NEC ME501 50" Ultra HD VA LED LCD Commercial Public Display with Built-In Speakers

SKU: NCME501 MFR: ME501
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Key Features

  • Immerse your audience with the NEC 50" Ultra HD commercial display's vibrant, crystal-clear image quality.
  • Engage viewers with built-in speakers, offering excellent sound quality for impactful presentations.
  • Easily connect devices using HDMI and DisplayPort inputs on this reliable commercial monitor.
  • Enjoy versatile display options with landscape and portrait orientation for various applications.
  • Manage your display remotely via LAN and RS232, ensuring ease of use in any professional setting.
  • Benefit from a dependable NEC commercial display with a 3-year warranty, guaranteeing long-term reliability.
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NEC ME501 Specifications

Display

Display

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  • Panel Technology

    VA

  • Viewable Image Size

    50"

  • Aspect Ratio

    16:9

  • Native Resolution

    3840 x 2160

  • Supported Resolutions

    DIsplayPort: V1.2 (HDCP 1.3/2.2) VGA60, SVGA60, XGA60, SXGA60, UXGA60, WUXGA60, 1920 x 1080 (60Hz), 1080p, 1080i, 720p@50 Hz/60 Hz, 576p@50 Hz, 480p@60 Hz, 3840x2160 (24 Hz/25 Hz/30 Hz/50 Hz/60 Hz), 4096x2160 (24 Hz/25 Hz/30 Hz/50 Hz/60 Hz) HDMI (HDCP 1.4/2.2) VGA60, SVGA60, XGA60, WXGA60, SXGA60, UXGA60, WUXGA60, 1920x1080 (60 Hz), 1080p, 1080i, 720p@50 Hz/60 Hz, 576p@50 Hz, 480p@60 Hz

  • Supported Resolutions (Contd.)

    576i@50 Hz, 480i@60 Hz, 3840x2160 (24 Hz/25 Hz/30 Hz/50 Hz (MODE2)/60 Hz (MODE2)), 4096x2160 (24 Hz/25 Hz/30 Hz/50 Hz (MODE2)/60 Hz (MODE2))

  • Pixel Pitch

    0.29 mm

  • Pixels Per Inch

    89 @ native resolution

  • Backlight Type

    LED Direct-lit

  • Brightness

    Typical: 400 cd/sq.m

  • Contrast Ratio

    Typical: >=8,000:1 (Out of the box conditions, local dimming ON)

  • Viewing Angle

    Typical: 178 Degree Vert., 178 Degree Hor. (89U/89D/89L/89R) @ CR>10

  • Response Time (Gray to Gray)

    6.5 ms

  • Refresh Rate

    60Hz

  • Active Screen Area

    43.1 x 24.3" (1095.8 x 616.4mm)

  • Orientation

    Landscape/Portrait

  • Dimming Capability

    Local Dimming Capable

  • Displayable Colors

    More than 1.08 billion (8-bit+FRC)

  • Color Temperature

    Max.: 10000 Degree K
    Min.: 2600K

  • Gamma (Typical)

    Native, 2.2, 2.4, S-Gamma, DICOM, Programmable1, Programmable2, Programmable3

Synchronization Range

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  • Horizontal (Analog/Digital)

    Digital: 26.0 - 135.0kHz

  • Vertical

    Digital: 23.0 - 86.0Hz

Input Signal

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  • Video

    Digital TMDS / DisplayPort

Signal Compatibility/Connectivity

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  • PC Signal Compatibility

    Yes

  • Macintosh Signal Compatibility

    Yes

  • Video

    Digital TMDS / DisplayPort

  • External Control

    LAN and RS232 In - Full external control capabilities

  • Input Terminals Digital

    HDMI (2.0 x 2 with HDCP), DisplayPort (1.2 with HDCP)

  • Input Terminals Audio

    2x 3.5 Mini-Jack, 3x DisplayPort Audio, 3x HDMI Audio

  • Input Terminals External Control

    RS-232C, LAN (100Mb), 3.5mm Mini-Jack (IR Remote)

  • Input Terminals Data

    USB 2.0 (Media Player)

  • Output Terminals Audio

    3.5mm Mini-Jack

Power Consumption

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  • Power On

    85W

  • ECO Mode Standby

    <0.5W

  • Network Standby

    0.5W

  • Power Consumption (max)

    100W (Max Brightness), 210W (Brightness Max, SDM Max, Volume Max)

  • Power Savings Mode

    2 W

Environmental

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  • Operating Humidity

    20 - 80%

  • Operating Altitude

    9843' (3000m)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4-140 Degree F (-20-60 Degree C)

