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JVC DLA NX5
Retail Price
$3249.99
Lowest Price
$3249.99
Release Date
October 2018
The JVC DLA NX5 projector outperforms the LG projector, which had a limited lens shift and inferior black levels compared to OLED displays. Although slightly more expensive, the pricing difference disappears after setup and payment. Thanks to the Clear Motion Drive and Motion Enhance features that improve image quality and eliminate motion blur, the NX5’s motion performance is comparable to that of the NX7. The projector offers all the resources required for a great watching experience, including 3D support, extensive image and color options, lens changing capabilities, Auto Calibration Function, and ISF C3 mode.
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Summary - The NX5 projector outperforms the LG projector, which had a limited lens shift and inferior black levels compared to OLED displays. Although slightly more expensive, the pricing difference disappears after setup and payment. Thanks to the Clear Motion Drive and Motion Enhance features that improve image quality and eliminate motion blur, the NX5's motion performance is comparable to that of the NX7. The projector offers all the resources required for a great watching experience, including 3D support, extensive image and color options, lens changing capabilities, Auto Calibration Function, and ISF C3 mode.
Overview - The projector of choice is determined by personal preferences. For those wishing to replace their living room TV, affordable models offer excellent performance. However, the JVC DLA-NX5 projector is a wise investment for individuals who have a dedicated home theater. In the home theater market, it offers unrivaled picture quality and is user-friendly and simple to set up. It appeals to even the pickiest movie fans with its native 4K resolution, full HDR, and outstanding contrast ratio. It's important to remember that not everyone will be a good fit for the JVC DLA-NX5. It works best in large, specifically designed home theater rooms with little to no ambient lighting that might interfere with the projector's bulb. It is undoubtedly the best projector option available in such a setting. The JVC DLA-NX5 projector is reviewed as a more affordable option that offers true 4K resolution, breaking the psychological barrier of a $5,000 price point. With a price tag around $4,500, the NX5 aims to compete with the native 4K projectors from Sony that have dominated the market. JVC, a well-known brand in home theater projectors, previously offered higher-priced products that catered to a limited audience. The NX5, however, targets a more casual-friendly market. As the entry-level model from JVC, it boasts a resolution of 4096 by 2060 pixels and features a high-quality, 17-element all-glass lens for precise focus and edge-to-edge sharpness. It offers a brightness of 1700 lumens and a contrast ratio of 40,000:1, with a dynamic contrast ratio of 400,000:1. The JVC DLA-NX5 aims to provide an enticing option for those seeking a true 4K projector at a more affordable price point.
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Recommendation - The JVC DLA-NX5 is an excellent choice for those seeking a native 4K projector without wanting to splurge. Priced around $4,500, it offers impressive quality, performance, and a comprehensive set of image settings. It stands out as a strong competitor in its category, earning praise for its overall release.
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Cons - Its cons are that it has a challenging HDR calibration, huge size, average contrast, no wide color gamut support, no motorized lens cover, is not designed for multi-room use, and has a relatively low lamp brightness.
Pros - Its pros are that it has a crisp, bright, dynamic picture, extensive (if sometimes complex) adjustability, excellent black level and shadow detail, sharp 4K images, comes with Auto Tone Mapping that optimizes picture settings in real time, great motion performance, excellent price for native 4K, supports multiple 3D formats, easy to set up and install, and smooth action and movement with Motion Enhance feature.
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Build, Design & Connectivity
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- Dimensions
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Build - Size - It’s larger than prior JVC designs particularly in height and weight.
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Bulb - Compared to the LG projector, the JVC DLA-NX5 projector provides a noticeably better image in a dedicated theater room. While the expense of replacing bulbs could be something to think about, each bulb costs around $500 and can be used for up to 4,000 hours before needing to be replaced. This lifespan corresponds to using the projector for 2 years, 8 hours per day, five days per week. The JVC DLA-NX5 is the best option if quality is the main consideration rather than cost effectiveness.
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Buttons - It has simple buttons for the menu, back function, and on/off.
