Sharp XP-A201U-B

| Brand | Sharp · A Series |
| Type | Installation |
| Released | December 2024 |
| Resolution | WUXGA |
| HDR formats | HDR10 |
| Imaging technology | 3LCD |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 20,000 lm ISO |
A 20,000-lumen 3LCD laser installation projector from Sharp (built by Sharp NEC Display Solutions) with three 1.0-inch 1920x1200 panels and a red and blue laser light source. It ships without a lens and takes six motorized optional lenses. Inputs are two HDMI, HDBaseT and 3G-SDI; the optical engine is sealed (IP5X) and has no filter.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 20,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 20,000 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 1 in | |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | |
| Colour gamut | DCI-P3 92% | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| HDR formats | HDR10 |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Emitter | Blue + red laser | |
| Laser wavelengths | B 455 nm | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | |
| Light output control | Continuous | |
| Constant brightness mode | Yes |
Optics
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±65% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±25% | |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | |
| Other video inputs | HDBaseT, SDI | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232, Wired IR | |
| PJLink | Class 2 | |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron, AMX |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 650 × 661 × 311 mm | |
| Weight | 38,700 g | |
| Colours | Black | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Dust filter | None | |
| Ingress protection | IP5X (light engine) | |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,650 m | |
| Power draw | Max 1,530 W · Normal 1,530 W · Eco 1,400 W | |
| Standby | 0.32 W | |
| Networked standby | 0.9 W | |
| Power supply | Built in | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG3 | |
| Warranty | 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h) | |
| User manual | sharpdisplays.eu |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide | |
| Remote | IR |
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | All regions | MPN | XP-A201U-B |
Sources
- Sharp XP-A201U-B 20,000 lumen laser projector (Sharp Electronics of Canada)
- Sharp A201U-B user's manual (English, Sharp Display Solutions Europe)
- Sharp A201U specifications (Sharp Display Solutions, Europe)
- Sharp XP-A201U-B brochure (Sharp Electronics of Canada, 01/2025)
- Sharp A201U-B installation manual (English, Sharp Display Solutions Europe)
Also known as
| A201U | 🇪🇺 EU | Regional model |

