NEC P404 SST (Discontinued) · Replacements in Qatar

Name: NEC MultiSync® P404 SST 40-inch Touch Display
Brand: NEC
SKU: nec-p404-sst
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

The NEC MultiSync P404 SST is a 40-inch touch display that NEC has discontinued. It pairs a 1920 x 1080 panel rated at 700 cd/m² with ShadowSense touch that recognises up to 10 touches and needs no drivers on the host PC. Organisations that already run this model, or need a like-for-like replacement, can request a quote for a current equivalent in Qatar.

What the P404 SST is and who it suits

NEC has discontinued the MultiSync P404 SST, a 40-inch interactive display from the MultiSync P Series. This page is written for organisations that already own one, buyers comparing it with newer touch displays, and anyone who needs a like-for-like replacement. Its active screen area of 885.6 x 498.2 mm suits small meeting rooms, classrooms and reception areas where a larger panel would overwhelm the space.

Touch performance and input

ShadowSense touch recognises up to 10 simultaneous touches with an accuracy below 1.5 mm. Users can touch with a finger, a gloved hand or a stylus with a tip of at least 4 mm. Touch resolution is 12-bit (4096 x 4096). Native multi-touch is listed for Windows 7 to 11, Linux and Android, while Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS use default mouse input. The touch connects over USB-HID, so setup is plug and play and no drivers are needed on the host PC.

Picture, brightness and glass

The panel uses S-PVA technology with edge LED backlights. It is rated at 700 cd/m², with 500 cd/m² in the Eco setting used at shipment, and offers a typical contrast ratio of 4000:1 with 10-bit colour depth. The 3 mm toughened protective glass carries an anti-glare coating and transmits 92% of light (plus or minus 2%). This helps in rooms with large windows, though the screen should still be placed away from direct sun.

Connectivity and expansion

Video inputs: VGA, DVI-D, two DisplayPort and two HDMI, with HDCP on the digital ports
Control: RS232, 100 Mbit LAN and a 3.5 mm remote control jack
USB: USB Type-B upstream for touch, plus USB 2.0 ports for MediaPlayer and service
Expansion: OPS slot rated at 10 A and 61 W, with DisplayPort loop-through, and a Compute Module 3 slot
MediaPlayer: plays content from microSD cards and USB drives, including MP4, WMV, JPG and PNG files

Where it fits in Qatar and what to plan for

A private school in Al Wakrah fitting out a science room could use the panel for group activities, connecting the teacher's PC to an HDMI or DisplayPort input. An engineering consultancy in West Bay might place one in a small meeting room where two people annotate drawings together. A clinic in Msheireb could run a simple information loop at reception from a microSD card.

The operating range is 0 to +35°C at 20 to 80% humidity. Qatari summers can push outdoor temperatures above 45°C, so the room's air conditioning must keep the display within that range. The display weighs 24.5 kg and measures 957.1 x 577 x 72.5 mm, with a 300 x 300 mm VESA pattern. Ingress protection is IP5X at the front and IP2X at the back, so plan for a dust-controlled, air-conditioned room. NEC lists wall mounts, feet and a trolley as options. Because the model is discontinued, send SmartRooms Qatar your room size, your operating system and your current mounting details. We will request a quotation for a current equivalent or compatible replacement, and we offer a free site survey before installation.

Highlights

40-inch LCD with 1920 x 1080 native resolution
700 cd/m² brightness with 4000:1 typical contrast
ShadowSense touch with up to 10 simultaneous touches
Touch accuracy below 1.5 mm; finger, glove or stylus input
Plug and play over USB-HID with no host PC drivers
Operating range 0 to +35°C; 3-year warranty including backlight

Classroom fit

At 40″ the farthest student should sit within about 3.0 m (6× the screen height).

