Sharp NP14ZL – 2.97-4.79:1 Long-Throw Zoom Lens for NP-PA500/PA550/PA600 Series

Product Overview

The Sharp NP14ZL is a long-throw zoom lens with a 2.97-4.79:1 throw ratio, compatible with the NP-PA600X, NP-PA500X, NP-PA550W, NP-PA500U, and their -13ZL bundle variants. This lens covers long projection distances for large venues where the projector must be mounted significantly further from the screen than standard-throw lenses allow—including auditoriums, large lecture halls, and house of worship main sanctuaries. The 1.6x zoom ratio allows image size adjustment without physical projector repositioning.

Product Description

The NP14ZL fills the long-throw position in the PA series lens lineup, sitting above the NP13ZL (1.5-3.0:1) and below ultra-long-throw options. At 2.97-4.79:1, the projector is positioned approximately 21.4 to 34.5 feet from a 100-inch-wide screen. The lens supports screen sizes from 60 to 500 inches at appropriate throw distances, covering both conference room-scale and large-auditorium-scale projection scenarios at the longer end of its range. The 1.6x zoom ratio provides 60% throw distance adjustment range without repositioning the projector.

The NP14ZL is sold separately from the compatible projector bodies and requires no special tools for installation.

Key Features

• 2.97-4.79:1 Throw Ratio — Long-throw range for large auditoriums and venues requiring extended projection distances.
• 1.6x Zoom Ratio — Wide zoom range for image size adjustment without projector repositioning.
• 60-500 Inch Screen Support — Covers a wide range of screen sizes from the long-throw position.
• Compatible with NP-PA600X/PA500X/PA550W/PA500U — Designed for the NEC/Sharp PA series LCD installation projector lineup.
• Tool-Free Installation — User-installable on compatible PA series projector bodies.

Typical Applications

• Large auditorium and lecture hall projection
• House of worship main sanctuary with extended projection distance
• Government facility large-format display
• Multi-purpose venue with deep room geometry
• Higher education large lecture hall

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which projectors is the NP14ZL compatible with?

The NP14ZL is compatible with the NP-PA600X, NP-PA500X, NP-PA550W, NP-PA500U, and their -13ZL bundle variants.

Q: When should I choose the NP14ZL over the NP13ZL?

Choose the NP14ZL (2.97-4.79:1) when the required throw ratio exceeds 3.0:1. The NP13ZL (1.5-3.0:1) covers standard to moderate throw; the NP14ZL extends coverage to long-throw distances for larger venues.

Q: Is this lens motorized?

No. The NP14ZL uses manual zoom and focus.

Q: Where can I purchase the NP14ZL?

Available at Creation Networks, an authorized Sharp commercial AV reseller.