JVC’s professional video division has introduced the DLA-HD10K, a new projector with full HDTV resolution at 1080p 60/50/48. It uses D-ILA projection technology, previously deployed mainly in professional industrial applications. JVC now intends the system for particularly demanding consumers as well as postproduction studios and other professional users in video and film production.
At the core of the projector are three 0.8-inch D-ILA chips, imaging devices with a native HD resolution of 2.1 million pixels, or an effective 1920 x 1080 pixels at 1080p. The DLA-HD10K separates the projection and processing units, with only a single cable connecting the two components. Optional DVI fibre-optic cables up to 30 metres long are available when the projection unit must be installed farther from the source.
Its understated appearance and finely engraved metal enclosure are intended to let the projector fit into living spaces as readily as high-tech studios or modern screening rooms. Aluminium was chosen for more than aesthetic reasons: JVC says the high build quality gives the unit substantial stability. The special die-cast aluminium enclosure also directs heat away from the unit, reducing operating noise to 27 dB. JVC says this removes the need for elaborate sound insulation even in sensitive applications.
To produce images at the required size in rooms of different dimensions and under varying projection conditions, the D-ILA projector is offered in several versions. The DLA-HD10KS has a lens covering a zoom range of 1.5 to 2.1:1, while the DLA-HD10K covers 2.0 to 3.8:1. A lens developed specifically for HD projection on the DLA-HD10KE provides improved motorized focus adjustment. Its “Dynamic Square Aperture” function is intended to maintain an optimal relationship between aperture and contrast as the zoom setting changes. The “Optimum Color Illumination System” is also designed to provide the best possible colour matching.
Users can choose between two processor units, or scalers, depending on the application and requirements. Options include the AV Hub, which supports connections to various audio and video devices or a Media Center PC, including seven video inputs and four HDMI inputs, and a high-performance Faroudja unit. The manufacturer says its digital high-end video processor and dedicated technologies extract optimum quality from HD signals. Customers who prefer another signal-processing solution can instead order only the projection unit without a scaler. This allows the DLA-HD10K to be integrated via DVI into any professional projection environment without additional cost. To reduce everyday operating costs, the complete optical engine, including its filters, has been optimized for long-life, comparatively inexpensive 200-watt NUP lamps.
Each DLA-HD10K can be calibrated at the customer’s premises on request. According to the manufacturer, the projector variants and processor units are available immediately from stock in Friedberg.
