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24" Professional Wide Gamut Graphics Desktop Monitor

Discontinued
Model: PA242W-BK
Replaced By PA243W-BK
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Featuring a cutting edge GB-R LED-backlight, the PA242W, a 24" AH-IPS LCD monitor, is the new standard for color accurate applications including photography and video editing. Offering an accurate 100% coverage of sRGB color gamut and 99.3% of Adobe RGB, the PA242W includes internal 14-bit 3D programmable lookup tables (LUTs) for accurate color rendition, 10-bit DisplayPort and HDMI connectivity for the highest color fidelity and built-in USB hub with DisplaySync Pro. In addition, Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture modes offer multiple ways to view information from one or two inputs.

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  • AH-IPS LCD panel with 100% coverage of sRGB and 99.3% coverage of Adobe RGB color space
  • Superior screen performance (1000:1 contrast ratio, 1920 x 1200 native resolution, 340 cd/m² brightness)
  • Supports internal programmable 14-bit 3D lookup tables (LUTs) for calibration
  • 3-port USB hub with DisplaySync ProTM controls two computers with only one keyboard and mouse
  • 5 programmable Picture Mode profiles for quick access to multiple color spaces
  • Picture in Picture and Picture by Picturemodes increase productivity by displaying two sources simultaneously
  • MultiProfiler provides complete control over picture modes and enables quick print emulation
  • Wide connectivity includes 10-bit DisplayPort and HDMI as well as VGA, and DVI-D inputs
  • DisplayPort cable compatibility notice



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 AH-IPS Viewable Image Size 24.1 "
Aspect Ratio 16:10 Screen Resolution 1920x1200
Pixel Pitch 0.27 mm Pixels Per Inch 93 @ native resolution
Backlight Type GB-R LED Brightness (typical) 340 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 (10 bit DisplayPort or HDMI) / 16.7 million out of 1.05 billion (8-bit)
Lookup Table 14-bit (3D) Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Coverage/Size:
99.3% / 108.6%
NTSC Coverage/Size:
94.8% / 103.7%
sRGB Coverage/Size:
100.0% / 146.4%

Synchronization Range

Horizontal (Analog/Digital) 31.5 - 93.8 KHz & 118.4 KHz / 31.5 - 91.1 KHz & 118.4 KHz Vertical 50 - 85 Hz

Signal Compatibility/Connectivity

DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI, VGA, USB hub (2 up/ 3 down) with DisplaySync Pro Input Terminals
Connectors:
DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI, VGA, USB hub (2 up/ 3 down) with DisplaySync Pro

Power Consumption (typical)

On 56W Power Savings Mode 0.2 W

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (WxHxD)
With stand:
21.9 x 14.9-20.8 x 9 in. / 556.3 x 378.5-528.3 x 228.6mm
Without stand:
21.9 x 14.3 x 3.3 in. / 556.3 x 363.2 x 83.8 mm
Weight
Net Weight (with stand):
23.4 lbs. / 10.6 kg
Net Weight (without stand):
16.3 lbs. / 7.4 kg.
VESA Hole Configuration 100 x 100mm  

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature 41-95°F / 5-35°C Operating Humidity 20-80%
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

RoHS Yes  

Limited Warranty (parts & labor)

4 years with 48 hour advanced exchange  

Additional Features

  • 5 customizeable picture modes
  • MultiProfiler
  • USB hub with DisplaySync Pro KVM function
  • 14-bit 3D LUT
  • Swivel
  • Tilt / Swivel /Pivot
  • Height-adjustable stand
  • Quick release stand
  • Rapid Response
  • XtraView+
  • OSD user controls
  • NaViSet software
  • Cable management
  • Touch-integratable
  • VESA mount
  • HDCP
  • DDC/CI
  • No Touch Auto Adjust
  • 14-bit 3D LUT
  • Black Level adjustment
  • AmbiBright
  • CableComp
  • GammaComp MD QA software
  • SpectraView software-ready
  

Accessories

Optional
  • SpectraViewII Color Calibration Kit (SVII-PRO-KIT)
  • Color calibration sensor (MDSVSENSOR3)
  • SpectraView software (SVIISOFT)
  • Multimedia soundbar - black (SOUNDBARPRO)
  • Hood (HDPA212426)
  
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.
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
Auto Image Rotation
Automatic rotation of the displayed image based on the orientation of the monitor head
NEC’s PA242W Wins PhotographyBlog.com’s accessory of the Year of 2013!
NEC’s MultiSync PA242W was the named the best accessory essential to photography for 2013
NEC DISPLAY OFFERS NEW 24-INCH COLOR ACCURATE MULTISYNC PA SERIES DISPLAY WITH GB-R LED BACKLIGHT
Graphics Professionals Benefit from Wider Color Gamut and More Color Control than Conventional White LED Backlight
NEC Display Solutions INTRODUCES SPECTRAVIEW II™ AND MULTIPROFILER SOFTWARE FOR LINUX
Animators, Movie Studios, Graphic Designers and Desktop Power Users Benefit from Powerful Color Calibration, Profiling and Control Functions
Layers Magazine - “NEC MultiSync Pa242W-BK Display Review”
Labs Editor Daniel East praises this 24-inch monitor for its brightness, contrast options, and connectivity.”

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Sheet

SpectraView Kits

Professional Display Calibration Bundle
Model: SVII-PRO-KIT
$299.00 USD
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Basic Color Calibration Bundle
Model: SVII-EA-KIT
$199.00 USD
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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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Sensors

NEC Customized Wide Gamut Color Calibration Sensor
Model: MDSVSENSOR3
$199.00 USD
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  • Power cord
  • DisplayPort cable
  • Mini DisplayPort cable
  • DVI-D cable
  • USB A to B cable
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