it ideal for small to medium installations.
Colorlight S2 controller is designed for seamless video signal transmission and versatile display control. It supports DVI input up to 1920×1200 resolution and features two Gigabit Ethernet outputs for flexible screen splicing, supporting widths and heights up to 2560 pixels. Dual USB 2.0 interfaces enable high-speed configuration and easy cascading, facilitating display system expansion.
- DVI and audio input ports with synchronous Ethernet transmission
- Loading capacity: 1.31 million pixels
- Maximum width or height: 2560 pixels
- Improved gray levels at low brightness
- Wide working voltage: AC 100-240V
- Compatible with all Colorlight receiving card series
| No | Name | Function | Remarks |
| 1 | Indicator Panel and Configuration Button | Adjust the brightness of the entire screen (16 levels); Display the whole screen test mode conversion | Press “+” and “-” together to switch between brightness adjustment and testing mode. |
| 2 | Power Switch | On or off | |
| 3 | Power Socket | AC100~240V | |
| 4 | Output Ports | RJ45, for transmitting network signals | The control area of the two outputs can be separately set. |
| 5 | Audio Input | Input audio signal via Ethernet cable | |
| 6 | USB OUT | USB-A output, cascading among multiple sending cards | |
| 7 | USBIN | USB-B input, connected to PC for configuring parameters configuring parameters | |
| 8 | DVI Input | DVI output interface, connected to the graphics card |
Technical Specifications
● Input Resolution: Supports up to 1920×1200 pixels at a standard frame rate of 60Hz, with auto-adjustment capabilities.
● Maximum Dimensions: Can handle a maximum width and height of 2560 pixels each, offering versatility in display sizes.
● Transmission Distance: Supports CAT5 cables up to 140 meters, CAT6 cables up to 170 meters, and has no limitation when using optical fiber, providing flexibility in installation distances.
● Power Consumption: It consumes approximately 15W, making it an energy-efficient choice for continuous operation.
● Physical Dimensions: Measures 275mm in length, 198mm in width, and 44mm in height, with a weight of 2.1kg, facilitating easy integration into various setups.
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Key Features of the Colorlight S2 Sending Box
① DVI Signal Input: Colorlight S2 sending box is equipped with a DVI input port, supporting a maximum input resolution of 1920×1200 pixels. This ensures high-quality image transmission from the source to the LED display.
② Audio Integration: An audio input port allows for synchronous audio transmission via Ethernet cables, enabling a cohesive audio-visual experience.
③ Dual Gigabit Ethernet Outputs: The device features two Gigabit Ethernet ports that support arbitrary screen splicing, providing flexibility in display configurations. Each port can control an area of 1280×512 pixels, with a total loading capacity of 1.31 million pixels.
④ High-Speed USB Connectivity: Dual USB 2.0 ports facilitate rapid configuration and easy cascading between multiple sender boxes, streamlining the setup process.
⑤ Enhanced Grayscale Performance: Colorlight S2 controller offers improved grayscale performance at low brightness levels, resulting in more detailed and vibrant images, especially in dim environments.
⑥ Wide Working Voltage: With an input voltage range of AC 100V to 240V, the S2 sending box is adaptable to various power environments, ensuring consistent performance across different regions.
⑦Compatibility: Colorlight S2 sending box is compatible with all series of Colorlight receiving cards, allowing for seamless integration into existing systems.
Additional Functions
● Real-Time Configuration: Supports real-time adjustments via USB, allowing for immediate modifications to display settings.
● Brightness and Chromaticity Adjustment: Enables precise control over brightness and color settings to achieve the desired visual output.
● Smart Detection System: Includes DVI interface detection to ensure proper signal input and reduce setup errors.
● Real-Time Clock: Features an internal clock for time-sensitive display operations, ensuring accurate scheduling and content timing.
● Multi-Screen Control: Capable of managing multiple screens with different sizes simultaneously, enhancing its utility in complex display environments.
● Background Playing: Supports background playing in extended mode, allowing for more dynamic content presentation.
● Audio Transmission: Facilitates synchronized audio and video playback, enhancing the overall viewer experience.
● BER Detection: Offers Ethernet cable quality and malfunction detection, aiding in the maintenance and reliability of the display system.
Applications
Colorlight S2 Sending Box is well-suited for various applications, including:
Application 1. Advertising Displays: Delivers high-quality visuals for indoor and outdoor advertising screens, capturing audience attention effectively.
Application 2. Stage Performances: Enhances live events with dynamic backdrops and visuals, contributing to a more immersive experience.
Application 3. Conference Displays: Provides clear and reliable presentations during corporate events and seminars, ensuring effective communication.
Application 4. Retail Environments: Creates engaging in-store displays that can influence customer behavior and promote products effectively.
