JVC DLA-X7 User manual

DLA-X7
DLA-X3
3D Enabled D-ILA Projectors
*Optional 3D Glasses (PK-AG1) and 3D Synchro Emitter (PK-EM1) are required for viewing images in 3D.

Exquisitely natural textures and lm-like picture quality —
JVC’s new D-ILA projectors are true to life.
JVC has long been dedicated to designing home theater projectors that deliver film-like picture quality. In
developing its latest generation of D-ILA projectors, JVC focused its expertise on creating the ultimate in
color reproduction technology, since accurate color reproduction is a critical component in high quality video
content. The result is our exclusive Real Color Imaging Technology that precisely analyzes detailed color-
space information within individual color profiles to achieve color reproduction far more faithful to the original
source.
JVC’s ongoing pursuit for exceptional color reproduction in its D-ILA projectors is also evident in the
development of a new optical engine designed to improve contrast and provide a wider color reproduction
spectrum. What’s more, the quest for authentic replication of the original source has led to the development
of a color temperature setting equivalent to that of a Xenon lamp, which offers a near daylight spectrum. This
passion for excellence by JVC helps to ensure the exquisite reproduction of film-like texture in all images just
as can be seen in cinemas, with nuances in each scene superbly detailed.
This means that in addition to outstanding color reproduction, D-ILA projectors will provide you with an
accurate, true-to-life view of what the creator of the original source had envisioned. See the quality for
yourself, and discover the exciting potential of JVC projector performance.

D-ILA projection in 3D*
It is now possible to enjoy the excitement of 3D stereoscopic images in the comfort
of your living room without using a special screen. JVC’s DLA-X7 and DLA-X3 employ
a Frame Sequential 3D method to display left and right images sequentially. A 3D
Synchro Emitter* sends a signal to the 3D Active Shutter eyewear* that synchronizes
the left and right eyewear lenses. This allows the left eye to see only the left frame and
the right eye to see only the right frame. Slight differences in the left and right frames
create the 3D image. The fast response characteristics and picture quality offered by
D-ILA technology allow viewers to enjoy vivid and colorful 3D images with far less
crosstalk or image ghosting. The DLA-X7 and DLA-X3 projectors are compatible with
a variety of 3D formats, including Frame Packing for Blu-ray 3D, Side-by-Side (used
mainly for broadcasting), and Top-and-Bottom.
*Optional 3D Glasses (PK-AG1) and 3D Synchro Emitter (PK-EM1) are required for viewing images in 3D.
Note: Keystone, anamorphic mode, and certain other functions cannot be used while projecting in 3D mode.
Notes about viewing 3D video content
•Theoptional3DSynchroEmitterand3Dglassesarerequiredtoview3D
images from the DLA-X7 and DLA-X3. 3D video software (3D media or output
of 3D broadcasts) and a 3D-compatible video player are also required.
•Perceptionof3Dimageswillvarywithindividualviewers.
•Stopviewing3Dimagesimmediatelyifanydiscomfortsuchasheadaches,
dizziness, eye fatigue, etc. occur.
•Viewingof3Dimagesbychildrenundertheageofveisnotrecommended.
•ReadtheSafetyPrecautionsintheUserManualcarefullybeforeviewingany
3D source.
Add dynamic 3D stereoscopic images, and the excitement begins.
■ Optional equipment
3D Glasses
PK-AG1-B
3D Synchro Emitter
PK-EM1
3D image display
Images for left and right eyes alternate
sequentially at high speed.
For the right eye
For the left eye
1080
1920

DLA-X7
3D Enabled D-ILA Projector
High-quality cinema viewing at home that’s beyond all expectations!
■ Color temperature setting of a Xenon lamp
In yet another way to achieve a film-like picture, the Real Color Imaging Technology incorporates
a color temperature setting equivalent to that of a Xenon lamp, a popular light source used in
cinemas. A Xenon mode color temperature setting allows for the authentic reproduction of colors
similar to those of film
in cinemas, while using
highly efficient and
economical ultra-high
pressure mercury lamps.
JVC’s exclusive Real Color Imaging Technology
Conventional color temperature setting Xenon mode color temperature setting
Film-making in general is a time-consuming process requiring considerable effort by its creators,
and at JVC, we focused on enhancing color space information to ensure that all images are
reproduced as faithfully to the original source as possible. To accomplish this, JVC precisely
analyzed the color information of original film prints to create exclusive color profiles, which led
to the development of its innovative Real Color Imaging Technology. This technology precisely
detects the color specifications in film to not only optimize color replication, but also to heighten
picture quality to levels that go beyond expectations.

