Sharp XP-A104U-B – 10,000-Lumen WUXGA Laser Projector

Product Overview

The Sharp XP-A104U-B is a 10,000-lumen laser projector with advanced professional installation features for large venues, higher education, and corporate use. It combines WUXGA (1920 × 1200) resolution with a filter-free sealed LCD cooling system, quiet operation, and a complete line of optional motorized lenses with powered shift, focus, and zoom. As a high-output WUXGA installation projector, it offers HDBaseT in and out, edge blending, lens memory, and DICOM simulation support. This black-cabinet model ships without a lens, so a compatible Sharp lens is selected separately to match the throw distance.

Product Description

The XP-A104U-B is part of Sharp's A Series of advanced installation projectors, built for permanent, high-uptime deployments in large spaces. Its laser-phosphor light source is rated for 20,000 hours, and the sealed LCD cooling system enables a filter-free design with quiet operation as low as 32 dB in Eco mode. The 0.76" 3LCD engine with 10-bit processing and a dynamic iris produces 10,000 lumens (10,500 center lumens) with a 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and accepts signals up to 4096 × 2160. Because it ships without a lens, integrators select from motorized options spanning ultra-short-throw to long-throw, including the XP-44ML fixed UST lens and the XP-50ZL, XP-40ZL, XP-41ZL, and XP-43ZL zoom lenses, with powered shift (horizontal ±10%, vertical +50%/-10%), focus, zoom, and lens memory for recallable presets. Advanced geometric and cornerstone correction allow projection onto spheres, cylinders, and angled surfaces, and portrait mode supports 10:16 vertical images. Connectivity is extensive: three HDMI 2.0 inputs (HDCP 2.2), HDBaseT in and out for daisy-chaining video, audio, and control between projectors, LAN, and RS-232, with Crestron, Extron, AMX, and PJLink compatibility plus remote diagnostics and ProAssist software. Picture-in-picture, edge blending, and stacking support multi-projector and mission-critical installations. A five-year warranty backs the projector. To select a compatible lens or compare other installation models, browse the Sharp collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• 10,000-Lumen Laser Brightness — Delivers 10,000 lumens (10,500 center) for large, bright venues.
• Filter-Free Sealed LCD Cooling — Sealed optical path removes filter maintenance and runs as quiet as 32 dB in Eco mode.
• Motorized Lenses with Lens Memory — Powered shift, focus, and zoom with recallable lens-memory presets; ships without a lens for precise selection.
• HDBaseT In and Out — Daisy-chain video, audio, and control between projectors over single cables, plus three HDMI 2.0 inputs.
• Advanced Geometric and Cornerstone Correction — Project onto spheres, cylinders, and angled surfaces; portrait mode supports 10:16 images.
• Edge Blending, PiP, and Stacking — Supports multi-projector blends, picture-in-picture, and stacked configurations.
• DICOM Simulation and Dynamic Iris — DICOM-sim mode for grayscale presentation and a dynamic iris for deeper contrast.
• Remote Diagnostics and ProAssist — Crestron, Extron, AMX, and PJLink control with remote diagnostics and ProAssist software.
• Five-Year Warranty — Backed by Sharp's commercial projector warranty.

Typical Applications

• Auditorium — High brightness and lens options for large seating areas.
• House of worship — Edge blending and quiet operation for large sanctuaries.
• Broadcast studio — Color-accurate imaging with stacking and lens memory.
• All-hands room — Bright, uniform image for large internal audiences.
• Government space — Network control, remote diagnostics, and DICOM simulation.
• Multi-purpose room — Interchangeable lenses and portrait mode adapt to varied geometry.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the XP-A104U-B include a lens?
No. It ships without a lens so integrators can match the throw distance. Compatible motorized options range from the XP-44ML ultra-short-throw fixed lens (0.32:1) to the XP-43ZL long-throw zoom (2.99–5.93:1), all with powered shift, focus, zoom, and lens memory.

How is it different from the XP-A824U?
The A104U produces 10,000 lumens (10,500 center) versus the A824U's 8,200 lumens, on the same advanced installation chassis and lens lineup, for larger or brighter venues.

Can multiple units be daisy-chained?
Yes. HDBaseT in and out lets you pass video, audio, and control from one projector to the next, and edge blending and stacking support multi-projector walls and combined-brightness setups.

Can it project onto curved or angled surfaces?
Yes. Geometric and cornerstone correction support spheres, cylinders, and corner angles, and portrait mode enables 10:16 vertical images.

What is the difference between the -B and -W models?
The XP-A104U-B has a black cabinet and the XP-A104U-W has a white cabinet; specifications are otherwise identical.

What warranty is included?
The XP-A104U-B carries a five-year commercial warranty, with support through Sharp's commercial channels and Creation Networks.