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Immediate Release
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Now
Available, New JVC Projectors That Display Images With 4K Precision
Four
new THX® 3D Certified models use e-Shift technology to upconvert
images
to
four times the resolution of Full HD.
WAYNE,
NJ, December 6, 2011 – New JVC home theater projectors that display
2D HD content with full 4K precision are now shipping. Announced at
CEDIA Expo in September, the new models feature JVC’s new e-Shift
technology capable of projecting images with 3840 x 2160 pixel
resolution, four times that of full HD. The upconverting technology
is available in four of seven new 3D-enabled projectors that boast a
wide range of advancements, including higher native contrast than
previous models for levels that remain unmatched by any other home
theater projector.
The
new 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 in the top four models, which 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 in
the development of a Super High Vision projection system that
utilizes e-Shift technology. Now, that technology is available 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. Compared to
a Full HD (1920 x 1080) image, that’s twice the horizontal and
vertical resolution and four times the number of pixels, or over 8
megapixels. The result is a stunningly detailed image with minimal
aliasing artifacts found in standard HD displays.
All
seven projectors are 3D-enabled and offer several 3D performance and
feature 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 make
it possible to enjoy 3D movies in the popular 2:35 scope format;
- Compatibility
with a wider range of 3D broadcasts, including 1080p/24 and 720p
side-by-side formats;
- Brighter
3D images than previous models are possible through the use of an
improved driver that keeps the shutter on the active shutter 3D
glasses open longer, thus allowing more light to enter, while at the
same time 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 on the remote control.
In
addition, the top four models -- DLA-X90R, DLA-X70R, DLA-RS65 and
DLA-RS55 – are THX® 3D Certified. During the THX 3D Certification
process, more than 400 laboratory tests are conducted, evaluating color
accuracy, cross-talk, viewing angles and video processing to ensure the
superior out-of-the-box 3D and 2D display performance that home theater
enthusiasts demand.
Other
features shared by these four models include:
- Enhanced
installation adjustment, including a new 1/16th pixel shift function
to precisely tune convergence via 121 adjustment points (11 vertical
x 11 horizontal) and an increased number of screen mode preset
positions, up to a maximum of 255;
- An
upgraded optical engine that further improves black level and native
contrast;
- 7-Axis
Color Management System;
- ISF
and THX Calibration via corresponding software to allow 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 allows a constant
height display of 4:3, 16:9 and 2:35 scope content without an
additional anamorphic lens;
- LAN
connection that provides enhanced system control and firmware or
screen mode updates.
To
provide enthusiasts with a true measure of performance, JVC has long
focused on native contrast and refused to artificially enhance
contrast specifications through the use of a dynamic iris. For 2012,
native contrast has been improved across the entire line, ensuring
that every frame consistently and faithfully reproduces peak whites
and deep blacks.
The
new flagship projectors, the DLA-X90R and DLA-RS65, are built using
hand-selected, hand-tested components and provide a 120,000:1 native
contrast ratio. For 3D viewing, both models come with two pairs of
3D glasses and a PK-EM1 3D Signal Emitter. Both projectors also 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
come with a two-year warranty. The DLA-RS4800 is ISF certified,
offers a 55,000:1 native contrast ratio, comes with a three-year
warranty, and includes 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 that is optimized to provide exceptional native
contrast ratios without a dynamic iris to artificially enhance
contrast specifications. A directed light integration system and
wire grid polarizer ensures optimum light uniformity and minimal
crosstalk in the light path. In 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
new JVC D-ILA home theater projectors are now available at 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
About
JVC Americas Corp.
Headquartered
in Wayne, New Jersey, JVC Americas Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of JVC Kenwood Corporation. JVC Americas distributes a complete line
of video and audio equipment for the consumer and professional
markets. For further product information, visit JVC’s website.
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