JVC DLA-NP5

Brand	JVC · Procision
Type	Home cinema
Status	Discontinued
Released	April 2022
Resolution	DCI 4K
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Imaging technology	LCoS
Light source	Lamp
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	1,900 lm
Native contrast (on/off)	40,000:1
Throw ratio	1.36–2.75:1

A native 4K D-ILA lamp projector with three 0.69-inch panels, a motorized 2x all-glass zoom lens with wide shift and HDR10+ and Frame Adapt HDR support. JVC rates it at 1,900 lm with a stated native contrast of 40,000:1. It is the consumer-channel twin of the DLA-RS1100 for dedicated home theaters.

Data sheet

Picture

Claimed brightness (non-standard)	1,900 lm
Imaging technology	LCoS
Chip / panel diagonal	0.69 in
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native aspect	17:9Derived
Native contrast (on/off)	40,000:1
Dynamic contrast	400,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris
Manual iris	Yes
Colour bit depth (per channel)	12 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping	Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)	Frame Adapt HDR
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis
Auto-calibration	Sensor supported
Picture certifications	ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom

Light source

Light source	Lamp
Lamp power	265 W
Replacement lamp	PK-L2618U
Light-source life	4,500 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness
Light output control	Steps
Cool-down time	60 s

Optics

Throw ratio	1.36–2.75:1100″ · 3.05–6.17 m
Image size	60–200 in
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	2.02×Derived
Focus	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±80%
Horizontal lens shift	±34%
Motorised lens shift	Yes
Lens memory slots	10
Lens elements	17
Lens material	Glass

Motion & gaming

Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes
Max input refresh	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers	Control4

Smart platform

Ethernet

Yes

Audio

Speakers

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	500 × 495 × 234 mm
Weight	19,200 g

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–35°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude	1,524 m
Power draw	Max 420 W · Normal 420 W
Standby	0.3 W
Networked standby	1.5 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	Eco 24 dB(A)

Safety & support

Marks	FCC
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
User manual	manuals.jvckenwood.com

In the box

Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap

Reviews

Articles

Date	Title	Publication
April 20, 2022	JVC DLA-NP5 Projector Review ProjectorCentral · April 20, 2022	ProjectorCentral
July 14, 2022	JVC DLA-NP5 review What Hi-Fi? · July 14, 2022	What Hi-Fi?

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Other

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the DLA-NP5 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.36–2.75:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Black, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	DLA-NP5BK
Black, US	🇺🇸 US	retailer_sku	JVC-DLA-NP5
Black, Europe	All regions	MPN	DLA-NP5BE
White, Europe	All regions	MPN	DLA-NP5WE

Sources

Also known as

DLA-NP5B	🇬🇧 GB	Regional model
DLA-NP5W	🇬🇧 GB	Regional model