How to Integrate Colorlight S2 sending box with Your LED Display
Integrating the Colorlight S2 sending box with your LED display involves a series of steps to ensure optimal performance. Here’s a concise guide:
① Hardware Setup:
Step 1. Video Source Connection: Connect your video source (e.g., a computer or media player) to the S2 sending box using the DVI input port.
Step 2. Audio Connection (Optional): If audio synchronization is required, connect the audio output from your source to the S2’s audio input port.
Step 3. Ethernet Outputs: Utilize the two Gigabit Ethernet ports on the S2 to connect to the receiving cards within your LED display. Each port can handle a specific section of the screen, supporting flexible screen splicing.
② Software Configuration:
Step 1. USB Connection: Use the dual USB 2.0 ports for high-speed configuration and cascading between multiple sending boxes if necessary.
Step 2. Configuration Software: Install Colorlight LEDVISION software on your computer. This software facilitates the configuration of display parameters, including resolution, brightness, and color calibration.
Step 3. Display Mapping: Within LEDVISION, map the physical layout of your LED panels to correspond with the software settings, ensuring accurate content display.
③ System Testing:
Step 1. Signal Verification: After setup, verify that the video and audio signals are correctly transmitted to the LED display.
Step 2. Performance Testing: Test the display for color accuracy, brightness uniformity, and responsiveness to ensure all components function cohesively.
Specifications
| Video Source Interfaces | |
| Type | DVI |
| Receiving Resolution | 1920X1200 pixels |
| Frame Rate | Standard 60Hz, and auto adjustment |
| Gigabit Ethernet Outputs | |
| Quantity | 2 ports |
| Net Port Control Area | Each net port: 1280X512 pixels (or equivalent area) 2 net ports: 1280X1024 pixels (or equivalent area) Maximum width of single card: 2560 pixels Or maximum height of single card: 2560 pixels |
| Transmission Distance | Recommended: CAT5e≤100m |
| Net Port Splicing | Up-down or left-right splicing defined by users |
| Connecting Device | |
| Receiving Card | Compatible with all series of Colorlight receiving card |
| Peripherals | Multi function cards, optical fiber transceiver, Gigabit switch |
| Parameters | |
| Dimensions | 275X198X44 mm |
| Input Voltage | AC 100V-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Rated Power Consumption | 15W |
| Weight | 2.1kg |
| External Interface | |
| Configuration Port | USB |
| Real-time Configuration | Supported |
| Brightness and Color Temperature Adjustment | Supported |
| Smart Detection System | DVI interface detection |
| More Functions | |
| Multi-Screen Control | Multiple screens with different sizes can be controlled simultaneously |
| Audio Transmission | Supported |
| Bit Error Detection | Ethernet cable quality and malfunction detection |
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Colorlight S2 Review: Features, Specs, and Benefits
The Colorlight S2 is a highly regarded LED control system known for its stable performance and efficient processing capabilities. This review will start from the core advantages, technical specifications and other aspects to help you fully understand the performance and application value of Colorlight S2 Sender, and provide a reference for choosing appropriate control equipment.
1. What is the Colorlight S2 Sending Box?
The Colorlight S2 sending box is a high-performance LED signal control device used to transmit video signals from computers or other sources to LED displays. It supports multiple resolutions and signal formats to ensure clear and stable display of large-screen content.
The device is equipped with multiple input interfaces such as HDMI, DVI, 3G-SDI, etc., and outputs signals through high-speed Ethernet or optical fiber to achieve large-screen splicing and partitioned display.
Colorlight S2 sending box features low-latency output, stable heat dissipation and reliable power supply. It is widely used in stage performances, conference rooms, advertising screens and rental activities. It is an important core device of professional LED systems.
2. Key Advantage of the Colorlight S2
With its excellent performance and flexible functions, the Colorlight S2 sending box shows many advantages in practical applications and meets the professional needs of different scenarios.
3. Technical Specifications
3.1 Input Specifications
Colorlight S2 supports a variety of input interfaces to ensure compatibility and flexible connection with different signal sources:
● Video input: HDMI, DVI, 3G-SDI and other common interfaces, supporting multiple resolutions and frame rates;
● Signal format: Compatible with HD and Ultra HD (such as 4K) signals;
● Input bandwidth: High-bandwidth design can handle large data volume signals to ensure stable and smooth images;
● Control interface: Supports USB and Ethernet input for remote management and system configuration.
3.2 Output Specifications
The output design of Colorlight S2 focuses on stability and low latency, and is suitable for large-screen display needs:
● Video output: multiple high-speed Ethernet and optical fiber interfaces, which can directly drive LED video wall;
● Resolution support: can output high-definition to 4K signals to ensure delicate picture quality;
● Refresh rate and delay: high refresh rate output, low delay, ensuring no smearing of dynamic images;
● Splicing capability: Supports multi-machine splicing and partitioned display, making it easy to implement large screens and complex layouts.
