Barco Upgrade to an RGB Laser video wall

Name: Barco Upgrade to an RGB Laser video wall for OverView Series
Brand: Barco
SKU: barco-upgrade-to-rgb-laser-video-wall
Availability: InStock

Overview

An upgrade, not a complete wall: Barco's RGB Laser light engine for OverView rear-projection video walls that use lamp or LED light sources. It covers 50, 67, 70 and 80-inch systems, offering up to 170% REC709 colour, a light source rated above 125,000 hours and 120W eco power draw. Suited to Qatar organisations extending a wall they already own, such as a government control room.

Which Barco walls this upgrade applies to

This is a retrofit path for owners of Barco OverView rear-projection video walls built around legacy lamp or LED light sources. Barco lists upgrade options for 50, 67, 70 and 80-inch systems, each mapped from an existing model code to a new RGB Laser engine. Examples include OV-7xx to ODL-715, OVL-515 to ODL-515, OL-521 to ODL-521 and OVL-8xx to ODL-815. Certain RGB Laser walls can also move from ODL-721 Gen1 to Gen3, or from cDR-6713 or OVL6713 to ODL6713.

One screen size can map to more than one part number, so the correct part depends on your exact existing model. Send your wall's model code and screen size and the matching upgrade will be confirmed in the quotation. The source data does not state which cabinet components remain in use after the swap, so that detail should be checked before ordering.

Brightness, colour and light source life

The RGB Laser light source is the main reason to upgrade. Barco rates the wall at up to 170% of the REC709 colour triangle and 1800:1 on-screen contrast. Brightness uniformity is typically above 95% at ANSI 9 and above 90% at ANSI 13. Sense X automatic calibration supports colour stability over time, and custom white points are available.

The light source is rated above 125,000 hours in both normal and eco modes. That figure is worth comparing with the replacement interval of your current lamp or LED modules when you review total cost of ownership. Barco also lists the wall's two-year warranty in its general specifications.

Power, heat and noise planning

Power draw: 120W in eco mode and 200W in normal mode, with up to 50% lower power consumption quoted by the manufacturer.
Heat output: 390 BTU/h eco, 680 BTU/h typical and 860 BTU/h maximum, for air-conditioning planning.
Operating conditions: 10°C to 40°C and up to 80% humidity, non-condensing.
Noise: below 20 dB measured three metres in front of the wall.

Summer outdoor temperatures in Qatar can exceed 45°C, so the room housing the wall needs cooling that holds it within the 10°C to 40°C range. The power input accepts 100 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz, which covers Qatar's 240 V, 50 Hz mains supply.

Connectivity and control

The wall offers two DisplayPort 1.2 inputs with one output, and two HDMI 2.0 inputs, all supporting 4K at 60Hz. Two Ethernet ports and a built-in web server allow direct access, and a web service API supports integration with third-party equipment. Loop-through, cropping and scaling for the wall configuration are included, and HDCP 2.2 compliance is listed. Two USB ports are for power only.

Where it fits in Qatar and next steps

A ministry operations room in Doha extending the life of an existing 80-inch lamp or LED wall.
A university lecture theatre in Education City with a 67-inch wall that needs quiet operation during lectures.
A 70-inch control room wall in an industrial site in Mesaieed, where the upgrade builds on existing equipment.

Before ordering, SmartRooms Qatar recommends a free site survey to check your model code, room size, cooling and cabling. Request a quote with your wall's model code, screen size and quantity, and the team will confirm the matching RGB Laser upgrade for your installation.

Highlights

Brighter images and wider colour gamut than lamp or LED light sources
Light source rated above 125,000 hours in normal and eco modes
Up to 50% lower power consumption, per manufacturer
Noise below 20 dB measured three metres in front
120W eco and 200W normal power draw
Two-year manufacturer warranty

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

33 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Lamp-based to RGB Laser options3

67" 4:3: UPGRADE cDG67 -> ODL-6715 R9867107 UPGRADE OV-6715 -> ODL-6715 R9867108 UPGRADE cDR+67 -> ODL-6715 R9867109
70" 4:3: UPGRADE OV-7xx -> ODL-715 R9867105
80" 4:3: UPGRADE OVL-8xx -> ODL-815 R9867104 UPGRADE OV-8xx -> ODL-815 R9867103 UPGRADE cDG80 -> ODL-815 R9867140 UPGRADE cDR+80 -> ODL-815 R9867141

LED-based to RGB Laser options5

70" 16:9: UPGRADE OL-721 -> ODL-721 R9845630 UPGRADE MVL-721 -> ODL-721 R9869640
80" 4:3: UPGRADE cDG67 -> ODL-6715 R9867107
70" 4:3: UPGRADE OVL-7xx -> ODL-715 R9867106
50" 16:9: UPGRADE OL-521 -> ODL-521 R9869771
50" 4:3: UPGRADE OVL-515 -> ODL-515 R9869770 UPGRADE OVL-508 -> ODL-508 R9869772*

