To meet this growing demand, Draper has announced several new standard screen sizes with a 21:9 aspect ratio. They are available on the company’s series of projection screens. Some of these include Acumen V, Acumen V XL, Access V, Access XL V, Ultimate Access V, Ultimate Access XL V, Premier, and Premier XL electric screens. They have also been added to the Profile Plus framed screen.

“21:9 has exciting potential beyond a desktop setup, allowing more immersive experiences in much larger sizes,” says Steve Cook, consultant relations manager for Draper. “Projection is an affordable way to make a larger image in Microsoft Teams Rooms and other applications. 4K-UHD projectors provide the best viewing experience with 21:9 screens. Their vertical resolution of 2160 is higher than HD 1080p, or WUXGA projectors.”

Draper can manufacture any size and format of electric or fixed frame screen. While the company makes every screen to order, popular standard sizes are also available.

For more information about Draper Inc. products, visit our sister-site, AV-iQ.

This article originally appeared on our sister site Commercial Integrator.

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Christopher Gazdic from Liberty AV joins Nancy Lussier of AVI-SPL in The Collaboration Space Podcast to chat about the technology that’s driving the return to work, or return to office.

Gazdic offers insights on technology to support:

• Smart buildings
• Hybrid work models
• Health and safety
• Office 365 integration

We also discuss changes in our AV and UC spaces and IT support systems that will enable hybrid work and remote monitoring.

More about Liberty AV:

Liberty AV Solutions, a subsidiary of WESCO Distribution, Inc., a publicly-traded Fortune 500 holding company, has long been a leader in the professional AV marketplace. Their wires, cables, plates, panels, racks, and power management solutions are integral to commercial AV projects.

More about AVI-SPL:

We’re proud to be a digital enablement solutions provider that designs, integrates, manages, and supports on-site and cloud-based communications and collaboration technologies for organizations around the globe.

We’ve been innovating the way work gets done and unlocking new business value since 1979.

And we’re even more proud of what each of these solutions represents to our customers: modernized experiences that accelerate results and create flexibility in support of hybrid work.

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Nancy Lussier of AVI-SPL welcomes Christie Digital’s Larry Paul to The Collaboration Space Podcast to chat about finally getting back in in-person experiences.

Topics include:

• Getting back to in-person experiences
• Importance of the quality of color and light
• Delivering vivid images to create memorable experiences

More about Christie:

Christie is a global audiovisual, content management, and image processing technologies company. From inspired ideas to innovative solutions, we create a complete range of high-quality AV solutions for cinema, business, education, entertainment and industry. And we protect your investment with industry-leading customer care, warranties and technical support.

More about AVI-SPL:

We’re proud to be a digital enablement solutions provider that designs, integrates, manages, and supports on-site and cloud-based communications and collaboration technologies for organizations around the globe.

We’ve been innovating the way work gets done and unlocking new business value since 1979.

And we’re even more proud of what each of these solutions represents to our customers: modernized experiences that accelerate results and create flexibility in support of hybrid work.

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Lamps Are Expensive

Lamp-based projectors have been a mainstay of the boardroom for decades, but their low upfront costs are misleading. There are other hidden costs beyond the initial price tag to factor into the bottom line.

First, they require replacement lamps or bulbs. A replacement bulb can cost anywhere from $50 to $400 each, depending on the model. That’s a cost that can add up quickly when there are dozens of projectors in the building, and when there are hundreds, the it becomes exorbitant.

Another contributing factor behind lamps is that they may not last as long as expected. Typically, lamps are specified to burn a maximum of 5,000 hours, but a more accurate number is closer to 2,000.

Related: The ROI of Projectors: Better Than It’s Ever Been

They also are plagued with poor brightness. Brightness can vary from bulb to bulb and manufacturer to manufacturer; in addition, every bulb will dim over the course of its lifetime.

A picture that’s too dim to be seen in the back of the room may need a new lamp much sooner than expected, which means a lamp budget is more of a ballpark figure.

There’s also lamp recycling fees. Because lamps can contain hazardous chemicals, such as mercury gas, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends recycling them. There may be some associated fees on the state level or within the local jurisdiction.

