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Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 vs JVC DLA-RS1200

Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 is $1,000.95 cheaper, better for gaming and lighter. JVC DLA-RS1200 is sharper and quieter.

Epson Pro Cinema LS12000MSRP $5,999
JVC DLA-RS1200MSRP $6,999.95
Key differences
White light output
2,700 lm ISO2,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
—40,000:1
Throw ratio
1.35–2.84:11.34–2.14:1
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)23 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999$6,999.95
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–6.3 m3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light output
2,700 lm ISO2,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
2,700 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—2,000 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
2,500,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Manual iris
—Yes
Colour gamut
—Rec. 709 100%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit12 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Colour temperature presets
—D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping
AdjustableDynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
—Frame Adapt HDR (Gen2) with Deep Black Tone Control
HDR metadata used
—Uses MaxCLL
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
11—
Picture mode memories
104
Auto-calibration
—Sensor supported
Picture certifications
ISFISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
No—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—BLU-Escent
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
ContinuousSteps
Cool-down time
—About 10 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.84:11.34–2.14:1
Image size
50–300 in60–200 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
2.1×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
22.5–46.7 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2–3—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±96.3%±70%
Horizontal lens shift
±47.1%±28%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Lens memory slots
105
Vertical keystone
30°—
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Grid warp
Yes—
Lens elements
1515
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Frame interpolation at 4K
Yes—
Black frame insertion
—Yes
Max input refresh
4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3, 32 Gbps)
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V trigger—
Control-system drivers
Control4, CrestronControl4
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
None—
Update period
7 years—
Audio
Speakers
00
Audio outputs
HDMI eARC—
HDMI audio return
eARCDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
520 × 447 × 169 mm450 × 479 × 181 mm
Weight
12,700 g14,600 g
Colours
Black—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 10 mm screws4 × M5, 20–25 mm screws, 2 N·m
Exhaust
—Rear
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 mode2,000 m
Power draw
Normal 311 W · Eco 204 W280 W
Standby
0.4 W0.3 W
Networked standby
2 W1.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)23 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 5 yr or 12,000 h3 yr
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61119.pdfhttps://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4685-11.pdf
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
BacklitIR