Index Features ....................................... English-2 Important Information ................................... English-3 Declaration ......................................English-5 Safety Precautions, Maintenance & Recommended Use ........................English-6 Contents ....................................... English-7 Parts Name and Functions ................................... English-8 Buttons, Switch, and Indicator .............................. English-8 Connectors and Terminals ..............................English-9 Wireless Remote Control ..............................English-10 How to Use the Wireless Remote Control ..........................
Features Engineered Specially for Public Display Use with High Power-on Delay Page 56 Durability and High-level Specifi cations For installations employing numerous monitors, the power-on delay function can power up the monitors sequentially with delay between 2-50 seconds Page 63 Panel Designed for Heavy Use after the power is applied.
Important Information Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement DOC: This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. C-UL: Bears the C-UL Mark and is in compliance with Canadian Safety Regulations according to CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
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Important Information (continued) WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE.
This symbol mark is according to the directive 2002/96/EC Article 10 Information for users and Annex IV, and/or to the directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users and Annex II. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
Safety Precautions, Maintenance & Recommended Use FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE • Handle with care when transporting. Save packaging for THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING transporting. THE LCD COLOR MONITOR: • Please clean the holes of back cabinet to reject dirt and dust at least once a year because of set reliability.
Contents Your LCD monitor (MDT551S) comes with the following: Video Signal Cable (Mini D-SUB 15-pin to Mini D-SUB 15-pin Cable) User’s Manual LCD Monitor Clamper x 2 Screw for Clamper Clamper x 2 (To prevent from falling) (M4) x 2 (For preventing disconnection of the power cord and HDMI cable) The supplied power cord varies depending on destination.
Parts Name and Functions Buttons, Switch, and Indicator Front Rear Control buttons Main Power Switch PLUS (+) button Switches the main power on/off. Acts as (+) button to increase the adjustment in the OSD menu. Increases the audio output level when the OSD menu is off. Remote control sensor and Power indicator Remote control sensor: Receives the signal from the wireless MINUS (-) button...
Parts Name and Functions (continued) Connectors and Terminals Rear Left side Anti-theft lock slot You can insert a Kensington anti-theft lock key. Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Main Power Switch AC IN (3-pin, with earth terminal) EXTERNAL SPEAKER TERMINAL Connects with the supplied power cord. Connects with the special stereo speakers (option).
Parts Name and Functions (continued) Wireless Remote Control AUDIO INPUT buttons Selects the audio input according to the video input. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) buttons ON/OFF button: Switches the PIP or POP mode on/off. INPUT button: Selects video to be displayed in the sub picture.
Parts Name and Functions (continued) How to Use the Wireless Remote Control Operating Range of the Wireless Remote Installing and removing t he wireless Control remote control batteries Point the wireless remote control toward the LCD monitor’s The wireless remote control is powered by 1.5 V AAA batteries. remote control sensor during button operation.
Preparation for use Flow of preparation Preparation for installation Page 13 - Determine the installation location - Ventilation requirements for enclosure mounting - To avoid the monitor from falling Carry out as necessary Installing the monitor Pages 14 to 16 - Installing and removing the stands (The stands are optionally available.) - Using the wall mount or ceiling mount - Installing in the portrait or face-up position...
Preparation for installation CAUTION: Determine the installation location Don’t block the holes in the rear of the monitor shown in the fi gure above. If they are blocked, heat accumulates inside the CAUTION: monitor, causing breakdown. The upper limit of the operation- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE LCD MONITOR BY guaranteed ambient temperature when the monitor is installed YOURSELF.
Use M8 screws (having a length 15 mm longer than the Screw x 2 thickness of the mounting bracket) and tighten them securely. Prevent the screws from loosening using spring washers, etc. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC recommends using mounting interface that comply with TÜV-GS and UL1678 standard in North America. 625.5 625.5...
Installing the monitor (continued) Carry out as necessary Installation in the face-up position Installing in the portrait or face-up Face-up position The monitor can be installed in the portrait or face-up position. Ensure that the monitor is oriented as shown below. CAUTION: Face-down •...
Installing the monitor (continued) Carry out as necessary 3. Peel off the separators from the protective cover (b) Using the monitor without the bezel assembled in step 1 and then attach the protective cover to the LCD panel. CAUTION: CAUTION: •...
Installing the optional speakers Carry out as necessary Before making connections • Optional speakers can be installed. • Please refer to Quick Setup Guide of the optional speakers for the detailed installation procedure. How to install the optional speakers 1. Install the optional speakers on the monitor. Use the metal fi...
