JVC DLA-RS4500

Brand	JVC · Reference Series
Type	Home cinema
Status	Discontinued
Released	January 2017
Resolution	DCI 4K
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Imaging technology	LCoS
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,000 lm
Throw ratio	1.4–2.8:1

A native 4K D-ILA laser phosphor projector with three 0.69-inch devices and a motorized 2x zoom lens with wide lens shift. JVC rates it at 3,000 lumens, and it carries THX 4K Display and ISF certifications. It is discontinued.

Data sheet

Picture

Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,000 lm
Imaging technology	LCoS
Chip / panel diagonal	0.69 in
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native aspect	17:9Derived
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming
Manual iris	Yes
Colour gamut	Over DCI-P3 100% · BT.2020 80%
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Picture mode memories	6
Picture certifications	ISF, THX
3D	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom

Light source

Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Light engine	BLU-Escent
Light-source life	20,000 h
Light output control	Steps
Cool-down time	About 10 s

Optics

Throw ratio	1.4–2.8:1100″ · 3.14–6.29 m
Image size	60–280 in
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	2×Derived
Focus	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±100%
Horizontal lens shift	±43%
Motorised lens shift	Yes
Lens memory slots	10
Lens elements	18
Lens material	Glass

Motion & gaming

Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes
Max input refresh	DCI 4K: 60 Hz

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Max input resolution	DCI 4K
Control ports	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers	Control4

Smart platform

Ethernet

Yes

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	500 × 720 × 235 mm
Weight	37,500 g

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–35°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude	1,524 m
Power draw	750 W
Standby	0.4 W
Networked standby	1.5 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	Up to Max 50 dB(A)

Safety & support

Laser class	Class 3R
Marks	FCC
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr

In the box

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

Reviews

Articles

Date	Title	Publication
June 19, 2017	JVC DLA-RS4500 4K Projector Review HomeTheaterHifi · June 19, 2017	HomeTheaterHifi

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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	DLA-RS4500K