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JVC has announced that its new flagship 4K/Ultra HD D-ILA projector is the first 4K projector to receive THX certification.

The $35,000 HDR-compatible DLA-RS4500 projector, which ships in January, had to pass hundreds of lab tests to meet THX performance standards and “render content as its creator intended.” The projector’s THX viewing modes are said to deliver “exceptional cinema performance” right out of the box.

At the core is a new 4K device and JVC’s proprietary second-generation BLU-Escent laser phosphor light source featuring dynamic light control, a rated brightness level of 3000 lumens, and an operational life of 20,000 hours.

JVC offered the following highlights:

• The native 4096 x 2160 D-ILA device is JVC’s smallest to date. The 0.69-inch device has a pixel gap of 3.8 ㎛, 31 percent narrower than the gap in earlier devices. Also, by using both vertical orientation technology and planarization technique, scattering and light diffraction have been decreased, which is said to enhance contrast. The result is a smooth, detailed image with “no visible pixel structure, even when using large screens.” The DLA-RS4500 uses three D-ILA devices, one each for red, green and blue.

• The light engine uses six banks of eight blue-laser diodes to achieve high brightness levels, and a stationary emissive phosphor to reduce mechanical noise and enhance reliability. JVC said the projector can be used with screen sizes over 200 inches.

• Light output is adjusted dynamically to ensure “bright whites, deep blacks, and brilliant colors.” Contrast ratio is rated as ∞: 1.

• The laser light source works in tandem with a new Cinema Filter to achieve a wide color gamut that covers 100 percent of the DCI P3 color space and more than 80 percent of BT.2020.

• The projector uses a new 18-element, 16-group glass lens with an aluminum lens barrel. At 100mm, the diameter of the lens is significantly larger than the 65mm lens used in other JVC projectors. The lens has an expanded shift range of ±100 percent vertical and ±43 percent horizontal. “In addition, by adopting five anomalous dispersion lenses, we are able to reduce chromatic aberration and color fringing to deliver precise projection of 4K resolution graphics,” JVC said.

• When the projector detects a high dynamic range (HDR) signal, it automatically selects the correct picture mode preset based on the HDR10 standard. It also supports the “Hybrid Log-Gamma,” a new HDR standard for broadcasts and streaming services.

• A Multiple Pixel Control employs a new algorithm that has been optimized to produce detailed images even when converted from standard HD.

• The projector employs JVC’s Clear Motion Drive blur-reduction technology, which is compatible with 4K 60p (4:4:4), and Motion Enhance technology to minimize motion blur.

• The projector has 10 preset modes to tailor settings to the installation in addition to a selection of modes that optimize color and performance for different screen materials.

The DLA-RS4500 sports a new cosmetic design that combines aluminum and matte black paint to reduce reflections, a center-mounted lens with a gold Alumite ring, and a rear intake/front exhaust fan that is said to adapt to the installation environment.

Connections include two full speed, full spec 18Gbps HDMI inputs with HDR and HDCP2.2.

For more information, visit procision.jvc.com.