BDL5551EL Safety Instructions Warnings and Precautions KNOW THESE SAFETY SYMBOLS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.
BDL5551EL Regulatory Information CE Declaration of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the following standards: • EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment). • EN55022:2010 (Radio Disturbance requirement of Information Technology Equipment). • EN55024:2010 (Immunity requirement of Information Technology Equipment).
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BDL5551EL 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 (computer, display, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room’s electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A).
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BDL5551EL Information for U.K. 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. 2.
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Your new Public Information Display contains materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount to be disposed of. 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.
Connect / Verbindungsfähigkeit / Conectividad / Connectivité / Connettività / MUTE Połączenia / Bağlantı / 连接性 / VOL DOWN USB MENU Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome • RS232 cable (3 m) Quick start guide • Quick start guide Remote Control •...
BDL5551EL 1.4. Installing and Removing Table Stands (optional) To install table stands: 1. Ensure your display is powered off. 2. Spread a protective sheet on a flat surface. 3. Grab the carrying handles and place the display face-down on the protective sheet. 4.
BDL5551EL 1.5. Mounting on a Wall To mount this display to a wall, you will have to obtain a standard wall-mounting kit (commercially available). We recommend using a mounting interface that complies with TUV-GS and/or UL1678 standard in North America. Protective Sheet VESA Grid Table...
BDL5551EL 1.6. Mounting in Portrait Position This display can be installed in portrait position. 1. Remove the table stand, if attached. 2. Rotate 90 degrees clockwise. The “ ” logo should be on the LEFT side when facing the display. 1.6.1.
BDL5551EL Parts and Functions 2.1. Control Panel MUTE INPUT MENU NOTE: “Keyboard Control Lock Mode” This function completely POWER button disables the access to all Keyboard Control functions. To Use this button to turn the display on or put the display to standby. enable or disable the keyboard control lock, press both [ ] MUTE button and [ ] buttons and hold down continuously for more than...
BDL5551EL 2.2. Input/Output Terminals 10 11 12 13 15 17 AC IN DVI OUT / VGA OUT AC power input from the wall outlet. DVI or VGA video output. MAIN POWER SWITCH VGA IN (D-Sub) Switch the main power on/off. VGA video input.
BDL5551EL 2.3. Remote Control [DISPLAY] button Press to turn on/off the information OSD displayed on the upper right corner of the screen. 2.3.1. General functions [ ] button • Press to move the selection left in OSD menu. POWER • Press to decrease the value in OSD menu.
BDL5551EL 2.3.2. Inserting the batteries in the remote control The remote control is powered by two 1.5V AAA batteries. To install or replace batteries: 1. Press and then slide the cover to open it. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indications inside the battery compartment.
BDL5551EL Connecting External Equipment 3.1. Using the Switch Cover A cover for the power switch is provided to prevent the display from being turned on or off accidentally. To lock the cover into position: 1. Align and insert the cover to the indentation located beside the power switch. 2.
BDL5551EL 3.2. Connecting External Equipment (DVD/VCR/VCD) 3.2.1. Using COMPONENT video input Audio Out COMPONENT Out (YPbPr) DVD / VCR / VCD [AUDIO IN] [COMPONENT IN] (YPbPr) 3.2.2. Using Video Source input Audio Out Y/CVBS Out DVD / VCR / VCD [AUDIO IN] [Y/CVBS IN] 3.2.3.
BDL5551EL 3.3. Connecting a PC 3.3.1. Using VGA input VGA Out D-Sub 15 pin Audio Out [AUDIO IN] [VGA IN] [VGA AUDIO IN] 3.3.2. Using DVI input DVI Out Audio Out [AUDIO IN] [DVI IN] [VGA AUDIO IN] 3.3.3. Using HDMI input HDMI Out [HDMI IN]...
BDL5551EL 3.5. Connecting Multiple Displays in a Daisy-chain Configuration You can interconnect multiple displays to create a daisy-chain configuration for applications such as a video wall. NOTE: Maximum 25 displays (5x5) can be used in a daisy-chain configuration. 3.5.1. Display control connection Connect the [RS232C OUT] connector of DISPLAY 1 to the [RS232C IN] connector of DISPLAY 2.