Connection procedure Before making connections • First turn off the power of all the connected equipment before making connections. • Refer to the user manual of each piece of equipment. NOTE: Please use the audio cable without resistance when the audio output terminal of the audio device and PC is stereo mini-Jack. When the audio cable with resistance is used, the audio level may not be increased or no audio may be output.
Connection procedure (continued) Connecting with a computer (analog connection) Analog connection: • Connection via RGB3 IN (D-SUB) connector (1) Connect a signal cable (mini D-SUB 15-pin – mini D-SUB 15-pin) (accessory) to the RGB3 IN connector. (2) Select [RGB3] using the INPUT button on the monitor or the D-SUB button on the wireless remote control. •...
Connection procedure (continued) The monitor automatically distinguishes the timings shown in the table below and sets the screen information. When a PC or other device is connected, it automatically displays images properly. See the page describing AUTO SETUP/AUTO ADJUST. <Factory preset timing> Frequency Frequency Resolution...
Connection procedure (continued) Connecting a video device (component video/HDMI device) This monitor can be connected to a video device equipped with component output such as a DVD player. Refer to the user’s manual of the connected device for details. (Cables shown in the fi gure below are commercially available.) •...
Connection procedure (continued) Connecting a video device (composite video/S video device)/stereo amplifi er This monitor can be connected to a stereo amplifi er. Refer to the user’s manual of the stereo amplifi er for details. (Cables shown in the fi gure below are commercially available.) •...
Installing the extension module Carry out as necessary Option slot Installation of the extension module Install the extension module to the option slot of this monitor following the precautions and procedures described in the manual supplied with the module. Option slot SDI BOX Extension module CAUTION:...
Installing the extension module (continued) Carry out as necessary Recommended cable: CAUTION: Coaxial cable having a characteristic impedance of 75 Ω, BNC Be sure to disconnect the power cord to prevent breakdown connector and electric shock. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew and remove the Commercially available cable: option slot cover.
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Signal cable (Mini D-SUB cable. 15-pin to Mini D-SUB 15- pin) (accessory) Monitor supporting 2) CAT5 EQ. Mitsubishi CAT5 Make adjustment so that blur and smear of the displayed letters RS-232C cable and graphic objects are minimized. (commercially available) CAT5 cable...
Installing the extension module (continued) Carry out as necessary Connecting OPS-compliant computer NOTE: Operation of all types of OPS-compliant computers isn’t guaranteed. For the compatibility of your OPS-compliant computer, contact its manufacturer. Example of commercially available computer: ARK-DS220F-MTSA1E of Advantech Co., Ltd. When an OPS-compliant computer (commercially available) is mounted, set “COOLING FAN”...
Connecting RS-232C Carry out as necessary Monitor control via RS-232C To control this monitor from a computer via a communication, connect this monitor and the computer using an RS-232C cable (commercially available). How to connect • Turn off the main power switch of the computer and this monitor. If you make a connection while the power is on, it causes a failure of the devices.
Connecting LAN Carry out as necessary Monitor connection using LAN As shown in the illustration below, you can connect this monitor and a computer in network through a LAN hub. Connect the monitor and the LAN hub using a straight type LAN cable (commercially available). How to connect •...
Connecting a USB device Carry out as necessary Connecting multiple USB devices using the USB hub function The USB hub of this monitor is equipped with two switchable upstream ports. One is for connecting an external computer, and the other is for connecting an OPS-compliant computer internally. Only the selected upstream port is connected to the USB hub. Use the OSD screen function to select the appropriate upstream port.
Connecting the power cord to the monitor Connecting the power source Before making connections • Check that the main power switch is off. CAUTION: When an OPS-compliant computer is installed and the main power switch of the monitor is on, connecting the power source may cause the computer to power on, causing damage or breakdown of the operation system and the hard disc.
How to Use Flow of How to Using Turning on all the connected devices Pages 32 to 33 Selecting the video input Page 34 Controlling the external devices Page 35 Selecting the OSD language Page 35 RGB3, RGB4, and OPTION (CAT5) only Auto-setup Page 36 Selecting the picture mode...
Turning on all the connected devices 3. When the power indicator glows Turning on external devices red, press the POWER button on the monitor. 1. Turn on the connected devices such as the computer and VCR. The power indicator turns green. Turning on the monitor CAUTION: When an OPS-compliant computer is installed as an extension...
Turning on all the connected devices (continued) Power Management Function This function reduces the power consumption of the monitor when the keyboard or the mouse is not used for a fi xed period even though the power of the monitor is on. While this function is working, the screen becomes dark and the power indicator glows green and red.