Cinema-like quality with the new optical engine
Displays only the color being adjusted;
others are displayed in black and white.
DLA-X7 Picture Quality adjustment features
New screen adjustment mode off New screen adjustment mode on
The 0.7-inch full HD D-ILA device can
display peak whites and deep blacks on
the same field of a picture. This provides
extremely sharp contrast for more vivid
and natural color reproduction.
70,000:1
White
Black
DLA-X7
The dynamic iris is opened for bright
scenes to make peak values brighter
while at the same time, making black
level lighter than it should be.
Conventional projector with dynamic iris
The dynamic iris is closed for
dark scenes to make black
level appear darker while at
the same time, making peak
values darker.
70,000:1
3,000:1
~5,000:1
Iris on
Lamp beam
Iris off
Lamp beam
70,000:1 native contrast ratio is achieved
The newly developed optical engine features a new wire grid and a
redesigned aperture that reduce excess light leakage to negligible
levels, making possible a remarkable 70,000:1 native contrast ratio.
High contrast and film-like quality offered by the original D-ILA devices
also help to ensure smoother grayscale, truer black levels and more
depth.
The advantage of native contrast
New Color Management System with 7-axis matrix
In addition to the ordinary 6-axis matrix of red, green, blue, cyan, magenta,
andyellow,thenewColorManagementSystemfeaturesaseventhmatrix
of orange to ensure the precise adjustment of hue, saturation, and intensity.
The addition of the orange axis also helps in enhancing the selection of the
color spectrum for skin tones. And for improved operability, only the color
being adjusted will be shown on the screen while the others are displayed
in black and white.
New screen adjustment modes*
JVC has focused on individual screen characteristics to ensure the faithful
reproduction of film-like picture quality. By improving upon the screen
correction modes found on conventional models, these new screen adjustment
modes analyze the RGB reflective characteristics of the screen being used to
achieve optimum correction. The user can select an optimal parameter from a
set of 94 parameters for an outstanding picture with natural color balance.
*Please refer to the JVC website for the comparison table of primary screens and adjustment modes.
-16 ±0 +16
JVC original Film Tone
Untilnow,attemptingtocorrectbrightnessorcontrastsettingsas
desired caused black or white levels to shift incorrectly with each setting.
In order to overcome this issue, JVC has developed an original Film
Tone function, which works to balance gamma, contrast, and brightness
settings without affecting the gray scaling of the source to enable
brightness adjustment that better matches the ambient environment.
Darkness and lightness correction
Adjustment of gray level, another essential factor for creating high-
quality images, can be corrected by separating darkness and lightness
levels. By enabling darkness and lightness correction, the desired levels
of gradation can be achieved without the tedious gamma correction
process of conventional models.
Adobe RGB for a wider color reproduction spectrum
The new optical engine achieves a greater expansion of the color
spectrum by employing an innovative color filter. This results in a full-
spectrum of color reproduction with complete coverage of different
colorspacessuchasAdobeRGB,DCI,andHDMIwitha20%*
increase in the color reproduction spectrum compared to conventional
JVC projector models. With this
increase in color space, the new
optical engine can more vividly
reproduce colors such as the
green of trees, the blue of oceans,
etc., which were difficult to
recreate accurately up until now.
*When compared to the DLA-HD950.
—DLA-X7
— Adobe RGB
—HDTV
—DCI
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
The world’s rst*1 projector to pass
THX 3D Display Certication*2
The JVC DLA-X7 is the world’s first projector to be accredited for the
THX 3D Certification. During the THX 3D Certification process, more
than 400 laboratory tests are conducted, evaluating projector’s color
accuracy, cross-talk, viewing angles and video processing to ensure
thehighquality3Dand2Ddisplayperformancethathometheater
enthusiastsdemandtoday.FeaturingTHXCinemaMode,this
projector has a simple, one button solution for optimized playback
of3Dand2DmoviesonBlu-rayDiscandbroadcastTV.Additionally,
the projector can be professionally calibrated by trained dealers to
theuser’schoiceofscreensurfacesintheTHXMode.
Certied by ISF (Imaging Science Foundation)
The DLA-X7 projector has been licensed with the ISF C3(Certified
Calibration Controls) mode, enabling trained dealers to professionally
calibrate it to your choices of screen surface, lighting environments
and video sources and then securely store precision settings into the
projector. This helps to ensure reproduction of film or video content
accurate to the source and excellent picture quality optimized for
specific environments.
*1 As of November 1, 2010 under the front projector category.
*2 Best performance screen size for 3D is 90 inches diagonal (16:9).

