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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.



NEC NP500W Projector Specifications


MSRP
$1,399
Status
Discontinued
Released
October 2008
Warranty
2 Years
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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
Audio Out: Mini Jack
Composite: RCA
DVI Digital Input
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
VGA In: Dsub-15pin

Features
Closed Captioning
Blackboard Mode
Soft 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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