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The NEC NP500W Projector is a WXGA Conference Room Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 3,000 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1280x800 . The internal 3LCD technology is an innovative 3-chip design that sets itself apart by delivering vibrant, true-to-life images with better color brightness and a wider color gamut. This projector was first available for purchase in October 2008 and has been by NEC.
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NEC NP500W Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $1,399
- White Brightness
- 3,000 Lumens (ANSI)1 / 2,100 Lumens
- Resolution
- 1280x800
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10 (WXGA)
- Contrast
- 500:1
- Display Type
- 0.59" 3LCD
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1600x1200
- Lamp Type
- 230W NSH bulb
- Lamp Life
- 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- 60002447 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 9.8' - 24.7' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 85.00" - 255.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.37:1 - 1.66:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-6" and 11'-6" from the screen.
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.70" x 12.10" x 10.30"
- Weight
- 6.6 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 35 dB / 29 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 7.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 325 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
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Audio Out: Mini JackComposite: RCADVI Digital InputNetwork: RJ-45RS232: DB-9pinS-VideoVGA In: Dsub-15pin
- Features
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Closed CaptioningBlackboard ModeSoft Carrying Case
- Additional Features
- Built-in closed captioning enables decoding and display of text information from a video
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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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BUYER BEWARE Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.
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