RGB Laser to RGB Laser options2

67" 16:9: UPGRADE cDR-6713/OVL6713 -> ODL6713 R98698211
70" 16:9: UPGRADE ODL-721 GEN1 -> ODL-721 GEN3 R98690811

General Specifications23

Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 16:9 Aspect Ratio SXGA+ (1400x1050 pixels), 4:3 Aspect Ratio
Power consumption: 120W (eco) 200W (normal)
On-screen contrast: 1800:1
Color: Up to 170% REC709 color triangle
Display technology: Rear projection DLP
White point: Customized white points
Brightness uniformity: Typ. >95% ANSI 9 Typ. >90% ANSI 13
Color stability: Sense X automatic calibration
Redundancy: Redundant laser banks with redundant power supply drivers, input signal & external power supply
Light source: RGB lasers illumination (Lasers Class 1 RG2)
AC input voltage: 100 – 240 VAC, 50-60Hz
Light source lifetime: > 125,000 hrs in both Normal and Eco mode*
Noise Level: Less than 20 dB (measured from 3 meters in front)
Connectivity: 2x DP1.2 inputs & 1x output (4K@60Hz) 2x HDMI™ 2.0 inputs (4K@60Hz) 2x USB ports (only for power) 2x Ethernet ports
Conditions for operation: 10°C-40°C | 50°F-104°F Up to 80% humidity (non-condensing)
Heat dissipation: 390 BTU/h (eco) 680 BTU/h (typ) 860 BTU/h (max)
Signal processing: Loop through Cropping, scaling with wall configuration
Integration to third party equipment: WEB service API
Direct ethernet access: Built-in web server
HDCP: 2.2 compliance
Graphical user interface: All settings and operational parameters
Warranty: 2 years
Notes: *Emulated XGA resolution

Downloads

2 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets Upgrade-to-an-RGB-Laser-video-wall-en-Spec-sheet.pdf 453 KB URL Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site Manuals, drivers and support

Questions about Upgrade to an RGB Laser video wall

Is this a complete video wall or an upgrade?

It is an upgrade for Barco OverView rear-projection walls that use lamp or LED light sources, replacing the light engine with RGB Laser. Barco lists upgrade paths for 50, 67, 70 and 80-inch systems. It is not a standalone display, so your existing wall must be identified before ordering. SmartRooms Qatar confirms the matching part in the quotation.

Which existing Barco walls can be upgraded?

Barco lists legacy lamp-based and LED-based systems in 50, 67, 70 and 80-inch sizes, plus some RGB Laser walls such as ODL-721 Gen1 to Gen3. Examples include OV-7xx to ODL-715 and OVL-515 to ODL-515. Find your wall's model code on its label or in your installation records and send it with the screen size.

How do I find the right upgrade part number?

Match your existing model code and screen size to Barco's mapping. For example, a 67-inch 4:3 cDG67 maps to ODL-6715 part R9867107, and a 80-inch 4:3 OV-8xx maps to ODL-815 part R9867103. Some sizes map to several parts, so send your model code to the SmartRooms Qatar team for confirmation before ordering.

Will a boardroom wall in Doha look noticeably better after upgrading?

Barco quotes up to 170% of the REC709 colour triangle and 1800:1 on-screen contrast. Brightness uniformity is typically above 95% at ANSI 9 and above 90% at ANSI 13, and Sense X automatic calibration helps keep colour stable. Results depend on your room lighting and content, so a site survey before ordering is the best way to confirm the difference.

Would upgrading reduce power use for a school in Al Wakrah?

Power draw is 120W in eco mode and 200W in normal mode. Barco states up to 50% reduction in power consumption and a lower total cost of ownership. The actual saving depends on the mode you run and your hours of use, so ask for these figures in the quotation alongside your current consumption.

Is it quiet enough for a lecture theatre in Education City?

Noise is below 20 dB measured three metres in front of the wall, which Barco describes as library-level quiet. In a lecture theatre, that means the projection system adds little background sound during presentations. Confirm seating distance and room layout during a free site survey before the upgrade is scheduled.

How should a Mesaieed control room plan cooling for this wall?

Heat output is 390 BTU/h in eco mode, 680 BTU/h typical and 860 BTU/h maximum. The operating range is 10°C to 40°C with humidity up to 80%, non-condensing. Summer outdoor temperatures can exceed 45°C, so size the room's air conditioning for the wall's heat load and keep the room within that range.

Will a Lusail hotel conference room run this on Qatar's 240 V supply?

The power input accepts 100 to 240 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz, so Qatar's 240 V, 50 Hz mains is within the stated range. The source data does not list a plug type, so confirm the power cable configuration for BS 1363 sockets with the quotation before installation.

What connections and control options does it have?

The wall has two DisplayPort 1.2 inputs with one output and two HDMI 2.0 inputs, all supporting 4K at 60Hz. Two Ethernet ports, a built-in web server and a web service API are provided, along with HDCP 2.2 compliance. Two USB ports are for power only, and cropping and scaling for the wall configuration are included.

Can a ministry operations room in Doha extend an 80-inch wall?

Yes, if your existing 80-inch wall is a lamp or LED system with a listed upgrade path. Barco maps several 80-inch model codes to ODL-815 engines. Send your model code, wall configuration and room details so the matching part can be confirmed, and request a site survey to check cabling and cooling.

Can a school group order several upgrades on a purchase order?

SmartRooms Qatar supplies against purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Each wall needs its own matched part, so list every wall with its model code, screen size and quantity. Quotations are usually issued within one working day.