Sharp XP-A824U-W – 8200-Lumen WUXGA Laser Projector

Product Overview

The Sharp XP-A824U-W is an 8200-lumen laser projector with advanced professional installation features for higher education, corporate, and large-venue use. It combines WUXGA (1920 × 1200) resolution with a filter-free sealed LCD cooling system, extremely quiet operation, and a complete line of optional motorized lenses with powered shift, focus, and zoom. As a high-end WUXGA installation projector, it offers HDBaseT in and out, edge blending, lens memory, and DICOM simulation support. This white-cabinet model ships without a lens, so a compatible Sharp lens is selected separately to match the throw distance.

Product Description

The XP-A824U-W is part of Sharp's A Series of advanced installation projectors, built for permanent, high-uptime deployments. 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 28 dB in Eco mode. The 0.76" 3LCD engine with 10-bit processing and a dynamic iris produces 8,200 lumens (8,600 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

• 8,200-Lumen Laser Brightness — Delivers 8,200 lumens (8,600 center) for large, well-lit venues.
• Filter-Free Sealed LCD Cooling — Sealed optical path removes filter maintenance and runs as quiet as 28 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 whisper-quiet operation for 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-A824U-W 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.

Does it require filter maintenance?
No. The sealed LCD cooling system is filter-free, and the laser light source is maintenance-free, supporting low-upkeep permanent installations with quiet operation.

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 -W and -B models?
The XP-A824U-W has a white cabinet and the XP-A824U-B has a black cabinet; specifications are otherwise identical.

What warranty is included?
The XP-A824U-W carries a five-year commercial warranty, with support through Sharp's commercial channels and Creation Networks.