The JVC DLA-X30 High Definition 3D Projector

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At a ridiculously low $3500 MSRP, JVC’s DLA-X30BU - Full HD D-ILA Front Projector is rocking an image quality that other manufacturers only wish they could achieve at the same price point.  While there are lots of projectors at this price and below, none accomplish home theater like this one does – in fact, you could spend 3x more with other projectors and still loose out on quality and features.  

The X30 is a 3D capable projector that supports both 16:9 and 2:35:1 viewing.  With a cinema-wide projection screen, JVC makes it possible to watch Blu-ray content without the black bars above and below the screen.  This makes the Media Room or Home Theater experience a phenomenal one! 

JVC is a true pioneer when it comes to home theater projectors.  With their proprietary 3-Chip D-ILA (Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier), they offer one the best contrast ratios on the market.  This feature makes the D-ILA series projectors a perfect pick in home theaters and media rooms where there is ambient light.  It truly opens the doors to a great experience without the necessity for a dark - dedicated room for projector viewing.  JVC’s X30 produces dark blacks, bright whites, and an excellent spectrum of color. 

Another great inclusion of this projector is JVC’s lens memory feature.  Instead of needing an anamorphic lens (that slides over a projectors main lens - to produce 2:35:1 viewing), JVC made it possible for your installer to save lens zoom, focus, and shift settings for viewing 3 different media formats.  Whether you’re watching standard high definition video, or cinemascope 2:35:1, you’ll be viewing it with excellent precision.  It’s kind of like they thought of everything. 

Not long ago it cost some pretty serious money for a “good” home theater projector.  The JVC DLA-X30BU makes the cinema experience possible without an enormous price tag.  We couple this projector with a VuTec - 115” screen, an Onkyo TX-NR709 audio / video receiver, KEF speakers, and a Samsung Blu-ray and blow away expectations every time.  JVC helps make is possible.  If you’re considering a home theater or media room, you’ve got to check out the JVC D-ILA line.  They have two additional models in this line-up, each well worth the price – the DLA-X70 and DLA-X90.

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Here’s information and specs off JVC’s Website:

Overview

3D Home Theater Full HD D-ILA Projector

Until now, there has never been this combination of performance and value in the HD projection market. The DLA-X30 brings the excitement of 3D and JVC's renowned D-ILA technology to a wider audience than ever before.

The X30 includes all the performance you've come to expect from JVC. It uses three D-ILA devices to project a Full HD 1920 x 1080 image with an amazing black level and 50,000:1 Native Contrast Ratio. "Native" means JVC does not use a dynamic iris, making it possible to reproduce the deepest blacks and vivid peak whites at the same time, for the most impactful images in each and every frame.

All new JVC Procision projectors are 3D enabled, and feature a wide range of 3D enhancements, including improved 3D picture quality and improved 3D functionality.

A 3D I/R Emitter (PK-EM1, sold separately) syncs the projected image with JVC's Active Shutter 3D Glasses (PK-AG2, sold separately) for a superior 3D experience, no matter what type of screen is used or how the home theater has been configured.

JVC offers impressive installation flexibility with a 2X Optical Zoom featuring motorized focus, zoom and lens shift settings. All new JVC Procision projectors add a Lens Memory function with three memories that allow those settings to be stored for different picture formats. This makes it easy to view multiple picture formats, such as 16:9 HDTV and Cinemascope movies, at a constant image height on a Cinemascope screen, without any annoying black bars.

The Competitive Advantage

  • Highest NATIVE Contrast Ratio in class (50,000:1)
  • Provides deepest blacks and vivid peak whites at the same time
  • Does not use a dynamic iris
  • New 100% "Frame Addressing" 3D mode provides brighter image reproduction in 3D

2 year warranty

Overview, Features, and Specifications from JVC

Features

Performance Features

  • 4th Generation Wire Grid Optical Engine construction minimizes light leakage
  • Mode Screen Adjustment
  • 120Hz Clear Motion Drive
  • 20dB ultra low noise design (normal lamp mode)
  • 1,300 lumens

3D Features

2D to 3D Converter

  • Developed from JVC's experience in broadcast 3D conversion systems
  • Allows 2D content to be converted to 3D in real time
  • Works on broadcast as well as packaged media
  • Enhanced 3D Input supported though HDMI
  • Frame Sequential: 1080 24p/50i/60i

Side by Side: 1080 24p/50p/50i/60p/60i

  • Side by Side: 720 50p/60p
  • Top and Bottom: 1080 24p
  • Top and Bottom: 720 50p/60p

Direct access to 3D modes from remote control

No special screen needed for 3D playback

  • Optional 3D Glasses and Emitter
  • Glasses: PK-AG2B
  • Emitter: PK-EM1
  • Compatible with previous PK-AG1B glasses

Convenience and Set-Up Features

  • Wide Lens Shift functionality (V: 80%, H: 34%)
  • 2X Zoom (1.4 to 2.8 throw ratio)
  • 3 Position Lens Memory for easy Cinemascope and 16:9 HDTV setup
  • Motorized Focus, Zoom & Lens Shift

Inputs & Outputs

  • Dual 3D enabled HDMI v1.4a input with Deep Color and CEC
  • Component Video
  • RS-232C
  • RJ45 LAN Connection
  • 12V Trigger
  • Wired Remote Input

Overview, Features, and Specifications from JVC

Specifications

DLA-X30 - Specs

 

 

 

Price

$3,499.95

 

D-ILA Devices

1920 x 1080;Size: 0.7" x 3

 

Resolution

1920 x 1080

 

3D Enabled

YES

 

Lens

Motorized 2X Zoom & Focus with 80% Horizontal & 34% Vertical Lens Shift (Full Remote Control)

 

Lens Memory

3 Presets for Focus, Zoom & Lens Shift

 

3D Anamorphic Scaling

YES

 

2D - 3D Conversion

YES

 

Expandable 3D Input Compatibility

YES

 

Lamp

220W UHP

 

Brightness

1300lm

 

Aperture

16 Step

 

Contrast

50,000:1

 

Connections

HDMI

2 (ver1.4a) 3D/Deep Color/CEC

 

RS-232C

1

 

 

 

12V Trigger & Remote In

1 each

 

LAN Connection

For System Control & easy Firmware Updates

 

Clear Motion Drive

Improved

 

Screen Correction

3 Modes

 

Noise level

20dB

 

3D Active Shutter Glasses

Optional (PK-AG2)

 

3D I/R Emitter

Optional (PK-EM1)

 

Warranty

2 Years

 

Overview, Features, and Specifications from JVC

   
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