JVC, a leader in premium home entertainment projection, has introduced two new models that promise to transform home theaters: the DLA-NZ700/DLA-RS2200 and the DLA-NZ500/DLA-RS1200. These projectors are designed with advanced features that cater to both casual viewers and cinephiles seeking an immersive, true 4K experience.
The compact design of these projectors is worth noting. As the world’s smallest native 4K projectors, they offer greater flexibility in installation and integration into a home theater setup. Whether mounted on the ceiling or placed on a shelf, these projectors can fit into various spaces without requiring extensive adjustments or renovations.
Native 4K D-ILA Technology for Superior Picture Quality
At the heart of the DLA-NZ700/RS2200 and the DLA-NZ500/RS1200 is JVC’s native 4K D-ILA technology, which stands as a cornerstone for producing crisp and detailed images. Unlike projectors that rely on pixel-shifting to achieve a 4K image, JVC's native 4K projectors can project true 4K content at a resolution of 4096 x 2160 pixels. This ensures that every frame is packed with detail, offering an image quality that's outstanding in home entertainment projectors.
The third-generation 0.69-inch D-ILA devices used in these projectors also delivers the class-leading black levels and high native contrast that JVC home theater projectors are famous for.
High Brightness for All Environments
Both the DLA-NZ700/RS2200 and the DLA-NZ500/RS1200 are equipped with JVC's BLU-Escent Laser light engine, which can produce vibrant and bright images even in challenging lighting conditions.
The DLA-NZ700/RS2200 models offer 2300 lumens, while the DLA-NZ500/RS1200 provides 2000 lumens. Both units are bright enough to deliver excellent HDR reproduction in light-controlled environments such as dedicated home theaters.
With a laser light source, both series boasts an impressive lifespan of up to 20,000 hours, meaning that users won’t have to worry about replacing lamps frequently. This adds a layer of convenience and longevity, making these projectors a worthwhile investment for any home cinema setup.
Contrast Ratios for Deep Blacks and Dynamic Visuals
In addition to brightness, the contrast ratio plays a pivotal role in how well a projector can render shadows and highlights. Like all JVC D-ILA projectors, these new projectors excel in this area, offering incredibly high native contrast ratios. The DLA-NZ700/RS2200 models feature an 80,000:1 native contrast ratio, while the DLA-NZ500/RS1200 comes with a 40,000:1 contrast ratio. These figures represent a significant advantage for those who appreciate the subtle details in dark scenes, ensuring deep blacks without sacrificing brightness in lighter areas.
These projectors also offer an infinite dynamic contrast ratio, allowing them to adjust brightness on the fly depending on the content being displayed. This is particularly useful for HDR (High Dynamic Range) content, as it allows the projector to deliver more lifelike images with nuanced shading and color grading.
HDR10+ and Gen2 Frame Adapt HDR
JVC’s DLA-NZ700/RS2200 and DLA-NZ500/RS1200 projectors support HDR content mastered in HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. They are equipped with JVC’s proprietary Gen2 Frame Adapt HDR dynamic tone mapping technology that analyzes each frame in real-time to ensure that the brightness, color, and contrast are optimized for every scene.
This is further complemented by the Deep Black Tone Control feature, which improves shadow detail without crushing blacks, making dark scenes look more natural. These advancements give users the ability to enjoy HDR content as it was meant to be seen, whether it's movies, sports, or video games.
Also, both models are compatible with the DML (Display Mastering Luminance) feature, which adjusts the projector’s dynamic range to match the mastering of the source material. This is a critical feature for HDR content, ensuring that it appears exactly as intended by the creators.
FILMMAKER MODE™ and Vivid Picture Mode for Tailored Viewing
Another standout feature in both series is the inclusion of FILMMAKER MODE™, a setting designed to reproduce the exact image intended by the director. When enabled, FILMMAKER MODE™ disables unnecessary post-processing effects like motion smoothing and retains the original aspect ratio, frame rate, and color profile of the source material. This mode is ideal for home theater enthusiasts who want a pure cinematic experience, watching movies as they were meant to be seen.
For content that isn't HDR, such as standard dynamic range (SDR) content, JVC offers a Vivid picture mode, which enhances colors and saturation for a more engaging viewing experience. This makes the projectors versatile, offering optimized performance for both SDR and HDR content, including animation and gaming.
Installation Flexibility
Home theater enthusiasts will also appreciate the flexibility offered by these projectors in terms of installation. Both models feature a motorized zoom and focus lens with a 1.6x zoom ratio, along with a generous lens shift range of 70% vertically and 28% horizontally. This allows users to place the projector in different locations without compromising image quality.
Conclusion
JVC’s new DLA-NZ700/RS2200 and DLA-NZ500/RS1200 projectors are exceptional choices for anyone looking to create a high-quality home theater experience. With native 4K resolution, HDR10+ support, and advanced features like Gen2 Frame Adapt HDR and Deep Black Tone Control, these projectors deliver outstanding picture quality. Their flexibility in installation, high brightness, and long-lasting laser light sources make them suitable for a wide range of viewing environments, from dedicated media rooms to living spaces with ambient light.
For home theater enthusiasts who prioritize picture quality, brightness, and cinematic accuracy, JVC’s latest projectors are a worthy investment that will enhance your viewing experience for years to come. Whether you’re watching the latest blockbuster in FILMMAKER MODE™ or playing video games in Vivid mode, these projectors deliver a truly immersive experience that will bring your media to life.
While the DLA-NZ500/RS1200 delivers excellent picture quality, the DLA-NZ700/RS2200 will offer a noticeable increase in performance. In addition to higher brightness and twice the native contrast ratio, the DLA-NZ700/RS2200 also includes a Cinema Filter so it can reproduce a wider range of colors (100% of DCI-P3).
The DLA-NZ700/RS2200 ($8999.95 SRP) and DLA-NZ500/RS1200 ($5999.95 SRP ) will be released in November 2024.
