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23" Widescreen Professional Graphics Desktop Monitor

Discontinued
Model: PA231W-BK
Replaced By P232W-BK
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Enjoy the best of both worlds with the 23" NEC MultiSync PA231W, an eco-conscious widescreen LCD display that touts unparalleled color performance. Designed for graphics and photography applications, this ENERGY STAR-qualified model features a 14-bit 3D LUT, picture in picture, USB hub with DisplaySync Pro™  and many other cutting-edge technologies that bring accurate, consistent and repeatable color performance to your desktop.
  • 72% coverage of NTSC color space
  • Superior screen performance (1000:1 contrast ratio, 1920 x 1080 native resolution, 270 cd/m2 brightness)
  • Supports internal programmable 14-bit 3D lookup tables (LUTs) for calibration
  • Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture modes increase productivity by displaying two sources simultaneously
  • XtraView+TM technology provides for the widest viewing angles available with minimal off-angle color shift
  • DisplaySync ProTM controls two computers with only one keyboard and mouse
  • Color Vision Emulation for type P/D/T supporting Color Universal Design
  • DisplayPort cable compatibility notice
  • NaViSet Administrator 2: Free software solution that greatly eases administration and management of larger display device installations



Legal Disclaimer To California Residents
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene and Formaldehyde (gas), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov

Display

Panel Technology IPS Viewable Image Size 23 "
Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Pixel Pitch 0.27 mm Pixels Per Inch 96 @ native resolution
Backlight Type CCFL Brightness (typical) 270 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (typical) 1000:1 Viewing Angle (typical) 178° Vert., 178° Hor. (89U/89D/89L/89R) @ CR>10
Response Time (typical) 8 ms Displayable Colors 1.07 billion out of 4.3 trillion
Lookup Table 14-bit (3D) Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Coverage/Size:
75.4% / 75.8%
NTSC Coverage/Size:
71.6% / 72.4%
sRGB Coverage/Size:
96.6% / 102.2%

Synchronization Range

Horizontal (Analog/Digital) 31.5 - 83/118.4 kHz Vertical 50-85 Hz

Signal Compatibility/Connectivity

DisplayPort, DVI-D (2), VGA 15-pin D-sub Input Terminals
Connectors:
DisplayPort, DVI-D (2), VGA 15-pin D-sub

Power Consumption (typical)

On 46W Power Savings Mode 0.2 W

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (WxHxD)
With stand:
21.4 x 13.3-19.2 x 9 in. / 543.6 x 337.8-487.7 x 228.6mm
Without stand:
21.4 x 12.7 x 2.9 in. / 543.6 x 322.6 x 73.7 mm
Weight
Net Weight (with stand):
22.5 lbs. / 10.2 kg
Net Weight (without stand):
15.4 lbs. / 7 kg.
VESA Hole Configuration 100 x 100mm  

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature 41-95°F / 5-35°C Operating Humidity 30-80%
Operating Altitude 6562 ft. / 2000m Storage Temperature 14-140°F / -10-60°C
Storage Humidity 10-85% Storage Altitude 40,000 ft. / 12,192m

Environmental Compliance

ENERGYSTAR 5.0 RoHS Yes
TCO 5.0  

Limited Warranty (parts & labor)

4 years with 48 hour advanced exchange  

Additional Features

  • ECO Mode
  • Carbon footprint meter
  • Thin frame
  • Tilt
  • Swivel
  • Pivot
  • Height-adjustable stand
  • Height-adjustable stand with locking base
  • Quick release stand
  • Carrying handle
  • Rapid Response
  • Ambix4
  • XtraView+
  • OSD user controls
  • MultiProfiler software
  • USB hub (2 up/3 down) with DisplaySync Pro
  • Cable management
  • Touch-integratable
  • VESA mount
  • HDCP
  • DDC/CI
  • No Touch Auto Adjust
  • 14-bit 3D LUT
  • X-Light Pro
  • Black Level adjustment
  • AmbiBright
  • Adobe RGB
  • CableComp
  • TileMatrix
  • TileComp
  • GammaComp MD QA software
  • SpectraView software-ready
  

Accessories

Optional
  • SpectraViewII Color Calibration Kit (SVII-PRO-KIT)
  • Color calibration sensor (MDSVSENSOR2)
  • SpectraView software (SVIISOFT)
  • Hood (HDPA23)
  • Multimedia soundbar - black (SOUNDBAR90-BK)
  
MultiSync P/PA Series Picture in Picture
Displays a either second video source or the same video source in an adjustable sub-window over the main video source. The Picture in Picture window can display the video source in the same or an alternate color space
DisplaySync Pro
DisplaySync Pro is a type of KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switch. It allows multiple computers to be connected to the monitor through USB and share the attached USB devices, such as a keyboard and mouse, saving desktop space and increasing productivity.
Auto Image Rotation
Automatic rotation of the displayed image based on the orientation of the monitor head
MultiSync P/PA Series Picture by Picture
Displays a either second video source or the same video source in an window beside the main video source. The Picture by Picture window can display the video source in the same or an alternate color space.
3D LUT
Internal 14-bit programmable 3D lookup tables (LUTs) allow the display of 1.07 billion colors out of a palette of 4.3 trillion (with 10-bit DisplayPort input) for accurate color, smooth images and hardware calibration.
Ambix4™
Allows up to four inputs (DisplayPort, VGA and two DVI-D) to be connected to a single monitor and for each of the four signals to be displayed with the press of a button.
Digital Uniformity Compensation
Reduces screen uniformity errors and compensates for differences in color/grayscale and luminance using new signal processing circuitry.
XtraView+™
Delivers wide viewing angles of up to 178º horizontally and vertically (up to 89º up, down, left and right) with less color shift and without any glare, reflection or distortion.
Rapid Response™
Delivers virtually uninterrupted, undistorted viewing of high-speed, full-motion video.
AmbiBright™
Automatically adjusts the backlight depending on the brightness of ambient lighting conditions. It also tells the monitor to enter power saving mode whenever the ambient lighting falls below a predetermined value (like when lights are shut off at the end of the day), which can significantly reduce energy consumption.
CableComp™
Equalizes the video signal to eliminate color halos on long cable runs.
NEC Display Solutions EXPANDS MULTISYNC PA SERIES WITH 23-INCH MODEL
Advanced Technologies, Superior Screen Performance Benefit Professional Graphics Users in Color-Critical Applications
Photographer Ron Martinsen Reviews NEC's MultiSync Pa Series
Ron Martinsen says, "These are a great couple of displays that I can't recommend highly enough. I will warn you though — once you try them you’ll be hooked!"

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Sheet

Software

Display Calibration Software
Model: SVIISOFT
$99.99 USD
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Display Calibration Software (download)
Model: SVIISOFT-W
$89.00 USD
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SpectraView Kits

Professional Display Calibration Bundle
Model: SVII-PRO-KIT
$299.00 USD
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  • Power cord
  • 15-pin D-sub cable
  • DVI cable
  • USB cable
  • Mounting Screws
  • DisplayPort cable

Have a problem with your Sharp or NEC Monitor? Here you'll find common troubleshooting techniques. If you do not find a sufficient answer, please do not hesitate to contact us at 800.632.4662 for Desktop Monitors, Large Screen Displays, LED Walls and Medical Diagnostic Displays. Please contact 800.836.0655 for Multimedia Projectors and Whiteboards, or 866.632.6431 for Digital Cinema Projectors.

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