  • Storage Humidity

    10-90%

  • Storage Altitude

    40,000' (12,192m)

  • EnergyStar

    Energy Star 8.0

Physical

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  • Bezel Width

    Left/Right, Top/Bottom: 0.55" (13.9mm)

  • VESA Hole Configuration

    200 x 200mm (M6 x 4-hole)

  • Cooling Method

    Integrated Temperature Sensor and Cooling Fan for SDM

  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    -

  • Battery Quantity

    -

  • Battery Type

    -

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Without stand: 44.4 x 25.6 x 2.5" (1128.4 x 649 x 62.6mm)

  • Weight

    Without stand: 35.5 lbs (16.1kg)

  • UPC Code

    805736072860

About NEC ME501

With the NEC ME501 50" Ultra HD VA LED LCD Commercial Public Display, you can create stunning, pixel-perfect visuals without breaking the bank. This fully commercial, large format display from the renowned NEC ME Series is designed with a focus on customer needs and upholds the high-quality standards NEC is known for.

This versatile digital signage display supports both landscape and portrait orientations, offering flexibility based on your specific application and use. Its robust full metal mechanical chassis is designed for commercial applications, yet it maintains an attractive aesthetic that keeps the focus on your message.

The NEC ME501 offers simple, targeted connectivity options, ensuring you have the latest interfaces without paying for unnecessary extras. With a brightness of 400 cd/sq. m, this display is ideal for a wide range of digital signage applications in corporate, education, retail, and house of worship environments.

Experience crystal clear imagery and messaging like never before with its 4K UHD native resolution. The display also accepts Intel Smart Display Module Small or Large, allowing for sleek all-in-one intelligence and interoperability in a compact setting. The inclusion of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 ensures future-proof expansion and NEC Mediaplayer support.

The NEC ME501 also features bidirectional and full external control for easy integration into control systems via LAN or RS232C. Its HDR compatibility and integrated media player for audio, video, or image playback via USB will surely captivate your audience.

Enjoy peace of mind with the display's failover capabilities and full Input Detect functionality, which automatically switches to a secondary or tertiary source if the primary source fails. This Energy Star 8.0 Certified Product also comes with NaViSet Administrator 2 Free software solution for easy administration and management of larger display device installations.

The display's built-in speakers enhance the visual experience with superior sound. Its round-the-clock scheduler allows for advanced scheduling of monitor powering up/down, increasing panel lifetime, reducing power consumption, and saving the time and expense of finding and purchasing a third-party scheduling solution.

The NEC ME501 50" Ultra HD VA LED LCD Commercial Public Display is not just a display, it's a comprehensive solution for all your digital signage needs.

NEC ME501 Features

  • AMX Support
  • Automated Email Alert Function
  • CEC Support through HDMI
  • Crestron Roomview Support (FW Update)
  • Display Browser Control
  • Display Wall Calibrator Compatible
  • HDR Support (PQ, HLG, HDR10)
  • Key Guide
  • NaViSet Administrator 2 Compatible
  • OSD Rotation for Portrait Orientation
  • Accepts Intel(R) SDM-S or SDM-L
  • PJ Link Support
  • Power USB Port (5V/2A)
  • Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Compatible (Q2 2020)
  • Removeable Logo Ornament
  • Real Time Clock
  • Local Dimming
  • TileMatrix
  • Cisco Webex Compatible
  • SNMP
  • Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
  • Integrated USB Media Player
  • Integrated Temperature sensor
  • Full Input Detect Functionality
  • Programmable Gamma
  • Energy Star 8.0
  • Scheduler Function
  • Off Timer
  • Vacation Switch

Key Features

  • Immerse your audience with the NEC 50" Ultra HD commercial display's vibrant, crystal-clear image quality.
  • Engage viewers with built-in speakers, offering excellent sound quality for impactful presentations.
  • Easily connect devices using HDMI and DisplayPort inputs on this reliable commercial monitor.
  • Enjoy versatile display options with landscape and portrait orientation for various applications.
  • Manage your display remotely via LAN and RS232, ensuring ease of use in any professional setting.
  • Benefit from a dependable NEC commercial display with a 3-year warranty, guaranteeing long-term reliability.

What's in the box:

  • NEC ME501 50" Ultra HD VA LED LCD Commercial Public Display
  • 3m Power Cord
  • 2.0m HDMI Cable
  • Wireless Remote Control
  • Batteries
  • Quick Start Guide
  • NEC 3 Year Limited Warranty