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NEC MultiSync® ME501 LCD 50" Message Essential Large Format Display | 60005053

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NEC MultiSync® ME501 LCD 50" Message Essential Large Format Display | 60005053 Digital Signage Display NEC
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  • Display Size50"
  • Operating SystemNone
  • VESA Patterns400x400
  • Panel TypeVA Panel
  • ResolutionUltra HD (4K)
  • Screen TypeFlat
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  • NEC ME501

    50" Ultra High Definition Commercial Display
    NEC ME501 50" Ultra High Definition Commercial Display

    Your pathway to signage digitisation
    Offering a professional feature set and NEC’s renowned high reliability, yet at a very attractive price point, the NEC ME series presents the perfect opportunity to digitise your signage. Only commercial-grade displays are capable of delivering reliable, long-life performance and the ME Series presents lower budget business operators the upgrade path to professional digital signage without requiring specialist expertise.

    Primed with an integrated USB MediaPlayer, the ME series offers out-of-the-box playback which can be easily upgraded thanks to NEC’s modular approach. Enjoy all the flexibility you need to create, schedule and broadcast expert signage content, meaning your messaging is always fresh and up to date. Capable of landscape or portrait orientation and up to 18/7 hours continuous operation, local retailers, restaurants and small business enterprises can deliver dynamic advertising and infotainment to their customers whilst benefiting from the efficiencies gleaned through digitisatition.

    Benefits
    Modern and slim design – robust yet elegant allowing for an unobtrusive integration into any application and environment.
    Secure remote management – control your devices remotely and securely using NEC NaviSet Administrator 2; proactively manage maintenance requirements saving time and resources
    Ease of use and operation – smart installation, operation and maintenance functionality ensures accurate performance over the entire lifetime of the display saving time, effort and resources.
    Future Ready Connectivity – featuring multiple industry standard digital and analogue signal inputs for flexible integration into AV infrastructures.
    Effortless content playback – the integrated USB media player supports various image video file formats for effortless and standalone content playback.

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    Panel Technology VA Viewable Image Size 50 "
    Aspect Ratio 16:9 Native Resolution 3840x2160
    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, 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/m2 Contrast Ratio (typical) ≥8,000:1 (Out of the box conditions, local dimming ON)
    Viewing Angle (typical) 178° Vert., 178° 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 in. / 1095.8 x 616.4 mm
    Orientation Landscape/Portrait Dimming Capability Local Dimming Capable
    Displayable Colors More than 1.08 billion (8-bit+FRC) Color Temperature (Max) (°K) 10000K
    Color Temperature (Min) (°K) 2600K Gamma (Typical) Native, 2.2, 2.4, S-Gamma, DICOM, Programmable1, Programmable2, Programmable3

    Synchronization Range

    Horizontal (Analog/Digital) Digital: 26.0 - 135.0kHz Vertical Digital: 23.0 - 86.0Hz

    Input Signal

    Video Digital TMDS / DisplayPort  

    Signal Compatibility/Connectivity

    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)
    Audio:
    3.5 Mini-Jack x2, DisplayPort Audio, HDMI Audio x3
    External Control:
    RS-232C, LAN (100Mb), 3.5mm Mini-Jack (IR Remote)
    Data:
    USB 2.0 (Media Player)
    		 Output Terminals
    Audio:
    3.5mm Mini-Jack

    Power Consumption (typical)

    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  

    Physical Specifications

    Bezel Width (Left/Right, Top/Bottom) 0.55 in./0.55 in., 0.55 in./0.55 in. : 13.9 mm/13.9 mm, 13.9 mm/13.9 mm Dimensions (WxHxD)
    Without stand:
    44.4 x 25.6 x 2.5 in. / 1128.4 x 649 x 62.6 mm
    Shipping:
    51.1 x 33.9 x 8.8 in. / 1298.0 x 860.0 x 224.0mm
    Weight
    Net Weight (without stand):
    35.5 lbs. / 16.1 kg.
    Shipping:
    53.1 lbs. / 24.1kg
    		 VESA Hole Configuration 400 x 400mm (M6 x 4-hole)

    Environmental Conditions

    Operating Humidity 20 - 80% Operating Altitude 9843 ft. / 3000m
    Storage Temperature -4-140°F / -20-60°C Storage Humidity 10-90%
    Storage Altitude 40,000 ft. / 12,192m  

    Environmental Compliance

    ENERGYSTAR Energy Star 8.0  

    Limited Warranty (parts & labor)

    3 years Advanced Exchange  

    Additional Features

    • AMX Support
    • Automated Email Alert Function
    • ARC 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
    • 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
    		  

    Accessories

    Optional
    • Wall Mount (WMK-3298T)
    • IR/Human Sensor Accessory (KT-RC3)
    • Table Top Stand (ST-43M)
    • SDM Tuner (DS1-TM01)
    • Table Top Stand (ST-401)
    		  

    Cooling Method

    Integrated Temperature Sensor and Cooling Fan for SDM

  • In Warranty Support
    Warranty Period 36 Months
    Contact: NEC Display Solutions
    Tel. No. 01952 237003
    Email uklcdservice@emea.nec.com
    Manufacturers Website http://www.nec-display-solutions.co.uk

    NEC deals with all your AfterCare requirements for the product you have purchased, they can help with technical queries and offer advice.


    Please contact them directly.
    You will need the following information to hand:

    * Customer Name
    * Email Address
    * Product Model Number
    *Proof of Purchase
    * Serial Number
    * Details of the fault
    * Any permanent security markings?
    * Any physical damage?
    * Any non-NEC repair or modi?caon?

    Once provided NEC will be able to issue a return and provide a replacement if required.

    If you have any questions or would like further advise, please feel free to contact our AfterCare Team (ACE) on 02081 919223 / who will be happy to assist

    3 Year On-Site Warranty. Please contact NEC for full Ts & Cs (exclusions apply).
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