In the ever-evolving world of home cinema, JVC has once again has looked to raise the standard with the release of its DLA-NZ700 and DLA-NZ500 projectors.
These models bring features that redefine home entertainment for film enthusiasts and anyone aiming to replicate a true cinematic experience at home, says the maker. Developed for exceptional native 4K performance, these projectors also come equipped with numerous installer-friendly options for versatile setup in any home cinema.
A key highlight of these projectors is their compact size, showcasing JVC’s strong engineering heritage. Billed as the world’s smallest native 4K projectors, they still deliver premium quality with a state-of-the-art BLU-Escent Laser light source and a 0.69in native 4K D-ILA device. This combination enhances contrast and brightness while ensuring extended durability—a crucial factor for premium AV investments.
The D-ILA device enables impressive contrast ratios, with the DLA-NZ700 achieving up to 80,000:1 native contrast and the DLA-NZ500 offering 40,000:1. JVC says these levels deliver deep, immersive blacks and a wide colour range, essential for faithfully recreating high-definition scenes. Additionally, JVC’s refined BLU-Escent Laser technology delivers brightness up to 2,300 lumens in the NZ700 and 2,000 lumens in the NZ500, making them suitable for a variety of viewing conditions, from dedicated darkened home theatres to rooms with ambient lighting.
One of the standout features is the second-generation Frame Adapt HDR, a real-time tone-mapping system that optimises brightness and colour accuracy frame by frame. This ensures HDR content appears as close as possible to the director’s intent, making these projectors a good choice for cinephiles. JVC’s Vivid mode further enhances Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) content, delivering bright, vibrant colours and improved clarity that breathe new life into older SDR films and animations.
Both models also include FILMMAKER MODE, which turns off specific processing to maintain accurate colour temperature and image fidelity, aligning the visual experience with cinematic standards. This new picture mode preserves the director’s creative intent and provides a truly cinematic experience.
For installation flexibility, both models feature a fully motorised 80mm 4K lens with precision focus, zoom and shift adjustments. This versatility, combined with a lens memory function, allows installers to configure and save multiple settings, simplifying transitions between different screen sizes or aspect ratios. Both models also feature Full IP Control via the LAN port.
Laser light source
JVC’s shift to a laser light source extends the projectors’ lifespan to approximately 20,000 hours, significantly reducing maintenance needs and costs. The lamp-free design also provides consistent brightness and enhanced performance with quick on/off capability, making these projectors suitable for home environments while supporting reliable, energy-efficient viewing for years.
In summary, the JVC DLA-NZ700 and DLA-NZ500 projectors mark a substantial advancement in home cinema technology. With innovations in native 4K clarity, HDR processing, and an eco-friendly, compact design, these models have been created to captivate home cinema enthusiasts seeking a premium viewing experience.
For those passionate about cinema-quality viewing at home, JVC says its new projectors bring theatre-grade visuals directly into the living room, setting a new benchmark for immersive, high-quality home entertainment.
