JVC DLA-RS46 review
Poor 3D and a distracting grain effect hold it back from being a truly first class home cinema projector
Specifications
1,920×1,080 resolution, 1,300 ANSI lumens, 180x450x470mm, 14.8kg
Playing games in 3D failed to leave an impression as well, as we saw a considerable amount of crosstalk regardless of where we were sitting. Adjusting the parallax just about made it playable, but we weren’t able to eliminate the crosstalk completely. This was disappointing, as we expected more from a projector of this price.
Running costs are quite high, too, the lamp rated to last for 3,000 hours in High mode and 4,000 in Normal mode (ECO). This equates to running costs of 10p and 8p per hour respectively, which is considerably more than other projectors
Overall, JVC’s DLA-RS46 was slightly disappointing for a high end projector. Grain issues aside, it produced spectacular 2D images and its comprehensive range of menu settings offer a near endless amount of tinkering. Its 3D capabilities, however, were lacklustre. At this price the Panasonic PT-AT6000E gives you better picture quality in 2D and 3D.
Details | |
|---|---|
| Price | £2,424 |
| Details | www.jvc.co.uk |
| Rating | *** |
Specifications | |
| Projector technology | D-ILA |
| Lamp brightness | 1,300 ANSI lumens |
| Lamp life | 4,000 |
| Lamp life in economy mode | 4,000 |
| Contrast ratio | 50,000:1 |
Picture | |
| Native resolution | 1,920×1,080 |
| Max compressed resolution | 1,600×1,200 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Other aspect ratios | 4:3 |
| Max diagonal at 7ft | 69in |
| Throw ratio | 1.4:1 to 2.8:1 |
| Optical zoom | 2.0x |
| Projection distance | 1.7m to 12.3m |
| Mirror image | yes |
| Invert image | yes |
| Lens shift horizontal | 34% |
| Lens shift vertical | 80% |
| HD Ready | yes |
| Special view modes | natural, stage, film, cinema, animation, 3D, user (x5) |
Inputs/Outputs | |
| VGA input | yes |
| DVI input | No |
| Sound inputs | none |
| Composite input | no |
| S-video input | no |
| HDMI input | yes |
| PAL support | yes |
| SECAM support | yes |
| NTSC support | yes |
| Audio output | none |
| Video output | VGA, HDMI |
| Others inputs/outputs | second HDMI input, RS232, DC 12V trigger, 10/100 Ethernet, 3D Synchro |
Other | |
| Size | 180x450x470mm |
| Weight | 14.8kg |
| Internal speakers | none |
| Extras | remote, power cable, 3D glasses, 3D synchro emitter |
| Remote special features | input select, colour mode, 3D mode, lens control, backlight, gamma, colour temperature, colour space, picture adjust |
| Power consumption standby | 1W |
| Power consumption on | 330W |
Lamp | |
| Lamp cost (inc VAT) | £390 |
| Lamp supplier | www.aandcaudio.co.uk |
| Lamp cost per hour of use | £0.10 |
| Lamp cost per hour of use (economy) | £0.10 |
Buying Information | |
| Price | £2,424 |
| Supplier | http://www.projectorpoint.co.uk |
| Details | www.jvc.co.uk |