NEC V551 User's Information Guide

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55-INCH V551 AUGMENTS NEC DISPLAY SOLUTIONS’ V SERIES

Now Featuring an Expansion Slot, Improved Mechanical

Design and Expanded Connectivity

CHICAGO – October 3, 2011

– NEC Display Solutions of America

, a leading provider of

commercial LCD

55-inch V551
grade models are ideal for corporate lobbies, conference rooms, quick-service
restaurants and small-to-medium businesses.

The V551 offers full 1080p high-definition resolution with stunning detail and crisp
imagery. Its commercial-grade LCD panel is designed for digital signage use. Built-in
features include an expansion slot for seamless integration of NEC accessories, third­party components and OPS-based products, as well as integrated 10W speakers. A
20% depth reduction from NEC’s previous generation 55-inch displays, while adding
expansion slot support, enables more flexibility during installation. Expanded
connectivity options, including a DisplayPort connection and DVI digital loop-through,
allow for use with the latest peripherals.

“The introduction of the V551 completes the V Series lineup with a full range of sizes
from 32-inches to 65-inches,” said Rachel Karnani, Product Manager for Large-Screen

display and projector solutions, announced today the addition of the

and V551-AVT with integrated tuner to its V Series. These commercial-

Displays at NEC Display Solutions. “Users with lobby signage or digital menu boards will
especially welcome the expansion slot and remote monitoring capabilities. V Series
models are a great solution for customers that need a more rugged display at a frugal
price.”

 Commercial-grade, sealed panel design with advanced cooling capabilities
 Brightness of 350 cd/m²
 Contrast ratio of 3000:1
 Full 1080p high-definition resolution
 Expansion slot supports the Open Pluggable Specification (OPS), which is the

industry's first standardized option slot that simplifies digital signage installations

 Enhanced connectivity with DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D
 Remote diagnostics and external control, including RS-232C, RJ45 LAN, IR

Remote, DDC/CI

 TileMatrix™ technology (up to 100 displays)
 Real-time clock has the ability to set schedules for display on/off times and warm

up 30 minutes before use for optimum color representation

 10-bit color over an HDMI connection

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 Carbon footprint meter tracks and calculates the conservation of green gas

emissions

 Optional accessories and products for the V551 include stands, wall mounts,

external PCs and media players

The V551 and V551-AVT will be available in November 2011 at a minimum advertised
price of $2,699 and $2,899, respectively. The displays ship with a 3-year parts and labor
warranty, including the backlight.

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About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading
designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and
professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital
cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops
leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of
markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional
information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866)