JVC DLA-NZ8
Trusted Review Best Projector Winner 2022
“The JVC DLA-NZ8 delivered best-in-class HDR performance, accurate image quality and wonderfully inky black levels, earning it a place as the best projector we’ve reviewed this year.”
World’s first home projector capable of inputting 8K60p/4K120p signals
The DLA-NZ8 D-ILA projector is the world first home theater projector to feature 8K/60p/4K120p input. It is equipped with a new 8K/e-shiftX proprietary technology to reproduce 8K-quality images. The projector is driven by three native 4K D-ILA devices, high-quality 65 mm glass lens, and Ultra-High Brightness of 2,500 lumens. The BLU-Escent laser diode light source also contributes to project images that come close to reality. Compatible with the latest HDR10+, the projector boasts industry leading HDR performance. 8K, Laser, and HDR are the keywords that describe JVCs DLA-NZ8. *As a home theatre projector, as of September 2021; according to a research by JVCKENWOOD.
Features
- Newly developed 8K/e-shiftX technology reproduces 8K image quality
- New 0.69-inch 4K D-ILA (4096 x 2160) device x 3
- BLU-Escent Laser Light Source
- 17-element, 15-group all-glass 65mm diameter high-quality lens
- High brightness of 2,500 lm provides vibrant and dynamic images
- Native Contrast Ratio of 80,000:1 translates to a spectacular Dynamic Contrast Ratio of ∞ :1
- 2x HDMI (48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3) inputs, supporting 8K60P and 4K120P input signals
- HDR10+ contains the metadata of the producer’s intentions for each scene, and with such data, the projector is able to automatically reproduce images as the creator intended.
- Frame Adapt HDR* dynamically tone maps any HDR10 content frame-by-frame or scene-by-scene and automatically performs adjustment to achieve optimal images close to reality as seen by human eyes. As a part the Frame Adapt HDR, the projector offers improved gamma processing accuracy from 12- to 18-bit equivalent to reproduce smoother and finer gradation
- New Theater Optimizer** function, which works in Frame Adapt HDR mode, offers optimum HDR images by analyzing usage environments using the screen size and gain information and intelligently adjusts tone mapping.
- Auto Tone Mapping function automatically adjusts settings for optimum HDR10 image quality
- For easy reproduction, the projector switches automatically to HDR picture mode when HDR10 signals are received
- Nine settings of Installation Mode include Lens Control, Pixel Adjustment, Mask, Anamorphic on or off, Screen Adjust, Installation Style, Keystone, Pincushion, and Aspect; stored installation modes for various environments can be called up.
- Wide Colour Gamut above exceeds DCI/P3 spec creating saturated, beautiful images that come to life
- Low Latency Mode suppresses display delay for faster response when receiving signals from PC and game consoles
Technical Specifications
Device
D-ILA Technology - Yes
Chip Type - 0.69-inch 4K D-ILA device
Native Resolution - 4096 x 2160
Display Resolution - 8192 x 4320
Number Of Chips - 3
8K/e-shift - Yes
Light Source
Light Source - Laser
Type - BLU-Escent Laser Diode
Life Time (Standard Mode) - 20000 hours
Picture
Brightness - 2500 lm
Dynamic Contrast - ∞ : 1
Native Contrast - 80000 : 1
Lens
Zoom - 2 x
Throw Ratio - 1.43-2.92:1
Diameter - 65 mm
Material - All-glass
Build - 17-element, 15-group in full aluminium lens barrel.
Lens Shift - Yes
Range Horizontal - ± 34 %
Range Vertical - ± 80 %
Motorized Zoom - Yes
Motorized Shift - Yes
Motorized Focus - Yes
Projection Display size (diagonal) - 60 - 200 inch
Memory Function - Yes
Number of user presets - 10
Lens Cover - Yes
3D
3D Capability - Yes
3D Emitter (Optional) Yes, PK-EM2 (Call for pricing)
3D Glasses (Optional) Yes, PK-AG3 (call for pricing)
HDR
HDR10 - Yes
HDR10+ - Yes
Picture Settings
Picture Modes - Natural, Cinema, HDR10+, Frame Adapt HDR, HDR10, HLG, Pan_PQ, 6 User modes
Power & Environment
Fan Noise - 24 dB
Eco Mode - Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Product Dimensions (WxHxD) - 500 x 234 x 505 (mm)
Product Weight - 23.1 Kg
Package Dimensions (WxHxD) - 640 x 415 x 665 (mm)
Package Weight - 28.5 Kg
DLA-NZ8 - D-ILA Projector