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

71 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Product Information3

Product Name: NEC MultiSync® P404 SST
Product Group: LCD 40" ShadowSense™ Touch Display
Order Code: 60004252

Display10

Panel Technology: S-PVA with edge LED backlights
Active Screen Area (W x H) [mm]: 885.6 x 498.2
Screen Size [inch/cm]: 40 / 101.6
Brightness [cd/m²]: 700, 500 Eco (shipment setting)
Contrast Ratio (typ.): 4000:1
Viewing Angle [°]: 178 / 178 (at contrast ratio > 10:1)
Colour Depth [bn]: 1.073 (10bit)
Response Time (typ.) [ms]: 8 (grey-to-grey)
Haze Level [%]: Pro (25)
Supported Orientation: Face Up 1; Landscape; Portrait

Touch9

Touch Technology: ShadowSense™
Number of Touches: Real multi-touch up to 10 touches
Response Time [ms]: 6 to 8
Touch Method: Finger; Gloves; Stylus (≥ 4 mm)
Supported Operating System: Native Multi-Touch: Windows 7-11, Linux, Android; Default Mouse: Windows XP and Vista, Mac OS
Data Interface: USB-HID
Accuracy [mm]: < 1.5
Touch Resolution: 12-bit (4096 x 4096)
Ambient Light Rejection: Up to full sunlight (approx. 100000 lux)

Protective Glass3

Type: Premium toughened glass, anti-glare coating
Thickness [mm]: 3
Light Transmission [%]: 92 (+/- 2 %)

Resolution2

Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Supported Resolutions: 1024 x 768; 1280 x 1024; 1280 x 720; 1280 x 800; 1280 x 960; 1360 x 768; 1366 x 768; 1400 x 1050; 1440 x 900; 1600 x 1200; 1680 x 1050; 1920 x 1080; 1920 x 1200; 1920 x 2160; 3840 x 2160; 4096 x 2160; 640 x 480; 800 x 600

Synchronisation Rate2

Horizontal Frequency [kHz]: 31.5 - 91.1 (analog and digital)
Vertical Frequency [Hz]: 24 - 85

Connectivity9

Input Video Analogue: 1 x VGA
Input Video Digital: 1 x DVI-D (with HDCP); 2 x DisplayPort (with HDCP); 2 x HDMI (with HDCP)
Input Audio Analogue: 2 x 3,5 mm jack
Input Audio Digital: 2 x DisplayPort; 2 x HDMI
Input Control: 1 x LAN 100Mbit; 1 x Remote Control (3.5 mm jack); 1 x RS232
Input Data: 1 x microSD (MediaPlayer); 1 x USB 2.0 (MediaPlayer); 1 x USB 2.0 (Service); 1 x USB Type-B (Upstream); 2 x USB 2.0 (Compute Module, 1 x 5V/2A powered)
Output Video Digital: 1 x DisplayPort (loop through: DisplayPort, OPS slot-in PC)
Output Audio Analogue: 1 x 3,5 mm jack
Output Control: 1 x LAN 100Mbit

Open Modular Intelligence3

OPS Slot: Slot Technology: Open pluggable specification (NEC / Intel OPS standard)
OPS Max. Current / Power Consumption [A / W]: 10 / 61
Compute Module Slot: Slot Technology: Compute Module 3 Slot (NEC proprietary standard)

Sensors4

Ambient Light Sensor: Integrated, triggered actions programmable
Human Sensor: Optional, external, 4-5m range, triggered actions programmable
Temperature Sensor: Integrated, 3 sensors, triggered actions programmable
NFC Sensor: Integrated, 2cm range, free NEC Android App required

Electrical3

Power Consumption [W]: 90 Eco (shipment setting)
Power Savings Mode [W]: < 0.5 (ECO Standby); < 3 (Networked Standby)
Power Management: VESA DPMS

Environmental Conditions2

Operating Temperature [°C]: +0 to +35
Operating Humidity [%]: 20 to 80

Mechanical5

Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]: 957.1 x 577 x 72.5
Weight [kg]: 24.5
Bezel Width [mm]: 33.6 (left/right); 33.6 (top/bottom)
VESA Mounting [mm]: 300 x 300 (FDMI); 4 holes; M6
Ingress Protection: IP5X (front); IP2X (back)

