JVC DLA-X35 Home Cinema Projector – Review Summary 2 Posted on June 26, 2013 By Art Feierman 1. JVC DLA-X35 Projector Review - JVC DLA-X35 Projector Highlights - JVC DLA-X35 Projector Overview2. JVC DLA-X35 Special Features - JVC DLA-X35 Projector: Special Features - No Dynamic Iris, but a Manual One - DLA-X35 3D Abilities - JVC X35 3D active glasses and emitter - 2D to Simulated 3D on the DLA-X35 - JVC DLA-X35 Calibration3. JVC DLA-X35 Special Features 2 - CFI - JVC X35 Creative Frame Interpolation - JVC Fancy Features - DLA-X35 Projector Lens Memory - JVC DILA Remote App4. JVC DLA-X35 Physical Tour - JVC DLA-X35 Physical Appearance - Control Panel - JVC DLA-X35 and DLA-RS46 Projector Input/Output - JVC DLA-X35 and DLA-RS46 Menus5. JVC DLA-X35 Physical Tour 2 - DLA-X35 Lens Throw6. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Image Quality - JVC DLA-X35 Projector - Image Quality - DLA-X35 "Out of the Box" Picture Quality - DLA-X35 Projector - Flesh Tones7. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Image Quality 2 - DLA-X35 Black Levels & Shadow Detail8. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Image Quality 3 - Shadow Detail Performance - Shadow Detail Performance - Shadow Detail Performance9. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Image Quality 4 - JVC DLA-X35 - Overall Color & Picture Quality - The bottom line on overall picture quality: - Bottom line for HDTV on the JVC DLA-X35 Home Theater Projector - Bottom line for HDTV on the JVC DLA-X35 Home Theater Projector10. JVC DLA-X35 Performance11. JVC DLA-X35 Performance 2 - JVC DLA-X35: Bottom Line Sharpness - JVC DLA-X35: Bottom Line Sharpness - X35 Light Leakage - DLA-X35 Image Noise - JVC DLA-X35 Audible Noise12. JVC DLA-X35 Projector Calibration and Settings - JVC DLA-X35 Color Temperature - JVC DLA-X35 Projector Calibration and Settings - JVC DLA-X35 Projector Calibration and Settings - RGB Settings - JVC DLA-X35 Grayscale Calibration:13. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Competitors - JVC X95 vs X35 - Epson Home Cinema 5020UB vs JVC X3514. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Warranty15. JVC DLA-X35 Home Cinema Projector – Review Summary - JVC DLA-X35 Projector - The Bottom Line16. JVC DLA-X35 Home Cinema Projector – Review Summary 2 - DLA-X35 2D Brightness - The Very Bottom Line on the JVC DLA-X35 Home Theater projector: - JVC DLA-X35 Projector: Pros - JVC DLA-X35 Projector: Cons17. JVC DLA-X35 Projector Full Specifications Sadly, this JVC projector lacks the native brightness to do really vibrant 3D on larger screens. Sorry, but most should consider this JVC to be a projector fine for “fooling around” with 3D, but if you are really into 3D, the lack of more brightness is most likely going to dissapoint. I was rarely satisfied with brightness over 100″ diagonal. Acceptable at that size, to me, yes. To some friends: Sstill “dim”. No one yet, has commented on 3D viewing at around 100″ diagonal:. “That’s pretty bright”. Nor do I expect anyone to. On the brighter side, though, 3D picture quality is noticeably improved over last year’s JVCs, which were pretty weak compared to the competition in terms of crosstalk, etc. This year 3D looks pretty good to me, in terms of a smooth image without obvious crosstalk issues. The controls allow you to adjust 3D, including one which controls image brightness. Expect more crosstalk in the brighter end of the range, but even at it’s default setting in the middle, the JVC looked real good watching Hugo, Spiderman and others. DLA-X35 2D Brightness This projector is supposedly (like the X55R) based on last year’s X30 (aka RS45). This years projector (the X55R, as well) measured a little less bright calibrated than last year’s JVC entry level. Note tht the X55R is rated 100 lumens less bright by JVC. That didn’t show up calibrated, but most of that does show up when we look at the JVC DLA-X35 compared to the X55R, in their brightest usable modes. When you need maximum lumens, and can set the lens to full wide angle the DLA-X35R can just hit 1000 lumens. We considered that “the old average”, but with 3D many projectors no offer much brighter “brightest” modes. The X35R’s brightness is still mostly that found in home theater projectors, not white projectors aimed at family and living rooms. But again, there is enough if those rooms aren’t too inhospitable. When watching this projector, it’s easy to be most pleased. Overall, the JVC looks great. Good color, excellent blacks, dark shadow detail. As a 2D projector, one could say: “What’s not to like!” The Very Bottom Line on the JVC DLA-X35 Home Theater projector:As a 2D projector at its price point, it is a first class product, in terms of just about everything. Oh it could be brighter, especially if you aren’t placing it in a well designed cave or theater. I can quibble about how this JVC may be bested slightly at this or that ability by some of the competition, but it certainly has to be considered a top performer under $4000. If your requirements for your next projector match up nicely with what the DLA-X35 projector offers, worry not about the others. This should prove to be one of those decisions that’s going to prove easy to live with. Still, this JVC is not without some weaknesses (what projectors are perfect?). Consider there are two such areas where the JVC will fall short of the best of the competition. Brightness (here we go again), particularly for 3D, but also for 