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NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector
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- B&H # NENPM300X
- Mfr# NP-M300X
Product Highlights
- 3,000 Lumens
- 2,000:1 Contrast Ratio
- 0.63" LCD
- 720p, 1080i High Definition
- XGA (1,024 x 768) Native Resolution
- NTSC, PAL, SECAM
- Network Ready with RJ-45 Jack
- USB Computer-less Presentation
- HDMI
- 6,000 Hour Filter Life
The NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA Projector works equally well in the media room, classroom or meeting room. Its 3,000 lumens and 2,000:1 contrast ratio provide a rich, vivid picture in a variety of projection environments.
Its native resolution is XGA (1,024 x 768) but it can also scale images in the VGA, SVGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA resolutions. It can also project video images in the NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-60, PAL-M, PAL-N and SECAM television standards. In addition it can handle both 720p and 1080i high definition programming. And its 100 - 240V AC, 50 / 60 Hz power supply makes is useable just about anywhere in the world.
The NP-M300X has lots of features you can appreciate while you're in the same room with it too. Setup is easy thanks to Keystone Correction which automatically squares up your image while Autosense detects and syncs the projector with most computers. The Virtual Remote Tool software that comes with the projector allows you to control it from your laptop when you connect them with the VGA cable that's included. No other cabling is required. And if you want to leave your laptop behind, the USB Viewer feature allows you to screen program material accessed from a USB drive. You can even project images onto objects like spheres or cylinders or into corners via the Geometric Correction function. The Active Lens Cover acts like a pause shutter in case you want to halt video and audio briefly to illustrate a point. While there's a powerful 10W built-in speaker, there's also a variable audio output for an external speaker in case you need to reach a larger crowd. The NP-M300X's wide connectivity also includes HDMI, a monitor output and USB.
You can also monitor and control the NP-M300X from just about anywhere in the world there's a connection to the Internet. That's because this projector is network ready. Plug it into your LAN via its RJ-45 jack and you can remotely monitor and control it from anywhere on your local network or across the Internet. You can even have it email you when it detects a fault or the projector lamp is nearing the end of its life. Closed Captioning, from program sources that provide it, is ideal for the hearing-impaired or for any noisy environment like gyms, trade shows or conventions. One of the NP-M300X's most important features is its energy efficiency. In ECO mode lamp life shoots up to 6,000 hours while fan noise drops from 34dB to a minimal 27dB.
The NP-M300X actually has a carbon savings meter that can optionally project session and total CO2 emissions saved due to ECO mode use at the beginning and end of each presentation when ECO mode is used. You can turn ECO mode off and on with one button on the remote. Other energy saving features include quick start (three to four seconds) and quick shutdown (which requires no additional cool-down time after the projector is turned off). In addition the projector can turn on automatically when it detects a computer signal and turn off automatically when it detects no signal from any input.
Power, professional features and functionality at a very reasonable price make the NEC NP-M300X hard to beat.
- Essential Features for Educational Facilities
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- Plug and Play intuitive setup and operation
- Bright images easily viewed in any application
- Versatile, color-coded connections to computer, video sources and external monitor
- Automatic keystone correction technology instantly projects a square image even when the projector is set up at a steep offset angle to the screen
- Autosense intuitively syncs the projector with most computer signals and features one-touch image optimization
- One-touch source changes and complete menu control using the intuitive projector keypad
- Powerful 10W speaker provides volume needed for large rooms
- Remarkable contrast ratio (2,000:1) enhances your image
- Virtual Remote
- Virtual Remote (DDC / CI) over the VGA cable to control the projector directly from a computer without the need for additional control cables
- Top Cover Lamp Change
- Top cover lamp change provides for easy lamp changes without removal of the projector from the mount
- Wall Color Correction
- Built-in wall color correction presets provide for adaptive color tone correction to display properly on non-white surfaces
- Designed with the Environment In Mind
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- Extended lamp life with ECO mode technology increases lamp life up to 6,000 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 usage
- Sleep timer can be set to automatically turn off the projector at set countdown times
- Low power consumption (0.2W in stand-by mode) minimizes energy costs
- 6,000 Hour Filter Life
- NEC is committed to designing its products to provide long lifecycles. This commitment even extends to components within its products, including the improved filter. This virtually maintenance-free filter reduces the frequency at which cleaning is required, thereby decreasing your total cost of ownership
- Active Lens Cover
- This cover enables presenters to immediately mute the audio and video, then seconds later lower the lamp brightness to 25% for a short period of time
- Geometric Correction
- Projecting an image isn't confined to a standard flat screen or wall with the NEC Portable Series. Geometric correction allows these models to project an image on spheres, cylinders, corner angles and many more non-standard surfaces
- DICOM SIM
- DICOM Simulation enables users in medical environments to display accurate diagnostic images
- Cornerstone
- Enhanced keystone correction allows for horizontal, vertical and diagonal image correction for aligned images even when the projector is set up at an angle to the screen
- Get Connected with a Wide Selection of Inputs