Selecting the video input You can select the desired video input using the wireless remote control or the INPUT button on the monitor. Select using the INPUT buttons on the wireless remote control. You can select the desired video input by pressing the corresponding INPUT button on the wireless remote control. Selectable video inputs are [RGB1] (HDMI), [RGB2] (DVI-D), [RGB3] (D-SUB), [RGB4] (BNC), [OPTION]*, [RGB6] (DISPLAY PORT), [DVD/HD] (YPbPr), [VIDEO<S>], and [VIDEO].
Controlling the external devices To control the connected external devices, display images on the monitor. VCR, etc. Personal computer Selecting the OSD language Display the OSD menu by pressing the MENU button on the wireless remote control or the EXIT button on the rear of the monitor. Using LANGUAGE in the CONFIGURATION1 menu of the OSD screen function, you can select the OSD language.
Auto-setup Analog inputs only Press the AUTO SETUP button on the wireless remote control, or display the OSD menu by pressing the MENU button on the wireless remote control or the EXIT button on the rear of the monitor. Using AUTO SETUP in the CONFIGURATION1 menu of the OSD screen function, you can automatically adjust the screen size, horizontal/vertical position, clock, clock phase, and input signal level.
Screen adjustment When images aren’t displayed properly even after the auto setup, adjust the screen settings. Display the OSD menu by pressing the MENU button on the wireless remote control or the EXIT button on the rear of the monitor. Using the SCREEN menu of the OSD screen function, you can adjust the horizontal/vertical position, clock, clock phase, zoom mode, custom zoom, and horizontal/vertical resolutions to obtain proper screen condition.
Speaker setting Carry out as necessary Select the built-in speakers or the external special stereo speakers (option) in the speaker setting in the OSD menu. Display the OSD menu by pressing the MENU button on the wireless remote control or the EXIT button on the rear of the monitor. Using SPEAKER in the AUDIO menu of the OSD screen function, you can select the speakers.
U-11 Schedule setting Carry out as necessary Display the OSD menu by pressing the MENU button on the wireless remote control or the EXIT button on the rear of the monitor. Using SCHEDULE in the CONFIGURATION2 menu of the OSD screen function, you can program power-on/off and input selection. English-39...
U-11 Schedule setting (continued) Carry out as necessary How to set up schedule Check box Radio button When the cursor is on any of the check boxes showing the program numbers 1 to 7 on the left side of the screen, pressing the UP ) or DOWN ( ) button moves the cursor vertically and pressing the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button moves it horizontally.
U-12 Remote control Carry out as necessary RS-232C/RS-485 Remote control When the monitor is connected directly to a computer using an RS-232C cable (commercially available), the following operations can be controlled via a communication. When using CAT5 Tx BOX (option) and CAT5 Rx BOX (option) for connection, they are connected with each other via RS-485, allowing long-distance communication control.
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U-12 Remote control (continued) Carry out as necessary 3) Control sequence (1) A command is sent from the computer to the monitor. (Commands should be sent at intervals of at least 600 ms.) (2) The monitor sends a return command within 600 ms* after receiving the end code. If the monitor fails to receive the command, it doesn’t send any return command.
U-12 Remote control (continued) Carry out as necessary 5) Read command The computer sends the command without datacode to the monitor. After receiving this command, the monitor returns the command with datacode including the current status to the computer. Example: When the computer asks the power status of the monitor, and the status of the monitor is powered-on. Return command from monitor to Control command from computer Description of command...
U-13 Setting the USB device Carry out as necessary NOTE: • USB function may not work depending on the BIOS setting of the computer used, OS, and USB devices. In such a case, refer to the user’s manual of each device and contact the respective manufacturer. •...
Confi guration and basic operation of OSD screen Confi guration of OSD screen This monitor is equipped with the OSD (On Screen Display) function for easy screen adjustment. The OSD function allows you to control the menus displayed on the screen for brightness setting and other settings. The OSD screen is confi...
Confi guration and basic operation of OSD screen (continued) Basic operation of OSD When the MENU button on the wireless remote control or the EXIT button on the monitor is pressed, the OSD screen is displayed. Select a main menu by pressing the button.
OSD screen functions PICTURE BRIGHTNESS MAGENTA You can adjust the brightness. Press the PLUS (+) button to increase the brightness. Press the MINUS (-) button to decrease the brightness. CONTRAST YELLOW BLUE You can adjust the contrast. Adjust the contrast using the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) button to obtain a desired result.