The second most expensive cost is labor. A company with 400 projectors can spend 7.5 weeks’ worth of workhours replacing bulbs, and that doesn’t even account for the labor to clean or replace the filter.

Filters Are the Other Line Item

A projector filter, much like those use on an HVAC system, keeps dust from entering the engine. Without a filter, the projector will overheat and shut down temporarily or worse, short out completely due to the accumulation of dust.

But filters have to be cleaned or replaced to be effective, whether that’s simply blowing off the dust, thoroughly washing and drying them. Then they have to be replaced.

That’s even more labor. In addition, where projectors are installed in spaces where a ceiling is vaulted, replacing the bulb and cleaning the filter may require renting a lift to reach it.

Rather than trust paper or cloth filters, a sealed laser projector is filter free while preventing dust from entering the unit. Look for laser models that have an Ingress Protection IP5X or IP6X rating, which signifies that is certified for dust protection. Almost everyone is familiar with IP Codes. They’re the

testing used to certify that the most widely available smartphone and watch technology available today is impervious to dust and water. For a projector, the IP rating shaves off substantial maintenance cost and prolongs the life of the investment in projector technology.

Laser projector advantages to cost

Filter-free laser projectors not only eliminate the need for bulbs, they also reduce the associated maintenance, delivering a total cost of ownership (TCO) that’s 50% lower than traditional projectors. Companies with 250 employees or more have been shown to spend $250,000 on time spent in meetings.

Time is money, and maintenance only drives up that costs even further. By opting for laser, companies can save time and money spent on meetings.

The bottom line isn’t the only reason to consider laser projectors. Meetings are incredibly valuable and a vital part of innovation, and they demand technology that keeps pace.

Proven color accuracy also helps drive information retention. Studies show that a bright, color-accurate presentation can help employees retain info 82% more effectively.

The best 4K laser projector is DLP Rec. 709-color-accurate, demonstrating its full ability to replicate the color space and preventing any shift to yellow experienced by some models. And models rated for 20,000 hours of performance without ever degrading help ensure that every presentation is delivered with impact.

Making the switch to maintenance-free, color-accurate laser technology isn’t only good for the bottom line, it also helps to foster new ideas. After all, no one wants a projector to be the reason the wheels fall off at the next client presentation.

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Rich McPherson, project manager for projectors at NEC Display Solutions, has a few thoughts on why you should consider laser projectors advantages over that of lamp-based options.

They’re fail-safe

Laser projectors come in a variety of models, which can include anywhere from 32 to 128 actual lasers in the design for most models.

Why is this important?

The reason is that when a lamp-based projector’s actual lamp fails, the machine will not display anything; whereas with laser-based projectors,  if one laser doesn’t work, a the machine will still operate.

“The most important piece of the pie is that you can still present something to your audience and get your point across,” McPherson says.

“Constant brightness”

McPherson introduced the concept of “constant brightness” in his explanation of laser projectors benefits. This concept refers to the amount of relative brightness needed in a room and the fact that laser options can scale down to that level easily and consistently, presenting economical efficiencies for the user.

So let’s say you’re the technology manager for a college campus, and one of your new classrooms has a couple of windows but isn’t altogether the brightest space on campus. This is a pretty standard environment for most school projectors, so your integrator will likely recommend a 5000-lumen projector.

Read Next: Here’s Why Solid State Projection Works Better for Classrooms

“If you need 5,000 lumens in a room, you’ll want to upscale to a 6,000 lumen product,” he says. “You want to do that because we can set it at 5,000 lumens and make sure the projector never changes brightness, making sure for you have the exact same image on the screen as the day you purchased the projector.”

McPherson stresses this “constant brightness” just can’t happen with a lamp projector.

Laser longevity is greater

In higher brightness ranges, traditional lamp projectors typically last about 2,000-4,000 hours per lamp, McPherson says. But with laser, 20,000-30,000 hours is fairly common.

“The longevity and usage factors far outweigh traditional lamps over time in terms of your return on investment,” he says.

But when you should consider lamp-based projectors instead?

• if the room is consistently fairly dark (meaning the high-performance of a laser machine won’t likely be needed)
• if the usage is rare or uncommon
• if the budget is extremely tight

More advice on buying laser projectors for your business or org

For more detailed information on buying laser projectors, we recommend you start with our guide, The Technology Manager’s Guide: Tips for Buying Projection Technology.

