NEC’s VE281 mobile projector is designed to provide high brightness for small-to-medium-sized businesses, education environments, corporate conference rooms and mobility applications where heavy ambient light is present but the space requires a small projector. This lightweight model is affordable with essential features, including 3D Ready technology, high-contrast images and a powerful 7W speaker. Its automated technologies—from Auto Power On and quick startup/shutdown to a lamp life up to 6000 hours—make it an eco-friendly choice. The VE281 offers the Intelligent Driving Scheme (IDS2) for increased lamp life and contrast.

• Automatic Power ON via RGB (15-pin) input
• BrilliantColor™, including a 6-segment color wheel, provides accurate color reproduction
• Quick startup/cooling/shutdown minimizes projector setup and teardown between meetings
• ECO Mode™ technology helps extend lamp life and lowers power consumption
• Carbon savings meter calculates the positive effects of operating the projector in ECO Mode
• Compact size and lightweight design simplify transport

Technical Specifications

Optical

• Display Technology: DLP (0.55" DMD)
• Light Output(Lumens): 2800 normal / Eco = approx. 70% of normal mode

Resolution

• Native: SVGA 800 x 600
• Maximum: UXGA 1600 x 1200
• Contrast Ratio (up to): 3000:1
• Lamp Type: 200W AC
• Lamp Life (up to): 4000 hours normal / 6000 hours eco
• Screen Size (diagonal): 33 to 300 in. / 0.84 to 7.6m
• Throw Ratio: 1.95 to 2.15
• Projection Distance: 3.9 to 39.4 ft. / 1.2 to 12m
• Projector Angle: 12.7° tele / 14° wide

Lens

• Zoom: 1 to 1.1
• Focus: Manual
• F number, fnumber: F=2.41 to 2.55, f=21.83 to 24mm
• Keystone Correction: +/- 40°

Signal Compatibility/Connectivity

• Synchronization Range
• Horizontal (Analog/Digital): 15-100 kHz
• Vertical (Analog/Digital): 50-120 Hz
• Supported Video Standards: NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-60, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM
• SD/HD Video Signal Compatibility: 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
• PC Signal Compatibility: SVGA, XGA, WXGA, WXGA+, SXGA, SXGA+, UXGA
• Macintosh Compatibility: Yes

Input/Output Terminals

• RGB1(analog): VGA 15-pin D-sub, Component video using ADP-CV 1E
• Video 1: RCA
• Audio 1: 1/8 in. stereo
• Audio: 7W speaker
• External Control: RS-232, IR
• Sync Compatiblity: Separate Sync / Composite Sync / Sync on G

Additional Features

• AutoSense
• Built-in wall color correction
• Advanced AccuBlend
• Kensington lock slot
• Image magnification
• Auto Power On
• Sleep timer
• Closed Captioning
• Virtual Remote
• ECO Mode technology
• Discreet source keys
• Direct power-off
• BrilliantColor
• Carbon savings meter
• 3D ready

Power

• Power Requirements: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Input Current: 2.7A
• Power Consumption (Normal/ECO Mode/Standby/Standby Power Saving): 261W / 213W / 0.4W

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: 41-104°F / 5-40°C
• Storage: -4-122°F / -20-50°C

Physical Specifications

• Installation Orientation: Floor/Front, Floor/Rear, Ceiling/Front, Ceiling/Rear
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 260 x 247 x 89 mm
• Net Weight: 2.3 kg
• Fan Noise: 35 dB normal / 33 dB eco