JVC DLA-HD1 User manual

DLA-HD1
Full High-Definition Home Theater Front Projector

INTELLIGENT PROJECTION SYSTEM
True Black

Remarkable Picture Quality
The DLA-HD1 brings full-HD to your home with the industry’s highest native contrast ratio: 15,000:1.The
“native” means that it does not rely on an iris mechanism to maximize contrast depending on the average
brightness of one scene. This technical slight of hand, employed on other projectors, effectively changes overall
luminosity, so that blacks are slightly bleached in bright scenes, while light colors appear duller in dark scenes.
There is neither an iris mechanism nor compromise in the DLA-HD1 projector. D-ILA is a mature technology,
perfected by JVC, which can reproduce the brightest, most vivid colors simultaneously with the subtlest
shadows, down the deepest, truest blacks. Only D-ILA can reproduce in full the rich image information
contained in a high-definition source, be it broadcast or optical disc.
●●●Advanced Technologies
There are a number of advanced technologies behind the beautiful picture quality of the DLA-HD1 projector.
1. JVC’s original D-ILA (Direct-drive Image Light Amplifier) technology ensures a
natural,
rich, flicker-free picture which does not suffer from the sort of color-
breaking phenomenon that can often occur with single-device projectors,
especially when there is rapid movement. The result is a smooth picture, like that
produced by film, with fine detail from one edge of the screen to the other. And
there is also no obvious “screen-door” effect when using D-ILA devices, so the
high-definition picture is like that produced by a film projector.
2. The new optical engine with wire-grid polarizers ensures precise light polarization that results in
achieving a native contrast ratio of 15,000:1. Objects that are normally black are shown with true
blacks. And, irrespective of brightness, consistent response is assured, allowing the reproduction of a
wide range of intermediate colors.
3. The large diameter, all-glass Fujinon lens system with 16 elements in 13
groups significantly reduces chromatic aberration and ensures a high-resolution
picture, with every point on the screen perfectly in focus. Also, the high-
performance 2x zoom lens enables you to enjoy a large and impressive image
even in smaller rooms.
Fujinon is a registered trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
4. Finally, the VXP video processor generates high-quality output using a
combination of advanced digital technologies.
VXP and Visual Excellence Processing are trademarks of Gennum Corporation.
Easy Home Theater Setup
Setting up a home theater system may sound daunting, and in the past it may have been. But JVC has
incorporated into the design of the DLA-HD1 projector several ingenious features that make setup flexible
and easy.
Take, for example, the lens shift function. Its generous ±80% vertical range means you can install the
projector on a table, the floor or the ceiling, and still position the picture just where you want it. The same
intelligent projection system offers a ±34% horizontal shift, so you do not have to have the projector
directly in front of the screen either.
Installing a projector on the ceiling has usually been problematic because of the top cooling vents, but JVC
has put both air intake and exhaust vents on the front of the unit. You can thus place the
DLA-HD1 projector right up against a wall, or even tabletop.
Another thoughtful touch is the position of the access panel for replacing the lamp. This is on the side of
the projector, so it is always easy to get to.
Access for lamp replacement
80%
50%
0%
50%
80%
Vertical shift range
Horizontal shift range
50% 34% 0% 34% 50%
Center of the screen
Projector can
be used without
turning over
Projector can
be set on a
tabletop
*The vertical and horizontal lens shifts cannot be set to maximum values at the same time.
User-friendly Design & Controls
Once installed, the DLA-HD1 projector continues to be user-friendly every day –
starting with a handy self-illuminating remote control. The buttons light up
automatically, making it easy to operate even in a dark room. The remote control
also includes direct keys to adjust frequently used functions such as contrast and
brightness, in addition to video input selection.
A convenient and detailed video adjustment menu allows you
to easily adjust the picture to suit the source video and your own
preferences.
Additionally, the projector is equipped with 2 separate HDMI
terminals on the back panel that ensure HDTV signals are
transferred without any degradation.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Conventional Projector DLA-HD1

DLA-HD1
Full High-Definition Home Theater Front Projector
True Black. The Intelligent Projection System makes all scenes shine.
JVC DLA-HD1 Intelligent Projection System is an extraordinary front projector as it offers an exqui-
sitely detailed full-HD picture with the industry's highest native contrast ratio1of 15,000:1.This is
achieved without an iris mechanism to ensure true black reproduction and make colors sparkle,
highlighting subtle nuances in scenes. In addition to its beautiful picture quality, this projector also
offers appealing versatility and user-friendly operation. The lens shift function allows you to install
the projector virtually anywhere in the room, exactly where you want it. What’s more, the front cool-
ing design means that it is unnecessary to allocate space on top or behind the projector. And, video
adjustments are made easy by the handy remote controller that illuminates automatically when the
room is dark. Offering optimum levels of performance and quality, the DLA-HD1 is sure to satisfy even
the most discerning video enthusiasts.
*1 Native contrast of 15,000:1 for home theater projectors (JVC survey as of January 2007).