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- Dual computer inputs ensure quick switching between presentations
- Four audio inputs (two mini stereo, R / L and HDMI) make it easy to add sound to enhance your presentations
- HDMI with HDCP for connecting to high definition sources such as Blu-ray players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and personal computers
- Connect your laptop or PC directly to the projector using the USB port and a standard USB cable
- USB Viewer
- In instances when you'd prefer to leave your laptop behind for a presentation, Portable Series projectors can deliver a solution. Using the presentation conversion software included with your projector, simply place your file onto a USB drive and plug it into the projector's USB port. This allows you to display images stored as JPEGs from optional USB memory
- 10W Speaker with Variable Audio Out
- A powerful 10W speaker provides volume needed for large rooms. But if it's not enough, variable audio out enables you use the remote to adjust the volume of self-powered external speakers that are connected to the projector. In stand-by mode, the audio out stays active, allowing the last input used to pass to the self-powered external speakers
- Remote Control
- Easy control from remote allows you to adjust lamp mode, aspect ratio, volume and image all with the touch of a button
- Advanced Networking Capabilities
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- Integrated RJ-45 connection for quick connection to the LAN (10 / 100 base-T capability)
- Remote diagnostics enable the user to monitor and make adjustments to the projector remotely
- PC CTL 4.0 controls the power switching input selection and other functions while managing lamp usage and a variety of other vital information over the network. Email notification and projector scheduling for better asset management are included with the software.
- Unique Features
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- Advanced AccuBlend ensures detailed images when non-native resolution sources are connected to the projector
- 64-step image magnification with location control
- Countdown sleep timer can be set to automatically turn off the projector
- Direct Power-off provides instantaneous shutdown of projector
- Compatible with World Video and Power Standards
- The NP-M300X can handle NTSC at Standard (480i) and Enhanced (480p) resolutions and it can handle HDTV (720p, 1080i) resolutions too. It can also accept PAL, PAL60, PAL-N, PAL-M and SECAM signals. And its 100 - 240 V AC 50 / 60 Hz power supply will work in most countries the world over.
| Image Display | |
|---|---|
| Display System | 0.63" / 1.60 cm Micro Lens Array (MLA) LCD |
| Native Resolution | XGA - 1024 x 768 |
| Supported Resolutions |
VGA SVGA XGA SXGA SXGA+ UXGA - 1600 x 1200 |
| Format |
NTSC 4.43 PAL 60, M, N SECAM |
| HDTV Compatibility |
720p 1080i |
| Pixels | 786432 |
| Brightness | 3000 Lumens |
| Aspect Ratio |
Native: 4:3 Supported: 16:9 |
| Contrast Ratio | 2000:1 |
| 3D | None |
| Scan |
Horizontal: 15 - 100 kHz Vertical: 50 - 120 Hz |
| Lens | |
|---|---|
| Lens | F 1.7 - 2.01 (f = 17.5 - 29 mm) |
| Lens Shift | None |
| Zoom | 1.7x |
| Throw Distance | 2 - 3.6' (0.55 - 1.10 m) |
| Throw Ratio | 1.3 - 2.2:1 |
| Projection Size | 25 - 300" / 635.00 - 7620.00 mm |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Keystone Correction | ± 30° |
| Ceiling Mountable | Yes |
| Rear Screen Projection | Yes |
| Projection Tilt Option | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | 10W (Mono) |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs/Outputs |
2x 15-pin VGA Video (Input) 1x RCA Composite Video (Input) 1x S-Video Video (Input) 1x RCA Stereo (L/R) Audio (Input) 2x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Mini Audio (Input) 1x 15-pin VGA Video (Output) 1x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Mini Audio (Output) 1x USB Type-A Female (Input) 1x RS-232C Control/Service (Input) 1x Ethernet Control/Service (Input) 1x IR Control 1x DDC/CI Control |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Watts | 180W |
| Life |
Normal Mode: 5000 Hours Eco Mode: 6000 Hours |
| Fan Noise |
Eco Mode: 27 dB Normal Mode: 34 dB |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
Normal Mode: 248W Eco Mode: 198W Standby Mode: 8W |
| Temperature |
Operating 41 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C) Humidity: 20 - 80% Storage -14 to 122 °F (-25 to 50 °C) Humidity: 20 - 80% |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 13.4 x 10.1 x 3.9" / 34.04 x 25.65 x 9.91 cm |
| Weight | 6.4 lb / 2.90 kg |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (7)
- Good remote (6)
- Intuitive controls (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Large rooms (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
I use this LCD projector with an ELMO document camera for an Algebra class, demonstrating problems using colored markers for students to take notes. Bright enough to keep the lights on and blinds open, but another 200-400 lumens would be better. Focuses nicely, sharp, except the bottom of the screen is a tiny bit blurry when in full zoom on graph paper. It has a much quieter fan than my previous Sharp and quickly finds input devices. USB is painfully slow loading photos.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
This projector works perfectly for our use - a conference/training room for groups of 20 - 50 folks.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
We use the projector in a crisis pregnancy center in trainings and for presentations for churches and various other organization. Easy to use and has a great picture. Really enjoy the remote!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
Installed projector in our church fellowship hall for vacation Bible School program. Wow! What a hit. This thing is a no brainer to set up. Took only minutes for this "smart" machine to have a top quality image on our wall.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
I read MANY review in my hunt to purchase my next projector. I have an Epson Home Theater projector I use in my living room, which I love dearly and has served me faithfully for many years, but I needed a Projector that could hold up in travels since I do lots of conventions and it HAD to be BRIGHT!
