JVC DLA-NZ500 Native 4K D-ILA Laser Projector – Premium Home Cinema Solution

Experience true reference-grade cinema at home with the JVC DLA-NZ500, the most compact native 4K projector JVC has ever made. Powered by third-generation 0.69-inch D-ILA devices (4096×2160 × 3), it delivers razor-sharp detail, 2,000 lm BLU-Escent laser brightness, and an impressive 40,000:1 native contrast with infinite dynamic contrast for deep, inky blacks and sparkling highlights.

Built for real rooms, the NZ500 shines with HDR10+, Frame Adapt HDR, HLG, auto tone-mapping, and vivid SDR performance thanks to a new Vivid picture mode and 93% DCI-P3 coverage. The high-quality 1.6× motorized 80 mm all-glass lens offers generous ±70% vertical and ±28% horizontal shift, 60–200" image size, and whisper-quiet 23 dB operation.

At just 450 × 181 × 479 mm and 14.6 kg (35% smaller and lighter than previous generations), it’s perfect for ceiling mounts, shelves, or small media rooms. Dual 32 Gbps HDMI 2.1 inputs handle 4K/60p, low-latency gaming, and future firmware upgrades.

If you want genuine JVC black levels, laser reliability (20,000-hour source), and premium optics in the smallest possible package, the DLA-NZ500 is the new benchmark entry-level 4K home theater projector for 2025. Pure performance, no compromise on size.

Key Features & Benefits

• True Native 4K Resolution (4096×2160)
  The NZ500 uses JVC’s 0.69-inch D-ILA devices (×3) to deliver full native 4K – no pixel-shifting shortcuts. 
  For your high-net-worth audiophile clients, this means razor-sharp image detail across large-format screens (60″-200″).
• Laser Light Source with 2,000 lm Brightness & Long Life
  The BLU-Escent laser diode system offers around 2,000 lumens brightness and approx. 20,000 hours of life. 
  Laser source also brings improved brightness uniformity and reduced maintenance over lamp-based systems.
• Outstanding Contrast & Deep Black Performance
  Native contrast is rated at 40,000 : 1, with dynamic contrast “∞ : 1”, thanks to JVC’s upgraded optical block and Deep Black Tone Control.
  For high-end home-theatre systems where shadow detail, black levels and depth matter as much as colour purity.
• Wide Colour Gamut & Full HDR Support
  Supports HDR10, HLG, and HDR10+ dynamic metadata, plus wide-gamut capability above DCI-P3. 
  For your clients who demand “theatre-in-your-home” fidelity — image quality that matches the fidelity of premium acoustics.
• Premium 80 mm Lens + Motorised Zoom/Shift/Focus
  It features a newly-designed 15-element, 11-group (80 mm diameter) lens, with full motorised zoom/shift/focus, ±28% horizontal and ±70% vertical lens-shift
  For bespoke installations where mounting position is unique (ceiling, high bay, hidden cabinet) this makes the install more flexible and less intrusive.
• Compact, Installer-Friendly Design
  Despite its advanced specs, the NZ500 is significantly smaller than previous generation native-4K models — making it easier to hide behind custom cabinetry or ceiling slots. 
  Fan noise is around 23 dB (in low mode) — very suitable for low-noise home-cinema settings
• High-End Control & Calibration Features
  Features include ISF certification, 6-axis colour management, auto-calibration support, multiple installation modes, installation memory presets.

Typical Use-Cases & Room Suggestions

• Dedicated home cinema room (2.4 m ceiling or higher, screen size 100″–150″) where NZ500 will deliver “cinema-level” brightness and contrast in controlled ambient light.
• Multi-purpose media/music room (family space, music + film) where quiet fan, installation flexibility, and integration with timber, veneer or minimalist finishes matter.
• Audiophile home theatre where the installer pairs high-end audio (e.g., orchestral-grade speakers, immersive surround) and the image must match the audio. NZ500 is the visual side of that high-end synergy.
• Boutique commercial screening room or luxury suite (hotel, residence) where high image quality, laser reliability, compact footprint matter.