NEC MultiSync^® ME431

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.

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DISPLAY

Panel Technology	IPS with Direct LED backlights
Screen Size [inch/cm]	43 / 108
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Brightness [cd/m²]	400
Contrast Ratio	≥ 8000:1 ¹
Viewing Angle [°]	178 horizontal / 178 vertical (typ. at contrast ratio 10:1)
Colour Depth [bn]	1.073 (8bit + FRC)
Response Time (typ.) [ms]	8
Panel Refresh Rate [Hz]	60
Haze Level [%]	Standard (1)
Supported Orientation	Landscape; Portrait

RESOLUTION

Native Resolution	3840 x 2160
Supported Resolutions	1024 x 768; 1280 x 1024; 1280 x 720; 1360 x 768; 1366 x 768; 1400 x 1050; 1440 x 900; 1600 x 1200; 1650 x 1050; 1920 x 1080; 1920 x 1200; 1920 x 2160; 2560 x 1440; 2560 x 1600; 3840 x 2160; 4096 x 2160

SYNCHRONISATION RATE

Horizontal Frequency [kHz]	26 - 135
Vertical Frequency [Hz]	23 - 86

CONNECTIVITY

Input Video Digital	1 x DisplayPort (with HDCP); 2 x HDMI (with HDCP)
Input Audio Digital	1 x DisplayPort; 2 x HDMI
Input Control	LAN 100Mbit; remote control wire (3,5mm jack); RS232
Input Data	1 x USB 2.0 (MediaPlayer)
Output Audio Analogue	1 x 3,5 mm jack
Input Detect	Custom; First; Last

OPEN MODULAR INTELLIGENCE

Intel® SDM	accepts Intel® Smart Display Modules Large and Small up to 45 W; compatible with Intel Celeron CPUs or CPUs with lower power consumption
Compute Module Slot	RPi Compute Module 4

SENSORS

Temperature Sensor

Integrated, 3 sensors, triggered actions programmable

ELECTRICAL

Power Consumption [W]	80 shipping
Power Savings Mode [W]	< 0.5; < 2 (Networked Standby)
Power Management	VESA DPMS
Power Supply	100-240 V AC; 50/60 Hz; internal

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Operating Temperature [°C]	+0 to +40
Operating Humidity [%]	20 to 80
Storage Humidity [%]	10 to 90
Storage Temperature [°C]	-20 to 60

MECHANICAL

Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]	973 x 561.2 x 62.6
Weight [kg]	13.9
Bezel Width [mm]	13.9
VESA Mounting [mm]	200 x 200 (FDMI); 4 holes; M6
Ingress Protection	IP5x (front); IP2x (back)
Packaging Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]	1,120 x 700 x 203
Packaging Weight [kg]	19.6
Colour Bezel	Pantone 426M (black)
Material	Metal

MEDIAPLAYER

Supported File Storage / File System	USB 2.0 / FAT16, FAT32
Supported Image Formats	JPG (baseline, progressive, RGB, CMYK); max. resolution 15360 x 8640
Supported Video Formats	MPG (MPEG1/2/4, max res 1080p@30Hz); MP4 (MPEG2/4, H.263, H.264, HEVC/H.265, max res 3840x2160@60Hz); TS (MPEG2, H.264, HEVC/H.265, max res 3840x2160@60Hz); audio: LPCM, MP3, AAC; WMV (video H.264, Windows Media Video 9, max res 1080p@30Hz, audio WMA 9, WMA 10 Pro)
Supported Audio Formats	MP3 (MP3); max. bit-rate 320 kBit/s

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

Accessories

Feet (ST-43M); MPi4 NEC MediaPlayer Kit; Presence Sensor (KT-RC3); Soundbar (active: SP-ASCM-IQ2 / SP-ASCM-2); Speaker (SP-RM3a); Trolley (PD04-Tipster Trolley); Wall mount (PDW S 32-65 L, PDW S 32-65 P)

