• When turning off the display by detaching the power cord, wait 6 seconds before re-attaching the power cord for normal operation. • Ensure the use of an approved power cord provided by Philips at all times. If your power cord is missing, please contact your local service center.
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User Manual BDL5531EL Service: • The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel. • If there is any need for repair or integration, please contact your local service center. • Do not leave your display under direct sunlight.
User Manual BDL5531EL REGULATORY INFORMATION CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MMD declares under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the following standards • EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment) • EN55022:2006+A1:2007 (Radio Disturbance requirement of Information Technology Equipment) •...
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User Manual BDL5531EL POLISH CENTER FOR TESTING AND CERTIFICATION NOTICE The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computers, monitors, printers and so on) should have the same power supply source.
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User Manual BDL5531EL INFORMATION FOR UK ONLY WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Important: This apparatus is supplied with an approved moulded 13A plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.
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Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old display from your local Philips dealer. (For customers in Canada and U.S.A.) This product may contain lead and/or mercury.
3.4. EXTERNAL AUDIO CONNECTION 3.4.1. CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 3.4.2. CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE 3.5. CONNECTING ANOTHER BDL5531EL DISPLAY OSD MENU 4.1. NAVIGATING THE OSD MENU 4.1.1. NAVIGATING THE OSD MENU USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 4.1.2. NAVIGATING THE OSD MENU USING THE DISPLAY’S CONTROL BUTTONS 4.2.
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User Manual BDL5531EL 6.4. DARK DOT DEFECTS 6.5. PROXIMITY OF PIXEL DEFECTS 6.6. PIXEL DEFECT TOLERANCES CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1. CLEANING 7.2. TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
User Manual BDL5531EL UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 1.1. UNPACKING • This product is packed in a carton, together with the standard accessories. • Any other optional accessories will be packed separately. • Due to the size and weight of this display it is recommended for two people to move it.
User Manual BDL5531EL 1.4. PORTRAIT MOUNTING Wall mounting holes Notes: Note: The remote control sensor should be on the right side when rotating your display. • M6 (10mm) screws (with a length 10-15mm longer than the thickness of the mounting bracket) are needed for wall mounting (not included).
User Manual BDL5531EL PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 2.1. FRONT VIEW 1. Remote control sensor, ambient light sensor and power indicator • Receives command signals from the remote control. • Detects the ambient lighting conditions around the display. • Indicates the operating status of the unit:...
User Manual BDL5531EL 2.2. REAR VIEW 100 mm Dent depth: 6.5 mm 38 mm 225 mm 235 mm 1. VIDEO SOURCE button • Use this button to select the input source. • When the On Screen Display menu is active, this is also used as the SET button.
User Manual BDL5531EL 2.3. INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS 1. VIDEO IN (HDMI) 9. VIDEO IN Connects to the HDMI output of an AV device or to the DVI-D output of a PC. (Using a DVI-HDMI cable) Connects to the video output of an AV device or another BDL5531EL unit.
User Manual BDL5531EL 2.4. REMOTE CONTROL 2.4.1. GENERAL FUNCTIONS POWER button Press to switch on the display from standby mode. Press again to turn it to standby mode. SMART button To select smart picture mode from: • Highbright: for moving images such as Video •...
User Manual BDL5531EL DISPLAY button To turn on/off the setting information displayed on the upper right corner of the screen. MENU button To turn the OSD menu on/off. UP button • To move the highlight bar up to adjust the selected item when OSD menu is on.
User Manual BDL5531EL 2.4.2. INSERTING THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 1. Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control. 2. Insert two AAA size 1.5V batteries ensuring that the “+” and “-” ends of the batteries are correctly aligned.
User Manual BDL5531EL CONNECTIONS TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 3.1. USING THE CABLE RETAINER 3.2. CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT (DVD/VCR/VCD) 3.2.1. USING COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1. Connect the green-colored (labeled as "Y") jack of the device to the green-colored "Y" jack of the display.