In that guide, we cover how to write a projection RFP, fitting the different price ranges into a solution budget, on-network vs. off-network projectors, placement, and much more.

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However, many technology managers (and even more end users) are unaware of how important a screen is to the overall system. A projector is only as good as its screen, and still many organizations will overspend on the projector and underspend on the screen, resulting in an image with poor quality overall.

There are hundreds of options when it comes to screens – and a fair number of them are low-end, poorly crafted, and will produce a far inferior picture than the projector would on a capable screen. Understandably many of us believe it shouldn’t matter what the projector hits – the power is in the box. That’s simply not true, and to believe so will leave your project worse off.

In order to ensure that you’re getting the best overall system, first technology managers and end users must understand all that goes into the screen.

Considerations and Education: Projection Screens

When it comes to different screen surfaces there are a litany of properties that play into what would make a particular screen ideal for a particular situation.

“I think there’s a lack of understanding generally within the industry as to how much a screen can impact the viewer experience,” says Josh Davis, director of engineering for Unified Technology Systems. “There’s a lot of variables to consider when it comes to projection screens, the surfaces you utilize, and what the goal is. Every projection scenario has a different objective – different content, different seating area, different ambient light. All of those have to be taken into effect. It’s just lack of experience seeing the difference between the different screen technologies to understand how much they impact that viewer experience.”

So let’s better understand, and experience, the considerations of screens.

Foot Lamberts

Foot lamberts is a calculation that’s used that takes into account the light output of the projector, the size of the image, and the gain of the screen, and comes up with an example.

“As an example, the Society for Motion Picture and Television Engineers recommends 16-foot lamberts in a dark, dedicated theater. If you have higher levels of ambient light you need more system foot lamberts to project an image that will be viewable in those particular lighting conditions,” says Brian Gluck, president of ProjectorScreen.com. “We have our foot lambert calculator on our site, and that allows you to input values and it will give you an output of your foot lamberts. Then we have a rule-of-thumb chart that will tell you what you need based on ambient light.

Resolution

Now that we’ve gone to 4K projection, we’ve reduced the size of the pixel from where it was at 1080p. Previously, screen surfaces were engineered to have texture on them, which allowed the pixel to hit the surface and reflect back uniformly. Once we get to 4K the pixel becomes so small that once it hits the texture the geometry gets deformed and clarity is affected. If the projector is 4K or better, you need to pair it with a surface that will resolve 4K, and it needs to be devoid of texture.

One might go online and find a projection screen that claims 4K readiness at a cheap price point – this is simply false information. As the user can’t see the screen beside a high-end, truly 4K ready screen, users often fall into the trap. When you see a real 4K surface next to a fake 4K surface there is an obvious difference in terms of clarity.

Uniformity

Uniformity is another factor. Is the image equally bright throughout the entire area, or incredibly bright in the center and diminished on the edges? Better manufactured screens will have a much higher level of uniformity for a consistent level of brightness throughout the image.

Color Reproduction

Certain surfaces may skew how the colors are represented on them. They may skew everything blue, yellow, grey, etc. Well-manufactured screens will have no color shift, so that you know there is an accurate representation from the source to what you see on the screen.

Color enhancing surfaces can also feature color shift, which allows them to deepen black or darker spectrum colors in an image. Some screen surfaces enhance brighter spectrum colors in order to add more vibrancy to the image. Low-end projection screens won’t feature any sort of color shift or color reproduction enhancement – you can only get these features with well-manufactured screens.

Gain and Viewing Angle

You also need to pay attention to the gain and viewing angle. Gain is a measurement of the reflectivity of the light that hits the surface. For example, a surface with 1.5 gain means that 1.5 times the amount of light that hits the surface is reflected back. If you shine 1,000 lumens at a 1.5 gain surface it will come back at 1,500 lumens.

In order to reflect back a higher level of brightness, the screen is reducing the viewing angle. The screen is focusing the light energy back to the audience at a narrower angle, allowing it to amplify and become brighter. In certain instances, you might have a narrow viewing angle where the audience won’t be beyond the width of the screen, in which case a high-gain surface would be advantageous.

