JVC DLA-RS2 projector, Pros, Cons, and Typical Capabilities

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Art Feierman

JVC DLA-RS2 Projector: Pros

Excellent picture quality, right out of the box
Best black level performance yet
Brighter than average projector in its best picture mode
Extremely good shadow detail
Excellent overall placement flexibility thanks to:
Wide range on zoom lens (2:1)
Vertical lens shift with more range than most, and horizontal shift as well
Focus and zoom are powered
2 HDMI inputs, HDMI 1.3
Supports 1080p 24fps
Support (proper aspect ratio) 3rd party anamorphic lens for CinemaScope (no letterbox)
3 user savable settings
Good menu layout
Good remote control
Lamp can be replaced without unmounting from a ceiling mount

JVC DLA-RS2 Projector: Cons

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No analog computer input
Slight crush of darkest shadow details
Physically large

JVC DLA-RS2 Projector: Typical Capabilities

Lamp life (2000 hours)
Documentation
Warranty (2 years parts and labor)
On projector control panel
Brightness in brightest picture mode
Audible noise levels
Setup

JVC DLA-RS2 Summary: The Bottom Line

Based on my owning the RS1 for 7 months as of this writing and considering the improvements in the RS2, I will simply say that the RS2 is a keeper. For all but a few of the hardcore perfectionists and really rich folks, who just want the best and don't mind plunking down $50,000 for a projector, the JVC DLA-RS2 should be your last projector. Or, at least until the next breakthrough comes along - like 3-D, or perhaps super-duper quintuple resolution Ultra Special HDTV standards make all this obsolete!