JVC HD950 (JVC DLA HD950)

JVC HD950 (JVC DLA HD950) Projector

The JVC HD950 is the model above the JVC HD550 which has an almost identical Chassis. There are however a number additions that the JVC HD950 enjoys over the HD550 which more than justify the price difference. The entire JVC's projector line-up look very similar on the outside and you have to look close at the input terminals at the back of the projectors to see an aesthetic difference between the JVC HD950 and the JVC HD550 where the JVC HD950 (and the JVC HD990) has an additional Analogue VGA input as well as a 12V trigger connection not found on the hd550.

On the inside however, there are a lot of differences between the JVC HD550 and JVC HD950; for starters, the JVC HD950 has a native contrast ratio of 50'000 compared to the JVC HD550's 30,000, so an increase of 40%. It is worth mentioning that these figures quote are native contrast ratios which is without the use of a dynamic Iris that other manufacturers use to bump up the contrast ratio figures. The JVC HD950 also has a 16 step Aperture (compared to the 3 step on the HD550) which provides for richer and deeper colours and black levels. The JVC HD950 also proves for Colour management and it is also ISF C3 certified, allowing it to be ISF calibrated so to match the same standards used when the movie was made, showing natural colours, shadows and details (which otherwise would have been hidden) as the director intended. In addition to ISF certification, the JVC HD950 is also THX Certified and features a THX Mode which means that the "projector has gone through a rigorous design and laboratory testing process, which includes more than 400 data points to ensure exceptional image quality and signal processing performance in your home theater".

The main factor that differentiates the JVC HD950 with the JVC HD550 is the huge improvement on an already great picture, the colours are far more richer and there is higher depth to the image that makes it very realistic, also the blacks are just simply incredible. This really needs to be seen rather than explained - please feel free to contact us to arrange a comparison of the two projectors.

JVC HD950 (JVC DLA HD950) Technical Specification:

The JVC HD550 (JVC DLA HD550) - Taking Your Dreams a Step Closer to Reality

JVC HD950 projector is specifically designed to satisfy users who demand the very best in home cinema entertainment by ensuring “true black” performance — clearly displaying all the smooth textures and delicate nuances of an image even in the darker areas of a picture. The JVC HD 950 projectors and it's innovative technologies have earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence worldwide, receiving a number of distinguished awards from the electronics industry. With the new JVC HD950 and JVC HD550 D-ILA projectors, the dream of recreating the quality of film in movie theatres, at home, is now a step closer to reality.

JVC HD550 (JVC DLA HD550) - Exceptionally High Contrast Ratio

The JVC HD950 incorporate a number of advanced technologies such as JVC’s proprietary D-ILA device, a wire-grid optical engine, and high-performance lens. But what really differentiates JVC HD950 projector from other projectors is that it does not employ a dynamic iris. JVC HD950 projector instead uses a (wide dynamic range) to ensure image reproduction that is vivid and a full fixed aperture to eliminate unnecessary light that can lower contrast levels, making possible some of the industry’s highest native contrast  ratios. Innovations such as these and many other superb features enable the JVC HD950 to achieve an exceptionally high native contrast ratio of 50,000:1

JVC HD950's enhanced brightness (extended white peak) and deeper, richer blacks (wide dynamic range) ensure image reproduction that is vivid and full of depth, making these projectors perfectly suited for viewing diverse content, such as movies and music videos as well as live concert performances and sports programmes.

JVC HD950's Clear Motion Drive

JVC HD950's Clear Motion Drive technology successfully generates an accurate intermediate frame even for images with fast-moving action by employing a high-precision interpolation algorithm that strengthens the precision of picture-character detection. Whether the video signal source is 60 fps broadcasting or 24 fps movie content, viewers can enjoy smoother and clearer images with reduced motion blurring thanks to this unique interpolation technique that optimises the number of frames.

Inverse telecine (reverse 2-3 pulldown)

In order to display TV broadcasts or commercially available DVDs created using the 2-3 pulldown process, the inverse telecine (reverse 2-3 pulldown) function found on JVC HD950 projector re-converts the video source back to a 24 fps signal and displays it at double speed or 48 fps, ensuring cinema-like viewing that is very faithful to the original source.

