DH551F/DH550F/DL550F
Double Sided Display
User Manual
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of BenQ Corporation.
Use of control, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this
documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards and/or
mechanical hazards.
Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your display:
Operation
• Keep the display out of direct sunlight and away from stoves or any other heat sources.
• Remove any object that could fall into ventilation holes of power box or prevent proper
cooling of the display’s electronics.
• Don’t block the ventilation holes on the power box.
• When positioning the display, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.
• When turning off the display by disconnecting the power cord, wait 6 seconds or more
before reconnecting the power cord for normal operation.
• Ensure the use of an approved power cord provided by BenQ at all times. If your power
cord is missing, please contact your local service center.
• Don’t subject the display to severe vibration or high impact conditions during
operation.
• Don’t knock or drop the display during operation or transportation.
• Provide an earthing connection before the mains plug is connected to the mains. And,
when disconnecting the earthing connection, be sure to disconnect after pulling out the
mains plug from the mains.
Maintenance
• To protect your display from possible damage, do not put excessive pressure on the
display.
• Unplug the display if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time.
• Unplug the display if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. The screen may be
wiped with a dry cloth when the power is off. However, never use organic solvent, such
as, alcohol, or ammonia-based liquids to clean your display.
• To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the display
to dust, rain, water, or an excessively moist environment.
• If your display becomes wet, wipe it with dry cloth as soon as possible.
• If a foreign substance or water gets in your display, turn the power off immediately and
disconnect the power cord. Then remove the foreign substance or water.
• Don’t store or use the display in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme
cold.
Important safety instructions5
Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using
your display
• Unplug the display if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time.
• Unplug the display if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. The screen may be
wiped with a dry cloth when the power is off. However, never use alcohol, solvents or
ammonia-based liquids.
• Keep the display out of direct sunlight and away from stoves or any other heat sources.
• Remove any object that could fall into the vents or prevent proper cooling of the
display’s electronics.
• Don’t block the ventilation holes on the power box.
• Keep the display dry. To avoid electric shock, do not expose it to rain or excessive
moisture.
• When turning off the display by disconnecting the power cable or DC power cord, wait
for 6 seconds before reconnecting the power cable or DC power cord for normal
operation.
• When positioning the display, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.
• Consult a service technician if the display does not operate normally after having
followed the instructions in this manual.
Important safety instructions6
The ventilation hole of
power box
The ventilation
hole of power
box
It is prohibited to turn the
ventilation hole of Power Box
upside down.
It is prohibited to place tilt
Usage
• Don’t turn the ventilation hole of power box upside down as shown below.
Important safety instructions7
Do not open the cover of “bottom side”
I/O ports.
• When the display is in use, as shown below, please do not open the cover of “bottom
side” I/O ports.
Important safety instructions8
Front SideBack Side
Remote control
sensor
The barcode
is near the
front side.
Remote controller precautions
• Power function of the remote controller works only when pointing to the front side of
the display; the other functions work at either side.
• To differentiate between the front and the back side, check the side label of a barcode.
The barcode is near the front side, while the series number is near the back side.
The naming of the barcode below is just an example.
Power connection to the device
• The display shall be installed nearby the sockets for easy access to the power.
Package content9
Package content
Unpacking
• This product is packed in a carton together with its standard accessories.
• Due to the size and weight of this display, it is recommended to move it with at least
two persons.
• After opening the carton, ensure that the contents are complete and in good condition.
Package content10
Packing list
Double sided display x1
Power cord x1
HDMI cable x2
Power box x1
(with 24V &12V line)
Remote controller x1
(Battery: CR 2025 3V)
Overview
To p vi e w
Diagonal view Front view
Side view
Package content11
Package content12
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No.Name
Double sided display
Display Set
Double sided remote control sensor
Use hole x 8 (4 at each side)
I/O cover x 3
Setting up the display
While putting the front side up, the
screw of the display will be seen on
the left side of the I/O cover.
The
barcode is
near the
front side.
Putting the display front side up
Setting up the display13
Refer to Remote controller precautions on page 8 for more information on how to
differentiate the front and the back side.
Setting up the display14
Remove I/O covers by loosening
3 screws (M3x6mm).
Removing I/O covers at the sides
Removing the downside cover
Tear down the downside cover by
loosening 10 screws (M3x6mm).
The
barcode is
near the
front side.
Setting up the display15
Refer to Remote controller precautions on page 8 for more information on how to
differentiate the front and the back side.
Setting up the display16
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2
Power box
12V*1
Yellow line
(8 pin)
24V*1
Red line
(10 pin)
Double sided display
12V*1
Yellow line
(8 pin)
24V*1
Red line
(10 pin)
1
2
Connecting power box to the display
2
No.Name
1
Connect the 12V (8 pin) power line
Connect the 24V (10 pin) power line
Setting up the display17
Back side Front side
Connecting HDMI cables and connectors
Plug two HDMI cables into the cabinet, and ensure that all cable plugs are firmly fitted
into the jacks.
The main signal input source is HDMI 1. Make sure HDMI 1 is well connected before
establishing HDMI 2 connection.
HDMI
HDMI
Setting up the display18
Putting back the downside cover and I/O covers
1. Putting back the downside cover and tightening with 10 screws (M6x30mm).
2. Putting back other I/O covers not use with tightening screws.
Connecting the power cord
Power box
AC in / switch
Plug in the power cable and turn on the AC power switch.
Setting up the display19
Setting up the display20
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Using the remote control
NoNameDescription
PowerPress to turn power on/off.
MENUPress to enter OSD setting menu.
Press to move up in OSD setting menu.
Press to move down in OSD setting menu.
EXITPress to exit menu/selection.
Buttons not specified above are idle from remote control operations.
Setting up the display21
OSD menu
Press MENU to pop up the OSD setting menu, and then press “” or “” to select the
item. Press MENU to enter submenu. Press EXIT to exit.
Luminance menu
Press MENU to select one of the following, and then press “” or “” to select the
desired level. Press EXIT when done.
ItemDescription
Brightness1Range: 0~100.
ContrastRange: 0~100.
Setting up the display22
Color menu
Press MENU to select one of the following, and then press “” or “” to select the
desired level. Press EXIT when done.
NameDescription
Color Temperature Range: 6500K, 9300K, 11500K, User Define.
If you choose User Define, gains and offsets of red, green,
and blue are adjustable.
Red0~100
Green0~100
Blue0~100
Setting up the display23
OSD setting menu
Press MENU to select one of the following, and then press “” or “” to select the