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Intuitive professional content delivery
Great first impressions can make all the difference; presenting your business in the best possible way will boost your brand. With slim, modern styling, 24/7 operation and high haze panel to reduce reflections when ambient light is high, the M series is the professional way to deliver your message, yet at an attractive price point.
With the optional NEC MediaPlayer or the more powerful Intel® Smart Display Module (Intel® SDM) computing device, you are primed and ready for intuitive signage creation delivering real-time media playback for exceptional visual experiences. For advertising, infotainment and meeting room applications, the M Series provides powerful, upgradable functionality and all the aesthetic appeal to effortlessly reflect your brand credentials.
Benefits
Unhindered readability – no reflections from windows or other light sources means no disruption to the visibility of signage content or meeting room presentation
Enhanced imaging performance – advanced settings of all relevant visual parameters allow full control of brightness, colour, gamma and uniformity via the SpectraView Engine for precise, natural images.
Mission-critical 24/7 ready operation – the meticulous selection of industrial-grade components and careful design focused on demanding usage scenarios accompany an impressive and continuous viewer experience.
Future Ready Connectivity – featuring multiple industry standard digital and analogue signal inputs for flexible integration into AV infrastructures.
Secure remote management – control your devices remotely and securely using NEC NaviSet Administrator 2; proactively manage maintenance requirements saving time and resources
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Panel Technology | IPS with Direct LED backlights |
| Screen Size | 98 inch / 248.92 cm |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Brightness | 500 cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | ≥ 8000:1 |
| Viewing Angle | 178° (H) / 178° (V) |
| Colour Depth | 1.073 billion (10bit) |
| Colour Gamut | 68% of DCI |
| Response Time | 8 ms (typ.) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Haze Level | Pro (28%) |
| Orientation | Landscape, Portrait |
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Supported Res. | 1024x768 to 7680x4320 (wide range) |
| Hor. Frequency | 15 – 135 kHz |
| Vert. Frequency | 23 – 76 Hz |
| Video Inputs | 2 x DisplayPort, 2 x HDMI (all with HDCP) |
| Audio Inputs | 1 x DisplayPort, 2 x HDMI |
| Control Inputs | LAN (100Mbit), RS232, Remote (3.5mm) |
| Data Inputs | 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-B |
| Video Outputs | 1 x DP, 1 x HDMI (loop through), DP to HDMI conversion |
| Audio Output | 1 x 3.5 mm jack (analog) |
| Control Output | 1 x LAN (100Mbit) |
| Input Detect | Custom, First, Last |
| PiP / PbP | Dual-Split, Quad-Split, Scalable Picture |
| Factory Calibration | Gamma, RGB, Intensity, Uniformity, White Point |
| Sensor Calibration | USB Sensor (MDSVSensor3), White Copy |
| Software Calibration | Wall Calibrator: Gamma, RGB, Corner Uniformity, White Point |
| Intel® SDM Slot | Large & Small modules up to 66W |
| Compute Slot | Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 compatible |
| Light Sensor | Integrated, programmable actions |
| Temp. Sensors | 3 integrated, programmable actions |
| Power Use | 340 W (shipping) |
| Standby Power | < 0.5 W / < 2 W (network standby) |
| Power Supply | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, internal |
| Op. Temp. | 0°C to 40°C |
| Op. Humidity | 20% to 80% |
| Storage Temp. | -20°C to 60°C |
| Storage Humidity | 10% to 80% |
| Dimensions (mm) | 2194.7 x 1250.2 x 84.3 |
| Weight (kg) | 67 kg |
| Bezel Width | 15.9 mm |
| VESA Mount | 600 x 400 mm, M8, 4 holes |
| IP Rating | Front: IP5x, Back: IP2x |
| Package Size | 2350 x 1400 x 310 mm |
| Package Weight | 98.7 kg |
| Bezel Colour | Pantone 426M (black) |
| Material | Metal |
| Accessories | Feet, Speaker, Trolley, Wall Mount options available |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, VCCI, EnergyStar 8, ISO 9241-307 Class 1, UL94-5VB fire cert. |
| Energy Use | 205 kWh/1000h, Class F, LED backlight |
| Cisco | Verified for Cisco Collaboration Devices |
| Crestron | Certified for Crestron Connected |
| Audio | 2x10W speakers, 2x15W amp support |
| Extras | DICOM Sim, HDMI ARC, Powered USB (10W), Removable Logo |
| Included | Display, HDMI & Power Cable, Remote, Batteries, Manual |
| Warranty | 3 years incl. backlight (extensions available) |
| Operating Hours | 24/7 use supported |
| External Control | AMX, ASCII, Crestron, HDMI CEC, PJLink, HTTP, Timer, SNMP |
| Remote Mgmt. | Email alerts, NaViSet Admin 2 |
| Security | HW Button Lock, IR Lock, Emergency Notification |
| Description | Downloads |
|---|---|
| NEC MultiSync® M981 LCD 98" 4K Message Large Format Display | 60005069 DataSheet | Downloads |
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