Big Pad Interactive Display

Sharp/ NEC MultiSync ME551 IR

Reliable touch performance for budget-driven usage

Offering a professional feature set and Sharp/NEC’s renowned high reliability, yet at a very attractive price point, the NEC ME series with infrared touch delivers a satisfying user experience with a fast and precise touch response. Only commercial-grade displays are capable of delivering reliable, longlife performance and the ME series presents lower budget business operators the upgrade path to professional interactive digital signage without requiring specialist expertise.

Thanks to Sharp/NEC’s modular computing approach and compatibility with all major operating systems, the ME series infrared touch provides all the flexibility you need to address all kinds of different use cases. Capable of landscape or portrait orientation and up to 18/7 hours continuous operation, the M series with infrared touch is designed for local retailers, restaurants and small business enterprises to assist shoppers, take orders and facilitate interaction in small meeting spaces.

Key features

  • Modern and slim design – robust yet elegant allowing for an unobtrusive integration into any application and environment.
  • Inspiring touch performance boosts user experience – the fast, stable and robust touch performance supports up to 20 touch points.
  • Resilient and durable – thermal tempered glass with anti-glare coating withstands vandalism and ensures perfect readability with reduced reflection and minimal visibility of finger prints.
  • Future Ready Connectivity – featuring multiple industry standard digital and analogue signal inputs for flexible integration into AV infrastructures.
  • Secure remote management – control your devices remotely and securely using NEC NaviSet Administrator 2; proactively manage maintenance requirements saving time and resources.

Big Pad Interactive Display

Sharp/ NEC MultiSync ME551 IR

The MultiSync ME551 IR delivers a satisfying user experience with a fast and precise touch response and offers a professional feature set and high reliability, ideal for local retailers, restaurants and small business enterprises.

General
Technology infrared
Display
Diagonal Size (inches / cm) 50
Diagonal Size (inches / cm) 126
Mechanical
Bezel Width (Left/Right) [mm] 19
Bezel Width (Upper) [mm] 20
Connectivity (Audio/Video) INPUT
DisplayPort 1
HDMI 2
Audio 3.5mm Jack 1
Installation
Landscape Yes
Portrait Yes
Horizontal No
Mounting (VESA/Number of Points/Pitch mm) 400 x 400 (FDMI)
Mounting (VESA/Number of Points/Pitch mm) 4
Mounting Screw Specification (Size/Max Length) M6
Kensington Lock No
Accessories
Accessories Remote Control Transmitter, Installation Set-Up Manual, Power Cord, USB Cable, HDMI Cable, Pen, Mounting Bracket, Tabletop Stand, Trolley Stand
Shipping Content 2 x AAA batteries, Display, HDMI Cable, Power Cable, Remote Control, Setup Manual, USB cable
Display Module Data
Panel Technology IPS with Direct LED backlights
Native Resolution (Pixels) 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio 16:09:00
Screen Filter AG
Backlight Technology LED
Brightness (cd/m2) 400
Contrast Ratio 8000:1
Response Time (grey to grey avg) ms 8
Viewing Angle [°] 178
Colour Depth [bn] 1073 (8bit + FRC)
Response Time (typ.) [ms] 8
Connectivity (Audio/Video) OUTPUT
Audio 3.5mm Jack 1
Key Specifications
Special Characteristics Powered USB Port (10 W), Removable Logo
24/7 Operation Certified No
Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty (yrs.) 3
Local Dimming No
Built in Speakers (W) 10 + 10
Computer Input - Plug and Play No
Power Management Yes
Option Slot Interface No
Equipment Space (Mounting) No
Installation Handles No
Fanless No
Intelligent Fan No
Temperature Sensor Yes
Brightness Sensor No
Residual Image Reduction Feature No
IP Rating Yes
Picture in Picture Mode No
Picture by Picture Mode No
Multi-Screen Function - Videowall Mode (Enlarge Feature) No
Bezel Correction Feature No
Reverse Image Feature No
Multi Language OSD No
Scheduler / Timer Yes
Real Time Clock No
Remote Management Yes
Daisychain (Mirror mode) No
Adjustment Lock Feature No
Set Point Copy Feature No
Power on Delay Feature No
Auto Input Change No
Displaying Use Time Feature No
TV Tuner No
Gain Control No
Screen Adjustment No
Colour Temperature Adjustment No
Gamma Adjustment No
Self-Adjust No
Manual Image Size Adjustment No
Save/Output Logging Feature No
Hardware Diagnosis No
Monitor Control Software Support No
E-Mail Notification Yes
SNMP Yes
Temperature Control No
Overscan Setting (AV) No
RS232C Communication Speed Change No
IR Pass-through Feature No
Audio Selection per Image INPUT No
Internal/External Speaker Selection No
Sync on Green No
Operating Time 18/7
Touch Interface Specification
Kosketuskohtien määrä 20
Safety Glass Thickness (mm) 3
Pen Mode / Finger Mode Yes
Pen Only Mode No
Finger Only Mode No
Palm Cancellation No
Screen Hardness (H) 7
Operating System Compatibility Android, Linux, Windows, Raspberry Pi, Mac OSX
Light Transmission [%] 92 (+/- 2 %)
Touch Method Finger, Gloves, Stylus (≥ 2 mm)
Data Interface USB-HID
Windows Ink No
Power Supply and Operating Environment
Operating Voltage(ACV) / Frequency(Hz) 100-240
Operating Voltage(ACV) / Frequency(Hz) 50-60
Via AC-Adapter No
Power Consumption (W) (Operating MAX) 120
Operating Temperature (oC) 0 - 35
Storage Humidity [%] 20
Storage Humidity [%] 80
Safety and Environment (EUROPE)
Energy Star Yes
CE, CB Report No
GOST No
Presence of Lead (Accepted application of RoHS Directive) No
Weights and Measures
Shipping Carton Dimensions (W/H/D) mm 1298
Shipping Carton Dimensions (W/H/D) mm 860
Shipping Carton Dimensions (W/H/D) mm 224
Product Weight Without Stand (Kg) 28
Shipping Weight (Kg) 35
Connectivity Wireless
Miracast No
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Near Field Communication No
Connectivity (Control/Serial) Data
RS232C IN 1
LAN Port 1
USB 1

Big Pad Interactive Display

Sharp/ NEC MultiSync ME551 IR

The MultiSync ME551 IR delivers a satisfying user experience with a fast and precise touch response and offers a professional feature set and high reliability, ideal for local retailers, restaurants and small business enterprises.

Datasheet

Datasheet ME551IR GB

09.07.2025