4K HDR High Lumen Projector
A 4K HDR high lumen projector is a great choice for dedicated home theaters or rooms with controlled lighting. A higher lumen rating means a brighter image.
The GTZ380 is one of the best-looking projectors I’ve ever seen, producing an HDR image with deep blacks and rich colors. It’s also fairly easy to set up, with a few features like lens shift and zoom that aren’t often found on projectors.
HT9060
The HT9060 is the second-generation version of BenQ’s popular cine-class projector line, and it has several new improvements over its predecessor. For starters, it offers HDR10 and HLG support, along with the company’s recently introduced HDR-PRO technology. This package of enhancements helps deliver a more balanced picture with deeper contrast and better tone-mapping than standard dynamic range.
The projector’s Philips ColorSpark HLD LED light engine has a claimed 20,000-hour lamp life, which is far longer than many lamp-based models. The HT9060 also includes three lamp modes to optimize performance for different usage situations, as well as built-in ISFccc calibration and preset light balance modes.
This high-performance model delivers 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) from a Texas Instruments 0.67-inch DLP chip with XPR pixel-shifting technology. It supports up to the Rec. 709 HD color gamut, and it can reproduce up to 98 percent of the much wider commercial cinema DCI-P3 wide color gamut.
The HT9060 has a sleek, minimalist design with front-facing venting and a low profile. It can be ceiling-mounted, hidden in a cabinet, or wall inset for discreet integration into any room decor. It has a 1.5X 4K HDR high lumen projector zoom and horizontal/vertical lens shift, which gives it the flexibility to adapt to various screen sizes and throw distances. It has an industry-leading native ANSI contrast ratio of 12,000:1. This helps the projector produce deep, pure blacks and resolve subtle layers of detail in both bright and dark scenes.
DLA-NX5
The DLA-NX5 is the entry level model in the JVC 4K HDR high lumen projector lineup, but it doesn’t skimp on premium features. This includes a better lens assembly with 17 all-glass elements divided into 15 groups to reduce chromatic aberration and maximize image sharpness. It is also THX certified and has a low latency mode that’s ideal for gamers.
The native 4K e-shift 4 image processing delivers exquisite quality images with a class leading 130,000:1 Native Contrast Ratio. The optical engine with wire grid polarizers and three discrete D-ILA devices delivers stunning black levels and outstanding highlight detail.
I watched The Mummy (the 1999 version with Brendan Fraser) and Patton and was amazed at the beautiful color and crisp resolution. Even the dark scenes had good shadow detail and no artifacts. The color palette was heavy on red, but the JVC handled it very well and displayed spot-on flesh tones.
The DLA-NX5 supports both HLG and HDR10. The new version of JVC’s Frame Adapt HDR with Theater Optimizer dynamically tone maps all HDR content for optimized brightness, color, and detail on a frame by frame or scene by scene basis. It also takes into account user input as well as the projector settings and lamp age to fine tune the display. This makes the DLA-NX5 one of the first projectors to optimize HDR for each individual installation.
DLA-RS4500K
JVC’s DLA-RS4500K delivers exceptional, native 4K resolution for uncompromising cinematic excellence. This premium custom installation projector uses high brightness, an industry leading 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, a wide color gamut that exceeds the DCI-P3 specification, and advanced video processing to deliver reference quality images with outstanding clarity and detail. It also features a symmetrical cabinet with a gold alumite ring and matte black paint that minimizes visible finger prints during installation and in the theater.
The DLA-RS4500K has native 4K e-shift 4 which allows you to enjoy Ultra HD content from your Blu-ray player, streaming service, or other source devices by up-converting it to full native 4K resolution. The RS4500K also supports HDR10 and HLG formats, switching to the correct picture mode automatically. Its 4,000 lumens and class leading 40,000:1 native contrast ratio deliver stunning images in large rooms and with ambient light.
The DLA-RS4500K is THX Display Certified and ISF licensed for professional quality. It is powered by a 3,000 lumen 2nd generation BLU-Escent laser phosphor light engine and a best in class lens to produce dazzling image quality. The laser LED 4K outdoor projector light engine is able to control the light output instantly enabling infinite Dynamic Contrast and 100% DCI Color. Its advanced pixel mapping algorithm reads the metadata in HDR content and processes it appropriately for a natural looking image.
DLA-RS4000
Taking the lead in front projection once again, JVC introduced its new DLA-RS4000 at CEDIA 2009 and it is the industry’s first home cinema projector to feature HDR. With a native 15,000:1 contrast ratio, it delivers incredible detail with bright scenes and deep blacks, even with dynamic content. The RS4000 also features JVC’s Theater Optimizer, which takes many variables into account including screen size, gain, throw distance, lamp hours and more to automatically maintain optimum picture quality for any home cinema installation.
Unlike other current 1080p or near 4K resolution projectors that use e-shifting technology, the RS4000 is a true native 4K model that will be ISF and THX certified. It has a native 4K resolution of 4,096×2,400 pixels and produces a 10-megapixel image.
The RS4000 is a very high performance projector that will easily compete with any other brand on the market today. It weighs only 110 pounds and is 65 percent smaller than its peers in its class with generous horizontal and vertical lens shift capabilities for flexible positioning, as well as a stackable design that allows for 3D applications.
The RS4000 is equipped with a VIP4 custom digital video processing unit that will switch, scale and process input feeds from gaming consoles, Blu-Ray players, cable and satellite receivers and even DVD players (if you still have one). It is also capable of displaying stereoscopic 3D content.