NEC Display Solutions supplements its M-series with short-throw models

The new models, introduced last autumn, deliver impressive presentations even over

short projection distances. The throw ratio of only 0.47:1 results in a distance of

about 75cm/90cm between the front of the lens and a 77"/87" whiteboard. This minimises

shadows and glare effects and gives presenters more space to move around and interact

with their audience.

The innovative energy-saving features of the M-series also reduce the operating costs

of the short-throw models. As with the other models in the M-series, the NEC short-

throw projectors' outstanding energy footprint is based on an efficient mix resulting

from a lamp life and filter cleaning interval of up to 6,000 hours and effective

energy-conservation features. For example, the innovative Auto Eco Mode automatically

adapts the luminous power of the lamp to the presentation content. Dark content results

in reduced luminosity and at the same time lower power consumption.

Another innovation is the 75% AV Mute function, which allows the picture to be muted

simply by pushing the green AV mute button on the remote control. The presenter can

thus fully focus the audience's attention on him-/herself for a brief period. Moreover,

the projector remains fully operational during breaks in the presentation. Reducing the

luminous power by three-quarters results, not just in reduced energy consumption of the

total projector, but also in significantly longer lamp life.

NEC's TCO-certified short-throw projectors provide brilliant images in both XGA (1024 x

768) and WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution with a contrast ratio of 2,000:1. A further

advantage is the enormous variety of connection options. All models have two VGA- as

well as one HDMI-input, are network-capable and have three USB ports. The first USB

type A interface supports a viewer function so that still images can directly be

projected from a USB stick. The second USB type A input allows owners to connect an

optional WLAN module in order to send content wirelessly via the network using the

Image Express Utility Lite software.

The PC control 4 software additionally allows users to control and monitor multiple

projectors e.g. in a larger campus. The USB type B interface establishes a direct

connection to any PC. This also makes it easy to control presentations using the

projector's remote control unit.

The short-throw projectors follow the manufacturer's new naming concept for its

projector portfolio, which allows suitable projectors to be quickly identified. Thus an

'S' at the end of a name - for example 'M350XS' - identifies a short-throw model from

the multimedia M-series (M), which also provides luminosity of 3,500 ANSI Lumens (35)

and XGA resolution (X) and is a member of the first generation (0).

Availability, prices and warranty

The M-series short-throw projectors will be available from February 2011. The package

supplied includes an IR remote control, a mini-D SUB signal cable, a power cord, a

users manual on CD-ROM together with a quick setup guide and a lens cap. NEC Display

Solutions offers a three-year warranty for these products, plus a warranty period of

six months or 1,000 operating hours for the lamp. For education customers NEC offers a

free of charge three year/3,000h lamp warranty extension upon registration.