JVC ships 4k x 2k DLA-SH4K 10-megapixel HD projector
By Darren Murph 
posted Sep 4th 2008 11:32AM
posted Sep 4th 2008 11:32AM
JVC UNVEILS 10 MEGAPIXEL ULTRA HIGH DEFINITION PROJECTOR
4K2K D-ILA Projector Provides Four Times the Resolution of Full HD
Denver, CO (September 3, 2008) – JVC unveils the world's smallest 4K2K ultra high definition projector, the DLA-SH4K. Based on the company's new proprietary 1.27-inch 10 megapixel D-ILA devices, the DLA-SH4K projects images at greater than 4 times the resolution and clarity of the industry's latest full high definition projectors. The higher resolution will bring a new level of reality to aircraft simulators, medical analysis, 3D display, command and control, museums, theme parks, and ultra high-end home theaters.
The DLA-SH4K will be unveiled at CEDIA September 3 – 6, 2008 and will be on display throughout the show in the JVC Theater located at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts next to the Denver convention center.
The projector's chassis achieves a remarkable 65% reduction in size compared with conventional projectors in its class. This was achieved in part by using JVC's latest 1.27-inch Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier (D-ILA) devices and a new optical system. D-ILA is a proprietary form of Liquid Crystal on Silicone (LCOS), a reflective technology that offers far greater pixel density than competing devices.
The D-ILA devices used in the DLA-SH4K provide a native 4096 x 2400 resolution-multi-screen display modes that allow users to view up to four Full HD screens at a time. A new optical design featuring an 825 Watt Xenon lamp generates a light output of 3500 ANSI Lumens and features adjustable lamp power that ranges from 825 to 660 watts.
Two DLA-SH4Ks can be stacked for increased light output. In addition, the projector can be inclined up to a ± 90-degree tilt angle and has a horizontal lens shift of ±25% and vertical shift of ±50%, which enables flexible installation.
The DLA-SH4K includes DVI-D (dual-link) x 4 input terminals that accept a wide variety of input resolutions. In addition to the RS-232C and USB connections, an Ethernet interface makes adjustment and installation from web browsers on PCs possible. Furthermore, networking allows multiple projectors to be operated with a single PC and an email function also enables the sending out of error messages and lamp replacement reminders.
JVC will offer two lenses for the projector, the GL-MS4015SZG 1.22x zoom lens for screens up to 300 inches, and the GL-MS4011SG short throw lens for screens up to 250 inches. The DLA-SH4K is available immediately. For more information and photos on the DLA- SH4K D-ILA projector, please visit JVC's Web site at http://referenceseries.com.
ABOUT JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY
JVC Professional Products Company, located in Wayne, New Jersey, is a leading manufacturer of home theater products and security products in addition to a complete line of broadcast and professional video systems. For more information about this, or any other JVC Professional Products product, contact Candace Vadnais at PFS Marketwyse 973-812-8883, ext. 430 or visit JVC's Web site at http://pro.jvc.com
I don't get it... who buys these, and what do they use that resolution for?
@Serial 8-Ball Mouse
My company has a pair of Sony SXRD 4k projectors.
We use them to project high-resolution passive stereo (yes, stereo, with the glasses) 3D stuff for Oil and Gas data visualization on a massive floor-to-ceiling screen (made of high-quality glass to prevent resolution losses).
We had to dismantle part of the building to make the screen go in using a massive crane (11th floor).
The 3D graphics generation (multiple NVIDIA Quadroplexe used on massive workstations) and video switching got interesting.
We also have a nice system to use the resolution as a canvas for displaying/arranging different video sources (computers, slides, video conference, etc...)
Movie Theaters dude! 4K is a "digital cinema" standard. It's the next-gen format for hollywood films. I'm not sure if they currently scan 35MM film at 4K resolution, but I'm sure the real application is for future movies shot in 4K digital (from cameras like the Red One) I don't think there has even been a major film shot in 4K yet, just 2K/1080P. Maybe someone with more knowledge can add to this...
very useful for color grading, client/studio exec reviews. we use it with the RED camera system
@loosely_coupled
there are are a few brave souls shooting at 4K. a co worker of mine is in production on a feature completely shot in 4k
$128,250!!!
I'm gonna by 5 of them!
The resolution is Cinema 4k.(4K x 2K implies something else)
they are used for commercial projection (IE big stages, Digital Cinemas, colour grading etc) most movies with a decent budget are scanned at 4K (most movies are still shot on 35mm film, so they have to be scanned.)
You are correct about 4k or 2k film scanning, but there are a few camera's out there that can shoot native 4k digital. My fiance and i just finished shooting a feature film on a Red One which is 4k capable. We wound up shooting in 4k but outputing at 1080p pro-res but we could have (with enough time and big enough computer budget) edited the entire thing in 4k. I would love to have seen that footage on a 4k projector...
Can you share the film name? It's not Rambo XXIV is it?
Is it projector day on Engadget?
Took the words out of my mouth...
Bloody hell that's alot of money...
This is not for the average user. It's commercial for sure. But what starts out as commercial will trickle down to the consumer.
Many movies are filmed both on film and sent to a HD digital device for mastering.
With all these new projectors coming out I'm thinking I may not sell my EPSON 9300 !!
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My university (Iowa State) has 24 of the Sony 4K projectors for our 6 sided Virtual Reality environment, C6. We can do all kinds of crazy, detailed 3D visualizations in C6, thanks to 4K projectors. Check it out: http://www.vrac.iastate.edu/c6.php
um, RAMBO 4 was a great film. better than anything will smithe has put out ...