Technologies in Detail
Comparison between conventional projectors and the DLA-HD1
The secret behind the exquisite, film-like picture quality with 15,000:1 native contrast ratio lies in the
innovative D-ILA device technology, the optical engine and the fact the DLA-HD1 projector does not rely on
iris control. Conventional front projectors use an iris control to boost contrast ratio. With such projectors,
picture resolution may be excellent, but the picture lacks good contrast. Here you can see the difference
between a conventional projector with iris control and JVC’s DLA-HD1.
Newly developed 0.7-in. full HD D-ILA device
Conventional D-ILA devices suffer from surface unevenness, minute gaps and irregularities that are unavoid-
able using normal semiconductor manufacturing processes. Discontinuities between individual pixel cells or
where the pixel cells are connected with the underlying semiconductor structure disturb the orientation of
the liquid crystals, and the resulting diffraction and other effects lead to stray light. In the manufacture of this
newly developed device, technology has been adopted to ensure extreme planarization; this reduces to an
absolute minimum such stray light.
Moreover, as a result of employing new liquid crystal materials and orientation technologies, the gap
between pixel cells has been optimized, reducing it from the previous 3.2 microns to 2.3 microns, cutting
light loss from the liquid crystal layer itself, and significantly improving compensation accuracy. Such new
technologies have realized the extremely high device contrast ratio of 20,000:1, and at the same time
halved response time from 8msec (Tr+Td) to 4msec.
The newly developed 0.7-in.
full HD D-ILA device can display
peak whites and deep blacks
on the same screen.
For bright scenes
the iris is opened,
making peak values
brighter, but at the
same time blacks
are lighter than they
should be.
For dark scenes
the iris aperture is
reduced, causing
blacks to appear
darker but at the
same time peak val-
ues are also darker.
15000:1
2000:1
~5000:1
Iris off Iris on
Lamp
beam
Lamp
beam
15000:1
Conventional Projector DLA-HD1
VIA, poor orientation
near pixel cell boundaries
Poor orientation in
flat areas
Conventional device
contrast ratio: 5,000:1
Liquid crystal
molecules
Oriented film
Pixel electrode
Pixel element
Pixel element
Gap
between
pixels
Gap
between
pixels
VIA
New device
contrast ratio: 20,000:1
Planarization,
new orientation
technology,
new liquid crystals
Professional-standard grayscale performance
JVC’s original D-ILA pulse drive produces clear, high-precision gradations without employing error diffusion.
High-precision calibration technology enables the faithful reproduction of dark pictures, in which luminance
is 10% or less, so that the blacks can still be differentiated, thus resulting in pictures with appreciable texture.
New optical engine with wire-grid polarizers
Using a conventional PBS (Polarizing Beam Splitter),
comprised of a glass prism with multilayer interference
film, optical properties can vary considerably depending
on the angle of the incident light beam; this makes it
difficult to realize high contrast.
However, the wire grid design employed for JVC’s newly
developed optical engine uses an inorganic reflective
polarizing plate made from a glass substrate on the
surface of which are ultra-fine aluminum ribs. This
reduces to an absolute minimum the amount of stray
light reaching the lens.
The combination of this
polarizer with the newly
developed D-ILA device
increases contrast by a
factor of 5.
Poor grayscale performanceSuperb grayscale performance
GF9351 video processor from Gennum Corporation
The GF9351 video processor made by Gennum Corporation ensures the faithful reproduction of
high-quality images thanks to a high-precision scaling function and four VXP™ technologies
— FineEdge™, FidelityEngine™, TruMotionHD™ and RealityExpansion™.
Four VXP™ Technologies
FineEdge™
Edge correction technology that gets rid of the jaggy
artifacts that can affect diagonal lines, creating instead
smooth outlines.
FidelityEngine™
Imaging technology that improves detail while reducing
noise. This technology ensures a clear, detailed picture even
when using video sources with lower resolutions.
TruMotionHD™
De-interlacing technology that supports HD signals
(1080i), converting them to high-quality 1080p signals for
playback.
RealityExpansion™
10-bit image processing technology. This technology can
upsample 4:2:2 (Y:Cb:Cr) video signals to the 4:4:4
format; it delivers outstanding image processing at a level
comparable to that of broadcast masters.
Transmitted
polarized light (P)
Glass substrate
Reflected polarized light (S)
Aluminum ribs
Non-polarized light
How the wire-grid polarizer works
D-ILA
D-ILA
Projection lens
Cross prism
Block prism
Light source
Wire-grid
Enlarged photo of the wire-grid
polarizers
New optical engine with wired-grid polarizers
VXP and Visual Excellence Processing are trademarks of Gennum Corporation.
Grayscale comparison