I finally settled on getting the Nec NP-M300X. Oh my gods! It is EVERYTHING I hoped it would be! It is bright! It has every connection I could possibly ask for and it is very portable!
While I hosted my panels I used the VGA connection with my laptop and it worked flawlessly. Then, the convention chairman (a good buddy of mine) actually asked if they could use my projector instead of theirs since it was SO much more brighter and could throw such a bigger picture.
Afterwords, at night, while we where at our convention booth, we wondered if we could throw an image up on the wall (approx 50 feet away) near the ceiling about 70 feet high. This is NOT an easy feat for a projector as you have to jack with the key stone to get the image to display correctly. The M300X pulled it off with out any trouble. It was SO easy to do! Just a few clicks on the keystone adjusters and it was perfectly aligned! Amazing! And it was bright! We ended up hooking up a PS3 and playing MvC3 for hours! It attracted such a huge crowd to our booth - totally worth every penny spent on the projector!
Speaking of which - the price is perhaps the most amazing aspect of all! Under $1000?!?! For all the features it has, for the ease of use, the brightness, and the portability - That's a STEAL!
My one complaint is that when we showed video clips of footage that had extremely bright images of like-colors, it tended to bleed them together. So, white, beige, ivory, etc all merged together. On the other hand, this IS a media projector and I AM used to my Epson's 10,000:1 contrast ratio, so I noticed the picture quality dip a lot more than most others would.
Also, I had a hard time hooking up my speakers to this projector from it's "out" speaker port. I think it's just because I need to fiddle around with it more? Usually I just hook up the speakers to the source media, but I had to do it differently with the PS3 and an HDMI cable. I'm pretty sure I can set the PS3 to re-route the sound through an A/V cable next time though...
Anyways, If I want the best picture quality, I'll use my current Epson. If I want EVERYTHING else, I'll use the M300X at the drop of a hat.
If you need a portable, lightweight, BRIGHT, dependable, projector for conferences, panels, conventions, classrooms, etc - then THIS is the projector to get hands down.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Movies
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
You will not be disappointed with this projector. Long life bulb and features to no end.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear picture
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
Cons
- Cumbersome to invert pic
Best Uses
- Churches
- Larger Rooms
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
Mounted the projector in the sanctuary, plugged it in, and it was off to the races. Great picture. Pure and crisp. Made the existing Eiki next to it look very sad, even though the specs were almost identical.
Had to look up the Eco function and yet there is no printed instruction manual. All instructions are on DVD these days - which just slows up installation time.
Someday, in a not too distant galaxy, a manufacturer will come up with an auto-sensing gyroscopic video projector that is smart enough to know that it is mounted to the ceiling instead of to a table. It is so hard to read upside down while trying to find the invert feature you'd have thought that if Apple could do this in a phone, why then couldn't a video projector manufacturer?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
this projector is in a training classroom, and is a lot brighter than to one it replaced
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ease of installation
- Picture Quality
- price
Cons
- Nothing so far
Best Uses
- Conference rooms
- Office
- Small venue church
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
We bought this projector to replace a projector that was hit my lightning. It was easy to install and operate. it has a small size but 3000 lumen. We were able to make the necessary adjustments to the picture and keystone without any trouble.
For the price this is a really good unit with a great picture quality.
