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From NEC — NEC's M Series laser projectors using DLP technology provide all the essential features that you need to simply and reliably connect with your audience at an affordable price. The 3,800 lumen, 1080p (1920 x 1080) native resolution NEC M380HL is ideal for classrooms that need a clear image that can be seen all around the room. Enjoy the convenience of vertical lens shift, direct power on, and quick power off. The M Series offers a long-term, maintenance-free solution and a low total cost of ownership. The NEC M380HL is also marketed as the Dukane ImagePro 6538HL.

  • Up to 30,000 hour laser light source eliminates maintenance requirements and lowers the total cost of ownership
  • DLP technology provides engaging images in any environment
  • Vertical lens shift provides installers with flexibility when the ideal mounting location is not possible
  • Direct power on and quick power off help maximize presentation time
  • Tilt-free and portrait capability open new possibilities for non-typical projection applications


NEC M380HL Projector Specifications

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Street Price
$2,159
MSRP
n/a
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Status
Shipping
Released
August 2021
Warranty
5 Years
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Brightness
3,800 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Contrast
1,800:1
Display Type
0.65" DLP x 1
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 2160p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 3840x2160
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
Laser Phosphor
Lamp Life
20,000 hours  / 30,000 hours

Included Lens
1.6x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Vertical +15%
Throw Distance
4.9' - 30.6'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
29.81" - 300.44"
Throw Ratio
1.40:1 - 2.24:1
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
4.70" x 13.30" x 10.40"
Weight
9.7 lbs
Audible Noise
34 dB  / 31 dB
Internal Speakers
10.0 Watts Mono
Power
240 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Audio In: Mini Jack
Audio Out: Mini Jack
Composite: RCA
HDMI (HDCP 2.2) x 2
RS232: DB-9pin
USB
VGA In: Dsub-15pin

Features
Closed Captioning
DICOM
Full HD 3D
Geometric Correction
Blackboard Mode


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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

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