Conventional projector DLA-X3
DLA-X3
3D Enabled D-ILA Projector
The DLA-X3 promises high-quality pictures, even in brightly lit rooms.
New Clear Motion Drive off New Clear Motion Drive on
Screen adjustment mode off Screen adjustment mode on
The 0.7-inch full HD D-ILA device can
display peak whites and deep blacks on
the same field of a picture.
This provides extremely sharp contrast for
more vivid and natural color reproduction.
Black
DLA-X3
The dynamic iris is opened for bright
scenes to make peak values brighter while
at the same time, making black level
lighter than it should be.
Conventional projector with dynamic iris
The dynamic iris is closed for
dark scenes to make black level
appear darker while at the
same time, making peak values
darker.
50,000:1
3,000:1
~5,000:1
Iris on
Lamp beam
Iris off
Lamp beam
White
50,000:1
The advantage of native contrast
Six picture modes and three color spaces
Userscanselectfromsixpicturemodestoperfectlymatchthecontentand
ensureexceptionalpicturequality.Uptothreecolorspacescanalsobe
used to achieve the optimum color space that will complement the picture
modes.
Breathtaking video with 1,300-lumen brightness
and 50,000:1 native contrast ratio
Theredesignedopticalengineutilizesanewlydeveloped220Wultra-high
pressure mercury lamp to achieve a brightness level of 1,300 lumens. What’s
more, JVC’s original D-ILA devices provide the DLA-X3 with a 50,000:1
native contrast ratio for breathtaking video reproduction with ample contrast,
even in brightly lit rooms.
New Clear Motion Drive improves pictures with
rapid movement
As an original manufacturer of high-speed drive technology, JVC has
further enhanced its detection interpolation technology through high-
precisioninterpolationalgorithmstodevelopanewClearMotionDrive
that helps to smooth movement in the picture. By reducing blur that
can be generated in high-speed scenes such as sports events, etc.,
thenewClearMotionDrivemakestheoverallpicturemuchsmoother
and clearer. Additionally, as the amount of picture delay is very limited,
these projectors are also well suited for playing video games.
Original screen adjustment modes
As the quality of projected images can vary slightly depending on the
type of screen used, the DLA-X3 is equipped with JVC’s original screen
adjustment modes that allow users to select the optimum mode to match
screen characteristics for more natural and balanced color reproduction.

An array of convenient features
for the DLA-X7 and DLA-X3
User-replaceableLamp
PK-L2210U
3D Glasses
PK-AG1-B
3D Synchro Emitter
PK-EM1
Lens cover closed (power off) Lens cover open (power on)
Unique automatic lens cover
A unique automatic lens cover opens and closes upon power on/off to
protect against dust or damage, so users are assured of easy, trouble-
free operation via the remote controller, even if the projector is installed
on the ceiling.
Complies with the latest HDMI standard: Ver.1.4a
TwoHDMIVer.1.4astandardinputs,whichcomplywith3D,1080p/24
inputandDeepColor,areavailablethatarecapableofupto12bit
signalinputpercolor(approx.68.7billioncolors).Thetwoterminals
are separated far apart to allow
fortwowideHDMIcablestobe
inserted simultaneously.
DLA-X3DLA-X7
A wide range of input and output terminals
InadditiontoHDMIterminalscompatiblewithBlu-rayandDVD
sources, these projectors also feature several other terminals including
remote terminals for remote operation via connection of an extended IR
sensor, a trigger terminal for an anamorphic lens, and the X7 features a
LAN terminal for projector control.
Flexible installation guaranteed
Setting up the projector in a location ideal for projection is made easy
thankstothe±80%verticaland±34%horizontalpoweredlens-shift
function with remote control. These projectors also feature a high-
performance2xzoomlenswithmotorizedfocusthatcanprojectimages
uponalarge100-inchscreenatdistancesofbetween3.1and6.2
meters. With the high-performance motor, the once tedious tasks of
setting zoom ratios and focus adjustments are now simple and effortless.
■ Optional Equipment
±80% vertical and ±34% horizontal electric lens shift function
34% 0% 34%
80%
50%
0%
50%
80%
80%
50%
0%
50%
80%
Horizontal shift range
Vertical shift range
The vertical and horizontal lens shift function cannot be set to the maximum values simultaneously.

