NEC NP-P401W
MSRP$1,799
| Brand | NEC · P Series |
| Type | Business |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | April 2013 |
| Resolution | WXGA |
| Imaging technology | 3LCD |
| Light source type | Lamp |
| ISO light output | 4,000 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.2:1 |
A 3LCD lamp projector with a native 1280x800 (WXGA) panel and a rated 4,000 lumens, aimed at mid-size to large meeting rooms and classrooms. It has a 1.7x manual zoom lens with vertical lens shift, two HDMI inputs, a 16 W mono speaker and wired network control. It was replaced by the NP-P474W.
Data sheet
Picture
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.59 in | |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 | |
| Native resolution | 1280 × 800 | |
| Dynamic contrast | 4,000:1 | |
| Dynamic light control | Dynamic iris | |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | |
| Picture mode memories | 7 | |
| 3D support | No |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.2:1 | |
| Projection distance table | 40″: 1.12–1.9 m · 60″: 1.71–2.87 m · 80″: 2.3–3.85 m · 100″: 2.89–4.82 m · 120″: 3.47–5.8 m · 150″: 4.35–7.26 m · 200″: 5.82–9.7 m · 300″: 8.76–14.58 m | |
| Zoom type | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.7× | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–60% | |
| Motorized lens shift | No | |
| Focal length | 17.4–29 mm | |
| F-number | 1.7–2.2 | |
| Image size range | 25–300 in | |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt |
Light source
| Light source type | Lamp | |
| Light source detail | 240 W UHP AC lamp (NP23LP replacement) | |
| Lamp wattage | 240 W | |
| Light source life | Eco: 6,000 h · Normal: 5,000 h · High bright: 4,000 h | |
| Life definition | Unspecified | |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | |
| Cool-down time | 0 s | |
| ISO light output | 4,000 lm ISO 21118 | ISO 21118 |
| Brightness by mode | High bright: 4,000 lm · Normal: 3,300 lm · Eco: 2,680 lm |
Audio
| Speaker power | 16 W | |
| Speaker count | 1 | |
| Audio channels | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm |
Inputs, control & connectivity
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1200 | |
| HDMI port count | 2 | |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm, Rca, Hdmi | |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–100 kHz | |
| Vertical scan frequency | 50–120 Hz | |
| VGA input | Yes | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| RS-232 | Yes | |
| LAN control | Yes | |
| PJLink class | Class 1 | |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | |
| Ethernet | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 2,700 m | |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Tilt-limited | |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | |
| Power consumption (max) | 325 W | |
| Power consumption by mode | High bright: 325 W · Normal: 274 W · Eco: 231 W | |
| Standby power | 0.4 W | |
| Networked standby power | 2.8 W | |
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Eco: 29 dB(A) · Normal: 36 dB(A) |
Support & ownership
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr | |
| Light-source warranty | US: 1 year or 500 hours, whichever comes first. EU: 6 months, max. 1000 hrs | |
| User manual | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/p501x/P501X_manual_ENG_v2.pdf | |
| Safety & market certifications | UL, FCC |
In the box
| Box contents | Remote control, Vga cable, Power cord, Quick setup guide, Security sticker, Users manual, Utility software | |
| Remote type | IR |
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the NP-P401W needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.3–2.2:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, US | 🇺🇸 US | ASIN | B0D2PJTPFR |
| MPN | NP-P401W | ||
| Standard, EU | 🇪🇺 EU | MPN | 60003693 |
| All variants | All regions | Model number | P401W |
Reviews
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2014 | NEC NP-P401W Review | PCMag |
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| NEC P401W | 🇪🇺 EU | Regional model |


