The native contrast ratio of the new 0.69-inch native 4K D-ILA chip is 1.5 times higher than its predecessor – reaching 150,000:1 for the DLA-NZ900 and 100,000:1 for the DLA-NZ800. This is made possible by improved control in the alignment of liquid crystals and a significantly flatter display of image pixels. The BLU-Escent laser, with its blue laser diode as a light source, now achieves an exceptional brightness of 3,300 lumens (DLA-NZ900) and 2,700 lumens (DLA-NZ800), both with a lifespan of at least 20,000 hours. With its dynamic light source control, the laser diode also contributes to continuous brightness control with little to no latency. The dynamic contrast is ∞:1 in scenes with complete darkness, as the light source then switches off entirely. By controlling the laser power according to the brightness of the video scene, the images also correspond more closely to human perception. In the new laser diode control algorithm, the number of steps for controlling the light source has been increased from three to 101 steps, allowing for much more precise fine-tuning.
The new projectors are capable of transmitting 8K60p signals at a full 48 Gbps. This is made possible by the use of advanced LSIs, which can instantly process and correctly display four times more information from the HDMI input to the D-ILA chip compared to 4K. Furthermore, the company's second-generation 8K/e-shiftX technology significantly improves the ability to display 8K resolutions (8192 x 4320 pixels). With the high-resolution 8K/e-shiftX technology, not only is the resolution doubled by shifting a pixel by half a pixel in four directions—up, down, left, and right—it also dramatically expands the range of reproducible content, including 8K sources with 8192 x 4320 pixels.
The DLA-NZ900 uses a high-resolution 100mm all-glass lens with 18 elements in 16 groups. The lens barrel is made of solid aluminum. The high-quality optics ensure high-resolution 8K images right into all corners of the screen and a wide shift range of 100% vertical and 43% horizontal. The projector also features five ED lenses, calibrated for the respective refractive index of RGB colors, to prevent chromatic aberration and color fringing in lens shift. The DLA-NZ800's 65mm all-glass lens operates with 17 elements in 15 groups.
Both projectors can reproduce HDR videos with an expanded brightness range, BT.2020 color space, and 12-bit gradation. In addition to the wide range of HDR formats, including HDR10 for UHD Blu-ray and streaming, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) for broadcasting, and HDR10+ signal format with dynamic metadata compatibility, the improvements in brightness and contrast of the projectors have enabled a wider dynamic range. JVC's proprietary second-generation Frame Adapt HDR technology uses a new algorithm to instantly analyze the maximum brightness of HDR10 content per frame and adjust the dynamic range in real-time. The tone-mapping algorithm has been completely revised to achieve HDR images with optimal color depth. Additionally, Frame Adapt HDR has been extended with a Deep Black function that provides a more realistic impression of darkness.
The new projectors feature FILMMAKER MODE™, developed by the UHD Alliance, an organization of professionals and manufacturers, to reproduce films at home exactly as the filmmakers intended. In this mode, image quality adjustment functions such as image interpolation and noise reduction are turned off, and the color temperature is set to D65 (6500K).
The use of cinema filters enables an expanded color space, corresponding to DCI-P3 and BT.709. HDR content, such as UHD Blu-ray, uses a much larger color space. When such content is shown via the new JVC D-ILA projectors, this leads to a precise reproduction of natural colors, especially in color gradients in the sky or detailed green nuances in trees and plants. JVC's Clear Motion Drive* technology reduces image blur in motion phases. Together with Motion Enhance technology, which optimizes the control of the D-ILA chip during moving image scenes, the motion display of the new projectors for 4K and 8K images is smoother and sharper.
*This function is deactivated when 4K120p signals are input.
Additional Features
• The new Vivid picture quality mode enhances the reproduction of color-intensive SDR content and ensures bright, rich colors and razor-sharp image quality, especially for animated films.
• 3D compatible – optional emitter and 3D glasses required.
• ISFccc-certified, so color calibration can be performed by an ISF-certified calibrator based on an industry standard.
• 10 programmable installation modes that can be recalled with a single button press to change aspect ratios and image settings such as brightness, contrast, pixel adjustment, and masking.
• Auto-calibration function to optimize all essential elements of the image, including color balance, gamma characteristics, color space, and color tracking. Optical sensor and proprietary software, PC, and LAN cable required.
• Screen adjustment mode for entering aspect ratio, size, and gain, allowing the projector to automatically adapt the image to the screen with natural color balance. This mode is compatible with the latest screens offered by major manufacturers worldwide.
• Two air intakes (front and rear) allow for a variety of installations, including placement near a wall.
The DLA-NZ900 and DLA-NZ800 projectors will be available from June 2024 – we will then offer more impressions and are already very excited ourselves!
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