NEC V554-T (Discontinued) · Replacements in Qatar

Name: NEC MultiSync V554-T 55-inch Infrared Touch Interactive Display
Brand: NEC
SKU: nec-v554-t
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

The NEC V554-T is a 55-inch infrared touch display from the MultiSync V Series, supporting up to 10 simultaneous touch points on 4 mm tempered anti-glare glass. It offers 440 cd/m² brightness, a native 1920 x 1080 panel and an OPS slot for a plug-in computer. NEC has discontinued this model. Owners of existing units and buyers seeking a replacement can request a quote for a current equivalent.

A discontinued 55-inch touch display for existing and replacement projects

The NEC V554-T belongs to the MultiSync V Series and is built around an S-IPS panel with edge LED backlighting. NEC has discontinued this model, so it is mainly sought by organisations that already run it in classrooms, meeting rooms or reception areas and need to extend or match an installed base, and by buyers comparing it with newer displays. If you are in either group, request a quote and the SmartRooms Qatar team will confirm the closest current equivalent or a compatible replacement for your site.

Touch, glass and image facts that matter

The touch layer uses infrared detection and reports up to 10 simultaneous touches with a response time of 15 ms or less. It accepts fingers, gloves and styluses with a tip of 6 mm or larger. The front is 4 mm thermally tempered glass with a single-sided anti-glare coating and 88% light transmission (±1%).

440 cd/m² brightness and 1,200:1 typical contrast for brighter rooms.
Native 1920 x 1080 resolution, with 3840 x 2160 input accepted.
Three temperature sensors and an ambient light sensor that can trigger programmed actions.
178-degree viewing angle horizontally and vertically at contrast above 10:1.

Connectivity, software and content planning

Inputs include VGA, DVI-D with HDCP, two DisplayPort and two HDMI sockets with HDCP, plus 3.5 mm audio, LAN and RS232 control. The OPS slot accepts a plug-in computer, with options listed for Intel Atom, Celeron and Core CPUs. Touch uses USB-HID and needs no driver on the host PC for major operating systems, covering Windows, Android and Linux, and Mac OS for single touch. The MediaPlayer reads microSD and USB media, including MP4, MOV, WMV, JPG, PNG, MP3 and WAV files, with video up to 1080p at 30 Hz.

Where it fits in Qatar

A 55-inch size suits a science classroom at a private school in Al Wakrah, where students write and draw on the glass with fingers or a stylus. In a West Bay meeting room where a team in Doha joins colleagues abroad, the 1920 x 1080 panel and ambient light sensor help keep content readable as daylight changes. A clinic reception in Msheireb could use it for interactive wayfinding, provided the lobby is air-conditioned.

Environment, weight and installation planning

The specified operating range is 0 to +35°C at 20 to 80% humidity. Summer temperatures in Qatar often exceed 45°C, so the display should sit in an air-conditioned room, away from direct sun through glass, and the room conditions should be confirmed with the SmartRooms Qatar team before installation. The panel measures 1,278.6 x 749.4 x 85.9 mm and weighs 39 kg, with a 300 x 300 mm VESA pattern and a 33.4 mm bezel. Its front is rated IP5X and its back IP2X, which points to indoor use. At this weight, a free site survey before wall-mounting is recommended. Integrated 10 W + 10 W speakers can be upgraded to optional 15 W + 15 W speakers.

Request a quote

Send your room sizes, mounting method and required inputs. The SmartRooms Qatar team usually returns a quotation within one working day, covering delivery to all eight municipalities of Qatar, professional installation and payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Request a quote for the V554-T or for a current equivalent matched to your site.

Highlights

Infrared touch with up to 10 simultaneous touch points
4 mm tempered anti-glare front glass, 88% light transmission
440 cd/m² brightness and 1,200:1 typical contrast
Native 1920 x 1080 panel with OPS slot for plug-in computer
Touch works with fingers, gloves and 6 mm-plus stylus
Discontinued by NEC; request a quote for a current equivalent

Classroom fit

At 55″ the farthest student should sit within about 4.1 m (6× the screen height).

