4" LED Display TruColor

This 4 inch LED display is the largest character height in the TruColor programmable display series. The 4.2 inch display area character height extends the readable viewing distance beyond both the 2 inch and 3 inch versions in this collection. Retailers who need a scrolling LED sign readable from 50 feet or more choose this size for high-traffic street frontage, large retail windows, and interior wall positions visible from across a wide sales floor. Three width options are available: 12 characters, 16 characters, and 24 characters. The same 16 TruColor colors, infrared remote programming, PC network programming, and 10-year LED warranty apply across all three width options.

4 Inch LED Display TruColor | Specifications

Character Height

4 inches (4.2 inch display area)

Width Options

12 characters (36 inch W display, 40.4 inch W unit), 16 characters (48 inch W display, 52.4 inch W unit), 24 characters (72 inch W display, 76.4 inch W unit)

Unit Depth

2.5 inches

Colors

16 non-illusive true colors

Programming

Infrared remote keyboard, PC via LAN, internet email

Memory

64K with 52 pages of memory bank

Viewing Angle

160 degrees

Satellite Updates

News, sports, stock quotes with optional receiver

Built-In Features

50 plus trivia questions, countdown timer, user graphics, message notification end caps

Warranty

10 years on LED matrix

Software

Free 30-day Windows compatible trial software included

4 Inch Character Height: Maximum Viewing Distance in This Series

Each step up in character height in the TruColor series adds roughly 15 to 20 feet of readable viewing distance. The 2 inch display reads from approximately 20 feet. The 3 inch display reads from approximately 30 feet. This 4 inch LED display reads from approximately 50 feet or more, making it the right choice for high-traffic street frontage where passing vehicles and pedestrians at a distance need to read the sign without stopping.

Large retail windows, shopping mall storefronts, and wide interior spaces are the typical installation positions for this character height. At 4.2 inches tall, the characters are visible from across a street, across a parking lot, and from the far end of a long retail floor. Retailers who previously settled for a smaller display because they did not know the viewing distance impact of character height often find that upgrading to the 4 inch version converts significantly more passing traffic into store entries.

The 24 Character Width: Full Message Display at Maximum Size

The 24 character width option measures 76.4 inches wide at the unit level. That is the largest single scrolling LED display in this collection. At 24 characters wide and 4.2 inches tall, the sign displays a long promotional message across more character positions simultaneously before scrolling begins. Less scrolling means a slower pace of message delivery that suits high-speed viewing scenarios where a fast scroll is too quick for passing drivers or walking pedestrians to read in full.

The 12 character option at 40.4 inches wide suits storefronts with limited horizontal wall space or framed window positions where overall unit width is constrained. The 16 character option at 52.4 inches wide covers most standard storefront window and wall positions without the full width of the 24 character version. All three width options share the same 4 inch character height, 16 color display, and full programming system. For more on LED display signage in retail environments, see the Wikipedia overview on visual merchandising.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should choose the 4 inch LED display over the 2 inch or 3 inch versions?

The 4 inch version suits retailers with street-facing windows visible from 50 feet or more, large parking lot frontage, wide interior sales floors, or shopping mall storefronts where the sign competes visually with other store signs and mall lighting. Retailers with counter-positioned signs or small window displays where viewing distance stays within 20 to 30 feet get the same message across at lower cost with the 2 inch or 3 inch versions. Choose based on the actual viewing distance at the planned installation position.

Is the programming system the same as the 2 inch and 3 inch versions?

Yes. All three TruColor display sizes use the same programming system. Program via infrared remote keyboard with password protection, from any PC on the same LAN network, or via internet email. The 64K memory bank holds 52 pages of stored messages across all three character height versions. Free 30-day Windows compatible trial software is included with every unit.

Does the 24 character width version require special installation?

No special electrical installation is needed. The 4 inch LED display plugs into a standard wall outlet regardless of the width option chosen. The 24 character unit measures 76.4 inches wide, so confirm the available wall or window space accommodates that width before ordering. Wall mounting hardware requirements depend on the specific wall type and surface at the installation position.

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