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 (option) ............................English-10 Operating Range of Remote Control (option) ........................
Full HD panel Page 59 hours or days it is not in use. The LM55S1 (W) panel reproduces images from video and Screen-saver Functions Page 49 computer signals with precision and clarity, delivering full 1920 x 1080 high-defi...
No. 60950-1. FCC Information 1. Use the attached specifi ed cables with the LM55S1 (W) (B2224) color monitor so as not to interfere with radio and television reception. (1) Please use the supplied power cord or equivalent to ensure FCC compliance.
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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. Your MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Safety Precautions, Maintenance & Recommended Use FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SETTING UP AND USING THE LCD COLOR MONITOR: CAUTION: • DO NOT REMOVE MONITOR BACK COVER. There are Immediately unplug your monitor from the wall outlet and refer no user serviceable parts inside and opening or removing servicing to qualifi...
Contents Your LCD monitor (LM55S1 (W)) comes with the following: LCD Display Monitor MODEL LM55S1 (W) (B2224) Utility disc (CD-ROM) • User’s Manual • Test image for Auto-setup Refer to the USER’S MANUAL of the CD-ROM (accessory) for details. Weitere Details finden Sie im BEDIENERHANDBUCH auf der CD-ROM (Zubehör).
Parts Name and Functions Buttons, Switch, and Indicator Left side Front Right side Rear Control buttons Main Power Switch POWER button ( Switches the main power on/off. Switches the power on/off. This button doesn’t work when the power indicator is off. Turn NOTE: on the main power.
(a) AUDIO IN1: ø3.5 mm Stereo-mini jack connector length of the IR sensor cable. Or connects with the REMOTE (b) AUDIO IN2: RCA connector OUT connector of other connected LM55S1 (W). YPbPr/VIDEO IN OUT connector: To use the component video output of video devices such as a Connects with the REMOTE IN connector of other connected DVD player, connect to the YPbPr IN connector.
Parts Name and Functions (continued) Wireless Remote Control (option) Operate the LCD monitor by the remote control (option). 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) Operating Range of Remote Control (option) Bring the remote control (option) close to the remote control sensor which is located at the bottom of the LCD monitor. Use the remote control (option) within approximately 0.5 m from the bottom of the monitor front and within approximately 0.5 m at 15 degrees on the left and right of the monitor.
Preparation for use Flow of preparation Preparation for installation Page 13 - Determine the installation location - Ventilation requirements for enclosure mounting Carry out as necessary Installing the monitor Pages 14 to 15 - Using the wall mount or ceiling mount - Installing the wall mount bracket (option) - Installing in the portrait position - Installing the optional frame kit...
Preparation for installation When you use this monitor in the multiple screen confi gurations, Determine the installation location you can install up to three monitors vertically in the landscape position or up to one monitor vertically in the portrait position. CAUTION: If you install four or more monitors vertically in the landscape DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE LCD MONITOR BY...
Installing the monitor Carry out as necessary About the metal bracket: Using the wall mount or ceiling mount • Use a VESA-compliant metal bracket. • Before installation, make sure that the installation surface Lay the screen face down has suffi cient strength. Lay the protective sheet on a table, which was wrapped around •...
Installing the monitor (continued) Carry out as necessary Face-up Installing in the portrait position The monitor can be installed in the portrait position. Ensure that the monitor is oriented as shown below. CAUTION: • The operating environmental condition (temperature) when the monitor is in the portrait position is 0˚C to 35˚C.
Installing the external speakers Carry out as necessary How to install the external speakers 1. Connect the speaker output connectors on the monitor and external speakers (commercially available) using speaker cables. Insert the left speaker cable into the SPEAKER (S) terminal (L) on the monitor, and insert the right speaker cable into the SPEAKER (S) terminal (R).
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 be affected or no sound could be heard.
Connection procedure (continued) Prevention of disconnection of HDMI cable For connecting an HDMI cable to the connector on the monitor, it is recommended to secure the cable using an accessory clamper to prevent accidental disconnection. 1. Connect an HDMI cable to the connector on the monitor. 2.
Connection procedure (continued) Connecting with a computer (analog connection) Analog connection: (1) Connect a signal cable (mini D-SUB 15-pin – mini D-SUB 15-pin) (commercially available) to the D-SUB IN connector. (2) Select [D-SUB] using the INPUT button on the monitor or the D-SUB button on the wireless remote control. Audio connection: •...
