Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 vs JVC DLA-RS1000

Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 is lighter and broader on HDR. JVC DLA-RS1000 is sharper.

Key differences
White light output
2,700 lm ISO—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
—40,000:1
Throw ratio
1.35–2.84:11.4–2.8:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)Up to Max 50 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999$5,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–6.3 m3.1–6.3 m
Picture
White light output
2,700 lm ISO—
Colour light output
2,700 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—1,800 lm
Brightness by mode
Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 1,000 lm—
Eco brightness
37%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDLCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
0.74 in0.69 in
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zoneZone-by-zone
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native aspect
16:9Derived17:9Derived
Pixel shift
4K PRO-UHD—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Native contrast (on/off)
—40,000:1
Dynamic contrast
2,500,000:1400,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingDynamic iris
Manual iris
—Yes
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Adjustable—
Tone mapping (maker name)
—Auto Tone Mapping
HDR metadata used
—Uses MaxCLL
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Greyscale control points
11—
Picture mode memories
106
Picture certifications
ISFISF
3D
NoYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Lamp power
—265 W
Replacement lamp
—PK-L2618UW
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco4,500 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
ContinuousSteps
Cool-down time
—About 60 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.84:11.4–2.8:1
Image size
50–300 in60–200 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
2.1×Derived2×Derived
Focal length
22.5–46.7 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2–3—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±96.3%±80%
Horizontal lens shift
±47.1%±34%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Lens memory slots
1010
Vertical keystone
30°—
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Grid warp
Yes—
Lens elements
1517
Lens material
—Glass
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Frame interpolation at 4K
Yes—
Max input refresh
4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control4, CrestronControl4
Smart platform
Ethernet
Yes—
Smart platform
None—
Update period
7 years—
Audio
Speakers
0—
Audio outputs
HDMI eARC—
HDMI audio return
eARCDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
520 × 447 × 169 mm500 × 495 × 234 mm
Weight
12,700 g19,600 g
Colours
Black—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 10 mm screws4 × M5, 15–25 mm screws
Exhaust
—Front
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode1,524 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 311 W · Eco 204 WMax 400 W
Standby
0.4 W0.3 W
Networked standby
2 W1.5 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)Up to Max 50 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 5 yr or 12,000 h3 yr
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61119.pdf—
Spare parts
—Lamp PK-L2618UW
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Stand or mountPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap
Remote
Backlit—