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Connectivity Options - It offers a range of connectivity options. It includes a 3D sync port for wireless communication with the PK-AG3 3D glasses using the PK-EM2 3D Synchro Emitter. There are two HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI ports that support 18Gbps transmission, 3D, and Deep Color. Other ports include RS-232C for command and control, a USB port for upgrades, an Ethernet port for wired internet, and a 12V trigger for a motorized screen. The back of the unit also features additional ports such as a 3D sync emitter jack, a USB port for updates, and manual adjustment keypad, RS-232, and LAN connections primarily for IP control. On the front, there are two exhaust ports, a remote sensor, an on/off indicator, and a 65mm, 17-element, all-glass lens.
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Controls - There’s an IR sensor above the right air inlet, and the built-in controls that include a power button, menu, navigation buttons and a back function.
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Design - It maintains a consistent design layout. The front face has a centered lens and an IR sensor in the upper right corner. Two large air vents are located in the front corners, but no light leakage was observed. Above the IR sensor, there are three indicator lights, while the top face features a simple black strip with logos. On the left side of the control buttons, all the connections are situated. The projector's four legs have adjustable screws for leveling. The back of the unit mirrors the front design, with two air inlets on the right and left sides and a middle inlet with a removable filter for cleaning. The overall appearance is a black, boxy design with curved corners and a matte black finish.
Dimensions - It’s not compact in size. It measures 19-3/4 x 9-1/4 x 19-1/2 inches (500 x 234 x 495 mm) and weighs 43.12 lbs (19.6 Kg). Its substantial dimensions and weight require ample space for proper placement. With a weight of almost 50 pounds, the projector exudes a solid and substantial presence.
Lens Cover - There’s an included plastic lens cover, but it lacks the convenience of automated lens covers found in some of JVC's earlier designs. The absence of a motorized lens cover means that users have to manually use the plastic cover, which can be frustrating if they need to do it frequently.
Lens - The DLA RS 1000 and 2000 models' projector lenses are made of premium components, including an all-glass lens and a metal lens barrel. The lens features motorized zoom (2x), focus, and lens memories in addition to extensive vertical and horizontal lens shifting capabilities ( 80% vertical; 34% horizontal). The lens memories can link to an installation mode that includes customized picture settings and can maintain constant image height for various aspect ratios. Notably, it has an all-glass lens with native 4K resolution, and the new frame adapt HDR in the audit is a notable feature that users love. The all-glass lens is a great choice because heat can change the lens' characteristics as it warms up and cools down, as well as over the course of time.
Remote Control - JVC's redesigned remote control offers a more aesthetically pleasing and compact design. However, some users prefer the older remote, especially for calibration purposes, as it is easier to handle with raised and wider-spaced buttons and direct access to a wider range of adjustments. It allows users to set lens memory functions and navigate menus. However, the lack of spacing between buttons can lead to accidentally pressing two buttons at once. One significant advantage is the inclusion of a backlight function that illuminates the button labels, making it easier to use the remote in dark environments.
Screen Size - It has specific controls for saving screen size and gain settings, and it supports screen sizes from 60 to 200 inches across. Additionally, it has a picture mode dubbed Pana_PQ that makes use of the Panasonic player's adaptive tone-mapping rather than the projector's own tone-mapping for best results with the Panasonic DP-UB9000 Ultra HD disc player.
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Display
- Brightness Uniformity
- Brightness
- Color Coverage
- Contrast & Contrast Ratio
- HDR
- Resolution
- Positive
- Negative
Brightness Uniformity - The brightness uniformity was 92.8% at the widest zoom position but fell to 85.5% at the long telephoto level.
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Brightness - It may not be the ideal choice for those looking for a larger screen size and higher lumens. It has less coverage of the DCI-P3 color space than other versions since it lacks a specified color profile. However, it doesn't display HDR colors poorly because it can produce vivid and realistic colors, which is better than average performance. In HDR settings, it produced its brightest output and complied with the 1,800 ANSI lumen specification's allowable tolerance. When the lamp's power was changed from High to Low, brightness was lowered by about 26% in all modes.
Color Coverage - It has less coverage of the DCI-P3 color space since it lacks a defined color profile. Although it doesn't display HDR colors well, it does a good job of generating vibrant, lifelike colors and delivering above-average performance. Given the projector's cost and brightness of 1800 lumens, it has excellent color fidelity, attaining 93% of the DCI color space. Additionally, the NX5 offers grayscale and color management system modifications, enabling even more color output customization.
