JVC DLA-NZ9
| Brand | JVC · Procision |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | February 2022 |
| Resolution | 8192 × 4320 (DCI 4K pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Imaging technology | LCoS |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 lm |
| Native contrast (on/off) | 100,000:1 |
| Throw ratio | 1.35–2.75:1 |
A native 4K D-ILA laser projector with three 0.69-inch panels, 8K e-shiftX pixel shifting and a motorized 2x all-glass zoom lens with wide shift. JVC rates it at 3,000 lm with a stated native contrast of 100,000:1. It is the top model of JVC's 2021 consumer line-up and suits dedicated home theaters.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 lm | |
| Imaging technology | LCoS | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.69 in | |
| Panel alignment | Zone-by-zone | |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | |
| Pixel shift | 8K e-shift | |
| Addressable resolution | 8192 × 4320 | |
| Native contrast (on/off) | 100,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Iris + light-source dimming | |
| 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 | |
| 3D glasses sync | RF |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | |
| Light engine | BLU-Escent | |
| Laser wavelengths | B 455 nm | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | |
| Light output control | Continuous | |
| Cool-down time | 10 s |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.35–2.75:1100″ · 3.03–6.17 m | |
| Image size | 60–300 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 2.04×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 | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz · 8K: 60 Hz |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) | |
| Max input resolution | 8K | |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | |
| Control-system drivers | Control4 |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 500 × 528 × 234 mm | |
| Weight | 25,300 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M5, 20–25 mm screws |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Altitude | 2,000 m | |
| Power draw | Max 440 W · Normal 440 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
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Marks | FCC | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr ProjectorCentral listing (third-party); JVC's USA page prints no warranty line. | |
| User manual | manuals.jvckenwood.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2022 | JVC DLA-NZ9 D-ILA Laser Projector Review Projector Reviews · March 8, 2022 | Projector Reviews |
| December 1, 2021 | JVC DLA-NZ9 8K D-ILA Projector Review Sound & Vision · December 1, 2021 | Sound & Vision |
| — | JVC DLA-NZ9 8K laser projector review What Hi-Fi? | What Hi-Fi? |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the DLA-NZ9 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.35–2.75:1 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.