JVC DLA-NX5

| Brand | JVC · Procision |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | November 2018 |
| Resolution | DCI 4K |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | LCoS |
| Light source | Lamp |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,800 lm |
| Native contrast (on/off) | 40,000:1 |
| Throw ratio | 1.43–2.91:1 |
A native 4K D-ILA lamp projector with three 0.69-inch 4096 x 2160 panels, a motorized 2x all-glass zoom lens and wide lens shift. JVC rates it at 1,800 lm with a stated native contrast of 40,000:1, and it supports HDR10, HLG and Frame Adapt HDR. It was the entry model of JVC's 2018 N-series and is the consumer-channel twin of the DLA-RS1000.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,800 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 | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom | |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | Frame Adapt HDR | |
| Auto-calibration | Sensor supported | |
| Picture certifications | ISF | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
Light source
| Light source | Lamp | |
| Lamp power | 265 W | |
| Replacement lamp | PK-L2618UW | |
| Light-source life | 4,500 h eco | |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | |
| Light output control | Steps | |
| Cool-down time | 60 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.43–2.91:1100″ · 3.21–6.53 mDerived | |
| Image size | 60–200 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 2.03×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: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) | |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | |
| Control-system drivers | Control4 |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 500 × 495 × 234 mm | |
| Weight | 19,600 g |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Altitude | 1,524 m | |
| Power draw | 400 W | |
| Standby | 0.3 W | |
| Networked standby | 1.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Up to Max 50 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Marks | FCC | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | |
| User manual | manuals.jvckenwood.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Lens cap |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2020 | JVC DLA-NX5 4K D-ILA Projector Review ProjectorCentral · December 21, 2020 | ProjectorCentral |
| — | JVC DLA-NX5 Review (4K D-ILA Projector) Home Media Entertainment | Home Media Entertainment |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the DLA-NX5 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.43–2.91:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, US | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | DLA-NX5BK |
Also known as
| DLA-N5 | 🇪🇺 EU | Regional model |