Contrast & Contrast Ratio - It excels at delivering intense blacks and stunning contrast, improving the viewing experience for action movies, sports, and quick-paced material. The NX5 distinguishes out among comparable projectors because to its inherent contrast ratio of 40,000:1 and dynamic contrast ratio of 400,000:1. By analyzing the incoming image and adjusting the dark levels, its "Intelligent Lens Aperture" technology creates an immersive viewing experience. Although it has less contrast than some rivals, the NX5 nevertheless produces stunning results with deep black colors and finely formed shadows. For their outstanding contrast, JVC projectors are highly recognized and frequently used in home theater installations.
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HDR - The NX5 projector should be calibrated in HDR10 Picture Mode with HDR10(Auto) for Tone Mapping, according to JVC. During calibration, the Frame Adapt (HDR) Picture Mode is not suitable for accurate metered results. JVC is known for offering the best projector solution for HDR, including their Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM) technology.
Resolution - It features a high-definition lens, excellent native 4K resolution, and quick frame assembling speed. It produces 3D material that is crisp and clear. The native resolution of the projector's imaging chips is 4096x2160, which is a little higher than the typical Ultra HD resolution. While some of the horizontal resolution is wasted, after the image has been cropped to fit the screen, it is hardly evident. The NX5 is a 4K projector that uses native technology and doesn't require moving. Although calibration can eliminate these bars if desired, the majority of 4K UHD content is produced at a slightly lower resolution, which could result in black bars on the edges of the screen.
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Features & Settings
- Auto Calibration Function
- Calibrated Setting
- Default Setting
- Frame Adapt HDR
- Frame Interpolation
- Grayscale Controls
- HDR10 Picture Mode
- Installation Mode
- ISF C3
- Low Latency Mode
- Mechanical Aperture
- Menu
- Multiple Pixel Control
- Picture Modes
- Settings
- Support - Dolby Vision
- Theater Optimizer
- Tone Mapping
- Zoom Lens Light Loss
- Positive
- Negative
Auto Calibration Function - To account for the shifting color balance caused by prolonged projector use, the auto calibration function enables optimization of image elements such the gamma, color space, greyscale, or color tracking.
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Calibrated Setting - After calibration, the JVC projector displayed color Delta Es ranging from 0.26 to 1.8, with values below 3.0 considered visually undetectable. The readings showed a low of 0.4 at 80% and a high of 2.8 at 100%, with only the 100% level exceeding 2.0. It's important to note that image calibration doesn't account for potential variations in samples, screen sizes, lighting, or other factors that affect image quality. Calibration should be done in the user's own space and tailored to their viewing conditions. The provided settings can serve as a starting point for some users, but it's recommended to record current settings before making adjustments. Regarding the SDR peak white level, after calibration, the JVC projector achieved 85.1 nits (24.8 foot-Lamberts) with a fully open Manual Aperture setting. Reducing the Aperture to -8 decreased the peak white level to 62.6 nits (18.3 fL).
Default Setting - In HD/SDR calibration, the NX5 and the majority of home theater projectors perform admirably. With grayscale Delta Es ranging from 1.28 to 2.82 at various brightness levels under the default SDR lamp setting of Eco, the NX5 demonstrated an accurate image even without calibrating. Before calibration, the color Delta Es ranged from 0.63 in cyan to 2.12 in magenta.
Frame Adapt HDR - A more advanced method is used by Frame Adapt HDR; utilizing its own internal processing, the projector analyzes the source frame-by-frame or scene-by-scene and dynamically corrects the image as necessary.
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Frame Interpolation - For SDR and HDR content, JVC's Motion Enhance settings are available, and their strength may be changed. The Mummy's battle sequence was smoothed out by using the controls. It's crucial to realize that motion smoothing can't completely remove blur in movies captured at 24 frames per second, especially during frantic action scenes.
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Grayscale Controls - Although more steps would have been beneficial for the challenging midrange of the JVC's pre-calibration grayscale, the only options for grayscale are high and low.