2D in “family room” type setups where a brighter “brightest” mode would be great for dealing with ambient light is one area, and ultimate color accuracy, calibrated, is the other. That said, I can certainly live with the color quality Mike delivered with his calibration. That’s it! All that’s left is our usual summary of Pros and Cons – all previously covered within this projector review! JVC DLA-X35 Projector: ProsThere sure are a lot of Pros! Very respectable color post calibration Great black level performance for the price (and no dynamic iris needed) Good CFI – multiple modes Slightly bove average brightness in “best” movie mode (703 lumens) for movie viewing Very good dark shadow detail, expecially considering the dark blacks 2D->3D works – try it with some of your 2D videos from your camcorder or… Lens Memory – allows movie fans to go with a widescreen – such as 2.35:1 cinemascope Zoom, Focus, Lens shift, are all motorized Supports anamorphic lens in both 2D and 3D (not all the competition supports an anamorphic lens in 3D) Wide variety of color presets Better than average lamp life (4000/3000 hours) Extensive gamma and custom gamma controls Crosstalk is much improved (reduced) from last year Optional RF glasses are rechargeable, have a great, 30 foot range from emitter Control the projector with iPhone and Android Apps Very good menu layout Really excellent remote control Rather good documentation, better than most Excellent placement flexibility Reasonably quiet projector – not too bad at full power, very quiet at low power JVC claims their lamps hold brightness better than most (We do not get to play with projectors long enough to make such a determination) Available in White or Black case, to better match your room. Acceptable warranty – 2 years parts and labor, 1000 hours on lamp JVC DLA-X35 Projector: Cons Just below average in “brightest mode” (measured almost 1000 lumens) Needs to be brighter for 3D – stick to smaller screens or high gain ones Color, post calibration isn’t quite as accurate as competitors with better calibration controls, or JVC’s higher end projectors with more color controls Lacks a standard analog computer input (there are work-arounds) A 3rd HDMI input would be nice (always), but in this case, more so, since there is no standard analog computer input Warranty 2 years parts and labor is average, but several competitors are offering 3 years A bit noisy when running in full power, although not unusually so 3D glasses and emitter ($99) are optional 3D glasses are expensive compared to most others, at $179 JVC’s DLA-X35 is one fine projector. Here at Projector Reviews, we tend to overanalyze most things, because we can compare projectors side by side. Still, we try hard not to “lose sight of the forest, due to the trees.” Take a JVC DLA-X35 projector home and enjoy it. As long as the JVC is bright enough for your room and screen size, it’s unlikely that any but a very few, would have a problem owning and enjoying it thoroughly. 1. JVC DLA-X35 Projector Review - JVC DLA-X35 Projector Highlights - JVC DLA-X35 Projector Overview2. JVC DLA-X35 Special Features - JVC DLA-X35 Projector: Special Features - No Dynamic Iris, but a Manual One - DLA-X35 3D Abilities - JVC X35 3D active glasses and emitter - 2D to Simulated 3D on the DLA-X35 - JVC DLA-X35 Calibration3. JVC DLA-X35 Special Features 2 - CFI - JVC X35 Creative Frame Interpolation - JVC Fancy Features - DLA-X35 Projector Lens Memory - JVC DILA Remote App4. JVC DLA-X35 Physical Tour - JVC DLA-X35 Physical Appearance - Control Panel - JVC DLA-X35 and DLA-RS46 Projector Input/Output - JVC DLA-X35 and DLA-RS46 Menus5. JVC DLA-X35 Physical Tour 2 - DLA-X35 Lens Throw6. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Image Quality - JVC DLA-X35 Projector - Image Quality - DLA-X35 "Out of the Box" Picture Quality - DLA-X35 Projector - Flesh Tones7. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Image Quality 2 - DLA-X35 Black Levels & Shadow Detail8. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Image Quality 3 - Shadow Detail Performance - Shadow Detail Performance - Shadow Detail Performance9. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Image Quality 4 - JVC DLA-X35 - Overall Color & Picture Quality - The bottom line on overall picture quality: - Bottom line for HDTV on the JVC DLA-X35 Home Theater Projector - Bottom line for HDTV on the JVC DLA-X35 Home Theater Projector10. JVC DLA-X35 Performance11. JVC DLA-X35 Performance 2 - JVC DLA-X35: Bottom Line Sharpness - JVC DLA-X35: Bottom Line Sharpness - X35 Light Leakage - DLA-X35 Image Noise - JVC DLA-X35 Audible Noise12. JVC DLA-X35 Projector Calibration and Settings - JVC DLA-X35 Color Temperature - JVC DLA-X35 Projector Calibration and Settings - JVC DLA-X35 Projector Calibration and Settings - RGB Settings - JVC DLA-X35 Grayscale Calibration:13. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Competitors - JVC X95 vs X35 - Epson Home Cinema 5020UB vs JVC X3514. JVC DLA-X35 Projector – Warranty15. JVC DLA-X35 Home Cinema Projector – Review Summary - JVC DLA-X35 Projector - The Bottom Line16. JVC DLA-X35 Home Cinema Projector – Review Summary 2 - DLA-X35 2D Brightness - The Very Bottom Line on the JVC DLA-X35 Home Theater projector: - JVC DLA-X35 Projector: Pros - JVC DLA-X35 Projector: Cons17. JVC DLA-X35 Projector Full Specifications JVC DLA-X35 Home Cinema Projector – Review Summary JVC DLA-X35 Projector Full Specifications