JVC LX-NZ3
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| Brand | JVC · DLP Home Theater |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | November 2019 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.18:1 |
A single-chip DLP laser projector for home theatre that gets 4K UHD from a 0.47-inch 1080p DMD with e-shift, with a claimed 3,000 lumens and a 1.6x manual zoom lens with lens shift. It has two HDMI inputs, of which only HDMI 1 takes 4K60 and HDR, and a VGA input. JVC lists no built-in speaker.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 lm | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Pixel shift | e-shift | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | Auto Tone Mapping | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Picture mode memories | 2 |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | |
| Cool-down time | 120 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.18:1100″ · 3.01–4.83 m | |
| Image size | 60–200 in | |
| Zoom | OpticalDerived | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | |
| Focal length | 14.3–22.9 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.81 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±60% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±23% | |
| Motorised lens shift | No |
Motion & gaming
| Max input refresh | 720p: 120 Hz · 1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 405 × 341 × 146 mm | |
| Weight | 6,300 g | |
| Colours | Black, White | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, 8 mm screws |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 360 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Marks | CE, FCC | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr ProjectorCentral lists a 1 Year warranty; Projector Reviews also lists 1 Year (parts/labor). | |
| User manual | manuals.jvckenwood.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual | |
| Remote | IR |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2020 | JVC LX-NZ3 4K Laser DLP Projector Review Projector Reviews · January 3, 2020 | Projector Reviews |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the LX-NZ3 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.36–2.18:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.