Your cart is currently empty!
JVC brings the performance of its renowned D-ILA projector technology to a broader audience with the introduction of the new entry-level DLA-NP5. This is a lamp light source model with support for 4K120p input and is compatible with HDR10+ content. Equally important, the DLA-NP5 features JVCs acclaimed D-ILA technology for impressive black level and native…
The JVC DLA-NP5 4K Home Theater Projector is an incredible entry-level front projector that delivers all of the essentials 1,900 lumen brightness, native 4K resolution, and HDMI 2.1. Packed with cutting-edge technology, the NP5 offers stunning image quality and a wide range of advanced features that represent an upgraded version of JVC’s already outstanding NX5. With the NP5, you’ll get more light output than the NX5 with lots of tech improvements that make it even more popular than the model it replaces. In this review, we will dive into the details of the NP5, how it performed in our testing, and why it is a must-have for any home theater setup.JVC NP5 Features & Technology Access to Immersive Widescreen Viewing When you look at the marketing jargon for the NP5, JVC does not really elaborate on what we think is one of its best features. We suspect it’s because they just take it for granted since their projectors are geared towards the home theater enthusiast. This big feature is lens memory. Having lens memory allows you to have the widescreen experience that we are big believers in at Audio Advice. Almost 85% of blockbuster movies are shot in widescreen and all you need to enjoy movies in full widescreen glory is a 2.40 screen and a projector with lens memory. This lets you set one memory for normal 16:9 content and another for widescreen movies. The NP5 is the least expensive true 4K projector we know of that has lens memory to get you into that amazing immersive experience. Even better, JVC gives you 10 memories. There is a new aspect ratio showing up on a lot of European movies and TV series which is 2.0, it’s wider than 16:9 but not as wide as 2.40. With 10 memories you can easily handle these and any future aspect ratios. Widescreen Explained: Whats with the Black Bars?Support for HDR10+What is HDR? One big reason home theater gurus love JVC projectors is how advanced they have gotten in their support of HDR. HDR stands for Hi