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OSD screen functions (continued) GAMMA SELECTION PICTURE RESET You can select the gamma mode from NATIVE, S GAMMA, You can reset all the PICTURE settings to the factory 2.2, 2.4, OPTION, and PROGRAMMABLE. defaults. PROGRAMMABLE can change the GAMMA characteristic curve via a computer.
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OSD screen functions (continued) SCREEN H POSITION CUSTOM ZOOM You can adjust the horizontal image position. CUSTOM ZOOM becomes selectable when you set ZOOM Press the PLUS (+) button to move the image to the right. MODE to CUSTOM. Press the MINUS (-) button to move the image to the left. ZOOM: You can expand the horizontal and vertical sizes simultaneously.
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OSD screen functions (continued) AUDIO BALANCE You can adjust the balance of the right and left volumes. Press the PLUS (+) button to decrease the left volume. Press the MINUS (-) button to decrease the right volume. TREBLE You can adjust the high frequency sound. Press the PLUS (+) button to increase the treble sound.
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OSD screen functions (continued) PIP (PICTURE IN PICTURE) NOTE: The PIP and POP functions don’t work in the CUSTOM and REAL picture size modes. Refer to “PIP, POP function” for details. (See page 60.) PIP MODE PIP RESET You can select the PIP mode from PIP, POP, SBS ASPECT, You can reset all the PIP settings to the factory defaults.
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OSD screen functions (continued) CONFIGURATION1 AUTO SETUP Move Enlarged * For the RGB3, RGB4, and OPTION (CAT5) inputs only. The screen size, horizontal/vertical position, clock, clock phase, and input signal level are automatically adjusted. The portion (shaded part) outside the display area isn’t displayed.
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OSD screen functions (continued) CONFIGURATION2 CAT5 CONTROL LAN SETTING * Confi gurable only when the CAT5 Rx BOX (option) is You can set the communication parameters for the LAN mounted on the option slot. network. DHCP CLIENT You can adjust the correction amount for the images Select whether to use DHCP client or not.
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OSD screen functions (continued) MONITOR ID SCHEDULE ID numbers for wireless remote control are assigned to You can program the LCD monitor operation schedules. (See MDT551S monitors that are multi-connected via RS-232C page 40.) or RS-485. < HOW TO SETUP SCHEDULE > ID numbers 1 to 26 are selectable.
OSD screen functions (continued) ADVANCED OPTION INPUT RESOLUTION IR CONTROL * For the RGB3, RGB4, and OPTION (CAT5) inputs only. You can lock the wireless remote control. Select from the following 4 modes using the If the monitor fails to recognize the input signal resolution buttons and then determine the selected mode by pressing correctly, you can select a proper resolution manually.
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OSD screen functions (continued) NOTE: The mounted OPS-compliant module operates TILING independently from the HDMI SIGNAL, HDMI-MODE, You can enlarge an image across multiple screens. and DVI-MODE without being affected by their A single large screen can be confi gured with up to 25 settings.
Other functions (continued) Supplemental information of the auto brightness function To control multiple monitors collectively In such a case where the tiling function is used, you can control the auto brightness function by sharing the detection result of the brightness sensor of a certain monitor among the connected monitors. 1.
Other functions (continued) PIP, POP function The following table shows the combinations of signal inputs with which the “PIP” and “POP” modes function. However, these modes do not function when the screen size is “CUSTOM” or “REAL”. Sub screen RGB6 RGB1 RGB2 RGB3...
Other functions (continued) Remote control numbering function By connecting multiple MDT551S monitors using RS-232C cables, you can control any one monitor or all the monitors by one remote controller. 1. Assign arbitrary ID number to each of multi-connected MDT551S monitors using MONITOR ID. ID numbers 1 to 26 are selectable.
NOTE: As with all display devices, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC recommends displaying moving images and using a moving screen saver at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
Pin Assignment 1) Analog RGB input (Mini D-SUB 15-pin): RGB3 Pin No Name Pin No Name Mini D-SUB 15-pin Video Signal Red +5V (DDC) Video Signal Green SYNC-GND Video Signal Blue DDC-SDA DDC-GND H-SYNC Red-GND V-SYNC Green-GND DDC-SCL Blue-GND 2) Digital RGB input (HDMI): RGB1 Pin - Assignment of HDMI connector: HDMI TMDS Data2+...
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Pin Assignment (continued) 5) S-VIDEO input (MINI DIN 4-pin): VIDEO<S> MINI DIN 4-pin Pin No Name Y (Luminance) C (Chroma) 6) RS-232C input/output Pin No Name D-SUB 9-pin 7) LAN (Modular 8-pin) Pin# at RJ45 Signal Pair Orange/White stripe Modular 8-pin Orange Green/White stripe Blue...
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