There are also low-gain surfaces. A gain less than 1.0 means that less light is reflected back. You might wonder why you want to lose light from the projector. Not only will the screen absorb projector light that hits it, but ambient light that hits it as well. In some circumstances you might have a high-output projector that is too bright for the situation along with ambient light to deal with. The low-gain surface will combine to provide you with the appropriate amount of foot lamberts for a situation.

White or Grey?

There’s a lot of conversation about what is better, a white surface or a grey surface. They both have their places. A white surface will give you the brightest levels of white but won’t do much to make the black look deeper.

“Projectors have a difficult time producing black – black is the absence of light, but a projector is trying to create that color by using light,” says Gluck. “Some projectors do it better than others, and generally speaking the higher the light output of the projector, the lower the contrast ratio of that projector. By using certain surfaces, you’re not increasing the contrast, but you’re making the blacks be perceived as deeper while trying not to affect the brightness of the whites.”

Ambient Light Rejection

There are various types of ambient-light rejecting surfaces.

One is optical-based. There is almost a saw-tooth like structure in the many layers of this surface. The light coming from overhead is hitting the top and bouncing back, while the light coming from the projector is reflected back to the audience. This allows for a brighter image in a room with a lot of ambient light but won’t do anything to reduce ambient light that follows the path of the projector light.

There are also surfaces intended specifically for ultra-short-throw projectors. These projectors are mounted close to the screen. The light hits the screen at a steep angle. The specialized screens are created to take light from a steep angle and redirect it straight to where the audience is, while also rejecting ambient light.

Finally, there is a contrast-based ambient light rejecting screen. This screen is typically a tensioned projection surface that rejects light from all direction due to the color of the projection screen surface. Proprietary reflective materials are added that enhance the reflectivity of the surface while simultaneously absorbing the unwanted ambient light. This type of projection screen surface uses contrast and reflectivity instead of optics to counter ambient light in an environment.

Cost

Cost is where many users get tripped up in terms of projection screens. Indeed, a cheap screen can be found online that is vastly inferior to a well-produced screen. However, this comes as a detriment to the system overall.

First, a high-end screen will be well-manufactured. They use premium components and specific chemicals, and they will almost always come with a warranty. These screens will last for, potentially, decades. They’ll also improve the system.

When it comes right down to it, you can purchase the most sophisticated 4K projector on the market. If you shoot the image at a wall, the picture will not be 4K. A cheap, online-only, poorly made screen will be only a fraction better. Only a high-end, well-manufactured screen will produce an image the projector is truly capable of. In fact, a less sophisticated projector with a more sophisticated screen will produce a better picture than the high-end projector on a cheap screen.

While the technology behind projectors (as well as flat panels and video walls) advances rapidly, and often renders even a two-year-old projector as partially outdated, the screen will continue to produce quality pictures over the span of its life. It’s a physical material. In reality, the screen is almost more important, as a higher-end screen is, by its very nature, future-proof.

Working with Integrators to Choose the Right Screen

A good integrator should educate you on the importance of choosing the right screen. If your installation partner is pushing a top-of-the-line projector without placing any importance on the screen, odds are you have a poor installation partner. While this article has done well to give you the information to understand screens, choosing the right one for your project will vary depending on the environment.

“You definitely want to have an integrator visit your location,” says Michael Jarnagin, sales estimator/designer for Ford AV. “Each space has its own individual characteristics. Without someone looking at that, they’re never going to know one hundred percent.”

Share your budget and allow the integrator to provide the best system overall. A general budget range will allow the integrator to design the right system – choosing a capable projector and a capable screen that falls within the budget.

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AI-Based Video Analytics

A first for the company was the introduction of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based video analytics solution. The REA-C1000, allows users to create video content in real time, without the need for specialized training, additional staff or equipment.

The compact and lightweight REA-C1000 uses AI-based video analytics technology to analyze the input it receives from connected cameras and automatically extract the object in focus to combine it with other images in real time. This technology uses motion/face detection and color/shape recognition, enabling the REA-C1000 to be the brain of any connected camera and AV setup. Optional features include handwriting extraction and presenter overlay, chroma keyless CG overlay, PTZ auto tracking, focus area cropping and close-up by gesture.

