JVC D-ILA DLA-HX1 Quick Manual

DLA-HX 1

3-CHIP D-ILA® PROJECTOR

Come Home to Hollywood.

Come Home to Hollywood.

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ncorporating the same 3-chip D-ILA technology used by professionals in the movie
industry for screening and critical color analysis — JVC’s DLA-HX1 brings big-screen
excitement and realism right into your living room. With such pro-specs, this projector

A JVC exclusive: Three D-ILA chips for smooth,
flicker-free high-resolution images

The DLA-HX1 projector is equipped with three reflec­tive 1.1-megapixel WXGA-PLUS 16:9 (1400 x 788)
D-IL A® chips that produce the highest native reso­lution in its class. But high resolution is only part of
the story. JVC’s original 3-chip D-ILA (Direct Drive
Image Light Amplifier) technology produces rich,
natural colors without the annoying flicker or “rain­bow effect” that plagues single panel projectors.
Images are as smooth as film, boasting incredible
detail and vibrant, breathtakingly natural colors.

Cinema-quality picture with no visible grid

Unlike transmissive liquid crystal technologies, there
is no visible grid or “screen door effect” with JVC’s
D-IL A. Since the gaps between pixels are not
noticeable, the picture is extremely smooth. You
can enjoy the benefits of both film-like resolution
and accurate reproduction of natural colors.

Enjoy Hollywood in Your

Home-Theater Pro

JVC’s original D.I.S.T. (Digital Image Scaling Technology)

JVC’s exclusive D.I.S.T. technology consists of IP conversion, pixel density conversion and
enhancer technology. D.I.S.T. is exceptional because it fully exploits the advantages of progres­sive scanning by converting interlace signals to progressive signals. This increases image infor­mation relative to the number of pixels to provide high-definition, smooth images. Combined
with the enhancer technology, the projector ensures full correspondence with most DTV
format signals, including high-resolution HDTV and DVD, as well as with conventional
NTSC/PAL/SECAM signals.
Even on a large screen, the
images look silky smooth
with enhanced depth and
presence, while small details
are reproduced clearly.

Enjoy Hollywood in Your

Best Home-Theater

Enjoy Hollywood in Your

Best Home-Theater

IP: The IP conversion system corresponds with all interlaced
signals, including NTSC/PAL/SECAM/1080i (50Hz/60Hz), 24sF,
25sF, 30sF by automatically selecting the optimum pull-down
system (2-3 or 2-2 pull-down)

DPC: The pixel density conversion achieves favorable frequency characteristics.
DSD: (Digital Super Detail): JVC’s original contour correction technology that can accurately control horizontal and vertical lines while suppressing the influence of

oblique lines. Also incorporated is a color difference signal enhancer without overshoot that minimizes smear in color details. Two additional enhancers (with overshoot
and without overshoot) are provided to enhance expression of details.

3-Chip Superiority

High-performance Projection

D.I.S.T.

Superior color reproduction

JVC's unique optical engine produces rich, natural
colors with smooth gradations and low noise. Color
temperature is set at 6500K, providing optimal
cinema reproduction. JVC's exclusive AG (Analog
Gradation) technology produces highly accurate gra­dations with low noise, particularly in darker areas of
less than 20% brightness. Furthermore, the DLA-HX1
not only is equipped with four-color profile modes
but also supports wider color reproduction compared
to conventional D-IL A projectors to render image
colors as close as possible to the original sourc e.

renders rich color and high contrast with images that are smooth and natural as film in a true
16:9 aspect ratio of 1400 x 788 resolution. So, why settle for less? Get more of the real thing
and enjoy a bit of Hollywood in the comfort of your own home.

Living Room with the Best

DVI-D plug and play (HDCP)

This convenient feature enables digital-to­digital input and ensures high-quality image
reproduction without degradation.

480P, 720P, 1080i, 1080/24 and 30PsF, HDTV
format compatibility

To ensure compatibility with DTV signals,
the DLA-HX1 accepts analog signals including
480P, 720P, 1080i, 1080/24PsF and 30PsF
and HDTV formats.

High contrast ratio: 800:1

With contrast ratio of 800:1, the DLA-HX1
projects images with sharp details, crisp
edges and great depth.

Living Room with the
Projector in its Class!

The DLA-HX1
weighs only
13 lbs
(5.9kg) and
is compact
so installa­tion is a
snap. The

DLA-HX1
uses an NSH (high-pressure mercury) lamp that
maintains low running cost and lasts for about
2000 hours of operation. The lamp and air filter
can be easily accessed without removing the pro­jector from the mount.

The GUI on-screen menu allows
you to make quick adjustments
of various settings. The first and
second menu layers are shown
simultaneously for
simple, systematic
setting operation.
These GUI controls
can be operated
from the top panel
of the projector or
via the provided
wireless remote
control unit.

Easy installation

GUI on-screen display

(accurate colors with absolute white and black)

Conventional projector (bluish white and reddish black)

Original picture

DLA-HX1

(accurate colors)

Conventional projector

(foreground colors are influ-

enced by background colors)

● Comparison of color reproduction

● Comparison of gradation

characteristics

Living Room with the
Projector in its Class!

User-friendly Design

One important characteristic of D-I L A devices is that the crystals are
aligned vertically. This means that when there is no voltage applied,
the pixels are “normally black”. Most liquid crystal devices are “nor­mally white” (turning black when a voltage is applied). In contrast,
D-ILA technolog y can
reproduce blacks that are
truly black. It also offers a
uniform response, irre­spective of brightness, so
it can display a wide range
of intermediate tones,
something that is not usu­ally possible with conven­tional LCDs.

