JVC has renewed its range of high-end home theater projectors with the DLA-NZ900 and DLA-NZ800 models. These latest-generation 4K/8K laser projectors offer enhanced performance in terms of contrast and brightness.
JVC has announced the imminent launch of two new high-end D-ILA 4K home theater projectors: the JVC DLA-NZ900 and JVC DLA-NZ800. These two premium projectors are 4K 120p and 8K 60p compatible, and boast an even higher contrast ratio and brightness level than their predecessors.
They are equipped with a new, exclusive third-generation 4K D-ILA device, perfected and combined with a new BLU-Escent laser light source for enhanced contrast and brightness. The JVC DLA-NZ900 replaces the JVC DLA-NZ9BE, while the JVC DLA-NZ800 is positioned between the JVC DLA-NZ7BE and the new JVC DLA-NZ900.
Key features
3rd generation D-ILA devices
JVC’s new projectors feature 3rd-generation 0.69-inch 4K D-ILA devices, offering up to 1.5 times the native contrast of previous generations. The JVC DLA-NZ900 achieves a record native contrast of 150,000:1, compared to 100,000:1 for the JVC DLA-NZ9BE.
More powerful BLU-Escent laser source
The laser source of these projectors has been optimized to achieve a maximum brightness of 3,300 lumens on the JVC DLA-NZ900 and 2,700 lumens on the JVC DLA-NZ800.
8K 60p and 4K 120p compatibility
These JVC projectors can receive and display 8K 60p and 4K 120p signals, thanks to the adoption of high-performance LSI chips to process 8K video streams. What’s more, the 4K 120 fps input and low-latency mode allow these projectors to display high-frame-rate video games.
2nd generation 8K/e-shiftX technology
JVC’s exclusive 8K upscaling processing has been perfected to better reproduce native 8K sources (8192 x 4320 pixels).
Large diameter all-glass lens
The JVC DLA-NZ900 uses an ultra-low dispersion 100mm diameter lens for accurate projection of 8K images, while the JVC DLA-NZ800 features a high-resolution 65mm diameter lens.
2nd generation Frame Adapt HDR
Deployed in an update in late 2023 for previous-generation JVC D-ILA projectors, Frame Adapt HDR Gen2 technology is natively compatible with the JVC DLA-NZ900 and JVC DLA-NZ800. It analyzes the brightness of HDR content frame by frame and adjusts the dynamic range in real time to reproduce brighter, more colorful HDR images with a wider dynamic range.
What’s more, both projectors are equipped with the Deep Black function, which enhances depth and detail in dark areas of the image.
Filmmaker Mode
Available via an update on the previous generation of JVC projectors, Filmmaker mode is now available natively on these new models. The latter deactivates functions such as image interpolation and noise reduction, and adjusts color temperature, so users can enjoy films and documentaries with an image quality that faithfully recreates the director’s intentions.
Clear Motion Drive
This original JVC technology, designed to reduce afterimages, benefits from a new, improved algorithm. Combined with Motion Enhance technology, which optimizes D-ILA device control, the new JVC projectors offer much smoother reproduction of 4K and 8K images (this treatment is deactivated on 4K 120p images).
Price and availability
The JVC DLA-NZ900 and JVC DLA-NZ800 will go on sale in June for €25,999 and €15,999 respectively.
JVC DLA-NZ800 and DLA-NZ900: summary
- 3rd-generation 4K D-ILA devices for native contrast of up to 150,000:1
- More powerful BLU-Escent laser source offering up to 3,300 lumens
- 8K60p and 4K120p compatibility with 2nd generation 8K/e-shiftX processing
- 100mm (NZ900) and 65mm (NZ800) all-glass lenses
- Wide DCI-P3 color gamut and advanced HDR compatibility
- FILMMAKER mode to respect the creators’ intentions
- Enhanced Clear Motion Drive for smoother moving images
| Specifications | JVC DLA-NZ900 | JVC DLA-NZ800 |
| D-ILA device | 3x 0.69″ 3rd generation native 4K (4096 x 2160) | |
| 8K60p compatibility | ✅ | |
| 4K120p compatibility | ✅ | |
| Display resolution | 8,192 x 4,320 pixels (8K/e-shiftX) | |
| Lens | Motorized 2x zoom & focus All-glass 100mm | Motorized 2x zoom & focus All-glass 65mm |
| Lens offset | 100％ vertical, 43％ horizontal (motorized) | 80％ vertical, 34％ horizontal (motorized) |
| Projection size (diagonal) | 60 to 300 inches (1.52m to 7.62m) | 60 to 200 inches (1.52m to 5.08m) |
| Light source | BLU-Escent Laser | |
| Brightness | 3,300 lumens | 2,700 lumens |
| Native contrast ratio | 150 000:1 | 100 000:1 |
| Cinema filter (DCI-P3 color gamut) | ✅ | |
| HDMI | x2 (48 Gbps/HDCP 2.3) | |
| 3D | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top & bottom | |
| Fan noise level | 24dB | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 500 x 234 x 528mm | 500 x 234 x 505mm |
| Weight | 25.3kg | 23.1kg |
With their new D-ILA devices and optimized laser source, the new JVC DLA-NZ800 and JVC DLA-NZ900 projectors offer enhanced contrast and brightness for ultra-realistic HDR images. Their 8K/4K compatibility and high-precision lenses make them excellent choices for high-end home theater.