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

69 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Product Information3

Product Name: NEC MultiSync® V554-T (Infrared Touch)
Product Group: LCD 55" Infrared Touch Display
Order Code: 60004356

Display10

Panel Technology: S-IPS with Edge LED backlights
Active Screen Area (W x H) [mm]: 1,209.6 x 680.4
Screen Size [inch/cm]: 55 / 138.8
Brightness [cd/m²]: 440
Contrast Ratio (typ.): 1200:1
Viewing Angle [°]: 178 / 178 (at contrast ratio > 10:1)
Colour Depth [bn]: 1.073 (10bit)
Response Time (typ.) [ms]: 8 (grey-to-grey)
Haze Level [%]: Pro (44)
Supported Orientation: Face Up 1; Landscape; Portrait

Touch7

Touch Technology: Infrared
Number of Touches: Real multi-touch up to 10 touches
Response Time [ms]: ≤ 15
Touch Method: Finger; Gloves; Stylus (≥ 6 mm)
Supported Operating System: Android; Linux; Mac OS (single touch); Raspberry Pi; Windows
Data Interface: USB-HID
Touch Resolution: 32767 x 32767

Protective Glass3

Type: Thermal-tempered, anti-glare coating
Thickness [mm]: 4
Light Transmission [%]: 88 (+/- 1 %)

Resolution2

Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Supported Resolutions: 1024 x 768; 1280 x 1024; 1280 x 720; 1280 x 800; 1280 x 960; 1360 x 768; 1366 x 768; 1400 x 1050; 1440 x 900; 1600 x 1200; 1680 x 1050; 1920 x 1080; 1920 x 1200; 1920 x 2160; 3840 x 2160; 4096 x 2160; 640 x 480; 800 x 600

Synchronisation Rate2

Horizontal Frequency [kHz]: 31.5 - 91.1 (analog and digital)
Vertical Frequency [Hz]: 24 - 85

Connectivity9

Input Video Analogue: 1 x VGA
Input Video Digital: 1 x DVI-D (with HDCP); 2 x DisplayPort (with HDCP); 2 x HDMI (with HDCP)
Input Audio Analogue: 2 x 3,5 mm jack
Input Audio Digital: 2 x DisplayPort; 2 x HDMI
Input Control: 1 x LAN 100Mbit; 1 x Remote Control (3.5 mm jack); 1 x RS232
Input Data: 1 x microSD (MediaPlayer); 1 x USB 2.0 (MediaPlayer); 1 x USB 2.0 (Service); 1 x USB Type-B (Upstream); 2 x USB 2.0 (Compute Module, 1 x 5V/2A powered)
Output Video Digital: 1 x DisplayPort (loop through: DisplayPort, OPS slot-in PC)
Output Audio Analogue: 1 x 3,5 mm jack
Output Control: 1 x LAN 100Mbit

Open Modular Intelligence3

OPS Slot: Slot Technology: Open pluggable specification (NEC / Intel OPS standard)
OPS Max. Current / Power Consumption [A / W]: 10 / 61
Compute Module Slot: Slot Technology: Compute Module 3 Slot (NEC proprietary standard)

Sensors4

Ambient Light Sensor: Integrated, triggered actions programmable
Human Sensor: Optional, external, 4-5m range, triggered actions programmable
Temperature Sensor: Integrated, 3 sensors, triggered actions programmable
NFC Sensor: Integrated, 2cm range, free NEC Android App required

Electrical3

Power Consumption [W]: 110 Eco (shipment setting)
Power Savings Mode [W]: < 0.5 (ECO Standby); < 3 (Networked Standby)
Power Management: VESA DPMS