User Manual BDL5531EL 3.2.2. USING S-VIDEO INPUT 1. Connect the S-Video connector of the external device to the S-VIDEO input of the display. 2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks of the device to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO2 or AUDIO3) jacks of the display.
User Manual BDL5531EL 3.2.4. USING HDMI INPUT Connect the HDMI connector of the external device to the HDMI input of the display. DVD/VCR/VCD 3.3. CONNECTING A PC 3.3.1. USING VGA INPUT 1. Connect the 15-pin VGA connector of the PC to the VGA IN connector of the display.
User Manual BDL5531EL 3.3.2. USING DVI INPUT 1. Connect the DVI-D connector of the PC to the DVI-D connector of the display. 2. Insert the audio cable to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO1) input of the display and connect to the corresponding PC connector.
User Manual BDL5531EL 3.4. EXTERNAL AUDIO CONNECTION 3.4.1. CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 1. Connect the speaker wires to the external speaker (SPEAKERS) output of the display. 2. Turn on the unit. Note: Make sure your display is turned off before connecting the speaker wires.
Note: The number of displays that can be used in a daisy-chain configuration will depend on the resolution of the input signal being used. • Connect the VGA OUT connector of the display to the VGA IN connector of additional BDL5531EL unit. • Connect the RS-232C OUT connector of the display to the RS-232C IN connector of additional BDL5531EL unit.
User Manual BDL5531EL OSD MENU An overall view of the On-Screen Display (OSD) structure is shown below. This can be used as a reference for further adjusting your display. 4.1. NAVIGATING THE OSD MENU 4.1.1. NAVIGATING THE OSD MENU USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 1.
User Manual BDL5531EL 4.1.2. NAVIGATING THE OSD MENU USING THE DISPLAY’S CONTROL BUTTONS 1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu. 2. Press the /button to choose the item you want to adjust. 3. Press the button to enter the submenu.
User Manual BDL5531EL 4.2. OSD MENU OVERVIEW 4.2.1. PICTURE MENU Brightness Note: This function is not available when Smart contrast, Light sensor or Brightness under Panel saving is turned on. Disable these functions to make Brightness accessible from the OSD menu.
User Manual BDL5531EL Color temperature Select a color temperature for the image. The image has a reddish tint with a lower color temperature, whilst a higher color temperature gives off a more bluish tint. Use the UP/DOWN button to make selection.
User Manual BDL5531EL 4.2.2. SCREEN MENU H position Note: For VGA input only. Adjust the horizontal placement of the picture. Press the PLUS button to move the image to the right, or press the MINUS button to move the image to the left.
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User Manual BDL5531EL • 21:9 - The picture is enlarged to 16:9 format. This mode is recommended when displaying pictures that have black bands at the top and bottom (letterbox format). Note: This mode does not support deinterlacing. The screen may flicker when displaying interlaced video.
User Manual BDL5531EL 4.2.3. AUDIO MENU Speaker Set the display to play audio using the built-in (internal) speaker, external speakers or external audio devices (if connected). Use the UP/DOWN button to toggle between • Internal • External • Line-out Volume Adjust to increase or decrease the audio output level.
User Manual BDL5531EL 4.2.4. PIP MENU Notes: • For Component, VGA, DVI-D and HDMI inputs only. • For Full and Normal zoom modes only. • The PIP function is turned off by default. Press the PIP ON/OFF button on the remote control to turn on PIP and make it accessible from the OSD menu.
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User Manual BDL5531EL Notes: • The PIP function is only available under certain signal source combinations as shown in the table below. Main picture signal source Video S-Video Component DVI-D HDMI Video S-Video Component picture signal source DVI-D HDMI ( : PIP function available, : PIP function unavailable) •...
User Manual BDL5531EL 4.2.5. CONFIGURATION 1 MENU Switch on state Set the display to turn on or remain off when the power cord is connected to a wall outlet. Use the UP/DOWN button to toggle between • Last status - The display will return to the previous power status (on/off/standby) when removing and replacing the power cord.
