JVC’s Procision, Reference Series projectors now available, replete with ’4K precision’

Four new THX® 3D Certified models use e-Shift technology to upconvert images to four times the resolution of Full HD

New JVC home theater projectors that display 2D HD content with full 4K precision at the moment are shipping. Announced at CEDIA Expo in September, the brand new models feature JVC’s new e-Shift technology in a position to projecting images with 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution, four times that of full HD. The upconverting technology is supplied in four of 7 new 3D-enabled projectors that boast a variety of advancements, including higher native contrast than previous models for levels that remain unmatched by some other home theater projector.

The hot projectors are the Procision Series DLA-X90R, DLA-X70R and DLA-X30, marketed by JVC’s Consumer Electronics Group, and the Reference Series DLA-RS65, DLA-RS55, DLA-RS4800 and DLA-RS45, available through JVC Professional Products Company. JVC’s 4K e-Shift technology is featured inside the top four models, that are also THX® 3D Certified. All seven new projectors offer other advancements that boost picture quality, improve 3D performance and enhance functionality.

Earlier this year NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories, NHK Engineering Service Inc. and JVC Kenwood Corporation collaborated within the development of a perfect High Vision projection system that utilizes e-Shift technology. Now, that technology is supplied in the DLA-X90R, DLA-X70R, DLA-RS65 and DLA-RS55. Using e-Shift, 2D HD content is upconverted and scaled to a 4K signal (3840 x 2160) and the e-Shift technology displays it at full 4K precision. In comparison with a whole HD (1920 x 1080) image, that’s twice the horizontal and vertical resolution and 4 times the variety of pixels, or over 8 megapixels. The result’s a stunningly detailed image with minimal aliasing artifacts present in standard HD displays.

All seven projectors are 3D-enabled and offer several 3D performance and have enhancements:

· 2D-to-3D Converter – Converts 2D program material to 3D using technology derived from JVC’s professional 2D-to-3D converter. Included are user adjustments for 3D depth and subtitle geometry correction;

· JVC’s 3D anamorphic feature combined with an optional anamorphic lens give the opportunity to enjoy 3D movies within the popular 2:35 scope format;

· Compatibility with a much broader range of 3D broadcasts, including 1080p/24 and 720p side-by-side formats;

· Brighter 3D images than previous models are possible by using a higher driver that keeps the shutter at the active shutter 3D glasses open longer, thus allowing more light to go into, while together minimizing cross talk;

· A Cross Talk Canceller further reduces cross talk through analysis of the left eye and right eye signals and applying appropriate correction;

· A parallax adjustment allows the user to tailor the 3D image effect;

· Direct access to 3D formats and settings at the handheld remote control.

As well as, the head four models — DLA-X90R, DLA-X70R, DLA-RS65 and DLA-RS55 – are THX® 3D Certified. Through the THX 3D Certification process, greater than 400 laboratory tests are conducted, evaluating color accuracy, cross-talk, viewing angles and video processing to make certain the very best out-of-the-box 3D and 2D display performance that home theater enthusiasts demand.

Other features shared by these four models include:

· ISF certification;

· Enhanced installation adjustment, including a brand new 1/16th pixel shift function to exactly tune convergence via 121 adjustment points (11 vertical x 11 horizontal) and an increased variety of screen mode preset positions, as much as a maximum of 255;

· An upgraded optical engine that further improves black level and local contrast;

· 7-Axis Color Management System;

· ISF and THX Calibration via corresponding software to permit advanced adjustment by certified ISF calibrators;

· Three Xenon lamp color modes that emulate the characteristics of high-end movie projectors.

Other enhancements new for all seven 2012 projectors are:

· Lens memory function – Three memory settings store custom focus, zoom and horizontal/vertical lens shift position. This enables a relentless height display of four:3, 16:9 and a pair of:35 scope content without an extra anamorphic lens;

· LAN connection that gives enhanced system control and firmware or screen mode updates.

To give enthusiasts with a real measure of performance, JVC has long inquisitive about native contrast and refused to artificially enhance contrast specifications by using a dynamic iris. For 2012, native contrast was improved around the entire line, ensuring that each frame consistently and faithfully reproduces peak whites and deep blacks.

The hot flagship projectors, the DLA-X90R and DLA-RS65, are built using hand-selected, hand-tested components and supply a 120,000:1 native contrast ratio. For 3D viewing, both models include two pairs of 3D glasses and a PK-EM1 3D Signal Emitter. Both projectors even have a three-year warranty.

The DLA-X70R and DLA-RS55 offer 80,000:1 native contrast ratio, while the DLA-X30 and DLA-RS45 offer 50,000:1 native contrast ratio. All four include a two-year warranty. The DLA-RS4800 is ISF certified, offers a 55,000:1 native contrast ratio, comes with a 3-year warranty, and contains a spare lamp. JVC PK-AG2 Active Shutter 3D Glasses and the PK-EM1 3D Signal Emitter are sold separately.

All seven new projectors feature three 0.7″ 1920 x 1080 D-ILA devices and are designed around JVC’s third generation D-ILA High Dynamic Range optical engine it is optimized to offer exceptional native contrast ratios with no dynamic iris to artificially enhance contrast specifications. A directed light integration system and twine grid polarizer ensures optimum light uniformity and minimal crosstalk within the light path. Within the top four models (DLA-X90R, DLA-X70R, DLA-RS65 and DLA-RS55) a combined 16-step lens and lamp aperture adjustment allow the user to optimize the f-number (relative aperture) of the optics system in all steps. The DLA-X30, DLA-RS45 and DLA-RS4800 feature a 16-step lens aperture.

The hot JVC D-ILA home theater projectors are actually available on the following prices:

DLA-X90R/DLA-RS65 $11,999

DLA-X70R/DLA-RS55 $7,999

DLA-RS4800 $4,995

DLA-X30/DLA-RS45 $3,499