Environmental Conditions2

Operating Temperature [°C]: +0 to +35
Operating Humidity [%]: 20 to 80

Mechanical5

Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]: 1,278.6 x 749.4 x 85.9
Weight [kg]: 39
Bezel Width [mm]: 33.4 (left/right); 33.4 (top/bottom)
VESA Mounting [mm]: 300 x 300 (FDMI); 4 holes; M6
Ingress Protection: IP5X (front); IP2X (back)

MediaPlayer4

Supported File Storage / File System: MicroSDHC / FAT16, FAT32; USB 2.0 / FAT16, FAT32
Supported Image Formats: JPG (baseline, progressive, RGB, CMYK); max. resolution 5000 x 5000; PNG (interlace, alpha channel); max. resolution 4000 x 4000
Supported Video Formats: MP4 / MOV / FLV (video H.264, audio MP3, AAC); max. resolution 1080p at 30 Hz, 1080i at 60 Hz; MPG (video mpeg1/2, audio mpeg audio layer2/3, AAC-LC); MP @ ML, MP @ HL; WMV (video H.264, wmv advanced L3, wmv simple / main, audio mp3 wmv std); max. resolution 1080p at 30 Hz, 1080i at 60 Hz
Supported Audio Formats: MP3 (MP3); max. bit-rate 320 kBit/s; WAV (LPCM); max. 48 kHz sampling

Available Options3

Accessories: Feet (ST-401); Speaker (SP-TF1); Trolley (PDMHM-L, PD02MHA, PD03MHA); Wall mount (BalanceBox 400 MEDIUM, PD02WHM, PDW S 32-55 L and P, PD02W T L L, PD03W T M P)
Compute Module Slot: NEC Compute Module; Raspberry Pi Compute Module 1 and 3
OPS Slot: HD-SDI 1.5G, 3G; HDBaseT receiver; Intel® Atom, Celeron and Core CPUs; OPS-2C HDMI + DP Interface; OPS-2C Quad 3G SDI

Regulatory1

Safety and Ergonomics: C-tick; CE; EAC; EMC Class B; FCC; PSB; RoHS; SASO; TÜV GS; UL/C-UL; UL/C-UL or CSA; VCCI

Green Features2

Energy Efficiency: Ambient Light Sensor; Annual energy consumption: 175 kWh (based on 4 operating hours per day); Carbon Savings Meter; ECOMode; Energy Efficiency Class: B; Human Sensor
Ecological Materials: Manuals on CD; Optional feet

Additional Features6

Special Characteristics: Ambient Light Sensor; AMX NetLinx Support; ASCII Control Commands; Auto ID assignment; Auto tiling function; Automated Email Alert; CEC Support; Crestron RoomView Support; DICOM Simulation; Display Browser Control; Emergency Notification; Full System Scheduler; Hardware colour calibration possible; Image flip; Intelligent Wireless Data (based on NFC); KeyGuide; MediaPlayer with Browser Control; NaViSet Administrator 2 - free download; OmniColor Control; OSD rotation for portrait mode; PJLink Support; Point Zoom Function; Powered USB-Port; Programmable 12-bit LUT with 3 memory banks; Removable
Colour Versions: Black Front Bezel, Black Back Cabinet
Audio: Integrated Speakers (10 W + 10 W); Optional Speakers (15 W + 15 W)
Shipping Content: CD-ROM (User Guides/Manuals); Display; DVI-D cable; Power Cable; Remote Control; USB cable; User Manual
Warranty: 3 years warranty incl. backlight; additional services available; optional 4. + 5. year warranty extension 2
Operating Hours: 24/7

Downloads

7 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets V554-T_Datasheet.pdf 281 KB PDF Manuals & guides External_Control_Rev.1.6(G4).pdf 652 KB PDF Manuals & guides External_Control_Rev1.8(G4).pdf 655 KB PDF Manuals & guides External_Control_VP404-VP484-VP554-CVP75xQ-CV86xQ-CV98xQ.pdf 720 KB PDF Manuals & guides OperationGuidelines-LargeFormat.pdf 455 KB PDF Brochures Warranty-and-Services_Interactive_Computing.pdf 1.0 MB PDF Brochures · Opens on manufacturer site SharpProduct_Overview.pdf

Questions about V554-T

Is the NEC V554-T still available as a new unit?