■ Main Features
DLA-X3 DLA-X7
Clear Motion Drive New Clear Motion Drive
3D Viewing Compatibility 3
Aperture 3(16 steps)
Color Management −3(7-axis)
Color Temperature (Xenon Lamp Mode) −3
Film Tone Adjustment −3
Darkness and Lightness Correction −3
Number of Screen Adjustment Modes 3 modes 94 modes
THX Certified Display −3(THX 3D)
ISF Certified −3
Digital Keystone 3
Automatic Lens Cover 3
uTop uBottom
18
9
/ 16 " | 472
7" | 179
ø60
1
1
/ 2 " | 37 1
9
/ 16 " | 41
3
1
/ 8 " | 79 1
7
/ 8 " | 48
13
1
/ 4 " | 337
11755
48
17
7
/ 8 " | 455
3/16" | 5 18 1/2" | 472
11 7/16" | 290
3 9/16"
91
2 1/4" | 58
2 1/8" | 55
7/16" | 11 5" | 128
4 9/16"
117
7/16" | 11 5" | 128
7/16" | 11 5" | 128
3 1/2"
80
1"
24
1
1
/ 4 "
45 1
1
/ 4 "
45
1
1
/ 4 "
45 1
1
/ 4 "
45 1
1
/ 4 "
45 1
1
/ 4 "
45
uFront uSide (left)
uRear: DLA-X3 uRear: DLA-X7
■ External Dimensions (unit: inches | mm)
■ Projection distance chart
*Projection distances are design specications, so there is ±5% variation.
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• The projector is equipped with an ultra-high pressure mercury lamp, which 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 difference between individual lamps regarding how many hours they will operate before requiring
replacement. • An additional payment is required for installation of a new lamp, if necessary. • 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).
■ Specications
DLA-X3 DLA-X7
Device 0.7-inch D-ILA x3
Resolution Full HD D-ILA device (1920 x 1080)
Lens 2 x motorized zoom / focus
f=21.4mm - 42.8mm
F=3.2 - 4
Projection size 60 - 200 inches (screen diagonal)
Lens shift function ±80% Vertical and ±34% Horizontal (motorized)
Light source lamp 220W Ultra-High Pressure Mercury Lamp
(lamp life: approx. 3000 hours when the lamp is in Normal mode)
Brightness 1,300lm
Contrast ratio Native: 50,000:1 Native: 70,000:1
Input terminals Component 1 (RCA; Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)
HDMI 2 (ver.1.4a, 3D, Deep Color CEC compatible)
Analog RGB (PC) —1 (D-sub 15-pin)
Output terminals Trigger 1 (mini jack, DC12V/100mA)
3D sync 1 (mini DIN 3-pin)
Control terminals RS232C 1 (D-sub 9-pin)
Remote 1 (mini jack)
LAN (RJ-45) — 1
Video input signal
formats
Digital 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p 50/60, 1080i 50/60,
1080p 24/50/60
Analog 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p 50/60, 1080i 50/60
PC input signal HDMI VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, WXGA+, SXGA, WSXGA+, WUXGA
Analog RGB
(D-sub 15-pin) —
VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, WXGA+,
SXGA, SXGA+, WSXGA+,
1920 x 1080, MAC 13”, 16”, 19”
3D format Frame packing 1080p 24, 1080i 50/60, 720p 50/60
Side-by-side 1080p 50/60, 1080i 50/60
Top and bottom 1080p 24, 720p 50/60
Noise level 20dB (when the lamp is in Normal mode)
Power requirement AC 110V-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 350W (Stand-by: 0.9W)
Dimensions: W x H x D, in / mm 17 7/8" x 7" x 18 1/2" / 455 x 179 x 472
Weight, lbs. / kg 32.4 / 14.7 33.3 / 15.1
Minimum Maximum
Display size (16:9) Inches and (mm) Throw distance
Width Height Diagonal Feet – Inch Meters Feet – Inch Meters
52 1/429 3/8(747) 60 (1523) 5 – 10 1.78 12 – 0 3.66
60 33 3/4(857) 68 7/8(1749) 6 – 8 1/42.05 13 – 9 1/24.20
70 39 3/8(1000) 80 3/8(2040) 7 – 10 2.39 16 – 1 1/44.91
80 45 (1143) 91 3/4(2332) 8 – 11 3/42.74 18 – 5 5.61
90 50 5/8(1286) 103 1/4(2623) 10 – 1 1/23.08 20 – 8 3/46.32
100 56 1/4(1429) 114 3/4(2915) 11 – 3 1/43.43 23 – 1/27.02
110 61 7/8(1572) 126 1/4(3206) 12 – 5 3.78 25 – 4 1/47.73
120 67 1/2(1715) 137 3/4(3498) 13 – 6 3/44.13 27 – 8 1/48.44
130 73 1/8(1857) 149 1/8(3789) 14 – 8 1/24.49 30 – 1/49.15
140 78 3/4(2000) 160 5/8(4081) 15 – 10 1/24.84 32 – 4 9.86
150 84 3/8(2143) 172 1/8(4372) 17 – 1/25.19 34 – 8 10.57
160 90 (2286) 183 5/8(4663) 18 – 2 1/25.55 37 – 1/411.28
170 95 5/8(2429) 195 1/8(4955) 19 – 4 1/25.91 39 – 4 1/411.99
174 1/498 (2490) 200 (5079) 19 – 10 1/26.06 40 – 4 1/412.30