Connection procedure (continued) Connecting with a computer (digital connection) Digital connection: • Connection via the HDMI IN connector (1) Connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI IN connector. (2) Select [HDMI] using the INPUT button on the monitor or the HDMI button on the wireless remote control. •...
Connection procedure (continued) Connecting with a video device (component video/HDMI) This LCD monitor can be connected with video devices such as a DVD player equipped with component video (YPbPr) output and a DVD player equipped with HDMI output. 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 with a video device (composite video)/stereo amplifi er This LCD monitor can be connected with video devices equipped with composite video output (VIDEO) or stereo amplifi ers. Refer to the user’s manual of the video device or the stereo amplifi er for details. (Cables shown in the fi gure below are commercially available.) •...
Installing the expansion module Carry out as necessary 3. Insert the SDI BOX (option) in the option slot and secure it Installation of the expansion module on the monitor using the 2 screws that you have removed in step 2. Install the expansion module to the option slot of this monitor following the precautions and procedures described in the Option slot...
Installing the expansion module (continued) Carry out as necessary Connecting OPS-compliant computer Operation of all types of OPS-compliant computers isn’t guaranteed. Recommended computer (commercially available): ARK-DS220F-MTSA1E of Advantech Co., Ltd. ARK-DS262GQ-U5A1E of Advantech Co., Ltd. NOTE: When an OPS-compliant computer (commercially available) is mounted, set “COOLING FAN”...
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 the power cord (option) 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 Use Turning on all the connected devices Pages 29 to 30 Selecting the video input Page 31 Controlling the external devices Page 32 Selecting the OSD language Page 32 D-SUB only Auto-setup Page 33 Selecting the picture mode Page 34 Screen adjustment...
Turning on all the connected devices Turning on external devices 1. Turn on the connected devices such as the computer and DVD player. Turning on the monitor CAUTION: When an OPS-compliant computer is installed as an expansion module, the computer automatically turns on and starts as the Power button monitor is turned on.
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 (option) or the INPUT button on the monitor. Select using the INPUT buttons on the wireless remote control (option). You can select the desired video input by pressing the corresponding INPUT button on the wireless remote control. Selectable video inputs are [HDMI], [DVI-D], [D-SUB], [OPTION]*, [DISPLAYPORT], [YPbPr], and [VIDEO].
Controlling the external devices To control the connected external devices, display images on the monitor. DVD player, etc. Personal computer Selecting the OSD language Display the OSD menu by pressing the MENU button on the wireless remote control (option) or the EXIT button on the rear of the monitor.
Auto-setup analog inputs only Press the AUTO SETUP button on the wireless remote control to directly display the AUTO SETUP menu of the OSD screen function. Alternatively, press the MENU button on the wireless remote control or the EXIT button on the rear of the monitor to display the OSD screen, and then display the AUTO SETUP menu by selecting AUTO SETUP in the CONFIGURATION1 menu.
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Selecting the picture mode Using the PICTURE MODE button on the wireless remote control, you can select the picture mode suitable for images to be displayed. HIGHBRIGHT: The brightness is maximized. STANDARD: Factory default setting. sRGB: Suitable for color matching with sRGB-compliant devices. CINEMA: Suitable for viewing movies.
Picture adjustment 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 PICTURE menu of the OSD screen function, you can adjust the picture settings such as the brightness, contrast, and sharpness to obtain desired image quality.
U-10 Volume, balance, and tone control Carry out as necessary Volume control You can control the volume level using the VOL button on the wireless remote control. Balance and tone adjustment You can adjust the speaker balance, treble, and bass using the AUDIO menu of the OSD screen function. For adjustment, display the OSD menu by pressing the MENU button on the wireless remote control or the EXIT button on the rear of the monitor.
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-37...
U-11 Schedule setting (continued) Carry out as necessary How to set up schedule Check box Radio button Program number selection When the cursor is in any of the check boxes showing the program numbers 1 to 7 on the left side of the screen, press the UP ( or DOWN ( ) button to move the cursor up or down to select the program number you want to set.
U-12 Remote control Carry out as necessary RS-232C Remote control When the monitor is connected directly to a computer using an RS-232C cable (accessory), the following operations can be controlled via a communication. Select the communication interface (RS-232C) used for the serial communication function. (See page 50.) •...
