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ST558
LCD Display
User Guide

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  • Page 1 ST558 LCD Display User Guide...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, translated to another language or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety warnings and precautions..........3 Important safety instructions ............4 Notes on the LCD panel of this display ........... 5 Safety notice for remote control............... 5 Battery safety notice ................5 Notes on moving the display ..............6 Package contents ................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Mail Report ..................29 Network ..................... 33 RS232 commands over the network ............34 The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ..........35 OSD menu overview ................35 Operations in the OSD menu ..............37 Picture menu ..................38 Sound menu....................
  • Page 5: Safety Warnings And Precautions

    Safety warnings and precautions Safety warnings and precautions THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet which is effectively grounded through normal household wiring. Extension cords used The lightning flash with arrowhead with the equipment must have three symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 7: Notes On The Lcd Panel Of This Display

    Important safety instructions Notes on the LCD panel of this display • The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel of this display has a very thin protective layer of glass which is liable to marking or scratching, and cracking if struck or pressured. The liquid crystal substrate is also liable to damage under excessive force or extreme temperatures.
  • Page 8: Notes On Moving The Display

    Important safety instructions Notes on moving the display The display has limited mechanical strength. To prevent the display from performance failure caused by line defects, front bezel bending, glass scratch/broken, light leakage, etc, it must be handled with care. • Always move the display by at least two (2) adults. •...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package contents Package contents Open the sales package and check the contents. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. LCD display Power cord D-Sub (15-pin) cable IR extender cable Remote control AAA batteries Quick start guide Audio cable Gap inspection pads...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Display

    Setting up the display Setting up the display Mounting the display You can install the display on a vertical surface with a suitable wall mounting bracket or on a horizontal surface with a table stand. Please pay attention to the following notes during installation: •...
  • Page 11: Parts Of The Display And Their Functions

    Parts of the display and their functions Parts of the display and their functions Rear panel Name Description • Receives command signals from the remote control. • Detects ambient lighting conditions around the display and adjusts screen brightness automatically when the Ambient Light Sensor function is activated.
  • Page 12: Input/Output Terminals

    Parts of the display and their functions Input/output terminals 10 11 12 Name Description RJ-45 Connects to the RJ-45 port on a computer or Ethernet switch/router. For external control and multi-display operation. • RS-232C IN: receives control signals from a computer or another RS-232C IN/OUT display.
  • Page 13 Parts of the display and their functions • IR-IN: For use with an IR extender cable - to ensure better signal reception from the remote control. IR-IN/IR-OUT • IR-OUT: Outputs the IR signal from the IR-IN input socket to another display. SPEAKERS (R/L) Outputs audio signals to external speakers.
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Parts of the display and their functions Remote control INFO Shows the current input source and resolution. Numeric (1-9)/Input source buttons • Functions as numeric buttons when the OSD menu is on. • Functions as direct input source selection buttons when the OSD menu is off.
  • Page 15: Using The Remote Control

    Parts of the display and their functions Using the remote control Installing remote control batteries 1. Open the remote control battery compartment cover. 2. Insert the supplied batteries ensuring that the positive and negative marked battery terminals match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.
  • Page 16: Connection

    Connection Connection Connecting audio/video signals Pay attention to the following notes when you connect cables: • Please turn off all devices. • Familiarize yourself with the audio/video ports on the display and the devices you want to use. Be aware that incorrect connections may adversely affect picture quality. •...
  • Page 17: Connecting The Ypbpr Component Video Input

    Connection Connecting the YPbPr component video input 1. Connect the VIDEO IN (YPbPr) jacks on the display to the component output jacks on an A/V device (such as a VCR or DVD player) using a component video cable. 2. Connect the A/V device’s audio output jacks to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO 2) jacks on the display using a suitable audio cable.
  • Page 18: Connecting The S-Video Input

    Connection Connecting the S-Video input 1. Connect the VIDEO IN (S-VIDEO) jack on the display to the S-Video output jack on an A/V device (such as a VCR or DVD player) using a composite video cable. 2. Connect the A/V device’s audio output jacks to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO 2) jacks on the display using a suitable audio cable.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Composite Video (Av) Input

    Connection Connecting the composite video (AV) input 1. Connect the AV IN jack on the display to the composite video (AV) output jack on an A/ V device (such as a VCR or DVD player) using a composite video cable. 2.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Dvi-D Digital Input

    Connection Connecting the DVI-D digital input 1. Connect the DVI-IN jack on the display to the DVI-D output jack on a computer using a DVI-D cable. 2. If needed, connect the computer’s audio output jack to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO 1) jack on the display using a suitable audio cable.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Hdmi Digital Input