Projection Distance Chart
User-replaceable Lamp
BHL5009-S
Specifications
Display device Full HD D-ILA device
Panel size 0.7 inch x 3 (16:9)
Resolution 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Lens X2 Manual zoom/focus lens f=21.3-42.6mm F=3.2-4.3
Projection size 60 inches to 200 inches
Lens shift function ±80% vertical and ±34% horizontal
Light source lamp 200-watt ultra high-pressure mercury lamp
Light output 700 lm
Contrast ratio 15,000:1
Video input terminals HDMI x 2
Component x 1 (3RCA) can also be used as a RGB terminal.
S Video terminal (mini DIN4 pin) x 1
Composite x 1 (1RCA terminal)
Control terminals RS-232 (D-sub9 pin)
Video input signals 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p60/50, 1080i60/50, 1080p60/50/24, NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM
Noise level 25dB (in normal mode)
Power consumption 280 watts (2.7 watts while in stand-by)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-29/32”x 6-51/64”x 16-15/32”(455 x 172.5 x 418.5mm) without extrusions
Weight 25.6lbs. (11.6kg)
Provided accessories Power source cable x 1, self-illuminating remote control x 1, AAA size batteries, and lens cap
Center of the lens
Unit: inch (mm)
11-13/16" (300)
17-29/32" (455)
8-61/64" (227.5) 9-43/64" (245.5)
3-31/64"
(88.5)
1-21/32"
(42)
27/32"
(21.5)
6-51/64" (172.5)
5-57/64" (149.5)
3-1/32"
(77)
16-15/32" (418.5)
15/32"
(12)
9-1/16" (230)
2-45/64"
(68.5)
Copyright
,
2007, Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). All Rights Reserved.
DISTRIBUTED BY
CCZ-3527U-07
http://www.jvc.com
Inside this projector there is a high-pressure mercury lamp. This type of lamp may break, emitting a loud noise, when it is subjected to shock or after it has been used for some length of time.
Please note that, depending on how the projector is used, there can be considerable variance between individual lamps in regards to how many hours they will operate before requiring replacement.
A separate charge is payable for installation, if required.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
● The projector lamp requires periodic replacement and is not covered by warranty.
● Please be aware that, because the D-ILA device is manufactured using highly advanced technologies, 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may be non-performing (always on or off).
VXP and Visual Excellence Processing are trademarks of Gennum Corporation. Fujinon is a registered trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
All other brand or product names may be trademarks and /or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.
*Projection distances are design specifications, so there is ±5% variation.
*52 1/4“ is the minimum screen width
*174 1/4“ is the maximum screen width
Rear Terminals
External Dimensions
■ Top ■ Bottom
■ Front ■ Side (left)
Optional Accessory
Feet - Inches
5‘ - 10”
6‘ - 8 1/2”
7‘ - 10 1/4”
8‘ - 11 3/4”
10‘ - 1 1/2”
11‘ - 3 1/4”
12‘ - 5 1/4”
13‘ - 7”
14‘ - 9”
15‘ - 11”
17‘ - 1”
18‘ - 3 1/4”
19‘ - 5 1/4”
19‘ - 11 1/4”
Meters
1.78
2.05
2.39
2.74
3.09
3.44
3.79
4.14
4.50
4.85
5.21
5.57
5.93
6.08
Feet - Inches
11‘ - 10 3/4”
13‘ - 8”
15‘ - 11 3/4”
18‘ - 3 1/4”
20‘ - 6 3/4”
22‘ - 10 1/2”
25‘ - 2 1/4”
27‘ - 6”
29‘ - 9 3/4”
32‘ - 1 1/2”
34‘ - 5 1/2”
36‘ - 9 1/2”
39‘ - 1 1/2”
40‘ - 1 1/2”
Meters
3.63
4.17
4.87
5.57
6.27
6.97
7.68
8.38
9.09
9.79
10.50
11.21
11.92
12.23
Screen Size (16:9) Inches and (mm)
Throw Distance
Minimum Maximum
Height
29 3/8”
33 3/4”
39 3/8”
45”
50 5/8”
56 1/4”
61 7/8”
67 1/2”
73 1/8”
78 3/4”
84 3/8”
90”
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Diagonal
60”
68 7/8”
80 3/8”
91 3/4”
103 1/4”
114 3/4”
126 1/4”
137 3/4”
149 1/8”
160 5/8”
172 1/8”
183 5/8”
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Width
52 1/4”
60”
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80”
90”
100”
110”
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