ST558 LCD Display User Guide
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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 ................................................................................
2 Table of Contents Mail Report ........................................................................................ 29 Network ............................................................................................. 33 RS232 commands over the network ....................................................... 34 The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ............................................. 35 OSD menu overview ...............................................................................
Safety warnings and precautions 3 Safety warnings and precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
4 Important safety instructions Important safety instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Important safety instructions 5 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. Please handle with care. • The response time and brightness of the LCD panel may vary with the ambient temperature.
6 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. • When you want to move the display, make sure the four (4) handles are held.
Package contents 7 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 Notes: • The type of power cord supplied may differ from that illustrated depending on your region of purchase.
8 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: • This display should be installed by at least two adult persons. Attempting to install this display by only one person may result in danger and injuries. • Refer the installation to qualified technicians.
Parts of the display and their functions 9 Parts of the display and their functions Rear panel 1 2 No. 1 2 Name 3 4 4 5 6 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. • Indicates the operating status of the display: Remote control sensor / - Lights up green when searching for inputs.
10 Parts of the display and their functions Input/output terminals 1 2 No. 3 4 5 Name 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Description RJ-45 Connects to the RJ-45 port on a computer or Ethernet switch/router. 2 RS-232C IN/OUT For external control and multi-display operation. • RS-232C IN: receives control signals from a computer or another display. • RS-232C OUT: outputs control signals from the RS-232C IN input to another display.
Parts of the display and their functions 16 IR-IN/IR-OUT • IR-IN: For use with an IR extender cable - to ensure better signal reception from the remote control. • IR-OUT: Outputs the IR signal from the IR-IN input socket to another display. 17 SPEAKERS (R/L) Outputs audio signals to external speakers. 18 AC SWITCH ON/OFF Turns on or off the main power. 19 AC power input Connects to a power outlet via the supplied power cord.
12 Parts of the display and their functions Remote control 6 INFO Shows the current input source and resolution. 1 7 Numeric (1-9)/Input source buttons 2 3 6 • Functions as numeric buttons when the OSD menu is on. • Functions as direct input source selection buttons when the OSD menu is off. 7 Note: • The SDI and MULTI-MEDIA functions are not available with this display. 8 9 4 10 5 8 MENU Opens or closes the OSD menu.
Parts of the display and their functions 13 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. Note: • The supplied batteries are provided for your convenience so that you can operate the display straight away. You should replace them as soon as possible. 3.
14 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. • Do not remove cables from the ports by pulling the cable itself. Always grasp and pull the connectors at the end of the cable.
Connection 15 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. To select an appropriate audio source, see "Audio Source" on page 39 for details. 3.
16 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. To select an appropriate audio source, see "Audio Source" on page 39 for details. 3.
Connection 17 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. Connect the A/V device’s audio output jacks to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO 2) jacks on the display using a suitable audio cable. To select an appropriate audio source, see "Audio Source" on page 39 for details. 3.
18 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. To select an appropriate audio source, see "Audio Source" on page 39 for details. 3. To view video image from this input, press the DVI button on the remote control, or select DVI from the source selection bar.
Connection 19 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. HDMI cable Blu-ray disc player Note: • The cables are not supplied and should be purchased separately.
20 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. DisplayPort cable Computer Note: • The cables are not supplied and should be purchased separately.
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.
22 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 RS-232C cable DVI-D cable AV cable D-Sub (15-pin) cable IR cable The first display Notes: • This RS-232C daisy chain connection requires an RS-232C port equipped computer. • Use RS-232C serial null modem cables for daisy chain connection.
Connection 23 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. 2 1 Notes: • The supplied power cord is suitable for use with 100-240V AC power only. • The power cord and outlet illustrated may differ from the ones used in your region.
24 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. • The display follows the VESA approved DPM Power Management function.
Network connection 25 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. 2. Open the OSD menu. Go to Setting > Control Setting and select LAN. 3. Go to Setting > Network Settings and perform either of the following settings according to your network environment.
26 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. • You cannot control the display via the RS-232C connection when LAN control is in use.
Network connection 27 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: • Make sure the Setting > Control Setting menu is set to LAN, and the Setting > Power Save menu is set to Low or Off if you would like to turn on the display from a web page.
28 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. For more information about how to set up schedules, please refer to "Schedule" on page 42.
Network connection 29 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. 1. Specify the recipient’s and sender’s email addresses and email subject under Email Setting. 2.
30 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] Power Status: Power On Video Source: HDMI1 PAP Enable: Off [Network] IP Address: xx.xx.xx.xx Subnet Mask: xx.xx.xx.xx Gateway: xx.xx.xx.xx Primary DNS: xx.xx.xx.
Network connection 31 Alert report - thermal error If the display’s ambient temperature exceeds 50oC (122oF) 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) Serial No.: (Serial number of the display) [STATUS] Power Status: Power On Video Source: HDMI1 PAP Enable: Off [Network] IP Address: xx.xx.xx.xx Subnet Mask: xx.xx.xx.