NEC has discontinued the V554-T, so new stock depends on what can be sourced for your project. Request a quote and the SmartRooms Qatar team will confirm the options, including a current equivalent or a compatible replacement, with lead times estimated on the quotation based on stock.

Who is the V554-T best suited for?

It suits rooms where a 55-inch touch surface is enough, such as a primary classroom, a huddle room or a training room at Education City. Its up-to-10-point infrared touch lets several students or presenters work on the screen together, and 440 cd/m² brightness helps in rooms with daylight.

How many touch points does it support, and what can touch the screen?

The infrared touch layer supports up to 10 simultaneous touches with a response time of 15 ms or less. Fingers, gloves and styluses with a tip of 6 mm or larger all work. Touch is supported on Windows, Android and Linux, and on Mac OS for single touch only.

Does it need drivers installed on the host PC?

No. NEC states that the display needs no driver on the host PC for major operating systems, and touch data travels over USB-HID through the USB Type-B upstream port. Video is connected separately through VGA, DVI-D, DisplayPort or HDMI, so confirm which outputs your PC or laptop uses before ordering.

Can I run a computer inside the display instead of using a laptop?

Yes, the OPS slot accepts a plug-in computer module. The source lists OPS options with Intel Atom, Celeron and Core CPUs, with a maximum current of 10 A and power consumption of 61 W. A Compute Module 3 slot is also fitted. Confirm the module you need when requesting a quote, as your software and room layout will decide it.

Can it be placed in a hot space in Qatar without air conditioning?

Its specified operating range is 0 to +35°C with 20 to 80% humidity. Summer temperatures in Qatar often exceed 45°C, so keep it in an air-conditioned room, away from direct sun through windows, and confirm the room conditions with the SmartRooms Qatar team before quoting.

Will sunlight through a West Bay boardroom window make the screen hard to read?

The panel is rated at 440 cd/m² with 1,200:1 typical contrast, and its 4 mm front glass has an anti-glare coating that reduces reflections and minimises finger prints. An ambient light sensor can trigger programmed actions. Even so, avoid placing the screen where direct sun falls on it, and check the room during a free site survey.

How heavy is it, and which wall mounts fit?

The panel weighs 39 kg, is 85.9 mm deep, and has a 300 x 300 mm VESA pattern (FDMI) with four M6 holes. The source lists wall mounts including the BalanceBox 400 MEDIUM and several PD wall models, plus trolleys and feet. Because of its weight, book a free site survey to confirm wall structure before fixing any bracket.

Can a hotel lobby in The Pearl run welcome content without a PC?

Yes. The MediaPlayer plays files from a microSD card or a USB 2.0 drive formatted FAT16 or FAT32. Supported formats include MP4, MOV, WMV, JPG, PNG, MP3 and WAV, with video up to 1080p at 30 Hz. The lobby must stay within 0 to +35°C, so an air-conditioned lobby is essential in summer.

Is the built-in audio enough for a classroom in Al Rayyan?

For a standard classroom, the integrated 10 W + 10 W speakers are the starting point. Optional 15 W + 15 W speakers are listed, and a 3.5 mm audio output allows external sound. For a larger room, plan for the optional speakers or an external system, and confirm the layout with the team.

What warranty applies to the V554-T?

The source data gives a 3-year warranty that includes the backlight, with optional fourth and fifth year warranty extensions. The product is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm the warranty terms that apply to your unit in the quotation.

How can a school or government entity order it?

Schools and government bodies can order through a purchase order (LPO) or a government tender, including Monaqasat, and pay by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Because this model is discontinued, state the number of units and the room types in your request, so the quotation can name the nearest available equivalent.