GREEN FEATURES

Energy Efficiency	Energy consumption: 77 kWh/1000 h; Energy efficiency class: G; LED backlight
Ecological Standards	EnergyStar 8.0

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Special Characteristics	DICOM Simulation; HDMI ARC; Powered USB Port (10 W); Removable Logo
Safety and Ergonomics	BSMI; CE; EAC; EMC Class B; Energy Star 8; FCC Class B; KC/KCC; PSB; RCM; RoHS; VCCI
Pixel Failure Class	ISO 9241-307, Class 1
Audio	Integrated Speakers (10 W + 10 W)
Shipping Content	2x AAA batteries; Display; HDMI Cable; Power Cable; Remote Control; Setup Manual
Warranty	3 years warranty incl. backlight; additional services available; optional 4. + 5. year warranty extension ²
Operating Hours	18/7
External Control	AMX NetLinx Support; ASCII Control Commands; Crestron Connected; HDMI CEC; HTTP Browser; PJLink; Scheduled Timer; SNMP
Remote Management	Automated Email Alerts; NEC NaViSet Administrator 2
Security	Disable HW Buttons; Disable IR Functionality; Emergency Notification
Resistance to Fire	Metal backcover, plastic material certified acc. to UL94-5VB

¹ out of the box conditions, local dimming ON

² please refer to terms and conditions of warranty extensions

Datasheet for NEC MultiSync^® ME431

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NaViSet Administrator 2

Network-based control and asset management software.

NaViSet Administrator 2

Network-based control and asset management software.
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Optional Stand - ST-43M

especially designed for dedicated Sharp/NEC M, MA, ME and P series large format displays (43" to 55").

Optional Stand - ST-43M

especially designed for dedicated Sharp/NEC M, MA, ME and P series large format displays (43" to 55").
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SP-AS

Active speaker bar for dedicated Sharp/NEC large format displays.

SP-AS

Active speaker bar for dedicated Sharp/NEC large format displays.
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SP-ASCM-2

All-in-one active collaboration soundbar incl. amplifier, microphone and Huddly GO camera.

SP-ASCM-2

All-in-one active collaboration soundbar incl. amplifier, microphone and Huddly GO camera.
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SP-RM3a

Active high-end speaker for dedicated Sharp/NEC large format displays.

SP-RM3a

Active high-end speaker for dedicated Sharp/NEC large format displays.
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Trolley PD04 Tipster

Stylish and flexible mounting system for dedicated Sharp/NEC large format displays.

Trolley PD04 Tipster

Stylish and flexible mounting system for dedicated Sharp/NEC large format displays.
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Wall Mount PDW S 32-65 L

Universal wall mount for dedicated Sharp/NEC large format displays (32" to 65"). Landscape orientation.

Wall Mount PDW S 32-65 L

Universal wall mount for dedicated Sharp/NEC large format displays (32" to 65"). Landscape orientation.
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Wall Mount PDW S 32-65 P

Universal wall mount for dedicated Sharp/NEC large format displays (32" to 65"). Portrait orientation.

Wall Mount PDW S 32-65 P

Universal wall mount for dedicated Sharp/NEC large format displays (32" to 65"). Portrait orientation.
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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4

Seamlessly embedded RPi computing solution with pre-installed NEC MediaPlayer

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4

Seamlessly embedded RPi computing solution with pre-installed NEC MediaPlayer
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SDM 12G SDI Receiver

Transmission of uncompressed and unencrypted video signals in UHD resolution

SDM 12G SDI Receiver

Transmission of uncompressed and unencrypted video signals in UHD resolution
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SDM HDBaseT Receiver

Video signal transmission up to 150m through a single network cable

SDM HDBaseT Receiver

Video signal transmission up to 150m through a single network cable
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SDM Slot-In PC Essential

SDM slot-in PC (Intel® Atom) optimised for signage applications

SDM Slot-In PC Essential

SDM slot-in PC (Intel® Atom) optimised for signage applications