32 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. Voltage Error [Display] Model Name: (Model name of the display) Serial No.
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.
34 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. Set display IP address. (See "Connecting the display to a local area network" on page 25) 3. Commands are sent via TCP connection to port 4660.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 35 The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD menu overview Menu item Picture Sound Screen Function Picture Mode Backlight Contrast Brightness Chroma Phase Sharpness Color Temp.
36 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). • Category D functions allow for different settings for each input signal source, signal type (PC or video) and Picture Mode.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 37 Operations in the OSD menu Operation 1. Press MENU to open the OSD menu. 2. In the OSD menu, press or to select an item. 3. Press ENTER/VIDEO SOURCE (or ENTER) to confirm selection. 4. Press or to select a feature and press or to adjust settings. 5. Press ENTER/VIDEO SOURCE (or ENTER) to save changes. 6. Press MENU to close the OSD menu.
38 The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Picture menu Picture Picture Mode Backlight Contrast Brightness Chroma Phase Sharpness Color Temp. Noise Reduction Film Mode Reset :Move Item Picture Mode Enter Standard 80 50 50 25 25 10 Neutral Off Auto :Enter Exit :Exit Description Provides preset picture modes (Vivid, Standard and Cinema) for using the display in different environments, and one customizable picture mode (Custom) for setting up a user preferred mode.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Sound menu Sound Sound Mode Treble Bass Balance Surround Speaker Audio Source Reset :Move Enter Item Sound Mode Treble Bass Balance Surround Speaker Standard 0 0 Center Off Internal Audio1 :Enter Exit :Exit Description Adjusts the sound output from the speakers. • Dynamic: Enhances treble and bass. • Standard: Flat settings. • Custom: Recalls the customized settings. Adjusts the audio treble when Sound Mode is set to Custom.
40 The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Screen menu Screen PAP Setting Display Wall Aspect Adjust Screen Freeze :Move Item Enter Full 2 Off :Enter Exit :Exit Description • PAP: Turns on or off the PIP (Picture in Picture) and PBP (Picture by Picture) functions. • Active Picture: For the PIP, selects the main or sub picture to operate. For the PBP, selects the left or right picture to operate. Swaps the main/ sub or left/right pictures. • Picture Size: Changes the size of the sub picture.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 41 • 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. • Full 1: Enlarges the picture to fill the screen in the vertical direction, keeping the same aspect ratio. A black frame may appear around the picture. • Full 2: Enlarges the picture to fill the screen.
42 The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Setting menu Setting Language Schedule Power Save Control Setting Network Settings Set Monitor ID HDMI Control Advanced Information All Reset :Move Item Language Schedule Enter :Enter English High 1 Off Exit :Exit Description Sets your preferred language for the OSD menu. • Date and Time: Sets the current date and time. • Clock Display: Sets whether to show the current time on the screen.
The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu Set Monitor ID HDMI Control 43 Assigns an ID number for the current display when multiple displays are connected. 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. To transfer system commands, you need to use an HDMI cable to connect the display to a device equipped with HDMI CEC.
44 Product information Product information Specifications Item Backlight Panel size Pixel pitch (mm) Native resolution (pixels) LCD panel Input Output Audio Power D-LED 55" 0.630 x 0.630 1920 x 1080 800 Brightness (cd/m2) (typical) Contrast (typical) 1400:1 Adaptive Contrast 112000:1 Response time (ms) (typical) 10 Panel Bit 10-bit (8 bit + FRC), 1073.
Product information Feature 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) Picture by Picture (PBP) 10 Bit color processing Built-in video wall support Scheduling Total turn-on time Diagnostic DC voltage (12V/ 5V) Internal temperature Sensor CEC control 45 O O O O O O O O O O O (10 x 10) O O O O O The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Log
Product information Dimensions 115.25 61.25 1215.2 686 46 406.9 400 408.3 143.7 126.7 400 433 142.3 126.3 322 569.8 323.
Product information 47 Remote control codes No.
48 Product information Supported input signal resolution Input source Resolution 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) 1280x800 @ 60Hz (WXGA) 1280x960 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz (SXGA) 1360x768 @ 60Hz 1366x768 @ 60Hz (HD) 1400x1050 @ 60Hz 1600x1200 @ 60Hz 1680x1050 @ 60 Hz RB (WSXGA) 1600x1050 @ 60Hz (WSXGA) 1920x1080 @ 60Hz (FHD) NTSC-M NTSC-J PAL-BDGHI 480i (60Hz)
Product information 1080i (60Hz) 1080p (24Hz) 1080p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz) Notes: • : supported • Blank: not supported 49
50 Product information Supported PAP input signal combination Main/Left picture signal source AV AV S-Video Sub/ Right picture signal source YPbPr VGA DVI HDMI Display Port Notes: • : supported • Blank: not supported S-Video YPbPr VGA HDMI DVI Display Port
Troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting Problem No picture No sound The computer input image looks strange The control panel buttons do not work The remote control does not work 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.
