In a very dark room at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta this week (at CEDIA Expo 2009), JVC Visual Systems Division introduced the world to their newest high-end front projector, the DLA-RS4000 Reference Series 4K home cinema projector. The design is based on the same projection engine as used in advanced simulation systems, popular for commercial applications such as planetariums and such. The outstanding picture quality (they gave us a pretty impressive demo) and installation flexibility make it ideal for more elaborate home theaters. The DLA-RS4000 system is ISF and THX certified.
Inside are three newly-developed ultra-high-definition 4K2K D-ILA devices which enable the projector to deliver a ten-megapixel image with a native resolution of 4,096 x 2,400, more than four times the resolution of conventional HD. Up to four screens with full HD or WUXGA resolution images can be displayed simultaneously or, if you prefer, one big 4K image. The new optical design squeezes 3500 ANSI lumens out of the Xenon lamp, with right-step adjustable power for optimal brightness regardless of home theater layouts and screen sizes. And speaking of screen sizes, the DLA-RS4000 is intended for high-end theaters with screens ranging from 12-21 feet. New wire grid polarizers in the optical engine minimize light leakage, paired with new liquid crystal technology to minimize off-state light, for a 10,000:1 native contrast ratio.
Even at 110 pounds, the DLA-RS4000 comes in 65 percent smaller than other projectors in its class, with broad horizontal/vertical lens shift capabilities to allow versatile projector positioning. The small footprint and flexibility make it ideal for custom installation, and the stackable design opens up possibilities such as 3D applications. The DLA-RS4000 projector has a suggested list price of $175,000 and will be available October 2009.
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