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From NEC — NEC's 2800-lumen VE281X mobile projector is designed to provide high brightness for small-to-medium-sized businesses, education environments, corporate conference rooms and mobility applications where heavy ambient light is present but the space requires a small projector. This lightweight model is affordable with essential features, including 3D Ready technology, 3000:1 contrast ratio and a powerful 7W speaker. Its automated technologies-from Auto Power On and quick startup/shutdown to a lamp life up to 6000 hours-make it an eco-friendly choice.
- Automatic Power ON via RGB (15-pin) input
- BrilliantColor, including a 6-segment color wheel, provides accurate color reproduction
- Quick startup/cooling/shutdown minimizes projector setup and tear down between meetings
- ECO Mode technology helps extend lamp life and lowers power consumption
- Carbon savings meter calculates the positive effects of operating the projector in ECO Mode
- Compact size and lightweight design simplify transport
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NEC NP-VE281X Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $579
- Brightness
- 2,800 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1024x768
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (XGA)
- Contrast
- 3,000:1
- Display Type
- 0.55" DLP x 1
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1600x1200
- 3D Modes
- PC 3D Ready
- Lamp Type
- 200W AC bulb
- Lamp Life
- 4,000 hours / 6,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- 60003259 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 4.3' - 38.8' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 30.00" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.94:1 - 2.17:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 12'-11" and 14'-5" from the screen.
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.50" x 10.20" x 9.70"
- Weight
- 5.1 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 35 dB / 33 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 7.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 261 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
-
Composite: RCAHDMIRS232: DB-9pinVGA In: Dsub-15pin
- Features
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PC 3D ReadyClosed CaptioningBlackboard ModeCrestron RoomView™
- Additional Features
- This lightweight model is affordable with essential features, including 3D Ready technology, high-contrast images and a powerful 7W speaker
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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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