NEC Projector VE281X Specification

							Mobile  
Projectors
VE Series
VE281 and VE281X digital projectors
Affordable with essential features, VE Series mobile projectors 
are designed to provide brilliant display of information in 
meeting and conference rooms.
Essential Features  
for Ease of Use
• Bright images can be easily viewed in most 
applications
• High contrast images (3000:1) from the latest Texas 
Instruments DLP® engine featuring BrilliantColor™ 
technology with improved color accuracy
• Intuitive remote control provides one-touch source 
changes and complete menu control
Versatile Features and  
Powerful Performance
• Powerful 7-watt speaker provides volume needed for 
large rooms
• Built-in wall color correction presets provide for 
adaptive color tone correction to display properly on 
non-white surfaces
• Plug and Play setup and operation optimizes images 
displayed from computers and video sources
• Intelligent Driving Scheme (IDS2) increases lamp life 
and contrast ratio
• Native SVGA and XGA resolution projectors 
automatically sync with higher-resolution computers
• Virtual Remote Tool corresponds to the VGA or 
RS-232 and allows users to utilize virtual remote 
functionality from a connected PC
• Flexible input panel, color-coded and clearly labeled 
connects to computers, Blu-Ray players and other 
sources using the VGA, HDMI and composite inputs
• Compact size and lightweight design simplifies 
transport of projector
• 10-step image magnification with location control 
allows you to zoom in on key information
• AV mute and video image freeze allows you to control 
the presentation and focus audience attention
Designed with the  
Environment in Mind
• Extended lamp life with ECO Mode™ technology 
increases lamp life up to 6000 hours, while lowering 
power consumption
• Power management enables projector to 
automatically turn off when an incoming signal is 
not detected from any of the inputs
• Auto Power On via the RGB (15-pin) input connector 
when a signal is detected from a computer
• Carbon savings meter calculates the positive effects 
of operating the projector in ECO Mode, which is 
encouraged by an optional message at startup. 
A green ECO Mode button on the remote control 
makes the switch easy.
• Quick start (3 to 4 seconds) lets you begin 
presenting in seconds while quick shutdown 
(immediate power off with no cooling required after 
shutdown) ensures efficient energy usageWhen combined with active 
shutter glasses (NP02GL), 
3D Ready VE Series 
projectors use DLP Link™
 
technology, developed 
by Texas Instruments, to 
create 3-D images.
Full 2-year  warranty 
(4 years for 
VE281X), 
including lamp     
						

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500 Park Boulevard, Suite 1100
Itasca, IL 60143
866-NEC-MORE
ECO Mode is a trademark of NEC Display Solutions. BrilliantColor is a 
trademark, and DLP and the DLP logo are registered trademarks of Texas 
Instruments. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface 
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other 
brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective holders. Product specifications subject to change.
©2012 NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. All rights reserved.
25.NEC.80.GL.UN.123 rev. 121912 
ORDERING MODEL NUMBERS
NP-VE281
NP-VE281X
UNIQUE FEATURES
BrilliantColor™ technology advanced video 
processing from Texas Instruments delivers more 
vibrant and realistic colors and blacks richer with 
detail.
Intelligent Driving Scheme (IDS2) technology 
has been adopted to extend the lamp life of the 
projector up to 6000 hours in ECO Mode and 
4000 hours normal.
ECO Mode technology extends lamp life, lowers 
audible noise and reduces total cost of owner-
ship. 
Built-in closed captioning enables decoding and 
display of text information from a video.
Kensington lock slot enables security cable to 
be attached to projector.
Filter-free design eliminates the hassle and time 
spent monitoring and/or changing filters.
10-step image magnification with location 
control.
WARRANTY
Registered owners receive a full 2-year (4-year 
for VE281X) parts and labor warranty including 
InstaCare next business day exchange. The lamp 
is covered for 4000 hours/4 years, whichever 
comes first.
SHIPS WITH
Remote control, batteries, RGB cable, power 
cord, user’s manual, product registration card
10.2”  
(260mm)
9.7”  
(247mm)
3.5”  
(89mm)
Specifications for VE281/VE281X
OPTICAL
  Display Technology
  Light Output (lumens)
   Resolution
   Native
   Maximum
  Contrast Ratio (up to)
  Lamp Type
   Lamp Life (up to)
   Screen Size (diagonal)
  Throw Ratio
  Projection Distance 
  Projector Angle 
 Lens* 
   Zoom
   Focus
   F-number
  Keystone Correction 0.55” DLP by Texas Instruments with BrilliantColor
2800 normal
VE281: SVGA 800 x 600
VE281X: XGA 1024 x 768
UXGA 1600 x 1200
3000:1
200W AC
4000 hours normal / 6000 hours eco
30 to 300 in. / 762 to 7620mm
1.95 to 2.15
3.9 to 43.3 ft. / 1.2 to 13.2m
14° wide / 12.7° tele
1 - 1.1
Manual
F=2.41 to 2.55, f=21.83 to 24mm
+/- 40°
SIGNAL COMPATIBILITY/
CON NECTIVITY 
Scan Rate 
   Horizontal
   Vertical
  Supported Video Standards
  SD/HD Video Signal Compatibility
  PC Signal Compatibility
  Macintosh Compatibility
  Input/Output Terminals
    RGB1 (analog)  
    RGB2 (digital)
    Video 1
    Audio 1
 Audio
  External Control
  Sync Compatibility 15 - 100 kHz 
50 - 120 Hz
NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, N, B, D, G H, I, SECAM
480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i
VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, WXGA+, SXGA, 
SXGA+, UXGA
Ye s
15-pin, component video using ADP-CV1E adapter
HDMI w/ HDCP
RCA
1/8 in. stereo
7W speaker
RS-232C (D-Sub 9-pin), IR
Separate Sync / Composite Sync / Sync on G
ELECTRICAL 
Power Requirements
  Input Current
  Power Consumption
    Normal Mode / ECO Mode / Standby 100 – 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
2.7A / 1.4A
261W / 213W / 0.4W
MECHANICAL 
Installation Orientation
  Dimensions (WxDxH)
  Net Weight
  Fan Noise
 Regulations Table/Front, Table/Rear
10.2 x 9.7 x 3.5 in. / 260 x 247 x 89mm
5.1 lbs. / 2.3 kg
35 dB normal / 33 dB eco
USA UL60950-1 FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada 
CSA60950-1, NOM
ENVIRONMENTAL  Operational Temp
 Humidity
 Storage 41° – 104°F / 5° – 40°C
20-80% non-condensing
-4° – 122°F / -20° – 50°C
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES NP01UCM
 NP215CASE
 NP02GL
 RMT-PJ31
 SCP200
 ADP-CV1E
 PWRCRD-PJPX
 RGBCBL-PJPX
 
NECEW1-MP (VE281)
 NECEW2-MP  (VE281)
 ADVEXON1-MP  (VE281)
 ADVEXON2-MP  (VE281) Universal ceiling mount
Projector carrying case
Active shutter 3-D glasses
Replacement remote control
Lightweight adjustable suspended ceiling plate 
for use with NEC ceiling mounts
Component video adapter converts component 
video to D-sub 15-pin
Power cable
RGB cable
Extends term of parts and labor warranty to 3 years
Extends term of parts and labor warranty to 4 years
Extends term of InstaCare service program to 2 years
Extends term of InstaCare service program to 3 years