NEC NP-P525WL

MSRP$5,599

White NEC P-Series laser projector (shared P525UL/P525WL/P605UL picture), front three-quarter view from the upper left, showing the black lens surround and zoom lens

Brand	NEC · P Series
Type	Installation
Status	Discontinued
Released	January 2019
Resolution	WXGA
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
ISO light output	5,000 lm
Throw ratio	1.23–2:1

A 3LCD laser projector for conference rooms, classrooms and fixed installs, with a 1280x800 panel, a rated 5,000 lumens and a 1.6x manual zoom lens with lens shift. It has two HDMI inputs, HDBaseT, a 20 W mono speaker and a sealed, filter-free engine rated for 20,000 hours.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Native resolution	1280 × 800
Optical system description	Optical isolation by dichroic mirror, combining by dichroic prism
Panel alignment / convergence control	None
Dynamic contrast	500,000:1
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	10 bit
Max HDR input	none
Max refresh rate	3840×2160: 30 Hz

Optics

Throw ratio	1.23–2:1
Projection distance table	30″: 0.77–1.26 m · 40″: 1.03–1.69 m · 60″: 1.56–2.55 m · 80″: 2.1–3.41 m · 90″: 2.36–3.84 m · 100″: 2.63–4.27 m · 120″: 3.16–5.13 m · 150″: 3.96–6.43 m · 180″: 4.76–7.72 m · 200″: 5.3–8.58 m · 250″: 6.36–10.3 m · 270″: 7.16–11.59 m · 300″: 7.96–12.89 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.6×
Focus	Manual
Vertical lens shift	0–60%
Horizontal lens shift	±29%
Motorized lens shift	No
Focal length	17.2–27.6 mm
F-number	1.5–2.1
Image size range	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	4pt

Light source

Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Blue Laser Diode
Light source life	Normal: 20,000 h
Life definition	50% brightness
Constant brightness mode	Yes
Light-source dimming	Continuous
ISO light output	5,000 lm ISO 21118 · High bright mode · ECO MODE OFF and PRESET HIGH-BRIGHT (footnote *3)	ISO 21118 · High bright mode · ECO MODE OFF and PRESET HIGH-BRIGHT (footnote *3)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	5,200
Claimed brightness unit	Unspecified
Brightness by mode	High bright: 4,395 lm · Presentation: 3,995 lm · Video: 3,580 lm · Movie: 3,265 lm · Graphic: 3,515 lm · Srgb: 3,150 lm · Dicom sim: 3,390 lmMeasured Normal (Eco off), lens at wide angle	Normal (Eco off), lens at wide angle

Audio

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

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	3840 × 2160
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency	15–153 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	24–120 Hz
HDBaseT	Yes
VGA input	Yes
USB media playback	Yes
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron
Ethernet	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, Portrait, 360°
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	320 W
Power consumption by mode	Eco off: 320 W · Eco: 232 W · Long life: 234 W
Standby power	0.19 W
Networked standby power	1.6 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Eco: 22 dB(A) · Normal: 24 dB(A) · High bright: 27 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	480 mm
Depth	407 mm
Height	122 mm
Weight	9.7 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	Side
Colours / finishes	White
Sealed optical engine	Yes
Air filter	None

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇪🇺 EU 3 yr · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr US dealer text and ProjectorCentral give 5 years (ProjectorCentral: "5-year or 20,000-hour warranty covering projector and light source"); the EU datasheet gives 3 years.
Light-source warranty	3 years or 10000h (whatever comes first) (EU)
Photobiological risk group	RG2
Laser product class	Class 1 (IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3); Class 2 (IEC 60825-1 Ed. 2, USA)
FDA variance	Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007
Safety & market certifications	CE

In the box

Box contents	Batteries aaa x2, 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-P525WL needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.23–2:1 lens.
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