More Specifications:
| Category | Item | Description |
| Video Source Interface | Interface Type | DVI |
| Receiving Resolution | Maximum 1920×1200 pixels, supporting any resolution within this range | |
| Video Source Frame Rate | Standard 60Hz, with automatic frame rate adaptation | |
| Gigabit Ethernet Port Output | Number of Ethernet Ports | 2 gigabit Ethernet ports |
| Ethernet Port Control Area | Each port supports 1280×512 pixels (or equivalent area); total 1280×1024 pixels (or equivalent area) for 2 ports.Single card supports up to 2560 pixels in width or 2560 pixels in height. | |
| Transmission Distance | Recommended Cat5e cable ≤ 100m | |
| Ethernet Port Stitching | 2 ports support arbitrary vertical or horizontal stitching | |
| Connected Devices | Supported Receiver Cards | All series of Colorlight receiver cards |
| Supported Peripheral Devices | Multi-function cards, fiber optic transceivers, gigabit switches | |
| Specification Parameters | Board Size | 275×198×44 mm |
| Input Voltage | AC 100V-240V/50/60Hz | |
| Rated Power Consumption | 15W | |
| Weight | 2.1kg | |
| Human-Machine Interface | Configuration Parameter Interface | USB |
| Real-Time Parameter Adjustment | Supported | |
| Brightness & Color Temperature Adjustment | Supported | |
| Intelligent Detection System | Supports DVI video interface information detection | |
| Auxiliary Functions | Multi-Screen Setup | Supports simultaneous control of multiple displays with different specifications |
| Audio Transmission | Supported | |
| Network Bit Error Rate Detection | Detects communication quality between screen body and receiver cards, and performs fault diagnosis |
4. Colorlight S2 vs Other LED Sender
To cater to different project sizes and performance requirements, the Colorlight series also includes higher-end models such as the S4 and S6F. The table below compares the main parameters and applicable scenarios of the three sending cards, S2, S4, and S6F, to help you quickly understand their differences and advantages.
| Feature / Item | S2 (Entry Level) | S4 (Balanced) | S6F (Professional) |
| Video Input | DVI input (supports 1920×1200) | HDMI + DVI input (with loop-out) | HDMI + DVI input (with loop-out) |
| Maximum Input Resolution | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz | 1920×1200 @ 60Hz |
| Maximum Pixel / Load Capacity | ~1.31 million pixels (max 2560×2560) | ~2.30 million pixels (max 4096×2560) | ~2.30 million pixels (max 4096×2560) |
| Network Output Ports (to Receiving Card) | 2 × Gigabit Ethernet ports | 4 × Gigabit Ethernet ports | 6 × Gigabit Ethernet ports + 3 × fiber output options |
| Cascading / Splicing / Multi-Screen Support | Supports multi-card cascading & screen splicing (small to medium screens) | Supports multi-card cascading & arbitrary splicing, suitable for medium to large screens | Supports multi-card cascading & arbitrary splicing + fiber long-distance transmission, ideal for large/complex/remote screens |
| Brightness / Grayscale / Color Adjustment | Supports grayscale optimization & basic brightness adjustment | Better brightness / color temperature / grayscale / color adjustment | Enhanced image quality, stability, and compatibility, suitable for high-demand displays |
| Recommended Application | Small / medium LED screens: retail ads, exhibition halls, store backgrounds, small stages | Medium to large LED screens: malls, indoor/outdoor displays, stage backgrounds, medium outdoor screens | Large / high-density / complex layout screens: large stages, performances, stadiums, outdoor billboards, long-distance transmission / complex splicing |
5. Colorlight S2 Price Range & Budget Guide
Price Range: The Colorlight S2 transmitter card is priced between approximately $90 and $150, offering good value for money and suitable for small to medium-sized LED screen projects.
Budget Guide:
①For projects with limited budgets or small scale (such as shop advertising screens, showroom screens, or company background screens), the S2 is a high-performance, cost-effective choice.
② For medium-budget or medium-sized screen projects, the S2 can be selected based on requirements for image quality, splicing, and grayscale.
③ For large or complex projects with sufficient budgets and high requirements for display effects and stability, the S2 can be used as an auxiliary or entry-level solution, but a higher-end transmitter card is recommended for the main screen to ensure performance.
6. FAQs
(1) What type of LED transmitter card is the Colorlight S2?
(2) Is the installation and configuration of the S2 complex?
(3) What is the maximum number of pixels that the S2 sender can control?
(4) How good are the grayscale and color performances of the Colorlight S2?
7. Conclusion
In summary, the Colorlight S2, with its high cost-performance ratio, easy installation, excellent grayscale performance, and multi-card cascading capability, is an ideal choice for small to medium-sized LED screen projects.
If you are looking for a suitable sending card for small to medium-sized LED screens, consider the S2 sender. Contact us today for more product information and a free sample experience.