    Connection Connecting the HDMI digital input 1. Connect the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 jack on the display to the HDMI output jack on a Blu-ray disc player using an HDMI cable. 2. To view video image from this input, press the HDMI-1 or HDMI-2 button on the remote control, or select HDMI1 or HDMI2 from the source selection bar.
  • Page 22: Connecting The Displayport (Dp) Digital Input

    Connection Connecting the DisplayPort (DP) digital input 1. Connect the DISPLAY PORT jack on the display to the DisplayPort output jack on a computer using a DisplayPort cable. 2. To view video image from this input, press the DP button on the remote control, or select DisplayPort from the source selection bar.
  • Page 23: Connecting External Speakers

    Connection Connecting external speakers The built-in amplifier on the display allows you to output audio signals through external speakers. Connect external speakers to the SPEAKERS (R/L) jacks on the display. External speakers Note: • You can use the remote control or the control panel on the display to adjust the volume.
  • Page 24: Connecting Multiple Displays

    Connection Connecting multiple displays You can connect multiple displays serially (daisy chain connection) to a computer for management. The number of displays you can connect serially depends on the resolution of the input signal you use. Additional display D-Sub RS-232C DVI-D IR cable (15-pin)
  • Page 25: Connecting Power

    Connection Connecting power 1. Plug one end of the power cord into the AC power input socket on the display and the other end into an appropriate power outlet (if the outlet is switched, turn on the switch). 2. Flick the AC SWITCH ON/OFF switch to the ON position to turn on the main power. Notes: •...
  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Basic operations Turning the display on or off To turn on or off the display, press the Power button on the display’s control panel or the ON and OFF buttons on the remote control. Notes: • The display’s standby mode still consumes power. To completely cut off power supply, set the power switch to the off position or disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
  • Page 27: Network Connection

    Network connection Network connection Connecting the display to a local area network To set the display to connect to a local area network (LAN): 1. Connect a RJ45 cable to the corresponding ports on the display and your LAN switch or router.
  • Page 28: Remote Network Control

    Network connection Remote network control Once the display is connected via LAN connection, you can access the display’s built-in remote network control interface using a computer and the display’s IP address. Notes: • The computer and display must have the same Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS settings.
  • Page 29: Picture & Sound

    Network connection Picture & Sound The Picture & Sound page provides options for picture and sound adjustments. For more information about how to adjust these settings, please refer to "Picture menu" on page 38 and "Sound menu" on page 39. Note: •...
  • Page 30: Setting

    Network connection Setting The Setting page provides options for advanced display adjustments. For more information about how to adjust these settings, please refer to "Setting menu" on page 42. Schedule The Schedule page provides options for configuring current time and date, and up to 7 schedule settings for the display to turn on and off automatically.
  • Page 31: Mail Report

    Network connection Mail Report The Mail Report page provides options for configuring email server settings for sending status or alert reports from the display. Configuring mail server settings The mail server settings must be correctly configured for the display to send email messages.
  • Page 32 Network connection Status report If activated, a status report will be generated and sent periodically according to your settings in the Mail Report page. Below is an example of the format and content of the status report. Status Report [Display] Model Name: (Model name of the display) Serial No.: (Serial number of the display) [STATUS]...
  • Page 33 Network connection Alert report - thermal error If the display’s ambient temperature exceeds 50 C (122 F) for over 30 seconds, a thermal error alert report will be generated and sent to the specified recipient. Below is an example of the format and content of the report. Thermal Error [Display] Model Name: (Model name of the display)
  • Page 34 Network connection Alert report - voltage error If a fluctuation in DC power supply to the display’s internal components (scaler IC and backlight) occurs, a voltage error alert report will be generated and sent to the specified recipient, and the display will turn off automatically. Below is an example of the format and content of the report.
  • Page 35: Network

    Network connection Network Provides options for manually setting the display’s IP address or obtaining an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. For more information about how to configure network settings, please refer to "Connecting the display to a local area network" on page 25.
  • Page 36: Rs232 Commands Over The Network