PTZ High-Def Cameras

Following the recently announced 4K BRC-X400 camera, Sony introduced the SRG-X400 and SRG-X120 as part of its range of FHD (full high definition) PTZ cameras. The cameras, which feature a wide viewing angle, support IP and are equipped with NDI|HX capability through an optional license. The NDI|HX option presents flexibility in simple and cost-effective IP-based live production systems when combined with other NDI-compatible hardware or software anywhere on the network. Both new models are available with a 4K upgrade option – a first for PTZ cameras.

Laser Projectors

Sony’s new VPL-FHZ75 (6500lm) and VPL-FHZ70 (5500lm) cater to the increased market demand for high brightness projection in midsize environments such as universities, corporations, churches, museums and entertainment installations.

Offering WUXGA resolution, both use a newly developed 0.76-inch LCD panel with an incorporated optical compensator to deliver bright and vibrant images with stunning contrast, offering true blacks and accurate-to-life color reproduction. Both models come with a new, innovative ‘intelligent setting’ feature that simplifies the installation process by automatically selecting the best configuration based on the projectors’ environment.

Other Products Demonstrated by Sony at InfoComm:

BRAVIA 4K professional displays, ranging in size from 43 to 85-inches. The BZ35F series incorporates  Kramer Control BRAINware.

Vision Exchange enables BYOD wireless sharing, improved communication and distance learning through Skype for Business, and smart Personal Note Taker and annotation capabilities. The latest version of Vision Exchange—Version 1.3— adds the ability to power on and off both the main unit and each pod simultaneously, as well as the ability to save snapshots automatically to a USB drive inserted into the main unit or pods.

Sony and UbiCast’s Miris Netcapture software and Miris Video Platform network-based lecture capture and enable interactive learning experiences. The UbiCast solution can also integrate with Vision Exchange to create more engaging video content.

Sony’s immersive Crystal LED display system features a 99 percent black surface area for enhanced contrast.

Sonic Surf VR audio technology combines multi-channel speakers, displays and specially developed software designed to simulate placing, moving and partitioning sounds in one space.

The VPL-GTZ240 2,000 lumen native 4K projector incorporates the latest Sony native 4K SXRD imager

Sony’s CMS for healthcare helps manage surgical videos and still images from one central location.

NUCLeUS is a smart digital operating room platform for today’s ORs.

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• Optoma ProScene ZK1050 and ZK750: The ZK1050 and ZK750 projectors are flagship 4K UHD MultiColor Laser (MCL) projectors featuring 10,000 and 7,500 lumens of brightness, respectively, and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio with Extreme Black enabled for powerful color performance and rich blacks.
• Optoma ProScene ZU720T: This 7,000 lumen laser DLP projector features a WUXGA resolution and 4K HDR compatibility. Other perks: full range lens shift, 1.8X zoom, built-in blending and warping, and FOTA updating.
• Optoma ProScene ZU860: This 8,500 lumen WUXGA laser is compatible with multiple interchangeable optical lens options to accommodate any installation need. The ProScene ZU860 also features 4K HDR10 compatibility, integrated HDBaseT, built-in image blending and warping and 360-degree operation.
• Optoma ProScene ZK507: This 4K UHD 5,000 lumen laser offers up to 30,000 hours of nearly maintenance-free operation (Eco mode) and an IP5X dust resistant optical engine.
• Optoma ZU406, ZU506T, and ZU606T: This new series of fixed lens, WUXGA laser projectors with 4,500, 5,000 and 6,000 lumens respectively, were designed to provide the many benefits of laser projection performance at affordable, market entry pricing.

Related: How to Purchase and Install Projectors

FHDQ130 130-Inch QUAD LED Display

The fully optimized 1080p QUAD LED display provides 130 inches of 4K visuals. It comes pre-calibrated out-of-the-box, removing the hassle of managing software and the various associated files, while ensuring the image is optimized for immediate use – whether in a boardroom, house of worship, retail or hospitality environment, or for digital signage.

Unique to the market, the QUAD LED display boasts a 4-in-1 Surface Mount Diode layout, with the LED diodes allowing for a smoother screen surface, and a 170-degree horizontal and vertical wide-viewing angle. The display can also be controlled by using Optoma’s Control Q application from a smart phone or tablet.

