Home Theater: JVC Wows the Crowd

JVC gave a stunning demonstration of its new (and currently shipping) DLA-SH4K projector. No, that's not it in the photo (more on that in a minute) but the DLA-SH4K is claimed to be the world's smallest 4K digital projector (resolution 4096x2400). No price was given, but it's definitely in the "If you have to ask" territory—and from the looks of the images shown, well worth it. With native 4K material, this is the best-looking video image I've ever seen—and this on screen large enough for a small commercial theater.

The big news for the rest of us, however, is the introduction of two new JVC projector models, the DLA-HD350 and the DLA-HD750, which are nearly identical physically (shown) and noticeably narrower than the current JVC models. (There are also two functionally identical models from the JVC Pro division, the RS-10 and the RS-20). The new designs are said to offer higher brightness than any of the current JVC home theater models, but also offer a multi-step (fixed) aperture to dial in the appropriate brightness for any screen.

Both models offer full while balance controls—both high and low (a notable shortcoming of the current designs) and the DLA-HDHD750 (and the RS-20) have a full color management system. The DLA-HD750 (and the RS-10) are also THX certified. Both models also have fully powered lenses (zoom, focus, and shift) and a powered lens cover to protect the lens when not in use. Pricing should be just under $7000 for the DLA-HD750 and under $6000 for the DLA-HD350 (with similar prices on the pro models).

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