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HDR10 Picture Mode - Three controls are added by the JVC projector's HDR10 Picture Mode: Picture Tone, Dark Level, and Bright Level. Using these parameters, the fixed HDR10 HDR image can be fine-tuned by altering the gamma or EOTF to correspond with the material source. To get the finest visual quality, this modification might need to be adjusted frequently. The Frame Adapt HDR option, on the other hand, offers fully dynamic tone-mapping and eliminates the need for manual changes. The projector can still use auto tone-mapping based on metadata in HDR10 picture mode. The projector's over 1,000 hues and 10-bit color depth produce vivid and realistic colors in every frame thanks to HDR10 compatibility.
Installation Mode - The Lens Control, Pixel Adjustments, Screen Adjustments, Mask, Anamorphic Stretch Modes, and Aspect Ratios settings can all be saved in a group in the Installation Mode.
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ISF C3 - The MaxCLL and MaxFALL mastering data that are provided for HDR content on some UHD Blu-ray discs can be seen in ISF C3 mode.
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Low Latency Mode - When connected to a gaming console, it enables Low Latency Mode, which enhances response times, although Clear Motion Drive and Low Latency Mode cannot be turned on at the same time.
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Mechanical Aperture - Its mechanical aperture can be changed to one of two dynamic auto settings or a fixed setting.
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Menu - If a person doesn't look for the menu, which is hidden deep inside the projector, they won't find it.
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Multiple Pixel Control - It has a six-axis color management system as well as a multiple pixel control image processor.
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Picture Modes - There are 4 different picture modes: Natural, Cinema, HDR10 and HLG, along with 6 user modes that allows saving of personal settings.
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Settings - Settings include Picture Adjust, Input Signal, Installation, Display Setup, Function and Information.
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Support - Dolby Vision - It does not support Dolby Vision but does support HDR10 and HLG high dynamic range. Although Dolby Vision features an HDR10 base layer, the JVC uses that instead of the dynamic information to display Dolby Vision sources.
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Theater Optimizer - JVC added the Theater Optimizer capability to their frame adapt HDR technology. The projector can forecast light output and improve dynamic HDR tone-mapping utilizing zoom and lamp consumption statistics by receiving feedback from users on screen size and gain. By adapting HDR10 content to the user's viewing environment, this capability does not require human adjusting. The Theater Optimizer automatically adjusts the projector for the best tone mapping and brightness by taking into account variables like screen size, gain, lens zoom position, lamp conditions, and other parameters. A tailored and improved viewing experience is offered by these firmware updates.
Tone Mapping - For HDR material, it features dynamic tone mapping capabilities that can change the tone mapping dependent on screen size and bulb age. For SDR to HDR10 or HLG content, it automatically adjusts to the proper viewing mode, taking into account user-defined preferences. Since projectors frequently have lower peak brightness than flat-screen TVs, tone mapping is essential. With the help of metadata values, JVC's auto tone-mapping approach reduces peak-level clipping by adapting the content to the display's capabilities. For correct picture reproduction, the Auto Tone Mapping technology modifies the image based on mastering data. JVC's native 4K projectors now include dynamic tone mapping with frame adapt HDR, which optimizes brightness, color, and detail on a frame-by-frame basis. The NX5 incorporates improved lens controls and software updates, including Auto Tone Mapping for better brightness and image quality.
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Zoom Lens Light Loss - Moving from full wide to full telephoto while maintaining the zoom's expansive 2.0x range causes a reduction of brightness of 26.3%. Given this range, customers won't need the full telephoto capabilities and their brightness reduction will be less.
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- Auto Calibration Function
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- Default Setting
- Frame Adapt HDR
- Frame Interpolation
- Grayscale Controls
- HDR10 Picture Mode
- Installation Mode
- ISF C3
- Low Latency Mode
- Mechanical Aperture
- Menu
- Multiple Pixel Control
- Picture Modes
- Settings
- Support - Dolby Vision
- Theater Optimizer
- Tone Mapping
- Zoom Lens Light Loss
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Performance, Setup & Specifications
- Default Position
- Ease of Use
- Fan Noise
- Input Lag
- Motion Performance
- Performance - 1080p - SDR Viewing
- Performance - 3D Viewing
- Performance - 4K UHD/HDR Content
- Performance - Display
- Performance - Full HD/SDR
- Performance - Film: My Fair Lady
- Performance - Projection Quality
- Performance - Viewing
- Projection
- Runtime
- Setup
- Spears & Munsil UHD Benchmark
- Specifications
- Positive
- Negative
Default Position - The screen position can be adjusted for larger or smaller screens.
