
NEC M Series 
40" and 46" full high-definition LCDs
Designer piece, entertainer and sales professional –  
the M Series reflects a new age in visual communication. Refined yet extroverted, the 40” M40 and 46” 
M46 attract people’s attention and adapt seamlessly 
to even the most sophisticated architectural setups. 
A strong presence for brands in flagship stores and 
designer shops. A fashionable focus point in trendy 
bars, restaurants, hotel lobbies and fitness studios. An 
image carrier in business conference rooms and control centers. The M Series fascinates in all kinds on environments – as a stand-alone solution on an elegant 
aluminium stand, mounted or in multi-display installations. These displays tout the Digital Signage Technology Suite (DSTS), nearly 30 advanced 
features that enhance display management, improve screen performance and 
lower your total cost of ownership.
Multi-Function
¤ Full 1080p HD resolution provides stunning detail for video and broadcast applications 
¤ Built-in expansion slot future-proofs your display investment, allowing for seamless integration of NEC and third-party components, 
  including an HD-SDI card, single-board computer and DVI daisy chain capability
¤ Digital video interface with HDCP supports high-definition components 
¤ Thermostatic cooling fans protect the display from overheating and extends its life  
¤ On Screen Display (OSD®) menu navigation simplifies image adjustments 
¤ GammaComp™ programmable lookup table, SpectraViewII™ Color Calibration Solution and adjustable color temperature  
  (2600 - 10,000K) provide unrivaled control of color performance 
¤ CableComp™ long cable compensation provides flexibility when installing the display at distances far from a connected PC and keyboard 
¤ Six-way color control allows for precise and simplified color, color temperature and saturation adjustment 
¤ Rapid Response™ technology delivers virtually uninterrupted, undistorted viewing of high-speed, full- motion video  
¤ Advanced AccuBlend™ converts non-native resolutions to the display’s resolution  
¤ Multiple aspect ratio control allows flexibility with today’s many source choices 
¤ Clear QAM/ATSC/NTSC tuner available on -AVT units only 
¤ Available speakers and wall mount enhance the visual experience 
¤ Environmental friendliness (RoHS-compliant, low power consumption, biodegradable plastics) maximizes the user’s investment and 
  helps them be “green”
¤ 3-year parts and labor warranty, including backlight, provides peace of mind 
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Specifications for M40/M46 
MODEL 
LCD MODULE
Viewable Size (Diagonal) 
Panel Technology 
Native Resolution 
Pixel Pitch 
Brightness (Typical) 
Contrast Ratio (Typical) 
Active Screen Area (W x H)
CONNECTIVITY
Input Terminals
  RGB1 (Digital) 
  RGB2 (Analog) 
  RGB3 (Analog) 
  Video 1 
  Video 2
  Video 3
  Component Video 1 (DVD/HD) 
  Audio
Output Terminals
  RGB 
  Video 
  Audio
Audio Amplifier 
External Control 
Digital Tuner
FEATURES
  Additional Features
POWER
Power Requirements 
Power Consumption (Typical) 
Power Consumption (Standby Mode)
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bezel Width (L/R, T/B) 
Dimensions (with stand; WxHxD) 
Dimensions (without stand; WxHxD)
Packaging Dimensions (WxHxD)
Net Weight (with stand) 
Net Weight (without stand) 
Gross Weight (with box) 
VESA Hole Configuration
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating Temperature 
Operating Humidity
ACCESSORIES
Included
  Optional
WARRANTY/SERVICE
On-Site Limited Warranty
M40-2 (-AV, -AVT) / M40B (-AV, -AVT) M46-2 (-AV, -AVT) / M46B (-AV, -AVT)
40” 46”
0.641mm 0.53mm
34.9 x 19.6 in. / 885.6 x 498.2mm 40.1 x 22.5 in. / 1018.1 x 572.7mm
Composite (Shared RCA and BNC)
RCA (L/R) x 2: Stereo MiniJack + external speaker jacks
M40-2-AVT, M40B-AVT M46-2-AVT, M46B-AVT
Power management, Plug and Play (DDC/CI, DDC2B), PIP (remote), multi-level zoom, FullScan, 6-axis color, CableComp, TileMatrix, TileComp, screen saver, 
Rapid Response,video ready (tuner available), infrared remote control included, motion-adaptive 3D-Y/C comb filter, sRGB color, sleep timer, 24x7 scheduler
175W 235W
38.7 x 24.7 x 15.7in. / 981.8 x 627.4 x 400mm 43.8 x 27.7 x 15.7 in. / 1112.8 x 704.4 x 400mm
38.7 x 22.9 x 5.6 in. / 981.8 x 582.4 x 142.5mm 43.8 x 26 x 5.6 in. / 1112.8 x 659.4 x 142.5mm
45.2 x 30.7 x 21.3 in. / 1147 x 780 x 540mm
(M40B) 45.2 x 30 x 212.3 in. / 1147 x 761 x 312mm
Stand (silver models only), power cord, 15-pin D-sub cable, user manual, setup sheet, wireless remote control, batteries, CD-ROM
Stand (ST-SC40), external speakers (SP-M40/SP-M40B), tilt wall mount kit 
(WMK3260-L), Digital Signage Kit (DSK3260), SpectraViewII Color Calibration 
Solution (SVII-KIT), single board computer (MPD-SBC-8/16-2), DVI daisychain 
(SB-L008WU), internal HD-SDI card (SB-L007KK)
71.9 lbs. 86.6 lbs.
64.8 lbs. 79.6 lbs.
92.4 lbs. / (M40B) 76.9 lbs. 109.6 lbs. / (M46B) 93.3 lbs.
Component BNC (Y,Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)
RS-232 for multiple monitor control, IR, DDC/CI
AC 100-120V / AC 220-240V @ 50/60 Hz
1.8 in. / 1.6 in. , 46.6mm / 40.6mm
200 x 200mm (8 hole) / 200 x 100mm (6 hole)
3 years parts and labor, including backlight
SPVA
1920 x 1080
2
450 cd/m
3000:1
DVI-D 24 pin (HDCP)
15-pin D-sub
5 BNC (RGBHV)
S-Video
HDMI
Yes 
Yes 
Yes
15W Stereo
<4W
5-40°C / 41-104°F
20-80%
Stand (ST-SC40), external speakers (SP-M46/SP-M46B), tilt wall mount kit 
(WMK3260-L), Digital Signage Kit (DSK3260), SpectraViewII Color Calibration 
Solution (SVII-KIT), single board computer (MPD-SBC-8/16-2), DVI daisychain 
50.3 x 34.4 x 21.3 in. / 1278 x 875 x 540mm
(M46B) 50.3 x 33 x 12.3 in. / 1278 x 837 x 312mm
(SB-L008WU), internal HD-SDI card (SB-L007KK)
OSD is a registered trademark, and CableComp, GammaComp and SpectraViewII 
are trademarks of NEC Display Solutions. All other brand or product names are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Product specifications 
subject to change. 11/08 ver. 4.
2008 NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. All rights reserved. 
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