JVC DLA-RS60 Physical Tour Posted on November 1, 2010 By Art Feierman 1. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Review - DLA-RS60 Projector Highlights - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Overview2. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Overview 2 - THX and ISF Certification - Individual panel adjustment - CFI - Clear Motion Drive3. Color Management System (CMS) - 3D Projector!4. Color Management System (CMS) - 3D Projector!5. JVC DLA-RS60 Physical Tour - JVC DLA-RS60 Physical Appearance - Control Panel - JVC DLA-RS60 and X9 Input/Output6. JVC DLA-RS60 Menus7. JVC DLA-RS60 Remote Control - DLA-RS60 Lens Throw - DLA-RS60 Lens Shift - Anamorphic Lens8. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector – Image Quality - DLA-RS60 Out of the Box Picture Quality9. Flesh Tones - JVC RS60 Black Levels & Shadow Detail10. JVC RS60 Black Levels & Shadow Detail 211. JVC DLA-RS60 Shadow Detail - Shadow Detail Performance12. JVC DLA-RS60 Shadow Detail 213. JVC DLA-RS60 Shadow Detail 314. JVC DLA-RS60 Shadow Detail 415. JVC DLA-RS60 Shadow Detail 516. Overall Color & Picture Quality17. JVC DLA-RS60U Projector: Performance, HDTV and Sports18. JVC DLA-RS60 – Performance - JVC DLA-RS60 Measured Brightness - Lumen Output and Color Temp at 100 IRE (mid zoom) - The Effect of low lamp (eco) mode on brightness19. The Effect of lens zoom on DLA-RS60 brightness - Effect of zoom on lumen output (THX mode) - Sharpness - JVC DLA-RS60: Bottom Line Sharpness - JVC DLA-RS60 Light Leakage - JVC DLA-RS60 Image Noise - JVC DLA-RS60 Audible Noise20. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Calibration and Settings - JVC DLA-RS60 Color Temperature - Color Temp over IRE Range (Pre calibration) - Post Calibration Color Temperature21. JVC DLA-RS60 Basic Settings - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Calibration and Settings - Pre-calibration - JVC DLA-RS60 Calibration Settings 22. JVC DLA-RS60 – Screen Recommendations - JVC RS60 Projector Screen Recommendations23. 3D Viewing with the JVC DLA-RS60, JVC DLA-X9…24. JVC DLA-RS60 – Competitors - DLA-RS35 vs. Epson Home Cinema 8500UB, Pro 9500UB25. JVC DLA-RS35 vs. Mitsubishi HC7000 - JVC DLA-RS35 vs. BenQ W600026. JVC DLA-RS35 vs. LG CF181D - When night falls it's a different world: - JVC DLA-RS35 vs. Planar PD8150 and Optoma HD860027. DLA-RS35 vs. InFocus IN83 and SP860228. DLA-RS35 vs. InFocus IN83 and SP8602 2 - JVC DLA-RS35 vs. Panasonic PT-AE400029. JVC DLA-RS35 vs. JVC DLA-RS20, DLA-RS15 and RS25! - JVC DLA-RS35 vs. JVC DLA-RS25 - The two best under $10K home theater projectors? - JVC DLA-RS35 vs. Sony VPL-HW15, VPL-VW8530. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector – Warranty31. JVC DLA-RS60 – Review Summary - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector - The Bottom Line - JVC DLA-RS60 Brightness - 3D Brightness of the DLA-RS60 projector32. The very bottom line - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector: Pros, Cons, and Typical Capabilities - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector: Pros - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector: Cons - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector: Typical Capabilities33. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Specifications JVC DLA-RS60 Physical AppearanceThis DLA-RS60 projector is the first JVC we’re reviewing using the new, larger box. The projector is definitely a size larger than last year’s RS35, or, for that matter, all previous RS projectors which have shared the same case. We presume the larger box is there for the 3D design, and to provide a quieter, cooler solution than trying to stuff it all in the older design. Everything is motorized, zoom, lens shift and focus. The lens, which seems to have especially good optics, is center mounted, and recessed, The otherwise shiny black piano finish of the projector is only interrupted by the gold trim ring around the lens, gold lettering, etc. Elegent looking, if large compared to most projectors that pass through here. The JVC DLA-RS60’s indicator lights are on the top front to the left of the lens (if you are facing the projector). In addition to the lens, the front also houses the front Infra-red sensor for the remote control. (There’s a second one in the back.) Four screw thread adjustable feet are located on the bottom. This year, the input panel is on the back, not the left side (when looking from the back). Personally, I find back panels a “safer” place to put all the cabling, but in my last place, the side cabling worked great with the JVC (people entered from the other side of the room, seeing the side of the projector without the cables). In other words, which is best depends really, on your room. There is, of course, a control panel on the projector. Here’s a twist, though, JVC has placed the control panel for the DLA-RS60 (and the other new RS and X series projectors) in the center of the back panel of the projector. For most, that’s just fine, but if you are shelf mounting with minimum rear space on your shelf, getting to the panel will be tough. Of course, that’s