DLA-HD550 | Full HD D-ILA Front Projector

• Achieves 30,000:1 native contrast ratio
• Achieves a brightness of 1,000 lumens with a highly efficient lamp
(lamp life : approx.3000 hours in Normal mode)
• Clear Motion Drive
• Inverse telecine (reverse 2-3 pulldown)
• Screen Adjustment Mode
• User-customisable gamma control for free control of gradation expression
• High-performance 2x zoom lens with motorised focus featuring a large diameter all-glass lens system with 17 elements in 15 groups including ED lenses
• 3-step lens aperture for brightness adjustment
• Wide electronic lens shift function of ±80% vertical and ±34% horizontal adjustments
• V-stretch mode compatible with cinemascope screen
• Automatic lens cover protects the lens against dust and scratches
• Two HDMI inputs with CEC support
• Quiet operation : only 19db (Normal mode)

The D-ILA panel originally developed by JVC has a high aperture ratio as it is designed with exceptionally narrow gaps between the pixel elements. This design effectively eliminates the "screen-door" effect as the pixel elements do not stand out, resulting in reproduced images that are smooth and silky.

JVC's proprietary D-ILA device achieves an exceptionally high native contrast ratio by combining extreme planarization technology, which reduces stray light to an absolute minimum, and an optical engine with wire-grid polarisers

The D-ILA device features high-planarization technology that reduces stray light caused by diffraction to an absolute minimum, helping to decrease light leakage and loss from the liquid crystal layer itself to ensure an exceptionally high contrast ratio.

The wire-grid design employed by JVC's optical engine uses an inorganic reflective polarising plate made from a glass substrate on the surface of which are formed an array of ultra- fine aluminium ribs. Because the polarising plate is ideally set at the optimum angle to reflect polarised light, it reduces the amount of stray light reaching the lens to an absolute minimum. The combination of this polariser with the 0.7-inch full HD D-ILA device allows an exceptionally high native contrast ratio to be achieved.

Clear Motion Drive technology successfully generates an accurate intermediate frame even for scenes with rapid movement by employing JVC's original high-precision interpolation algorithm that strengthens the precision of picture-character detection. When the video signal source is 50/60 fps broadcasting, viewers can enjoy smoother and clearer images with reduced motion blurring thanks to this unique interpolation technique that optimises the number of frames.

At the core of its video circuitry, the projector incorporates the HQV Reon-VX video processor developed by Silicon Optix, which features precision I/P conversion and scaling to achieve exquisite video reproduction of the highest quality.

In order to reproduce high-definition images more faithfully, the high-performance 2x zoom lens with motorised focus features a large-diameter, all-glass lens system with 17 elements in 15 groups that includes ED lenses. This lens system also reduces chromatic aberration and colour bleeding significantly to project images with precise details and exceptional depth. What’s more, the lens aperture enables adjustment of brightness in 16 steps* to display the deepest black possible.

There are seven picture modes that can be chosen to optimally match the source content. These modes can be selected by pressing the direct input buttons on the remote controller and users can customise up to two picture settings with the User 1 and User 2 modes.

As the quality of projected images may vary slightly depending on the type of screen and its RGB reflective characteristics, JVC’s new D-ILA projectors have screen adjustment modes that allow users to select the optimum mode to match screen characteristics for more natural and balanced colour reproduction.

The DLA-HD990/DLA-HD950 features Colour Management that interpolates colours individually by R, G, B, C, Y, or M, in the three separate axes of colour phase, chroma saturation, and brightness. Up to three customised colour settings can be stored for future use.

The ±80% vertical and ±34% horizontal lens shift function enables far more flexibility in setting up the projector as it allows the projected picture to be easily moved horizontally or vertically. What’s more, the 2x motorised zoom & focus lens — with throw distances of 3.0 metres to 6.1 metres for the 100-inch display — simplifies tedious zoom and/or focus adjustment thanks to its high-performance motor.

The V-stretch mode offers the full cinematic experience of 2.35:1 material by combining D-ILA projectors with a third-party anamorphic lens.

Simulated pictures to emphasise the difference between V-stretch mode turned on using an anamorphic lens and conventional 16:9 screen (off).

D-ILA projectors features a unique automatic lens cover that opens and closes with power on/off to protect against dust, so even if the projector is installed up on the ceiling, you’re assured of easy, trouble-free operation.

D-ILA projectors features features two HDMI interfaces compatible with 1080/24p input and Deep Colour. What’s more, both of these interfaces are CEC (consumer electronic control) compatible for linking up external devices to enable the control of one-touch play, system standby, etc. Wide HDMI cables can be also inserted simultaneously side by side, and are compatible with HDMI cables equipped with screws for a stable, fixed connection.

When positioning the projector outside of the lens shift coverage area or where it is not possible to install the projector with the front face of the projector parallel to the screen, the Digital Keystone function with vertical and horizontal adjustment helps to make distorted images look more natural.

Thanks to the enhanced efficiency of the cooling system, fan noise has been reduced to 19dB*, enabling the viewer to better concentrate on what is being shown on the screen even in a very quiet room.
* When lamp power mode is set to normal mode.

The projector is equipped with a high-pressure mercury lamp, which may break, emitting a loud noise, when it is subjected to shock or after it has been used for some length of time.

• Please note that, depending on how the projector is used, there can be considerable difference between individual lamps regarding how many hours they will operate before requiring replacement.

• An additional payment is required for installation of a new lamp, if necessary.

• The projector lamp requires periodic replacement and is not covered by warranty.

• Please be aware that, because the D-ILA device is manufactured using highly advanced technologies, 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may be non-performing (always on or off).

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All pictures are simulated.
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