So far we have not found anything about the unit that we don't like.
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (7)
- Good remote (6)
- Intuitive controls (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Large rooms (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 9 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-9
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
I use this LCD projector with an ELMO document camera for an Algebra class, demonstrating problems using colored markers for students to take notes. Bright enough to keep the lights on and blinds open, but another 200-400 lumens would be better. Focuses nicely, sharp, except the bottom of the screen is a tiny bit blurry when in full zoom on graph paper. It has a much quieter fan than my previous Sharp and quickly finds input devices. USB is painfully slow loading photos.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
This projector works perfectly for our use - a conference/training room for groups of 20 - 50 folks.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
We use the projector in a crisis pregnancy center in trainings and for presentations for churches and various other organization. Easy to use and has a great picture. Really enjoy the remote!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
Installed projector in our church fellowship hall for vacation Bible School program. Wow! What a hit. This thing is a no brainer to set up. Took only minutes for this "smart" machine to have a top quality image on our wall.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
I read MANY review in my hunt to purchase my next projector. I have an Epson Home Theater projector I use in my living room, which I love dearly and has served me faithfully for many years, but I needed a Projector that could hold up in travels since I do lots of conventions and it HAD to be BRIGHT!
I finally settled on getting the Nec NP-M300X. Oh my gods! It is EVERYTHING I hoped it would be! It is bright! It has every connection I could possibly ask for and it is very portable!
While I hosted my panels I used the VGA connection with my laptop and it worked flawlessly. Then, the convention chairman (a good buddy of mine) actually asked if they could use my projector instead of theirs since it was SO much more brighter and could throw such a bigger picture.
Afterwords, at night, while we where at our convention booth, we wondered if we could throw an image up on the wall (approx 50 feet away) near the ceiling about 70 feet high. This is NOT an easy feat for a projector as you have to jack with the key stone to get the image to display correctly. The M300X pulled it off with out any trouble. It was SO easy to do! Just a few clicks on the keystone adjusters and it was perfectly aligned! Amazing! And it was bright! We ended up hooking up a PS3 and playing MvC3 for hours! It attracted such a huge crowd to our booth - totally worth every penny spent on the projector!
Speaking of which - the price is perhaps the most amazing aspect of all! Under $1000?!?! For all the features it has, for the ease of use, the brightness, and the portability - That's a STEAL!
My one complaint is that when we showed video clips of footage that had extremely bright images of like-colors, it tended to bleed them together. So, white, beige, ivory, etc all merged together. On the other hand, this IS a media projector and I AM used to my Epson's 10,000:1 contrast ratio, so I noticed the picture quality dip a lot more than most others would.
Also, I had a hard time hooking up my speakers to this projector from it's "out" speaker port. I think it's just because I need to fiddle around with it more? Usually I just hook up the speakers to the source media, but I had to do it differently with the PS3 and an HDMI cable. I'm pretty sure I can set the PS3 to re-route the sound through an A/V cable next time though...
Anyways, If I want the best picture quality, I'll use my current Epson. If I want EVERYTHING else, I'll use the M300X at the drop of a hat.
If you need a portable, lightweight, BRIGHT, dependable, projector for conferences, panels, conventions, classrooms, etc - then THIS is the projector to get hands down.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Movies
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
You will not be disappointed with this projector. Long life bulb and features to no end.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear picture
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
Cons
- Cumbersome to invert pic
Best Uses
- Churches
- Larger Rooms
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
Mounted the projector in the sanctuary, plugged it in, and it was off to the races. Great picture. Pure and crisp. Made the existing Eiki next to it look very sad, even though the specs were almost identical.
Had to look up the Eco function and yet there is no printed instruction manual. All instructions are on DVD these days - which just slows up installation time.
Someday, in a not too distant galaxy, a manufacturer will come up with an auto-sensing gyroscopic video projector that is smart enough to know that it is mounted to the ceiling instead of to a table. It is so hard to read upside down while trying to find the invert feature you'd have thought that if Apple could do this in a phone, why then couldn't a video projector manufacturer?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
this projector is in a training classroom, and is a lot brighter than to one it replaced
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Ease of installation
- Picture Quality
- price
Cons
- Nothing so far
Best Uses
- Conference rooms
- Office
- Small venue church
Comments about NEC NP-M300X Portable XGA LCD Projector:
We bought this projector to replace a projector that was hit my lightning. It was easy to install and operate. it has a small size but 3000 lumen. We were able to make the necessary adjustments to the picture and keystone without any trouble.
For the price this is a really good unit with a great picture quality.
So far we have not found anything about the unit that we don't like.
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