JVC's DLA-HD1 1080p LCoS projector with 15,000:1 native contrast ratio

by Thomas Ricker, posted Nov 14th 2006 at 9:06AM

JVC has a new top-end LCoS projector set for release with this, their 1080p DLA-HD1. This projector goes Full HD with a 1920x1080 pixel resolution pumped out that trio of 0.7-inch D-ILA devices. Those D-ILAs coupled with a new optical engine which prevents light leakage into the projection lens gives the DLA-HD1 bragging rights to the industry's highest, 15,000:1 native contrast ratio -- "true black" reproduction according to JVC without any iris mechanism. The projector operates at just 25dB in normal mode while pumping 700 lumens off a 200W ultra high pressure lamp. It also brings a 2x manual zoom/focus Fujinon lens and 4-ms response. Oh bonus, unlike the $20k Meridian Faroudja or $6k Cinetron 1080p LCoS offerings, JCV tosses in 2x HDMI inputs on top of component, S-Video, and composite inputs for just ¥798,000 (about $6,753) when these hit Japan starting in late January '07.

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Tags: 1080p, d-ila, dla-hd1, jvc, lcos, lcos projector, LcosProjector

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SirMasterboy @ Nov 14th 2006 10:41AM

That isnt a bad deal if you have a decent place to make use of one of these, but with 15000:1 you could use this in many conditions.

Sure, not much supports 1080p, but things will generally look nicer when rendered in progressive scan, especially if you plan to blow the picture up really large.

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Rick Lyon @ Nov 14th 2006 11:15AM

700 lumens isn't that bright unless that's jsut a low power mode or something. I have ambient light in my room so if/when I get a projector, I understand I'll want some lumens, more than 700 for sure.

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andy @ Nov 14th 2006 11:51AM

700 lumens is the stated output. I bet it won't do but about 500 lumens in real life.

2000 is more than enough for almost all applications, unless you have absolutely no light control whatsoever. 5000 is overkill except for very large auditoriums with ambient light problems.

see www.projectorcentral.com for real world analysis and more information. It's a good source to learn about projectors in general.

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frank Schwerin @ Nov 15th 2006 2:29PM

700 lumens? That is sufficient for only the darkest rooms or smallest screens. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that the LCoS panels would be "cooked" by a more powerful lamp. That is one of the reasons that DLP owns large venue projectors. I am looking for a 1080p projector in the 2000 - 5000 lumen range.

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Stephen @ Nov 3rd 2008 3:28AM

Could anyone recommend a reliable 15,000 lumens projector (or higher) that is easily connected to PC or notebook? I am finding some of the brand name manufacturers to be hugely expensive.

I require this for creating interactive walls and surfaces in brightly lit environments

Any ideas?

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