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Ease of Use - It deals with the difficulty of high-end projectors for common users. It's usable for non-technical users because to its menu structure. The projector's accompanying remote is functional, and users may save up to 10 picture presets, making it simple to transition between various video kinds. The user experience is improved and the projector's functioning is made more convenient by this useful feature.
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Fan Noise - When placed 6 feet away and set to Low lamp, there was barely any fan noise. The fan noise was somewhat louder but still not irritating with the High lamp option for HDR, especially when music was playing. Like the NX7, the DLA-NX5 was regarded as being extremely quiet. The projector generated noise at a distance of about 6.5 feet that was mostly audible during quiet times, around 22dB in low lamp mode and about 30dB in high lamp mode. The projector operated quietly thanks to its big chassis, which features efficient air vents, and native 4K technology without pixel shifting.
Input Lag - Regardless of whether the Low Lag option was chosen, it had a measured time lag of 40.2 ms. Despite the lack of a separate Game Picture Mode, the projector tested with an average input lag of 39 ms, which is comparable to the NX7 model. The gameplay was fluid, with no discernible lag time between player input and on-screen actions. Its input latency in Low Latency Mode varied from 40 to 50 ms, which is adequate for the majority of gamers, particularly those playing frantic, graphically demanding games. Although competitive gamers may prefer input lag below 30 ms, the projector's performance is often adequate for most gamers.
Motion Performance - Its motion performance is similar to the NX7 model. The same motion interpolation program, Clear Motion Drive, is utilized by both projectors to enhance the image quality during swift camera panning. Along with C.M.D., the projector also offers a Motion Enhance feature that drives the D-ILA panels in accordance with the motion of the image, reducing motion blur.
Stratos Kampourogiannis - Home Media Entertainment
03/08/2020
Performance - 1080p - SDR Viewing - On SDR material, it consistently performs well and frequently yields exceptional outcomes. The 1999 version of "The Mummy" featured gorgeous photography with vivid colors, clear resolution, and good shadow detail in gloomy scenes. The rich red color palette initially caused concern about how the projector would handle it, but it soon became clear that the color tint was built into the transfer itself, which was validated when watching other sources. With the nearly 50-year-old movie "Patton," the projector also displayed impressive performance, faithfully recreating natural colors, including true flesh tones, and showcasing crisp detail.
Thomas J. Norton - PROJECTOR CENTRAL
12/21/2020
Performance - 3D Viewing - When it comes to 3D playback, it has restrictions and things to take into account. Users must exit 3D mode to use the adjustment menus because they are inaccessible while playing a 3D source. The NX5's 3D visuals are typically dark, making some entertainment, including "A Christmas Carol," impossible to see. Adjusting the menus when not in 3D mode has little to no impact on the 3D experience. 3D images' brightness can change depending on elements including screen size, screen gain, and throw distance. Although the projector can display 3D content, users must to buy a 3D Sync Emitter and wireless 3D glasses separately. Additionally, users must create a custom mode in order to view content in 3D because there is no dedicated 3D mode.
Performance - 4K UHD/HDR Content - During testing with Spider-Man: Far from Home in UHD, it displayed amazing image quality. Outstanding sharpness, texture resolution, and precise color and brightness reproduction were all provided. Although not as deep as the NX7 model, the projector's black levels were pleasing, and it did an excellent job of capturing shadow details. The viewing experience was significantly improved by the native 4K resolution. HDR viewing results were good even if HDR measurements were dismal. The whole experience was further enhanced by adjusting the Enhance option in the MPC menu, which slightly increased visible resolution and sharpness without adding undesired artifacts.
Performance - Display - It achieved an average post-calibration grayscale Delta E of 5.5, with a maximum of 13.3. The post-calibration color Delta E averaged 3.3, with a maximum of 5.9 in the yellow color range. It provided a peak white output of 167.6 nits at 100% (62 nits at 50%), resulting in a contrast ratio of 21,487:1 (full-on/full-off). The Calman color match test indicated an average Delta E of 1.48 and a peak of 5.56, although luminance was not factored in due to the projector's lower light output compared to TVs. In a P3 sweep within BT.2020, the average Delta E was 5.02, with a maximum of 10.07 (with green being the primary concern). The luminance level for a 100% window remained consistent, ranging from 160 to 166 nits regardless of the window size. The NX5 projector covered 60.5% of BT.2020 color and 86.3% of P3 color, as measured using the 1976 standard.
