New 2014 JVC Projector line-up announced

Boasts Industry’s highest contrast numbers but not a native 4K panel

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New 2014 JVC Projector line-up announced
MSRP: £10,299.00
JVC today announced a new, expanded line of home theatre projectors that they promise will deliver substantial improvements in image quality and achieve the industry’s highest native and dynamic contrast.
The performance boost is driven by a new imaging device, an upgraded version of the company’s e‐shift technology, 4K source compatibility and a user‐selectable Intelligent Lens Aperture.
Of course, many were waiting for JVC to announce a projector with a native 4K panel, in answer to Sony’s VW500ES and, to a lesser extent, the VW1000, but it seems they’re waiting this one out, for now.

The already impressive native contrast performance of the JVC’s has been further improved this year by a new D‐ILA device and a new wire grid polarizer. JVC has also added a user‐selectable Intelligent Lens Aperture that can dial in even deeper blacks. And projectors equipped with 4K e‐shift3, the latest iteration of the company’s e‐shift technology, features a 4K signal input (60p) so that now both 4K and 2K sources can be displayed as 3840 x 2160 images.

JVC’s 2014 projectors are DLA‐X900R, DLA‐X700R and DLA‐X500R. All models are 3D‐enabled and offer 4K e‐shift3.

The new JVC projectors use three sixth generation JVC D‐ILA imaging devices. This new device features a pixel gap that’s 40 percent narrower than the previous chip for a smoother picture, a 10 percent improvement in light efficiency for a light output of 1,300 lumens, and improved native contrast, which is also enhanced by a new, third generation wire grid optical engine. As a result, native contrast ratios for the new projectors are claimed at the following:

* DLA‐X900R 150,000:1
* DLA‐X700R 120,000:1
* DLA‐X500R 60,000:1
JVC DLA-X900R
To further boost contrast, JVC has developed a user‐selectable Intelligent Lens Aperture. When engaged, JVC’s Intelligent Lens Aperture produces deeper black levels while maintaining white levels, The claimed dynamic contrast ratios are as follows:

* DLA‐X900R 1,500,000:1
* DLA‐X700R 1,200,000:1
* DLA‐X500R 600,000:1

The new JVC projectors can now process 4K signals, with picture performance optimised by a new Multiple Pixel Control (MPC) processor with eight‐band detection. The MPC processor offers four presets plus an Auto setting that automatically selects the best up‐conversion process by detecting the frequency of each pixel. Picture quality is also enhanced through a new Clear Black feature that provides local area contrast enhancement, and improved Clear Motion Drive (CMD).
Mega Mega Contrast!
Other new enhancements for 2014 include two memory settings for pixel convergence that can be used to store correction settings for external lenses, a new smartphone app that provides remote control of the projector, including picture settings and an Adobe RGB picture mode on the top two models.

The flagship DLA‐X900R is built using hand‐selected hand tested components and has a 150,000:1 native contrast ratio and 1,500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The DLA‐X700R has a native contrast of 120,000:1 and a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,200,000:1. The DLA‐X900R and DLA‐X700R offer ISF certification and are designed to pass the 400‐plus tests necessary to achieve THX 3D Certification (pending). All JVC THX Certified Projectors include THX 2D and 3D Cinema viewing modes.

The DLA‐X500R, available with a black or white body, has native contrast ratio of 60,000:1 and a dynamic contrast ratio of 600,000:1.

A current model, the DLA‐X35 remains in the line for 2014 as well as the optional 3D accessories RF emitter PK‐EM2 and RF glasses PK‐EM3, and the spare lamp PK‐L2312U.

The new JVC D‐ILA home theatre projectors will be available in November
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