Rigid layout and limited space
Adding new currencies, descriptions, headers or longer values often requires replacing the board or paying for hardware changes.
When should you replace a LED board?
A TV screen gives you more flexibility when currencies no longer fit or you need new layouts and messages. Existing LED features depend on the model and controller.
Space for your logo and messages
Show your logo, a banner and customer information beside the rates. Change them in the online panel.
How rates are updated
If your board needs manual input, try panel updates, importing your rates or adjustments based on mid-market rates.
Limited readability
Choose cell size, colours, flags and currency names. Check readability from where customers stand.
Expansion cost
Changing size, orientation or number of rows on a classic LED board usually means new hardware or dependence on the board supplier.
Remote board management
If you need online changes, compare your existing controller with the DCR panel. Some LED boards also support network controls and automatic updates.
Digital currency boards
Use a compatible TV or monitor
DCR Online runs in a TV app or browser. Check app availability and test your layout before replacing the board.
- Display average rates or buy/sell rates on one or many screens.
- Automatic average-rate refresh even every 1 minute, depending on the plan.
- Full appearance control: colours, logo, banners, footer, 1-3 column layouts and screen rotation.
- Support for Android TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS and browser mode /tv.
- Integration with an external rate source through DCR Integrator for TXT, CSV, XML and HTML files.
What do you gain by modernizing a currency board?
Start with one compatible screen. Test readability, rate sources and panel controls before replacing your current board.
Less work updating rates
Choose automatic mid-market rates or import your own rates. Make manual changes in the online panel.
Appearance matched to your brand
Set colours, banners, logo and layout so the board looks like part of your location, not a separate device.
Portrait or landscape
Set orientation and resolution for a compatible TV, monitor or tablet. One system supports different layouts.
Easier expansion
Adding another screen or location does not require designing a new LED board. Pair the device with the account.
LED boards and TV screens compared
These are typical differences. LED capabilities depend on the model, controller and available integrations.
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| Area | Dedicated LED segment rate board | DCR Online digital board |
|---|---|---|
| Rate updates | Manual or automatic, depending on controller and integration. | Online panel, automatic average rates and integration with external files. |
| Appearance | Limited colour, format and number of characters. | HEX colours, banners, backgrounds, logo, footer, flags, currency names and multi-column layouts. |
| Hardware | Dedicated board with fixed parameters. | Smart TV, tablet, browser monitor or TV box. |
| Scaling | Expansion depends on board, controller and supplier system compatibility. | Add more screens and locations by pairing them with the account. |
| Customer communication | Mainly digits and short labels. | Rates, currency names, logo, banners and customer messages. |
LED or TV? Start with the installation location
This comparison covers dedicated segment rate boards and TV screens. An LCD TV can also use LED backlighting. For a sunny window or outdoor location, check brightness, reflections and installation requirements; a standard TV cannot replace every outdoor display. Test readability from the customer position, restarting and internet access.
How to choose a Smart TVCompare the total cost
Include an existing or new screen, any player or computer, mounting, internet access and the DCR plan. Compare that total with buying, controlling and expanding a dedicated board. The result depends on the equipment and use; a TV is not always cheaper.
PricingHow to modernize a currency board?
You do not need to replace the whole setup at once. Run DCR alongside your existing board with the same currencies and rates. Compare readability by day and in the evening, then test a rate change and restarting the screen.
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Start a trial account
Create an account and configure currencies, columns, buy/sell mode and basic colours.
02
Pair the screen
Use a TV app or browser mode to connect the screen with the DCR Online panel.
03
Adjust appearance and rate source
Add logo, banner, footer, update interval or connect the integrator if rates come from your system.
Frequently asked questions
DCR can replace a dedicated board where a compatible screen offers readable rates and suitable operating conditions. Check lighting, installation and internet access before replacing it. A standard TV is not a replacement for every outdoor board.
Yes. Registration includes a 30-day trial where you can test layout, colours, currencies and update method on multiple screens without commitment.
No. Enter your own buy and sell rates in the DCR Online panel. DCR Integrator is optional if you have a suitable file or web page; the source does not have to be a cashier system.
Yes, through DCR Integrator. It can import rates from TXT, CSV, XML or HTML files and send them to the board.
Compare your new board with the old one
Run DCR Online on one screen and test layouts and rate sources free for 30 days.