Thomas J. Norton - PROJECTOR CENTRAL
12/21/2020
Performance - Full HD/SDR - When scaling 1080p content to 4K, it excels. In terms of surface features, texture composition, resolution, and color accuracy, it also excels. The overall clarity and sharpness throughout the entire screen is astounding, and the black levels and shadow depth are excellent. The NX5 performs admirably even while watching a 1080p disc that has been upscaled to 4K. Therefore, the NX5 projector is quite dependable when it comes to Full HD content.
Stratos Kampourogiannis - Home Media Entertainment
03/08/2020
Performance - Film: My Fair Lady - When playing the more than 50-year-old film "My Fair Lady," it functioned remarkably well. The projector successfully displayed the bright scenes in Professor Higgins' study with their varied spectrum of colors and little items. The projector faithfully replicated the film's colors, including flesh tones. The projector portrayed the Ascot race scenario flawlessly, with its costumes in various hues of white, gray, and black, as well as pops of color in Eliza's outfit.
Thomas J. Norton - PROJECTOR CENTRAL
12/21/2020
Performance - Projection Quality - When watching 1080p content on a huge 150-inch screen, the upgrade to 4K resolution is evident and worthwhile. The projector displays the 3D content well. The projector's contrast performs exceptionally in a theater room with ideal lighting conditions, which has a significant impact on the picture quality.
Performance - Viewing - The JVC DLA-NX5's HDR performance had some measurement-related difficulties, but the end result was excellent for both HDR and SDR movies. The projector's native 4K resolution adds a certain feel that is hard to describe but helps create a near-3D experience even with 2D sources.
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Projection - It has a 265W projection lamp with a rated lifespan of 4,500 hours in Low bulb mode and a claimed brightness of 1,800 lumens. The maximum measured brightness in Frame Adapt HDR mode is 1,619 lumens, which is within the 10% ANSI tolerance. The tighter throw ratio improves picture quality, providing clearer and more detailed images across all screen sizes. It is a standard-throw projector that requires a large room for large screen sizes, with a recommended room size of about 20 feet or more to achieve the full 200" image capability.
Runtime - It uses a 265 watt NSH bulb, which is around average compared to other projectors and has an average life of 4,500 hours when used in low lamp mode.
Stratos Kampourogiannis - Home Media Entertainment
03/08/2020
Setup - It is not intended for portability or outdoor use and weighs about 45 pounds. Instead, it is designed for permanent installation in a single room. Due to its weight, ceiling-mounted setups would need to take more safety measures. Darkening the space and applying room treatments, such as covering the walls and ceiling in velour, greatly enhanced the projector's performance. The projector has a special Installation Mode for quick image changes. It provides two HDMI connections with HDR support for syncing content. With the manual's comprehensive instructions, setup is rather simple. The projector's adjustable feet aid in balancing it, and lens shift and keystone correction enable for accurate image alignment. Keystone correction should only be used rarely, though, as it can degrade the quality of the image.
Spears & Munsil UHD Benchmark - Depending on the source material, the Frame Adapt (HDR) feature and the HDR10 option can be compared. The performance of these settings was assessed by the reviewer using the Spears & Munsil UHD Benchmark test disc. In order for the display to appropriately reflect the MaxCLL and MaxFall metadata corresponding to the chosen brightness level, the test disc offers a variety of peak white settings.