    Network connection RS232 commands over the network The display also supports extending access to the RS232 commands over a network connection. Below are the steps to follow for controlling the display over LAN through the RJ45 connector. 1. Connect display & PC to hub or connect display to PC with LAN cable directly. 2.
  • Page 37: The Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD menu overview Menu item Function Category See page Picture Mode Backlight Contrast Brightness Chroma Picture Phase Sharpness Color Temp. Noise Reduction Film Mode Reset Sound Mode Treble Bass Balance Sound Surround Speaker...
  • Page 38 The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Notes: • Category A functions are only available when the signal is input from VGA IN. • Category B functions allow for different settings for each input signal source. • Category C functions allow for different settings for each input signal source and signal type (PC or video).
  • Page 39: Operations In The Osd Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Operations in the OSD menu Using the remote Operation Using the control panel control 1. Press MENU to open the OSD menu. 2. In the OSD menu, press to select an item. 3. Press ENTER/VIDEO SOURCE (or ENTER) to confirm selection.
  • Page 40: Picture Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Picture menu Picture Picture Mode Standard Backlight Contrast Brightness Chroma Phase Sharpness Color Temp. Neutral Noise Reduction Film Mode Auto Reset Enter Exit :Move :Enter :Exit Item Description Provides preset picture modes (Vivid, Standard and Cinema) for using the Picture Mode display in different environments, and one customizable picture mode (Custom) for setting up a user preferred mode.
  • Page 41: Sound Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Sound menu Sound Sound Mode Standard Treble Bass Balance Center Surround Speaker Internal Audio Source Audio1 Reset Enter Exit :Move :Enter :Exit Item Description Adjusts the sound output from the speakers. • Dynamic: Enhances treble and bass. Sound Mode •...
  • Page 42: Screen Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Screen menu Screen PAP Setting Display Wall Aspect Full 2 Adjust Screen Freeze Enter Exit :Move :Enter :Exit Item Description • PAP: Turns on or off the PIP (Picture in Picture) and PBP (Picture by Picture) functions.
  • Page 43 The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu • Full: Enlarges the picture horizontally to fill the screen when the picture source is 4:3 (Standard definition). When the picture source is 16:9 (High definition), it displays in the same 16:9 aspect ratio. • 4:3: Displays all picture source in 4:3 aspect ratio. •...
  • Page 44: Setting Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Setting menu Setting Language English Schedule Power Save High Control Setting Network Settings Set Monitor ID HDMI Control Advanced Information All Reset Enter Exit :Move :Enter :Exit Item Description Language Sets your preferred language for the OSD menu. •...
  • Page 45 The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Assigns an ID number for the current display when multiple displays are connected. Set Monitor Note: • For use under the RS-232C control mode. Uses the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) industry standard protocol to share functionality between connected devices and the display.
  • Page 46: Product Information

    Product information Product information Specifications Item Specifications Backlight D-LED Panel size 55" Pixel pitch (mm) 0.630 x 0.630 Native resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 LCD panel Brightness (cd/m ) (typical) Contrast (typical) 1400:1 Adaptive Contrast 112000:1 Response time (ms) (typical) Panel Bit 10-bit (8 bit + FRC), 1073.7M Computer...
  • Page 47 Product information VGA daisy chain DVI daisy chain RS232 control daisy chain ID setting Sharpness enhancement Proof of image retention Dimming control (Adaptive Contrast) Picture in Picture (PIP) Feature Picture by Picture (PBP) 10 Bit color processing Built-in video wall support O (10 x 10) Scheduling Total turn-on time...
  • Page 48: Dimensions

    Product information Dimensions 115.25 61.25 1215.2 406.9 408.3 569.8 323.4 Unit: mm...
  • Page 49: Remote Control Codes

    Product information Remote control codes Customer Function Hex code code INPUT INFO 1/VGA 2/DVI 3/DP 4/HDMI-1 5/HDMI-2 6/SDI 7/AV 8/YPbPr 9/MULTI-MEDIA EXIT 0/MUTE MENU Left/VOL- ENTER Right/VOL+ Down HOME 0x41BE 0x0BF4 0x41BE 0x01FE 0x41BE 0x0AF5 29 30 31 32 ENTER 0x41BE 0x0FF0 Left/Previous...
  • Page 50: Supported Input Signal Resolution

    Product information Supported input signal resolution Input source Resolution Display S-Video YPbPr HDMI Port 640x480 @ 60Hz (VGA) 640x480 @ 72Hz 640x480 @ 75Hz 720x400 @ 70Hz 800x600 @ 60Hz (SVGA) 800x600 @ 75Hz 1024x768 @ 60Hz (XGA) 1024x768 @ 75Hz 1280x768 @ 60Hz 1280x800 @ 60Hz RB (WXGA)
  • Page 51 Product information 1080i (60Hz) 1080p (24Hz) 1080p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz) Notes: • : supported • Blank: not supported...
  • Page 52: Supported Pap Input Signal Combination

    Product information Supported PAP input signal combination Main/Left picture signal source Display S-Video YPbPr HDMI Port S-Video YPbPr Sub/ Right picture signal source HDMI Display Port Notes: • : supported • Blank: not supported...
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Check the following: • Is the display turned on? Check the power indicator of the display. • Is the signal source device turned on? Turn on the device and try again. • Are there any loose cable connections? Make sure that all cables are connected firmly.

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