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U-12 Remote control (continued) Carry out as necessary 4) Operation commands The operation commands configure the basic operation settings of this LCD monitor. The commands may not work during signal switchover. The operation commands have no data codes. Operation ASCII POWER ON POWER OFF "...
U-12 Remote control (continued) Carry out as necessary 5) Read command The computer sends the command without data code to the monitor. After receiving this command, the monitor returns the command with data code 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.
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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 Check that the power indicator illuminates green and the monitor is powered on. Step Wireless remote control Monitor button OSD screen display Press the MENU button to display the Press the EXIT button to display the OSD screen and then press the OSD screen and then press the...
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. NOTE: You cannot adjust this item when BRIGHTNESS of YELLOW BLUE SCREEN SAVER in the CONFIGURATION1 menu is CONTRAST You can adjust the contrast.
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OSD screen functions (continued) GAMMA SELECTION You can select the gamma mode from NATIVE, S GAMMA, 2.2, 2.4, OPTION, and PROGRAMMABLE. PROGRAMMABLE can change the GAMMA characteristic curve via a computer. Contact your dealer for further details. NOTE: GAMMA is fi xed to 2.2 in the sRGB picture mode. When PROGRAMMABLE has been selected, the setting for color temperature is fi...
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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 56.) PIP MODE SUB INPUT You can select the PIP MODE from PIP, POP, SBS ASPECT, You can select the video input for the sub screen from SBS FULL, and OFF using the PLUS (+) and MINUS (-) HDMI, DVI-D, D-SUB, YPbPr (or VIDEO).
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OSD screen functions (continued) CONFIGURATION1 When you select a time period in the MOTION AUTO SETUP setting, the monitor enlarges the image and moves it * For the D-SUB inputs only. horizontally and vertically. The portions of the image The screen size, horizontal/vertical position, clock, clock out of the display area aren’t visible.
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ID numbers for wireless remote control are assigned to Select whether to use DHCP client or not. LM55S1 (W) monitors that are multi-connected via RS-232C. Select OFF when not using it, and select ON when using ID numbers 1 to 104 are selectable.
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OSD screen functions (continued) INFORMATION OSD You can enable and disable the information OSD display. The display time is selectable from 3 to 10 seconds. NOTE: The information OSD display shows a message when the input source is switched, the input signal state is changed, or the input signal has an error.
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OSD screen functions (continued) ADVANCED OPTION The priority of the input signal is as follows: INPUT RESOLUTION HDMI > YPbPr * For the D-SUB inputs only. NOTE: You cannot select DVI-D, OPTION, and If the monitor fails to recognize the input signal resolution DISPLAYPORT.
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40, and 50 seconds. enabled. TERMINAL SETTING PRIMARY: The fi rst LM55S1 (W) monitor of those multi- You can select the mode to display the HDMI or DVI-D connected via RS-232C is designated as signal according to their signal format depending on their PRIMARY.
Other functions Picture size OSD information HDMI, DVI-D, D-SUB, OPTION (OPS-compliant computer), HDMI, DVI-D, D-SUB, DISPLAYPORT DISPLAYPORT DVI-D Current selection (DVI-D) FULL NORMAL CUSTOM REAL 1024 x 768 Resolution 48kHz 60Hz Horizontal/vertical frequency AUDIO : ANALOG Audio input mode OPTION (SDI), YPbPr, VIDEO SIZE : FULL Picture size mode FULL...
Other functions (continued) Audio input change You can select the audio input using the AUDIO INPUT button. Note that the selectable audio inputs vary depending on the currently selected video signal input. Selection of the video signal input Operation HDMI AUDIO IN1 AUDIO IN2 HDMI...
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 DISPLAY HDMI DVI-D D-SUB...
While you are setting a MONITOR ID, leave the remote control mode as NORMAL. It is recommended to assign sequential ID numbers from 1 and up. 2. The remote control mode of the fi rst LM55S1 (W) monitor is set to PRIMARY and those of the other monitors are set to SECONDARY.
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: D-SUB 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 Pin - Assignment of HDMI connector: HDMI TMDS Data2+...
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Pin Assignment (continued) 5) RS-232C input/output Pin No Name D-SUB 9-pin 6) LAN (Modular 8-pin) Pin# at RJ45 Signal Pair Orange/White stripe Modular 8-pin Orange Green/White stripe Blue Blue/White stripe Green Brown/White stripe Brown English-61...