Thomas J. Norton - PROJECTOR CENTRAL
12/21/2020
Specifications - It offers a range of features and specifications to enhance viewing experience. It has a rated brightness of 1,800 lumens and a native contrast ratio of 40,000:1 (dynamic contrast of 400,000:1). The projector utilizes three 0.69-inch native 4K D-ILA imagers and a 17-element, 15-group all-glass lens with a 65mm diameter. It offers a 2.0x motorized zoom and vertical/horizontal shift capabilities for flexible projection sizing and positioning. Other features include vertical keystone correction, HDMI inputs, ISF licensing, and compatibility with HDR10/HLG content. The projector incorporates Clear Motion Drive frame interpolation and Multiple Pixel Control detail enhancement for improved image quality. It offers customization with 10 picture modes and four Anamorphic Modes. Remote control options include Control4 SDDP, LAN, RS-232C, IR, and 12V Screen Trigger Output. The projector is 3D compatible with additional RF emitter and shutter glasses. It has a 3,500-hour lamp life (4,500 hours in Eco mode) and is compatible with JVC Calibration Software. The projector comes with a 3-year Advanced Replacement Warranty, supports 4K Ultra HD resolution, and has a throw ratio of 1.26 to 2.75:1 for screen sizes of 60 to 200 inches. The input lag ranges from 40 to 50ms, suitable for most gamers.
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- Performance - Film: My Fair Lady
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12/23/2020
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Stratos Kampourogiannis - Home Media Entertainment
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Comparison
- Comparison vs. Epson & Comparison vs. Sony
- Comparison vs. Optoma UHD 65
- Comparison vs. Sony
- Positive
- Negative
Comparison vs. Epson & Comparison vs. Sony - Sony, Epson, and JVC are all top-notch projector manufacturers. Sony is the best in color accuracy, Epson is good at black levels under $5000, and JVC is the best at them over that price. Any of the projectors from any of the three companies would be of great quality.
r/hometheater
02/21/2021
Comparison vs. Optoma UHD 65 - It is worth paying the JVC DLA-NX5's premium price, which is roughly two to three times greater than the Optoma UHD 65. It begs the question of what you receive in exchange for the added expense.
gameroomtheater
12/23/2020
Comparison vs. Sony - JVC projectors are superior to Sony projectors in terms of brightness, higher contrast/black levels, dynamic tone mapping, and other features. Sony projectors only have a benefit in that they are less expensive.
r/hometheater
02/21/2021
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Price & Value
- Price - Affordability
- Value
- Value - Price
- Positive
- Negative
Price - Affordability - Since Sony introduced a true 4K projector in the $5,000 price range, other manufacturers have followed suit, making true 4K projectors even more accessible.
Stratos Kampourogiannis - Home Media Entertainment
03/08/2020
Value - The best projector in its price range is the JVC NX5. Although the NX7 might marginally outperform it, most customers will not find the price increase to be justified. The NX5 is available from dealers for less than $5,000.
Value - Price - It’s among the pricier consumer projectors, even as JVC's entry-level native 4K model. However, it upholds JVC's reputation for manufacturing top-notch home theater projectors, solidifying its position among the best in the market.
Thomas J. Norton - PROJECTOR CENTRAL
12/21/2020
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Miscellaneous
- Improvement
- Lack - Features & Hardware
- Variants
- Positive
- Negative
Improvement - For vivid and rich images, JVC is renowned for its exceptional black levels. The NX series, which has native 4K resolution, has recently made headlines for JVC. It replaces their prior portfolio of native 1080p imagers with e-shifted 4K.
Thomas J. Norton - PROJECTOR CENTRAL
12/21/2020
Lack - Features & Hardware - Like the NX7, the DLA-NX5 lacks mobility-friendly features because it is intended for home theaters. Though this is to be expected for a projector of this type, it lacks built-in speakers. There were several concessions made to make it more inexpensive. Black levels are affected by a modest reduction in brightness and a halving of contrast when compared to the NX7. Support for wide color gamut is also gone. It's disappointing that there isn't a motorized lens cover, especially because less expensive projectors have one. The price is increased by the additional 3D Sync module and glasses needed for 3D playback.
Variants - The JVC projector model is referred to as DLA-N5 in Europe and the UK and DLA-NX5 in the US. JVC's Pro division also offers three additional versions that have the same retail pricing and style as the DLA-NX series' three models. The color of the trim ring around the lens is the only thing that separates them.
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Thomas J. Norton - PROJECTOR CENTRAL
12/21/2020
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03/08/2020
Stratos Kampourogiannis - Home Media Entertainment
03/08/2020
Stratos Kampourogiannis - Home Media Entertainment
03/08/2020
Stratos Kampourogiannis - Home Media Entertainment
03/08/2020
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