An integrated media player eliminates the need for any additional devices traditionally associated with LED solutions. It features a range of connectivity and control options, including dual HDMI, USB, 3G-SDI, RS232 and HDBaseT.

QuickCast Pro-WU Wireless Presentation System

Optoma additionally debuted its one-click wireless presentation and display system featuring 4K UHD and WUXGA resolution for content sharing with a variety of devices, including Windows and Mac computers, smartphones, tablets and more. Featuring an HDMI receiver and transmitters and USB-C connectivity (for DisplayPort Alternative Mode), along with an industry-leading six-hour battery life and HDCP for playback of protected content from media services, the QuickCast Pro system wirelessly shares 4K UHD and WUXGA video and stereo audio to display devices with just the click of a button.

Pricing and Availability

• Optoma ZK1050, available now for an estimated street price of $23,999
• Optoma ZK750, available now for an estimated street price of $17,999
• Optoma ZK507, available now, for an estimated street price of $5,499
• Optoma FHDQ130 QUAD LED display, available in July for an estimated street price of $99,999
• Optoma QuickCast Pro-WU, available in August $699

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Each offering 5,000 lumens of equal color and white brightness, the new BrightLink models offer either a 100-inch 16:9 or new ultra-wide 120-inch 16:6 display, delivering up to 4,732 square inches of images. The ultra short-throw BrightLink 1485Fi and 1480Fi provide one-step calibration of touch and interactive pens and a wall mounted control panel allows for power control, source switching and supports HDBaseT connectivity.

“Epson continues to provide unbeatable laser solutions for enhanced productivity and interactivity in education and corporate environments,” says Tom Piche, product manager, projectors, Epson America, Inc. “As all-in-one productivity tools, the new BrightLink models provide a seamless digital experience. Offering big, bright images in high ambient light environments, the interactive laser displays inspire creativity and offer better readability for increased engagement and more collaborative experiences.”

Featuring enterprise-level security via integrated wireless networking, users can save, print and email content directly from the interactive laser display, and wirelessly share content simultaneously from multiple devices with Miracast. In addition, users can connect two networked BrightLink 1485Fi models together for sharing one interactive canvas.

The new BrightLink models include a one-year subscription to SMART Learning Suite for education customers.

 The Epson BrightLink 1485Fi and BrightLink 1480Fi will be available in late October 2019. The BrightLink 1480Fi is the replacement model for existing BrightLink users, as it is compatible with current BrightLink mount systems. The BrightLink 1485Fi requires a new mount system and intended for new BrightLink users. The interactive laser displays come with a limited three-year warranty with next business day replacement, including free shipping both ways.

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The P605UL is also equipped with advanced features including LCD technology, manual lens shift, and HDBaseT connectivity.

“Our new P605UL is the quietest 6,000-lumen projector on the market today,” claims Ryan Pitterle, product manager, NEC Display Solutions. “The P605UL makes laser projection technology more accessible than ever before, bringing professional-level brightness and advanced features like a sealed cooling engine to a whole new set of customers. The filter-free, low-maintenance design is a high priority for corporate and higher education customers who have projectors deployed across a broad campus, and we’ve designed the P605UL to meet their specific needs.”

The 6,000-lumen brightness enables the P605UL to deliver large, clear and dynamic images up to 4K/30hz resolution even when the lights need to stay on in the lecture hall or board room. In addition, the laser light source offers a minimum of 20,000 hours of reliable life, which combined with its filter-free and low maintenance design, lowers its total cost of ownership.

The P605UL offers a combination of installation options, including manual horizontal and vertical lens shift, 1.6x zoom lens and HDBaseT input. The P605UL also offers improved wireless collaboration capability and advanced networking connectivity including:

• Dual HDMI for seamless switching between Blu-ray, computer or other digital sources
• USB with 2.0A support for powering third-party devices
• LAN port for network control and asset management
• Optional Wireless Module (NP05LM1) with MultiPresenter capability for up to 16 simultaneous connections.

The P605UL is backed by a 5-year/20,000-hour warranty with NEC’s InstaCare replacement program included. The P605UL begins shipping in July for $3,599.

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