BDL5551EL 3.6. Connecting USB device Your display is fitted with a USB port that enables you to view photos, or play audio and video files stored on a USB storage device. Caution: The manufacturer is not responsible if the USB storage device is not supported, nor for any damage or loss of data caused by connecting your USB device.
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BDL5551EL Playing photo files Playing music files 1. Press [ ] or [ ] button to move left or right to select Photo in 1. Press [ ] or [ ] button to move left or right to select Music in the the USB main screen.
BDL5551EL OSD Menu 4.2. OSD Menu Overview An overall view of the On-Screen Display (OSD) structure is shown 4.2.1. Picture menu below. You can use it as a reference for further adjusting your display. 4.1. Navigating the OSD Menu Brightness Picture Contrast Screen...
BDL5551EL This item is functional only when {Color temperature} is set Clock phase NOTE: to {User}. Adjust to improve the focus, clarity and stability of the image. Smart contrast This item is functional for VGA input only. NOTE: When turned on, this function helps enhance image contrast when Zoom mode displaying dark scenes.
BDL5551EL Choose from: {HDMI} / {Audio1} / {Audio2}. H position Moves the horizontal position of the image left Audio reset or right. Reset all settings in the Audio menu to factory preset values. Card OPS audio V position Select the analog or digital audio mode for card OPS. Moves the vertical position of the image up or down.
BDL5551EL By pressing the [PIP ON/OFF] button on the remote control, you can Panel saving change the mode in the order shown below: Choose to enable the panel saving functions and thus reduce the risk of “image persistence” or “ghost-imaging”. PBP aspect PBP full {Cooling Fan} - Select {On} to turn on the cooling fan all the...
BDL5551EL Monitor information • IP address • Subnet mask Shows information about your display, including model number, serial • Default gateway number, operating hours and software version. • Login user name (The default user name is {admin}) • Login password (The default password is {0000}) Monitor information Configuration reset Reset all settings in Configuration1 menu to the factory preset values.
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BDL5551EL Example: 2 x 2 screen matrix (4 displays) • {Overscan} - Display about 95% of the original size of the image. The rest of the areas surrounding the image will be cut off. H monitors = 2 displays V monitors = 2 displays •...
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BDL5551EL Frame comp. - Off • Which input source the display will use for each scheduled activation period. NOTE: We recommend you to set up current date and time in the {Date and time} menu before using this function. 1. Press [SET] or [ ] button to enter the submenu. Schedule Today 2012 .
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BDL5551EL Advanced option reset • If there are two schedule items programmed for the same time, the highest numbered schedule takes priority. For example, if schedule Reset all settings in the Advanced option menu to factory preset values. items #1 and #2 both set the display to power on at 7:00 AM and 1.
However, pixel or sub-pixel defects on the PDP / TFT panels used in Plasma- & LCD- displays are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can guarantee that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees that any Plasma- & LCD- displays with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired during the warranty period in line with your local guarantee conditions.
Pixel Defect Tolerances In order to qualify for repair due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a PDP / TFT panel in a Philips Plasma / LCD- display must have pixel or sub- pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following table.
BDL5551EL Cleaning and Troubleshooting 7.1. Cleaning Caution When Using the Display • Do not bring 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 exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes.
BDL5551EL 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 the 2. Make sure the power switch is switched on. display is not switched on.
BDL5551EL 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 0.21 (H) x 0.63 (V) [mm] Displayable colors 1073.7M colors Brightness (typical) 450 cd/m2 Contrast ratio (typical) 4000:1 Viewing angle...
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BDL5551EL Dimensions (Without Stand) [W x H x D] 1244.4 x 715.2 x 69 mm Weight (With Stand) 32.6 Kg Weight (Without Stand) 30.6 Kg Gross Weight (Without Stand) 38.4 Kg Environmental Condition: Item Specifications Temperature Operational 0 ~ 40°C Storage -20 ~ 60°C Humidity...
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