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Sharp Laser Projectors (51 products)

Sharp Laser Projectors

Sharp laser projectors (formerly the Sharp NEC installation line) run from 5,000 to 20,000 lumens with a 20,000-hour light source, no lamp replacement, and 360-degree orientation freedom. Laser phosphor illumination reaches full brightness in seconds, holds color over the life of the projector, and removes the recurring lamp cost that dominates the operating budget of an older fleet. Creation Networks supplies the current Sharp laser catalog with lenses, mounts, and installation support.

Series in This Collection

  • XP-A Series — 8,200 to 20,000 lumen WUXGA installation projectors (XP-A824U, XP-A104U, XP-A155U, XP-A175U, XP-A201U) in black or white, with interchangeable lenses.
  • XP-V Series — 7,300 and 8,000 lumen WUXGA laser projectors (XP-V731U, XP-V801U) for mid-size venues.
  • XP-P and XP-E Series — 5,000 to 7,000 lumen WUXGA laser projectors for classrooms, boardrooms, and houses of worship.
  • XP-X 4K Series — 13,500 and 16,500 lumen 4K UHD laser DLP projectors (XP-X141Q, XP-X171Q) for large-venue and high-detail work.
  • NP-P Series — entry installation laser projectors such as the NP-P605UL.

Why Specify Laser Over Lamp

  • Roughly 20,000 hours of light source life with no lamp changes or lamp inventory
  • Instant on and off, with no cooldown cycle before power-down
  • Stable color and brightness over the projector's service life instead of a steady fade
  • 360-degree and portrait installation freedom, including straight up or straight down
  • Sealed optical engines resist dust in gymnasiums, shops, and industrial spaces

Typical Applications

  • Houses of worship, auditoriums, and performing arts venues
  • Higher-education lecture halls and large classrooms
  • Corporate all-hands spaces and training centers
  • Museums, projection mapping, and experiential installations
  • Simulation, command centers, and control rooms

Sizing Brightness to the Room

Venue Typical Lumens Example Model
Classroom or boardroom 5,000 – 7,000 XP-E501U-W, XP-P701U-W
Large classroom or mid-size sanctuary 7,300 – 10,000 XP-V801U, XP-A104U
Auditorium or large sanctuary 15,000 – 20,000 XP-A155U, XP-A201U
High-detail large venue 13,500 – 16,500 at 4K XP-X141Q, XP-X171Q

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Project Support

For throw-distance calculations, lens selection, or stacking and blending design, contact us through our contact page or call 1-888-230-3661.

The Real Cost Case for Laser Projection

A lamp projector in a busy auditorium can burn through several lamps over five years, and every one of those changes is a purchase order, a lift, and a technician. Laser removes the consumable entirely. Over a typical service life the light source stays within a predictable brightness band rather than fading to half output halfway through, which means the room does not quietly get dimmer year over year until someone complains. For venues running eight hours a day, laser has been the default specification for some time.

Creation Networks quotes Sharp laser projectors with the lens, mount, and screen as one package, and can run throw calculations before you commit to a model.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sharp Laser Projectors

Q: How long does the laser light source last?
A: Roughly 20,000 hours to half brightness on current models, and longer in eco modes. There is no lamp to replace during that period.

Q: How many lumens do I need?
A: It depends on screen size and ambient light, not room size alone. As a starting point, 5,000 to 7,000 lumens suits a classroom or boardroom, 7,000 to 10,000 a large classroom or mid-size sanctuary, and 15,000 or more a full auditorium. Our team can calculate it properly from your screen dimensions.

Q: Do Sharp laser projectors take interchangeable lenses?
A: The XP-A, XP-V, and XP-X installation series accept a range of powered lenses from ultra-short throw to ultra-long throw. Compact models have fixed lenses.

Q: Can these projectors be mounted at any angle?
A: Yes. Laser models support 360-degree rotation and portrait installation, including straight up or straight down, which lamp projectors generally cannot do.

Q: What is the difference between the XP-A and XP-X series?
A: XP-A is WUXGA (1920x1200) 3LCD up to 20,000 lumens. XP-X is 4K UHD DLP at 13,500 to 16,500 lumens, for venues where resolution matters as much as brightness.

Need a throw calculation? Contact our AV team, or browse Sharp projector lenses.

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