Sharp A824U

Precision, Clarity, Enduring Performance

Delivering consistent, reliable performance with vivid colour and clarity, the Sharp A Series is engineered for fixed installations that require dependable image quality and low maintenance. 

With precise white point calibration and an extended colour space, the A Series uses 12-bit colour signal processing to achieve rich saturation and deep contrast, perfect for detailed visual content in education, public displays, and simulation environments. Its super-silent operation makes it well suited to acoustically sensitive spaces such as lecture halls, museums, and contol rooms. 

The sealed optical engine, rated IP5X against dust ingress, maintains stable image quality and sustained brightness over time. The filter-less LCD design combined with a laser light source removes the need for lamp replacements, minimising service costs and enabling up to 20,000 hours of operation. 

Installation is streamlined with Sharp's ProAssist software, enabling remote setup and adjustment even when the projector is inaccessible. Wide lens shift, along with advanced features such as HDBaseT-out, blending, and stacking capabilities, ensures flexible integration in complex environments.

24/7 Operation Cinema Quality Picture HDBaseT IP 5X Laser Phosphor NaViSet Administrator 2 ProAssist
Image
Projection Technology
3LCD Technology
Native Resolution
1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Contrast Ratio
3000000:1
Brightness
8200 Lm / 8600 Lm Center; compliant with ISO21118-2020
Lamp
Laser Light Source
Light Source Life [hrs]
25000 1
Lens
5 motorized lens options
Lense Adjustment
Motorized
Lens shift
H:±20, V:+10,-50
Keystone Correction
+/- 40° manual horizontal / +/- 40° manual vertical
Projection Factor
depending on lens selection (std. option XP-41ZL at 1.3-3.02:1)
Projection Distance [m]
0.7 – 50.9
Screen Size (diagonal) [cm] / [inch]
Maximum: 1,270 / 500"; Minimum: 101.6 / 40"
Zoom
Motorized and manual (depending on lens)
Focus Adjustment
Motorized and manual (depending on lens)
Supported Resolutions
1080i/50/60; 1080p/24/25/30/50/60; 1920x1200 (WUXGA) - 640x480 (VGA); 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA); 2560p/1080; 3840 x 2160 (4KUHD/60); 4096 x 2160 (4k/60); 480i/60; 480p/60; 576i/50; 576p/50; 720p/50; 720p/60
Frequency
Digital Frequency: Horizontal: 15/24 - 153 kHz; Vertical: 24-120 Hz
Connectivity
Digital
Input: 1 x HDBaseT; 2 x HDMI™ supporting HDCP 2.2
Output: 1 x HDBaseT supporting HDCP 2.2
Audio
Input: 1 x HDBaseT audio support; 2 x HDMI audio support
Output: 1 x 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack (variable)
Control
Input: 1 x 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack (Wired Remote); 1 x D-Sub 9 pin (RS-232), Ethernet
LAN
1 x RJ45
USB
1 x Type A (USB 2.0 high speed)
Remote Control
Remote Control
Audio Control; Digital Zoom; Geometric Correction; ID Select; ID set; Power (On-OFF); Select (up, down, left, right); Shutter function; Source Select; Test Picture; Zoom/Focus and Lens Shift Control
Electrical
Power Supply
100-240 V AC; 50 - 60 Hz
Power Consumption [W]
615 (Normal) / 560 (Eco) / 0.8 (Network Stand-by) / 0.28 (Stand-by)
Mechanical
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]
599 x 208 x 490 (without lens and feet)
Weight [kg]
24.1
Fan Noise [dB (A)]
28 / 34 (Eco / Normal)
Colour Versions
Black; White
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature [°C]
0 to 40
Operating Humidity [%]
20 to 80 non-condensing
Storage Temperature [°C]
-10 to 50
Storage Humidity [%]
20 to 80 non-condensing
Ergonomics
Safety and Ergonomics
CE; EAC; ErP; RoHS; TUEV Type Approved
Additional Features
Special Characteristics
4K/60Hz interfaces; AMX Beacon; Built-in Display/Multiscreen Splitter; Cinema Quality Picture (CQP) Processing for best image quality; Crestron Connected; DICOM simulation; Digital 3D Reform™; Direct Power-Off Function; Edge Blending Function; Free Tilt; Geometric Correction; HDBaseT; HDBaseT-out signal connection; HDR10 Support; High Altitude Mode; Hollywood Quality Video Processing for best image quality; HTTP Browser Control; IP5X/IP6X rated; Keystone Correction (H=±40°, V=±40°); LAN control; Lens Memory; Lens Shift (vertical +0.5 max/-0.1 max, horizontal ± 0.3 max.); Light Source Adjustment; Manual Wall Color Correction; Multi-Screen compensation mode; NaViSet Administrator 2; Optional User Logo; OSD with 27 languages; Password Security System; PIP/Side by Side, HDMI - Input; PJ LINK; Portrait Setting; Rec2020 to Rec709 colour conversion; RS-232 Control; Seamless Switching; Stacking Function; Test Pattern; Timer-Function; UHD player support; Up to 20,000 hrs Light Source Life
Green Features
Energy Efficiency
ECO Scheduler; Intelligent Power Management; Less than 0.3W stand-by power; Longer Light Source Life; Software Scheduling; Timer Function
Ecological Materials
100% recyclable packaging; Downloadable manuals
Ecological Standards
ErP compliant
Warranty
Projectors
3 years pan-European service
Light Source
3 years or 10000h (whatever comes first)
Shipping Content
Shipping Content
IR Remote Control (RD-480E); Power Cord; Projector; Quick Setup Guide
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
5 optional bayonet lenses; Cable Cover (XP-13CV-W, XP-13CV-B); Universal Ceiling Mounts (PJ02UCMPF)
Lenses - motorized
XP-40ZL/NP40ZL (0.79-1.11:1); XP-41ZL/NP41ZL (1.3-3.02:1); XP-43ZL/NP43ZL (2.99-5.93:1); XP-44ML-A/NP44ML-PA4 (0.32:1); XP-50ZL/NP50ZL (0.6-0.75:1)
Datasheet for Sharp A824U

1 50% of initial brightness at the end of specified laser life time at 25 degree ambient temperature.