MediaPlayer4

Supported File Storage / File System: MicroSDHC / FAT16, FAT32; USB 2.0 / FAT16, FAT32
Supported Image Formats: JPG (baseline, progressive, RGB, CMYK); max. resolution 5000 x 5000; PNG (interlace, alpha channel); max. resolution 4000 x 4000
Supported Video Formats: MP4 / MOV / FLV (video H.264, audio MP3, AAC); max. resolution 1080p at 30 Hz, 1080i at 60 Hz; MPG (video mpeg1/2, audio mpeg audio layer2/3, AAC-LC); MP @ ML, MP @ HL; WMV (video H.264, wmv advanced L3, wmv simple / main, audio mp3 wmv std); max. resolution 1080p at 30 Hz, 1080i at 60 Hz
Supported Audio Formats: MP3 (MP3); max. bit-rate 320 kBit/s; WAV (LPCM); max. 48 kHz sampling

Available Options3

Accessories: Feet (ST-401); Speaker (SP-TF1); Trolley (PDMHM-L); Wall mount (PDW S 32-55 L and P, PD02W T M L, PD03W T M P)
Compute Module Slot: NEC Compute Module; Raspberry Pi Compute Module 1 and 3
OPS Slot: HD-SDI 1.5G, 3G; HDBaseT receiver; Intel® Atom, Celeron and Core CPUs; OPS-2C HDMI + DP Interface; OPS-2C Quad 3G SDI

Regulatory1

Safety and Ergonomics: CE; EMC Class B; RoHS

Green Features2

Energy Efficiency: Ambient Light Sensor; Annual energy consumption: 146 kWh (based on 4 operating hours per day); Carbon Savings Meter; ECOMode; Energy Efficiency Class: C; Human Sensor
Ecological Materials: Manuals on CD; Optional feet

Additional Features6

Special Characteristics: Ambient Light Sensor; AMX NetLinx Support; ASCII Control Commands; Auto ID assignment; Auto tiling function; Automated Email Alert; CEC Support; Crestron RoomView Support; DICOM Simulation; Display Browser Control; Emergency Notification; Full System Scheduler; Hardware colour calibration possible; Image flip; Intelligent Wireless Data (based on NFC); KeyGuide; MediaPlayer with Browser Control; NaViSet Administrator 2 - free download; OmniColor Control; OSD rotation for portrait mode; PJLink Support; Point Zoom Function; Powered USB-Port; Programmable 12-bit LUT with 3 memory banks; Removable
Colour Versions: colour variations available on request
Audio: Integrated Speakers (10 W + 10 W); Optional Speakers (15 W + 15 W)
Shipping Content: CD-ROM (User Guides/Manuals); Display; DVI-D cable; Power Cable; Remote Control; USB cable; User Manual
Warranty: 3 years warranty incl. backlight; additional services available; optional 4. + 5. year warranty extension 2
Operating Hours: 24/7

Downloads

8 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets P404 SST_Datasheet.pdf 270 KB PDF Manuals & guides AN-SW-001_User_Manual_Dashboard_Software.pdf 1.6 MB PDF Manuals & guides External_Control_Rev.1.6(G4).pdf 652 KB PDF Manuals & guides External_Control_VP404-VP484-VP554-CVP75xQ-CV86xQ-CV98xQ.pdf 720 KB PDF Manuals & guides NEC_P404_V404_P484_V484_P554_V554_CD_EN_V07.pdf 9.2 MB PDF Manuals & guides NEC_P404_V404_P484_V484_P554_V554_CD_SA_V06.pdf 9.2 MB PDF Brochures Warranty-and-Services_Interactive_Computing.pdf 1.0 MB PDF Brochures · Opens on manufacturer site SharpProduct_Overview.pdf

Questions about P404 SST

Is the NEC P404 SST still sold by NEC?