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User Manual BDL5531EL some instances, ghost image damage can be permanent. To avoid such issues, we strongly recommend one of the following actions: • Change the picture periodically • Enable Pixel shift (See Pixel shift under Section 4.2.5.CONFIGURATION 1 MENU) •...
User Manual BDL5531EL 4.2.6. CONFIGURATION 2 MENU OSD turn off Set the period of time the OSD menu stays on the screen (from 5 to 120 seconds) Use the PLUS/MINUS button to adjust. OSD mode Select the orientation of the OSD according to the orientation the display is installed.
User Manual BDL5531EL 4.2.7. ADVANCED MENU Input resolution Note: For VGA input only. Set the resolution of the VGA input. This is only required when the display is unable to detect the VGA input resolution correctly. Use the UP/DOWN button to toggle between •...
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With this function you can create a single large screen matrix (display wall) that consists of up to 25 BDL5531EL displays (5 units on the vertical side and 5 units on the horizontal side). This requires you to connect each BDL5531EL unit in a daisy-chain configuration.
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User Manual BDL5531EL Example: 2 x 2 screen matrix (4 displays) 5 x 5 screen matrix (25 displays) H monitors = 2 H monitors = 5 V monitors = 2 V monitors = 5 H monitors H monitors Position Position •...
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User Manual BDL5531EL This function allows you to program up to seven different scheduled time intervals for the display. You can select the time the unit turns on and turns off, the days in a week it is activated, and which input source the display will use for each scheduled activation period.
Set the ID number for controlling the unit via the RS232C connection. Each display must have a unique ID number when multiple BDL5531EL units are connected. See table under "Tiling" for more information. Use the PLUS/MINUS button to select an ID.
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User Manual BDL5531EL • Off - Once a signal is connected, it can only be selected manually. Use the UP/DOWN button to make selection. Advanced option reset Reset all settings in the Advanced option menu. Press the PLUS button to open the submenu, and then press the PLUS/MINUS button to make selection.
User Manual BDL5531EL INPUT MODE VGA Resolution Active Resolution Standard Refresh Rate Pixel Rate Aspect Ratio Stand for Mode Resolution H Pixels V Lines 60 Hz 25.175 MHz 72 Hz 31.5 MHz Video Graphic Array 75 Hz 31.5 MHz Wide Video Graphic...
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User Manual BDL5531EL • If a vertical and horizontal frequency-select mode exists, select 60Hz (vertical) and 31.5KHz (horizontal). In some cases, abnormal signals (such as stripes) might appear on the screen when the PC power is turned off (or if the PC is disconnected).
This notice explains the different types of pixel defects and defines the acceptable defect level for the BDL5531EL LCD screen. In order to qualify for repair under warranty, the number of pixel defects must exceed a certain level as shown in the reference table.
6.6. PIXEL DEFECT TOLERANCES In order to qualify for repair due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a PDP/TFT panel in a Philips LCD display must have pixel or sub-pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following table.
User Manual BDL5531EL CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1. CLEANING Caution When Using the Display • Do not place your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the display. The top of the display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of air being expelled through the ventilation holes.
User Manual BDL5531EL 7.2. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No picture is displayed 1. The power cord is disconnected. 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. The main power switch on the back of 2. Make sure the power switch is switched on.
User Manual BDL5531EL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Display Item Specifications Screen size (Active Area) 54.6” (138.7 cm) LCD Aspect ratio 16:9 Number of pixels 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) Pixel pitch 0.630 (H) x 0.630 (V) [mm] Displayable colors 1.06 B colors...
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User Manual BDL5531EL Dimension [W x H x D mm] With Stand 1260 x 778 x 405 mm (49.6 x 30.6 x 15.9 inches) Without Stand 1260 x 732 x 59 mm (49.6 x 28.8 x 2.3 inches) Weight Gross Weight 34 kg (75.0 lb)
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