why the projectors call come with remote controls. Control PanelClick to Enlarge.So close The RS60’s control panel is located on the back of the projector, in the center, just to the right of the inputs and connections area. At the top, is the Power button, with the usual press once for On, press twice for Off. Note: The JVC also has a hard power switch by the power cord. The Input – source selection is next, followed by the OK, the Enter key. Then comes the four arrow buttons in a diamond shaped arrangement. It would have been nice to have the OK button in the center, instead of above. Lastly, side by side, are the Menu, and (menu) Back button. Pretty standard stuff. Of course, we all primarily rely on the remote control, and probably only use the control panel during initial setup, if at all. Especially buried on the back. Click Image to EnlargeJVC DLA-RS60 and X9 Input/OutputClick to Enlarge.So close This new case design moves the RS projectors inputs back to the rear of the projector, from the left side (looking from the rear) that the smaller case used last year, and is still used for the JVC HD250 and HD250Pro projectors. Next up, are three RCA connectors for the component video input, followed by another RCA connector for basic composite video. Next is the S-Video input, followed by the RS-232 connector for controlling the projector directly from a computer or room controller. Finally, there is a 12 volt screen trigger for controlling a motorized screen or masking system. The RS60 pretty much offers a standard complement of inputs and outputs, with no surprises, other than the connector for the 3D emitter (to control the active shutter glasses). As I usually say, I’d still like to see three HDMI ports, (and two separate circuits) but I’ve only seen that on a couple of 1080p projectors so far, usually ones with external processor boxes. Click Image to Enlarge 1. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Review - DLA-RS60 Projector Highlights - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Overview2. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Overview 2 - THX and ISF Certification - Individual panel adjustment - CFI - Clear Motion Drive3. Color Management System (CMS) - 3D Projector!4. Color Management System (CMS) - 3D Projector!5. JVC DLA-RS60 Physical Tour - JVC DLA-RS60 Physical Appearance - Control Panel - JVC DLA-RS60 and X9 Input/Output6. JVC DLA-RS60 Menus7. JVC DLA-RS60 Remote Control - DLA-RS60 Lens Throw - DLA-RS60 Lens Shift - Anamorphic Lens8. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector – Image Quality - DLA-RS60 Out of the Box Picture Quality9. Flesh Tones - JVC RS60 Black Levels & Shadow Detail10. JVC RS60 Black Levels & Shadow Detail 211. JVC DLA-RS60 Shadow Detail - Shadow Detail Performance12. JVC DLA-RS60 Shadow Detail 213. JVC DLA-RS60 Shadow Detail 314. JVC DLA-RS60 Shadow Detail 415. JVC DLA-RS60 Shadow Detail 516. Overall Color & Picture Quality17. JVC DLA-RS60U Projector: Performance, HDTV and Sports18. JVC DLA-RS60 – Performance - JVC DLA-RS60 Measured Brightness - Lumen Output and Color Temp at 100 IRE (mid zoom) - The Effect of low lamp (eco) mode on brightness19. The Effect of lens zoom on DLA-RS60 brightness - Effect of zoom on lumen output (THX mode) - Sharpness - JVC DLA-RS60: Bottom Line Sharpness - JVC DLA-RS60 Light Leakage - JVC DLA-RS60 Image Noise - JVC DLA-RS60 Audible Noise20. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Calibration and Settings - JVC DLA-RS60 Color Temperature - Color Temp over IRE Range (Pre calibration) - Post Calibration Color Temperature21. JVC DLA-RS60 Basic Settings - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Calibration and Settings - Pre-calibration - JVC DLA-RS60 Calibration Settings 22. JVC DLA-RS60 – Screen Recommendations - JVC RS60 Projector Screen Recommendations23. 3D Viewing with the JVC DLA-RS60, JVC DLA-X9…24. JVC DLA-RS60 – Competitors - DLA-RS35 vs. Epson Home Cinema 8500UB, Pro 9500UB25. JVC DLA-RS35 vs. Mitsubishi HC7000 - JVC DLA-RS35 vs. BenQ W600026. JVC DLA-RS35 vs. LG CF181D - When night falls it's a different world: - JVC DLA-RS35 vs. Planar PD8150 and Optoma HD860027. DLA-RS35 vs. InFocus IN83 and SP860228. DLA-RS35 vs. InFocus IN83 and SP8602 2 - JVC DLA-RS35 vs. Panasonic PT-AE400029. JVC DLA-RS35 vs. JVC DLA-RS20, DLA-RS15 and RS25! - JVC DLA-RS35 vs. JVC DLA-RS25 - The two best under $10K home theater projectors? - JVC DLA-RS35 vs. Sony VPL-HW15, VPL-VW8530. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector – Warranty31. JVC DLA-RS60 – Review Summary - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector - The Bottom Line - JVC DLA-RS60 Brightness - 3D Brightness of the DLA-RS60 projector32. The very bottom line - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector: Pros, Cons, and Typical Capabilities - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector: Pros - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector: Cons - JVC DLA-RS60 Projector: Typical Capabilities33. JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Specifications Color Management System (CMS) JVC DLA-RS60 Menus