True black reproduction

D-IL A element structure

Cross-section

Flattened film

Driver chip
(CMOS substrate)

Reflective pixel
electrode

Liquid crystals
(vertically aligned)

Transparent
electrode

Glass substrate

Vertical

alignment

3-Chip

THREE CHIPS
PROJECT A
FULL-COLOR
IMAGE.

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1-CHIP SEQUENTIAL COLOR

3-CHIP FULL COLOR

1-CHIP

3-CHIP

D-ILA

Three chips are better than one

Normally, three chips are used in high-end, expensive projectors but at
JVC, we use three chips in all of our projectors. Why? It's because when
compared to single-chip models, 3-chip D-IL As offer superior color repro­duction, better gradation, and smoother images — at a competitive cost. So
your next question may be "Why are three chips better than one?" This is
clear and simple. Lower-cost, single-chip models rapidly project the picture
one color at a time and rely on the viewer's eye to blend alternating flash­es of red, green and blue images into desired colors. Three-chip projec­tors, on the other hand, simultaneously produce images on separate RGB
panels inside the projector and then combine the light beams, projecting a
full color image on the screen. The simple fact is that three chips produce
better, more stable images, free of flicker and annoying "rainbow" effects.
JVC three-chip D-IL A projectors provide a more natural, comfortable view­ing experience with silky smooth images full of rich colors.

Specifications Throw Distance vs. Screen Width

Connectors

Provided Accessories

SYSTEM

Image Device 3-chip D-ILA® (0.7-inch diagonal)
Projection Lens Zoom lens (2:1 ~ 2.6:1, manual zoom/manual focus, 53.3% offset)
Brightness 1000 ANSI lumens
Resolution 1400 x 788 pixels (1.1M pixels)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast 800:1
Scanning Frequency

Horizontal: 15 –120kHz

Vertical: 24, 25, 30, 50 – 120Hz
Screen Size (width) 2.6ft – 20ft (0.8m – 6.1m)
Throw Distance 5.1ft – 39.8ft (1.6m – 12.1m)
Lamp 250W, NSH (Model No. BHL5006-S)
Still Freeze
Color Temperature 6500K/HIGH/user selectable
On-screen Display 8 languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese,

and Korean

Speaker 1W

INPUT SIGNALS

Component Y, Pb/B-Y, Pr/R-Y, 480P, 720P, 1080i, 1080/24PsF, 25PsF, 1035i

(HDTV)
Composite NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43
RGB/RGBHV VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA+ (1400 x 788), SXGA/SXGA+

(resized to 16:9 aspect ratio)
DVI-D 480P, 720P, 1080i, VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA+ (1400 x 788), SXGA/

SXGA+ (resized to 16:9 aspect ratio)

INPUT TERM INALS

Video 3 sources: BNC (Y/Pb/Pr, same as RGB), RCA, S-terminal
Digital 1 source: DVI-D (HDCP)
RGB 2 sources: BNC (PC2), D-sub 15-pin (PC 1)
Audio 1 source: Mini jack

CONTROL TERMINALS

Serial Input 1 source (RS-232C, D-sub 9-pin)
Serial Output 1 source (RS-232C, D-sub 9-pin)
Remote 1 source (wired remote mini jack) Discreet IR codes
Screen Trigger 1 source (12V 100mA)

GENERAL

Dimensions (WHD) 11.7" x 5.6" x 14.1" (298 x 134 x 360mm)
Weight 13 lbs (5.9kg)
Power Requirement 100 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 340W

DLA-HX1

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DISTRIBUTED BY

JVC PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY

DIVISION OF JVC AMERICAS CORP.
1700 Valley Road, Wayne, N.J. 07470

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Internet Web Site http://www.jvc.com/pro

E-mail: [e-mail]

JVC CANADA INC.

21 Finchdene Square, Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1A7

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Internet Web Site http://www.jvcpro.com/

Dimensions

Throw Distance

Screen Size

Width Diagonal Wide Tele
32" (0.81m) 37" (0.92m) 5'1" (1.56m) 6'9" (2.05m)
48" (1.22m) 55" (1.39m) 7'9" (2.37m) 10'2" (3.10m)
60" (1.52m) 68" (1.74m) 9'9" (2.98m) 12'9" (3.89m)
68" (1.73m) 78" (1.98m) 11'1" (3.38m) 14'6" (4.41m)
72" (1.83m) 82" (2.09m) 11'9" (3.58m) 15'4" (4.68m)
76" (1.93m) 87" (2.21m) 12'5" (3.79m) 16'2" (4.94m)
96" (2.44m) 110" (2.79m) 15'9" (4.80m) 20'6" (6.25m)
120" (3.05m) 137" (3.49m) 19'9" (6.01m) 25'8" (7.83m)
144" (3.66m) 165" (4.19m) 23'8" (7.22m) 30'10" (9.41m)
13' (3.96m) 183" (4.65m) 26'4" (8.03m) 34'4" (10.46m)
16' (4.88m) 220" (5.60m) 31'8" (9.65m) 41'3" (12.56m)
20' (6.10m) 275" (7.00m) 39'8" (12.08m) –

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

D-ILA is a registered trademark of Victor Company of Japan, Limited.

All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective holders.

All photographs and screenshots in this catalog are simulated.

Copyright © 2003, Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). All Rights Reserved.

•Quick Guide •Instructions (CD-ROM) •Warranty Card •Power Cord •Remote Control (RM-MSX21) •Two AA/
R6-size Battery •AV Connection Cable (Approx. 6.5ft/2m; RCA Pin Plug) •T erminal Cable for Screen Trigger

EMC Class B approved.

Recommendable for performance is about 6.6ft–26.2ft (2m–8m)