NEC NP-PE506WL

MSRP$2,483

NEC NP-PE506WL front three-quarter view from the left, white body with the lens beside the vents

Brand	NEC · PE Series
Type	Installation
Status	Discontinued
Resolution	WXGA
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
ISO light output	5,200 lm
Throw ratio	1.2–2.1:1

A 0.64-inch LCD laser projector for classrooms and meeting rooms with 1280x800 native resolution, 5,200 lumens and a manual 1.66x zoom lens with horizontal and vertical lens shift. It has two HDMI inputs, VGA, RJ45 and RS-232 control with Crestron support, a 16 W mono speaker, 360-degree installation and a quoted 20,000-hour laser life.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Native resolution	1280 × 800
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1

Optics

Throw ratio	1.2–2.1:1
Projection distance table	30″: 0.78–1.32 m · 40″: 1.05–1.77 m · 60″: 1.6–2.68 m · 80″: 2.14–3.59 m · 90″: 2.42–4.04 m · 100″: 2.69–4.49 m · 120″: 3.24–5.4 m · 150″: 4.06–6.76 m · 180″: 4.87–8.12 m · 200″: 5.42–9.02 m · 250″: 6.51–10.83 m · 270″: 7.33–12.19 m · 300″: 8.15–13.55 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.66×
Focus	Manual
Vertical lens shift	0–55%
Horizontal lens shift	±26%
Motorized lens shift	No
Focal length	17.42–28.99 mm
F-number	1.7–2.21
Image size range	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	Warp

Light source

Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Laser module, 449-461 nm, with phosphor wheel
Light source life	Eco off: 20,000 h · Eco2: 30,000 h
Life definition	50% brightness
Light-source dimming	Continuous
ISO light output	5,200 lm ISO 21118	ISO 21118

Audio

Speaker power	16 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 1.4b; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4b
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	24–85 Hz
VGA input	Yes
USB media playback	Yes
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron
Ethernet	Yes
Auto keystone	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,000 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)	330 W
Power consumption by mode	Full normal: 330 W · Eco1: 212 W · Eco2: 187 W
Standby power	0.2 W
Networked standby power	0.7 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Eco off: 37 dB(A) · Eco: 27 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	405 mm
Depth	358 mm
Height	137 mm
Weight	7.85 kg

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr Both warranties apply to registered owners.
User manual	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdf
Photobiological risk group	RG2
Laser product class	Class 1 (IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3)
FDA variance	Laser Notice No. 57, dated May 8, 2019
Safety & market certifications	FCC, UKCA

In the box

Box contents	Remote control, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, User manual cd, Quick setup guide
Remote type	IR

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the NP-PE506WL needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.2–2.1:1 lens.
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