Sharp Intros XP-X171Q High Output, Dual-Laser 4K Projector

First announced at InfoComm in June along with its less-bright sibling, the 13,500-lumen XP-X141Q, the XP-X171Q features a blue+red laser phosphor engine that provides higher brightness and deeper, more saturated reds than typically possible with a traditional single blue laser phosphor architecture. It utilizes a 0.8-inch, native 1920x1200 WUXGA DLP chip and pixel shifting to achieve a maximum resolution of 3840x2402, essentially 4K UHD with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The projector boasts Texas Instrument's BrilliantColor tech for improved color accuracy, and a rated 10,000:1 native or 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

Sharp has paid close attention to installation flexibility while targeting the XP-X171Q at higher ed classrooms, museums, large corporate boardrooms, and houses of worship. The projector supports any of six bayonet-mount lenses, all motorized zooms, covering a throw-ratio range from 0.31:1 to 4.0:1; several qualify as UST and short throw options. Vertical and horizontal lens shift are supported, as is 360-degree orientation and portrait mode. Advanced cornerstone keystone correction is available, as is geometric correction for shaping the image to match spherical, cylindrical, and cornered projection surfaces. 

Furthermore, the XP-X171Q is compatible with Sharp's ProAssist control software, which simplifies edge-blending and white-balance matching for multi-projector installs along with network-based control of input switching and basic image adjustments. Third-party control systems including Crestron Roomview are also supported. Generous I/O options include a pair of HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2/1.4, a pair of DisplayPort with HDCP 1.3, a dedicated RJ45 port for HDBaseT (for digital input and control) along with a RJ45 LAN port, a 12G SDI BNC input as well as output, 9-pin RS232C in and out, a 5.0V USB output for powering devices, and 3.5mm 12v trigger and remote in/out jacks.