JVC DLA-NZ500

MSRP$6,999.95

Brand	JVC · D-ILA Procision
Type	Home cinema
Released	April 4, 2025
Resolution	DCI 4K
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Imaging technology	LCoS
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	2,000
Native on/off contrast	40,000:1
Throw ratio	1.34–2.14:1

A 4096x2160 three-chip D-ILA projector with a laser light source rated 2,000 lm and 40,000:1 native contrast. It has an 80 mm motorized 1.6x lens with 70% vertical and 28% horizontal shift, HDR10+ and Frame Adapt HDR, and two 32 Gbps HDMI inputs. It is the entry model of JVC's current native 4K laser line and suits dedicated dark-room cinemas.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	LCoS
Technology brand	D-ILA
Number of imaging devices	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.69 in
Native aspect ratio	17:9Derived
Native resolution	4096 × 2160
Pixel shift	None
Native on/off contrast	40,000:1
Dynamic light control	Laser dimming
Manual iris / aperture	Yes
Rec.709 gamut	100%
Gamut metric	Coverage
Gamut chromaticity space	Xy
Colour temperature presets	D55, D65, D93, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	12 bit
Filmmaker Mode	Yes
Colour management system	6-axis
Auto-calibration	Sensor supported
ISF certified	Yes
Picture mode memories	4
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping type	Dynamic
Tone-mapping brand name	Frame Adapt HDR (Gen2) with Deep Black Tone Control
Metadata handling	Uses MaxCLL
Black frame insertion	Yes
Max refresh rate	3840×2160: 60 Hz
3D support	No

Optics

Throw ratio	1.34–2.14:1
Projection distance table	60″: 1.77–2.85 m · 70″: 2.07–3.34 m · 80″: 2.37–3.82 m · 90″: 2.68–4.31 m · 100″: 2.98–4.79 m · 110″: 3.28–5.28 m · 120″: 3.58–5.76 m · 130″: 3.89–6.24 m · 140″: 4.19–6.73 m · 150″: 4.49–7.21 m · 160″: 4.8–7.7 m · 170″: 5.1–8.18 m · 180″: 5.4–8.67 m · 190″: 5.7–9.15 m · 200″: 6.01–9.63 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.6×
Focus	Motorized
Vertical lens shift	±70%
Horizontal lens shift	±28%
Motorized lens shift	Yes
Lens elements	15
Lens aperture	80 mm
Image size range	60–200 in
Lens memory	5

Light source

Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	BLU-Escent laser diode (blue laser with phosphor)
Light source life	Standard: 20,000 h
Life definition	50% brightness
Light-source dimming	Manual steps
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	2,000
Claimed brightness unit	Unspecified

Audio

Speaker count	0
HDMI eARC	No

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	4096 × 2160
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI, 32 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI, 32 Gbps, HDCP 2.3
USB media playback	No
RS-232	No
LAN control	Yes
12 V trigger	No
Control ecosystem drivers	Control4
Ethernet	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–35°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	2,000 m
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption by mode	In use: 280 W
Standby power	0.3 W
Networked standby power	1.5 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Fan noise: 23 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	450 mm
Depth	479 mm
Height	181 mm
Weight	14.6 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	Rear

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
User manual	https://manuals.jvckenwood.com/download/files/B5A-4685-11.pdf
Photobiological risk group	RG2
Laser product class	Class 1
Safety & market certifications	FCC, ISF

In the box

Box contents	Projector, Remote, Batteries, Lens cover, Power cord, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote type	IR

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the DLA-NZ500 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.34–2.14:1 lens.
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