NEC ME331X

MSRP$1,079

Brand	NEC · ME Series
Type	Business
Status	Discontinued
Released	February 2017
Resolution	1024 × 768
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source type	Lamp
ISO light output	3,300 lm
Throw ratio	1.3–2.2:1

A 3LCD lamp projector with 1024x768 native resolution, rated at 3,300 lumens, with a 1.7x manual zoom lens and a fixed upward throw offset. It targets classrooms and meeting rooms, with two HDMI inputs, a VGA input, a 20 W mono speaker, LAN and RS-232 control, a USB viewer and optional wireless LAN. It was part of NEC's 2017 ME Series and is now discontinued.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.63 in
Native aspect ratio	4:3
Native resolution	1024 × 768
Dynamic contrast	12,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit
Picture mode memories	7

Optics

Throw ratio	1.3–2.2:1
Projection distance table	60″: 1.62–2.72 m · 80″: 2.18–3.64 m · 100″: 2.73–4.56 m · 120″: 3.29–5.49 m · 150″: 4.12–6.87 m · 200″: 5.51–9.17 m · 300″: 8.29–13.78 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.7×
Focus	Manual
Vertical lens shift	0%
Horizontal lens shift	0%
Fixed offset	15.6%Derived
Focal length	17.5–29 mm
F-number	1.7–2.1
Interchangeable lens	No
Image size range	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	4pt

Light source

Light source type	Lamp
Light source detail	235 W AC lamp, replacement model NP43LP (NP16LP also listed)
Lamp wattage	235 W
Light source life	Eco mode off: 4,000 h · Normal: 5,000 h · Eco: 9,000 h
Warm-up time	6 s Only when STANDBY MODE is set to NETWORK STANDBY	Only when STANDBY MODE is set to NETWORK STANDBY
ISO light output	3,300 lm ISO 21118 · HIGH-BRIGHT preset, ECO MODE off mode · Maker: light output when the PRESET mode is HIGH-BRIGHT; other presets may drop slightly. Footnote 3 on the light-output row states compliance with ISO21118-2012.	ISO 21118 · HIGH-BRIGHT preset, ECO MODE off mode · Maker: light output when the PRESET mode is HIGH-BRIGHT; other presets may drop slightly. Footnote 3 on the light-output row states compliance with ISO21118-2012.
ANSI lumens	3,300 lm ANSI	ANSI
Brightness by mode	High bright: 3,300 lm · Normal: 2,475 lm · Eco: 1,980 lm Lumens per ECO MODE setting mode · High-bright figure is with the PRESET mode set to HIGH-BRIGHT	Lumens per ECO MODE setting mode · High-bright figure is with the PRESET mode set to HIGH-BRIGHT

Audio

Speaker power	20 W
Speaker count	1
Audio channels	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	1920 × 1200
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI, HDCP supported (DEEP COLOR, LIP SYNC); HDMI 2: HDMI, HDCP supported (DEEP COLOR, LIP SYNC)
Audio input terminals	3.5mm stereo in, Rca stereo in
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
Auto keystone	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	2,600 m
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	309 W 100-130 V, ECO MODE off	100-130 V, ECO MODE off
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 230 W · Eco: 193 W · High bright: 297 W 200-240 V	200-240 V
Standby power	0.45 W 200-240 V	200-240 V
Networked standby power	2.3 W 200-240 V	200-240 V
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Eco: 29 dB(A) · Normal: 36 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	339 mm
Depth	259 mm
Height	109 mm
Weight	2.9 kg
Air filter	Replaceable

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇪🇺 EU 3 yr · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr EU datasheet: 3 years pan-European service. US spec page: registered owners receive a 3 year parts and labor warranty including InstaCare next business day exchange.
Light-source warranty	EU: 6 months, max. 1000 hrs
User manual	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/me361w/ME361W_manual_ENG_v3.pdf
Safety & market certifications	UL, FCC

In the box

Box contents	Remote control, Vga cable, Quick setup guide, Security sticker, User manual cd
Remote type	IR

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the ME331X needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.3–2.2:1 lens.
Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
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