No. NEC has discontinued the P404 SST, so it is no longer part of the current range. If you already own one, or need a like-for-like replacement, SmartRooms Qatar can supply a current equivalent or a compatible model. Send us your existing setup and request a quote, and our team will confirm the closest option with the quotation.

What screen size and resolution does the P404 SST offer?

The P404 SST is a 40-inch display with an active screen area of 885.6 x 498.2 mm and a native resolution of 1920 x 1080. Its supported input list goes up to 4096 x 2160. A 40-inch panel reads clearly from a few metres away, which makes it a practical size for a small meeting room, a classroom or a training room.

How many touch points does it support, and what can be used to touch the screen?

ShadowSense touch supports up to 10 simultaneous touches with an accuracy below 1.5 mm. You can use a finger, a gloved hand or a stylus with a tip of at least 4 mm. Touch resolution is 12-bit (4096 x 4096). Several people can work at the screen together, which suits group tasks in a classroom or a project room.

Does it need software or drivers on the host PC?

No driver installation is needed on the host PC. The touch connects over USB-HID, and native multi-touch is listed for Windows 7 to 11, Linux and Android. Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS use default mouse input instead. Before ordering, check which operating system your presentation PC runs, because that decides whether you get full multi-touch.

Will the screen stay readable in a bright room with large windows?

The panel is rated at 700 cd/m², with 500 cd/m² in the Eco setting used at shipment. Its anti-glare coating sits on 3 mm toughened glass that transmits 92% of light, plus or minus 2%. An ambient light sensor is built in and can trigger programmed actions. Even so, avoid placing the screen directly opposite a window that receives strong afternoon sun.

Can it play digital signage without a PC?

Yes, through its MediaPlayer, which reads microSD cards and USB 2.0 drives formatted as FAT16 or FAT32. Supported content includes MP4, MOV, FLV, MPG and WMV video up to 1080p at 30 Hz, JPG and PNG images, and MP3 and WAV audio. A hotel lobby or clinic reception can run a simple loop this way. Interactive or live content will need a connected PC.

Can I install a computer inside the display?

The P404 SST has an OPS slot rated at 10 A and 61 W, plus a Compute Module 3 slot. NEC lists OPS options with Intel Atom, Celeron and Core CPUs, and compute module options including Raspberry Pi Compute Module 1 and 3. Built-in computing keeps cabling tidy in a meeting room, but the module must match the slot and your software, so confirm it before ordering.

Which room in a Qatar school or office suits a 40-inch panel?

A 40-inch panel suits a small meeting room, a primary classroom or a training room where people sit close to the screen. For example, a private school in Al Wakrah fitting out a science room could use one for group activities, with the teacher's PC on an HDMI or DisplayPort input. For a boardroom or lecture hall, a larger panel would be a better fit.

How hot can the room get before the display is at risk?

The operating range is 0 to +35°C at 20 to 80% relative humidity. Qatari summers can push outdoor temperatures above 45°C, so the room's air conditioning must hold the display within that range. Keep the screen away from direct sunlight through windows. Confirm the room temperature with the SmartRooms Qatar team before installation.

What wall or stand options are there, and how heavy is it?

The display weighs 24.5 kg and measures 957.1 x 577 x 72.5 mm. It has a 300 x 300 mm VESA pattern with four M6 holes. NEC lists wall mounts PDW S 32-55 L and P, PD02W T M L and PD03W T M P, plus feet ST-401 and trolley PDMHM-L. Because of the weight, we recommend a free site survey so the wall or trolley is checked before installation.

What warranty applies, and can we buy it through an LPO or tender?

NEC's warranty for this model covers three years, including the backlight, with optional fourth and fifth year extensions. SmartRooms Qatar supplies against purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, and accepts bank transfer, cheque or purchase order payment. Send your tender number or LPO requirements with your quote request, and we will reply with a quotation usually within one working day.