NEC VE281X, VE281 User Manual

Mobile
Projectors

VE Series

VE281 and VE281X digital projectors

Affordable with essential features, VE Series mobile projectors
are designed to provide brilliant display of information in
meeting and conference rooms.

Essential Features
for Ease of Use

• Bright images can be easily viewed in most

applications

• High contrast images (3000:1) from the latest Texas

Instruments DLP® engine featuring BrilliantColor™
technology with improved color accuracy

• Intuitive remote control provides one-touch source

changes and complete menu control

Designed with the
Environment in Mind

• Extended lamp life with ECO Mode™ technology

increases lamp life up to 6000 hours, while lowering
power consumption

• Power management enables projector to

automatically turn off when an incoming signal is
not detected from any of the inputs

• Auto Power On via the RGB (15-pin) input connector

when a signal is detected from a computer

• Carbon savings meter calculates the positive effects

of operating the projector in ECO Mode, which is
encouraged by an optional message at startup.
A green ECO Mode button on the remote control
makes the switch easy.

• Quick start (3 to 4 seconds) lets you begin

presenting in seconds while quick shutdown
(immediate power off with no cooling required after
shutdown) ensures efficient energy usage

Versatile Features and
Powerful Performance

• Powerful 7-watt speaker provides volume needed for

large rooms

• Built-in wall color correction presets provide for

adaptive color tone correction to display properly on
non-white surfaces

• Plug and Play setup and operation optimizes images

displayed from computers and video sources

• Intelligent Driving Scheme (IDS2) increases lamp life

and contrast ratio

• Native SVGA and XGA resolution projectors

automatically sync with higher-resolution computers

• Virtual Remote Tool corresponds to the VGA or

RS-232 and allows users to utilize virtual remote
functionality from a connected PC

• Flexible input panel, color-coded and clearly labeled

connects to computers, Blu-Ray players and other
sources using the VGA, HDMI and composite inputs

• Compact size and lightweight design simplifies

transport of projector

• 10-step image magnification with location control

allows you to zoom in on key information

• AV mute and video image freeze allows you to control

the presentation and focus audience attention

Full 2-year

warranty

(4 years for

VE281X),

including lamp

When combined with active
shutter glasses (NP02GL),
3D Ready VE Series
projectors use DLP Link™
technology, developed
by Texas Instruments, to
create 3-D images.

10.2”

(260mm)

9.7”

(247mm)

3.5”

(89mm)

UNIQUE FEATURES

BrilliantColor™ technology advanced video

processing from Texas Instruments delivers more
vibrant and realistic colors and blacks richer with
detail.

Intelligent Driving Scheme (IDS2) technology
has been adopted to extend the lamp life of the
projector up to 6000 hours in ECO Mode and
4000 hours normal.

ECO Mode technology extends lamp life, lowers
audible noise and reduces total cost of owner­ship.

Built-in closed captioning enables decoding and
display of text information from a video.

Kensington lock slot enables security cable to
be attached to projector.

Filter-free design eliminates the hassle and time
spent monitoring and/or changing filters.

10-step image magnification with location
control.

WARRANTY

Registered owners receive a full 2-year (4-year
for VE281X) parts and labor warranty including
InstaCare next business day exchange. The lamp
is covered for 4000 hours/4 years, whichever
comes first.

SHIPS WITH

Remote control, batteries, RGB cable, power
cord, user’s manual, product registration card

ORDERING MODEL NUMBERS

NP-VE281
NP-VE281X

Specifications for VE281/VE281X

OPTICAL

Display Technology
Light Output (lumens)
Resolution
Native

Maximum
Contrast Ratio (up to)
Lamp Type
Lamp Life (up to)
Screen Size (diagonal)
Throw Ratio
Projection Distance
Projector Angle
Lens*
Zoom
Focus
F-number
Keystone Correction

SIGNAL COMPATIBILITY/
CON NECTIVITY

Scan Rate
Horizontal
Vertical
Supported Video Standards
SD/HD Video Signal Compatibility
PC Signal Compatibility

Macintosh Compatibility
Input/Output Terminals
RGB1 (analog)
RGB2 (digital)
Video 1
Audio 1
Audio
External Control
Sync Compatibility

ELECTRICAL

Power Requirements
Input Current
Power Consumption
Normal Mode / ECO Mode / Standby

MECHANICAL

Installation Orientation
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Net Weight
Fan Noise
Regulations

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operational Temp
Humidity
Storage

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

NP01UCM
NP215CASE
NP02GL
RMT-PJ31
SCP200

ADP-CV1E

PWRCRD-PJPX
RGBCBL-PJPX
NECEW1-MP (VE281)
NECEW2-MP (VE281)
ADVEXON1-MP (VE281)
ADVEXON2-MP (VE281)

0.55” DLP by Texas Instruments with BrilliantColor
2800 normal

VE281: SVGA 800 x 600
VE281X: XGA 1024 x 768
UXGA 1600 x 1200
3000:1
200W AC
4000 hours normal / 6000 hours eco
30 to 300 in. / 762 to 7620mm

1.95 to 2.15

3.9 to 43.3 ft. / 1.2 to 13.2m
14° wide / 12.7° tele

1 - 1.1
Manual
F=2.41 to 2.55, f=21.83 to 24mm
+/- 40°

15 - 100 kHz
50 - 120 Hz
NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, N, B, D, G H, I, SECAM
480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i
VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, WXGA+, SXGA,
SXGA+, UXGA
Yes

15-pin, component video using ADP-CV1E adapter
HDMI w/ HDCP
RCA
1/8 in. stereo
7W speaker
RS-232C (D-Sub 9-pin), IR
Separate Sync / Composite Sync / Sync on G

100 – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz

2.7A / 1.4A

261W / 213W / 0.4W

Table/Front, Table/Rear

10.2 x 9.7 x 3.5 in. / 260 x 247 x 89mm

5.1 lbs. / 2.3 kg
35 dB normal / 33 dB eco
USA UL60950-1 FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada
CSA60950-1, NOM

41° – 104°F / 5° – 40°C
20-80% non-condensing

-4° – 122°F / -20° – 50°C

Universal ceiling mount
Projector carrying case
Active shutter 3-D glasses
Replacement remote control
Lightweight adjustable suspended ceiling plate
for use with NEC ceiling mounts
Component video adapter converts component
video to D-sub 15-pin
Power cable
RGB cable
Extends term of parts and labor warranty to 3 years
Extends term of parts and labor warranty to 4 years
Extends term of InstaCare service program to 2 years
Extends term of InstaCare service program to 3 years

ECO Mode is a trademark of NEC Display Solutions. BrilliantColor is a
trademark, and DLP and the DLP logo are registered trademarks of Texas
Instruments. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other
brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. Product specifications subject to change.

©2012 NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. All rights reserved.

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