Sharp XP-A201U-B – 20,000-Lumen WUXGA Laser Projector

Product Overview

The Sharp XP-A201U-B is a 20,000-lumen, 4K-ready laser projector and the flagship of Sharp's advanced installation line, built for the largest auditoriums, houses of worship, and staging environments. It pairs WUXGA (1920 × 1200) resolution on a 1.0" 3LCD engine with an RB (red-blue) laser light source and a complete line of optional motorized lenses. As a top-tier WUXGA installation projector, it offers HD-SDI, HDBaseT with repeater for cascading, edge blending, lens memory, and DICOM simulation. 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-A201U-B sits at the top of Sharp's A Series, delivering 20,000 lumens (21,000 center lumens) from an RB laser light source rated for 20,000 hours. Its 1.0" 3LCD optical engine with 10-bit processing reaches a 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and, paired with Sharp's high-performance scaling chip, displays 4K 60p content while accepting signals up to 4096 × 2160. Because it ships without a lens, integrators select from six motorized options including the XP-51ZL, XP-52ZL, XP-53ZL, XP-54ZL, XP-55ZL, and XP-56ZL zoom lenses, covering throw ratios from 0.53:1 to 7.51:1 with powered horizontal and vertical lens shift, digital zoom, and lens memory. Roll-free installation allows mounting at any angle, and geometric, cornerstone, and portrait-mode correction support projection onto curved, angled, and vertical surfaces. AutoSense syncs most computer signals with one-touch image optimization. Connectivity includes two HDMI 2.0 inputs (HDCP 2.2), HD-SDI (BNC), HDBaseT with repeater for edge-blending and stacking cascades, LAN, RS-232, USB, and a variable audio output, with Crestron, AMX, and PJLink compatibility. 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

• 20,000-Lumen RB Laser Brightness — Delivers 20,000 lumens (21,000 center) from a red-blue laser light source for the largest, brightest venues.
• 4K 60p Content Support — Sharp's high-performance scaling chip displays 4K 60p content on the native WUXGA 1.0" 3LCD engine.
• Six Motorized Lens Options — Ships without a lens; XP-51ZL through XP-56ZL cover 0.53:1 to 7.51:1 with powered shift, zoom, and lens memory.
• HDBaseT with Repeater — Cascades a single HDBaseT connection across projectors for edge-blending and stacking applications.
• HD-SDI and Dual HDMI 2.0 — HD-SDI (BNC) plus two HDMI 2.0 inputs and USB for broadcast and pro-AV signal paths.
• Roll-Free Installation — Mounts at any angle, with portrait mode, geometric, and cornerstone correction.
• Edge Blending and Lens Memory — Multi-projector blending with recallable lens-memory presets.
• AutoSense and DICOM Simulation — One-touch image optimization plus DICOM-sim and blackboard modes.
• Five-Year Warranty — Backed by Sharp's commercial projector warranty.

Typical Applications

• Auditorium — Maximum brightness and lens range for the largest seating areas.
• House of worship — Edge blending and 4K-ready imaging for large sanctuaries.
• Broadcast studio — HD-SDI input and color-accurate 4K 60p imaging for production.
• All-hands room — Bright, uniform image for the largest internal audiences.
• Government space — Network control, DICOM simulation, and high-output projection.
• Multi-purpose room — Roll-free mounting and broad lens range adapt to varied geometry.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of laser light source does the XP-A201U-B use?
It uses an RB (red-blue) laser light source rated for 20,000 hours, delivering 20,000 lumens (21,000 center) for the largest, brightest venues.

Does it include a lens?
No. It ships without a lens. Six motorized options (XP-51ZL through XP-56ZL) cover throw ratios from 0.53:1 to 7.51:1 with powered shift, zoom, and lens memory.

How does it handle multi-projector installations?
HDBaseT with repeater cascades a single connection across projectors, and edge blending plus lens memory support large blended images and stacked configurations.

What signal formats does it accept?
Two HDMI 2.0 inputs, HD-SDI (BNC), and HDBaseT, with input support up to 4096 × 2160 and 4K 60p content display via Sharp's scaling chip.

Can it project onto vertical or angled surfaces?
Yes. Portrait mode, roll-free installation, and geometric and cornerstone correction handle vertical, curved, and angled surfaces.

What warranty is included?
The XP-A201U-B carries a five-year commercial warranty, with support through Sharp's commercial channels and Creation Networks.