Basics of Outdoor TV and Digital Signage Protection

Flat panel screens like LCD or plasma TVs have gone from just being a device to watch TV shows and films on to a wider, more commercial use. Digital out of home (Dooh) is a growing industry and encompasses all sorts of out of home use for commercial screens. Digital signage is perhaps the most […]

Coping With Image Retention and Burn-in

Digital advertising, digital out of home (Dooh) and outdoor digital signage may use similar technology as our home and office TVs but the concept for using LCD displays for advertising, branding and information is a totally different one. Digital signage is not TV and while moving images and transitions are used they are often kept […]

Where to Mount an Outdoor Display Screen

Due to the falling cost of LCD screens and the development of protective LCD enclosures for outdoor use, more and more screens are being installed in outdoor locations and for a variety of reasons: information, entertainment, outdoor advertising or outdoor digital signage. Outdoor screens can be seen in all sorts of locations – flat against […]

Ice and Snow on the Way – Protecting Your Outdoor Digital Signage

Winter is a time of harsh weather and dark nights. In one regard, winter has its advantages for modern Dooh systems. The shorter days and darker nights mean that outdoor digital signage has an advantage over other outdoor advertising as it become more noticeable and visible – thanks to its backlighting and luminance. The ice […]

LCD Enclosures – The Last Word in Outdoor Digital Signage Protection

Outdoor digital signage is one of the most effective forms of out of home advertising. No other advertising system can reach as many people for the same start up costs which is why outdoor screens are becoming increasingly common along high streets, concourses and shopping precincts. There are many great advantages to this new media […]

LCD Enclosures – Floor Standing or Wall/Ceiling Mounted?

LCD enclosures are a housing used to protect LCD TVs (and other flat panel displays like plasma) from harmful elements such as rainfall and dust, enabling standard devices to be taken outdoors or in hostile locations. They are versatile and flexible built to the most common size of display and can house almost any make […]

Winter and Your Outdoor Screens

Winter is a time when many devices struggle operationally. The cold weather, ice snow and prolonged darkness can make it difficult to start the car or operate machinery outside – and it can play havoc with outdoor digital signage too. Cold weather can permanently disable an outdoor screen if proper precautions  aren’t taken as condensation […]

Complexities of Outdoor Digital Signage

When using LCD, plasma or even LED screens in outdoor locations there is an obvious need to protect the electronics from getting damaged by the weather, temperatures and other hazards but protecting outdoor digital signage is not as simple as you might think. Waterproofing is perhaps the first step of outdoor protection for an LCD […]

Using Displays in Outdoor and Harsh Environments

The humble monitor, computer display and television have gone through dramatic changes over the last decade or so. The traditional cathode ray tube (CRT) has all but been replaced by the flat panel device – such as the plasma or LCD screen. These modern displays are more versatile in their use and are no longer […]

Protection Matters – Outdoor Digital Signage

Outdoor digital signage is part of the whole digital out of home (Dooh) industry that has been rapidly expanding over the last decade. From rather meek beginnings where screens were only erected in a few retail locations, digital signage has exploded with high streets no littered with display screens and LCDs. Even outside, our high […]