PN-ME502

A 50-inch 4K screen that runs its own content

The Sharp MultiSync PN-ME502 pairs a 50-inch VA panel, resolving 3840 x 2160 pixels, with an integrated Android 13 system-on-chip. Because the computing sits inside the display, a shop floor or lobby screen can play playlists, open the built-in browser and run approved apps without a separate media player in a cabinet. The unit has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, and it can be used in landscape or portrait.

Fewer boxes to support

For facilities and IT teams, the practical benefit is fewer devices to maintain. Remote management through NaViSet Administrator 2 and automated email alerts help staff notice a fault before a screen goes dark during trading hours. Scheduled timers, hardware button lock and IR disabling give administrators control over how the panel is used, and external control is possible through HDMI CEC, AMX NetLinx, Crestron and ASCII commands.

Connectivity for hybrid meetings and signage

Three HDMI inputs, one with ARC, take media players, set-top boxes and laptops. The native USB-C port accepts video and audio from a notebook over a single cable, and a 15 W powered USB port handles charging or a small peripheral. Two USB 3.0 ports support storage and peripherals, a 100 Mbit/s LAN port and RS-232C control allow room system integration, and quick input detection can be set to custom, last or first source so a meeting does not begin on a blank input.

Readability in bright rooms and lobbies

Brightness is rated at 450 cd/m², and the Pro haze level of 25 diffuses light from windows and ceiling fittings, reducing reflections on glossy content. Typical contrast is 5000:1, and viewing angles of 178 degrees horizontally and vertically mean staff standing at the side of a reception area can still read wayfinding or promotional content. HDR support covers HLG and PQ formats for compatible sources.

Planning a 50-inch installation in Qatar

The panel weighs 11.7 kg and measures 1,118.6 x 639.2 x 62 mm, with a 400 x 400 mm VESA pattern using M6 holes. A wall mount (PDW S 32-62 L) and a trolley (PD04) are listed as options. Operating temperature is 0 to +40°C and operating humidity 20 to 80%, so it should be placed in an air-conditioned indoor space rather than a sun-facing terrace or unconditioned store, where summer heat in Qatar can exceed that range. Ingress protection is IP5x at front and back. Power input is 100-240 V AC, and the power savings mode draws under 0.5 W. Before fixing a panel to a block wall or glass partition, SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey to check structure, cable routes and sightlines.

Where it fits in Qatar

• Retail and showrooms: a shop in Msheireb or a showroom in Al Sadd running promotional loops from a content management system, with the Android platform handling playback on the screen itself.
• Corporate meeting rooms: a team room in West Bay or Lusail where staff connect their own laptops by USB-C and switch between Arabic and English presentations.
• Schools and training centres: a classroom or training room in Education City or Al Rayyan used for timetables, announcements and lessons.

To request a quote for the Sharp PN-ME502, send SmartRooms Qatar your room or wall dimensions, the mounting location and the number of units. We deliver to all 8 municipalities of Qatar, install professionally, and usually issue quotations within one working day. Purchase orders and government tenders are accepted, and the panel is covered by a three-year manufacturer warranty that includes the backlight.