NEC MultiSync® ME501 LCD 50" Message Essential Large Format Display | 60005053
SKU: ME501
£999,999.99 (Excl. VAT)
- 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

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. -
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 -
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.ukNEC 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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