Sharp MA551 – 55" Wide Color Gamut 4K Professional Display
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Sharp MA551 – 55" Wide Color Gamut 4K Professional Display
Product Overview
The Sharp MA551 is a 55-inch Wide Color Gamut 4K UHD professional display designed for digital signage, retail, and corporate AV applications where accurate color reproduction and commercial-grade durability are required. Part of the MA series platform, it combines a wide color gamut U-IPS panel with Sharp/NEC's SpectraView Engine color calibration, 500 cd/m2 brightness, Intel SDM expandability, and enhanced daisy-chain connectivity for versatile large-format commercial deployments.
Product Description
The MA551 uses a 55-inch U-IPS edge-lit panel at 3840x2160 resolution with 0.32mm pixel pitch (81 ppi) and 500 cd/m2 brightness. The 8000:1 contrast ratio (local dimming) and 178-degree viewing angles provide consistent, high-quality imaging. SpectraView Engine delivers hardware-level color management with gamma adjustment from 0.5 to 4.0, color temperature range from 3000K to 15000K, and HDR support including HLG and ST2084 PQ. The full metal chassis accepts optional Intel SDM Small and Large compute modules and Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 for integrated NEC MediaPlayer operation. HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 daisy-chain loopout support multi-display configurations. Failover input switching, RS-232C and LAN control with NaViSet Administrator 2, and multi-picture mode complete the commercial feature set.
Key Features
- Wide Color Gamut U-IPS Panel — Broader color range than standard commercial panels for accurate retail, broadcast, and creative content rendering.
- SpectraView Engine — Hardware color calibration with gamma, color space, and HDR mode support for color-critical commercial applications.
- 500 cd/m2 Brightness — Suitable for ambient-lit conference rooms, retail environments, and indoor digital signage.
- Local Dimming — Enhances contrast ratio to 8000:1 for vivid imagery.
- Open Intel SDM Slot — Accepts SDM Small and Large for all-in-one signage without external compute hardware.
- Raspberry Pi CM4 Support — Enables NEC MediaPlayer (MPi4E) integration.
- Failover Input Detect — Auto-switches to backup source if primary signal fails.
- Enhanced HDMI and DisplayPort Daisy Chain — Multi-display signal distribution without external distribution hardware.
- Portrait and Landscape Support — Flexible installation orientation.
- Energy Star 8.0 Certified — 3-year commercial warranty.
Typical Applications
- Digital signage
- Retail environment
- Lobby display
- Conference room
- Boardroom
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | MA551 |
| Screen Size | 55 inches diagonal |
| Panel Type | U-IPS, Edge-Lit LED |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Brightness | 500 cd/m2 |
| Contrast Ratio | 8000:1 (local dimming on) |
| Viewing Angle (H x V) | 178 x 178 degrees |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.32 mm (81 ppi) |
| Color Engine | SpectraView Engine |
| Color Temperature Range | 3000K - 15000K |
| Expansion Slot | Intel SDM (Small and Large) |
| Compute Module | Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 supported |
| Control | RS-232C, LAN (NaViSet Administrator 2) |
| Orientation | Landscape and Portrait |
| Certifications | Energy Star 8.0 |
| Warranty | 3 years parts and labor |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the difference between the MA551 and MA551-IR?
- The MA551-IR adds a pre-installed 10-point IR touch overlay through clear tempered glass. The MA551 is the same display without touch capability.
- Q: Does the MA551 include a media player?
- No. The Intel SDM slot and Raspberry Pi CM4 support enable optional integrated compute. Contact Creation Networks for compatible media player options including the MPi4E.
- Q: What is the warranty?
- Sharp provides a 3-year parts and labor warranty. Contact Creation Networks for extended service plan options.
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- Most in-stock orders placed Monday-Friday ship within 24-48 hours. General restrictions apply; please see our full shipping policy here.
- We offer a 30-day return policy from the delivery date on many products. Product restrictions apply. Restocking fees for the return of open-box items. Please see our full return policy here for more information.
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