Fine-tuning Promises an Excellent Picture

JVC HD950's original picture modes

Recreating the quality of film in movie theatres with every nuance reproduced was what JVC had in mind when it equipped it's HD950 projector with original picture modes. Colours displayed by projectors and those found in film are processed differently as projectors display colours using an additive colour mixture method where RGB primary colours are layered on top of each other. On the other hand, film in movie theatres use a subtractive colour mixture method that filters CMY colours out of the light source. With the additive colour mixture method, colours become brighter as colours are added and due to an increase in energy, eventually turn white.

However, the opposite can be said for the subtractive colour mixture method where colours become darker and eventually turn black. JVC HD950 engineers thoroughly analysed the two methods and succeeded in developing an optimised picture display by performing advanced processing using a built-in LSI. So this means that now what was once difficult to reproduce in the home environment such as the delicate textures and nuances of film can now be seen just like at a movie theatre.

JVC HD950's Screen Adjustment Mode

As the quality of projected images may vary slightly depending on the type of screen and its RGB reflective characteristics, the JVC HD950 projector has screen adjustment modes that allow users to select the optimum mode to match screen characteristics for more natural and balanced colour reproduction.

High-performance 2x motorised zoom lens

JVC HD950's high-performance 2x zoom lens with motorised focus features a large-diameter lens system to ensure the projection of full HD images with exceptional depth. And to display the deepest black possible, this lens is also equipped with a 16-step* lens aperture that enables adjustment of brightness according to user preferences and operating environments.

Advanced video processor

JVC HD950 incorporates the HQV Reon-VX video processor developed by Silicon Optix,which features precision I/P conversion and scaling with full 10-bit 4:4:4 signal processing.

Certified by ISF

(Imaging Science Foundation)

The JVC HD950 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 optimised for specific environments.

Certified by THX

The JVC HD950 projector features THX certification. This means the projector has passed the THX Certified Display Program, which is a series of tests conducted on display devices to verify the high definition display performance that home theatre enthusiasts demand today, ensuring that the projector will always deliver superb picture quality faithful to the source.

Flexible and easy set-up

The vertical and horizontal lens shift function cannot be set to the maximum values simultaneously.

Setting up the JVD HD950 projector is easy as the ±80% vertical and ±34% horizontal lens shift function is powered, allowing the picture to be moved horizontally or vertically effortless via the remote controller.

When positioning the projector outside of the lens shift coverage area, the Digital Keystone function with ±30° vertical and ±40° horizontal adjustment helps to make distorted images look more natural.

Also featured in the JVC HD950 is a unique automatic lens cover that opens and closes with power on/off to protect against dust, so even if the projector is installed up on the ceiling, you’re assured of easy, trouble-free operation via the remote controller.

V-stretch mode compatible with cinemascope screen

The V-stretch mode  on the JVC HD950 offers the full cinematic experience of 2.35:1 material by combining D-ILA projectors with a third-party anamorphic lens. Suitable Anamorphic Lenses for the JVC HD950 can be found here. For more information on what is required to have a Cinema Scope Image from your JVC HD950 Projector, please contact us.

Simulated pictures to emphasise the difference between V-stretch mode turned on using an anamorphic lens and conventional 16:9 screen (off).

Automatic Lens Cover

The JVC HD950 features a unique automatic lens cover that opens and closes with power on/off to protect against dust, so even if the JVC HD950 is installed up on the ceiling, you’re assured of easy, trouble-free operation.

Quiet operation

Thanks to the enhanced efficiency of the cooling system, JVC HD550's fan noise has been reduced to 19dB*, enabling the viewer to better concentrate on what’s being shown on the screen even in a very quiet room.

JVC HD950 - Input Terminals

As mentioned above, the JVC HD950 has an additional SVGA and a 12V trigger which is not available on the JVC HD550.

JVC HD950 Feature Comparison with the JVC HD550

The main Differences between the JVC HD950 and the JVC HD550 are also described at the top of this page, the table bellow however compares the main features.

JVC HD950 vs. JVC HD550

As displayed in the table bellow, there are differences between the input terminals for the JVC HD950 and JVC HD550 and also a slight difference in ANSI Lumens.

JVC HD950 - Projection Distances

For a more detailed distance of screen size calculation for the JVC HD950, please contact us and we would be happy to help.

JVC HD950 Dimensions - Top/Bottom:

JVC HD950 (JVC DLA HD950) Dimensions Front/Back

Mounting the JVC HD950

As you can see from the image above, the mounting threads for the JVC HD950 are quite far apart. This is why we recommend the Chief RSAU mount to be used with this projector.

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